UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 3, 1999.
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-6666
SALANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3402444
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 221-7500
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and
reports required to be filed by section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court. Yes X No
As of August 6, 1999, there were outstanding 10,000,000 shares of the Common
Stock of the registrant.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited)
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURE
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Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 3, July 4, July 3,
July 4,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 61,820 $ 69,362 $140,402 $146,307
Cost of goods sold 52,052 52,696 113,801 113,674
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Gross profit 9,768 16,666 26,601 32,633
Selling, general and
administrative expenses (13,022) (15,508) (29,765) (30,681)
Royalty income 418 1,555 1,494 2,676
Goodwill amortization (130) (470) (259) (940)
(Provision for)/Reversal of division
restructuring costs (Note 5) -- -- (4,039) 160
Other income 407 105 422 168
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Income/(loss) from continuing operations
before interest, income taxes and
extraordinary gain (2,559) 2,348 (5,546) 4,016
Interest (income)/expense, net (34) 3,493 772 6,926
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Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes and extraordinary gain (2,525) (1,145) (6,318) (2,910)
Income taxes/(benefit) 37 (29) 60 (26)
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Loss from continuing operations before
extraordinary gain (2,562) (1,116) (6,378) (2,884)
Discontinued operations (Note 6):
Loss from discontinued operations -- (2,452) (1,955) (3,981)
Extraordinary gain (Note 7) 24,703 -- 24,703 --
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Net income/(loss) $ 22,141 $(3,568) $16,370 $ (6,865)
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Pro forma basic and diluted income/(loss) per share (Note 8):
From continuing operations $(0.26) $ (0.11) $(0.64) $ (0.29)
From discontinued operations -- (0.25) (0.20) (0.40)
From extraordinary gain 2.47 -- 2.47 --
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Pro forma basic and diluted income/(loss)
per share $ 2.21 $ (0.36) $ 1.63 $ (0.69)
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Pro forma weighted average common
stock outstanding 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 3, July 4, July 3, July 4,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net income/(loss) $ 22,141 $(3,568) $ 16,370 $(6,865)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 22 27 58 30
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Comprehensive income/(loss) $ 22,163 $ (3,541) $ 16,428 $ (6,835)
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands)
July 3, January 2, July 4,
1999 1999 1998
(Unaudited) (*) (Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,551 $ 1,222 $ 1,138
Accounts receivable, net 21,941 38,359 36,696
Inventories (Note 3) 41,617 69,590 87,028
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,113 5,266 8,529
Assets held for sale (Note 2) 1,173 28,400 --
Net assets of discontinued operations -- 6,860 23,355
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Total current assets 89,395 149,697 156,746
Property, plant and equipment, net 13,127 12,371 26,081
Other assets 13,734 14,061 55,911
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Total assets $ 116,256 $ 176,129 $ 238,738
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Loans payable $ -- $ 38,496 $ 52,176
Accounts payable 9,795 2,831 21,231
Chapter 11 liabilities (Note 2) 6,310 143,807 --
Accrued liabilities 11,129 14,344 18,775
Current portion of long term debt -- -- 104,879
Reserve for business restructuring (Note 5) 4,608 3,551 869
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Total current liabilities 31,842 203,029 197,930
Deferred liabilities 3,895 4,010 5,340
Shareholders' equity/(deficiency):
Common stock - old (Note 2) -- 15,405 15,405
Common stock - new (Note 2) 10,000 -- --
Additional paid-in capital 206,041 107,249 107,249
Deficit (131,527) (147,897) (82,100)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 4) (3,995) (4,053) (3,472)
Less - treasury stock, at cost -- (1,614) (1,614)
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Total shareholders' equity/(deficiency) 80,519 (30,910) 35,468
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity/(deficiency) $ 116,256 $ 176,129 $ 238,738
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(*) Derived from the audited financial statements.
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended
July 3, July 4,
1999 1998
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
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Loss from continuing operations $ (6,378) $ (2,884)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing
operations to net cash provided by/(used in)
operating activities:
Depreciation 2,521 3,783
Amortization of intangibles 259 940
Change in operating assets and liabilities
Accounts receivable 16,418 2,940
Inventories 27,973 (2,250)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 198 (4,995)
Accounts payable 6,964 (2,659)
Accrued liabilities and reserve for
business restructuring (2,242) 1,316
Liabilities subject to compromise (17,915) --
Deferred liabilities (115) (42)
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Net cash provided by/(used in) continuing
operating activities 27,683 (3,851)
Cash provided by/(used in) discontinued operations 5,110 (9,846)
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Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 32,793 (13,697)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Capital expenditures (2,112) (5,389)
Proceeds from the sale of assets 27,227 --
Store fixture expenditures (1,141) (375)
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Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 23,974 (5,764)
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Net short-term loans (payments)/borrowings (38,496) 18,376
Other, net 58 30
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Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities (38,438) 18,406
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Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 18,329 (1,055)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 1,222 2,193
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Cash and cash equivalents - end of quarter $ 19,551 $ 1,138
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Amounts in thousands)
Six Months Ended
July 3, July 4,
1999 1998
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the period
for:
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Interest $ 991 $ 2,522
Income taxes 60 144
Supplemental investing and financing non-cash transactions:
Common Stock issued for Senior Notes 104,879 --
Common Stock issued for pre-petition interest 14,703 --
Common Stock issued for post-petition interest 121 --
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
SALANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in Thousands of Dollars, Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include
the accounts of Salant Corporation ("Salant") and subsidiaries (collectively,
the "Company").
