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F O R M 10 - K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
[ ] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1997
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ____________________ to ____________________
Commission file number 000-21827
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3911462
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) Number)
80 Grasslands Road
Elmsford, New York 10523
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 345-2020
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ X ]
The aggregate market value of the Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant (assuming for purposes of this calculation, without conceding, that
all executive officers and directors are "affiliates") at March 27, 1998 was
$247,500.
As of March 27, 1998, 1,010 shares of Registrants' Common Stock, par value
$0.10, were outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
1997 FORM 10-K
Table of Contents
Part I Page
Item 1 Business ......................................................... 3
Item 2 Properties ....................................................... 10
Item 3 Legal Proceedings ................................................ 11
Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders .............. 11
Part II
Item 5 Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters ........................................................ 12
Item 6 Selected Consolidated Financial Data ............................. 13
Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations ..................................... 16
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ....... 27
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ...................... 27
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure ........................................... 27
Part III
Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant ............... 27
Item 11 Executive Compensation ........................................... 28
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management ... 38
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions ................... 41
Part IV
Item 14 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K .. 43
Signatures ....................................................... 48
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This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
various provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All
statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report
that address activities, events or developments that Amscan Holdings, Inc.
("Amscan" or the "Company") expects or anticipates will or may occur in the
future, including future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature
thereof), business strategy and measures to implement strategy, including any
changes to operations, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's business and
operations, plans, references to future success and other such matters are
forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions
and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception
of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as
well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual
results may differ materially from those discussed. Whether actual results and
developments will conform with the Company's expectations and predictions is
subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to,
(1) the concentration of sales by the Company to party goods superstores where
the reduction of purchases by a small number of customers could materially
reduce the Company's sales and profitability, (2) the concentration of the
Company's credit risk in party goods superstores, several of which are privately
held and have expanded rapidly in recent years, (3) the failure by the Company
to anticipate changes in tastes and preferences of party goods retailers and
consumers, (4) the introduction of new products by the Company's competitors,
(5) the inability of the Company to increase prices to recover fully future
increases in raw material prices, especially increases in paper prices, (6) the
loss of key employees, (7) changes in general business conditions, (8) other
factors which might be described from time to time in the Company's filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (9) other factors which are beyond
the control of the Company. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements
made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can
be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by the
Company will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have
the expected consequences to or effects on the Company or its business or
operations. Although the Company believes that it has the product offerings and
resources needed for continued growth in revenues and margins, future revenue
and margin trends cannot be reliably predicted. Changes in such trends may cause
the Company to adjust its operations in the future. Because of the foregoing and
other factors, recent trends should not be considered reliable indicators of
future financial results. In addition, the highly leveraged nature of the
Company may impair its ability to finance its future operations and capital
needs and its flexibility to respond to changing business and economic
conditions and business opportunities.
PART I
Item 1. Business
Amscan designs, manufactures and distributes decorative party goods,
offering one of the broadest and deepest product lines in the industry. The
Company's products include paper and plastic tableware (such as plates, napkins,
tablecovers, cups and cutlery), accessories (such as invitations, thank-you
cards, table and wall decorations and balloons) and novelties (such as games and
party favors). The Company's products are sold to party goods superstores,
independent card and gift retailers, mass merchandisers and other distributors
which sell
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Amscan products in more than 20,000 retail outlets throughout the world,
including North America, Australia and Europe.
The Company currently offers over 250 product ensembles, generally
containing 30 to 150 coordinated items. These ensembles comprise a wide variety
of products to accessorize a party including matching invitations, tableware,
decorations, party favors and thank-you cards. The Company designs, manufactures
and markets party goods for a wide variety of occasions including seasonal
holidays, special events and themed celebrations. The Company's seasonal
ensembles enhance holiday celebrations throughout the year including New Year's,
Valentine's Day, St. Patrick's Day, Easter, Passover, Fourth of July, Halloween,
Thanksgiving, Hanukkah and Christmas. The Company's special event ensembles
include birthdays, christenings, first communions, bar mitzvahs, confirmations,
graduations, baby and bridal showers and anniversaries, while its theme-oriented
ensembles include Hawaiian luaus, Mardi Gras and 50's rock-and-roll parties.
In addition to its long-standing relationships with independent card
and gift retailers, the Company is a leading supplier to the party superstore
distribution channel. Party goods superstores are growing rapidly by providing
consumers with a one-stop source for all of their party needs, generally at
discounted prices. The retail party goods business has historically been
fragmented among independent stores and drug, discount or department store
chains. However, according to industry analysts, there has been a significant
shift of sales since 1990 to the party goods superstore channel.
The Company was organized on October 3, 1996 to become the holding
company for the businesses previously conducted by the Company's principal
subsidiary, Amscan Inc. and certain affiliated companies (the "Organization").
These affiliated companies include Trisar, Inc., which manufactures and
distributes certain of the Company's products, Amscan Distributors (Canada) Ltd.
and Amscan Svenska AB, each of which distributes the Company's products, JCS
Realty Corp. and SSY Realty Corp., each of which owns certain real estate leased
to the Company, Am-Source, Inc., the Company's supplier of plastic plates, cups
and bowls, and certain companies located in Great Britain, Australia, Germany
and Mexico which distribute the Company's products. The Company operates in a
single industry segment.
Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 10,
1997, by and between the Company and Confetti Acquisition, Inc. ("Confetti"), a
Delaware corporation organized by GS Capital Partners II, L. P. and certain
other investment funds ("GSCP") affiliated with Goldman, Sachs & Co., on
December 19, 1997 (the "Effective Time"), Confetti was merged with and into the
Company (the "Merger"), with the Company as the surviving corporation. At the
Effective Time, each share of the Common Stock of the Company (the "Company
Common Stock") issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time
(other than shares of Company Common Stock owned, directly or indirectly, by the
Company or by Confetti) were converted, at the election of each of the Company's
stockholders, into the right to receive from the Company either (a) $16.50 in
cash or (b) $9.33 in cash plus a retained interest in the Company equal to one
share of Company Common Stock for every 150,000 shares held by such stockholder
prior to the Effective Time with fractional shares of Company Common Stock paid
in cash. The Estate of John A. Svenningsen (the "Estate"), which owned
approximately 71.2% of the outstanding Company Common Stock immediately prior to
the Effective Time, elected to retain almost 10% of the outstanding shares of
Company Common Stock. No stockholder other than the Estate elected to retain
shares. In addition, at the Effective Time, each outstanding share of Common
Stock of Confetti was converted into an
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equal number of shares of Company Common Stock as the surviving corporation in
the Merger. Pursuant to certain employment arrangements, certain employees of
the Company purchased an aggregate of 10 shares of Company Common Stock
immediately following the Effective Time. Accordingly, in the Merger, the 825
shares of Confetti Common Stock owned by GSCP immediately prior to the Effective
Time were converted into 825 shares of Company Common Stock, representing
approximately 81.7% of the 1,010 issued and outstanding shares of the Company
immediately following the Effective Time. The Merger was accounted for as a
recapitalization and, accordingly, the historical basis of the Company's assets
and liabilities has not been impacted by the transaction. At December 31, 1997,
the exchange of cash for the outstanding Company Common Stock had not been
completed resulting in cash balances and amounts due stockholders of
approximately $ 93.2 million.
Summary Financial Information about the Company
Information about the Company's revenues, operating profits or losses
and assets for the last five years is included in this report in Item 6,
"Selected Consolidated Financial Data." Because more holidays fall in the fourth
quarter of the year than in the other quarters, the Company's business is
somewhat seasonal. Sales for the third quarter are generally the highest for the
year because the Company begins to ship such seasonal merchandise in that
quarter.
The Company does business in the United States and in other geographic
areas of the world. Information about the Company's revenues, operating profits
or losses and assets relating to geographic areas outside the United States for
the years 1997, 1996 and 1995 is included in Note 14 to the Company's 1997
Consolidated Financial Statements which are included in this report beginning on
page F-1.
Company Strategy
The Company seeks to become the primary source for consumers' party
goods requirements. The key elements of the Company's strategy are as follows:
o Strengthen Position as a Leading Provider to Party
Superstores. The Company offers convenient "one-stop shopping"
for large superstore buyers and seeks to increase its
proportionate share of sales volume and shelf space in the
superstores.
o Offer the Broadest and Deepest Product Line in the Industry.
The Company strives to offer the broadest and deepest product
line in the industry. The Company helps retailers boost
average purchase volume per consumer through coordinated
ensembles that promote "add on" purchases.
o Diversify Distribution Channels, Product Offering and
Geographic Presence. The Company will seek, through internal
growth and acquisitions, to expand its distribution
capabilities internationally, increase its presence in
additional retail channels and further broaden and deepen its
product line.
o Provide Superior Customer Service. The Company strives to
achieve high average fill rates in excess of 95% and ensure
short turnaround times.
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o Maintain Product Design Leadership. The Company will continue
investing in art and design to support a steady supply of
fresh ideas and create complex, unique ensembles that appeal
to consumers and are difficult to replicate.
o Maintain State-of-the-Art Manufacturing and Distribution
Technology. The Company intends to maintain technologically
advanced production and distribution systems in order to
enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, cost
control and customer satisfaction.
o Pursue Attractive Acquisitions. The Company believes that
opportunities exist to make acquisitions of complementary
businesses to leverage the Company's existing marketing,
distribution and production capabilities, expand its presence
in the various retail channels, further broaden and deepen its
product line and penetrate international markets. The Company
receives inquiries from time to time with respect to the
possible acquisition by the Company of other entities and the
Company intends to pursue acquisition opportunities
aggressively.
Product Design
The Company's 70-person in-house design staff produces and manages the
Company's party goods. From the designs and concepts developed by the Company's
artists, the Company selects those it believes best to replace approximately
one-third of its designed product ensembles each year. For 1997, the Company
introduced approximately 50 new ensembles.
Product Line
The categories of products which the Company offers are tableware,
accessories and novelties. The percentages of sales for each product category
for 1997, 1996 and 1995 are set forth in the following table:
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1997 1996 1995
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Tableware 59% 59% 60%
Accessories 26 25 24
Novelties 15 16 16
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100% 100% 100%
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The following table sets forth the principal products in each of the
three categories:
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Tableware Accessories Novelties
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<S> <C> <C>
Decorated Balloons Buttons
Paper Plates Cascades Cocktail Picks
Paper Napkins Confetti Games
Paper Tablecovers Banners Candles
Paper Cups Crepe Mugs
Cutouts Noise Makers
Solid Color Decorative Tissues Party Favors
Paper and Plastic Plates Flags Party Hats
Paper Napkins Gift Bags Pinatas
Paper and Plastic Tablecovers Gift Wrap Pom Poms
Paper and Plastic Cups Guest Towels T-shirts
Plastic Cutlery Honeycomb Centerpieces
Invitations and Notes
Ribbons and Bows
Signs
</TABLE>
The Company supplies party goods for the following types of occasions:
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<CAPTION>
Seasonal Everyday Themes
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<S> <C> <C>
New Year's Anniversaries Fall
Valentine's Day Birthdays Fiesta
St. Patrick's Day Graduations Fifties Rock-and-Roll
Easter Retirements Hawaiian Luau
Passover Showers Mardi Gras
Fourth of July Weddings Patriotic
Halloween Bar Mitzvahs Religious
Thanksgiving Christenings Sports
Hanukkah First Communions Summer Fun
Christmas Confirmations
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Manufactured Products
Items manufactured by the Company accounted for approximately 50% of
the Company's sales in 1997. State-of-the-art printing, forming, folding and
packaging equipment support the Company's manufacturing operations. Company
facilities in Kentucky, New York, Rhode Island and Mexico produce paper and
plastic plates, napkins, cups and other party and novelty items. This vertically
integrated manufacturing capability for many of its key products allows the
Company the opportunity to better control costs and monitor product quality,
manage inventory investment and provide efficient order fulfillment.
Given its size and sales volume, the Company is generally able to
operate its manufacturing equipment on the basis of at least two shifts per day
thus lowering its production costs. In addition, the Company manufactures
products for third parties allowing the Company to maintain a satisfactory level
of equipment utilization.
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Purchased Products
The Company purchases the remainder of its products from
independently-owned manufacturers, many of whom are located in the Far East and
with whom the Company has long-standing relationships. The two largest such
suppliers operate as exclusive suppliers to the Company and represent
relationships which have been in place for more than ten years. The Company
believes that the quality and price of the products manufactured by these
suppliers provide a significant competitive advantage. The Company's business,
however, is not dependent upon any single source of supply for products
manufactured for the Company by third parties.
Raw Materials
The principal raw material used by the Company in its products is
paper. The Company has historically been able to change its product prices in
response to changes in raw material costs. While the Company currently purchases
such raw material from a relatively small number of sources, paper is available
from a number of sources. The Company believes its current suppliers could be
replaced by the Company without adversely affecting its operations in any
material respect.
Sales and Marketing
The Company's principal sales and marketing efforts are conducted
through a domestic direct employee sales force of approximately 60 professionals
servicing over 5,000 retail accounts. These professionals have, on average, been
affiliated with the Company for approximately five years. In addition to this
seasoned sales team, the Company utilizes a select group of manufacturers'
representatives to handle specific account situations. International customers
are generally serviced by employees of the Company's foreign subsidiaries. To
support its marketing effort, the Company produces three separate product
catalogues annually, two for seasonal products and one for everyday products.
The Company's practice of including party goods retailers in all facets
of the Company's product development is a key element of the Company's sales and
marketing efforts. The Company targets important consumer preferences by
integrating its own market research with the input of party goods retailers in
the creation of its designs and products. In addition, the sales organization
assists customers in the actual set-up and layout of displays of the Company's
products, and, from time to time, the Company also provides customers with
promotional displays.
Distribution and Systems
The Company ships its products from distribution warehouses which
employ computer assisted systems. Nonseasonal products are shipped either from
California or New York to provide fast delivery of goods to party goods
retailers at economical freight costs. In order to better control inventory
investment, seasonal products are shipped out of a central warehouse located in
New York. Products for foreign markets are shipped from the Company's
distribution warehouses in Canada, Mexico, England and Australia.
Many of the Company's sales orders are generated electronically through
hand-held units with which the sales force and many customers are equipped.
Specifically, orders are entered into the hand-held units and then transmitted
over telephone lines to the Company's mainframe computer, where they are
processed for shipment. This electronic order entry
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expedites the order processing which in turn improves the Company's ability to
fill customer merchandise needs accurately and quickly.
Customers
The Company's customers are principally party goods superstores,
independent card and party retailers, mass merchandisers and other distributors.
In the aggregate, Amscan supplies more than 20,000 retail outlets both
domestically and internationally. The Company is a leading supplier to the party
superstore channel, which has been experiencing significant growth.
The Company has a diverse customer base. Only one customer, Party City,
accounted for more than 10% of the Company's sales in 1997. Sales to Party City
accounted for 19%, 15% and 11% of the Company's sales in 1997, 1996 and 1995,
respectively. Although the Company believes its relationship with Party City is
good, if it were to significantly reduce its volume of purchases from the
Company, the Company's financial condition and results of operations could be
materially adversely affected.
Competition
The Company competes on the basis of diversity and quality of its
product designs, breadth of product line, product availability, price,
reputation and customer service. The Company has many competitors with respect
to one or more of its products but believes that there are few competitors which
manufacture and distribute products with the complexity of design and breadth of
product offerings that the Company does. Furthermore, the Company believes that
its design and manufacturing processes create an efficiency in manufacturing
that few of its competitors achieve in the production of numerous coordinated
products in multiple design types.
Competitors include smaller independent specialty manufacturers, as
well as divisions or subsidiaries of large companies with greater financial and
other resources than those of the Company. Certain of these competitors control
licenses for widely recognized images, such as cartoon or motion picture
characters, which could provide them with a competitive advantage. The Company
has pursued a strategy of developing its own designs and generally has not
pursued licensing opportunities.
Intellectual Property and Licenses
The Company owns copyrights on the designs created by the Company and
used on its products. The Company owns trademarks on the words and designs used
on or in connection with its products. It is the practice of the Company to
register its copyrights with the United States Copyright Office to the extent it
deems reasonable. The Company does not believe that the loss of copyrights or
trademarks with respect to any particular product or products would have a
material adverse effect on the business of the Company.
The Company does not depend on licenses to any material degree in its
business and, therefore, does not incur any material licensing expenses.
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Employees
As of December 31, 1997, the Company had approximately 1,100 employees,
none of whom is represented by a labor union. The Company considers its
relationship with its employees to be good.
Item 2. Properties
The Company maintains its corporate headquarters in Elmsford, New York
and conducts its principal design, manufacturing and distribution operations at
the following facilities:
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Owned or Leased
Location Principal Activity Square Feet (with Expiration Date)
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Elmsford, New York (1) Executive Offices; design and 50,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
art production of paper party December 16, 2007)
products and decorations
Harriman, New York Manufacture of paper napkins 75,000 square feet Leased expiration date:
and cups March 31, 1999)
Providence, Rhode Island Manufacture and distribution 51,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
of plastic plates, cups and bowls June 30, 2008)
Louisville, Kentucky Manufacture and distribution 183,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
of paper plates March 31, 1999)
Newburgh, New York Manufacture and distribution 167,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
of solid color party products November 30, 1999)
Tijuana, Mexico Manufacture and distribution 50,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
of party products May 14, 2001)
Anaheim, California Warehouse space and 25,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
administrative offices February 28, 1999)
Temecula, California (2) Distribution of party products 212,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
and decorations December 31, 2000)
Goshen, New York Distribution of seasonal party 130,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
products and decorations December 31, 1998)
Chester, New York (3) Distribution of party products 287,000 square feet Owned
and decorations
Montreal, Canada (4) Distribution of party products 124,000 square feet Owned
and decorations
Milton Keynes, England Distribution of party products 110,000 square feet Leased (expiration date:
and decorations throughout United June 30, 2017)
Kingdom and Europe
Melbourne, Australia Distribution of party products 10,000 square feet Owned
and decorations in Australia
and Asia
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(1) Prior to December 16, 1997, this property was leased by the Company
from a limited liability company which is 79%-owned by a trust
established for benefit of Mr. Svenningsen's children, 20%-owned by a
trust established for the benefit of Mr. Svenningsen's sister's
children and 1%-owned by a corporation owned by the Estate. In July
1997, such limited liability company entered into a purchase and sale
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agreement pursuant to which the Elmsford property was sold on December
16, 1997. See Item 13 -- Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions.
(2) Property leased by the Company from the Estate. See Item 13 -- Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions.
(3) Property subject to a ten-year mortgage securing a loan in the original
principal amount of $5,925,000 bearing interest at a rate of 8.51%.
Such loan matures in September 2004. The principal amount outstanding
as of December 31, 1997 was approximately $4,049,000.
(4) Property subject to a mortgage securing a loan in the original
principal amount of $2,088,000 bearing interest at a rate of the lower
of Hong Kong Bank of Canada's Cost of Funds plus 1.6% or Canadian Prime
plus 0.5%. The principal amount outstanding as of December 31, 1997 was
approximately $1,820,000.
The Company believes that its properties have been adequately
maintained, are in generally good condition and are suitable for the Company's
business as presently conducted. The Company believes its existing facilities
provide sufficient production capacity for its present needs and for its
anticipated needs in the foreseeable future. To the extent such capacity is not
needed for the manufacture of the Company's products, the Company generally uses
such capacity for the manufacture of products for others pursuant to terminable
contracts. All properties generally are used on a basis of two shifts per day.
The Company also believes that upon the expiration of its current leases, it
will be able either to secure renewal terms or to enter into leases for
alternative locations at market terms.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Neither the Company nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any
material pending legal proceedings.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
A special meeting of stockholders was held on December 17, 1997 at
which the following action was taken:
The Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of August 10, 1997 between
the Company and Confetti Acquisition, Inc. was approved:
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For Against Abstain
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<S> <C> <C>
18,350,571 6,005 2,900
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PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Following the consummation of the Merger, the Company's Common Stock was
delisted from the Nasdaq National Market System and the Company filed with the
Commission a Form 15 to deregister the Company Common Stock under the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934. As a result, there is no public trading market for the
Company's Common Stock.
Prior to the Merger, the Company Common Stock was traded on Nasdaq under
the symbol "AMSN." The following table shows, for the fiscal periods indicated,
the high and low closing bid quotations per share of Company Common Stock as
quoted on Nasdaq. These market quotations reflect inter-dealer prices, without
retail mark-ups, markdowns or commissions, and may not necessarily represent
actual transactions.
The Company's Common Stock commenced trading on Nasdaq on December 19,
1996 following the Company's initial public offering ("IPO").
