SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended JANUARY 2, 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 33-75706-01
BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Delaware 35-1814673
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS employer
of incorporation or organization) identification number)
101 Oakley Street
Evansville, Indiana 47710
(Address of principal executive
offices) (Zip code)
Registrants' telephone number, including area code: (812) 424-2904
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants: (1) have 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 such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) have been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K: Not applicable.
Other than with respect to BPC Holding Corporation ("Holding"), none of the
voting stock of any registrant is held by a non-affiliate of such registrant.
There is no public trading market for any class of voting stock of Holding,
however, Holding estimates the market value of its voting stock that is held by
non-affiliates to be $1,326,000.
As of March 12, 1999, the following shares of capital stock of BPC Holding
Corporation were outstanding: 91,000 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock;
259,000 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock; 144,546 shares of Class B
Voting Common Stock; 56,937 shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock; and 16,833
shares of Class C Nonvoting Common Stock. As of March 12, 1999 there were
outstanding 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Plastics
Corporation, 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Iowa
Corporation, 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Tri-Plas
Corporation, 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Sterling
Corporation, 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Aerocon, Inc.,
100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of PackerWare Corporation, 100
shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Plastics Design
Corporation, 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Venture
Packaging, Inc., 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Venture
Packaging Midwest, Inc., 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of
Venture Packaging Southeast, Inc., 4,000,000 Ordinary Shares of (pound)1 par
value, of NIM Holdings Limited, 5,850 Ordinary Shares of (pound)1 par value, of
Norwich Injection Moulders Limited, and 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par
value, of Knight Plastics, Inc.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
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DISCLOSURE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
THIS FORM 10-K CONTAINS STATEMENTS THAT CONSTITUTE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 27A OF THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933, AS AMENDED (THE
"SECURITIES ACT") AND SECTION 21E OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, AS
AMENDED (THE "EXCHANGE ACT"). THOSE STATEMENTS APPEAR IN A NUMBER OF PLACES IN
THIS FORM 10-K AND INCLUDE STATEMENTS REGARDING THE INTENT, BELIEF OR CURRENT
EXPECTATIONS OF THE COMPANY. WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, THE WORDS
"BELIEVES," "ANTICIPATES," "PLANS," "EXPECTS" AND SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS ARE
INTENDED TO IDENTIFY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. ANY SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS ARE NOT GUARANTEES OF FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND MAY INVOLVE RISKS AND
UNCERTAINTIES, AND ACTUAL RESULTS MAY DIFFER FROM THOSE IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS AS A RESULT OF VARIOUS FACTORS. VARIOUS ECONOMIC AND COMPETITIVE
FACTORS COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS OR EVENTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE
DISCUSSED IN SUCH FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION
CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 10-K, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE INFORMATION SET
FORTH UNDER "MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS," IDENTIFIES IMPORTANT FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE
DIFFERENCES, INCLUDING THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO PASS THROUGH RAW MATERIAL PRICE
INCREASES TO ITS CUSTOMERS, ITS ABILITY TO SERVICE DEBT, THE AVAILABILITY OF
PLASTIC RESIN, THE IMPACT OF CHANGING ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND CHANGES IN THE
LEVEL OF THE COMPANY'S CAPITAL INVESTMENT. ALTHOUGH MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT HAS
THE BUSINESS STRATEGY AND RESOURCES NEEDED FOR IMPROVED OPERATIONS, FUTURE
REVENUE AND MARGIN TRENDS CANNOT BE RELIABLY PREDICTED.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
FORM 10-K FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JANUARY 2, 1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
PART I
Item 1. Business ....................................................... 4
Item 2. Properties ..................................................... 14
Item 3. Legal Proceedings .............................................. 14
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders ............ 15
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrants' Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters ....................................................... 16
Item 6. Selected Financial Data ........................................ 18
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations...................................... 19
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ..... 24
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data .................... 25
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting
and Financial Disclosure....................................... 25
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrants............. 26
Item 11. Executive Compensation.......................................... 29
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.. 33
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.................. 34
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules and Reports on
Form 8-K ...................................................... 37
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
BPC Holding Corporation ("Holding"), is the parent of Berry Plastics
Corporation ("Berry" or the "Company"), a leading domestic manufacturer and
marketer of plastic packaging products focused on four key markets: the aerosol
overcap, rigid open-top container, drink cup and houseware markets. Within each
of its markets, the Company concentrates on manufacturing value-added products
sold to marketers of image-conscious industrial and consumer products that
utilize the Company's proprietary molds, superior color matching capabilities
and sophisticated multi-color printing capabilities. The Company believes that
it is the largest supplier of aerosol overcaps in the United States, with sales
of over 1.5 billion overcaps in 1998. Berry also believes that it is the largest
domestic supplier of thinwall, child-resistant and pry-off open top containers.
Berry has utilized its national sales force and existing molding and printing
capacity at multiple-plant locations to become a leader in the plastic drink cup
market, which includes the Company's 32 ounce and 44 ounce drive-through ("DT")
cups, which fit in standard vehicle cup holders. The Company entered the
housewares market (which includes the lawn and garden market) for
semi-disposable plastic products, sold primarily to national retail marketers,
as a result of the acquisition of PackerWare Corporation ("PackerWare") in
January 1997.
The Company supplies aerosol overcaps for a wide variety of commercial and
consumer products. Similarly, the Company's containers are used for packaging a
broad spectrum of commercial and consumer products. The Company's plastic drink
cups are sold primarily to fast food restaurants, convenience stores, stadiums,
table top restaurants and retail. The Company sells houseware products,
primarily seasonal, semi-disposable housewares and lawn and garden items, to
major retail marketers. Berry's customer base is comprised of over 7,000
customers with operations in a widely diversified range of markets. The
Company's top ten customers accounted for approximately 15% of fiscal 1998 net
sales, and no customer accounted for more than 4% of the Company's net sales in
fiscal 1998. The historical allocation of the Company's total net sales among
its product categories is as follows:
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1998 1997 1996
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Packaging products:
Aerosol overcaps............ 18% 21% 33%
Containers ................. 54 49 53
Drink cups ................. 15 17 9
Other ...................... 5 5 5
Housewares ................... 8 8 --
The Company believes that it derives a strong competitive position from its
state-of-the-art production capabilities, extensive array of proprietary molds
in a wide variety of sizes and styles and dedication to service and quality. In
the aerosol overcap market, the Company distinguishes itself with superior color
matching capabilities, which is of extreme importance to its base of
image-conscious consumer products customers, and proprietary packing equipment,
which enables the Company to deliver a higher quality product while lowering
warehousing and shipping costs. In the container market, an in-house graphic
arts department and sophisticated printing and decorating capabilities permit
the Company to offer extensive value-added decorating options. The Company's
drink cup product line is strengthened by both the larger market share and
diversification provided through its acquisition of PackerWare. Berry entered
the housewares business with its acquisition of PackerWare, which has a
reputation for outstanding quality and service among major retail marketers and
for products which offer high value at a reasonable price to consumers. The
Company believes that it is an industry innovator, particularly in the area of
decoration. These market-related strengths, combined with the Company's modern
proprietary mold technology, high speed molding capabilities and multiple-plant
locations, all contribute to the Company's strong market position.
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In addition to these marketing and manufacturing strengths, the Company
believes that its close working relationships with customers are crucial to
maintaining market positions and developing future growth opportunities. The
Company employs a direct sales force which is focused on working with customers
and the Company's production and product design personnel to develop customized
packaging that enhances customer product differentiation and improves product
performance. The Company works to develop innovative new products and identify
and pursue non-traditional markets that can use existing Company products.
HISTORY
Imperial Plastics, the Company's predecessor, was established in 1967 in
Evansville, Indiana. Berry Plastics, Inc. ("Old Berry") was formed in 1983 to
purchase substantially all of the assets of Imperial Plastics. In 1988, Old
Berry acquired Gilbert Plastics of New Brunswick, New Jersey, a leading
manufacturer of aerosol overcaps, and subsequently relocated Gilbert Plastics'
production to Old Berry's Evansville, Indiana facility. In 1990, the Company and
Holding, the holder of 100% of the outstanding capital stock of the Company,
were formed to purchase the assets of Old Berry. The Company acquired
substantially all of the assets (the "Mammoth Acquisition") of the Mammoth
Containers division of Genpak Corporation in February 1992, adding plants in
Forest City, North Carolina (which was subsequently sold by the Company) and
Iowa Falls, Iowa.
In March 1995, Berry Sterling Corporation, a newly formed wholly owned
subsidiary of the Company ("Berry Sterling"), acquired substantially all of the
assets of Sterling Products, Inc. (the "Sterling Products Acquisition"), a
producer of injection molded plastic drink cups and lids. Management believes
that the Sterling Products Acquisition gave the Company immediate penetration
into a rapidly expanding plastic drink cup market.
In December 1995, Berry Tri-Plas Corporation (formerly Berry-CPI Corp.), a
wholly owned subsidiary of the Company ("Berry Tri-Plas"), acquired
substantially all of the assets of Tri-Plas, Inc. (the "Tri-Plas Acquisition"),
a manufacturer of injection molded containers and lids, and added manufacturing
plants in Charlotte, North Carolina and York, Pennsylvania. Management believes
that the Tri-Plas Acquisition gave the Company an immediate presence in the
polypropylene container product line, which is mainly used for food and "hot
fill" applications.
In January 1996, the Company acquired the assets relating to the plastic
drink cup product line and decorating equipment of Alpha Products, Inc., a
subsidiary of Aladdin Industries, Inc. The addition of these assets complemented
the drink cup product line acquired in the Sterling Products Acquisition.
In January 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of Container Industries,
Inc. ("Container Industries"), a manufacturer and marketer of injection molded
industrial and pry-off containers for building products and other industrial
markets (the "Container Industries Acquisition"). Management believes the
acquisition of Container Industries has provided additional market presence on
the west coast, primarily in the pry-off container product line.
Also, in January 1997, the Company acquired PackerWare Corporation, a
manufacturer and marketer of plastic containers, drink cups, housewares, and
lawn and garden products (the "PackerWare Acquisition"). Management believes
that the PackerWare Acquisition significantly diversified and expanded the
Company's position in the drink cup business and gave the Company immediate
penetration into the housewares market. The acquisition also provided the
Company with a plant located in Lawrence, Kansas, that is well-situated to
service its markets.
In May 1997, Berry Plastics Design Corporation ("Berry Design"), a newly
formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired substantially all of the
assets of Virginia Design Packaging Corp. ("Virginia Design"), a manufacturer
and marketer of injection-molded containers used primarily for food packaging,
of Suffolk, Virginia. Management believes that the acquisition of these assets
has enhanced the Company's position in the food packaging and food service
markets.
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In August 1997, the Company acquired Venture Packaging, Inc. ("Venture
Packaging"), a manufacturer and marketer of injection-molded containers used in
the food, dairy and various other markets (the "Venture Packaging Acquisition").
This acquisiton included manufacturing plants in Monroeville, Ohio and Anderson,
South Carolina (which was subsequently sold by the Company). Management believes
that the Venture Packaging Acquisition strategically assisted the Company in
marketing its product line of open-top containers and lids.
In July 1998, NIM Holdings ("NIM Holdings"), a newly-formed wholly-owned
subsidiary of the Company, acquired Norwich Injection Moulders Limited ("Norwich
Moulders") of North Walsham, England. In October 1998, Knight Plastics, Inc.
("Knight"), a newly formed wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, acquired
substantially all of the assets of the Knight Engineering and Plastics Division
of Courtaulds Packaging Inc. See "The Norwich Acquisition" and "The Knight
Acquisition" below.
THE 1996 TRANSACTION
On June 18, 1996, Holding consummated the transaction described below (the
"1996 Transaction"). BPC Mergerco, Inc. ("Mergerco") was organized by Atlantic
Equity Partners International II, L.P. ("International"), Chase Venture Capital
Associates, L.P. ("CVCA") and certain other institutional investors to effect
the acquisition of a majority of the outstanding capital stock of Holding.
Pursuant to the terms of a Stock Purchase and Recapitalization Agreement dated
as of June 12, 1996, each of International, CVCA and certain other equity
investors (collectively, the "Common Stock Purchasers") subscribed for shares of
common stock of Mergerco. In addition, pursuant to the terms of a Preferred
Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of June 12, 1996, CVCA and the
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company (the "Preferred Stock Purchasers")
purchased shares of preferred stock of Mergerco (the "Preferred Stock") and
warrants (the "1996 Warrants") to purchase shares of common stock of Mergerco.
Immediately after the purchase of the common stock, the preferred stock and the
1996 Warrants of Mergerco, Mergerco merged (the "Merger") with and into Holding,
with Holding being the surviving corporation. Upon the consummation of the
Merger, (i) each share of Class A Common Stock, $.00005 par value, and Class B
Common Stock, $.00005 par value, of Holding and certain privately held warrants
exercisable for such Class A and Class B Common Stock were converted into the
right to receive cash equal to the purchase price per share for the common stock
into which such warrants were exercisable less the amount of the nominal
exercise price therefor, (ii) all other classes of common stock of Holding, a
majority of which was held by certain members of management, were converted into
shares of common stock of the surviving corporation (constituting approximately
19% of the post-merger common stock of the surviving corporation) and (iii) the
common stock, preferred stock and warrants of Mergerco were converted into
common stock, preferred stock and warrants of the surviving corporation,
respectively. In addition, upon the consummation of the Merger, the holders of
the warrants (the "1994 Warrants") to purchase capital stock of Holding that
were issued in connection with the offering in April 1994 by Berry of $100
million aggregate principal amount of the 1994 Notes (such transaction being the
"1994 Transaction"), became entitled to receive cash equal to the purchase price
per share for the common stock into which such warrants were exercisable less
the amount of the exercise price therefor.
The aggregate consideration paid to the sellers of the equity interests in
Holding, including the holders of the 1994 Warrants, was approximately $119.6
million in cash. In order to finance the 1996 Transaction, including the payment
of related fees and expenses: (i) Holding issued 12.50% Senior Secured Notes due
2006 (with such Notes being exchanged in October 1996 for the 12.50% Series B
Senior Secured Notes due 2006 (the "1996 Notes")) for net proceeds of
approximately $100.2 million (or $64.6 million after deducting the amount of
such net proceeds used to purchase marketable securities available for payment
of interest on the 1996 Notes); (ii) the Common Stock Purchasers, the Preferred
Stock Purchasers and certain members of management made equity and rollover
investments in the aggregate amount of $70.0 million (which amount included
rollover investments of approximately $7.1 million by certain members of
management and $3.0 million by an existing institutional shareholder); and (iii)
Holding received an aggregate of approximately $0.9 million in connection with
the exercise of certain management stock options to purchase common stock of
Holding.
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In connection with the 1996 Transaction, International, CVCA, certain other
institutional investors and certain members of management entered into the New
Stockholders Agreement pursuant to which certain stockholders, among other
things, (i) were granted certain registration rights and (ii) under certain
circumstances, have the right to force a sale of Holding. See "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions -- Stockholders Agreements."
THE NORWICH ACQUISITION
On July 2, 1998, NIM Holdings acquired all of the capital stock of Norwich
Injection Moulders Limited ("Norwich Moulders") of Norwich, England (the
"Norwich Acquisition"), for aggregate consideration of approximately (pound)8.5
million (approximately $14 million). Norwich Moulders, a manufacturer and
marketer of injection-molded overcaps and closures for the European market, had
fiscal 1997 net sales of approximately (pound)8.1 million (approximately $13
million). Management believes that the Norwich Acquisition will provide the
Company with a production platform that will allow it to better serve its global
customers and to introduce its product lines in Europe.
THE KNIGHT ACQUISITION
On October 16, 1998, Knight acquired substantially all of the assets of the
Knight Engineering and Plastics Division of Courtaulds Packaging Inc. (the
"Knight Acquisition") for aggregate consideration of approximately $18 million.
Knight, a manufacturer of aerosol overcaps and closures, had fiscal 1997 net
sales of approximately $24 million. Management believes that the Knight
Acquisition will enhance the Company's overcap and closure business and better
position the Company to meet the needs of its domestic and multi-national
customers.
THE CREDIT FACILITY
Concurrent with the Venture Packaging Acquisition, the Company amended its
then existing financing and security agreement (the "Security Agreement") with
NationsBank, N.A. for a senior secured line of credit to increase the
commitments thereunder to an aggregate principal amount of $127.2 million (the
"Credit Facility"). Concurrently with the Norwich Acquisition, the Credit
Facility was amended and increased to $132.6 million (plus an additional
revolving credit facility of (pound)1.5 million (the "UK Revolver") and a term
loan facility of (pound)4.5 million (the "UK Term Loan"), each for NIM Holdings
and Norwich). The indebtedness under the Credit Facility is guaranteed by
Holding and substantially all of its subsidiaries. The Credit Facility replaced
the facility previously provided by Fleet Capital Corporation.
The Credit Facility provides the Company with (i) a $50.0 million revolving
line of credit, subject to a borrowing base formula and a reserve for certain
obligations under the South Carolina Bonds, (ii) the UK Revolver, subject to a
borrowing base, (iii) a $63.7 million term loan facility, (iv) the UK Term Loan
and (v) a $5.6 million standby letter of credit facility to support the
Company's and its subsidiaries' obligations under the Nevada Bonds. The Credit
Facility also provides for a $5.4 million term loan facility, the proceeds of
which were used to retire in July 1998 the Company's and its subsidiaries'
obligations under the Iowa Bonds, on which Berry Iowa had agreed, pursuant to a
Loan and Trust Agreement with The City of Iowa Falls, Iowa, to pay amounts
sufficient to pay principal, interest and any premium with respect to the Iowa
Bonds. Also, the Credit Facility provides a term loan facility to support the
Company's and its subsidiaries' obligations under the South Carolina Industrial
Development Bonds. In August 1998, in conjunction with the closing and sale of
the Anderson, South Carolina Facility, the Bonds were paid by the Company. The
difference between the repayment of the development bonds and other related
liabilities and the net proceeds from the sale of the facility of approximately
$3.0 million has been financed with borrowing under the term loan facility. The
Company borrowed all amounts available under the term loan facility and the UK
Term Loan to finance the PackerWare Acquisition, the Virginia Design
Acquisition, the Venture Packaging Acquisition and the Norwich Acquisition. At
January 2, 1998, the Company had unused borrowing capacity under the Credit
Facility's revolving line of credit of approximately $40.4 million.
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The Credit Facility matures on January 21, 2002 unless previously terminated
by the Company or by the lenders upon an Event of Default as defined in the
Security Agreement. The term loan facility requires periodic payments, varying
in amount, through the maturity of the facility. Such periodic payments will
aggregate approximately $19 million for fiscal 1999. Interest on borrowings
under the Credit Facility is based on either (i) the lender's base rate (which
is the higher of the lender's prime rate and the federal funds rate plus 0.50%)
plus an applicable margin of 0.50% or (ii) LIBOR (adjusted for reserves) plus an
applicable margin of 2.0%, at the Company's option. Following receipt of the
quarterly financial statements, the agent under the Credit Facility has the
option to change the applicable interest rate margin on loans (other than under
the UK Revolver and UK Term Loan) once per quarter to a specified margin
determined by the ratio of funded debt to EBITDA of the Company and its
subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the foregoing, interest on borrowings under the UK
Revolver and the UK Term Loan is based on LIBOR (adjusted for reserves) plus
2.50%.
The Credit Facility contains various covenants which include, among other
things: (i) maintenance of certain financial ratios and compliance with certain
financial tests and limitations, (ii) limitations on the issuance of additional
indebtedness and (iii) limitations on capital expenditures.
PACKAGING PRODUCTS
AEROSOL OVERCAP MARKET
The Company believes it is the leader in the U.S. market for aerosol
overcaps. Approximately one-third of this market consists of national marketers
who produce overcaps in-house for their own needs. Management believes that a
portion of these in-house producers will increase the outsourcing of their
production to high technology, low cost manufacturers, such as the Company, as a
means of reducing manufacturing assets and focusing on their core marketing
objectives.
The Company's aerosol overcaps are used in a wide variety of end-use markets
including spray paints, household and personal care products, insecticides and a
myriad of other commercial and consumer products. Most U.S. manufacturers and
contract fillers of aerosol products are customers of the Company for some
portion of their needs. In fiscal 1998, no single overcap customer accounted for
more than 3% of the Company's total net sales.
Management believes that, over the years, the Company has developed several
significant competitive advantages, including a reputation for outstanding
quality, short lead-time requirements, long-standing relationships with major
customers, the ability to accurately reproduce over 3,500 colors, proprietary
packing technology that minimizes freight cost and warehouse space, high-speed,
low-cost molding and decorating capability and a broad product line of
proprietary molds. The Company continues to develop new products in the overcap
market, including the "spray-thru" line of aerosol overcaps.
Major competitors in this market include Dubuque Plastics, Cobra and
Transcontainer. In addition, a number of companies, including several of the
Company's customers (e.g., S.C. Johnson and Reckitt & Colman), currently produce
aerosol overcaps for their own use.
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CONTAINER MARKET
The Company classifies its containers into six product lines: thinwall,
child-resistant, pry-off, dairy, polypropylene and industrial. Management
believes that the Company is the leading U.S. manufacturer in the thinwall,
child-resistant and pry-off product lines. Management considers industrial
containers to be a commodity market, characterized by little product
differentiation and an absence of higher margin niches. The following table
describes each of the Company's six product lines.
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PRODUCT LINE DESCRIPTION SIZES MAJOR END MARKETS
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Thinwall Thinwalled,
multi-purpose Food, promotional
containers with or products, toys and a
without handles and 6 oz. to 2 wide variety of other
lids gallons uses
Child-resistant Containers that meet
Consumer Product
Safety Commission
standards for child 2 lbs. to 2
safety gallons Pool and other chemicals
Pry-off Containers having a
tight lid-fit and Building products,
requiring an opening 4 oz. to 2 adhesives, other
device gallons industrial uses
Cultured dairy products
Dairy Thinwall containers in 6 oz. to 5 including yogurt,
traditional dairy lbs., cottage cheese, sour
market sizes and styles Multi-pack cream and dips
Polypropylene Usually clear
containers in round,
oblong or rectangular 6 oz. to 5 Food, deli, sauces,
shapes lbs. salads
Industrial Thick-walled, larger Building products,
pails designed to 2.5 to 5 chemicals, paints,
accommodate heavy loads gallons other industrial uses
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The largest end-uses for the Company's containers are food products, building
products, chemicals and dairy products. The Company has a diverse customer base
for its container lines, and no single container customer exceeded 3% of the
Company's total net sales in fiscal 1998.
Management believes that no other container manufacturer in the U.S. has the
breadth of product line offered by the Company. The Company's container
capacities range from 4 ounces to 5 gallons and are offered in various styles
with accompanying lids, bails and handles, as well as a wide array of decorating
options. In addition to a complete product line, the Company has sophisticated
printing capabilities, an in-house graphic arts department, low cost
manufacturing capability with nine plants strategically located throughout the
United States and a dedication to high quality products and customer service.
Product engineers, located in most of the Company's facilities, work with
customers to design and commercialize new containers.
The Company seeks to develop niche container products and new applications by
taking advantage of the Company's state-of-the-art decorating and graphic arts
capabilities and dedication to service and quality. Management believes that
these capabilities have given the Company a significant competitive advantage in
certain high-margin niche container applications for specialized products.