The Company's principal business is the designing, manufacturing, importing and
marketing of men's apparel. The Company sells its products to retailers,
including department and specialty stores, national chains, major discounters
and mass volume retailers, throughout the United States and Canada.
The results of operations for the three and six months ended July 3, 1999 and
July 4, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of a full year's operations. In the
opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all
adjustments of a normal recurring nature, which are necessary to present fairly
such financial statements. Significant intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in consolidation. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted.
These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction
with the audited financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's annual report to shareholders for the year ended January 2, 1999.
Note 2. Financial Restructuring
On December 29, 1998 (the "Filing Date") Salant filed a petition under chapter
11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Chapter 11 Case") in the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (the "Bankruptcy
Court") in order to implement a restructuring of its 10-1/2 % Senior Notes due
December 31, 1998 (the "Senior Notes"). Salant also filed its Plan of
Reorganization (as amended the "Plan") with the Bankruptcy Court in order to
implement its restructuring. Salant's major note and equity holders supported
the Plan. On April 16, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order (the
"Confirmation Order") confirming the Plan. The effective date of the Plan
occurred on May 11, 1999 (the "Effective Date").
As of the Filing Date Salant had $143,807 of Chapter 11 liabilities, consisting
of $104,879 of Senior Notes, $14,703 in Senior Note interest and $24,225 of
unsecured pre-bankruptcy claims, in addition to loans payable to The CIT
Group/Commercial Credit Services, Inc. (CIT). In addition, during the fourth
quarter of 1998, Salant accrued estimated fees of $3.2 million for the
administration of the chapter 11 proceedings. During the first half of 1999, the
Company paid certain liabilities that were supported by letters of credit and
other liabilities that were approved by the Bankruptcy Court in order to
effectuate the sale of non-Perry Ellis assets. As of July 3, 1999, the Company
had $6.3 million of liabilities subject to compromise. The balance consists
primarily of items in which the scheduled amount and the claim amount are not in
agreement. The Company is currently in the process of reconciling these amounts.
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Salant obtained an $85 million debtor-in-possession facility (the "DIP
Facility") from its existing working capital lender, CIT, during the chapter 11
case. On May 11, 1999, the Company entered into a syndicated revolving credit
facility (the "Credit Agreement") with CIT pursuant to and in accordance with
the terms of a commitment letter dated December 7, 1998, which replaced the CIT
DIP Facility.
The Credit Agreement provides for a general working capital facility, in the
form of direct borrowings and letters of credit, up to $85 million subject to an
asset-based borrowing formula. The Credit Agreement consists of a $85 million
revolving credit facility, with at least a $35 million letter of credit
subfacility. As collateral for borrowings under the Credit Agreement, Salant
granted to CIT and a syndicate of lenders to be arranged by CIT (the "Lenders")
a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all of the
assets of Salant. The Credit Agreement has an initial term of three years.
The Credit Agreement also provided, among other things, that (i) Salant will be
charged an interest rate on direct borrowings of .25% in excess of the Prime
Rate or at the Company's request, 2.25% in excess of LIBOR (as defined in the
Credit Agreement), and (ii) the Lenders may, in their sole discretion, make
loans to Salant in excess of the borrowing formula but within the $85 million
limit of the revolving credit facility. The Company is required under the
agreement to maintain certain financial covenants relating to consolidated
tangible net worth, capital expenditures, maximum pre-tax losses / minimum
pre-tax income and minimum interest coverage ratios. The Company was in
compliance with all applicable covenants at July 3, 1999.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Salant will pay the following fees: (i) a
documentary letter of credit fee of 1/8 of 1.0% on issuance and 1/8 of 1.0% on
negotiation; (ii) a standby letter of credit fee of 1.0% per annum plus bank
charges; (iii) a commitment fee of $325 thousand; (iv) an unused line fee of
.25%; (v) an agency fee of $100 thousand (only for the second and third years of
the term of the Credit Agreement); (vi) a collateral management fee of $8,333
per month; and (vii) a field exam fee of $750 per day plus out-of-pocket
expenses.
Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, all of Salant's then existing
common stock ("Old Common Stock"), $1.00 par value per share was cancelled. In
accordance with the Plan, 10,000,000 shares of new common stock, $1.00 par value
per share (the "New Common Stock"), were issued by Salant as follows: (i)
9,500,000 shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the holders (the
"Noteholders") of Salant's Senior Notes, in full satisfaction of all of the
outstanding principal amount, plus all accrued and unpaid interest on the Senior
Notes and (ii) 500,000 shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the
holders of Salant's Old Common Stock, in full satisfaction of any and all
interests of such holder in Salant.
Accordingly, under the Plan, as of the Effective Date, Salant's stockholders
immediately prior to the Effective Date, who at that time owned 100% of the
outstanding Old Common Stock of Salant, received, in the aggregate, 5% of the
issued and outstanding shares of New Common Stock, subject to dilution, and the
Noteholders received, in the aggregate, 95% of the issued and outstanding shares
of New Common Stock, subject to dilution. The Company reserved 1,111,111 shares
(10% of the outstanding shares) of New Common Stock for the Stock Award and
Incentive Plan. The authorized capital stock of Salant as of the Effective Date
consists of (i) 45,000,000 shares of New Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share
and (ii) 5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $2.00 par value per share (the
"Preferred Stock"). No Preferred Stock was issued in connection with the Plan.
