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So am I reading this right in that they cant sever the company?
SEVERABILITY. Any provision of this Fourth Forbearance Agreement that is held to be inoperative, unenforceable, voidable, or invalid in any jurisdiction shall, as to that
Agreed. Why help a company who cant help its self and a company who expects employes to buy everything for the studio.
Maybe if it was a company who cared about employes and its self people would be more willing to buy into a company.We have our own financial issues, dont need theirs.
I was wondering the same thing because I know I havent and apparently theres been a few emails send out to Canadian studios that I also havent recieved.
As much as I love majority or my regs and my job, I wish it would all just end.Week to week and day to day wondering is enough now.
The sales goals are obsurd majority of the time
Iam the slowest studio in the district and my goals are nuts! Even last year I know we didnt do that big of sales this time last year.The 9.99 kills us as well as the freebies, people come in for those and not too much else this time of year unless its a new baby.Were doing a big $79.99 cd push right now.
Its really hard to get up and want to go to work every day.
No answers and revolving freebies from a million dollar in the hole company and customers who expect free stuff every visit
This was in St Louis business journal today
Lenders have entered a forbearance agreement with CPI Corp., giving the troubled portrait studio operator until Feb. 15 before exercising their rights and remedies under a credit agreement.
As of Feb. 2, CPI owes $97.4 million, which consists of unpaid principal of $76.2 million, accrued and unpaid interest of $21,000, accrued and unpaid PIK Obligations of $7.3 million, letter of credit fees of $67,000 and Letters of Credit totaling $13.8 million, according to a regulatory filing Friday.
The company said in early January that it does not have resources to repay its credit agreement, and that if it is unable to secure additional amendments to the credit agreement, it “may be forced into an orderly liquidation or bankruptcy.”
The St. Louis-based company operates portrait studios in Sears, Wal-Mart and Toys R Us stores.
CPI Corp. reported a net loss of $20.2 million for its fiscal third quarter ended Nov. 10, compared to a net loss of $7.2 million during the prior-year quarter.
Heres what Ive found.Not sure 100% what it means but be nice to get some damn answers
Form 8-K for CPI CORP
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8-Feb-2013
Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, Triggering Events That Accelerate or Increas
Item 1.01. Entry Into a Material Definitive Agreement.
On February 5 2013, CPI Corp. (the "Company") and its subsidiaries that are guarantors under the Guarantee and Collateral Agreement dated as of August 30, 2010, entered into a Forbearance Agreement (the "Third Forbearance Agreement") dated as of January 29, 2013 (the "Effective Date") with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent (the "Agent") for the various financial institution parties identified as lenders (the "Lenders") in the Credit Agreement dated as of August 30, 2010, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 16, 2011, as further amended by the Forbearance Agreement dated May 18, 2012, as further amended by the Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of June 6, 2012, as further amended by the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of August 28, 2012, as further amended by the Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of November 9, 2012 and as further amended by the Second Forbearance Agreement dated December 28, 2012, by and among the Company, the Agent, the Lenders and certain subsidiaries of the Company (the "Loan Agreement").
Pursuant to the Loan Agreement, as of February 2, 2013, the Company owes amounts (exclusive of attorneys' fees and other fees, expenses, advances, and costs of collection, all of which are due and owing and not waived) totaling $97.4 million, which consists of unpaid principal of $76.2 million, accrued and unpaid interest of $21,000, accrued and unpaid PIK Obligations of $7.3 million, letter of credit fees of $67,000 and Letters of Credit totaling $13.8 million.
The Second Forbearance Agreement identified certain Events of Default that existed under the Loan Documents as of the date of Second Forbearance Agreement (collectively, the "Existing Defaults"). As of the date of this Third Forbearance Agreement, the Existing Defaults are continuing and have not been cured and the "Forbearance Period" (as defined in the Second Forbearance Agreement) has expired.
As a result of the defaults, the Agent has the right to exercise its rights and remedies under the Credit Agreement, as amended. Such remedies include, but are not limited to, the right to enforce its security interest in the Company's collateral and to pursue collection from the Company and other guarantors.
Under the Third Forbearance Agreement, the Agent, on behalf of itself and for the benefit of each Lender, agrees to forebear from exercising its rights and remedies under the Credit Agreement through February 15, 2013 (unless terminated sooner under certain circumstances). The Lenders shall have no further commitment to make revolving loans under the terms of the Loan Agreement. The Third Forbearance Agreement did not amend nor increase the amount of the revolving commitment, nor did it cure or waive the existing defaults. Upon termination of the forbearance period for any reason, the Agent is able to exercise all rights and remedies granted to it under the Credit Agreement, as amended.
The Third Forbearance Agreement also amended the termination date of the Credit Agreement to the earlier of February 15, 2013 or the termination date of the Third Forbearance Agreement.
The foregoing summary of the Forbearance Agreement is not complete and is qualified in its entirety by a copy of the Third Forbearance Agreement filed as Exhibit 10.1 to this Form 8-K, which exhibits are incorporated herein by reference.
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Item 2.04 Triggering Events that Accelerate or Increase a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement.
The information included or incorporated by reference in Item 1.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K is incorporated by reference into this Item 2.04.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
Exhibit No.