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Common Stock
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High Low
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<S> <C> <C>
Fiscal year ended December 31, 1996
Fourth Quarter (from December 19, 1996) ......... $12 5/8 $12
Fiscal year ended December 31, 1997
First Quarter ................................... 14 11 3/4
Second Quarter .................................. 13 1/2 11
Third Quarter ................................... 16 1/8 11
Fourth Quarter (through December 19, 1997) ...... 16 3/8 15 1/16
</TABLE>
As of the close of business on March 28, 1998, there were 7 holders of
record of the Company's Common Stock.
The Company has not paid any dividends on the Common Stock and does not
anticipate paying cash dividends in the foreseeable future. The Company
currently intends to retain its earnings for working capital, repayment of
indebtedness, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes. In addition,
the Company's current credit facility and the indenture governing its notes
contain restrictive covenants which have the effect of limiting the Company's
ability to pay dividends or distributions to its stockholders.
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Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data
The selected consolidated financial data presented below under the
captions "Statement of Operations" and "Balance Sheet Data" for, and as of the
end of, each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 1997, are
derived from the consolidated financial statements of Amscan Holdings, Inc.
which consolidated financial statements have been audited by KPMG Peat Marwick
LLP, independent certified public accountants. The consolidated financial
statements as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1997 and the report thereon, are included
in this report under Item 14, "Exhibits, Financial Statements, Schedules and
Reports on Form 8-K." The selected consolidated financial data should be read in
conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes
thereto and Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations."
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Years Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(Dollars in thousands)
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Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales ........................................ $ 209,931 $ 192,705 $ 167,403 $ 132,029 $ 108,934
Cost of sales .................................... 136,571 123,913 108,654 86,748 72,656
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Gross profit ..................................... 73,360 68,792 58,749 45,281 36,278
Selling expenses ................................. 13,726 11,838 12,241 11,309 9,780
General and administrative expenses .............. 20,772 19,266 15,002 14,460 11,080
Art and development costs ..................... 5,282 5,173 4,256 2,796 2,596
Non-recurring expenses in connection with
the Merger (1) ................................... 22,083
Non-recurring compensation in connection
with the IPO (2) ................................. 15,535
Special bonuses (3) .............................. 4,222 2,581 2,200 1,106
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Income from operations ........................... 11,497 12,758 24,669 14,516 11,716
Interest expense, net ............................ 3,892 6,691 5,772 3,843 2,304
Other (income) expense, net ...................... (71) 335 (309) 82 308
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Income before income taxes
and minority interests ......................... 7,676 5,732 19,206 10,591 9,104
Income tax expense ............................... 7,665 1,952 731 464 348
Minority interests ............................... 193 1,653 1,041 160 301
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Net (loss) income ................................ $ (182) $ 2,127 $ 17,434 $ 9,967 $ 8,455
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Pro forma data relating to change in tax
status prior to Organization and IPO:
Income before income taxes ..................... $ 4,079 $ 18,165 $ 10,431 $ 8,803
Pro forma income taxes (4) ..................... 1,827 7,403 4,238 3,566
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Pro forma net income (4) ....................... $ 2,252 $ 10,762 $ 6,193 $ 5,237
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Other financial data:
Gross margin ..................................... 34.9% 35.7% 35.1% 34.3% 33.3%
Capital expenditures including assets
under capital leases............................ $ 10,296 $ 11,008 $ 4,522 $ 8,040 $ 7,669
Depreciation and amortization .................... 6,245 5,137 4,332 3,672 2,628
Earnings to fixed charges (5) .................... 2.2x 1.7x 3.8x 3.2x 3.7x
Non-GAAP financial data:
Adjusted EBITDA (6) .............................. $ 39,825 $ 37,652 $ 31,582 $ 20,388 $ 15,450
Adjusted EBITDA margin ........................... 19.0% 19.5% 18.9% 15.4% 14.2%
Adjusted EBITDA to interest expense .............. 10.2x 5.4x 5.2x 5.1x 5.7x
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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(Dollars in thousands)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance Sheet Data:
Working capital ............................. $ 96,793 $ 45,405 $ 8,383 $ (438) $ 4,730
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Total assets ................................ $ 269,276 $ 140,274 $ 114,601 $ 93,884 $ 80,090
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Short-term indebtedness (7) ................. $ 2,911 $ 33,262 $ 58,541 $ 50,869 $ 37,271
Long-term indebtedness ...................... 234,422 15,085 12,284 8,800 11,852
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Total indebtedness .......................... $ 237,333 $ 48,347 $ 70,825 $ 59,669 $ 49,123
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Stockholders' (deficit) equity .............. $ (95,219) $ 67,949 $ 27,205 $ 20,820 $ 18,496
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</TABLE>
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(1) In connection with the Merger, the Company recorded non-recurring expenses
related to the recapitalization comprised of $11.7 million in transaction
costs, $7.5 million compensation payment to an officer, $1.9 million for
the redemption of Company stock options and $1.0 million of debt
retirement costs.
(2) In conjunction with the IPO, the Company recorded non-recurring
compensation expense of $15.5 million related to stock and cash payments
of $12.5 million to certain executives in connection with the termination
of prior employment agreements and $3.0 million for the establishment of
an Employee Stock Ownership Plan for the benefit of the Company's domestic
employees and the payment of stock bonuses to certain of such employees.
(3) In each of the years in the four year period ended December 31, 1996,
special bonus arrangements existed with certain members of management. In
connection with the IPO, such special profit sharing arrangements were
substantially modified and replaced by incentives tied to the value of the
Company's Common Stock.
(4) Prior to the consummation of the IPO, Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc., JCS
Realty Corp. and SSY Realty Corp. elected to be taxed as Subchapter S
corporations under the Internal Revenue Code. The pro forma net income
amounts give effect to pro forma income tax amounts for each of the
periods shown at statutory rates (40.5%) assuming Amscan Inc., Am-Source,
Inc., JCS Realty Corp. and SSY Realty Corp. had not elected Subchapter S
corporation status.
(5) For purposes of determining the ratio of earnings to fixed charges,
earnings are defined as earnings before income taxes and minority
interests plus fixed charges. Fixed charges consist of interest expense on
all obligations, amortization of deferred financing costs and one-third of
the rental expense on operating leases representing that portion of rental
expense deemed by the Company to be attributable to interest.
(6) "EBITDA" represents earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization. "Adjusted EBITDA" represents EBITDA adjusted for certain
items reflected in the following table. Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA
is intended to represent cash flow from operations as defined by generally
accepted accounting principles and should not be considered as an
alternative to net income as an indicator of
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the Company's operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of
liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are presented because they are
widely accepted financial indicators of a leveraged company's ability to
service and/or incur indebtedness and because management believes EBITDA
and Adjusted EBITDA are relevant measures of the Company's ability to
generate cash without regard to the Company's capital structure or working
capital needs. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as presented may not be
comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, depending
upon the non-cash charges included. When evaluating EBITDA and Adjusted
EBITDA, investors should consider that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (i)
should not be considered in isolation but together with other factors
which may influence operating and investing activities, such as changes in
operating assets and liabilities and purchases of property and equipment,
(ii) are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, (iii) should not be construed as
an alternative or substitute for income from operations, net income or
cash flows from operating activities in analyzing the Company's operating
performance, financial position or cash flows and (iv) should not be used
as an indicator of the Company's operating performance or as a measure of
its liquidity.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
EBITDA ........................................... $ 17,620 $ 15,907 $ 28,269 $ 17,946 $ 13,735
Adjustments - increase (decrease):
Special bonuses and non-
recurring expenses ......................... 22,083 19,757 2,581 2,200 1,106
Other (income) expense, net ................... (71) 335 (309) 82 308
Minority interests ............................ 193 1,653 1,041 160 301
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Adjusted EBITDA .................................. $ 39,825 $ 37,652 $ 31,582 $ 20,388 $ 15,450
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</TABLE>
(7) Short-term indebtedness consists primarily of the Company's borrowings
under bank lines of credit, current portions of long-term debt and
subordinated debt previously due to Mr. Svenningsen.
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Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
General
The party goods industry has experienced significant changes in both
distribution channels and product offerings over the last several years. The
retail distribution of party goods continues to shift from smaller independent
stores and designated departments within drug, discount or department store
chains to superstores dedicated to retailing party goods. In part due to the
success of the superstore channel, party goods manufacturers broadened their
product lines to support the celebration of a greater number of occasions. The
industry's growth has been directly affected by these changes.
Revenues are generated from sales of approximately 14,000 SKUs consisting
of paper and plastic tableware, accessories and novelties for all occasions.
Tableware (plates, cups, cutlery, napkins and tablecovers) is the Company's core
product category, generating approximately 59% of revenues in 1997. Coordinated
accessories (e.g., balloons and banners) and novelties (e.g., party favors) are
offered to complement the Company's tableware products. To serve its customers
better, the Company has made significant additions to its product line. Through
increased spending on internal product development as well as through
acquisitions, the Company has had a net increase of approximately 6,300 SKUs
since 1991. Revenue growth primarily has been the result of increased orders
from its party superstore customers (new stores and increased same-store sales),
increased international sales and price increases.
The Company's gross profit is influenced by its product mix and paper
costs. Products manufactured by the Company, primarily tableware, represented
approximately 50% of the Company's 1997 sales. The Company has made significant
additions to its manufacturing capacity which have allowed it to improve gross
margins. The Company believes that its manufacturing capabilities enable it to
lower product cost, ensure product quality and be more responsive to customer
demands. Paper and pulp related products are the Company's principal raw
materials. The Company has historically been able to adjust its prices in
response to changes in paper prices.
Change in Tax Status of Corporations
Prior to the IPO, Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc. and certain other
subsidiaries of the Company were operated as Subchapter S corporations for
federal and, where available, state income tax purposes. As a result, these
corporations did not record or pay any federal or state income tax except in
states which do not recognize Subchapter S corporation status. Following the
IPO, the Company has been taxed as a C corporation under the Internal Revenue
Code (as "C corporation" is defined therein). The Company has presented pro
forma income tax provisions and pro forma net income for the periods prior to
the IPO, as if the Company had been a C corporation and thus subject to income
tax for all periods. See the consolidated financial statements included
elsewhere in this report.
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Results of Operations
Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1996
Percentage of Net Sales
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Years Ended December 31,
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1997 1996
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 65.1 64.3
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Gross profit 34.9 35.7
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses 6.5 6.1
General and administrative expenses 9.9 10.0
Art and development costs 2.5 2.7
Non-recurring expenses in connection with the Merger 10.5 --
Non-recurring compensation in connection with the IPO -- 8.1
Special bonuses -- 2.2
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Total operating expenses 29.4 29.1
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Income from operations 5.5 6.6
Interest expense, net 1.9 3.4
Other (income) expense, net (0.1) 0.2
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 3.7 3.0
Income tax expense 3.7 1.0
Minority interests 0.1 0.9
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Net (loss) income (0.1)% 1.1%
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</TABLE>
Net Sales
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1997 were $209.9 million, an
increase of 8.9% over the year ended December 31, 1996. Sales to national
accounts totaled $106.3 million, or 15.9% higher than in the corresponding
period in 1996, principally as a result of sales to the party goods superstore
channel. Sales to international customers increased $1.9 million, accounting for
1.0% of the increase in net sales. Also contributing to the increase in sales
was the Company's marketing strategy of continually offering new products, as
well as new designs and themes for existing products. During the year ended
December 31, 1997, the Company added approximately 600 SKUs to its product line.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $73.4 million, an
increase of $4.6 million over the year 1996. As a percent of net sales, gross
profit decreased for the year ended December 31, 1997 to 34.9% from 35.7% forthe
year ended December 31, 1996 as a result of excess capacity due to increases in
manufacturing capacity and the addition of a new distribution facility during
the first half of 1997.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses for the year ended December 31, 1997 increased by $1.9
million to $13.7 million and, as a percentage of net sales, to 6.5% from 6.1%,
primarily due to the expansion of foreign operations.
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General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses of $20.8 million for the year ended
December 31, 1997 increased $1.5 million as compared to the year ended December
31, 1996. General and administrative expenses for 1997 included a $3.8 million
or 61.0% increase in bad debt expense as two national customers (Party Stores
Holdings, Inc. and Party America, Inc.) filed voluntary petitions for relief
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code during the year (see Note
2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements). General and
administrative expenses for 1996 were 10.0% of net sales and included
non-recurring costs incurred associated with the Company's move to new corporate
offices and additional personnel costs, including relocation and recruitment.
Art and Development Costs
Art and development costs of $5.3 million for the year ended December 31,
1997 were comparable to those of 1996 and decreased slightly, to 2.5% of net
sales from 2.7%, reflecting the 8.9% increase in 1997 net sales over the prior
year. In 1996, the Company significantly expanded its creative and new product
development staff and internal development capabilities. The continued
investment in art and development expenditures in 1997 reflects the Company's
strategy to remain a leader in product quality and development.
Non-recurring Expenses
In connection with the Merger, the Company has recorded non-recurring
expenses of $22.1 million comprised of $11.7 million in transaction costs,
$7.5 million of compensation to an officer, $1.9 million for the redemption of
Company Stock Options and $1.0 million of debt retirement costs.
Special Bonuses
The employment agreements which gave rise to special bonuses during the
first eleven months of 1996 were substantially modified at the time of the IPO
in December 1996 to eliminate future special bonus payments. Such bonuses, which
were based entirely upon the pre-tax income of Amscan Inc. and certain
affiliates, were $4.2 million or 2.2% of net sales for the year ended December
31, 1996.
Interest Expense, Net
Interest expense, net, of $3.9 million for the year ended December 31,
1997 decreased by $2.8 million as compared to 1996, as the net proceeds received
from the issuance of Common Stock in December 1996 and January 1997 were used to
reduce indebtedness under the Company's line of credit and to repay subordinated
debt, prior to the Merger. In addition to the lower debt, the Company
experienced generally lower interest rates during 1997 as compared to 1996. See
"Liquidity and Capital Resources."
Income Taxes
Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 1997 was $7.7 million
or nearly 100% of income before taxes and minority interests. Non-deductible
expenses related to the Merger had the effect of increasing the 1997 effective
income tax rate by 51.2% of income before income taxes and minority interests.
During 1996, prior to the IPO, Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc., and certain
other subsidiaries of the Company were taxed as Subchapter S corporations for
federal and, where
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available, state income tax purposes. Accordingly, these entities were not
subject to federal and state income taxes, except in states which do not
recognize Subchapter S corporation status. In connection with the IPO, these
subsidiaries became subject to federal and state income taxes. The amounts shown
as income taxes for the year ended December 31, 1996 consisted principally of
foreign taxes and a one-time charge of $0.8 million related to the establishment
of deferred taxes in connection with the change in tax status.
Minority Interests
Minority interests of $0.2 million and $1.7 million for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively, represent the portion of income of the
Company's subsidiaries attributable to equity ownership not held by the Company.
In addition to the minority interests of certain foreign entities, the minority
interest amount for the year ended December 31, 1996 includes a 50% minority
interest in Am-Source, Inc. through December 18, 1996, the date the Company
acquired the 50% not previously owned.
Year Ended December 31, 1996 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 1995
Percentage of Net Sales
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
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1996 1995
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<S> <C> <C>
Net sales 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales 64.3 64.9
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Gross profit 35.7 35.1
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses 6.1 7.4
General and administrative expenses 10.0 9.1
Art and development costs 2.7 2.5
Non-recurring compensation in connection with the IPO 8.1
Special bonuses 2.2 1.5
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Total operating expenses 29.1 20.5
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Income from operations 6.6 14.6
Interest expense, net 3.4 3.4
Other expense (income), net 0.2 (0.2)
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Income before income taxes and minority interests 3.0 11.4
Income taxes 1.0 0.4
Minority interests 0.9 0.6
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Net income 1.1% 10.4%
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</TABLE>
Net Sales
Net sales for the year ended December 31, 1996 were $192.7 million, an
increase of 15.1% over the year ended December 31, 1995 in which net sales were
$167.4 million. Increased sales to national accounts, principally party
superstores, accounted for $21.9 million or 87% of this increase. Also
contributing to this sales increase was the impact of the Company's marketing
strategy of continually offering new products as well as new designs and themes
for existing products. In 1996, the Company's product line included
approximately 14,000 SKUs compared with approximately 13,400 SKUs in 1995.
Selling price increases related to core products (paper plates, cups, cutlery,
napkins and tablecovers) in response to
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higher paper costs accounted for approximately 6 percentage points of the 15.1%
increase in net sales between the periods. Increased sales to international
customers accounted for $3.3 million of the increase in net sales.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $10.0 million for the year ended December 31, 1996
compared to 1995, and improved as a percentage of sales from 35.1% to 35.7%.
Higher selling prices in response to prior period increases in paper costs as
well as lower product costs resulting from the Company's continued vertical
integration of manufacturing operations, offset in part by the cost of added
distribution facilities, were the primary reasons for this improvement in
margins.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses were lower by $0.4 million for the year ended December
31, 1996 compared to 1995, and declined as a percentage of net sales from 7.4%
to 6.1%. The primary reason for the percentage decline was the Company's ability
to increase sales to its party superstore customers while not significantly
increasing its sales costs associated with those accounts.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses increased $4.3 million for the year
ended December 31, 1996 compared to 1995. As a percentage of net sales, general
and administrative expenses increased from 9.1% to 10.0%. This increase is
principally attributable to an increase in the provision for bad debts of $1.7
million or 0.9% of net sales related to a significant increase in the Company's
accounts receivable and increased occupancy costs of $0.5 million or 0.3% of net
sales related to the Company's new corporate offices. Also contributing to this
increase are non-recurring costs related to the development of a new business
management computer system of $1.2 million or 0.6% of net sales as well as
one-time costs associated with the move to the new corporate offices of $0.3
million or 0.2% of net sales and additional personnel costs including relocation
and recruitment costs of $0.3 million or 0.2% of net sales.
Art and Development Costs
Art and development costs increased $0.9 million for the year ended
December 31, 1996 compared to 1995. As a percentage of net sales, art and
development costs increased from 2.5% to 2.7%. The Company significantly
expanded its creative and new product development staff and internal development
capabilities in the middle of 1995 which resulted in a substantial increase in
art and development costs which were incurred during all of 1996. The increase
in art and development expenditures reflects the Company's strategy to remain a
leader in product quality and development.
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Non-recurring Compensation
In conjunction with the IPO, the Company recorded non-recurring
compensation of $15.5 million in 1996 related to stock and cash payments of
$12.5 million to certain executives in connection with the termination or
modification of employment agreements and $3.0 million for the establishment of
an ESOP for the benefit of the employees of Amscan Inc. and the payment of stock
bonuses to certain of such employees.
Special Bonuses
Special bonuses, which were based entirely upon the Company's pre-tax
income, increased by $1.6 million for the year ended December 31, 1996 compared
to 1995. The employment agreements which gave rise to these bonuses were
substantially modified in December 1996 to eliminate these special bonus
payments in the future.
Interest Expense, net
Interest expense, net increased by $0.9 million to $6.7 million in 1996,
reflecting slightly higher borrowings associated with increased working capital
(primarily inventory and accounts receivable) needed to support the increased
volume of sales, offset in part by a lower effective interest cost associated
with the Company's revised revolving credit agreement, which was entered into in
September 1995.
Income Taxes
Prior to the IPO, Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc. and certain other
subsidiaries of the Company were taxed as Subchapter S corporations for federal
income tax and, where available, for state income tax purposes. Accordingly,
these entities were not subject to federal and state income taxes except in
states which do not recognize Subchapter S corporation status. In connection
with the IPO, these subsidiaries became subject to federal and state income
taxes. The amounts shown as income taxes in 1996 consist principally of foreign
taxes and a one-time charge of $0.8 million related to the establishment of
deferred taxes in connection with the change in tax status.
Minority Interests
Minority interests represent the portion of income of the Company's
subsidiaries attributable to equity ownership not held by Amscan Holdings, Inc.
In addition to the minority interests of certain foreign entities, these amounts
include the minority interest of Am-Source, Inc. through December 18, 1996, the
date the Company acquired the 50% not previously owned.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company financed its growth through December 18, 1996 principally
through cash flow generated from operations, the use of operating leases,
increases in its revolving line of credit borrowings and increases in long-term
debt. On December 18, 1996, the Company completed the IPO of 4,000,000 shares
of its Common Stock and used the net proceeds to reduce indebtedness under the
Company's line of credit and to repay subordinated debt.
On August 10, 1997, Amscan Holdings and Confetti, entered into the
Merger Agreement providing for a recapitalization of Amscan Holdings in which
Confetti would be merged with and into Amscan Holdings with Amscan Holdings as
the surviving corporation.