The newly restructured Salant intends to focus primarily on its Perry Ellis
men's apparel business and, as a result, is exiting its other businesses,
including its Children's Group and non-Perry Ellis menswear divisions. In the
first quarter of 1999, the Company sold its John Henry and Manhattan businesses.
These businesses include the John Henry, Manhattan and Lady Manhattan trade
names, the John Henry and Manhattan dress shirt inventory, the leasehold
interest in the dress shirt facility located in Valle Hermosa, Mexico, and the
equipment located at the Valle Hermosa facility and at Salant's facility located
in Andalusia, Alabama. The Company received $27 million for the sale of
trademarks, licenses and equipment in the first quarter of 1999. In the second
quarter of 1999, Salant sold the inventory related to the Manhattan and John
Henry dress shirt businesses and closed its private label denim facilities. In
the first quarter of 1999, Salant also sold its Children's Group, the proceeds
of which related primarily to the sale of inventory. Assets held for sale at
July 3, 1999 at a net realizable value of $1.2 million, consists primarily of
property, plant and equipment, related to the businesses that were exited by the
Company. The Company anticipates that these assets will be sold or disposed of
prior to the end of 1999. As a result of the above, Salant will now report its
business operations as a single segment.
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Note 3. Inventories
July 3, January 2, July 4,
1999 1999 1998
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Finished goods $ 22,790 $ 42,022 $ 52,392
Work-in-Process 9,418 17,225 17,826
Raw materials and supplies 9,409 10,343 16,810
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$41,617 $ 69,590 $ 87,028
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Note 4. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
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Foreign Currency Minimum Pension Accumulated Other
Translation Liability Comprehensive
Adjustments Adjustment Income
1999
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Beginning of year balance $(197) $(3,856) $(4,053)
Six months ended July 3, 1999 change 58 -- 58
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End of quarter balance $(139) $(3,856) $(3,995)
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1998
Beginning of year balance $6 $(3,508) $(3,502)
Six months ended July 4, 1998 change 30 -- 30
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End of quarter balance $36 $(3,508) $(3,472)
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Note 5. Division Restructuring Costs
In the first quarter of 1999, the Company recorded restructuring provisions of
$4,039, primarily for severance costs related to the sale of the John Henry and
Manhattan businesses and the closing of the Company's denim facilities.
As of July 3, 1999, $4,608 remained in the restructuring reserve, primarily
related to future minimum lease payments and severance costs for the
discontinued businesses. It is anticipated that these expenditures will be
completed by the first quarter of 2000.
Note 6. Discontinued Operations
In the first quarter of 1999, an additional provision of $1,955 was recorded to
account for additional costs incurred in the closing of the Children's Group
manufacturing and distribution facilities. The net assets of discontinued
operations decreased to a net liability of $205 (included in accrued
liabilities) due primarily to the sale and disposal of inventory and the
collection of accounts receivable. Net sales of discontinued operations in the
first half of 1999 and 1998 were $5,708 and $13,036, respectively.
Note 7. Extraordinary Gain
In the second quarter of 1999, the Company recorded an extraordinary gain of
$24,703 related to the conversion of the Senior Notes and the related unpaid
interest into equity, as described in Note 2. Pursuant to the Plan, the
Noteholders received, in the aggregate, 95% of the issued and outstanding shares
of New Common Stock, subject to dilution, in full satisfaction of all of the
outstanding principal amount ($104,879), plus all accrued and unpaid interest
($14,824) on the Senior Notes, 9,500,000 shares of the New Common Stock, was
distributed to the holders of Salant's Senior Notes.
Note 8. Income/(Loss) Per Share
Pro forma basic income/(loss) per share is based on the weighted average number
of common shares as if the New Common Stock had been issued at the beginning of
the earliest period presented. Common stock equivalents are not considered, as
options have not been issued on the New Common Stock.
The following is a comparison of basic and diluted income/(loss) per share using
the historical shares outstanding. Common stock equivalents are not considered
for the Old Common Stock, as the options were cancelled or anti-dilutive. Such
computation does not give retroactive effect to the issuance of the New Common
Stock.
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
July 3, July 4, July 3, July 4,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share:
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From continuing operations ($0.21) ($0.08) ($0.47) ($0.19)
From discontinued operations -- (0.16) (0.14) (0.26)
From extraordinary gain 2.03 -- 1.81 --
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Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share $1.82 ($0.24) $1.20 ($0.45)
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Weighted average common stock outstanding 12,150 15,170 13,677 15,170
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.
Results of Operations
Second Quarter of 1999 Compared with Second Quarter of 1998
Net Sales
Net sales decreased by $7.6 million, or 10.9%, from $69.4 million in the second
quarter of 1998 to $61.8 million in the second quarter of 1999. This decrease
primarily resulted from a reduction of $9.2 million in sales for the non-Perry
Ellis businesses that were being sold or closed. Perry Ellis products
experienced a net increase of $1.7 million for the second quarter of 1999 as
compared to the second quarter of 1998. The decrease in sales of Perry Ellis
dress shirts, due to softness in the dress shirt market, was offset by the
continuing success at retail of the other Perry Ellis products.
