Filed pursuant to Rule 424(b)(3)
Registration No. 333-128775
PROSPECTUS
CSK Auto, Inc.
$125,000,000
33/8% Senior
Exchangeable Notes due 2025
Guaranteed by
CSK Auto Corporation
CSKAUTO.COM, Inc.
Fastlane Merger LLC
Murrays Inc.
MDAS Inc.
Murrays Discount Auto Stores, Inc.
and
Shares of CSK Auto Corporation Common Stock Issuable Upon
Exchange of the Notes
We issued $125 million aggregate principal amount of our
33/8% Senior
Exchangeable Notes due 2025 in a private placement completed in
August 2005.
The notes bear interest at a rate of
33/8% per
year until August 15, 2010 and shall bear interest at a
rate of
33/8%
thereafter. Interest on the notes is payable in arrears on
August 15 and February 15 of each year, beginning on
February 15, 2006.
Holders may exchange the notes into cash and shares, if any, of
the common stock of our parent, CSK Auto Corporation (CSK
Corp.), prior to stated maturity, under the following
circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter (and only
during such fiscal quarter) commencing after July 31, 2005,
if the last reported sale price of CSK Corp.s common stock
is greater than or equal to 130% of the exchange price for at
least 20 trading days in the period of 30 consecutive
trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding
fiscal quarter; (2) if we call the notes for redemption; or
(3) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions
described in this prospectus. Upon exchange, we will deliver
cash equal to the lesser of the aggregate principal amount of
notes to be exchanged and our total exchange obligation and in
the event our total exchange obligation exceeds the aggregate
principal amount of notes to be exchanged, shares of CSK
Corp.s common stock in respect of that excess.
The exchange rate will initially be 43.3125 shares of CSK
Corp. common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes, which
is equivalent to an exchange price of approximately
$23.09 per share of CSK Corp. common stock. The exchange
rate is subject to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified
events. See Summary The Offering
Exchange rights.
The notes will mature on August 15, 2025, unless earlier
exchanged by you or redeemed or repurchased by us. We may redeem
some or all of the notes for cash, at any time and from time to
time, on or after August 15, 2010 at a redemption price
equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be
redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but
excluding the redemption date. You may require us to repurchase
some or all of your notes for cash at a repurchase price equal
to 100% of the principal amount of the notes being repurchased,
plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding the
repurchase date, on August 15, 2010, August 15, 2015,
and August 15, 2020, or following a fundamental change as
described in this prospectus.
The notes are our direct, unsecured and senior obligations and
rank equal in priority with all of our existing and future
unsecured and senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment
to all of our existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The
notes are guaranteed by CSK Corp. and all of our present and
future domestic subsidiaries, jointly and severally, on a senior
basis. Payment of principal and interest on the notes are
structurally subordinated to the liabilities of any of our
future non-guarantor subsidiaries.
The selling securityholders identified in this prospectus may
offer from time to time up to $125 million aggregate
principal amount of the notes and shares of CSK Corp. common
stock issuable upon exchange of the notes. The notes and the
shares of CSK Corp. common stock may be offered in negotiated
transactions or otherwise, at market prices prevailing at the
time of sale or at negotiated prices. In addition, shares of CSK
Corp. common stock may be offered from time to time through
ordinary brokerage institutions on the New York Stock Exchange.
See Plan of Distribution.
CSK Corp.s common stock is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol CAO. The last reported
sale price of CSK Corp.s common stock on the New York
Stock Exchange on January 9, 2006 was $15.77 per share.
Investing in these notes involves risks. See Risk
Factors beginning on page 10.
We will not receive any proceeds from the sale of the notes or
the shares of CSK Corp. common stock offered under this
prospectus. We are responsible for the payment of certain
expenses incident to the registration of the securities.
Neither the Securities and Exchange Commission, any state
securities commission nor any other regulatory body has approved
or disapproved of these securities or determined if this
prospectus is truthful or complete. Any representation to the
contrary is a criminal offense.
The date of this prospectus is January 13, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CSK Auto, Inc. is an Arizona corporation, CSK Auto Corporation,
CSKAUTO.COM, Murrays Inc. and MDAS Inc. are Delaware
corporations, Fastlane Merger LLC is a Delaware limited
liability company, and Murrays Discount Auto Stores, Inc.
is a Michigan corporation.
In this prospectus, CSK, we,
us, and our refer to CSK Auto, Inc. and
its subsidiaries, and CSK Corp. refers to CSK Auto
Corporation and its subsidiaries, including CSK Auto, Inc.,
except where the context otherwise requires or as otherwise
indicated.
CSK Auto Corporation has no business activity other than its
investment in CSK Auto, Inc.
This prospectus is part of a registration statement that we
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, using
a shelf registration process. Under this shelf
registration process, the selling securityholders may, from time
to time, offer notes or shares of CSK Corp. common stock owned
by them. Each time the selling securityholders offer notes or
CSK Corp. common stock under this prospectus, they will provide
a copy of this prospectus and, if applicable, a copy of any
prospectus supplement. You should read both this prospectus and,
if applicable, any prospectus supplement together with the
information incorporated by reference in this prospectus. See
Additional Information for more information.
You should rely only on the information contained or
incorporated by reference in this prospectus and, if applicable,
any prospectus supplement. We have not authorized anyone to
provide you with any other information. If you receive any other
information, you should not rely on it. We are not making an
offer to sell these securities in any jurisdiction where the
offer or sale is not permitted. You should not assume that the
information contained in this prospectus and, if applicable, any
prospectus supplement or any document incorporated by reference
in this prospectus or any prospectus supplement is accurate as
of any date other than the date on the front cover of this
prospectus or on the front cover of the applicable documents or
as specifically indicated in the document. Our business,
financial condition, results of operations and prospects may
have changed since that date.
Industry and Market Data
In this prospectus, we rely on and refer to information
regarding the automotive aftermarket industry from market
research reports, analyst reports and other publicly available
information including, without limitation, reports issued or
prepared by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, or
the AAIA, Lang Marketing Resources, Inc. and the
U.S. Department of Transportation. Unless otherwise
indicated, all data in this prospectus relating to the
automotive aftermarket industry is for the year 2002 and has
been derived from the 2002/2003 or 2003/2004 AAIA Aftermarket
Fact book, which cites various sources, including the
U.S. Department of Commerce. Although we believe that this
information is reliable, we cannot guarantee the accuracy and
completeness of this information, and we have not independently
verified any of it.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CSK Corp. files annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy
statements, and other information with the SEC. You may read and
copy any document CSK Corp. files at the SECs public
reference room located at 100 F Street, N.E.,
Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at
1-888-SEC-0330 for further information on the public reference
room. CSK Corp.s SEC filings are also available to the
public from the SECs web site at http://www.sec.gov.
We incorporate by reference in this prospectus the
information that CSK Corp. files with the SEC, which means that
we can disclose important information to you by referring you to
another document that CSK Corp. has filed with the SEC. The
information incorporated by reference is an important part of
this prospectus. Any statement that is contained in a document
incorporated by reference in this prospectus shall be modified
or superseded for the purposes of this prospectus to the extent
that a statement contained in this prospectus or in any other
subsequently filed document that is also incorporated by
reference in this prospectus modifies or supersedes such
statement. Any such statement so modified or superseded shall
not be considered, except as so modified or superseded, to
constitute a part of this prospectus.
We are incorporating by reference the documents listed below and
any documents to the extent filed by CSK Corp. with the SEC
under Sections 13(a), 13(c), 14, or 15(d) of the
Exchange Act after the date of this prospectus until all of the
securities covered by this prospectus are sold by the selling
securityholders:
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the description of CSK Corp.s common stock contained in
CSK Corp.s
Form 8-A filed
March 5, 1998, including any amendment or report filed for
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CSK Corp.s annual report on
Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended January 30, 2005, filed on May 2,
2005 (the 2004
Form 10-K),
which incorporates by reference certain sections of CSK
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CSK Corp.s quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended May 1, 2005, filed on June 10,
2005, CSK Corp.s quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended July 31, 2005, filed on
September 9, 2005, and CSK Corp.s quarterly report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended October 30, 2005, filed on
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CSK Corp.s current reports on
Form 8-K filed on
April 18, 2005, May 18, 2005, June 22, 2005,
July 1, 2005, July 25, 2005, July 26, 2005,
July 29, 2005, August 11, 2005, August 22, 2005,
September 26, 2005, October 17, 2005, December 1,
2005, December 20, 2005 (two filed on this date) and
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Nothing in this prospectus shall be deemed to incorporate
information furnished but not filed with the SEC.
You should read the information relating to us and CSK Corp. in
this prospectus together with the information in the documents
incorporated by reference.
You may request a copy of any of these filings, at no cost, by
writing or telephoning us at the following address or phone
number:
CSK Auto, Inc.
645 E. Missouri Avenue
Suite 400
Phoenix, Arizona 85012
Attention: Finance Department
Phone: (602) 631-7392
If at any time during the two-year period following the later of
the date of original issue of the notes and the date of issue
with respect to additional notes, if any, CSK Corp. is not
subject to the information requirements of Section 13 or
15(d) of the Exchange Act, we and CSK Corp. will furnish to
holders of notes, holders of CSK Corp.s common stock
issued upon exchange thereof and prospective purchasers thereof
the information required to be delivered pursuant to
Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act of 1933, in order
to permit compliance with Rule 144A in connection with
resales of notes and common stock issued upon exchange of notes.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Some of the information contained in, or incorporated by
reference into, this prospectus contains forward-looking
statements that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. You
can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as
may, will, expect,
anticipate, believe,
estimate, and continue or similar words.
You should read statements that contain these words carefully
because they: (1) discuss our future expectations;
(2) contain projections of our future results of operations
or of our financial condition; or (3) state other
forward-looking information. We believe that it is important to
communicate our future expectations to our investors. However,
there may be events in the future that we are not able to
accurately predict or over which we have no control, the
occurrence of which could have a material adverse effect on our
business, operating results, and financial condition. Factors
that might cause actual results to differ materially from those
in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited
to, competitive pressures and impacts, demand for our products,
factors impacting procurement of import products, fluctuations
in and the overall condition of the economy, inflation, consumer
debt levels, factors impacting consumer spending and driving
habits, conditions affecting new store development, weather
conditions, the possibility that we may discover additional
material weaknesses in our internal control over financial
reporting in the future, and litigation and regulatory matters.
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SUMMARY
The following summary provides an overview of selected
information about us. This summary is qualified in its entirety
by the more detailed information, including the consolidated
financial statements of CSK Corp. and related notes thereto,
included and incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
References to fiscal year 2004 and 2003 mean the 52 weeks
ended January 30, 2005 and February 1, 2004,
respectively. You should carefully consider the entire
prospectus, including the Risk Factors section,
before making an investment decision.
Our Company
Overview
We are the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and
accessories in the Western United States and one of the largest
such retailers in the United States, based on store count. We
have the number one market position in 22 of the 28 geographic
markets in which we operate, based on store count. As of
October 30, 2005, we operated 1,151 stores in
19 states as a fully integrated company and single business
segment under three brand names:
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Checker Auto Parts, founded in 1969, with 435 stores in the
Southwestern, Rocky Mountain, and Northern Plains states and
Hawaii; |
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Schucks Auto Supply, founded in 1917, with 226 stores in
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Kragen Auto Parts, founded in 1947, with 490 stores primarily in
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In addition, as of October 30, 2005, we operated four value
concept retail stores under the Pay N Save brand name in the
Phoenix, Arizona area.
We offer a broad selection of national brand name,
private-label, and generic automotive products for domestic and
imported cars and light trucks. Our products include new and
remanufactured automotive replacement parts, maintenance items,
and accessories. Our stores average approximately
7,200 square feet in size and typically offer a store
specific mix averaging approximately 17,500 stock-keeping units,
or SKUs. We also operate a highly efficient network of
strategically located depots to provide approximately 75% of our
stores an additional 60,000 SKUs on a same-day delivery basis.
Through our extensive on-line vendor network, we make available
up to an additional 250,000 SKUs on a same-day delivery basis to
approximately 75% of our stores and up to 1,000,000 additional
SKUs on a next-day delivery basis to substantially all of our
stores.
We serve both the do-it-yourself (DIY) and the
commercial installer, or do-it-for-me (DIFM),
markets. The DIY market, which is comprised of consumers who
typically repair and maintain vehicles themselves, is the
foundation of our business. Sales to the DIY market represented
approximately 83% of our net sales for fiscal 2004. The DIFM
market is comprised of auto repair professionals, fleet owners,
governments and municipalities and accounted for over 68% of the
annual sales in the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry in
2003, according to statistics published by the Automotive
Aftermarket Industry Association. Sales to the DIFM market
represented approximately 17% of our net sales for fiscal 2004.
In 1994, we began targeting the DIFM market to leverage our
existing store base, fixed costs, inventory and in-store
personnel. We believe we are well positioned to effectively and
profitably further penetrate the highly fragmented DIFM market
because of our sales force dedicated to DIFM customers,
experienced in-store sales associates, level of customer
service, conveniently located stores, efficient depot delivery
network, attractive pricing, and ability to provide timely
availability of a broad selection of national brand name
products.
Industry overview
We compete in the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry,
which has annual sales in excess of $110 billion. This
industry includes replacement parts (excluding tires),
accessories, maintenance items, batteries, and automotive fluids
for cars and light trucks. The industry is comprised of the DIY
market and the
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DIFM market. We believe that the U.S. automotive
aftermarket industry is characterized by stable demand and is
growing because of increases in:
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leased vehicles, which we believe are often under-maintained
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While consolidation of automotive aftermarket retailers
continues to occur, the industry remains highly fragmented. Our
primary competitors include national and regional automotive
parts chains, wholesalers, jobber stores, independent operators,
automobile dealers, and discount stores and mass merchandisers
that carry automotive products.
Competitive strengths and strategies
We believe that our competitive strengths and strategies include
the following:
Leading Market Position in the Western United States. We
are the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and
accessories in the Western United States and have the number one
market position in 22 of the 28 geographic markets in which
we operate, based on store count. We believe that we have better
brand name recognition in our markets than many of our
competitors due to the long operating history of our stores, our
advertising and marketing programs, the breadth of our product
selection, and our reputation for superior customer service and
that the marks and trade names associated with our three primary
brand names are important to our merchandising strategy and our
business.
As the largest specialty retailer of automotive parts and
accessories in the Western United States, we believe we have
certain competitive advantages over smaller retail chains and
independent operators. These advantages include: (1) our
brand name recognition as a trusted source of automotive parts
and accessories, (2) our ability to make available a broad
selection of products on a timely basis, (3) marketing and
distribution efficiencies due to economies of scale, and
(4) our advanced store level information and distribution
systems, which are the result of our significant investments in
recent years. We also believe that we enjoy a competitive
advantage over mass merchandisers due to our focus on automotive
parts and accessories and our knowledgeable sales associates.
Focus on Customer Service. As part of our promise of
G.R.E.A.T. service, our internally developed
customer service initiative, we aim to provide the highest level
of customer service in our industry in order to generate repeat
business. Recruiting, training and retaining high quality sales
associates is a major component of our focus on customer
service. Our training programs and incentives encourage our
sales associates to develop technical expertise, which enables
them to effectively advise customers on product selection and
use. We have an average of two National Institute for Automotive
Service Excellence, or ASE, certified parts professionals per
store. To further satisfy our customers needs, we also
offer free testing of certain parts, no hassle
return policies, electronically maintained warranties, and a
customer service call center.
Sophisticated Store-Level Information and Distribution
Systems. In recent years, we have made significant
investments in sophisticated store-level information systems and
warehouse and distribution systems in order to more effectively
manage our inventory and increase the availability of products
to our customers. Our sophisticated inventory management systems
provide inventory movement forecasting based on history, trends,
and seasonality. Our systems have enhanced our ability to
predict the size and timing of product requirements by closely
monitoring service level goals, vendor lead times, and cost of
inventory assumptions. Our store level replenishment system
generates orders based upon store on-hand and store model
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stock quantities. Store model stock quantities are determined by
an automatic model stock adjustment system that utilizes
historical sales patterns, seasonality, and store presentation
requirements. Our fully integrated warehouse and distribution
network and our 32 strategically located depots, which operate
using state-of-the-art
technology, have allowed us to significantly improve
distribution efficiency. In addition, these investments have
allowed us to both improve our in-stock inventory levels and
reduce delivery costs and times for products.
We also maintain a store specific precision pricing program that
seeks to optimize margins while maintaining price
competitiveness. Our pricing philosophy is that we should not
lose a customer because of price. Our pricing strategy is to
offer everyday competitive prices at each of our stores. As a
result, we closely monitor our competitors pricing levels
through our precision pricing program, which analyzes prices at
the store level rather than at the market or chain level. This
initiative enables us to establish pricing levels at each store
in relation to that stores local market competition. Our
entry-level products offer excellent value by meeting standard
quality requirements at low prices. In addition, our sales
associates are encouraged to offer alternative products at
slightly higher price points. These products typically provide
extra features, improved performance, an enhanced warranty, or
are nationally branded items.
Drive Customer Traffic and Increase Sales Base. Our
marketing and merchandising strategy is designed to drive
customer traffic and build market share. Our strategy is to make
available to our customers one of the broadest selections of
quality brand name products on a timely basis in order to
maximize customer satisfaction and generate loyal repeat
customers. We also strive to be the industry leader in
introducing new and innovative product offerings, supported by
our 52-week promotional
print advertising programs that include color circulars and
newspaper advertisements. We offer our products at competitive
prices, in conveniently located and attractively designed
stores. Our advertising programs are specifically tailored to
target our various customer constituencies for maximum appeal
and effectiveness.
Highly Experienced and Proven Management Team. We are led
by an innovative management team with a wealth of automotive
aftermarket and retail industry experience. Maynard Jenkins, our
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, has served in his current
position since January 1997 and has 39 years of retail
management experience, including 18 years as a Chief
Executive Officer. Martin Fraser, our President and Chief
Operating Officer, has been with us for 27 years, serving
in a number of key positions prior to his current role,
including Executive Vice President Merchandising,
Distribution and Commercial and Sr. Vice President
Merchandising, Transportation, Replenishment, and Marketing. Our
senior management team averages over 32 years of retail
industry experience. We believe the strength and experience of
our management team has enabled us to deliver exceptional
operating and financial results and to emerge as a leader in our
highly competitive industry.
Recent Developments
Acquisition of Murrays. On December 19, 2005,
a wholly owned subsidiary of CSK Auto, Inc. acquired
Murrays Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively,
Murrays) for approximately $177 million
(including amounts needed to repay Murrays existing
indebtedness), subject to certain adjustments relating to
working capital and transaction expenses. Please see CSK
Corp.s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
December 1, 2005 for a copy of the merger agreement with
respect to the acquisition.
Exchangeable Note Offering. On December 19, 2005, we
also completed the private offering of $85 million
aggregate principal amount of
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes due 2025 (the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes). The proceeds from this
offering were used, together with borrowings under our senior
credit facility, to fund the acquisition cost of the acquisition
of Murrays. On December 23, 2005, we issued an
additional $15 million aggregate principal amount of the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes in a private offering upon the
exercise by the initial purchaser of its over-allotment option
to purchase such additional notes.
Corporate Information
Our principal executive offices and the principal executive
offices of CSK Corp., CSKAUTO.COM, Inc., Fastlane Merger
LLC, Murrays Inc., MDAS Inc. and Murrays Discount
Auto Stores, Inc. are located at 645 E. Missouri Ave.,
Suite 400, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 and our telephone number
is (602) 265-9200. Our website is located at
http://www.cskauto.com. The information on our website is not
part of this prospectus.
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The Offering
The following summary contains basic information about the
notes and is not intended to be complete. It does not contain
all the information that is important to you. For a more
complete understanding of the notes, please refer to the section
of this prospectus entitled Description of Notes and
Description of CSK Corp.s Capital Stock. For
purposes of the description of notes included in this
prospectus, references to the Company, the
Issuer, CSK, us, we,
and our refer only to CSK Auto, Inc. and not to our
subsidiaries or CSK Corp.
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Securities offered |
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$125 million aggregate principal amount of
33/8% Senior
Exchangeable Notes due 2025. |
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August 15, 2025, unless earlier exchanged, redeemed, or
repurchased. |
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year until August 15, 2010 and
31/8% per
year thereafter. Interest will be payable semiannually in
arrears on August 15 and February 15 of each year, beginning
February 15, 2006. |
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The notes are guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by
CSK Corp., which we refer to as the parent guarantee, and
all of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries, which we
refer to as the subsidiary guarantees. We refer to the parent
guarantee and the subsidiary guarantees herein collectively as
the guarantees. |
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The guarantees are general unsecured senior obligations of the
guarantors and rank equally in right of payment with any
existing and future senior debt of the guarantors. |
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The notes are our direct, unsecured, and senior obligations and
rank equal in priority with all of our existing and future
unsecured and senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment
to all of our existing and future subordinated indebtedness. The
notes effectively rank junior to any of our secured indebtedness
to the extent of the value of the assets securing such
indebtedness and any indebtedness and liabilities of any future
non-guarantor subsidiaries. |
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As of October 30, 2005, we had consolidated senior
indebtedness of $177.6 million, of which $30.0 million
was borrowed under our existing credit facility, which was
secured by substantially all of our assets and all of our
capital stock. |
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As of October 30, 2005, after giving effect to the sale of
the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes and additional borrowings under our
senior credit facility in connection with the acquisition of
Murrays, we would have had outstanding on a consolidated
basis approximately $360.9 million of senior indebtedness,
approximately $113.3 million of which would be borrowed
under our senior credit facility. In addition, we had
$225 million aggregate principal amount of senior
subordinated indebtedness outstanding on October 30, 2005. |
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You may exchange the notes into cash and shares of CSK
Corp.s common stock, if any, as described herein. Upon
exchange, we will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the
aggregate principal amount of notes to be exchanged and our
total exchange obligation and shares of CSK Corp.s common
stock in respect of the remainder, if any, of our exchange
obligation. See Description of Notes Exchange
rights Payment upon exchange. |
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The initial exchange rate for the notes is 43.3125 shares
per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equal to an exchange price
of approximately $23.09 per share), subject to adjustment.
The notes may be exchanged by you only under the following
circumstances: |
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during any fiscal quarter (and only during that
fiscal quarter) commencing after July 31, 2005 if the last
reported sale price of CSK Corp.s common stock is greater
than or equal to 130% of the exchange price for at least 20
trading days in the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending
on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; |
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if the notes have been called for redemption by
us; or |
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upon the occurrence of specified corporate
transactions described under Description of
Notes Exchange rights Exchange upon
specified corporate transactions. |
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In addition, following certain corporate transactions that occur
prior to August 15, 2010 and that also constitute a
fundamental change (as defined in this prospectus), if a holder
elects to exchange its notes in connection with such corporate
transactions, we will increase the exchange rate by an
additional number of shares of common stock upon exchange in
certain circumstances or, in lieu thereof, we may, in connection
with transactions that constitute a public acquirer change of
control, elect to adjust the exchange rate and related exchange
obligation so that the notes are exchangeable into cash and
shares of the acquiring or surviving company as described under
Description of Notes Exchange
rights Exchange after a public acquirer change of
control. |
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You will not receive any cash payment or additional shares
representing accrued and unpaid interest upon exchange of a
note, except in limited circumstances. Instead, interest will be
deemed paid by the cash and shares, if any, of common stock
issued to you upon exchange. |
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Notes called for redemption may be surrendered for exchange
prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second
trading day immediately preceding the redemption date. |
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Sinking fund |
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None. |
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Optional redemption |
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Prior to August 15, 2010, the notes will not be redeemable.
