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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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December 31, 1997
(Date of Report)
TYLER CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 1-10485 75-2303920
(State or other (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
jurisdiction of File Number) Identification
incorporation or No.)
organization)
2121 San Jacinto Street
Suite 3200, Dallas, Texas 75201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(214)754-7800
(Registrant's telephone number,
including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Effective October 15, 1997, Tyler Corporation (the "Company") sold all of
the capital stock of its subsidiary, Institutional Financing Services, Inc.
("IFS"), to I.F.S. Acquisition Corporation for approximately $8.3 million which
resulted in a loss on disposal of approximately $2.5 million. This estimated
loss on disposal includes estimates regarding the value of certain assets that
are subject to change. Management does not expect these estimates to have a
significant impact on the estimated loss on disposal. Proceeds consisted of
approximately $5.8 million in cash paid at closing and approximately $2.5
million payable on January 31, 1998. The receipt of the $2.5 million is subject
to a subordination agreement between the Company and I.F.S. Acquisition
Corporation's lender and the timing of the payment could be adversely affected
should IFS not achieve certain financial performance parameters. Management does
not currently anticipate any such delays in payment.
As a result of the sale, the operations of IFS have been accounted for as
a discontinued operation. Tyler has restated certain financial information
appearing in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1996 ("1996 Form 10-K"), to reflect this accounting treatment. As so
restated, "Selected Financial Data" appears on page A-1 of this Report,
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations" appears beginning on page A-2 of this Report, and audited
consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 1995 and 1996, and for the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, appear beginning on page F-1
of this Report.
This Report also includes certain technical corrections and additional
disclosures to "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" and the Company's audited consolidated financial
statements as they appeared in the 1996 Form 10-K, which are in response to
comments received from the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to
the 1996 Form 10-K. The Company believes that these changes, both individually
and in the aggregate, are not material to the Company's results of operations
or financial condition.
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Item 7(c). Exhibits.
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
TYLER CORPORATION
By: /s/ JAMES E. RUSSELL
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James E. Russell
Vice President
(principal financial
officer)
Date: December 31, 1997 By: /s/ BRIAN K. MILLER
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Brian K. Miller
Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer
(principal accounting
officer)
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SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA.
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<CAPTION>
As of or for the years ended December 31,
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(Dollars and average shares in thousands, except per share data)
1996
VS
1995 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING DATA:
Net sales ................................... -2% $ 85,074 $ 86,893 $ 91,849 $ 84,464 $ 78,453
Operating profits (1) ....................... -- $ 127(2) $ 4,002 $ 6,117 $ 8,808 $ 7,617
Other expenses
Goodwill amortization and
other expenses ......................... +36 1,101 812 1,111 1,742 1,673
Interest (income) expense, net ........... -- (277) 1,003 678 85 122
Corporate expense ........................ +66 6,858(3) 4,126 5,018 4,725 4,621
Goodwill and other intangibles
impairment charge ...................... -- 14,789(4) -- -- -- --
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations before
income tax (benefit) ..................... -- (22,344) (1,939) (690) 2,256 1,201
Income tax (benefit) ........................ -- (3,037) (497) (24) 1,308 455
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Income (loss) from continuing
operations ............................... -- (19,307) (1,442) (666) 948(5) 746
Income (loss) from discontinued
operations ............................... -- (42,023)(6) (15,531)(7) (4,035) (4,338) 2,489
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Income (loss) before cumulative
effect of accounting change .............. -- $ (61,330)(6) $ (16,973)(7) $ (4,701) $ (3,390)(5) $ 3,235
Earnings (loss) per common share
from continuing operations ............... -- $ (.97) $ (.07) $ (.03) $ .05(5) $ .04
Net earnings (loss) per common
share .................................... -- $ (3.09)(6) $ (.85)(7) $ (.24) $ (.11) $ .16
Average shares .............................. 19,876 19,869 19,925 20,556 20,779
Total assets ................................ -54 $ 54,390 $ 118,512 $ 197,800 $ 143,171 $ 146,231
Shareholders' equity ........................ -66 32,041 93,362 110,298 117,964 122,343
Long-term debt .............................. $ -- $ -- $ 63,500 $ -- $ --
Capital expenditures ........................ -41 $ 1,034 $ 1,744 $ 2,653 $ 2,579 $ 1,955
Depreciation and amortization ............... +14 2,469 2,172 2,006 1,862 1,412
Stock trading price range ................... 3-1 3/8 3 7/8-2 5/8 6 1/2-3 1/8 5 1/4-4 1/4 5 7/8-2 3/4
Book value per share ........................ -66 $ 1.61 $ 4.70 $ 5.55 $ 5.81 $ 5.90
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(1) In calculating operating profits, amortization and charges for impairment
of goodwill and other intangibles arising from acquisitions are excluded.
(2) Includes pretax restructuring and other charges of $3,634 at Forest City
Auto Parts Company ("Forest City") (See "Restructuring and Other Fourth-
Quarter Charges" in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(3) Includes pretax restructuring and other charges of $3,616 (See
"Restructuring and Other Fourth-Quarter Charges" in Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.)
(4) Pretax charge for write-off of goodwill and other intangibles at Forest
City (See "Goodwill and Other Intangibles Impairment Charge" in Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(5) Before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles for income tax
resulting in a credit of $1,127, or $.05 per share
(6) Includes loss from discontinued operations relating to the pipe and
fittings operation of $1,300 or $.07 per share and loss from discontinued
operations relating to the products for fund raising programs of $40,723 or
$2.05 per share which includes charges of $2,647 and $37,316 for
restructuring and other charges and for impairment of goodwill,
respectively. (See "Commitments and Contingencies" and "Subsequent Events"
in Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)
(7) Includes loss of $16,631, or $.84 per share, on the sale of the pipe and
fittings operation.
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MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE
RESULTS
The information in this report contains forward-looking statements about
the business, financial condition and prospects of the Company. The actual
results of the Company could differ materially from those indicated by the
forward-looking statements because of various risks and uncertainties including,
without limitation, changes in product demand, the availability of products,
changes in competition, economic conditions, various inventory risks due to
changes in market conditions, changes in tax and other governmental rules and
regulations applicable to the Company, and other risks indicated in the
Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These risks and
uncertainties are beyond the ability of the Company to control and, in many
cases, the Company cannot predict the risks and uncertainties that could cause
its actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the
forward-looking statements. When used in this report, the words "believes,"
"plans," "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "intends" and similar
expressions as they relate to the Company or its management are intended to
identify forward-looking statements.
TYLER PIPE DIVESTITURE
On December 1, 1995, the Company sold all the outstanding capital stock of
Swan Transportation Company ("Swan") to Ransom Industries, Inc. (formerly known
as Union Acquisition Corporation) (the "Buyer"). In the same transaction, Tyler
Pipe Industries, Inc. (subsequently renamed TPI of Texas, Inc.) ("TPI"), a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all of its assets to
the Buyer, and the Buyer assumed substantially all the liabilities of TPI. The
results of these entities and the effect of subsequent changes in estimates of
retained contingent liabilities are included as discontinued operations. The
assets TPI sold and the liabilities the Buyer assumed included all those
relating to TPI's business of manufacturing and marketing cast iron pipe and
fittings, excluding cash and certain other assets and liabilities. Swan is a
motor-carrier company that provided transportation services to TPI prior to the
closing.