Gross Profit
The gross profit percentage decreased from 24.0% to 15.8% in the second quarter
of 1999, as compared to the second quarter of 1998. The gross profit decrease of
8.2% was primarily attributable to the sale and disposal of the Company's
non-Perry Ellis inventories for businesses the Company has liquidated or sold,
resulting in 27.9% lower margins on those sales. The Perry Ellis business
generated a gross profit of 27.1% in the second quarter of 1999, as compared to
28.4% in the second quarter of 1998.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the second quarter of
1999 decreased to $13.0 million (21.1% of net sales) from $15.5 million (22.4%
of net sales) for the second quarter of 1998. The decrease in SG&A expenses was
primarily a result of the elimination of personnel and overhead costs related to
the sale and closure of businesses that have been discontinued.
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Interest, Income Taxes and
Extraordinary Gain
Income from continuing operations before interest, taxes and extraordinary gain
decreased from $2.3 million in the second quarter of 1998 to a loss of $2.6
million for the second quarter of 1999. The decrease of $4.9 million is due
primarily to the decrease in sales and the loss of margin on the close-out and
disposal of non-Perry Ellis inventories.
Interest Income / Expense, Net
Net interest income was $34 thousand for the second quarter of 1999 compared
with interest expense of $3.5 million for the second quarter of 1998. The
decrease in interest expense resulted from the discontinuance of interest
accrued on the Senior Notes and interest income from the cash generated through
the sale of the John Henry and Manhattan businesses.
Discontinued Operations
In the first quarter of 1999, the Company reserved for losses related to the
phase out period and the closing of the Children's Group. The $2.5 million loss
in the prior year was due to the loss from operations of the Children's Group.
Extraordinary Gain
An extraordinary gain of $24.7 million was recorded due to the exchange of the
Senior Notes of $104.9 million and the interest payable of $14.8 million for 9.5
million shares of the Company's New Common Stock.
Net Income / Loss
In the second quarter of 1999, the Company reported net income of $22.1 million,
or $2.21 per share, as compared to a net loss of $3.6 million, or $.36 per
share, in the second quarter of 1998.
Earnings/(Loss) Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization,
Restructuring Charges, Discontinued Operations and Extraordinary Gain
Loss before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring charges,
discontinued operations and extraordinary gain was $1.1 million (1.8% of net
sales) in the second quarter of 1999, compared to income of $4.7 million (6.8%
of net sales) in the second quarter of 1998, a decrease of $5.8 million. The
Company believes this information is helpful in understanding cash flow from
operations that is available for debt service and capital expenditures. This
measure is not contained in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and is not
a substitute for operating income, net income or net cash flows from operating
activities.
Year to Date 1999 Compared with Year to Date 1998
Net Sales
Net sales decreased by $5.9 million, or 4.0%, from $146.3 million in the first
half of 1998 to $140.4 million in the first half of 1999. This decrease
primarily resulted from a decrease of $13.3 million related to the sale and
disposal of the non-Perry Ellis businesses. Sales of Perry Ellis products
experienced an increase of $7.4 million over the first half of last year. Perry
Ellis dress shirts experienced a decrease in sales for the first half of 1999,
due to softness in the dress shirt market, which was offset by the continuing
success at retail of the other Perry Ellis products. Gross Profit
The gross profit percentage decreased from 22.3% in the first half of 1998 to
18.9% for the first half of 1999. The decrease of 3.4% was due primarily to the
gross profit of non-Perry Ellis products dropping by 16.7% due to lower margins
on the inventory sales of businesses the Company has liquidated or sold. The
Perry Ellis business had an increase in gross profit percentage from 26.6% in
first half of 1998 to 27.4% in the first half of 1999.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses for the first half of 1999
decreased to $29.8 million (21.2% of net sales) from $30.7 million (21.0% of net
sales) for the first half of 1998. The reduction of SG&A expenses was due to the
cost savings related to the elimination of overhead and personnel costs
associated with the sale and disposal of the non-Perry Ellis businesses.
Provision for / Reversal of Division Restructuring Costs
In the first half of 1999, the Company recorded a restructuring provision of
$4.0 million. The provision was primarily for severance costs related to the
sale of the John Henry and Manhattan businesses and its exit from the private
label denim jeans business, in order for the Company to focus primarily on the
Perry Ellis men's apparel business.
Income/(Loss) from Continuing Operations Before Interest, Income Taxes and
Extraordinary Gain
Loss from continuing operations before interest and taxes and extraordinary gain
was $2.9 million for the first half of 1998 as compared to a loss of $6.4
million for the first half of 1999. The decrease of $3.5 million is due
primarily to the loss of margin on the close out of inventory from the business
that will no longer continue as part of the ongoing operations of the Company.
Interest Income / Expense, Net
Net interest expense was $0.8 million for the first half of 1999 compared with
interest expense of $6.9 million for the first half of 1998. The decrease in
interest expense resulted from the discontinuance of interest accrued on the
Senior Notes and interest income from the cash generated through the sale of the
John Henry and Manhattan businesses.
Discontinued Operations
In the first half of 1999, the Company recorded an additional provision of $2.0
million for expected losses during the phase out period of the Children's Group.
The additional amount was required due to additional costs of phasing out the
Children's Group's production and distribution facilities. The $4.0 million loss
in the prior year was due to the loss from operations of the Children's Group.