On or after August 15, 2010, upon at least 35 calendar days
notice, we may redeem for cash some or all of the notes, at any
time and from time to time, for a price equal to 100% of the
principal amount of the notes to be redeemed plus any accrued
and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to, but not
including, the redemption date. |
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Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the holder |
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You may require us to repurchase some or all of your notes for
cash on August 15, 2010, August 15, 2015, and
August 15, 2020 at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the
principal amount of the notes being repurchased, plus any
accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to,
but not including, the applicable repurchase date. |
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Fundamental change |
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If we undergo a fundamental change (as defined in this
prospectus), you may require us to repurchase some or all of
your notes for cash at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the
principal amount of the notes being repurchased, plus any
accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to,
but not including, the applicable repurchase date. |
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Registration rights |
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We, CSK Corp., and CSKAUTO.COM, Inc. agreed to file a shelf
registration statement under the Securities Act relating to the
resale of the notes, the guarantees, and the common stock
issuable upon exchange thereof. If the registration statement is
not filed or has not become effective within the time periods
set forth in this prospectus, we will be required to pay
additional interest to holders of the notes. We will not,
however, pay any additional interest to holders of the common
stock issued upon exchange of the notes. See Registration
Rights. |
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Use of proceeds |
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We will not receive any cash proceeds from the sale of the notes
or the shares of CSK Corp. common stock offered under this
prospectus. |
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Book-entry form |
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The notes are issued in book-entry form and are represented by
global certificates deposited with, or on behalf of, The
Depository Trust Company (DTC) and registered in the
name of a nominee of DTC. Beneficial interests in any of the
notes will be shown on, and transfers will be effected only
through, records maintained by DTC or its nominee and any such
interest may not be exchanged for certificated securities except
in limited circumstances. |
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Trading |
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The notes are designated for trading in the PORTAL market.
CSK Corp. common stock trades on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol CAO. |
Exchangeable Note Hedge and Warrant Option Transactions
We entered into an exchangeable note hedge transaction with
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., an affiliate of J.P. Morgan
Securities Inc., which is expected to reduce the potential
dilution upon exchange of the notes. CSK Corp. also entered into
a warrant option transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. We
and CSK Corp., as applicable, entered into amendments to these
transactions with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in connection with
the exercise of the over-allotment option by the initial
purchasers of the notes. In connection with these transactions,
we and CSK Corp. used an aggregate of approximately
$9.2 million of the net proceeds of the offering of the
notes. In connection with hedging these transactions, JPMorgan
Chase Bank, N.A. or its affiliates:
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were expected to enter into various
over-the-counter
derivative transactions with respect to CSK Corp.s common
stock concurrently with the pricing of the notes; and |
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may enter or have entered into, or may unwind, various
over-the-counter
derivatives and/or purchase or sell CSK Corp.s common
stock in secondary market transactions following the pricing of
the notes (including during any cash settlement averaging period
in respect of any exchange of notes). |
Such activities could have the effect of increasing, or
preventing a decline in, the price of CSK Corp.s common
stock concurrently with or following the pricing of the notes.
In addition, any hedging transactions by JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A. or its affiliates following the pricing of the notes,
including during any cash settlement averaging period, may have
an adverse impact on the trading price of CSK Corp.s
common stock.
Risk Factors
See Risk Factors beginning on page 10 for a
description of the risks that you should consider before making
a decision to invest in the notes.
6
Summary Consolidated Financial Information and Other Data for
CSK Corp.
The historical consolidated financial and operating data set
forth below as of and for each of the three years in the period
ended January 30, 2005 have been derived from CSK
Corp.s consolidated audited financial statements
incorporated by reference in this prospectus. The historical
consolidated financial and operating data set forth below as of
and for each of the
thirty-nine weeks ended
October 30, 2005 and October 31, 2004 have been
derived from CSK Corp.s unaudited consolidated financial
statements incorporated by reference in this prospectus. The
unaudited consolidated financial statements include all
adjustments which we consider necessary for a fair statement of
CSK Corp.s financial position and results of operations
for these periods. Operating results for the
thirty-nine weeks ended
October 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of results
that might be expected for the entire fiscal year. You should
read the data presented below with CSK Corp.s consolidated
financial statements and Managements Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |
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Fiscal Year(1) | |
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October 30, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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2002 | |
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Statement of Operations Data:
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Net sales
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$ |
1,224,567 |
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$ |
1,207,568 |
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$ |
1,577,460 |
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$ |
1,578,056 |
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$ |
1,506,646 |
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Cost of sales(2)
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663,379 |
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636,899 |
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843,600 |
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860,952 |
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835,298 |
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Gross profit
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561,188 |
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570,669 |
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733,860 |
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717,104 |
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671,348 |
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Other costs and expenses:
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Operating and administrative(2)
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481,351 |
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478,089 |
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635,541 |
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619,932 |
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594,698 |
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Store closing costs(3)
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1,879 |
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1,608 |
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2,191 |
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12,669 |
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5,026 |
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Operating profit
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77,958 |
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90,972 |
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96,128 |
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84,503 |
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71,624 |
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Interest expense, net
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24,455 |
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24,797 |
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33,460 |
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52,418 |
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63,544 |
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Loss on debt retirement(4)
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1,600 |
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1,026 |
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49,494 |
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6,008 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes
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51,903 |
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66,175 |
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61,642 |
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2,072 |
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Income tax expense (benefit)
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20,283 |
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25,869 |
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24,761 |
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(7,854 |
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Net income (loss)
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$ |
31,620 |
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$ |
40,306 |
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$ |
36,881 |
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(9,555 |
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$ |
2,396 |
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Per Share Data:
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Basic earnings (loss) per share
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$ |
0.71 |
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$ |
0.88 |
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$ |
0.81 |
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(0.21 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share
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$ |
0.70 |
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$ |
0.87 |
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$ |
0.80 |
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(0.21 |
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0.06 |
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Shares used in computing basic per share amounts
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44,683 |
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45,939 |
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45,713 |
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45,658 |
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40,635 |
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Shares used in computing diluted per share amounts
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45,049 |
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46,211 |
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46,002 |
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45,658 |
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40,752 |
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Other Data:
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Commercial sales(5)
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$ |
219,456 |
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$ |
200,597 |
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$ |
260,781 |
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$ |
260,842 |
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$ |
262,773 |
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Selected Store Data:
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Number of stores (end of period)
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1,151 |
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1,129 |
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1,134 |
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1,114 |
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1,109 |
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Percentage increase (decrease) in comparable store net sales(6)
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0% |
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Thirty-Nine Weeks Ended | |
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Fiscal Year(1) | |
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October 31, | |
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2005 | |
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2004 | |
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2003 | |
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2002 | |
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Balance Sheet Data (end of period):
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$ |
19,287 |
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$ |
54,673 |
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$ |
56,548 |
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$ |
37,221 |
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$ |
15,519 |
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Total assets
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986,373 |
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1,063,838 |
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1,042,118 |
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1,047,992 |
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1,015,503 |
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Total debt (including current maturities)
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395,087 |
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511,265 |
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497,313 |
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526,726 |
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530,453 |
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Stockholders equity
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223,624 |
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215,895 |
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214,284 |
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198,411 |
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189,387 |
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CSK Corp.s and our fiscal year consists of 52 or
53 weeks, ends on the Sunday nearest to January 31,
and is named for the calendar year just ended. All fiscal years
presented had 52 weeks. |
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In March 2003, the Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
reached consensus on certain matters discussed in
EITF 02-16,
Accounting by a Customer (including a Reseller) for
Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor.
EITF 02-16 states
that allowances provided by vendors are presumed to be a
reduction in the costs of purchasing inventories (to be
recognized in inventory and cost of sales), except for that
portion that is a reimbursement for costs incurred to sell the
vendors products. In order to qualify as a reimbursement,
the costs must be specific, identifiable and incremental, to be
recognized as a reduction to operating and administrative
expenses. Under previous accounting guidance, we accounted for
all non-performance based vendor allowances as a reduction of
inventory cost and allocated performance-based vendor allowances
as a reduction of advertising expense or cost of goods sold, as
appropriate, in the period the expense was incurred. During the
first quarter of fiscal 2003, we adopted the provisions of
EITF 02-16 and
implemented a policy of considering all cooperative advertising
arrangements and other vendor allowances to be a reduction of
product costs, unless we are specifically required to
substantiate costs incurred to the vendor and do so in the
normal course of business. For fiscal 2002, vendor allowances
totaling approximately $19.2 million were classified as a
reduction to advertising expense (in operating and
administrative expense) rather than as a reduction to cost of
sales as currently required by
EITF 02-16.
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Amounts relate to costs incurred in connection with the closure
of existing stores. During fiscal 2003, we incurred
$12.2 million associated with our change in closed store
strategy. |
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During the thirty-nine
weeks ended October 30, 2005, we recorded a loss on debt
retirement of $1.6 million as a result of the retirement of
our previously existing senior credit facility. During fiscal
2004, we recorded a loss on debt retirement of $1.0 million
as a result of the redemption of the $15.0 million
remaining balance of our 12% senior notes. During fiscal
2003, we recorded a loss on debt retirement of
$49.5 million primarily due to the early redemption of 94%
of our then-existing 12% senior notes. During fiscal 2002,
CSK Corp. sold shares of its common stock in an underwritten
public offering and used proceeds from the sale of those shares
to retire approximately $71.7 million of its
11% senior subordinated notes, resulting in a loss on debt
retirement of $6.0 million. |
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Represents sales to commercial accounts, including sales from
stores without commercial sales centers. |
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Comparable store net sales data is calculated based on the
change in net sales commencing after the time a new store has
been open twelve months. Therefore, sales for the first twelve
months a new store is open are not included in the comparable
store calculation. Relocations are included in comparable store
net sales from the date of opening. |
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
The ratio of earnings to fixed charges is computed by dividing
fixed charges into earnings. For purposes of this ratio,
earnings means the sum of:
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our income (loss) before income taxes from continuing
operations; and |
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our fixed charges. |
For purposed of this ratio, fixed charges means the sum of:
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the interest we pay on borrowed funds; |
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the amount we amortize for debt discount, premium and issuance
costs; and |
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one-third (the proportion deemed representative of the interest
factor) of all our rental expenses. |
The following table presents our historical ratios of earnings
to fixed charges for each of the periods indicated:
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2.27x |
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1.88x |
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The ratio of earnings to fixed charges for fiscal years 2003,
2001 and 2000 was less than
one-to-one coverage. In
order to achieve
one-to-one coverage, an
additional $17.4 million, $54.6 million, and
$16.4 million, respectively, of pre-tax income would have
been required. |
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RISK FACTORS
You should consider the following risk factors, in addition
to the other information presented in this prospectus and the
documents incorporated by reference in this prospectus, in
evaluating us, our business, and an investment in the notes. Any
of the following risks, as well as other risks and
uncertainties, could seriously harm our business and financial
results and cause the value of the notes and CSK Corp.s
common stock into which the notes are exchangeable to decline,
which in turn could cause you to lose all or part of your
investment.
Risks Related to our Industry and Business
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Our industry is highly competitive and we may not have the
resources to compete effectively. |
The retail sale of automotive parts and accessories is highly
competitive. Some of our competitors have more financial
resources, are more geographically diverse, or have better name
recognition than we do, which might place us at a competitive
disadvantage to those competitors. Because we seek to offer
competitive prices, if our competitors reduce their prices, we
may reduce our prices to maintain a competitive position, which
could cause a material decline in our revenues and earnings and
hinder our ability to service our debt.
We compete primarily with the following types of businesses:
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national and regional retail automotive parts chains; |
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wholesalers or jobber stores (some of which are associated with
national parts distributors or associations); |
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automobile dealers that supply manufacturer parts; and |
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mass merchandisers and discounters that carry automotive
replacement parts and accessories. |
Our failure to integrate and manage Murrays
operations successfully and realize the anticipated benefits of
the acquisition would harm our business.
Integrating and managing Murrays operations with ours will
present a number of challenges. As a result, we may not be able
to operate these stores efficiently. In addition, the
integration of Murrays may consume significant attention
of the management and employees and distract from our day-to-day
business with respect to our existing stores and harm our
business. Further, if synergies we expect from the acquisition
do not materialize, our profitability may be adversely affected.
We
may not be able to grow our number of stores in a profitable
manner.
Our store growth is based, in part, on expanding selected
stores, relocating existing stores, and adding new stores
primarily in markets we currently serve, and, from time to time,
acquiring stores in our existing and new markets from other
automotive parts and accessories retailers.
Our future organic growth is dependent upon a number of factors,
including our ability to:
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locate and obtain acceptable store sites; |
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negotiate favorable lease terms; |
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complete the construction of new and relocated stores in a
timely manner; |
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hire, train and retain competent managers and
associates; and |
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integrate new stores into our systems and operations. |
In addition, we have in the past acquired other automotive parts
and accessories retailers in our existing and new markets,
including the acquisition of Murrays. These types of
acquisitions involve a variety of risks. Failure to successfully
integrate a large number of acquired stores into our existing
business in connection with the acquisition of Murrays or
any future acquisition could adversely affect our financial
condition and results of operations, particularly during the
period immediately following the acquisition of such stores.
We cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to open
new stores as we have in the past or that our opening of new
stores in markets we already serve will not adversely affect
existing store profitability nor can we assure you that we will
be able to manage our growth effectively.
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A decrease in vehicle miles driven, higher gas prices and
milder summer temperatures may negatively affect our
revenues. |
The need to purchase or replace auto parts is affected by the
number of vehicle miles driven. A substantial decrease in the
number of vehicle miles driven could have a negative impact on
our revenues. Factors that may cause the number of vehicle miles
to decrease include:
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weather conditions; |
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increases in gas prices; |
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changes in the economy; and |
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changes in travel patterns. |
Increases in gas prices, as we experienced in our third quarter
of 2005, may also adversely affect our revenues because our DIY
customers may defer purchases of certain items as they use a
higher percentage of their income to pay for gas.
In addition, we generally experience increased sales when
temperatures are extreme. Accordingly, milder summer
temperatures, as we experienced in fiscal 2004 in many of our
key markets, may adversely affect our revenues.
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A decrease in the ability and willingness of our suppliers
to supply products to us on favorable terms would have a
negative impact on our results of operations. |
Our business depends on developing and maintaining productive
relationships with our vendors and upon their ability or
willingness to sell products to us on favorable price and other
terms. Many factors outside our control may harm these
relationships and the ability or willingness of these vendors to
sell these products on such terms. For example, financial
difficulties that some of our vendors may face may increase the
cost of the products we purchase from them. In addition, our
failure to pay promptly, or order sufficient quantities of
inventory from our vendors, such as occurred during fiscal 2001,
may increase the cost of products we purchase from vendors or
may lead to vendors refusing to sell products to us at all. The
trend towards consolidation among automotive parts suppliers may
disrupt our relationship with some vendors. Any disruption in
our vendor relationships or a disruption in our vendor
operations could have a material adverse effect on our business
and results of operations.
We receive various payments, allowances, and discounts from our
vendors based on, among other things, the volume of purchases or
for services that we provide to the vendors. These vendor
discounts and allowances help us reduce our costs of sales.
Monies received from the vendors include rebates, allowances,
and promotional funds. Typically, these funds are dependent on
purchase volumes and advertising plans. The amounts to be
received are subject to changes in market conditions, vendor
marketing strategies, and changes in the profitability or
sell-through of the related merchandise. Any material change in,
or failure to obtain vendor allowances and discounts, including
if we fail to satisfy the criteria in our vendor programs, such
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result of our failure to sell a sufficient quantity of the
vendors products, could have a material adverse effect on
our business and results of operations.
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Our operations are concentrated in the western region of
the United States, and therefore our business is subject to
fluctuations if adverse conditions occur in that region. |
The majority of our stores are located in the Western United
States. As a result of this geographic concentration, we are
subject to regional risks such as the economy, weather
conditions, power outages, the cost of electricity, earthquakes,
and other natural disasters. In recent years, certain regions
where we operate have experienced economic recessions and
extreme weather conditions. Although temperature extremes tend
to enhance sales by causing a higher incidence of parts failure
and increasing sales of seasonal products, unusually severe
weather can reduce sales by causing deferral of elective
maintenance. Because our business is seasonal, inclement weather
occurring during traditionally peak selling months may harm our
business. No prediction can be made as to future economic or
weather conditions. Several of our competitors operate stores
across the United States and, therefore, may not be as sensitive
to such regional risks.
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War or acts of terrorism or the threat of either may have
a negative impact on our results of operations. |
War or acts of terrorism or the threat of either may have a
negative impact on our results of operations by making it more
difficult to obtain merchandise available for sale in our
stores. In fiscal 2004, we imported directly from other
countries approximately 4% of our merchandise. If imported goods
become difficult or impossible to bring into the United States,
and if we cannot obtain such merchandise from other sources at
similar costs, our sales and profit margins may be negatively
affected. In the event that commercial transportation is
curtailed or substantially delayed, our business may be
adversely impacted, as we may have difficulty shipping
merchandise to our distribution centers and stores. War or acts
of terrorism or the threat of either may also cause the number
of vehicle miles to decrease.
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Because we are involved in litigation from time to time,
and are subject to numerous governmental laws and regulations,
we could incur substantial judgments, fines, legal fees, and
other costs. |
We currently and from time to time face complaints or litigation
incidental to the conduct of our business, including asbestos
and similar product liability claims, slip and fall, and other
general liability claims, discrimination and employment claims,
vendor disputes, and miscellaneous environmental and real estate
claims. See Item 3 Legal Proceedings in the
2004 Form 10-K and
Item 1 Legal Proceedings in CSK Corp.s
Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended October 30, 2005 (the 2005
Third Quarter
10-Q). In some
cases, the damages claimed against us are substantial. We accrue
reserves using our best estimate of the probable and reasonably
estimable contingent liabilities. Although we maintain liability
insurance for some litigation claims, if one or more of the
claims greatly exceeds our coverage limits or our insurance
policies do not cover a claim, it could have a material adverse
effect on our business and operating results.
In addition, we are subject to numerous federal, state, and
local governmental laws and regulations relating to, among other
things, taxation, employment, environmental protection, and
building and zoning requirements. If we fail to comply with
existing or future laws or regulations, we may be subject to
governmental or judicial fines or sanctions.
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We are subject to environmental laws and the cost of
compliance with these laws could negatively impact the results
of our operations. |
We are subject to various federal, state, and local laws and
governmental regulations relating to the operation of our
business, including those governing the handling, storage, and
disposal of hazardous substances, the recycling of batteries and
used lubricants, and the ownership and operation of real
property. As a result of investigations undertaken in connection
with certain of our store acquisitions, we are aware that soil
or groundwater may be contaminated at some of our properties.
There can be no assurance that any such contamination will not
have a material adverse effect on us. In addition, as part of
our operations, we handle
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hazardous materials and our customers may also bring hazardous
materials onto our properties in connection with, for example,
our oil-recycling program. There can be no assurance that
compliance with environmental laws and regulations will not have
a material adverse effect on us in the future. See
Item 1 Business Environmental
Matters in the 2004
Form 10-K.
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If the material weaknesses identified in the
managements report on internal control over financial
reporting as of January 30, 2005 are not remediated, they
could result in a material misstatement of our accounts in a
future period, which would result in a material misstatement to
CSK Corp.s consolidated annual or interim financial
statements that would not be prevented or detected. |
Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires that
CSK Corp. establish and maintain an adequate internal control
structure and procedures for financial reporting and assess on
an on-going basis the design and operating effectiveness of its
internal control structure and procedures for financial
reporting. In May 2005, CSK Corp. restated its consolidated
financial statements for its 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 fiscal
years and all interim periods of fiscal 2004. The required
restatements related to (i) correction of its lease
accounting practices, specifically relating to the evaluation of
lease terms, free rent periods, straight-lining of minimum
escalating lease payments, the classification of landlord
incentives/allowances, and the treatment of costs incurred for
certain stores that are constructed and subsequently transferred
to our landlords, (ii) correction of the period for
recognition of vendor allowances from October through September
(i.e. the vendor allowance program year) to a calendar
year to correspond with purchases from vendors, and
(iii) adjustments required as a result of vendor allowances
recorded in error in prior periods that will not be collected.
In connection with the restatements and required audit
adjustments, management concluded that as of January 30,
2005, there were material weaknesses in our internal control
over financial reporting relating to:
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certain aspects of the financial reporting process. |
As a result of these material weaknesses, management concluded
that we did not maintain effective controls over financial
reporting as of January 30, 2005. In light of the material
weaknesses, during fiscal 2005 management has implemented
additional processes and procedures and new controls governing
the review, analysis, and recording of accounting transactions
in the identified areas, including the selection and monitoring
of appropriate assumptions and factors affecting the accounting
practices. Specifically, management has implemented the
following: (1) formal accounting reviews in each area with
improved reporting by management level accounting personnel;
(2) additional processes and procedures to enhance
communication between the accounting department and operating
departments concerning various aspects of the transactions that
impact our accounting in designated areas; and
(3) additional review procedures surrounding our internal
tracking and reporting of our transactions and related
documentation by key accounting personnel.
However, managements assessment is ongoing and management
does not expect to finalize its assessment and complete all
testing procedures until fiscal 2005 year-end. In addition, due
to the relatively limited amount of time since certain controls
were implemented, management will require sufficient evidence
that such controls are operating effectively and may require
additional time to implement, monitor and evaluate any new or
changed processes and procedures designed to address such
weaknesses. The acquisition of Murrays may also complicate
the process of implementing, monitoring and evaluating any new
or changed processes or procedures. The material weaknesses
described above, if not remediated, could result in material
misstatements in our financial statements that would not be
prevented or detected. See Item 8Consolidated
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Managements Report on Internal Control over Financial
Reporting and Plan for Remediation of Material
Weaknesses in the 2004
Form 10-K and
Item 4Controls and Procedures Evaluation
of Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures in the
2005 Third Quarter 10-Q.
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Risks Related to the Notes and CSK Corp.s Common
Stock
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We are highly leveraged and our leverage will increase as
a result of the Murrays acquisition. We have substantial
debt service obligations and our substantial indebtedness could
adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results
of operations, and our ability to meet our payment obligations
under the notes and our other debt agreements. |
We are highly leveraged. As of October 30, 2005, we had an
aggregate of approximately $395.1 million of outstanding
indebtedness for borrowed money. After giving effect to the
offering of the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes and additional borrowings in
connection with the acquisition of Murrays, as of
October 30, 2005 we would have had $585.9 million of
outstanding indebtedness for borrowed money on an as adjusted
basis, of which $135.9 million would have been secured
indebtedness, including capital lease obligations.
Our substantial debt could adversely affect our financial health
and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under the notes.
The degree to which we are leveraged could have important
consequences to your investment in the notes, including the
following risks:
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making it more difficult for us to meet our payment and other
obligations under the notes and our other outstanding
indebtedness; |
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our ability to obtain additional financing for working capital,
capital expenditures, acquisitions, or general corporate
purposes may be impaired in the future; |
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a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations must be
dedicated to the payment of principal and interest on our
indebtedness, thereby reducing the funds available for other
purposes; |
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some of our indebtedness, including our senior credit facility,
carries variable rates of interest, and our interest expense
could increase if interest rates in general increase; |
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we are substantially more leveraged than some of our
competitors, which might place us at a competitive disadvantage
to those competitors that have lower debt service obligations
and significantly greater operating and financial flexibility
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we may not be able to adjust rapidly to changing market
conditions; |
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we may be more vulnerable in the event of a downturn in general
economic conditions or in our business; and |
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our failure to comply with the financial and other restrictive
covenants governing our other debt agreements, which, among
other things, require us to maintain certain financial ratios
and limit our ability to incur additional debt and sell assets,
could result in an event of default that, if not cured or
waived, could have a material adverse effect on our business or
our prospects. |
Any of the above-listed factors could have an adverse effect on
our business, financial condition, and results of operations,
our ability to meet our payment obligations under the notes and
our other indebtedness, and the price of CSK Corp.s common
stock.
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Our debt agreements restrict or prohibit our ability to
engage in or enter into some operating and financing
arrangements, which may limit our ability to operate our
business. |
The operating and financial restrictions and covenants in
certain of our debt agreements impose significant operating and
financial restrictions on us and require us to meet certain
financial tests. Complying with these restrictions and covenants
may cause us to take actions that are not favorable to you as a
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the notes. These restrictions may also have a negative impact on
our business, results of operations, and financial condition by
significantly limiting or prohibiting us from engaging in
certain transactions, including:
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incurring or guaranteeing additional indebtedness; |
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making investments; |
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transferring or selling assets currently held by us; |
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These restrictions could place us at a disadvantage relative to
competitors not subject to such limitations.
