UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
(X) QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended May 2, 1999
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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: 1-9474
FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
GEORGIA 58-1651326
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
498 Seventh Avenue, New York, New York 10018
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (212) 642-6900
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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. X Yes No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a
plan confirmed by a court. X Yes No
As of June 16, 1999 there was 4,418,887 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
Total number of pages: 30 pages.
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PART I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 1999 AND MAY 3, 1998
AND THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 1999 AND MAY 3, 1998
(unaudited)
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Thirteen Thirteen Twenty-Six Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
May 2, 1999 May 3, 1998 May 2, 1999 May 3, 1998
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Net sales ................................ $ 27,042,000 $ 49,625,000 $ 45,540,000 $ 78,642,000
Cost of goods sold ....................... 24,593,000 41,718,000 43,645,000 67,423,000
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Gross profit ............................. 2,449,000 7,907,000 1,895,000 11,219,000
Selling, general and
administrative expenses ............... 2,789,000 3,176,000 6,184,000 6,766,000
Provision for uncollectible
accounts .............................. 179,000 347,000 300,000 571,000
Restructuring items (gain) ............... (629,000) 312,000 556,000 312,000
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Operating income (loss) .................. 110,000 4,072,000 (5,145,000) 3,570,000
Interest expense ......................... 1,387,000 1,611,000 2,794,000 3,151,000
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Income (loss) before reorganization
items, income taxes
and extraordinary gain ................ (1,277,000) 2,461,000 (7,939,000) 419,000
Reorganization items ..................... 40,000 35,000 54,000 55,000
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Income (loss) before income taxes
and extraordinary gain ................ (1,317,000) 2,426,000 (7,993,000) 364,000
Income tax provision ..................... -- 946,000 -- 142,000
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Income (loss) before extraordinary
gain .................................. (1,317,000) 1,480,000 (7,993,000) 222,000
Extraordinary item - gain
on debt discharge ..................... 314,000 -- 314,000 --
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Net income (loss) ........................ $ (1,003,000) $ 1,480,000 $ (7,679,000) $ 222,000
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
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Thirteen Thirteen Twenty-Six Twenty-Six
Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended Weeks Ended
May 2, May 3, May 2, May 3,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Per share and share information:
Income (loss) before extraordinary
gain per common share
- basic and diluted .....................$ (.30) $ .34 $ (1.82) .05
Extraordinary gain
per common share
- basic and diluted ...................... .07 -- .07 --
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Income (loss) per common share
- basic and diluted ......................$ (.23) $ .34 $ (1.75) $ .05
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding - basic 4,391,458 4,384,436 4,389,639 4,384.436
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Weighted average common
shares outstanding-diluted ............. 4,391,458 4,398,489 4,389,639 4,389,255
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
MAY 2, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 1, 1998
(unaudited)
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May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash ..................................................... $ 15,000 $ 143,000
Cash restricted for settlement of unpaid claims .......... -- 327,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$1,609,000 and $1,309,000 ............................. 28,586,000 31,434,000
Inventories .............................................. 32,198,000 38,818,000
Current deferred tax assets .............................. -- --
Other current assets ..................................... 189,000 281,000
Property, plant and equipment
held for sale .......................................... 6,904,000 --
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Total current assets ................................. 67,892,000 71,003,000
Property, plant and equipment, net ......................... 15,232,000 22,235,000
Other assets ............................................... 2,130,000 2,005,000
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Total ................................................ $ 85,254,000 $ 95,243,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt ..................... $ 49,814,000 $ 7,619,000
Accounts payable ......................................... 3,181,000 3,151,000
Accrued liabilities ...................................... 7,531,000 9,238,000
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Total current liabilities .............................. 60,526,000 20,008,000
Long-term debt ............................................. 712,000 43,565,000
Deferred tax liabilities ................................... -- --
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Total liabilities ...................................... 61,238,000 63,573,000
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' Equity:
Preferred stock, $0.01 per value, 1,000,000
shares authorized, nil outstanding ..................... -- --
Common stock, $.01 par value, 35,000,000
shares authorized, 4,418,887 and 4,387,819 shares issued
and outstanding ........................................ 44,189 43,878
Additional paid-in capital ............................... 50,347,811 50,323,122
Retained deficit since July 23, 1997 ..................... (26,376,000) (18,697,000)
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Total shareholders' equity ............................. 24,016,000 31,670,000
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Total .................................................. $ 85,254,000 $ 95,243,000
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements ...
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 1999 AND MAY 3, 1998
(unaudited)
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May 2, May 3,
1999 1998
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Net income (loss) ................................... $ (7,679,000) $ 222,000
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided (used)
by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization .................... 2,143,000 2,633,000
Income tax provision ............................. -- 142,000
Provision for uncollectible accounts ............. 300,000 571,000
Increase in market reserves ...................... 36,000 1,080,000
Loss from disposal, abandonment and
impairment of machinery and equipment
and other assets ............................... -- 2,000
Gain associated with restructuring
equipment lease liability ...................... (647,000) --
Gain associated with NY office lease surrender .... -- (987,000)
Extraordinary gain on debt discharge ............. (314,000) --
Other ............................................ 145,000 --
Changes in current assets and current liabilities:
Accounts receivable .......................... 2,548,000 (7,911,000)
Inventories .................................. 6,464,000 (9,360,000)
Other current assets ......................... 92,000 225,000
Accounts payable ............................. 30,000 (429,000)
Accrued liabilities .......................... (1,465,000) (876,000)
Accrued interest payable ..................... 409,000 44,000
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Total adjustments .................................. 9,741,000 (14,866,000)
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Net cash provided (used) by operations ........... 2,062,000 (14,644,000)
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 1999 AND MAY 3, 1998
(unaudited)
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May 2, May 3,
1999 1998
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Cash flows used by investing activities:
Capital expenditures .................................... (1,622,000) (1,425,000)
Investment in other assets, primarily
computer information systems ......................... (407,000) (355,000)
Net proceeds from disposal of machinery
and equipment ......................................... 98,000 1,000
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Net cash used by investing activities ................. (1,931,000) (1,779,000)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowings under the Revolving Loan Facility 8,929,000 24,566,000
Repayment of Term Loan Facility ......................... (8,585,000) (6,612,000)
Repayment of Deferred Interest Rate Notes ............... -- (1,571,000)
Repayment of other financing arrangements ............... (692,000) (378,000)
Deferred financing costs ................................ (238,000) (23,000)
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Net cash provided (used) by financing activities ....... (586,000) 15,982,000
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Net decrease in cash ...................................... (455,000) (441,000)
Cash and restricted cash at beginning of period ........... 470,000 1,051,000
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Cash and restricted cash at end of period ................. $ 15,000 $ 610,000
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE TWENTY-SIX WEEKS ENDED MAY 2, 1999
(unaudited)
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Additional Total
Common Paid-In Retained Shareholders'
Stock Capital Deficit Equity
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Balance, November 1, 1998 $43,878 $50,323,122 $(18,697,000) $31,670,000
Director shares awarded ............ 311 24,689 -- 25,000
Net loss ........................... -- -- (7,679,000) (7,679,000)
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Balance, May 2, 1999 ............... $44,189 $50,347,811 $(26,376,000) $24,016,000
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements
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FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MAY 2, 1999
(unaudited)
1. Forstmann & Company, Inc. ("the Company") is a leading designer, marketer
and manufacturer of innovative, high quality woolen, worsted and other
fabrics which are used primarily in the production of brand-name and
private label apparel for men and women, as well as specialty fabrics for
use in billiard and gaming tables, sports caps and school uniforms. The
apparel industry represents the majority of the Company's customers.
