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FORM 10-Q
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended
JUNE 30, 2000
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 1-5492-1
NASHUA CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 02-0170100
(State of Incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
SECOND FLOOR
11 TRAFALGAR SQUARE 03063
NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (603) 880-2323
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days.
YES X NO
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
Common Stock, as of the latest practicable date.
AS OF AUGUST 4, 2000, THE COMPANY HAD 5,965,383 SHARES OF COMMON STOCK,
EXCLUDING 1,023,818 SHARES IN TREASURY, PAR VALUE $1 PER SHARE, OUTSTANDING.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NASHUA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
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June 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,470 $ 25,056
Restricted cash 5,437 5,000
Accounts receivable 33,065 17,448
Inventories
Materials and supplies 14,803 7,911
Work in process 4,220 3,788
Finished goods 12,643 6,194
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31,666 17,893
Other current assets 11,896 14,170
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Total current assets 85,534 79,567
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Plant and equipment 91,377 76,596
Accumulated depreciation (36,730) (36,594)
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54,647 40,002
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Goodwill 31,699 --
Accumulated amortization (335) --
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31,364 --
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Other assets 17,149 10,120
Net non-current assets of discontinued operations 756 756
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Total assets $ 189,450 $ 130,445
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 1,687 $ 511
Accounts payable 24,141 10,946
Accrued expenses 34,843 30,253
Income taxes payable 2,295 2,295
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Total current liabilities 62,966 44,005
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Long-term debt 35,859 511
Other long-term liabilities 13,652 19,103
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Total long-term liabilities 49,511 19,614
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Common stock and additional capital 22,261 22,098
Retained earnings 69,634 59,650
Treasury stock, at cost (14,922) (14,922)
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Total shareholders' equity 76,973 66,826
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 189,450 $ 130,445
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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NASHUA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
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June 30, July 2, June 30, July 2,
2000 1999 2000 1999
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Net sales $ 68,723 $ 42,573 $ 112,733 $ 85,222
Cost of products sold 53,350 32,151 88,438 64,513
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Gross margin 15,373 10,422 24,295 20,709
Selling, distribution and administrative expenses 13,435 8,450 22,405 17,287
Research and development expense 1,020 1,246 2,089 2,502
Pension settlement income -- -- (18,606) --
Restructuring and unusual charges 4 -- 1,456 --
Loss from equity investment 10 -- 14 --
Interest expense 813 214 1,014 417
Interest income (164) (352) (585) (727)
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Income before income taxes 255 864 16,508 1,230
Income taxes 53 350 6,465 498
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Net income 202 514 10,043 732
Retained earnings, beginning of period 69,491 64,289 59,650 64,071
Dividend paid (59) -- (59) --
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Retained earnings, end of period 69,634 64,803 69,634 64,803
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Basic earnings per share:
Net income per common share $ .04 $ .09 $ 1.78 $ .13
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Average common shares 5,649 5,674 5,648 5,791
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Diluted earnings per share:
Net income per common share assuming dilution $ .04 $ .09 $ 1.77 $ .13
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Average common and potential common shares 5,674 5,682 5,668 5,803
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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NASHUA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
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Six Months Ended
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June 30, July 2,
2000 1999
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Cash flows from operating activities of continuing operations:
Net income $ 10,043 $ 732
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by
(used in) continuing operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 4,102 2,913
Stock issued for director compensation 89 --
Pension settlement income (18,606) --
Equity in loss from unconsolidated joint venture 14 --
Loss on sale/disposal of fixed assets 48 --
Restricted cash (437) --
Net change in working capital and other assets 7,058 (4,509)
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Cash provided by (used in) continuing operating activities 2,311 (864)
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Cash flows from investing activities of continuing operations:
Investment in plant and equipment (4,876) (1,871)
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture (107) --
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment 1,854 --
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired (58,619) --
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Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations (61,748) (1,871)
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Cash flows from financing activities of continuing operations:
Repayment of borrowings (256) (298)
Proceeds from borrowings 36,780 --
Dividends paid (59) --
Proceeds and tax benefits from shares issued under stock
compensation plan 74 --
Purchase of treasury stock -- (3,977)
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Cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations 36,539 (4,275)
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Cash provided by (used in) activities of discontinued operation 1,312 (3,012)
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Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (21,586) (10,022)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 25,056 31,965
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 3,470 $ 21,943
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Interest paid $ 65 $ 52
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Income taxes paid $ 133 $ 4,803
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q. Accordingly, they do
not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted
accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of
management, the accompanying financial statements contain all adjustments
consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary to present fairly the
financial position as of June 30, 2000, the results of operations for the three
and six month periods ending June 30, 2000 and July 2, 1999 and cash flows for
the six month periods ended June 30, 2000 and July 2, 1999. The accompanying
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Nashua Corporation's (the
"Company") Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1999.
