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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1998
OR
[ ] 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 333-40067
HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Utah 87-0496065
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
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500 Huntsman Way
Salt Lake City, Utah 84108
(801) 532-5200
(Address of principal executive offices and telephone number)
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
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date. On October 31, 1998, there were
1,000,001 outstanding shares of the registrant's Class A Common Stock, 6,999
outstanding shares of the registrant's Class B Common Stock and 11,700
outstanding shares of the registrant's Class C Common Stock.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND DECEMBER 31, 1997 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)(UNAUDITED)
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September 30, December 31,
1998 1997
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 16,059 $ 12,411
Receivables, net of allowances of $4,530 and $3,257, respectively 95,013 77,831
Inventories 67,286 63,704
Prepaid expenses and other 5,407 2,136
Income taxes receivable 871 --
Deferred income taxes 2,409 1,271
Net current assets of discontinued operations -- 6,420
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Total current assets 187,045 163,773
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-- Net 282,583 163,733
INTANGIBLE ASSETS-- Net 227,952 50,053
OTHER ASSETS 27,596 12,573
NET LONG-TERM ASSETS OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- 10,260
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 725,176 $ 400,392
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade accounts payable $ 30,612 $ 27,896
Accrued liabilities 40,634 24,596
Current portion of long-term debt 10,250 --
Income taxes payable -- 1,912
Due to affiliates 5,422 15,279
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Total current liabilities 86,918 69,683
LONG-TERM DEBT-- Net of current portion 523,750 250,171
OTHER LIABILITIES 14,542 8,869
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 30,254 8,695
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Total liabilities 655,464 337,418
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock--Class A voting, no par value; 1,200,000 shares authorized;
1,000,001 shares outstanding 63,161 63,161
Common stock--Class B voting, no par value; 10,000 shares authorized;
6,999 shares outstanding 515 515
Common stock--Class C nonvoting, no par value; 60,000 shares authorized;
11,600 shares outstanding 1,160 --
Retained earnings 12,292 5,393
Stockholder note receivable (560) (700)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,856) (5,395)
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Total stockholders' equity 69,712 62,974
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY $ 725,176 $ 400,392
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENTS
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1997
(IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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SALES-- Net $ 183,633 $ 105,869 $ 481,878 $ 303,559
COST OF SALES 149,912 88,946 399,751 264,320
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Gross profit 33,721 16,923 82,127 39,239
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Administration and other 12,217 3,986 26,059 11,532
Sales and marketing 6,598 7,144 17,908 13,057
Research and development 865 471 2,763 1,473
Plant closing costs 3,996 -- 3,996 --
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Total operating expenses 23,676 11,601 50,726 26,062
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OPERATING INCOME 10,045 5,322 31,401 13,177
INTEREST EXPENSE-- Net (10,467) (3,697) (24,533) (10,859)
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)-- Net (1,724) 540 (1,794) 1,558
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (2,146) 2,165 5,074 3,876
INCOME TAX PROVISION 473 1,015 3,966 1,848
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (2,619) 1,150 1,108 2,028
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes of
$443, $387 and $1,024, respectively) -- 884 582 1,993
GAIN (LOSS) ON SALE OF DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
(net of income taxes of $(58) and $6,729,
respectively) (91) -- 5,209 --
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NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,710) $ 2,034 $ 6,899 $ 4,021
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 AND 1997 (IN THOUSANDS)(UNAUDITED)
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September 30, September 30,
1998 1997
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 6,899 $ 4,021
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 20,120 11,738
Deferred income taxes 4,050 (115)
Provision for losses on accounts receivable (951) 335
Gain on sale of discontinued operations (5,209) --
Loss on disposal of assets 461 --
Changes in assets and liabilities -- net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables 2,262 (2,630)
Inventories 13,584 2,994
Prepaid expenses and other (1,470) (1,360)
Other assets (7,234) (7,820)
Trade accounts payable (10,388) 143
Accrued liabilities 6,283 2,754
Due to affiliates (8,411) 4,594
Income taxes payable/receivable (6,772) 342
Other liabilities (1,495) 1,622
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Net cash provided by operating activities 11,729 16,618
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of assets 32,631 --
Payments for purchase of CT Films -- (76,761)
Payments for purchase of Blessings Corporation, net of cash acquired (284,028) --
Payments for certain net assets of Ellehammer Industries (7,877) --
Capital expenditures for plant and equipment (35,419) (12,371)
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Net cash used in investing activities (294,693) (89,132)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of Class C nonvoting common stock 1,160 --
Principal payments on borrowings (1,171) (186,084)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 285,000 273,000
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Net cash provided by financing activities 284,989 86,916
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,623 (2,691)
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NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 3,648 11,711
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 12,411 10,650
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD $ 16,059 $ 22,361
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 19,512 $ --
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Income taxes $ 6,755 $ 736
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See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements have been
prepared, without audit, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The information reflects all adjustments that, in the
opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results
of operations and financial position of Huntsman Packaging Corporation and
its subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company" or "Huntsman Packaging") for
the periods indicated, such adjustments being of a normal recurring nature.
Results of operations for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of
results of operations to be expected for a full fiscal year.
Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements has been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements
should be read in conjunction with the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 1997.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (on a first-in, first-out
basis) or market. Inventories on September 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997
consisted of the following (in thousands):
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Finished goods $38,376 $37,254
Raw materials 23,649 21,675
Work-in-process 5,261 4,775
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Total $67,286 $63,704
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3. ACQUISITIONS
ELLEHAMMER INDUSTRIES LTD. AND ELLEHAMMER PACKAGING INC. -- On March 12,
1998, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities
of Ellehammer Industries Ltd. and Ellehammer Packaging Inc. (collectively,
"Ellehammer") for cash of approximately $7.9 million. The acquisition was
accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. Results of
operations of Ellehammer are included in the accompanying consolidated
condensed financial statements from the date of acquisition. The purchase
price was allocated to the tangible assets acquired, which consisted
primarily of equipment and inventory.
BLESSINGS CORPORATION -- On May 19, 1998, in accordance with an Agreement
and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") dated April 7, 1998, by and
among the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiary, VA Acquisition Corp.
("Acquisition Corp.") and Blessings Corporation ("Blessings"), Acquisition
Corp. merged with and into Blessings, Blessings became a wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company and Blessings changed its name to Huntsman Edison
Films Corporation. The aggregate purchase price for Blessings (the
"Blessings Acquisition") was approximately $270
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million (including the assumption of approximately $57 million of
Blessings' existing indebtedness). In connection with the Blessings
Acquisition, the Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $14
million. The financing for the Blessings Acquisition was provided under a
$510 million amended and restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit
Agreement") dated as of May 14, 1998, among the Company and a syndicate of
financial institutions, for which The Chase Manhattan Bank serves as
administrative agent.
The Blessings Acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Results of operations of Blessings are included in the
accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements from the date of
acquisition. The purchase price was allocated, based on appraised fair
values, to the net tangible assets acquired of approximately $105 million
and goodwill of approximately $179 million. The goodwill is being amortized
over a 30 year period.
The following pro forma information for the nine months ended September 30,
1998 and 1997 presents the Company's results of operations as if the
Blessings Acquisition had occurred at the beginning of each period. The
results of operations give effect to certain adjustments, including
amortization of intangible assets, depreciation expense, interest expense
on debt borrowings to fund the acquisition and income taxes. The pro forma
results have been prepared for comparative purposes only and do not purport
to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made
at the beginning of the applicable period or of the results which may occur
in the future.
Pro forma results of operations (in thousands):
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Sales -- net $549,163 $435,528
Operating income 34,902 23,969
Loss before discontinued operations (2,822) (2,869)
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4. SALE OF ASSETS
On June 1, 1998, Huntsman Container Corporation International ("HCCI"), a
wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, sold its entire interest in the
capital stock of Huntsman Container Company Limited ("HCCL") and Huntsman
Container Company France SA ("HCCFSA") to Polarcup Limited and Huhtamaki
Holdings France Sarl, subsidiaries of Huhtamaki Oyj. Together, HCCL and
HCCFSA comprised the Company's foam products operations, which were
operated exclusively in Europe. Net proceeds from the sale were
approximately $28.3 million and resulted in a gain of approximately $5.2
million, net of applicable income taxes. The financial position and results
of operations of this separate business segment are reflected as
discontinued operations in the accompanying consolidated condensed
financial statements for all periods presented.
On September 30, 1997, the Company acquired the CT Film Division of
Huntsman Polymers Corporation, formerly Rexene Corporation (the "CT Film
Acquisition"). As part of the CT Film Acquisition, the Company acquired
Huntsman Packaging UK Limited ("HPUK"). HPUK owned CT Film's Scunthorpe, UK
flexible packaging facility, which manufactured and sold polyethylene film
exclusively in Europe. In connection with the CT Film Acquisition, the
Company announced its intention to close or sell the Scunthorpe, UK
facility. During the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the Company
adjusted its preliminary estimate of the fair value of the Scunthorpe, UK
facility assets acquired, resulting in an increase of $1.6 million to the
goodwill recorded in connection with the CT Film Acquisition. On August 14,
1998, the Company sold its entire interest in the capital stock of HPUK to
Skymark Packaging International Limited. Net proceeds from the sale were
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approximately $5.6 million (including a note receivable from the buyer of
approximately $2.1 million).
5. PLANT CLOSING COSTS
As part of its recent acquisitions (see Note 3), the Company developed a
plan to close its less efficient production facilities and use available
capacity at more efficient facilities. During 1998, the Company announced
its plan to cease operations at the Clearfield, Utah flexible packaging
facility which it acquired in the CT Film Acquisition. Included in
operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998
is a $4.8 million charge, comprised of a $.4 million provision for the
write-off of impaired goodwill, a $.6 million provision for the write-down
of impaired plant and equipment associated with the facility, a $.5 million
charge for reduction of work force costs associated with the elimination of
approximately 52 full time employees, and an accrual of $3.3 million for
estimated future net lease and other costs incurred to close the facility.
In December 1997, the Company announced the cessation of operations at its
Carrollton, Ohio flexible packaging facility and its intention to relocate
certain assets from that facility to other of the Company's facilities. In
conjunction with the plant closure, the Company recognized a plant closing
costs charge of approximately $9.3 million in its consolidated statement of
operations for the year ended December 31, 1997. On August 11, 1998, the
Company sold the land, building and remaining surplus equipment at the
Carrollton, Ohio facility to North American Plastics Chemicals
Incorporated. Net proceeds from the sale were approximately $1.6 million
and resulted in a gain of approximately $.8 million. This gain is included
in plant closing costs as an off-set to the Clearfield, Utah facility
accrual in the accompanying consolidated condensed income statements for
the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998.
6. OTHER EXPENSE
The Company's Mexican subsidiaries currently designate the United States
dollar as the functional currency for purposes of translating financial
statements to United States dollars for consolidation. Accordingly,
currency translation gains and losses resulting from fluctuations in
Mexican peso to United States dollar translation rates are included in
other expense. Currency translation losses were $1.1 million and $1.5
million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 1998,
respectively.