At the Effective Time the Merger was consummated pursuant to the Merger
Agreement. Upon consummation of the Merger, the Company's then existing loan
arrangements were repaid and terminated and 90% of its then outstanding Common
Stock was repurchased. The Merger was financed with an equity contribution of
approximately $67.5 million (including contributions of Company Common Stock by
certain employee stockholders and including issuances of restricted stock),
$117 million from a senior term loan (the "Term Loan") provided under a bank
credit agreement (the "Bank Credit Facilities") and $110 million from the
issuance of 9 7/8% senior subordinated notes (the "Exchange Notes")
(collectively, the "Merger Financings") (see Notes 1, 5 and 6 to the Company's
1997 audited consolidated financial statements). The Merger has been accounted
for as a recapitalization and, accordingly, the historical basis of the
Company's assets and liabilities has not been impacted by the Merger.
In addition to the Term Loan, the Bank Credit Facilities provides for
revolving loan borrowings of up to $50 million (the "Revolving Credit Facility")
The Revolving Credit Facility has a term of five years and bears interest, at
the option of the Company, at the lenders' customary base rate plus 1.25% per
annum or at the lenders' customary reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 2.25%
per annum. Interest on balances outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility
are subject to adjustment in the future based on the Company's performance. At
December 31, 1997, the entire $50 million was available to the Company under the
Revolving Credit Facility.
At December 31, 1997, the Company had $237.8 million of consolidated
indebtedness and $95.2 million of consolidated stockholders' deficit. Based upon
the current level of operations and anticipated growth, the Company anticipates
that its operating cash flow, together with available borrowings under the
Revolving Credit Facility, will be adequate to meet its anticipated future
requirements for working capital and operating expenses, to permit potential
acquisitions and to service its debt requirements as they become due. However,
the Company's ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, or to pay
interest on, or to refinance its indebtedness (including the Exchange Notes) and
to satisfy its other obligations will depend upon its future performance, which,
to a certain extent, will be subject to general economic, financial,
competitive, business and other factors beyond its control.
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The Merger Financings may affect the Company's ability to make future
capital expenditures. However, management believes that additions to plant and
equipment during the past three years provide adequate capacity to support its
operations for at least the next 12 months. As of December 31, 1997, the Company
did not have material commitments for capital expenditures.
Cash Flow Data -- Year Ended December 31, 1997 Compared to Year Ended
December 31, 1996
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by 8.1 million to
$4.2 million during the year ended December 31, 1997 from $12.3 million during
the year ended December 31, 1996 as a result of expenses incurred in connection
with the recapitalization of the Company, the change in the Company's tax status
in December 1996 and growth in the Company's inventories and accounts
receivable. Net cash used in investing activities of $10.1 million increased by
$2.5 million from 1996, reflecting increased capital expenditures. During the
year ended December 31, 1997, net cash provided by financing activities of
$116.0 million included net proceeds of $4.5 million from the issuance of Common
Stock to cover the over-allotments provided for in the IPO underwriting
agreement, a contribution to capital by the Estate of $7.5 million and proceeds
of $61.9 million from the issuance of Common Stock in connection with the
Merger, proceeds of the Merger Financings of $237.8 million and related payments
to repurchase the Company's Common Stock of $142.7 million. In addition, during
1997, the Company repaid indebtedness of $51.8 million. During the year ended
December 31, 1996, net cash used in financing activities of $6.0 million
included increased distributions to stockholders of $17.2 million, repayment of
bank debt and indebtedness to the Principal Stockholder of $29.1 million,
partially offset by net proceeds of $43.3 million from the IPO.
During 1996, the Company used net proceeds from the IPO to repay debt
owed to the banks and to Mr. Svenningsen. The Company used $8.9 million of the
cash in 1996 to fund its working capital needs, which consisted primarily of
increases in accounts receivable and deposits on machinery and equipment.
During 1996 the Company distributed $23.4 million to Mr. Svenningsen.
Approximately $1.4 million of the distributions in 1996 were reinvested in the
Company as debt payable to stockholders. The distributions in 1996 were funded
by net proceeds from the IPO and represented accumulated earnings and the
return of previously provided capital.
In 1997 and 1996, the Company acquired machinery and equipment totaling
$10.3 million and $11.0 million, respectively. The Company financed the
acquisitions using long-term debt, borrowings under the Company's revolving
credit facility and capital leases.
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Balance Sheet Data -- December 31, 1997 Compared to December 31, 1996
The increase in cash and the amount due to stockholders at December 31,
1997, represents $93.2 million cash consideration owed to stockholders for their
shares of Common Stock which is subject to payment in accordance with the
exchange provisions in the Merger Agreement. Substantially all the consideration
was paid subsequent to December 31, 1997 and through the date hereof.
Accounts receivable, net, increased $7.5 million to $44.8 million at
December 31, 1997 from $37.4 million at December 31, 1996. The increase in
accounts receivable is primarily attributable to the growth in third and fourth
quarter sales of seasonal merchandise which customarily have extended payment
terms.
Inventories, net, increased $6.0 million to $51.7 million at December 31,
1997 from $45.7 million at December 31, 1996, reflecting the expansion of the
Company's product line as well as increased inventory levels considered
necessary to meet anticipated sales growth.
Deposits and other current assets decreased $3.3 million to $8.1 million
at December 31, 1997 from December 31, 1996, as deposits placed in 1996 for the
acquisition and lease of various manufacturing, warehouse and office equipment
and computer software were utilized in 1997.
Property, plant and equipment, net increased $4.2 million to $38.9
million at December 31, 1997 from $34.7 million at December 31, 1996. This
increase is primarily due to manufacturing, warehouse and computer equipment
acquired, partially offset by depreciation.
Other assets increased $4.3 million to $6.5 million at December 31, 1997
from $2.2 million at December 31, 1996 as a result of the deferral of financing
costs of $5.5 million related to the Merger Financings, which was partially
offset by a reduction in a note receivable from a supplier.
The changes in the loans and notes payable, long-term obligations and
stockholders' equity account balances from December 31, 1996 to December 31,
1997 reflect the recapitalization of the Company as a result of the Merger.
Cash Flow Data -- Year Ended December 31, 1996 Compared to Year Ended
December 31, 1995
Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $7.6 million to
$12.3 million in the year ended December 31, 1996 from $4.7 million in the year
ended December 31, 1995 as a result of the decreased rate of growth in
inventories and other assets, partially offset by increases in deposits paid on
purchased equipment and a decrease in net income before depreciation and
amortization. Net cash used in investing activities of $7.6 million increased by
$3.1 million from 1995 because of increased capital expenditures. Net cash used
in financing activities increased by $6.1 million to $6.0 million in 1996 due to
increases in stockholder distributions, repayment of bank debt and subordinated
debt partially offset by net proceeds from the IPO.
Third party financings for 1996 consisted primarily of borrowings under
credit and long-term loans secured by machinery and equipment. The Company used
net proceeds from the IPO to repay debt owed to the banks and to Mr. Svenningsen
in 1996. The Company used
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$8.9 million of the cash in 1996 to fund its working capital needs, which
consisted primarily of increases in accounts receivable and deposits on
machinery and equipment.
In 1996, the Company distributed $23.4 million, compared to $11.0 million
in 1995, to stockholders, of which $1.4 million in 1996 and $4.0 million in 1995
was reinvested in the Company as debt payable to stockholders. The distributions
in 1996 were funded by net proceeds from the IPO and represented accumulated
earnings and the return of previously provided capital.
In 1996 and 1995, the Company acquired $11.0 million and $4.5 million,
respectively, of machinery and equipment, which was financed by long-term debt
and borrowings under the Company's revolving credit facility, and entered into
operating leases for additional machinery and equipment totaling $10.8 million
in 1996 and $7.4 million in 1995.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the "FASB")
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, Reporting
Comprehensive Income. SFAS No. 130 establishes requirements for reporting and
display of comprehensive income. The new standard becomes effective for the
Company's fiscal year 1998 and requires reclassification of earlier financial
statements for comparative purposes.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information. SFAS No. 131 establishes standards for
disclosure about operating segments in annual financial statements and requires
disclosure of selected information about operating segments in interim financial
reports. It also establishes standards for related disclosures about products
and services, geographic areas and major customers. This statement supersedes
SFAS No. 14, Financial Reporting for Segments of a Business Enterprise. The new
standard becomes effective for the Company's fiscal year 1998 and requires that
comparative information from earlier years be restated to conform to the
requirements of this standard. The Company does not believe any substantial
changes to its disclosures will be made at the time SFAS No. 131 is adopted.
In February 1998, the FASB issued SFAS No. 132, Employers' Disclosures
about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. The Statement supercedes the
disclosure requirements in SFAS No. 87, Employers' Accounting for Pensions, SFAS
No. 88, Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension
Plans and for Termination Benefits, and SFAS No. 106, Employers' Accounting for
Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions. SFAS No. 132 addresses disclosure
issues only and does not change the measurement or recognition provisions
specified in those Statements. SFAS No. 132 is effective for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1997.
Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting
standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or not
significant to the financial statements of the Company.
Impact of Year 2000
Several of the Company's older computer programs have time sensitive
software that will not recognize the year 2000 and, if not addressed, could
cause disruptions to the
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Company's normal business operations. The Company has completed an assessment of
its software and estimates the cost to upgrade its software to be Year 2000
compliant will not be significant. Most of this cost will be recognized over the
life of the new software. To date, the Company has not incurred significant
expenses associated with the Year 2000 issue.
The Company expects to complete the upgrade of its principal software
not later than December 31, 1998 and believes that the Year 2000 issue will not
pose significant operational problems for its computer systems. However, there
can be no guarantee that the estimated cost and completion dates will be
achieved and the actual results could differ materially from those anticipated.
Quarterly Results
As a result of the seasonal nature of certain of the Company's products,
the quarterly results of operations may not be indicative of those for a full
year. Third quarter sales are generally the highest of the year due to a
combination of increased sales to consumers of the Company's products during
summer months as well as initial shipments of seasonal holiday merchandise as
retailers build inventory. Conversely, fourth quarter sales are generally lower
as retailers sell through inventories purchased during the third quarter. The
overall growth rate of the Company's sales in recent years has offset, in part,
this sales variability. Promotional activities, including special dating and
pricing terms, particularly with respect to Halloween and Christmas products,
result in generally lower margins and profitability in the fourth quarter, as
well as higher accounts receivables balances and associated higher interest
costs to support these balances. The following table sets forth the historical
net sales, gross profit, income (loss) from operations and net income (loss) of
the Company for 1997 and 1996 by quarter.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Quarter Ended
March 31 June 30 September 30 December 31
-------- ------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1997
Net sales $53,176 $49,225 $58,885 $ 48,645
Gross profit 18,766 17,671 21,389 15,534
Income (loss) from operations 10,029 9,306 11,777 (19,615)(a)
Net income (loss) 5,302 4,976 6,623 (17,083)(a)
1996
Net sales $47,258 $45,714 $54,036 $ 45,697
Gross profit 16,855 17,527 19,765 14,645
Income (loss) from operations 7,586 7,563 9,223 (11,614)(b)
Net income (loss) 5,793 5,120 7,182 (15,968)(b)
</TABLE>
(a) Included in fourth quarter results in 1997 are non-recurring expenses
relating to the Merger of $22.1 million comprised of $11.7 million in
transaction costs, $7.5 million compensation payment to an officer, $1.9
million for the redemption of Company stock options and $1.0 million of
debt retirement costs.
(b) Included in fourth quarter results in 1996 are non-recurring compensation
expenses of $15.5 million, including stock and cash payments of $12.5
million to certain executives in connection with the termination or
modification of prior employment agreements and
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$3.0 million for the establishment of an ESOP for the benefit of the
employees of Amscan Inc. and the payment of stock bonuses to certain of
such employees.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company has interest rate risk associated with variable rate
indebtedness. The Company utilizes off-balance sheet financial instruments to
manage the market risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. It is
the Company's policy to use derivative financial instruments to protect against
market risk arising in the normal course of business. Company policies prohibit
the use of derivative instruments for the purpose of trading for profit on
price fluctuations or contracts which intentionally increase the Company's
underlying exposure.
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
See the consolidated financial statements and supplementary data
listed in the accompanying Index to Financial Statements and Schedule on page
F-1 herein.
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and
Financial Disclosure
Not applicable.
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Set forth below are the names, ages and positions with the Company of
the persons who are currently serving as directors and executive officers of the
Company.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Name Age Position
<S> <C> <C>
Terence M. O'Toole 39 Director, Chairman of the Board
Sanjeev K. Mehra 38 Director
Joseph P. DiSabato 31 Director
Gerald C. Rittenberg 45 Chief Executive Officer
James M. Harrison 46 President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
William S. Wilkey 41 Senior Vice President -- Sales and Marketing
</TABLE>
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Terence M. O'Toole is a Managing Director of Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the
Principal Investment Area. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1983. He is a member of
Goldman Sachs' Investment Committee. Mr. O'Toole serves on the Board of
Directors of AMF Bowling, Inc., Insilco Corporation, 21st Century Newspapers,
Inc., Western Wireless Corporation and several other privately held companies on
behalf of Goldman Sachs.
Sanjeev K. Mehra is a Managing Director of Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the
Principal Investment Area. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1986. He is a Director of
the Stone Street and Bridge Street Funds, private equity funds affiliated with
Goldman Sachs for the benefit of its employees. Mr. Mehra serves on the Board of
Directors of Great Plains Software, Inc. and several other privately held
companies on behalf of Goldman Sachs.
Joseph P. DiSabato is an Associate of Goldman, Sachs & Co. in the
Principal Investment Area. He joined Goldman Sachs in 1988, worked as a
Financial Analyst until 1991, and returned in 1994 as an Associate.
Gerald C. Rittenberg became Chief Executive Officer upon consummation of
the Merger. Prior to that time, Mr. Rittenberg served as the President of the
predecessor to the Company, Amscan Inc., since April 1996, and served as
President of the Company from the time of its formation in October 1996. From
May 1997 until December 1997, Mr. Rittenberg served as Acting Chairman of the
Board. From 1991 to April 1996, he was Executive Vice President -- Product
Development of Amscan Inc.
James M. Harrison became President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
upon consummation of the Merger. Prior to that time, Mr. Harrison served as
the Chief Financial Officer of the predecessor to the Company, Amscan Inc.,
since August 1996 and served as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the
Company since February 1997. From 1993 to 1995, Mr. Harrison was the Executive
Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary, Treasurer and a member of
the Board of Directors of The C.R. Gibson Company, a manufacturer and
distributor of paper gift products. From 1988 to 1993, Mr. Harrison was the
Chief Financial Officer of The C.R. Gibson Company.
William S. Wilkey joined the Company in 1990 and has served as the Senior
Vice President -- Sales and Marketing of Amscan Inc. since 1992.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Summary Compensation Table
The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation
earned for the past three years for the Company's former and current Chief
Executive Officer and each other executive officer of the Company as of December
31, 1997 whose aggregate salary and bonus for 1997 exceeded $100,000. The
amounts shown include compensation for services in all capacities that were
provided to the Company or its Subsidiaries. Unless otherwise indicated, amounts
shown were paid by the Company's principal Subsidiary, Amscan Inc. Information
for 1996 with respect to Company Common Stock relates to the Company Common
Stock prior to the consummation of the Merger.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Long Term
Compensation
------------
No. of Securities
Underlying
Name and Principal Position Year Salary Bonus (a) Other Options Granted All Other Compensation (c)
- --------------------------- ---- ------ --------- ----- ------------------ --------------------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
John A. Svenningsen 1997 $126,953 $ 4,219
Former Chief Executive 1996 315,609 (d) 5,939
Officer and Chairman 1995 289,399 (d) 10,614
Gerald C. Rittenberg 1997 $220,000 16.648(j) $ 3,763
Chief Executive Officer 1996 211,000 $2,800,000(e) 21,895
1995 200,269 1,682,000(e) 4,317
James M. Harrison 1997 $215,000 $255,000 $176,041(h) 16.268(k) $ 3,763
President, Chief Financial 1996(g) 62,500 50,000 50,000(b)
Officer and Treasurer
William S. Wilkey 1997 $200,000 $210,000 $352,082(i) 16.441(l) $ 3,763
Senior Vice President 1996 181,000 1,036,000(f) 100,000(b) 21,679
and Marketing 1995 172,500 757,000(f) 4,317
</TABLE>
(a) Represents amounts earned with respect to the years indicated, whether
paid or accrued.
(b) Reflects stock options on shares of Company Common Stock ("Company Stock
Options") granted pursuant to the 1996 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees
(the "Prior Stock Plan") at an exercise price equal to the fair market
value on the date of grant.
(c) Represents contributions by the Company under the Profit Sharing & Savings
Plan maintained by the Company's principal Subsidiary, Amscan Inc., and
under the ESOP, as well as insurance premiums paid by the Company with
respect to term life insurance for the benefit of the named executive
officer.
(d) Prior to the IPO, which was consummated in December 1996, certain entities
which are now subsidiaries of the Company elected to be taxed as
Subchapter S corporations under the Internal Revenue Code. Mr. Svenningsen
received $11,009,000 and $15,841,000 from such entities in 1995 and 1996,
respectively. Such amounts represented distributions to him as an
Subchapter S corporation stockholder and, with respect to 1996, additional
distributions of accumulated capital and previously-taxed earnings in
conjunction with the IPO.
(e) Represents bonuses earned by Mr. Rittenberg pursuant to his prior
employment agreement with Amscan Inc. which terminated in December 1996 in
connection with the IPO.
(f) Represents bonuses earned by Mr. Wilkey pursuant to an employment
agreement with Amscan Inc. which expired on December 31, 1996.
(g) Mr. Harrison became an employee and Chief Financial Officer of Amscan Inc.
on August 1, 1996.
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(h) Represents a cash bonus paid to Mr. Harrison at the Effective Time in
connection with the conversion by Mr. Harrison of his 50,000 Company
Stock Options into the Rollover Options to purchase 2.394 shares of
Company Common Stock.
(i) Represents a cash bonus paid to Mr. Wilkey at the Effective Time in
connection with the conversion by Mr. Wilkey of his 100,000 Company Stock
Options into the Rollover Options to purchase 4.787 shares of Company
Common Stock.
(j) Represents the New Options granted to Mr. Rittenberg immediately following
the Effective Time.
(k) Represents the New Options and the Rollover Options granted to Mr.
Harrison immediately following the Effective Time.
(l) Represents the New Options and the Rollover Options granted to Mr. Wilkey
immediately following the Effective Time.
Option Grants Table
The following table sets forth information concerning stock options which
were granted during 1997 to the executive officers named in the Summary
Compensation Table. The options were granted in connection with the
transactions contemplated by the Merger pursuant to the terms of the Options
Documents (as defined in "Employment Agreements" below). No options were
granted pursuant to the Prior Stock Plan. Information with respect to options
relates to options on the Company Common Stock at December 31, 1997.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Potential Realizable Value at
Assumed Annual Rates of
Stock Price Appreciation for
% of Option Term
Number of Total Options ------------------------------
Securities Granted to
Underlying Employees in Market
Options Fiscal Exercise Price Expiration
Name Granted (1) Year Price of Grant(2) Date 5% 10%
---- ----------- ---- ----- ----------- ---- -- ---
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gerald C. December 19,
Rittenberg 16.648 16.5 $75,000 $75,000 2007 $785,236 $1,989,952
James M. December 19,
Harrison 13.874 13.7 $75,000 $75,000 2007 $654,395 $1,658,373
2.394 2.4 $54,545 $75,000 December 19,
2007 $161,887 $335,126
William S. December 19,
Wilkey 11.654 11.5 $75,000 $75,000 2007 $549,684 $1,393,014
December 19
4.787 4.7 $54,545 $75,000 2007 $323,707 $670,113
</TABLE>
(1) All New Options and Rollover Options listed in this column become
exercisable ratably over five years beginning one year from the date of
grant and expire ten years after the date of grant. To the extent
permitted under the Internal Revenue Code, such options were
incentive stock options.
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(2) Assumes a fair market value of the Company Common Stock underlying the New
Options and the Rollover Options of $75,000 according to the per share
price paid by GSCP for the Company Common Stock in connection with the
Merger.
Fiscal 1997 Year End Option Values
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Securities Value of Unexercised In the Money
Underlying Unexercised Options Options at Fiscal Year End
------------------------------ --------------------------
Name Exercisable Unexercisable Exercisable Unexercisable
- ---- ----------- ------------- ----------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gerald C. Rittenberg 0 16.648 0 $ 0
James M. Harrison 0 13.874 0 0
0 2.394 0 48,969
William S. Wilkey 0 11.654 0 0
0 4.787 0 97,918
</TABLE>
At December 31, 1997, the market price of the Company Common Stock was
$75,000 per share, an amount equal to the exercise price of each of the New
Options granted to Mr. Rittenberg, Mr. Harrison and Mr. Wilkey. As a result,
none of the New Options was "in the money" at December 31, 1997. The exercise
price of each of the Rollover Options granted to Mr. Harrison and Mr. Wilkey was
$54,545 per share. As a result, all of the Rollover Options were "in the money"
at December 31, 1997. No Company Stock Options were exercised in the most recent
fiscal year.
