LIQUI BOX CORP
10-Q, 1999-11-12
PLASTICS PRODUCTS, NEC
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549



FORM 10-Q



 
/x/
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the thirteen week period ended October 2, 1999

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 0-8514



LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

OHIO
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  31-0628033
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
6950 Worthington-Galena Road,
Worthington, Ohio

(Address of principal executive offices)
 
 
 
 
43085
(Zip Code)

(614) 888-9280
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.)




    Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes /x/  No / /

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

Class
  Outstanding at November 4, 1999
Common Stock, no par value   4,509,024 shares

Exhibit Index at Page 12




LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION

INDEX

 
  Page No.
Part I—Financial Information:    
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
 
 
 
 
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
October 2, 1999 and January 2, 1999
 
 
 
3-4
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
For the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended October 2, 1999 and October 3, 1998
 
 
 
5
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the thirty-nine week periods ended October 2, 1999 and October 3, 1998
 
 
 
6
 
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
7
 
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
 
 
8-11
 
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
 
 
 
11
 
Part II—Other Information—Items 1-6
 
 
 
12
 
Signatures
 
 
 
13
 
Exhibit 27—Financial Data Schedule
 
 
 
14


LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
  October 2, 1999
  January 2, 1999
 
 
  UNAUDITED

 
Assets              
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
 
 
$
 
5,505,000
 
 
 
$
 
8,685,000
 
 
Accounts receivable:              
Trade, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $992,000 and $946,000, respectively     19,958,000     14,613,000  
Other     1,099,000     423,000  
   
 
 
Total receivables     21,057,000     15,036,000  
 
Inventories:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Raw materials and supplies     10,840,000     7,551,000  
Work in process     2,722,000     3,699,000  
Finished goods     3,617,000     3,066,000  
   
 
 
Total Inventories     17,179,000     14,316,000  
 
Other current assets
 
 
 
 
 
2,130,000
 
 
 
 
 
3,247,000
 
 
   
 
 
Total Current Assets     45,871,000     41,284,000  
 
Property, Plant and Equipment—at Cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
 
 
 
 
 
15,061,000
 
 
 
 
 
14,986,000
 
 
Equipment and vehicles     74,486,000     71,299,000  
Equipment leased to customers     17,903,000     18,497,000  
Construction in process     3,114,000     2,660,000  
   
 
 
Total     110,564,000     107,442,000  
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization     (76,026,000 )   (70,847,000 )
   
 
 
Property, plant and equipment—net     34,538,000     36,595,000  
 
Other Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, net of amortization
 
 
 
 
 
8,029,000
 
 
 
 
 
8,515,000
 
 
Deferred charges and other assets, net     5,536,000     5,680,000  
   
 
 
Total other assets     13,565,000     14,195,000  
 
Total Assets
 
 
 
$
 
93,974,000
 
 
 
$
 
92,074,000
 
 
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 
  October 2, 1999
  January 2, 1999
 
 
  UNAUDITED

 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity              
 
Current Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
 
 
$
 
9,655,000
 
 
 
$
 
6,638,000
 
 
Short-term borrowings         10,800,000  
Dividends payable     902,000     837,000  
Salaries, wages and related liabilities     5,373,000     1,883,000  
Federal, state and local taxes     1,517,000     1,172,000  
Other accrued liabilities     3,134,000     3,707,000  
   
 
 
Total Current Liabilities     20,581,000     25,037,000  
 
 
Other Noncurrent Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred income taxes
 
 
 
 
 
1,250,000
 
 
 
 
 
1,271,000
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Preferred stock, without par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common stock, $.1667 stated value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 7,262,598 shares issued     1,210,000     1,210,000  
Additional paid-in capital     9,056,000     8,588,000  
Cumulative other comprehensive income     2,347,000     2,185,000  
Retained earnings     149,563,000     135,929,000  
Less:              
Treasury stock, at cost—2,754,668 and 2,611,117 shares, respectively     (90,033,000 )   (82,146,000 )
Total Stockholders' Equity     72,143,000     65,766,000  
   
 
 
 
 
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
 
 
 
 
 
$
 
 
93,974,000
 
 
 
 
 
$
 
 
92,074,000
 
 
 
