BEMIS CO INC
10-Q, 1995-08-11
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             Washington, D.C.  20549


                                    FORM 10-Q


                      QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OF
                       THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                     For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1995
                          Commission File Number 1-5277


                               BEMIS COMPANY, INC.
             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


               Missouri                                43-0178130
     (State or other jurisdiction of               (I.R.S. Employer
      incorporation or organization)               Identification No.)

     222 South 9th Street, Suite 2300
          Minneapolis, Minnesota                       55402-4099
  (Address of principal executive offices)             (Zip Code)


Registrant's telephone number including area code (612) 376-3000


     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months and has been subject to such filing requirements for the
past 90 days.


                         YES     X      NO
                              -------       -------

     Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issurer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.


       51,490,961 shares of Common Stock, $.10 par value on July 28, 1995


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The financial statements (enclosed as Exhibit 19) are incorporated by
reference in this Form 10-Q.

     In the opinion of management, the financial statements reflect all
adjustments necessary to a fair statement of the results for the six months
ended June 30, 1995.


ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
        FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SECOND QUARTER 1995

     Net Sales for the second quarter of 1995 were $383.2 million compared to
$337.7 million for the second quarter of 1994, an increase of 13.5% or $45.5
million.  Net Income was $21.1 million for the second quarter of 1995 and $18.7
million for the same quarter in 1994.

     Both the Flexible Packaging and the Specialty Coated and Graphics Products
Lines of Business had increases in Sales and Operating Profits over the second
quarter of 1994 as well as the first quarter of 1995.  Overall, the level of
business activity is less robust then it was late last year and early this year,
but we continue to successfully penetrate new accounts and strengthen our
competitive position in the marketplace.

Addressing the Statement of Income line item changes of consequence.

     Cost of Products sold increased 14.2% compared to Net Sales increases of
13.5%.  Sales price increases effected in 1994 and lower manufacturing overhead
compared to 1994 have improved gross margins over the first quarter of 1995.
However, to date we have not fully offset the full impact of multiple raw
material price increases incurred during 1994.  While raw material costs
continued to rise in the first half of 1995, the rate of increases has been less
severe than in 1994.

     Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses were 11.3% of Net Sales for
the current quarter compared to 11.7% in the second quarter of 1994 on a 13.5%
increase in Net Sales, reflecting cost control efforts and economies available
through increasing volume.

     Lower Research and Development expenditures resulted from reduced product
development expense in our Pressure-Sensitive Materials and Packaging Machinery
business segments.

     Increasing interest rates account for the $.8 million rise in Interest
Expense compared to the second quarter of 1994.


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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

     Other Income decreased $.1 million largely due to an increase in currency
     exchange losses experienced in the second quarter of 1995 versus the second
     quarter of 1994.

     Minority Interest increases reflect improvements in our Pressure-Sensitive
     Materials business segment.

     Income Tax expense increased $1.3 million or 11.4%.  The effective tax rate
     for the second quarter of 1995 and 1994 was 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS - SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1995

     Net Sales for the six-month period of 1995 were $751.7 million compared to
$661.0 million for the same period in 1994, an increase of 13.7%.  Net Income
was $37.2 million for 1995 compared to $32.3 million for the same six-month
period in 1994, an increase of 15.2%.

     Cost of Products sold increased 15.0% compared to Net Sales increases of
13.7%.  Multiple raw material price increases experienced during 1994 and 1995
have not been fully offset by our own selling price increases.

     Reduced Research and Development expenditures occurred principally in our
Packaging Machinery business segment.

     Increasing interest rates and a higher average debt level, required to
sustain increased working capital and our capital equipment expenditure program,
account for the $2.2 million rise in Interest Expense.

     Other Income increased $.3 million due to reduced currency exchange losses
experienced in the first half of 1995 compared to the same period in 1994.

     The increase in Minority Interest reflects the continuing improvements in
our Pressure-Sensitive Materials business segment.

     In the third quarter of 1993, a restructuring plan was announced for our
Flexible Packaging Products line of business.  The objective of this plan was to
increase profitability through improved operating efficiency.  This plan
resulted in a $21 million pretax charge to Other Costs in the third quarter of
1993 and was expected to produce annual pretax savings of $8 million when fully
implemented.

