UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
XX QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 26,
1999
OR
___ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _________ to _________
Alltrista Corporation
Indiana 0-21052 35-1828377
State of Incorporation Commission File Number IRS Identification Number
5875 Castle Creek Parkway, North Drive, Suite 440
Indianapolis, Indiana 46250-4330
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (317) 577-5000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Class Outstanding at October 24, 1999
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Common Stock,
without par value 6,764,106 shares
This document contains 18 pages. The exhibit index is on page 18 of 18.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
For the period ended September 26, 1999
INDEX
Page Number
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1. Financial Statements
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
for the three and nine month periods ended
September 26, 1999 and September 27, 1998 3
Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income for the
three and nine month periods ended
September 26, 1999 and September 27, 1998 4
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at
September 26, 1999 and December 31, 1998 5
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash
Flows for the nine month periods ended
September 26, 1999 and September 27, 1998 6
Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 11
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About
Market Risk 16
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousand, except per share amounts)
Three month period ended Nine month period ended
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September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 107,659 $ 72,646 $ 268,533 $ 197,840
Costs and expenses
Cost of sales 73,962 49,464 188,938 139,421
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17,693 9,959 44,205 30,545
Costs to exit facility - 1,260 - 1,260
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Operating earnings 16,004 11,963 35,390 26,614
Interest expense, net (2,634) (387) (5,570) (1,440)
Gain on sale of plastic packaging product line - - 19,678 -
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Income from continuing operations before taxes 13,370 11,576 49,498 25,174
Provision for income taxes (5,557) (4,399) (19,358) (9,566)
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Income from continuing operations 7,813 7,177 30,140 15,608
Discontinued operations:
Loss from discontinued operations, net of
income tax benefit - (714) - (908)
Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations,
net of income tax expense - (962) 136 (962)
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt, net of income tax benefit - - (1,028) -
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Net income $ 7,813 $ 5,501 $ 29,248 $ 13,738
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Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $1.16 $1.03 $4.47 $2.17
Discontinued operations - (.24) .02 (.26)
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt, net of income tax benefit - - (.15) -
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Net income $1.16 $.79 $4.34 $1.91
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Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $1.14 $1.01 $4.41 $2.13
Discontinued operations - (.23) .02 (.25)
Extraordinary loss from early extinguishment of
debt, net of income tax benefit - - (.15) -
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Net income $1.14 $.78 $4.28 $1.88
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Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic 6,743 6,971 6,734 7,200
Diluted 6,843 7,082 6,829 7,325
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(thousands of dollars)
Three month period ended Nine month period ended
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September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net income $ 7,813 $ 5,501 $ 29,248 $ 13,738
Foreign currency translation (37) (120) 203 (200)
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Comprehensive income $ 7,776 $ 5,381 $ 29,451 $ 13,538
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(thousands of dollars)
September 26, December 31,
1999 1998
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ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,217 $ 21,454
Accounts receivable, net 53,370 20,907
Inventories:
Raw materials and supplies 12,471 8,589
Work in process and finished goods 35,504 29,692
Deferred taxes on income 4,512 4,512
Prepaid expenses 1,997 1,414
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Total current assets 140,071 86,568
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost 171,371 152,706
Accumulated depreciation (82,333) (105,850)
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89,038 46,856
Goodwill, net 117,192 24,548
Other assets 10,518 7,859
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Total assets $ 356,819 $ 165,831
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt $ 16,378 $ 4,286
Notes payable 927 -
Accounts payable 28,466 20,579
Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits 11,515 8,428
Accrued interest payable 2,254 84
Income taxes payable 2,983 47
Other current liabilities 11,681 6,221
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Total current liabilities 74,204 39,645
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Noncurrent liabilities
Long-term debt 130,324 21,429
Deferred taxes on income 13,783 282
Other noncurrent liabilities 14,909 9,582
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Total noncurrent liabilities 159,016 31,293
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Contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock (7,965,416 common shares issued and 6,760,206
shares outstanding at September 26, 1999) 39,944 40,494
Retained earnings 113,287 84,039
Accumulated other comprehensive income-cumulative
translation adjustment (416) (619)
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152,815 123,914
