Note 1 – Operations and Basis of Presentation

Description of Business and Basis of Presentation

The financial statements include the consolidated accounts of The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (the “Company”) and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries. The Company’s quarterly periods end on the thirteenth Friday of each quarter. Every six to seven years the Company will add a fourteenth week to its fourth quarter to more closely align its year end to the calendar year. The Company operates in one segment, food product distribution. The Company’s customer base consists primarily of menu-driven independent restaurants, fine dining establishments, country clubs, hotels, caterers, culinary schools and specialty food stores.

Consolidation

The Company’s direct and indirect wholly-owned operating companies include the following: Dairyland USA Corporation (“Dairyland”), a New York corporation engaged in business as a distributor of dairy, meat, and specialty foods; Bel Canto Foods, LLC, a New York limited liability company engaged in the business of importing primarily Mediterranean style food products; Dairyland HP LLC (“DHP”), a Delaware limited liability company engaged in the business of renting real estate; The Chefs’ Warehouse Mid-Atlantic, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company engaged in a business similar to Dairyland, primarily in Maryland and the District of Columbia; The Chefs’ Warehouse West Coast, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company engaged in a business similar to Dairyland, primarily in California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington; Michael’s Finer Meats, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company engaged in the distribution of meat, seafood and other center-of-the-plate products, primarily in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania; The Chefs’ Warehouse Midwest, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company engaged in a business similar to Dairyland, primarily in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana; The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc., a Delaware corporation engaged in the distribution of gourmet chocolate, dessert and pastry products; The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division Canada ULC, a British Columbia unlimited liability company engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; QZ Acquisition (USA), Inc., a Delaware corporation engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; Qzina Specialty Foods, North America (USA), Inc., a Delaware corporation engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc., a Florida corporation engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc., a Washington corporation engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; Qzina Specialty Foods (Ambassador), Inc., a California corporation engaged in a business similar to The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc.; and The Chefs’ Warehouse of Florida, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company engaged in a business similar to Dairyland, primarily in southern Florida. In addition to these operating companies, the Company also owns 100% of Chefs’ Warehouse Parent, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company which owns 100% of The Chefs’ Warehouse Mid-Atlantic, LLC, The Chefs’ Warehouse West Coast, LLC, The Chefs’ Warehouse of Florida, LLC, The Chefs’ Warehouse Midwest, LLC, Michael’s Finer Meats Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, QZ Acquisition (USA), Inc, and The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc. Dairyland owns 100% of Bel Canto Foods, LLC and Dairyland HP LLC. Michael’s Finer Meats Holdings, LLC owns 100% of Michael’s Finer Meats, LLC. QZ Acquisition (USA), Inc. owns 100% of Qzina Specialty Foods North America (USA), Inc. Qzina Specialty Foods North America (USA), Inc. owns 100% of Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc. (FL), Qzina Specialty Foods, Inc. (WA) and Qzina Specialty Foods (Ambassador), Inc. The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division, Inc. owns 100% of The Chefs’ Warehouse Pastry Division Canada ULC. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Unaudited Interim Financial Statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the related interim information contained within the notes to such condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) and the applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim information and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do not include all the information and disclosures required by GAAP for complete financial statements. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2012 filed as part of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2013.

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements appearing in this Form 10-Q have been prepared on the same basis as the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the SEC on March 13, 2013, and in the opinion of management include all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for the fair statement of the Company’s interim period results. The year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from the audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. Due to seasonal fluctuations and other factors, the results of operations for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

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

Note 2 – Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per share:

Reconciliation of net income per common share:

Note 3 – Derivatives

Derivatives are carried as assets or liabilities at their fair values in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 820, “Fair Value Measurements”. During 2012 the Company entered into a derivative contract which did not qualify for hedge accounting. In February 2012 the Company purchased an out of the money Brent Crude Option as a hedge against potential geo-political disruptions in the Middle East. This option expired on June 11, 2012.

Financial Statement Presentation

The effect of the Company’s derivative instruments on its condensed consolidated statements of operations for the 13 weeks and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012 was as follows:

Note 4 – Fair Value Measurements; Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for certain assets and liabilities at fair value. The Company categorizes each of its fair value measurements in one of the following three levels based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety:

Level 1—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.

Level 2—Observable inputs other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities include the following:

If the asset has a specified (contractual) term, the Level 2 input must be observable for substantially the full term of the asset.

Level 3—Inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity) and significant to the fair value measure.