In addition, a breach of the covenants, ratios, or restrictions
contained in our debt agreements could result in an event of
default thereunder. Upon the occurrence of such an event of
default, the lenders under our debt agreements, including our
senior credit facility, could elect to declare all amounts
outstanding under such agreements, together with accrued
interest, to be immediately due and payable. If our lenders
accelerate the payment of any of our indebtedness, we cannot
assure you that our assets securing such debt would be
sufficient to repay in full that indebtedness and our other
indebtedness, including the notes.
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We may not be able to generate the necessary amount of
cash to service our indebtedness, which may require us to
refinance our indebtedness or default on our scheduled debt
payments, undermining our ability to grow and operate
profitably. |
We need a significant amount of cash to service our debt. Our
ability to generate cash depends on the success of our financial
and operating performance. This, to some extent, is subject to
general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, and
regulatory factors as well as other factors that are beyond our
control. In addition, our historical financial results have
been, and our future financial results are anticipated to be,
subject to substantial fluctuations. We cannot assure you that
our business will generate sufficient cash flow from operations,
that currently anticipated cost savings and operating
improvements will be realized on schedule or at all, or that
future borrowings will be available to us in an amount
sufficient to enable us to satisfy all of our obligations
(including those under the notes offered hereby) or to fund our
other liquidity needs. In addition, because our senior credit
facility has variable interest rates, the cost of those
borrowings will increase if market interest rates increase.
If we are unable to meet our expenses and debt obligations, we
may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness
before the scheduled maturity dates of such debt, sell assets,
or raise equity. On such maturity dates we may need to refinance
our indebtedness if our operations do not generate enough cash
to pay such indebtedness in full and if we do not raise
additional capital. Our ability to refinance will depend on the
capital markets and our financial condition at such time. We
cannot assure you that we would be able to refinance any of our
indebtedness, sell assets, or raise equity on commercially
reasonable terms or at all, which could cause us to default on
our obligations and impair our liquidity.
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Despite our current indebtedness levels, we may still
incur substantially more indebtedness or take other actions
which could negatively impact you, which would intensify the
risks discussed above. |
Despite our current and anticipated debt levels, we may be able
to incur substantial additional indebtedness in the future. Our
debt agreements permit additional borrowings, and any such
borrowings would be secured by substantially all of our assets.
We are not restricted under the terms of the indenture for the
notes from incurring additional indebtedness or securing
indebtedness other than the notes. In addition, the notes do not
require us to achieve or maintain minimum financial results
relating to our financial position or results of operations.
Although the terms of our other debt agreements contain
restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, these
restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and
exceptions and,
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under certain circumstances, indebtedness incurred in compliance
with these restrictions could be substantial. If new debt is
added to our current debt levels, the substantial risks
described above would intensify.
Our ability to recapitalize, incur additional debt, secure
existing or future debt, and take a number of other actions that
are not limited by the terms of the indenture for the notes
could have the effect of diminishing our ability to make
payments on the notes when due.
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The notes are effectively junior to all of our and our
subsidiaries secured indebtedness and effectively junior
to the existing and future liabilities of any future
non-guarantor subsidiaries. |
The notes are unsecured and therefore are effectively
subordinated to any of our existing and future secured
indebtedness, including indebtedness under our senior credit
facility, to the extent of the value of the assets securing such
debt. As a result, in the event of our bankruptcy, liquidation,
dissolution, reorganization, or similar proceeding, our assets
will be available to satisfy obligations of our secured debt
before any payment may be made on the notes. To the extent that
such assets cannot satisfy in full our secured debt, the holders
of such debt would have a claim for any shortfall that would
rank equally in right of payment (or effectively senior if the
debt were issued by a subsidiary) with the notes. In such an
event, we may not have sufficient assets remaining to pay
amounts on any or all of the notes.
In addition, the notes are effectively junior to all liabilities
of any future non-guarantor subsidiaries, including
indebtedness, trade payables, guarantees, lease obligations, and
letter of credit obligations.
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Federal or state laws allow courts, under specific
circumstances, to void debts, including guarantees, and could
require holders of notes to return payments received from us and
guarantors. |
All of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries will
guarantee our obligations under the notes. Under federal or
state fraudulent transfer law, if a subsidiary guarantor becomes
a debtor in a case under the United States Bankruptcy Code
or suffers other financial difficulty, a court might avoid (that
is, cancel) its guarantee. A court might do so if it found that:
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the subsidiary received less than reasonably equivalent value or
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when the subsidiary entered into its guarantee (or, in some
jurisdictions, when it became obligated to make payments under
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believed or should have believed that it would incur debts
beyond its ability to pay. |
A court might also avoid a subsidiarys guarantee, without
regard to these factors, if it found that the subsidiary entered
into its guarantee with actual intent to hinder, delay, or
defraud its creditors.
The measure of insolvency for purposes of these fraudulent
transfer laws will vary depending upon the law applied in any
proceeding to determine whether a fraudulent transfer has
occurred. In general, a court would consider an entity insolvent
if:
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the sum of its existing debts, including contingent and
unliquidated liabilities, exceeds the fair salable value of all
of its assets; |
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the present fair salable value of its assets is less than the
amount required to pay the probable liability on its existing
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it could not pay its debts as they become due. |
We cannot be sure as to the standards that a court would use to
determine whether or not the guarantor was solvent at the
relevant time, or, regardless of the standard that the court
uses, that the issuance of the guarantee of the notes would not
be voided or subordinated to the guarantors other debt.
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If the guarantees were legally challenged, they could also be
subject to the claim that, since they were incurred for our
benefit, and only indirectly for the benefit of the guarantors,
the obligations of the guarantors were incurred for less than
fair consideration.
A court could thus void the obligations under the guarantee or
subordinate the guarantee to the guarantors other debt or
take other action detrimental to holders of the notes.
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The adjustment to the exchange rate for notes exchanged in
connection with a specified corporate transaction may not
adequately compensate you for any lost value of your notes as a
result of such transaction. |
If a specified corporate transaction that constitutes a
fundamental change occurs prior to August 15, 2010, under
certain circumstances, we will increase the exchange rate by a
number of additional shares of CSK Corp.s common stock for
notes exchanged in connection with such specified corporate
transaction. The increase in the exchange rate will be
determined based on the date on which the specified corporate
transaction becomes effective and the price paid per share of
CSK Corp.s common stock in such transaction, as described
below under Description of Notes Exchange
rights. The adjustment to the exchange rate for notes
exchanged in connection with a specified corporate transaction
may not adequately compensate you for any lost value of your
notes as a result of such transaction. In addition, if the
specified corporate transaction occurs after August 15,
2010 or if the price of CSK Corp.s common stock in the
transaction is greater than $60.00 per share or less than
$17.76 (in each case, subject to adjustment), no adjustment will
be made to the exchange rate.
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We may not have the ability to raise the funds necessary
to repurchase the notes upon a fundamental change or on any
other repurchase date, as required by the indenture governing
the notes. |
On August 15, 2010, August 15, 2015, and
August 15, 2020, or following a fundamental change as
described under Description of Notes
Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the holder upon a
fundamental change, holders of notes may require us to
repurchase their notes for cash. A fundamental change may also
constitute an event of default or prepayment under, and result
in the acceleration of the maturity of, our then-existing
indebtedness. We cannot assure you that we will have sufficient
financial resources, or will be able to arrange financing, to
pay the repurchase price in cash with respect to any notes
tendered by holders for repurchase on any of these dates or upon
a fundamental change. In addition, restrictions in our
then-existing credit facilities or other indebtedness may not
allow us to repurchase the notes. Our failure to repurchase the
notes when required will result in an event of default with
respect to the notes.
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Some significant restructuring transactions may not
constitute a fundamental change, in which case we would not be
obligated to offer to repurchase the notes. |
Upon the occurrence of a fundamental change, you have the right
to require us to repurchase the notes. However, the fundamental
change provisions will not afford protection to holders of notes
in the event of certain transactions. For example, transactions
such as leveraged recapitalizations, refinancings,
restructurings, or acquisitions initiated by us would not
constitute a fundamental change requiring us to repurchase the
notes. In the event of any such transaction, the holders would
not have the right to require us to repurchase the notes, even
though each of these transactions could increase the amount of
our indebtedness, or otherwise adversely affect our capital
structure or any credit ratings, thereby adversely affecting the
holders of notes.
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The notes may not have an active market and the price may
be volatile, so you may be unable to sell your notes at the
price you desire or at all. |
There is no established public trading market for the notes. The
notes originally issued in the private placement are eligible
for trading on The Portal Market. However, notes sold pursuant
to this prospectus will no longer be eligible for trading on The
Portal Market. The notes will not be listed on any securities
exchange or included in any automated quotation system. An
active trading market for the notes may develop. If such a
market develops, it may not provide sufficient liquidity to
permit you to sell your notes. Future trading prices
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of the notes on any market that may develop will depend on many
factors, including our operating performance and financial
condition, prevailing interest rates, the market for similar
securities, and general economic conditions.
Moreover, even if you are able to sell your notes, you may not
receive a favorable price for your notes. Future trading prices
of the notes will depend on many factors, including, among other
things, prevailing interest rates, our operating results, the
price of CSK Corp.s common stock and the market for
similar securities. Historically, the market for convertible and
exchangeable debt has been subject to disruptions that have
caused volatility in prices. It is possible that the market for
the notes will be subject to disruptions which may have a
negative effect on the holders of the notes, regardless of our
prospects or financial performance.
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Any adverse rating of the notes may cause the value of the
notes to fall. |
We do not intend to seek a rating on the notes by
Standard & Poors Credit Market Services,
Moodys Investor Services, Inc., or any other rating
agency. If the notes are rated, in the future, one or both of
these rating agencies may lower the ratings on the notes. If the
rating agencies reduce their ratings on the notes in the future
or indicate that they have their ratings on the notes under
surveillance or review with possible negative implications, the
value of the notes could decline.
Our current corporate credit and our 7% senior subordinated
notes due 2014 are, however, rated by Standard and Poors
and Moodys and these ratings could impact the value of the
notes and the trading price of CSK Corp.s common stock.
Any decline in the ratings of our corporate credit and our
7% senior subordinated notes due 2014 or any indications
from the rating agencies that their ratings on our corporate
credit and our 7% senior subordinated notes due 2014 are
under surveillance or review with possible negative implications
could adversely affect the value of the notes and the trading
price of CSK Corp.s common stock. In addition, a ratings
downgrade could adversely affect our ability to access capital.
Ratings on the notes are not a recommendation to buy the notes
and such ratings may be withdrawn or changed at any time.
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CSK Corp. may issue additional shares of common stock and
thereby materially and adversely affect the price of its common
stock. |
Except as described under Plan of Distribution, CSK
Corp. is not restricted from issuing additional shares of its
common stock, or securities convertible into or exchangeable for
its common stock, during the life of the notes and has no
obligation to consider your interests for any reason. If CSK
Corp. issues additional shares of its common stock or such
convertible or exchangeable securities, it may materially and
adversely affect the price of its common stock and, in turn, the
price of the notes.
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The exchange rate of the notes may not be adjusted for all
dilutive events. |
The exchange rate of the notes is subject to adjustment for
certain events, including, but not limited to, the issuance of
stock dividends on CSK Corp.s common stock, the issuance
of certain rights or warrants, subdivisions, combinations,
distributions of capital stock, indebtedness, or assets, cash
dividends, and certain issuer tender or exchange offers as
described under Description of Notes Exchange
rights Exchange rate adjustments. The exchange
rate will not be adjusted for other events, such as a third
party tender or exchange offer or an issuance of common stock
for cash, that may adversely affect the trading price of the
notes or the common stock.
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The conditional exchange feature of the notes could result
in your receiving less than the value of CSK Corp.s
common stock into which a note would otherwise be
exchangeable. |
The notes are exchangeable into shares of CSK Corp.s
common stock only if specified conditions are met. If the
specific conditions for exchange are not met, you will not be
able to exchange your notes, and you may not be able to receive
the value of the common stock into which the notes would
otherwise be exchangeable.
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The market price for CSK Corp.s common stock may be
volatile. |
In recent periods, there has been volatility in the market price
for CSK Corp.s common stock. In addition, the market price
of CSK Corp.s common stock could fluctuate substantially
in the future in response to a number of factors, including the
following:
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actual or anticipated fluctuations in CSK Corp.s operating
results; |
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actual or anticipated changes in CSK Corp.s growth rates
or its competitors growth rates; |
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changes in stock market analyst recommendations regarding CSK
Corp.s common stock, the common stock of companies that
investors deems comparable to CSK Corp. or our industry
generally; |
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operating and stock price performance of other companies that
investors deem comparable to CSK Corp.; |
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geopolitical conditions, such as acts or threats of terrorism or
military conflicts. |
General market fluctuations, industry factors and general
economic and political conditions or events, economic slowdowns,
interest rate changes, credit loss trends or currency
fluctuations, could also cause CSK Corp.s common
stock to decrease regardless of CSK Corp.s operating
performance.
In addition, in recent years the stock market has experienced
extreme price and volume fluctuations. This volatility has had a
significant effect on the market prices of securities issued by
many companies for reasons unrelated to their operating
performance. These broad market fluctuations may materially
adversely affect CSK Corp.s stock price regardless of our
operating results.
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Exchange of the notes will dilute the ownership interest
of existing CSK Corp.s stockholders, including holders who
had previously exchanged their notes. |
The exchange of some or all of the notes will dilute the
ownership interests of CSK Corp.s existing stockholders.
Any sales in the public market of CSK Corp.s common stock
issuable upon such exchange could adversely affect prevailing
market prices of CSK Corp.s common stock. In addition, the
existence of the notes may encourage short selling by market
participants because the exchange of the notes could depress the
price of CSK Corp.s common stock.
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The trading prices for the notes will be directly affected
by the trading prices for CSK Corp.s common stock, which
are difficult to predict. |
The price of CSK Corp.s common stock could be affected by
possible sales of CSK Corp.s common stock by investors who
view the notes as a more attractive means of equity
participation in CSK Corp. by hedging or arbitrage trading
activity that may develop involving the CSK Corp.s common
stock. This arbitrage could, in turn, affect the trading prices
of the notes.
If you hold notes, you will not be entitled to any rights with
respect to CSK Corp.s common stock (including, without
limitation, voting rights and rights to receive any dividends or
other distributions on our common stock), but you will be
subject to all changes affecting the common stock. You will only
be entitled to rights on the common stock if and when we deliver
shares of common stock to you upon exchange of your notes. For
example, in the event that an amendment is proposed to CSK
Corp.s restated certificate of incorporation, as amended,
or by-laws requiring stockholder approval and the record date
for determining the stockholders of record entitled to vote on
the amendment occurs prior to your exchange of notes, you will
not be entitled to vote on the amendment, although you will
nevertheless be subject to any changes in the powers,
preferences, or special rights of CSK Corp.s common stock
or other classes of capital stock.
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The exchangeable note hedge and warrant option
transactions may affect the value of the notes and the trading
price of CSK Corp.s common stock. |
In connection with the issuance of the notes, we entered into an
exchangeable note hedge transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank,
N.A., which is expected to reduce the potential dilution upon
exchange of the notes. CSK Corp. also entered into a warrant
option transaction with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. We and CSK
Corp., as applicable, entered into amendments to these
transactions with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in connection with
the exercise of the
over-allotment option
by the initial purchasers of the notes. In connection with these
transactions, we and CSK Corp. used an aggregate of
approximately $9.2 million of the net proceeds of the
offering of the notes. In connection with hedging these
transactions, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or its affiliates:
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may enter or have entered into, or may unwind, various
over-the-counter
derivatives and/or purchase or sell CSK Corp.s common
stock in secondary market transactions following the pricing of
the notes (including during any cash settlement averaging period
related to an exchange of notes). |
Such activities could have the effect of increasing, or
preventing a decline in, the price of CSK Corp.s common
stock concurrently with or following the pricing of the notes.
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. or its affiliates are likely to modify
their hedge positions from time to time prior to exchange or
maturity of the notes by purchasing and selling shares of CSK
Corp.s common stock, other of our securities, or other
instruments they may wish to use in connection with such
hedging. In particular, such hedging modification may occur
during any cash settlement averaging period for an exchange of
notes, which may have a negative effect on the exchange value of
those notes. In addition, we intend to exercise options we hold
under the exchangeable note hedge transaction whenever notes are
exchanged. In order to unwind its hedge position with respect to
those exercised options, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. expects to
sell shares of CSK Corp.s common stock in secondary market
transactions or unwind various
over-the-counter
derivative transactions with respect to CSK Corp.s
common stock during the cash settlement averaging period for the
exchanged notes.
The effect, if any, of any of these transactions and activities
on the market price of CSK Corp.s common stock or the
notes will depend in part on market conditions and cannot be
ascertained at this time, but any of these activities could
adversely affect the trading price of CSK Corp.s common
stock and the value of the notes and, as a result, the number of
shares and value of the common stock you will receive upon the
exchange of the notes.
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If CSK Corp. pays a cash dividend on its common stock, you
may be deemed to have received a taxable dividend without the
receipt of any cash. |
If CSK Corp. pays a cash dividend on its common stock, an
adjustment to the exchange rate may result, and you may be
deemed to have received a taxable dividend subject to United
States federal income tax without the receipt of any cash. If
you are a
non-U.S. holder
(as defined in Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations), such deemed dividend may be subject to
United States federal withholding tax at a 30% rate or such
lower rate as may be specified by an applicable treaty. See
Certain United States Federal Income Tax
Considerations.
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Exchange of notes into cash or a combination of both cash
and CSK Corp. common stock will require U.S. holders to
recognize taxable gains or losses. |
Upon the exchange of a note into a combination of both cash and
CSK Corp.s common stock, a U.S. holder generally will
be required to recognize taxable gain or loss equal to the
difference between (a) the sum of the fair market value of
the common stock received and any cash received and
(b) such holders adjusted tax basis in the note being
exchanged. Prospective investors should carefully review the
information regarding tax considerations relevant to an
investment in the notes set forth under Certain United
States Federal Income Tax Considerations and are also
urged to consult their own tax advisors prior to investing in
the notes.
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USE OF PROCEEDS
We will not receive any cash proceeds from the sale of the notes
offered by this prospectus or the shares of CSK Corp. common
stock into which the notes are exchangeable.
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PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
CSK Corp.s common stock trades on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol CAO. The following table
sets forth, for the periods indicated, the reported high and low
sales prices per share of CSK Corp.s common stock as
reported by the New York Stock Exchange.
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First quarter
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17.65 |
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15.26 |
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Second quarter
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18.85 |
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15.31 |
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Third quarter
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19.20 |
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13.96 |
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15.95 |
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14.11 |
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20.03 |
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16.25 |
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Second quarter
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18.76 |
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13.60 |
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Third quarter
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14.89 |
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11.55 |
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Fourth quarter
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16.74 |
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14.70 |
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10.78 |
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7.75 |
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15.32 |
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10.38 |
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Third quarter
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17.62 |
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13.56 |
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Fourth quarter
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19.69 |
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On January 9, 2006 the last reported sale price for CSK
Corp.s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange was
$15.77 per share. There were approximately 56 holders of
record of CSK Corp.s common stock as of January 9,
2006.
DIVIDEND POLICY
CSK Corp. has not paid any dividends on its common stock during
the last two fiscal years. CSK Corp. currently does not intend
to pay any dividends on its common stock.
CSK Corp. is a holding company with no business operations of
its own. CSK Corp. therefore depends upon payments, dividends,
and distributions from us for funds to pay dividends to its
stockholders. We currently intend to retain our earnings to fund
our working capital, debt repayment, and capital expenditure
needs and for other general corporate purposes. We have no
current intention of paying dividends or making other
distributions to CSK Corp. in excess of amounts necessary to pay
its operating expenses and taxes. In addition, our debt
agreements contain restrictions on our ability to pay dividends
or make payments or other distributions to CSK Corp.
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CAPITALIZATION
The following table sets forth the consolidated cash and cash
equivalents and capitalization of CSK Corp. as of
October 30, 2005:
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on an as adjusted basis giving effect to our sale of the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes, additional borrowings under our
senior credit facility in connection with the acquisition of
Murrays and the inclusion of cash and cash equivalents of
Murrays. |
You should read this table together with Summary
Consolidated Financial Information and Other Data for CSK
Corp. and our historical consolidated financial statements
and related notes and the other financial information included
and incorporated by reference in this prospectus.
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19,287 |
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24,703 |
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217,514 |
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217,514 |
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33/8% senior
exchangeable notes
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125,000 |
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125,000 |
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45/8%
senior exchangeable notes
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100,000 |
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30,000 |
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Seller financing obligations
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10,873 |
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10,873 |
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11,700 |
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Stockholders equity:
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 58,000,000 shares
authorized, 43,806,159 shares issued and outstanding at
October 30, 2005(4)
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438 |
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438 |
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Additional paid-in capital
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618,711 |
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802,056 |
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The as adjusted amounts reflect additional borrowings under the
senior credit facility and the issuance of the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes of $183.3 million and include
cash and cash equivalents of Murrays. The additional
borrowings include amounts to: (a) fund the acquisition
cost of Murrays; (b) pay for an estimated
$2.7 million in costs associated with the Murrays
acquisition; and (c) pay for an estimated $3.7 million
in costs associated with the issuance of the
45/8%
Senior Exchangeable Notes. |
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Reflects the fair value of the senior subordinated notes as of
October 30, 2005. See note 5 (Long-Term Debt) to CSK
Corp.s consolidated financial statements for the thirteen
weeks ended October 30, 2005 incorporated by reference in
this prospectus. |
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The senior credit facility permits aggregate borrowings of
$325.0 million, subject to compliance with certain
borrowing base tests, which at October 30, 2005 permitted
borrowings up to $248.5 million. At October 30, 2005,
in addition to the outstanding borrowings, we had outstanding
letters of credit of $28.0 million under the senior credit
facility, which further reduce our ability to borrow under the
senior credit facility. |
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For a description of our outstanding employee common stock
options as of January 30, 2005, see note 12 (Employee
Benefit Plans) to CSK Corp.s consolidated financial
statements for the fiscal year ended |
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January 30, 2005 incorporated by reference in this
prospectus and for a description of our outstanding common stock
call option and common stock warrant, see note 5 (Long-Term
Debt) to CSK Corp.s consolidated financial statements for
the thirteen weeks ended October 30, 2005 incorporated by
reference in this prospectus. On December 2, 2005, CSK
Corp.s stockholders approved an amendment to CSK
Corp.s Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended,
which increased the number of authorized shares of CSK Corp.
common stock from 58,000,000 shares to
90,000,000 shares. |
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PURCHASE OF EXCHANGEABLE NOTE HEDGE AND SALE OF
WARRANTS
Concurrently with the issuance of the notes, we entered into an
exchangeable note hedge transaction with respect to CSK Corp.
common stock (the purchased call options) with
JPMorgan Chase Bank, an affiliate of J.P. Morgan Securities
Inc. (such affiliate, the dealer). We amended this
transaction in connection with the exercise of the
over-allotment option by the initial purchasers of the notes.
The purchased call options cover approximately
5,414,063 shares of CSK Corp. common stock, which under
most circumstances represents the maximum number of shares that
underlie the exchangeable notes subject to, in certain
circumstances, a cap on the number of shares to be delivered.
Concurrently with entering into the purchased call options, CSK
Corp. entered into a warrant transaction with the dealer. CSK
Corp. amended the warrant transaction in connection with the
exercise of the over-allotment option by the initial purchasers
of the notes. Pursuant to the warrant transaction, CSK Corp.
sold to the dealer warrants to acquire approximately
5,414,063 shares of CSK Corp. common stock (the sold
warrants) subject to, in certain circumstances, a cap on
the number of shares to be delivered.
The purchased call options and sold warrants are separate
contracts entered into by us and CSK Corp., respectively, with
the dealer, are not part of the terms of the notes and will not
affect the holders rights under the notes. As a holder of
the notes, you will not have any rights with respect to the
purchased call options or the sold warrants.