Less: treasury stock (1,205,210 shares at cost at
September 26, 1999) (29,216) (29,021)
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Total shareholders' equity 123,599 94,893
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 356,819 $ 165,831
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(thousands of dollars)
Nine month period ended
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September 26, September 27,
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net income $ 29,248 $ 13,738
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation 8,761 6,620
Amortization 3,823 1,243
Loss (gain) on disposal of product lines and discontinued operations (19,676) 2,451
Costs to exit facility - 1,260
Deferred income taxes - 1,177
Deferred employee benefits 331 522
Other, net 1,986 (555)
Changes in working capital components (29) (31)
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Net cash provided by operating activities 24,444 26,425
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Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from revolving credit borrowings 37,039 4,431
Payments on revolving credit borrowings (36,112) (4,431)
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable 150,000 -
Principal payments on notes payable (29,534) -
Debt issue cost (2,261) -
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1,391 913
Purchase of treasury stock (2,176) (18,304)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 118,347 (17,391)
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Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment (12,270) (9,098)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 1,400 33
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (149,718) (1,000)
Proceeds from divestitures of businesses and product lines 29,152 386
Investments in insurance contracts (274) (685)
Other, net (318) (59)
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Net cash used in investing activities (132,028) (10,423)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash 10,763 (1,389)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 21,454 26,641
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 32,217 $ 25,252
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See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Presentation of Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Certain information and footnote disclosures, including significant
accounting policies normally included in financial statements prepared in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, have been
condensed or omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments
necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods
presented. Results of operations for the periods shown are not necessarily
indicative of results for the year, particularly in view of some seasonality
for the home food preservation products. The accompanying unaudited
condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements of Alltrista Corporation and Subsidiaries included in the
Company's latest annual report.
2. Earnings Per Share Calculation
Basic earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted
average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings
per share are calculated based on the weighted average number of outstanding
common shares plus the dilutive effect of stock options as if they were
exercised.
A computation of earnings per share is as follows (in thousands except per
share data):
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September 26, September 27, September 26, September 27,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Income from continuing operations $ 7,813 $ 7,177 $ 30,140 $ 15,608
Discontinued operations - (1,676) 136 (1,870)
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt - - (1,028) -
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Net income $ 7,813 $ 5,501 $ 29,248 $ 13,738
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Weighted average shares outstanding 6,743 6,971 6,734 7,200
Additional shares assuming conversation of
stock options 100 111 95 125
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Weighted average shares outstanding
assuming conversion 6,843 7,082 6,829 7,325
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Basic earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 1.16 $ 1.03 $ 4.47 $ 2.17
Discontinued operations - (.24) .02 (.26)
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt - - (.15) -
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Net income $ 1.16 $ .79 $ 4.34 $ 1.91
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Diluted earnings per share - assuming conversion:
Income from continuing operations $ 1.14 $ 1.01 $ 4.41 $ 2.13
Discontinued operations - (.23) .02 (.25)
Extraordinary loss from early
extinguishment of debt - - (.15) -
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Net income $ 1.14 $ 0.78 $ 4.28 $ 1.88
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
3. Acquisitions and Divestitures of Businesses and Product Lines and Related
Financing Activity
Effective April 25, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Triangle
Plastics, Inc. and its TriEnda subsidiary ("Triangle Plastics") for $148.0
million in cash plus acquisition costs. The transaction was accounted for as
a purchase. The purchase price was allocated to the assets purchased and
liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the date of
acquisition. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of assets
purchased and liabilities assumed of $95.3 million is being amortized over a
20-year period. Triangle Plastics manufactures heavy gauge industrial
thermoformed parts for original equipment manufacturers in a variety of
industries, including the heavy trucking, agricultural, portable toilet,
recreational and construction markets. TriEnda produces plastic thermoformed
products for material handling applications. Triangle Plastics employs
approximately 1,100 people and has a technical center and five production
facilities located in Florida, Iowa, Tennessee and Wisconsin. Triangle
Plastics had net sales of $114.1 million in 1998.