For a further description of the New Options and Rollover Options granted
to the executives named in the Summary Compensation Table in connection with the
Merger, see "Employment Arrangements" below.
Employment Arrangements
Employment Agreement with Gerald C. Rittenberg. Under the Employment
Agreement between the Company and Gerald C. Rittenberg, dated as of August 10,
1997 (the "Rittenberg Employment Agreement"), Mr. Rittenberg serves as Chief
Executive Officer of the Company for a three-year period commencing at the
Effective Time (an "Initial Term"), which term will be extended automatically
for successive additional one-year periods (each an "Additional Term"), unless
either the Company gives Mr. Rittenberg, or Mr. Rittenberg gives the Company,
written notice of the intention not to extend the term no less than twelve
months prior to the end of the Initial Term or Additional Term, whichever is
then in effect. Mr. Rittenberg will receive during the Initial Term an annual
base salary of $295,000 which will be increased by 5% at the beginning of each
Additional Term. During Mr. Rittenberg's Initial Term and any Additional Term,
Mr. Rittenberg will be eligible for an annual bonus for each calendar year
comprised of (i) a non-discretionary bonus equal to 50%
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of his annual base salary if certain operational and financial targets
determined by the Board of Directors in consultation with Mr. Rittenberg are
attained, and (ii) a discretionary bonus awarded in the sole discretion of the
Board of Directors. The Rittenberg Employment Agreement also provides for other
customary benefits including incentive, savings and retirement plans, paid
vacation, health care and life insurance plans, and expense reimbursement.
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Under the Rittenberg Employment Agreement, if Mr. Rittenberg's employment
were to be terminated by the Company other than for cause, death or disability,
the Company would be obligated to pay Mr. Rittenberg a lump sum cash payment in
an amount equal to the sum of (1) accrued unpaid salary, earned but unpaid bonus
for any prior year, any deferred compensation and accrued but unpaid vacation
pay (collectively, "Accrued Obligations") plus (2) severance pay equal to his
annual base salary, provided, however, that in connection with a termination by
the Company other than for cause following a Sale Event (as defined below), such
severance pay will be equal to Mr. Rittenberg's annual base salary multiplied by
the number of years the Company elects as the Restriction Period (as defined
below) in connection with the non-competition provisions. Upon termination of
Mr. Rittenberg's employment by the Company for cause, death, disability or if he
terminates his employment, Mr. Rittenberg will be entitled to his unpaid Accrued
Obligations. Additionally, upon termination of Mr. Rittenberg's employment
during his Initial Term or any Additional Term (1) by the Company other than for
cause or (2) by reason of his death or disability, or if the Initial Term or any
Additional Term is not renewed at its expiration (other than for cause), the
Rittenberg Employment Agreement provides for payment of a prorated portion of
the bonus to which Mr. Rittenberg would otherwise have been entitled.
The Rittenberg Employment Agreement also provides that during his Initial
Term, any Additional Term and during the three-year period following any
termination of his employment (the "Restriction Period"), Mr. Rittenberg shall
not participate in or permit his name to be used or become associated with any
person or entity that is or intends to be engaged in any business which is in
competition with the business of the Company, or any of its subsidiaries or
controlled affiliates, in any country in which the Company or any of its
subsidiaries or controlled affiliates operate, compete or are engaged in such
business or at such time intend to so operate, compete or become engaged in such
business (a "Competitor"), provided, however, that if Mr. Rittenberg's
employment is terminated by the Company other than for cause following a Sale
Event, the Restriction Period will be instead a one, two or three-year period at
the election of the Company. For purposes of the Rittenberg Employment
Agreement, "Sale Event" means either (1) the acquisition by any individual,
entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the
Exchange Act) that is a Competitor (as defined in the Rittenberg Employment
Agreement), other than GSCP and its affiliates, of a majority of the outstanding
voting stock of the Company or (2) the sale or other disposition (other than by
way of merger or consolidation) of all or substantially all of the assets of the
Company and its subsidiaries taken as a whole to any person or group of persons
that is a Competitor, provided, however, that an underwritten initial public
offering of shares of Company Common Stock pursuant to a registration statement
under the Securities Act will not constitute a Sale Event. The Rittenberg
Employment Agreement also provides for certain other restrictions during the
Restriction Period in connection with (a) the solicitation of persons or
entities with business relationships with the Company and (b) inducing any
employee of the Company to terminate their employment or offering employment to
such persons, in each case subject to certain conditions.
Pursuant to the Rittenberg Employment Agreement, Mr. Rittenberg
contributed to Confetti immediately prior to the Effective Time, 272,728 shares
of Company Common Stock in exchange for 60.0 shares of Confetti Common Stock,
having an aggregate value equal to 272,728 times the Cash Consideration of
$16.50 per share, or approximately $4.5 million, which shares of Confetti Common
Stock were valued at the purchase price for which GSCP purchased common shares
of Confetti immediately prior to the Effective Time (the "New Purchase Price").
At the Effective Time, such shares of Confetti Common Stock
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were converted into 60.0 shares of Company Common Stock as the surviving company
in the Merger (as converted, the "Rollover Stock").
Also pursuant to the Rittenberg Employment Agreement, following the
Effective Time, Mr. Rittenberg was granted options ("New Options") to purchase
16.648 shares of Company Common Stock. The New Options were granted pursuant to
a new stock incentive plan and related option agreement (together, the "Option
Documents"), which were adopted by the Company following the Effective Time.
Such New Options vest in equal annual installments over a five-year period and
are subject to forfeiture upon termination of Mr. Rittenberg's employment if not
vested and exercised within certain time periods specified in the Option
Documents. Unless sooner exercised or forfeited as provided in the Option
Documents, the New Options will expire on the tenth anniversary of the Effective
Time.
Mr. Rittenberg is not permitted to sell, assign, transfer, pledge or
otherwise encumber any New Options, shares of Rollover Stock or shares of
Company Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the New Options, except as
provided in the Stockholders' Agreement and the Option Documents, and the shares
of Rollover Stock and shares of Company Common Stock acquired upon exercise of
the New Options are subject to the terms of the Stockholders' Agreement.
At the Effective Time, the Rittenberg Employment Agreement replaced and
superseded Mr. Rittenberg's former employment agreement with the Company.
Employment Agreement with James M. Harrison. Under the Employment
Agreement, dated August 10, 1997, by and between the Company and James M.
Harrison (the "Harrison Employment Agreement"), Mr. Harrison serves as President
of the Company for a three-year Initial Term at an annual base salary of
$275,000. The Harrison Employment Agreement contains provisions for Additional
Terms, salary increases during any Additional Term, non-discretionary and
discretionary bonus payments, severance, other benefits, definitions of cause
and disability, and provisions for non-competition and non-solicitation similar
to those in the Rittenberg Employment Agreement, with the exception of the
provision for an election by the Company of a one, two or three-year Restriction
Period following a Sale Event; under the Harrison Employment Agreement, the
Restriction Period is fixed at three years and severance pay is fixed at one
year's annual base salary. In addition, the Harrison Employment Agreement
provides that Mr. Harrison's bonus for the 1997 calendar year will be equal to
the bonus that would have been payable to him in accordance with the relevant
terms of his current employment agreement with the Company, without taking into
account any incremental financing or transaction costs attributable to the
Merger as determined in good faith by the Board. The Harrison Employment
Agreement also provides that Mr. Harrison will receive a bonus payment of
$105,000 on March 15, 1998, in addition to any other bonus payable.
Pursuant to the Harrison Employment Agreement, following the Effective
Time, Mr. Harrison was granted New Options to purchase 13.874 shares of Company
Common Stock. Such New Options were granted on terms similar to those granted
pursuant to the Rittenberg Employment Agreement.
Additionally, under the Harrison Employment Agreement, Mr. Harrison
converted, as of the Effective Time, his Company Stock Options to purchase
50,000 shares of Company Common Stock into options ("Rollover Options") to
purchase 2.394 shares of Company
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Common Stock. The Rollover Options have an exercise price per share (the
"Rollover Exercise Price") equal to $54,545. Mr. Harrison also received at the
Effective Time a cash bonus equal to $176,041 in connection therewith. The
Rollover Options were granted pursuant to the Option Documents and on the same
terms as the New Options.
Pursuant to the Harrison Employment Agreement, Mr. Harrison was granted
immediately prior to the Effective Time, 15.0 shares of Confetti Common Stock
(the "Restricted Stock"), having an aggregate value of $1,125,000, based on the
New Purchase Price, which shares were converted in the Merger into 15.0 shares
of Company Common Stock. During the Stock Restricted Period (as defined below),
the Restricted Stock will be forfeitable and may not be sold, assigned,
transferred, pledged or otherwise encumbered by Mr. Harrison. For purposes of
the Harrison Employment Agreement, the "Stock Restricted Period" means the
period beginning on the date of grant of the Restricted Stock and ending on the
earliest of (i) the occurrence of an IPO (as such term is defined in the
Stockholders' Agreement); (ii) immediately prior to the consummation of a
transaction or series of transactions, approved by the Board of Directors,
pursuant to which a person, entity or group (within the meaning of Section
13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act, other than Goldman Sachs or any of
its affiliates, acquires a majority of the outstanding voting stock of the
Company; and (iii) the termination of Mr. Harrison's employment with the
Company, (1) because of his death, (2) by the Company without cause, (3) by Mr.
Harrison because of the Company's material breach of its obligations under the
Harrison Employment Agreement, (4) by Mr. Harrison if the Company imposes on
him duties or work conditions materially burdensome to him which are
inconsistent with his prior duties and work conditions or (5) because of Mr.
Harrison's disability; provided, however, that the Stock Restricted Period
ended with respect to 25% of the shares of Restricted Stock on January 1, 1998
and with respect to the remaining 75%, in equal installments on January 1 of
each of the years 1999 through 2007. Pursuant to the Harrison Employment
Agreement, upon the voluntary or involuntary termination of Mr. Harrison's
employment during the Stock Restricted Period for any reason other than a
reason listed in clause (iii) of the preceding sentence, all shares of
Restricted Stock (with respect to which the Stock Restricted Period has not
then ended) will be forfeited and returned to the Company without payment.
Mr. Harrison is not permitted to sell, assign, transfer, pledge or
otherwise encumber any New Options, Rollover Options, shares of Restricted Stock
or shares of Company Common Stock acquired upon exercise of the New Options or
Rollover Options (in either case, "Option Shares"), except as provided in the
Stockholders' Agreement and the Option Documents, and the shares of Restricted
Stock and Option Shares will be subject to the terms of the Stockholders'
Agreement.
At the Effective Time, the Harrison Employment Agreement replaced and
superseded Mr. Harrison's former employment agreement with the Company, dated as
of February 1, 1997 (the "Prior Harrison Employment Agreement"). At that time,
in consideration and in full satisfaction, and in lieu of the payment of any
Bonus (other than as set forth above) or Sale Bonus (as such terms are defined
in the Prior Harrison Employment Agreement), the Company paid to Mr. Harrison,
immediately after the Effective Time, $270,000 in cash. The Harrison Employment
Agreement also provides that none of the Merger or other transactions and
arrangements contemplated by the Merger Agreement, the Stockholders' Agreement,
the Voting Agreement and the Harrison Employment Agreement would be or result
in or give rise to any change of control or potential change of control under
or constitute good reason for Mr. Harrison terminating the Prior Harrison
Employment Agreement.
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Stock and Option Agreement with William S. Wilkey. Pursuant to a Stock
and Option Agreement, dated as of August 10, 1997, by and between the Company
and William S. Wilkey (the "Wilkey Agreement"), Mr. Wilkey contributed to the
Company immediately after the Effective Time $500,000 in cash in exchange for
6.67 shares of Company Common Stock ("New Stock") valued at the New Cost Per
Share. Mr. Wilkey made payment to the Company for the New Stock immediately
after the Effective Time and borrowed the funds for such payment from the
Company. Such borrowing is evidenced by a personal full recourse note maturing
on March 15, 2001, accruing interest at 6.65%, compounded annually, and payable
in annual payments of principal and interest equal to one-quarter of any bonus
Mr. Wilkey receives from the Company (provided, that the first such payment will
be made from any bonus corresponding to the 1998 calendar year), with any
portion of the note remaining at maturity payable at maturity. Mr. Wilkey also
entered into a related stock pledge agreement with the Company.
Also pursuant to the Wilkey Agreement, following the Effective Time, Mr.
Wilkey was granted New Options to purchase 11.654 shares of Company Common
Stock. Such New Options were granted on terms similar to those granted pursuant
to the Rittenberg Employment Agreement.
Additionally, Mr. Wilkey converted, as of the Effective Time, his Company
Stock Options to purchase 100,000 shares of Company Common Stock into Rollover
Options to purchase 4.787 shares of Company Common Stock. The Rollover Options
have a Rollover Exercise Price equal to $54,545. Mr. Wilkey also received at the
Effective Time a cash bonus equal to $352,082 in connection therewith. The
Rollover Options were granted pursuant to the Option Documents and on the same
terms as the New Options.
Mr. Wilkey will not be permitted to sell, assign, transfer, pledge or
otherwise encumber any New Options, Rollover Options, shares of New Stock or
Option Shares, except as provided in the Stockholders' Agreement and the Option
Documents, and the shares of New Stock and Option Shares are subject to the
terms of the Stockholders' Agreement.
The Wilkey Agreement is not intended to, and does not, supersede, amend,
modify or replace Mr. Wilkey's employment agreement with the Company, dated as
of October 4, 1996 (the "Wilkey Employment Agreement"), which, except for
certain provisions thereof relating to option grants under the Prior Stock Plan,
which plan was terminated at the Effective Time (and which provisions therefore
are no longer operative), will remain in full force and effect.
Under the terms of the Wilkey Employment Agreement, which commenced on
January 1, 1997, Mr. Wilkey is employed as Senior Vice President -- Sales and
Marketing of the Company for a period of five years. Mr. Wilkey received an
initial base salary of $200,000 for 1997, which will be increased by 5% each
successive year during the term of the agreement. In addition, Mr. Wilkey is
entitled to receive an annual bonus which will be determined by a formula which
takes into account the amount by which sales and profits are increased on a year
to year basis. Mr. Wilkey's agreement also provides that upon termination of
employment he may not for a period of three years be employed by, or associated
in any manner with, any business which is competitive with the Company. The
Wilkey Employment Agreement may be terminated by the Company upon the death or
permanent disability of Mr. Wilkey or for "cause".
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Other Employment Matters. The Company has agreed in the Merger Agreement
that, for a period of at least two years from the Effective Time, subject to
applicable law, the Company and its subsidiaries will provide benefits to their
employees as a group (and not necessarily on an individual-by-individual or
group-by-group basis) that will, in the aggregate, be similar to those currently
provided by the Company and its subsidiaries to their employees.
Amscan Holdings, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan
Following consummation of the Merger, the Company adopted the Amscan
Holdings, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (the "Stock Incentive Plan") under
which the Company may grant incentive awards in the form of shares of Company
Common Stock ("Restricted Stock Awards"), options to purchase shares of Company
Common Stock ("Company Stock Options") and stock appreciation rights ("Stock
Appreciation Rights") to certain directors, officers, employees and consultants
("Participants") of the Company and its affiliates. The total number of shares
of Company Common Stock initially reserved and available for grant under the
Stock Incentive Plan is 120 shares. A committee of the Company's board of
directors (the "Committee"), or the board itself in the absence of a Committee,
is authorized to make grants and various other decisions under the Stock
Incentive Plan. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, any Participant
granted an award under the Stock Incentive Plan must become a party to, and
agree to be bound by, the Stockholders' Agreement.
Company Stock Option awards under the Stock Incentive Plan may include
incentive stock options, nonqualified stock options, or both types of Company
Stock Options, in each case with or without Stock Appreciation Rights. Company
Stock Options are nontransferable (except under certain limited circumstances)
and, unless otherwise determined by the Committee, have a term of ten years.
Upon a Participant's death or when the Participant's employment with the Company
or the applicable affiliate of the Company, is terminated for any reason, such
Participant's previously unvested Company Stock Options are forfeited and the
Participant or his or her legal representative may, within three months (if
termination of employment is for any reason other than death) or one year (in
the case of the Participant's death), exercise any previously vested Company
Stock Options. Stock Appreciation Rights may be granted in conjunction with all
or part of any Company Stock Option award, and are exercisable, subject to
certain limitations, only in connection with the exercise of the related Company
Stock Option. Upon termination or exercise of the related Company Stock Option,
Stock Appreciation Rights terminate and are no longer exercisable. Stock
Appreciation Rights are transferable only with the related Company Stock
Options.
Unless otherwise provided in the related award agreement or, if
applicable, the Stockholders' Agreement, immediately prior to certain change of
control transactions described in the Stock Incentive Plan, all outstanding
Company Stock Options and Stock Appreciation Rights will, subject to certain
limitations, become fully exercisable and vested and any restrictions and
deferral limitations applicable to any Restricted Stock Awards will lapse.
The Stock Incentive Plan will terminate ten years after its effective
date; however, awards outstanding as of such date will not be affected or
impaired by such termination. The Company's board of directors and the Committee
have authority to amend the Stock Incentive Plan and awards granted thereunder,
subject to the terms of the Stock Incentive Plan.
Compensation of Directors
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The Company currently does not compensate its directors other than for
expense reimbursement. During 1997, until the Effective Time of the Merger, the
Company compensated directors who were not employees of the Company in the
amount of $1,000 for each meeting of the Board of Directors attended and $1,000
for each meeting of the Audit Committee and Nominating Committee attended.
Stock Performance Graph
The Company Common Stock was traded on the NASDAQ National Market during
the period from December 19, 1996 to the Effective Time. As of December 31,
1997, the Company Common Stock was not publicly traded. For this reason a graph
indicating the relative performance of the Company Common Stock price to other
standard measures has not been included since it would provide no meaningful
information.
Compensation Committee Policies
During 1997, until the Effective Time of the Merger, compensation of
executive officers of the Company was paid according to the terms of then
existing employment agreements of the Chief Executive Officer and of each
executive officer of the Company named in the Summary Compensation Table.
Following the Effective Time, such compensation was paid according to the New
Employment Agreements entered into by each such executive officer with the
Company in conjunction with the Merger. As a result, the Compensation Committee
did not make any decisions in 1997 in connection with compensation paid to the
Chief Executive Officer and each of the executive officers of the Company named
in the Summary Compensation Table.
Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation
John A. Svenningsen served as a member of the Compensation Committee from
the creation of the Compensation Committee in February 1997 until his death on
May 28, 1997. Mr. Svenningsen served as Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer. John Tugwell served as a member of the Compensation Committee
from the creation of the Compensation Committee in February 1997 to the
Effective Time. For a description of certain relationships and related
transactions between the Company and Mr. Svenningsen and the Company and Mr.
Tugwell, see "Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions".
To the knowledge of the Company, no relationship of the type described in
Item 402(j)(3) of Regulation S-K existed during 1997 with respect to the
Company.
Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 requires the
Company's officers and directors, and persons who own more than ten percent of
the Company's Common Stock, to file reports of ownership and changes in
ownership of the Company's securities with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial owners
are required by applicable regulations to furnish the Company with copies of all
forms they file pursuant to Section 16(a). Based solely upon a review of the
copies of the forms furnished to the Company, and written representations from
certain reporting persons that no Forms 5 were required, the Company believes
that during 1997, all filing requirements under Section 16(a) applicable to its
officers, directors and ten percent beneficial owners were complied with in a
timely manner.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
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The following table sets forth certain information concerning ownership
of shares of Company Common Stock by: (i) persons who are known by the Company
to own beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of Company Common
Stock; (ii) each director of the Company; (iii) each executive officer of the
Company; and (iv) all directors and executive officers of the Company as a
group.