     Key aspects of the plan included redeployment of assets in both the
domestic and international packaging machinery businesses ($7.2 million), the
closedown of a U.S. nylon resin production facility ($6.2 million), the
consolidation of two paper packaging plants into larger facilities ($5.0
million), and $2.6 million for all other expenses principally related to the
write-off of nonproductive assets in the coated and laminated film business.

     All facility closures and consolidations were essentially completed as of
the end of 1994 with the balance completed in the first half of 1995.  The
remaining minor sublease and severance payments are contractual in nature and
have been accrued.  We consider the restructuring effort to be completed.

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                         PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


     Of the $21 million estimated restructuring expense, we expected $11.4
million of non-cash cost and $9.6 million of net cash expense, all of which
would be internally generated.  Actual cash cost was $5.6 million and total non-
cash cost was $15.3 million.  The remaining $.1 million reserve has been
restored to income in June 1995, since this project is complete.

     On July 5, 1995, we completed the placement of $100 million of 6.7% Notes
Due July 1, 2005.  The total proceeds were used to repay outstanding Commercial
Paper.  These debt securities are part of the $200 million registration filed
with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form S-3 on
June 15, 1995.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

     A statement of cash flow for the six months ended June 30, 1995, is as
follows:

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>


                                                                 Millions
                                                                 --------
  <S>                                                            <C>
  CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
     Net income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $  37.2
     Non-cash items:
         Depreciation and amortization . . . . . . . . . . . . .    29.8
         Minority interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2.1
         Deferred income taxes, non-current portion. . . . . . .     2.4
         Net increase in working capital items . . . . . . . . .   (12.1)
         Net change in deferred charges and credits. . . . . . .     1.7
          Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     0.5
                                                                 -------

     Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . .    61.6
                                                                 -------

  Cash flows from investing activities:
     Additions to property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .   (48.1)
     Proceeds from sale of property and equipment. . . . . . . .     1.7
                                                                 -------

  Net cash used in investing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . .   (46.4)
                                                                 -------

  Cash flows from financing activities:
     Change in long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (0.2)
     Change in short-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    (0.6)
     Cash dividends paid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (16.5)
     Stock incentive programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3.5
                                                                 -------

  Net cash provided by financing activities. . . . . . . . . . .   (13.8)
                                                                 -------

  Effect of exchange rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2.0
                                                                 -------

  Net increase in cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $  3.4
                                                                 -------
                                                                 -------
</TABLE>


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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     There have been no significant changes during the six months ended
June 30, 1995.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
        EXHIBITS

        (a)   The following documents are filed as part of this report:

              3(a)  Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, as amended. (1)

              3(b)  By-Laws of the Registrant, as amended.(4)

              4(a)  Rights Agreement, dated as of August 3, 1989, between Bemis
                    Company, Inc. and Norwest Bank Minnesota, National
                    Association. (2)

              4(b)  Form of Indenture dated as of June 15, 1995, between the
                    Registrant and First Trust National Association, as Trustee.
                    (5)

              10(a) Bemis Company, Inc. 1987 Stock Option Plan. *(1)

              10(b) Bemis Company, Inc. 1994 Stock Incentive Plan. *(3)

              10(c) Bemis Company, Inc. 1984 Stock Award Plan.*(4)

              10(d) Bemis Retirement Plan, as amended effective January 1,
                    1994.*(4)

              10(e) Bemis Company, Inc. Supplemental Retirement Plan dated
                    October 20, 1988.*(4)

              10(f) Bemis Executive Incentive Plan dated April 1, 1990.*(4)

              10(g) Bemis Company, Inc. Long Term Deferred Compensation
                    Plan.*(4)

              10(h) Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among Bemis Company,
                    Inc., the Banks Listed therein and Morgan Guaranty Trust
                    Company of New York, as Agent, originally dated as of August
                    1, 1986, Amended and Restated as of August 1, 1991, as
                    amended by amendment No. 1 dated as of May 1, 1992, as
                    amended by Amendment No. 2 dated December 1, 1992, as
                    amended by Amendment No. 3 dated January 22, 1993, as
                    amended by Amendment No. 4 dated March 15, 1994, as amended
                    by Amendment No. 5 dated June 1, 1994; and as amended by
                    Amendment No. 6 dated February 1, 1995. (4)

