Franchise (TAX) 10-Q2021 Q1 Quarterly report

ITEM 1

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Amounts included in other non-current assets represent those required to be set aside by a contractual agreement with an insurer for the payment of specific workers’ compensation claims.

(1) Organization and Significant Accounting Policies

Franchise Group, Inc. (the "Company"), a Delaware corporation, is an owner and operator of franchised and franchisable businesses that continually looks to grow its portfolio of brands while utilizing its operating and capital allocation philosophies to generate strong cash flow for its stockholders. On February 14, 2020, the Company completed its acquisition of the American Freight Group, Inc. ("American Freight"). On February 21, 2021, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its' Liberty Tax business as described in "Note 3. Divestitures" and now accounts for Liberty Tax as a discontinued operation. On March 10, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of PSP Midco, LLC ("Pet Supplies Plus") as described in “Note 2. Acquisitions.”

The Company currently operates in four reportable segments: Buddy’s, Vitamin Shoppe, American Freight and Pet Supplies Plus. The Buddy's segment is a specialty retailer of high quality, name-brand consumer electronics, residential furniture, appliances and household accessories through rent-to-own agreements. The Vitamin Shoppe segment is an omni-channel specialty retailer of vitamins, herbs, specialty supplements, sports nutrition and other health and wellness products. The American Freight segment is a retail chain offering in-store and online access to furniture, mattresses, new and out-of-box home appliances and home accessories at discount prices. The Pet Supplies Plus segment is a specialty retailer that offers a wide assortment of pet products (food, treats, hard good and other products) and services through Company-owned and franchised locations.

The Company consolidates any entities in which it has a controlling interest, the usual condition of which is ownership of a majority voting interest. Prior to April 1, 2020, the Company was the sole managing member of Franchise Group New Holdco LLC ("New Holdco") and possessed ownership of more than 50 percent of the outstanding voting units. As a result, the Company consolidated the financial results of New Holdco and reported a non-controlling interest that represented the interests of the New Holdco units not held by the Company. As of April 1, 2020, the Company redeemed all outstanding New Holdco units for shares of common stock of the Company and now has an 100% interest in New Holdco.

The Company does not possess any ownership interests in franchisee entities; however, the Company may provide financial support to franchisee entities. Because the Company's franchise arrangements provide franchisee entities the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact their economic performance, the Company does not consider itself the primary beneficiary of any such entity that meets the definition of a variable interest entity ("VIE"). Based on the results of management's analysis of potential VIEs, the Company has not consolidated any franchisee entities. The Company's maximum exposure to loss resulting from involvement with potential VIEs is attributable to accounts and notes receivables and future lease payments due from franchisees. When the Company does not have a controlling interest in an entity but has the ability to exert significant influence over the entity, the Company applies the equity method of accounting. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") for interim financial information.  The condensed consolidated financial statements, including these notes, are unaudited and exclude some of the disclosures required only in annual financial statements. The consolidated balance sheet data as of December 26, 2020 was derived from the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (the "2020 Annual Report"), filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 10, 2021.

In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of such condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with GAAP have been recorded.  These adjustments consisted only of normal recurring items. The

Revenues have been classified into product, service and other and rental revenues as further discussed in "Note 6. Revenue." Costs of sales for product includes the cost of merchandise, transportation and warehousing costs. Service and other costs of sales include the direct costs of warranties. Rental cost of sales represents the amortization of inventory costs over the leased term. Other operating expenses, including employee costs, depreciation and amortization, and advertising expenses have been classified in selling, general and administrative expenses. The Company also includes occupancy costs in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Assets and liabilities of the Company's Canadian operations, which are included in discontinued operations, have been translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the end of the period. Revenues and expenses have been translated using the average exchange rates in effect each month of the period. Foreign exchange transaction gains and losses are recognized when incurred.

