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 July 3, 1994
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 1-4148
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 57-0735790
_______________________________ _____________________
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
Highway 29 South
Post Office Box 1898
Spartanburg, S. C. 29304
________________________________________ _________
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (803)576-1210
_________________________________________________________________
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed
all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12
months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to
such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No
35,021,666 shares of $.01 par value common stock of the Registrant
were outstanding at the close of business on August 16, 1994.
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REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION PAGE
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
December 31, 1993 and July 3, 1994 3
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Income
for the quarters and six months ended
June 27, 1993 and July 3, 1994 5
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Changes
in Stockholder's Equity for the six months
ended July 3, 1994 6
Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash
Flows for the six months ended June 27,
1993 and July 3, 1994 7
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of
Operations 12
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 16
SIGNATURES 17
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands, except share data)
December 31, July 3,
1993 1994
____________ ________
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents (including
cash equivalents of $7,222 and $506) $ 12,015 $ 8,193
Accounts receivable, less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $1,467 and $1,675 45,925 54,695
Inventories (Note A) 33,969 38,370
Deferred income taxes 5,442 5,442
Other current assets 3,300 3,653
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Total current assets 100,651 110,353
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost
less accumulated depreciation 51,415 60,132
Unamortized financing costs, less
accumulated amortization of $1,177
and $1,503 3,946 3,620
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization
of $9,431 and $10,101 43,357 42,687
Deferred income taxes 2,153 1,299
Other assets 1,503 2,604
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Total assets $203,025 $220,695
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED)
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands, except share data)
December 31, July 3,
1993 1994
____________ ________
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable $ 22,810 $ 25,417
Accrued expenses and other
liabilities 21,197 24,851
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Total current liabilities 44,007 50,268
Long-term debt (Note B) 132,677 137,667
Deferred income taxes 4,367 4,367
Other liabilities 563 557
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Total liabilities 181,614 192,859
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Stockholder's equity (Note C)
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000
shares authorized; 35,021,666 shares
issued and outstanding 350 350
Capital in excess of par value 5,099 5,099
Retained earnings 19,964 25,010
Equity adjustments from translation (4,002) (2,623)
-------- --------
21,411 27,836
-------- --------
Commitments and contingencies
-------- --------
Total liabilities and
stockholder's equity $203,025 $220,695
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
__________________ __________________
June 27, July 3, June 27, July 3,
1993 1994 1993 1994
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Net sales $ 74,897 $ 81,021 $138,677 $154,019
Cost of sales 59,242 63,647 109,511 121,965
-------- -------- -------- --------
Gross profit on sales 15,655 17,374 29,166 32,054
Selling, general and
administrative expenses 8,872 8,467 16,573 15,719
-------- -------- -------- --------
Operating income 6,783 8,907 12,593 16,335
Other income (expense)
Other income, net 26 7 48 24
Interest expense and
amortization of
financing costs and
debt discounts (4,102) (4,106) (8,246) (8,190)
-------- -------- -------- --------
(4,076) (4,099) (8,198) (8,166)
Income before income
taxes 2,707 4,808 4,395 8,169
Income taxes 977 1,999 1,277 3,123
-------- -------- -------- --------
Net income $ 1,730 $ 2,809 $ 3,118 $ 5,046
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Earnings per common
share (Exhibit 11)
Primary and fully
diluted
Net income $ .05 $ .08 $ .09 $ .14
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Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding
Primary and
fully diluted 34,968 35,022 34,968 35,022
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES
IN STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands)
Common Stock Capital Equity
$0.01 Par Value in Excess Adjustments
--------------- of Retained From
Shares Amount Par Value Earnings Translation Total
______ ______ _________ ________ ___________ _____
Balance at
December 31,
1993 35,022 $350 $ 5,099 $ 19,964 $ (4,002) $ 21,411
Net income 5,046 5,046
Translation
adjustments 1,379 1,379
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Balance at
July 3,
1994 35,022 $350 $ 5,099 $ 25,010 $ (2,623) $ 27,836
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended
______________________
June 27, July 3,
1993 1994
_________ _________
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 3,118 $ 5,046
Adjustments to reconcile net income
to net cash provided by operating
activities
Depreciation and amortization 4,719 5,231
Changes in operating assets and
liabilities 1,700 (7,085)
Translation adjustments (533) 235
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES 9,004 3,427
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property, plant,
and equipment (2,147) (12,448)
Other (315)
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NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES (2,462) (12,448)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Net borrowings on revolving loan 4,940
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NET CASH PROVIDED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES 4,940
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (61) 259
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 6,481 (3,822)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING
OF PERIOD 4,515 12,015
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $10,996 $ 8,193
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See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
JULY 3, 1994
GENERAL
Reeves Industries, Inc., incorporated in Delaware in 1982
("Reeves"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hart Holding Company
Incorporated ("Hart Holding"), is a holding company whose principal
asset is the common stock of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Reeves
Brothers, Inc. ("Reeves Brothers"). Reeves Brothers is a
diversified industrial company with operations in two principal
business segments, industrial coated fabrics, conducted through its
Industrial Coated Fabrics Group ("ICF"), and apparel textiles,
conducted through its Apparel Textile Group ("ATG").
