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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
X Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
- --- Act of 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 1998.
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: 0-20850
HAGGAR CORP.
(Exact name of the registrant as specified in the charter)
NEVADA 75-2187001
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification Number)
6113 LEMMON AVENUE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75209
(Address of principal executive offices)
TELEPHONE NUMBER (214) 352-8481
(Registrant's telephone number including area code)
Indicate by a 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 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
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As of May 15, 1998, there were 8,554,632 shares of the Registrant's Common
Stock outstanding.
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HAGGAR CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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Part I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Three and six months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997) 3
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(As of March 31, 1998 and September 30, 1997) 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Six months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997) 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-8
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations 9-11
Part II. Other Information.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 12
Item 5. Other Information 12
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 13
Signature 13
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HAGGAR CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net sales $ 94,683 $ 98,608 $197,154 $202,765
Cost of goods sold 65,269 70,184 136,826 143,603
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Gross profit 29,414 28,424 60,328 59,162
Selling, general and administrative expenses (27,258) (28,485) (56,191) (56,282)
Royalty income, net 562 360 1,088 763
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Operating income 2,718 299 5,225 3,643
Other income 67 1,262 270 1,190
Interest expense (868) (815) (1,741) (1,792)
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Income from operations before provision
for income taxes 1,917 746 3,754 3,041
Provision for income taxes 742 306 1,449 1,218
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Net income $ 1,175 $ 440 $ 2,305 $ 1,823
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Net income per share - Basic and Diluted $ 0.14 $ 0.05 $ 0.27 $ 0.21
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Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic 8,551 8,551 8,551 8,551
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Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted 8,596 8,552 8,596 8,552
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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HAGGAR CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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March 31, September 30,
1998 1997
(unaudited)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,305 $ 2,176
Accounts receivable, net 52,976 70,969
Inventories 98,185 105,242
Deferred tax benefit 11,054 10,073
Other current assets 2,295 3,833
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Total current assets 179,815 192,293
Property, plant, and equipment, net 66,170 68,697
Other assets 2,506 1,063
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Total Assets $248,491 $262,053
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 10,963 $ 28,423
Accrued liabilities 31,951 26,195
Accrued wages and other employee compensation 3,446 3,481
Accrued workers' compensation expense 3,716 4,948
Short-term borrowings 3,458 2,362
Current portion of long-term debt 3,830 330
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Total current liabilities 57,364 65,739
Long-term debt 25,119 31,800
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Total liabilities 82,483 97,539
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Common stock - par value $0.10 per share; 25,000,000
shares authorized and 8,563,886 shares issued at
March 31, 1998 and 8,560,636 at September 30, 1997 856 856
Additional paid-in capital 41,685 41,641
Retained earnings 123,468 122,018
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166,009 164,515
Less - Treasury stock, 9,254 shares at par value (1) (1)
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Total stockholders' equity 166,008 164,514
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $248,491 $262,053
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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HAGGAR CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED, IN THOUSANDS)
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Six Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 2,305 $ 1,823
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 6,409 5,515
Gain on disposal of property, plant, and equipment (3) (359)
Changes in assets and liabilities-
Accounts receivable, net 17,993 26,098
Inventories 7,057 6,454
Deferred tax benefit (981) (928)
Other current assets 1,538 458
Accounts payable (17,460) (8,207)
Accrued liabilities 5,756 (4,141)
Accrued wages and other employee compensation (35) (839)
Accrued workers' compensation expense (1,232) (558)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 21,347 25,316
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment, net (3,888) (4,750)
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment 9 429
(Increase) decrease in other assets (1,443) 155
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Net cash used in investing activities (5,322) (4,166)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net proceeds (payments) from short-term borrowings 1,096 (918)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 18,000 26,000
Payments on long-term debt (21,181) (39,217)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 44 -
Payments of cash dividends (855) (856)
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Net cash used in financing activities (2,896) (14,991)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents 13,129 6,159
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 2,176 2,944
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 15,305 $ 9,103
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Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
Cash paid for:
Interest $ 2,092 $ 1,312
Income taxes $ 440 $ 1,123
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of
these consolidated financial statements.
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HAGGAR CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
The consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 1998, the consolidated statements
of operations for the three and six months ended March 31, 1998, and the
consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended March 31, 1998,
have been prepared by Haggar Corp. (the "Company") without audit. In the
opinion of management, all necessary adjustments (which include only normal
recurring adjustments) to present fairly the consolidated financial position,
results of operations, and cash flows of the Company at March 31, 1998, and for
all other periods presented, have been made. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles have been omitted. These
financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements
and accompanying footnotes in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended September 30, 1997.
CONCENTRATIONS OF CREDIT RISK.