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Shares of Company Percentage
Common Stock of Class
Name of Beneficial Owner Beneficially Owned Outstanding(a)
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Gerald C. Rittenberg 60.0 5.9%
James M. Harrison 15.0 1.5
William S. Wilkey 6.7 *
Terence M. O'Toole(b) -- --
Sanjeev K. Mehra(c) -- --
Joseph P. DiSabato(d) -- --
Estate of John A. Svenningsen 100.0 9.9
c/o Kurzman & Eisenberg LLP
One North Broadway, Suite 1004
White Plains, New York 10601
GS Capital Partners II, L.P(e) 825.0 81.7
and other GSCP funds
85 Broad Street
New York, New York 10004
All directors and executive officers
as a group (6 persons) 81.7 8.1
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(a) The amounts and percentage of Company Common Stock beneficially owned are
reported on the basis of regulations of the Commission governing the
determination of beneficial ownership of securities. Under the rules of
the Commission, a person is deemed to be a "beneficial owner" of a
security if that person has or shares "voting power", which includes the
power to vote or to direct the voting of such security, or "investment
power", which includes the power to dispose of or to direct the
disposition of such security. A person is also deemed to be a beneficial
owner of any securities of which that person has a right to acquire
beneficial ownership within 60 days. Under these rules, more than one
person may be deemed a beneficial owner of the same securities and a
person may be deemed to be a beneficial owner of securities as to which he
has no economic interest. The percentage of Company Common Stock
outstanding is based on the 1,010 shares of Company Common Stock
outstanding as of the date hereof.
(b) Mr. O'Toole, who is a Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, disclaims
beneficial ownership of the shares of Company Common Stock that are owned
by GSCP and its affiliates.
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(c) Mr. Mehra, who is a Managing Director of Goldman Sachs, disclaims
beneficial ownership of the shares of Company Common Stock that are owned
by GSCP and its affiliates.
(d) Mr. DiSabato, who is an Associate of Goldman Sachs, disclaims beneficial
ownership of the shares of Company Common Stock that are owned by GSCP and
its affiliates.
(e) Of the 825.0 shares of Company Common Stock beneficially owned by GSCP and
its affiliates, approximately 517.6 shares are owned by GSCP II,
approximately 205.8 shares are owned by GS Capital Partners II Offshore,
L.P., approximately 19.1 shares are owned by Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Verwaltungs GmbH as nominee for GS Capital Partners II (Germany) C.L.P.,
approximately 55.5 shares are owned by Stone Street Fund 1997, L.P. and
approximately 27.0 shares are owned by Bridge Street Fund 1997, L.P. Each
of the GSCP funds are investment partnerships that are managed by Goldman
Sachs or its affiliates, which has full dispositive power with respect to
the holdings of such partnerships.
* Less than 1%
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Stockholders' Agreement
As of the Effective Time, the Company entered into the Stockholders'
Agreement with GSCP and the Estate and certain employees of the Company listed
as parties thereto (including the Estate, the "Non-GSCP Investors"). The
following discussion summarizes the terms of the Stockholders' Agreement which
the Company believes are material to an investor in the debt or equity
securities of the Company. This summary is qualified in its entirety by
reference to the full text of the Stockholders' Agreement, a copy of which is
filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and is incorporated by
reference herein. The Stockholders' Agreement provides, among other things, for
(i) the right of the Non-GSCP Investors to participate in, and the right of GSCP
to require the Non-GSCP Investors to participate in, certain sales of Company
Common Stock by GSCP, (ii) prior to an initial public offering of the stock of
the Company (as defined in the Stockholders' Agreement), certain rights of the
Company to purchase, and certain rights of the Non-GSCP Investors (other than
the Estate) to require the Company to purchase (except in the case of
termination of employment by such Non-GSCP Investors) all, but not less than
all, of the shares of Company Common Stock owned by a Non-GSCP Investor (other
than the Estate) upon the termination of employment or death of such Non-GSCP
Investor, at prices determined in accordance with the Stockholders' Agreement
and (iii) certain additional restrictions on the rights of the Non-GSCP
Investors to transfer shares of Company Common Stock. The Stockholders'
Agreement also contains certain provisions granting GSCP and the Non-GSCP
Investors certain rights in connection with registrations of Company Common
Stock in certain offerings and provides for indemnification and certain other
rights, restrictions and obligations in connection with such registrations. The
Stockholders' Agreement will terminate (i) with respect to the rights and
obligations of and restrictions on GSCP and the Non-GSCP Investors in connection
with certain restrictions on the transfer of shares of Company Common Stock,
when GSCP and its affiliates no longer hold at least 40% of the outstanding
shares of Company Common Stock, on a fully diluted basis; provided that the
Stockholders' Agreement will terminate in such respect in any event if the
Company enters into certain transactions resulting in GSCP, its affiliates, the
Non-GSCP Investors, and each of their respective permitted transferees, owning
less than a majority of the outstanding voting power of the entity surviving
such transaction; and (ii) with respect to the registration of Company Common
Stock in certain offerings, with certain exceptions, on the earlier of (1) the
date on which there are no longer any registrable securities outstanding (as
determined under the Stockholders' Agreement) and (2) the twentieth anniversary
of the Stockholders' Agreement.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
During 1997 the Company leased certain of its facilities from Mr.
Svenningsen or from entities that Mr. Svenningsen either owned directly or in
which he had a direct or indirect beneficial interest. The Company has paid rent
and expenses for those facilities on terms which it believes are at least as
favorable to the Company as the terms which would have been available for leases
negotiated with unaffiliated persons at the inception of each lease.
In March 1996, the Company began leasing approximately 45,000 square feet
for the Company's administrative headquarters in an office building of
approximately 90,000 square feet in Elmsford, New York. Prior to December 16,
1997, the building was owned by a limited liability company which is 79%-owned
by a trust established for the benefit of Mr. Svenningsen's children, 20%-owned
by a trust established for the benefit of Mr. Svenningsen's sister's children
and 1%-owned by a corporation owned by the Estate. This
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lease, as amended, provided for annual rent of $1,003,000 and a term which was
scheduled to expire on February 28, 2001. In July 1997, the limited liability
company that owns the building entered into a purchase and sale agreement
pursuant to which the Elmsford property was sold on December 16, 1997. Rent
expense related to this lease was $921,000 and $948,000 for the years ended
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
During 1997 and 1996, the Company leased a 212,000 square foot warehouse
in Temecula, California from Mr. Svenningsen. Rent expense related to this
warehouse was $1,168,000 and $1,186,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997
and 1996, respectively. During December 1997, this lease was amended to reduce
the area under lease to approximately 100,000 square feet. The lease, as
amended requires future rent payments of $350,000 per year through December 31,
1999, $204,000 for the year 2000 and $146,000 for the ten months period ended
October 2001. The Company has options to renew the lease at market rates through
December 2002.
During 1996 the Company and Mr. Svenningsen entered into an agreement
pursuant to which the Company agreed to provide Mr. Svenningsen with the right
to seek reimbursement from the Company for any income tax obligation
attributable to any period prior to the organization of the Company in
December 1996 (including any gross-up for additional taxes), but only to the
extent that such tax is attributable to income that was not distributed to Mr.
Svenningsen. Alternatively, in the event that the status of Amscan Inc. and
certain other subsidiaries of the Company, including Am-Source, Inc., JCS
Realty Corp., or SSY Realty Corp. as a S corporation is not respected, the
Company was provided the right to seek reimbursement from Mr. Svenningsen, but
only to the extent that Mr. Svenningsen is entitled to a tax refund
attributable to amounts he previously included in income in his capacity as a
stockholder of such corporations. In connection with the Merger, the Company,
Christine Svenningsen and the Estate of John A. Svenningsen have entered into
the Tax Indemnification Agreement, pursuant to which the parties have agreed to
indemnify one another with respect to certain tax liabilities that may arise in
connection with the election by certain subsidiaries of the Company to have
been treated and operated as S corporations under the Code.
During 1997, the Company converted $4.0 million of trade accounts
receivable from a customer into an equity interest in that customer. The Company
subsequently transferred this equity interest in this customer to the Estate for
(i) a cash payment of $1.0 million, (ii) satisfaction of approximately $2.0
million of certain debts and future lease obligations owed to the Estate, and
(iii) substantially all of the assets of Ya Otta Pinata ("Ya Otta"), a
California corporation 100% owned by the Estate, at a valuation of approximately
$1.0 million. Ya Otta manufactures pinatas which historically had been sold by
the Company's sales force with no commissions charged to Ya Otta. After the
Organization, while Ya Otta was owned by John Svenningsen and the Estate, the
Company's sales force continued to sell pinatas manufactured by Ya Otta and on
any sales after the Organization, the Company received a 5% sales commission.
For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, sales by Ya Otta were
approximately $3,218,000 and $3,650,000, respectively.
Nupaq-Group, Inc., a California corporation which is 100% owned by the
Estate ("Nupaq"), provides packaging services for the Company's novelty item
manufacturing operations. For the years ended December 31, 1997 and 1996, the
Company paid Nupaq approximately $194,000 and $260,000 for such services.
During 1996, the Company amended its revolving credit agreement with
several banks, including Fleet Bank N.A. ("Fleet"). At the time such credit
agreement was entered into, Mr. John Tugwell was President and Chief Executive
Officer of Fleet. Mr. Tugwell was elected as a director of the Company and
served in such capacity until the Effective Time. The revolving credit agreement
has since been replaced by a new credit facility.
Under the Merger Agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify for six
years after the Effective Time all former directors, officers, employees and
agents of the Company, to the fullest extent currently provided in the Company's
Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws consistent with applicable law, for
acts or omissions occurring prior to the Effective Time to the extent such acts
or omissions are uninsured and will, subject to certain limitations, maintain
for six years its prior directors' and officers' liability insurance.
Goldman Sachs and its affiliates have certain interests in the Company.
Messrs. O'Toole and Mehra are Managing Directors of Goldman Sachs, Mr. DiSabato
is an Associate of Goldman Sachs and each of them is a director of the Company.
GSCP currently owns approximately 81.7% of the outstanding shares of Company
Common Stock. Accordingly, the general and managing partners of each of the GSCP
Fund Partners (as defined herein), which are affiliates of Goldman Sachs and The
Goldman Sachs Group, will each be deemed to be an "affiliate" of GSCP and the
Company. See "Ownership of Capital Stock". Goldman Sachs
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received an underwriting discount of approximately $3.3 million in connection
with its purchase and resale of the Notes. In connection with the Bank Credit
Facilities, GS Credit Partners acted as Syndication Agent, Documentation Agent
and Arranger, and Fleet is acting as Administrative Agent. Goldman Sachs
received a fee of approximately $2.7 million plus reimbursement of certain
expenses in connection with such services. Goldman Sachs also served as
financial advisor to Confetti in connection with the Merger and received a fee
equal to 1% of the aggregate consideration paid in the Merger plus reimbursement
of certain expenses from Confetti upon consummation of the Merger. Pursuant to
the Stockholder's Agreement, Goldman Sachs has the exclusive right (if it so
elects) to perform certain investment banking and similar services for the
Company on customary terms. Goldman Sachs may from time to time receive
customary fees for services rendered to the Company.
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on Form 8-K
1. and 2. Financial Statements and Schedule.
See Index to Financial Statements and Schedule which appears on page
F-1 herein.
3. Exhibits
Exhibit
Number Description
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2(a) Share Exchange Agreement dated as of December 18, 1996, among
the Registrant, John A. Svenningsen, Gerald C. Rittenberg and
the following trusts each created by agreement dated as of
October 29, 1996: Christina Svenningsen Trust, Jon Svenningsen
Trust, Elisabeth Svenningsen Trust, Melissa Svenningsen Trust,
Emily Svenningsen Trust and Sara Svenningsen Trust
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2(a) to the Registrant's
1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission File No.
000-21827))
2(b) Capital Contribution Agreement by and between the Company and
Messrs. Allan J. Kaufman, Arthur J. Kaufman and Michael F.
Hodges, dated October 9, 1996, as supplemented (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
2(c) Agreement and Plan Merger, by and among Amscan Holdings, Inc.
and Confetti Acquisition, Inc., dated as of August 10, 1997
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-
45457))
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3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Amscan Holdings, Inc., dated
October 3, 1996, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-45457))
3(b) By-Laws of Amscan Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
3(c) Amended By-Laws of Amscan Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
4(a) Credit Agreement among Amscan Inc., Kookaburra USA Ltd., Deco
Paper Products, Inc., Trisar, Inc., the banks signatory
thereto and The Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., dated as of
September 20, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a)
to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-14107))
4(b) Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement among Amscan Holdings,
Inc., Amscan Inc., Trisar Inc., the banks signatory thereto
and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated as of November 14, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to Amendment No. 2
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
4(c) Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement among Amscan Holdings,
Inc., Amscan Inc., Trisar Inc., the banks signatory thereto
and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated as of December 11, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to Amendment No. 2
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
4(d) Indenture, dated as of December 19, 1997, by and among the
Company, the Guarantors named therein and IBJ Schroder Bank &
Trust Company with respect to the Senior Subordinated Notes
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-45457))
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10(a) Employment Agreement by and between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and
John A. Svenningsen, dated November 1, 1996 (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Exhibit 10(a) to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(b) Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Gerald C.
Rittenberg, dated October 9, 1996 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(c) Stock Agreement among Gerald C. Rittenberg, John A.
Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated October 9, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Amendment No. 1
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
10(d) Employment Agreement by and between Amscan Inc. or the Company
and William Wilkey, dated as of October 4, 1996 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
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10(e) Employment Agreement between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and James
M. Harrison, dated as of February 1, 1997 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(e) to the Registrant's 1996 Annual
Report on Form 10-K (Commission File No. 000-21827))
10(f) Lease between ACP East LLC and Amscan Inc. dated as of
December 1, 1995, as amended (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(i) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(g) Lease between John Anders Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated
March 1, 1995, as modified and amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(h) Lease between John Anders Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated
November 9, 1995, as amended (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(k) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(i) Tax Indemnification Agreement between Amscan Holdings, Inc.
and John A. Svenningsen, dated as of December 18, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(j) to the
Registrants' 1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission File
No. 000-21827))
10(j) Tax Indemnification Agreement between Amscan Holdings, Inc.
Christine Svenningsen and the Estate of John A. Svenningsen,
dated as of August 10, 1997 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.17 to the Registrants' Registration on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-45457))
10(k) The MetLife Capital Corporation Master Lease Purchase
Agreement between MetLife Capital Corporation and Amscan Inc.,
Deco Paper Products, Inc., Kookaburra USA Ltd., and Trisar,
Inc., dated November 21, 1991, as amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(n) to Amendment No. 2 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(l) Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each
of the directors of the Company (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(o) to Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(m) Exchange and Registration Agreement, dated as of December 19,
1997, by and among the Company and Goldman, Sachs & Co.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-45457))
10(n) Revolving Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19,
1997, among the Company, Goldman, Sachs Credit Partners L.P.,
as Arranger and Syndication Agent, Fleet National Bank as
Administrative Agent and the respective lenders signatory
thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(o) AXEL Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 1997, among
the Company, Goldman, Sachs Credit Partners L.P., as Arranger
and Syndication Agent, Fleet National Bank as Administrative
Agent and the
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respective lenders signatory thereto (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration
No. 333-45457))
10(p) Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of December 19, 1997, by and
among the Company and the Stockholders thereto (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(q) Employment Agreement, dated as of August 10, 1997, by and
among the Company and Gerald C. Rittenberg (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(r) Employment Agreement, dated as of August 10, 1997, by and
among the Company and James M. Harrison (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(s) Amscan Holdings, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (contained in
Exhibit 10(d) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration
No. 333-45457))
12(a) Statement re: computation of ratios
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 21.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
During the fourth quarter of 1997 the Company filed a Current Report on
Form 8-K dated December 19, 1997 (File no. 000-21827) reporting the
consummation of the merger of Confetti Acquisition , Inc. with and into Amscan
Holdings, Inc.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ James M. Harrison
--------------------------
Date: March 31, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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Signature Title Date
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/s/ Terence M. O'Toole
- ------------------------ Chairman of the Board of March 31, 1998
Terence M. O'Toole Directors
/s/ Sanjeev K. Mehra
- ------------------------ Director March 31, 1998
Sanjeev K. Mehra
/s/ Joseph P. DiSabato
- ------------------------ Director March 31, 1998
Joseph P. DiSabato
/s/ Gerald C. Rittenberg
- ------------------------ Chief Executive Officer March 31, 1998
Gerald C. Rittenberg
/s/ James M. Harrison
- ------------------------ President
James M. Harrison (principal financial officer) March 31, 1998
/s/ Michael A. Correale
- ------------------------ Controller
Michael A. Correale (principal accounting officer) March 31, 1998
</TABLE>
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FORM 10-K
Item 8, Item 14(a) 1 and 2
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE
Year Ended December 31, 1997
Consolidated Financial Statements as of December 31, 1997 and 1996 and for each
of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 1997:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Page
----
<S> <C>
Independent Auditors' Report ......................................... F-2
Consolidated Balance Sheets .......................................... F-3
Consolidated Statements of Operations ................................ F-4
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' (Deficit) Equity ............ F-5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ................................ F-6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........................... F-8
Financial Statement Schedule for the three years ended December 31, 1997:
Schedule 2 - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts ....................... F-33
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Amscan Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of
Amscan Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries as listed in the accompanying index. In
connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also
have audited the financial statement schedule as listed in the accompanying
index. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Amscan
Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the
results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the
three-year period ended December 31, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement
schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial
statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the
information set forth therein.
KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP
February 13, 1998
Stamford, Connecticut
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
December 31,
------------
1997 1996
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ........................................................... $ 111,539 $ 1,589
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $5,693 and $4,138,
respectively ............................................................... 44,838 37,378
Inventories ......................................................................... 51,742 45,693
Deposits and other current assets ................................................... 8,073 11,360
--------- ---------
Total current assets ....................................................... 216,192 96,020
Property, plant and equipment, net ..................................................... 38,860 34,663
Intangible assets, net ................................................................. 7,762 7,443
Other assets, net ...................................................................... 6,462 2,148
--------- ---------
Total assets ............................................................... $ 269,276 $ 140,274
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loans and notes payable ............................................................. $ 424 $ 29,328
Due to stockholders ................................................................. 93,243 1,393
Accounts payable .................................................................... 12,152 7,128
Accrued expenses .................................................................... 10,502 9,403
Income taxes payable ................................................................ 167 822
Current portion of long-term obligations ............................................ 2,911 2,541
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities .................................................. 119,399 50,615
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion ....................................... 234,422 15,085
Deferred tax liabilities ............................................................... 6,893 5,662
Other .................................................................................. 3,781 963
--------- ---------
Total liabilities .......................................................... 364,495 72,325
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
Common Stock ........................................................................ -- 2,070
Additional paid-in capital .......................................................... -- 61,503
Unamortized restricted Common Stock award ........................................... (835) --
Notes receivable from officers ...................................................... (750) --
(Deficit) retained earnings .......................................................... (92,912) 4,748
Foreign currency translation adjustment ............................................. (722) (372)
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity ....................................... (95,219) 67,949
--------- ---------
Total liabilities and stockholders' (deficit) equity ....................... $ 269,276 $ 140,274
========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
--------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ................................................ $ 209,931 $ 192,705 $ 167,403
Cost of sales ............................................ 136,571 123,913 108,654
--------- --------- ---------
Gross profit .................................. 73,360 68,792 58,749
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses ...................................... 13,726 11,838 12,241
General and administrative expenses ................... 20,772 19,266 15,002
Art and development costs ............................. 5,282 5,173 4,256
Non-recurring expenses in connection with the Merger .. 22,083
Non-recurring compensation in connection with the IPO . 15,535
Special bonuses ....................................... 4,222 2,581
--------- --------- ---------
Total operating expenses ...................... 61,863 56,034 34,080
--------- --------- ---------
Income from operations ........................ 11,497 12,758 24,669
Interest expense, net .................................... 3,892 6,691 5,772
Other (income) expense, net .............................. (71) 335 (309)
--------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes and minority interests ........ 7,676 5,732 19,206
Income tax expense ....................................... 7,665 1,952 731
Minority interests ....................................... 193 1,653 1,041
--------- --------- ---------
Net (loss) income ............................. $ (182) $ 2,127 $ 17,434
========= ========= =========
Pro forma data (unaudited) (Note 11 ):
Income before income taxes ............................ $ 4,079 $ 18,165
Pro forma income tax expense .......................... 1,827 7,403
--------- ---------
Pro forma net income ............................. $ 2,252 $ 10,762
========= =========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
For the Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Unamortized
Restricted Notes Foreign
Additional Common Receivable Retained Currency
Common Paid-in Stock Award, from Earnings Translation Treasury
Stock Capital Net Officers (Deficit) Adjustment Stock Total
----- ------- --- -------- --------- ---------- ----- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994 $ 393 $ 9,090 $12,037 $ (613) $ (87) $20,820
Net income 17,434 17,434
Subchapter S distributions
and other (11,009) (11,009)
Net change in cumulative
translation adjustment (40) (40)
---------- ---------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1995 393 9,090 - - 18,462 (653) (87) 27,205
Net income 2,127 2,127
Net adjustment for exchange
of shares issued in the
Organization 1,123 (1,210) 87 -
Subchapter S distributions
and other (7,583) (15,841) (23,424)
Net proceeds from IPO 400 42,940 43,340
Shares issued to officer 66 7,854 7,920
Shares issued for acquisition 63 7,437 7,500
Contribution to ESOP and
stock bonuses 25 2,975 3,000
Net change in cumulative
translation adjustment 281 281
---------- ---------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1996 2,070 61,503 - - 4,748 (372) - 67,949
Net loss (182) (182)
Net proceeds from sale of
Common Stock 42 4,482 4,524
Purchase of treasury stock (290) (290)
Capital contribution 7,500 7,500
Distribution to the Estate (619) (619)
Issuance of Common Stock
in the Merger, net 63,750 $(1,125) $(750) 61,875
Repurchase of Common Stock
in the Merger (2,112) (137,235) (96,859) 290 (235,916)
Amortization of restricted
Common Stock award 290 290
Net change in cumulative
translation adjustment (350) (350)
---------- ---------- ------- ------- -------- ------- ------- --------
Balance at December 31, 1997 $ - $ - $ (835) $(750) $(92,912) $ (722) $ - $(95,219)
========== ========== ======= ======= ======== ======= ======= ========
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
For the Years Ended December 31,
--------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
--------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income ............................................................... $ (182) $ 2,127 $ 17,434
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................................................ 6,245 5,137 4,332
(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment ......................... (31) 660 (5)
Provision for doubtful accounts ........................................... 3,775 2,350 1,581
Amortization of Restricted Common Stock award ............................. 290
Deferred income tax provision ............................................. 1,565 748
Stock compensation expenses in connection with the IPO ....................... 10,920
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable ....................................... (15,869) (7,848) (9,614)
Increase in inventories ............................................... (5,871) (680) (10,548)
Decrease (increase) in deposits and other, net ........................ 6,289 (3,796) (101)
Decrease (increase) in other assets ................................... 2,863 683 (1,172)
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses and income
taxes payable ........................................................ 5,095 1,972 2,814
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities ............................. 4,169 12,273 4,721
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures ............................................................ (10,237) (7,613) (4,522)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment ................................ 140 9
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities ................................. (10,097) (7,613) (4,513)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from sale of Common Stock .......................................... 4,524 43,340
Capital contributions ........................................................... 7,500
Issuance of Common Stock in connection with the Merger .......................... 61,875
Payments to acquire treasury stock .............................................. (290)
Payments to acquire Common Stock in the Merger .................................. (142,673)
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term obligations
net of debt issuance costs of $5,500 in 1997 ................................ 237,062 3,273 42,311
Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term obligations ..................... (51,811) (11,968) (32,313)
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and subordinated
indebtedness to Principal Stockholder ....................................... 4,000
Repayment of indebtedness to Principal Stockholder .............................. (182) (17,179) (2,842)
Subchapter S distributions and other ............................................ (23,424) (11,009)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ................... 116,005 (5,958) 147
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ......................................... (127) 395 (92)
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents .................. 109,950 (903) 263
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..................................... 1,589 2,492 2,229
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................................... $ 111,539 $ 1,589 $ 2,492
========= ========= =========
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest .............................................................. $3,598 $7,826 $4,486
Taxes ................................................................. $6,604 $1,085 $ 601
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - (Continued)
(Dollars in thousands)
Supplemental information on noncash activities (dollars in thousands):
Cash consideration due to stockholders as a result of the Merger totaled
$235,916, of which $93,243 was payable at December 31, 1997.
