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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (THE "ACT")
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1996
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
AND
IHF HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
COMMISSION FILE NO.: (33-87930)
(33-87930-01)
87-0531206
DELAWARE 87-0531209
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer
or organization) Identification No.)
1500 SOUTH, 1000 WEST, LOGAN, UT 84321
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (801) 750-5000
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange
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on Which Registered
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NONE NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Title of Class: NONE
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days: YES [X] NO [_].
Indicate 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 the Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K [X].
On May 31, 1996, all of the voting stock of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. was held
by IHF Holdings, and all of the voting stock of IHF Holdings, Inc. was held by
IHF Capital, Inc.
As of May 31, 1996, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. had 1,000 shares of common stock
outstanding, and IHF Holdings, Inc. had 1,000 shares of common stock
outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The following documents are incorporated herein by reference: NONE
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC.
AND ITS WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY, ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
FORM 10-K INDEX
PART I
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ITEM 1. BUSINESS............................................................... 3
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES............................................................. 21
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS...................................................... 21
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.................... 25
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS' COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS............................................................ 26
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA................................................ 27
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.............................................. 28
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA............................ 39
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE............................................... 40
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANTS................... 41
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION................................................ 43
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIALOWNERS AND MANAGEMENT......... 49
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS........................ 53
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K....... 58
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Reference in this Form 10-K is made to the following trademarks and brand names:
Accusmart/TM/, Concor/TM/, CRANK-IT-UP/TM/, Cross Trainer/TM/, CrossWalk(R),
Image/TM/, INSYNC/TM/, INTELEX/TM/, JumpKing(R), Legend/TM/, ProForm(R), Pro-
Tech/TM/, Smart Card/TM/, Space Saver/TM/, Speed Link/TM/, Stowaway/TM/, Triple
Play/TM/, WeiderCare/TM/, Cardioglide(R), HealthRider(R), aeROBICRider/TM/,
SportRider/TM/, and LifeRider/TM/, which are owned by the Company (as defined);
Lifestyler/TM/, which is owned by Sears Roebuck; Weider(R), which is owned by
Weider Health and Fitness and Weider Sporting Goods, Inc. in the United States
and by Weider Sports Equipment Co. Ltd. and Weider Europe B.V. in other
countries. Except as otherwise specified, references herein to years are to the
Company's fiscal year, which ends on May 31 of the calendar year. For example,
"1996" refers to the fiscal year ended May 31, 1996.
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PART I
Certain of the information contained in this report on Form 10-K, including
information under Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and information with respect to the
Company's plans and strategy for its business are forward-looking statements. A
variety of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements, including risks related to the Company's reliance on
major customers and exposure to the retail industry; product life cycles and the
Company's dependence on product innovation, particular products and consumer
interest in health and fitness; the Company's substantial amounts of
indebtedness; competition; the Company's expansion strategy; the recent
HealthRider Acquisition and other possible acquisitions; the price sensitivity
of the Company's customers; the Company's reliance on certain suppliers;
seasonality; the Company's dependence on key members of management; control by
existing stockholders; product liability; a preliminary investigation by the
FTC; fraudulent conveyance; environmental considerations; and the Company's
litigation with Weider Health & Fitness. These and other risks are described in
detail in Item 1. "Business--Investment Factors."
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
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GENERAL
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. ("ICON") is one of the largest manufacturers
and marketers of home fitness equipment in the United States. The Company's
focus is to address consumers' interest in a healthy, active lifestyle with a
broad range of high quality products at a variety of price/value relationships
specifically targeted to meet different consumers' health and fitness needs. The
Company's line of home fitness aerobic products includes treadmills, upright
rowers, exercise bikes, stair steppers and cross country skiers, and its line of
anaerobic fitness products include home gyms, weight benches and recently
introduced abdominal machines. The Company also offers trampolines, recreational
sports products, sports medicine products and fitness accessories. The Company
markets the majority of its products under the brand names ProForm, Image,
Weslo, WeiderCare, Legend, JumpKing, and Lifestyler (a private label brand
manufactured for Sears).
IHF Holdings, Inc. ("IHF Holdings") is a holding company whose principal
asset is all of the capital stock of ICON. IHF Capital, Inc. ("IHF Capital"),
which is not a registrant, is a holding company whose principal asset is all of
the common stock of IHF Holdings. Unless the context requires otherwise, all
references herein to the "Company" with respect to periods prior to November 14,
1994 refer to the combined operations of Weslo, Inc. ("Weslo"), ProForm Fitness
Products, Inc. ("ProForm") and American Physical Therapy, Inc. ("Weider Care")
(collectively, the "Recapitalized Companies") which were recapitalized in a
transaction (the "Recapitalization") described under "Background" and with
respect to periods after November 14, 1994 refer
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to the consolidated operations of ICON. Each Registrant was incorporated in