7. ISSUANCE OF COMMON STOCK AND OPTIONS
The Company has authorized 60,000 shares of Class C nonvoting common stock
for sale or for issuance pursuant to nonstatutory incentive stock options
("Incentive Options") to certain members of its senior management. As of
September 30, 1998, the Company had granted Incentive Options for 41,956
shares of Class C nonvoting common stock to members of its senior
management. The Incentive Options are exercisable at $100 per share, the
estimated fair market value of the shares on the date of the grant. The
Incentive Options vest, if at all, based on service and financial
performance thresholds, over a five-year period, beginning December 31,
1998. In addition to the Incentive Options, the Company authorized the sale
of certain shares of Class C nonvoting common stock to members of its
senior management. As of September 30, 1998, 11,600 shares of Class C
nonvoting common stock had been purchased by members of senior management
at $100 per share, the estimated fair market value of the shares on the
date of purchase.
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8. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS No.
133 establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that
derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet as either an asset
or liability, measured at its fair market value, and that changes in the
derivative's fair value be recognized currently in earnings, unless
specific hedge accounting criteria are met. SFAS No. 133 is effective for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. Management expects that the
adoption of this statement will not have a material effect on the Company's
consolidated condensed financial statements.
9. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The Company has adopted SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income,"
which establishes standards for reporting and displaying comprehensive
income and its components. The following table reports comprehensive income
for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997 (in
thousands).
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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Net income (loss) $(2,710) $2,034 $6,899 $ 4,021
Other comprehensive expense, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation
adjustments (146) (524) (891) (1,955)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(2,856) $1,510 $6,008 $ 2,066
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10. CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following consolidating condensed financial statements present, in
separate columns, (i) Huntsman Packaging Corporation (Parent Only), with
its investment in subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii)
guarantor subsidiaries (as specified in the Indenture dated September 30,
1997 (the "Indenture") relating to the Company's $125 million senior
subordinated notes (the "Notes")) on a combined basis, with any investments
in non-guarantor subsidiaries under the Indenture recorded under the equity
method, (iii) direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined
basis, (iv) eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for the
Company and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, and (v) Huntsman
Packaging Corporation on a consolidated basis, in each case as of September
30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 and for the three and nine month periods
ended September 30, 1998 and 1997. The Notes are fully and unconditionally
guaranteed on a joint and several basis by the guarantor subsidiaries, and
each guarantor subsidiary is wholly-owned, directly or indirectly, by the
Company. There are no contractual restrictions limiting transfers of cash
from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries to Huntsman Packaging
Corporation. The consolidating condensed financial statements are included
herein because management believes that separate financial statements
relating to the guarantor subsidiaries are not material to investors.
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 11 $ 4,301 $ 11,747 $ 16,059
Receivables--net 46,671 32,732 15,610 95,013
Inventories 38,674 18,650 9,962 67,286
Prepaid expenses and other 3,177 1,984 246 5,407
Income taxes receivable (payable) (1,420) 2,208 83 871
Deferred income taxes 1,266 1,143 -- 2,409
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Total current assets 88,379 61,018 37,648 187,045
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-- Net 107,349 128,552 46,682 282,583
INTANGIBLE ASSETS-- Net 21,177 190,106 16,669 227,952
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 136,108 -- -- $(136,108) --
OTHER ASSETS 17,040 1,240 9,316 -- 27,596
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 370,053 $ 380,916 $ 110,315 $(136,108) $ 725,176
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade accounts payable $ 13,644 $ 6,251 $ 10,717 $ 30,612
Accrued liabilities 28,354 8,743 3,537 40,634
Current portion of long-term debt 8,000 -- 2,250 10,250
Due to affiliates (10,693) 13,690 2,425 5,422
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Total current liabilities 39,305 28,684 18,929 86,918
LONG-TERM DEBT-- Net of current portion 252,623 224,472 46,655 523,750
OTHER LIABILITIES 6,250 6,886 1,406 14,542
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 2,163 22,809 5,282 30,254
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Total liabilities 300,341 282,851 72,272 655,464
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 64,836 80,982 29,241 $(110,223) 64,836
Retained earnings 12,292 17,098 13,776 (30,874) 12,292
Stockholder note receivable (560) -- -- -- (560)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (6,856) (15) (4,974) 4,989 (6,856)
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Total stockholders' equity 69,712 98,065 38,043 (136,108) 69,712
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
$ 370,053 $ 380,916 $ 110,315 $(136,108) $ 725,176
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents 402 $ 823 $ 11,186 $ 12,411
Receivables-- net 51,533 16,881 9,417 77,831
Inventories 45,548 11,918 6,238 63,704
Prepaid expenses and other 1,997 (8) 147 2,136
Deferred income taxes 1,266 5 -- 1,271
Net current assets of discontinued
operations -- -- 6,420 6,420
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Total current assets 100,746 29,619 33,408 163,773
PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-- Net 93,700 52,778 17,255 163,733
INTANGIBLE ASSETS-- Net 19,322 29,234 1,497 50,053
INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES 132,917 -- -- $(132,917) --
OTHER ASSETS 11,392 106 1,075 -- 12,573
NET LONG-TERM ASSETS OF
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS -- -- 10,260 -- 10,260
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TOTAL ASSETS $ 358,077 $ 111,737 $ 63,495 $(132,917) $ 400,392
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Trade accounts payable 18,516 $ 5,809 $ 3,571 $ 27,896
Accrued liabilities 16,045 2,457 6,094 24,596
Due to affiliates 5,123 (1,656) 11,812 15,279
Income taxes payable 3,237 -- (1,325) 1,912
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Total current liabilities 42,921 6,610 20,152 69,683
LONG-TERM DEBT 245,947 319 3,905 250,171
OTHER LIABILITIES 7,351 288 1,230 8,869
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES (1,116) 9,275 536 8,695
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Total liabilities 295,103 16,492 25,823 337,418
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STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock 63,676 88,481 29,931 $(118,412) 63,676
Retained earnings 5,393 6,764 11,837 (18,601) 5,393
Stockholder note receivable (700) -- -- -- (700)
Foreign currency translation adjustment (5,395) -- (4,096) 4,096 (5,395)