              10(i) Form of Underwriting Agreement dated June 28, 1995. (5)

              19    Financial Statements Furnished to Security Holders.

              27    Financial Data Schedule (EDGAR electronic filing only).

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                           PART II - OTHER INFORMATION


          (b)  A Form 8-K was filed June 30, 1995, reporting the following:

               On June 28, 1995, the Registrant agreed to sell $100,000,000
          principal amount of its 6.70% Notes Due 2005 (the "Notes"), pursuant
          to the Underwriting Agreement dated June 28, 1995, among the
          Registrant, Goldman, Sachs & Co. and J. P. Morgan Securities, Inc.
          The Notes are the subject of a Registrant Statement on Form S-3 (File
          No. 33-60253) filed by the Registrant with the Securities and Exchange
          Commission.

     _____________


          *Management contract, compensatory plan or arrangement filed pursuant
          to Rule 601(b)(10)(iii)(A) of Regulation S-K under the Securities
          Exchange Act of 1934.

          (1)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
               Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-50560).

          (2)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
               Statement on Form 8-A dated August 4, 1989 (File No. 0-1387).

          (3)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Registration
               Statement on Form S-8 (File No. 33-80666).

          (4)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Annual Report on
               Form 10-K/A for the year ended December 31, 1994
               (File No. 1-5277).

          (5)  Incorporated by reference to the Registrant's Current Report on
               Form 8-K dated June 30, 1995 (File No. 1-5277).

                                   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.

                                        BEMIS COMPANY, INC.


Date August 10, 1995                    S\ LeRoy F. Bazany
     -----------------                  -----------------------------------
                                        LeRoy F. Bazany, Vice President
                                          and Controller


Date August 10, 1995                    S\ B. R. Field, III
     -----------------                  -----------------------------------
                                        Benjamin R. Field, III, Senior Vice
                                          President, Chief Financial Officer
                                          and Treasurer

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         EXHIBIT 19 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FURNISHED TO SECURITY HOLDERS


                      BEMIS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
                     (IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)


<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                    Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
                                                         June 30              June 30
                                                    ------------------  --------------------
                                                      1995     1994       1995       1994
                                                      ----     ----       ----       ----
<S>                                                 <C>       <C>       <C>       <C>
Net sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $383,180  $337,744  $751,731  $661,021

Costs and expenses:
   Cost of products sold . . . . . . . . . . . . .   299,650   262,300   590,342   513,278
   Selling, general and
     administrative expenses . . . . . . . . . . .    43,232    39,471    88,565    83,965
   Research and development. . . . . . . . . . . .     2,851     3,451     6,108     7,249
   Interest expense. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,738     1,916     5,767     3,532
   Other (income). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (265)     (344)     (803)     (543)
   Minority interest in net income . . . . . . . .     1,144       866     2,132     1,468
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
  Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . .    33,830    30,084    59,620    52,072

     Taxes based on income - cash. . . . . . . . .    12,404    10,866    19,992    18,828
     Taxes based on income - deferred. . . . . . .       296       534     2,408       972
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------

Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 21,130  $ 18,684  $ 37,220  $ 32,272
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------


Earnings per share of common stock . . . . . . . .      $.41     $ .36      $.72      $.62
                                                        ----     -----      ----      ----
                                                        ----     -----      ----      ----


Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      $.16     $.135      $.32      $.27
                                                        ----     -----      ----      ----
                                                        ----     -----      ----      ----

Average common shares and common
   stock equivalents outstanding . . . . . . . . .    52,018    51,941    51,948    51,916
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
                                                    --------  --------  --------  --------
</TABLE>


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         EXHIBIT 19 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FURNISHED TO SECURITY HOLDERS

                      BEMIS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                            (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                          Jun 30         Dec 31
                          ASSETS                           1995           1994
                                                           ----           ----
<S>                                                      <C>            <C>
Cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $ 16,137       $ 12,726
Accounts receivable - net. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    202,210        197,164
Inventories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    165,189        168,153
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. . . . . . . . .     42,325         40,829
                                                         --------       --------
  Total current assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    425,861        418,872
                                                         --------       --------