Delaware in August of 1994 and has its principal executive offices at 1500 South
1000 West, Logan, Utah 84321, and their telephone number is (801) 750-5000.
BUSINESS STRATEGY
The Company's strategy is to expand its market leadership position by,
among other things:
DEVELOPING INNOVATIVE, HIGH-QUALITY PRODUCTS
A key element of the Company's strategy is product innovation and
development. The Company evaluates new product concepts on an ongoing basis and
seeks to respond to the desires and needs of consumers by frequently introducing
new products and repositioning old ones (i.e., selling a modified product in a
different price range). This focus on new products and innovation enables the
Company to begin selling early in a product's life cycle and, as sales moderate,
to extend product life cycles by introducing new features and repositioning
products within the Company's line of brands. In 1994, 1995 and 1996,
approximately 40%, 42% and 52%, respectively, of the Company's net sales were
from products that were new, enhanced or repositioned. Recent examples of the
Company's product development include the introduction of the Space Saver
treadmill, which folds vertically for easy storage, the development of the
Cardio family of upright rowers, which significantly improved on upright rower
designs first marketed by others, and the introduction of the Company's
abdominal machines, which improved upon existing products manufactured by others
by adding a fold for storage feature. The Company believes that its ability to
identify industry trends and to quickly take a product from concept to delivery
gives it significant advantages over competitors.
TARGETING MULTIPLE DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
The Company markets its products under multiple brands through multiple
distribution channels including specialty dealers, sporting goods chains,
department stores, discount merchants, warehouse clubs, catalogue showrooms and,
to a limited extent, infomercials and direct response marketing. The Company
believes the marketing of its products through multiple distribution channels
provides it with several competitive advantages including: (i) greater growth
and increased market access; (ii) the ability to maximize revenue throughout a
product's life cycle by repositioning products in different channels and under
different brand names as products mature; (iii) feedback on market trends and
changing consumer tastes; and (iv) reduced dependence on any single channel of
distribution.
POSITIONING ITS BRANDS
To enhance its distribution strategy, the Company targets its brands to
specific distribution channels. By marketing specific brands tailored to appeal
to different demographic groups, the Company is able to market products with
varying designs, features and price ranges and target these products to a wide
variety of consumers with different fitness needs and disposable incomes. The
Company believes its brand positioning strategy enables it to: (i) achieve
greater appeal to each market segment; (ii) promote price stability across its
product lines as brand segmentation minimizes conflicts between different
distribution channels; and (iii) provide high-quality products with the price
ranges and features desired by different demographic groups. The Company's
various brands are supported by distinct marketing and product strategies and,
in some cases, separate sales forces.
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PROVIDING BROAD PRODUCT OFFERINGS
The Company manufactures and distributes a broad line of aerobic and
anaerobic fitness equipment. The Company also markets recreational sports
products, sports medicine products and fitness accessories. The Company offers a
range of technological features, from manual equipment to sophisticated
programmable electronic products, in a variety of price ranges. The Company's
strategy of offering a broad range of products enables it to: (i) offer
categories of fitness products that appeal to different demographic groups; (ii)
respond quickly to changes in consumer preferences and fitness trends; (iii)
reduce its dependence on any single product category; and (iv) participate in
growth opportunities across a wide variety of product categories.
UTILIZING FLEXIBLE, LOW-COST MANUFACTURING
The Company's manufacturing facilities are designed to be flexible in order
to permit the Company to shift its product mix quickly and efficiently. The
combination of internal manufacturing and assembly capacity and the Company's
access to third-party vendors has helped the Company meet customer demand on a
competitive basis. The Company uses over 1,500,000 square feet of total domestic
manufacturing capacity, and, in 1995, the Company manufactured or assembled over
80% of its products at its production facilities in Utah, Texas and Colorado.
The design of these facilities provides the Company with the flexibility to
change production runs on short notice and to respond to changing customer
needs.
PURSUING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
The Company is seeking strategic acquisition opportunities which would
complement its existing business and provide an opportunity for growth. The
Company believes growth opportunities exist in its current domestic markets as
well as in selected international markets. The North American fitness equipment
market is significantly more developed than other markets around the world.
However, in the first quarter of 1996, the Company began to directly market its
products in the key European markets of the U.K., France, Italy and the Benelux
countries and is attempting to increase its market penetration in these and
other foreign countries. Prior to 1996, the Company had minimal foreign sales.
Net sales from international markets in the four quarters of 1996 were $6.0
million, $9.3 million, $7.8 million and $10.2 million, respectively. In
connection with the Recapitalization, the Company granted certain exclusive and
non-exclusive rights to distribute its products in certain other international
markets to Weider Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. ("Weider Sports"). The Company is
acquisition is completed, the Company will reacquire distribution rights granted
to Weider Sports in connection with the Recapitalization subject to certain
rights granted by Weider Sports to third parties. The Company is also
negotiating to purchase certain assets of one of its suppliers, a Canadian
manufacturing business affiliated with WHF ("CanCo"). See Item 13. "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions," Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--Proposed
Settlement of WHF Litigation" and Item 1. "Business--Investment Factors--
Expansion Strategy; Acquisitions."