Extraordinary Gain
An extraordinary gain of $24.7 million was recorded due to the exchange of the
Senior Notes of $104.9 million and the interest payable of $14.8 million for 9.5
million shares of the Company's New Common Stock.
Net Loss
In the first half of 1999, the Company reported net income of $16.4 million, or
$1.63 per share, as compared with a net loss of $6.9 million, or $.69 per share,
in the first half of 1998.
Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization, Restructuring
Charges, Discontinued Operations and Extraordinary Gain
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring
charges, discontinued operations and extraordinary gain was $1.3 million (0.9%
of net sales) in the first half of 1999, compared to $8.6 million (5.9% of net
sales) in the first half of 1998, a decrease of $7.3 million, or 85.2%. The
Company believes this information is helpful in understanding cash flow from
operations that is available for debt service and capital expenditures. This
measure is not contained in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and is not
a substitute for operating income, net income or net cash flows from operating
activities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Upon commencement of the Chapter 11 Case, Salant filed a motion seeking the
authority of the Bankruptcy Court to enter into a revolving credit facility with
CIT pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Ratification and
Amendment Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1998 (the "Amendment") which,
together with related documents are referred to as the CIT DIP Facility,
effective as of the Filing Date, which would replace the Company's existing
working capital facility under the Credit Agreement. On December 29, 1998, the
Bankruptcy Court approved the CIT DIP Facility on an interim basis and on
January 19, 1999 approved the CIT DIP Facility on a final basis.
The CIT DIP Facility provided for a general working capital facility, in the
form of direct borrowings and letters of credit, up to $85 million subject to an
asset-based borrowing formula. The CIT DIP Facility consisted of an $85 million
revolving credit facility, with a $30 million letter of credit subfacility. As
collateral for borrowings under the CIT DIP Facility, the Company granted to CIT
a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all of the
Company's assets and those of its subsidiaries, with superpriority
administrative claim status over any and all administrative expenses in the
Company's Chapter 11 Case, subject to a $2 million carve-out for professional
fees and the fees of the United States Trustee.
On May 11, 1999, the Company entered into a syndicated revolving credit facility
(the "Credit Agreement") with CIT pursuant to and in accordance with the terms
of a commitment letter dated December 7, 1998, which replaced the CIT DIP
Facility described above.
The Credit Agreement provides for a general working capital facility, in the
form of direct borrowings and letters of credit, up to $85 million subject to an
asset-based borrowing formula. The Credit Agreement consists of a $85 million
revolving credit facility, with at least a $35 million letter of credit
subfacility. As collateral for borrowings under the Credit Agreement, Salant
granted to CIT and a syndicate of lenders to be arranged by CIT (the "Lenders")
a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all of the
assets of Salant. The Credit Agreement has an initial term of three years.
The Credit Agreement also provided, among other things, that (i) Salant will be
charged an interest rate on direct borrowings of .25% in excess of the Prime
Rate or at the Company's request, 2.25% in excess of LIBOR (as defined in the
Credit Agreement), and (ii) the Lenders may, in their sole discretion, make
loans to Salant in excess of the borrowing formula but within the $85 million
limit of the revolving credit facility. The Company is required under the
agreement to maintain certain financial covenants relating to consolidated
tangible net worth, capital expenditures, maximum pre-tax losses / minimum
pre-tax income and minimum interest coverage ratios. The Company was in
compliance with all applicable covenants at July 3, 1999.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Salant will pay the following fees: (i) a
documentary letter of credit fee of 1/8 of 1.0% on issuance and 1/8 of 1.0% on
negotiation; (ii) a standby letter of credit fee of 1.0% per annum plus bank
charges; (iii) a commitment fee of $325 thousand; (iv) an unused line fee of
.25%; (v) an agency fee of $100 thousand (only for the second and third years of
the term of the Credit Agreement); (vi) a collateral management fee of $8,333
per month; and (vii) a field exam fee of $750 per day plus out-of-pocket
expenses.
On July 3, 1999, direct borrowings and letters of credit outstanding under the
Credit Agreement were $30.0 million, all of which related to letters of credit,
and the Company had unused availability of $19.2 million. On July 4, 1998,
direct borrowings and letters of credit outstanding were $52.2 million and $22.1
million, respectively, and the Company had unused availability of $10.1 million.
During the first half of 1999, the maximum amount of direct borrowings and
letters of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement was $66.9 million and
the maximum amount for the first half of 1998 was $84.6 million.
The Company's cash provided by operating activities in the first half of 1999
was $32.8 million, which primarily reflects the decrease in inventory of $28.0
million, a decrease in accounts receivable of $16.4 million, an increase in
accounts payable of $7.0 million and an increase in cash provided by
discontinued operations of $5.1 million offset by (i) a decrease in liabilities
subject to compromise of $17.9 million, and (ii) a decrease in accrued
liabilities and reserve for business restructuring of $2.2.
Cash provided by investing activities in the first half of 1999 was $24.0
million, of which $27 million was from the payment for the assets sold relating
to the John Henry and Manhattan trademarks and licenses. Also in the first half
of 1999, the Company used $2.1 million for capital expenditures and $1.1 million
for the installation of store fixtures in department stores. During fiscal 1999,
the Company plans to spend approximately $7.5 million for capital expenditures
and for the installation of store fixtures in department stores.