The Company reclassifies to accounts payable checks issued in excess of funds available and reports them as cash flow from operating activities.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Inventory for the Buddy's segment is recorded at cost, including shipping and handling fees. Upon purchase, merchandise is not initially depreciated until it is leased or three months after the purchase date. Non-leased merchandise is depreciated on a straight-line basis over a period of 24 months. Leased merchandise is depreciated over the lease term of the rental agreement and recorded in rental cost of revenue. On a weekly basis, all damaged, lost, stolen, or unsalable merchandise identified is written off. Maintenance and repairs of lease merchandise are charged to operations as incurred.

Inventory for the American Freight segment is comprised mostly of finished goods and is valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined by the first-in, first out method.  The Company writes down inventory, the impact of which is reflected in cost of sales in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, if the cost of specific inventory items on hand exceeds the amount the Company expects to be realized from the ultimate sale or disposal of the inventory.  These estimates are based on management’s judgment regarding future demand and market conditions and analysis of historical experience. Inventory includes the purchase price of the inventory plus costs of freight for moving merchandise from vendors to distribution centers as well as from distribution centers to stores. A provision for estimated shrinkage is maintained based on the actual historical results of physical inventories. Estimates are compared to the actual results of the physical inventory counts as they are taken and adjusted accordingly.

Inventory for the Vitamin Shoppe segment is recorded at the lower of cost or market value using the weighted-average cost method. Inventory includes costs directly incurred in bringing the product to its existing condition and location. In addition, the cost of inventory is reduced by purchase discounts and other allowances received from vendors. A markdown reserve is estimated based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the amount of inventory on hand and its remaining shelf life, current and expected market conditions and product expiration dates. In addition, the Company has established a reserve for estimated inventory shrinkage based on the actual, historical shrinkage of its most recent physical inventories adjusted, if necessary, for current economic conditions and business trends. Physical inventories and cycle counts are taken on a regular basis. These adjustments are estimates, which could vary significantly from actual results if future economic conditions, customer demand or competition differ from management expectations.

Inventory for the Pet Supplies Plus segment is recorded at the lower of cost or market value using the weighted-average cost method. In addition, the cost of inventory is reduced by purchase discounts and other allowances received from vendors. A markdown reserve is estimated based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the amount of inventory on hand and its remaining shelf life, current and expected market conditions and product expiration dates. In addition, the Company has established a reserve for estimated inventory shrinkage based on the actual, historical shrinkage of its most recent physical inventories adjusted, if necessary, for current economic conditions and business trends. Physical inventories and cycle counts

Goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets, including the Buddy's, Vitamin Shoppe, American Freight and Pet Supplies Plus tradenames, are not amortized, but rather tested for impairment at least annually. In addition, goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets will be tested on an interim basis if an event or circumstance indicates that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred. The Company performs a qualitative and/or quantitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that each reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying value, including goodwill. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, the Company then estimates the fair value. The Company uses a combination of a market multiple method and a discounted cash flow method to estimate the fair value of its reporting units and recognizes goodwill impairment for any excess of the carrying amount of a reporting unit’s goodwill over its estimated fair value. The Company evaluates each of the Buddy's, Vitamin Shoppe, American Freight and Pet Supplies Plus tradenames for impairment by comparing its fair value, based on an income approach using the relief-from-royalty method, to its carrying value. If the carrying value of the asset exceeds its estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The Company's reporting units are determined in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, “Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350).” The Company performs its annual impairment testing of goodwill and non-amortizing intangible assets on the last day of the first month of the Company's third quarter. Refer to “Note 5. Goodwill and Intangible Assets” for additional information on these balances.

Amortization of intangible assets is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, generally from two to 15 years. Long-lived assets, such as property, equipment, and software, and other purchased intangible assets subject to amortization are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to estimated undiscounted future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. Recognition and measurement of a potential impairment is performed for these assets at the lowest level where cash flows are individually identifiable. If the carrying amount of an asset exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized in the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset. Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques, including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values, and third-party independent appraisals, as considered necessary.

The following is a description of the principal activities from which the Company generates its revenues. For more detailed information regarding reportable segments, see "Note 14. Segments."