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value

As of June 28, 2013, the Company’s only asset or liability measured at fair value was the contingent earn-out liability for the Queensgate acquisition. This liability has an estimated fair value of $2,148 and was estimated using Level 3 inputs. During the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013, the fair value of this liability increased $30 and was reflected in operating expenses. The Company had no assets or liabilities reflected at fair value as of December 28, 2012.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The carrying amounts reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets for accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to the immediate to short-term maturity of these financial instruments. The fair values of the current and former revolving credit facilities and term loans approximated their book values as of June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012, as these instruments had variable interest rates that reflected current market rates. The carrying amount of the Company’s senior secured notes at June 28, 2013 approximates fair value as this transaction was consummated during the quarter ended June 28, 2013.

Note 5 – Acquisitions

The Company accounts for acquisitions in accordance with ASC 805 “Business Combinations”. Assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. Results of operations are included in the Company’s financial statements from the date of acquisition. For the acquisitions noted below, the Company used the income approach to determine the fair value of the customer relationships, the relief from royalty method to determine the fair value of trademarks and the comparison of economic income using the with/without approach to determine the fair value of non-compete agreements. The Company used Level 3 inputs to determine the fair value of all these intangible assets.

On May 1, 2013, the Company acquired 100% of the equity interests of Qzina Specialty Foods North America Inc. (“Qzina”), a British Columbia, Canada corporation based in Pompano Beach, Florida. Founded in 1982, Qzina is a leading supplier of gourmet chocolate, dessert and pastry products dedicated to the pastry professional. At the time of its acquisition, Qzina supplied more than 3,000 products to some of the finest restaurants, bakeries, patisseries, chocolatiers, hotels and cruise lines throughout the U.S. and Canada. The total purchase price for Qzina was approximately $32,144 at closing, net of $578 of cash (subject to customary post-closing working capital adjustments) and was funded with borrowings under the revolving credit facility portion of the Company’s senior secured credit facilities. The Company expensed $149 of legal fees in operating expenses related to the acquisition in the 13 week period ended June 28, 2013. Pro forma financial information with respect to the acquisition of Qzina is not required to be included in these financial statements since the effects of the acquisition are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company is in the process of performing a valuation of the tangible and intangible assets of Qzina. These assets will be valued at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Other intangible assets are expected to be amortized over 10 years. Goodwill for the Qzina acquisition will not be deductible for tax purposes.

On December 31, 2012, the Company purchased substantially all the assets of Queensgate Foodservice (“Queensgate”), a foodservice distributor based in Cincinnati, Ohio. The purchase price for Queensgate was approximately $21,900 (subject to customary post-closing working capital adjustments), which the Company financed with borrowings under the revolving credit facility portion of the Company’s senior secured credit facilities. Additionally, the purchase price may be increased by up to $2,400 based upon the achievement of certain EBITDA milestones over a two-year period following the closing. At December 31, 2012, the Company estimated the fair value of this contingent consideration to be $2,118 based upon the most likely expected payout. This contingent liability will be adjusted to fair value on a quarterly basis and is estimated to be $2,148 at June 28, 2013. The Company expensed $69 of legal fees in operating expenses related to the acquisition in the 13 week period ended March 29, 2013. Pro forma financial information with respect to the acquisition of Queensgate is not required to be included in these financial statements since the effects of the acquisition are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company has completed a preliminary valuation of the tangible and intangible assets of Queensgate. These assets were valued at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships, which will be amortized over 7 years, and covenants not to compete, which will be amortized over 5 years. Goodwill for the Queensgate acquisition will be amortized for tax purposes over 15 years.

On August 10, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Michael’s Finer Meats, LLC, an Ohio corporation (“Michael’s”), for approximately $52,973, net of $536 of cash. Michael’s distributes an extensive portfolio of custom cut beef, seafood and other center-of-the-plate products to many of the leading restaurants, country clubs, hotels and casinos in Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Tennessee, Michigan, Kentucky, West Virginia and western Pennsylvania. The Company financed the purchase price with borrowings under the revolving credit facility portion of the Company’s senior secured credit facilities. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012 the Company expensed $85 of legal fees in operating expenses related to the acquisition. The Company has completed a formal valuation of the intangible and certain tangible assets of Michael’s. The financial statements reflect the results of the valuation of the goodwill, intangible assets and fixed assets the Company acquired in the transaction. These assets were valued at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships, which will be amortized over 10 years, two trademarks, which will be amortized over 12-20 years, and covenants not to compete, which will be amortized over 5 years. Goodwill for the Michael’s acquisition will be amortized for tax purposes over a period of 15 years. Michael’s contributed revenue of $23,008 and $44,155 and income before provision for taxes of $1,719 and $2,890 for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013, respectively.