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial
statements of Reeves have been prepared in accordance with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X.
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. For such information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in
Reeves' annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1993, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March
31, 1994. The condensed consolidated financial statements so
presented are, in the opinion of management, inclusive of all
adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation of financial position
as of July 3, 1994, and the results of operations and cash flows
for the quarters and six months ended June 27, 1993 and July 3,
1994.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
JULY 3, 1994
NOTE A - INVENTORIES
Inventories at December 31, 1993 and July 3, 1994, were
comprised of the following (in thousands):
December 31, July 3,
1993 1994
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Raw materials $ 6,815 $ 8,559
Work in process 8,792 13,146
Manufactured and finished goods 18,362 16,665
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$ 33,969 $ 38,370
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Approximately 27% and 31% of Reeves' inventories at December
31, 1993 and July 3, 1994, respectively, are valued using the last-
in, first-out ("LIFO") method. Interim LIFO determinations,
including those as of July 3, 1994, are based on management's
estimates of expected year end inventory levels and costs.
NOTE B - LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt at December 31, 1993 and July 3, 1994,
consisted of the following (in thousands):
December 31, July 3,
1993 1994
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11% Senior Notes due July 15, 2002,
net of unamortized discount of
$747 and $703 $121,753 $121,797
13 3/4% Subordinated Debentures due
May 1, 2000, net of unamortized
discount of $76 and $70 10,924 10,930
Revolving loan payable to bank 4,940
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$132,677 $137,667
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
JULY 3, 1994
In June 1992, Reeves completed a public offering of
$122,500,000 of 11% Senior Notes due 2002 (the "Senior Notes").
Proceeds of the offering were used to redeem all of Reeves' then
outstanding 12 1/2% Senior Notes and 13% Senior Subordinated
Debentures and to pay and terminate the revolving loan outstanding
under a prior loan agreement.
Reeves is required to make sinking fund payments with respect
to the remaining 13 3/4% Subordinated Debentures of $6,000,000 on
May 1, 1999 and $5,000,000 on May 1, 2000.
On August 7, 1992, Reeves and Reeves Brothers entered into a
credit agreement with a group of banks, which was amended in 1993
(the "Credit Agreement"), and which provides Reeves and Reeves
Brothers with an aggregate $35,000,000 revolving line of credit
(the "Revolving Loan") and letter of credit facility. The
Revolving Loan bears interest at the Alternative Base Rate (defined
below) plus 1 1/2% or Eurodollar Rate plus 2 1/2%, at the election
of the borrower. The Alternative Base Rate is defined as the
higher of the Prime Rate (7 1/4% at July 3, 1994), Base CD Rate
plus 1%, or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2%. The
applicable rates above the Alternative Base Rate and Eurodollar
Rate decline based on a ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as
defined. The Credit Agreement terminates on December 31, 1995.
The Credit Agreement is secured by Reeves Brothers' accounts
receivable and inventories. As of July 3, 1994, Reeves had
available borrowings, net of $1,723,000 of outstanding letters of
credit, of $28,337,000. A commitment fee of 1/2% per annum is
required on the unused portion of the Revolving Loan.
The Senior Notes, Credit Agreement, and 13 3/4% Subordinated
Debentures contain certain restrictive covenants with respect to
Reeves and Reeves Brothers including, among other things,
maintenance of working capital, limitations on the payment of
dividends, the incurrence of additional indebtedness and certain
liens, restrictions on capital expenditures, mergers or
acquisitions, investments and transactions with affiliates, and
compliance with certain financial tests and limitations.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
JULY 3, 1994
Refer to Reeves' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1993, as filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission on March 31, 1994, for a more complete description of
the Senior Notes, the Credit Agreement and the 13 3/4% Subordinated
Debentures.
NOTE C - STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
On January 26, 1994, the Board of Directors approved a non-
qualified stock option agreement between Reeves and the Chairman of
the Board of Directors. The agreement grants an option to purchase
up to 3,800,000 shares of common stock of Reeves, par value $.01
per share, and has an expiration date of December 31, 2023. The
option is exercisable at $.56 per share for 1,400,000 shares
(exercisable immediately), $.75 per share for 1,400,000 shares
(exercisable one year from grant date) and $1.00 per share for
1,000,000 shares (exercisable two years from grant date).