The purchased call options and sold warrants are expected to
reduce the potential dilution upon exchange of the notes in the
event that the market value per share of CSK Corp. common stock
at the time of exercise is greater than approximately $23.09,
which corresponds to the initial exchange price of the notes.
If the market value per share of CSK Corp. common stock at the
time of exercise is above the strike price of the purchased call
options, the purchased call options entitle us to receive from
the dealer shares of CSK Corp. common stock based on the
then current market price of CSK Corp. common stock minus the
strike price of the purchased call options subject to a cap, in
certain circumstances. Additionally, if the market price of CSK
Corp. common stock at the time of exercise of the sold warrants
exceeds the strike price of the sold warrants, CSK Corp. will
owe the dealer shares of CSK Corp. common stock in an amount
based on the then current market price of the net number of
shares of CSK Corp. common stock.
If the market value of CSK Corp. common stock at the maturity of
the sold warrants (if not otherwise exercised by the dealer)
exceeds the strike price of the sold warrants, the dilution
mitigation under the purchased call options will be capped,
which means that there would be dilution from exchange of the
notes to the extent that the then market value per share of CSK
Corp. common stock exceeds the strike price of the warrants at
the time of exchange.
For a discussion of hedging arrangements that may be entered
into by the dealer in connection with these purchased call
options and sold warrants, see Plan of Distribution
and Risk Factors Risks related to the notes
and CSK Corp.s common stock The exchangeable
note hedge and warrant option transactions may affect the value
of the notes and the trading price of CSK Corp.s common
stock.
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DESCRIPTION OF OTHER INDEBTEDNESS
Senior credit facility
On July 25, 2005, we entered into a $250 million
senior secured asset-based revolving credit facility (which we
refer to elsewhere in this prospectus as the senior credit
facility), which was subsequently increased in August 2005 by an
additional $75 million to permit aggregate borrowings of
$325 million, subject to compliance with certain borrowing
base tests. In connection with financing the acquisition of
Murrays, we entered into an amendment to our credit
agreement that, among other things, increased our borrowing base
capacity by $50 million. As the increased borrowing
capacity was not utilized in connection with the acquisition of
Murrays, that portion of the amendment has been
terminated. The senior credit facility is guaranteed by CSK
Corp. and all of our existing and future domestic subsidiaries
and collateralized by substantially all of our existing and
future assets and those of our domestic subsidiaries, including
stock and other equity interests. The lenders under the senior
credit facility are JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and a group of
lenders arranged by J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. The senior
credit facility has a term of five years.
Borrowings under our senior credit facility bear interest at a
variable interest rate based on one of two indices that include
either (i) LIBOR plus an applicable margin, which we expect
to range from a rate of 1.25% to 1.75% depending upon our
average daily availability under our senior credit facility
measured using certain borrowing base tests, or (ii) the
Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the senior credit agreement).
Our initial borrowings have an interest rate of LIBOR plus 1.50%
or the Alternate Base Rate under our senior credit facility.
In connection with the senior credit facility, we are subject to
a number of restrictions on our business, including, but not
limited to, restrictions on our and our subsidiaries
ability to grant liens on assets; merge, consolidate, or sell
assets; incur indebtedness; make acquisitions; engage in other
businesses; engage in transactions with affiliates; make
distributions on equity interests and other usual and customary
covenants. In addition, we will at certain times be subject to a
minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to fixed charges (as
defined in the senior credit agreement) financial maintenance
covenant. The senior credit facility also contains certain
customary affirmative covenants and events of default, including
a cross default to the notes offered hereby and the occurrence
of a change of control. Failure to comply with the provisions of
any of these covenants, or the occurrence of an event of
default, could result in acceleration of our debt and other
financial obligations under the senior credit facility.
Additional senior exchangeable notes
On December 19, 2005, we issued $85 million in
aggregate principal amount of
45/8% senior
exchangeable notes due December 15, 2025. On
December 23, 2005, we issued an additional $15 million
in aggregate principal amount of these exchangeable notes upon
the exercise by the initial purchaser of its over-allotment
option to purchase such additional notes. These exchangeable
notes bear interest at a rate of
45/8% per
year until December 15, 2010 and will bear interest at a
rate of
43/8% per
year thereafter. Interest on these exchangeable notes is payable
semi-annually in arrears on December 15 and June 15 of
each year, beginning on June 15, 2006.
These exchangeable notes are exchangeable into cash and shares,
if any, of CSK Corp.s common stock, prior to stated
maturity, under the following circumstances: (1) during any
fiscal quarter (and only during such fiscal quarter) commencing
after January 29, 2006, if the last reported sale price of
CSK Corp.s common stock is greater than or equal to
130% of the exchange price for at least 20 trading days in the
period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading
day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) if we call these
exchangeable notes for redemption; or (3) upon the
occurrence of certain corporate transactions described in the
indenture governing these exchangeable notes. The initial
exchange rate is 49.8473 shares of CSK Corp.s common
stock per $1,000 principal amount of exchangeable notes,
which is equivalent to an exchange price of approximately
$20.06 per share of CSK Corp.s common stock, subject
to adjustment upon the occurrence of specified events. Upon
exchange, we will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the
aggregate principal amount of exchangeable notes to be exchanged
and our total exchange obligation, and in the event
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our total exchange obligation exceeds the aggregate principal
amount of exchangeable notes to be exchanged, shares of
CSK Corp.s common stock in respect of that excess.
We may redeem some or all of these exchangeable notes for cash,
at any time and from time to time, on or after December 15,
2010 at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount
of the exchangeable notes to be redeemed, plus accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the redemption date. Holders of
these exchangeable notes may require us to repurchase some or
all of these exchangeable notes for cash at a repurchase price
equal to 100% of the principal amount of the exchangeable notes
being repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to,
but excluding the repurchase date, on December 15, 2010,
December 15, 2015, and December 15, 2020, or following
a fundamental change as described in the indenture governing
these exchangeable notes.
These exchangeable notes are our direct, unsecured, and senior
obligations and rank equal in priority with all of our existing
and future unsecured and senior indebtedness, including the
notes offered hereby, and senior in right of payment to all of
our existing and future subordinated indebtedness. These
exchangeable notes are guaranteed by CSK Corp. and by all
of our present and future domestic subsidiaries, jointly and
severally, on a senior basis.
Senior subordinated notes
We have outstanding $225 million in aggregate principal
amount of 7% senior subordinated notes due January 15,
2014. Interest on these senior subordinated notes accrues at a
rate of 7% per annum and is payable semi-annually on
January 15 and July 15 of each year. On April 5, 2004, we
entered into an interest rate swap agreement to effectively
convert $100.0 million of our 7% senior subordinated
notes to a floating rate, set semi-annually in arrears, equal to
the six month LIBOR plus 283 basis points. The agreement is
for the term of the notes.
We may redeem all of these senior subordinated notes prior to
January 15, 2009 pursuant to the make-whole provisions as
defined in the indenture governing these senior subordinated
notes. In addition, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate
principal amount of these senior subordinated notes before
January 15, 2007 with the net proceeds of certain equity
offerings. At any time on or after January 15, 2009, we may
redeem these senior subordinated notes for cash at our option,
in whole or in part, at the following redemption prices
(expressed as percentages of the principal amount) plus accrued
and unpaid interest: January 15, 2009 through
January 15, 2010, 103.5%; January 15, 2010 through
January 15, 2011, 102.3%; January 15, 2011 through
January 15, 2012, 101.2%; and January 15, 2012 through
maturity, 100%. If we experience a Change of Control (as defined
in the indenture governing these senior subordinated notes),
holders of these senior subordinated notes will have the right
to require us to repurchase their senior subordinated notes at a
purchase price of 101% of the principal amount of the senior
subordinated notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest and
liquidated damages, if any, to the date of the purchase.
In addition, the indenture governing these senior subordinated
notes limits, among other things: the incurrence of additional
indebtedness and issuance of capital stock; restrictions on the
payment to us of dividends on capital stock of certain of our
subsidiaries; liens; mergers, consolidations, and sales of all
or substantially all of the assets of certain of our
subsidiaries; asset sales; asset swaps; restricted payments; and
transaction with affiliates.
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DESCRIPTION OF NOTES
We issued the notes under an indenture dated as of July 29,
2005, among CSK Auto Corporation (CSK Corp.),
CSK Auto, Inc. (CSK Inc.), CSKAUTO.COM, Inc. and The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, which was
supplemented by a first supplemental indenture on
December 30, 2005. The notes and the shares of common stock
issuable upon exchange of the notes are covered by a
registration rights agreement. You may request a copy of the
indenture and registration rights agreement from us.
The following description is a summary of the material
provisions of the notes and the indenture and does not purport
to be complete. This summary is subject to and is qualified by
reference to all the provisions of the notes and the indenture,
including the definitions of certain terms used in the
indenture. We urge you to read the indenture because it, and not
this description, defines your rights as a holder of the notes.
As used in this Description of Notes section, unless
the context otherwise requires, references to CSK,
we, our or us refer solely
to CSK Inc. and not to our subsidiaries or CSK Corp.
The notes are guaranteed by CSK Corp. and all of our present and
future domestic subsidiaries, jointly and severally, on a senior
basis.
General
The notes will mature on August 15, 2025, unless earlier
exchanged, redeemed or repurchased. On the maturity date of the
notes, you will receive the principal amount of $1,000 for each
note you hold.
You have the right, subject to fulfillment of certain conditions
and during the periods described below, to exchange your notes
into shares of common stock at an initial exchange rate of
43.3125 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount
of notes (equal to an initial exchange price of approximately
$23.09 per share), subject to adjustment. Upon exchange of
a note, we will deliver cash equal to the lesser of the
aggregate principal amount of notes being exchanged and our
total exchange obligation, and shares of common stock in respect
of the remainder, if any, of our exchange obligation. You will
not receive any separate cash payment for interest or additional
interest, if any, accrued and unpaid to the exchange date except
under the limited circumstances described below.
The notes have been issued only in denominations of $1,000
principal amount and integral multiples thereof. References to
a note or each note in this prospectus
refer to $1,000 principal amount of the notes. The indenture is
unlimited in aggregate principal amount. We may issue an
unlimited principal amount additional notes having identical
terms and conditions as the notes. Any additional notes will be
part of the same issue as the notes that we are currently
offering and will vote on all matters with the holders of the
notes.
If any interest payment date, maturity date, redemption date,
repurchase date or fundamental change repurchase date falls on a
day that is not a business day, the required payment will be
made on the next succeeding business day with the same force and
effect as if made on the date that the payment was due, and no
additional interest will accrue on that payment for the period
from and after the interest payment date, maturity date,
redemption date, repurchase date or fundamental change
repurchase date, as the case may be, to that next succeeding
business day.
As used in this prospectus, business day means any
day, other than a Saturday or Sunday, that is neither a legal
holiday nor a day on which commercial banks are authorized or
required by law, regulation or executive order to close in The
City of New York or the city in which the principal corporate
trust office of the trustee is located.
When we refer to common stock, we mean the common
stock, par value $0.01 per share, of our parent, CSK Auto
Corporation.
Ranking
The notes are our direct, unsecured and senior obligations. The
notes rank equal in priority with all of our existing and future
unsecured and senior indebtedness and senior in right of payment
to all of our existing and
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future subordinated indebtedness. The notes effectively rank
junior to any of our existing and future secured indebtedness to
the extent of the value of the assets securing such indebtedness.
As of October 30, 2005, after giving effect to the
transactions described under Capitalization we would
have had outstanding on a consolidated basis approximately
$360.9 million of senior indebtedness. As of that date,
$113.3 million of this indebtedness was borrowed under our
$325.0 million senior credit facility, which is secured by
substantially all of our assets and all of our capital stock.
The notes rank effectively junior to our secured debt to the
extent of the value of the assets securing that debt. The
indenture does not limit the amount of indebtedness we or our
subsidiaries may incur.
Interest
The notes bear interest at a rate of
33/8% per
year until August 15, 2010, and shall bear interest at a
rate of
31/8%
thereafter. The notes accrued interest from and including
July 29, 2005, or from and including the most recent
interest payment date to which interest has been paid or duly
provided for, to, but not including, the next interest payment
date. Interest will be calculated on the basis of a
360-day year consisting
of twelve 30-day
months. Interest and additional interest, if any, will be paid
semi-annually in arrears on August 15 and February 15 (each, an
interest payment date) of each year, beginning
February 15, 2006.
Interest on a note and additional interest, if any, will be paid
to the person in whose name the note is registered at
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the August 1 or
February 1, as the case may be (each, a record
date), immediately preceding the relevant interest payment
date (whether or not such day is a business day). Interest will
cease to accrue on a note upon the earlier of its exchange,
repurchase by us at the option of a holder (including upon a
fundamental change) or redemption. We will pay accrued and
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, on the maturity
date to the person to whom we pay the principal amount.
We will not make any separate cash payment for accrued and
unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, on any notes
when they are exchanged, except as described under
Exchange rights. Our delivery to the
holder of the cash payment and any shares of common stock
deliverable in respect of the exchange of a notes will be deemed
to satisfy our obligation to pay (i) the principal amount
of the note and (ii) accrued but unpaid interest and
additional interest, if any, attributable to the period from the
most recent interest payment date to the exchange date, except
as described under Exchange rights. As a
result, accrued but unpaid interest and additional interest, if
any, to the exchange date is deemed to be paid in full rather
than cancelled, extinguished or forfeited, except as described
under Exchange rights.
We will pay interest on:
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any certificated notes held by a holder with an aggregate
principal amount in excess of $2.0 million in immediately
available funds; and |
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any certificated notes held by a holder with an aggregate
principal amount less than or equal to $2.0 million by
check mailed to the holders of those notes; provided that, at
maturity, interest will be payable with principal at our office
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The guarantees
CSK Corp. and all of our present and future domestic
subsidiaries irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee on an
unsecured senior basis the performance and full and punctual
payment when due, whether at stated maturity, by acceleration or
otherwise, of all of our obligations under the indenture
(including obligations to the trustee) and the notes, whether
for payment of principal of or interest on or additional
interest, if any, in respect of the notes, expenses,
indemnification or otherwise (all such guaranteed obligations
are referred to as guaranteed obligations). CSK
Corp. and the subsidiary guarantors agree to pay, in addition to
the amount stated above, any and all costs and expenses
(including reasonable counsel fees and expenses) incurred by the
trustee or you in enforcing any right under the guarantees.
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The guarantees by CSK Corp. and the subsidiary guarantors are
continuing guarantees and shall:
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be binding upon CSK Corp. and each of the subsidiary guarantors
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inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the trustee, the
holders and their successors, transferees and assigns. |
The obligations of each subsidiary guarantor under its
subsidiary guarantee will be limited as necessary to prevent
that subsidiary guarantee from constituting a fraudulent
conveyance or fraudulent transfer under applicable law.
In the event a subsidiary guarantor is sold or disposed of
(whether by merger, consolidation, the sale of its capital stock
or the sale of all or substantially all of its assets (other
than by lease)), and whether or not the subsidiary guarantor is
the surviving corporation in such transaction, to a person other
than CSK Corp. or a subsidiary of CSK Corp., such subsidiary
guarantor will be released from its obligations under its
subsidiary guarantee.
CSK Inc. will cause each newly created or acquired domestic
subsidiary to promptly execute and deliver to the trustee a
subsidiary guarantee pursuant to which such subsidiary will
become a subsidiary guarantor.
Exchange rights
Subject to the conditions and during the periods described
below, you may exchange each of your notes into shares of common
stock at an initial rate of 43.3125 shares of common stock
per $1,000 principal amount of notes at any time prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the trading day preceding
the maturity date. The exchange price as of any date of
determination is a dollar amount (initially approximately
$23.09 per share of common stock) derived by dividing the
principal amount of a note on such date by the exchange rate in
effect on such date. The exchange rate and the equivalent
exchange price in effect at any given time are referred to as
the applicable exchange rate and the
applicable exchange price, respectively, and are
subject to adjustment as described below. You may exchange fewer
than all of your notes so long as the notes exchanged are an
integral multiple of $1,000 principal amount.
You may exchange your notes only in the following circumstances,
which are described in more detail below, and to the following
extent:
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in whole or in part, upon satisfaction of a market price
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if any of your notes are called for redemption, those notes that
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transactions. |
Whenever we become aware that the notes have become
exchangeable, we will notify holders of notes at their addresses
shown in the register of the registrar. In addition, we will
publish this information on our website and otherwise publicly
disclose it.
If we call your notes for redemption, you may exchange the notes
only until 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the second
trading day immediately preceding the redemption date, unless we
fail to pay the redemption price. If you have already delivered
a repurchase election with respect to a note as described under
either Repurchase of notes by us at the option
of the holder or Repurchase of notes by
us at the option of the holder upon a fundamental change,
you may not surrender that note for exchange until you have
withdrawn the repurchase election in accordance with the
indenture.
Upon exchange, you will not receive any separate cash payment
for accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any,
unless such exchange occurs between a regular record date and
the interest payment date to which it relates. We will not issue
fractional shares of common stock upon exchange of notes.
Instead, we will pay cash in lieu of fractional shares based on
the last reported sale price of the common stock on the trading
day prior to the exchange date. Our delivery to you of cash or a
combination of cash and the full
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number of shares of common stock, if applicable, together with
any cash payment for any fractional share, into which a note is
exchangeable, will be deemed to satisfy our obligation to pay:
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accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to,
but not including, the exchange date. |
As a result, accrued and unpaid interest and additional
interest, if any, to, but not including, the exchange date will
be deemed to be paid in full rather than cancelled, extinguished
or forfeited.
Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, if notes are exchanged
after 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on a record date,
holders of such notes at 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on
the record date will receive the interest and additional
interest, if any, payable on such notes on the corresponding
interest payment date notwithstanding the exchange. If you
surrender your notes for exchange during the period from
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on any regular record date
to 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the immediately
following interest payment date, the notes must be accompanied
by funds equal to the amount of interest and additional
interest, if any, payable on the notes so exchanged on such
interest payment date; provided that no such payment need
be made:
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if we have specified a redemption date that is after a record
date and on or prior to the corresponding interest payment date; |
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if we have specified a fundamental change repurchase date that
is after a record date and on or prior to the corresponding
interest payment date; or |
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to the extent of any overdue interest, if any overdue interest
exists at the time of exchange with respect to such note. |
If you exchange notes, we will pay any documentary, stamp or
similar issue or transfer tax due on the issue of shares, if
any, of common stock upon the exchange, unless the tax is due
because you request the shares to be issued or delivered to
another person, in which case you will pay that tax.
Exchange upon satisfaction of market price
condition
You may surrender all or a portion of your notes for exchange
during any fiscal quarter (and only during such fiscal quarter)
commencing after July 31, 2005 if the last reported sale
price of the common stock for at least 20 trading days during
the period of 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last
trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter is greater than or
equal to 130% of the applicable exchange price on such last
trading day.
The last reported sale price of the common stock (or
public acquirer common stock (as defined under
Exchange after a public acquirer change of
control)) on any date means the closing sale price per
share (or if no closing sale price is reported, the average of
the bid and asked prices or, if more than one in either case,
the average of the average bid and the average asked prices) on
such date as reported in composite transactions for the
principal U.S. securities exchange on which the common
stock (or public acquirer common stock) is traded or, if the
common stock is not listed on a U.S. national or regional
securities exchange, as reported by the Nasdaq National Market.
If the common stock is not listed for trading on a
U.S. national or regional securities exchange and not
reported by the Nasdaq National Market on the relevant date, the
last reported sale price will be the last quoted bid
price for the common stock in the
over-the-counter market
on the relevant date as reported by the National Quotation
Bureau Incorporated or similar organization. If the common stock
is not so quoted, the last reported sale price will
be the average of the midpoint of the last bid and asked prices
for the common stock on the relevant date from each of at least
three independent nationally recognized investment banking firms
selected by us for this purpose.
Exchange upon notice of redemption
If we call any or all of the notes for redemption, you may
surrender for exchange any of your notes that have been called
for redemption at any time prior to 5:00 p.m., New York
City time, on the second trading day
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prior to the redemption date. At such time, your right to
exchange the notes called for redemption will expire, unless we
fail to pay the redemption price.
Exchange upon specified corporate transactions
You may surrender all or a portion of your notes for exchange if
CSK Corp. elects to:
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distribute to all or substantially all holders of its common
stock rights or warrants entitling such holders to subscribe for
or purchase, for a period expiring within 45 calendar days after
the date of the distribution, shares of its common stock at less
than the last reported sale price of its common stock on the
trading day immediately preceding the declaration date of the
distribution; or |
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distribute to all or substantially all holders of its common
stock assets, debt securities or rights to purchase its
securities, which distribution has a per share value as
determined by our Board of Directors exceeding 15% of the last
reported sale price of its common stock on the trading day
immediately preceding the declaration date for such distribution. |
We must notify you at least 20 business days prior to the
ex-dividend date for such distribution. Once we have given such
notice, you may surrender your notes for exchange at any time
until the earlier of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the
business day immediately prior to the ex-dividend date or any
announcement by us that such distribution will not take place.
You may not exchange any of your notes based on this exchange
contingency if you otherwise will participate in the
distribution without exchange as a result of holding the notes.
The ex-dividend date is the first date upon which a
sale of common stock does not automatically transfer the right
to receive the relevant distribution from the seller of common
stock to its buyer.
You may also surrender all or a portion of your notes for
exchange if CSK Corp. is a party to a consolidation, merger,
binding share exchange or sale, lease, conveyance or other
transfer of all or substantially all of our assets, in each case
pursuant to which the common stock would be converted into
(i) cash or property other than securities or
(ii) cash, securities or other property, provided that in
the case of clause (ii) such transaction also constitutes a
fundamental change. In such event, you may surrender notes for
exchange at any time beginning 25 calendar days prior to the
anticipated effective date (as determined by our Board of
Directors) of the transaction until and including the date which
is 25 calendar days after the actual effective date of such
transaction (or if such consolidation, merger, share exchange or
transfer also constitutes a fundamental change, until the
repurchase date corresponding to such fundamental change). In
addition, you may surrender all or a portion of your notes for
exchange if a fundamental change of the type described in
clause (1) of the definition of fundamental change occurs.
In such event, you may surrender notes for exchange at any time
beginning on the actual effective date of such fundamental
change until and including the date which is 30 calendar days
after the actual effective date of such transaction or if,
later, until the repurchase date corresponding to such
fundamental change. If the transaction also constitutes a
fundamental change, you can require us to repurchase all or a
portion of your notes as described under
Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the
holder upon a fundamental change.
At the effective time of the transaction referred to in the
immediately preceding paragraph or if CSK Corp. engages in
certain reclassifications of its common stock, the right to
exchange a note into its common stock will be changed into a
right to exchange a note into the kind and amount of cash,
securities or other property which you would have received if
you had exchanged your notes immediately prior to the applicable
record date for such transaction, except as provided below under
Exchange after a public acquirer change of
control. If CSK Corp. engages in any transaction described
in the preceding sentence, the exchange rate will not be
adjusted as described under Exchange rate
adjustments below.
Exchange rate adjustments
The exchange rate will be adjusted as described below, except
that we will not make any adjustments to the exchange rate if
holders of the notes participate, as a result of holding the
notes, in any of the transactions described below without having
to exchange their notes.
