FORM 10Q



                      SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

              QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

                        SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934


For the Quarter Ended March 29, 1995

Commission File Number 1-10275



                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

            (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)



        DELAWARE                                         75-1914582
(State or other jurisdiction of                       (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                        Identification No.)



                     6820 LBJ FREEWAY, DALLAS, TEXAS 75240
                   (Address of principal executive offices)
                                  (Zip Code)


                                (214) 980-9917
             (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)



Indicate  by  check mark  whether  the registrant  (1) has  filed  all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934  during the  preceding 12  months (or  for such  shorter period  that the
registrant was required  to file such  reports), and (2)  has been subject  to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.


Yes  X      No     


Number of shares of common stock  of registrant outstanding at March 29, 1995:
71,941,441.





                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

                                     INDEX


Part I      Financial Information


              Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets -
                  March 29, 1995 and June 29, 1994                      3-4


              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income -
                  Thirteen week periods and Thirty-Nine week periods
                  ended March 29, 1995 and March 30, 1994                5


              Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
                  Thirty-Nine week periods ended March 29, 1995
                  and March 30, 1994                                     6


              Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements       7


              Management's Discussion and Analysis of
                  Financial Condition and Results of Operations         8-11



Part II     Other Information                                           12





                          BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                                (In thousands)
                                  (Unaudited)