Certain amounts from the prior year have been reclassified to conform to the
current year presentation.
BUSINESS ACQUISITION
On April 17, 2000, the Company completed the acquisition of all outstanding
shares of stock of Rittenhouse Paper Company, an Illinois corporation
("Rittenhouse"), pursuant to a Stock Purchase Agreement, dated March 21, 2000,
by and among the Company, Rittenhouse and the stockholders of Rittenhouse. The
consideration paid by the Company totaled approximately $60 million in cash plus
a contingent payment of up to $6 million if certain financial targets are
achieved for the year 2000. The maximum potential impact of the contingent
payment on future earnings will be an expense of $.3 million annually for an
amortization period of twenty years.
The Company funded $35 million of the purchase price from borrowings under a
secured loan agreement with Fleet Bank-NH and LaSalle Bank, N.A. consisting of a
$20 million term loan and a $35 million revolving loan, as described in the
Indebtedness section of this report. The Company funded the remainder of the
purchase price from its cash reserves.
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation:
The acquisition of Rittenhouse was accounted for using the purchase method of
accounting. Goodwill is being amortized on a straight-line basis over twenty
years. The preliminary purchase consideration was allocated to the assets
acquired and liabilities assumed as follows (in thousands):
Cash and short-term investments $ 1,476
Accounts receivables and other current assets 13,634
Inventory 16,296
Property, plant and equipment 15,436
Other assets 87
Goodwill 31,699
Liabilities assumed (18,533)
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Total purchase consideration $60,095
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Pro Forma Results of Operations:
The following unaudited pro forma condensed financial information presents the
combined results of operations of the Company and Rittenhouse, including the
amortization of goodwill, as if the acquisition had occurred at the beginning of
the period.
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Six Months Ended
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June 30, July 2,
(In thousands, except per share information) 2000 1999
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Pro forma revenues $ 146,313 $ 149,963
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Pro forma net income (loss) $ 8,623 $ (211)
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Pro forma basic earnings (loss) per share $ 1.53 $ (.04)
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Pro forma diluted earnings (loss) per share $ 1.52 $ (.04)
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Shares used in pro forma share calculations:
Average common shares 5,648 5,791
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Average common and potential common shares 5,668 5,791
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The pro forma results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the
results that would have occurred had the merger occurred at the beginning of
each period presented, and are not intended to be indicative of future results
of operations.
INDEBTEDNESS
On April 14, 2000, Nashua, Rittenhouse Paper Company and Rittenhouse, L.L.C.
(collectively, the "Company" as of April 17, 2000) entered into a Revolving
Credit and a Term Loan Agreement (collectively, the "Loan Agreement") with Fleet
Bank - NH and LaSalle Bank, N.A. ("Banks"). The Revolving Loan Agreement and the
Term Loan Agreement are in the amounts of $35 million and $20 million,
respectively. Borrowings under this facility are collateralized by a security
interest in the Company's accounts receivable, inventory, certain machinery and
equipment and real estate located in Merrimack, NH. This agreement with the
Banks replaced Nashua's prior credit facility, which was scheduled to expire
April 22, 2001. The Company has borrowed the full $20 million under the Term
Loan to finance its purchase of Rittenhouse Paper Company. The Revolving Loan
Agreement is subject to certain limitations such as, if the aggregate principal
amount at any one time outstanding under the Revolving Loan exceeds $15 million
or the amount of certain Eligible Accounts Receivable, as defined in the Loan
Agreement, declines to $25 million or less, the maximum principal amount of the
Revolving Loan Agreement shall be the lesser of (a) $35 million or (b) the
Borrowing Base, which is defined as the sum of 80 percent of the Eligible
Accounts Receivable, plus 50 percent of the Eligible Inventory, minus a reserve
of $1 million as defined in the Loan Agreement.