The Company's lease portfolio primarily consists of leases for its retail store locations and office space. The Company also leases certain office equipment under finance or operating leases. The finance lease right of use assets are included in Property, equipment and software and the finance lease liabilities are included in current installments of long-term obligations, and long-term obligations. The finance leases are immaterial to the financial statements. The Company subleases some of its real estate and equipment leases. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception by evaluating whether the arrangement conveys the right to use an identified asset and whether the Company obtains substantially all of the economic benefits from and has the ability to direct the use of the asset. Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheets; the Company recognizes expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. For leases with an initial term in excess of 12 months, lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the future lease payments over the committed lease term at the lease commencement date. The Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate; therefore, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate and the information available at the lease commencement date in determining the present value of future lease payments. Most leases include one or more options to renew and the exercise of renewal options is at the Company’s sole discretion. The Company does not include renewal options in its determination of the lease term unless the renewals are deemed to be reasonably certain at lease commencement. Operating lease expense for lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. The Company uses the long-lived assets impairment guidance in ASC Subtopic 360-10, “Property, Plant, and Equipment - Overall,” to determine whether a right-of-use asset is impaired, and if so, the amount of the impairment loss to recognize.

The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which the Company elects to combine as one lease component for all classes of underlying assets. Non-lease components include variable costs based on actual costs incurred by the lessor related to the payment of real estate taxes, common area maintenance, and insurance. These variable payments are expensed as incurred as variable lease costs.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has been negotiating lease concessions with landlords. The lease concessions have been in the form of lease forgiveness, lease deferrals and lease deferrals with term extensions. If the total payments in the modified lease are substantially the same as or less than total payments in the original lease, the Company has elected to not evaluate whether the concession is a lease modification as defined in ASC 842 - "Leases".

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are shown on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to the differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax

The determination of the Company's provision for income taxes requires significant judgment, the use of estimates, and the interpretation and application of complex tax laws. Significant judgment is required in assessing the timing and amounts of deductible and taxable items. The Company records unrecognized tax benefit liabilities for known or anticipated tax issues based on an analysis of whether, and the extent to which, additional taxes will be due.

As previously disclosed, on February 21, 2021 the Company entered into a purchase agreement (the " Purchase Agreement") to sell its Liberty Tax business to NextPoint Acquisition Corp ("NextPoint"), a special purpose acquisition corporation incorporated under the laws of the Province of British Columbia. As a result of this agreement, the financial position and results of operations of the Liberty Tax segment are presented as discontinued operations and, as such, have been excluded from continuing operations and segment results for all periods presented. The accompanying Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and all prior year balances have been reclassified to conform to this presentation. Please refer to "Note 3. Divestitures" for additional information regarding discontinued operations.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which amends and simplifies the requirements for income taxes. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption did not result in a material impact to the Company's financial results or disclosures.

(2) Acquisitions

The assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions below are recorded at fair value in accordance with ASC 805 - "Business Combinations." Goodwill is calculated as the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired. The goodwill recognized is attributable to operational synergies in the expected franchise models and growth opportunities.

On March 10, 2021, the Company completed its acquisition of Pet Supplies Plus (the "Pet Supplies Plus Acquisition"). The preliminary fair value of the consideration transferred at the acquisition date was $452.4 million. As of March 27, 2021, $4.8 million of acquisition fees had been incurred that are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.

The table below summarizes the unaudited preliminary estimates of the fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the Pet Supplies Plus Acquisition as of March 10, 2021. The preliminary estimates of the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed are subject to revisions, which may result in an adjustment to the preliminary values presented below. The Company expects to complete the purchase price allocation as soon as reasonably possible but not to exceed one year from the Pet Supplies Plus Acquisition date.

Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities consists of leases for retail store locations, warehouses and office equipment. The operating lease right-of-use assets incorporates a favorable adjustment of $12.4 million, net for favorable and unfavorable Pet Supplies Plus real estate leases (as compared to prevailing market rates) which will be amortized over the remaining lease terms.

The property and equipment consists of fixtures and equipment of $37.0 million, leasehold improvements of $33.5 million, construction in progress of $3.5 million and financing leases of $1.7 million.

Other non-current assets includes $0.4 million of restricted cash.