In conjunction with the Merger, 15 shares of Common Stock aggregating $1,125
were issued to an officer and are subject to future vesting provisions. In
addition, subsequent to the Merger, 10 shares of Common Stock were issued to
certain officers of the Company in exchange for notes aggregating $750.
Capital lease obligations of $59 and $3,395 were incurred in 1997 and 1996,
respectively. There were no capital lease obligations incurred in 1995.
In conjunction with the IPO in 1996, the Principal Stockholder (see Note 1) and
certain affiliates of the Principal Stockholder exchanged shares in Amscan Inc.
and certain affiliated entities for 15,024,616 and 138,461 shares, respectively,
in the Company.
In conjunction with the IPO in 1996, the Company entered into an agreement to
purchase an additional 50% of Am-Source, Inc. The Am-Source, Inc. stockholders
exchanged all of their outstanding capital stock for 624,999 shares of the
Company's stock valued at $7,500.
In conjunction with the IPO in 1996, the Company incurred stock compensation
expense of $7,920 for the issuance of stock to an officer and $3,000 for the
establishment of the ESOP for the benefit of the Company's domestic employees
and the payment of stock bonuses to certain of such employees.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
December 31, 1997
Note 1 - Organization and Description of Business
Initial Public Offering
Amscan Holdings, Inc. ("Amscan Holdings" and, together with its
subsidiaries, the "Company") was incorporated on October 3, 1996 for the purpose
of becoming the holding company for Amscan Inc. and certain affiliated entities
in connection with an initial public offering of common stock ("IPO") involving
the sale of 4,000,000 shares of its common stock at $12.00 per share. The IPO
was completed on December 18, 1996 pursuant to which John A. Svenningsen (the
"Principal Stockholder") and certain affiliates of the Principal Stockholder
exchanged shares in Amscan Inc. and certain affiliated entities for 15,024,616
and 138,461 shares, respectively, in Amscan Holdings (the "Organization") and,
in the case of the Principal Stockholder, $133,000 in cash. On January 8, 1997,
an additional 422,400 shares of common stock were sold at $12.00 per share to
cover the over-allotments as provided for in the underwriting agreements between
the Company and the underwriters associated with the IPO.
Prior to the IPO, certain subsidiaries of Amscan Holdings were operated
as Subchapter S corporations for federal and, where available, state income tax
purposes. In connection with the IPO in 1996, such subsidiaries declared a
dividend representing distributions of accumulated Subchapter S corporation
profits and a return of capital. These amounts were reflected as subordinated
debt and repaid from the net proceeds of the IPO.
Recapitalization
On August 10, 1997, Amscan Holdings and Confetti Acquisition, Inc.
("Confetti"), a newly formed Delaware corporation affiliated with GS Capital
Partners II, L.P. and certain other private investment funds managed by Goldman,
Sachs & Co. (collectively, "GSCP"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger
(the "Merger Agreement") providing for a recapitalization of Amscan Holdings in
which Confetti would be merged with and into Amscan Holdings (the "Merger"),
with Amscan Holdings as the surviving corporation.
On December 19, 1997 (the "Effective Time"), the Merger was consummated
pursuant to the Merger Agreement. At the Effective Time, each share of the
Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, of the Company (the "Company Common
Stock"), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other
than shares of Company Common Stock owned, directly or indirectly, by the
Company or by Confetti) were converted, at the election of each of the Company's
stockholders, into the right to receive from the Company either (a) $16.50 in
cash or (b) $9.33 in cash plus a retained interest in the Company equal to one
share of Company Common Stock for every 150,000 shares held by such stockholder,
with fractional shares of Company Common Stock paid in cash. The Estate of John
A. Svenningsen (the "Estate"), which owned approximately 71.2% of the
outstanding Company Common Stock immediately prior to the Effective Time,
elected to retain almost 10% of the outstanding shares of Company Common Stock.
No stockholder other than the Estate elected to retain shares. Also pursuant to
the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time each outstanding share of Common
Stock, par value $0.10 per share, of Confetti ("Confetti Common Stock"), was
converted into an equal number of shares of Company Common Stock as the
surviving corporation in the Merger. Pursuant to certain employment
arrangements certain employees of the Company purchased an aggregate of 10
shares of Company Common Stock following the Effective Time. Accordingly, in
the Merger the 825 shares of Confetti Common Stock owned by GSCP immediately
prior to the Effective Time were converted into 825 shares of Company Common
Stock, representing approximately 81.7% of the 1,010 issued and outstanding
shares of the Company immediately following the Effective Time.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The Merger was financed with an equity contribution of approximately
$67.5 million (including contributions of Company Common Stock by certain
employee stockholders and including issuances of restricted stock), $117 million
from a senior term loan and $110 million from the issuance of senior
subordinated notes (see Note 6). The Merger has been accounted for as a
recapitalization and, accordingly, the historical basis of the Company's assets
and liabilities has not been impacted by the Merger.
Amscan Holdings and its subsidiaries design, manufacture, contract for
manufacture and distribute party and novelty goods principally in the United
States, Canada and Europe.
Basis of Presentation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amscan
Holdings and its majority-owned subsidiaries (or with respect to less than
majority-owned subsidiaries, on the equity basis). In connection with the IPO,
there was a transfer of ownership between the former stockholders of Amscan Inc.
and certain of its affiliates and Amscan Holdings whereby Amscan Holdings became
the holding company for the business conducted by Amscan Inc. and certain of its
affiliates. Such transfer of ownership was accounted for in a manner similar to
a pooling of interests and resulted in Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc., JCS Realty
Corp. and SSY Realty Corp. being taxed as Subchapter C corporations under
federal and certain state income tax requirements. All material intercompany
balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. For periods
prior to December 18, 1996, financial statements are presented on a combined
basis. The name, Amscan Holdings' ownership and a brief description of the
principal business activity of each consolidated subsidiary is presented below.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Subsidiary Ownership Principal Activity
- ---------- --------- ------------------
<S> <C> <C>
Amscan Inc. ............................ 100% Manufacturer - paper tableware;
and distributor - worldwide
Am-Source, Inc. ........................ 100% Manufacturer - plastic products
Trisar, Inc. ........................... 100% Manufacturer - gift products
Amscan Distributors (Canada) Ltd. ...... 100% Distributor - Canada
Amscan Holdings Limited ................ 75% Distributor - United Kingdom
Amscan (Asia-Pacific) Pty. Ltd. ........ 100% Distributor - Australia and Asia
Amscan Partyartikel GmbH ............... 95% Distributor - Germany
Amscan Svenska AB ...................... 100% Distributor - Sweden
Amscan de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. ......... 50% Distributor - Mexico
JCS Realty Corp. ....................... 100% Real estate - Canada
SSY Realty Corp. ....................... 100% Real estate - United States
</TABLE>
Acquisitions
During 1997, the Company transferred an equity interest in a customer to
the Estate for (i) cash of $1,000,000, (ii) satisfaction of approximately
$2,000,000 of certain debts and future lease obligations owed to the Estate, and
(iii) substantially all of the assets of Ya Otta Pinata ("Ya Otta"), a
California corporation 100% owned by the Estate, at a valuation of approximately
$1,015,000. Ya Otta manufactures pinatas which historically had been sold by the
Company's sales force with no commissions charged to Ya Otta. The assets
transferred were recorded at a historical cost of $396,000 resulting in a
distribution to the Estate of $619,000.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The results of operations of Ya Otta are included in the accompanying
financial statements from the date of transfer. The results of operations of Ya
Otta for periods prior to the transfer are not significant.
In conjunction with the IPO in 1996, the Company entered into an
agreement to acquire an additional 50% of Am-Source, Inc. The stockholders of
Am-Source, Inc. exchanged all of their outstanding capital stock for 624,999
shares of the Company's stock valued at $7,500,000. The acquisition has been
accounted for as a purchase and the excess purchase price over the fair value of
the net assets acquired of $7,443,000 is being amortized on a straight-line
basis over thirty years.
The results of operations for the acquisition of the 50% balance of
Am-Source, Inc. are included in the accompanying financial statements from the
date of acquisition. The results of operations for this acquisition for the
years ended December 31, 1996, and 1995 had the acquisition occurred at the
beginning of 1995, are not significant.
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Cash Equivalents
Highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less when
purchased are considered to be equivalents.
Inventories
Substantially all inventories of the Company are valued at the lower of
cost or market (principally on the first-in, first-out method).
Long-Lived Assets
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost. Machinery and
equipment under capital leases are stated at the present value of the minimum
lease payments at the inception of the lease.
Depreciation is calculated principally on the straight-line method over
the estimated useful lives of the assets. Machinery and equipment held under
capital leases and leasehold improvements are amortized straight-line over the
shorter of the lease term or estimated useful life of the asset.
Intangible assets of $7,762,000 and $7,443,000 at December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively, are comprised principally of goodwill, net of amortization,
which represents the excess of the purchase price of acquired companies over the
estimated fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is being amortized on
a straight-line basis over periods ranging from three to thirty years.
Accumulated amortization was $1,315,000 and $1,050,000 at December 31, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
The Company systematically reviews the recoverability of its long-lived
and intangible assets by comparing their unamortized carrying value to their
related anticipated undiscounted future cash flows. Any impairment related to
long-lived assets is measured by reference to the assets' fair market value, and
any impairment related to goodwill is measured against discounted cash flows.
Impairments are charged to expense when such determination is made.
Deferred Financing Costs
Deferred financing costs are amortized to interest expense using the
interest method over the lives of the related debt.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
Revenue Recognition
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales when the goods are
shipped to the customers. Product returns and warranty costs are immaterial.
Catalogue Costs
The Company expenses costs associated with the production of annual
catalogues when incurred.
Art and Development Costs
Art and development costs are primarily internal costs that are not
easily associated with specific designs which may not reach commercial
production. Accordingly, the Company expenses these costs as incurred.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
The Company may enter into interest rate swap agreements to limit the
effect of increases in the interest rates on any floating rate debt. The
differential is accrued as interest rates change and is recorded in interest
expense.
Income Taxes
Prior to the IPO, Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc., JCS Realty Corp. and
SSY Realty Corp. were operated as Subchapter S corporations for federal and,
where available, state income tax purposes. As a result, these corporations did
not record or pay any federal or state income taxes except in states which do
not recognize Subchapter S corporation status.
Since December 18, 1996, the Company has been taxed as a Subchapter C
corporation, and as a result, the Company accounts for income taxes in
accordance with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes ("SFAS 109"). Under the asset and liability
method of SFAS 109, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on
the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and
liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards applying enacted
statutory tax rates in effect for the year in which the differences are expected
to reverse. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance when, in
the judgment of management, it is more likely than not that some portion or all
of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.
Non-Recurring Expenses
In connection with the Merger in 1997, the Company has recorded
non-recurring expenses of $22,083,000, comprised of $11,652,000 in transaction
costs, $7,500,000 of compensation to an officer, $1,901,000 for the redemption
of Company Stock Options and $1,030,000 of debt retirement costs.
In conjunction with the IPO in 1996, the Company has recorded
non-recurring compensation expenses of $15,535,000 related to stock and cash
payments of $12,535,000 to certain executives in connection with the termination
of prior employment agreements and $3,000,000 for the establishment of an ESOP
for the benefit of the Company's domestic employees and the payment of stock
bonuses to certain of such employees.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," ("SFAS No. 123") effective
January 1, 1996. SFAS No. 123 permits entities to recognize as expense over the
vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
grant. Alternatively, SFAS No. 123 allows entities to apply the provisions of
Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 "Accounting for Stock Issued to
Employees" ("APB No, 25"), which requires the recognition of compensation
expense at the date of grant only if the current market price of the underlying
stock exceeds the exercise price, and to provide pro forma net income
disclosures for employee stock option grants made in 1995 and subsequent years
as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. The
Company has elected to apply the provisions of APB No. 25 and will provide the
pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123.
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translation
Realized foreign currency exchange gains or losses, which result from
the settlement of receivables or payables in currencies other than U.S. dollars,
are credited or charged to operations. Unrealized gains or losses on foreign
currency exchanges are insignificant.
The balance sheets of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S.
dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the balance sheet date. The results
of operations of foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the
average exchange rates effective for the periods presented. The differences from
historical exchange rates are reflected as a separate component of stockholders'
equity.
Concentration of Credit Risk
While the Company's customers are geographically dispersed throughout
North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, there is a
concentration of sales made to and accounts receivable from the stores which
operate in the party superstore channel of distribution. At December 31, 1997
and 1996, the Company's two largest customers, Party City and Party Stores
Holdings, Inc., with approximately 347 stores, accounted for 17% and 22%,
respectively, of consolidated accounts receivable, net. For the years ended
December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, sales to the Company's two largest customers
represented 24%, 21% and 17%, respectively, of consolidated net sales. Of such
amount, sales to the Company's largest customer represented 19%, 15% and 11%,
respectively. No other group or combination of customers subjected the Company
to a concentration of credit risk.
Reclassifications
In connection with the preparation of the accompanying financial
statements, the Company has reclassified certain amounts in prior financial
statements to conform to the current year presentation.
Use of Estimates
Management has made estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting
of assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity
with generally accepted accounting principles. Actual results could differ from
those estimates.
Note 3 - Inventories
Inventories at December 31, 1997 and 1996 consisted of the following
(dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
-------- --------
<S> <C> <C>
Finished goods ........................................................... $ 47,704 $ 42,127
Raw materials ............................................................ 3,570 3,863
Work-in process .......................................................... 1,630 1,388
-------- --------
52,904 47,378
Less: reserve for slow moving and obsolete inventory .................... (1,162) (1,685)
-------- --------
$ 51,742 $ 45,693
======== ========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
Note 4 - Property, Plant and Equipment
Major classifications of property, plant and equipment at December 31,
1997 and 1996 consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Estimated
1997 1996 Useful Lives
-------- --------- ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Machinery and equipment ................................. $ 38,105 $ 31,621 3-15
Buildings ............................................... 12,585 12,702 31-40
Data processing equipment ............................... 11,737 9,259 5
Leasehold improvements .................................. 1,188 900 2-20
Furniture and fixtures .................................. 3,547 3,071 10
Land .................................................... 1,917 1,917 -
-------- ---------
69,079 59,470
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization ........ (30,219) (24,807)
-------- ---------
$ 38,860 $ 34,663
======== =========
</TABLE>
Depreciation and amortization expense was $5,980,000, $4,787,000 and
$3,982,000 for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
Note 5 - Loans and Notes Payable
Loans and notes payable outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 1996
consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Revolving credit line with interest at LIBOR plus 0.875%
(6.75%, at December 31,1996) ........................................... $ 5,000
Revolving credit line with interest at the prime rate (8.25%
at December 31, 1996) ................................................. 23,950
Revolving credit line denominated in Canadian dollars with interest
at the Canadian prime rate (6.0% and 4.75% at
December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively) .............................. $ 424 378
------ --------
$ 424 $ 29,328
====== ========
</TABLE>
Upon consummation of the Merger on December 19, 1997, the Company's
existing domestic revolving credit arrangements terminated and the Company
entered into Bank Credit Facilities (see Note 6) which include a $50,000,000
revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). At December 31,
1997, there were no amounts borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility.
The Revolving Credit Facility has a term of five years and bears
interest, at the option of the Company, at the lenders' customary base rate plus
1.25% per annum or at the lenders' customary reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate
plus 2.25% per annum. Interest on balances outstanding under the Revolving
Credit Facility are subject to adjustment in the future based on the Company's
performance. Amounts drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital
purposes are also subject to an agreed upon borrowing base and periodic
reduction of outstanding balances. All borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Facility are guaranteed by the Company's domestic subsidiaries and are subject
to mandatory prepayments upon the occurrence of certain events (see Note 6).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
In addition to the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company has a
$1,000,000 Canadian dollar denominated revolving facility which bears
interest at the Canadian prime rate and expires on April 30, 1998 and a
$1,000,000 British pound sterling denominated revolving credit facility which
bears interest at the U.K. base rate plus 1.75% and expires on May 12, 1998. No
borrowings were outstanding under the British pound sterling denominated
revolving credit facility at December 31, 1997.
The weighted average interest rates on loans and notes payable
outstanding at December 31, 1997 and 1996 were 6.0% and 7.95%, respectively.
Prior to the Merger, the Company maintained three interest rate swap
contracts covering $25,000,000 of its outstanding obligation under its LIBOR
based variable rate revolving credit agreement. The contracts fixed the interest
rates as indicated below and entitled the Company to settle with the
counterparty on a quarterly basis, the product of the notional amount times the
amount, if any, by which the ninety day LIBOR rate differed from the fixed rate.