Interest on the loans outstanding, at the Company's option, is either at a rate
per annum equal to the Base Rate (prime) or LIBOR plus applicable margin. The
applicable margin for both the Revolving Credit Loan and Term Loan is subject to
change based on the Company's net income as defined in the Loan Agreement. The
initial Revolver LIBOR margin is 2 percent and the initial Term LIBOR margin is
2.25 percent. The maturity of the Loan Agreement is June 30, 2005 with respect
to the Term Loan and June 30, 2002 with respect to the Revolving Loan.
The Loan Agreement requires the Company to maintain certain financial covenants
such as Total Funded Debt to earnings before interest, income taxes,
depreciation and amortization and a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio.
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PENSION SETTLEMENT
In the first quarter, the Company recorded a pretax gain of $18.6 million
associated with the purchase of non-participating annuity contracts from
Principal Life Insurance Company to settle the Company's pension benefit
obligation with respect to the retired salaried and hourly employees covered
under its pension plans and receiving pension benefits as of December 1, 1999.
The Company paid the annuity premium in December 1999 transferring $74.6 million
of pension assets to Principal Life Insurance Company.
RESTRUCTURING AND UNUSUAL CHARGES
In the second quarter, the Company recorded a $.2 million pretax severance
charge related to workforce reductions. In the first quarter, the Company
recorded a $1.5 million pretax charge related to the discontinuance of its
remanufactured laser cartridge product line in the Imaging Supplies segment. In
the second quarter, the Company reduced this charge by $.2 million based on a
revision in the costs related to the discontinuance of this product line. The
Company discontinued its line of remanufactured laser cartridges due to the
continued decline in sales and pretax operating results. Sales declined 14
percent from 1998 to 1999 and 1999's pretax loss of $2.4 million reflected a
$2.8 million decline from 1998's pretax profit of $.4 million.
SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
On April 24, 2000, the Company's Board of Directors voted to redeem the stock
purchase rights issued pursuant to the Rights Agreement dated July 19, 1996, as
amended. In redeeming the rights, the Nashua Board authorized a one-time payment
of $0.01 per common share. In the second quarter, the Company paid $59,000 to
shareholders pursuant to this authorization.
SEGMENT AND RELATED INFORMATION
Beginning with the second quarter of 2000, the Company realigned operating
segments for financial reporting purposes due to the acquisition of Rittenhouse.
The Imaging Supplies segment includes remanufactured laser cartridge and toner
and developer products and, effective in the first quarter, has transferred
reporting of the cut-sheet paper product line to the Specialty Paper segment.
The Label Products segment, formerly included in the Specialty Coated and Label
Products segment, includes pressure sensitive laminated paper, entertainment
tickets, stickers, retail shelf tags and thermosensitive label product lines.
The Specialty Paper segment, which was also included in the Specialty Coated and
Label Products segment, is now reported as a separate segment. The Specialty
Paper segment's product scope includes thermal papers, bond papers, carbonless
paper, specialty printed papers, such as ATM receipts and point of sale
receipts, wide format papers, dry-gum papers and ribbons. Historical segment
data has been restated to reflect these changes.
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The tables below presents information about reported segments.
FOR THE QUARTER:
(In thousands)
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Net Sales From Pretax Income (Loss) From
Continuing Operations Continuing Operations
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Three Months Three Months Three Months Three Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 2000 July 2, 1999 June 30, 2000 July 2, 1999
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Imaging Supplies $ 7,359 $ 9,588 $ (603) $ (350)
Specialty Paper Products 38,603 17,089 2,816 458
Label Products 27,692 19,334 1,917 2,348
Reconciling items:
Eliminations (5,012) (3,468) - -
Other 81 30 229 (81)
Unallocated corporate expenses,
including interest - - (4,100) (1,511)
Restructuring and unusual charges - - (4) -
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Consolidated $68,723 $42,573 $ 255 $ 864
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS:
(In thousands)
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Net Sales From Pretax Income (Loss) From
Continuing Operations Continuing Operations
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Six Months Six Months Six Months Six Months
Ended Ended Ended Ended
June 30, 2000 July 2, 1999 June 30, 2000 July 2, 1999
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Imaging Supplies $16,988 $19,736 $(1,391) $ (865)
Specialty Paper Products 57,276 34,186 3,751 1,278
Label Products 46,773 37,881 2,991 3,750
Reconciling items:
Eliminations (8,395) (6,703) - -
Other 91 122 106 (123)
Unallocated corporate expenses,
including interest - - (6,099) (2,810)
Pension settlement income - - 18,606 -
Restructuring and unusual charges - - (1,456) -
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Consolidated $112,733 $85,222 $16,508 $1,230
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
On April 17, 2000, the Company acquired all of the outstanding shares of stock
of Rittenhouse Paper Company ("Rittenhouse"). The results of operations of
Rittenhouse have been included since the date of acquisition.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: FOR THE QUARTER:
Quarterly sales increased to $68.7 million, a 61.3 percent increase over second
quarter 1999 sales of $42.6 million. Rittenhouse sales included in the second
quarter were $29.9 million. Excluding Rittenhouse sales, the $3.8 million, or 9
percent decrease in revenue from the second quarter of 1999 was primarily due to
the discontinuance of the laser cartridge product line in the Imaging Supplies
segment during March 2000.