MARCH 29, 1995 JUNE 29, 1994 ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,147 $ 3,743 Accounts Receivable 14,291 12,651 Assets Held for Sale and Leaseback 26 --- Inventories 9,610 8,213 Prepaid Expenses 20,718 17,601 Deferred Income Taxes 4,602 4,655 Total Current Assets 50,394 46,863 Property and Equipment, at Cost: Land $ 132,943 $ 106,040 Buildings and Leasehold Improvements 343,385 286,437 Furniture and Equipment 205,993 172,403 Construction-in-Progress 34,977 31,300 717,298 596,180 Less Accumulated Depreciation 192,018 161,946 Net Property and Equipment 525,280 434,234 Other Assets: Preopening Costs $ 7,948 $ 7,927 Marketable Securities 31,006 45,239 Notes Receivable 964 2,231 Other 26,054 21,941 Total Other Assets 65,972 77,338 Total Assets $ 641,646 $ 558,435 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and par value amounts) (Unaudited)
MARCH 29, 1995 JUNE 29, 1994 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term Debt $ 30,700 $ --- Current Installments of Long-term Debt 309 501 Accounts Payable 34,206 45,340 Accrued Liabilities 63,248 55,901 Total Current Liabilities 128,463 101,742 Long-term Debt, Less Current Installments 3,248 4,404 Senior Subordinated Convertible Debentures 1,200 1,200 Deferred Income Taxes 14,835 12,143 Other Liabilities 19,997 21,569 Commitments and Contingencies Shareholders' Equity: Preferred Stock-1,000,000 Authorized Shares; $1.00 Par Value; No Shares Issued --- --- Common Stock-250,000,000 Authorized Shares; $.10 Par Value; 71,941,441 and 71,405,452 Shares Issued and Outstanding at March 29, 1995 and June 29, 1994, Respectively 7,194 7,141 Additional Paid-In Capital 188,548 183,299 Unrealized Loss on Marketable Securities (2,077) (441) Retained Earnings 280,238 227,378 Total Shareholders' Equity 473,903 417,377 Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity $ 641,646 $ 558,435 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
13 Week Periods Ended 39 Week Periods Ended Mar. 29, 1995 Mar. 30, 1994 Mar. 29, 1995 Mar. 30, 1994 Revenues $ 268,487 $ 226,440 $ 762,167 $ 647,774 Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 71,640 61,674 205,013 177,907 Restaurant Expenses 141,726 115,283 397,048 330,761 Depreciation and Amortization 15,061 13,394 43,010 37,837 General & Administrative 12,993 11,262 37,855 33,847 Interest Expense --- 111 --- 354 Merger Expenses --- 601 --- 835 Lawsuit Settlement --- --- --- 2,248 Other, Net (655) (982) (1,963) (4,453) Total Costs and Expenses 240,765 201,343 680,963 579,336 Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 27,722 25,097 81,204 68,438 Provision for Income Taxes 9,481 8,951 28,344 24,186 Net Income $ 18,241 $ 16,146 $ 52,860 $ 44,252 Primary Net Income Per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.21 $ 0.71 $ 0.59 Fully Diluted Net Income Per Share $ 0.25 $ 0.21 $ 0.71 $ 0.59 Primary Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 74,110 75,199 74,414 74,921 Fully Diluted Weighted Average Shares Outstanding 74,110 75,199 74,460 75,049 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) (Unaudited)
Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended March 29, 1995 March 30, 1994 CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net Income $ 52,860 $ 44,252 Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities: Depreciation of Property and Equipment 35,680 30,774 Amortization of Preopening Costs 7,330 7,063 Gain on Sale of Land --- (1,000) Changes in Assets and Liabilities: Increase in Accounts Receivable (1,640) (10,046) Increase in Inventories (1,397) (982) Increase in Prepaid Expenses (3,117) (2,153) Increase in Other Assets (10,197) (9,871) (Decrease) Increase in Accounts Payable (11,134) 11,342 Increase in Accrued Liabilities 7,347 13,286 Increase in Deferred Income Taxes 3,825 2,580 (Decrease) Increase in Other Liabilities (1,572) 2,061 Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 77,985 87,306 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Payments for Property and Equipment (126,726) (88,026) Proceeds from Sale of Land --- 4,180 Payment for Purchase of Franchisee Restaurants --- (8,165) (Increase) Decrease in Assets Held for Sale and Leaseback (26) 1,108 Purchases of Marketable Securities (9,345) (44,842) Proceeds from Sales of Marketable Securities 20,862 33,259 Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (115,235) (102,486) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Borrowings of Short-term Debt 30,700 5,000 (Payments) Borrowings of Long-term Debt (1,348) 6 Proceeds from Issuances of Common Stock 5,302 2,457 Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities 34,654 7,463 NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,596) (7,717) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 3,743 12,477 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 1,147 $ 4,760 CASH PAID DURING THE PERIOD: Interest, Net of Amounts Capitalized $ --- $ 354 Income Taxes $ 35,887 $ 15,461 See Accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) 1. Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements of Brinker International, Inc. ("Company") as of March 29, 1995 and June 29, 1994 and for the thirteen week periods and thirty-nine week periods ended March 29, 1995 and March 30, 1994 have been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company owns and operates five primary restaurant concepts under the names of Chili's Grill & Bar ("Chili's"), Grady's American Grill ("Grady's"), Romano's Macaroni Grill ("Macaroni Grill"), Spageddies Italian Kitchen ("Spageddies"), and On The Border Cafes ("On The Border"). The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals and adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly state the operating results for the respective periods. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the June 29, 1994 Form 10K. Company management believes that the disclosures are sufficient for interim financial reporting purposes. 2. Net Income Per Share Both primary and fully diluted net income per share are based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period increased by common equivalent shares (stock options) determined using the treasury stock method. 