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Based on a July 1, 1995, balance sheet, the Buyer paid a net amount of
$66.1 million for the stock of Swan and assets of TPI of which $58.5 million
was received at closing on December 1, 1995, and the net remaining payment was
received in January 1996. In addition, TPI distributed cash of approximately
$17.7 million to the Company from July 1, 1995, through closing.
Between 1968 and December 1995, TPI, together with its predecessors
and subsidiaries, owned and operated foundries. TPI is, and expects to continue
to be, involved in different types of litigation, including environmental
claims and claims for work-related injuries and physical conditions. In 1995
TPI sold substantially all its assets and the purchaser agreed to reimburse TPI
for some amounts paid in certain litigation, but the purchaser did not agree to
reimburse TPI for, among other things, (a) liabilities relating to the use,
handling, manufacture or sale of products containing asbestos or silica, (b)
claims of individuals for health problems such as (but not limited to)
silicosis, or (c) offsite environmental liabilities. In January 1997 two
lawsuits were filed involving silicosis claims. (See "Legal Proceedings.") In
light of its current litigation, claims and contingent claims that may result
in future litigation involving TPI, a pretax loss from discontinued operations
of $2.0 million was recorded in 1996 for this contingency.
INSTITUTIONAL FINANCING SERVICES ACQUISITION
On January 7, 1994, Tyler Corporation completed the purchase of
Institutional Financing Services, Inc., ("IFS") a direct marketer of products
for fund-raising programs. IFS was acquired for approximately $50 million and
the assumption of seasonal working capital debt of $12.8 million. IFS assists
schools in fund-raising activities by arranging for students to sell
company-supplied gift items to family and friends.
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INSTITUTIONAL FINANCING SERVICES DIVESTITURE
Effective October 15, 1997, the Company sold all of the capital stock
of its subsidiary, Institutional Financing Services, Inc. ("IFS"), to I.F.S.
Acquisition Corporation for approximately $8.3 million which resulted in a loss
on disposal of approximately $2.5 million. This estimated loss on disposal
includes estimates regarding the value of certain assets that are subject to
change. Management does not expect these estimates to have a significant impact
on the estimated loss on disposal. Proceeds consisted of approximately $5.8
million in cash paid at closing and approximately $2.5 million payable on
January 31, 1998. The receipt of the $2.5 million is subject to a subordination
agreement between the Company and I.F.S. Acquisition Corporation's lender and
the timing of the payment could be adversely affected should IFS not achieve
certain financial performance parameters. Management does not currently
anticipate any such delays in payment.
LIQUIDITY
Tyler Corporation ended 1996 with cash and cash equivalents of $15.4
million, an increase of $12.8 million over year-end 1995.
Consolidated cash was generated from working capital liquidations when
TPI collected $7.6 million from the Buyer during the year related to the sale of
assets by TPI and an income tax refund of $4.7 million which mainly related to
the loss on the sale of Swan and TPI's sale of assets. In addition, the Company
received a $2.3 million cash reversion relating to the termination of the
Company's defined benefit pension plan.
In 1996 several benefit plans maintained for certain key employees of
the Company and TPI were terminated. The Company made settlement payments of
approximately $2.4 million in 1996 which were accrued at December 31, 1995, and
an additional final payment of $1.3 million in January 1997 which was accrued
at December 31, 1996. A portion of these payments were funded with the proceeds
of $2.1 million from insurance policies which the Company redeemed in 1996.
In addition, in 1996 the Company made a payment of $2.5 million in
connection with acquisitions of Forest City Auto Parts Company ("Forest City")
and IFS to former shareholders and management of these companies. Of this
amount, $1.2 million relates to IFS and is included in discontinued operations.
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Tyler Corporation entered into a tax-benefit transfer lease in 1983
pursuant to which it is obligated to make income tax payments totaling $5.4
million over the next five years beginning in 1997. This obligation is included
in deferred income taxes at December 31, 1996.
Management believes adequate cash resources will be available for the
next 12 months to fund capital spending programs and seasonal working capital
increases.
The Company does not believe that environmental contingencies will
have a material impact on the Company's future results of operations or
liquidity.
CAPITALIZATION
Historically, Tyler's capital structure has varied depending on
Company strategies and actions. Acquisitions for cash and common stock
repurchases generally have increased debt while cash-generating capabilities of
Tyler's operating companies and dispositions of companies have provided funds to
reduce debt.
Total capitalization at the end of 1996 consisted of $32.0 million in
shareholders' equity after an intangible asset impairment charge and
restructuring and other charges in the fourth quarter. (See "Results of
Operations.") There were only nominal temporary borrowings for several days in
January 1996. The Company had $2.3 million of letters of credit outstanding at
December 31, 1996.
In January 1997 the Company terminated its credit agreement and
established a new uncommitted $4.0 million Documentary and Standby Letter of
Credit Line. Under the new agreement, existing letters of credit are required
to be secured by cash collateral.
While the Company has no material commitments for capital
expenditures, Tyler Corporation anticipates that 1997 spending for Forest City
could exceed last year's level of $1.0 million.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Continuing operations excludes the results of operations of TPI sold in
December 1995 and IFS sold in October 1997 unless otherwise stated. Interest
expense has been charged to discontinued operations based on net assets
associated with TPI and IFS at the average borrowing rate during the period.
Income tax (benefit) has been charged (credited) to discontinued operations
based on the income tax (benefit) resulting from inclusion of the discontinued
operations segments in the Company's consolidated federal income tax return.
IFS's results of operations in 1996, which are included in discontinued
operations, include a pretax charge of $37.3 million to write off goodwill and
other intangibles and $2.6 million of restructuring and other charges.
Continuing operations primarily includes Forest City, a retailer of automotive
parts and supplies.
Forest City's operating profit as used herein excludes amortization
and a $14.8 million pretax write-off of goodwill and other intangibles arising
from the acquisition.
1996 COMPARED TO 1995
For the year ended December 31, 1996, Tyler Corporation had a pretax
loss from continuing operations of $22.3 million. Consolidated sales fell 2%
for the year. The pretax loss from continuing operations includes a pretax
charge of $14.8 million to write off goodwill and other intangibles at Forest
City and $7.3 million of restructuring and other charges.
The continued decline in the financial results of Forest City in the
second half of 1996 and a related strategic and operational review resulted in
an evaluation of goodwill and other intangibles for possible impairment. The
underlying factors contributing to the decline in financial results included
changes in the marketplace and increased competition. The Company calculated the
present value of expected cash flows to estimate the fair value of Forest City.