Gross margin declined to 22.4 percent for the quarter compared to 24.5 percent
for the second quarter of 1999. Rittenhouse gross margin was 23.8 percent.
Excluding Rittenhouse gross margin, the Company's gross margin decreased to 21.3
percent. The decline was primarily due to declines in the Imaging Supplies and
Label Products segments as a result of increased manufacturing and raw material
costs.
Research and development expense, as a percent of sales, decreased to 1.5
percent from 3.0 percent for the second quarter of 1999. Without the impact of
Rittenhouse sales, research and development expense decreased to 2.6 percent of
sales in the second quarter primarily due to a reduction in spending in the
Imaging Supplies segment. Selling, distribution and administrative expenses, as
a percent of sales, decreased to 19.6 percent from 19.9 percent for the second
quarter of 1999. Interest expense increased $.6 million due to the impact of
borrowings from Fleet Bank and LaSalle Bank, NA related to the acquisition of
Rittenhouse. Interest income declined $.2 million due to a lower cash balance as
a result of the acquisition. The effective tax rate was 20.8 percent for the
second quarter of 2000 compared to 40.5 percent for the second quarter of 1999
as a result of a charitable contribution related to a discounted sale of real
property.
Net income in the second quarter of 2000 decreased to $.2 million, or $.04 per
share, compared to $.5 million, or $.09 per share, in the second quarter of
1999. Excluding the impact of Rittenhouse net income and expenses related to the
acquisition and integration of Nashua and Rittenhouse, the Company's net loss of
$.3 million as compared to the second quarter 1999, was primarily a result of
increased raw material costs, manufacturing expenses and corporate
administrative expenses related to proxy solicitation costs. Net income in the
second quarter of 2000 included a restructuring and unusual charge related to a
revision in the costs related to the discontinuance of the remanufactured laser
cartridge product line, primarily offset by severance charges related to
workforce consolidations.
Details of the restructuring and unusual charges related to continuing
operations and the activity recorded during the first six months of 2000
follows:
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Balance Current Current Balance
(In thousands) March 31, Period Period June 30,
2000 Provision Charges 2000
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Provisions for severance related to workforce reductions $ 663 $ 175 $(402) $436
Provisions for assets to be sold or discarded 462 (218) (39) 205
Other 274 - (56) 218
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Total $1,399 $ (43) $(497) $859
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The second quarter 2000 provision for workforce reductions included amounts
payable to three employees related to the workforce reductions. The balance
at March 31, 2000 for provision for workforce reductions included amounts
payable to approximately 97 employees related to the discontinuance of the
remanufactured laser cartridge product line in the Imaging Supplies segment. All
charges, excluding asset write-downs, are principally cash in nature and are
expected to be funded from operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE OPERATING SEGMENT: FOR THE QUARTER
IMAGING SUPPLIES SEGMENT:
The Imaging Supplies segment reported a 23.3 percent decrease in sales for the
second quarter of 2000 compared to the same period last year primarily the
result of exiting the remanufactured laser cartridge product line. The sales of
the toner and developer product line improved slightly over the second quarter
of 1999. Average pricing in this product line remained substantially unchanged,
while sales volume increases in the private label reseller channel were offset
by volume decreases in the end user channel. Effective during the first quarter
of 2000, responsibility of the cut sheet paper product line was transferred from
the Imaging Supplies segment to the Specialty Paper Products segment and segment
information for the prior period has been restated accordingly.
The segment's pretax loss in the second quarter of 2000 increased 72.3 percent
to $.6 million compared to $.4 million in the second quarter of 1999. The
increased pretax loss over the second quarter 1999 was primarily due to lower
sales volume, product mix and increased manufacturing costs.