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income

 
  Thirteen Weeks Ended
   
   
 
 
  Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
 
 
  October 2, 1999
  October 3, 1998
 
 
  October 2, 1999
  October 3, 1998
 
 
  UNAUDITED

  UNAUDITED

 
Net Sales   $ 44,327,000   $ 42,177,000   $ 125,134,000   $ 122,104,000  
Cost of Sales     28,201,000     27,403,000     76,215,000     79,015,000  
   
 
 
 
 
Gross Margin     16,126,000     14,774,000     48,919,000     43,089,000  
Selling, administrative and development expenses     6,349,000     5,601,000     21,573,000     18,499,000  
   
 
 
 
 
Operating income     9,777,000     9,173,000     27,346,000     24,590,000  
Other Income (Expense):                          
Interest and dividend income     45,000     58,000     240,000     248,000  
Interest expense     (34,000 )   (150,000 )   (183,000 )   (434,000 )
Other, net     44,000     (111,000 )   (16,000 )   (113,000 )
   
 
 
 
 
Income Before Income Taxes     9,832,000     8,970,000     27,387,000     24,291,000  
Taxes on income     4,021,000     3,669,000     11,201,000     9,935,000  
   
 
 
 
 
Net Income     5,811,000     5,301,000     16,186,000     14,356,000  
Other Comprehensive Income (Expense), Net of Tax:                          
Foreign currency translation adjustments     767,000     255,000     186,000     172,000  
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities     (12,000 )   (114,000 )   (24,000 )   (86,000 )
   
 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (expense)     755,000     141,000     162,000     86,000  
   
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive Income   $ 6,566,000   $ 5,442,000   $ 16,348,000   $ 14,442,000  
   
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic   $ 1.29   $ 1.13   $ 3.53   $ 3.04  
Diluted   $ 1.23   $ 1.08   $ 3.37   $ 2.92  
Cash dividends per common share   $ 0.20   $ 0.18   $ 0.56   $ 0.48  
 
Weighted average number of shares used in computing earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic     4,514,151     4,684,514     4,578,951     4,721,099  
Diluted     4,742,655     4,901,412     4,799,951     4,918,885  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 
  Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
 
 
  October 2, 1999
  October 3, 1998
 
 
  UNAUDITED

 
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:              
Net income   $ 16,186,000   $ 14,356,000  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:              
Depreciation and amortization     5,774,000     5,917,000  
Provision for loss on accounts receivable     176,000     498,000  
Amortization of other noncurrent assets     652,000     713,000  
Loss (Gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment     52,000     (1,000 )
Deferred compensation     239,000     275,000  
Changes in deferred income tax accounts     (21,000 )   (63,000 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:              
Accounts receivable     (6,143,000 )   (2,993,000 )
Inventories     (2,838,000 )   (2,675,000 )
Other current assets     1,109,000     (202,000 )
Accounts payable     2,937,000     653,000  
Salaries, wages and related liabilities     3,490,000     1,990,000  
Other accrued liabilities     (252,000 )   (180,000 )
   
 
 
Net cash provided by operating activities     21,361,000     18,288,000  
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Purchase of property, plant and equipment     (4,775,000 )   (7,515,000 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment     1,039,000     2,176,000  
Other changes, net     (44,000 )   20,000  
   
 
 
Net cash used in investing activities     (3,780,000 )   (5,319,000 )
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Acquisition of treasury shares     (8,195,000 )   (22,455,000 )
Sale of treasury shares     15,000      
Exercise of stock options, including tax benefit     522,000     1,903,000  
Cash dividends     (2,487,000 )   (2,042,000 )
Proceeds from short-term borrowings     5,946,000      
Repayment of short-term borrowings     (16,746,000 )   (1,700,000 )
   
 
 
Net cash used in financing activities     (20,945,000 )   (24,294,000 )
 
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
 
 
 
 
 
184,000
 
 
 
 
 
173,000
 
 
(Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents     (3,180,000 )   (11,152,000 )
Cash and cash equivalents, Beginning of year     8,685,000     17,425,000  
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, End of third quarter   $ 5,505,000   $ 6,273,000  
   
 
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1.
The accompanying financial statements include the accounts of Liqui-Box Corporation (the "Company") and its subsidiaries.
2.
In June 1998, the FASB (Financial Accounting Standards Board) issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". The statement establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that all derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments imbedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or a liability measured at its fair market value. The statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair market value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. The accounting provisions for qualifying hedges allow a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that the Company formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that qualify for hedge accounting. The Company is not required to adopt this statement until January 2001. The Company has not determined its method or timing of adopting this statement or the impact on its financial statements.