In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded $1.7 million of
restructuring and other pretax charges in relation to a restructuring plan to
reduce costs and increase future operating efficiency by reducing the work
force, closing and relocating Forest City stores and reducing corporate office
space requirements. Also in the fourth quarter, the Company recorded pretax
charges of $3.7 million which included
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vendor restocking charges for on-hand inventory items at Forest City, the
noncash write-off of certain fixed assets and software which Forest City decided
in the fourth quarter that it will no longer utilize in its business and other
obligations relating to the termination of former employees. In addition, the
Company terminated its defined benefit pension plan in the fourth quarter of
1996 resulting in a net charge of $1.9 million.
Total restructuring and other charges recorded in the fourth quarter of
1996 were $7.3 million of which $.6 million is included in cost of sales, and
$6.7 million is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
Same-store sales at Forest City advanced 5% in the first half of 1996;
however, competitors aggressively opened new stores in Forest City's markets in
the third quarter resulting in a 4% decline in same-store sales comparisons for
the second half.
Forest City's operating profit declined from $4.0 million in 1995 to
$3.8 million in 1996 before restructuring and other fourth-quarter charges.
Gross margin was up 1.6% in the year-to-year comparisons. Installation of an
electronic point-of-sale ("POS") system early in 1996, tightened security in the
stores and a management program targeting stores with gross margins below a
minimum standard contributed to this increase. While better productivity lowered
operating payroll as a percentage of sales by 1.5%, these savings were more than
offset by higher costs associated with the new information systems.
As the trend towards consolidation in the industry continues, national
and regional specialty retailers are expected to continue to gain market share
at the expense of jobbers, smaller independent operators and less specialized
mass merchandisers which lack the economies of scale in purchasing and
distribution available to larger retail chains. Although this trend is expected
to continue and negatively impact sales volume, the company anticipates limiting
the impact on operating margin by implementing new programs to more closely
monitor store cost and reduce payroll and other expenses when sales declines are
detected. In addition, Forest City also expects to centralize the purchasing
function in an effort to lower inventory cost. However, the company cannot
provide any assurances that this trend will not negatively impact earnings.
Forest City also installed a perpetual inventory system for all
hard-parts inventories late in 1996. The company expects to have all parts on
the new system by mid-1997. The Company expects the new in-store POS and
inventory systems will significantly aid the chain's efforts to accelerate
inventory turnover, improve sales and inventory tracking, enhance productivity
at the counter and maximize each store's in-stock position.
After excluding restructuring and other charges, Tyler had much lower
corporate expense for calendar-year 1996 compared to 1995. Savings came from a
gain through sale of an asset and lower personnel expense. This reduction,
coupled with interest income as opposed to interest expense in 1995, lowered the
pretax loss for 1996.
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1995 COMPARED TO 1994
Tyler Corporation reported a 1995 loss from continuing operations of
$1.4 million, or $.07 per share, compared to a loss of $.7 million, or $.03 per
share, in 1994. Net sales from continuing operations for 1995 fell 5% to $86.9
million from $91.8 million.
Lower same-store sales at Forest City for the year were offset somewhat
by sales from new stores added since December 31, 1993. Same-store sales
declined 10% for the year reflecting the effects of a very mild winter, a
general slowdown in auto-parts sales in the Northeast and increased competition.
The winter of 1995 was unseasonably warm and ice-free as compared to a severe
winter in 1994. With all of Forest City's stores located in northern climates, a
mild winter affects the level of component failures in cold-weather months and
throughout the remainder of the year.
Forest City operating profit fell to $4.0 million from $6.1 million in
1994 due principally to a higher operating expense ratio. While management was
able to reduce somewhat selling, general and administrative expenses in dollars,
these expenses increased as a percentage of sales due to lower volume. A
narrower gross margin also contributed to the shortfall. In response to sluggish
overall demand and increased competition, Forest City lowered prices in an
effort to maintain market share.
Interest expense relating to continuing operations rose to $1.0 million
from $.7 million in 1994 principally due to higher interest rates. During 1995
borrowings under the Company's lines of credit were at an average rate of 7.8%
compared to 5.6% in 1994.
The Company's income tax benefit of $.5 million in 1995 was less than
the amount computed by applying the statutory rate to its loss from continuing
operations principally due to nondeductible goodwill amortization.
In 1995 the weighted average discount rate used in determining the
actuarial present value of the projected benefit obligation for the Company's
benefit plans was decreased to 7.25% from 8.5% in 1994 to reflect current
interest rates.
In connection with TPI's sale of assets to the Buyer on
December 1, 1995, and pursuant to the terms of the Acquisition Agreement among
the Company, TPI and the Buyer, the Company froze benefit accruals for all
Tyler Pipe employees and transferred the benefit obligation relating
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to the Tyler Pipe employees and the related assets to a new plan established by
the Buyer in April 1996. As a result, the Company recognized an estimated
curtailment gain in 1995 of approximately $2.7 million. The curtailment gain
reduced the loss on disposal of discontinued operations, and the related prepaid
asset is included in the balance sheet at December 31, 1995.
Prior to the sale to the Buyer on December 1, 1995, the Company
maintained a savings and investment plan primarily for the employees of Tyler
Pipe and certain other employees of the Company. As a result of the sale, the
Company ceased substantially all contributions as of December 1, 1995. The
Company transferred all Tyler Pipe employee-account balances to a new plan
established by the Buyer in the first quarter of 1996 and terminated the
remaining savings and investment plan in November 1996 after obtaining all
necessary governmental approvals. Substantially all expenses relating to the
savings and investment plan are included in discontinued operations.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Board of Directors and Shareholders
Tyler Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Tyler
Corporation as of December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the related consolidated
statements of operations, shareholders' equity, and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1996. These financial statements
are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Tyler Corporation at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the consolidated results of
its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting
principles.