The contracts were terminated on December 19, 1997, in conjunction with the
Merger, at a cost of $1,030,000, which is reported as a non-recurring expense
(see Note 2). Net payments to the counterparty under the swap contracts for the
years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995, which have been recorded as
additional interest expense, were as follows (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Additional Interest
Expense
Notional ------------------------
Date of contract amount Term Fixed rate 1997 1996 1995
- ---------------- ------ ---- ---------- ---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
September 28, 1994 ........... $ 5,000 10 years 7.945% $109 $122 $ 94
May 12, 1995 ................. $10,000 5 years 6.590% 70 105 42
July 20, 1995 ................ $10,000 10 years 6.750% 102 122 38
---- ---- ----
$281 $349 $174
==== ==== ====
</TABLE>
Note 6 - Long-Term Indebtedness
Long-term indebtedness at December 31, 1997 and 1996 consisted of the following
(dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
--------- ---------
<S> <C> <C>
Senior Subordinated Notes (a) ........................................ $ 110,000
Term loans (b) ....................................................... 117,000 $ 5,778
Mortgage obligations (c) ............................................. 5,869 6,654
Capital lease obligations (d) ........................................ 4,464 5,194
--------- ---------
Total long-term obligations ............................. 237,333 17,626
Less: current portion ................................................ (2,911) (2,541)
--------- ---------
Long-term obligations, excluding current portion ..................... $ 234,422 $ 15,085
========= =========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
On December 19, 1997, the Company issued $110,000,000 aggregate
principal amount of 9 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due in 2007 (the "Notes")
and entered into a bank credit agreement (the "Bank Credit Facilities")
providing for borrowings in the aggregate principal amount of approximately
$117,000,000 under a term loan (the "Term Loan") and revolving loan borrowings
of up to $50,000,000 under a revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit
Facility", see Note 5) (collectively, the "Merger Financings"). The proceeds of
the Merger Financing were used to fund the payment of the cash portion of the
Merger consideration, to refinance certain existing outstanding indebtedness of
the Company, to pay transaction costs incurred in connection with the Merger,
and for general corporate purposes. The Company is required to make prepayments
on the Bank Credit Facilities under certain circumstances, including upon
certain asset sales and issuance of debt or equity securities, subject to
certain exceptions. Such mandatory prepayments will be applied to prepay the
Term Loan first (on a pro rata basis) and thereafter to prepay the Revolving
Credit Facility and to reduce the commitments thereunder. Subject to certain
call protection provisions applicable for 18 months from the Effective Time, the
Company may prepay, in whole or in part, borrowings under the Term Loan. Call
protection provisions also apply to certain mandatory prepayments of borrowings
under the Term Loan. The Company may prepay borrowings under or reduce
commitments for the Revolving Credit Facility, in whole or in part, without
penalty. The Bank Credit Facilities are guaranteed by the Company's domestic
subsidiaries (the "Guarantors" See Note 16). Subject to certain exceptions, all
extensions of credit to the Company and all guarantees are secured by all
existing and after-acquired personal property of the Company and the
Guarantors, including, subject to certain exceptions, a pledge of all of the
stock of all subsidiaries owned by the Company or any of the Guarantors and
first priority liens on after-acquired real property and leasehold interests of
the Company and the Guarantors. The guarantees are joint and several
guarantees, irrevocable and full and unconditional, limited to the largest
amount that would not render such guarantee obligations under the guarantee
subject to avoidance under any applicable federal or state fraudulent
conveyance or similar law.
(a) The Senior Subordinated Notes were sold by the Company on December 19,
1997, and were subsequently resold to qualified institutional buyers in
reliance upon Rule 144A and Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933
(the "Note Offering"). In connection with the Note Offering, the Company
entered into a Registration Rights Agreement, which granted holders of the
Notes certain exchange and registration rights. In February 1998, the
Company filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission a Registration
Statement on Form S-4 offering to exchange registered notes (the "Exchange
Notes") for the Notes issued in connection with the Note Offering. The
terms of the Notes and the Exchange Notes are substantially identical.
The Notes bear and Exchange Notes will bear interest at a rate equal to
9 7/8% per annum. Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December
15 of each year, commencing June 15, 1998. The Notes and Exchange Notes are
redeemable at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time
on or after December 15, 2002, at redemption prices ranging from 104.937%
to 100%, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. In
addition, at any time prior to December 15, 2000, up to an aggregate of 35%
of the principal amount of Notes and Exchange Notes will be redeemable at
the option of the Company, on one or more occasions, from the net proceeds
of public or private sales of common stock of, or contributions to the
common equity capital of the Company at a price of 109.875% of the
principal amount of the Notes and Exchange Notes, together with accrued and
unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption; provided that at least
$65,000,000 in aggregate principal amount of Notes and Exchange Notes
remains outstanding immediately after each such redemption. At any time on
or prior to December 15, 2002, the Notes and Exchange Notes may also be
redeemed as a whole but not in part at the option of the Company upon the
occurrence of a Change of Control, as
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
defined in the note indenture, at a redemption price equal to 100% of the
principal amount thereof plus the Applicable Premium, as defined in the
note indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the
date of redemption. If the Company does not redeem the Notes and Exchange
Notes upon a Change of Control, the Company will be obligated to make an
offer to purchase the Notes and Exchange Notes, in whole or in part, at a
price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes and
Exchange Notes, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of
purchase. If a Change of Control were to occur, the Company may not have
the financial resources to repay all of its obligations under the Bank
Credit Agreement, the note indenture and the other indebtedness that would
become payable upon the occurrence of such Change of Control.
(b) The $117,000,000 Term Loan at December 31, 1997 matures seven years after
funding and provides for amortization (in quarterly installments) of one
percent of the principal amount thereof per year for the first five years
and 32.3% and 62.7% of the principal amount thereof in the sixth and
seventh years, respectively. The Term Loan will bear interest, at the
option of the Company, at the lenders' customary base rate plus 1.375% per
annum or at the lenders' customary reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus
2.375% per annum. The Company is obligated to obtain interest rate
protection, pursuant to interest rate swaps, caps or other similar
arrangements satisfactory to GS Credit Partners, with respect to a notional
amount of not less than half of the aggregate amount outstanding under the
Term Loan as of the Effective Time, which protection must remain in effect
for not less than three years after the Effective Time. At December 31,
1997, the Company has entered into a three year interest rate swap contract
with a financial institution pursuant to which it has exchanged its
floating interest obligation on $58,500,000 notional principal amount of
the Term Loan for an effective fixed interest obligation of 8.36%. The
interest rate swap contract requires the Company to settle the difference
in interest obligations quarterly. At December 31, 1997, the floating
interest rate on the Term Loan was 8.28%. At December 31, 1996, the Company
had various term loans payable to financial institutions due through April
1, 2002. The loans were collateralized by specific assets of the Company
and carried interest rates which ranged from 8.01% to 9.5%. These term
loans were repaid in conjunction with the Merger Financing.
(c) The Company has mortgage obligations payable to financial institutions
relating to certain distribution facilities due through September 13, 2004.
The mortgages are collateralized by specific real estate assets of the
Company and carry interest rates ranging from the Canadian prime rate plus
0.5% (6.50% and 5.25% as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively) to
8.51%. At December 31, 1997 and 1996, $1,820,000 and $2,100,000 of mortgage
obligations, respectively, are denominated in Canadian dollars.
(d) The Company has entered into various capital leases for machinery and
equipment with implicit interest rates ranging from 4.71% to prime rate
plus 1.0% (9.5% and 9.25% at December 31, 1997 and 1996, respectively)
which extend to 2003.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
At December 31, 1997, principal maturities of long-term obligations
consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Mortgages, Notes Capital
and Loans Lease Obligations Total
--------- ----------------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1998 ...................... $ 1,935 $ 1,311 $ 3,246
1999 ...................... 1,922 1,234 3,156
2000 ...................... 1,922 1,168 3,090
2001 ...................... 1,922 1,350 3,272
2002 ...................... 1,922 110 2,032
Thereafter ................ 223,246 37 223,283
--------- --------- ---------
232,869 5,210 238,079
Amount representing interest -- (746) (746)
--------- --------- ---------
Long-term obligations ...... $ 232,869 $ 4,464 $ 237,333
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
Note 7 - Due to Stockholders
At December 31, 1997, the Company owed stockholders cash consideration
of $93,243,000 for their shares of Company Common Stock in connection with the
Merger.
At December 31, 1996, the Company owed the Principal Stockholder
$1,274,000 under a subordinated note bearing interest at the prime rate plus
0.5% (8.75% at December 31, 1996). This note was subject to a subordination
agreement among the Principal Stockholder, Amscan Inc., and the lenders involved
with the revolving credit agreement in effect prior to the Merger Financing.
Prior to the IPO, certain subsidiaries of the Company declared a
dividend representing distributions of accumulated Subchapter S profits of
$15,841,000 and a return of capital of $7,583,000. These amounts and nearly all
of the previous balances of subordinated debt were repaid from the net proceeds
of the IPO. A waiver was obtained from the banks for the repayment of these
amounts due to the Principal Stockholder.
Note 8 - Employee Benefit Plans
Certain subsidiaries of the Company maintain a profit-sharing plan for
eligible employees providing for annual discretionary contributions to a trust.
Eligible employees are full-time domestic employees who have completed six
months of service and attained the age of 18. Effective January 1, 1995, the
plan requires the subsidiaries to match 25% to 50% of the first 6% of an
employee's annual salary voluntarily contributed to the plan. Benefit expense
for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 totaled $1,432,000,
$731,000 and $558,000, respectively.
In connection with the IPO in 1996, the Company established the
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the "ESOP") for the benefit of its domestic
employees and authorized the payments of stock bonuses to certain of such
employees. During the year ended December 31, 1996, there was a special one-time
issuance of 250,000 shares of Company Common Stock, valued at $1,898,000 for the
establishment of the ESOP and $1,102,000 for payment of stock bonuses. No
shares of Company Common Stock were issued under the ESOP during the year ended
December 31, 1997. In connection with the Merger, the ESOP shares were
converted to cash and the ESOP plan and assets were merged into the profit-
sharing plan.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
Note 9 - Special Bonuses
During 1996 and 1995, Amscan Inc. had employment agreements with
certain key executives and senior managers which provided for these individuals
to receive annual bonuses based upon the pre-tax income of Amscan Inc. and
certain of its affiliates. These bonuses, which amounted to approximately 18% to
20% of pre-tax income, are reflected in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations in the caption "Special Bonuses." These individuals did not receive
such special bonuses after 1996. At December 31, 1996, $1,584,000 was accrued
for such bonuses and included in accrued expenses.
Note 10 - Stock Option Plan
The Company adopted the Amscan Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (the
"1997 Stock Incentive Plan") in conjunction with the Merger in 1997. The 1997
Stock Incentive Plan is administered by the Board of Directors. Under the terms
of the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan, the Board may award Company Common Stock,
stock options and stock appreciation rights to certain directors, officers,
employees and consultants of the Company and its affiliates. The vesting periods
for awards are determined by the Board at the time of grant. The total number of
shares of Company Common Stock initially reserved and available for grant under
the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan is 120 shares. The 1997 Stock Incentive Plan will
terminate ten years after its effective date; however, awards outstanding as of
such date will not be affected or impaired by such termination.
On December 19, 1997, the Company granted stock options to purchase
99.894 shares of Common Stock under the terms of the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan,
at an exercise price of $75,000 per share which represented the estimated fair
market value of the Company's Common Stock at the grant date. The options vest
in equal installments on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date.
The options are non-transferable (except under certain limited circumstances)
and have a term of ten years.
In addition, on December 19, 1997, the Company converted 512,000 stock
options granted in 1997 and 1996, under the terms of the 1996 Stock Option Plan
for Key Employees (the "1996 Stock Option Plan"), with exercise prices of
$12.00, $13.00 and $13.125, into cash of $1,901,000 and 16.03 stock options
("Rollover Options") issued under the terms of the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan,
with exercise prices of $54,545, $59,091 and $59,659. The terms of the Rollover
Options are the same as the $75,000 option grant. The cash paid upon conversion
of the stock options is reported as a non-recurring expense of the Merger (see
Note 2).
All options issued under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan were outstanding
and none was exercisable at December 31, 1997.
During 1996, options to purchase 425,000 shares of Company Common Stock
at the fair market value at the date of grant ($12.00) were granted under the
terms of the 1996 Stock Option Plan. All options issued were outstanding and
none was exercisable as of December 31, 1996.
The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123.
Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized in connection with the
issuance of options under either stock option plan as all options were granted
with exercise prices equal to estimated fair market value on the date
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
of grant. Had the Company determined stock-based compensation based on the fair
value of the options granted at the grant date consistent with the method
prescribed under SFAS No. 123, the Company's net (loss) income and would have
been reduced to the SFAS No. 123 pro forma amounts indicated below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
-----------------------
1997 1996
---- ----
<S> <C> <C>
Net (loss) income :
As reported ..................... $(182) $2,127
SFAS No. 123 pro forma .......... $(249) $2,113
</TABLE>
It has been assumed that the estimated fair value of the options granted
in 1997 under the 1997 Stock Incentive Plan is amortized on a straight line
basis to compensation expense, net of taxes, over the vesting period of the
grant, which is approximately five years. The estimated fair value of each
option on the date of grant is $26,737 using the Minimum Value Method with the
following assumptions; dividend yield of 0%; risk-free interest rate of 6.50%,
and expected lives of seven years.
It has been assumed that the estimated fair value of the options granted
in 1997 and 1996 under the 1996 Stock Option Plan is amortized on a straight
line basis to compensation expense, net of taxes, over the vesting period of the
grant, which is approximately four years. The estimated fair value of each
option on the date of grant is $5.22, using the Black-Scholes option-pricing
model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 0%; expected volatility
of 25%; risk-free interest rate of 6.43%; and expected lives of seven years.
Note 11 - Income Taxes
Prior to the consummation of the IPO in 1996, Amscan Inc., Am-Source,
Inc., JCS Realty Corp. and SSY Realty Corp. elected to be taxed as Subchapter S
corporations under the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, these companies were
not subject to federal and state income taxes, to the extent that states
recognize Subchapter S corporation status. Upon the termination of the
Subchapter S corporation status in connection with the IPO, the aforementioned
companies became subject to federal and state income taxes. The cumulative
effect of such tax status change relating to the recording of deferred taxes as
of December 18, 1996 was $786,000 and has been included in the income tax
expense for the year ended December 31, 1996. Pro forma income tax expense for
1996 and 1995 of $1,827,000 and $7,404,000, respectively, is calculated at
statutory rates (40.5%) assuming Amscan Inc., Am-Source, Inc., JCS Realty Corp.,
and SSY Realty Corp. had not elected Subchapter S corporation status for those
periods.
A summary of domestic and foreign pre-tax income follows (dollars in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Domestic ...... $ 6,655 $ 3,137 $17,750
Foreign ....... 1,021 2,595 1,456
------- ------- -------
Total ......... $ 7,676 $ 5,732 $19,206
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The provision for income taxes consisted of the following (dollars in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
---------------------------------------
1997 1996 1995
------- ------- -------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal .................... $ 4,222
State ...................... 1,174 $ 212
Foreign .................... 704 992 $ 731
------- ------- -------
Total current provision 6,100 1,204 731
------- ------- -------
Deferred:
Federal .................... 1,250 (113)
State ...................... 375 (25)
Foreign .................... (60) 100
Change in tax status ....... 786
------- ------- -------
Total deferred provision 1,565 748
------- ------- -------
Income tax expense ............. $ 7,665 $ 1,952 $ 731
======= ======= =======
</TABLE>
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effect of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1997 1996
------ ------
<S> <C> <C>
Current deferred tax assets:
Provision for doubtful accounts ....... $2,858 $1,692
Accrued liabilities ................... 340 1,568
Inventories ........................... 976 1,438
Other ................................. 365 175
------ ------
Current deferred tax assets ........ $4,539 $4,873
====== ======
Non-current deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant and equipment ......... $6,275 $4,484
Future taxable income resulting from
a change in accounting method
for tax purposes ................ 618 823
Other ................................. 355
------ ------
Non-current deferred tax liabilities $6,893 $5,662
====== ======
</TABLE>
In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management
considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the
deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax
assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the
periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management
considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future
taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Based
upon the level of historical income and projections for future taxable income
over the periods in which the deferred tax assets are deductible, management
believes it is more likely than not the Company will realize the benefits of
these deductible differences.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The difference between the Company's effective income tax rate and the
federal statutory income tax rate of 35.0% is reconciled below:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Years Ended December 31,
------------------------
1997 1996 1995
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Provision at federal statutory income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0%
Effect of non-deductible expenses related
to the Merger
Effect of Subchapter S income not subject
to federal income taxes 51.2 (19.1) (32.3)
State income tax, net of federal tax benefit 20.2 4.3
Change in tax status 13.7
Other (6.5) 0.2 1.1
---- ---- ---
Effective income tax rate 99.9% 34.1% 3.8%
==== ==== ===
</TABLE>
Note 12 - Capital Stock
At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the Company's authorized capital stock
consisted of 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.10 par value, of which no
shares were issued or outstanding, and 50,000,000 shares of common stock, $0.10
par value, of which 1,010 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31,
1997 and 20,698,076 shares were issued and outstanding at December 31, 1996.
In connection with the Merger, several employee stockholders entered
into a stockholders' agreement ("Stockholders' Agreement") that provides, among
other things, that the Company can purchase, and that the employee stockholders
can require the Company to purchase, all of the shares held by the employee
stockholders under certain circumstances. At December 31, 1997 there were 85
employee shares subject to the buy-back provisions of the Stockholders'
Agreement of which 10 shares were not yet fully paid and 15 shares were subject
to future vesting provisions. The purchase price as prescribed in the
Stockholders' Agreement is to be determined through a market valuation of the
minority-held shares. At December 31, 1997, the aggregate amount that may be
payable to employee stockholders is not significant.
Note 13 - Leases
The Company is obligated under various capital leases for certain
machinery and equipment which expire on various dates through October 1, 2001
(see Note 6). At December 31, 1997 and 1996, the amount of machinery and
equipment and related accumulated amortization recorded under capital leases and
included with property, plant and equipment consisted of the following (dollars
in thousands):
1997 1996
------- -------
Machinery and equipment ............ $ 6,494 $ 6,452
Less: accumulated amortization ..... (1,798) (1,042)
------- -------
$ 4,696 $ 5,410
======= =======
Amortization of assets held under capitalized leases is included with
depreciation expense.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The Company has several noncancelable operating leases with unaffiliated
third parties, principally for office and manufacturing space, showrooms, and
warehouse equipment, that expire on various dates though 2017. These leases
generally contain renewal options and require the Company to pay real estate
taxes, utilities and related insurance.
At December 31, 1997, the Company also had a non-cancelable operating
lease with a real estate entity owned by the Estate of the Principal Stockholder
("Unconsolidated Affiliate") for warehouse space that expires in December 2000.
The lease requires monthly rental payments through October 2001, which are
subject to reduction under certain circumstances. The Company has options to
renew the lease at market rates for two additional one year periods.
At December 31, 1997, future minimum lease payments under all operating
leases consisted of the following (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Unconsolidated
Third Parties Affiliate Total
------------- --------- -----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
1998 ............... $6,667 $178 $ 6,845
1999 ............... 5,488 350 5,838
2000 ............... 4,662 204 4,866
2001 ............... 4,492 146 4,638
2002 ............... 4,395 4,395
Thereafter ......... 24,779 24,779
------- ---- -------
$50,483 $878 $51,361
======= ==== =======
</TABLE>
Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was
$6,844,000, $5,300,000 and $2,547,000, respectively, of which $2,089,000,
$2,134,000 and $936,000, respectively, related to leases with the Unconsolidated
Affiliate and other related parties.
Note 14 - Segment Information
Industry Segments
The Company operates in one industry segment which involves the design,
manufacture, contract for manufacture and distribution of party and novelty
goods.
Geographic Segments
The Company's export sales, other than those intercompany sales reported
below as sales between geographic areas, are not material. Sales between
geographic areas primarily consist of sales of finished goods for distribution
in the foreign markets. No one single foreign operation is significant to the
Company's consolidated operations. Intersegment sales between geographic areas
are made at cost plus a share of operating profit.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
The Company's geographic area data for each of the three fiscal years
ended December 31, 1997, 1996 and 1995 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Domestic Foreign Eliminations Consolidated
-------- ------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
1997
Sales to unaffiliated customers ..................... $183,536 $26,395 $209,931
Sales between geographic areas ...................... 11,556 308 $(11,864) -
-------- ------- -------- --------
Net sales ........................................... $195,092 $26,703 $(11,864) $209,931
======== ======= ======== ========
Income from operations .............................. $ 9,575 $ 1,922 $ 11,497
======== =======
Interest expense, net ............................... 3,892
Other income, net ................................... (71)
--------
Income before income taxes and minority
interests ........................................ $ 7,676
========
Identifiable assets ................................. $255,644 $13,632 $269,276
======== ======= ========
1996
Sales to unaffiliated customers ..................... $168,165 $24,540 $192,705
Sales between geographic areas ...................... 8,643 116 $ (8,759) -
-------- ------- -------- --------
Net sales ........................................... $176,808 $24,656 $ (8,759) $192,705
======== ======= ========= ========
Income from operations .............................. $ 10,643 $ 2,115 $ 12,758
========= ========
Interest expense, net ............................... 6,691
Other expense, net .................................. 335
--------
Income before income taxes and minority
interests ........................................ $ 5,732
========
Identifiable assets ................................. $127,472 $12,802 $140,274
======== ======= ========
1995
Sales to unaffiliated customers ..................... $146,198 $21,205 $167,403
Sales between geographic areas ...................... 8,508 60 $ (8,568) -
-------- ------- -------- --------
Net sales ........................................... $154,706 $21,265 $ (8,568) $167,403
======== ======= ======== ========
Income from operations .............................. $ 22,782 $ 1,887 $ 24,669
======== =======
Interest expense, net ............................... 5,772
Other income, net ................................... (309)
---------
Income before income taxes and minority
interests ........................................ $ 19,206
=========
Identifiable assets ................................. $ 99,123 $15,478 $114,601
======== ======= ========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
Note 15 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivables,
deposits and other current assets, loans and notes payable, accounts payable,
accrued expenses (non derivatives) and other current liabilities approximates
fair value at December 31, 1997 because of the short term maturity of those
instruments or their variable rate of interest.