On December 27, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of Furniture Factory Outlet ("FFO Home"), a regional retailer of furniture and mattresses, for an all cash purchase price of $13.8 million. The Company acquired 31 operating locations which were rebranded as American Freight stores and included into its American Freight segment. As of March 27, 2021, $0.1 million of acquisition fees had been incurred that are recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses.

Lease right-of-use assets and lease liabilities consists of leases for retail store locations. The lease right of use assets incorporates a favorable adjustment of $1.4 million, net for favorable and unfavorable FFO Home leases (as compared to prevailing market rates) which will be amortized over the remaining lease terms.

The property and equipment consists of leasehold improvements of $2.5 million and fixtures and equipment of $0.4 million.

On February 14, 2020, the Company completed its acquisition of American Freight (the "American Freight Acquisition") for an aggregate purchase price of $357.3 million. The Company accounted for the transaction as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting. In the three months ended March 27, 2021, there were no changes in the fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed.

The following unaudited consolidated pro forma summary has been prepared by adjusting the Company's historical data to give effect to the Pet Supplies Plus and American Freight Acquisition as if they had occurred on December 28, 2019.

The unaudited consolidated pro forma financial information was prepared in accordance with accounting standards and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the Pet Supplies Plus and American Freight Acquisition had been completed on the date indicated, nor is it indicative of the future operating results of the Company.

The unaudited pro forma results do not reflect events that either have occurred or may occur after the acquisition, including, but not limited to, the anticipated realization of operating synergies in subsequent periods. They also do not give effect to certain charges that the Company expects to incur in connection with the acquisition, including, but not limited to, additional professional fees and employee integration.

(3) Divestitures

On February 21, 2021, the Company and NextPoint entered into the Purchase Agreement to sell its Liberty Tax business for a purchase price of at least $243 million. The purchase price consists of approximately $182 million in cash and at least 51,000 proportional voting shares of NextPoint, which are convertible into NextPoint common shares at a ratio of 100 common shares to one proportional voting share. In connection with the Purchase Agreement, the parties also agreed to enter into a transition services agreement pursuant to which both parties agreed to provide certain transition services to each other for a period not to exceed six months. The Company expects the sale to be completed in the second quarter of 2021.

The following is a summary of the major categories of assets and liabilities for the Liberty Tax business. The balances for all periods are included in assets and liabilities held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.

The following is a Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the Liberty Tax business. The amounts for all periods are included in "Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax" in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Notes receivable are due from the Company's franchisees and are collateralized by the underlying franchise. The debtors' ability to repay the notes is dependent upon both the performance of the franchisee's industry as a whole and the individual franchise areas.

(5) Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the three months ended March 27, 2021 are as follows:

(6) Revenue

For details regarding the principal activities from which the Company generates its revenue, see "Note 1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies" in this quarterly report. For more detailed information regarding reportable segments, see "Note 14. Segments" in this quarterly report.

The following represents the disaggregated revenue by reportable segments for the three months ended March 27, 2021:

The following represents the disaggregated revenue by reportable segments for the three months ended March 28, 2020:

The following table provides information about receivables and contract liabilities (deferred revenue) from contracts with customers as of March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020:

Significant changes in deferred revenue were as follows:

The following table reflects when deferred revenue is expected to be recognized in the future related to performance obligations that are unsatisfied at the end of the period:

(7) Long-Term Obligations

Long-term obligations at March 27, 2021 and December 26, 2020 were as follows:

On March 10, 2021 (the “Closing Date”), the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into a First Lien Credit Agreement (the “First Lien Credit Agreement”) with various lenders that provides for a $1,000.0 million senior secured term loan (the “First Lien Term Loan”).