The Company financed the acquisition with a new $250 million credit facility
consisting of a six year $150 million term loan and a revolving credit
facility whereby the Company can borrow up to $100 million through March 31,
2005, when all borrowings mature. The term loan requires quarterly payments
of principal escalating from an annual aggregate amount of $15.0 million in
the first year to $30.0 million in the fifth and sixth year. Interest on the
borrowings is based upon fixed increments over the adjusted London Interbank
Offered Rate or the agent bank's alternate borrowing rate as defined in the
agreement. As part of the new financing, the Company paid off existing debt
and incurred a $1.6 million ($1.0 million after-tax) prepayment charge.
In May 1999, Alltrista entered into a three-year interest rate swap with an
initial notional value of $90 million. The swap effectively fixes the
interest rate on approximately 60% of the Company's term debt at a maximum
rate of 7.48% for the three-year period.
Effective May 24, 1999, the Company sold its plastic packaging product line,
which includes coextruded high-barrier plastic sheet and containers for the
food processing industry for $28.7 million in cash. This transaction
resulted in a gain of $19.7 million. Proceeds from the sale were used for
debt repayment. The Company had 1998 high-barrier plastic packaging sales of
$28.1 million.
4. Pro forma Financial Information
The following unaudited pro forma information presents a summary of
consolidated results of operations of the Company as if the acquisition of
Triangle Plastics and the disposal of the plastic packaging product line had
occurred at the beginning of each period presented. Pro forma adjustments
give effect to an increase in goodwill amortization, increase in
depreciation expense due to recording the fixed assets of Triangle Plastics
at fair value, an increase in interest expense related to the acquisition
financing, removal of the gain on sale of the plastic packaging product line
and removal of the extraordinary loss from the early extinguishment of debt.
The pro forma adjustments do not reflect any benefits from operational
synergies that may result from the acquisition of Triangle Plastics. (In
thousands except per share data.)
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1999 1998
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Net Sales $292,117 $261,271
Income from continuing operations 16,088 15,334
Net income 16,224 13,464
Diluted earnings per share:
Income from continuing operations $2.36 $2.09
Net income $2.38 $1.84
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
5. Segment Information
The Company is organized into two distinct segments: metal and plastic
products. The metal products segment includes sales of zinc and consumer
products. This segment provides cast zinc strip and fabricated zinc products
primarily for zinc coinage and industrial applications. This segment also
markets a line of home food preservation products including home canning
jars, jar closures and related food products, which are distributed through
a wide variety of retail outlets. The plastic products segment produces
injection molded plastic products used in medical, pharmaceutical and
consumer products and industrial thermoformed plastic parts for appliances,
manufactured housing and recreational vehicles. Effective April 25, 1999,
the plastic products segment includes Triangle Plastics (see description in
Note 3). Effective May 24, 1999, the multi-layer plastic sheet and formed
container product lines were sold.
Net sales, operating earnings and assets employed in operations by segment are
summarized as follows (thousands of dollars):
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1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net Sales:
Metal products
Consumer products $ 46,617 $ 32,980 $ 108,988 $ 82,691
Zinc products 15,809 14,017 43,537 38,216
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Total metal products 62,426 46,997 152,525 120,907
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Plastic products:
Industrial thermoformed parts 35,512 9,522 75,054 28,824
Injection molded products 9,721 9,616 28,520 27,124
Plastic packaging - 6,511 12,907 20,985
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Total plastic products 45,233 25,649 116,481 76,933
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Intercompany - - (473) -
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Total net sales $ 107,659 $ 72,646 $ 268,533 $ 197,840
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Operating earnings:
Metal products $ 12,846 11,453 26,028 21,830
Plastic products (1) 3,619 889 10,380 5,896
Intercompany 10 - (46) -
Unallocated corporate expenses (471) (379) (972) (1,112)
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Total operating earnings 16,004 11,963 35,390 26,614
Interest expense, net (2,634) (387) (5,570) (1,440)
Gain on sale of plastic packaging product line - - 19,678 -
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Income from continuing operations before taxes $ 13,370 $ 11,576 $ 49,498 $ 25,174
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1999 1998
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Assets employed in operations:
Metal products $ 94,530 $ 76,249
Plastic products 214,312 55,171
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Total assets employed in operations 308,842 131,420
Corporate (2) 47,977 34,411
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Total assets $ 356,819 $ 165,831
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(1) Operating earnings for the three and nine month periods ended September 27, 1998 include a pre-tax charge
of $1.3 million to exit a plant.