2. As described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained
in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
November 1, 1998 (the "1998 Form 10-K"), the Company has incurred net
losses of $19.0 million, $7.0 million and $17.8 million in fiscal years
1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Net sales declined from $199.0 million
in fiscal year 1997 to $149.6 million in fiscal year 1998. Management has
responded to these losses, the decline in sales and the resulting adverse
impact on the Company's liquidity by implementing a business plan designed
to align the Company's manufacturing capacity and overhead with expected
market demand. In October 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved
the closing of its Louisville, Georgia plant, realignment of the Company's
remaining manufacturing facilities located in Georgia and further
reductions of its selling, styling and administrative costs (the "1999
Realignment"). Implementation of the 1999 Realignment was substantially
complete as of January 31, 1999.
As a result of the 1999 Realignment, the Company incurred approximately
$1.2 million in severance expense which was recognized as a restructuring
item during the thirteen weeks ended January 31, 1999. During the thirteen
weeks ended May 2, 1999 (the "1999 Second Quarter"), the Company
recognized a gain of $0.6 million associated with the reduction of the
operating lease cancellation liability previously established during
fiscal year 1998. Such gain resulted from an agreement reached with a
lessor to exchange certain idle equipment covered under a lease agreement
for equipment in operation and owned by the Company. This agreement allows
the Company to sell such idle equipment. Further, the Company incurred
costs of approximately $0.1 million during the twenty-six week period
ended May 2, 1999 (the "1999 Period") related to the relocation of certain
machinery and equipment. Such costs were charged to cost of goods sold
during the 1999 Period.
The operating results for fiscal year 1998, the effect of the 1998
Restructuring and the 1999 Realignment and the formation of Forstmann
Apparel, Inc. ("FAI"), including the purchase of substantially all of the
assets of Arenzano Trading Company, Inc. (see Note 4 to the 1998 Form
10-K), have negatively impacted the Company's borrowing availability under
its Revolving Loan Facility (herein defined). The Company's availability
under its Revolving Loan Facility was approximately $1.5 million at May 2,
1999 as compared to $25.5 million at May 3,1998. As of May 30, 1999
borrowing availability under the Revolving Loan Facility was $1.3 million.
The Company's ability to maintain adequate availability to meet its
operating needs is dependent on achieving future sales consistent with
management's expectations for fiscal year 1999 and successful
implementation of its cost reductions. The majority of the Company's
customers are in the domestic apparel industry which has continued to
suffer an economic decline as a result of higher levels of imports and
changing fashion trends. Expected cash flow from operations is dependent
upon achieving sales expectations during fiscal year 1999, which are
influenced by market conditions, including apparel sales at retail, that
are beyond the control of the Company. Further, the collectibility of
accounts receivable is dependent upon the state of the economy and, in
particular, the financial condition of the apparel industry. Also,
continuing refinement of the Company's strategies in response to evolving
circumstances could materially change the Company's working capital and
capital expenditures requirements. There can be no assurance that the
Company will be able to achieve an adequate level of sales consistent with
management's expectations for fiscal year 1999 to enable the Company to
generate sufficient funds to meet its operating needs. These factors raise
substantial doubt about the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments that
might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.
3. On April 30, 1999 the Company entered into a letter of intent with Newco
Holdings LLC ("Newco") which provides for the sale of the ladies suit
business and certain assets, and the assumption of certain liabilities, of
FAI by Newco. Consummation of the sale is expected to occur in June 1999.
The assets of FAI to be sold consist primarily of leasehold improvements,
furniture and fixtures and computer systems. The Company expects to incur a
gain on the sale of FAI which will be recognized when the sale is
consummated. Net sales of FAI for the 1999 Second Quarter and the 1999
Period were $2.4 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Net loss of FAI
for the 1999 Second Quarter and 1999 Period was $0.9 million and $1.9
million, respectively. FAI rcognized a loss before depreciation and
amortization, interest expense and income taxes of $0.8 million in the 1999
Second Quarter and $1.7 million in the 1999 Period.
Assets and liabilities of FAI to be disposed of consist of the following
(in thousands):
May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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Leasehold improvements and
furniture and fixtures ................ $ 326 $ 290
Other assets ............................ 77 103
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Total assets ....................... $ 403 $ 393
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Capital lease obligations ............... 30 32
Licensing agreement ..................... 441 670
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Total liabilities ............ $ 471 $ 702
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Net liabilities to be
disposed of .......................... $ (68) $(309)
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4. One of the Company's customers accounted for approximately 8% of the
Company's revenues for the 1999 Period and another customer accounted for
approximately 8% of gross accounts receivable at May 2, 1999. No other
customer represented more than 8% of revenues for the 1999 Period or 6%
of gross accounts receivable at May 2, 1999. One of the Company's major
customers has indicated that due to general, adverse trends in the
apparel industry, it will reduce the amount of its orders to the Company
significantly during fiscal year 1999.
5. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost, determined principally by the
LIFO method, or market and consist of (in thousands):
May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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Raw materials and supplies ..... $ 5,922 $ 10,218
Work in process ................ 20,209 19,390
Finished products .............. 9,224 12,331
Less market reserves ........... (3,157) (3,121)
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Total ................... . 32,198 38,818
Difference between LIFO
carrying value and current
replacement cost ............. 452 --
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Current replacement cost ....... $ 32,650 $ 38,818
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6. The Company had property, plant and equipment held for sale of $6.9 million
as of May 2, 1999 which related to assets previously idled in connection
with the 1998 Restructuring and 1999 Realignment (see Note 1 to the 1998
Form 10-K and Note 2 to these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Such assets are stated at fair value, based on appraised values, and will
not be depreciated in future periods.
7. Other assets consist of (in thousands):
May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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Computer information systems,
net of accumulated amortization
of $261 and $93 ..................... $1,131 $ 909
Deferred financing costs, net of
accumulated amortization of
$1,094 and $774...................... 974 1,086
Other, net ............................ 25 10
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Total ........ $2,130 $2,005
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8. Accrued liabilities consist of (in thousands):
May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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Salaries, wages and related
payroll taxes $ 503 $ 606
Incentive compensation 50 290
Vacation and holiday 1,545 1,243
Interest on long-term debt 548 143
Medical insurance premiums 1,416 1,416
Professional fees 13 105
Environmental remediation 176 292
Deferred rental and other
lease obligations 632 --
Loss on open wool purchase commitments 420 1,537
Restructuring items 1,260 1,796
Other 968 1,810
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Total $ 7,531 $ 9,238
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9. Long-term debt consists of (in thousands):
May 2, November 1,
1999 1998
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Revolving Loan Facility 36,837 $27,908
Term Loan Facility 11,758 20,343
Other note 274 374
Capital lease obligations 1,138 1,890
Licensing agreement 519 669
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Total debt 50,526 51,184
Current portion of long-term debt (49,814) (7,619)
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Total long-term debt $ 712 $43,565
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Reference is made to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
contained in the 1998 Form 10-K. On July 23, 1997, the Company entered into
the Loan and Security Agreement with a syndicate of financial institutions
led by BABC. The Loan and Security Agreement, as subsequently amended,
provides for a revolving line of credit (including a $15.0 million letter
of credit facility), subject to a borrowing base formula, of up to $70
million (the "Revolving Loan Facility") and term loans of approximately
$31.5 million (the "Term Loan Facility").
As of February 8, 1999, the Company and its lenders amended the Loan and
Security Agreement, waived certain financial covenant defaults arising from
the Company's financial results for fiscal year 1998 and, among other
things, set new financial covenants for fiscal year 1999. However, there
can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
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comply with the amended financial covenants during fiscal year 1999. In
connection with the amendment, the Company agreed to prepay $5.6 million of
the Term Loan Facility through borrowings under the Revolving Loan
Facility. Additionally, the Company agreed to increase its monthly Term
Loan Facility principal payment from $374,000 to $450,000 beginning March
1, 1999. Further, based on the Company's declining working capital needs in
light of declining revenues, the Company and its lenders agreed to reduce
the Revolving Loan Facility commitment from $85 million to $70 million.
This reduction is expected to reduce the Company's unused line fee by
approximately $75,000 per annum. The Company further agreed to repay a
portion of its Term Loan Facility in the future if subsequently obtained
appraised orderly liquidation values for the Company's property, plant and
equipment securing the Term Loan Facility fall below 83.1% in relation to
the outstanding amount owed under the Term Loan Facility. In connection
with entering into the amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement the
Company agreed to pay BABC for the benefit of the lenders, $200,000 payable
in four equal monthly installments commencing March 31, 1999 of which the
March, April and May installments were timely paid. Additionally, BABC as
Agent, retains the right to withhold up to approximately $1,694,000 in
aggregate availability which arose from the expiration of certain letters
of credit previously outstanding as a security deposit for the Company's
former New York headquarters lease.
At May 2, 1999, the Company's loan availability as defined in the Loan and
Security Agreement, in excess of outstanding advances and letters of
credit, was approximately $1.5 million. At May 2, 1999, the Company was not
in compliance with the minimum EBITDA covenant contained in the Loan and
Security Agreement. As a result of uncertainty surrounding the outcome of
such covenant violation as well as additional uncertainties, as more
thoroughly discussed in Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements, concerning the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern, the long-term amount due under the Revolving Loan Facility and
Term Loan Facility ($43.2 million) has been included in the current portion
of long-term debt at May 2, 1999.
On March 22, 1999 the Company entered into a 9% Senior Secured Note with
ABB Industrial Systems, Inc. ("ABB") for the principal amount of $290,000
in settlement of ABB's secured claim in the Company's bankruptcy (see Note
9 to the 1998 Form 10-K). The note is payable in 60 consecutive monthly
installments in the amount of $6,019.91 commencing on April 1, 1999.
Additionally, the Company paid $60,000 in respect of ABB's secured claim
and issued common stock based on the formula set forth in the Company's
Plan of Reorganization in respect of ABB's unsecured claim during the 1999
Second Quarter. The Company recognized an extraordinary gain on debt
discharge of $314,000 during the 1999 Second Quarter relating to ABB's
unsecured claim.
As described more thoroughly in Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in the 1998 Form 10-K, the Company had previously
issued subordinated floating rate notes (the "Deferred Interest Rate
Notes") in respect of certain accrued but unpaid interest (approximately
$1.6 million). On December 22, 1997, the Company repaid the Deferred
Interest Rate Notes and accrued interest due thereon through borrowings
under the Revolving Loan Facility.
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10. Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings Per Share,"
became effective during fiscal year 1998 and requires two presentations of
earnings per share -"basic" and "diluted". Basic earnings per share is
computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the
numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares (the
denominator) for the period. The computation of diluted earnings per share
is similar to basic earnings per share, except that the denominator is
increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have
been outstanding if the potentially dilutive common shares had been issued.
The numerator in calculating both basic and diluted earnings per share for
each period is the reported net income (loss). The denominator used in
calculating both basic and diluted is the weighted average common shares
outstanding as there were no potentially dilutive shares for either period.