Dallas, Texas
February 14, 1997 except for
"Subsequent Event" footnote as to
which the date is October 15, 1997
ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Years ended December 31
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ..................................... $ 85,074,000 $ 86,893,000 $ 91,849,000
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales .............................. 49,275,000 51,126,000 53,626,000
Selling, general and administrative expenses 43,631,000 36,703,000 38,235,000
Interest (income) expense, net ............. (277,000) 1,003,000 678,000
Goodwill and other intangibles
impairment charge ....................... 14,789,000 -- --
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107,418,000 88,832,000 92,539,000
Loss from continuing operations before
income tax (benefit) ....................... (22,344,000) (1,939,000) (690,000)
Income tax (benefit)
Current .................................... 570,000 (1,040,000) 1,201,000
Deferred ................................... (3,607,000) 543,000 (1,225,000)
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(3,037,000) (497,000) (24,000)
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Loss from continuing operations ............... (19,307,000) (1,442,000) (666,000)
Discontinued operations
Income (loss) from discontinued operations,
after income tax (benefit) .............. (42,023,000) 1,100,000 (4,035,000)
Loss on disposal of discontinued
operations, after income tax ............ -- (16,631,000) --
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Loss from discontinued operations ............. (42,023,000) (15,531,000) (4,035,000)
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Net loss ...................................... $ (61,330,000) $ (16,973,000) $ (4,701,000)
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Loss per common share
Continuing operations ...................... $ (0.97) $ (0.07) $ (0.03)
Discontinued operations .................... (2.12) (0.78) (0.21)
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Net loss per common share .................. $ (3.09) $ (0.85) $ (0.24)
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Average shares ............................. 19,876,000 19,869,000 19,925,000
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31
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<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents .......................... $ 15,419,000 $ 2,664,000
Accounts receivable (less allowance for losses
of $42,000 in 1996 and $0 in 1995) .............. 137,000 432,000
Amount due from Ransom Industries, Inc ............. -- 7,599,000
Merchandise inventories ............................ 17,323,000 18,259,000
Income tax receivable .............................. 907,000 4,248,000
Prepaid expense .................................... 301,000 4,608,000
Deferred income tax benefit ........................ 1,804,000 (5,000)
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Total current assets ............................ 35,891,000 37,805,000
Net assets of discontinued operations ................. 10,857,000 54,235,000
Property, plant and equipment, at cost ................ 9,427,000 11,097,000
Less allowance for depreciation .................... 3,755,000 4,551,000
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5,672,000 6,546,000
Other assets
Goodwill and other intangibles ..................... -- 15,890,000
Sundry ............................................. 1,970,000 4,036,000
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1,970,000 19,926,000
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$ 54,390,000 $ 118,512,000
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable ................................... $ 3,313,000 $ 4,413,000
Accrued wages and commissions ...................... 1,597,000 508,000
Accrued taxes other than federal income taxes ...... 1,360,000 634,000
Other accrued liabilities .......................... 6,236,000 9,057,000
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Total current liabilities ....................... 12,506,000 14,612,000
Deferred income tax ................................... 5,708,000 8,088,000
Other liabilities ..................................... 4,135,000 2,450,000
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity
Common stock, $.01 par value, 50,000,000 shares
authorized, 21,309,277 shares issued ............ 213,000 213,000
Capital surplus .................................... 48,520,000 48,538,000
Retained (deficit) earnings ........................ (10,083,000) 51,247,000
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38,650,000 99,998,000
Less 1,428,828 treasury shares in 1996 and
1,433,783 treasury shares in 1995, at cost ...... 6,609,000 6,636,000
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Total shareholders' equity ...................... 32,041,000 93,362,000
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$ 54,390,000 $ 118,512,000
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See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Common Stock Treasury Stock
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Retained
Capital (Deficit)
Shares Amount Surplus Earnings Shares Amount
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Balance at December 31, 1993 ......... 21,309,277 $ 213,000 $ 49,109,000 $ 72,921,000 (1,011,046) $ (4,279,000)
Issuance of treasury shares upon
exercise of stock options ....... -- -- (647,000) -- 137,222 754,000
Net purchase of treasury
shares from employee
benefit plan .................... -- -- (17,000) -- (395,115) (2,152,000)
Purchase of treasury shares
from benefit plans of
former subsidiaries ............. -- -- -- -- (181,239) (1,045,000)
Federal income tax benefit from
exercise of nonqualified
stock options ................... -- -- 142,000 -- -- --
Net loss .......................... -- -- -- (4,701,000) -- --
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1994 ......... 21,309,277 213,000 48,587,000 68,220,000 (1,450,178) (6,722,000)
Issuance of treasury shares upon
exercise of stock options ....... -- -- (57,000) -- 12,770 75,000
Net sale of treasury
shares to employee
benefit plan .................... -- -- -- -- 3,625 11,000
Federal income tax benefit from
exercise of nonqualified
stock options ................... -- -- 8,000 -- -- --
Net loss .......................... -- -- -- (16,973,000) -- --
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1995 ......... 21,309,277 213,000 48,538,000 51,247,000 (1,433,783) (6,636,000)
Net sale of treasury
shares to employee
benefit plan .................... -- -- (18,000) -- 4,955 27,000
Net loss .......................... -- -- -- (61,330,000) -- --
---------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ---------- ------------
Balance at December 31, 1996 ......... 21,309,277 $ 213,000 $ 48,520,000 $(10,083,000) (1,428,828) $ (6,609,000)
========== ============ ============ ============ ========== ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Years ended December 31
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------ ------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash flows from operating activities
Net loss ..................................................... $(61,330,000) $(16,973,000) $ (4,701,000)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from operations to net cash
provided (used) by operations:
Depreciation and amortization ............................. 2,469,000 2,172,000 2,006,000
Goodwill and other intangibles impairment charge .......... 14,789,000 -- --
Other noncash charges ..................................... 11,150,000 -- --
Provision for losses on accounts receivable ............... 42,000 -- --
Deferred income tax (benefit) ............................. (4,189,000) 953,000 284,000
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable ................ 253,000 (158,000) (2,000)
(Increase) decrease in inventories ........................ 324,000 572,000 (2,305,000)
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses ................... 124,000 195,000 (557,000)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable ................... (1,100,000) 533,000 195,000
Increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities ................ (3,322,000) 1,208,000 1,336,000
Increase (decrease) in income tax ......................... 3,341,000 (1,091,000) (2,447,000)
Decrease in other liabilities ............................. (161,000) (300,000) --
Discontinued operations - noncash charges and working
capital changes ........................................ 44,916,000 29,115,000 1,848,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities ....... 7,306,000 16,226,000 (4,343,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities
Proceeds from sale of pipe and fittings segment,
after expenses ............................................ 7,599,000 58,540,000 --
Additions to property, plant and equipment ................... (1,034,000) (1,744,000) (2,653,000)
Cost of acquisitions, net of cash acquired ................... (1,320,000) -- (59,064,000)
Proceeds from disposal of property, plant and equipment ...... 69,000 1,538,000 37,000
Investing activities of discontinued operations .............. (1,538,000) (8,612,000) (11,111,000)
Other ........................................................ 1,664,000 (1,639,000) (179,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities ....... 5,440,000 48,083,000 (72,970,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities
Long-term debt (repayments) additions ........................ -- (62,700,000) 63,500,000
Issuance of common stock ..................................... -- 26,000 249,000
Net sale (purchase) of treasury shares to (from) employee
benefit plan .............................................. 9,000 11,000 (2,169,000)
Purchase of treasury shares from benefit plans of
former subsidiaries ....................................... -- -- (1,045,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities ....... 9,000 (62,663,000) 60,535,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............ 12,755,000 1,646,000 (16,778,000)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year .................. 2,664,000 1,018,000 17,796,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year ........................ $ 15,419,000 $ 2,664,000 $ 1,018,000
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
See accompanying notes.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
Tyler Corporation provides products and services to customers through
two operating subsidiaries. Forest City Auto Parts Company ("Forest City"),
which specializes in mechanical automotive aftermarket parts to do-it-yourself
customers and Institutional Financing Services, Inc. ("IFS"), which provides
products for fund-raising programs in schools (see "Subsequent Event" footnote).