Property and equipment, net. . . . . . . . . . . . . .    482,266        461,316

Excess of cost of investments in
   subsidiaries over net assets acquired . . . . . . .     29,372         29,743
Other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     13,551         13,408
                                                         --------       --------
  Total. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     42,923         43,151
                                                         --------       --------

TOTAL ASSETS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $951,050       $923,339
                                                         --------       --------
                                                         --------       --------

              LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Short-term borrowings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   $  1,671       $  1,671
Current portion of long-term debt. . . . . . . . . . .          5            753
Accounts payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    151,469        159,272
Accrued salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     25,509         31,956
Accrued income and other taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .     21,819         17,166
                                                         --------       --------
  Total current liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . .    200,473        210,818

Long-term debt, less current portion . . . . . . . . .    171,810        171,728
Deferred taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     42,576         40,013
Other liabilities and deferred credits . . . . . . . .     60,345         58,823
                                                         --------       --------
  Total liabilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    475,204        481,382
                                                         --------       --------

Minority interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     26,993         23,930
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
    Common stock (56,003,366 and 55,723,731 shares). .      5,600          5,572
    Capital in excess of par value . . . . . . . . . .    104,711        101,290
    Retained income. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    460,107        439,364
    Cumulative translation adjustment. . . . . . . . .     11,928          5,294
    Common stock held in treasury (4,512,405 shares) .   (133,493)      (133,493)
                                                         --------       --------
  Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . .    448,853        418,027
                                                         --------       --------

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY . . . . . .   $951,050       $923,339
                                                         --------       --------
                                                         --------       --------
</TABLE>

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         EXHIBIT 19 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FURNISHED TO SECURITY HOLDERS

                      BEMIS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
                            (IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)

<TABLE>
<CAPTION>

                                                               Six Months Ended
                                                                     June 30
                                                              ------------------
                                                                 1995      1994
                                                                 ----      ----
<S>                                                           <C>       <C>
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $ 37,220  $ 32,272
NON-CASH ITEMS:
    Depreciation and amortization. . . . . . . . . . . . . .    29,822    26,882
    Minority interest. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,132     1,468
    Deferred income taxes, non-current portion . . . . . . .     2,443       971
    Loss on sale of property and equipment . . . . . . . . .        20       305
                                                              --------  --------
Cash provided by operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .    71,637    61,898
                                                              --------  --------
Net change in receivables, inventories,
   prepaid expenses and payables . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (12,176)   (5,134)
Net change in deferred charges and credits . . . . . . . . .     1,646    (2,713)
Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       482        53
                                                              --------  --------

Net cash provided by operating activities. . . . . . . . . .    61,589    54,104
                                                              --------  --------

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . .   (48,143)  (50,796)
Business acquisitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .             (33,248)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment . . . . . . . .     1,752       433
Change in long-term receivables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .       (17)      106
                                                              --------  --------

Net cash used in investing activities. . . . . . . . . . . .   (46,408)  (83,505)
                                                              --------  --------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Change in long-term debt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (163)   48,543
Change in short-term debt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      (630)      203
Cash dividends paid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   (16,477)  (13,827)
Stock incentive programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     3,449        83
                                                              --------  --------

Net cash (used) provided by financing activities . . . . . .   (13,821)   35,002
                                                              --------  --------

Effect of exchange rates on cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . .     2,051     1,248
                                                              --------  --------

Net increase in cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  $  3,411  $  6,849
                                                              --------  --------
                                                              --------  --------
</TABLE>
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         EXHIBIT 19 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FURNISHED TO SECURITY HOLDERS




                      BEMIS COMPANY, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS




TAXES BASED ON INCOME

     The Company's 1995 effective tax rate of 38% differs from the federal
statutory rate of 35% primarily due to state and local income taxes.



<TABLE> <S> <C>

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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE JUNE 30,
1995, CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME AND CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET AND IS
QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
</LEGEND>
       
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