Cash used in financing activities in the first half of 1999 was $38.4 million,
attributable to payments of $38.5 million on the short-term borrowings.
Factors that May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition.
This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Where any such forward-looking statement includes a statement of the assumptions
or bases underlying such forward-looking statement, the Company cautions that
assumed facts or bases almost always vary from the actual results, and the
differences between assumed facts or bases and actual results can be material,
depending on the circumstances. Where, in any forward-looking statement, the
Company or its management expresses an expectation or belief as to future
results, there can be no assurance that the statement of the expectation or
belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The words "believe",
"expect", "estimate", "project", "seek", "anticipate" and similar expressions
may identify forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results
and financial condition are dependent upon the Company's ability to successfully
design, manufacture, import and market apparel. Taking into account the
foregoing, the following are identified as important factors that could cause
results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statement made by, or on behalf of, the Company:
Disruption of Operations Relating to the Chapter 11 Case. The commencement of
the Chapter 11 Case could adversely affect the Company's and its subsidiaries'
relationships with their customers, suppliers or employees. If the Company's and
its subsidiaries' relationships with customers, suppliers or employees are
adversely affected, the Company's operations could be materially affected. The
Company anticipates, however, that it will have sufficient cash to service the
obligations that it intends to pay during the period prior to and through the
consummation of the Plan.
Even though the Plan was consummated on May 11, 1999, there can be no assurance
that the Company would not thereafter suffer a disruption in its business
operations as a result of filing the Chapter 11 Case, particularly in light of
the fact that the Company has been a debtor in bankruptcy on two prior
occasions.
Competition. The apparel industry in the United States is highly competitive and
characterized by a relatively small number of multi-line manufacturers (such as
the Company) and a large number of specialty manufacturers. The Company faces
substantial competition in its markets from manufacturers in both categories.
Many of the Company's competitors have greater financial resources than the
Company. The Company also competes for private label programs with the internal
sourcing organizations of many of its own customers.
Apparel Industry Cycles and other Economic Factors. The apparel industry
historically has been subject to substantial cyclical variation, with consumer
spending on apparel tending to decline during recessionary periods. A decline in
the general economy or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects may
affect consumer-spending habits, which, in turn, could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
Retail Environment. Various retailers, including some of the Company's
customers, have experienced declines in revenue and profits in recent periods
and some have been forced to file for bankruptcy protection. To the extent that
these financial difficulties continue, there can be no assurance that the
Company's financial condition and results of operations would not be adversely
affected.
Seasonality of Business and Fashion Risk. The Company's principal products are
organized into seasonal lines for resale at the retail level during the Spring,
Fall and Holiday Seasons. Typically, the Company's products are designed as much
as one year in advance and manufactured approximately one season in advance of
the related retail selling season. Accordingly, the success of the Company's
products is often dependent on the ability of the Company to successfully
anticipate the needs of the Company's retail customers and the tastes of the
ultimate consumer up to a year prior to the relevant selling season.
Foreign Operations. The Company's foreign sourcing operations are subject to
various risks of doing business abroad, including currency fluctuations
(although the predominant currency used is the U.S. dollar), quotas and, in
certain parts of the world, political instability. Any substantial disruption of
its relationship with its foreign suppliers could adversely affect the Company's
operations. Some of the Company's imported merchandise is subject to United
States Customs duties. In addition, bilateral agreements between the major
exporting countries and the United States impose quotas, which limit the amount
of certain categories of merchandise that may be imported into the United
States. Any material increase in duty levels, material decrease in quota levels
or material decrease in available quota allocation could adversely affect the
Company's operations. The Company's operations in Asia are subject to certain
political and economic risks including, but not limited to, political
instability, changing tax and trade regulations and currency devaluations and
controls. The Company's risks associated with the Company's Asian operations may
be higher in 1999 than has historically been the case, due to the fact that
financial markets in East and Southeast Asia have recently experienced and
continue to experience difficult conditions, including a currency crisis. As a
result of recent economic volatility, the currencies of many countries in this
region have lost value relative to the U.S. dollar. Although the Company has
experienced no material foreign currency transaction losses since the beginning
of this crisis, its operations in the region are subject to an increased level
of economic instability. The impact of these events on the Company's business,
and in particular its sources of supply and royalty income cannot be determined
at this time.
Dependence on Contract Manufacturing. For the year ended January 2, 1999, the
Company produced 65% of all of its products (in units) through arrangements with
independent contract manufacturers. Upon consummation of the Plan, substantially
all of the Company's inventory will be manufactured by independent contractors.
The use of such contractors and the resulting lack of direct control could
subject the Company to difficulty in obtaining timely delivery of products of
acceptable quality. In addition, as is customary in the industry, the Company
does not have any long-term contracts with its fabric suppliers or product
manufacturers. While the Company is not dependent on one particular product
manufacturer or raw material supplier, the loss of several such product
manufacturers and/or raw material suppliers in a given season could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's performance.
Because of the foregoing factors, as well as other factors affecting the
Company's operating results and financial condition, past financial performance
should not be considered to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and
investors are cautioned not to use historical trends to anticipate results or
trends in the future. In addition, the Company's participation in the highly
competitive apparel industry often results in significant volatility in the
Company's common stock price.
Year 2000 Compliance. The Company has completed an assessment of its information
systems ("IS"), including its computer software and hardware, and the impact
that the year 2000 will have on such systems and Salant's overall operations.