SPECIALTY PAPER PRODUCTS SEGMENT:
The Specialty Paper Products segment reported a 125.9 percent increase in sales
for the second quarter of 2000 compared to the same period last year as a result
of the Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding the Rittenhouse paper product line,
sales decreased 2.5 percent as a result of lower volume in the cut sheet paper
product line which more than offset increased volume in the carbonless and
thermal paper product lines. The cut sheet paper decline was a result of the
market's reaction to the anticipated decrease in paper pricing. Sales of thermal
paper, which is used primarily for conversion into supermarket labels and ticket
and tag applications improved due to new product focus and customer retention.
The segment's pretax income increased 514.8 percent to $2.8 million compared to
$.5 million in the second quarter of 1999 as a result of the Rittenhouse
acquisition. Excluding the Rittenhouse paper pretax profit of $2.0 million, the
Specialty Paper Product segment pretax profit improved 78.2 percent primarily
due to improvements in the segment's gross margin. Lower manufacturing costs,
improved manufacturing efficiency and a favorable mix of products sold were the
primary reasons for the improvement.
LABEL PRODUCTS SEGMENT:
The Label Products segment reported a 43.2 percent increase in sales for the
second quarter of 2000 compared to the same period last year as a result of the
Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding Rittenhouse sales of label products, sales
increased 4.6 percent as a result of improved pricing in the supermarket thermal
and stock EDP product lines and increased volume in the supermarket thermal
product line.
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The segment's pretax income decreased 18.4 percent to $1.9 million compared to
$2.3 million in the second quarter of 1999. Excluding the Rittenhouse label
pretax profit of $1.0 million, the Label Product segment pretax profit declined
60.9 percent over the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in the
segment's gross margin and an additional environmental charge included in the
division's administrative expenses. Volume declines in the custom and stock EDP
product lines, in addition to an unfavorable mix of products sold, manufacturing
inefficiencies and increased raw material costs, were the primary reasons for
the decline.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: FOR SIX MONTHS YEAR-TO-DATE:
Sales for the first six months of 2000 increased 32.3 percent to $112.7 million
compared to $85.2 million in the corresponding period of 1999 due to the
Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding Rittenhouse sales, the Company's sales
declined 2.7 percent to $82.9 million, primarily due to the discontinuance of
the remanufactured laser cartridge product line within the Imaging Supplies
segment.
Gross margin declined to 21.6 percent for the first six months from 24.3 percent
for the same period last year. Excluding the Rittenhouse gross margin, gross
margin declined to 20.7 percent for the first six months of 2000. The decline
was primarily attributable to reductions in gross margin in both the Imaging
Supplies and Label Product segments as a result of volume shortfalls and
increased manufacturing and raw material costs.
Research and development expense for the first six months of 2000, as a percent
of sales, declined to 1.9 percent compared to 2.9 percent for the same period
last year. Excluding Rittenhouse sales, research and development expense
declined to 2.5 percent, primarily due to reductions in spending in the Imaging
Supplies segment. Selling, distribution and administrative expenses, as a
percent of sales, decreased to 19.9 percent from 20.3 percent for the first six
months of 1999. Interest expense increased $.6 million due to the impact of
borrowings from Fleet Bank and LaSalle Bank, NA related to the acquisition of
Rittenhouse. Interest income declined $.1 million due to a lower cash balance
due to the acquisition. The effective tax rate was 39.2 percent for the six
months of 2000 compared to 40.5 percent for the six months of 1999.
Net income in the first six months of 2000 totaled $10.0 million, or $1.78 per
share, compared to $.7 million, or $.13 per share, in the same period in 1999.
Excluding the impact of Rittenhouse net income and expenses related to the
acquisition and integration, the Company's net income of $9.5 million included
the recognition of an $18.6 million pretax gain resulting from the settlement of
certain of the Company's pension obligations which offset an unusual charge of
$1.3 million due to the Company's decision to discontinue the remanufactured
laser cartridge product line in the Imaging Supplies segment. The Company's net
loss before the impact of the Rittenhouse acquisition, pension settlement income
and restructuring and unusual charges in the first six months of 2000 was $.9
million, or $0.16 per share. The net loss when compared to the first six months
of 1999, was primarily a result of increased manufacturing costs, raw material
costs and corporate administrative expenses.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY REPORTABLE OPERATING SEGMENT: FOR SIX MONTHS
YEAR-TO DATE:
IMAGING SUPPLIES SEGMENT:
The Imaging Supplies segment reported a 13.9 percent decrease in sales for the
first six months of 2000 compared to the same period last year, primarily the
result of exiting the remanufactured laser cartridge product line. Net sales in
the toner and developer product line declined $.4 million from the first six
months of 1999. Sales volume increases in the private label reseller channel
were more than offset by
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volume decreases in the end user channel. Effective during the first quarter
of 2000, responsibility for the cut sheet paper product line was transferred
from the Imaging Supplies segment to the Specialty Paper Products segment.