Examples include popcorn containers for new movie promotions and professional
and college sporting and entertainment events, where the ability to produce
sophisticated and colorful graphics is crucial to the product's success. In
order to identify new applications for existing products, the Company relies
extensively on its national sales force. Once these opportunities are
identified, the Company's sales force interfaces with product design engineers
to meet customers' needs. Finally, the quality and performance of the Company's
dairy product line have enabled the Company to establish a solid and growing
reputation in this market.
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In non-industrial containers, the Company's strongest competitors include
Airlite, Sweetheart, Landis, Cardinal and Polytainers. The Company also produces
commodity industrial pails for a market which is dominated by large volume
competitors such as Letica, Plastican, NAMPAC and Ropak. The Company does not
participate heavily in this market due to generally lower margins. The Company
intends to selectively participate in the industrial container market when
higher margin opportunities, equipment utilization or customer requirements make
participation an attractive option.
DRINK CUP MARKET
The Company believes that it is a leading provider of injection molded
plastic drink cups in the U.S. As beverage producers, convenience stores and
fast food restaurants increase their marketing efforts for larger sized drinks,
the Company believes that the plastic drink cup market will expand because of
plastic's desirability over paper for larger drink cups. Injection-molded
plastic cups range in size from 12 to 64 ounces, and often come with lids.
Primary markets are fast food restaurants, convenience stores, stadiums, table
top restaurants and retail. Virtually all cups are decorated, often as
promotional items, and Berry is known in the industry for innovative,
state-of-the-art graphics capability.
Berry has historically supplied a full line of traditional straight-sided and
DT style drink cups from 12 to 64 ounces with disposable and reusable lids
primarily to fast food and convenience store chains. With the PackerWare
Acquisition, the Company expanded its presence while diversifying into the
stadium and table top restaurant markets. The 64 ounce cup, which has been
highly successful with convenience stores, is one of the Company's fastest
growing drink cups. Major drink cup competitors include Packaging Resources
Incorporated, Pescor Plastics and WNA (formerly Cups Illustrated).
CUSTOM MOLDED PRODUCTS AND CLOSURES MARKETS
The Company also produces custom molded products by utilizing molds provided
by its customers. Typically, the low cost of entry in the custom molded products
market creates a commodity-like marketplace. However, the Company has focused
its custom molding efforts on those customers that are cognizant of the
Company's mold and product design expertise, superior color matching abilities
and sophisticated multi-color printing capabilities. The majority of the
Company's custom business requires specialized equipment and expertise,
supporting the Company's desire to pursue higher volume-added niche
opportunities in every market in which it participates.
The Company entered the closures market as a result of the Norwich
Acquisition in July 1998. The Company's participation is limited to the U.K.
market. The primary product is a foil sealed milk cap for which demand has
increased in recent years with the U.K.'s milk market trending to plastic
containers. Norwich offers a broad product line including dispensing, tamper
evident and custom molded closures.
HOUSEWARES MARKET
The Company entered the housewares market as a result of the PackerWare
Acquisition in January 1997. The housewares market is a multi-billion dollar
market. The Company's participation is limited to seasonal (spring and summer)
semi-disposable plastic housewares and plastic lawn and garden products, which
consist primarily of outdoor flower pots. Berry sells virtually all of its
products in this market through major national retail marketers and national
chain stores.
PackerWare's historical position with this market was to provide a high value
to consumers at a relatively modest price, consistent with the key price points
of the retail marketers. Berry believes outstanding service and fashion
capabilities further enhance its position in this market. This focus allowed
PackerWare to be named 1998 Vendor of the Year by Wal-Mart in its Housewares
division.
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MARKETING AND SALES
The Company reaches its large and diversified base of over 7,000 customers
primarily through its direct field sales force. These field sales
representatives are focused on individual product lines, but are encouraged to
sell all Company products to serve the needs of the Company's customers. The
Company believes that a direct field sales force is able to better focus on
target markets and customers, with the added benefit of permitting the Company
to control pricing decisions centrally. The Company also utilizes the services
of manufacturing representatives to augment its direct sales force.
The Company believes that it has a reputation for a high level of customer
satisfaction. Highly skilled customer service representatives are located in
each of the Company's facilities to support the national field sales force. In
addition, telemarketing representatives, marketing managers and sales/marketing
executives oversee the marketing and sales efforts. Manufacturing and
engineering personnel work closely with field sales personnel to satisfy
customers' needs through the production of high quality, value-added products
and on-time deliveries.
Additional marketing and sales techniques include a Graphic Arts department
with computer-assisted graphic design capabilities and in-house production of
photopolymer printing plates. Berry also has a centralized Color Matching and
Materials Blending department that utilizes a computerized spectrophotometer to
insure that colors match those requested by customers.
MANUFACTURING
GENERAL
The Company manufactures its products using the plastic injection molding
process. The process begins when plastic resin, in the form of small pellets, is
fed into an injection molding machine. The injection molding machine then melts
the plastic resin and injects it into a multi-cavity steel mold, forcing the
plastic resin to take the final shape of the product. At the end of each molding
cycle (generally five to 25 seconds), the plastic parts are ejected from the
mold into automated handling systems from which they are packed in corrugated
containers for further processing or shipment. After molding, the product may be
either decorated (printing, silk-screening, labeling) or assembled (e.g., bail
handles fitted to containers). The Company believes that its molding and
decorating capabilities are among the best in the industry.
The Company's overall manufacturing philosophy is to be a low-cost producer
by using high speed molding machines, modern multi-cavity hot runner, cold
runner and insulated runner molds, extensive material handling automation and
sophisticated printing technology. The Company utilizes state-of-the-art robotic
packaging processes for large volume products, which enables the Company to
deliver a higher quality product (due to reduced breakage) while lowering
warehousing and shipping costs (due to more efficient use of space). Each plant
has complete tooling maintenance capability to support molding and decorating
operations. The Company has historically made, and intends to continue to make,
significant capital investments in plant and equipment because of the Company's
objectives to grow, to improve productivity, to maintain competitive advantages,
and meet the asset-intensive nature of the injection molding business.
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The Company utilizes full-time product engineers who use three-dimensional
computer-aided-design (CAD) technology to design and modify new products and
prepare mold drawings. Engineers use an in-house model shop, which includes a
thermoforming machine, to produce prototypes and sample parts. The Company can
simulate the molding environment by running unit-cavity prototype molds in a
small injection molding machine dedicated to research and development of new
products. Production molds are then designed and outsourced for production by
various companies in the United States and Canada with whom the Company has
extensive experience and established relationships. The Company's engineers
oversee the mold-building process from start to finish.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE
Each plant extensively utilizes Total Quality Management philosophies,
including the use of statistical process control and extensive involvement of
employees to increase productivity. This teamwork approach to problem-solving
increases employee participation and provides necessary training at all levels.
The Evansville, Henderson, Iowa Falls, and Lawrence plants were approved for ISO
9000 certification in 1994, 1995, 1996 and 1998, respectively, which certifies
compliance by a company with a set of shipping, trading and technology standards
promulgated by the International Standardization Organization. The Company is
actively pursuing ISO certification in all of the remaining facilities.
Extensive testing of parts for size, color, strength and material quality using
statistical process control (SPC) techniques and sophisticated technology is
also an ongoing part of the Company's traditional quality assurance activities.
SYSTEMS
Berry utilizes a fully integrated computer software system at its plants
capable of producing complete financial and operational reports. This accounting
and control system is easily expandable to add new features and/or locations as
the Company grows. In addition, the Company has in place a sophisticated quality
assurance system based on ISO 9000 certification, a bar code based material
management system and an integrated manufacturing system.
SOURCES AND AVAILABILITY OF RAW MATERIALS
The most important raw material purchased by the Company is plastic resin.
The Company purchased approximately $62 million of resin in fiscal 1998
(excluding specialty resins), of which 70% was high density polyethylene
("HDPE"), 12% linear low density polyethylene and 18% polypropylene. The
Company's purchasing strategy is to deal with only high-quality, dependable
suppliers, such as Dow, Union Carbide, Chevron, Phillips, Equistar, and Mobil.
Although the Company does not have any supply requirements contracts with its
key suppliers, management believes that the Company has maintained outstanding
relationships with these key suppliers over the past several years and expects
that such relationships will continue into the foreseeable future.
EMPLOYEES
At the end of fiscal 1998, the Company had approximately 2,300 employees. No
employees of the Company are covered by collective bargaining agreements. On
February 5, 1998, the employees in Monroeville, Ohio voted to decertify the
union in the facility. This facility was acquired as a result of the Venture
Packaging Acquisition and was the Company's only plant with a collective
bargaining agreement during 1998.
PATENTS AND TRADEMARKS
The Company has numerous patents and trademarks with respect to its products.
None of the patents or trademarks are considered by management to be material to
the business of the Company. See "Legal Proceedings" below.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND GOVERNMENT REGULATION
The past and present operations of the Company and the past and present
ownership and operations of real property by the Company are subject to
extensive and changing Federal, state and local environmental laws and
regulations pertaining to the discharge of materials into the environment, the
handling and disposition of wastes or otherwise relating to the protection of
the environment. The Company believes that it is in substantial compliance with
applicable environmental laws and regulations. However, the Company cannot
predict with any certainty that it will not in the future incur liability under
environmental statutes and regulations with respect to non-compliance with
environmental laws, contamination of sites formerly or currently owned or
operated by the Company (including contamination caused by prior owners and
operators of such sites) or the off-site disposal of hazardous substances.
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Based upon a May 1998 compliance inspection, the Ohio Environmental
Protection Agency ("OEPA") issued a Notice of Violation dated June 23, 1998 to
Venture Packaging alleging that the Monroeville, Ohio facility failed to file
certain reports required pursuant to the Federal Emergency Planning and
Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986 (also known as "SARA Title III") for
reporting years 1994 and 1995. The Company filed the subject reports in June
1998. The OEPA notice states that the alleged violations have been referred to
its Division of Air Pollution Enforcement for review and that further
enforcement action may be forthcoming. Based upon information currently
available to the Company, the Company does not believe that any sanctions that
might be imposed for the cited violations would have a material adverse effect
on its business or financial condition.
Like any manufacturer, the Company is subject to the possibility that it may
receive notices of potential liability, pursuant to CERCLA or analogous state
laws, for cleanup costs associated with offsite waste recycling or disposal
facilities at which wastes associated with its operations have allegedly come to
be located. Liability under CERCLA is strict, retroactive and joint and several.
No such notices are currently pending.
The Food and Drug Administration (the "FDA") regulates the material content
of direct-contact food containers and packages, including certain thinwall
containers manufactured by the Company. The Company uses approved resins and
pigments in its direct contact food products and believes it is in material
compliance with all such applicable FDA regulations.
The plastics industry in general, and the Company in particular, also are
subject to existing and potential Federal, state, local and foreign legislation
designed to reduce solid wastes by requiring, among other things, plastics to be
degradable in landfills, minimum levels of recycled content, various recycling
requirements, disposal fees and limits on the use of plastic products. In
addition, various consumer and special interest groups have lobbied from time to
time for the implementation of these and other similar measures. The principal
resin used in the Company's products, HDPE, is recyclable, and, accordingly, the
Company believes that the legislation promulgated to date and such initiatives
to date have not had a material adverse effect on the Company. There can be no
assurance that any such future legislative or regulatory efforts or future
initiatives would not have a material adverse effect on the Company. On January
1, 1995, legislation in Oregon, California and Wisconsin went into effect
requiring products packaged in rigid plastic containers to comply with standards
intended to encourage recycling and increased use of recycled materials.
Although the regulations vary by state, the principal requirement is the use of
post consumer regrind ("PCR") as an ingredient in containers sold for non-food
uses. Additionally, Oregon and California allow lightweighting of the container
or concentrating the product sold in the container as options for compliance.
Oregon and California provide for an exemption from all such regulations if
statewide recycling reaches or exceeds 25% of rigid plastic containers. In
September 1996, California passed a new bill permanently exempting food and
cosmetics containers from the foregoing requirement. However, non-food
containers are still required to comply.
In December 1996, the Department of Environmental Quality estimated that
Oregon had met its recycling goal of 25% for 1997 (based on 1996 data), and
accordingly, was in compliance for the 1997 calendar year. However, in January
1998, California finally approved a 23.2% recycling rate for the state during
1996, and since this falls below the required 25% rate for exemption of non-food
containers, the state can now begin enforcing its recycled content mandate on
any non-food plastic containers from 8 oz. to 5 gallons. The Company, in order
to facilitate individual customer compliance with these regulations, is
providing customers the option of purchasing containers which contain PCR or
using containers with reduced weight.
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The following table sets forth the Company's principal facilities:
SQUARE
LOCATION ACRES FOOTAGE USE
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Headquarters and
Evansville, IN 13.4 420,000 manufacturing
Henderson, NV 12.0 168,000 Manufacturing
Iowa Falls, IA 14.0 101,000 Manufacturing
Charlotte, NC 32.0 148,000 Manufacturing
Lawrence, KS 19.3 423,000 Manufacturing
York, PA 10.0 40,000 Manufacturing
Suffolk, VA 14.0 102,000 Manufacturing
Monroeville, OH 19.0 112,000 Manufacturing
North Walsham,
England 5.0 44,000 Manufacturing
Woodstock, IL 11.7 98,000 Manufacturing
The Company believes that its property and equipment are well-maintained, in
good operating condition and adequate for its present needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is party to various legal proceedings involving routine claims
which are incidental to its business. Although the Company's legal and financial
liability with respect to such proceedings cannot be estimated with certainty,
the Company believes that any ultimate liability would not be material to its
financial condition.
The Company and/or Berry Sterling are currently litigating two lawsuits that
involve United States Patent No. Des. 362,368 (the "'368 Patent"). The '368
Patent claims an ornamental design for a cup that fits an automobile cup holder.
On September 21, 1995, Berry Sterling filed suit in United States District
Court, Eastern District of Virginia, against Pescor Plastics, Inc. ("Pescor
Plastics") for infringement of the '368 Patent. Pescor Plastics filed
counterclaims seeking a declaratory judgment of invalidity and non-infringement,
and damages under the Lanham Act. On December 28, 1995, Berry Sterling filed
suit against Packaging Resources Incorporated ("Packaging Resources") in United
States District Court, Southern District of New York, for infringement of the
'368 Patent and seeking, among other equitable relief, damages in an unspecified
amount. Packaging Resources has filed counterclaims against Berry Sterling
alleging violation of the Lanham Act, tortious interference with Packaging
Resources' prospective business advantage, consumer fraud and requesting a
declaratory judgment that its "Drive-N-Go" cup does not infringe the '368
Patent. Packaging Resources has not specified the amount of damages sought. On
February 25, 1998, after trial, a jury rendered a verdict in Berry Sterling's
action against Pescor Plastics. The jury found the '368 Patent to be invalid on
the grounds of functionality and obviousness and awarded Pescor $150,000 on its
counterclaim. The jury also found that Pescor willfully infringed the '368
Patent and awarded Berry Sterling damages of $1.2 million, but this award was
not included in the judgment because of the finding of the invalidity of the
Patent. On March 11, 1998, Berry Sterling filed a motion with the Court to set
aside the verdict of invalidity and the award on the counterclaim, which was
subsequently denied by the Court. On April 29, 1998, Berry Sterling filed a
Notice of Appeal of the Court's judgment and the denial of its motion to set
aside the jury's verdict. Oral argument for the appeal took place on January 5,
1999, and the Company is awaiting the Court's decision. The Court in the
Packaging Resources case put the case on its suspense calendar pending the
appeal in the Pescor Plastics case.
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ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
There is no public trading market for any class of common stock of the
Company, Holding, Berry Iowa, Berry Tri-Plas, Berry Sterling, Aerocon,
PackerWare, Berry Design, Venture Packaging, Venture Midwest, Venture Southeast,
NIM Holdings, Norwich Moulders, or Knight. With respect to the capital stock of
Holding, as of March 30, 1999, there were three holders of the Class A Voting
Common Stock, three holders of the Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, 41 holders of
the Class B Voting Common Stock, 78 holders of the Class B Nonvoting Common
Stock and 40 holders of the Class C Nonvoting Common Stock. All of the issued
and outstanding common stock of the Company is held by Holding, and all of the
issued and outstanding common stock of Berry Iowa, Berry Tri-Plas, Berry
Sterling, Aerocon, Packerware, Berry Design, Venture Packaging, NIM Holdings,
and Knight is held by the Company. All of the issued and outstanding common
stock of Venture Midwest and Venture Southeast is held by Venture Packaging, and
all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Norwich Moulders is held by
NIM Holdings.
On April 21, 1994, in connection with the 1994 Transaction, the Company paid
a $50.0 million dividend to Holding, the holder of all of its common stock.
Holding utilized the $50.0 million dividend to make a distribution to the
holders of its common stock and holders of certain other equity interests.
Other than the payment of the $50.0 million distribution described above,
Holding has not paid cash dividends on its capital stock. Because Holding
intends to retain any earnings to provide funds for the operation and expansion
of the Company's business and to repay outstanding indebtedness, Holding does
not intend to pay cash dividends on its common stock in the foreseeable future.
Furthermore, as a holding company with no independent operations, the ability of
Holding to pay cash dividends will be dependent on the receipt of dividends or
other payments from the Company. Under the terms of the Indenture dated as of
April 21, 1994 (the "1994 Indenture"), among the Company, Holding, Berry Iowa,
Berry Tri-Plas and United States Trust Company of New York, as Trustee ("U.S.
Trust", which relates to the 1994 Transaction, the Indenture dated June 18, 1996
(the "1996 Indenture"), between Holding and First Trust of New York, National
Association, as Trustee, which relates to the 1996 Transaction, and also the
Indenture dated August 24, 1998 (the "1998 Indenture"), among Holding, all of
its direct and indirect subsidiaries and U.S. Trust, Holding and the Company are
not permitted to pay any dividends on their common stock for the foreseeable
future. In addition, the Credit Facility contains covenants which, among other
things, restricts the payment of dividends by the Company. In addition, Delaware
law limits Holding's ability to pay dividends from current or historical
earnings or profits or capital surplus. Any determination to pay cash dividends
on common stock of the Company or Holding in the future will be at the
discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and Holding, respectively.
On June 18, 1996, in connection with the 1996 Transaction, Holding issued (i)
91,000 shares of Class A Voting Common Stock to CVCA and certain other
institutional investors, (ii) 259,000 shares of Class A Nonvoting Common Stock
to CVCA and certain other institutional investors, (iii) 145,058 shares of Class
B Voting Common Stock to International and certain members of management of the
Company, (iv) 54,942 shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock to certain members
of management of the Company, (v) 17,000 shares of Class C Nonvoting Common
Stock to International and certain members of management of the Company, and
(vi) units consisting of an aggregate of 600,000 shares of Series A Senior
Cumulative Exchangeable Preferred Stock and detachable warrants to purchase
shares of Class B Common Stock (both voting and nonvoting) to CVCA and another
institutional investor. The exercise price of the warrants is $.01 per share and
the warrants are currently exercisable.
Holding sold the Common Stock and Preferred Stock referred to above for
aggregate consideration of approximately $70.0 million, which included rollover
investments of approximately $7.1 million by certain members of management and
$3.0 million by an existing institutional shareholder. All of the Common Stock
and Preferred Stock described above were privately placed in transactions exempt
from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended
(the "Securities Act"), pursuant to Rule 506 of Regulation D promulgated
thereunder.
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In addition, in connection with the 1996 Transaction, Holding issued $105.0
million aggregate principal amount of the 1996 Notes on June 18, 1996, whereby
Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation acted as the initial
purchaser in an offering exempt from the registration requirements under the
Securities Act pursuant to Rule 144A promulgated thereunder. Underwriting
discounts and commissions for the offering were $3,150,000.
In August 1997, Holding authorized the creation of 200,000 shares of Series B
Cumulative Preferred Stock. In conjunction with the Venture Packaging
acquisition, on August 29, 1997, these shares were issued by Holding to certain
selling shareholders of Venture Packaging as partial consideration for the stock
of Venture Packaging. The Preferred Stock has a stated value of $25 per share,
and dividends accrue at a rate of 14.75% per annum and will accumulate until
declared and paid. The Preferred Stock ranks junior to the Series A Preferred
Stock and prior to all other capital stock of Holding. In addition, Warrants to
purchase 9,924 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock at $108 per share were
issued to the same selling shareholders of Venture Packaging. The securities
described above were privately placed in a transaction exempt from the
registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 505 of
Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
On August 1, 1997, Holding issued 3,009 shares of its Class B Nonvoting
Common Stock to 19 members of management. The shares were sold for aggregate
consideration of $324,972. The shares of stock were privately placed in a
transaction exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act
pursuant to Rule 505 of Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
In July 1998, Holding issued 660 shares of its Class B Nonvoting Common Stock
to 10 members of management. The shares were sold for aggregate consideration of
$80,520. The shares of stock were privately placed in a transaction exempt from
the registration requirements of the Securities Act pursuant to Rule 505 of
Regulation D promulgated thereunder.
In August 1998, the Company issued $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of
12 1/4% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2004, whereby Donaldson, Lufkin,
and Jenrette Securities Corporation acted as initial purchaser in an offering
exempt from the registration requirements under the Securities Act pursuant to
Rule 144A promulgated thereunder. Underwriting discount and commissions for the
offering were $791,250.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data are derived from the consolidated
financial statements of Holding which have been audited by Ernst & Young LLP,
independent auditors. The data should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information
included herein. Holding's fiscal year is a 52/53 week period ending generally
on the Saturday closest to December 31. All references herein to "1998," "1997,"
"1996," "1995," and "1994" relate to the fiscal years ended January 2, 1999,
December 27, 1997, December 28, 1996, December 30, 1995, and December 31, 1994,
respectively.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES
FISCAL
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1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
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(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
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Statement of Operations Data:
Net sales ....................... $ 271,830 $ 226,953 $ 151,058 $140,681 $ 106,141
Cost of goods sold .............. 199,227 180,249 110,110 102,484 73,997
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Gross margin .................... 72,603 46,704 40,948 38,197 32,144
Operating expenses (a) .......... 44,001 30,505 23,679 17,670 15,160
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Operating income ................ 28,602 16,199 17,269 20,527 16,984
Other expenses (b) .............. 1,865 226 302 127 184
Interest expense, net (c) ....... 34,556 30,246 20,075 13,389 10,972
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Income (loss) before
income taxes and
extraordinary charge ......... (7,819) (14,273) (3,108) 7,011 5,828
Income taxes .................... (249) 138 239 678 11
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Income (loss) before
extraordinary charge ............ (7,570) (14,411) (3,347) 6,333 5,817
Extraordinary charge (d) ........ -- -- -- -- 3,652
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Net income (loss) ............ (7,570) (14,411) (3,347) 6,333 2,165
Preferred stock dividends .... 3,551 2,558 1,116 -- --
Amortization of
preferred stock discount ..... 292 74 -- -- --
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Net income (loss)
attributable to common
shareholders .................... $ (11,413) $ (17,043) $ (4,463) $ 6,333 $ 2,165
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Common stock dividends .......... -- -- -- -- $ 50,000
Balance Sheet Data (at end of year):
Working capital ................. $ 4,762 $ 20,863 $ 15,910 $ 13,012 $ 13,393
Fixed assets .................... 120,005 108,218 55,664 52,441 38,103
Total assets .................... 255,317 239,444 145,798 103,465 91,790
Total debt ...................... 323,298 306,335 216,046 111,6761 12,287
Stockholders' equity
(deficit) ....................... (120,357) (97,550) (38,838)
Other Data:
Depreciation and
amortization (e) ................ $ 24,830 $ 19,026 $ 11,331 $ 9,536 $ 8,176
Capital expenditures ............ 22,595 16,774 13,581 11,247 9,118
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(a)Operating expenses include business start-up and machine integration
expenses of $1,272 related to the 1997 Acquisitions (as hereinafter defined),
plant consolidation expenses of $2,370 and $191 related to the shutdown of
the Anderson, South Carolina and Reno, Nevada facilities, and start-up
expenses of $109 and $142 related to the Norwich and Knight Acquisitions,
respectively, during fiscal 1998; business start-up and machine integration
expenses of $3,255 related to the 1997 Acquisitions, plant consolidation
expenses of $480 and $368 related to the shutdown of the Winchester, Virginia
and Reno, Nevada facilities, respectively, during fiscal 1997; compensation
expense related to the 1996 Transaction of $2,762, Tri-Plas Acquisition
start-up expenses of $671 and $907 for costs related to the consolidation of
the Winchester, Virginia facility during fiscal 1996; pursued acquisition
costs of $473 and business start-up expenses of $394 in fiscal 1995; and $116
in pursued acquisition costs in fiscal 1994.