3.
The Company adopted FASB Statement No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of a Business Enterprise and Related Information." The Company is managed in two operating segments, United States and Europe. Inter-segment transactions are accounted for on the same basis as sales to unaffiliated parties. Identifiable assets are those assets associated with a specific segment. There were no significant inter-segment sales. Substantially all sales were derived from plastic packaging products for year to date 1999 and 1998. Net sales for the United States and Europe were $38,543,000 and $5,784,000 for the Third Quarter 1999 and $37,703,000 and $4,474,000 for the Third Quarter 1998. For the first nine months of 1999 net sales for the United States and Europe were $109,246,000 and $15,888,000 compared to $106,959,000 and $15,145,000 for the first nine months of 1998. Operating income for the United States and Europe were $9,363,000 and $414,000 for the Third Quarter 1999 and $8,971,000 and $202,000 for the Third Quarter 1998. For the first nine months of 1999 operating income for the United States and Europe were $26,132,000 and $1,214,000 compared to $23,813,000 and $777,000 for the first nine months of 1998.

4.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X for interim reporting purposes. Accordingly, they do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the year ended January 2, 1999 consolidated financial statements of Liqui-Box Corporation and its subsidiaries contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 0-8514). Reference should be made to the Company's aforementioned Form 10-K for additional disclosures including a summary of the Company's accounting policies, which have not significantly changed.

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

Results of Operations

    During the Third Quarter 1999, Liqui-Box Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") experienced a 5% increase in sales dollars and a 3% increase in unit sales compared to the Third Quarter 1998. The increase in sales dollars for the quarter was principally the result of the increase in unit sales and to a lesser extent, product mix.

    Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, was 36.4% for the Third Quarter 1999 and 35% for the Third Quarter 1998. For the first three quarters of 1999, gross profit as a percentage of net sales was 39.1% compared to 35.3% for the same period in 1998. The increase in gross profit as a percent of net sales is primarily the result of improvements in plant operating efficiencies, product mix and improved margins.

    For the Third Quarter of 1999, selling, administrative, and development expenses were $6,349,000 as compared to $5,601,000 in the Third Quarter of 1998, an increase of 13%. For the first nine months of 1999, selling, administrative, and development expenses were $21,573,000 compared to $18,499,000 for the first nine months of 1998. The increase is primarily due to an increase in compensation related costs.

    Income before taxes as a percentage of net sales was 22.2% in the Third Quarter 1999 and 21.3% in the Third Quarter 1998, due to the increase in gross profits, offset by the increase in selling, administrative, and development expenses. For the first nine months of 1999, income before taxes as a percentage of net sales was 21.9% of sales as compared to 19.9% for the first nine months of 1998.

    The provision for income taxes was 40.9% of before taxable income for the Third Quarter of 1999 and 40.9% for the Third Quarter 1998. On a year-to-date basis, the provision for income taxes was 40.9% in 1999 and 40.9% in 1998. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 1999 is based on the Company's anticipated tax rate for the 1999 fiscal year.

    At the end of the Third Quarter of 1999 and 1998, the Company had no significant backlog of orders, which is industry typical.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

    Total working capital at October 2, 1999, was $25,290,000 compared to $16,247,000 at January 2, 1999. This increase is the result of improved operating activities and the seasonal needs of the Company. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.2 to 1 at the end of the Third Quarter 1999 and 1.6 to 1 at year-end 1998. Net cash used in investing activities was $3,780,000 for the nine months ended October 2, 1999 compared to $5,319,000 for the nine months ended October 3, 1998. During both periods, the cash was used primarily for purchases of new plant equipment and improvements to existing property and plant equipment. Cash used in financing activities was $20,945,000 for the nine months ended October 2, 1999, compared to cash used of $24,294,000 for the nine months ended October 3, 1998. The cash used in financing activities was primarily for the repurchase of outstanding shares, repayment of short-term debt and payment of cash dividends.