IFS's major product offering is costume jewelry, with other products including
specialty gifts, seasonal items, paper products and candy. Forest City is
headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio and maintains 61 store locations in Illinois,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. IFS is headquartered in Benicia,
California and markets through a highly trained sales force that contacts school
sponsors interested in raising money for educational and extracurricular uses.
Geographic markets for IFS include principally all of the United States and a
modest presence in the Caribbean.
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Tyler
Corporation and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. The Company's
continuing operations consist principally of the operations of Forest City.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Costs of
inventories are determined by the first-in, first-out method.
Depreciation for financial statement purposes is provided principally
by the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various
assets. Depreciation expense was $1,368,000, $1,060,000 and $895,000 for 1996,
1995 and 1994, respectively. For income tax purposes, accelerated depreciation
is used with recognition of deferred income tax for the resulting temporary
differences.
Substantially all revenue is recognized when products are delivered to
customers.
Earnings (loss) per share are calculated by dividing net income by the
average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year.
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For purposes of the statements of cash flows, the Company considers all
highly liquid debt instruments purchased with maturities of three months or less
to be cash equivalents. Excess cash during the year was invested at an average
rate of approximately 5%. Interest paid of $65,000 in 1996, $6,935,000 in 1995
and $2,699,000 in 1994 includes interest charged to the results of discontinued
operations.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Certain prior-year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the
current-year presentation.
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
On December 1, 1995, the Company sold all the outstanding capital stock
of Swan Transportation Company ("Swan") to Ransom Industries, Inc. (formerly
known as Union Acquisition Corporation) (the "Buyer"). In the same transaction,
Tyler Pipe Industries, Inc., (subsequently renamed TPI of Texas, Inc.) ("TPI") a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, sold substantially all of its assets to
the Buyer, and the Buyer assumed substantially all the liabilities of TPI. The
results of these entities and the effects of subsequent changes in estimates of
retained contingent liabilities are included as discontinued operations. The
assets TPI sold and the liabilities the Buyer assumed included all those
relating to TPI's business of manufacturing and marketing cast iron pipe and
fittings, excluding cash and certain other assets and liabilities. Swan is a
motor-carrier company that provided transportation services to TPI prior to the
closing.
Based on a July 1, 1995, balance sheet, the Buyer paid a net amount of
$66,139,000 for the stock of Swan and assets of TPI of which $58,540,000 was
received at closing on December 1, 1995, and the net remaining payment was
received in January 1996. In addition, TPI distributed approximately $17,700,000
to the Company from July 1, 1995, through closing.
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Operating results of the discontinued pipe and fittings segment for the
years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
------------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales ................................... $ -- $ 202,508,000 $ 204,323,000
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) ... $ (2,000,000) $ 821,000 $ (5,573,000)
Income tax (benefit) ........................ (700,000) 456,000 (1,736,000)
------------------ ------------- -------------
Net income (loss) from discontinued
operations .............................. $ (1,300,000) $ 365,000 $ (3,837,000)
================== ============= =============
</TABLE>
Interest has been charged to discontinued operations based on net
assets of the pipe and fittings segment. Interest expense allocated to
discontinued operations for 1995 and 1994 was $2,933,000 and $2,018,000,
respectively. Income tax (benefit) has been charged (credited) to discontinued
operations based on the income tax (benefit) resulting from inclusion of the
discontinued segment in the Company's consolidated federal income tax return.
The income tax (benefit) differs from the amount which would be
provided by applying the statutory income tax rate to income (loss) before
income tax (benefit) for 1995 and 1994 due primarily to differences resulting
from excess book over tax amortization and differences in book and tax bases of
inventory and fixed assets.
The income tax of $4,157,000 on the loss on disposal of the
discontinued pipe and fittings segment differs from the amount which would be
provided by applying the statutory income tax rate to the pretax loss primarily
as a result of excess book over tax amortization and differences in book and tax
bases of inventory, fixed assets and goodwill.
The Company recorded a pretax charge from other discontinued operations
of $2,000,000 in 1996 for certain claims and contingent claims. (See
"Commitments and Contingencies" footnote.)
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ACQUISITIONS
On January 7, 1994, the Company completed the purchase of Institutional
Financing Services, Inc. IFS assists schools in fund raising by arranging for
students to sell company-supplied gift items to family and friends. IFS was
acquired for approximately $50,000,000 and the assumption of seasonal working
capital debt of $12,800,000. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase,
and the net assets and results of operations of IFS are included in the
Company's Consolidated Financial Statements beginning January 7, 1994. The price
was allocated to the net assets and liabilities of IFS based on their respective
fair values. The purchase price and expenses associated with the acquisition
exceeded the fair value of IFS's net assets by approximately $40,854,000 which
was assigned to goodwill. Pursuant to the 1994 IFS acquisition agreement, the
Company made a $1,208,000 payment in the third quarter of 1996 to former
shareholders and executives at IFS. The amount was accrued at December 31, 1995.
(See "Subsequent Event" footnote.)
In connection with the 1991 acquisition of Forest City, the Company was
obligated to make payments up to a specified amount on or before March 31, 1996,
if certain profit objectives were met, some of which would be paid as bonuses to
certain executives at Forest City. As a result the Company made a final payment
of $1,320,000 in the first quarter of 1996 to former shareholders and certain
other executives of Forest City. The amount paid was accrued at December 31,
1995. In addition, the Company has paid $660,000 in 1994 for 1993 performance,
$660,000 in 1993 for 1992 performance and $660,000 in 1992 for 1991 performance
for a total of $3,300,000 since the acquisition. Each payment included both
additional purchase price and bonus components and was recorded accordingly in
the year earned. Of the total amount paid $2,160,000 was paid to former
shareholders and considered additional purchase price with additional goodwill
recorded. The remaining $1,140,000 was considered special incentive bonuses to
certain executives of Forest City as designated by the former shareholders and
provided for in the sales agreement. These bonus amounts were expensed as earned
and included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Depreciation
Lives
(in years) 1996 1995
---------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land .............................. $ 457,000 $ 468,000
Buildings and leasehold
improvements .................. 7 to 30 3,825,000 4,569,000
Machinery and transportation
equipment ..................... 3 to 15 5,145,000 6,060,000
----------- -----------
$ 9,427,000 $11,097,000
=========== ===========
</TABLE>
BANK DEBT
During 1996, the Company had only nominal temporary borrowings for
several days in January under credit agreements existing in 1996 at an average
rate of 7%.
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The Company had outstanding letters of credit aggregating approximately
$2,320,000 at December 31, 1996. Approximately $2,000,000 relates to guarantees
of performance to a third party for potential environmental remediation.
In January 1997 the Company terminated its credit agreement and
established a new uncommitted $4,000,000 Documentary and Standby Letter of
Credit Line. Under the new agreement, existing letters of credit are required to
be secured by cash collateral.