Segment information for the prior period has been restated accordingly.
The segment's pretax loss in the first six months of 2000 increased 60.8 percent
to $1.4 million compared to $.9 million in the same period in 1999. The
increased pretax loss over the first six months of 1999 was primarily due to
lower volume sales and increased manufacturing costs in the toner and developer
product line.
SPECIALTY PAPER PRODUCTS SEGMENT:
The Specialty Paper Products segment reported a 67.5 percent increase in sales
for the first six months of 2000 compared to the same period last year due to
the Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding the Rittenhouse paper product line sales,
sales increased 3.5 percent as a result of increased volume in the carbonless
and thermal paper product lines which more than offset volume declines in the
cut sheet paper product line. The cut sheet paper decline is a result of the
market's reaction to the change in paper pricing. Thermal paper, which is used
primarily for conversion into supermarket labels and ticket and tag
applications, improved due to new product focus and customer retention.
The segment's pretax income increased 193.3 percent to $3.8 million compared to
$1.3 million in the first six months of 1999 primarily as a result of the
Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding the Rittenhouse paper pretax profit of $2.0
million, the Specialty Paper Product segment pretax profit improved 37.0
percent, primarily due to improvements in the segment's gross margin. Lower
manufacturing costs, improved manufacturing efficiency and a favorable mix of
products sold were the primary reasons for the improvement.
LABEL PRODUCTS SEGMENT:
The Label Products segment reported a 23.5 percent increase in sales for the
first six months of 2000 compared to the same period last year primarily due to
the Rittenhouse acquisition. Excluding Rittenhouse sales of label products, the
Label Products segment sales increased 2.6 percent as a result of improved
pricing in the supermarket thermal, custom and stock EDP product lines and
increased volume in the supermarket thermal product line, as well as an improved
mix of products sold.
The segment's pretax income decreased 20.2 percent to $3.0 million compared to
$3.8 million in the first six months of 1999. Excluding the Rittenhouse label
pretax profit of $1.0 million, the Label Product segment pretax profit declined
46.9 percent over the same period last year, primarily due to a decline in the
segment's gross margin and a charge related to environmental clean-up at the
Omaha, Nebraska facility. Volume declines in the custom and stock EDP product
lines, in addition to an unfavorable mix of products sold, were the primary
reasons for the decline in gross margin.
The estimated annual effective income tax rate was 39.2 percent for the six
months of 2000 and is higher than the U.S. statutory rate principally due to the
impact of state income taxes.
LIQUIDITY, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Working capital decreased $13.0 million to $22.6 million from December 31, 1999
primarily the result of the Rittenhouse acquisition. Cash and cash equivalent
decreases and accounts payable and accrued liabilities increases more than
offset increases in accounts receivable and inventory. Cash and cash equivalents
decreased $21.6 million.
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Net cash used in investing activities consisted primarily of the acquisition of
Rittenhouse, net of cash acquired, totaling $58.6 million and capital
expenditures of $4.9 million, offset by $1.9 million in proceeds from the sale
of certain real estate located in Nashua, NH. The capital expenditures reflect
purchases of machinery and equipment in all segments and building improvements
in the Imaging Supplies segment. Net cash provided by financing activities
consisted primarily of $36.8 million in proceeds from borrowings related to the
Rittenhouse acquisition.
During April 2000, the Company entered into a new financing agreement with Fleet
Bank - NH and LaSalle Bank, NA as detailed in the Indebtedness section of the
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company used $23.7
million of its cash balance during April 2000 for the acquisition of Rittenhouse
and related expenses, as detailed in the Business Acquisition section of the
Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Management believes that current cash and cash equivalents, cash flows from
operations and amounts available under the Company's financing agreement is
sufficient to fund its planned capital expenditures, working capital needs and
other cash requirements.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
For matters submitted to a vote of security holders, see the Company's Proxy
Statement dated March 20, 2000 issued in connection with the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders held on April 25, 2000, which is incorporated herein by reference.