(2) Corporate assets primarily include cash and cash equivalents, amounts relating to benefit plans,
deferred tax assets and corporate facilities and equipment.
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
6. Contingencies
On May 19, 1997 the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Viking Industries ("Viking Plastics"). To date, the Company
has paid $9.4 million and, in accordance with the terms of the asset
purchase agreement and subsequent amendment, could pay up to an additional
$4.0 million based upon incremental sales over the next two years. The
former owner has initiated arbitration proceedings in an effort to
accelerate payment of the additional $4.0 million.
The Company has been named a defendant in a lawsuit with respect to a
royalty agreement, whereby the licensee believes the Company is obligated to
extend a paid-up royalty-free license to the plaintiff. The plaintiff
alleges damages in excess of $500,000. In addition, at September 26, 1999,
the Company had a receivable of approximately $586,000 recorded in its
consolidated balance sheet from this licensee. The Company is prepared to
vigorously defend the action and pursue collection of its remaining
receivable; however, collection of the receivable and future royalties is
dependent upon the ultimate outcome of the lawsuit. In accordance with the
terms of the Triangle Plastics asset purchase agreement, the former owner is
obligated to pay the first $500,000 of defense costs.
The Company is subject to and involved in claims arising out of the conduct
of its business including those relating to product liability, environmental
and safety and health matters. The Company's information at this time does
not indicate that the resolution of the aforementioned claims will have a
material, adverse effect upon financial condition, results of operations,
cash flows or competitive position of the Company.
7. Subsequent Event
In October 1999, management initiated a plan to exit the Company's plastic
thermoforming facility in El Dorado, Arkansas. Operations in this facility
will be moved to the Company's Auburndale, Florida facility no later than
December 31, 1999. The total cost to exit the facility is anticipated to be
$2.2 million which includes a $.8 million loss on the sale and disposal of
equipment, $.6 million in future lease obligations net of assumed sublease
revenue and $0.8 million in other costs consisting primarily of employee
severance, consulting and employment obligations, costs to dismantle,
transport and set-up equipment and other related fees. The Company expects
to ultimately use $0.6 million of cash related to this action.
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
During the first nine months of 1999, the Company took a major step toward
accomplishing its growth objectives to achieve at least $500 million in sales
and a minimum of $50 million in operating earnings by the year 2002. On April
25, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Triangle Plastics, Inc. and its
TriEnda subsidiary ("Triangle Plastics"). Triangle Plastics manufactures heavy
gauge industrial thermoformed parts for original equipment manufacturers in a
variety of industries, including the heavy trucking, agricultural, portable
toilet, recreational and construction markets. TriEnda produces plastic
thermoformed products for material handling applications. Triangle Plastics
employs approximately 1,100 people and has a technical center and five
production facilities located in Florida, Iowa, Tennessee and Wisconsin.
Triangle Plastics had net sales of $114.1 million in 1998. The results of
operations of Triangle Plastics have been included in the Company's financial
statements since the date of acquisition.
The Company is now the largest industrial plastic thermoformer in the United
States and is starting to benefit from anticipated operational synergies. On May
27, 1999 and on October 25, 1999 the Company announced it would close its South
Whitely, Indiana and El Dorado, Arkansas facilities, respectively, and move
production of thermoformed recreational vehicle components and bath products to
a Triangle Plastics facility.
Effective May 24, 1999, the Company sold its plastic packaging product line,
which consisted of coextruded high-barrier plastic sheet and containers for the
food processing industry. Customers' expectations for long-term research and
development and other forms of support were inconsistent with the size of this
operation. In addition, the risk associated with volume concentration in one
customer was a contributing factor to the decision to exit the business. The
Company had 1998 high-barrier plastic packaging sales of $28.1 million.
Results of Continuing Operations - Comparing Year to Date 1999 to Year to Date
1998
The Company reported net sales of $268.5 million for the first nine months of
1999 an increase of 35.7% from sales of $197.8 million for the same period of
1998. Operating earnings of $35.4 million for the nine months increased 33.0%
from $26.6 million in the first nine months of 1998. Both the metal and plastic
products segments reported increased sales and operating earnings.