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INCOME TAX
The (benefit) provision for income tax consists of the following:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal ............. $ 570,000 $(1,040,000) $ 1,027,000
State ............... -- -- 174,000
----------- ----------- -----------
570,000 (1,040,000) 1,201,000
Deferred ................ (3,607,000) 543,000 (1,225,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
$(3,037,000) $ (497,000) $ (24,000)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
The income tax (benefit) provision differs from amounts computed by
applying the statutory tax rate to income (loss) from continuing operations as
follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
----------- ----------- -----------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Income tax benefit at
statutory rate ................... $(7,820,000) $ (678,000) $ (242,000)
State income tax, net of
federal income tax benefit ....... -- -- 113,000
Life insurance ....................... 534,000 (5,000) (61,000)
Excess book amortization ............. 134,000 139,000 141,000
Goodwill and other intangibles
impairment charge ................ 4,075,000 -- --
Other, net ........................... 40,000 47,000 25,000
----------- ----------- -----------
$(3,037,000) $ (497,000) $ (24,000)
=========== =========== ===========
</TABLE>
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Significant components of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of
December 31, 1996, and 1995 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
------------ ------------
<S> <C> <C>
Deferred income tax assets:
Inventories .................................. $ 316,000 $ 287,000
Insurance reserves ........................... 98,000 98,000
Operating expenses not
currently deductible ...................... 2,771,000 1,477,000
Employee benefit plans ....................... 139,000 995,000
Other ........................................ 147,000 1,000
------------ ------------
Total deferred income tax assets .......... 3,471,000 2,858,000
------------ ------------
Deferred income tax liabilities:
Tax-benefit transfer lease ................... (5,370,000) (6,080,000)
Property, plant and equipment ................ (1,748,000) (1,806,000)
Pension plan ................................. -- (1,464,000)
Other ........................................ (257,000) (1,601,000)
------------ ------------
Total deferred income tax liabilities ..... (7,375,000) (10,951,000)
------------ ------------
Net deferred income tax liabilities .... $ (3,904,000) $ (8,093,000)
============ ============
</TABLE>
The Company received refunds of prior years' income tax paid of
$4,693,000 in 1996. The Company paid income tax, net of refunds received, of
$803,000 in 1995 and $2,513,000 in 1994.
LEASES
The Company leases certain offices, retail stores, transportation,
computer and other equipment used in its operations under noncancellable
operating lease agreements expiring at various dates through 2010. Most leases
contain renewal options and some contain purchase options. The leases generally
provide that the Company pay taxes, maintenance, insurance and certain other
operating expenses.
Rent expense was approximately $2,405,000 in 1996, $2,349,000 in 1995
and $2,041,000 in 1994. Minimum rental payments under the leases described above
are as follows:
<TABLE>
<S> <C>
1997 ............................................................ $2,161,000
1998 ............................................................ 1,904,000
1999 ............................................................ 1,408,000
2000 ............................................................ 1,188,000
2001 ............................................................ 860,000
Later years ..................................................... 1,776,000
----------
$9,297,000
==========
</TABLE>
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EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
Forest City maintains a profit-sharing plan for the benefit of eligible
employees of Forest City. Forest City's annual contribution to the
profit-sharing plan was $90,000 in 1996, 1995 and 1994. The amount of Forest
City's contribution to the profit-sharing plan is determined by its board of
directors but may not exceed 15% of the aggregate compensation paid by Forest
City to eligible employees for any plan year.
A defined contribution pension plan and a defined contribution
profit-sharing plan are in effect covering substantially all the employees of
IFS. The profit-sharing plan includes a 401(k) salary-deferral plan ["401(k)"].
The pension contributions are determined as a percentage of each participating
employee's compensation. The profit-sharing contributions are made at the board
of directors' discretion. Contributions to the 401(k) are in the form of
employee-salary deferrals which may be subject to employer-matching
contributions up to a specified limit. IFS's contributions to the pension plan
in 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $779,000, $791,000 and $810,000, respectively. In
addition, IFS's contributions to the profit-sharing plan in 1996, 1995 and 1994
were $227,000, $266,000 and $315,000, respectively. (See "Subsequent Event"
footnote.)
Prior to TPI's sale of assets to the Buyer on December 1, 1995, the
Company maintained a defined benefit pension plan (the "Plan") which provided
income and death benefits for certain employees of the Company and employees of
TPI. The benefits were generally based on final average salary and years of
service. The Company's policy was to fund net pension cost accrued. However, the
Company would not contribute an amount less than the minimum funding
requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 or more than
the maximum tax-deductible amount.
In connection with TPI's sale of assets to the Buyer and pursuant to
the terms of the acquisition agreement among the Company, TPI and the Buyer
(the "Acquisition Agreement"), the Company froze benefit accruals for all TPI
employees on December 1, 1995, and transferred the benefit obligation relating
to the TPI employees and the related assets to a new plan established by the
Buyer (the "Buyer Plan") in April 1996. The assets transferred to the Buyer
Plan consisted principally of publicly traded stocks and bonds, U.S. government
securities and 251,200 shares of the Company's common stock. The assets
remaining in the Company's Plan were invested in short-term fixed income
securities. As a result, the Company recognized an accrued curtailment gain in
1995 of approximately $2,700,000. The curtailment gain reduced the loss on
disposal of discontinued operations in 1995, and the related prepaid asset is
included in the balance sheet at December 31, 1995.
Subsequent to the asset and obligation transfer to the Buyer Plan, the
Company terminated the Plan on June 30, 1996, and determined that the remaining
Plan assets exceeded the obligation relating to the remaining participants. As a
result, the Plan was amended to provide a "pro rata benefit increase" as
described in section 4980(d)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. This
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amendment allows the excise tax associated with the excess asset reversion to be
20% rather than 50%. The Company received a favorable determination letter from
the IRS in November 1996 relating to the termination of the Plan including the
terms of the pro rata benefit increase. As a result of the amendment and
termination of the Plan, the Company received cash and recorded income from
reversion of excess assets from a defined benefit pension plan of approximately
$2,300,000 and accrued an excise tax liability of approximately $465,000 in
December 1996. In addition, the Company also recorded a settlement loss of
approximately $3,700,000 and reduced the related prepaid pension asset in
accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 88 - "Employers'
Accounting for Settlements and Curtailments of Defined Benefit Pension Plans and
for Termination of Benefits." These two events, the income reversion and the
settlement of the pension plan, resulted in a net charge of $1,865,000. Final
distributions were paid to all remaining participants in the form of lump-sum
settlements. No assets or liabilities of the Plan remained at December 31, 1996.
In addition, no pension cost was recorded in 1996.
Prior to TPI's sale of assets to the Buyer on December 1, 1995, the
Company maintained several other benefit plans for certain key employees of the
Company and TPI. These plans were also terminated in 1996. Approximately 55% of
these benefits were funded by insurance policies which were redeemed in 1996.
The Company made final settlement payments of approximately $2,400,000 in 1996
and an additional $1,300,000 remained accrued at December 31, 1996, and was paid
in January 1997.