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(1) If CSK Corp. issues shares of its common stock as a
dividend or distribution on shares of its common stock, or if
CSK Corp. effects a share split or share combination, the
exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following formula:
where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to such event
ER = the exchange rate in effect immediately after such
event
OS0
= the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately
prior to such event
OS = the number of shares of common stock outstanding
immediately after such event
(2) If CSK Corp. issues to all or substantially all holders
of its common stock any rights or warrants entitling such
holders for a period of not more than 45 calendar days to
subscribe for or purchase shares of its common stock, at a price
per share less than the last reported sale price of its common
stock on the business day immediately preceding the date of
announcement of such issuance, the exchange rate will be
adjusted based on the following formula (provided that the
exchange rate will be readjusted to the extent that such rights
or warrants are not exercised prior to their expiration):
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where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to such event
ER = the exchange rate in effect immediately after such
event
OS0
= the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately
prior to such event
X = the total number of shares of common stock issuable pursuant
to such rights or warrants
Y = the number of shares of common stock equal to the aggregate
price payable to exercise such rights divided by the average of
the last reported sale prices of common stock over the ten
consecutive trading-day period ending on the business day
immediately preceding the record date for the issuance of such
rights or warrants
(3) If CSK Corp. distributes shares of its capital stock,
evidences of its indebtedness or other assets or its property to
all or substantially all holders of its common stock, excluding:
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then the exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following
formula:
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where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to such
distribution
ER = the exchange rate in effect immediately after such
distribution
SP0
= the average of the last reported sale prices of the common
stock over the ten consecutive trading-day period ending on the
business day immediately preceding the ex-date for such
distribution
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FMV = the fair market value (as determined by our Board of
Directors) of the shares of capital stock, evidences of
indebtedness, assets or property distributed with respect to
each outstanding share of common stock on the record date for
such distribution
With respect to an adjustment pursuant to this clause (3)
where there has been a payment of a dividend or other
distribution on the common stock or shares of capital stock of
any class or series, or similar equity interest, of or relating
to a subsidiary or other business unit, which we refer to as a
spin-off, the exchange rate in effect immediately
before 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the record date
fixed for determination of shareholders entitled to receive the
distribution will be increased based on the following formula:
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where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to such
distribution
ER = the exchange rate in effect immediately after such
distribution
FMV0
= the average of the last reported sale prices of the capital
stock or similar equity interest distributed to holders of
common stock applicable to one share of common stock over the
first ten consecutive trading-day period after the effective
date of the spin-off
MP0
= the average of the last reported sale prices of the common
stock over the first ten consecutive trading-day period after
the effective date of the spin-off
The adjustment to the exchange rate under the preceding
paragraph will occur on the tenth trading day from, and
including, the effective date of the spin-off.
(4) If CSK Corp. makes any cash dividend or distribution
during any of our quarterly fiscal periods to all or
substantially all holders of its common stock, the exchange rate
will be adjusted based on the following formula:
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where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect immediately prior to the record
date for such dividend or distribution
ER = the exchange rate in effect immediately after the
record date for such dividend or distribution
SP0
= the average of the last reported sale prices of the common
stock over the ten consecutive trading-day period ending on the
business day immediately preceding the ex-date for such
distribution
C = the amount in cash per share CSK Corp. dividends or
distributes to holders of its common stock
(5) If CSK Corp. or any of its subsidiaries makes a payment
in respect of a tender offer or exchange offer for its common
stock, to the extent that the cash and value of any other
consideration included in the payment per share of common stock
exceeds the last reported sale price of the common stock on the
trading day next succeeding the last date on which tenders or
exchanges may be made pursuant to such tender or exchange offer,
the exchange rate will be adjusted based on the following
formula:
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where,
ER0
= the exchange rate in effect on the date such tender or
exchange offer expires
ER = the exchange rate in effect on the day next
succeeding the date such tender or exchange offer expires
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AC = the aggregate value of all cash and any other consideration
(as determined by our Board of Directors) paid or payable for
shares purchased in such tender or exchange offer
OS0
= the number of shares of common stock outstanding immediately
prior to the date such tender or exchange offer expires
OS = the number of shares of common stock outstanding
immediately after the date such tender or exchange offer expires
SP = the average of the last reported sale prices of the
common stock over the ten consecutive trading-day period
commencing on the trading day next succeeding the date such
tender or exchange offer expires
If, however, the application of the foregoing formula would
result in a decrease in the exchange rate, no adjustment to the
exchange rate will be made.
Except as stated herein, we will not adjust the exchange rate
for the issuance by CSK Corp. of shares of its common stock or
any securities convertible into or exchangeable for shares of
its common stock or the right to purchase shares of its common
stock or such convertible or exchangeable securities.
In the event of:
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all or substantially all of CSK Corp.s property and assets, |
in which holders of outstanding common stock would be entitled
to receive cash, securities or other property for their shares
of common stock, you will generally be entitled thereafter to
exchange your notes into the same type (and in the same
proportion) of consideration received by holders of the common
stock immediately prior to one of these types of event, except
as provided below under Exchange after a
public acquirer change of control.
We are permitted to increase the exchange rate of the notes by
any amount for a period of at least 20 days if our Board of
Directors determines that such increase would be in our best
interest. We may also (but are not required to) increase the
exchange rate to avoid or diminish income tax to holders of the
common stock or rights to purchase shares of common stock in
connection with a dividend or distribution of shares (or rights
to acquire shares) or similar event.
A holder may, in some circumstances, including the distribution
of cash dividends to holders of our shares of common stock, be
deemed to have received a distribution or dividend subject to
U.S. federal income tax as a result of an adjustment or the
nonoccurrence of an adjustment to the exchange rate. For a
discussion of the U.S. federal income tax treatment of an
adjustment to the exchange rate, see Certain United States
Federal Income Tax Considerations.
To the extent that CSK Corp. has a rights plan in effect upon
exchange of the notes, you will receive, in addition to the
common stock, if any, the rights under the rights plan, unless
prior to any exchange, the rights have separated from the common
stock, in which case the exchange rate will be adjusted at the
time of separation as if CSK Corp. distributed to all holders of
common stock, shares of its capital stock, evidences of
indebtedness or assets as described in clause (3) above,
subject to readjustment in the event of the expiration,
termination or redemption of such rights.
The indenture does not contain any provision that adjusts the
applicable exchange rate in the following circumstances:
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upon the issuance of any shares of common stock pursuant to any
present or future plan providing for the reinvestment of
dividends or interest payable on our securities and the
investment of additional optional amounts in shares of common
stock under any plan; |
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upon the issuance of any shares of common stock or options or
rights to purchase those shares pursuant to any present or
future employee, director or consultant benefit plan or program
of or assumed by us or any of our subsidiaries; |
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upon the issuance of any shares of common stock pursuant to any
option, warrant, right or exercisable, exchangeable or
convertible security not described in the preceding bullet and
outstanding as of the date the notes were first issued; |
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for accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any. |
Adjustments to the applicable exchange rate will be calculated
to the nearest 1/10,000th of a share. We are not required
to make an adjustment in the exchange rate unless the adjustment
would require a change of at least 1% in the exchange rate.
However, we will carry forward any adjustments that are less
than 1% of the exchange rate and make such carried forward
adjustments, regardless of whether the aggregate adjustment is
less than 1% within one year of the first such adjustment
carried forward, upon redemption, upon a fundamental change or
upon maturity. No adjustment to the exchange rate need be made
if holders of the notes will participate in the transaction
without exchange of the notes. Except as described above in this
section, we will not adjust the exchange rate.
Adjustment to shares delivered upon exchange upon certain
fundamental changes
If you elect to exchange your notes in connection with a
specified corporate transaction that occurs prior to
August 15, 2010, and the corporate transaction also
constitutes a fundamental change described in clause (1) or
(2) of the definition of fundamental change, in certain
circumstances, the exchange rate will be increased by an
additional number of shares of common stock (the
additional shares) as described below. Any exchange
occurring at a time when the notes would be exchangeable in
light of the expected or actual occurrence of a fundamental
change will be deemed to have occurred in connection with such
fundamental change notwithstanding the fact that a note may then
be exchangeable because another condition to exchange has been
satisfied.
The number of additional shares will be determined by reference
to the table below, based on the date on which the fundamental
change occurs or becomes effective (the effective
date) and the price (the stock price) paid per
share of common stock in the fundamental change. If holders of
common stock receive only cash in the fundamental change, the
stock price shall be the cash amount paid per share. Otherwise,
the stock price shall be the average of the last reported sale
prices of common stock over the five trading-day period ending
on the trading day preceding the effective date of the
fundamental change.
The stock prices set forth in the first row of the table below
(i.e., column headers) will be adjusted as of any date on which
the exchange rate of the notes is otherwise adjusted. The
adjusted stock prices will equal the stock prices applicable
immediately prior to such adjustment, multiplied by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the exchange rate immediately prior to
the adjustment giving rise to the stock price adjustment and the
denominator of which is the exchange rate as so adjusted. The
number of additional shares will be adjusted in the same manner
as the exchange rate as set forth under
Exchange rate adjustments.
The following table sets forth the stock price and the number of
additional shares to be received per $1,000 principal amount of
notes:
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4.1810 |
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3.4408 |
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2.9162 |
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2.5239 |
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2.2173 |
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1.9693 |
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1.7631 |
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0.0000 |
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August 15, 2006
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12.9938 |
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9.7226 |
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6.3885 |
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4.5961 |
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3.5520 |
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2.8917 |
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2.4399 |
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2.1095 |
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1.8546 |
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1.6498 |
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1.4799 |
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0.0000 |
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August 15, 2007
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12.9938 |
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9.0405 |
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5.5342 |
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3.7757 |
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2.8290 |
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2.2706 |
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1.9075 |
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1.6499 |
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1.4537 |
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1.2966 |
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1.1662 |
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0.0000 |
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August 15, 2008
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12.9938 |
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8.2562 |
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4.4854 |
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2.7877 |
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1.9878 |
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1.5703 |
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1.3188 |
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1.1463 |
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1.0155 |
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0.9098 |
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0.8212 |
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0.0000 |
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August 15, 2009
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12.9938 |
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7.3446 |
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3.0958 |
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1.5527 |
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1.0175 |
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0.8021 |
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0.6852 |
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0.6036 |
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0.5389 |
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0.4849 |
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0.4388 |
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0.0000 |
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August 15, 2010
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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0.0000 |
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The exact stock prices and effective dates may not be set forth
in the table above, in which case:
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If the stock price is between two stock price amounts in the
table or the effective date is between two effective dates in
the table, the number of additional shares will be determined by
a straight-line interpolation between the number of additional
shares set forth for the higher and lower stock price amounts
and the two dates, as applicable, based on a
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If the stock price is greater than $60.00 per share
(subject to adjustment), no additional shares will be issued
upon exchange. |
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If the stock price is less than $17.76 per share (subject
to adjustment), no additional shares will be issued upon
exchange. |
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in no event will the exchange
rate be increased to a rate that would exceed
56.3063 shares of CSK Corp.s common stock per $1,000
principal amount of notes, subject to adjustments in the same
manner as the exchange rate as set forth under
Exchange rate adjustments.
Exchange after a public acquirer change of control
Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the case of a fundamental
change constituting a public acquirer change of control (as
defined below), we may, in lieu of increasing the exchange rate
by the number of additional shares as described in
Adjustment to shares delivered upon exchange
upon certain fundamental changes above, elect to adjust
the exchange rate and the related exchange obligation such that
from and after the effective date of such public acquirer change
of control, holders of the notes will be entitled to exchange
their notes (subject to the satisfaction of the conditions to
exchange described under Exchange
rights) into a number of shares of public acquirer common
stock (as defined below), still subject to delivery of cash and
shares (as provided below under Exchange
rights), by adjusting the exchange rate in effect
immediately before the public acquirer change of control by a
fraction:
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the numerator of which will be (i) in the case of a share
exchange, consolidation, merger or binding share exchange
pursuant to which the common stock is converted into cash,
securities or other property, the average value of all cash and
any other consideration (as determined by our Board of
Directors) paid or payable per share of common stock or
(ii) in the case of any other public acquirer change of
control, the average of the last reported sale prices of the
common stock for the five consecutive trading days prior to but
excluding the effective date of such public acquirer change of
control, and |
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the denominator of which will be the average of the last
reported sale prices of the public acquirer common stock for the
five consecutive trading days commencing on the trading day next
succeeding the effective date of such public acquirer change of
control. |
A public acquirer change of control means a
fundamental change involving CSK Corp. in which the acquirer has
a class of common stock traded on a U.S. national
securities exchange or quoted on The NASDAQ National Market or
which will be so traded or quoted when issued or exchanged in
connection with such change of control (the public
acquirer common stock). If an acquirer does not itself
have a class of common stock satisfying the foregoing
requirement, it will be deemed to have public acquirer
common stock if a corporation that directly or indirectly
owns at least a majority of the acquirer has a class of common
stock satisfying the foregoing requirement, in such case, all
references to public acquirer common stock shall refer to such
class of common stock. Majority owned for these purposes means
having beneficial ownership (as defined in
Rule 13d-3 under
the Exchange Act) of more than 50% of the total voting power of
all shares of the respective entitys capital stock that
are entitled to vote generally in the election of directors.
Upon a public acquirer change of control, if we so elect,
holders may exchange their notes (subject to the satisfaction of
the conditions to exchange described under
Exchange rights above) into shares of
public acquirer common stock at the adjusted exchange rate
described in the second preceding paragraph but will not be
entitled to receive additional shares upon exchange as described
under Adjustment to shares delivered upon
exchange upon certain fundamental changes in connection
with such change of control. We are
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required to notify holders of our election in our notice to
holders of such transaction. In addition, upon a public acquirer
change of control, in lieu of exchanging notes, the holder can,
subject to certain conditions, require us to repurchase all or a
portion of its notes as described below under
Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the
holder upon a fundamental change.
Exchange procedures
If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, to exchange
you must comply with DTCs procedures for exchanging a
beneficial interest in a global note and, if required, pay funds
equal to interest payable on the next interest payment date to
which you are not entitled and, if required, pay all taxes or
duties, if any.
If you hold a certificated note, you must do the following:
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complete and manually sign the exchange notice on the back of
the note, or a facsimile of the exchange notice; |
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deliver the exchange notice, which is irrevocable, and the note
to the exchange agent; |
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if required, furnish appropriate endorsements and transfer
documents; |
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if required, pay all transfer or similar taxes; and |
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if required, pay funds equal to interest payable on the next
interest payment date to which you are not entitled. |
The date you comply with these requirements is the exchange date
under the indenture.
Payment upon exchange
Upon exchange, we will deliver to holders in respect of each
$1,000 principal amount of notes being exchanged a
Settlement Amount consisting of:
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cash equal to the lesser of $1,000 and the Exchange
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to the extent the Exchange Value exceeds $1,000, a number of
shares equal to the sum of, for each day of the 20 trading-day
Cash Settlement Averaging Period, (A) 5% of the difference
between the Exchange Value and $1,000, divided by (B) the
last reported sale price of the common stock for such day. |
Exchange Value means the product of (1) the
applicable exchange rate and (2) the average of the last
reported sale prices of the common stock for the 20 consecutive
trading days during the Cash Settlement Averaging Period.
The Cash Settlement Averaging Period with respect to
any note means the 20 consecutive trading-day period beginning
on the second trading day after you deliver your exchange notice
to the exchange agent, except that with respect to any notice of
exchange received after the date of issuance of a notice of
redemption as described under Optional
redemption by us, the Cash Settlement Averaging
Period means the 20 consecutive trading-day period
ending on the third trading day immediately preceding the
applicable redemption date.
Trading day means a day during which trading in the
common stock generally occurs and a closing sale price for the
common stock is provided on the New York Stock Exchange or, if
the common stock is not listed on the New York Stock Exchange,
on the principal other U.S. national or regional securities
exchange on which the common stock is then listed or, if the
common stock is not listed on a U.S. national or regional
securities exchange, as reported by the Nasdaq National Market
or if the common stock is not listed on a U.S. national or
regional securities exchange or reported by the Nasdaq National
Market, on the principal other market on which the common stock
is then traded; provided that if the common stock is not traded
on any market, then trading day shall mean a day the last
reported sales price can be obtained (as determined by our Board
of Directors).
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We will deliver the Settlement Amount to exchanging holders on
the second business day immediately following the last day of
the Cash Settlement Averaging Period or in connection with an
optional redemption, the optional redemption date.
We will deliver cash in lieu of any fractional shares of common
stock issuable in connection with payment of the Settlement
Amount.
Optional redemption by us
No sinking fund is provided for the notes. Prior to
August 15, 2010, the notes will not be redeemable. On or
after August 15, 2010, we may redeem the notes in whole or
in part in cash at any time for a redemption price equal to 100%
of the principal amount of notes to be redeemed, plus any
accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any, to,
but not including, the redemption date.
If the redemption date is after a record date and on or prior to
the corresponding interest payment date, interest and additional
interest, if any, will be paid on the redemption date to the
record holder on the record date.
We will provide not less than 35 nor more than 60 calendar
days notice of redemption by mail to each registered
holder of notes to be redeemed. If the redemption notice is
given and funds are deposited as required, then interest will
cease to accrue on and after the redemption date on those notes
or portions of notes called for redemption.
If we decide to redeem fewer than all of the outstanding notes,
the trustee will select the notes to be redeemed (in principal
amounts of $1,000 or integral multiples thereof) by lot, on a
pro rata basis or by another method the trustee considers fair
and appropriate. If the trustee selects a portion of your notes
for partial redemption and you exchange a portion of your notes,
the exchanged portion will be deemed to be from the portion
selected for redemption.
We may not redeem the notes if we have failed to pay any
interest and additional interest, if any, on the notes when due
and such failure to pay is continuing. We will notify all of the
holders if we redeem any of the notes.
Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the holder
You will have the right to require us to repurchase for cash all
or a portion of your notes on August 15, 2010,
August 15, 2015 and August 15, 2020 (each, a
repurchase date).
The repurchase price will equal 100% of the principal amount of
the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest
and additional interest, if any, to, but not including, the
applicable repurchase date. The interest and additional
interest, if any, will be payable to the holder of record on the
record date.
On or before the 20th business day prior to each repurchase
date, we will provide to the trustee, the paying agent and all
holders of notes at their addresses shown in the register of the
registrar, and to beneficial owners as required by applicable
law, a notice stating, among other things:
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the last date on which a holder may exercise the repurchase
right; |
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the repurchase price; |
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the name and address of the paying agent; and |
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the procedures that holders must follow to require us to
repurchase their notes. |
To exercise your repurchase right, you must deliver at any time
from 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the date that is 20
business days prior to the applicable repurchase date until
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to
the applicable repurchase date, a written notice to the paying
agent (which will initially be the trustee) of your exercise of
your repurchase right (together with the notes to be
repurchased, if certificated notes have been issued).
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If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, your
repurchase notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures.
If you hold certificated notes, your notice electing to require
us to repurchase notes must state:
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the certificate numbers of your notes to be delivered for
repurchase; |
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the portion of the principal amount of notes to be repurchased,
which must be $1,000 or an integral multiple thereof; and |
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that the notes are to be repurchased by us pursuant to the
applicable provisions of the notes and the indenture. |
You may withdraw your repurchase notice at any time prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to
the applicable repurchase date, by delivering a written notice
of withdrawal to the paying agent. If a repurchase notice is
given and withdrawn during that period, we will not be obligated
to repurchase the notes listed in the notice. If you have
already delivered a repurchase election with respect to a note,
you may not surrender that note for exchange until you have
withdrawn the repurchase election in accordance with the
indenture.
If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, your
withdrawal notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures.
If you hold certificated notes, the withdrawal notice must state:
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the certificate numbers of the withdrawn notes; |
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the principal amount of the withdrawn notes; and |
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the principal amount, if any, which remains subject to the
repurchase notice. |
To receive payment of the repurchase price, you must either
effect book-entry transfer of your notes or deliver your notes,
together with necessary endorsements, to the office of the
paying agent, as the case may be, after delivery of your
repurchase notice. Payment of the repurchase price for a note
will be made promptly following the later of the repurchase date
and the time of book-entry transfer or delivery of the note, as
the case may be.
If the paying agent holds money sufficient to pay the repurchase
price of the notes on the applicable repurchase date, then, on
the applicable repurchase date:
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those notes will cease to be outstanding and interest and
additional interest, if any, will cease to accrue (whether or
not book-entry transfer of the notes has been made or the notes
have been delivered to the paying agent, as the case may
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all other rights of the holders will terminate (other than the
right to receive the repurchase price upon book-entry transfer
or delivery of the notes, as the case may be). |
We will comply with the provisions of
Rule 13e-4 and any
other tender offer rules under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), that may be
applicable at the time of our repurchase of notes. If then
required by the applicable rules, we will file a
Schedule TO or any other schedule required in connection
with any offer by us to repurchase the notes.
No notes may be repurchased at the option of holders if there
has occurred and is continuing an event of default under the
indenture, other than an event of default that is cured by the
payment of the repurchase price of the notes.
We may not have enough funds to repurchase your notes upon your
exercise of your repurchase right or we may be prohibited from
doing so under the terms of our then-existing indebtedness. See
Risk Factors Risks related to the notes and
CSK Corp.s common stock We may not have the
ability to raise the funds necessary to repurchase the notes
upon a fundamental change or on any other repurchase date, as
required by the indenture governing the notes. Our failure
to repurchase the notes when required on a repurchase date will
constitute an event of default under the indenture with respect
to the notes. In addition, we have incurred
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and may in the future incur, other indebtedness with similar
provisions permitting holders to accelerate or to require us to
repurchase our indebtedness upon specific dates.
Repurchase of notes by us at the option of the holder upon a
fundamental change
If a fundamental change (as defined below in this section)
occurs at any time prior to the maturity date, you will have the
right to require us to repurchase for cash all or a portion of
your notes.
The repurchase price will equal 100% of the principal amount of
the notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest
and additional interest, if any, to, but not including, the
fundamental change repurchase date.
A fundamental change will be deemed to have occurred
at the time after the notes are originally issued that any of
the following occurs:
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(1) a person or group within the
meaning of Section 13(d) of the Exchange Act other than CSK
Corp., its subsidiaries or its employee benefit plans, files a
Schedule TO or any other schedule, form or report under the
Exchange Act disclosing that such person or group has become the
direct or indirect ultimate beneficial owner, as
defined in
Rule 13d-3 under
the Exchange Act, of more than 50% of the total voting power of
all shares of CSK Corp. capital stock that are entitled to vote
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(2) consummation of any share exchange, consolidation or
merger of CSK Corp. or any sale, lease, conveyance or other
transfer in one transaction or a series of transactions of all
or substantially all of the consolidated assets of CSK Corp. and
its subsidiaries, taken as a whole, to any person other than
CSK Corp. or one or more of its subsidiaries, pursuant to
which the common stock will be converted into cash, securities
or other property; provided, however, that a transaction where
the holders of CSK Corp. voting capital stock immediately prior
to such transaction have directly or indirectly more than 50% of
the aggregate voting power of all shares of capital stock of the
continuing or surviving corporation or transferee entitled to
vote generally in the election of directors immediately after
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(3) continuing directors (as defined below) cease to
constitute at least a majority of CSK Corp.s Board of
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(5) CSK Corp. common stock or other common stock into which
the notes are exchangeable is neither listed for trading on a
U.S. national securities exchange nor approved for trading
on the Nasdaq National Market or another established automated
over-the-counter
trading market in the United States. |
A fundamental change will be deemed not to have occurred in
respect of clauses (1) and (2) above, however, if at
least 90% of the consideration (excluding cash payments for
fractional shares or made in connection with the exercise of
dissenters rights) in the transaction or transactions
constituting the fundamental change consists of shares of
capital stock traded on a national securities exchange or quoted
on the Nasdaq National Market or which will be so traded or
quoted when issued or exchanged in connection with a fundamental
change (these securities being referred to as publicly
traded securities) and as a result of this transaction or
transactions the notes become exchangeable into such publicly
traded securities (excluding cash payments for fractional
shares).
For purposes of the above paragraph, the term capital
stock of any person means any and all shares (including
ordinary shares or American Depositary Shares), interests,
participations or other equivalents however designated of
corporate stock or other equity participations, including
partnership interests, whether general or limited, of such
person and any rights (other than debt securities convertible or
exchangeable into an equity interest), warrants or options to
acquire an equity interest in such person.
Continuing director means a director who was a
member of CSK Corp.s Board of Directors on the date of the
indenture or who becomes a director subsequent to that date and
whose election, appointment or
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nomination for election by CSK Corp.s shareholders is duly
approved by a majority of the continuing directors on CSK
Corp.s Board of Directors at the time of such approval,
either by a specific vote or by approval of the proxy statement
issued by CSK Corp. on behalf of CSK Corp.s entire Board
of Directors in which such individual is named as nominee for
director.