The Company’s obligations under the First Lien Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company and each of the Company’s other direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries) pursuant to a First Lien Guarantee Agreement (the “First Lien Guarantee Agreement”) and are required to be guaranteed by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries) that may be formed or acquired after the Closing Date. The obligations of the Company under the First Lien Credit Agreement are secured on a first priority basis by substantially all of the assets (other than the ABL Priority Collateral (as defined below)) of the Loan Parties (the “Term Priority Collateral”) and are secured on a second priority basis by credit card receivables, accounts receivable, deposit accounts, securities accounts,

The proceeds of the First Lien Term Loan, together with the proceeds of the Second Lien Term Loan (as defined below) and certain cash on hand of the Company, were used to consummate the Pet Supplies Plus Acquisition and to pay fees and expenses for certain related transactions, including the entry into the ABL Agreement (as defined below). In addition to financing the Pet Supplies Plus Acquisitions and its related acquisition costs, a portion of the proceeds from the proceeds of the First Lien Term Loan, together with the proceeds of the Second Lien Term Loan (as defined below) were used to repay the Franchise Group New Holdco Credit Agreement, the Franchise Group New Holdco ABL Agreement and the Vitamin Shoppe ABL Agreement term loan for an outstanding amount of $527.4 million, $37.0 million and $43.1 million including accrued interest, respectively. The early repayment of the term loans resulted in additional interest expense of $29.3 million for the write-off of deferred financing costs and $36.7 million for a prepayment penalty. The prepayment penalty is recorded in the Other expense line of the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 27, 2021.

The First Lien Term Loan will mature on March 10, 2026, unless the maturity is accelerated subject to the terms set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement. The First Lien Term Loan will, at the option of the Company, bear interest at either (i) a rate per annum based on London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") for an interest period of one, two, three or six months, plus an interest rate margin of 4.75% (a "First Lien LIBOR Loan"), with a 0.75% LIBOR floor, or (ii) an alternate base rate determined as provided in the First Lien Credit Agreement, plus an interest rate margin of 3.75% (a "First Lien ABR Loan"), with an effective 1.75% alternate base rate floor. Interest on First Lien LIBOR Loans is payable in arrears at the end of each applicable interest period (and, with respect to an interest period of longer than three months, at three month intervals during such interest period), and interest on First Lien ABR Loans is payable in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter.

The Company is required to repay the First Lien Term Loan in equal quarterly installments of $2.5 million on the last day of each calendar quarter, commencing on June 30, 2021. The Company is required to prepay the First Lien Term Loan with 50% of consolidated excess cash flow on an annual basis, subject to certain exceptions and to leverage-based step-downs to 25% and 0%, and with 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain other customary events, including certain asset sales (but excluding sales of ABL Priority Collateral), including customary reinvestment rights and leverage based step-downs to 25% and 0%, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. Subject to certain exceptions, repayment of the First Lien Term Loan within six months after the Closing Date in connection with a refinancing to reduce the pricing with respect to the First Lien Term Loan are subject to a prepayment premium of 1.00%.

The First Lien Credit Agreement, the First Lien Collateral Agreement and the First Lien Guarantee Agreement collectively include customary affirmative, negative, and financial covenants binding on the Company, including delivery of financial statements and other reports. The negative covenants limit the ability of the Company to, among other things, incur debt, incur liens, make investments, sell assets, pay dividends and enter into transactions with affiliates. The financial covenants set forth in the First Lien Credit Agreement include a maximum total leverage ratio (net of certain cash) and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio to be tested at the end of each fiscal quarter commencing with the first full fiscal quarter ending after the Closing Date. In addition, the First Lien Credit Agreement includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which may require the Company to pay an additional 2.00% interest on the First Lien Term Loan and/or may result in, among other consequences, acceleration of the payment obligations with respect to the First Lien Term Loan, calling on the guarantees, or exercise of remedies with respect to the collateral.

On the Closing Date, the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into a Second Lien Credit Agreement (the “Second Lien Credit Agreement”) with various lenders (the “Second Lien Lenders”, and together with the First Lien Lenders, the “Term Loan Lenders”). The Second Lien Credit Agreement provides for a $300.0 million senior secured term loan (the “Second Lien Term Loan”, and together with the First Lien Term Loan, the “Term Loans”), made by the Second Lien Lenders to the Company.