11. As discussed in Note 13 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained
in the 1998 Form 10-K, the Company has accrued certain estimated costs for
environmental matters.
Dublin, Georgia. On December 29, 1995, the Georgia Environmental Protection
Division ("EPD") issued separate administrative orders (the "Administrative
Orders") to the Company and to J.P. Stevens & Co., Inc. ("Stevens") which
relate to three sites on the Georgia Hazardous Site Inventory - the "TCE
site", the "1,1-DCA site" and another site known as the "Burn Area" - at
the Company's Dublin, Georgia facility. The Administrative Orders required
the Company and Stevens to submit a compliance status report ("CSR") for
these sites that would include, among other things, a description of the
release, including its nature and extent, and suspected or known source,
the quantity of the release and the date of the release. The CSR would also
have to include a determination of cleanup standards (called "risk
reduction standards") for the sites and a certification that the sites were
in compliance with those standards; alternatively, the party submitting the
CSR could acknowledge that the site is not in compliance with risk
reduction standards. Pursuant to the Administrative Orders, if a site is
not in compliance with the risk reduction standards, then a Corrective
Action Plan (a "Corrective Action Plan") for remediating the release would
have to be submitted to EPD.
Since both the Company and Stevens had been required to perform the same
work at all three of these sites, the Company and Stevens agreed to
allocate responsibilities between themselves pursuant to an Agreement
Concerning Performance of Work ("Agreement") dated January 24, 1997. The
Agreement required the Company to prepare and submit to EPD the CSR for the
TCE and 1,1-DCA sites, while requiring Stevens to prepare and submit to EPD
a CSR for the Burn Area site. The Agreement does not commit either party to
perform corrective action at these sites. Stevens submitted a CSR for the
Burn Area site. During fiscal year 1998, EPD and Stevens corresponded
regarding the Stevens CSR. It is the Company's understanding that Stevens
is waiting for a response from EPD regarding the CSR submitted from
Stevens.
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The Company submitted a CSR for the TCE and 1,1-DCA sites, which certified
compliance with risk reduction standards for both sites. EPD indicated that
it did not agree to the certification with respect to the TCE site. After
extensive discussions with EPD concerning the issue, the Company submitted
a revised Corrective Action Plan ("CAP") on October 31, 1997 which has been
approved by EPD. The revised CAP calls for continued operation of the
Company's existing groundwater recovery system, as well as one additional
groundwater recovery well and a groundwater collection trench near the
former dry cleaning basement. The Company has completed installation of the
recovery well and the groundwater collection trench. In addition to the
installation of these two systems, the CAP requires the submission of an
Annual Corrective Action Status Report to EPD. The Company submitted an
interim report to EPD on March 2, 1999 and plans to submit the required
Annual Corrective Action Status Report by July 31, 1999.
Tifton, Georgia. In January 1997, the Company was notified by a potential
buyer of the Company's Tifton facility that soil and groundwater samples
had been obtained from that facility and that certain contaminants had been
identified. Subsequently, through sampling and testing performed by the
Company's environmental consultants, the Company confirmed the presence of
contaminants in groundwater samples taken at the site. On February 28,
1997, the Company notified EPD of such findings, and the site was placed on
the Georgia Hazardous Site Inventory.
The Company subsequently consummated its sale of the Tifton facility. As
part of that transaction, the Company, the Tift County Development
Authority as purchaser ("TCDA") and Burlen Corporation as operator
("Burlen") entered into an Environmental Cost Sharing and Indemnity
Agreement ("Cost Sharing Agreement"). Under the Cost Sharing Agreement, the
Company retained responsibility for remediating certain contamination, to
the extent required by law, that originated prior to Burlen's occupancy of
the premises. Likewise, the Company assumed the obligation to indemnify
TCDA and Burlen in regard to such contamination to the extent that a claim
is made by an unaffiliated third party or governmental agency. In exchange,
Burlen agreed to pay to the Company the lesser of (1) $150,000 minus any
payments already made to the Company (certain expenses had already been
shared) to respond to the contamination or (2) one-half of the costs
incurred by the Company in response to such contamination.
By letter dated December 21, 1998, EPD requested that the Company submit a
CSR for the site by June 21, 1999. EPD indicated that it had sent Burlen a
similar request. The Company intends to submit the CSR for the site by the
requested deadline.
At May 2, 1999, the Company had $0.2 million accrued for costs to be
incurred in connection with the TCE, 1,1-DCA and Tifton facility
environmental matters. The Company, subject to EPD's response to J.P.
Stevens revised CSR and compliance status certification and EPD's response
to the Tifton site, believes the accrual for environmental costs at May 2,
1999 is adequate.
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12. Restructuring items related to the Company's 1998 Restructuring and 1999
Realignment have been segregated and included in normal operations during
the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998 and
consist of (in thousands):
Thirteen Weeks Ended
May 2, May 3,
1999 1998
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Gain associated with reduction of
operating lease cancellation liability $(647) $ --
Severance and "stay-put" bonus expense 13 967
Gain associated with New York office
lease surrender ...................... -- (658)
Other ................................... 5 3
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Total .............................. $(629) $ 312
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Twenty-Six Weeks Ended
May 2, May 3,
1999 1998
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Gain associated with reduction of operating
lease cancellation liability $ (647) $ --
Severance and "stay-put"
bonus expense 1,195 967
Gain associated with New York office
lease surrender -- (658)
Other 8 3
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Total $ 556 $ 312
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During the thirteen weeks ended January 31, 1999, the Company incurred
approximately $1.2 million in severance expense as a result of the 1999
Realignment which was recognized as a restructuring item during the thirteen
weeks ended January 31, 1999. During the 1999 Second Quarter, the Company
recognized a gain of $0.6 million associated with the reduction of the operating
lease cancellation liability previously established during fiscal year 1998.
Such gain resulted from an agreement reached with a lessor to exchange certain
idle equipment covered under a lease agreement for equipment in operation and
owned by the Company. This agreement allows the Company to sell such idle
equipment. This item was recognized as a restructuring item during the 1999
Second Quarter.
During the thirteen weeks ended May 3, 1998, the Company recognized as
restructuring items severance expense of approximately $0.8 million and expense
of approximately $0.2 million for stay-put bonuses (see Note 1 to the 1998 Form
10-K).