(b)Other expenses consist of loss on disposal of property and equipment for the
respective periods.
(c)Includes non-cash interest expense of $1,765, $2,005, $1,212, $950, and
$1,178 in fiscal 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, and 1994, respectively.
(d)During 1994, an extraordinary charge of $3.7 million (including a non-cash
portion of $3.2 million) was recognized as a result of the retirement of debt
concurrent with the issuance of the 1994 Notes.
(e)Depreciation and amortization excludes non-cash amortization of deferred
financing and origination fees and debt discount amortization which are
included in interest expense.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context discloses otherwise, the "Company" as used in this
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations shall include Holding and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements of Holding and its subsidiaries and the accompanying notes
thereto, which information is included elsewhere herein.
The Company is highly leveraged. The high degree of leverage could have
important consequences, including, but not limited to, the following: (i) a
substantial portion of Berry's cash flow from operations must be dedicated to
the payment of principal and interest on its indebtedness, thereby reducing the
funds available to Berry for other purposes; (ii) Berry's ability to obtain
additional debt financing in the future for working capital, capital
expenditures, acquisitions, general corporate purposes or other purposes may be
impaired; (iii) certain of Berry's borrowings will be at variable rates of
interest, which will expose Berry to the risk of higher interest rates; (iv) the
indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Facility is secured by substantially
all of the assets of Berry and matures prior to the maturity of the Notes; (v)
Berry is substantially more leveraged than certain of its competitors, which may
place Berry at a competitive disadvantage, particularly in light of its
acquisition strategy; and (vi) Berry's degree of leverage may hinder its ability
to adjust rapidly to changing market conditions and could make it more
vulnerable in the event of a downturn in general economic conditions or its
business.
Berry's ability to pay principal and interest on the Notes will depend on
Berry's financial and operating performance, which in turn are subject to
prevailing economic conditions and to certain financial, business and other
factors beyond its control. However, if Berry cannot generate sufficient cash
flow from operations to meet its obligations, then it may be forced to take
actions such as reducing or delaying capital expenditures, selling assets,
restructuring or refinancing its indebtedness, or seeking additional equity
capital. There is no assurance that any of these remedies could be effected on
satisfactory terms, if at all.
Consolidated earnings have been insufficient to cover fixed charges by $8.6
million, $14.6 million, and $3.3 million for fiscal year 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively. In addition, Holding has experienced consolidated net losses
during each of such periods principally as a result of expenses and charges
incurred in connection with acquisitions by Berry. These net losses were $7.6
million, $14.4 million, and $3.3 million for fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996.
Holding expects that it will continue to experience consolidated net losses for
the foreseeable future.
YEAR ENDED JANUARY 2, 1999
COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 27, 1997
NET SALES. Net sales increased 19.8% to $271.8 million in 1998, up $44.9
million from $227.0 million in 1997, despite an approximate 2% decrease in net
selling price due mainly to competitive market conditions. Container sales
increased $34.5 million in 1998, primarily due to the continued market strength
of base products and the Venture Packaging acquisition. Net sales in the drink
cup product line increased $2.3 million in 1998 as a result of a large
promotion. Aerosol overcap net sales increased approximately $2.0 million due to
the Knight acquisition. Housewares net sales increased $4.0 million or 23% in
1998 due primarily to new products and strong market demands. The Norwich
Acquisition also brought the Company into the U.K. market, primarily closures
product sales, which provided an additional $7.3 million of net sales in 1998.
Other product lines, including custom molded products and custom mold building,
decreased $5.2 million due to large custom programs that occurred in 1997.
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GROSS MARGIN. Gross margin increased $25.9 million or 55.5% from $46.7
million (20.6% of net sales) in 1997 to $72.6 million (26.7% of net sales) in
1998. The increase in gross margin is primarily attributed to increased sales
volume as described above, acquisition integration, productivity improvements,
and lower raw material costs. A major focus during 1998 was the consolidation of
products and business of the 1997 Acquisitions (as defined herein) to the most
efficient tooling, providing customers with the best product and customer
service. As part of the integration, the Company closed the Anderson, South
Carolina facility, which was acquired in the Venture Packaging acquistion, in
1998 with the majority of the business being transferred to the Charlotte, North
Carolina plant. Also, significant productivity improvements were made during the
year, including the addition of state-of-the-art injection molding equipment,
molds and printing equipment at several of the Company's facilities.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses during 1998 were $44.0 million (16.2%
of net sales), compared with $30.5 million (13.4% of net sales) for 1997. Sales
related expenses, including the cost of expanded sales coverage and higher
product development and marketing expenses, increased $3.5 million, almost all a
result of the 1997 Acquisitions. General and administrative expenses increased
$7.8 million in 1998 primarily as a result of the 1997 and 1998 Acquisitions,
increased patent litigation expenses and increased employee profit sharing
expense. Intangible amortization increased from $2.2 million in 1997 to $4.1
million for 1998, primarily a result of the amortization of goodwill ascribed to
acquired companies in 1997 and 1998. Other expense was $4.1 million for 1998 and
1997. The 1997 Acquisitions resulted in additional expenses of $3.2 million and
$1.3 million in 1997 and 1998, respectively, for start-up related expenses. The
PackerWare Acquisition included a facility in Reno, Nevada, which was closed in
1997. Expense related to the closing of the Reno facility was $0.5 million and
$0.2 million in 1997 and 1998, respectively. Plant closing expenses related to
the Winchester, Virginia facility resulted in expenses of $0.4 million for 1997.
The closing of the Anderson, South Carolina facility resulted in 1998 expenses
of $2.4 million.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND INCOME. Net interest expense, including amortization of
deferred financing costs for 1998, was $34.6 million (12.7% of net sales)
compared to $30.2 million (13.3% of net sales) in 1997, an increase of $4.3
million. This increase is attributed to interest on borrowings related to the
1997 and 1998 acquisitions offset partially by principal reductions. Cash
interest paid in 1998 was $33.2 million as compared to $29.9 million for 1997.
Interest income for 1998 was $1.0 million, down from $2.0 million in 1997, which
is attributable to an additional year of interest payments on the 1996 Notes
from the escrow account.
INCOME TAXES. During fiscal 1998, the Company recorded a benefit of $0.2
million in federal and state income tax, primarily due to a carryback claim,
compared to an expense of $0.1 million for fiscal 1997. The Company continues to
operate in a net operating loss carryforward position for federal income tax
purposes.
NET LOSS. The Company recorded a net loss of $7.6 million in 1998
compared to a $14.4 million net loss in 1997 for the reasons stated above.
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 27, 1997
COMPARED TO YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 28, 1996
NET SALES. Net sales increased 50.2% to $227.0 million in 1997, up $75.9
million from $151.1 million in 1996, which sales included an approximate 2%
increase in net selling price due mainly to the impact of cyclical adjustments
in the price of plastic resin. Container sales increased $30.1 million in 1997,
primarily due to the continued market strength of base products and the Venture
Packaging, Virginia Design, and Container Industries Acquisitions (such
acquisitions, together with the PackerWare Acquisition, being collectively
referred to as the "1997 Acquisitions"). Net sales in the drink cup product line
increased $23.8 million in 1997 as a result of the PackerWare Acquisition and a
strong increase in existing drink cup business. Aerosol overcap net sales were
relatively flat, decreasing approximately $2.6 million. The PackerWare
Acquisition also brought the Company into the housewares product market, which
provided an additional $17.5 million of net sales in 1997. Other product lines,
including custom molded products and custom mold building, increased $7.1
million due to large custom programs that occurred in 1997.
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GROSS MARGIN. Gross margin increased $5.8 million or 14.1% from $40.9 million
(27.1% of net sales) in 1996 to $46.7 million (20.6% of net sales) in 1997. The
increase in gross margin is primarily attributed to increased sales volume as
described above. The gross margin as a percent of net sales derived from the
1997 Acquisitions was approximately 10.6% compared to 23.8% for non-acquisition
related sales. Significant productivity improvements were made during the year,
including the addition of state-of-the-art injection molding equipment, molds
and printing equipment at several of the Company's facilities. These
productivity improvements were offset by increased resin prices in 1997 and the
transition of the 1997 Acquisitions.
OPERATING EXPENSES. Operating expenses during 1997 were $30.5 million (13.4%
of net sales), compared with $23.7 million (15.7% of net sales) for 1996. Sales
related expenses, including the cost of expanded sales coverage and higher
product development and marketing expenses, increased $4.4 million, primarily a
result of the 1997 Acquisitions ($3.3 million). General and administrative
expenses decreased $2.3 million in 1997 primarily as a result of the $2.8
million one-time compensation expense incurred in 1996 which related to the 1996
Transaction. Intangible amortization increased from $0.5 million in 1996 to $2.2
million for 1997, primarily a result of the amortization of goodwill related to
the 1997 Acquisitions.
Other expense increased $2.6 million from $1.6 million for 1996 to $4.1
million in 1997. The 1997 Acquisitions resulted in a charge of $3.2 million in
1997 for start-up related expenses. The PackerWare Acquisition included a
facility in Reno, Nevada, which was closed in 1997. Expense related to the
closing of the Reno facility was $0.5 million in 1997. Plant closing expenses
related to the Winchester, Virginia facility resulted in expenses of $0.4
million for 1997. Included in 1996 was a charge of $0.7 million of start-up
related expense associated with the Tri-Plas Acquisition and $0.9 million
related to the Winchester plant closing.
INTEREST EXPENSE AND INCOME. Net interest expense, including amortization of
deferred financing costs for 1997, was $30.2 million (13.3% of net sales)
compared to $20.1 million (13.3% of net sales) in 1996, an increase of $10.1
million. This increase is due to the full year impact of the 1996 Transaction,
which occurred in June 1996. The 1996 Transaction included an offering of $105.0
million aggregate principal amount of Senior Secured Notes due 2006 which bear
interest at 12.5% annually. $35.6 million of the proceeds from the Notes were
placed in escrow to pay the first three years' of interest on the Notes.
Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each year. Cash
interest paid in 1997 was $29.9 million as compared to $19.7 million for 1996.
Interest income for 1997 was $2.0 million, up from $1.3 million in 1996, also
attributed to the full year impact of the 1996 Transaction.
INCOME TAXES. During fiscal 1997, the Company incurred $0.1 million in
federal and state income tax compared to $0.2 million for fiscal 1996. The
Company continues to operate in a net operating loss carryforward position for
federal income tax purposes.
NET LOSS. The Company recorded a net loss of $14.4 million in 1997
compared to a $3.3 million net loss in 1996 for the reasons stated above.
INCOME TAX MATTERS
Holding has unused operating loss carryforwards of $26.0 million for
federal income tax purposes which begin to expire in 2010. AMT credit
carryforwards of approximately $2.8 million are available to Holding
indefinitely to reduce future years' federal income taxes.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has a credit facility with NationsBank, N.A. for a senior secured
line of credit in an aggregate principal amount of $132.6 million (plus the UK
Revolver (as defined herein) and the UK Term Loan (as defined herein)). The
Credit Facility provides Berry with a $50.0 million revolving line of credit
(plus (pound)1.5 million under the UK Revolver), subject to a borrowing base
formula, $63.7 million in term loan facilities (plus (pound)4.5 million under
the UK Term Loan), and $5.6 million in letters of credit to support Berry's and
its subsidiaries' obligations under the Nevada Bonds. The indebtedness under the
Credit Facility is guaranteed by Holding and the Company's subsidiaries. The
Credit Facility requires the Company to comply with specified financial ratios
and tests, including a minimum Tangible Capital Funds (as defined in the Credit
Facility) test, maximum leverage ratio, interest coverage ratio, debt service
coverage ratio and a fixed charge coverage ratio. The requirements of these
tests may change on a quarterly basis. At January 2, 1999, the Credit Facility
required the Company to have Tangible Capital Funds of not less than $22.0
million and a maximum leverage ratio of 4.0. In addition, the interest, debt
service, and fixed charge coverage ratios could not be less than 1.0, 1.5, and
1.0, respectively. At January 2, 1999, the last quarterly test date, the Company
was in compliance with all of the financial covenants tested on such date.
See "Business - The Credit Facility".
The 1994 Indenture, the 1996 Indenture and the 1998 Indenture restrict the
Company's ability to incur additional debt and contain other provisions which
could limit the liquidity of the Company. At January 2, 1999, the Company had
unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility's borrowing base of $26.3
million. Any additional indebtedness above the borrowing base requires approval
from the Credit Facility's lenders.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $34.1 million in 1998 as
compared to $14.2 million in 1997. The increase was primarily the result of a
decreased consolidated net loss in 1998 and additional depreciation and
amortization as the result of acquisitions in 1997 and 1998.
Capital expenditures in 1998 were $22.6 million, an increase of $5.8
million from $16.8 million in 1997. Included in capital expenditures during 1998
was $6.2 million relating to the addition of a new warehouse, production systems
and offices necessary to support production operating levels throughout the
Company. Capital expenditures also included investment of $11.7 million for
molds, $2.2 million for molding and printing machines, and $2.5 million for
miscellaneous accessory equipment and systems. The capital expenditure budget
for 1999 is expected to be $25.8 million, including approximately $8.1 million
for building and systems which includes a major plant renovation, $10.5 million
for molds, $4.2 million for molding and printing machines, and $3.0 million for
miscellaneous accessory equipment.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $17.6 million in 1998 as
compared to $80.4 million in 1997. The $62.8 million decrease can be attributed
primarily to a $52.4 million decrease in borrowings to finance acquisitions.
Increased working capital needs occur whenever the Company experiences strong
incremental demand or a significant rise in the cost of raw material,
particularly plastic resin. However, the Company anticipates that its cash
interest, working capital and capital expenditure requirements for 1999 will be
satisfied through a combination of funds generated from operating activities and
cash on hand, together with funds available under the Credit Facility.
Management bases such belief on historical experience and the substantial funds
available under the Credit Facility. However, the Company cannot predict its
future results of operations.
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The 1994 Indenture and 1998 Indenture restrict, and the Credit Facility
prohibits, Berry's ability to pay any dividend or make any distribution of funds
to Holding to satisfy interest and other obligations on the 1996 Notes. Based
upon historical operating results, without a substantial increase in the
operating results of Berry, management anticipates that it will be unable to
generate sufficient cash flow to permit a dividend to Holding in an amount
sufficient to meet Holding's interest payment obligations under the 1996 Notes
which begin after the depletion in June 1999 of the escrow account that was
established to pay such interest and the expiration of Holding's option to pay
interest by issuing additional 1996 Notes. In that event, management anticipates
that such obligations will only be met by refinancing the 1996 Notes or raising
capital through equity offerings. No assurance can be given that then-current
market conditions would permit Holding to consummate a refinancing or equity
offering.
At January 2, 1999, the Company's cash balance was approximately $2.3
million, and the Company had unused borrowing capacity under the Credit
Facility's borrowing base of approximately $26.3 million.
GENERAL ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AND INFLATION
The Company faces various economic risks ranging from an economic downturn
adversely impacting the Company's primary markets to market fluctuations in
plastic resin prices. In the short-term, rapid increases in resin cost may not
be fully recovered through price increases to customers. Also, shortages of raw
materials may occur from time to time. In the long-term, however, raw material
availability and price changes generally do not have a material adverse effect
on gross margin. Cost changes generally are passed through to customers. In
addition, the Company believes that its sensitivity to economic downturns in its
primary markets is less significant due to its diverse customer base and its
ability to provide a wide array of products to numerous end markets.
The Company believes that it is not affected by inflation except to the
extent that the economy in general is thereby affected. Should inflationary
pressures drive costs higher, the Company believes that general industry
competitive price increases would sustain operating results, although there can
be no assurance that this will be the case.
IMPACT OF YEAR 2000
The Company has been working on modifying or replacing portions of its
software since 1991 so that its computer systems will function properly with
respect to dates in the Year 2000 and thereafter. Because the Company commenced
this process early, the costs incurred to address this issue in any single year
have not been significant. The Company's current business applications are Year
2000 compliant. Acquired businesses are converted to the Company's applications
for Year 2000 compliance and consistency in applications and reporting. The most
recent acquired business was converted to the Company's applications on March 1,
1999.
However, the Company is currently in the process of replacing its current
business software with a Year 2000 compliant package. This replacement is not
due to any Year 2000 issues, but is needed to accommodate the changes the
Company has experienced in its business due to acquisitions in recent years. The
cost of this conversion is anticipated to be approximately $2.0 million. The
accounting phase of this conversion was completed for all plants in January
1999. The remaining phases are scheduled to be completed by the end of 1999.
Management of the Company believes it has an effective program in place to
resolve all internal Year 2000 issues. An inventory of computer based systems
has been compiled and verified through testing and supplier verification. All
identified non-compliant equipment and software will be corrected before
December 1999. The current estimated cost for this resolution is $110,000. These
systems include personal computers, postage machines, plant automation and
telephone system components.
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The major Year 2000 risks that face the Company are external suppliers of
goods and services. The Company could incur material disruption in its ability
to produce and deliver product should there be major disruptions in the economy
or failure of "key suppliers". While it is impossible to account for the
effectiveness of every supplier's Year 2000 efforts, the following are the steps
that are in the process of being completed:
Identification of "key suppliers" which include raw material, banking,
transportation, service, and utility providers.
Survey of these suppliers as to their Year 2000 status.
Identification of suppliers not compliant or at risk.
Risk assessment and contingency planning for "key suppliers".
These steps will not be completed until some time during the 3rd quarter of
1999. This is due to the fact that some of the Company's suppliers are not
targeting Year 2000 compliance until the summer of 1999.
The amount of potential liability and lost revenue due to Year 2000 issues
cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. The Company will be continually
working throughout the year to minimize any Year 2000 risks.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Not applicable.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Report of Independent Auditors F- 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets at January 2, 1999 and December 27, 1997 F- 2
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended
January 2, 1999, December 27, 1997, and December 28, 1996 F- 4
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Deficit) for the years ended January 2, 1999, December 27,
1997, and December 28, 1996 F- 5
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended
January 2, 1999, December 27, 1997, and December 28, 1996 F- 6
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F- 7
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
I. Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company S- 1
II. Valuation and Qualifying Accounts S- 5
All other schedules have been omitted because they are not applicable or
not required or because the required information is included in the consolidated
financial statements or notes thereto.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The following table sets forth certain information with respect to the
executive officers, directors and certain key personnel of Holding and its
subsidiaries:
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NAME AGE TITLE ENTITY
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<S> <C>
Roberto Buaron(1)(4)..................... 52 Chairman and Director Company and Holding
President, Chief Executive Officer and Company
Martin R. Imbler(1)(4)................... 51 Director
President and Director Holding
Executive Vice President, Operations Company
Ira G. Boots............................. 45 and Director
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, Treasurer and
James M. Kratochvil...................... 42 Secretary Company
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and Secretary Holding
Executive Vice President, Sales and
R. Brent Beeler.......................... 46 Marketing Company
Randy Hobson............................. 32 Vice President-- Sales and Marketing Company
Vice President, Planning and
Ruth Richmond............................ 36 Administration and Assistant Secretary Company
Vice President and Plant Manager--
David Weaver............................. 36 Lawrence Company
Vice President and Plant Manager--
Fredrick A. Heseman...................... 46 Evansville Company
Vice President-- Sales and Marketing,
Bruce J. Sims............................ 49 Housewares Company
George A. Willbrandt..................... 54 Vice President-- Sales and Marketing Company
Lawrence G. Graev(2)(3).................. 54 Director Company and Holding
Vice President, Assistant Secretary and
Joseph S. Levy(2)(3)..................... 30 Director Company and Holding
Donald J. Hofmann, Jr.(1)(2)(3)(4)....... 41 Director Company and Holding
Mathew J. Lori........................... 35 Director Company and Holding
David M. Clarke.......................... 48 Director Company and Holding
</TABLE>
(1) Member of the Stock Option Committee of Holding.
(2) Member of the Audit Committee of Holding.
(3) Member of the Audit Committee of the Company.
(4) Member of the Compensation Committee of the Company.
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ROBERTO BUARON has been Chairman and a Director of the Company since it was
organized in December 1990. He has also served as Chairman and a Director of
Holding since 1990. He is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First
Atlantic Capital, Ltd. ("First Atlantic"), which he founded in 1989. From 1987
to 1989, he was an Executive Vice President with Overseas Partners, Inc., an
investment management firm. From 1983 to 1986 he was First Vice President of
Smith Barney, Inc., and a General Partner of First Century Partnership, its
venture capital affiliate. Prior to 1983, he was a Principal at McKinsey &
Company. Mr. Buaron is also a director of CFP Holdings, Inc., a processed meat
company.
MARTIN R. IMBLER has been President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director
of the Company since January 1991. He has also served as a Director of Holding
since January 1991, and as President of Holding since May 1996. From June 1987
to December 1990, he was President and Chief Executive Officer of Risdon
Corporation, a cosmetic packaging company. Mr. Imbler was employed by American
Can Company from 1981 to 1987, as Vice President and General Manager of the
East/South Region Food and General Line Packaging business from 1985 to 1987 and
as Vice President, Marketing, from 1981 to 1985. Mr. Imbler is also a Director
of Portola Packaging, Inc., a manufacturer of closures used in the dairy
industry.
IRA G. BOOTS has been Executive Vice President, Operations, and a Director of
the Company since April 1992. Prior to that, Mr. Boots was Vice President of
Operations, Engineering and Product Development of the Company from December
1990 to April 1992. Mr. Boots was employed by Old Berry from 1984 to December
1990 as Vice President, Operations.
JAMES M. KRATOCHVIL was promoted to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Secretary and Treasurer of the Company in December 1997. He formerly
served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of the Company
since 1991, and as Treasurer of the Company since May 1996. He was also promoted
to Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Holding in
December 1997. He formerly served as Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Secretary of Holding since 1991. Mr. Kratochvil was employed by Old Berry from
1985 to 1991 as Controller.