On or before the 30th calendar day after the occurrence of
a fundamental change, we will provide to the trustee, the paying
agent and all holders of the notes at their addresses shown in
the register of the registrar, and to beneficial owners as
required by applicable law, a notice of the occurrence of the
fundamental change and of the resulting repurchase right. Such
notice shall state, among other things:
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the last date on which a holder may exercise the repurchase
right; |
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the fundamental change repurchase price; |
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the fundamental change repurchase date; |
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the name and address of the paying agent and the exchange agent,
if applicable; |
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if applicable, the applicable exchange rate and any adjustments
to the applicable exchange rate; |
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if applicable, that the notes with respect to which a
fundamental change repurchase notice has been delivered by a
holder may be exchanged only if the holder withdraws the
fundamental change repurchase notice in accordance with the
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the procedures that holders must follow to require us to
repurchase their notes. |
To exercise your repurchase right, you must deliver prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day
immediately preceding the fundamental change repurchase date,
which is subject to extension to comply with applicable law, a
written notice to the paying agent of your exercise of your
repurchase right (together with the notes to be repurchased, if
certificated notes have been issued).
If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, your
repurchase notice must comply with DTC procedures. If you hold
certificated notes, your notice electing to require us to
repurchase notes must state:
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the certificate numbers of your notes to be delivered for
repurchase; |
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the portion of the principal amount of notes to be repurchased,
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that the notes are to be repurchased by us pursuant to the
applicable provisions of the notes and the indenture. |
You may withdraw your repurchase notice at any time prior to
5:00 p.m., New York City time, on the business day prior to
the fundamental change repurchase date, by delivering a written
notice of withdrawal to the paying agent.
If you hold a beneficial interest in a global note, your
withdrawal notice must comply with appropriate DTC procedures.
If you hold certificated notes, the withdrawal notice must state:
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the principal amount of the withdrawn notes; and |
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the principal amount, if any, which remains subject to the
repurchase notice. |
The fundamental change repurchase date must be no more than 30
business days after the date of our notice of the occurrence of
the relevant fundamental change, subject to extension to comply
with applicable law.
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To receive payment of the fundamental change repurchase price,
you must either effect book-entry transfer of your notes or
deliver your notes, together with necessary endorsements, to the
office of the paying agent, as the case may be, after delivery
of your repurchase notice. Payment of the fundamental change
repurchase price for a note will be made promptly following the
later of the fundamental change repurchase date or the time of
book-entry transfer or the delivery of the note, as the case may
be.
If the paying agent holds money sufficient to pay the
fundamental change repurchase price of the notes on the
fundamental change repurchase date, then, on the fundamental
change repurchase date:
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those notes will cease to be outstanding and interest and
additional interest, if any, will cease to accrue (whether or
not book-entry transfer of the notes has been made or the notes
have been delivered to the paying agent, as the case may
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all other rights of the holders will terminate (other than the
right to receive the fundamental change repurchase price upon
book-entry transfer or delivery of the notes, as the case may
be). |
We will comply with the provisions of
Rule 13e-4 and any
other tender offer rules under the Exchange Act that may be
applicable at the time of our repurchase of notes upon a
fundamental change. If then required by the applicable rules, we
will file a Schedule TO or any other schedule required in
connection with any offer by us to repurchase the notes.
The rights of the holders to require us to repurchase their
notes upon a fundamental change could discourage a potential
acquirer of CSK Corp. The fundamental change repurchase feature
is, however, not the result of managements knowledge of
any specific effort to accumulate shares of CSK Corp.s
common stock, to obtain control of us by any means or part of a
plan by management to adopt a series of anti-takeover
provisions. Instead, the fundamental change purchase feature is
a standard term contained in other offerings of convertible and
exchangeable securities similar to the notes that have been
marketed by the initial purchasers. The terms of the fundamental
change repurchase feature resulted from negotiations between the
initial purchasers and us.
The term fundamental change is limited to specified
transactions and may not include other events that might
adversely affect our financial condition. In addition, the
requirement that we offer to repurchase the notes upon a
fundamental change may not protect holders in the event of a
highly leveraged transaction, reorganization, merger or similar
transaction involving us.
The definition of fundamental change includes a phrase relating
to the sale, lease or other transfer of all or
substantially all of our consolidated assets. There is no
precise, established definition of the phrase
substantially all under New York law, which governs
the indenture and the notes, or under the laws of Delaware, CSK
Corp.s state of incorporation. Accordingly, the ability of
a holder of the notes to require CSK Inc. to repurchase its
notes as a result of the sale, lease or other transfer of less
than all of CSK Corp.s consolidated assets may be
uncertain.
No notes may be repurchased at the option of holders upon a
fundamental change if there has occurred and is continuing an
event of default under the indenture, other than an event of
default that is cured by the payment of the fundamental change
repurchase price of the notes.
If a fundamental change were to occur, we may not have enough
funds to repurchase your notes upon your exercise of your
repurchase right or we may be prohibited from doing so under the
terms of our then-existing indebtedness. See Risk
Factors Risks related to the notes and CSK
Corp.s common stock We may not have the
ability to raise the funds necessary to repurchase the notes
upon a fundamental change or on any other repurchase date, as
required by the indenture governing the notes. Our failure
to repurchase the notes when required following a fundamental
change will constitute an event of default under the indenture
with respect to the notes. In addition, we have incurred and may
in the future incur, other indebtedness with similar change in
control provisions permitting holders to accelerate or to
require us to purchase our indebtedness upon the occurrence of
similar events.
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Merger and sale of assets
The indenture provides that neither CSK Corp. nor CSK Inc. may
consolidate with or merge with or into any other person or sell,
convey, transfer or lease in one transaction or a series of
transactions, all or substantially all our assets to any person,
unless:
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CSK Corp. or CSK Inc., as the case may be, is the surviving
person or (b) the resulting, surviving or transferee
person, if other than CSK Corp. or CSK Inc., as the case may be,
is a corporation, limited liability company or partnership
organized and existing under the laws of the United States, any
state thereof or the District of Columbia and assumes, by a
supplemental indenture in a form reasonably satisfactory to the
trustee, and a supplemental agreement, all of CSK Corp.s
and CSK Inc.s respective obligations under the notes, the
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immediately after giving effect to such transaction, there is no
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CSK Corp. or CSK Inc., as the case may be, has delivered to the
trustee an officers certificate and an opinion of counsel
each stating that such consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance,
transfer or lease complies with these requirements. |
Upon any permitted consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance,
transfer or lease, the resulting, surviving or transferee person
shall succeed to and be substituted for us, and may exercise our
rights and powers under the notes, the indenture and the
registration rights agreement, and after any such contemplated
transaction, we will be discharged from all obligations and
covenants under the notes, the indenture and the registration
rights agreement, except in the case of a lease.
The indenture also provides that a subsidiary guarantor may
consolidate with or merge with or into any other person or sell,
convey, transfer or lease its respective properties and assets
substantially as an entirety to another person, provided that:
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the resulting, surviving or transferee person is a corporation,
limited liability company or partnership organized and existing
under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the
District of Columbia and assumes, by a supplemental indenture in
a form reasonably satisfactory to the trustee, and a
supplemental agreement, all of the obligations of such
subsidiary guarantor under its subsidiary guarantee, the
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immediately after giving effect to such transaction, there is no
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the subsidiary guarantor has delivered to the trustee an
officers certificate and an opinion of counsel each
stating that such consolidation, merger, sale, conveyance,
transfer or lease complies with these requirements. |
In the event a subsidiary guarantor is sold or disposed of
(whether by merger, consolidation, the sale of its capital stock
or the sale of all or substantially all of its assets (other
than by lease)), and whether or not the subsidiary guarantor is
the surviving corporation in such transaction, to a person other
than CSK Corp. or a subsidiary of CSK Corp., such subsidiary
guarantor will be released from its obligations under its
subsidiary guarantee.
Events of default; notice and waiver
The following are events of default under the indenture:
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we fail to pay the principal amount of the notes when due at
maturity or we fail to pay the redemption price, the repurchase
price or the fundamental change repurchase price in respect of
any note when due; |
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we fail to pay any interest and additional interest, if any, on
the notes when due and such failure continues for a period of 30
calendar days; |
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we fail to provide notice of the occurrence of a fundamental
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we default in our obligation to exchange the notes into cash or
a combination of cash and common stock, as applicable, upon
exercise of a holders exchange right and such default
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failure to perform or observe any other term, covenant or
agreement in the notes or the indenture for 60 calendar days
after written notice to us from the trustee or the holders of at
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there occurs default under any mortgage, indenture or instrument
under which there may be issued or by which there may be
evidenced or secured any indebtedness for money borrowed by us
or any of our Significant Subsidiaries (as defined below) (or
the payment of which is guaranteed by us or any of our
Significant Subsidiaries) having a principal amount then
outstanding, individually or in the aggregate, of at least
$20 million, other than indebtedness owed to us or a
subsidiary, whether such indebtedness or guarantee now exists,
or is created after the date of the indenture, if not cured,
rescinded or annulled within 10 days after written notice
to us from the trustee or the holders of at least 25% in
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is caused by a failure to pay at the final stated maturity the
stated principal amount on such indebtedness prior to the
expiration of the grace period provided in such
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results in the acceleration of such indebtedness prior to its
maturity; |
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we or any Significant Subsidiary (as defined below) fails to pay
any final judgment or judgments aggregating in excess of
$20 million (net of any amounts covered by a reputable and
creditworthy insurance company (as determined by the Board of
Directors) that does not dispute such coverage), which judgments
are not paid, discharged or stayed for any period of 60
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the parent guarantee of CSK Corp. ceases to be in full force and
effect (except as contemplated by the terms of the indenture) or
is declared null and void in a judicial proceeding or the parent
guarantor denies or disaffirms its obligations under the
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any subsidiary guarantee of a Significant Subsidiary ceases to
be in full force and effect (except as contemplated by the terms
of the indenture) or is declared null and void in a judicial
proceeding or any subsidiary guarantor that is a Significant
Subsidiary denies or disaffirms its obligations under the
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certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or reorganization of
CSK Corp, CSK Inc. or a Significant Subsidiary. |
As used herein, Significant Subsidiary means any
subsidiary that would be a Significant Subsidiary
within the meaning of Rule 1-02 under
Regulation S-X
promulgated by the SEC. The trustee may withhold notice to the
holders of the notes of any default, except defaults in payment
of principal or interest or additional interest, if any, on the
notes. However, the trustee must consider it to be in the
interest of the holders of the notes to withhold this notice.
If an event of default specified in the last bullet point listed
above occurs and continues, the principal amount of the notes
and accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any,
on the notes will automatically become due and payable. If any
other event of default occurs and continues, the trustee or the
holders of at least 25% in aggregate principal amount of the
outstanding notes may declare the principal amount of the notes
and accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest, if any,
on the outstanding notes to be immediately due and payable.
However, if we cure all defaults, except the nonpayment of
principal amount or interest and additional interest, if any,
that became due as a result of the acceleration, and meet
certain other conditions, with certain exceptions, this
declaration may be cancelled and the holders of a majority of
the aggregate principal amount of outstanding notes may waive
these past defaults.
The holders of a majority of outstanding aggregate principal
amount of notes will have the right to direct the time, method
and place of any proceedings for any remedy available to the
trustee, subject to limitations specified in the indenture.
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No holder of the notes may pursue any remedy under the
indenture, except in the case of a default in the payment of the
principal amount of or interest and additional interest, if any,
on the notes, unless:
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the holder has given the trustee written notice of an event of
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the holders of at least 25% in the aggregate principal amount of
outstanding notes make a written request to the trustee to
pursue the remedy, and offer security or indemnity satisfactory
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the trustee does not receive an inconsistent direction from the
holders of a majority in aggregate principal amount of the
notes; and |
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the trustee fails to comply with the request within 60 calendar
days after receipt of the request and offer of indemnity. |
A default in the payment of the notes, or a default with respect
to the notes that causes them to be accelerated, may give rise
to a cross-default under our credit facilities or other
indebtedness.
Modification and waiver
The consent of the holders of a majority in aggregate principal
amount of the outstanding notes is required to modify or amend
the indenture. However, a modification or amendment requires the
consent of the holder of each outstanding note affected by such
change if it would:
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extend the fixed maturity of any note; |
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reduce the rate or extend the time for payment of interest and
additional interest, if any, on any note; |
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reduce the principal amount of any note; |
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reduce any amount payable upon redemption or repurchase of any
note; |
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modify the redemption provisions of the indenture in a manner
adverse to the holders of notes or affect our obligation to
redeem any notes called for redemption on a redemption date in a
manner adverse to such holder; |
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affect our obligation to repurchase any note at the option of
the holder in a manner adverse to such holder; |
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affect our obligation to repurchase any note upon a fundamental
change in a manner adverse to such holder; |
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impair the right of a holder to institute suit for payment on
any note; |
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change the currency in which any note is payable; |
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impair the right of a holder to exchange any note or reduce the
amount of cash and/or the number of shares of common stock or
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reduce the quorum or voting requirements under the indenture; |
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subject to specified exceptions, modify certain of the
provisions of the indenture relating to modification or waiver
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reduce the percentage of aggregate principal amount of notes
required for consent to any modification, waiver or amendment of
the indenture that does not require the consent of each affected
holder. |
We and the trustee are permitted to modify or amend the
indenture without the consent of the holders of the notes in
certain cases, including to:
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cure any ambiguity or correct any inconsistent or otherwise
defective provision contained in the indenture, so long as such
action will not adversely affect the interests of holders,
provided, that any such amendment to cure any ambiguity or
correct any inconsistent or otherwise defective provision
contained in the indenture made solely to conform the provisions
of the indenture to this prospectus will be deemed not to
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evidence the acceptance of appointment by a successor trustee; |
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increase the exchange rate; provided that the increase will not
adversely affect the interests of the holders; |
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qualify or maintain the qualification of the indenture under the
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make any changes or modifications necessary in connection with
the registration of the notes under the Securities Act as
contemplated in the registration rights agreement; provided that
such change or modification does not, in the good faith opinion
of the Board of Directors, adversely affect the interests of the
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make any provision with respect to matters or questions arising
under the indenture that we may deem necessary or desirable and
that shall not be inconsistent with provisions of the indenture;
provided that such change will not have a material adverse
effect on the interests of the holders of the notes. |
Calculations in respect of notes
We will be responsible for making all calculations called for
under the indenture. These calculations include, but are not
limited to, determinations of the last reported sale prices of
the common stock; the amount of accrued interest and additional
interest, if any, payable on the notes; and the applicable
exchange rate and the applicable exchange price of the notes. We
or our agents will make all these calculations in good faith,
and, absent manifest error, such calculations will be final and
binding on holders of notes. We will provide a schedule of such
calculations to each of the trustee and the exchange agent, and
each of the trustee and the exchange agent is entitled to rely
upon the accuracy of such calculations without independent
verification. The trustee will forward such calculations to any
holder of notes upon the request of that holder.
Information concerning the trustee and common stock transfer
agent and registrar
We have appointed The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. the
trustee under the indenture, as paying agent, exchange agent,
note registrar and custodian (for DTC) for the notes. The
trustee or its affiliates may also provide banking and other
services to us in the ordinary course of their business.
Mellon Investor Services LLC is the transfer agent and registrar
for the common stock.
Governing law
The notes, the guarantees and the indenture shall be governed
by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of
New York.
Form, denomination, exchange, registration and transfer
The notes were issued:
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Holders may present notes for exchange, registration of transfer
and exchange at the office maintained by us for such purpose,
which will initially be an office or agency of the
trustees affiliate in New York City, located at 101
Barclay Street, Floor 8W, New York, NY 10286.
Payment and paying agent
We will maintain an office where we will pay the principal of
certificated notes and you may present certificated notes for
exchange, registration of transfer or exchange for other
denominations, which shall initially be an office or agency of
the trustees affiliate, which is currently located at 101
Barclay Street, Floor 8W, New York, NY 10286.
Notices
Except as otherwise described herein, notice to registered
holders of the notes will be given by mail to the addresses as
they appear in the security register. Notices will be deemed to
have been given on the date of such mailing.
Rule 144A information request
We will furnish to the holders or beneficial holders of the
notes or the common stock issued upon exchange and prospective
purchasers, upon their request, the information, if any,
required under Rule 144A(d)(4) under the Securities Act
until such time as such securities are no longer
restricted securities within the meaning of
Rule 144 under the Securities Act, assuming these
securities have not been owned by an affiliate of ours.
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REGISTRATION RIGHTS
The following is a summary of certain terms of the registration
rights agreement and does not purport to be complete. We urge
you to read the registration rights agreement because it, and
not this description, defines your rights thereunder.
We, CSK Corp., and CSKAUTO.COM, Inc. entered into a registration
rights agreement with the initial purchasers pursuant to which
we agreed for the benefit of the holders of the notes and the
shares of CSK Corp.s common stock issuable upon
exchange of the notes that we will, at our cost, file a shelf
registration statement covering resales of the notes and the
shares of CSK Corp.s common stock issuable upon exchange
thereof pursuant to Rule 415 under the Securities Act no
later than the 90th day after the original date of issuance
of the notes and thereafter use our reasonable best efforts to:
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cause the shelf registration statement to be declared effective
under the Securities Act no later than 180 days after the
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the date on which the holders of the notes, the subsidiary
guarantees, and the common stock issuable upon exchange of the
notes who are not our affiliates are able to sell all such
securities immediately pursuant to Rule 144(k) under the
Securities Act notes (or, if Rule 144(k) under the
Securities Act is amended to provide a shorter restrictive
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such time as all of the notes and the common stock issuable upon
exchange thereof cease to be outstanding or have been sold
either pursuant to the shelf registration statement or pursuant
to Rule 144 under the Securities Act or any similar
provision then in force. |
We may suspend the effectiveness of the shelf registration
statement or the use of the prospectus that is part of the shelf
registration statement during specified periods under certain
circumstances relating to pending corporate developments, public
filings with the SEC, and similar events. Any such suspension
period shall not exceed an aggregate of 90 calendar days in any
360 calendar-day period. In addition, holders will be unable to
use the registration statement if we have filed a post-effective
amendment to the registration statement for the purpose of
adding holders to the registration statement until the
post-effective amendment is declared effective, and this
inability will not be subject to the 90 calendar-day limit
referred to above or the payment of the additional interest
discussed below.
We will pay a predetermined amount of additional interest to
holders of notes if the shelf registration statement or
supplements or amendments thereto are not timely filed or made
effective as described above or if the prospectus is unavailable
for periods in excess of those permitted above. This additional
interest will accrue, until a failure to file or become
effective or unavailability is cured, in respect of any notes
required to bear a restrictive legend, at a rate equal to
0.25% per annum of the outstanding principal amount thereof
for the first 90 days after the occurrence of the event and
0.50% per annum of the outstanding principal amount thereof
after the first 90 days. In no event shall such additional
interest accrue at a rate exceeding 0.50% per annum. If a
holder exchanges some or all of the notes into CSK Corp.s
common stock, the holder will not be entitled to receive
additional interest on such common stock.
The additional interest will accrue from and including the date
on which the registration default occurs to but excluding the
date on which all registration defaults have been cured or cease
to exist; provided, that the additional interest may not accrue
in respect of more than one registration default at any one
time. We will have no other liabilities for monetary damages
with respect to our registration obligations, except that if we
breach, fail to comply with or violate some provisions of the
registration rights agreement, the holders of the notes may be
entitled to equitable relief, including injunction and specific
performance.
A holder who elects to sell securities pursuant to the shelf
registration statement will be required to:
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be subject to certain of the civil liability provisions of the
Securities Act in connection with the holders
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Under the registration rights agreement we will:
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take other reasonable actions as are required to permit
unrestricted resales of the notes and common stock issued upon
exchange of the notes in accordance with the terms and
conditions of the registration rights agreement. |
The plan of distribution of the shelf registration statement
will permit resales of registrable securities by selling
securityholders though brokers and dealers.
We will give notice to all holders of the filing and
effectiveness of the shelf registration statement.
In order to be named as a selling securityholder in the
prospectus at the time of effectiveness of the shelf
registration statement, a holder must complete and deliver the
questionnaire to us at least ten business days prior to the
effectiveness of the registration statement. The notice and
questionnaire are available upon request from us. Upon receipt
of a completed questionnaire after the time of effectiveness of
the shelf registration statement, together with any other
information we may reasonably request following the
effectiveness, we will, within 15 business days of receipt
(excluding any days in a suspension period), file any amendments
to the shelf registration statement or supplements to the
related prospectus as are necessary to permit the holder to
deliver a prospectus to purchasers of such notes or shares of
common stock, subject to our right to suspend the use of the
prospectus and provided that we will not be obligated to file
more than one post-effective amendment to the registration
statement in any fiscal quarter. We will pay the predetermined
additional interest described above to the holder if we fail to
make the filing in the time required or, if such filing is a
post-effective amendment to the shelf registration statement
required to be declared effective under the Securities Act, if
such amendment is not declared effective within 90 days of
the filing. If a holder does not timely complete and deliver a
questionnaire or provide the other information we may request,
the holder will not be named as a selling securityholder in the
prospectus and will not be permitted to sell its securities
pursuant to the shelf registration statement or be entitled to
the additional interest.
This prospectus is part of the shelf registration statement
filed pursuant to the terms of the registration rights agreement.
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BOOK-ENTRY SYSTEM
The notes are evidenced by global notes. We deposited the global
notes with DTC and registered the global notes in the name of
Cede & Co. as DTCs nominee. Except as set forth
below, a global note may be transferred, in whole or in part,
only to another nominee of DTC or to a successor of DTC or its
nominee.
Beneficial interests in a global note may be held through
organizations that are participants in DTC (called
participants). Transfers between participants will
be effected in the ordinary way in accordance with DTC rules and
will be settled in clearing house funds. The laws of some states
require that certain persons take physical delivery of
securities in definitive form. As a result, the ability to
transfer beneficial interests in the global note to such persons
may be limited.
Beneficial interests in a global note held by DTC may be held
only through participants, or certain banks, brokers, dealers,
trust companies and other parties that clear through or maintain
a custodial relationship with a participant, either directly or
indirectly (called indirect participants). So long
as Cede & Co., as the nominee of DTC, is the registered
owner of a global note, Cede & Co. for all purposes
will be considered the sole holder of such global note. Except
as provided below, owners of beneficial interests in a global
note will:
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not be considered holders of the global note. |
We will pay accrued and unpaid interest and additional interest,
if any on and the redemption price and the repurchase price of a
global note to Cede & Co., as the registered owner of
the global note, by wire transfer of immediately available funds
on each interest payment date or the redemption date or
repurchase date, as the case may be. Neither we, the trustee nor
any paying agent will be responsible or liable:
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for the records relating to, or payments made on account of,
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for maintaining, supervising, or reviewing any records relating
to the beneficial ownership interests. |
Neither we, the trustee, registrar, paying agent, or the
exchange agent have any responsibility for the performance by
DTC or its participants or indirect participants of their
respective obligations under the rules and procedures governing
their operations. DTC has advised us that it will take any
action permitted to be taken by a holder of notes, including the
presentation of notes for exchange, only at the direction of one
or more participants to whose account with DTC interests in the
global note are credited, and only in respect of the principal
amount of the notes represented by the global note as to which
the participant or participants has or have given such direction.
DTC has advised us that it is:
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a limited purpose trust company organized under the laws of the
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Uniform Commercial Code; and |
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a clearing agency registered pursuant to the
provisions of Section 17A of the Exchange Act. |
DTC was created to hold securities for its participants and to
facilitate the clearance and settlement of securities
transactions between participants through electronic book-entry
changes to the accounts of its participants. Participants
include securities brokers, dealers, banks, trust companies and
clearing corporations and other organizations. Some of the
participants or their representatives, together with other
entities, own DTC. Indirect access to the DTC system is
available to others such as banks, brokers, dealers and trust
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companies that clear through or maintain a custodial
relationship with a participant, either directly or indirectly.
DTC has agreed to the foregoing procedures to facilitate
transfers of interests in a global note among participants.