On March 9, 1994, Hart Holding organized Reeves Holdings, Inc.
as a wholly-owned subsidiary (the "Issuer") through a capital
contribution of $1,000. The Issuer was formed for the purpose of
holding all of the outstanding common stock of Reeves. On March
31, 1994, the Issuer filed a Registration Statement on Form S-1
under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended on June 9, 1994, for
the purpose of offering Senior Discount Debentures due 2006
anticipated to yield proceeds of $100,000,000. As of August 16,
1994 Reeves' common stock has not been contributed to the Issuer.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table and the discussion which follows present
Reeves' sales and operating income by segment for the quarters and
six months ended June 27, 1993 and July 3, 1994 (in thousands):
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
__________________ __________________
June 27, July 3, June 27, July 3,
1993 1994 1993 1994
________ ________ ________ ________
Net Sales:
Industrial Coated
Fabrics Group $36,066 $40,791 $ 67,132 $ 78,054
Apparel Textile Group 38,831 40,230 71,545 75,965
_______ _______ ________ ________
Total Net Sales $74,897 $81,021 $138,677 $154,019
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Operating Income:
Industrial Coated
Fabrics Group $ 6,789 $ 8,390 $ 13,430 $ 15,021
Apparel Textile Group 3,113 3,937 4,954 6,961
Corporate Expenses (3,119) (3,420) (5,791) (5,647)
_______ _______ ________ ________
Total Operating
Income $ 6,783 $ 8,907 $ 12,593 $ 16,335
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Operating Income as a
Percent of Net Sales 9.1% 11.0% 9.1% 10.6%
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 27, 1993 COMPARED WITH
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 3, 1994
NET SALES
Reeves' total net sales increased 8.2% for the second quarter
of 1994 compared to the second quarter of 1993. ICF's net sales
represented 50.3% of Reeves' total net sales for the second quarter
of 1994 compared to 48.2% for the comparable period in 1993. ATG
net sales represented 49.7% of Reeves' total net sales for the
second quarter of 1994 compared to 51.8% for the comparable period
in 1993.
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ICF's net sales increased 13.1% during the second quarter of
1994 compared to the second quarter of 1993. ICF's net sales
increased primarily due to higher unit volume in the coated
automotive airbag material product line. Additionally, a slight
increase in sales growth was realized in the offset blankets
product line. These increases were partially offset by a decrease
in the coated fabrics product line, primarily military related
business.
ATG's net sales increased 3.6% during the second quarter of
1994 compared to the second quarter of 1993. ATG's net sales
increase reflects growth in unit volume in the finished goods
division.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income for the second quarter of 1994 was $8.9
million compared to $6.8 million for the second quarter of 1993.
As a percentage of net sales, operating income increased to 11.0%
of net sales for the second quarter of 1994 compared to 9.1% for
the same period of 1993.
ICF's operating income for the second quarter of 1994
increased by 23.6% as compared to the second quarter of 1993.
ICF's operating income increased primarily as a result of higher
unit volume in the coated automotive airbag material product line
and foreign currency exchange gains resulting from the weakening of
the Italian Lira against most other currencies.
ATG's operating income for the second quarter of 1994
increased by 26.5% as compared to the second quarter of 1993. This
increase is a result of manufacturing cost reductions in the
finishing division. The manufacturing cost reductions resulted
principally from prior capital investments in more technologically
advanced equipment. In addition, the greige goods division's
margins were positively affected as a result of the conversion of
the Woodruff, SC facility from a weaving operation to a captive
yarn mill.
Corporate expenses increased 9.7% during the second quarter of
1994 compared to the second quarter of 1993. The increase resulted
primarily from second quarter 1994 expenses for outside consulting
fees related to strategic planning and higher legal fees offset by
lower management fees from Hart Holding.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 27, 1993 COMPARED WITH
SIX MONTHS ENDED JULY 3, 1994
NET SALES
Reeves' total net sales increased 11.1% for the first six
months of 1994 compared to the first six months of 1993. ICF's net
sales represented 50.7% of Reeves' total net sales for the first
six months of 1994 compared to 48.4% for the comparable period in
1993. ATG net sales represented 49.3% of Reeves' total net sales
for the first six months of 1994 compared to 51.6% for the
comparable period in 1993.
ICF's net sales increased 16.3% during the first six months of
1994 compared to the first six months of 1993. ICF's net sales
increased primarily due to higher unit volume in the coated
automotive airbag material product line. Additionally, a slight
increase in sales growth was realized in the offset blankets
product line. These increases were partially offset by a decrease
in the coated fabrics product line, primarily military related
business.
ATG's net sales increased 6.2% during the first six months of
1994 compared to the first six months of 1993. ATG's net sales
increase reflects growth in unit volume in the finished goods
division.