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In anticipation of entering into the lease surrender agreement (see Note 13 to
the 1998 Form 10-K), the Company wrote-down property, plant and equipment by
approximately $1.1 million associated with the future abandonment of leasehold
improvements and furniture and fixtures, wrote-down the estimated deferred rent
liability at January 1, 1999 by approximately $2.1 million and accrued
approximately $0.3 million for broker's commission. These items resulted in a
$0.7 million gain which was recorded as a restructuring item during the thirteen
weeks ended May 3, 1998.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reference is made to Item 7 - "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" contained in the 1998 Form 10-K for a
discussion of the Company's financial condition as of November 1, 1998,
including a discussion of the Company's anticipated liquidity and working
capital requirements during its 1999 fiscal year.
Forward Looking Statements
Certain matters discussed in this Quarterly Report under Item 2 are forward
looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to
future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements are
subject to certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to
differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. Readers are
cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which
speak only as of their dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly
update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. The following factors could cause
actual results to differ materially from historical results or those
anticipated: demand for the Company's products, competition, the Company's
production needs, wool market conditions, foreign currency exchange rates, the
adequacy of the Company's current financing, any unexpected financing
requirements, and changes in the general economic climate.
Recent Events
1999 Realignment
As described in Note 1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the
1998 Form 10-K, the Company has incurred net losses of $19.0 million, $7.0
million and $17.8 million in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Net
sales declined from $199.0 million in fiscal year 1997 to $149.6 million in
fiscal year 1998. Management has responded to these losses, the decline in sales
and the resulting adverse impact on the Company's liquidity by implementing a
business plan designed to align the Company's manufacturing capacity and
overhead with expected market demand.
In October 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved the closing of its
Louisville, Georgia plant, realignment of the Company's remaining manufacturing
facilities located in Georgia and further reductions of its selling, styling and
administrative costs (the "1999 Realignment"). Implementation of the 1999
Realignment was substantially complete as of January 31, 1999. As a result of
the 1999 Realignment, the Company incurred approximately $1.2 million in
severance expense and recognized a gain of $0.6 million associated with the
reduction of the operating lease cancellation liability previously established
during fiscal year 1998. Such gain resulted from an agreement reached with a
lessor to exchange certain idle equipment covered under a lease agreement for
equipment in operation and owned by the Company. This agreement allows the
Company to sell such idle equipment. These items were recognized as
restructuring items during the twenty-six week period ended May 2, 1999 (the
"1999 Period"). Further, the Company incurred costs of approximately $0.1
million during the 1999 Period related to the relocation of certain machinery
and equipment. Such costs were charged to cost of goods sold during the 1999
Period.
Sale of FAI
On April 30, 1999 the Company entered into a letter of intent with Newco
Holdings LLC ("Newco") which provides for the sale of the ladies suit business
and certain assets, and the assumption of certain liabilities, of FAI by Newco.
Consummation of the sale is expected to occur in June 1999. The assets of FAI to
be sold consist primarily of leasehold improvements, furniture and fixtures and
computer systems. The Company expects to incur a gain on the sale of FAI which
will be recognized when the sale is consummated. (See Note 3 to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements).
Financial Condition and Liquidity
The Company's business is seasonal, with the vast majority of orders for woolen
fabrics placed from December through April for apparel manufacturers to produce
apparel for retail sale during the fall and winter months. This results in a
seasonal sales order and billing pattern which historically generates higher
sales during the Company's second and third fiscal quarters compared to the
Company's first and fourth fiscal quarters. This sales pattern places seasonal
constraints on the Company's manufacturing operations which results in increased
working capital requirements in the Company's first fiscal quarter relating to
the manufacture of certain components of inventory which are sold in the
Company's second and third fiscal quarter. Further, the industry practice of
providing coating fabric customers with favorable billing terms (referred to as
"dating") which permit payment 60 (sixty) days from July 1 for invoices billed
in January through June encourages such coating fabric customers to place orders
in advance of their actual need. This enables the Company to manufacture and
bill certain coating fabric customers during the Company's first fiscal quarter.
Reference is made to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained
in the 1998 Form 10-K. The Company funds its operating needs through borrowings
under its Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (the "Loan and
Security Agreement") which was entered into between the Company and a syndicate
of financial institutions led by BankAmerica Business Credit, Inc. ("BABC") on
July 23, 1997. The Loan and Security Agreement, as subsequently amended,
provides for a revolving line of credit (including a $15.0 million letter of
credit facility), subject to a base borrowing formula of up to $70 million. On
February 8, 1999, the Loan and Security Agreement was amended and the Company
agreed, among other things, to prepay $5.6 million of the Term Loan Facility
through borrowings under the Revolving Loan Facility. The $5.6 million had
previously been reserved from the revolving line of credit availability under
the base borrowing formula. Further, the Company agreed to increase its monthly
Term Loan Facility principal payment from $374,000 to $450,000 beginning March
1, 1999. The Company agreed to repay a portion of the Term Loan Facility in the
future if subsequently obtained appraised orderly liquidation values for the
Company's property, plant and equipment securing the Term Loan Facility fall
below 83.1% in relation to the outstanding amount owed under the Term Loan
Facility.
The Company's availability under its Revolving Loan Facility was approximately
$1.5 million at May 2, 1999 as compared to $25.5 million at May 3, 1998. At May
30, 1999, the Company's availability under its Revolving Loan Facility was $1.3
million. At May 2, 1999, the Company was not in compliance with the minimum
EDITDA covenant contained in its Loan and Security Agreement. As a result of
uncertainty surrounding the outcome of such covenant violation as well as
additional uncertainties concerning the Company's ability to continue as a going
concern, the long-term amount due under the Revolving Loan Facility and
Term-Loan Facility ($43.2 million) has been classified in the current portion of
long-term debt at May 2, 1999 for financial reporting purposes.