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Total stockholders' equity 62,974 95,245 37,672 (132,917) 62,974
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TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY $ 358,077 $ 111,737 $ 63,495 $(132,917) $ 400,392
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
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SALES-- Net $ 84,865 $ 74,121 $ 26,535 $ (1,888) $ 183,633
COST OF SALES 71,088 60,211 20,501 (1,888) 149,912
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Gross profit 13,777 13,910 6,034 33,721
OPERATING EXPENSES 18,945 2,501 2,230 23,676
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OPERATING INCOME (5,168) 11,409 3,804 10,045
INTEREST EXPENSE-- Net (5,193) (4,436) (838) (10,467)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES 4,155 -- -- (4,155) --
OTHER EXPENSE-- Net (304) (2) (1,418) -- (1,724)
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (6,510) 6,971 1,548 (4,155) (2,146)
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (3,891) 3,226 1,138 -- 473
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (2,619) 3,745 410 (4,155) (2,619)
LOSS ON SALE OF DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes) (91) -- -- -- (91)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME (LOSS) $ (2,710) $ 3,745 $ 410 $ (4,155) $ (2,710)
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SALES -- Net $ 59,103 $ 39,398 $ 13,317 $ (5,949) $105,869
COST OF SALES 48,072 35,613 11,210 (5,949) 88,946
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit 11,031 3,785 2,107 16,923
OPERATING EXPENSES 9,275 1,300 1,026 11,601
-------- -------- -------- --------
OPERATING INCOME 1,756 2,485 1,081 5,322
INTEREST EXPENSE-- Net (3,586) (20) (91) (3,697)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES 3,045 -- -- (3,045) --
OTHER INCOME -- Net 174 43 323 -- 540
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 1,389 2,508 1,313 (3,045) 2,165
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (645) 978 682 -- 1,015
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
INCOME BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 2,034 1,530 631 (3,045) 1,150
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes) -- -- 884 -- 884
-------- -------- -------- -------- --------
NET INCOME $ 2,034 $ 1,530 $ 1,515 $ (3,045) $ 2,034
======== ======== ======== ========= ============
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SALES--Net $ 258,816 $ 165,809 $ 62,727 $ (5,474) $ 481,878
COST OF SALES 217,822 137,003 50,400 (5,474) 399,751
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 40,994 28,806 12,327 82,127
OPERATING EXPENSES 41,655 3,909 5,162 50,726
--------- --------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) (661) 24,897 7,165 31,401
INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net (16,839) (6,469) (1,225) (24,533)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES 12,549 -- -- (12,549) --
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)-- Net (129) 11 (1,676) -- (1,794)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (5,080) 18,439 4,264 (12,549) 5,074
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (6,770) 8,105 2,631 -- 3,966
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 1,690 10,334 1,633 (12,549) 1,108
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes) -- -- 582 -- 582
GAIN ON SALE OF DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes) 5,209 -- -- -- 5,209
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME $ 6,899 $ 10,334 $ 2,215 $(12,549) $ 6,899
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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<CAPTION>
Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SALES -- Net $ 165,943 $ 107,729 $ 42,240 $ (12,353) $ 303,559
COST OF SALES 142,586 98,834 35,253 (12,353) 264,320
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 23,357 8,895 6,987 39,239
OPERATING EXPENSES 20,125 2,800 3,137 26,062
--------- --------- --------- ---------
OPERATING INCOME 3,232 6,095 3,850 13,177
INTEREST EXPENSE -- Net (10,423) (116) (320) (10,859)
EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES 8,081 -- -- (8,081) --
OTHER INCOME -- Net 538 81 939 -- 1,558
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 1,428 6,060 4,469 (8,081) 3,876
INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT) (2,593) 2,363 2,078 -- 1,848
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
INCOME BEFORE
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS 4,021 3,697 2,391 (8,081) 2,028
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS (net of income taxes) -- -- 1,993 -- 1,993
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCOME $ 4,021 $ 3,697 $ 4,384 $ (8,081) $ 4,021
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY
(USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (7,136) $ 14,810 $ 4,055 $ 11,729
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of assets 32,631 -- -- 32,631
Payments for purchase of Blessings
Corporation, net of cash acquired (285,699) 99 1,572 (284,028)
Payments for certain net assets of
Ellehammer Industries (7,877) -- -- (7,877)
Capital expenditures for plant and equipment (18,330) (11,417) (5,672) (35,419)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (279,275) (11,318) (4,100) (294,693)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,160 -- -- 1,160
Principal payments on borrowings (1,171) -- -- (1,171)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 285,000 -- -- 285,000
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities 284,989 -- -- 284,989
--------- --------- --------- ---------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND
CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,031 (14) 606 1,623
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (391) 3,478 561 3,648
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 402 823 11,186 12,411
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF PERIOD $ 11 $ 4,301 $ 11,747 $ 16,059
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HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATING CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Huntsman Consolidated
Packaging Combined Combined Huntsman
Corporation Guarantor Non-Guarantor Packaging
(Parent Only) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Corporation
----------- ------------ ------------ ------------ -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
CASH FLOWS PROVIDED BY (USED IN)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ (1,332) $ 8,017 $ 9,933 $ 16,618
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
Payments for purchase of CT Films (76,761) -- -- (76,761)
Capital expenditures for plant and equipment (3,334) (6,555) (2,482) (12,371)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash used in investing activities (80,095) (6,555) (2,482) (89,132)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
Principal payments on borrowing (186,084) -- -- (186,084)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 273,000 -- -- 273,000
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing activities 86,916 -- -- 86,916
--------- --------- --------- ---------
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (828) -- (1,863) (2,691)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS 4,661 1,462 5,588 11,711
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
BEGINNING OF PERIOD (862) (426) 11,938 10,650
--------- --------- --------- ---------
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT
END OF PERIOD $ 3,799 $ 1,036 $ 17,526 $ 22,361
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze the Company's
consolidated financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and results of
operations. This analysis should be read in conjunction with the Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1997 (the "1997 10-K").