Prior to TPI's sale of assets to the Buyer on December 1, 1995, the
Company maintained a savings and investment plan primarily for the employees of
TPI and certain other employees of the Company. As a result of the sale, the
Company ceased substantially all contributions as of December 1, 1995. The
Company transferred all TPI employee account balances to a new plan established
by the Buyer in the first quarter of 1996 and received governmental approval in
November 1996 to terminate the remaining savings and investment plan. All
account balances were distributed by year end. Substantially all expenses in
1995 relating to the savings and investment plan are included in discontinued
operations.
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RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER FOURTH-QUARTER CHARGES
In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded $1,731,000 of
restructuring and other charges in relation to a restructuring plan to reduce
costs and increase future operating efficiency by reducing the work force,
closing and relocating Forest City stores and reducing corporate office space
requirements. Also in the fourth quarter, the Company recorded charges of
$3,654,000 which included obligations relating to the termination of former
employees, vendor restocking charges for on-hand inventory items at Forest City
and the noncash write-off of certain fixed assets and software which Forest City
decided in the fourth quarter that it will no longer utilize in its business. In
addition, the Company terminated its defined benefit pension plan in December
1996 resulting in a net charge of approximately $1,865,000. (See "Employee
Benefit Plans" footnote.)
The total restructuring and other charges recorded in the fourth
quarter of 1996 were $7,250,000 of which $612,000 is included in cost of sales
and $6,638,000 is included in selling, general and administrative expenses.
See "Subsequent Event" footnote for additional information regarding
restructuring and other fourth-quarter charges.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES IMPAIRMENT CHARGE
Prior to December 1996, goodwill was amortized over 40 years. In
December 1996 the Company recognized a goodwill and other intangibles impairment
charge of $14,789,000 related to the 1991 acquisition of Forest City. The
continued decline in the financial results of the operating company in the
second half of 1996 and a related strategic and operational review resulted in
an evaluation of goodwill and other intangibles for possible impairment. The
underlying factors contributing to the decline in financial results included
changes in the marketplace and increased competition. The Company calculated the
present value of expected cash flow to estimate the fair value of the operating
company.
See "Subsequent Event" footnote for additional information regarding
goodwill and other intangibles impairment charge.
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and Energy
("NJDEPE") has alleged that a site where a former affiliate of TPI of Texas,
Inc., Jersey-Tyler Foundry Company ("Jersey-Tyler"), once operated a foundry
contains lead and possible other priority pollutant metals and may need on-site
and off-site remediation. The site was used for foundry operations from the
early part of this century to 1969 when it was acquired by Jersey-Tyler.
Jersey-Tyler operated the foundry from 1969 to 1976, at which time the foundry
was closed. In 1976, Jersey Tyler sold the property to other persons who have
operated a salvage yard on the site. Based on a remedial investigation
conducted by TPI, the NJDEPE has demanded TPI remediate the foundry site and
the contamination in the adjacent stream and nearby lake. TPI has offered to
conduct a feasibility study to assess remediation options, including costs,
but has not agreed to commit to further action. TPI never held title to the site
and denies liability.
Based upon preliminary engineering estimates, management currently
estimates the cost associated with the investigation or remediation of the New
Jersey site to be approximately $7,000,000. The New Jersey site has been under
active investigation by the NJDEPE since 1992 and such investigation is expected
to continue for several more years. The proposed feasibility study has not yet
begun or been authorized by the NJDEPE. Loss estimates are based on the
application of reasonable remediation options. The Company believes that the
NJDEPE will select the most cost effective, environmentally sound remediation
alternative. Factors such as additional engineering and analytical services
required and/or the amount of soil which must be excavated and disposed of, if
any, or other cost relating to the disposal of soil could impact the loss
estimate.
In connection with TPI's sale of substantially all its assets to the
Buyer, on December 1, 1995, pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, the Buyer
agreed to manage and direct the prosecution or defense of these matters on
behalf of TPI. In addition, the Buyer agreed to reimburse TPI for the first
$3,000,000 incurred in connection with the investigation or remediation of the
New Jersey site, and one-half of such expenses in excess of $3,000,000. Under
any circumstances, however, the maximum amount that the Buyer agreed to
reimburse TPI in connection with this matter is $6,500,000. Based upon
management's estimate of the total cost to investigate or remediate the New
Jersey site and the above mentioned provisions of the Acquisition Agreement, the
Company has accrued approximately $2,000,000 as of December 31, 1996 as its
portion of the total estimated cost. The Buyer, on behalf of TPI, is proceeding
against predecessor owners and operators of the site, as well as others, to bear
their share of the cost of the investigation and any other costs, including any
remediation costs incurred by TPI. Some costs may also be covered by insurance
although the insurance carriers have initially denied coverage. TPI expects the
Buyer, on TPI's behalf, to proceed against such insurance carriers seeking
coverage of remediation costs.
Pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, the Buyer agreed to manage and
direct the prosecution or defense of certain other matters on behalf of TPI and
to reimburse related costs and expenses. The Buyer agreed to reimburse TPI the
first $750,000 of all costs and expenses incurred in connection with each such
matter and one-half of such expenses in excess of $750,000. The maximum amount
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that the Buyer agreed to reimburse TPI in connection with all of these matters
excluding Jersey-Tyler is $8,000,000. Although it is impossible to predict the
outcome of legal or regulatory proceedings, based on negotiations and
activities before TPI's sale of assets, the Company believes that substantially
all of the costs, expenses and damages, if any, resulting from the legal
proceedings and environmental matters described above will be reimbursed by the
Buyer pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement or have been adequately provided
for in the financial statements.
The Buyer did not agree to reimburse TPI for, among other things, (a)
liabilities relating to the use, handling, manufacture or sale of products
containing asbestos or silica, (b) claims of individuals for health problems
such as (but not limited to) silicosis, or (c) offsite environmental
liabilities. Between 1968 and December 1995, TPI owned and operated foundries.
TPI is, and expects to continue to be, involved in different types of
litigation, including environmental claims and claims for work-related injuries
and physical conditions. In January 1997 two lawsuits were filed involving
silicosis claims. In light of its current litigation, and based on a preliminary
assessment of claims and contingent claims that may result in future litigation
involving TPI, a pretax charge from discontinued operations of $2,000,000 was
recorded in 1996 for such matters. While the Company plans to vigorously defend
this litigation, the ultimate outcome is uncertain.
In June 1995 Forest City was sued by a former executive in the Court of
Common Pleas of Cuyahoga County, Ohio alleging that Forest City terminated the
plaintiff because of his age and making other common law claims arising out of
his termination. The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $16,000,000. Although
Forest City maintains insurance to cover claims of this nature, such insurance
would not cover awards, if any, of punitive and certain other damages. Forest
City is defending this lawsuit vigorously. The case was subsequently moved to
federal district court in Cleveland, Ohio. The discovery process has not been
completed, and based on results of discovery to date, the outcome of this
lawsuit is uncertain.