    The Company's major commitments for capital expenditures as of October 2, 1999 were, as they have been in the past, primarily for increased capacity at existing locations, building filler machines for lease and tooling for new projects. Funds required to fulfill these commitments will be provided principally by operations with any additional funding needed coming from credit facilities that aggregate $30,000,000 with The Huntington National Bank. No amounts were outstanding under these credit facilities as of October 2, 1999.

    Longer-term cash requirements, other than normal operating expenses, are needed for financing anticipated growth; increasing capacity at existing plants; development of new products and enhancement of existing products; dividend payments and possible continued repurchases of the Company's common shares. The Company believes that its existing cash and cash equivalents, available credit facilities and anticipated cash generated from operations will be sufficient to satisfy its currently anticipated cash requirements for the fiscal year 1999.

    There have been no significant changes in capitalization during the first nine months of 1999, except for the repurchase of outstanding common shares in the aggregate amount of $8,195,000 which were acquired throughout the first nine months of 1999 on the open market. The common shares were bought at a price considered fair by management and there was cash available for these purchases. The Company felt the purchases represented a good investment and would secure common shares for issuance under the Company's employee benefit plans. The Company has not entered into any significant financing arrangements not reflected in the financial statements.

Comprehensive Income

    Comprehensive income is based on revenues, expenses, gains and losses which, under generally accepted accounting principles, are excluded from net income and reflected as a component of equity, such as currency translation and gain or loss on securities adjustments. Comprehensive income, net of tax, was $6,566,000 and $5,442,000 in Third Quarter 1999 and Third Quarter 1998, respectively. Comprehensive income differs from net income per the Consolidated Statements of Income due to foreign currency translation gains in the Third Quarter 1999 and Third Quarter 1998, and losses on marketable securities in the Third Quarter 1999 and Third Quarter 1998. Other comprehensive income is derived from the change in foreign currency translation and the change in the value of marketable securities held for investment.

Year 2000

    In prior years, certain computer programs were written using two digits, rather than four, to define the applicable year. These programs were written without considering the impact of the upcoming century and may experience problems handling dates beyond the year 1999. This could cause computer applications to fail or to create erroneous results unless corrective measures are taken. Incomplete or untimely resolution of the Year 2000 issue could have a material adverse impact on the Company's business, operations or financial condition in the future.

    The Company has identified its Year 2000 risk in three categories: internal business software; internal non-financial software and imbedded chip technology; and external non-compliance by suppliers and customers.

    Internal Business Software.  The Company has been assessing the impact that the Year 2000 issue will have on its computer systems since 1995. In response to these assessments, the Company has replaced all critical systems. The Company's project plan called for the implementation of an integrated application software package purchased from a software vendor. This application software has received ITAA*2000 certification from the Information Technology Association of America as Year 2000 compliant. In addition, the Company replaced all critical computer hardware and PC software with Year 2000 compliant products. The project was implemented in the Second Quarter of 1998 at a total estimated cost of $1,875,000, of which $1,436,000 has been incurred to date. The project has been funded through operating cash flows.

    Internal Non-Financial Software and Imbedded Chip Technology.  During the First Quarter, 1999, the Company completed the data-gathering phase, with regard to non-financial software and imbedded chip technology. The Company has not found any critical non-financial systems or imbedded chip technology not to be Year 2000 compliant.

    External Noncompliance by Suppliers and Customers.  During the Second Quarter, 1999, the Company completed the data-gathering phase with regard to major suppliers. The Company has not found any major suppliers not to be Year 2000 compliant. During the Third Quarter, 1999, the Company completed the process of surveying major customers to determine the status of their Year 2000 compliance programs. The Company has not found any major customers not to be Year 2000 compliant. In the event that any of the Company's major customers ultimately do not achieve successful and timely Year 2000 compliance, and the Company is not successful in replacing them with comparable customers, the Company's business or operations could be adversely affected.