R. BRENT BEELER was promoted to Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing
in February, 1996. He formerly served as Vice President, Sales and Marketing of
the Company since December 1990. Mr. Beeler was employed by Old Berry from
October 1988 to December 1990 as Vice President, Sales and Marketing.
RANDY HOBSON has been Vice President - Sales and Marketing of the Company
since June 1998. Mr. Hobson was Marketing Manager - Containers for the Company
from November 1997 to June 1998. Prior to that, he was a Regional Sales Manager
from 1992 to November 1997. Mr. Hobson joined Old Berry in 1988.
RUTH RICHMOND has been Assistant Secretary of Holding and the Company since
April 1998. Ms. Richmond has been Vice President, Planning and Administration of
the Company since January 1995. From January 1994 to December 1994, Ms. Richmond
was Vice President and Plant Manager-Henderson. Ms. Richmond was Plant
Manager-Henderson from February 1993 to January 1994 and Assistant General
Manager-Henderson from February 1991 to February 1993. Ms. Richmond joined the
accounting department of Old Berry in 1986.
DAVID WEAVER has been Vice President and Plant Manager--Lawrence of the
Company since January 1997. From January 1993 to January 1997, he was Vice
President and Plant Manager--Iowa Falls. From February 1992 to January 1993, Mr.
Weaver was Plant Manager-Iowa Falls and, prior to that, he was Maintenance
Engineering Supervisor from July 1990 to February 1992. Mr. Weaver was a Project
Engineer from January 1989 to July 1990 for Old Berry.
FREDRICK A. HESEMAN was promoted to Vice President and Plant
Manager--Evansville of the Company in December 1997. From October 1996 to
December 1997, Mr. Heseman was Plant Manager--Evansville, and prior to that, he
was Engineering Manager from December 1990 to October 1996. Mr. Heseman was
employed by Old Berry from June 1987 to December 1990 as Engineering Manager.
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BRUCE J. SIMS has been Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Housewares of the
Company since January 1997. Prior to the PackerWare Acquisition, Mr. Sims served
as President of PackerWare from March 1996 to January 1997 and as Vice President
from October 1994 to March 1996. From January 1990 to October 1994 he was Vice
President of the Miner Container Corporation, a national injection molder. Mr.
Sims was Executive Vice President of MKM Distribution Company from 1985 to 1990.
GEORGE A. WILLBRANDT was promoted to Vice President, Sales and Marketing of
the Company in April 1997. He formerly served as Vice President, Sales and
Marketing of Berry Sterling since 1995. Prior to that he was President and
co-owner of Sterling Products, which he founded in 1983.
LAWRENCE G. GRAEV has been a Director of the Company and Holding since August
1995. Mr. Graev is the Chairman of the law firm of O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell,
LLP of New York, where he has been a partner since 1974. Mr. Graev is also a
Director of First Atlantic.
JOSEPH S. LEVY has been Vice President and Assistant Secretary of the Company
and Holding since April 1995. Mr. Levy has been a Director of Holding and the
Company since April 1998. Mr. Levy has been a Vice President of First Atlantic
since December 1994. From 1991 to December 1994, Mr. Levy was an Associate at
First Atlantic.
DONALD J. HOFMANN, JR. has been a Director of Holding and the Company since
June 1996. Mr. Hofmann has been a General Partner of Chase Capital Partners
since 1992. Prior to that, he was head of MH Capital Partners Inc., the equity
investment arm of Manufacturers Hanover. Mr. Hofmann is also a director of
Advanced Accessory Systems, LLC, a manufacturer of towing and rack systems and
related accessories for automobiles.
MATHEW J. LORI has been a Director of Holding and the Company since October
1996. Mr. Lori has been a Principal with Chase Capital Partners since January
1998, and prior to that, Mr. Lori had been an Associate since April 1996. From
September 1993 to March 1996, he was an Associate in the Merchant Banking Group
of The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A.
DAVID M. CLARKE has been a Director of Holding and the Company since June
1996. Mr. Clarke is a Managing Director with Aetna, Inc., a private equity
investment group and, prior to that, he had been a Vice President in the
Investment Group of Aetna Life Insurance Company from 1988 to 1996.
The New Stockholders Agreement (as defined herein) contains provisions regarding
the election of directors. See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions - Stockholders Agreements."
BOARD COMMITTEES
The Board of Directors of Holding has an Audit Committee and a Stock Option
Committee, and the Board of Directors of the Company has an Audit Committee and
a Compensation Committee. The Audit Committees oversee the activities of the
independent auditors and internal controls. The Stock Option Committee
administers the BPC Holding Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan. The Compensation
Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Directors of the Company
concerning salaries and incentive compensation for officers and employees of the
Company.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The following table sets forth a summary of the compensation paid by the
Company to its Chief Executive Officer and the four other most highly
compensated executive officers of the Company (collectively, the "Named
Executive Officers") for services rendered in all capacities to the Company
during fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996:
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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LONG TERM
ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
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SECURITIES
FISCAL UNDERLYING OTHER
NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION YEAR SALARY BONUS OPTIONS COMPENSATION(1)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Martin R. Imbler ................................. 1998 $327,397 $ 46,697 -- $ 1,650
President and Chief Executive Officer ....... 1997 307,396 87,623 -- 1,520
1996 292,078 128,993 8,472 595,848
Ira G. Boots ..................................... 1998 176,631 39,024 -- 1,650
Executive Vice President, Operations ........ 1997 151,691 72,868 -- 1,520
1996 145,735 94,205 5,214 239,335
James M. Kratochvil .............................. 1998 142,483 30,413 -- 1,650
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial ... 1997 119,459 56,307 -- 1,520
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary ............ 1996 112,614 72,796 3,259 120,427
R. Brent Beeler .................................. 1998 145,218 32,621 -- 1,650
Executive Vice President, Sales and Marketing 1997 125,973 60,554 -- 1,520
1996 121,108 72,796 3,259 120,427
George A. Willbrandt ............................. 1998 182,823 39,024 -- 1,650
Vice President, Sales and Marketing ......... 1997 214,788 -- -- 11,303
1996 182,077 100,000 -- 201,420
</TABLE>
(1)Amounts shown reflect contributions by the Company under the Company's 401(k)
plan and payments made under a one-time deferred bonus award plan. See
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions -- Management."
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FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION HOLDINGS
The following table provides information on the number of exercisable and
unexercisable management stock options held by the Named Executive Officers at
January 2, 1999.
FISCAL YEAR-END OPTION VALUES(1)
NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
OPTIONS AT IN-THE-MONEY OPTIONS
FISCAL YEAR-END AT FISCAL YEAR-END
NAME EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE
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(#)(2) (2)
Martin R. Imbler ............ 5,083/3,389 $355,810/$237,230
Ira G. Boots ................ 3,128/2,086 218,960/146,020
James M. Kratochvil ......... 1,955/1,304 136,850/91,280
R. Brent Beeler ............. 1,955/1,304 136,850/91,280
George A. Willbrandt ........ 780/520 54,600/36,400
(1)None of Holding's capital stock is currently publicly traded. The values
reflect management's estimate of the fair market value of the Class B
Nonvoting Common Stock at January 2, 1999.
(2)All options granted to management of the Company are exercisable for shares
of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock, par value $.01 per share, of Holding.
DIRECTOR COMPENSATION
Directors receive no cash consideration for serving on the Board of Directors
of Holding or the Company, but directors are reimbursed for out-of-pocket
expenses incurred in connection with their duties as directors.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
The Company has an employment agreement with Mr. Imbler (the "Imbler
Employment Agreement") that expires on June 30, 2001. Base compensation under
the Imbler Employment Agreement for fiscal 1998 was $327,397. The Imbler
Employment Agreement also provides for an annual performance bonus of $50,000 to
$175,000 based upon the Company's attainment of certain financial targets. The
Company may terminate Mr. Imbler's employment for "cause" or upon a "disability"
(as such terms are defined in the Imbler Employment Agreement). If the Company
terminates Mr. Imbler "without cause" (as defined in the Imbler Employment
Agreement), Mr. Imbler is entitled to receive, among other things, the greater
of (i) one year's salary or (ii) 1/12 of one year's salary for each year (not to
exceed 24 years in the aggregate) of employment with the Company. The Imbler
Employment Agreement also contains customary noncompetition, nondisclosure and
nonsolicitation provisions.
The Company also has employment agreements with each of Messrs. Boots,
Kratochvil, Beeler, and Willbrandt (each, an "Employment Agreement" and,
collectively, the "Employment Agreements"), each of which expires on June 30,
2001. The Employment Agreements provided for fiscal 1998 base compensation of
$176,631, $142,483, $145,218 and $182,823, respectively. Salaries are subject in
each case to annual adjustment at the discretion of the Compensation Committee
of the Board of Directors of the Company. The Employment Agreements entitle each
executive to participate in all other incentive compensation plans established
for executive officers of the Company. The Company may terminate each Employment
Agreement for "cause" or a "disability" (as such terms are defined in the
Employment Agreements). If the Company terminates an executive's employment
without "cause" (as defined in the Employment Agreements), the Employment
Agreements require the Company to pay certain amounts to the terminated
executive, including (i) the greater of (A) one year's salary or (B) 1/12 of one
year's salary for each year (not to exceed 24 years in the aggregate) of
employment with the Company (other than Mr. Willbrandt, who would receive one
year's salary), and (ii) certain benefits under applicable incentive
compensation plans. Each Employment Agreement also includes customary
noncompetition, nondisclosure and nonsolicitation provisions.
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COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The Company established the Compensation Committee comprised of Messrs.
Buaron, Imbler, and Hoffman, in October 1996. The annual salary and bonus paid
to Messrs. Imbler, Boots, Kratochvil, Beeler and Willbrandt for fiscal 1998 were
determined by the Compensation Committee in accordance with their respective
employment agreements. All other compensation decisions with respect to officers
of the Company are made by Mr. Imbler pursuant to policies established in
consultation with the Compensation Committee.
The Company is party to an Amended and Restated Management Agreement (the
"FACL Management Agreement") with First Atlantic pursuant to which First
Atlantic provides the Company with financial advisory and management consulting
services in exchange for an annual fee of $750,000 and reimbursement for
out-of-pocket costs and expenses. In consideration of such services, the Company
paid First Atlantic fees and expenses of $835,000 for fiscal 1998, $771,200 for
fiscal 1997, and $787,600 for fiscal 1996. In connection with the 1996
Transaction, the FACL Management Agreement was amended to provide for a fee for
services rendered in connection with certain transactions equal to the lesser of
(i) 1% of the total transaction value and (ii) $1,250,000 for any such
transaction consummated plus out-of-pocket expenses in respect of such
transaction, whether or not consummated. Also in connection with the 1996
Transaction, Holding paid a fee of $1,250,000 plus reimbursement for
out-of-pocket expenses to First Atlantic for advisory services, including
originating, structuring and negotiating the 1996 Transaction. First Atlantic
received advisory fees of approximately $287,500 and $28,700 in January 1997 for
originating, structuring and negotiating the PackerWare Acquisition and the
Container Industries Acquisition, respectively. First Atlantic received advisory
fees of approximately $117,900 and $531,600 in May 1997 and August 1997,
respectively, for originating, structuring and negotiating the Virginia Design
Acquisition and the Venture Packaging Acquisition, respectively. First Atlantic
received advisory fees of approximately $140,000 and $180,000 in July 1998 and
October 1998, respectively, for originating, structuring and negotiating the
Norwich Acquisition and the Knight Acquisition, respectively. See "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
Mr. Buaron, the Chairman and a director of Holding and the Company, is the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic. Mr. Graev is a director
of First Atlantic. As an officer and the sole stockholder of First Atlantic, Mr.
Buaron is entitled to receive any bonuses paid and any dividends declared by
First Atlantic on its capital stock, including any bonuses paid as a result of,
and any dividends paid out of, the $1,250,000 fee paid by Holding to First
Atlantic in connection with the 1996 Transaction or any of the fees paid with
respect to the acquisitions described above. First Atlantic is engaged by
International to provide certain financial and management consulting services
for which it receives annual fees. First Atlantic and International have
completely distinct ownership and equity structures. See "Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions."
Atlantic Equity Partners, L.P. (the "Fund"), a stockholder of Holding prior
to the consummation of the 1996 Transaction, received approximately $67.6
million from the sale of its common stock in Holding and warrants to purchase
common stock. First Atlantic is engaged by the Fund to provide certain financial
and management consulting services for which it receives annual fees. First
Atlantic and the Fund have completely distinct ownership and equity structures.
Atlantic Equity Associates, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("AEA"), is the
sole general partner of the Fund. Mr. Buaron is the sole shareholder of Buaron
Capital Corporation ("Buaron Capital"). Buaron Capital is the managing and sole
general partner of AEA. By virtue of their direct and indirect ownership
interests in the Fund, Mr. Levy and Buaron Capital were entitled to receive a
portion of the proceeds from the sale of the equity interests in Holding
($178,000 and $4,672,000, respectively). See "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions."
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, Mr. Imbler, a director of the
Company and Holding, and Messrs. Bell and Boots, a former director and director
of the Company, respectively, received approximately $5.9 million, $2.5 million,
and $2.4 million, respectively, from their sale of certain equity interests in
Holding. In connection with the 1994 Transaction, the Company paid a $50.0
million dividend on its common stock to Holding, and Holding distributed that
amount to its holders of equity interests. In connection therewith, Holding
agreed to pay cash bonuses, upon the occurrence of certain events, to the
members of management who held options under Holding's 1991 Stock Option Plan in
amounts equal to the amounts they would have been entitled to had the shares of
common stock underlying their unvested options been outstanding at the time of
the declaration of the $50.0 million dividend by Holding. As a result of the
1996 Transaction, such bonuses were paid to Messrs. Imbler, Bell, and Boots in
the
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amounts of approximately $594,000, $238,000, and $238,000, respectively. See
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, Chase Securities Inc. ("Chase
Securities"), an affiliate of CVCA and Messrs. Hofmann and Lori, received a fee
of $500,000 for arranging the sale of $15.0 million of Holding's Common Stock to
certain of the Common Stock Purchasers and the sale of $15.0 million of
Holding's Preferred Stock to CVCA. Chase Manhattan Investment Holdings, Inc.
("CMIHI"), an affiliate of Chase Securities and Messrs. Hofmann and Lori,
received approximately $13.6 million from the sale of equity interests of
Holding in the 1996 Transaction.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
Employees, directors and certain independent consultants of the Company and
its subsidiaries are entitled to participate in the BPC Holding Corporation 1996
Stock Option Plan (the "Option Plan"), which provides for the grant of both
"incentive stock options" within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), and stock options that are
non-qualified under the Code. The total number of shares of Class B Nonvoting
Common Stock of Holding for which options may be granted pursuant to the Option
Plan is 51,620. The Option Plan will terminate on October 3, 2003 or such
earlier date on which the Board of Directors of Holding, in its sole discretion,
determines. The Stock Option Committee of the Board of Directors of Holding
administers all aspects of the Option Plan, including selecting which of the
Company's directors, employees and independent consultants will receive options,
the time when options are granted, whether the options are incentive stock
options or non-qualified stock options, the manner and timing for vesting of
such options, the terms of such options, the exercise date of any options and
the number of shares subject to such options. Directors who are also employees
are eligible to receive options under the Option Plan.
The exercise price of incentive stock options granted by Holding under the
Option Plan may not be less than 100% of the fair market value of the Class B
Nonvoting Common Stock at the time of grant and the term of any option may not
exceed seven years. With respect to any employee who owns stock representing
more than 10% of the voting power of the outstanding capital stock of Holding,
the exercise price of any incentive stock option may not be less than 110% of
the fair market value of such shares at the time of grant and the term of such
option may not exceed five years. The exercise price of a non-qualified stock
option is determined by the Stock Option Committee on the date the option is
granted. However, the exercise price of a non-qualified stock option may not be
less than 100% of the fair market value of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock if the
option is granted at any time after the initial public offering of such stock.
Options granted under the Option Plan are nontransferable except by will and
the laws of descent and distribution. Options granted under the Option Plan
typically expire after seven years and vest over a five-year period based on
timing as well as achieving financial performance targets.
Under the Option Plan, as of January 2, 1999, there were outstanding options
to purchase an aggregate of 50,729 shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock to
68 employees of the Company, at an exercise price between $100 and $122 per
share. Of that amount, options to purchase an aggregate of 21,504 shares have
been issued to the Named Executive Officers in October 1996, at an exercise
price of $100 per share, including 8,472 to Mr. Imbler, 5,214 to each of Messrs.
Bell and Boots, 3,259 to each of Messrs. Beeler and Kratochvil, and 1,300 to Mr.
Willbrandt.
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ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
STOCK OWNERSHIP
All of the outstanding capital stock of the Company is owned by Holding. The
following table sets forth certain information regarding the ownership of the
capital stock of Holding with respect to (i) each person known by Holding to own
beneficially more than 5% of the outstanding shares of any class of its voting
capital stock, (ii) each of Holding's directors, (iii) the Named Executive
Officers and (iv) all directors and officers as a group. Except as otherwise
indicated, each of the stockholders has sole voting and investment power with
respect to the shares beneficially owned. Unless otherwise indicated, the
address for each stockholder is c/o Berry Plastics Corporation, 101 Oakley
Street, Evansville, Indiana 47710.
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SHARES OF SHARES OF
VOTING NONVOTING
COMMON STOCK(1) COMMON STOCK(1) PERCENTAGE OF
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PERCENTAGE OF ALL CLASSES OF
NAME AND ADDRESS OF VOTING COMMON STOCK
BENEFICIAL OWNER CLASS A CLASS B COMMON STOCK CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C (FULLY-DILUTED)
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Atlantic Equity Partners
International II, L.P.(2) ... -- 128,142 54.4% -- 3,385 11,470 22.3%
Chase Venture Capital
Associates, L.P.(3) ......... 52,000 5,623 (4) 23.9 148,000 17,837 (4) -- 34.8
BPC Equity, LLC(5) .............. 31,200 -- 13.2 88,800 -- -- 18.7
Roberto Buaron(6) ............... -- 128,142 54.4 -- 3,385 11,470 22.3
Martin R. Imbler ................ -- 3,629 1.5 -- 15,390 (7) 664 3.1
Joseph S. Levy(8) ............... -- 42 * -- 118 14 *
Lawrence G. Graev(9) ............ -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Donald J. Hofmann, Jr.(10) ...... 52,000 5,623 (4) 23.9 148,000 17,837 (4) -- 34.8
Mathew J. Lori(11) .............. 52,000 5,623 (4) 23.9 148,000 17,837 (4) -- 34.8
David M. Clarke(12) ............. 31,200 -- 13.2 88,800 -- -- 18.7
Ira G. Boots .................... -- 1,718 * -- 5,446(13) -- 1.1
James M. Kratochvil ............. -- 1,196 * -- 5,359(14) 391 1.1
R. Brent Beeler ................. -- 1,196 * -- 5,359(15) 391 1.1
George A. Willbrandt ............ -- 520 * -- 2,260(16) 170 *
All officers and directors as
a group (16 persons) ........ 83,200 143,644 96.3 236,800 63,330 13,616 84.1
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* Less than one percent.
(1)The authorized capital stock of Holding consists of 3,500,000 shares of
capital stock, including 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value
(the "Holding Common Stock"), and 1,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $.01
par value (the "Holding Preferred Stock"). Of the 2,500,000 shares of Holding
Common Stock, 500,000 shares are designated Class A Voting Common Stock,
500,000 shares are designated Class A Nonvoting Common Stock, 500,000 shares
are designated Class B Voting Common Stock, 500,000 shares are designated
Class B Nonvoting Common Stock, and 500,000 shares are designated Class C
Nonvoting Common Stock. Of the 1,000,000 shares of Holding Preferred Stock,
800,000 shares are designated Series A Senior Cumulative Exchangeable
Preferred Stock, and 200,000 shares are designated Series B Cumulative
Preferred Stock.
(2)Address is P. O. Box 847, One Capital Place, Fourth Floor, Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands, British West Indies. Atlantic Equity Associates International
II, L.P., a Delaware limited partnership ("AEA II"), is the sole general
partner of International and as such exercises voting and/or investment power
over shares of capital stock owned by International, including the shares of
Holding Common Stock held by International (the "International Shares"). Mr.
Buaron is the sole shareholder of Buaron Holdings Ltd. ("BHL"). BHL is the
sole general partner of AEA II. As the general partner of AEA II, BHL may be
deemed to beneficially own the International Shares. BHL disclaims any
beneficial ownership of any shares of capital stock owned by International,
including the International Shares. Through his affiliation with BHL and AEA
II, Mr. Buaron controls the sole general partner of International and
therefore has the authority to control voting and/or investment power over,
and may be deemed to beneficially own, the International Shares. Mr. Buaron
disclaims any beneficial ownership of any of the International Shares.
(3)Address is 380 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New York, New York 10017.
(4)Represents warrants to purchase such shares of common stock held by CVCA
which are currently exercisable.
(5)Address is c/o Aetna Life Insurance Company, Private Equity Group, IG6U, 151
Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156. Aetna Life Insurance Company
exercises voting and/or investment power over shares of capital stock owned
by BPC Equity, LLC ("BPC Equity"), including shares of Holding Common Stock
held by BPC Equity.
(6)Address is c/o First Atlantic Capital, Ltd., 135 East 57th Street, New York,
New York 10022. Represents shares of Holding Common Stock owned by
International. Mr. Buaron is the sole shareholder of BHL. BHL is the sole
general partner of AEA II. AEA II is the sole general partner of
International and as such, exercises voting and/or investment power over
shares of capital stock owned by International, including the
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International Shares. Mr. Buaron, as the sole shareholder and Chief Executive
Officer of BHL, controls the sole general partner of International and
therefore has voting and/or investment power over, and may be deemed to
beneficially own, the International Shares. Mr. Buaron disclaims any
beneficial ownership of the International Shares.
(7)Includes 5,083 options granted to Mr. Imbler, which are presently
exercisable.
(8)Address is c/o First Atlantic Capital, Ltd., 135 East 57th Street, New York,
New York 10022.
(9)Address is c/o O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell, LLP, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New
York, New York 10112.
(10) Address is c/o Chase Capital Partners, 380 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New
York, New York 10017. Represents shares owned by CVCA. Mr. Hofmann is a
General Partner of Chase Capital Partners, which is the private equity
investment arm of Chase Manhattan Corporation, which is an affiliate of CVCA.
Mr. Hofmann disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares of Holding
Common Stock held by CVCA.
(11) Address is c/o Chase Capital Partners, 380 Madison Avenue, 12th Floor, New
York, New York 10017. Represents shares owned by CVCA. Mr. Lori is a
Principal with Chase Capital Partners, which is the private equity investment
arm of Chase Manhattan Corporation, which is an affiliate of CVCA. Mr. Lori
disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares of Holding Common Stock held
by CVCA.
(12) Address is c/o Aetna Life Insurance Company, Private Equity Group, IG6U,
151 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, Connecticut 06156. Represents shares owned
by BPC Equity. Mr. Clarke is a Managing Director of Aetna, Inc., an affiliate
of Aetna Life Insurance Company, which is a member of BPC Equity. Mr. Clarke
disclaims any beneficial ownership of the shares of Holding Common Stock held
by BPC Equity.