Financial instruments which potentially expose the Company to concentrations of
credit risk, as defined by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS")
No. 105, "Disclosure of Information about Financial Instruments with Off-Balance
Sheet Risk and Financial Instruments with Concentrations of Credit Risk,"
consist primarily of trade accounts receivable. The Company's customers are not
concentrated in any specific geographic region but are concentrated in the
apparel industry. One customer accounted for 25.9% and 27.2% of the Company's
net sales for the three months ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The
same customer accounted for 28.7% and 28.2% of the Company's net sales for the
six month period ended March 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The Company
performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and
establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding
the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends, and other information.
INVENTORIES.
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or market and
consisted of the following at March 31, 1998, and September 30, 1997 (in
thousands):
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March 31, September 30,
1998 1997
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Piece goods $11,106 $ 17,455
Trimmings & supplies 3,428 3,841
Work-in-process 15,652 16,162
Finished garments 67,999 67,784
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$98,185 $105,242
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Work-in-process and finished garments inventories consisted of materials, labor
and manufacturing overhead.
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LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consisted of the following at March 31, 1998, and September 30,
1997 (in thousands):
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March 31, September 30,
1998 1997
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Borrowings under revolving
credit line $ - $ 3,000
Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds with interest at a rate equal
to that of high-quality, short-term,
tax-exempt obligations, as defined
(3.70% at March 31, 1998),
payable in annual installments of
$100, and a final payment of
$2,000 in 2005, secured by
certain buildings and equipment 2,700 2,800
Senior Notes Payable 25,000 25,000
Other 1,249 1,330
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28,949 32,130
Less - Current portion 3,830 330
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$25,119 $31,800
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Net assets mortgaged or subject to lien under the Industrial Development Revenue
Bonds totaled approximately $1,200,000 at March 31, 1998.
As of March 31, 1998, the Company had a $100,000,000 revolving credit line
agreement (the "Agreement") with certain banks subject to certain borrowing base
limitations. The Company had no debt outstanding and available borrowing
capacity of approximately $82,000,000 under this Agreement at March 31, 1998.
The Company incurred approximately $83,000 in commitment fees related to the
available borrowing capacity during the six month period ended March 31, 1998.
The interest rates for the six month period ended March 31, 1998, ranged from
6.28% to 8.50%, and the weighted average interest rate for the quarter and six
month period was 8.07%. The facility will mature December 31, 1999, with a one
year renewal at the option of the banks and is unsecured, except that the
Company is prohibited from pledging its accounts receivables and inventories
during the term of the Agreement. The Agreement contains limitations on
incurring additional indebtedness and requires the maintenance of certain
financial ratios. In addition, the Agreement requires the Company and Haggar
Clothing Co., the Company's main operating subsidiary, to maintain tangible net
worth, as defined, in excess of $151,000,000 and $55,000,000, respectively, as
of March 31, 1998. The Agreement requires the Company to maintain a tangible
net worth in excess of the tangible net worth of the preceding fiscal year plus
50% of the Company's consolidated net income. The Agreement prohibits the
payment of any dividend if a default exists after giving effect to such
dividend.
In fiscal 1995, the Company completed the sale and issuance of $25,000,000 in
senior notes. Proceeds from the notes were used to partially fund the
construction of the Company's Customer Service Center ("CSC"). Significant
terms of the senior notes include a maturity date of ten years from the date of
issuance, interest payable semi-annually and annual principal payments beginning
in the fourth year. The interest rate on the senior notes is fixed at 8.49%.
The terms and conditions of the note purchase agreement governing the senior
notes include restriction on the sale of assets, limitation on additional
indebtedness and the maintenance of certain net worth requirements.
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - BASIC AND NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE - DILUTED
SFAS No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," issued in February 1997, mandates a change
in the methodology for calculating earnings per share. The Company implemented
the provisions of SFAS No. 128 in the first quarter of fiscal 1998. All
periods prior to October 1, 1997, have been restated to conform with the
standards of SFAS No. 128.
Basic earnings per share excludes dilution and is computed by dividing net
income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the
period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the
sum of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period
and the number of equivalent shares assumed outstanding under the Company's
stock based compensation plans.