The carrying amount of the Company's Senior Subordinated Notes
approximates fair value at December 31, 1997, based on the quoted market price
of similar debt instruments. The carrying amounts of the Company's borrowings
under its Bank Credit Facilities and other revolving credit facilities
approximate fair value because such obligations generally bear interest at
floating rates. The carrying amounts for other long term debt approximates fair
value at December 31, 1997, based on the discounted future cash flow of each
instrument at rates currently offered for similar debt instruments of comparable
maturity.
The fair value of interest rate swaps is the estimated amount that the
bank would receive or pay to terminate the swap agreements at the reporting
date, taking into account current interest rates and the current
creditworthiness of the swap counterparties. Termination of the swap agreements
at December 31, 1997 would result in a charge to expense of $360,000.
Note 16 - Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
The Notes, Exchange Notes and borrowings under the Bank Credit
Facilities are guaranteed jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally, by
the Guarantors (see Notes 5 and 6).
Non-guarantor companies include the following:
o Amscan Distributors (Canada) Ltd.
o Amscan Holdings Limited
o Amscan (Asia-Pacific) Pty. Ltd.
o Amscan Partyartikel GmbH
o Amscan Svenska AB
o Amscan de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
The following consolidating information presents consolidating balance
sheets as of December 31, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidating
statements of operations and cash flows for each of the years in the three year
period ended December 31, 1997 for the combined Guarantors and the combined
non-guarantors and elimination entries necessary to consolidate the entities
comprising the combined companies.
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .................................. $ 110,704 $ 835 $ 111,539
Accounts receivable, net ................................... 39,457 5,381 44,838
Inventories ................................................ 44,052 7,690 51,742
Deposits and other ......................................... 7,284 789 8,073
--------- --------- ---------
Total current assets .................................. 201,497 14,695 216,192
Property, plant and equipment, net ............................. 37,189 1,671 38,860
Intangible assets, net ......................................... 7,479 283 7,762
Other assets, net .............................................. 17,076 1 $ (10,615) 6,462
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total assets .......................................... $ 263,241 $ 16,650 $ (10,615) $ 269,276
========= ========= ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loans and notes payable .................................... $ 424 $ 424
Due to stockholders ........................................ $ 93,243 93,243
Accounts payable ........................................... 11,798 354 12,152
Accrued expenses ........................................... 9,162 1,340 10,502
Income taxes payable ....................................... (150) 317 167
Current portions of long-term
obligations .............................................. 2,863 48 2,911
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total current liabilities ............................. 116,916 2,483 119,399
Long-term obligations, excluding
current portion .............................................. 234,344 78 234,422
Deferred tax liabilities ....................................... 6,893 6,893
Other .......................................................... 307 6,711 $ (3,237) 3,781
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities ..................................... 358,460 9,272 (3,237) 364,495
Stockholders' (deficit) equity:
Common Stock ............................................... 339 (339) --
Additional paid-in capital ................................. 458 (458) --
Unamortized restricted Common Stock
award ................................................... (835) (835)
Notes receivable from officers ............................. (750) (750)
(Deficit) retained earnings ................................ (92,912) 7,232 (7,232) (92,912)
Foreign currency translation
adjustment ............................................... (722) (651) 651 (722)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' (deficit) equity .................. (95,219) 7,378 (7,378) (95,219)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities and
stockholders' (deficit) equity ...................... $ 263,241 $ 16,650 $ (10,615) $ 269,276
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
December 31, 1996
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents .......................... $ 272 $ 1,317 $ 1,589
Accounts receivable, net ........................... 32,605 4,773 37,378
Inventories ........................................ 40,101 5,592 45,693
Deposits and other ................................. 10,749 611 11,360
--------- --------- ---------
Total current assets ............................... 83,727 12,293 96,020
Property, plant and equipment, net ..................... 33,387 1,276 34,663
Intangible assets, net ................................. 7,443 7,443
Other assets, net ...................................... 12,298 $ (10,150) 2,148
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total assets .................................. $ 136,855 $ 13,569 $ (10,150) $ 140,274
========= ========= ========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loans and notes payable ............................ $ 28,950 $ 378 $ 29,328
Subordinated debt and other due to
stockholders ..................................... 1,392 1 1,393
Accounts payable ................................... 6,843 285 7,128
Accrued expenses ................................... 8,452 951 9,403
Income taxes payable ............................... 198 624 822
Current installments of long-term
obligations ...................................... 2,472 69 2,541
--------- --------- ---------
Total current liabilities .......................... 48,307 2,308 50,615
Long-term obligations, excluding
current portion ...................................... 14,994 91 15,085
Deferred tax liabilities ............................... 5,605 57 5,662
Other .................................................. 4,021 $ (3,058) 963
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities ............................. 68,906 6,477 (3,058) 72,325
Stockholders' equity:
Common Stock ....................................... 2,070 339 (339) 2,070
Additional paid-in capital ......................... 61,503 158 (158) 61,503
Retained earnings .................................. 4,748 6,911 (6,911) 4,748
Foreign currency translation
adjustment ....................................... (372) (316) 316 (372)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity .................... 67,949 7,092 (7,092) 67,949
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity ........................ $ 136,855 $ 13,569 $ (10,150) $ 140,274
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ........................................... $ 195,092 $ 26,703 $ (11,864) $ 209,931
Cost of sales ....................................... 130,785 18,469 (12,683) 136,571
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit ............................... 64,307 8,234 819 73,360
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses ................................ 10,549 3,177 13,726
General and administrative
expenses ...................................... 17,298 3,930 (456) 20,772
Art and development costs ....................... 5,282 5,282
Non-recurring expenses in
connection with the Merger .................... 22,083 22,083
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations ..................... 9,095 1,127 1,275 11,497
Interest expense, net ............................... 3,828 64 3,892
Other (income) expense, net ......................... (1,717) 51 1,595 (71)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes
and minority interests ........................ 6,984 1,012 (320) 7,676
Income taxes ........................................ 7,166 499 7,665
Minority interests .................................. 193 193
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net (loss) income .......................... $ (182) $ 320 $ (320) $ (182)
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1996
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ............................................ $ 176,808 $ 24,656 $ (8,759) $ 192,705
Cost of sales ........................................ 117,707 15,704 (9,498) 123,913
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit ................................ 59,101 8,952 739 68,792
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses ..................................... 9,723 2,115 11,838
General and administrative
expenses ........................................... 15,424 4,562 (720) 19,266
Art and development costs ............................ 5,173 5,173
Non-recurring compensation
in connection with the IPO ......................... 15,535 15,535
Special bonuses .................................... 4,222 4,222
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations ...................... 9,024 2,275 1,459 12,758
Interest expense, net ................................ 6,688 3 6,691
Other (income), expense net .......................... (2,229) 20 2,544 335
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes
and minority interests ................... 4,565 2,252 (1,085) 5,732
Income taxes ......................................... 1,035 917 1,952
Minority interests ................................... 1,403 250 1,653
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income .................................. $ 2,127 $ 1,085 $ (1,085) $ 2,127
========= ========= ========= =========
Pro forma data (unaudited)
(Note 11):
Income before income taxes ...................... $ 4,079
Pro forma income tax expense .................... 1,827
---------
Pro forma net income ........................ $ 2,252
=========
</TABLE>
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales .......................................... $ 154,706 $ 21,265 $ (8,568) $ 167,403
Cost of sales ...................................... 107,009 13,447 (11,802) 108,654
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit .............................. 47,697 7,818 3,234 58,749
Operating expenses:
Selling expenses ................................... 10,273 1,968 12,241
General and administrative
expenses ......................................... 12,188 3,896 (1,082) 15,002
Art and development costs .......................... 4,256 4,256
Special bonuses .................................... 2,581 2,581
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations .................... 18,399 1,954 4,316 24,669
Interest expense, net .............................. 5,582 304 (114) 5,772
Other expense (income), net ........................ (3,170) (154) 3,015 (309)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Income before income taxes
and minority interests .................. 15,987 1,804 1,415 19,206
Income taxes ....................................... 83 648 731
Minority interests ................................. 927 114 1,041
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income ................................ $ 14,977 $ 1,042 $ 1,415 $ 17,434
========= ========= ========= =========
Pro forma data (unaudited)
(Note 11):
Income before income taxes .................... $ 18,165
Pro forma income tax expense .................. 7,403
---------
Pro forma net income .......................... $ 10,762
=========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1997
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income ......................................................... $ (182) $ 320 $ (320) $ (182)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .......................................... 5,864 381 6,245
(Gain) on disposal of property and equipment ........................... (31) (31)
Provision for doubtful accounts ........................................ 3,419 356 3,775
Amortization of Restricted Common Stock award .......................... 290 290
Deferred income tax provision .......................................... 1,625 (60) 1,565
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable .................................. (14,915) (954) (15,867)
Increase in inventories .......................................... (3,773) (2,098) (5,871)
Decrease in deposits and other, net .............................. 4,055 2,234 6,289
Decrease (increase) in other assets .............................. 2,267 (324) 920 2,863
Increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses
and income taxes payable ....................................... 4,944 151 5,095
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating activities ........................ 3,563 6 600 4,169
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures ...................................................... (9,390) (847) (10,237)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment .......................... 140 140
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities ............................ (9,250) (847) (10,097)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from sale of Common Stock .................................... 4,524 4,524
Capital contributions ..................................................... 7,500 600 (600) 7,500
Issuance of Common Stock in connection with the Merger .................... 61,875 61,875
Payments to acquire treasury stock ........................................ (290) (290)
Payments to acquire Common Stock in the Merger ............................ (142,673) (142,673)
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term
obligations net of debt issuance costs of $5,500 ........................ 236,981 81 237,062
Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term obligations ............... (51,743) (68) (51,811)
Repayment of indebtedness to Principal Stockholder ........................ (181) (1) (182)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by in financing activities ..................... 115,993 612 (600) 116,005
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ................................... 126 (253) (127)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents .................................................... 110,432 (482) -- 109,950
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ............................... 272 1,317 1,589
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ..................................... $ 110,704 $ 835 $ -- $ 111,539
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1996
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ...................................................... $ 2,127 $ 1,085 $ (1,085) $ 2,127
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Stock compensation expense in
connection with the IPO .................................... 10,920 10,920
Depreciation and amortization ................................ 4,764 373 5,137
Loss on disposal of property and
equipment .................................................. 660 660
Provision for doubtful accounts .............................. 2,048 302 2,350
Deferred income tax provision ................................ 648 100 748
Changes in operating assets and liabilities,
net of acquisitions:
Increase in accounts receivable ........................ (6,684) (1,164) (7,848)
Increase in inventories ................................ (458) (222) (680)
(Increase) decrease in deposits and other, net ......... (4,192) 396 (3,796)
(Increase) decrease in other assets .................... (187) (215) 1,085 683
Increase in accounts payable and accrued
expenses ............................................. 1,456 516 1,972
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities .............. 11,102 1,171 -- 12,273
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures ............................................ (7,076) (537) (7,613)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities .................. (7,076) (537) (7,613)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from IPO ........................................... 43,340 43,340
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term
indebtedness .................................................. 2,777 496 3,273
Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term
indebtedness .................................................. (11,113) (855) (11,968)
Repayment of loans, notes and subordinated
indebtedness to Principal Stockholder ......................... (16,900) (279) (17,179)
Subchapter S distributions and other ............................ (23,574) 150 (23,424)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash used in financing
activities ........................................... (5,470) (488) (5,958)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............................ 123 272 395
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net (decrease) increase in cash
and cash equivalents ................................. (1,321) 418 -- (903)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..................... 1,593 899 2,492
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................... $ 272 $ 1,317 $ -- $ 1,589
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
December 31, 1997
CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31, 1995
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Amscan
Holdings and Combined
Combined Non-
Guarantors Guarantors Eliminations Consolidated
---------- ---------- ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ...................................................... $ 14,977 $ 1,042 $ 1,415 $ 17,434
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by activities:
Depreciation and amortization ................................ 4,029 303 4,332
Gain on disposal of property and equipment ................... (5) (5)
Provision for doubtful accounts .............................. 1,570 11 1,581
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Increase in accounts receivable ........................ (8,769) (845) (9,614)
Increase in inventories ................................ (9,055) (1,493) (10,548)
Decrease (increase) in deposits and other, net ......... 128 (229) (101)
(Increase) decrease in other assets .................... (1,282) 1,525 (1,415) (1,172)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and
accrued expenses ..................................... 3,088 (274) 2,814
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash provided by operating activities .................... 4,681 40 -- 4,721
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures ............................................ (4,033) (489) (4,522)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment ................ 9 9
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash used in investing activities .................. (4,024) (489) (4,513)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term
indebtedness .................................................. 41,415 896 42,311
Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term
indebtedness .................................................. (32,246) (67) (32,313)
Proceeds from loans, notes and subordinated
indebtedness to Principal Stockholder ......................... 4,000 4,000
Repayment of loans, notes and subordinated
indebtedness to Principal Stockholder ......................... (2,557) (285) (2,842)
Subchapter S distributions and other ............................ (11,009) (11,009)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net cash (used in) provided by
financing activities ................................. (397) 544 147
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ............................ (23) (69) (92)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net increase in cash and cash
equivalents .......................................... 237 26 263
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..................... 1,356 873 2,229
-------- -------- -------- --------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................... $ 1,593 $ 899 -- $ 2,492
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
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SCHEDULE 2
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC.
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years Ended December 31, 1997, 1996, and 1995
(Dollars in thousands)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Beginning Ending
Balance Write-offs Additions Balance
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts:
For the year ended:
December 31, 1995 ......... $1,925 $1,001 $ 1,581 $ 2,505
December 31, 1996 ......... 2,505 717 2,350 4,138
December 31, 1997 ......... 4,138 2,220 3,775 5,693
<CAPTION>
Beginning Ending
Balance Write-offs Additions Balance
------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Inventory Reserves:
For the year ended:
December 31, 1995 ......... $ 834 $ 406 $ 800 $1,228
December 31, 1996 ......... 1,228 731 1,188 1,685
December 31, 1997 ......... 1,685 1,562 1,039 1,162
</TABLE>
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EXHIBIT INDEX
-------------
Exhibit
Number Description
------ -----------
2(a) Share Exchange Agreement dated as of December 18, 1996, among
the Registrant, John A. Svenningsen, Gerald C. Rittenberg and
the following trusts each created by agreement dated as of
October 29, 1996: Christina Svenningsen Trust, Jon Svenningsen
Trust, Elisabeth Svenningsen Trust, Melissa Svenningsen Trust,
Emily Svenningsen Trust and Sara Svenningsen Trust
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2(a) to the Registrant's
1996 Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission File No.
000-21827))
2(b) Capital Contribution Agreement by and between the Company and
Messrs. Allan J. Kaufman, Arthur J. Kaufman and Michael F.
Hodges, dated October 9, 1996, as supplemented (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 2(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
2(c) Agreement and Plan Merger, by and among Amscan Holdings, Inc.
and Confetti Acquisition, Inc., dated as of August 10, 1997
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-
45457))
3(a) Certificate of Incorporation of Amscan Holdings, Inc., dated
October 3, 1996, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to
the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4
(Registration No. 333-45457))
3(b) By-Laws of Amscan Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
3(c) Amended By-Laws of Amscan Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
4(a) Credit Agreement among Amscan Inc., Kookaburra USA Ltd., Deco
Paper Products, Inc., Trisar, Inc., the banks signatory
thereto and The Chase Manhattan Bank N.A., dated as of
September 20, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a)
to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement
on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-14107))
4(b) Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement among Amscan Holdings,
Inc., Amscan Inc., Trisar Inc., the banks signatory thereto
and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated as of November 14, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(b) to Amendment No. 2
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
4(c) Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement among Amscan Holdings,
Inc., Amscan Inc., Trisar Inc., the banks signatory thereto
and The Chase Manhattan Bank, dated as of December 11, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(c) to Amendment No. 2
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
4(d) Indenture, dated as of December 19, 1997, by and among the
Company, the Guarantors named therein and IBJ Schroder Bank &
Trust Company with respect to the Senior Subordinated Notes
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-45457))
<PAGE> 83
10(a) Employment Agreement by and between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and
John A. Svenningsen, dated November 1, 1996 (incorporated by
reference to Amendment No. 1 to Exhibit 10(a) to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(b) Employment Agreement by and between the Company and Gerald C.
Rittenberg, dated October 9, 1996 (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10(b) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(c) Stock Agreement among Gerald C. Rittenberg, John A.
Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated October 9, 1996
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Amendment No. 1
to the Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1
(Registration No. 333-14107))
10(d) Employment Agreement by and between Amscan Inc. or the Company
and William Wilkey, dated as of October 4, 1996 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(e) Employment Agreement between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and James
M. Harrison, dated as of February 1, 1997 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(e) to the Registrant's 1996 Annual
Report on Form 10-K (Commission File No. 000-21827))
10(f) Lease between ACP East LLC and Amscan Inc. dated as of
December 1, 1995, as amended (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(i) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(g) Lease between John Anders Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated
March 1, 1995, as modified and amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(j) to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(h) Lease between John Anders Svenningsen and Amscan Inc., dated
November 9, 1995, as amended (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(k) to Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
10(i) Tax Indemnification Agreement between Amscan Holdings, Inc.
and John A. Svenningsen, dated as of December 18, 1996
10(j) The MetLife Capital Corporation Master Lease Purchase
Agreement between MetLife Capital Corporation and Amscan Inc.,
Deco Paper Products, Inc., Kookaburra USA Ltd., and Trisar,
Inc., dated November 21, 1991, as amended (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10(n) to Amendment No. 2 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration
No. 333-14107))
10(k) Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and each
of the directors of the Company (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10(o) to Amendment No. 2 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No.
333-14107))
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10(l) Exchange and Registration Agreement, dated as of December 19,
1997, by and among the Company and Goldman, Sachs & Co.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No.
333-45457))
10(m) Revolving Loan Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19,
1997, among the Company, Goldman, Sachs Credit Partners L.P.,
as Arranger and Syndication Agent, Fleet National Bank as
Administrative Agent and the respective lenders signatory
thereto (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to
Amendment No. 1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(n) AXEL Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 1997, among
the Company, Goldman, Sachs Credit Partners L.P., as Arranger
and Syndication Agent, Fleet National Bank as Administrative
Agent and the
respective lenders signatory thereto (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Amendment No. 1 to the
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration
No. 333-45457))
10(o) Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of December 19, 1997, by and
among the Company and the Stockholders thereto (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(p) Employment Agreement, dated as of August 10, 1997, by and
among the Company and Gerald C. Rittenberg (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(q) Employment Agreement, dated as of August 10, 1997, by and
among the Company and James M. Harrison (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Registrant's Registration
Statement on Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
10(r) Amscan Holdings, Inc. 1997 Stock Incentive Plan (contained in
Exhibit 10(d) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-4 (Registration
No. 333-45457))
12(a) Statement re: computation of ratios
21 Subsidiaries of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 21.1 to the Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-4 (Registration No. 333-45457))
27 Financial Data Schedule
<PAGE> 1
Amscan Holdings, Inc.
Ratio of income to fixed charges
(in thousands, except ratio data)
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1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
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Income before taxes and minority interests $ 7,676 $ 5,732 $19,206 $10,591 $ 9,104
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Earnings, as adjusted $14,188 $14,467 $26,080 $15,310 $12,462
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Interest expense $ 4,231 $ 6,968 $ 6,025 $ 3,971 $ 2,711
Interest portion of rent expense 2,281 1,767 849 748 647
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Total fixed charges $ 6,512 $ 8,735 $ 6,874 $ 4,719 $ 3,358
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Ratio of earnings to fixed charges 2.2 x 1.7 x 3.8 x 3.2 x 3.7 x
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