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ORANGE COUNTY ABC BOARD—AGENDA FORM <br /> Meeting Date: March 17,2026 Agenda Item #5 <br /> Regular Session X <br /> Presenter/Information Contact: Ron McCoy <br /> Subject: FEBRUARY 2026 Monthly Financial Reports <br /> Attachment(s): <br /> 1. Attachment"Comparative Statement of Net Position for FEBRUARY 2026/2025." <br /> 2. Attachment"Comparative Statement of Changes in Net Position for FEBRUARY 2026/2025." <br /> 3. Attachment"Budget to Actual Comparison FY 2026." <br /> 4. Attachment"Comparative Statement of Monthly/Year-to-Date Retail Sales by Store." <br /> 5. Attachment"NC Statewide Report of Spirituous Liquor Sales." <br /> Brief Summary/Explanations: <br /> After the inclement weather events of the previous month,February 2026 marked a return to normal <br /> conditions with retail sales down-3.83%.However,LBD/commercial sales rebounded,increasing 3.58%. <br /> 1. Comparative Statement of Net Position for FEBRUARY 2026 (Attachment"Page 3"): <br /> In contrast to decreased sales for the fiscal year, cash held by the Board ($3,735,832) increased <br /> $728,013, (+24.20%),primarily due to cash-flow control efforts and interest accrued on investments in <br /> the Capital Management Trust. <br /> Inventory,the Board's largest expenditure ($4,678,051)decreased -$349,963 (-6.96%). Inventory <br /> levels are expected to rise, however, as trade accounts payable ($1,053,601) increased $286,255 <br /> (37.30%), due to product replenishment following the uptick in weather-related sales in January. <br /> Other payroll and tax-related liabilities ($801,310)decreased-$26,460 (-3.20%). <br /> Year to date income(-$119,870) decreased -$228,313 (-210.54%) from the previous year. <br /> 2. Comparative Statement of Changes in Net Position for FEBRUARY 2026 to 2025 <br /> (Attachment"Page 411): <br /> Retail sales ($1,731,890) declined -$68,999 (-3.83°/u), although LBD sales ($390,546) increased <br /> $13,510 (3.580/,). With sales-related expenses down proportionately, gross profit ($522,079) was down <br /> 419,654(-3.63%). <br /> Payroll expenses for the month ($302,592)were up slightly, (+$1,086, 0.36%). <br /> Operating expenses ($152,909) increased+$23,670 (18.31%), due to significant increases in store <br /> expenses ($9,437) and exterior maintenance services ($13,923). These expenses included costs for <br /> shelving reinstallation at Store 005 (Meadowmont), repair services to the retention pond at Store 003 <br /> (Chapel Hill North) and mulch installation at Store 010 (Oakdale Drive) and Store 003. <br /> As a result of decreased profit and increased operating costs, net income for the month (after <br /> depreciation) ($-83,152)was down-$43,513 (-109.77%). <br /> Page 1 of 7 pages <br /> i <br />