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT FOR FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain information set forth in this report contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. Such statements are
based upon the Company's current expectations and may include information with
respect to future revenues, income or loss, capital expenditures, plans for
growth and future operations, financing needs or plans or intentions relating to
acquisitions by the Company, as well as assumptions relating to the foregoing.
There are a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the
forward-looking statements contained in this report. These risks include, but
are not limited to, economic recessions, the Company's high degree of leverage
and its ability to service indebtedness, restrictions under the Company's credit
facilities, fluctuations in the price of resins (the Company's primary raw
materials) and the availability of resin supplies, competition, customer
relationships, risks associated with acquisitions, environmental regulations,
foreign currency fluctuations, economic conditions outside the United States and
other factors identified from time to time in the Company's press releases and
periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. When used in
this report, the words "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts,"
"plans," "intends," "believes" and variations of such words or similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements that involve
risks and uncertainties. Future events and actual results could differ from
those set forth in, contemplated by or underlying the forward-looking
statements. The Company's forward-looking statements apply only as of the date
made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise
forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances
after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
GENERAL
Huntsman Packaging Corporation derives its revenues, earnings and cash
flows from the sale of film and flexible packaging products throughout the
world. Huntsman Packaging manufactures these products at its facilities located
in North America, Europe and Australia. Huntsman Packaging's sales have grown as
a result of acquisitions over the past several years, increased levels of
production at acquired facilities and the overall growth in the market for film
and flexible packaging products. Since 1992, Huntsman Packaging has completed
ten acquisitions, including acquisitions in 1996 of Deerfield Plastics Co., Inc.
and United Films Corporation, in 1997 of Huntsman Polymers Corporation's CT Film
Division ("CT Film"), and in 1998 of Ellehammer Industries Ltd. and Ellehammer
Packaging Inc. (collectively, "Ellehammer") and of Blessings Corporation.
In order to further benefit from these recent acquisitions, the Company has
ceased operations at certain less efficient manufacturing facilities and
relocated equipment to more efficient facilities with available capacity. In
addition, the Company has sold certain assets and restructured and consolidated
its operations and administrative functions in an effort to increase
manufacturing efficiencies and product quality, reduce costs, and increase
operating profitability. As part of this process, in 1998, the Company has
undertaken the following significant divestitures and rationalizations of
manufacturing facilities. (See also Notes 4 and 5 of the Notes to Consolidated
Condensed Financial Statements).
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During the second quarter of 1998, the Company announced its plan to cease
operations at its Clearfield, Utah flexible packaging facility acquired as part
of the CT Film Acquisition. As of September 30, 1998, operations at the facility
had ceased and nearly all of the facility's assets had been relocated.
On June 1, 1998, HCCI, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, sold its
entire interest in the capital stock of HCCL and HCCFSA to Polarcup Limited and
Huhtamaki Holdings France Sarl, subsidiaries of Huhtamaki Oyj. Together, HCCL
and HCCFSA comprised the Company's foam products business segment, which was
operated exclusively in Europe. Net proceeds from the sale were approximately
$28.3 million.
In December 1997, the Company announced its plan to cease operations at its
Carrollton, Ohio flexible packaging facility and relocate certain assets from
the Carrollton, Ohio facility to other of the Company's facilities. In
conjunction with the announcement of the cessation of operations, the Company
recognized plant closing costs of approximately $9.3 million in its consolidated
statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 1997. On August 11,
1998, the Company sold the land, building and certain surplus manufacturing
equipment associated with the Carrollton, Ohio facility to North American
Plastics Chemicals Incorporated. Net proceeds from the sale were approximately
$1.6 million.
On August 14, 1998, the Company sold its entire interest in the capital
stock of Huntsman Packaging UK Limited ("HPUK") to Skymark Packaging
International Limited. HPUK owned the Company's Scunthorpe, UK flexible
packaging facility, which manufactured and sold polyethylene film exclusively in
Europe. Net proceeds from the sale were approximately $5.6 million (including a
note receivable of approximately $2.1 million).