The Company's obligations under the Second Lien Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Loan Parties pursuant to a Second Lien Guarantee Agreement (the “Second Lien Guarantee Agreement”) and are required to be guaranteed by each of the Company’s direct and indirect subsidiaries (other than certain excluded subsidiaries) that may be formed or acquired after the Closing Date. The obligations of the Company under the Second Lien Credit Agreement are secured on a second priority basis by the Term Priority Collateral and are secured on a third priority basis by the ABL Priority Collateral pursuant to a Second Lien Collateral Agreement (the “Second Lien Collateral Agreement”) and are required to be secured by such assets of each of

The Second Lien Term Loan will mature on September 10, 2026, unless the maturity is accelerated subject to the terms set forth in the Second Lien Credit Agreement. The Second Lien Term Loan will, at the option of the Company, bear interest at either (i) a rate per annum based on LIBOR for an interest period of one, two, three or six months, plus an interest rate margin of 7.50% (a "Second Lien LIBOR Loan"), with a 1.00% LIBOR floor, or (ii) an alternate base rate determined as provided in the Second Lien Credit Agreement, plus an interest rate margin of 6.50% (a "Second Lien ABR Loan"), with an effective 2.00% alternate base rate floor. Interest on Second Lien LIBOR Loans is payable in arrears at the end of each applicable interest period (and, with respect to an interest period of longer than three months, at three month intervals during such interest period), and interest on Second Lien ABR Loans is payable in arrears on the last business day of each calendar quarter.

The Second Lien Term Loan is not subject to scheduled amortization. Solely to the extent the First Lien Term Loan and related obligations have been repaid in full, the Company is required to prepay the Second Lien Term Loan with 50% of consolidated excess cash flow on an annual basis, subject to certain exceptions and to leverage-based step-downs to 25% and 0%, and with 100% of the net cash proceeds of certain other customary events, including certain asset sales (but excluding sales of ABL Priority Collateral), including customary reinvestment rights and leverage-based step-downs to 25% and 0%, in each case, subject to certain exceptions. Subject to certain exceptions, repayments of the Second Lien Term Loan (i) within six months after the Closing Date in connection with a refinancing in full of the Second Lien Term Loan in connection with an acquisition or similar investment (an “Investment-Linked Refinancing Transaction”) are subject to a make-whole premium, (ii) within nine months after the Closing Date, other than in connection with an Investment-Linked Refinancing Transaction, are subject to a make-whole premium and (iii) solely to the extent clauses (i) and (ii) do not apply, a prepayment premium of 2.00%. The Company may also be required to pay LIBOR breakage and redeployment costs in certain limited circumstances.

On the Closing Date, the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into a Third Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “ABL Agreement”) with various lenders. The ABL Agreement provides for a senior

As of the Closing Date, the ABL Revolver was undrawn. The ABL Agreement amended and restated the existing Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2019. The Company's obligations under the ABL Agreement are guaranteed pursuant to an Second Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement (the “ABL Guaranty”), dated as of the Closing Date, which amended and restated the existing Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2019. The obligations of the Company under the ABL Agreement are secured by substantially all of the

The ABL Revolver will mature on March 10, 2025, unless the maturity is accelerated subject to the terms set forth in the ABL Agreement. Borrowings under the ABL Revolver will, at the option of the Company, bear interest at either (i) a rate per annum based on LIBOR for an interest period of one, two, three or six months, plus an interest rate margin that ranges from 1.75% to 2.25%, (an "ABL LIBOR Loan"), with a 0.0% LIBOR floor, or (ii) an alternate base rate determined as provided in the ABL Agreement, plus an interest rate margin that ranges from 0.75% to 1.25%, (an "ABL ABR Loan"), with a 1.0% alternate base rate floor. Interest on ABL LIBOR Loans is payable in arrears at the end of each applicable interest period (and, with respect to a six-month interest period, three months after commencement of the interest period), and interest on ABL ABR Loans is payable in arrears on the first business day of each calendar quarter.

Subject to the Intercreditor Agreement, the Company is required to repay the excess amount of borrowings under the ABL Revolver if: (i) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all borrowings by the Company under the ABL Revolver at any time exceeds the Aggregate Borrowing Cap, or (ii) the aggregate outstanding principal amount of all borrowings of certain of the Company's subsidiaries exceeds their borrowing caps.