However, DTC is under no obligation to perform or continue to
perform these procedures, and may discontinue these procedures
at any time. If DTC is at any time unwilling or unable to
continue as depositary, or DTC has ceased to be a clearing
agency registered under the Exchange Act, and a successor
depositary is not appointed by us within 90 days, or an
event of default has occurred and is continuing, we will issue
notes in certificated form in exchange for global notes. The
indenture permits us to determine at any time and in our sole
discretion that notes shall no longer be represented by global
notes. DTC has advised us that, under its current practices, it
would notify its participants of our request, but will only
withdraw beneficial interests from the global note at the
request of each DTC participant. We would issue definitive
certificates in exchange for any beneficial interests withdrawn.
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DESCRIPTION OF CSK CORP.S CAPITAL STOCK
The following summary description of CSK Corp.s capital
stock is qualified in its entirety by reference to applicable
provisions of Delaware law and CSK Corp.s restated
certificate of incorporation, as amended (CSK Corp.s
Charter) and CSK Corp.s Bylaws. The complete text of
CSK Corp.s Charter and Bylaws is on file with the SEC.
Authorized and outstanding capital stock
CSK Corp.s authorized capital stock consists of
90,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per
share. On January 9, 2006, there were
43,822,116 shares of CSK Corp.s common stock issued
and outstanding.
General
Holders of CSK Corp.s common stock are entitled to one
vote per share in the election of directors and on all other
matters on which stockholders are entitled or permitted to vote.
Holders of CSK Corp.s common stock are not entitled to
vote cumulatively for the election of directors. Holders of CSK
Corp.s common stock have no redemption, conversion,
preemptive, or other subscription rights. There are no sinking
fund provisions relating to CSK Corp.s common stock. In
the event of the liquidation, dissolution, or winding up of
CSK Corp., holders of its common stock are entitled to
share ratably in all of the assets of CSK Corp., if any,
remaining after satisfaction of CSK Corp.s debts and
liabilities.
Holders of CSK Corp.s common stock are entitled to receive
dividends when and as declared by CSK Corp.s Board of
Directors out of funds legally available therefor. CSK Corp.
does not anticipate paying cash dividends on its common stock in
the foreseeable future.
Certain provisions of Delaware law
CSK Corp. is incorporated under the Delaware General Corporation
Law (the DGCL). CSK Corp. is subject to
Section 203 of the DGCL, which restricts certain
transactions and business combinations between a
Delaware corporation and an interested stockholder
(in general, a stockholder owning 15% or more of the
corporations outstanding voting stock) or an affiliate or
associate of an interested stockholder, for a period of three
years from the date the stockholder becomes an interested
stockholder. A business combination includes
mergers, asset sales, and other transactions resulting in a
financial benefit to the interested stockholder. Subject to
certain exceptions, unless the transaction is approved by the
board of directors and the holders of at least
662/3%
of the outstanding voting stock of the corporation (excluding
shares held by the interested stockholder), Section 203
prohibits significant business transactions such as a merger
with, disposition of assets to, or receipt of disproportionate
financial benefits by the interested stockholder, or any other
transaction that would increase the interested
stockholders proportionate ownership of any class or
series of the corporations stock. The statutory ban does
not apply if, upon consummation of the transaction in which any
person becomes an interested stockholder, the interested
stockholder owns at least 85% of the outstanding voting stock of
the corporation (excluding shares held by persons who are both
directors and officers or by certain employee stock plans).
CSK Corp.s Charter contains certain provisions permitted
under the DGCL relating to the liability of directors. CSK
Corp.s Charter provides that, to the fullest extent
permitted by the DGCL, no director of CSK Corp. will be liable
to CSK Corp. or its stockholders for monetary damages for breach
of fiduciary duty as a director. CSK Corp.s Charter and
Bylaws also contain provisions indemnifying the directors and
officers of CSK Corp. to the fullest extent permitted by the
DGCL.
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Section 203 and the provisions of CSK Corp.s Charter
and Bylaws described above may make it more difficult for a
third party to acquire, or discourage acquisition bids for, CSK
Corp. Section 203 and these provisions could have the
effect of inhibiting attempts to change the membership of CSK
Corp.s Board of Directors. In addition, the limited
liability provisions in CSK Corp.s Charter and the
indemnification provisions in CSK Corp.s Charter and
Bylaws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit
against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty (including
breaches resulting from grossly negligent conduct) and may have
the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation
against directors and officers, even though such an action, if
successful, might otherwise have benefited CSK Corp. and its
stockholders. Furthermore, a stockholders investment in
CSK Corp. may be adversely affected to the extent CSK Corp. pays
the costs of settlement and damage awards against its directors
and officers pursuant to the indemnification provisions in CSK
Corp.s Bylaws. The limited liability provisions in CSK
Corp.s Charter will not limit the liability of directors
under federal securities laws.
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CERTAIN UNITED STATES FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSIDERATIONS
The following is a summary of the material U.S. federal
income tax considerations relating to the purchase, ownership
and disposition of the notes and the shares of CSK Corp.s
common stock, into which the notes may be exchanged, and the
filing of the registration statement covering the resale of the
notes and such stock, as of the date hereof. Except where noted,
this summary deals only with notes and shares of
CSK Corp.s common stock held as capital assets.
Additionally, this summary does not deal with special
situations. For example, this summary does not address:
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treatment, such as dealers in securities or currencies,
financial institutions, regulated investment companies, real
estate investment trusts, tax-exempt entities, traders in
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The discussion below is based upon the provisions of the
Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
Code), and regulations, rulings and judicial
decisions as of the date hereof. Those authorities may be
changed, perhaps retroactively, so as to result in
U.S. federal income tax consequences different from those
discussed below. This summary does not address all aspects of
U.S. federal income taxes and does not deal with all tax
consequences that may be relevant to holders in light of their
personal circumstances.
If a partnership holds our notes or shares of common stock, the
tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally
depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the
partnership. If you are a partner of a partnership holding our
notes or shares of CSK Corp. common stock, you should consult
your tax advisor.
If you are considering the purchase of notes, you should
consult your own tax advisors concerning the U.S. federal
income tax consequences to you and any consequences arising
under the laws of any state, local, foreign or other taxing
jurisdiction.
Filing of the Registration Statement
The filing of the registration statement covering the resale of
the notes and the shares of CSK Corp.s common stock, into
which the notes may be exchanged, will not be treated as an
exchange for United States federal income tax
purposes. As a result, the registration will not be a taxable
transaction for United States federal income tax purposes. In
addition, each holder will have the same adjusted issued price,
adjusted basis, and holding period in the notes as it had in the
notes immediately prior to the registration.
Consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of
the notes and shares of CSK Corp.s common stock to
U.S. holders
The following is a summary of the U.S. federal income tax
consequences that will apply to you if you are a
U.S. holder of notes or shares of CSK Corp. common stock.
Certain consequences to
non-U.S. holders
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notes and shares of CSK Corp. common stock are described under
Consequences to
non-U.S. holders
below. U.S. holder means a beneficial owner of
a note that is:
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a trust if (1) it is subject to the primary supervision of
a court within the United States and one or more United States
persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions
of the trust, or (2) it has a valid election in effect
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Stated interest
This discussion assumes that the notes will not be issued with
more than a de minimis amount of original issue discount. Stated
interest on the notes will generally be taxable to you as
ordinary income at the time it is paid or accrues in accordance
with your method of accounting for tax purposes.
Amortization of Premium
A U.S. holder, whose tax basis immediately after its
acquisition of a note is greater than the sum of all remaining
payments other than qualified stated interest payable on the
note, will be considered to have purchased the note at a
premium. Qualified stated interest is stated
interest that is unconditionally payable at least annually at a
single fixed rate. A U.S. holder may elect to amortize such
bond premium over the life of the exchange notes to offset a
portion of the stated interest that would otherwise be
includable in income. Such an election generally applies to all
taxable debt instruments held by the holder on or after the
first day of the first taxable year to which the election
applies, and may be revoked only with the consent of the
Internal Revenue Service (the IRS). Holders that
acquire an exchange note with bond premium should consult their
tax advisors regarding the manner in which such premium is
calculated and the election to amortize bond premium over the
life of the instrument.
Additional interest
Our obligation to pay you additional interest in the event that
we fail to comply with specified obligations under the
registration rights agreement may implicate the provisions of
Treasury regulations relating to contingent payment debt
instruments. As of the issue date, we believe and intend
to take the position that the likelihood that we will make
payments of additional interest is remote. Therefore, we intend
to take the position that the notes should not be treated as
contingent payment debt instruments. Our position for purposes
of the contingent debt regulations as to the likelihood of these
additional payments being remote is binding on a
U.S. holder, unless the U.S. holder discloses in the
proper manner to the IRS that it is taking a different position.
Constructive distributions
The exchange rate of the notes will be adjusted in certain
circumstances. Under Section 305(c) of the Code,
adjustments (or failures to make adjustments) that have the
effect of increasing your proportionate interest in CSK
Corp.s assets or earnings may in some circumstances result
in a deemed distribution to you. Adjustments to the exchange
rate made pursuant to a bona fide reasonable adjustment formula
that has the effect of preventing the dilution of the interest
of the holders of the notes, however, will generally not be
considered to result in a deemed distribution to you. Certain of
the possible exchange rate adjustments provided in the notes
(including, without limitation, adjustments in respect of
taxable dividends to holders of common stock and as discussed in
Description of notes Exchange
rights Exchange rate adjustments) will not
qualify as being pursuant to a bona fide reasonable adjustment
formula. If such adjustments are made, the U.S. holders of
notes will be deemed to have received a distribution even though
they have not received
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any cash or property as a result of such adjustments. In
addition, if an event occurs that dilutes the noteholders
interests and the exchange price is not adjusted, the resulting
increase in the proportionate interests of CSK Corp.s
stockholders could be treated as a taxable stock dividend to
those stockholders. Any deemed distributions will be taxable as
a dividend, return of capital or capital gain in accordance with
the earnings and profits rules under the Code. It is not clear
whether a constructive dividend deemed paid to you would be
eligible for the preferential rates of U.S. federal income
tax applicable in respect of certain dividends received under
recently enacted legislation. It is also unclear whether
corporate holders would be entitled to claim the dividends
received deduction with respect to any such constructive
dividends.
Possible effect of changes to the terms of the notes
In certain situations, we may be obligated to adjust the
exchange rate of the notes (as described above under
Description of Notes Exchange
rights Exchange rate adjustments) or in lieu
of such adjustment, provide for the exchange of the notes into
shares of a public acquirer (as described above under
Description of Notes Exchange
rights Exchange after a public acquirer change of
control). Depending on the circumstances, such adjustments
could result in a deemed taxable exchange to a holder and the
modified note could be treated as newly issued at that time.
Sale, exchange, purchase and redemption of notes
You will generally recognize gain or loss upon the sale,
exchange, redemption or other disposition of a note equal to the
difference between the amount realized (less accrued interest
which will be taxable as such) upon the sale, exchange,
redemption or other disposition and your adjusted tax basis in
the note. Your tax basis in a note will generally be equal to
the amount you paid for the note. Any gain or loss recognized on
a taxable disposition of the note will be capital gain or loss
(except as discussed below under the caption
Market Discount). If you are an
individual and have held the note for more than one year, such
capital gain will be subject to reduced rates of taxation. Your
ability to deduct capital losses may be limited.
Market Discount
A note that is acquired for an amount that is less than its
principal amount by more than a de minimis amount (generally
0.25% of the principal amount multiplied by the number of
remaining whole years to maturity), will be treated as having
market discount equal to such difference. Unless the
U.S. holder elects to include such market discount in
income as it accrues, a U.S. holder will be required to
treat any principal payment on, and any gain on the sale,
exchange, retirement or other disposition (including a gift) of,
a note as ordinary income to the extent of any accrued market
discount that has not previously been included in income. In
general, market discount on the exchange notes will accrue
ratably over the remaining term of the notes or, at the election
of the U.S. holder, under a constant yield method. In
addition, a U.S. holder could be required to defer the
deduction of all or a portion of the interest paid on any
indebtedness incurred or continued to purchase or carry a note
unless the U.S. holder elects to include market discount in
income currently. Such an election applies to all debt
instruments held by a taxpayer and may not be revoked without
the consent of the IRS.
Exchange of notes for cash or a combination of both cash and
shares of CSK Corp.s common stock
The receipt of shares of CSK Corp. common stock and cash upon
exchange of the notes will generally be treated as a sale or
exchange of the notes (see Sale, exchange,
purchase and redemption of notes). Accordingly, you will
generally recognize gain or loss on such exchange. The amount of
gain or loss will be equal to the difference between your amount
realized and your adjusted tax basis in the note. Your amount
realized will include the fair market value of shares of CSK
Corp. common stock received plus any cash you receive. Your
amount realized will not include an amount equal to any accrued
but unpaid interest not previously included in income, which
will be taxable as interest income. The tax basis of any shares
of CSK Corp. common stock received upon an exchange will
equal the fair market value of such shares received at the time
of the exchange. Your holding period for the shares of common
stock will begin on the day you acquire the shares.
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Dividends on CSK Corp.s common stock
If a U.S. holder exchanges a note for shares of CSK Corp.
common stock and CSK Corp. makes a distribution (other than a
distribution of its own stock) in respect of that stock, the
distribution will be treated as a dividend to the extent it is
paid from current or accumulated earnings and profits of CSK
Corp. If the distribution exceeds current and accumulated
earnings and profits, the excess will be treated as a nontaxable
return of capital reducing the U.S. holders adjusted
tax basis in the U.S. holders common stock to the
extent of the U.S. holders adjusted tax basis in that
stock. Any remaining excess will be treated as capital gain.
Recent legislation provides for special treatment of dividends
paid to individual taxpayers prior to 2009. Under this
legislation, if a U.S. holder is an individual, dividends
received by such holder generally will be subject to a reduced
maximum tax rate of 15% through December 31, 2008, after
which the rate applicable to dividends is scheduled to return to
the tax rate generally applicable to ordinary income. The rate
reduction will not apply to dividends received to the extent
that the U.S. holder elects to treat dividends as
investment income, which may be offset by investment
expense. Furthermore, the rate reduction also will not apply to
dividends that are paid to a U.S. holder with respect to
shares of CSK Corp. common stock that are held by such holder
for less than 61 days during the
121-day period
beginning on the date that is 60 days before the date on
which the shares of CSK Corp. common stock became ex-dividend
with respect to such dividend. If a U.S. holder is a
U.S. corporation, it will be able to claim the deduction
allowed to U.S. corporations in respect of dividends
received from other U.S. corporations equal to a portion of
any dividends received subject to generally applicable
limitations on that deduction. In general, a dividend
distribution to a corporate U.S. holder may qualify for the
70% dividends received deduction if the U.S. Holder owns
less than 20% of the voting power and value of our stock.
U.S. holders should consult their tax advisors regarding
the holding period requirements that must be satisfied in order
to qualify the dividends-received deduction and the reduced
maximum tax rate on dividends.
Sale of CSK Corp.s common stock
A U.S. holder will generally recognize capital gain or loss
on a sale or exchange of CSK Corp. common stock. The
U.S. holders gain or loss will equal the difference
between the amount realized by the U.S. holder and the
U.S. holders adjusted tax basis in the stock as
described above in Exchange of notes for shares of CSK
Corp. common stock or cash. The amount realized by the
U.S. holder will include the amount of any cash and the
fair market value of any other property received for the stock.
Gain or loss recognized by a U.S. holder on a sale or
exchange of stock will be long-term capital gain or loss if the
holder held the stock for more than one year. Long-term capital
gains of non-corporate taxpayers are taxed at lower rates than
those applicable to ordinary income. The deductibility of
capital losses is subject to certain limitations.
Information reporting and backup withholding
When required, we or our paying agent will report to the holders
of the notes and CSK Corp. common stock and the IRS amounts paid
on or with respect to the notes and the common stock during each
calendar year and the amount of tax, if any, withheld from such
payments. A U.S. holder will be subject to backup
withholding on payments made on the notes and dividends paid on
the common stock and proceeds from the sale of the common stock
or the notes at the applicable rate (which is currently 28%) if
the U.S. holder (a) fails to provide us or our paying
agent with a correct taxpayer identification number or
certification of exempt status (such as certification of
corporate status), (b) has been notified by the IRS that it
is subject to backup withholdings as a result of the failure to
properly report payments of interest or dividends or,
(c) in certain circumstances, has failed to certify under
penalty of perjury that it is not subject to backup withholding.
A U.S. holder may be eligible for an exemption from backup
withholding by providing a properly completed IRS
Form W-9 to us or
our paying agent. Any amounts withheld under the backup
withholding rules will generally be allowed as a refund or a
credit against a U.S. holders United States federal
income tax liability provided the required information is
properly furnished to the IRS on a timely basis.
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Consequences of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of
the notes and shares of CSK Corp.s common stock to
non-U.S. holders
The following is a summary of the U.S. federal income tax
consequences that will apply to you if you are a
non-U.S. holder of
notes or shares of common stock. The term
non-U.S. holder
means a beneficial owner of a note or shares of common stock
(other than a partnership) that is not a U.S. holder.
Special rules may apply to certain
non-U.S. holders
such as controlled foreign corporations or
passive foreign investment companies. Such entities
should consult their own tax advisors to determine the
U.S. federal, state, local and other tax consequences that
may be relevant to them.
Payment of stated interest
The 30% U.S. federal withholding tax will not apply to any
payment to you of interest on a note under the portfolio
interest rule, provided that:
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total combined voting power of all classes of our stock that are
entitled to vote within the meaning of Section 871(h)(3) of
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you provide your name and address, and certify, under penalties
of perjury, that you are not a U.S. person (which
certification may be made on an IRS W-8BEN (or successor form))
or (b) you hold your notes through certain foreign
intermediaries or certain foreign partnerships, and you satisfy
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Special rules apply to
non-U.S. holders
that are pass-through entities rather than corporations or
individuals.
If you cannot satisfy the requirements described above, payments
of interest will be subject to the 30% U.S. federal
withholding tax, unless you provide us with a properly executed
(1) IRS Form W-8BEN (or successor form) claiming an
exemption from or reduction in withholding under the benefit of
an applicable income tax treaty or (2) IRS Form W-8ECI
(or successor form) stating that interest paid on the note is
not subject to withholding tax because it is effectively
connected with your conduct of a trade or business in the United
States.
If you are engaged in a trade or business in the United States
and interest on a note is effectively connected with the conduct
of that trade or business, and if required by an applicable
income tax treaty, is attributable to a U.S. permanent
establishment, you will be subject to U.S. federal income
tax on that interest on a net income basis (although exempt from
the 30% withholding tax, provided you comply with certain
certification and disclosure requirements discussed in the fifth
bullet point above) in the same manner as if you were a United
States person as defined under the Code. If a
Non-U.S. holder is
eligible for the benefits of a tax treaty between the United
States and its country of residence, any interest that is
effectively connected with a United States trade or business
will be subject to United States federal income tax in the
manner specified by the treaty and generally will only be
subject to such tax if such income is attributable to a
permanent establishment (or a fixed base in the case of an
individual) maintained by the
Non-U.S. holder in
the United States and the
Non-U.S. holder
claims the benefit of the treaty by properly submitting an IRS
Form W-8BEN (or suitable successor or substitute form). In
addition, if you are a foreign corporation, you may be subject
to a branch profits tax equal to 30% (or lower applicable income
tax treaty rate) of your earnings and profits for the taxable
year, subject to adjustments, that are effectively connected
with your conduct of a trade or business in the United States.
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Additional interest
The interest rate on the notes is subject to increase if the
notes are not registered within prescribed time periods. It is
possible that such payments will be subject to U.S. federal
withholding tax at a rate of 30% or lower treaty rate, if
applicable. We currently expect to withhold payments on
additional interest.
Non-U.S. holders
should consult their own tax advisors as to the tax
considerations that relate to the potential additional interest
payments.
Dividends
Any dividends paid to you with respect to the shares of common
stock (and any deemed dividends resulting from certain
adjustments, or failure to make adjustments, to the exchange
rate, without limitation, adjustments in respect of taxable
dividends to holders of common stock to be issued on exchange
generally, see Constructive
distributions above) will be subject to withholding tax at
a 30% rate or such lower rate as specified by an applicable
income tax treaty. However, dividends that are effectively
connected with the conduct of a trade or business within the
United States and, where an applicable tax treaty so provides,
are attributable to a U.S. permanent establishment, are not
subject to the withholding tax, but instead are subject to
U.S. federal income tax on a net income basis at applicable
graduated individual or corporate rates. Certain certification
and disclosure requirements must be complied with in order for
effectively connected income to be exempt from withholding. Any
such effectively connected dividends received by a foreign
corporation may, under certain circumstances, be subject to an
additional branch profits tax at a 30% rate or such lower rate
as specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
A non-U.S. holder
of shares of common stock who wishes to claim the benefit of an
applicable treaty rate is required to satisfy applicable
certification and other requirements. If you are eligible for a
reduced rate of U.S. withholding tax pursuant to an income
tax treaty, you may obtain a refund of any excess amounts
withheld by filing an appropriate claim for refund with the
Internal Revenue Service.
Sale, exchange, purchase, redemption or other disposition of
notes or shares
You will recognize gain on the sale, exchange, redemption or
other taxable disposition of a note or shares of common stock as
well as upon the exchange of notes into cash or into a
combination of cash and shares of common stock. Nevertheless,
such gain generally will not be subject to U.S. federal
income tax unless:
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An individual
non-U.S. holder
described in the first bullet point above will be subject to
U.S. federal income tax on the net gain derived from the
sale in the same manner as a U.S. holder. An individual
non-U.S. holder
described in the second bullet point above will be subject to a
flat 30% U.S. federal income tax on the gain derived from
the sale, which may be offset by U.S. source capital
losses, even though the holder is not considered a resident of
the United States. If a
non-U.S. holder is
eligible for the benefits of a tax treaty between the United
States and its country of residence, any such gain will be
subject to United States federal income tax in the manner
specified by the treaty and generally will only be subject to
such tax if such gain is attributable to a permanent
establishment maintained by the
non-U.S. Holder in
the United States and the
non-U.S. holder
claims the benefit of the treaty by properly submitting an IRS
Form W-8BEN (or suitable successor or substitute form). A
non-U.S. holder
that is a foreign corporation and is described in the first
bullet point above will be subject to tax on gain under regular
graduated U.S. federal income tax rates and, in addition,
may be subject to a branch profits tax at a 30% rate or a lower
rate if so specified by an applicable income tax treaty.
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Information reporting and backup withholding
Generally, we must report to the IRS and to you the amount of
interest and dividends paid to you and the amount of tax, if
any, withheld with respect to those payments. Copies of the
information returns reporting such interest and dividend
payments and any withholding may also be made available to the
tax authorities in the country in which you reside under the
provisions of an applicable income tax treaty.
In general, you will not be subject to backup withholding with
respect to payments that we make to you provided that we do not
have actual knowledge or reason to know that you are a United
States person, as defined under the Code, and you have provided
the statement described above in the fifth bullet point under
Consequences to
non-U.S. holders
Payment of interest. You will be subject to information
reporting and, depending on the circumstances, backup
withholding with respect to the proceeds of the sale of a note
within the United States or conducted through certain
U.S.-related financial
intermediaries, unless the payor of the proceeds receives the
statement described above and does not have actual knowledge or
reason to know that you are a United States person, as defined
under the Code, that is not an exempt recipient or you otherwise
establish an exemption.
Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules will be
allowed as a refund or a credit against your U.S. federal
income tax liability provided the required information is
furnished to the IRS.
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SELLING SECURITYHOLDERS
We originally issued the notes to J.P. Morgan Securities
Inc. and Banc of America Securities LLC in a private placement
in July 2005 and, in connection with the closing of the related
over-allotment option, in August 2005. The notes were
immediately resold by the initial purchasers to persons
reasonably believed by the initial purchasers to be qualified
institutional buyers within the meaning of Rule 144A under
the Securities Act in transactions exempt from registration
under the Securities Act. Selling securityholders, including
their transferees, pledgees or donees or their successors, may
from time to time offer and sell the notes and the
CSK Corp. common stock into which the notes are
exchangeable pursuant to this prospectus. Our registration of
the notes and the shares of CSK Corp. common stock issuable upon
exchange of the notes does not necessarily mean that the selling
securityholders will sell all or any of the notes or the CSK
Corp. common stock. Unless set forth below, none of the selling
securityholders has had within the past three years any material
relationship with us or any of our predecessors or affiliates.