Net sales within the metal products segment increased from $120.9 million in the
first nine months of 1998 to $152.5 million in 1999. Sales of home canning
products, due to good growing conditions throughout North America and the Year
2000 phenomenon, increased $14.1 million. The introduction of the Golden Harvest
housewares and specialty glassware product lines added $9.0 million and $2.9
million in consumer product sales, respectively. In April 1999, the Company
began test marketing home canning products in Hungary. Market penetration in the
initial year was lower than expected, due partially to the availability of a
considerable surplus of commercial glass containers normally exported to Russia.
Sales of copper-plated zinc coin blanks to both the U.S Mint and the Royal
Canadian Mint increased over 1998 adding $6.4 million in sales compared to the
previous year. A reduction in zinc battery can and industrial strip sales
offset, in part, the increase in coinage sales. Based upon recent discussions
with the management of the U.S. Mint, the Company anticipates fourth quarter
coinage shipments to be consistent with the third quarter.
Net sales within the plastic products segment increased from $76.9 million in
the first nine months of 1998 to $116.5 million in 1999. The late April
acquisition of Triangle Plastics contributed $46.2 million of incremental sales.
Sales of industrial thermoformed parts from the existing business were
essentially the same as the previous period. Increased sales of refrigerator
parts were offset by lower sales of bath and other products to the manufactured
housing and recreational vehicle industries. Sales of injection molded products
increased by $1.4 million as the Company's growth strategy, launched in 1997,
continues to foster sales gains. Excluding the 1998 sales produced from the
closed Arecibo , Puerto Rico facility, injection molded product sales for the
first nine months of 1999 increased $4.8 million or 20.1% compared to the
previous year. Sales from the disposed plastic packaging product line were $12.9
million prior to the sale compared to $21.0 million for the first nine months of
1998.
Gross margin percentages increased slightly from 29.5% in the first nine months
of 1998 to 29.6% in the first nine months of 1999. The sales volume increase in
coinage, injection molded products and industrial thermoformed parts contributed
to the margin improvement.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 44.7% from $30.5 million
in the first nine months of 1998 to $44.2 million in the first nine months of
1999. Triangle Plastics accounted for approximately $8.1 million of the
increase. Warehousing costs for the new housewares product line and staff
additions, training costs and other expenses in the consumer products operations
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accounted for substantially all of the remaining increase. To date, the Company
has incurred approximately $1.0 million in selling, general and administrative
expenses in the Hungarian home canning product test market. Interest expense,
net in the first nine months of 1999 was $5.6 million compared to $1.4 million
for the same period last year. The increase was due to increased borrowings to
finance the Triangle Plastics acquisition. The Company's effective tax rate
increased from 38.0% in the first nine months of 1998 to 39.1% in the first nine
months of 1999 due primarily to foreign losses for which a tax benefit has not
been recorded.
The Company recorded a $19.7 million pre-tax gain on the sale of the plastic
packaging product line.
Excluding the 1999 $12.2 million after tax gain on the sale of the plastic
packaging product line and the 1998 $0.8 million after tax charge to exit the
facility in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, income from continuing operations of $18.0
million increased 9.7% from $16.4 million in the first nine months of 1998.
Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, as adjusted, was $2.63, a
17.4% increase from the $2.24 reported in the first nine months of 1998. Diluted
weighted average shares outstanding decreased from 7,325,000 in the first nine
months of 1998 to 6,829,000 in 1999 due to the Company purchasing its common
stock in the open market. The reduction in shares outstanding added $0.16 to the
diluted earnings per share.
Results of Continuing Operations - Comparing Third Quarter 1999 to Third Quarter
1998
The Company reported net sales of $107.7 million for the third quarter of 1999
an increase of 48.2% from sales of $72.6 million for the same period of 1998.
Operating earnings of $16.0 million for the quarter increased 33.8% from $12.0
million in the third quarter of 1998. Both the metal and plastic products
segments reported increased sales and operating earnings.