The ABL Agreement and ABL Pledge include customary affirmative and negative covenants binding on the Company, including delivery of financial statements, borrowing base certificates and other reports. The negative covenants limit the ability of the Company, among other things, to incur debt, incur liens, make investments, sell assets, pay dividends and enter into transactions with affiliates. In addition, the ABL Agreement includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which may require the Company to pay an additional 2.0% interest on the borrowings under the ABL Revolver.

On February 14, 2020, the Company, through an indirect subsidiary, executed a term loan agreement with GACP Finance Co., LLC for an amount of $575.0 million (the “FGNH Credit Agreement”), which consisted of a $375.0 million first out tranche (the “FGNH Tranche A-1 Term Loan”) and a $200.0 million last out tranche (the “FGNH Tranche A-2 Term Loan”). The term loan would have matured on February 14, 2025, unless the maturity was accelerated subject to the terms set forth in the term loan agreement.

On March 10, 2021, the FGNH Credit Agreement the outstanding principal balance of $514.7 million was paid in full with the issuance of the First Lien Term Loan and the Second Lien Term Loan.

On September 23, 2020, the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into an ABL Credit Agreement (the “Old ABL Credit Agreement”) with various lenders which provided for a senior secured revolving loan facility with commitments available to the Company of the lesser of (i) $125.0 million and (ii) a borrowing base based on the eligible credit card receivables, accounts, inventory and revenue due under certain rental agreements, less certain reserves. The Old ABL Credit Agreement included a $15.0 million swingline subfacility and a $15.0 million letter of credit subfacility. The Company borrowed approximately $32.7 million on September 23, 2020, the proceeds of which were used to prepay certain existing indebtedness under the existing FGNH ABL Credit Agreement (as defined below), to pay fees and expenses in connection with the Old ABL Credit Agreement, and for general corporate purposes.

On March 10, 2021, this agreement was replaced by the ABL Agreement above and all outstanding amounts were paid in full by the Company.  

On December 16, 2019, in connection with the Company's acquisition of the Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (the "Vitamin Shoppe Acquisition"), the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into a Loan and Security Agreement (the “Vitamin Shoppe Term Loan Agreement”) that provides for a $70.0 million senior secured term loan (the "Vitamin Shoppe Term Loan") which matures on December 16, 2022. On May 22, 2020, the Company purchased $5.3 million of the Vitamin Shoppe Term Loan from one of the participating lenders, which effectively retired that portion of the term loan. On August 13, 2020, the Company repaid in full the remaining balance outstanding under the Vitamin Shoppe Term Loan and terminated the Vitamin Shoppe Loan Term Agreement on August 25, 2020.

On December 16, 2019, the Company, through direct and indirect subsidiaries, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “ Vitamin Shoppe ABL Agreement”) providing for a senior secured revolving loan facility (the “Vitamin Shoppe ABL Revolver”) with commitments available to the Company of the lesser of (i) $100.0 million and (ii) a specified borrowing base based on our eligible credit card receivables, accounts receivable and inventory, less certain reserves, and as to each of clauses (i) and (ii), less a $10.0 million availability block. The Vitamin Shoppe ABL Revolver will mature on December 16, 2022, unless the maturity is accelerated subject to the terms set forth in the Vitamin Shoppe ABL Agreement. The Company borrowed $70.0 million on December 16, 2019, the proceeds of which were used to consummate the Vitamin Shoppe Acquisition. The ABL Agreement amended and restated the existing Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the “Existing Vitamin Shoppe ABL Agreement”), dated as of January 20, 2011.

On March 10, 2021, the Vitamin Shoppe ABL agreement outstanding principal balance of $43.0 million was paid in full with the proceeds from the First Lien Term Loan and the Second Lien Term Loan which resulted in a write-off of $1.2 million of deferred financing costs.

The Company's revolving credit and long-term debt agreements impose restrictive covenants on it, including requirements to meet certain ratios. As of March 27, 2021, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under these agreements and, based on a continuation of current operating results, the Company expects to be in compliance for the next twelve months.