The Company's ability to maintain adequate availability to meet its operating
needs is dependent on achieving future sales consistent with management
expectations for fiscal year 1999 and successful implementation of its cost
reductions. The majority of the Company's customers are in the domestic apparel
industry which has continued to suffer an economic decline as a result of higher
levels of imports and changing fashion trends. If these trends continue, the
Company's results of operations and financial condition will continue to
deteriorate, likely at a faster rate than previously experienced. Expected cash
flow from operations is dependent upon achieving sales targets during fiscal
year 1999, which are influenced by market conditions, including apparel sales at
retail, that are beyond the control of the Company. Further, the collectibility
of accounts receivable is dependent upon the state of the economy and, in
particular, the financial condition of the apparel industry. Also, continuing
refinement of the Company's strategies in response to evolving circumstances
could materially change the Company's working capital and capital expenditures
requirements. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to achieve
an adequate level of sales consistent with management's expectations for fiscal
year 1999 to enable the Company to generate sufficient funds to meet its
operating needs.
During the twenty-six week period ended May 2, 1999 (the "1999 Period"),
operations provided $2.1 million of cash, whereas $14.6 million was used by
operations during the twenty-six week period ended May 3, 1998 (the "1998
Period"). This $16.7 million increase in cash provided by operations in the 1999
Period was primarily due to a $15.8 million decrease in inventory during the
1999 Period as compared to the 1998 Period. The decrease in inventory during the
1999 Period as compared to the 1998 Period resulted from the Company curtailing
its manufacturing operations during the 1999 Period. This was in response to
significantly lower receipt of customer sales orders during the 1999 Period as
compared to the 1998 Period for product to be delivered in the Company's second
and third fiscal quarters as well as the Company's decision to exit certain
product lines in connection with the 1998 Restructuring (see Note 1 to the 1998
Form 10-K ) and reduced worsted manufacturing capacity resulting from the 1999
Realignment (see Note 2 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Accounts receivable declined by $2.6 million during the 1999 Period, whereas
accounts receivable increased by $7.9 million during the 1998 Period. The
decrease in accounts receivable primarily relates to a decrease in sales during
the 1999 Period when compared to the 1998 Period. Combined, the decrease in
inventory and accounts receivable during the 1999 Period resulted in
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$9.0 million being provided during the 1999 Period as compared to $17.3 million
being used during the 1998 Period. This $26.3 million increase in cash provided
was somewhat offset by a $7.9 million higher net loss and a $0.6 million
increase in cash used by accrued liabilities during the 1999 Period when
compared to the 1998 Period.
Investing activities used $1.9 million in the 1999 Period as compared to $1.8
million in the 1998 Period. The Company expects spending for capital
expenditures, principally plant and equipment, in fiscal year 1999 to be
approximately the same as fiscal year 1998 due to costs incurred in connection
with the Company's leasehold improvements at the Company's new headquarters in
New York and renewal or betterments of plant and equipment and compliance with
environmental regulations.
As a result of the foregoing, during the 1999 Period, $0.6 million was used by
financing activities whereas during the 1998 Period $16.0 million was provided
by financing activities.
The sales order backlog at May 30, 1999 was $21.7 million whereas at the
comparable time a year earlier the sales order backlog was $58.0 million. The
composition of the sales order backlog at May 30, 1999 reflects a weaker order
position in all product lines. Of the approximate $36.3 million decline in the
sales order backlog at May 30, 1999 as compared to the comparable time a year
earlier, approximately $25.1 million related to womenswear fabrics. The decline
in the backlog of sales orders for women's fabrics is twofold. First, an over
capacity of woolen flannel manufacturing coupled with excessive women's wool
flannel apparel inventory at retail has lead to a decline in demand for the
Company's women's wool flannel fabrics. Second, the reduction in the Company's
worsted fabrics manufacturing capacity has caused the Company to limit somewhat
its women's worsted product offerings. The menswear fabric and government fabric
sales order backlog at May 30, 1999 declined by $6.5 million over the comparable
time a year earlier. Approximately $6.0 million of this decline related to the
Company's decision to exit men's suits and government businesses. Menswear
fabrics further declined primarily due to an over capacity in global worsted
wool manufacturing and fashion trends. The order position for coating fabrics at
May 30, 1999 has declined by $4.1 million over the comparable time a year
earlier. The decrease in coating fabric sales order backlog is primarily due to
the unseasonably warm winter experienced throughout much of the U.S. in
1997-1998. As a result, initial coating fabric orders have been delayed by
retailers, which has delayed orders from apparel manufacturers. The specialty
fabric sales order backlog at May 30, 1999 declined by $0.5 million over the
comparable time a year earlier due to a decrease in orders for fabrics used in
baseball caps.
The Company purchases a significant amount of its raw wool inventory from
Australia. Since all of the Company's forward purchase commitments for raw wool
are denominated in U.S. dollars, there is no actual currency exposure on
outstanding contracts. However, future changes in the relative exchange rates
between the United States and Australian dollars can materially affect the
Company's results of operations for financial reporting purposes. Based on wool
costs incurred during the 1999 Period and the Company's forward purchase
commitments, the Company expects wool costs to decrease approximately 11% in
fiscal year 1999 as compared to fiscal year 1998.
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Year 2000 Matters
Many computer systems experience problems handling dates beyond the year 1999.
Therefore, some computer hardware and software will need to be modified prior to
the year 2000 in order to remain functional. The Company is in the process of
updating or replacing its computerized systems to ensure its systems are "Year
2000" compliant and to improve the Company's overall manufacturing, planning and
inventory related systems. The Company is utilizing both internal and external
resources to upgrade or replace its existing computerized systems. Costs
associated with upgrading existing systems to address the Year 2000 matter will
be expensed in the period incurred, whereas costs associated with the
replacement of existing systems will be capitalized in the period incurred.
During the 1999 Period, the Company capitalized $0.4 million in costs associated
with the replacement of existing systems.
The Company expects its Year 2000 upgrade project and the replacement of its
manufacturing and inventory related systems to be completed during the third
quarter of calendar year 1999. There can be no assurance, however, that there
will not be a delay in, or increased costs associated with the implementation of
such changes, and any inability to implement such changes could have a material
adverse effect on the Company.
The Company has not completed its assessment of the Year 2000 compliance of its
vendors and customers, nor of the possible consequences to the Company of the
failure of one or more of its vendors and customers to become Year 2000
compliant on a timely basis. The Company expects to complete such assessment
before the end of the third quarter of calendar year 1999. It is possible that
if a substantial number of the Company's customers fail to implement Year 2000
compliant billing or payment systems, for example, their payments to the Company
might be disrupted which might adversely affect the Company's cash flow. The
Company will discuss these matters with its key vendors and customers during the
remainder of 1999 to attempt to ascertain whether and to what extent such
problems are likely to occur. It is not clear, however, what, if any measures
the Company could take to deal with such eventualities while still maintaining
customer and vendor relationships. The Company does not believe that it has
other relationships with vendors and suppliers which, if disrupted, due to the
failure of such vendors and suppliers to deal adequately with their own Year
2000 compliance issues, would have a material adverse effect on the Company.