Other than ordinary course, routine litigation incidental to the
business of the Company and except as described herein, there are no other
material legal proceedings pending to which the Company or its subsidiaries are
parties or to which any of its properties are subject.
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
The Company has authorized 1,000,000 shares of $10 par value voting
preferred stock. The board of directors designated 250,000 shares as Series A
Junior Participating Preferred Stock which are reserved for issuance upon
exercise of the Company's stock purchase rights. In 1993 the Company declared a
dividend of one stock purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock.
Each right may be exercised to purchase 1/100 of a share of Series A Junior
Participating Preferred Stock for $21. Each share of Series A Junior
Participating Preferred Stock will have a minimum preferential quarterly
dividend of 100 times the dividend declared on common stock and a minimum
liquidation preference of $100 per share. Upon liquidation or any merger or
other business combination in which common stock is exchanged, the holders of
the Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive
100 times the amount received per share of common stock.
The stock purchase rights may be exercised only after public
announcement that a person or group has acquired 20% or more of the Company's
common stock or public announcement of an offer for 30% or more of the Company's
common stock. The rights, which do not have voting rights, will expire on March
14, 2003. The rights may be redeemed by the Company at a price of $.01 per right
at any time prior to 15 days (or such longer period as the board of directors
may determine) after the acquisition of 20% of the Company's common stock. If
the Company is acquired in a merger or other business combination after the
rights become activated, each right will entitle its holder to purchase, at the
exercise price of $21, shares of common stock in the acquiring company having a
market value of $42. If the Company is the surviving corporation, each right
will entitle the holder to purchase, at the exercise price of $21, shares of
common stock of the Company having a market value of $42.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Tyler Corporation Stock Option Plan provides for the granting of
nonqualified and incentive stock options, as defined by the Internal Revenue
Code, to key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries at prices which
represent fair market value at dates of grant.
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The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based
Compensation" ("FAS No. 123"). Accordingly, no compensation cost has been
recognized for the stock option plan. Had compensation cost for the Company's
stock option plan been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for
awards in 1996 and 1995 consistent with the provisions of FAS No. 123, the
effect on the Company's net earnings and earnings per share would not have been
material.
Following is a summary of option transactions during 1996, 1995 and
1994:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Option
Shares Prices
--------- ---------------
<S> <C> <C>
Options outstanding at January 1, 1994 ...... 335,890 $ .17 to $5.00
Granted ................................. 33,500 3.50 to 5.50
Exercised ............................... (137,222) .17 to 3.50
---------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1994..... 232,168 .17 to 5.50
Granted ................................. 10,000 2.75
Canceled ................................ (109,524) 3.00 to 5.50
Exercised ............................... (12,770) 1.37
---------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1995..... 119,874 .17 to 5.50
Granted ................................. 225,000 1.625 to 2.125
Canceled ................................ (14,605) 2.75 to 4.87
---------
Options outstanding at December 31, 1996..... 330,269 $ .17 to $5.50
=========
Exercisable at December 31, 1996 ............ 150,702
Reserved for future options ................. 569,518
</TABLE>
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SUBSEQUENT EVENT
Effective October 15, 1997, the Company sold all of the capital stock
of its subsidiary, Institutional Financing Services, Inc., to I.F.S. Acquisition
Corporation for approximately $8,300,000 which resulted in a loss on disposal of
approximately $2,500,000. This estimated loss on disposal includes estimates
regarding the value of certain assets that are subject to change. Management
does not expect these estimates to have a significant impact on the estimated
loss on disposal. Proceeds consisted of approximately $5,800,000 in cash paid
at closing and approximately $2,500,000 payable on January 31, 1998. The receipt
of the $2,500,000 is subject to a subordination agreement between the Company
and I.F.S. Acquisition Corporation's lender and the timing of the payment could
be adversely affected should IFS not achieve certain financial performance
parameters. Management does not currently anticipate any such delays in
payment.
As a result of the sale of IFS, the accompanying consolidated
financial statements reflect IFS as discontinued operations. Operating
results of the products for fund raising programs segment for the years ended
December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 are as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995 1994
---- ---- ----
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales .......................................... $ 43,299,000 $ 53,689,000 $ 61,678,000
Income (loss) before income tax (benefit) .......... (41,993,000) 1,792,000 696,000
Income tax (benefit) ............................... (1,270,000) 1,057,000 894,000
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
for products for fund raising programs segment...... $(40,723,000) $ 735,000 $ (198,000)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations for
pipe and fittings segment .......................... (1,300,000) 365,000 (3,837,000)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations...... $(42,023,000) $ 1,100,000 $ (4,035,000)
</TABLE>
Interest has been charged to discontinued operations based on net
assets of the products for fund raising programs segment. Interest expense
allocated to discontinued operations for 1995 and 1994 was $1,613,000 and
$1,046,000, respectively. Income tax (benefit) has been charged (credited) to
discontinued operations based on the income tax (benefit) resulting from
inclusion of the discontinued segment in the Company's consolidated federal
income tax return.
Discontinued operations for the products for fund raising programs
segment in the fourth quarter of 1996 includes a goodwill impairment charge of
$37,316,000 related to the 1994 acquisition of IFS by Tyler Corporation. The
continued decline in the financial results in the second half of 1996 and a
related strategic and operational review resulted in an evaluation of goodwill
and other intangibles for possible impairment. The underlying factors
contributing to the decline in financial results included changes in the
marketplace and increased competition. The Company calculated the present value
of expected cash flows to estimate the fair value of IFS. In addition, IFS also
recorded $198,000 of restructuring and other charges in the fourth quarter of
1996, in relation to a restructuring plan to discontinue a small product line.
Also in the fourth quarter, IFS recorded charges of $2,449,000 which included
uncollectible accounts receivable and the write-down of excess inventory
remaining after fourth-quarter sales declines.
The income tax (benefit) differs from the amount which would be
provided by applying the statutory income tax rate to income (loss) before
income tax (benefit) for 1996, 1995 and 1994, due primarily to differences
resulting from excess book over tax amortization and differences in book and tax
bases of inventory and fixed assets.
Included in the discontinued operation's income (loss) before income
tax (benefit) are losses relating to IFS's foreign operations in 1995 and 1994
of $782,000 and $1,500,000, respectively.
No current tax benefit was provided on the loss on disposal of the
products for fund raising programs due to the character of the loss.
As a result of this divestiture, the Company now operates in one
segment.
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Index to Exhibits
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Exhibit
Number Exhibit
- ------- -------
<S> <C>
23 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
</TABLE>
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement
(Form S-8 No. 33-34809) pertaining to the Tyler Corporation Stock Option Plan
of our report dated February 14, 1997 (except for the "Subsequent Event"
footnote, as to which the date is October 15, 1997), with respect to the
consolidated financial statements of Tyler Corporation included in Tyler
Corporation's Current Report on Form 8-K dated December 31, 1997, filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Ernst & Young LLP
Dallas, Texas
December 29, 1997