(13) Includes 3,128 options granted to Mr. Boots, which are currently
exercisable.
(14) Includes 1,955 options granted to Mr. Kratochvil, which are currently
exercisable.
(15) Includes 1,955 options granted to Mr. Beeler, which are currently
exercisable.
(16) Includes 780 options granted to Mr. Willbrandt, which are currently
exercisable.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
FIRST ATLANTIC
Pursuant to the FACL Management Agreement, First Atlantic provides the
Company with financial advisory and management consulting services in exchange
for an annual fee of $750,000 and reimbursement for out-of-pocket costs and
expenses. In consideration of such services, the Company paid First Atlantic
fees and expenses of approximately $835,000 for fiscal 1998, $771,200 for fiscal
1997, and $787,600 for fiscal 1996. In connection with the 1996 Transaction, the
FACL Management Agreement was amended to provide for a fee for services rendered
in connection with certain transactions equal to the lesser of (i) 1% of the
total transaction value and (ii) $1,250,000 for any such transaction consummated
plus out-of-pocket expenses in respect of such transaction, whether or not
consummated. Also in connection with the 1996 Transaction, Holding paid a fee of
$1,250,000 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses to First Atlantic for
advisory services, including originating, structuring and negotiating the 1996
Transaction. First Atlantic received advisory fees of approximately $287,500 and
$28,700 in January 1997 for originating, structuring and negotiating the
PackerWare Acquisition and the Container Industries Acquisition, respectively.
First Atlantic received advisory fees of approximately $117,900 and $531,600 in
May 1997 and August 1997, respectively, for originating, structuring and
negotiating the Virginia Design Acquisition and the Venture Packaging
Acquisition, respectively. First Atlantic received advisory fees of
approximately $140,000 and $180,000 in July 1998 and October 1998, respectively,
for originating, structuring and negotiating the Norwich Acquisition and the
Knight Acquisition, respectively.
Mr. Buaron, the Chairman and a director of Holding and the Company, is the
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Atlantic. As an officer and the
sole stockholder of First Atlantic, Mr. Buaron is entitled to receive any
bonuses paid and any dividends declared by First Atlantic on its capital stock,
including any bonuses paid as a result of, and any dividends paid out of, the
$1,250,000 fee paid by Holding to First Atlantic in connection with the 1996
Transaction or any of the fees paid with respect to the acquisitions described
above. Mr. Graev is also a director of First Atlantic, and Mr. Levy is an
officer of First Atlantic. First Atlantic is engaged by International to provide
certain financial and management consulting services for which it receives
annual fees. First Atlantic and International have completely distinct ownership
and equity structures.
Atlantic Equity Partners, L.P. (the "Fund"), a stockholder of Holding prior
to the consummation of the 1996 Transaction, received approximately $67.6
million from the sale of its common stock in Holding and warrants to purchase
common stock. First Atlantic is engaged by the Fund to provide certain financial
and management consulting services for which it receives annual fees. First
Atlantic and the Fund have completely distinct ownership and equity structures.
AEA is the sole general partner of the Fund. Mr. Buaron is the sole shareholder
of Buaron Capital, and Buaron Capital is the managing and sole general partner
of AEA. By virtue of their direct and indirect ownership interests in the Fund,
Mr. Levy and Buaron Capital are entitled to receive a portion of the proceeds
from the sale of the equity interests in Holding ($178,000 and $4,672,000,
respectively).
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MANAGEMENT
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, Messrs. Imbler, Bell, Boots,
Kratochvil and Beeler received approximately $5.9 million, $2.5 million, $2.4
million, $1.3 million and $1.3 million, respectively, from their sale of certain
equity interests in Holding. In connection with the 1994 Transaction, the
Company paid a $50.0 million dividend on its common stock to Holding, and
Holding distributed that amount to its holders of equity interests. In
connection therewith, Holding agreed to pay cash bonuses, upon the occurrence of
certain events, to the members of management who held options under Holding's
1991 Stock Option Plan in amounts equal to the amounts they would have been
entitled to had the shares of common stock underlying their unvested options
been outstanding at the time of the declaration of the $50.0 million dividend by
Holding. As a result of the 1996 Transaction, such bonuses were paid to Messrs.
Imbler, Bell, Boots, Kratochvil and Beeler in the amounts of approximately
$594,000, $238,000, $238,000, $119,000 and $119,000, respectively.
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENTS
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, Holding entered into a Stockholders
Agreement dated as of June 18, 1996 (the "New Stockholders Agreement") with the
Common Stock Purchasers, certain Management Stockholders (as defined herein)
and, for limited purposes thereunder, the Preferred Stock Purchasers. The New
Stockholders Agreement grants the Common Stock Purchasers certain rights and
obligations, including the following: (i) until the occurrence of certain events
specified in the New Stockholders Agreement, to designate the members of a seven
person Board of Directors as follows: (A) one director will be Roberto Buaron or
his designee; (B) International will have the right to designate three directors
(who are currently Messrs. Graev, Imbler and Levy); (C) CVCA will have the right
to designate two directors (who are currently Messrs. Hofmann and Lori); and (D)
the institutional holders (excluding International and CVCA) will have the right
to designate one director (who is currently Mr. Clarke); (ii) in the case of
certain Common Stock Purchasers, to subscribe for a proportional share of future
equity issuances by Holding; (iii) under certain circumstances and in the case
of International or CVCA, to cause the initial public offering of equity
securities of Holding or a sale of Holding subsequent to the fifth anniversary
of the closing of the 1996 Transaction and (iv) under certain circumstances and
in the case of a majority in interest of the institutional holders, to cause the
initial public offering of equity securities of Holding or a sale of Holding
subsequent to the sixth anniversary of the closing of the 1996 Transaction.
Provisions under the New Stockholders Agreement also (i) prohibit Holding from
taking certain actions without the consent of holders of a majority of voting
stock held by CVCA and the institutional holders other than International (or,
following the occurrence of certain events, International's consent), including
certain transactions between Holding and any subsidiary, on the one hand, and
First Atlantic or any of its affiliates, on the other hand; (ii) obligate
Holding to provide certain Common Stock Purchasers with financial and other
information regarding Holding and to provide access and inspection rights to all
Common Stock Purchasers; and (iii) restrict transfers of equity by the Common
Stock Purchasers, subject to certain exceptions (including for transfers of up
to 10% of the equity (including warrants to purchase equity) held by each Common
Stock Purchaser on the date of the New Stockholders Agreement). Pursuant to the
New Stockholders Agreement, under certain circumstances the Preferred Stock
Purchasers (and their transferees) have tag-along rights with respect to the
1996 Warrants and the Holding Common Stock issuable upon exercise of the 1996
Warrants. Under specified circumstances and subject to certain exceptions, the
Preferred Stock Purchasers (and their transferees) are entitled to include a pro
rata share of their Preferred Stock in a transaction (or series of related
transactions) involving the transfer by International, CVCA and the
Institutional Holders (as defined in the New Stockholders Agreement) of more
than 50% of the aggregate amount of securities held by them immediately
following the closing of the 1996 Transaction.
The New Stockholders Agreement grants registration rights, under certain
circumstances and subject to specified conditions, to the Common Stock
Purchasers. International and CVCA each have the right, on three occasions, to
demand registration, at Holding's expense, of their shares of Holding Common
Stock. Under certain circumstances, a majority in interest of the institutional
holders (excluding International and CVCA) have the right, on one occasion, to
demand registration, at Holding's expense, of their shares of Holding Common
Stock. The New Stockholders Agreement provides that if Holding proposes to
register any of its securities, either for its own account or for the account of
other stockholders, Holding will be required to notify all Common Stock
Purchasers and to include in such
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registration the shares of Holding Common Stock requested to be included by
them. All shares of Holding Common Stock owned by the Common Stock Purchasers
requested to be included in a registration will be subject to cutbacks under
certain circumstances in connection with an underwritten public offering.
The provisions of the New Stockholders Agreement regarding voting rights,
negative covenants, information/inspection rights, the right to force a sale of
Holding, preemptive rights and transfer restrictions generally will expire on
the earlier to occur of (i) the later of (A) the fifth anniversary of the
closing of the 1996 Transaction if an underwritten public offering of equity
securities of Holding resulting in gross proceeds of at least $20.0 million
occurs prior to such fifth anniversary and (B) the occurrence of such
underwritten public offering that occurs subsequent to such fifth anniversary of
the closing of the 1996 Transaction; (ii) the twentieth anniversary of the
closing of the 1996 Transaction; and (iii) a sale of Holding. In addition, the
New Stockholders Agreement provides that certain rights of a Common Stock
Purchaser (to the extent such rights apply to such Common Stock Purchaser) to
designate members of the Board of Directors of Holding and/or to approve certain
actions by Holding will terminate if certain circumstances occur.
Holding is also party to the Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement
dated June 18, 1996 (the "Management Stockholders Agreement"), with
International and all management shareholders including, among others, Messrs.
Imbler, Boots, Kratochvil, Beeler, and Willbrandt (collectively, the "Management
Stockholders"). The Management Stockholders Agreement contains provisions (i)
limiting transfers of equity by the Management Stockholders; (ii) requiring the
Management Stockholders to sell their shares as designated by Holding or
International upon the consummation of certain transactions; (iii) granting the
Management Stockholders certain rights of co-sale in connection with sales by
International; (iv) granting Holding rights to repurchase capital stock from the
Management Stockholders upon the occurrence of certain events; and (v) requiring
the Management Stockholders to offer shares to Holding prior to any permitted
transfer.
CHASE SECURITIES, INC.
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, Chase Securities, an affiliate of
CVCA and Messrs. Hofmann and Lori, who are members of the Board of Directors of
Holding and the Company, received a fee of $500,000 for arranging the sale of
$15.0 million of Holding's Common Stock to certain of the Common Stock
Purchasers and the sale of $15.0 million of Holding Preferred Stock to CVCA.
CMIHI, an affiliate of Chase Securities and Messrs. Hofmann and Lori, received
approximately $13.6 million from the sale of equity interests of Holding in the
1996 Transaction.
LEGAL SERVICES
Mr. Graev is the Chairman of the law firm of O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell,
LLP, New York, New York. O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell, LLP provides legal
services to the Company and Holding in connection with certain matters,
principally relating to transactional, securities law, general corporate and
litigation matters.
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The 1996 Indenture, the New Stockholders Agreement, the 1994 Indenture, the
1998 Indenture, and the Credit Facility restrict the Company's and its
affiliates' ability to enter into transactions with their affiliates, including
their officers, directors and principal stockholders.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Documents Filed as Part of the Report
1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The financial statements listed under Item 8 are filed
as part of this report.
2. FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
The financial statement schedules listed under Item 8
are filed as part of this report.
Schedules other than the above have been omitted because they
are either not applicable or the required information has been disclosed
in the financial statements or notes thereto.
3. EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed on the accompanying Exhibit Index
are filed as part of this report.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
A report on Form 8-K/A was filed by Berry on March 19, 1999.
Under Item 7 (b) on Form 8-K/A, Berry amended pro forma financial
information related to the Norwich Moulders Acquisition.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS
The Stockholders and Board of Directors
BPC Holding Corporation
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BPC Holding
Corporation and subsidiaries as of January 2, 1999 and December 27, 1997, and
the related consolidated statements of operations, changes in stockholders'
equity (deficit) and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
January 2, 1999. Our audits also included the financial statement schedules
listed in the Index at Item 14(a). These financial statements and schedules are
the responsibility of Holding's management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements and schedules based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of BPC
Holding Corporation and subsidiaries at January 2, 1999 and December 27, 1997,
and the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each
of the three years in the period ended January 2, 1999, in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related
financial statement schedules, when considered in relation to the basic
financial statements taken as a whole, present fairly in all material respects
the information set forth therein.
/S/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
Indianapolis, Indiana
February 19, 1999
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ....................... $ 2,318 $ 2,688
Accounts receivable (less allowance for
doubtful accounts of $1,651 at January
2, 1999 and $1,038 at December 27, 1997) .. 29,951 28,385
Inventories:
Finished goods ................... 23,146 22,029
Raw materials and supplies ....... 8,556 7,429
-------- --------
31,702 29,458
Prepaid expenses and other receivables .......... 1,665 1,834
Income taxes recoverable ........................ 577 1,167
-------- --------
Total current assets .................................. 66,213 63,532
Assets held in trust .................................. 6,679 19,738
Property and equipment:
Land ............................................ 7,769 5,811
Buildings and improvements ...................... 38,960 33,891
Machinery, equipment and tooling ................ 141,054 122,991
Automobiles and trucks .......................... 1,386 1,241
Construction in progress ........................ 11,780 10,357
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200,949 174,291
Less accumulated depreciation ................... 80,944 66,073
-------- --------
120,005 108,218
Intangible assets:
Deferred financing and origination fees, net .... 10,327 10,849
Covenants not to compete, net ................... 4,071 3,940
Excess of cost over net assets acquired, net .... 44,536 30,303
Deferred acquisition costs ...................... 20 13
-------- --------
58,954 45,105
Deferred income taxes ................................. 2,758 2,049
Other ................................................. 708 802
======== ========
Total assets .......................................... $255,317 $239,444
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable .................................. $ 18,059 $ 16,732
Accrued expenses and other liabilities ............ 10,863 7,162
Accrued interest .................................. 4,166 3,612
Employee compensation and payroll taxes ........... 8,953 7,489
Income taxes ...................................... 22 55
Current portion of long-term debt ................. 19,388 7,619
--------- ---------
Total current liabilities ........................... 61,451 42,669
Long-term debt, less current portion ................ 303,910 298,716
Accrued dividends on preferred stock ................ 7,225 3,674
Deferred income taxes ............................... 497 --
Other liabilities ................................... 2,591 3,360
--------- ---------
375,674 348,419
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Series A Preferred Stock; 800,000 shares
authorized; 600,000 shares issued and
outstanding (net of discount of $2,770 at
January 2, 1999 and $3,062 at December 27, 1997) 11,801 11,509
Series B Preferred Stock; 200,000 shares
authorized, issued and outstanding .............. 5,000 5,000
Class A Common Stock; $.01 par value:
Voting; 500,000 shares authorized; 91,000 shares
issued and outstanding .......................... 1 1
Nonvoting; 500,000 shares authorized; 259,000
shares issued and outstanding ................... 3 3
Class B Common Stock; $.01 par value:
Voting; 500,000 shares authorized; 145,058
shares issued and 144,546 shares outstanding .... 1 1
Nonvoting; 500,000 shares authorized; 58,612
shares issued and 56,937 shares outstanding ..... 1 1
Class C Common Stock; $.01 par value: Nonvoting;
500,000 shares authorized; 17,000 shares issued
and 16,833 shares outstanding ................... -- --
Treasury stock: 512 shares Class B Voting Common
Stock; 1,675 shares Class B Nonvoting Common
Stock; and 167 shares Class C Nonvoting Common
Stock ........................................... (280) (22)
Additional paid-in capital ......................... 45,611 49,374
Warrants ........................................... 3,511 3,511
Retained earnings (deficit) ........................ (185,923) (178,353)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ...... (83) --
--------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) ................. (120,357) (108,975)
========= =========
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) $ 255,317 $ 239,444
========= =========
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
YEAR ENDED
------------------------------------
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
Net sales ............................ $ 271,830 $ 226,953 $ 151,058
Cost of goods sold ................... 199,227 180,249 110,110
--------- --------- ---------
Gross margin ......................... 72,603 46,704 40,948
Operating expenses:
Selling .......................... 14,780 11,320 6,950
General and administrative ....... 19,308 11,505 13,769
Research and development ......... 1,690 1,310 858
Amortization of intangibles ...... 4,139 2,226 524
Other expenses .................... 4,084 4,144 1,578
--------- --------- ---------
Operating income ..................... 28,602 16,199 17,269
Other expenses:
Loss on disposal of
property and equipment ........... 1,865 226 302
--------- --------- ---------
Income before interest and taxes ..... 26,737 15,973 16,967
Interest:
Expense .......................... (35,555) (32,237) (21,364)
Income ........................... 999 1,991 1,289
--------- --------- ---------
Loss before income taxes ............. (7,819) (14,273) (3,108)
Income taxes (benefit) ............... (249) 138 239
--------- --------- ---------
Net loss ............................. (7,570) (14,411) (3,347)
Preferred stock dividends ............ (3,551) (2,558) (1,116)
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ............................. (292) (74) --
--------- --------- ---------
Net loss attributable to common
shareholders ......................... $ (11,413) $ (17,043) $ (4,463)
========= ========= =========
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
COMMON STOCK PREFERRED STOCK
-------------------------------- ----------------------
ADDITIONAL
TREASURY PAID-IN
CLASS A CLASS B CLASS C CLASS A CLASS B STOCK CAPITAL
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Balance at December 31, 1995 (1) ... $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (58) $ 960
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Market value adjustment - warrants . -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,145)
Exercise of stock options .......... -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,130
Distribution on sale of equity
interests .......................... -- -- -- -- -- 58 (1,424)
Proceeds from newly issued equity .. 4 2 -- 14,571 -- -- 52,797
Payment of deferred compensation ... -- -- -- -- -- -- 479
Issuance of private warrants ....... -- -- -- (3,511) -- -- --
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- (1,116)
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- 156 -- -- --
Purchase treasury stock from
management ......................... -- -- -- -- -- (22) --
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 28, 1996 ....... 4 2 -- 11,216 -- (22) 51,681
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Sale of stock to management ........ -- -- -- -- -- -- 325
Issuance of preferred stock ........ -- -- -- -- 5,000 -- --
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- (2,558)
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- _293 -- -- (74)
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 27, 1997 ....... 4 2 $ -- 11,509 5,000 (22) 49,374
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net loss ........................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Sale of stock to management ........ -- -- -- -- -- -- 80
Purchase treasury stock from
management ......................... -- -- -- -- -- (258) --
Translation loss ................... -- -- -- -- -- -- --
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- -- -- -- (3,551)
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- _292 -- -- (292)
--------- --------- -------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at January 2, 1999 ......... $ 4 $ 2 $ -- $ 11,801 $ 5,000 $ (280) $ 45,611
========= ========= ======== ========= ========= ========= =========
<CAPTION>
ACCUMULATED
OTHER
RETAINED COMPREHENSIVE COMPREHENSIVE
WARRANTS EARNINGS INCOME (LOSS) TOTAL INCOME (LOSS)
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 31, 1995 (1) ... $ 4,034 $ (37,420) $ -- $ (32,484) $ --
Net loss ........................... -- (3,347) -- (3,347) (3,347)
Market value adjustment - warrants . 9,399 (8,254) -- -- --
Exercise of stock options .......... -- -- -- 1,130 --
Distribution on sale of equity
interests .......................... (13,433) (114,921) -- (129,720) --
Proceeds from newly issued equity .. -- -- -- 67,374 --
Payment of deferred compensation ... -- -- -- 479 --
Issuance of private warrants ....... 3,511 -- -- -- --
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- (1,116) --
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- 156 --
Purchase treasury stock from
management ......................... -- -- -- (22) --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 28, 1996 ....... 3,511 (163,942) -- (97,550) (3,347)
--------- --------- --------- --------- =========
Net loss ........................... -- (14,411) -- (14,411) (14,411)
Sale of stock to management ........ -- -- -- 325 --
Issuance of preferred stock ........ -- -- -- 5,000 --
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- (2,558) --
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- 219 --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at December 27, 1997 ....... 3,511 (178,353) -- (108,975) (14,411)
--------- --------- --------- --------- =========
Net loss ........................... -- (7,570) -- (7,570) (7,570)
Sale of stock to management ........ -- -- -- 80 --
Purchase treasury stock from
management ......................... -- -- -- (258) --
Translation loss ................... -- -- (83) (83) (83)
Accrued dividends on preferred stock -- -- -- (3,551) --
Amortization of preferred stock
discount ........................... -- -- -- -- --
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Balance at January 2, 1999 ......... $ 3,511 $(185,923) $ (83) $(120,357) $ (7,653)
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
(1) Old Class A and Class B Common Stock was redeemed in connection with the
1996 Transaction (see Note 9).
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
YEAR ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
------------ ------------- -------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net loss ................................ $ (7,570) $ (14,411) $ (3,347)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to
net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation ................ 20,690 16,800 10,807
Non-cash interest expense ... 1,765 2,005 1,212
Amortization ................ 4,140 2,226 524
Interest funded by assets held
in trust ................... 13,059 11,255 5,412
Non-cash compensation ....... 600 -- 358
Write-off of deferred
acquisition costs .......... -- 515 --
Loss on sale of property
and equipment .............. 1,865 226 302
Deferred income taxes ....... (709) -- 53
Changes in operating
assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable,
net .................. 4,413 (2,290) (1,716)
Inventories ........... (252) 2,767 (1,710)
Prepaid expenses and
other receivables .... 1,016 (137) 520
Other assets .......... (43) (225) (5)
Accounts payable and
accrued expenses ..... (4,810) (4,516) 1,899
Income taxes payable .. (33) (61) 117
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by operating
activities .............................. 34,131 14,154 14,426
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment ..... (22,595) (16,774) (13,581)
Proceeds from disposal of property and
equipment .............................. 4,471 1,078 94
Acquisitions of businesses .............. (33,996) (86,406) (1,152)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash used for investing activities .. (52,120) (102,102) (14,639)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term borrowings ...... 44,044 85,703 105,000
Payments on long-term borrowings ........ (24,906) (2,821) (717)
Purchase of treasury stock from
management ............................. (258) -- --
Exercise of management stock options .... -- -- 1,130
Proceeds from issuance of common stock .. 80 325 52,797
Proceeds from issuance of preferred
stock and warrants ...................... -- -- 14,571
Rollover investments and share
repurchases ............................ -- -- (125,219)
Assets held in trust .................... -- -- (35,600)
Net payments to public warrant holders .. -- -- (4,502)
Debt issuance costs ..................... (1,341) (2,763) (5,090)
--------- --------- ---------
Net cash provided by financing
activities ............................. 17,619 80,444 2,370
--------- --------- ---------
Net increase (decrease) in cash and
cash equivalents ....................... (370) (7,504) 2,157
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning
of year ................................ 2,688 10,192 8,035
--------- --------- ---------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of
year ................................... $ 2,318 $ 2,688 $ 10,192
========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS, EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE NOTED)
NOTE 1. ORGANIZATION
BPC Holding Corporation ("Holding"), through its subsidiaries Berry Plastics
Corporation ("Berry" or the "Company"), Berry Iowa Corporation ("Berry Iowa"),
Berry Sterling Corporation ("Berry Sterling"), Berry Tri-Plas Corporation
("Berry Tri-Plas"), Berry Plastics Design Corporation ("Berry Design"),
PackerWare Corporation ("PackerWare"), Venture Packaging, Inc. ("Venture
Packaging") and its subsidiaries Venture Packaging Midwest, Inc. and Venture
Packaging Southeast, Inc., NIM Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Norwich
Injection Moulders Limited, and Knight Plastics, Inc., manufactures and markets
plastic packaging products through its facilities located in Evansville,
Indiana; Henderson, Nevada; Iowa Falls, Iowa; Charlotte, North Carolina; York,
Pennsylvania; Suffolk, Virginia; Woodstock, Illinois; North Walsham, England;
Monroeville, Ohio; and Lawrence, Kansas.