OPERATING INCOME
Operating income for the first six months of 1994 was $16.3
million compared to $12.6 million for the first six months of 1993.
As a percentage of net sales, operating income increased to 10.6%
of net sales for the first six months of 1994 compared to 9.1% for
the same period of 1993.
ICF's operating income for the first six months of 1994
increased by 11.8% as compared to the first six months of 1993.
ICF's operating income increased primarily as a result of higher
unit volume in the coated automotive airbag material product line
and foreign currency exchange gains resulting from the weakening of
the Italian Lira against most other currencies.
ATG's operating income for the first six months of 1994
increased by 40.5% as compared to the first six months of 1993.
This increase is a result of increased sales volume in the finished
goods division and manufacturing cost reductions in the finishing
division. The manufacturing cost reductions resulted principally
from prior capital investments in more technologically advanced
equipment. In addition, the greige goods division's margins were
positively affected as a result of the conversion of the Woodruff,
SC facility from a weaving operation to a captive yarn mill.
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Corporate expenses decreased 2.5% during the first six months
of 1994 compared to the first six months of 1993. The decrease
resulted primarily from a gain related to the settlement of a
pension obligation of a previously discontinued operation and lower
management fees from Hart Holding offset by higher outside
consulting fees related to strategic planning and legal fees.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In June 1992, Reeves completed a public offering of
$122,500,000 of 11% Senior Notes due 2002 (the "Senior Notes").
Proceeds of the offering were used to redeem all of Reeves' then
outstanding 12 1/2% Senior Notes and 13% Senior Subordinated
Debentures and to pay and terminate the revolving loan outstanding
under a prior loan agreement.
Reeves is required to make sinking fund payments with respect
to the remaining 13 3/4% Subordinated Debentures of $6,000,000 on
May 1, 1999 and $5,000,000 on May 1, 2000.
On August 7, 1992, Reeves and Reeves Brothers entered into a
credit agreement with a group of banks, which was amended in 1993
(the "Credit Agreement"), and which provides Reeves and Reeves
Brothers with an aggregate $35,000,000 revolving line of credit
(the "Revolving Loan") and letter of credit facility. The
Revolving Loan bears interest at the Alternative Base Rate (defined
below) plus 1 1/2% or Eurodollar Rate plus 2 1/2%, at the election
of the borrower. The Alternative Base Rate is defined as the
higher of the Prime Rate (7 1/4% at July 3, 1994), Base CD Rate
plus 1%, or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 1/2%. The
applicable rates above the Alternative Base Rate and Eurodollar
Rate decline based on a ratio of earnings to fixed charges, as
defined. The Credit Agreement terminates on December 31, 1995.
The Credit Agreement is secured by Reeves Brothers' accounts
receivable and inventories. As of July 3, 1994, Reeves had
available borrowings, net of $1,723,000 of outstanding letters of
credit, of $28,337,000. A commitment fee of 1/2% per annum is
required on the unused portion of the Revolving Loan.
The Senior Notes, Credit Agreement, and 13 3/4% Subordinated
Debentures contain certain restrictive covenants with respect to
Reeves and Reeves Brothers including, among other things,
maintenance of working capital, limitations on the payment of
dividends, the incurrence of additional indebtedness and certain
liens, restrictions on capital expenditures, mergers or
acquisitions, investments and transactions with affiliates, and
compliance with certain financial tests and limitations.
In May 1994, Reeves received a $12.0 million commitment from
an equipment lessor for long-term operating leases of equipment.
As of July 3, 1994, $5.3 million was utilized. Reeves believes
that a substantial portion of the balance will be utilized in 1994.
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Reeves believes that its cash flow from operations, available
leasing capacity and funds available under the Credit Agreement
will be sufficient to fund working capital needs, capital
expenditure requirements, and debt service obligations in future
years.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits Description Page
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Exhibit 11 Computation of Earnings
Per Common Share 18
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
There were no reports on Form 8-K filed during the
three months ended July 3, 1994.
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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.
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC.
DATE: August 16, 1994 By: \s\ Steven W. Hart
__________________
Steven W. Hart
Executive Vice President
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT 11.
CALCULATION OF PRIMARY AND FULLY DILUTED
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
REEVES INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
(in thousands, except per share data)
Quarter Ended Six Months Ended
__________________ __________________
June 27, July 3, June 27, July 3,
1993 1994 1993 1994
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Net income $ 1,730 $ 2,809 $ 3,118 $ 5,046
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Earnings per common share
Primary and
fully diluted:
Net income $ .05 $ .08 $ .09 $ .14
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Weighted average number
of common shares
outstanding
Primary and
fully diluted 34,968 35,022 34,968 35,022
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