    Based on the work to date, the Company believes future costs relating to the Year 2000 issue will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Effect of New European Currency

    The implementation of the Euro currency in certain European countries in 2002 could adversely impact the Company. In January 1999, a new currency called the "Euro" was introduced in certain Economic and Monetary Union ("EMU") countries. During 2002, all EMU countries are expected to be operating with the Euro as their single currency. Uncertainty exists as to the effect the Euro currency will have on the marketplace. Additionally, all of the final rules and regulations have not yet been defined and finalized by the European Commission with regard to the Euro currency. The Company is still assessing the impact the EMU formation and Euro implementation will have on internal systems and the sale of its products. The Company expects to take appropriate actions based on the results of such assessment. The Company has not become aware of any negative impact resulting from the EMU formation and Euro implementation. The Company has not yet determined the cost related to addressing this issue, if any, and there can be no assurance that this issue and its related costs will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results and financial condition.

New Accounting Standard

    In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". The statement establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that all derivative instruments (including certain derivative instruments imbedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or a liability measured at its fair market value. The statement requires that changes in the derivative's fair market value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. The accounting provisions for qualifying hedges allow a derivative's gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income statement, and requires that the Company formally document, designate and assess the effectiveness of transactions that qualify for hedge accounting. The Company is not required to adopt this statement until January 2001. The Company has not determined its method or timing of adopting this statement or the impact on its financial statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

    The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe-harbor for forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company. The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written or verbal forward-looking statements, including statements contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in its reports to shareholders. All such statements which are not historical fact are forward-looking statements based upon the Company's current plans and strategies, and reflect the Company's current assessment of the risks and uncertainties related to its business, including such things as product demand and market acceptance; the economic and business environment and the impact of governmental regulations, both in the United States and abroad; the effects of competitive products and pricing pressures; the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and the implementation of the EURO; capacity; efficiency and supply constraints; effective remediation of Year 2000 issues; weather conditions; and other risks detailed in the Company's press releases, shareholder communications and Security and Exchange Commission filings. Actual events affecting the Company and the impact of such events on the Company's operations may vary from those currently anticipated. The Company is not obligated to update or revise forward-looking statements relating to the Company to reflect new events or circumstances.

ITEM 3.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

    The Company, in the normal course of business, is exposed to market risks associated with foreign currency exchange rates, fluctuations in the market value of equity securities available for sale, and changes in interest rates. The Company is also exposed to changes in the price of commodities used in its manufacturing operations. However, commodity price risk is not material as price changes are customarily passed along to the customer.

Foreign Currency Exchange Risk

    In the Third Quarter 1999, European operations accounted for approximately 13% of the Company's net sales. As a result, there is exposure to foreign exchange risk on transactions that are denominated in a currency other than the business unit's functional currency. The Company borrows from a bank the amounts of its foreign currency sales in that foreign currency. Upon collection of the related accounts receivable, the corresponding bank loan is repaid in that foreign currency. Reference is made to Note 1—Accounting Policies—Foreign Currency Translation, in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Company's 1998 Annual Report to shareholders for further information with respect to foreign currency exchanges. The Company's hedging activities provide only limited protection against currency exchange risks, however, a hypothetical 10% foreign exchange fluctuation would not materially impact operating results or cash flow.

Marketable Securities Risk

    The Company maintains a portfolio of marketable equity securities available for sale. The fair market value of these securities at October 2, 1999 was approximately $1,600,000 with the corresponding unrealized gain included as a component of stockholders' equity. A hypothetical 10% decrease in the quoted market price of the marketable securities would not materially impact operating results or cash flow.

Interest Rate Risk

    The interest payable for the Company's revolving credit facilities is principally 50 basis points above the London Interbank Offered Rate and therefore affected by changes in market interest rates. A hypothetical 10% increase in the interest rate would not materially impact operating results or cash flow.


PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings:  Not applicable

Item 2.    Changes in Securities:  Not applicable

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities:  Not applicable

Item 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders:  Not applicable

Item 5.    Other Information:  Not applicable

Item 6.    Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K


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.

        LIQUI-BOX CORPORATION
        (Registrant)
 
Date: 
 
November 5, 1999
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ 
C. WILLIAM MCBEE   
C. William McBee
President and Chief Operating Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)
 
Date: 
 
November 5, 1999
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ 
PAUL J. MAYNARD   
Paul J. Maynard
Director of Finance
(Principal Accounting Officer)

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

SIGNATURES



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