In conjunction with the PackerWare acquisition in January 1997 (see Note 3), the
Company also acquired a manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. This facility
was closed in 1997, and its operations were consolidated into the Henderson,
Nevada facility. In March 1998, Berry announced the consolidation of its
Anderson, South Carolina facility with other Company locations with the majority
of the business moving to the Charlotte, North Carolina and Monroeville, Ohio
facilities.
Holding's fiscal year is a 52/53 week period ending generally on the Saturday
closest to December 31. All references herein to "1998", "1997," and "1996"
relate to the fiscal years ended January 2, 1999, December 27, 1997, and
December 28, 1996, respectively.
NOTE 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATION AND BUSINESS
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Holding and its
subsidiaries all of which are wholly-owned. Intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Holding, through its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, operates in two primary industry segments. The
Company is a manufacturer and marketer of plastic packaging, with sales
concentrated in three product groups within this market: aerosol overcaps, rigid
open-top containers, and plastic drink cups. In addition, the Company is a
manufacturer in the retail housewares/lawn and garden market. The Company's
customers are located principally throughout the United States, without
significant concentration in any one region or any one customer. The Company
performs periodic credit evaluations of its customers' financial condition and
generally does not require collateral.
Purchases of various densities of plastic resin used in the manufacture of the
Company's products aggregated approximately $62 million in 1998 (excluding
specialty resins). Dow Chemical Corporation is the principal supplier
(approximately 54%) of the Company's total resin material requirements. The
Company also uses other suppliers such as Union Carbide, Chevron, Phillips and
Equistar to meet its resin requirements. The Company does not anticipate any
material difficulty in obtaining an uninterrupted supply of raw materials at
competitive prices in the near future. However, should a significant shortage of
the supply of resin occur, changes in both the price and availability of the
principal raw material used in the manufacture of the Company's products could
occur and result in financial disruption to the Company.
The Company is subject to existing and potential federal, state, local and
foreign legislation designed to reduce solid waste in landfills. While the
principal resins used by the Company are recyclable and, therefore, reduce the
Company's exposure to legislation promulgated to date, there can be no assurance
that future legislation or regulatory initiatives would not have a material
adverse effect on the Company. Legislation, if promulgated, requiring plastics
to be degradable in landfills or to have minimum levels of recycled content
would have a significant impact on the Company's business as would legislation
providing for disposal fees or limiting the use of plastic products.
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
All highly liquid investments with a maturity of three months or less at the
date of purchase are considered to be cash equivalents.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first in, first out method) or
market.
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment are stated at cost. Depreciation is computed primarily by
the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets ranging
from three to 25 years.
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Origination fees relating to the 1994 Notes, 1996 Notes, 1998 Notes and deferred
financing fees are being amortized using the straight-line method over the lives
of the respective debt agreements.
Covenants not to compete are being amortized over the respective lives of the
agreements.
The costs in excess of net assets acquired represent the excess purchase price
over the fair value of the net assets acquired in the original acquisition of
Berry Plastics and subsequent acquisitions. These costs are being amortized over
a range of 15 to 20 years.
Holding periodically evaluates the value of intangible assets to determine if an
impairment has occurred. This evaluation is based on various analyses including
reviewing anticipated cash flows.
REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue from sales of products is recognized at the time product is shipped to
the customer.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
RECLASSIFICATIONS
Certain amounts on the 1997 and 1996 financial statements have been reclassified
to conform with the 1998 presentation.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
On December 28, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income" (FAS 130) which establishes
new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its
components (net income and "other comprehensive income"). Adoption of the
Statement had no impact on the Company's financial position.
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In fiscal 1998, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information"
(FAS 131) which changes the basis on which public business enterprises report
information about operating segments. The Company has two reportable segments:
packaging products and housewares products. The Company's packaging business
consists of three primary market groups: aerosol overcaps, containers, and
plastic drink cups. The Company's housewares business consists of
semi-disposable plastic housewares and plastic lawn and garden products, sold
primarily through major national retail marketers and national chain stores.
The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on operating
income before depreciation and amortization of intangibles adjusted to exclude
(i) market value adjustment related to stock options, (ii) other non-recurring
or "one-time" expenses, (iii) management fees and reimbursed expenses paid to
First Atlantic and (iv) certain legal expenses associated with unusual
litigation ("Adjusted EBITDA"). The accounting policies of the reportable
segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant
accounting policies. The Company's reportable segments are business units that
offer different products to different markets.
YEAR ENDED
--------------------------------------
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
--------- --------- ---------
Net sales:
Packaging products ................. $ 250,270 $ 209,433 $ 151,058
Housewares products ................ 21,560 17,520 --
Adjusted EBITDA:
Packaging products ................. 56,102 38,016 34,068
Housewares products ................ 3,662 2,253 --
Total assets:
Packaging products ................. 218,537 202,198 145,798
Housewares products ................ 36,780 37,246 --
Reconciliation of Adjusted
EBITDA to loss before income
taxes:
Adjusted EBITDA for
reportable segments .................. $ 59,764 $ 40,269 $ 34,068
Net interest expense ............... (34,556) (30,246) (20,075)
Depreciation ....................... (20,690) (16,800) (10,807)
Amortization ....................... (4,140) (2,226) (524)
Loss on disposal of property
and equipment ........................ (1,865) (226) (302)
One-time expenses .................. (4,860) (4,216) (4,361)
Stock option market value
adjustment ........................... (600) -- (358)
Management fees .................... (872) (828) (749)
--------- --------- ---------
Loss before income taxes ........... $ (7,819) $ (14,273) $ (3,108)
========= ========= =========
NOTE 3. ACQUISITIONS
On January 17, 1997, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Container Industries, Inc. ("Container Industries") of Pacoima,
California for $2.9 million. The purchase was funded out of operating funds. The
operations of Container Industries are included in the Company's operations
since the acquisition date using the purchase method of accounting.
On January 21, 1997, the Company acquired the outstanding stock of PackerWare
Corporation, a Kansas corporation, for aggregate consideration of approximately
$28.1 million and merged PackerWare with a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary
of the Company (with PackerWare being the surviving corporation). The purchase
was primarily financed through the Credit Facility (see Note 5). The operations
of PackerWare are included in the Company's operations since the acquisition
date using the purchase method of accounting.
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On May 13, 1997, Berry Design, a newly-formed wholly-owned subsidiary of the
Company, acquired substantially all of the assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Virginia Design Packaging Corp. ("Virginia Design") for
approximately $11.1 million. The purchase was financed through the Credit
Facility (see Note 5). The operations of Berry Design are included in the
Company's operations since the acquisition date using the purchase method of
accounting.
On August 29, 1997, the Company acquired the outstanding common stock of Venture
Packaging for aggregate consideration of $43.7 million and merged Venture
Packaging with a newly formed subsidiary of the Company (with Venture Packaging
being the surviving corporation). The purchase was primarily financed through
the Credit Facility (see Note 5). Additionally, preferred stock and warrants
were issued to certain selling shareholders of Venture Packaging (see Note 9).
The operations of Venture Packaging are included in the Company's operations
since the acquisition date using the purchase method of accounting.
On July 2, 1998, NIM Holdings, a newly-formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Berry,
acquired all of the capital stock of Norwich Moulders of Norwich, England for
aggregate consideration of approximately $14.0 million. The purchase was
primarily financed through the Credit Facility (see Note 9). The operations of
Norwich Moulders are included in Berry's operations since the acquisition date
using the purchase method of accounting.
On October 16, 1998, Knight Plastics, Inc. ("Knight"), a newly formed
wholly-owned subsidiary of Berry, acquired substantially all of the assets of
the Knight Engineering and Plastics Division of Courtaulds Packaging Inc. for
aggregate consideration of approximately $18.0 million. The purchase was
financed through the Credit Facility's revolving line of credit.
The pro forma results listed below are unaudited and reflect purchase accounting
adjustments assuming the Container Industries, PackerWare, Virginia Design, and
Venture acquisitions occurred on December 31, 1995; and the Norwich Moulders and
Knight acquisitions occurred on December 29, 1996.
YEAR ENDED
-----------------------------------------------
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER DECEMBER 28,
1999 27, 1997 1996
--------------- ------------- --------------
Net sales................. $ 296,485 $ 298,679 $ 257,098
Loss before income taxes.. (8,924) (19,808) (9,932)
Net loss.................. (8,791) (20,178) (10,171)
The pro forma financial information is presented for informational purposes only
and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have
occurred had the acquisitions been consummated at the above dates, nor are they
necessarily indicative of future operating results. Further, the information
gathered on the acquired companies is based upon unaudited internal financial
information and reflects only pro forma adjustments for additional interest
expense and amortization of the excess of the cost over the underlying net
assets acquired, net of the applicable income tax effects.
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NOTE 4. INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets consist of the following:
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
-------- --------
Deferred financing and origination fees .......... $ 15,817 $ 14,578
Covenants not to compete ......................... 6,233 4,598
Excess of cost over net assets acquired .......... 49,197 32,464
Deferred acquisition costs ....................... 20 13
Accumulated amortization ........................ (12,313) (6,548)
-------- --------
$ 58,954 $ 45,105
======== ========
Excess of cost over net assets acquired increased due to the acquisitions of
Norwich Moulders and Knight to the extent the purchase price exceeded the fair
value of the net assets acquired.
NOTE 5. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
--------- ---------
Holding 12.50% Senior Secured Notes ............. $ 105,000 $ 105,000
Berry 12.25% Senior Subordinated Notes .......... 125,000 100,000
Term loans ...................................... 71,243 58,300
Revolving line of credit ........................ 16,162 25,654
Nevada Industrial Revenue Bonds ................. 4,500 5,000
Iowa Industrial Revenue Bonds ................... -- 5,400
South Carolina Industrial Development
Bonds ........................................... -- 6,985
Capital lease obligation payable through
December 1999 ................................... 561 547
Debt premium (discount), net .................... 832 (551)
--------- ---------
323,298 306,335
Less current portion of long-term debt .......... 19,388 7,619
========= =========
$ 303,910 $ 298,716
========= =========
HOLDING 12.50% SENIOR SECURED NOTES
On June 18, 1996, Holding, as part of a recapitalization (see Note 9), issued
12.50% Senior Secured Notes due 2006 (the "1996 Offering") for net proceeds,
after expenses, of approximately $100.2 million (or $64.6 million after
deducting the amount of such net proceeds used to purchase marketable securities
available for payment of interest on the notes). These notes were exchanged in
October 1996 for the 12.50% Series B Senior Secured Notes due 2006 (the "1996
Notes"). Interest is payable semi-annually on June 15 and December 15 of each
year. In addition, from December 15, 1999 until June 15, 2001, Holding may, at
its option, pay interest, at an increased rate of 0.75% per annum, in additional
1996 Notes valued at 100% of the principal amount thereof.
In connection with the 1996 Notes, $35.6 million was placed in escrow, which has
been invested in U.S. government securities, to pay three years' interest on the
notes. Pending disbursement, the trustee will have a first priority lien on the
escrow account for the benefit of the holders of the 1996 Notes. Funds may be
disbursed from the escrow account only to pay interest on the 1996 Notes and,
upon certain repurchases or redemptions of the notes, to pay principal of and
premium, if any, thereon. The balance in the escrow account as of January 2,
1999 is $6.7 million.
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The 1996 Notes rank senior in right of payment to all existing and future
subordinated indebtedness of Holding, including Holding's subordinated guarantee
of the 1994 Notes and 1998 Notes (as defined hereinafter) and PARI PASSU in
right of payment with all senior indebtedness of Holding. The 1996 Notes are
effectively subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness of
Berry, including borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Nevada Industrial
Revenue Bond.
BERRY 12.25% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
On April 21, 1994, Berry completed an offering of 100,000 units consisting of
$100.0 million aggregate principal amount of 12.25% Berry Plastics Corporation
Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2004 (the "1994 Notes") and 100,000 warrants to
purchase 1.13237 shares of Class A Common Stock, $.00005 par value (collectively
the "1994 Transaction"), of Holding. The net proceeds to Berry from the sale of
the 1994 Notes, after expenses, were $93.0 million. On August 24, 1998, Berry
completed an additional offering of $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of
12.25% Series B Senior Subordinated Notes due 2004 (the "1998 Notes"). The net
proceeds to Berry from the sale of the 1998 Notes, after expenses, were $25.2
million. The 1994 Notes and 1998 Notes mature on April 15, 2004 and interest is
payable semi-annually on October 15 and April 15 of each year and commenced on
October 15, 1994 and October 15, 1998 for the 1994 Notes and 1998 Notes
respectively. Holding and all of Berry's subsidiaries fully, jointly, and
severally, and unconditionally guarantee on a senior subordinated basis the 1994
Notes and 1998 Notes. There are no nonguarantor subsidiaries.
Berry is not required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with
respect to the 1994 Notes and 1998 Notes. Subsequent to April 15, 1999, the 1994
Notes and 1998 Notes may be redeemed at the option of Berry, in whole or in
part, at redemption prices ranging from 106.125% in 1999 to 100% in 2002 and
thereafter. Upon a change in control, as defined in the indenture entered into
in connection with the 1994 Transaction (the "1994 Indenture") and the 1998
Transaction ("1998 Indenture"), each holder of notes will have the right to
require Berry to repurchase all or any part of such holder's notes at a
repurchase price in cash equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount thereof
plus accrued interest.
The 1994 Notes and 1998 Notes rank PARI PASSU with or senior in right of payment
to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of Berry. The notes rank
junior in right of payment to all existing and future senior indebtedness of
Berry, including borrowings under the Credit Facility and the Nevada Industrial
Revenue Bonds.
The 1994 Indenture and 1998 Indenture contains certain covenants which, among
other things, limit Berry and its subsidiaries' ability to incur debt, merge or
consolidate, sell, lease or transfer assets, make dividend payments and engage
in transactions with affiliates.
CREDIT FACILITY
Concurrent with the Venture Packaging Acquisition, the Company amended its then
existing financing and security agreement (the "Security Agreement") with
NationsBank, N.A. for a senior secured line of credit to increase the
commitments thereunder to an aggregate principal amount of $127.2 million (the
"Credit Facility"). Concurrently with the Norwich Acquisition, the Credit
Facility was amended and increased to $132.6 million (plus an additional
revolving credit facility of (pound)1.5 million (the "UK Revolver") and a term
loan facility of (pound)4.5 million (THe "UK Term Loan"), each for NIM Holdings
and Norwich). The indebtedness under the Credit Facility is guaranteed by
Holding and substantially all of its subsidiaries. The obligations of the
Company and the subsidiaries under the Credit Facility and the guarantees
thereof are secured primarily by all of the assets of such persons. The Credit
Facility replaced the facility previously provided by Fleet Capital Corporation.
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The Credit Facility provides the Company with (i) a $50.0 million revolving line
of credit, subject to a borrowing base formula, (ii) the UK Revolver, subject to
a borrowing base, (iii) a $63.7 million term loan facility, (iv) the UK Term
Loan and (v) a $5.6 million standby letter of credit facility to support the
Company's and its subsidiaries' obligations under the Nevada Bonds. The Credit
Facility also provides for a $5.4 million term loan facility, the proceeds of
which were used to retire in July 1998 the Company's and its subsidiaries'
obligations under the Iowa Bonds, on which Berry Iowa had agreed, pursuant to a
Loan and Trust Agreement with The City of Iowa Falls, Iowa, to pay amounts
sufficient to pay principal, interest and any premium with respect to the Iowa
Bonds. Also, the Credit Facility provided a term loan facility to support the
Company's and its subsidiaries' obligations under the South Carolina Industrial
Development Bonds. In August 1998, in conjunction with the closing and sale of
the Anderson, South Carolina Facility, the Bonds were paid by the Company. The
difference between the repayment of the development bonds and other related
liabilities and the net proceeds from the sale of the facility of approximately
$3.0 million has been financed with borrowings under the term loan facility. The
Company borrowed all amounts available under the term loan facility and the UK
Term Loan to finance the PackerWare Acquisition, the Virginia Design
Acquisition, the Venture Packaging Acquisition and the Norwich Acquisition. At
January 2, 1999, the Company had unused borrowing capacity under the Credit
Facility's revolving line of credit of approximately $26.3 million.
The Credit Facility matures on January 21, 2002 unless previously terminated by
the Company or by the lenders upon an Event of Default as defined in the
Security Agreement. The term loan facility requires periodic payments, varying
in amount, through the maturity of the facility. Interest on borrowings under
the Credit Facility is based on either (i) the lender's base rate (which is the
higher of the lender's prime rate and the federal funds rate plus 0.50%) plus an
applicable margin of 0.50% or (ii) LIBOR (adjusted for reserves) plus an
applicable margin of 2.0%, at the Company's option (7.0% at January 2, 1999 and
8.0% at December 27, 1997). Following receipt of the quarterly financial
statements, the agent under the Credit Facility has the option to change the
applicable interest rate margin on loans (other than under the UK Revolver and
UK Term Loan) once per quarter to a specified margin determined by the ratio of
funded debt to EBITDA of the Company and its subsidiaries. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, interest on borrowings under the UK Revolver and the UK Term Loan is
based on LIBOR (adjusted for reserves) plus 2.50%.
The Credit Facility contains various covenants which include, among other
things: (i) maintenance of certain financial ratios and compliance with certain
financial tests and limitations, (ii) limitations on the issuance of additional
indebtedness and (iii) limitations on capital expenditures.
NEVADA INDUSTRIAL REVENUE BONDS
The Nevada Industrial Revenue Bonds bear interest at a variable rate (3.0% at
January 2, 1999 and 4.6% at December 27, 1997), require annual principal
payments of $0.5 million on April 1, are collateralized by irrevocable letters
of credit issued by NationsBank under the Credit Facility and mature in April
2007.
OTHER
Future maturities of long-term debt are as follows: 1999, $19,388; 2000,
$20,386; 2001, $16,105; 2002, $34,763; 2003, $500, and $231,324 thereafter.
Interest paid was $33,236, $29,927 and $19,744 for 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. Interest capitalized was $777, $341 and $225 for 1998, 1997 and
1996, respectively.
NOTE 6. LEASE AND OTHER COMMITMENTS
Certain property and equipment are leased using capital and operating leases.
Capitalized lease property consisted of manufacturing equipment with a cost of
$2,970 and $1,661 and related accumulated amortization of $1,468 and $831 at
January 2, 1999, and December 27, 1997, respectively. Capital lease amortization
is included in depreciation expense. Total rental expense for operating leases
was approximately $5,414, $3,332, and $2,344 for 1998, 1997, and 1996,
respectively.
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Future minimum lease payments for capital leases and noncancellable operating
leases with initial terms in excess of one year are as follows:
AT JANUARY 2, 1999
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CAPITAL OPERATING
LEASES LEASES
-------------- ----------------
1999............................... $ 606 $ 3,834
2000............................... -- 3,724
2001............................... -- 3,422
2002............................... -- 2,805
2003............................... -- 2,207
Thereafter ........................ -- 1,921
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606 $17,913
================
Less: amount representing
interest ......................... 45
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Present value of net minimum lease
payments ......................... $ 561
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NOTE 7. INCOME TAXES
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences
between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting
purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of
deferred tax liabilities and assets at January 2, 1999 and December 27, 1997 are
as follows:
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
-------- --------
Deferred tax liabilities:
Tax over book depreciation .................... $ 11,080 $ 11,073
Deferred tax assets:
Allowance for doubtful accounts ............... 633 590
Inventory ..................................... 900 1,391
Compensation and benefit accruals ............. 1,592 1,198
Insurance reserves ............................ 436 338
Net operating loss carryforwards .............. 10,012 8,372
Alternative minimum tax (AMT) credit
carryforwards ................................. 2,758 2,049
-------- --------
Total deferred tax assets .................. 16,331 13,938
-------- --------
5,251 2,865
Valuation allowance .............................. (2,493) (816)
-------- --------
Net deferred tax asset ........................... $ 2,758 $ 2,049
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Income tax expense consists of the following:
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Current
Federal ....................... $ (493) $ -- $ --
Foreign ....................... 152 -- --
State ......................... 92 138 186
Deferred
Federal ....................... -- -- 69
State ......................... -- -- (16)
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Income tax expense (benefit) ..... $ (249) $ 138 $ 239
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Holding has unused operating loss carryforwards of approximately $26.0 million
for federal income tax purposes which begin to expire in 2010. AMT credit
carryforwards are available to Holding indefinitely to reduce future years'
federal income taxes. A tax sharing agreement is in place that allows Holding to
make losses available to Berry.
Income taxes paid during 1998, 1997 and 1996 approximated $526, $47, and $528
respectively.
A reconciliation of income tax expense, computed at the federal statutory rate,
to income tax expense, as provided for in the financial statements, is as
follows:
YEAR ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
----------- ----------- -----------
Income tax expense (benefit)
computed at statutory rate ...... $ (2,658) $ (4,853) $ (1,057)
State income tax expense, net of
federal benefit ................. 90 138 112
Amortization of goodwill ........... 339 285 --
Expenses not deductible for income
tax purposes .................... 432 219 51
Change in valuation allowance ...... 1,677 4,298 1,103
Other .............................. (129) 51 30
----------- ----------- -----------
Income tax expense (benefit) ....... $ (249) $ 138 $ 239
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NOTE 8. EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PLANS
Berry sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) retirement plan covering
substantially all employees. Contributions are based upon a fixed dollar amount
for employees who participate and percentages of employee contributions at
specified thresholds. Contribution expense for this plan was approximately $933,
$629, and $531 for 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
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NOTE 9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
COMMON STOCK
On June 18, 1996, Holding consummated the transaction described below (the "1996
Transaction"). BPC Mergerco, Inc. ("Mergerco"), a wholly owned subsidiary of
Holding, was organized by Atlantic Equity Partners International II, L.P.
("International"), Chase Venture Capital Associates, L.P. ("CVCA"), and certain
other institutional investors to effect the acquisition of a majority of the
outstanding capital stock of Holding. Pursuant to the terms of a Common Stock
Purchase Agreement dated as of June 12, 1996 each of International, CVCA and
certain other equity investors (collectively the "Common Stock Purchasers")
subscribed for shares of common stock of Mergerco. In addition, pursuant to the
terms of a Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement dated as of June 12, 1996 (the
"Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement"), CVCA and an additional institutional
investor (the "Preferred Stock Purchasers") purchased shares of preferred stock
of Mergerco (the "Preferred Stock") and warrants (the "1996 Warrants") to
purchase shares of common stock of Mergerco. Immediately after the purchase of
the common stock, the preferred stock and the 1996 Warrants of Mergerco,
Mergerco merged (the "Merger") with and into Holding, with Holding being the
surviving corporation. Upon the consummation of the Merger: each share of the
Class A Common Stock, $.00005 par value, and Class B Common Stock, $.00005 par
value, of Holding and certain privately-held warrants exercisable for such Class
A and Class B Common Stock were converted into the right to receive cash equal
to the purchase price per share for the common stock into which such warrants
were exercisable less the amount of the nominal exercise price therefor, and all
other classes of common stock of Holding, a majority of which was held by
certain members of management, were converted into shares of common stock of the
surviving corporation. In addition, upon the consummation of the Merger, the
holders of the warrants (the "1994 Warrants") to purchase capital stock of
Holding that were issued in connection with the 1994 Transaction became entitled
to receive cash equal to the purchase price per share for the common stock into
which such warrants were exercisable less the amount of the exercise price
therefor. The Company's common stock shareholders who held common stock
immediately preceding the 1996 Transaction retained 78% of the common stock.