In connection with the Blessings Acquisition, the Company announced its
plan to cease manufacturing operations at its Newport News, Virginia production
facility. On October 26, 1998, the Company signed an Asset Purchase Agreement,
pursuant to which it has agreed to sell the land, building and certain surplus
manufacturing equipment associated with its Newport News, Virginia production
facility for approximately $1.3 million. The transaction is expected to close
during the fourth quarter of 1998 and will not have a material effect on the
Company's financial position or results of operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company reported record revenues of $183.6 million in the third quarter
of 1998, an increase of 73% over the same period in the prior year. The
increased volumes associated with the Company's acquisitions, coupled with the
realization of cost synergies, resulted in improved gross margin and operating
income. For the three months ended September 30, 1998, the Company's gross
margin, as a percentage of net sales, improved to 18.4% from 16.0% for the same
period in 1997, and the Company's operating income, as a percentage of net
sales, improved to 5.5% from 5.0% for the same period in 1997.
The following table sets forth net sales and expenses, individually, and as
a percentage of net sales, for the three and nine month periods ended September
30, 1998 and 1997 (dollars in millions).
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Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
------------------------------------ -------------------------------------
1998 1997 1998 1997
---------------- ---------------- ---------------- -----------------
% of % of % of % of
$ Sales $ Sales $ Sales $ Sales
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Sales--net $ 183.6 100.0% $ 105.9 100.0% $ 481.9 100.0% $ 303.5 100.0%
Cost of sales 149.9 81.6 89.0 84.0 399.8 83.0 264.3 87.1
------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- -----
Gross profit 33.7 18.4 16.9 16.0 82.1 17.0 39.2 12.9
Total operating expenses 23.7 12.9 11.6 11.0 50.7 10.5 26.1 8.6
------- ----- ------- ----- ------- ----- ------- -----
Operating income $ 10.0 5.5% $ 5.3 5.0% $ 31.4 6.5% $ 13.1 4.3%
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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER
30, 1997
Net Sales
Net sales increased by $77.8 million, or 73.4%, from $105.9 million, for
the third quarter of 1997, to $183.6 million, for the three months ended
September 30, 1998. The increase was primarily due to the acquisitions of CT
Film in September 1997 and Blessings in May 1998. The CT Film and Blessings
Acquisitions increased net sales by approximately $83.3 million in the third
quarter of 1998 compared with the same period in 1997. Excluding the effects of
these recent acquisitions, the Company realized increased sales volumes of
approximately 2.7% in the third quarter of 1998, compared to the third quarter
1997. The increased net sales associated with acquisitions and sales volume
increases were impacted negatively by a 6.2% reduction in the Company's average
selling prices for its film and flexible packaging products primarily as a
result of declines in the price of resins (the Company's primary raw materials).
In markets served by the Company, the average selling price of the Company's
products generally increases or decreases as a result of changes in resin
prices.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by $16.8 million, or 99.4%, from $16.9 million, for
the third quarter of 1997, to $33.7 million, for the three months ended
September 30, 1998. The increase was due to increased sales volume from recent
acquisitions and internal growth, integration and rationalization of acquired
and existing facilities, realization of purchasing and operational synergies
associated with the recent acquisitions, and improved performance within the
Company's manufacturing operations. Due to the Company's rationalization and
integration of operations and facilities, a precise measure of the additional
gross profit added in the third quarter of 1998 from recent acquisitions in not
practicable. However, the gross profit for the facilities associated with the CT
Film and Blessings Acquisitions was approximately $15.9 million, including the
effects of the above activities. Also included in the third quarter 1998 gross
profit is an inventory write-down of approximately $1.5 million taken to
properly reflect the value of work-in-process inventory at certain of the
Company's manufacturing facilities.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses (including research and development expenses)
increased by $12.1 million, or 104.3%, from $11.6 million, for the third quarter
of 1997, to $23.6 million, for the three months ended September 30, 1998. The
increase was due primarily to additional operating expenses associated with the
recent acquisitions and growth of the Company and to non-recurring costs of $5.6
million incurred in the third quarter of 1998. The non-recurring costs related
primarily to the closure of the Clearfield, Utah facility, to management
reorganizations, and to relocation of equipment from closed or sold facilities
to remaining facilities. Ongoing operating expenses (excluding non-recurring
charges) as a percentage of net sales decreased from 11.0% in the third quarter
of 1997 to 9.9% in the third quarter of 1998.
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Operating Income
Operating income increased by $4.7 million, or 88.7%, from $5.3 million,
for the third quarter of 1997, to $10.0 million, for the three months ended
September 30, 1998, as a result of the factors discussed above.
Interest Expense
Interest expense (net of interest income of approximately $.1 million for
each of the three month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997) increased by
$6.7 million, or 181.1%, from $3.7 million, for the three months ended September
30, 1997, to $10.4 million, for the three months ended September 30, 1998.
Interest expense increased because the Company incurred additional long-term
debt to fund the Company's recent acquisitions.
NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1997
Net Sales
Net sales increased by $178.4 million, or 58.8%, from $303.5 million, for
the first nine months of 1997, to $481.9 million, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. The increase was primarily due to the CT Film Acquisition in
September 1997 and the Blessings Acquisition in May 1998. The CT Film and the
Blessings Acquisitions resulted in increased net sales of approximately $180.1
million for the first nine months of 1998 compared with the same period in 1997.