Options to purchase 254,106 and 335,019 common shares at prices ranging from
$15.88 to $23.00 were not dilutive and were outstanding for the three and six
months ended March 31, 1998. Options to purchase 800,667 and 802,251 common
shares at prices ranging from $16.50 to $37.88 were not dilutive and were
outstanding for the three and six months ended March 31, 1997. These shares
for the aforementioned periods were not included in the diluted earnings per
share calculation because the options' exercised prices were greater than the
average market price of the common shares. Diluted earnings per share was
calculated as follows (unaudited, in thousands, except per share data):
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Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
March 31, March 31,
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1998 1997 1998 1997
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Net income to common stockholders $1,175 $ 440 $2,305 $1,823
Weighted average common shares outstanding 8,551 8,551 8,551 8,551
Shares equivalents, due to stock options 45 1 45 1
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8,596 8,552 8,596 8,552
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Net income per share - Diluted $ 0.14 $ 0.05 $ 0.27 $ 0.21
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SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 29, 1998, the Company declared a cash dividend of $0.05 per share
payable to the stockholders of record on May 11, 1998. The dividend of
approximately $428,000 will be paid on or before May 25, 1998.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the attached
consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto, and with the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's second quarter of fiscal 1998 net income to common stockholders of
$1.2 million compares to net income of $0.4 million in the second quarter of
fiscal 1997. Net income to common stockholders for the six months ended March
31, 1998, was $2.3 million compared to $1.8 million for the six months ended
March 31, 1997. The increase in net income is primarily the result of the
increased gross profit during the three and six months ended March 31, 1998,
compared to gross profit during the three and six months ended March 31, 1997.
Net sales for the second quarter ended March 31, 1998, decreased 4.0% to $94.7
million from $98.6 million for the second quarter of fiscal 1997. The decrease
in net sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1998 is the combined result of a
3.6% decrease in unit sales and a .4% decrease in the average sales price. Net
sales for the six months ended March 31, 1998, decreased 2.8% to $197.2 million
compared to $202.8 million in the prior fiscal year. The 2.8% decrease in the
first six months of fiscal 1998 is the result of a 6.0% decrease in unit sales,
which is partially offset by a 3.2% increase in average selling price.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 31.1% in the second
quarter of fiscal 1998 compared to 28.8% in the second quarter of the prior
fiscal year. Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 1998 increased to
30.6% compared to 29.2% in the first six months of fiscal 1997. The increase in
gross profit is primarily the result of an improved manufacturing mix, which
slightly reduced cost per unit.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales
decreased slightly to 28.8% in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 compared to
28.9% in the second quarter of fiscal 1997. For the six months ended March 31,
1998, selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales
increased to 28.5% compared to 27.8% in the first six months of the prior fiscal
year. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent
of net sales for the six months ended March 31, 1998, is primarily the result of
decreased net sales and comparable selling, general, and administrative
expenses as a result of an increase of $2.2 million in expenses related to
the opening and operations of new retail stores offset by reductions in shipping
and distribution costs of $2.3 million. At the end of the second quarter of
fiscal 1998, 49 retail stores were open and operational as compared to 36 stores
at the end of the same period one year ago.
Other income for the second quarter of fiscal 1998 was $0.1 million compared to
$1.3 million in the second quarter of fiscal 1997. For the six month period
ended March 31, 1998, other income was $0.3 million compared to other income of
$1.2 million for the same period during fiscal 1997. In the second quarter of
fiscal 1997, a gain of $0.4 million from the sale of two properties and a gain
of $0.5 million from the dissolution of a United Kingdom joint venture were
recognized. These transactions are the primary reasons for the decrease in
other income for both the three and six months ended March 31, 1998.
Income tax expense for the second quarter of fiscal 1998, as a percentage of
income before provision for income taxes, was 38.7% compared to 41.0% in the
second quarter of fiscal 1997. For the six months ended March 31, 1998,
income tax expense as a percentage of income before provision for income
taxes was 38.6% compared to 40.0% in the first six months of 1997. The
effective tax rates for both the second quarter and the first six months of
fiscal 1998 and 1997 differ between periods and from the statutory rate
because of certain permanent tax differences and state income taxes.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's trade accounts receivable potentially expose the Company to
concentrations of credit risks because most of its customers are in the retail
apparel industry. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its
customers' financial condition and establishes an allowance for doubtful
accounts based upon the factors related to the credit risk of specific
customers, historical trends and other information. The Company's trade
accounts receivable decreased approximately $18.0 million to $53.0 million at
March 31, 1998 from $71.0 million at September 30, 1997. This decrease in trade
accounts receivable is mainly the result of seasonal reductions and decreased
sales volumes in the first six months of fiscal 1998.
Inventories as of March 31, 1998, decreased to $98.2 million from $105.2 million
at September 30, 1997. The continued decrease in inventory levels during fiscal
1997 and the first six months of fiscal 1998 reflects the Company's ongoing
efforts to maintain inventory at levels commensurate with projected sales.