Additionally, a $2,762 bonus was paid to management employees who held unvested
stock options at the time of the 1994 Transaction which is included in 1996
general and administrative expenses.
The authorized capital stock of Holding consists of 3,500,000 shares of capital
stock, including 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock, $.01 par value (the "Holding
Common Stock"). Of the 2,500,000 shares of Holding Common Stock, 500,000 shares
are designated Class A voting Common Stock (the "Class A Voting Stock"), 500,000
shares are designated Class A Nonvoting Common Stock (the "Class A Nonvoting
Stock"), 500,000 shares are designated Class B Nonvoting Common Stock (the
"Class B Nonvoting Stock"), and 500,000 shares are designated Class C Nonvoting
Common Stock (the "Class C Nonvoting Stock").
PREFERRED STOCK AND WARRANTS
In connection with the 1996 Transaction, for aggregate consideration of $15.0
million, Mergerco issued units (the "Units") comprised of Series A Senior
Cumulative Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (the
"Preferred Stock"), and detachable warrants to purchase shares of Class B Common
Stock (voting and non-voting) constituting 6% of the issued and outstanding
Common Stock of all classes, determined on a fully-diluted basis (the
"Warrants").
Dividends accrue at a rate of 14% per annum, payable quarterly in arrears (each
date of payment, a "Dividend Payment Date") and will accumulate until declared
and paid. Dividends declared and accruing prior to the first Dividend Payment
Date occurring after the sixth anniversary of the issue date (the "Cash Dividend
Date") may, at the option of Holding, be paid in cash in full or in part or
accrue quarterly on a compound basis. Thereafter, all dividends are payable in
cash in arrears. The dividend rate is subject to increase to a rate of (i) 16%
per annum if (and for so long as) Holding fails to declare and pay dividends in
cash for any quarterly period following the Cash Dividend Date and (ii) 15% per
annum if (and for so long as) Holding fails to comply with its obligations
relating to the rights and preferences of the Preferred Stock. If Holding fails
to pay in full, in cash, (a) all accrued and unpaid dividends on or prior to the
twelfth anniversary of the issue date or (b) all accrued dividends on any
Dividend Payment Date following the twelfth anniversary of the issue date, the
holders of Preferred Stock will be permitted to elect a majority of the Board of
Directors of Holding.
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The Preferred Stock ranks prior to all other classes of stock of Holding upon
liquidation and is entitled to receive, out of assets available for
distribution, cash in the aggregate amount of $15.0 million, plus all accrued
and unpaid dividends thereon. Subject to the terms of the 1996 Indenture, on any
Dividend Payment Date, Holding has the option of exchanging the Preferred Stock,
in whole but not in part, for Senior Subordinated Exchange Notes, at the rate of
$25 in principal amount of notes for each $25 of liquidation preference of
Preferred Stock held; provided, however, that no shares of Preferred Stock may
be exchanged for so long as any shares of Preferred Stock are held by CVCA or
its affiliates. Upon such exchange, Holding will be required to pay in cash all
accrued and unpaid dividends.
Pursuant to the Preferred Stock Purchase Agreement, the holders of Preferred
Stock and Warrants have unlimited incidental registration rights (subject to
cutbacks under certain circumstances). The exercise price of the Warrants is
$.01 per Warrant and the Warrants are exercisable immediately upon issuance. All
unexercised warrants will expire on the tenth anniversary of the issue date. The
number of shares issuable upon exercise of a Warrant are subject to
anti-dilution adjustments upon the occurrence of certain events.
In conjunction with the Venture Packaging acquisition, Holding authorized and
issued 200,000 shares of Series B Cumulative Preferred Stock to certain selling
shareholders of Venture Packaging. The Preferred Stock has a stated value of $25
per share, and dividends accrue at a rate of 14.75% per annum and will
accumulate until declared and paid. The Preferred Stock ranks junior to the
Series A Preferred Stock and prior to all other capital stock of Holding. In
addition, Warrants to purchase 9,924 shares of Class B Non-Voting Common Stock
at $108 per share were issued to the same selling shareholders of Venture
Packaging.
STOCK OPTION PLAN
Pursuant to the provisions of the BPC Holding Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan
(the "Option Plan") as amended, whereby 51,620 shares have been reserved for
future issuance, Holding has granted options to certain officers and key
employees to acquire shares of Class B Nonvoting Common Stock. These options are
subject to various agreements, which among other things, set forth the class of
stock, option price and performance thresholds to determine exercisability and
vesting requirements. The Option Plan expires October 3, 2003 or such earlier
date on which the Board of Directors of Holding, in its sole discretion,
determines. Option prices range from $100 to $122 per share. Options granted
under the Option Plan typically expire after seven years and vest over a
five-year period with half of each person's award based on continued employment
and half based on the Company achieving financial performance targets.
FASB Statement 123, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION ("Statement 123"),
prescribes accounting and reporting standards for all stock-based compensation
plans. Statement 123 provides that companies may elect to continue using
existing accounting requirements for stock-based awards or may adopt a new fair
value method to determine their intrinsic value. Holding has elected to continue
following Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, ACCOUNTING FOR STOCK
ISSUED TO EMPLOYEES ("APB 25") to account for its employee stock options. Under
APB 25, because the exercise price of Holding's employee stock options equals
the market price of the underlying stock on the date of grant, no compensation
expense is recognized at the grant date.
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Information related to the Option Plan is as follows:
JANUARY 2, 1999 DECEMBER 27, 1997
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Weighted Weighted
Number Average Number Average
of Exercise of Exercise
Shares Price Shares Price
------- ------- ------- -------
Options outstanding,
beginning of year ..................... 47,708 $ 101 43,393 $ 100
Options granted ....................... 11,005 122 5,425 106
Options exercised ..................... -- -- -- --
Options canceled ...................... 7,984 100 (1,110) 100
------- ------- ------- -------
Options outstanding, end of
year ............................... 50,729 105 47,708 101
======= ======= ======= =======
Option price range at end of
year ............................... $100 - $122 $100 - $108
Options exercisable at end
of year ............................ 25,191 13,561
Options available for grant
at year end ........................ 891 3,912
Weighted average fair value
of options granted during
year ............................... $122 $106
The following table summarizes information about the options outstanding at
January 2, 1999:
Weighted
Number Average Weighted
Range of Outstanding Remaining Average Number
Exercise at January 2, Contractual Exercise Exercisable at
Prices 1999 Life Price January 2, 1999
----------- ---------------- ---------------- ---------- ------------------
$100 - $122 50,729 3 years $105 25,191
Disclosure of pro forma financial information is required by Statement 123 as if
the Company had accounted for its employee stock options using the fair value
method as defined by the Statement. The fair value for options granted by the
Company have been estimated at the date of grant using a Black Scholes option
pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
YEAR ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
---------- ---------- ----------
Risk-free interest
rate .......... 6.4% 6.4% 6.5%
Dividend yield ... 0.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Volatility factor .20 .07 .01
Expected option
life .......... 4.0 years 4.0 years 5.0 years
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For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the stock
options are amortized to expense over the related vesting period. Because
compensation expense is recognized over the vesting period, the initial impact
on pro forma net loss may not be representative of compensation expense in
future years, when the effect of amortization of multiple awards would be
reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The Company's pro forma
net losses giving effect to the estimated compensation expense related to stock
options are as follows:
YEAR ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
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Net loss ......... $ (7,198) $ (14,594) $ (3,389)
STOCKHOLDERS AGREEMENTS
Holding entered into a new stockholders agreement (the "New Stockholders
Agreement") dated as of June 18, 1996 with the Common Stock Purchasers, certain
management stockholders and, for limited purposes thereunder, the Preferred
Stock Purchasers. The New Stockholders Agreement grants certain rights
including, but not limited to, designation of members of Holding's Board of
Directors, the initiation of an initial public offering of equity securities of
the Company or a sale of Holding. The agreement also restricts certain transfers
of Holding's equity.
Holding entered into an amended and restated agreement with its management
stockholders and International on June 18, 1996. The agreement contains
provisions (i) limiting transfers of equity by the management stockholders; (ii)
requiring the management stockholders to sell their shares as designated by
Holding or International upon the consummation of certain transactions; (iii)
granting the management stockholders certain rights of co-sale in connection
with sales by International; (iv) granting rights to repurchase capital stock
from the management stockholders upon the occurrence of certain events; and (v)
requiring the management stockholders to offer shares to Holding prior to any
permitted transfer.
NOTE 10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Company is party to a management agreement (the "Management Agreement") with
First Atlantic Capital, Ltd. ("First Atlantic"). In connection with the 1996
Transaction, Holding paid a fee of $1,250 plus reimbursement for out-of-pocket
expenses to First Atlantic for advisory services, including originating,
structuring and negotiating the 1996 Transaction. First Atlantic also received
advisory fees of $966 for originating, structuring and negotiating the 1997
acquisitions and advisory fees of approximately $140 and $180 in July 1998 and
October 1998, respectively, for originating, structuring and negotiating the
Norwich Acquisition and the Knight Acquisition, respectively.
In consideration of financial advisory and management consulting services, the
Company paid First Atlantic fees and expenses of $835, $771 and $788 for fiscal
1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively.
NOTE 11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS INFORMATION
The Company's financial instruments generally consist of cash and cash
equivalents and the Company's long-term debt. The carrying amounts of the
Company's financial instruments approximate fair value at January 2, 1999,
except for the 1994 Notes and the 1996 Notes for which the fair value exceed the
carrying value by approximately $4.5 million and $4.2 million, respectively.
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NOTE 12. SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION (IN THOUSANDS)
The following summarizes parent company only financial information of Holding:
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
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BALANCE SHEET
Current assets .................................. $ 622 $ 708
Assets held in trust ............................ 6,679 18,933
Other noncurrent assets ......................... (14,193) (19,432)
Current liabilities ............................. 1,240 510
Noncurrent liabilities .......................... 112,225 108,674
Equity (deficit) ................................ (120,357) (108,975)
YEAR ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, DECEMBER 28,
1999 1997 1996
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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales ................................ $ -- $ -- $ --
Cost of goods sold ....................... -- -- --
Loss before income taxes and equity in
net income (loss) of subsidiary ....... (13,469) (11,780) (9,589)
Net loss ................................. (7,570) (14,411) (3,347)
Net loss attributable to common
shareholders .......................... (11,413) (17,043) (4,463)
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, on the 12th day of
March, 1999.
BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
By /s/ MARTIN R. IMBLER
Martin R. Imbler
President
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and
in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
SIGNATURE TITLE DATE
--------- ----- ----
Chairman of the Board of
/s/ Roberto Buaron Directors March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Roberto Buaron
President and Director
(Principal Executive
/s/ Martin R. Imbler Officer) March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Martin R. Imbler
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer,
Treasurer, and Secretary
(Principal Financial and
/s/ James M. Kratochvil Accounting Officer) March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
James M. Kratochvil
/s/ David M. Clarke Director March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
David M. Clarke
/s/ Lawrence G. Graev Director March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Lawrence G. Graev
/s/ Donald J. Hofmann, Jr. Director March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Donald J. Hofmann, Jr.
Vice President, Assistant
/s/ Joseph. S. Levy Secretary, and Director March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Joseph S. Levy
/s/ Mathew J. Lori Director March 12, 1999
- ---------------------------
Mathew J. Lori
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION
15(D) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANT WHICH HAS NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO
SECTION 12 OF THE ACT
The Registrants have not sent any annual report or proxy material to
securityholders.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
SCHEDULE I -- CONDENSED FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF REGISTRANT
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
1999 1997
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(IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
Cash ............................................... $ 622 $ 708
Other assets (principally investment in
subsidiary) ........................................ (25,992) (31,808)
Assets held in trust ............................... 6,679 18,933
Intangible assets .................................. 3,704 4,281
Due from Berry Plastics Corporation ................ 8,095 8,095
Other .............................................. -- --
--------- ---------
Total assets ....................................... $ (6,892) $ 209
========= =========
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
Current liabilities ................................ $ 1,240 $ 510
Accrued dividends .................................. 7,225 3,674
Long-term debt ..................................... 105,000 105,000
--------- ---------
Total liabilities .................................. 113,465 109,184
Preferred stock .................................... 16,801 16,509
Class A common stock ............................... 4 4
Class B common stock ............................... 2 2
Class C common stock ............................... -- --
Treasury stock ..................................... (280) (22)
Additional paid-in capital ......................... 45,611 49,374
Warrants ........................................... 3,511 3,511
Currency translation ............................... (83) --
Retained earnings (deficit) ........................ (185,923) (178,353)
- ---------------------------------------------------- --------- ---------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) ............... (120,357) (108,975)
========= =========
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
(deficit) ...................................... $ (6,892) $ 209
========= =========
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
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JANUARY 2, 1999 DECEMBER 27, 1997 DECEMBER 28, 1996
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<S> <C> <C> <C>
(IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales ........................................................... $ -- $ -- $ --
Cost of goods sold .................................................. -- -- --
-------- -------- --------
Gross profit ........................................................ -- -- --
Operating expenses .................................................. 749 220 3,304
Interest expense, net ............................................... 12,720 11,560 6,294
-------- -------- --------
Loss before income taxes and equity in net
income (loss) of subsidiary ...................................... (13,469) (11,780) (9,598)
Equity in net income (loss) of subsidiary ........................... 5,899 (2,631) 5,989
-------- -------- --------
Loss before income taxes ............................................ (7,570) (14,411) (3,609)
Income taxes ........................................................ -- -- (262)
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Net loss ............................................................ (7,570) (14,411) (3,347)
Preferred stock dividends ........................................... (3,551) (2,558) (1,116)
Amortization of preferred stock discount ............................ (292) (74) --
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Net loss attributable to common shareholders ........................ $(11,413) $(17,043) $ (4,463)
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEAR ENDED
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<CAPTION>
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JANUARY 2, 1999 DECEMBER 27, 1997 DECEMBER 28, 1996
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Net loss ........................................................... $ (7,570) $ (14,411) $ (3,347)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss provided by operating
activities:
Net loss (income) of subsidiary ............................ (5,899) 2,631 (5,989)
Amortization and non cash interest ......................... 500 726 441
Interest funded by assets held in trust .................... 12,221 11,256 5,412
Non-cash compensation ...................................... -- -- 358
Changes in operating assets and liabilities ................ 840 (208) 427
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating
activities ...................................................... 92 (6) (2,698)
Net cash provided by investing activities .......................... -- -- --
Net cash provided by financing activities:
Exercise of management stock options ............................. -- -- 1,130
Proceeds from senior secured notes ............................... -- -- 105,000
Proceeds from issuance of common and preferred stock and
warrants ......................................................... 80 325 67,369
Rollover investments and share repurchases ....................... -- -- (125,219)
Assets held in trust ............................................. -- -- (35,600)
Net payments to warrant holders .................................. -- -- (4,502)
Debt issuance costs .............................................. -- -- (5,069)
Other ............................................................ (258) -- (22)
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Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities ............... (178) 325 3,087
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ............... (86) 319 389
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year ..................... 708 389 --
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Cash and equivalents at end of year ................................ $ 622 $ 708 $ 389
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Notes to Condensed Financial Statements
(1) BASIS OF PRESENTATION. In the parent company-only financial statements,
Holding's investment in subsidiaries is stated at cost plus equity in
undistributed earnings of subsidiaries since date of acquisition. The parent
company-only financial statements should be read in conjunction with Holding's
consolidated financial statements, which are included beginning on page F-1.
(2) GUARANTEE. Berry had approximately $218.3 million and $201.3 million of
long-term debt outstanding at January 2, 1999 and December 27, 1997,
respectively. Under the terms of the debt agreements, Holding has guaranteed the
payment of all principal and interest.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
SCHEDULE II -- VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(IN THOUSANDS)
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<CAPTION>
CHARGED TO
BALANCE AT CHARGED TO OTHER BALANCE AT
BEGINNING COSTS AND ACCOUNTS - DEDUCTIONS - END OF
DESCRIPTION OF PERIOD EXPENSES DESCRIBE DESCRIBE YEAR
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Year ended January 2, 1999:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $1,038 $ 875 $ 280 (2) $ 542 (1) $1,651
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Year ended December 27, 1997:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 618 $ 325 $ 358 (2) $ 263 (1) $1,038
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Year ended December 28, 1996:
Allowance for doubtful accounts $ 737 $ 322 $ - $ 441 (1) $ 618
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(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries.
(2) Primarily relates to purchase of accounts receivable and related allowance
through acquisitions.
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ITEM 21. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES.
(a) Exhibits
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
2.1 Asset Purchase Agreement dated February 12, 1992, among Berry Plastics
Corporation (the "Company"), Berry Iowa, Berry Carolina, Inc., Genpak
Corporation, a New York corporation, and Innopac International Inc., a
public Canadian corporation (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to the Registration
Statement on Form S-1 filed on February 24, 1994 (the "Form S-1") and
incorporated herein by reference)
2.2 Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 24, 1994, between the Company
and Berry Plastics, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 10.2 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
2.3 Asset Purchase Agreement dated March 1, 1995, among Berry Sterling
Corporation, Sterling Products, Inc. and the stockholders of Sterling
Products, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.3 to the Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed on March 31, 1995 (the "1994 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein
by reference)
2.4 Asset Purchase Agreement dated December 21, 1995, among Berry Tri-Plas
Corporation, Tri-Plas, Inc. and Frank C. DeVore (filed as Exhibit 2.4
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on March 28, 1996 (the "1995
Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
2.5 Asset Purchase Agreement dated January 23, 1996, between the Company
and Alpha Products, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.5 to the 1995 Form 10-K
and incorporated herein by reference)
2.6 Stock Purchase and Recapitalization Agreement dated as of June 12,
1996, by and among Holding, BPC Mergerco, Inc. ("Mergerco") and the
other parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on July 3, 1996 (the "Form 8-K") and incorporated
herein by reference)
2.7 Preferred Stock and Warrant Purchase Agreement dated as of June 12,
1996, by and among Holding, Mergerco, Chase Venture Capital
Associates, L.P. ("CVCA") and The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance
Company ("Northwestern") (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the Form 8-K and
incorporated herein by reference)
2.8 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of June 18, 1996, by and between
Holding and Mergerco (filed as Exhibit 2.3 to the Form 8-K and
incorporated herein by reference)
2.9 Certificate of Merger of Mergerco with and into Holding, dated as of
June 18, 1996 (filed as Exhibit 2.9 to the Registration Statement on
Form S-4 filed on July 17, 1996 (the "1996 Form S-4") and incorporated
herein by reference)
2.10 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of January 14, 1997 (the
"PackerWare Reorganization Agreement"), among the Company, PackerWare
Acquisition Corporation, PackerWare Corporation and the shareholders
of PackerWare (filed as Exhibit 2.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K
filed on February 4, 1997 (the "1997 8-K") and incorporated herein by
reference)
2.11 Amendment to the PackerWare Reorganization Agreement dated as of
January 20, 1997 (filed as Exhibit 2.2 to the 1997 8-K and
incorporated herein by reference)
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2.12 Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of January 17, 1997, among the
Company, Container Industries, Inc. and the shareholders of Container
Industries, Inc. (filed as Exhibit 2.12 to the Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 1996 (the "1996 Form 10-K)
and incorporated herein by reference)
2.13 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization dated as of January 14, 1997, as
amended on January 20, 1997, among the Company, PackerWare Acquisition
Corporation, PackerWare Corporation and the Shareholders of PackerWare
Corporation (filed as Exhibits 2.1 and 2.2 to the Current Report on
Form 8-K filed February 3, 1997 and incorporated herein by reference)
2.14 Asset Purchase Agreement dated May 13, 1997, among the Company, Berry
Plastics Design Corporation, Virginia Design Packaging Corp. and the
shareholders of Virginia Design Packaging Corp. (filed as Exhibit 2.14
to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December
27, 1997 (the "1997 Form 10-K") and incorporated herein by reference)
2.15 Agreement for the Sale and Purchase of the Entire Issued Share Capital
of Norwich Injection Moulders Limited dated July 2, 1998, among the
Company, NIM Holdings Limited and the persons listed on Schedule 1
thereto (filed as Exhibit 2.15 to Amendment No. 1 to Form S-4 filed on
December 29, 1998 (the "1998 Amended Form S-4") and incorporated
herein by reference)
3.1 Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Holding (filed as
Exhibit 3.1 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.2 By-laws of Holding (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.3 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.3 to
the Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.4 By-laws of the Company (filed as Exhibit 3.4 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.5 Certificate of Incorporation of Berry Iowa Corporation ("Berry Iowa")
(filed as Exhibit 3.5 to the Form S-1 and incorporated herein by
reference)
3.6 By-laws of Berry Iowa (filed as Exhibit 3.6 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.7 Certificate of Incorporation of Berry Tri-Plas Corporation ("Berry
Tri-Plas") (filed as Exhibit 3.7 to the Form S-1 and incorporated
herein by reference)
3.8 By-laws of Berry Tri-Plas (filed as Exhibit 3.8 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.9 Certificate of Amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation of Berry
Tri-Plas Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.9 to the 1996 Form 10-K and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.10 Certificate of Designation, Preferences, and Rights of Series B
Cumulative Preferred Stock of Holding (filed as Exhibit 3.10 to the
1997 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
3.11 Certificate of Incorporation of Berry Sterling (filed as Exhibit 3.11
to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.12 By-laws of Berry Sterling (filed as Exhibit 3.12 to the 1998 Amended
Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
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3.13 Certificate of Incorporation of AeroCon (filed as Exhibit 3.13 to the
1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.14 By-laws of AeroCon (filed as Exhibit 3.14 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4
and incorporated herein by reference)
3.15 Articles of Incorporation of PackerWare (filed as Exhibit 3.15 to the
1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.16 By-laws of PackerWare (filed as Exhibit 3.16 to the 1998 Amended Form
S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.17 Certificate of Incorporation of Berry Design (filed as Exhibit 3.17 to
the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.18 By-laws of Berry Design (filed as Exhibit 3.18 to the 1998 Amended
Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.19 Certificate of Incorporation of Venture Holdings (filed as Exhibit
3.19 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
3.20 By-laws of Venture Holdings (filed as Exhibit 3.20 to the 1998 Amended
Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.21 Articles of Incorporation of Venture Midwest (filed as Exhibit 3.21 to
the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.22 Code of Regulations of Venture Midwest (filed as Exhibit 3.22 to the
1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.23 Articles of Incorporation for a Statutory Close Corporation of Venture
Southeast (filed as Exhibit 3.23 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and
incorporated herein by reference)
3.24 By-laws of Venture Southeast (filed as Exhibit 3.24 to the 1998
Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.25 Memorandum of Association of NIM Holdings (filed as Exhibit 3.25 to
the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.26 Articles of Association of NIM Holdings (filed as Exhibit 3.26 to the
1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.27 Memorandum of Association of Norwich (filed as Exhibit 3.27 to the
1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.28 Articles of Association of Norwich (filed as Exhibit 3.28 to the 1998
Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.29 Certificate of Incorporation of Knight Plastics (filed as Exhibit 3.29
to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
3.30 By-laws of Knight Plastics (filed as Exhibit 3.30 to the 1998 Amended
Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
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4.1 Form of Indenture between the Company and United States Trust Company
of New York, as Trustee (including the form of Note and Guarantees as
Exhibits A and B thereto respectively) (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to the
Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.2 Warrant Agreement between Holding and United States Trust Company of
New York, as Warrant Agent (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
4.3 Indenture dated as of June 18, 1996, between Holding and First Trust
of New York, National Association, as Trustee (the "Trustee"),
relating to Holding's Series A and Series B 12.5% Senior Secured Notes
Due 2006 (filed as Exhibit 4.3 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated
herein by reference)
4.4 Pledge, Escrow and Disbursement Agreement dated as of June 18, 1996,
by and among Holding, the Trustee and First Trust of New York,
National Association, as Escrow Agent (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to the
1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
4.5 Holding Pledge and Security Agreement dated as of June 18, 1996,
between Holding and First Trust of New York, National Association, as
Collateral Agent (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to the 1996 Form S-4 and
incorporated herein by reference)
4.6 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 18, 1996, by and among
Holding and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation
("DLJ") (filed as Exhibit 4.6 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated
herein by reference)
4.7 BPC Holding Corporation 1996 Stock Option Plan (filed as Exhibit 4.7
to the 1996 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by reference)
4.8 Form of Nontransferable Performance-Based Incentive Stock Option
Agreement (filed as Exhibit 4.7 to the 1996 Form 10-K and incorporated
herein by reference)
4.9 Indenture dated as of August 24, 1998 among the Company, the
Guarantors and United States Trust Company of New York, as trustee
(filed as Exhibit 4.9 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated
herein by reference)
4.10 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of August 24, 1998 by and among
the Company, the Guarantors and DLJ (filed as Exhibit 4.10 to the 1998
Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.1 Second Amended and Restated Financing and Security Agreement dated as
of July 2, 1998, as amended, by and among the Company, NIM Holdings,
Norwich, Fleet Capital Corporation, General Electric Capital
Corporation, Heller Financial, Inc. and NationsBank, N.A. (filed as
Exhibit 10.1 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.2 Employment Agreement dated December 24, 1990, as amended, between the
Company and Martin R. Imbler ("Imbler") (filed as Exhibit 10.9 to the
Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.3 Amendment to Imbler Employment Agreement dated November 30, 1995
(filed as Exhibit 10.6 to the 1995 Form 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.4 Amendment to Imbler Employment Agreement dated June 30, 1996 (filed as
Exhibit 10.4 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
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10.5 Employment Agreement dated December 24, 1990, as amended, between the
Company and R. Brent Beeler ("Beeler") (filed as Exhibit 10.10 to the
Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.6 Amendment to Beeler Employment Agreement dated November 30, 1995
(filed as Exhibit 10.8 to the 1995 Form 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.7 Amendment to Beeler Employment Agreement dated June 30, 1996 (filed as
Exhibit 10.7 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.8 Employment Agreement dated December 24, 1990, as amended, between the
Company and James M. Kratochvil ("Kratochvil") (filed as Exhibit 10.12
to the Form S-1 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.9 Amendment to Kratochvil Employment Agreement dated November 30, 1995
(filed as Exhibit 10.12 to the 1995 Form 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.10 Amendment to Kratochvil Employment Agreement dated June 30, 1996
(filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.11 Employment Agreement dated as of January 1, 1993, between the Company
and Ira G. Boots ("Boots") (filed as Exhibit 10.13 to the Form S-1 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.12 Amendment to Boots Employment Agreement dated November 30, 1995 (filed
as Exhibit 10.14 to the 1995 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.13 Amendment to Boots Employment Agreement dated June 30, 1996 (filed as
Exhibit 10.16 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
*10.14 Employment Agreement dated as of April 29, 1997, between the Company
and George A. Willbrandt ("Willbrandt")
10.15 Financing Agreement dated as of April 1, 1991, between the City of
Henderson, Nevada Public Improvement Trust and the Company (including
exhibits) (filed as Exhibit 10.17 to the Form S-1 and incorporated
herein by reference)
10.16 Letter of Credit of NationsBank, N.A. dated April 16, 1997 (filed as
Exhibit 10.15 to the 1998 Amended Form S-4 and incorporated herein by
reference)
10.17 Purchase Agreement dated as of June 12, 1996, between Holding and DLJ
relating to the 12.5% Senior Secured Notes due 2006 (filed as Exhibit
10.22 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.18 Stockholders Agreement dated as of June 18, 1996, among Holding,
Atlantic Equity Partners International II, L.P., CVCA and the other
parties thereto (filed as Exhibit 10.23 to the 1996 Form S-4 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.19 Warrant to purchase Class B Common Stock of Holding dated June 18,
1996, issued to CVCA (Warrant No. 1) (filed as Exhibit 10.24 to the
1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.20 Warrant to purchase Class B Common Stock of Holding dated June 18,
1996, issued to CVCA (Warrant No. 2) (filed as Exhibit 10.25 to the
1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
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10.21 Warrant to purchase Class B Common Stock of Holding dated June 18,
1996, issued to The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
(Warrant No. 3) (filed as Exhibit 10.26 to the 1996 Form S-4 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.22 Warrant to purchase Class B Common Stock of Holding dated June 18,
1996, issued to The Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
(Warrant No. 4) (filed as Exhibit 10.27 to the 1996 Form S-4 and
incorporated herein by reference)
10.23 Amended and Restated Stockholders Agreement dated June 18, 1996, among
Holding and certain stockholders of Holding (filed as Exhibit 10.28 to
the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.24 Second Amended and Restated Management Agreement dated June 18, 1996,
between First Atlantic Capital, Ltd. and the Company (filed as Exhibit
10.29 to the 1996 Form S-4 and incorporated herein by reference)
10.25 Warrant to purchase Class B Non-Voting Common Stock of BPC Holding
Corporation, dated August 29, 1997, issued to Willard J. Rathbun
(filed as Exhibit 10.30 to the 1997 Form 10-K and incorporated herein
by reference)
10.26 Warrant to purchase Class B Non-Voting Common Stock of BPC Holding
Corporation, dated August 29, 1997, issued to Craig Rathbun (filed as
Exhibit 10.31 to the 1997 Form 10-K and incorporated herein by
reference)
*27 Financial Data Schedule
* Filed herewith.