Net sales within the metal products segment increased from $47.0 million in the
third quarter of 1998 to $62.4 million in 1999. Sales of home canning products,
due to good growing conditions throughout North America and the Year 2000
phenomenon, increased $11.1 million. The introduction of the Golden Harvest
housewares and specialty glassware product lines added $1.8 million and $0.7
million in consumer product sales, respectively. Sales of copper-plated zinc
coins to the U.S. Mint and the Royal Canadian Mint increased over 1998 adding
$1.4 million in sales compared to the previous year. A reduction in zinc battery
can and industrial strip sales offset, in part, the increase in coinage sales.
Net sales within the plastic products segment increased from $25.6 million in
the third quarter of 1998 to $45.2 million in 1999. The acquisition of Triangle
Plastics contributed sales of $25.9 million. Sales of industrial thermoformed
parts from the existing business were essentially the same as the previous
period. Sales of refrigerator parts increased as the Company's main customer
continues to experience strong demand. This gain was offset, however, by lower
sales of bath and other products to the manufactured housing and recreational
vehicle industries. Sales of injection molded products were essentially the same
as the previous period. Sales gains with two ammunition manufacturers were
offset by a decline in sales due to the closing of the Arecibo, Puerto Rico
plant. Sales from the disposed plastic packaging product line were $6.5 million
in the third quarter of 1998.
Gross margin percentages decreased from 31.9% in the third quarter of 1998 to
31.3% in the third quarter of 1999. The introduction of lower margin consumer
products and an increase in unfavorable zinc spending and scrap variances
contributed to the margin decline.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 77.7% from $10.0 million
in the third quarter of 1998 to $17.7 million in the third quarter of 1999.
Triangle Plastics accounted for approximately $4.9 million of the increase.
Warehousing and selling costs for the new housewares product line and staff
additions, training costs, and other expenses in the domestic consumer products
operations accounted for substantially all of the remaining increase.
Interest expense, net in the third quarter of 1999 was $2.6 million compared to
$0.4 million for the same period last year. The increase in net expense was due
to increased borrowings to finance the Triangle Plastics acquisition. The
Company's effective tax rate increased from 38.0% in the third quarter of 1998
to 41.6% in the third quarter of 1999 due primarily to foreign losses for which
a tax benefit has not been recorded.
Income from continuing operations of $7.8 million decreased 1.8% from $8.0
million (excluding the $0.8 million after tax charge to exit the facility in
Arecibo, Puerto) in the third quarter of 1998. Diluted earnings per share from
continuing operations was $1.14, a 1.8% increase from the, as adjusted, $1.12 in
the third quarter of 1998. Diluted weighted average shares outstanding decreased
from 7,082,000 in the third quarter of 1998 to 6,843,000 in 1999 due to the
Company purchasing its common stock in the open market. The reduction in shares
outstanding added $0.04 to diluted earnings per share from continuing
operations, as adjusted.
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Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources
Effective April 25, 1999, the Company acquired the net assets of Triangle
Plastics for $148.0 million in cash plus acquisition costs. The transaction was
accounted for as a purchase. The purchase price was allocated to the assets
purchased and liabilities assumed based on their estimated fair values as of the
date of acquisition. The purchase price in excess of the fair value of assets
purchased and liabilities assumed of $95.3 million is being amortized over a
20-year period.
The Company financed the acquisition with a new $250 million credit facility
consisting of a six year $150 million term loan and a revolving credit facility
whereby the Company can borrow up to $100 million through March 31, 2005, when
all borrowings mature. The term loan requires quarterly payments of principal
escalating from an annual aggregate amount of $15.0 million in the first year to
$30.0 million in the fifth and sixth year. Interest on the borrowings is based
upon fixed increments over the adjusted London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR")
or the agent bank's alternate borrowing rate as defined in the agreement. As
part of the new financing, the Company paid off existing debt and incurred a
$1.6 million prepayment charge ($1.0 million after-tax).
In May 1999, the Company entered into a three-year interest rate swap with an
initial notional value of $90 million. The swap effectively fixes the interest
rate on approximately 60% of the Company's term debt at a maximum rate of 7.48%
for the three-year period.
Effective May 24, 1999, the Company sold its plastic packaging product line for
$28.7 million in cash. Proceeds from the sale were used for debt repayment. This
transaction resulted in a gain of $19.7 million.