The Company has completed an assessment of its manufacturing processes and
identified which processes are dependent on third-party provided software that
may need to be modified in order to be Year 2000 compliant. The Company intends
to notify such third-party providers before the end of the third quarter of
calendar year 1999 to determine whether such software needs to be modified in
order to be Year 2000 compliant. Where software modifications are required, the
Company will engage the appropriate third-party software providers to make such
Year 2000 compliant modifications. Should the Company be unable to obtain the
appropriate software modifications, the Company believes it can alter its
manufacturing processes to supplement any processes idled by noncompliance with
the Year 2000.
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Results of Operations
The Twenty-Six Weeks Ended May 2, 1999 the ("1999 Period") Compared to
The Twenty-Six Weeks Ended May 3, 1998 the ("1998 Period")
The Company's business is seasonal, accordingly, results for these interim
periods are not indicative of results for a full fiscal year. Net sales for the
1999 Period were $45.5 million, a decrease of 42.1% from the 1998 Period. Total
yards of fabric sold decreased 46.8% from the 1998 Period to the 1999 Period and
the average per yard selling price decreased to $7.51 per yard from $7.55 per
yard due to shifts in product mix and sales price decline. The decrease in sales
was primarily due to womenswear fabric sales which were approximately $23.2
million lower in the 1999 Period as compared to the 1998 Period and menswear
fabric sales which were approximately $12.8 million lower in the 1999 Period as
compared to the 1998 Period. Additionally, coating fabric sales were
approximately $1.5 million lower during the 1999 Period as compared to the 1998
Period. These decreases were nominally offset by increases in specialty fabric
sales of $0.2 million and government fabric sales of $0.4 million during the
1999 Period as compared to the 1998 Period. Additionally, the Company added
sales of $3.9 million for FAI during the 1999 Period. Menswear fabric sales
declined due, in part, to the Company's decision made in March 1998 to exit the
men's top dyed suit business. Overall, the Company expects men's woolen fabric
sales to be lower in fiscal year 1999 as compared to fiscal year 1998 due to
fashion trends and increased competition from imports. Women's woolen and
worsted fabric sales were lower in the 1999 Period as compared to the 1998
Period. Based on current backlog of sales orders for women's woolen and worsted
sales, market trends and increased competitive pressures, the Company expects
overall women's woolen and worsted fabric sales to be significantly lower in
fiscal year 1999 as compared to fiscal year 1998. Currently, the Company expects
coating fabric sales in fiscal year 1999 to be slightly lower than in fiscal
year 1998.
Cost of goods sold decreased $23.8 million to $43.6 million during the 1999
Period primarily as a result of the decline in sales and change in product mix.
Gross profit decreased $9.3 million from $11.2 million in the 1998 Period to
$1.9 million in the 1999 Period, and gross profit margin for the 1999 Period was
4.2% compared to 14.3% for the 1998 Period. This decline in the gross profit
margin is due to fixed manufacturing costs which are not absorbed when
manufacturing operations are running at volumes below full capacity. As a result
of operating below full capacity, $5.8 million in fixed manufacturing costs were
unabsorbed during the 1999 Period as compared to $1.1 million during the 1998
Period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding the provision for
uncollectible accounts, decreased 8.6% to $6.2 million in the 1999 Period
compared to $6.8 million in the 1998 Period. However, included in selling,
general and administrative expenses during the 1999 Period is $1.6 million
related to FAI. The majority of the decrease in selling, general and
administrative expenses exclusive of FAI during the 1999 Period was primarily
due to a decrease in human resource related expenses as the Company reduced its
overhead in response to lower sales. Additionally, expense associated with
professional services and incentive compensation were lower during the 1999
Period when compared to the 1998 Period.
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The provision for uncollectible accounts decreased to $0.3 million in the 1999
Period as compared to $0.6 million in the 1998 Period. See Note 3 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the 1998 Form 10-K for a
discussion of the Company's accounting policies regarding the establishment of
its allowance for uncollectible accounts.
Interest expense for the 1999 Period was $2.8 million as compared to $3.2
million in the 1998 Period. The decrease in interest expense during the 1999
Period is mainly attributable to a lower Term Loan Facility balance which was
somewhat offset by a higher average Revolving Loan Facility balance and added
interest expense of $0.2 million associated with FAI during the 1999 Period as
compared to the 1998 Period.
As a result of the foregoing, a loss before reorganization and restructuring
items, income taxes and extraordinary gain of $7.4 million was realized in the
1999 Period as compared to income before reorganization and restructuring items
and income taxes of $0.7 million in the 1998 Period. Loss before depreciation
and amortization, reorganization and restructuring items, interest expense,
income taxes and extraordinary gain during the 1999 Period was $2.8 million as
compared to income before depreciation and amortization, reorganization and
restructuring items, interest expense and income taxes of $5.9 million during
the 1998 Period.
Restructuring items were $0.6 million during the 1999 Period and $0.3 million
during the 1998 Period (see Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements).
During fiscal year 1995, the Company fully utilized its net operating loss
carrybacks as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. For the 1999 Period, no
income tax benefit was recognized from the realization of a net operating loss.
During the 1998 Period, the Company recognized an income tax provision of $0.1
million at an effective income tax rate of 39% which was reversed in a
subsequent interim period.
An extraordinary gain on debt discharge of $0.3 million was recognized during
the 1999 Period as a result of the settlement reached with ABB Industrial
Systems, Inc. regarding its bankruptcy claim (see Note 9 to the Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements).
As a result of the foregoing, net loss for the 1999 Period was $7.7 million as
compared to net income of $0.2 million in the 1998 Period. The operating results
of FAI for the 1999 Period has been included in normal operations. FAI
recognized a net loss of $1.9 million during the 1999 Period. As discussed in
Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, the Company has
entered into a letter of intent which provides for the sale of the ladies suit
business and certain assets, and the assumption of certain liabilities, of FAI
by Newco Holdings LLC.