The following table sets forth certain information concerning
the principal amount of notes beneficially owned by each selling
securityholder and the number of shares of CSK Corp. common
stock that may be offered from time to time by each selling
securityholder under this prospectus. The information is based
on information provided to us by or on behalf of the selling
securityholders on or prior to January 9, 2006. The number
of shares of CSK Corp. common stock issuable upon exchange of
the notes shown in the table below represents the maximum number
of shares of CSK Corp. common stock issuable upon exchange
of the notes assuming exchange of the full amount of notes held
by each holder at the initial exchange rate of
43.3125 shares of CSK Corp. common stock per $1,000
principal amounts of the notes. This exchange rate is subject to
adjustments in certain circumstances. Because the selling
securityholders may offer all or some portion of the notes or
the CSK Corp. common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes,
we have assumed for purposes of the table below that the named
selling securityholders will sell all of the notes or exchange
all of the notes and sell all of the CSK Corp. common stock
issuable upon exchange of the notes offered by this prospectus.
In addition, the selling securityholders identified below may
have sold, transferred or otherwise disposed of all or a portion
of their notes since the date on which they provided the
information regarding their notes in transactions exempt from
the registration requirements of the Securities Act. Information
about the selling securityholders may change over time. Any
changed information given to us by the selling securityholders
will be set forth in prospectus supplements if and when
necessary. Because the selling securityholders may offer all or
some of their notes or the underlying CSK Corp. common stock
from time to time, we cannot estimate the amount of notes or
underlying CSK Corp. common stock that will be held by the
selling securityholders upon the termination of any particular
offering. See Plan of Distribution for further
information.
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Owned That | |
|
Percentage of | |
|
Common Stock | |
|
Offering and Assumed | |
|
CSK Corp. | |
| |
|
May be | |
|
Notes | |
|
That May | |
|
to be Owned Following | |
|
Common Stock | |
| Name* |
|
Sold ($) | |
|
Outstanding** | |
|
be Sold*** | |
|
the Offering | |
|
Outstanding**** | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Akela Capital Master Fund, Ltd.(1)
|
|
|
5,000,000 |
|
|
|
4.00 |
% |
|
|
216,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aristeia International Limited(2)
|
|
|
10,080,000 |
|
|
|
8.06 |
% |
|
|
436,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Aristeia Partners LP(3)
|
|
|
1,920,000 |
|
|
|
1.54 |
% |
|
|
83,160 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bancroft Convertible Fund, Inc.(4)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,070 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
BNP Paribas Equity Strategies, SNC*(5)
|
|
|
4,696,000 |
|
|
|
3.76 |
% |
|
|
203,396 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Calamos Market Neutral Fund Calamos Investment
Trust(6)
|
|
|
1,500,000 |
|
|
|
1.20 |
% |
|
|
64,969 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Citadel Equity Fund Ltd.*(7)
|
|
|
18,000,000 |
|
|
|
14.40 |
% |
|
|
779,625 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.75 |
% |
|
CNH CA Master Account, L.P.(8)
|
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
|
2.40 |
% |
|
|
129,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Convertible Securities Fund(9)
|
|
|
13,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CooperNeff Convertible Strategies (Cayman) Master Fund, LP(10)
|
|
|
1,342,000 |
|
|
|
1.07 |
% |
|
|
58,125 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CQS Convertible and Quantitative Strategies Master
Fund Limited(11)
|
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
|
|
7.20 |
% |
|
|
389,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ellington Overseas Partners, Ltd.(12)
|
|
|
145,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
6,280 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
62
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Aggregate | |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Principal | |
|
|
|
|
|
Other Shares of | |
|
|
| |
|
Amount of | |
|
|
|
Number of | |
|
CSK Corp. Common | |
|
|
| |
|
Notes | |
|
|
|
Shares of | |
|
Stock Beneficially | |
|
|
| |
|
Beneficially | |
|
|
|
CSK Corp. | |
|
Owned Before the | |
|
Percentage of | |
| |
|
Owned That | |
|
Percentage of | |
|
Common Stock | |
|
Offering and Assumed | |
|
CSK Corp. | |
| |
|
May be | |
|
Notes | |
|
That May | |
|
to be Owned Following | |
|
Common Stock | |
| Name* |
|
Sold ($) | |
|
Outstanding** | |
|
be Sold*** | |
|
the Offering | |
|
Outstanding**** | |
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
Ellsworth Convertible Growth and Income Fund, Inc.(13)
|
|
|
625,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
27,070 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forest Fulcrum Fund LP*(14)
|
|
|
913,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
39,544 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forest Global Convertible Fund, Ltd., Class A-5(15)
|
|
|
1,061,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
45,955 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forest Multi-Strategy Master Fund SPC, on behalf of its
Multi-Strategy Segregated Portfolio(16)
|
|
|
296,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12,821 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grace Convertible Arbitrage Fund, Ltd.(17)
|
|
|
3,750,000 |
|
|
|
3.00 |
% |
|
|
162,422 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HFR CA Global Opportunity Master
Trust(18)
|
|
|
1,594,000 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
% |
|
|
69,040 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HFR CA Select Fund (c/o Zazove Associates LLC)(19)
|
|
|
500,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
21,656 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
HFR RVA Select Performance Master Trust(20)
|
|
|
119,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
5,154 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Highbridge International LLC(21)
|
|
|
27,600,000 |
|
|
|
22.08 |
% |
|
|
1,195,425 |
|
|
|
320,779 |
|
|
|
3.37 |
% |
|
Institutional Benchmark Series (Master Feeder) Ltd. (c/o Zazove
Associates LLC)(22)
|
|
|
400,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17,325 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Institutional Benchmarks Master Fund Ltd.(23)
|
|
|
1,270,000 |
|
|
|
1.02 |
% |
|
|
55,007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
JP Morgan Securities, Inc.*(24)
|
|
|
3,550,000 |
|
|
|
2.84 |
% |
|
|
153,759 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Kamunting Street Master Fund, Ltd.(25)
|
|
|
7,000,000 |
|
|
|
5.60 |
% |
|
|
303,188 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
KBC Financial Products USA Inc.*(26)
|
|
|
5,800,000 |
|
|
|
4.64 |
% |
|
|
251,213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LLT Limited(27)
|
|
|
558,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
24,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lyxor/Convertible Arbitrage Fund Limited(28)
|
|
|
427,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lyxor/Forest Fund Limited(29)
|
|
|
3,435,000 |
|
|
|
2.75 |
% |
|
|
148,778 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
McMahan Securities Co. L.P.*(30)
|
|
|
1,950,000 |
|
|
|
1.56 |
% |
|
|
84,459 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nations Convertible Securities Fund(31)
|
|
|
2,987,000 |
|
|
|
2.39 |
% |
|
|
129,374 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Oppenheimer Convertible Securities Fund(32)
|
|
|
3,000,000 |
|
|
|
2.40 |
% |
|
|
129,938 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
San Diego County Employees Retirement Association(33)
|
|
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
43,313 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Singlehedge US Convertible Arbitrage Fund(34)
|
|
|
420,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,191 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sphinx Convertible Arbitrage SPC(35)
|
|
|
1,254,000 |
|
|
|
1.00 |
% |
|
|
54,314 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sterling Investment Co.(36)
|
|
|
1,200,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
51,975 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sturgeon Limited(37)
|
|
|
615,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
26,637 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vicis Capital Master Fund(38)
|
|
|
7,100,000 |
|
|
|
5.68 |
% |
|
|
307,519 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wachovia Securities International, Ltd.*(39)
|
|
|
9,000,000 |
|
|
|
7.20 |
% |
|
|
389,813 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zazove Convertible Arbitrage Fund, L.P.(40)
|
|
|
2,900,000 |
|
|
|
2.32 |
% |
|
|
125,606 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Zazove Hedged Convertible Fund, L.P.(41)
|
|
|
1,600,000 |
|
|
|
1.28 |
% |
|
|
69,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
* |
The selling securityholders identified with an asterisk have
identified that they are, or are affiliates of, registered
broker-dealers. These selling securityholders have represented
that they acquired their |
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|
| |
|
securities in the ordinary course of business and, at the time
of the acquisition of the securities, had no agreements or
understandings, directly or indirectly, with any person to
distribute the securities. To the extent that we become aware
that any such selling securityholders did not acquire its
securities in the ordinary course of business or did have such
an agreement or understanding, we will file a post-effective
amendment to registration statement of which this prospectus is
a part to designate such person as an underwriter
within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933. |
|
|
|
| |
** |
Unless otherwise noted, none of these selling securityholders
would beneficially own 1% or more of the outstanding notes. |
|
|
|
| |
*** |
Represents the maximum number of shares of CSK Corp. common
stock issuable upon exchange of all of the holders notes
at the initial exchange rate of 43.3125 shares of CSK Corp.
common stock per $1,000 principal amount of the notes. This
exchange rate is subject to adjustment as described under
Description of Notes Exchange Rights. As
a result, the number of shares of CSK Corp. common stock
issuable upon exchange of the notes may change in the future.
Excludes shares of CSK Corp. common stock that may be issued by
CSK Corp. upon the repurchase of the notes and fractional
shares. Holders will receive cash equal to the lesser of the
aggregate principal amount of notes to be exchanged and our
total exchange obligation and in the event our total exchange
obligation exceeds the aggregate principal amount of notes to be
exchanged, shares of CSK Corp. common stock in respect of that
excess. Holders will receive a cash adjustment for any
fractional share amount resulting from exchange of the notes, as
described under Description of Notes Exchange
Rights. |
|
|
| **** |
Calculated based on
Rule 13d-3 of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, using 43,822,116 shares of
CSK Corp. common stock outstanding. In calculating these
percentages for each holder of notes, we also treated as
outstanding that number of shares of CSK Corp. common stock
issuable upon exchange of that holders notes. However, we
did not assume the exchange of any other holders notes.
Based on the 43,822,116 outstanding shares of CSK Corp.
common stock as of January 9, 2006, unless otherwise noted,
none of these selling securityholders would beneficially own 1%
or more of the outstanding shares of CSK Corp. common stock
following the sale of securities in the offering. |
|
|
| (1) |
Anthony B. Bosco exercises dispositive powers with respect to
the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect
to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. Akela
Capital Master Fund, Ltd. is a registered investment company. |
| |
| (2) |
Aristeia Capital, LLC exercises dispositive powers with respect
to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with
respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes.
Anthony Frascella is the managing member of Aristeia Capital,
LLC. Aristeia Capital, LLC is a registered investment company. |
| |
| (3) |
Aristeia Advisors LLC is the general partner for Aristeia
Partners LP and exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. Aristeia
Advisors LLC is jointly owned by Kevin Toner,
Robert H. Lynch, Jr., Anthony Frascella, and Bill
Techar. |
| |
| (4) |
Bancroft Convertible Fund, Inc. is a SEC-reporting company and a
registered investment company. |
| |
| (5) |
CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. exercises dispositive powers with
respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power
with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes.
Christian Menestrier is the CEO of CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. |
| |
| (6) |
Nick Calamos exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. Calamos Market
Neutral Fund Calamos Investment Trust is a
registered investment company. |
| |
| (7) |
Citadel Limited Partnership (Citadel) is the trading
manager of Citadel Equity Fund Ltd. and consequently has
investment discretion over securities held by Citadel Equity
Fund Ltd. Citadel disclaims beneficial ownership of the shares
beneficially owned by Citadel Equity Fund Ltd. Kenneth C.
Griffin indirectly controls Citadel and therefore has ultimate
investment discretion over securities held by Citadel Equity
Fund Ltd. Mr. Griffin disclaims beneficial ownership of the
shares held by Citadel Equity Fund Ltd. |
| |
| (8) |
CNH Partners, LLC is the investment advisor of the selling
security holder and has sole-voting and dispositive power over
the registerable securities. Investment Principals for the
advisor are Robert Krail, Mark Mitchell and Todd Pulvino. CNH CA
Master Account, L.P. is a registered investment company. |
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|
| (9) |
Bradford Whitmore and Michael Brailov exercise dispositive
powers with respect to the notes and the voting and/or
dispositive power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock
underlying the notes. |
|
|
| (10) |
CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. exercises dispositive powers with
respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power
with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes.
Christian Menestrier is the CEO of CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. |
| |
| (11) |
Michael Hintz exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (12) |
Ellington Management Group, LLC is the investment advisor of the
selling security holder. Michael Vranos, as principal of
Ellington Management Group, LLC, has voting and investment
control of the securities offered hereby. Mr. Vranos disclaims
beneficial ownership over the securities offered hereby except
to the extent of any indirect ownership interest he may have in
such securities through his economic participation in the
selling security holder. |
| |
| (13) |
Ellsworth Convertible Growth and Income Fund, Inc. is a
SEC-reporting company and a registered investment company. |
| |
| (14) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the
notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (15) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (16) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (17) |
Yanfang Yan, Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, exercises
dispositive powers with respect to the notes and the voting
and/or dispositive power with respect to the CSK Corp.
common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (18) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (19) |
Gene T. Prelti exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (20) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (21) |
Highbridge Capital Management, LLC (Highbridge) is
the trading manager of Highbridge International LLC
(HIC) and consequently has voting control and
investment discretion over securities held by HIC. Glenn Dubin
and Henry Swieca control Highbridge. Each of Highbridge, Glenn
Dubin and Henry Swieca disclaims beneficial ownership of the
securities held by HIC. |
| |
| (22) |
Gene T. Prelti exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (23) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (24) |
JP Morgan Securities, Inc. is a SEC reporting company and a
registered investment company. |
| |
| (25) |
Allan Teh exercises dispositive powers with respect to the notes
and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to the
CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
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|
|
| (26) |
KBC Financial Products USA Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of
KBC Bank N.V., which in turn is a direct wholly owned subsidiary
of KBC Bank & Insurance Holding Company N.V., a publicly
traded entity. |
| |
| (27) |
Forest Investment Management LP (Forest) has sole
voting control and share investment control. Forest is wholly
owned by Forest Partners II, the sole General Partner of which
is Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A.
Boyd. |
| |
| (28) |
CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. exercises dispositive powers with
respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power
with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the
notes. Christian Menestrier is the CEO of CooperNeff Advisors,
Inc. |
| |
| (29) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly owned by
Forest Partners II LP, the sole General Partner of which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (30) |
McMahan Securities Co. LPs Executive Committee exercises
dispositive powers with respect to the notes and the voting
and/or dispositive power with respect to the CSK Corp.
common stock underlying the notes. Ron Fertig, Jay Glassmon,
Joseph Dwyer, D. Bruce McMahan, Scott Dillinger and Norman
Ziegler are members of the Executive Committee. |
| |
| (31) |
Sterling Investment Company is a SEC-reporting company. |
| |
| (32) |
Oppenheimer Convertible Securities Fund is a SEC-reporting
company and a registered investment company. |
| |
| (33) |
Gene T. Prelti exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/ or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (34) |
CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. exercises dispositive powers with
respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive power
with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the
notes. Christian Menestrier is the CEO of CooperNeff Advisors,
Inc. |
| |
| (35) |
Forest Investment Management, LLC exercises dispositive powers
with respect to the notes and the voting and/or dispositive
power with respect to the CSK Corp. common stock underlying
the notes. Forest Investment Management, LLC is wholly-owned by
Forest Partners II LP., the sole General Partner of Which is
Michael A. Boyd Inc., which is solely owned by Michael A. Boyd. |
| |
| (36) |
Yanfang Yan, Director and Senior Portfolio Manager, exercises
dispositive powers with respect to the notes and the voting
and/or dispositive power with respect to the CSK Corp.
common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (37) |
CooperNeff Advisors, Inc. has sole investment control and share
voting control. Christian Menestrier is the CEO of CooperNeff
Advisors, Inc. |
| |
| (38) |
John Succe, Sky Lucas and Shad Stastney exercise dispositive
powers with respect to the notes and the voting and/or
dispositive power with respect to the CSK Corp. common
stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (39) |
Wachovia Securities International, Ltd. is a wholly owned
subsidiary of Wachovia Corporation. Wachovia Corporation is a
SEC-reporting company and a registered investment company. |
| |
| (40) |
Gene T. Prelti exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
| |
| (41) |
Gene T. Prelti exercises dispositive powers with respect to the
notes and the voting and/or dispositive power with respect to
the CSK Corp. common stock underlying the notes. |
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PLAN OF DISTRIBUTION
The selling securityholders and their successors, which includes
their pledgees, donees, partnership distributees and other
transferees receiving the notes or CSK Corp. common stock from
the selling securityholders in non-sale transfers, may sell the
notes and the underlying CSK Corp. common stock directly to
purchasers or through underwriters, broker-dealers or agents.
Underwriters, broker-dealers or agents may receive compensation
in the form of discounts, concessions or commissions from the
selling securityholders or the purchasers. These discounts,
concessions or commissions may be in excess of those customary
in the types of transactions involved.
The notes and the underlying CSK Corp. common stock may be sold
in one or more transactions at:
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These sales may be effected in transactions, which may involve
cross or block transactions, in the following manner:
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on any national securities exchange or quotation service on
which the notes or the CSK Corp. common stock may be listed or
quoted at the time of sale, including the New York Stock
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in transactions otherwise than on these exchanges or services or
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through the writing and exercise of options (including the
issuance of derivative securities), whether these options or
such other derivative securities are listed on an options or
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These transactions may include block transactions or crosses.
Crosses are transactions in which the same broker acts as an
agent on both sides of the transaction.
Selling securityholders may enter into hedging transactions with
broker-dealers or other financial institutions which may in turn
engage in short sales of the notes or the underlying CSK Corp.
common stock and deliver these securities to close out short
positions. In addition, the selling securityholders may sell the
notes and the underlying CSK Corp. common stock short and
deliver the notes and underlying CSK Corp. common stock to close
out short positions or loan or pledge the notes or the
underlying CSK Corp. common stock to broker-dealers or other
financial institutions that in turn may sell such securities.
Selling securityholders may also enter into option or other
transactions with broker-dealers or other financial institutions
that require the delivery to the broker-dealers or other
financial institutions of the notes or the underlying CSK Corp.
common stock or enter into transactions in which a broker-dealer
makes purchases as a principal for resale for its own account or
through other types of transactions.
Selling securityholders may decide not to sell all or a portion
of the notes and the underlying CSK Corp. common stock offered
by them pursuant to this prospectus or may decide not to sell
notes or the underlying CSK Corp. common stock under this
prospectus. In addition, selling securityholders may sell or
transfer their
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notes and shares of CSK Corp. common stock issuable upon
exchange of the notes other than by means of this prospectus. In
particular, any securities covered by this prospectus that
qualify for sale pursuant to Rule 144, Rule 144A or
Regulation S under the Securities Act may be sold
thereunder, rather than pursuant to this prospectus.
The aggregate proceeds to the selling securityholders from the
sale of the notes or underlying CSK Corp. common stock will be
the purchase price of the notes or CSK Corp. common stock less
any discounts and commissions. A selling securityholder reserves
the right to accept and, together with their agents, to reject
any proposed purchase of notes or CSK Corp. common stock to be
made directly or through agents. We will not receive any of the
proceeds from this offering.
In order to comply with the securities laws of some
jurisdictions, if applicable, the holders of notes and CSK Corp.
common stock into which the notes are exchangeable may sell in
some jurisdictions through registered or licensed broker
dealers. In addition, under certain circumstances in some
jurisdictions, the holders of notes and the CSK Corp. common
stock into which the notes are exchangeable may be required to
register or qualify the securities for sale or comply with an
available exemption from the registration and qualification
requirements.
CSK Corp.s common stock is listed on the New York Stock
Exchange under the symbol CAO. We do not intend to
apply for listing of the notes on any securities exchange or for
quotation through Nasdaq. The notes originally issued in the
private placement are eligible for trading on The Portal Market.
However, notes sold pursuant to this prospectus will no longer
be eligible for trading on The Portal Market. Accordingly, no
assurance can be given as to the development of liquidity or any
trading market for the notes.
The selling securityholders and any underwriters, broker-dealers
or agents who participate in the distribution of the notes and
the underlying CSK Corp. common stock may be deemed to be
underwriters within the meaning of the Securities
Act. As a result, any profits on the sale of the underlying CSK
Corp. common stock by selling securityholders and any discounts,
commissions or concessions received by any such broker-dealers
or agents may be deemed to be underwriting discounts and
commissions under the Securities Act. If the selling
securityholders were deemed to be underwriters, the selling
securityholders will be subject to the prospectus delivery
requirements of the Securities Act and may be subject to
liabilities including, but not limited to, those of
sections 11, 12 and 17 of the Securities Act and
Rule 10b-5 under
the Exchange Act.
If the notes and the underlying CSK Corp. common stock are sold
through underwriters or broker-dealers, the selling
securityholders will be responsible for underwriting discounts
or commissions or agents commissions.
Any selling securityholder who is a broker-dealer
may be deemed to be an underwriter within the
meaning of Section 2(11) of the Securities Act. As a
result, such selling securityholders are an underwriter in
connection with the sale of the notes or the shares of CSK Corp.
common stock issuable upon exchange of the notes covered by this
prospectus. Such selling securityholders have informed us that
they have purchased their notes in the open market and in the
ordinary course of business, not directly from us, and we are
not aware of any underwriting plan or agreement,
underwriters or dealers compensation, or passive
market-making or stabilization transactions involving the
purchase or distribution of these securities by such
securityholders.
The selling securityholders and any other persons participating
in the distribution of the notes or underlying CSK Corp. common
stock will be subject to the Exchange Act. The Exchange Act
rules include, without limitation, Regulation M, which may
limit the timing of purchases and sales of any of the notes and
the underlying CSK Corp. common stock by the selling
securityholders and any such other person. In addition,
Regulation M of the Exchange Act may restrict the ability
of any person engaged in the distribution of the notes and the
underlying CSK Corp. common stock to engage in market making
activities with respect to the particular notes and underlying
CSK Corp. common stock being distributed for a period of up to
five business days prior to the commencement of such
distribution. This may affect the marketability of the notes and
the underlying CSK Corp. common stock and the ability to engage
in market making activities with respect to the notes and the
underlying CSK Corp. common stock.
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If required, the specific notes or CSK Corp. common stock to be
sold, the names of the selling securityholders, the respective
purchase prices and public offering prices, the names of any
agent, dealer or underwriter and any applicable commissions or
discounts with respect to a particular offer will be set forth
in an accompanying prospectus supplement or, if appropriate, a
post-effective amendment to the registration statement of which
this prospectus is a part.
We entered into a registration rights agreement for the benefit
of the holders of the notes to register the notes and CSK Corp.
common stock into which the notes are exchangeable under
applicable federal securities laws under specific circumstances
and specific times. Under the registration rights agreement, the
selling securityholders and we have agreed to indemnify each
other and our respective controlling persons against, and in
certain circumstances to provide contribution with respect to,
specific liabilities in connection with the offer and sale of
the notes and the CSK Corp. common stock, including liabilities
under the Securities Act. We will pay substantially all of the
expenses incident to the registration of the notes and the CSK
Corp. common stock, except that the selling securityholders will
pay all brokers commissions and, in connection with an
underwritten offering, if any, underwriting discounts and
commissions. See Registration Rights above.
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LEGAL MATTERS
The validity of the notes offered hereby has been passed upon
for us by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP.
EXPERTS
The consolidated financial statements of CSK Auto Corporation as
of January 30, 2005 and for each of the three fiscal years
in the period ended January 30, 2005 and managements
assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over
financial reporting (which is included in Managements
Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting) as of
January 30, 2005, incorporated in this prospectus by
reference to the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended January 30, 2005, have been so
incorporated in reliance on the report (which contains
explanatory paragraphs related to the restatement of CSK Auto
Corporations historical financial statements as described
in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the
change in accounting for inventory from the LIFO method to the
FIFO method as described in Note 1 to the consolidated
financial statements and the change in accounting for vendor
allowances described in Note 2 to the consolidated
financial statements; and which contains an adverse opinion on
the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting)
of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public
accounting firm, given on the authority of said firm as experts
in auditing and accounting.
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