The Company has completed its assessment of date critical non-IS and has
determined that they are year 2000 compliant. As of November 17, 1998, the
Company has completed the implementation of new financial systems that are year
2000 compliant ("Y2K"). In addition, the Company has completed all testing of
software modifications to correct the Y2K problems on certain existing software
programs, including its primary enterprise systems (the "AMS System") at a total
cost of $3.5 million. All business units that were using software that was not
Y2K compliant were converted to the modified software by the end of the second
quarter of 1999, at a cost of $500 thousand. The Company has also identified
certain third party hardware and software that is not Y2K compliant. The Company
expects that these systems will be converted by the end of the third quarter
1999 to systems that will be Y2K compliant at an estimated cost of $1.0 million.
The funding for these activities has or will come from internally generated cash
flow and/or borrowings under the Company's working capital facility. If,
however, the Company fails to complete such conversion in a timely manner, such
failure will have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition
and results of operations of the Company. To ensure business continuity, the
Company began surveying its suppliers of key goods and services in 1998 for Y2K
compliance. The Company continues to follow-up with its key business partners on
a global basis to obtain responses to its inquiries. Based on responses received
to date, management performed a risk assessment in the second quarter of 1999
and is in the process of developing necessary contingency plans in the third
quarter of 1999. The Company has engaged an outside consultant to compare its
plans and actions in preparation for Y2K and identify areas where the Company
may want to take additional steps to minimize Y2K related impact on its
business.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
As previously reported, the Company has been a defendant in a lawsuit captioned
Maria Delores Rodriguez-Olvera, et al. vs. Salant Corp. et al., Case No
97-07-14605-CV, in the 365th Judicial District Court of Maverick County, Texas
(the "Rodriguez-Olvera Action"). The plaintiffs in the Rodriguez-Olvera Action
asserted personal injury, wrongful death, and survival claims arising out of a
bus accident that occurred on June 23, 1997. A bus registered in Mexico, owned
by the Company's subsidiary Maquiladora Sur, S.A. de C.V. ("Maquiladora"), a
Mexican corporation (and driven by a Mexican citizen and resident employed by
Maquiladora), carrying Mexican workers from their homes in Mexico to their jobs
at Maquiladora, overturned and caught fire in Mexico. Fourteen persons were
killed in the accident, and twelve others claim injuries as a result of the
accident; the Rodriguez-Olvera plaintiffs seek compensation from the Company for
those deaths and injuries.
As previously reported, the Rodriguez-Olvera trial court set the
Rodriguez-Olvera Action for trial, to begin on July 26, 1999. Trial of the
action began on that day, and continued through August 4, 1999. On August 4,
1999, the Rodriguez-Olvera Action was settled by the Company's insurers, for a
cash payment of $30.0 million, plus court costs, including ad litem fees (to be
divided among the individual Rodriguez-Olvera plaintiffs), which the Company's
insurers agreed to pay.
The Company was also a defendant in a related declaratory judgment action,
captioned Hartford Fire Insurance Co. v. Salant Corp., Index No. 60233/98, in
the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York (the "Hartford
Action"), relating to the Company's insurance coverage for the claims that are
the subject of the Rodriguez-Olvera Action. In the Hartford Action, the
Company's insurers sought a declaratory judgment that the claims asserted in the
Rodriguez-Olvera Action are not covered under the policies that the insurers had
issued. As previously reported, the Company's insurers nevertheless provided a
defense to the Company in the Rodriguez-Olvera Action, without prejudice to
their positions in the Hartford Action. They similarly agreed to pay the
Rodriguez-Olvera settlement under a reservation of rights, without prejudice to
their rights to claim that this was not a covered loss and stating that any
offer should not be taken as a waiver or estoppel of any policy defenses. While
the Company continues to believe that it was covered by its insurers for the
amounts they agreed to pay on account of the settlement and further believes
that there is no basis for the insurers to have recourse back to the Company for
the settlement amounts they agreed to pay, the insurers have not withdrawn their
reservation of rights, and the possibility remains that one or more of the
company's insurers will seek such recourse from the Company of amounts paid
under the settlement. Any efforts by any insurer nevertheless to seek such
recourse will be vigorously resisted.
ITEM 2 - CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
As previously reported, Salant, among other things, filed with the Delaware
Secretary of State a Restated and Amended Certificate of Incorporation (the
"Certificate of Incorporation"), under which the authorized capital stock of
Salant as of the Effective Date consists of (i) 45,000,000 shares of Common
Stock, $1.00 par value per share (the "Common Stock") and (ii) 5,000,000 shares
of Preferred Stock,$2.00 par value per share (the "Preferred Stock"). Pursuant
to the Plan, Salant distributed to the holders of (i) Salant's 10-1/2% Senior
Secured Notes due December 31, 1998 an aggregate of 9,500,000 shares of Common
Stock and (ii) Salant's existing common stock an aggregate of 500,000 shares of
Common Stock. No Preferred Stock was issued on the Effective Date. Pursuant to
the Certificate of Incorporation, Preferred Stock may be issued in one or more
series as determined from time to time by Salant's Board of Directors (the
"Board") without further approval of the stockholders. Upon issuance of
Preferred Stock, the Board will fix the voting powers, designations,
preferences, and relative, participating, optional, redemption, conversion,
exchange or other special rights, qualifications, limitations or restrictions of
such Preferred Stock, to the full extent permitted by law. Pursuant to the
Certificate of Incorporation, Salant may not create, designate, authorize or
cause to be issued any class or series of nonvoting stock.