(8) Income Taxes

The Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security, or CARES Act (the “Act”) was enacted on March 27, 2020. The Act retroactively changed the eligibility of certain assets for expense treatment in the year placed in service, back to 2018, and permitted any net operating loss for the tax years 2018, 2019 and 2020 to be carried back for 5 years. The Company recorded a total income tax benefit of $52.3 million during 2020 associated with the income tax components contained in the Act.

On July 10, 2019, the Company entered into a tax receivable agreement with the then-existing non-controlling interest holders (the "Tax Receivable Agreement") that provides for the payment by the Company to the non-controlling interest holders of 40% of the cash savings, if any, in federal, state and local taxes that the Company realizes or is deemed to realize as a result of any increases in tax basis of the assets of New Holdco resulting from future redemptions or exchanges of New Holdco units.

(9) Stockholders’ Equity

On January 11, 2021, the Company entered into an Underwriting Agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc., as representative of the several underwriters named therein (the “Underwriters”), to issue and sell an aggregate of 2,976,191 shares (the “Firm Shares”) of the Company’s 7.50% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, par value $0.01 per share and liquidation preference of $25.00 per share (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), in a public offering at a price to the public of $25.20 per share. The Company also granted the Underwriters an option (the “Option”) to purchase up to 446,428 additional shares of Series A Preferred Stock during the 30 days following the date of the Underwriting Agreement. On January 14, 2021, the Underwriters partially exercised the Option for 314,934 shares (together with the Firm Shares, the “Shares”). The Offering is a reopening of the Company’s original issuance of the Series A Preferred Stock, which closed on September 18, 2020. The Shares will be consolidated, form a single series, and be fully fungible with all outstanding shares of Series A Preferred Stock. The offering closed on January 14, 2021, and the net proceeds to the Company were approximately $79.5 million, after deducting underwriting discounts, an advisory fee and offering expenses totaling approximately $3.2 million.

The Company is the sole managing member of New Holdco and, as a result, consolidates the financial results of New Holdco. Prior to April 1, 2020, the Company reported a non-controlling interest representing the economic interest in New Holdco held by the former equity holders of Buddy's (the "Buddy’s Members"). Changes in the Company's ownership interest in New Holdco while it retained a controlling interest in New Holdco were accounted for as equity transactions. As such, redemptions or direct exchanges of New Holdco units by the Buddy’s Members resulted in a change in ownership and reduced the amount recorded as non-controlling interest and increased additional paid-in capital. On March 26, 2020, the Company redeemed 3,937,726 New Holdco units and 787,545 shares of preferred stock for common stock. On April 1, 2020, the Company redeemed the remaining 5,495,606 New Holdco units and 1,099,121 shares of preferred stock for common stock and the Company is the sole owner of New Holdco.

The exchange of New Holdco units for common stock resulted in an increase in the tax basis of the net assets of New Holdco and a liability to be recognized pursuant to the TRA. The difference of $10.0 million in the adjustment of the deferred tax balances and the tax receivable agreement liability was recorded as an adjustment to additional paid-in-capital. Refer to "Note 8. Income Taxes" for further discussion of the TRA.

Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common stock and, if dilutive, the potential common stock outstanding during the period. Potential common stock consists of the incremental common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options and vesting of restricted stock units. The dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and restricted stock units is reflected in diluted earnings per share by application of the treasury stock method. Additionally, the computation of the diluted net income (loss) per share of common stock assumed the conversion of exchangeable shares, and Preferred Stock, if dilutive.

The computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per share for the three months ended March 27, 2021 and March 28, 2020 is as follows:

(10) Stock-Based Compensation Plans

For a discussion of our stock-based compensation plans, refer to “Note 11 - Stock-Based Compensation Plans” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 26, 2020.

Intrinsic value is defined as the fair value of the stock less the cost to exercise. The total intrinsic value of stock options outstanding at March 27, 2021 was $7.7 million. Stock options vest from the date of grant to three years after the date of grant and expire from four to five years after the vesting date.

At March 27, 2021, unrecognized compensation costs related to nonvested stock options were less than $0.1 million. These costs are expected to be expensed through fiscal 2021.