3. Business Combination Effective August 3, 1994, the Company acquired four Chili's restaurants located in Florida and Georgia from a franchisee in exchange for 505,930 shares of Company common stock. The acquisition of one of the restaurants was accounted for as a purchase. The acquisition of the remaining three restaurants was accounted for as a pooling of interests. Accordingly, the Company's consolidated financial statements have been restated to include the accounts and operations of these three restaurants for all periods presented. The four acquired restaurants' results of operations on a pro forma basis are not presented separately as such results are not material. 4. Shareholders' Equity On November 3, 1994, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation which increased the number of authorized shares of common stock from 100,000,000 to 250,000,000. 5. Subsequent Event On April 12, 1995, the Company raised $100,000,000 through the issuance of senior notes bearing interest at an annual rate of 7.8%. Interest is payable semi-annually and the Company is required to prepay 14.3% of the original principal balance annually on April 12th beginning in 1999 through 2004 with the remaining unpaid balance due on April 12, 2005. These proceeds will be utilized to fund future expansion of the restaurant concepts. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations For The Thirteen Week Periods and Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended March 29, 1995 and March 30, 1994 The following table sets forth expenses as a percentage of total revenues for revenue and expense items included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.
13 Week Periods Ended 39 Week Periods Ended Mar. 29, 1995 Mar. 30, 1994 Mar. 29, 1995 Mar. 30, 1994 Revenues 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Costs and Expenses: Cost of Sales 26.7% 27.2% 26.9% 27.5% Restaurant Expenses 52.8% 50.9% 52.1% 51.1% Depreciation and Amortization 5.6% 5.9% 5.6% 5.8% General & Administrative 4.8% 5.0% 5.0% 5.2% Interest Expense ---% 0.0% --- 0.1% Merger Expenses ---% 0.3% --- 0.1% Lawsuit Settlement ---% ---% --- 0.3% Other, Net (0.2)% (0.4)% (0.3)% (0.7)% Total Costs & Expenses 89.7% 88.9% 89.3% 89.4% Income Before Provision for Income Taxes 10.3% 11.1% 10.7% 10.6% Provision for Income Taxes 3.5% 4.0% 3.8% 3.8% Net Income 6.8% 7.1% 6.9% 6.8%
The following table shows restaurant openings during the third quarter and year-to-date as well as total restaurants open at the end of the third quarter.
Total Open at End 3rd Quarter Openings Year-to-Date Openings of Third Quarter Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal Fiscal 1995 1994 1995 1994 1995 1994 Chili's: Company-owned 10 8 32 30 312 279 Franchised 7 5 24 11 102 76 Total 17 13 56 41 414 355 Macaroni Grill: Company-owned 4 3 15 9 49 31 Franchised -- 1 -- 1 1 1 Total 4 4 15 10 50 32 Grady's 2 2 8 7 41 31 Spageddies: Company-owned 1 -- 4 1 10 4 Franchised 2 -- 3 -- 3 -- Total 3 -- 7 1 13 4 On The Border: Company-owned 1 -- 2 3 16 14 Franchised -- -- -- 2 5 7 Total 1 -- 2 5 21 21 R&D Concepts: Company-owned -- -- -- -- 1 1 Joint Venture 2 1 2 1 3 1 Total 2 1 2 1 4 2 Grand Total 29 20 90 65 543 445
REVENUES Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 1995 increased to $268.5 million, 18.6% over the $226.4 million generated for the same quarter of fiscal 1994. Revenues for the thirty-nine week period ended March 29, 1995 rose 17.7% to $762.2 million from $647.8 million generated from the same period of fiscal 1994. The increase is primarily attributable to the 71 Company-operated restaurants opened or acquired since March 30, 1994. Reported comparable store sales for third quarter and year-to-date of fiscal 1995 changed (0.6%) and (0.1%), respectively, compared to the respective prior year periods. On a concept basis, Chili's, Macaroni Grill, and Grady's experienced comparable store sales changes of (0.8%), 1.8%, and (1.2%), respectively, for the third quarter of fiscal 1995, and (0.2%), 2.0%, and (1.2%), respectively, on a year- to-date basis. COSTS AND EXPENSES (as a percent of Revenues) Cost of sales decreased for both the third quarter and year-to-date of fiscal 1995. Due to increased purchasing leverage, favorable commodity prices were experienced in meat, poultry, and dairy on both a third quarter and year-to- date basis. These positive variances were somewhat offset by unfavorable prices for lettuce in the latter part of the third quarter due to weather conditions in California and unfavorable prices for beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, and seafood on both a third quarter and year-to-date basis. Restaurant expenses increased on both a comparative third quarter and year-to- date basis, primarily resulting from increases in labor, both management and hourly, restaurant supplies, and advertising costs. The increase in management labor is due to staffing and training costs associated with future expansion. At the restaurant level, hourly wages are up due to increased overtime and training costs resulting from higher turnover, and restaurant supplies are up primarily as a result of new menu items. Advertising has increased due to increased television time and local marketing efforts. These cost increases were partially offset by decreases in fixed costs as a result of the expanding sales base. Depreciation and amortization decreased for both the third quarter and year- to-date of fiscal 1995. A decrease in per-unit depreciation and amortization due to a declining depreciable asset base for older units and higher average sales volumes in newer restaurants offset increases related to rising construction costs, remodel costs, and capital expenditures at the corporate level, such as investments in new computer hardware and software. General and administrative expenses declined in the third quarter and year-to- date of fiscal 1995 compared to the respective fiscal 1994 periods due to the Company's ongoing focus on controlling corporate overhead and efficiencies realized from increased investments in computer hardware and software. The dollar