Excluding the effects of these recent acquisitions, the Company realized
increased sales volumes of approximately 3.7% in the first nine months of 1998,
compared to the same period in 1997. The increased net sales associated with
acquisitions and increased sales volumes were impacted negatively by a 3.3%
reduction in the Company's average selling prices for its film and flexible
packaging products primarily as a result of declines in the price of resins. In
markets served by the Company, the average selling price of the Company's
products generally increases or decreases as a result of changes in resin
prices.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased by $42.9 million, or 109.4%, from $39.2 million, for
the first nine months of 1997, to $82.1 million, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998. The increase was due to increased sales volume from recent
acquisitions and internal growth, integration and rationalization of acquired
and existing facilities, realization of purchasing and operational synergies
associated with the recent acquisitions, and improved performance within the
Company's manufacturing operations. Due to the Company's rationalization and
integration of operations and facilities, a precise measure of the additional
gross profit added in the nine months ended September 30, 1998 from recent
acquisitions is not practicable. However, the gross profit for the facilities
associated with the CT Film and Blessings Acquisitions was approximately $31.1
million, including the effects of the above activities. Also included in gross
profit for the first nine months of 1998 is an inventory write-down of
approximately $1.5 million taken to properly reflect the value of
work-in-process inventory at certain of the Company's manufacturing facilities.
Total Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses (including research and development expenses)
increased by $24.6 million, or 94.3%, from $26.1 million, for the first nine
months of 1997, to $50.7 million, for the nine months ended September 30, 1998.
The increase was due primarily to additional operating expenses associated with
the CT Film and Blessings Acquisitions and the growth of the Company and to
non-recurring costs of approximately $6.1 million incurred in the first nine
months of 1998. The non-recurring costs related primarily to the closure of the
Clearfield, Utah facility, to management reorganizations, to
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relocation of equipment from closed or sold facilities and to
acquisition-related transitional expenses. Ongoing operating expenses (excluding
non-recurring charges) as a percentage of net sales decreased from 10.5% for the
first nine months of 1997 to 9.4% for the first nine months 1998. Management
believes this is more indicative of future operating expense.
Operating Income
Operating income increased by $18.3 million, or 139.7%, from $13.1 million,
for the first nine months of 1997, to $31.4 million, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1998, as a result of the factors discussed above.
Interest Expense
Interest expense (net of interest income of approximately $.3 million for
each of the nine month periods ended September 30, 1998 and 1997) increased by
$13.7 million, or 126.9%, from $10.8 million, for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997, to $24.5 million, for the nine months ended September 30,
1998. Interest expense increased because the Company incurred additional
long-term debt to fund the Company's recent acquisitions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company was separated from Huntsman Corporation on September 30, 1997
(the "Split-Off"). Prior to the Split-Off, Huntsman Packaging financed its
operations with borrowings from Huntsman Corporation or its affiliates. In
connection with the Split-Off, Huntsman Packaging issued $125 million of 9.125%
unsecured senior subordinated notes due October 1, 2007 (the "Notes") and
entered into certain credit facilities with The Chase Manhattan Bank ("Chase")
and certain financial institutions party thereto (the "Credit Agreement").
Proceeds from the issuance of the Notes and the Credit Agreement were used to
repay indebtedness to Huntsman Corporation and to purchase CT Film. Since the
Split-Off, Huntsman Packaging has financed its operations through cash provided
by operations and by borrowings under the Credit Agreement, as amended.
Blessings Acquisition and Amendment of Huntsman Packaging's Credit
Facilities
On May 19, 1998, in accordance with an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the
"Merger Agreement") dated April 7, 1998, by and among the Company, its
wholly-owned subsidiary, VA Acquisition Corp. ("Acquisition Corp.") and
Blessings Corporation ("Blessings"), Acquisition Corp. merged with and into
Blessings, Blessings became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company and
Blessings changed its name to Huntsman Edison Films Corporation. The aggregate
purchase price for Blessings (the "Blessings Acquisition") was approximately
$270 million (including the assumption of approximately $57 million of
Blessings' existing indebtedness). In connection with the Blessings Acquisition,
the Company incurred transaction costs of approximately $14 million. The
financing for the Blessings Acquisition was provided under a $510 million
amended and restated Credit Agreement (the "Amended Credit Agreement") dated as
of May 14, 1998, among Huntsman Packaging and a syndicate of financial
institutions, for which Chase serves as administrative agent.
The Amended Credit Agreement provides for the continuation of a previous
term loan (the "Original Term Loan") in the principal amount of $75 million,
maturing on September 30, 2005; a Tranche A Term Loan (the "Tranche A Term
Loan") in the principal amount of $140 million, maturing on September 30, 2005;
a Tranche B Term Loan (the "Tranche B Term Loan") in the principal amount of
$100 million, maturing on June 30, 2006; and a term loan (the "Mexico Term
Loan") to ASPEN Industrial, S.A., the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary
incorporated under the laws of Mexico, in the principal amount of $45 million,
maturing on September 30, 2005. The Amended Credit Agreement also provides for a
$150 million revolving loan facility maturing on September 30, 2004. The
Original Term
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Loan, the Tranche A Term Loan and the Mexico Term Loan amortize at an increasing
rate on a quarterly basis beginning December 30, 1998 (in the case of the
Tranche A term loan and the Mexico Term Loan) and December 30, 2001 (in the case
of the Original Term Loan). The Tranche B Term Loan amortizes at the rate of $1
million per year beginning September 30, 1998 with an aggregate of $93 million
due in the last four quarterly installments. The term loans described above are
required to be prepaid with the proceeds of certain asset sales, with 50% of the
proceeds of the sale by the Company of equity securities, and with the proceeds
of certain debt offerings.
Loans under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest, at the election of
the Company, at either (i) zero to 1%, depending on certain of the Company's
financial ratios, plus the higher of (a) Chase's prime rate, (b) the federal
funds rate plus 1/2% or (c) Chase's base CD rate plus 1%, or (ii) the London
Interbank Offered Rate plus 1.00% to 2.25%, also depending on certain of the
Company's financial ratios.