At such meeting, the stockholders acted as follows:
Proposal 1:
To elect a Board of Directors for the ensuing year.
Number of Votes
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Nominees For Withheld
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Sheldon A. Buckler(1) 2,467,226 73,475
Gerald G. Garbacz(1) 2,467,068 73,633
Charles S. Hoppin(1) 2,467,026 73,675
John M. Kucharski(1) 2,467,288 73,413
David C. Miller, Jr.(1) 2,467,426 73,275
Peter J. Murphy(1) 2,467,626 73,075
James F. Orr III(1) 2,467,488 73,213
Mark E. Schwarz 1,453,664 0
John A. (Pete) Bricker, Jr. 1,453,664 0
Dan E. Bruhl, M.D. 1,453,664 0
Joseph A. Malick 1,453,664 0
(1) Elected to the Board of Directors of the Company.
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PROPOSAL 2:
Stockholder proposal requesting the Board of Directors to redeem the preferred
Stock Purchase Rights issued in July 1996.
Number of Votes
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For Against Abstain
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2,457,886 971,277 335,861
The proposal was approved.
PROPOSAL 3:
To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as independent accountants for
the year 2000.
Number of Votes
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For Against Abstain
--- --------------- -------
3,998,937 33,878 18,476
The proposal was approved.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
STOCKHOLDER PROPOSALS
Any proposal that a stockholder wishes the Company to consider for inclusion in
the proxy statement and form of proxy card for the Company's 2001 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders (the "2001 Meeting") must be received by the Company on or
before November 20, 2000. Such proposals should be directed to Nashua
Corporation, Second Floor, 11 Trafalgar Square, Nashua, New Hampshire 03063,
Attention: Secretary.
In addition, the Company's By-Laws require all stockholder proposals to be
timely submitted in advance to the Secretary of the Company at the above address
(other than proposals submitted for inclusion in the proxy statement and form of
proxy as described above). To be timely, the Secretary must receive such notice
not less than 60 days nor more than 90 days prior to the 2001 Meeting; provided
that, if less than 70 days' notice or prior public disclosure of the date of the
2001 Meeting is given or made, the notice must be received not later than the
close of business on the 10th day following the date on which such notice of the
date of the meeting was mailed or such public disclosure was made, whichever
occurs first.
MATTERS AFFECTING FUTURE RESULTS
This Form 10-Q may contain forward-looking statements as that term is defined in
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this report,
the words "believe," "expects," "to be," "will" and similar expressions are
intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Any such forward-looking
statements and the Company's future results of operations and financial
condition are subject to
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risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those anticipated and from past results. Such risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, fluctuations in customer demand,
intensity of competition from other vendors, timing and acceptance of new
product introductions, general economic and industry conditions, delays or
difficulties in programs designed to increase sales and return the Company to
profitability, failure of the Company to successfully complete the integration
of Rittenhouse or achieve the transactions' synergies, and other risks detailed
in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The
Company assumes no obligation to update the information contained in this Form
10-Q.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Exhibit
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27.01 Financial Data Schedule for the period ending June 30, 2000.
REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On May 26, 2000, the Company filed a Form 8-K announcing the election of Andrew
B. Albert to the Board of Directors.
On June 27, 2000, the Company filed a Form 8-K/A as an amendment and supplement
to Form 8-K filed on May 2, 2000 in connection with the acquisition of all
outstanding shares of stock of Rittenhouse Paper Company pursuant to a Stock
Purchase Agreement dated March 21, 2000, by and among the Company, Rittenhouse
and the stockholders of Rittenhouse.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to certain market risks from interest rate fluctuations
relating to its Loan Agreement with Fleet Bank-NH and LaSalle Bank, NA on April
17, 2000. We have performed a sensitivity analysis assuming a hypothetical 10%
adverse movement in interest rates applied to our debt. As of June 30, 2000, the
analysis indicated that the hypothetical market movement would not have a
material effect on the Company's consolidated financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. Actual changes in interest rate and the related
effects may differ materially from that analysis.
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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.
NASHUA CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: August 11, 2000 By: /s/ John L. Patenaude
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John L. Patenaude
Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and
duly authorized officer)
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