increase in general and administrative expenses is due to additional staff and support as the Company accelerates expansion of its restaurant concepts, including international franchising. Merger expenses and lawsuit settlement recognized in fiscal 1994 are nonrecurring costs associated with On The Border. Merger expenses are consulting and legal fees incurred in the initial phases of negotiating On The Border's acquisition. Lawsuit settlement is an injury claim settlement arising from an airplane accident in March 1993 involving several former On The Border officers. Other, net, decreased compared to the third quarter and year-to-date of fiscal 1994. The decrease is primarily the result of a gain of approximately $1 million generated from the sale of land in the second quarter of fiscal 1994, a decrease in net realized gains on sales of marketable securities due to significant gains recognized in the first quarter of fiscal 1994, and a decrease in interest and dividend income compared to fiscal 1994 as a result of a decrease in the investment portfolio balance. INCOME BEFORE PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES As a result of the relationships between revenues and costs and expenses, income before provision for income taxes increased 10.5% and 18.7%, respectively, over the third quarter and year-to-date results of fiscal 1994. INCOME TAXES The Company's effective income tax rate was 34.2% and 34.9% for the third quarter and year-to-date of fiscal 1995, respectively, compared to 35.7% and 35.3% for the same periods of fiscal 1994. The fiscal 1995 effective income tax rate has decreased as a result of lower state income tax liabilities and an increase in Federal FICA tax credits. NET INCOME AND NET INCOME PER SHARE Net income and primary net income per share rose 13.0% and 19.0%, respectively, compared to the third quarter of fiscal 1994. Year-to-date net income and primary net income per share increased 19.5% and 20.3%, respectively, compared to fiscal 1994. In the third quarter, the increase in net income was less than the increase in revenues due to a rise in labor and advertising costs which did not generate sufficient additional revenues. The year-to-date increase, however, exceeded the increase in revenues as the Company, overall, continues to control costs and expenses while maintaining the expansion of its restaurant concepts. Primary weighted average shares outstanding for the third quarter and year-to-date decreased 1.4% and 0.7%, respectively, compared to the respective prior year periods. Although the number of outstanding shares has increased as a result of common stock options exercised, dilutive common stock equivalents were down in fiscal 1995 as a result of a decline in the Company's stock price. IMPACT OF INFLATION The Company has not experienced a significant overall impact from inflation. As operating expenses increase, the Company, to the extent permitted by market conditions, recovers increased costs by raising menu prices. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES The working capital deficit increased from $54.9 million at June 29, 1994 to $78.1 million at March 29, 1995, due primarily to the Company's capital expenditures as discussed below. Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $78.0 million for the nine months ended March 29, 1995 from $87.3 million during the same period in fiscal 1994 due to timing of operational receipts and payments, which offset cash generated from the increased number of restaurants in operation, strong operating results from existing units, and the effective containment of costs. Long-term debt outstanding at March 29, 1995 consisted of obligations under capital leases. At March 29, 1995, the Company had drawn $30.7 million from its lines of credit to fund short-term operational needs, leaving $19.3 million in available funds from lines of credit. Capital expenditures were $126.7 million for the nine months ended March 29, 1995 as compared to $96.2 million last fiscal year. Purchases of land for future restaurant sites, new restaurants under construction, purchases of new and replacement restaurant furniture and equipment, and the ongoing remodeling program were responsible for the increased expenditures. The Company estimates that its capital expenditures during the fourth quarter will approximate $46 million. These capital expenditures will be funded from internal operations, income earned from existing investments, build-to-suit lease agreements with landlords, and proceeds generated from the $100 million debt transaction which closed on April 12, 1995. The Clinton administration is likely to continue to analyze and propose new legislation which could adversely impact the entire business community. Mandated health care and minimum wage measures, if passed, could increase the Company's operating costs. The Company would attempt to offset increased costs through additional improvements in operating efficiencies and menu price increases. The Company is not aware of any other event or trend which would potentially affect its liquidity. In the event such a trend would develop, the Company believes that there are sufficient funds available to it under the lines of credit and strong internal cash generating capabilities to adequately manage the expansion of business. PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 6: EXHIBITS Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule. Filed with EDGAR version. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. Date: May 10, 1995 By:/Ronald A. McDougall Ronald A. McDougall, President and Chief Operating Officer (Duly Authorized Signatory) Date: May 10, 1995 By:/Debra L. Smithart Debra L. Smithart, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 

5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE COMPANY'S THIRD QUARTER FORM 10-Q AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10-Q. 1,000 9-MOS JUN-28-1995 DEC-29-1994 MAR-29-1995 1,147 31,006 14,291 (343) 9,610 50,394 717,298 192,018 641,649 128,463 31,900 7,194 0 0 466,709 641,649 761,779 762,167 205,013 477,913 (1,963) 0 0 81,204 28,344 52,860 0 0 0 0 .71 .71