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The Thirteen Weeks Ended May 2, 1999 (the "1999 Second Quarter") Compared to
The Thirteen Weeks Ended May 3, 1998 (the "1998 Second Quarter")
Net sales for the 1999 Second Quarter were $27.0 million, a decrease of 45.5%
from the 1998 Second Quarter. Total yards of fabric sold decreased 50.8% during
the 1999 Second Quarter. However, the average per yard selling price increased
to $7.70 per yard from $7.62 per yard due to shifts in product mix. Sales
declined in all major product lines except for government fabric sales.
Additionally, the Company added sales of $2.4 million for FAI during the 1999
Second Quarter. The decrease in net sales during the 1999 Second Quarter is
attributable to the reasons discussed above in the 1999 Period compared to the
1998 Period.
Cost of goods sold decreased $17.1 million to $24.6 million during the 1999
Second Quarter primarily as a result of lower sales. Gross profit decreased $5.5
million or 69.0% to $2.4 million in the 1999 Second Quarter, and gross profit
margin for the 1999 Second Quarter was 9.1% compared to 15.9% for the 1998
Second Quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses, excluding the provision for
uncollectible accounts, decreased 12.2% to $2.8 million in the 1999 Second
Quarter compared to $3.2 million in the 1998 Second Quarter. However, included
in selling, general and administrative expenses during the 1999 Second Quarter
is $0.8 million related to FAI. The reduction in selling, general and
administrative expenses during the 1999 Second Quarter exclusive of FAI is
attributable to the reasons discussed above in the 1999 Period compared to the
1998 Period.
The provision for uncollectible accounts was $0.2 million during the 1999 Second
Quarter when compared to $0.3 million during the 1998 Second Quarter.
A restructuring gain of $0.6 million was recognized in the 1999 Second Quarter
as compared to expense of $0.3 million in the 1998 Second Quarter. Reference is
made to Note 12 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a
discussion of restructuring items incurred during the 1999 Second Quarter and
the 1998 Second Quarter.
Interest expense for the 1999 Second Quarter was $1.4 million or $0.2 million
lower than the 1998 Second Quarter. This decrease is attributable to a lower
Term Loan Facility balance during the 1999 Second Quarter as compared to the
1998 Second Quarter which was somewhat offset by added interest expense of $0.1
million related to FAI during the 1999 Second Quarter.
As a result of the foregoing, a loss before reorganization and restructuring
items, income taxes and extraordinary gain of $1.9 million was realized in the
1999 Second Quarter as compared to income before reorganization and
restructuring items and income taxes of $2.8 million in the 1998 Second Quarter.
Income before depreciation and amortization, reorganization and restructuring
items, interest expense, income taxes and extraordinary gain during the 1999
Second Quarter was $0.3 million as compared to $5.5 million during the 1998
Second Quarter.
During fiscal year 1995, the Company fully utilized its net operating loss
carrybacks as permitted by the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, for the 1999
Second Quarter, no income tax benefit was recognized from the realization of net
operating losses. During the 1998 Second Quarter, the Company recognized an
income tax provision of $0.9 million at an effective income tax rate of 39%
which was reversed in a subsequent interim period.
An extraordinary gain on debt discharge of $0.3 million was recognized during
the 1999 Second Quarter as a result of the settlement reached with ABB
Industrial Systems, Inc. regarding its bankruptcy claim (see Note 9 to the
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
As a result of the foregoing, a net loss of $1.0 million was recognized in the
1999 Second Quarter compared to net income of $1.5 million in the 1998 Second
Quarter. The operating results of FAI for the 1999 Second Quarter has been
included in normal operations. FAI recognized a net loss of $0.9 million during
the 1999 Second Quarter. As discussed in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements, the Company has entered into a letter of intent which
provides for the sale of the ladies suit business and certain assets, and the
assumption of certain liabilities, of FAI by Newco Holdings LLC.
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PART II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K:
(a) Exhibits
11.1 Statement re computation of per share earnings - not required since
such computation can be clearly determined from the material
contained herein.
15.1 Independent Accountants' Review Report, dated June 11, 1999 from
Deloitte & Touche LLP to Forstmann & Company, Inc.
(b) Current Reports on Form 8-K
None
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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.
FORSTMANN & COMPANY, INC.
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(Registrant)
/s/Gary E.Schafer
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Gary E. Schafer
June 16, 1999
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Date
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Sequential
No. Description Page No.
11.1 Statement re computation of per share earnings -
not required since such computation can be
clearly determined from the material
contained herein.
15.1 Independent Accountants' Review Report,
dated June 11, 1999 from Deloitte & Touche LLP
to Forstmann & Company, Inc. 29
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Exhibit 15.1
INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS' REPORT
Board of Directors and Shareholders of Forstmann & Company, Inc.:
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of
Forstmann & Company, Inc. and subsidiary (the "Company") as of May 2, 1999 and
the related condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows for
the thirteen and twenty-six weeks ended May 2, 1999 and May 3, 1998 and the
condensed consolidated statement of changes in shareholders' equity for the
twenty-six weeks ended May 2, 1999. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our review in accordance with standards established by the American
Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial
information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial
data and of making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance
with generally accepted auditing standards, the objective of which is the
expression of an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole.
Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion.
Based on our review, we are not aware of any material modifications that should
be made to such condensed consolidated financial statements for them to be in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared
assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. As discussed in Note
1 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the 1998 Form 10-K (not
presented herein) and in Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial
statements, certain conditions raise substantial doubt about its ability to
continue as a going concern. Management's plans in regard to these matters are
also described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements contained in
the 1998 Form 10-K and Note 2 to these condensed consolidated financial
statements.
We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards, the consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of November 1, 1998
and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and
cash flows for the period from November 3, 1997 to November 1, 1998 (not
presented herein); and in our report dated February 8, 1999, we expressed an
unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and included an
explanatory paragraph concerning matters that raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. In our opinion, the
information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet
as of November 1, 1998 is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation
to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived.
Deloitte & Touche LLP
Atlanta, Georgia
June 11, 1999
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains financial information extracted from Forstmann &
Company, Inc.'s condensed financial statements for the twenty-six weeks ended
May 2, 1999 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
</LEGEND>
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0
0
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