EXHIBIT 10.14
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT dated as of
April 29, 1997, between BERRY PLASTICS
CORPORATION, a Delaware corporation (the
"Corporation"), and GEORGE A. WILLBRANDT
(the "Employee").
The Employee is an officer of the Corporation and as such has
substantial experience that has value to the Corporation. The Corporation
desires to employ the Employee, and the Employee desires to accept such
employment, on the terms and subject to the conditions hereinafter set forth.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and of the mutual
covenants and obligations hereinafter set forth, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. EMPLOYMENT; EFFECTIVENESS OF AGREEMENT; TERMINATION OF PREVIOUS
AGREEMENT. (a) Effective as of the date hereof (such date, the "Commencement
Date," for all purposes hereof), the Corporation shall employ the Employee, and
the Employee shall accept employment by the Corporation, upon the terms and
conditions hereinafter set forth.
(B) The Corporation and the Employee hereby agree that the
Employment Agreement dated as of March 10, 1995 (the "Old Employment
Agreement"), between the Corporation and the Employee is hereby terminated and
of no further force or effect.
2. TERM. Subject to earlier termination as provided herein, the employment
of the Employee hereunder shall commence on the Commencement Date and terminate
on June 30, 2001. Such period of employment is hereinafter referred to as the
"Employment Period."
3. DUTIES. During the Employment Period, the Employee shall be initially
employed by the Corporation as Vice President - Sales and Marketing, and shall
perform such duties and services consistent with such position as may reasonably
be assigned to the Employee by the persons having authority regarding such
matters at the Company.
4. TIME TO BE DEVOTED TO EMPLOYMENT. Except for vacation, absences due to
temporary illness and absences resulting from causes set forth in Section 6, the
Employee shall devote the Employee's business time, attention and energies on a
full-time basis to the performance of the duties and responsibilities referred
to in Section 3. The Employee shall not during the Employment Period be engaged
in any other business activity which, in the reasonable judgment of the officers
of the Corporation, would conflict with the ability of the Employee to perform
his duties under this Agreement, whether or not such activity is pursued for
gain, profit or other pecuniary advantage.
5. COMPENSATION; BENEFITS; REIMBURSEMENT.
(A) BASE SALARY. During the Employment Period, the Corporation shall
pay to the Employee an annual base salary of $180,000, which shall be subject to
review and, at the option of persons having authority regarding such matters at
the Corporation, subject to increase (such salary, as the same may be increased
from time to time as aforesaid, being referred to herein as
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the "Base Salary"). The Base Salary shall be payable in such installments (but
not less frequent than monthly) as is the policy of the Corporation with respect
to employees of the Corporation at substantially the same level of employment as
the Employee.
(B) BONUS. During the Employment Period, the Employee shall be
entitled to participate in all bonus and incentive programs of the Corporation
(the "Programs") generally available from time to time to employees of the
Corporation at substantially the same level of employment as the Employee, such
participation to be in substantially the same manner as the participation
therein by such employees.
(C) BENEFITS; VACATION. During the Employment Period, the Employee
shall be entitled to such benefits (together with the Programs, the "Benefit
Arrangements") as are generally made available from time to time to other
employees of the Corporation at substantially the same level of employment as
the Employee. In addition, the Employee shall be entitled to four weeks of
vacation per year (it being understood that, for purposes of determining
vacation time available to the Employee, each "year" begins on March 1 and ends
on the last day of the following February).
(D) REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES. During the Employment Period, the
Corporation shall reimburse the Employee, in accordance with the policies and
practices of the Corporation in effect from time to time with respect to other
employees of the Corporation at substantially the same level of employment as
the Employee, for all reasonable and necessary traveling expenses and other
disbursements incurred by him for or on behalf of the Corporation in connection
with the performance of his duties hereunder upon presentation by the Employee
to the Corporation of appropriate documentation therefor.
(E) DEDUCTIONS. The Corporation shall deduct from any payments to be
made by it to the Employee under this Section 5 or Section 8 any amounts
required to be withheld in respect of any Federal, state or local income or
other taxes.
6. DISABILITY OR DEATH OF THE EMPLOYEE. (a) If, during the Employment
Period, the Employee is incapacitated or disabled by accident, sickness or
otherwise (hereinafter, a "Disability") so as to render the Employee mentally or
physically incapable of performing the services required to be performed under
this Agreement for 90 days in any period of 360 consecutive days, the
Corporation may, at any time thereafter, at its option, terminate the employment
of the Employee under this Agreement immediately upon giving the Employee notice
to that effect, it being understood that upon such termination the Employee
shall be eligible for the disability benefits provided by the Corporation.
(B) If the Employee dies during the Employment Period, the Termination
Date (as defined below) shall be deemed to be the date of the Employee's death.
7. TERMINATION. (a) The Corporation may terminate the employment of the
Employee and all of the Corporation's obligations under this Agreement (except
as hereinafter provided) at any time for "cause" by giving the Employee notice
of such termination, with reasonable specificity of the grounds therefor. For
the purposes of this Section 7, "cause" shall mean (i) willful misconduct with
respect to the business and affairs of the Corporation or any subsidiary
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or affiliate thereof, insubordination or willful neglect of duties (other than
neglect due solely to the Employee's illness or other involuntary mental or
physical disability), including the Employee's violation of any material
Corporation policy, (ii) material breach of any of the provisions of this
Agreement or (iii) conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude or fraud. A
termination pursuant to this Section 7(a) shall take effect immediately upon the
giving of the notice contemplated hereby.
(B) The Corporation may terminate the employment of the Employee and
all of the Corporation's obligations under this Agreement (except as hereinafter
provided) at any time during the Employment Period without "cause" by giving the
Employee written notice of such termination, to be effective 30 days following
the giving of such written notice.
(C) The Employee may terminate the employment of the Employee
hereunder at any time during the Employment Period by giving the Corporation at
least 30 days' prior written notice of such termination, such termination to be
effective on the date specified in such notice, whereupon all of the
Corporation's obligations hereunder shall terminate (except as hereinafter
provided). For convenience of reference, the date upon which any termination of
the employment of the Employee pursuant to Section 6 or 7 hereof shall be
effective shall be hereinafter referred to as the "Termination Date."
8. EFFECT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. (a) Upon the effective date of
termination of the Employee's employment pursuant to Section 6, Section 7(a) or
Section 7(c) hereof, neither the Employee nor the Employee's beneficiaries or
estate shall have any further rights under this Agreement or any claims against
the Corporation arising out of this Agreement, except the right to receive,
within 30 days of the Termination Date:
(i) the unpaid portion of the Base Salary provided for in
Section 5(a), computed on a PRO RATA basis to the Termination Date;
(ii) reimbursement for any expenses for which the Employee
shall not have theretofore been reimbursed, as provided in Section
5(d); and
(iii) the unpaid portion of any amounts earned by the Employee
prior to the Termination Date pursuant to any Benefit Arrangement;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, unless specifically provided otherwise in this
Section 8, the Employee shall not be entitled to receive any
benefits under a Benefit Arrangement that have accrued during a
fiscal year if the terms of such Benefit Arrangement require that
the beneficiary be employed by the Corporation as of the end of such
fiscal year.
(B) Upon the termination of the Employee's employment pursuant to
Section 7(b), neither the Employee nor the Employee's beneficiaries or estate
shall have any further rights under this Agreement or any claims against the
Corporation arising out of this Agreement, except the right to receive:
(i) the unpaid portion of the Base Salary, computed on a PRO RATA
basis, for the period from the Commencement Date until the first
anniversary of the Termination Date, payable in such installments as the
Base Salary was paid prior to the Termination Date; and
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(ii) the payments, if any, referred to in Sections 8(a)(ii)
and (iii).
(C) The Employee's obligations under Sections 9, 10 and 11 of this
Agreement, and the Corporation's obligations under this Section 8, shall survive
the termination of this Agreement and the termination of the Employee's
employment hereunder.
9. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. (a) From and after the date hereof, the
Employee shall not use or disclose to any person, firm, corporation or other
business entity (other than any officer, director, employee, affiliate or
representative of the Corporation), except as required in connection with the
performance of the Employee's duties under and in compliance with the terms of
this Agreement and as required by law or judicial process, any Confidential
Information (as hereinafter defined) for any reason or purpose whatsoever, nor
shall the Employee make use of any of the Confidential Information for the
Employee's purposes or for the benefit of any person or entity except the
Corporation or any subsidiary thereof.
(B) For purposes of this Agreement, "Confidential Information" shall
mean (i) the Intellectual Property Rights (as hereinafter defined) of the
Corporation and its subsidiaries and (ii) all other information of a proprietary
nature relating to the Corporation or any subsidiary thereof, or the business or
assets of the Corporation or any such subsidiary, including, without limitation,
books, records, customer and registered user lists, vendor lists, supplier
lists, distribution channels, pricing information, cost information, marketing
plans, strategies, forecasts, financial statements, budgets and projections,
other than information which is generally within the public domain at the time
of the receipt thereof by the Employee or at the time of use or disclosure of
such Confidential Information by the Employee other than as a result of the
breach by the Employee of the Employee's agreement hereunder.
(C) As used herein, the term "Intellectual Property Rights" means
all industrial and intellectual property rights, including, without limitation,
patents, patent applications, patent rights, trademarks, trademark applications,
trade names, service marks, service mark applications, copyrights, copyright
applications, know-how, certificates of public convenience and necessity,
franchises, licenses, trade secrets, proprietary processes and formulae,
inventions, development tools, marketing materials, trade dress, logos and
designs and all documentation and media constituting, describing or relating to
the above, including, without limitation, manuals, memoranda and records.
10. RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS. (a) The Employee acknowledges and recognizes
that during the Employment Period he will be privy to Confidential Information
and further acknowledges and recognizes that the Corporation would find it
extremely difficult to replace the Employee. Accordingly, in consideration of
the premises contained herein and the consideration to be received by the
Employee hereunder (including, without limitation, the severance compensation
described in Section 8(b)(i), if any), without the prior written consent of the
Corporation, the Employee shall not, at any time during the employer/employee
relationship between the Corporation and the Employee and for the one-year
period after the termination of such employer/employee relationship, (i)
directly or indirectly engage in, represent in any way, or be connected with,
any Competing Business directly competing with the business of the Corporation
or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof within the state in which the Employee is
employed or any other state of the United States, whether such engagement shall
be as an officer,
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director, owner, employee, partner, affiliate or other participant in any
Competing Business, (ii) assist others in engaging in any Competing Business in
the manner described in clause (i) above, (iii) induce other employees of the
Corporation or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof to terminate their employment
with the Corporation or any such subsidiary or affiliate or to engage in any
Competing Business or (iv) induce any entity or person with which the
Corporation or any subsidiary or any affiliate thereof has a business
relationship to terminate or alter such business relationship. As used herein,
"Competing Business" shall mean any business involving the sale of products in
any city or county in any state of the United States if such business or the
products sold by it are competitive, directly or indirectly, at the time of the
Termination Date with (A) the business of the Corporation or any affiliate
thereof,(B) any of the products manufactured, sold or distributed by the
Corporation or any affiliate thereof or (C) any products or business being
developed or conducted by the Corporation or any affiliate thereof.
(B) The Employee understands that the foregoing restrictions may
limit his ability to earn a livelihood in a business similar to the business of
the Corporation or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof, but he or she
nevertheless believes that he or she has received and will receive sufficient
consideration and other benefits as an employee of the Corporation and as
otherwise provided hereunder to justify clearly such restrictions which, in any
event (given his education, skills and ability), the Employee does not believe
would prevent him from earning a living.
11. RIGHT TO INVENTIONS. The Employee shall promptly disclose, grant and
assign to the Corporation for its sole use and benefit any and all inventions,
improvements, technical information and suggestions reasonably relating to the
business of the Corporation or any subsidiary or affiliate thereof
(collectively, the "Inventions") which the Employee may develop or acquire
during the period of the employer/employee relationship between the Corporation
and the Employee (whether or not during usual working hours), together with all
patent applications, letters patent, copyrights and reissues thereof that may at
any time be granted for or upon the Inventions. In connection therewith:
(A) the Employee recognizes and agrees that the Inventions shall be
the sole property of the Corporation, and the Corporation shall be the sole
owner of all patent applications, letters patent, copyrights and reissues
thereof that may at any time be granted for or on the Inventions;
(B) the Employee hereby assigns to the Corporation any rights the
Employee may have in or acquire to the Inventions;
(C) the Employee shall, at the expense of the Corporation, promptly
execute and deliver such applications, assignments, descriptions and other
instruments as may be necessary or proper in the opinion of the Corporation to
vest title to the Inventions and any patent applications, patents, copyrights,
reissues or other proprietary rights related thereto in the Corporation and to
enable it to obtain and maintain the entire right and title thereto throughout
the world;
(D) the Employee recognizes and agrees that the Inventions to the
extent copyrightable shall constitute works for hire under the copyright laws of
the United States; and
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(E) the Employee shall render to the Corporation, at its expense,
all such assistance as it may require in the prosecution of applications for
said patents, copyrights, reissues or other proprietary rights, in the
prosecution or defense of interferences which may be declared involving any said
applications, patents, copyrights or other proprietary rights and in any
litigation in which the Corporation may be involved relating to the Inventions.
12. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS.
(A) ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS. This Agreement and the other
agreements referred to herein contain the entire agreement between the parties
hereto with respect to the transactions contemplated hereby and supersede all
prior agreements or understandings between the parties (including, without
limitation, the Old Employment Agreement) with respect thereto. This Agreement
shall not be altered or otherwise amended except pursuant to an instrument in
writing signed by each of the parties hereto.
(B) DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS. Descriptive headings are for convenience
only and shall not control or affect the meaning or construction of any
provisions of this Agreement.
(C) NOTICES. All notices or other communications pursuant to this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be sufficient if delivered
personally, telecopied, sent by nationally-recognized, overnight courier or
mailed by registered or certified mail (return receipt requested), postage
prepaid, to the parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for
a party as shall be specified by like notice):
(i) if to the Corporation, to:
Berry Plastics Corporation
101 Oakley Street
Evansville, Indiana 47706
Attention: Martin R. Imbler
Telecopier: (812) 421-9604;
with a copy to:
O'Sullivan Graev & Karabell, LLP
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10112
Attention: Michael Joseph O'Brien
Telecopier: (212) 408-2420; and
(ii) if to the Employee, to him at:
George A. Willbrandt
3000 South Erin Drive
Oakton, Virginia 22124.
All such notices and other communications shall be deemed to have been delivered
and received (A) in the case of personal delivery, on the date of such delivery,
(B) in the case of delivery by
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telecopy, on the date of such delivery, (C) in the case of delivery by
nationally-recognized, overnight courier, on the Business Day following
dispatch, and (D) in the case of mailing, on the third Business Day following
such mailing. As used herein, "Business Day" shall mean any day that is not a
Saturday, Sunday or a day on which banking institutions in New York, New York
are not required to be open.
(D) COUNTERPARTS. This Agreement may be executed in any number of
counterparts, and each such counterpart shall be deemed to be an original
instrument, but all such counterparts together shall constitute but one
agreement.
(E) GOVERNING LAW. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed
in accordance with the laws of Indiana applicable to contracts made and
performed wholly therein.
(F) BENEFITS OF AGREEMENT; ASSIGNMENT. The terms and provisions of
this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties
hereto and their respective successors, assigns, representatives, heirs and
estate, as applicable. Anything contained herein to the contrary
notwithstanding, this Agreement shall not be assignable by any party hereto
without the consent of the other party hereto.
(G) WAIVER OF BREACH. The waiver by either party of a breach of any
provision of this Agreement by the other party must be in writing and shall not
operate or be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach by such other
party.
(H) SEVERABILITY. In the event that any provision of this Agreement
is determined to be partially or wholly invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any
jurisdiction, then such provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be modified or
restricted to the extent necessary to make such provision valid, binding and
enforceable, or if such provision cannot be modified or restricted, then such
provision shall, as to such jurisdiction, be deemed to be excised from this
Agreement; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that the binding effect and enforceability of the
remaining provisions of this Agreement, to the extent the economic benefits
conferred upon the parties by virtue of this Agreement remain substantially
unimpaired, shall not be affected or impaired in any manner, and any such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability with respect to such provisions shall
not invalidate or render unenforceable such provision in any other jurisdiction.
(I) REMEDIES. All remedies hereunder are cumulative, are in addition
to any other remedies provided for by law and may, to the extent permitted by
law, be exercised concurrently or separately, and the exercise of any one remedy
shall not be deemed to be an election of such remedy or to preclude the exercise
of any other remedy. The Employee acknowledges that in the event of a breach of
any of the Employee's covenants contained in Sections 9, 10 or 11, the
Corporation shall be entitled to immediate relief enjoining such violations in
any court or before any judicial body having jurisdiction over such a claim.
(J) SURVIVAL. Sections 8 through 11, this Section 12 and the defined
terms used in any section referred to in this Section 12(j), shall survive the
termination of the Employee's employment on the Termination Date and the
expiration of this Agreement.
* * * *
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed this Employment
Agreement as of the date first above written.
BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
By: /s/ MARTIN R. IMBLER
Martin R. Imbler
President
/s/ GEORGE A. WILLBRANDT
George A. Willbrandt
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