On April 27, 2012, the Company acquired 100% of the outstanding common stock of Praml International, Ltd., a Nevada corporation (“Praml”), for approximately $19,548 in cash. Praml is a leading specialty foodservice company that has serviced the Las Vegas and Reno markets for over 20 years. The Company financed the purchase price with borrowings under the revolving credit facility portion of the Company’s senior secured credit facilities. During the second quarter of fiscal 2012 the Company expensed $23 of legal fees in operating expenses related to the acquisition. Pro forma financial information with respect to the acquisition of Praml is not required to be included in these financial statements since the effects of the acquisition are not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company has completed a valuation of the tangible and intangible assets of Praml. These assets were valued at fair value using Level 3 inputs. Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships, which will be amortized over 11 years, covenants not to compete, which will be amortized over 6 years, and two trademarks, which will be amortized over 1-20 years. Goodwill for the Praml acquisition is not deductible for tax purposes.

The table below details the assets and liabilities acquired as part of the acquisitions of Qzina as of May 1, 2013, Queensgate as of December 31, 2012, Michael’s as of August 10, 2012 and Praml as of April 27, 2012, and the allocation of the purchase price paid in connection with these acquisitions.

The table below presents unaudited pro forma consolidated income statement information for the Company as if Michael’s had been included in the Company’s consolidated results for the entire period reflected. The pro forma information has been prepared using the purchase method of accounting, giving effect to the Michael’s acquisition as if the acquisition had been completed on December 31, 2011. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the Company’s results of operations had the acquisition of Michael’s been completed on that date, nor is it necessarily indicative of the Company’s future results. The pro forma information does not reflect any cost savings from operating efficiencies or synergies that could result from the acquisition, and also does not reflect additional revenue opportunities following the acquisition. The pro forma information includes adjustments to record the assets and liabilities of Michael’s at their respective fair values based on the Company’s final valuation and to give effect to the financing for the acquisition and related transactions.

Pro forma net sales reflect the combined revenues of the Company and Michael’s. Pro forma income before provision for income taxes reflects the combined Company’s and Michael’s income before provision for income taxes with the following pro forma adjustments: 1) depreciation of equipment was adjusted for the fair market adjustment of the equipment acquired in the Michael’s acquisition, 2) interest expense was adjusted to reflect interest on the borrowings under the Company’s senior secured credit facilities, which were used to finance the acquisition of Michael’s, 3) the intangible assets acquired in the Michael’s acquisition were amortized over their estimated useful lives, 4) the private equity management fees of Michael’s that were charged by certain of Michael’s prior owners were eliminated, 5) the closing costs of the Company and Michael’s were eliminated and 6) the transaction bonuses paid by Michael’s were eliminated.

Note 6 – Inventory

Inventory consists of finished product and is recorded on a first-in, first-out basis. Inventory is reflected net of reserves for shrinkage and obsolescence totaling $970 and $650 at June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012, respectively.

Note 7 – Restricted Cash

On April 26, 2012, DHP entered into a financing arrangement under the New Markets Tax Credit (“NMTC”) program under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), pursuant to which Commercial Lending II LLC (“CLII”), a community development entity and a subsidiary of JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., provided to DHP an $11,000 construction loan (the “NMTC Loan”) to help fund DHP’s expansion and build-out of the Company’s new Bronx, NY distribution facility. The proceeds from the NMTC Loan, net of construction payments, are reflected as restricted cash on the balance sheet. For more information on the NMTC Loan see Note 10.

Note 8 – Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

As of the dates indicated, plant, equipment and leasehold improvements consisted of the following:

Construction-in-process at June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012 relates primarily to the build out of the Company’s new distribution facility in Bronx, NY. The Company expects to spend approximately $21,000 to complete the build out and move into this facility during fiscal 2014.

As of each of June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012, the Company had $342 of computer equipment and $337 of vehicles financed by capital leases. The Company recorded depreciation of $40 and $28 on these assets during the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively, and $80 and $56 on these assets during the 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively.

Depreciation expense on equipment and leasehold improvements was $515 and $418 for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively, and $1,077 and $777 for the 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively.

Gross capitalized software costs were $1,613 at each of June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012. Capitalized software is recorded net of accumulated amortization of $1,399 and $1,285 at June 28, 2013 and December 28, 2012, respectively. Depreciation expense on software was $55 and $53 for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively, and $114 and $100 for the 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 and June 29, 2012, respectively.

During the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 28, 2013 the Company incurred interest expense of $1,903 and $3,270 respectively. The Company capitalized interest expense of $17 and $28, respectively, during the same periods. Capitalized interest related to the build out of its new Bronx, NY distribution facility. No interest was capitalized during the corresponding periods of 2012.