In January 1999, the Company exited its plastics manufacturing plant in Arecibo,
Puerto Rico. The plant was shut down on schedule with costs in line with the
amount reserved in 1998. Taking into account the cash proceeds from the sale of
certain equipment, tax benefits and costs paid, the transaction provided
approximately $1.3 million in cash.
In October 1999, management initiated a plan to exit the Company's plastic
thermoforming facility in El Dorado, Arkansas. Operations in this facility will
be moved to the Company's Auburndale, Florida facility no later than December
31, 1999. The total cost to exit the facility is anticipated to be $2.2 million
which includes a $.8 million loss on the sale and disposal of equipment, $.6
million in future lease obligations net of assumed sublease revenue and $.8
million in other costs consisting primarily of employee severance, consulting
and employment obligations, costs to dismantle, transport and set-up equipment
and other related fees. The Company expects to ultimately use $.6 million of
cash related to this action.
Working capital (excluding the current portion of long-term debt and notes
payable) increased $32.0 million from $51.2 million at year-end 1998 to $83.2
million at September 26, 1999. The Company acquired current assets and assumed
current liabilities of Triangle Plastics totaling $24.0 million in working
capital. Excluding the Triangle Plastics acquisition and the divestiture of the
plastic packaging product line, cash and cash equivalents and accounts
receivable increased $10.8 million and $17.4 million, respectively, and
inventories decreased $3.8 million on strong sales across most product lines.
Capital expenditures were $12.3 million in the first nine months of 1999
compared to $9.1 million for the same period in 1998 and are largely related to
maintaining facilities and improving manufacturing efficiencies. 1999
investments included new injection molding machines, upgrading an existing zinc
plating line and an investment in a new high precision slitting line for zinc
products and improvements made to consumer product assembly lines and
information systems.
The Company believes that existing funds, cash generated from operations and the
new debt facility are adequate to satisfy its working capital and capital
expenditure requirements for the foreseeable future. However, the Company may
raise additional capital from time to time to take advantage of favorable
conditions in the capital markets or in connection with the Company's corporate
development activities.
On March 23, 1999, the Company's board of directors approved the repurchase of
up to 500,000 shares of the Company's common stock. In addition to this program,
the Company has a policy to annually repurchase shares to offset the dilutive
effect of shares issued under employee benefit plans.
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Contingencies
On May 19, 1997 the Company purchased certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Viking Industries ("Viking Plastics"). To date, the Company has
paid $9.4 million and, in accordance with the terms of the asset purchase
agreement and subsequent amendment, could pay up to an additional $4.0 million
based upon incremental sales over the next two years. The former owner has
initiated arbitration proceedings in an effort to accelerate payment of the
additional $4.0 million.
The Company has been named a defendant in a lawsuit with respect to a royalty
agreement, whereby the licensee believes the Company is obligated to extend a
paid-up royalty-free license to the plaintiff. The plaintiff alleges damages in
excess of $500,000. In addition, at September 26, 1999, the Company had a
receivable of approximately $586,000 recorded in its consolidated balance sheet
from this licensee. The Company is prepared to vigorously defend the action and
pursue collection of its remaining receivable; however, collection of the
receivable and future royalties is dependent upon the ultimate outcome of the
lawsuit. In accordance with the terms of the Triangle Plastics asset purchase
agreement, the former owner is obligated to pay the first $500,000 of defense
costs.
The Company is subject to and involved in claims arising out of the conduct of
its business including those relating to product liability, environmental and
safety and health matters. The Company's information at this time does not
indicate that the resolution of the aforementioned claims will have a material,
adverse effect upon financial condition, results of operations, cash flows or
competitive position of the Company.
Year 2000
The company has identified what it believes are its most significant worst case
Year 2000 scenarios for the purpose of helping it to focus its Year 2000
efforts. These scenarios are the interference with the Company's ability to
obtain component materials and supplies from vendors, maintain continuous
operation of its computer systems, deliver finished product to customers, and
invoice and receive payments. As discussed below, the company has taken the
steps necessary to ensure that these worst case scenarios are addressed.