The obligations of the Company under the Amended Credit Agreement are
guaranteed by the Company's direct and indirect domestic wholly-owned
"restricted" subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the assets of the
Company and its existing and subsequently acquired "restricted" domestic
subsidiaries. The Amended Credit Agreement is also secured by a pledge of 65% of
the capital stock of each of the Company's foreign subsidiaries.
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $11.7 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, a decrease of $4.9 million from the same period
in 1997. The decrease resulted primarily from decreases in accounts payable,
payments due to affiliates and income taxes payable totaling approximately $25.6
million in the nine months ended September 30, 1998. This decrease in payables
was partially offset by decreases in inventories and receivables of $15.8
million and increased non-cash items.
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities was $294.7 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, an increase of $205.6 million from the same
period in 1997. The increase was due to the March 1998 acquisition of certain
assets of Ellehammer for approximately $7.9 million, the May 1998 acquisition of
Blessings for approximately $284.0 million and increased capital expenditures of
$23.0 million over the first nine months of 1997. These expenditures were offset
by net proceeds from the sale of assets of approximately $32.6 million. Capital
expenditures totaled $35.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 1998
and $12.4 million for the same period in 1997. Capital expenditures increased
during the first nine months of 1998 primarily as a result of major expansion
projects in the Company's printed products and barrier films product lines,
upgrading and installation of equipment relocated from recently-closed
manufacturing facilities and several new and carryover maintenance projects
throughout the Company. The Company expects capital expenditure levels to
normalize in future periods to approximately $30 million annually.
Net Cash Provided by Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities was $285.0 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 1998, compared to $86.9 million for the same period
in 1997. The 1998 net cash provided by financing activities resulted primarily
from borrowings on the Company's revolving credit facilities and was used to
fund the Company's 1998 acquisitions and capital expenditures.
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Liquidity
As of September 30, 1998, Huntsman Packaging had $100.1 million of net
working capital and approximately $100 million of available borrowings under the
Amended Credit Agreement. Outstanding long-term debt (net of current portion)
increased to $523.8 million at September 30, 1998 from $250.1 million at
December 31, 1997. The increase in long-term debt resulted primarily from
borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement that were used to fund the
Company's 1998 acquisitions and capital expenditures. At September 30, 1998, the
Company's long-term debt consisted primarily of the Notes, having an aggregate
principal amount of $125 million, and borrowings of approximately $409 million
under the Amended Credit Agreement, approximately $6.1 million of which was
issued as letters of credit. As of September 30, 1998, the debt under the
Amended Credit Agreement bore interest at a weighted average rate of 7.85%.
As of September 30, 1998, the Company had $16.1 million in cash and cash
equivalents, including $9.6 million held by the Company's European, Mexican and
Australian subsidiaries. The effective tax rate of repatriating the Company's
foreign cash and cash equivalents and future foreign earnings to the United
States varies from approximately 40% to 65%, depending on various U.S. and
foreign tax factors, including each foreign subsidiary's country of
incorporation. High effective repatriation tax rates may limit the ability of
the Company to access cash and cash equivalents generated by its European,
Mexican and Australian operations for use in its United States operations,
including to pay principal, premium, if any, and interest on the Company's
outstanding debt obligations. For the nine months ended September 30, 1998, the
Company's European, Mexican and Australian operations generated net income of
approximately $1.6 million.
Huntsman Packaging expects that cash flows from operating activities and
available borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement will provide sufficient
working capital to operate its business, to make expected capital expenditures
and to meet foreseeable liquidity requirements. If the Company were to engage in
a significant acquisition transaction, however, it may be necessary for the
Company to restructure its existing credit facilities.
YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The Company has performed an analysis of both traditional computer systems
and systems embedded in equipment and facilities, and has implemented procedures
to address year 2000 issues. The Company is currently modifying computer systems
and application programs for year 2000 compliance, with project completion
scheduled for June 30, 1999. As of September 30, 1998, the Company had made
expenditures of approximately $1.0 million relating to computer systems and
application programs upgrades necessary to become year 2000 compliant. The
Company estimates the total cost to complete the implementation procedures to
address year 2000 issues to be less than $2.5 million. In addition to addressing
year 2000 issues, these computer systems and application programs upgrades will
significantly enhance the Company's information systems capabilities. Any
expenditures will be funded through operating cash flows, while any costs for
new software will be capitalized and amortized over the software's useful life.
Although the Company is working cooperatively with third parties with systems
upon which the Company must rely, the Company cannot give any assurances that
the systems of other parties will be year 2000 compliant on a timely basis. In
the most reasonably likely worst-case scenario involving the failure of the
Company's systems and applications or those operated by others, the Company's
business, financial condition and results of operations would be materially
adversely affected. However, an estimate of the dollar amount of such an adverse
effect cannot be practically determined at this time.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) The following exhibits are filed with this report.
27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) On August 3, 1998, the Company filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission Amendment No. 1 to the Company's report on Form 8-K, dated
June 3, 1998, to provide the required financial statements and pro
forma financial information related to the acquisition by the Company
and its wholly-owned subsidiary, VA Acquisition Corp., of Blessings
Corporation.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
HUNTSMAN PACKAGING CORPORATION
/s/ Scott K. Sorensen
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SCOTT K. SORENSEN
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer
(Authorized Signatory and
Principal Financial and Accounting
Officer)
Date: November 12, 1998
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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