Winmark Corporation Announces First Quarter Results
Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA) announced today net income for the quarter ended March 28, 2026 of $9,254,700 or $2.50 per share diluted compared to net income of $9,956,400 or $2.71 per share diluted in 2025. First quarter 2025 results included $2.2 million of leasing income from the settlement of customer litigation.
"During the quarter we introduced two significant enhancements to our business model in partnership with our franchisees," noted Brett D. Heffes, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "We are launching a North American Ad Fund for Plato's Closet as well as modernizing the point-of-sale offering for our franchisees. These two improvements are intended to provide permanent vehicles to fund ongoing reinvestment in marketing, technology and innovation initiatives on behalf of our franchisees." For additional details on these announcements, please refer to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 16, 2026.
Winmark − the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchisor focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato's Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. At March 28, 2026, there were 1,383 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 79 franchises have been awarded but are not open.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), relating to future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Such forward-looking statements are only predictions or statements of intention subject to risks and uncertainties and actual events or results could differ materially from those anticipated. Because actual result may differ, shareholders and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
WINMARK CORPORATION CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited) |
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March 28, 2026 |
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December 27, 2025 |
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ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
19,828,300 |
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$ |
10,295,700 |
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Restricted cash |
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100,000 |
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165,000 |
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Receivables, net |
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2,002,500 |
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1,483,500 |
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Income tax receivable |
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— |
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463,600 |
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Inventories |
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421,400 |
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362,500 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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2,698,800 |
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1,325,700 |
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Total current assets |
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25,051,000 |
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14,096,000 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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1,138,400 |
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1,219,000 |
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Operating lease right of use asset |
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1,670,700 |
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1,761,500 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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2,197,800 |
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2,286,300 |
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Goodwill |
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607,500 |
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607,500 |
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Other assets |
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525,400 |
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506,400 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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4,407,400 |
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4,407,400 |
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$ |
35,598,200 |
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$ |
24,884,100 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT) |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ |
1,057,500 |
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$ |
1,673,900 |
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Income tax payable |
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1,919,100 |
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— |
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Accrued liabilities |
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4,496,800 |
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2,324,800 |
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Deferred revenue |
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1,654,700 |
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1,667,300 |
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Total current liabilities |
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9,128,100 |
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5,666,000 |
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Long-Term Liabilities: |
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Line of credit/Term loan |
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30,000,000 |
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30,000,000 |
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Notes payable, net |
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29,965,600 |
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29,961,000 |
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Deferred revenue |
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8,307,000 |
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8,350,100 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
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2,235,800 |
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2,414,200 |
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Other liabilities |
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2,170,400 |
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2,175,200 |
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Total long-term liabilities |
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72,678,800 |
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72,900,500 |
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Shareholders' Equity (Deficit): |
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Common stock, no par, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 3,577,671 and 3,571,861 shares issued and outstanding |
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21,260,800 |
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19,612,800 |
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Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) |
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(67,469,500 |
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(73,295,200 |
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Total shareholders' equity (deficit) |
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(46,208,700 |
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(53,682,400 |
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$ |
35,598,200 |
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$ |
24,884,100 |
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WINMARK CORPORATION CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 28, 2026 |
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March 29, 2025 |
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Revenue: |
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Royalties |
$ |
19,262,800 |
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$ |
17,774,700 |
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Leasing income |
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— |
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2,307,800 |
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Merchandise sales |
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653,900 |
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941,300 |
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Franchise fees |
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342,900 |
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332,100 |
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Other |
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590,100 |
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563,800 |
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Total revenue |
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20,849,700 |
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21,919,700 |
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Cost of merchandise sold |
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618,500 |
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888,300 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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7,869,600 |
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7,434,800 |
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Income from operations |
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12,361,600 |
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13,596,600 |
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Interest expense |
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(613,900 |
) |
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(613,900 |
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Interest and other income |
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118,700 |
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149,900 |
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Income before income taxes |
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11,866,400 |
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13,132,600 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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(2,611,700 |
) |
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(3,176,200 |
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Net income |
$ |
9,254,700 |
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$ |
9,956,400 |
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Earnings per share - basic |
$ |
2.59 |
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$ |
2.81 |
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Earnings per share - diluted |
$ |
2.50 |
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$ |
2.71 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - basic |
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3,573,767 |
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3,538,647 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted |
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3,708,538 |
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3,672,943 |
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WINMARK CORPORATION CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 28, 2026 |
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March 29, 2025 |
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OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
$ |
9,254,700 |
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$ |
9,956,400 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation of property and equipment |
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95,200 |
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97,200 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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88,500 |
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88,500 |
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Compensation expense related to stock options |
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614,100 |
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536,600 |
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Operating lease right of use asset amortization |
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90,800 |
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82,200 |
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Tax benefits on exercised stock options |
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302,800 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables |
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(519,000 |
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(1,250,000 |
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Income tax receivable/payable |
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2,079,900 |
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2,980,000 |
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Inventories |
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(58,900 |
) |
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59,400 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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(1,373,100 |
) |
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323,700 |
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Other assets |
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(19,000 |
) |
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(25,200 |
) |
Accounts payable |
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(616,400 |
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(18,000 |
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Accrued and other liabilities |
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1,993,500 |
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2,018,300 |
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Deferred revenue |
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(55,800 |
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229,300 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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11,877,300 |
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15,078,400 |
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(14,600 |
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(51,200 |
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Net cash used for investing activities |
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(14,600 |
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(51,200 |
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Repurchases of common stock |
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— |
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(2,249,900 |
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Proceeds from exercises of stock options |
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1,033,900 |
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47,700 |
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Dividends paid |
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(3,429,000 |
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(3,186,000 |
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Net cash used for financing activities |
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(2,395,100 |
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(5,388,200 |
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NET DECREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH |
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9,467,600 |
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9,639,000 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period |
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10,460,700 |
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12,329,800 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period |
$ |
19,928,300 |
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$ |
21,968,800 |
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES: |
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Cash paid for interest |
$ |
604,000 |
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$ |
604,000 |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
$ |
207,600 |
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$ |
196,200 |
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The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets to the total of the same amounts shown above: |
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Three Months Ended |
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March 27, 2026 |
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March 29, 2025 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ |
19,828,300 |
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$ |
21,828,800 |
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Restricted cash |
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100,000 |
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140,000 |
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Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash |
$ |
19,928,300 |
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$ |
21,968,800 |
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Anthony D. Ishaug
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