The Company has assessed its exposure to potential Year 2000 issues within its
businesses and believes it is Year 2000 ready. The assessment included
information technology (IT), non-information technology (non-IT), and customer
and vendor readiness. Phases within the process included assessment,
remediation, testing and implementation. Through the assessment process, the
Company identified certain financial and manufacturing systems that were not
Year 2000 ready. Remediation, in the form of replacements and upgrades, has been
performed to bring these systems into compliance. These systems have been tested
and implemented. The failure of the Company to properly assess and remediate
Year 2000 problems and properly test or implement solutions could result in
disruptions of normal business operations. Such failures could have a material
adverse effect upon the financial condition, results of operations, cash flows
or competitive position of the Company.
The Company has incurred less than $400,000 in costs associated with the
remediation of its own systems. The Company has funded its Year 2000 assessment
and remediation costs from internal financial resources. These costs do not
include the cost of upgrading or replacing systems for other business reasons.
Such measures usually provide the additional benefit of making the systems Year
2000 compliant.
The assessment of customers and suppliers for Year 2000 readiness has been
completed. The assessment included third party electronic interfaces. Several
suppliers have not yet responded to the Company's inquiries. Follow-up
correspondence has been conducted. Other suppliers have disclosed varying
degrees of compliance issues but indicate they have plans and procedures in
place to become compliant. In all cases, alternate supply sources exist and are
available should any of these suppliers not be Year 2000 ready. The Company
currently is not aware of any significant customer or supplier with a Year 2000
issue that will materially impact the Company's financial condition, results of
operations, cash flows or competitive position. However, the Company has no
means of ensuring that customers or suppliers will be Year 2000 ready. The
inability of other entities to be prepared could have a material adverse effect
on the Company.
While the Company has taken significant measures to minimize any internal risks
surrounding Year 2000 issues, the most likely worst case scenarios may involve
the failure of third parties with whom the Company does business to address Year
2000 issues. Contingency plans vary among the Company's businesses, however, the
majority of the plans provide for adjusting inventory levels, identifying
alternative sources of materials and services, establishing crisis response
processes to address unexpected problems and defining alternative ways to
stabilize business operations quickly. These plans are expected to be in place,
tested and refined as needed by December 31, 1999.
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It is not expected that Year 2000 issues will have a material adverse effect on
the Company. However, it is possible that, for example, disruptions in the
economy generally or interruptions in the Company's manufacturing processes
because of Year 2000 problems could adversely affect the Company's results of
operations, liquidity and financial condition.
Forward-Looking Information
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain "forward-looking statements"
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Those statements include, but may not be
limited to, discussions regarding expectations of future sales and
profitability, anticipated demand for the Company's products and expectations
regarding operating and other expenses. Reliance on forward-looking statements
involves risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the
assumptions upon which the forward-looking statements contained herein are based
are reasonable, any of those assumptions could prove to be inaccurate. As a
result, the forward-looking statements based on those assumptions could also be
incorrect. Please see the Company's Report on Form 8-K, dated June 10, 1997, for
a list of factors which could cause the Company's actual results to differ
materially from those projected in the Company's forward-looking statements.
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Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to short-term interest rate variations with respect to
LIBOR on its term and revolving debt obligations. A portion of this risk has
been managed through the use of an interest rate swap, whereby the Company
effectively pays a fixed rate of interest on 60% of the outstanding term debt
balance for a period of three years.
Changes in LIBOR interest rates would affect the earnings of the Company.
Assuming that LIBOR rates increased 100 basis points over period end rates on
the outstanding term debt, the Company's interest expense, after considering the
effects of its interest rate swap, would have increased by approximately
$250,000 for the nine month period ended September 26, 1999. Since the debt
obligation, and related interest rate swap, to which this exposure relates was
put in place during the second quarter of 1999, a comparative analysis of the
impact of interest rate changes on prior periods would be irrelevant.
The amount was determined by considering the impact of the hypothetical interest
rates on the Company's borrowing cost, short-term investment rates, interest
rate swap and estimated cash flow. Actual changes in rates may differ from the
hypothetical assumptions used in computing this exposure.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a. Exhibits
27 Financial Data Schedule
b. Reports on Form 8-K
None.
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.
Alltrista Corporation
(Registrant)
Date: November 10, 1999 By: /s/ Kevin D. Bower
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Kevin D. Bower
Senior Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
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ALLTRISTA CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
September 26, 1999
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Description Page
27 Financial Data Schedule [EDGAR filing only]
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