The Amended and Restated By-laws of Salant, which were adopted by Salant on the
Effective Date (the "By-laws"), provide that the holders of shares of Common
Stock are entitled to one vote, in person or by proxy, for each share on all
matters submitted to a vote of Salant's stockholders. Except as the General
Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "General Corporation Law") or the
Certificate of Incorporation may otherwise provide, the holders of a majority in
voting power of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Salant
entitled to vote shall constitute a quorum at a meeting of stockholders for the
transaction of any business. Under the By-laws, the stockholders present at a
meeting may adjourn the meeting despite the absence of a quorum. When a quorum
is once present, it is not broken by the subsequent withdrawal of any
stockholder. Under the By-laws, any action required or permitted to be taken by
the stockholders of Salant may be effected at a duly called annual or special
meeting of such stockholders, setting forth the action so taken. The By-laws
provide that special meetings of stockholders may be called by the Board or by
stockholders holding together at least 25% in voting power of all the shares of
Salant entitled to vote at the meeting. Any action which may be taken at a
meeting of the stockholders may be taken by the written consent of the holders
of not less than the minimum number of votes that would be necessary to take
such action. The initial Board consists of the five persons identified in the
Plan. The Board will be divided into three classes; the first class, the second
class and the third class. Each director will serve for a term ending on the
date of the third annual meeting following the annual meeting at which such
director was elected;(provided, however,) that the directors designated as
members of the first class pursuant to a notice filed with the Bankruptcy Court
(the "Notice")shall serve for a term ending upon the election of directors at
the first annual meeting next following the end of the calendar year 1999, the
directors designated as members of the second class pursuant to the Notice shall
serve for a term ending upon the election of directors at the second annual
meeting next following the end of the calendar year 1999 and the directors
designated as members of the third class pursuant to the Notice shall serve for
a term ending upon the election of directors at the third annual meeting next
following the end of the calendar year 1999. The Certificate of Incorporation
provides that the affirmative vote of the holders of at least two-thirds (or
such greater proportion as may other wise be required by any specific provision
of the Certificate of Incorporation) of Common Stock entitled to vote generally
as to the election of directors is required to amend, repeal or adopt any
provision inconsistent with paragraph (b) of Article SIXTH (i.e., shareholder
action by written consent), paragraphs (c) and (m) of Article SEVENTH (i.e.,
election, term and filling of vacancies of members of the Board) and the last
sentence of Article NINTH of the Certificate of Incorporation (i.e., amending
certain provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation). There is no provision
in the Certificate of Incorporation for cumulative voting with respect to the
election of directors of Salant. Under the By-laws, subject to the provisions of
the General Corporation Law and the Certificate of Incorporation, dividends on
the shares of capital stock of Salant may be declared by the Board at any
regular or special meeting, and may be paid in cash, in property or in shares of
stock of Salant. The shares of Common Stock have no preemptive or conversion
rights, redemption rights or sinking fund provisions. The By-laws provide that
Salant shall be entitled to hold liable for calls and assessments a person
registered on its records as the owner of shares of Common Stock.
The Plan requires that Salant use its reasonable best efforts to cause the
Common Stock to be listed on a national securities exchange or the NASDAQ
National Market System. On June 1, 1999, Salant filed an application for
inclusion of the Common Stock on the NASDAQ National Market System. Salant
provided additional information on August 6, 1999 and the application is under
consideration by NASDAQ.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
Reports on Form 8-K
During the second quarter of 1999, the Company filed a form 8-K dated April 29,
1999 reporting (i) the First Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization for
Salant Corporation, dated February 3, 1999, (ii) the confirmation of the First
Amended Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization of Salant Corporation, dated April 16,
1999, and (iii) the agreement between Salant Corporation and Pension Benefit
Guaranty Corporation, dated March 24, 1999.
During the second quarter of 1999, the Company filed a form 8-K dated May 26,
1999 reporting a change in control. Pursuant to the Plan (as amended), as of the
Effective Date, all of Salant's then existing Old Common Stock, $1.00 par value
per share, was cancelled. Pursuant to the Plan, 10,000,000 shares of New Common
Stock, $1.00 par value per share, was issued by Salant as follows: (i) 9,500,000
shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the holders (the
"Noteholders") of Salant's Senior Notes, in full satisfaction of all of the
outstanding principal amount, plus all accrued and unpaid interest on the Senior
Notes and (ii) 500,000 shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the
holders of Salant's Old Common Stock, in full satisfaction of any and all
interests of such holder in Salant.
Accordingly, under the Plan, as of the Effective Date, Salant's stockholders
immediately prior to the Effective Date, who at that time owned 100% of the
outstanding common stock of Salant, received, in the aggregate, 5% of the issued
and outstanding shares of New Common Stock, subject to dilution, and the Note
holders received, in the aggregate, 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of
New Common Stock, subject to dilution.
Exhibits
Number Description
27 Financial Data Schedule
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SIGNATURE
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.
SALANT CORPORATION
Date: August 16, 1999 /s/ Awadhesh Sinha
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Awadhesh Sinha
Executive Vice President
And Chief Financial Officer
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