10.1 Third Forbearance Agreement entered into on February 5, 2013, and
dated as of January 29, 2013 by and among CPI Corp., certain
subsidiaries of CPI Corp., Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent for the various financial institution parties identified as
lenders under the Credit Agreement dated as of August 30, 2010, as
amended.
Location is key too.If you arent easily acessable its going to hurt you.
Its left up to us little people to deal with pissed off and upset customers.Then we get a complaint against us because we didnt kiss the customers arse and give them something free for their troubles.Thats this companies problem their solution to more
sits
sales
satisfaction
is give it away free.Sure cause that makes it all better and sure helps keep a company afloat.
It comes down to
We as employees,DM,SM ect deserve some answers and no one is giving them to anyone.Its all rumor untill something is made public or an email sent out to managers.
This how we pay bills, rent, feed and cloth our kids and our selves so ya, we`re worried and looking for answers...answers we deserve !
They sit behind their desk (yes Im sure they are dealing with things too) but we`re the ones who are dealing with upset customers who we have no answers for, except... we`ll call you when they come in.Iam sending all upset customers to the customer care email and they can bi*ch them out.Iam tired of being the verbal punching bag for customers.We cant give them answers because we dont have answers.
I do what I can
I do what I can do so that they get
What they want and can afford or throw in
Something extra.But I don't go to the point
Where someones going to give me hell.Because
Regardless my job is first not a discount
Thats because
They have better backgrounds and Props then we do ours suck and why should we have to buy all props out of our own pocket, sorry not paid enough.
Famous line here
Its WalMart why would I spend that much money on photos
Priced are stupid
Ours are 9.99 colour 19.99 enhance 8x10 - mini
19.99 10X13 or 29.99 enhanced.
Then packages start at 79.99 - 289.99
The CD is 250 unenhanced and then 260 with enhancements.
The 129.99 would have been more productive at xmas
Jo shmo walking in off the street cant afford these prices and most customers only get a collection at either birthday time, new baby or xmas doesnt matter if you stand on your head to shoot and do 100% they arent spending that much.
I think the 129.99 with cards is stupid this time of year, so we take them out and give 2 sheets to equal the same price (our single sheets are 9.99 in Canada).The 9.99 kills our PRS and the constant freebies.If people dont have the coupons with them, I tell them Iam sorry I need to see that coupon, anyone can walk in saying they have one.It cost 25 cents a CD and 5 cents a club card how are they not making a profit.
I think their going to stretch it out as long as they can and make everyone wait, holding out hope someone may come along and save their arses.
Backgrounds are a constant complaint with returning customers or new ones
Thats it, really thats all you offer?
Nothing new in eh, well I guess we can use this one
We buy our own props, I buy my own cleaning products and believe me when I go in tomorrow reguardless of what info we recieve in the new few days, its all coming home with me at end of shift tomorrow.
Another $50 give a way email...
Here we all sit in Canada and US not knowing if we have a job come Monday, the lab is taking 3-4 weeks to send back prints and longer for FA and here comes a $50 freebie email.
They just keep giving it away for free, no wonder were all where we are.
Congratulations! Our studio in your neighborhood Walmart has selected you and your family to receive $50 in Bonus Photos and a Complimentary Photo Shoot. You will receive one 10x13, one 5x7 and four wallets, all in your favourite pose. You'll also choose from our many custom enhancements like black & white or sepia. Plus, get an extra 20% off all additional purchases.
You can use this bonus gift anytime over the next week, but you must book your session within the next 24 hours
And this one
Limit one bonus photo package offer per family through January 31st, 2013. Bonus single pose package includes 1-10x13, 1-5x7, 4 wallets and your choice of photographic effect. Not valid for CPI employees. Offers are not combinable with portrait package or other offers and discounts. Void if copied or where prohibited by law. Cash value 1/20¢. Prices, availability and terms are subject to change without notice. Some restrictions may apply. Bonus $50 Package Code: 14653 | 20% Off Code: 14498
How can I check from home ? There was the link posted but I can not find it any more.
Us little people, customers included dont matter.Get the sits in give away whatever you have to but dont forget to get your sales up.Were going to give away hundred of dollars in free product to get a sit in and then complain that you arent selling.Now when you do sell, were going to take 4 weeks to get the prints in and 6-8 weeks for Fine Art.But you have to deal with the pissed off customers and explain to them some BS line of why because we dont have a real answer and we cant tell them whats really going on.Were the customers punching bag.
We were told yesterday that they are saying Fine Art will take
6-8 weeks before they come back as well this company doesnt have
6-8 weeks.Supply and demand my arse, it should be cupply the customer with their paid for products. Penny pinching now is kind of useless.
In the dark in Canada.
Most of us are in the dark here in Canada, our Dms & higher were
"laid off" for 2 weeks.Most of us found out through each other whats going on and by googeling CPI and reading all this info.
We have no idea whats going on and being done except what has been said of "Financial issues", its a little more then "financial issues". Being told the lab is making changes and thats why our delivery schedules are 3-4 weeks for portraits and longer for large products.
Any Canadians with news?
We found out through each other what was going on and we each
have been googling CPI and reading whats been posted in US papers.
I dont think its right we are being left in the dark.