The Company's ongoing external financing needs are met through an unsecured
revolving credit facility with certain banks. The Agreement provides the
Company with a $100.0 million line of credit. The amount available under the
Agreement is limited to the lesser of $100.0 million minus any letter of credit
exposure or the borrowing base as defined in the Agreement. The facility will
mature December 31, 1999, with a one year renewal at the option of the bank. As
of March 31, 1998, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the Agreement
and had available borrowing capacity of approximately $82.0 million.
In fiscal 1995, the Company issued $25.0 million in senior notes. Significant
terms of the senior notes include a maturity date of ten years from the date of
issuance, interest payable semi-annually and annual principal payments beginning
in the fourth year. The interest rate on the senior notes is fixed at 8.49%.
The terms and conditions of the note purchase agreement governing the senior
notes include restrictions on the sale of assets, limitations on additional
indebtedness, and the maintenance of certain net worth requirements.
The Company's Haggar UK subsidiary maintains a $4.0 million line of credit with
a bank in the United Kingdom to fund operating activities. As of March 31,
1998, the subsidiary had approximately $3.5 million outstanding under this line
of credit. The line of credit has been collateralized by an approximate $4
million letter of credit from the Company and is payable upon demand. Interest
under the line of credit is payable at 1% above the bank's base rate.
For the six months ended March 31, 1998, the Company provided cash from
operating activities of approximately $21.3 million, primarily as the result of
a decrease in accounts receivable of $18.0 million. The Company provided
approximately $25.3 million in cash from operating activities for the six months
ended March 31, 1997, primarily as a result of the decrease in accounts
receivable of $26.1 million. The Company used approximately $5.3 million in
investing activities for the six months ended March 31, 1998, primarily to
purchase property, plant and equipment. For the six months ended March 31,
1997, approximately $4.2 million in cash flow was used by investing activities
primarily as the result of purchasing property, plant and equipment. For the
six months ending March 31, 1998, cash flows used in financing activities were
primarily the result of a $3.2 million net decrease in long-term debt.
Comparatively, cash flows used in financing activities for the six months ended
March 31, 1997, were primarily the result of a $13.2 million net decrease in
long-term debt.
The Company believes that the cash flow generated from operations and the funds
available under the foregoing credit facilities will be adequate to meet its
working capital and related financing needs for the foreseeable future.
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YEAR 2000 CONSIDERATIONS
The Company is taking actions to determine that its computer systems are capable
of processing periods for the year 2000 and beyond. The Company has assessed
and continues to assess the impact of the year 2000 on its operations, including
the development of cost estimates for and the extent of programming changes
required to address the issue, and to date has determined the costs related
thereto would not have a material impact on its ongoing results of operations.
Also, the Company is assessing the impact of its customers' and vendors'
compliance to year 2000 and what the impact will be on the Company's ongoing
results of operation.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS.
This report contains certain forward-looking statements. In addition, from time
to time the Company may issue press releases and other written communications,
and representatives of the Company may make oral statements, which contain
forward-looking information. Except for historical information, matters
discussed in such oral and written communications are forward-looking statements
that involve risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ
materially from those in such forward-looking statements.
Risks and uncertainties inherent to the Company's line of business include such
factors as natural disasters, general economic conditions, the performance of
the retail sector in general and the apparel industry in particular, the
competitive environment, consumer acceptance of new products, and the success of
advertising, marketing and promotional campaigns. Additional risks and
uncertainties which could cause the Company's actual results to differ from
those contained in any forward-looking statements are discussed elsewhere
herein.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
The Company's Annual Meeting of Stockholders was held on February 11, 1998. At
such meeting, Richard W. Heath and J.M. Haggar III were elected to serve as
Class II directors of the Company for a three year term and until their
respective successors are elected and qualified. Of 7,301,568 shares
represented at the meeting in person or by proxy, Mr. Heath and Mr. Haggar
received 7,286,716 and 7,287,233 votes, respectively, for their election as
Class II directors. Upon election as a Class II Director, Mr. Haggar vacated
his former position as a Class III director leaving a vacancy in the Class III
Directors. The other directors whose term of office continued after the meeting
are Norman E. Brinker, Frank D. Bracken, and Rae F. Evans.
The appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP was ratified with 7,286,199 shares voted
for, 15,428 shares voted against, no broker nonvotes and 8,941 shares abstained.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
By a unanimous consent to action of the Board of Directors dated March 9, 1998,
Mr. John Tolleson was elected as a Class III director of the Company effective
April 29, 1998. Mr. Tolleson's term will expire at the next Annual Meeting of
Stockholders unless he is elected to a new three-year term by the stockholders.
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.
(a) Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule
(b) No reports on form 8-K have been filed during the quarter for
which this report is filed.
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.
Haggar Corp.,
Date: May 15, 1998 By: /s/ David M. Tehle
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David M. Tehle
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
Signed on behalf of the
registrant and as principal
financial officer.
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