HEALTHRIDER ACQUISITION
In keeping with its strategy of pursuing growth opportunities, in August
1996, the Company: (i) purchased substantially all the assets and assumed (or
refinanced) substantially all the liabilities of HealthRider for approximately
$16.8 million; (ii) purchased certain other related manufacturing assets of
Parkway Manufacturing, Inc. ("Parkway"), including Parkway's contract to
manufacture and supply upright rowers to HealthRider, for approximately $10.1
million; and (iii) purchased the minority interest of HealthRider's European
subsidiary for approximately $1.4 million (of which $.7 million was paid by
HealthRider, $.6 million was paid by the Company in cash and $.1 million was
paid by the Company in inventory) (together, the "HealthRider Acquisition"). The
liabilities assumed included capital lease obligations of approximately $19.3
million and revolving credit
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borrowings and other long term debt of approximately $9.5 million. In addition,
for a description of certain accounts payable and other accrued payables the
Company assumed in connection with the HealthRider Acquisition, see Item 7.
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Liquidity and Capital Resources."
HealthRider, a designer, marketer and distributor of fitness equipment,
distributes its products through direct response advertising, through a national
network of over 200 HealthRider kiosks and stores in shopping malls, and through
third party retailers. HealthRider had net sales of $241.4 million and $113.2
million and net income of $13.6 million and a net loss of $3.6 million in
calendar 1995 and the first six months of calendar 1996, respectively.
HealthRider's flagship product is the HealthRider, a brand of upright rower. In
aggregate, and excluding freight related revenues, sales of upright rowers
(including the HealthRider) accounted for 94.4% and 93.4% of HealthRider's net
sales in calendar 1995 and the first six months of calendar 1996, respectively.
In calendar 1995 and for the first six months of calendar 1996, purchases from
Parkway accounted for approximately 73.5% and 54.3%, respectively, of total
upright rower purchases by HealthRider. HealthRider has experienced a
substantial, continuing and accelerating deterioration of its business since the
beginning of calendar 1996.
As a result of the HealthRider Acquisition, the Company believes it will be
the leading maker and distributor of upright rowers in the United States with
its net sales of upright rowers, calculated on a pro forma basis as if the
HealthRider Acquisition had occurred on December 31, 1994, representing over 76%
of all U.S. upright rower sales in calendar 1995. The Company estimates that its
U.S. net sales, calculated on the same pro forma basis represented approximately
39% of total wholesale domestic home fitness equipment sales in calendar 1995.
The Company believes that the HealthRider Acquisition will strengthen its
position as a leading manufacturer and marketer of fitness equipment in the
United States. The Company's plan for integrating HealthRider into its business
includes (i) marketing a broad line of products such as treadmills, stair
steppers and cross-country skiing machines under the HealthRider brand name
through HealthRider's established distribution channels; (ii) altering direct
response advertising with respect to HealthRider products with the goal of
enhancing the Company's return on its advertising investment; and (iii)
realizing synergies from the HealthRider Acquisition by integrating the
Company's and HealthRider's operations. The Company is exploring the possibility
of disposing of its interests in the HealthRider headquarters building which may
include a possible sale of such interest to directors, officers or other
affiliates of the Company and may include a continuing lease of such building by
the Company. The Company expects to increase its net sales as a result of the
HealthRider Acquisition, but by substantially less than 100% of HealthRider's
net sales. The Company will recognize a significant, non-recurring, non-cash
increase in the cost of goods sold in the second and third quarters of 1997
related to the fact that the Company's purchase accounting for the HealthRider
Acquisition will include writing-up the book value of the acquired HealthRider
inventory to fair market value less estimated sales costs, which will result in
higher cost of goods sold and lower gross profit until the acquired inventory
has been sold.
The Company funded the HealthRider Acquisition through additional
borrowings under its Credit Agreement with General Electric Capital Corporation
("GE Capital"), various other lenders and GE Capital, as Agent, as amended (the
"Credit Agreement"). See Item 7. "Management's Discussion Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations."
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
The Company markets its products under multiple brands through multiple
distribution channels, including specialty dealers, sporting goods chains,
department stores, warehouse clubs, discount merchants, catalogue showrooms and
direct response marketing. The Company believes the marketing of its products
through multiple distribution channels provides it with several competitive
advantages, including: (i) greater growth opportunities by participating in all
distribution channels; (ii) the ability to maximize revenue throughout a
product's life cycle by repositioning the product from higher to lower brand
niches as the product matures and (iii) the ability to appeal to each market
segment through the marketing of specific brands designed to meet different
needs.
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To enhance its distribution strategy, the Company targets its brands to
specific distribution channels. By marketing specific brands tailored to appeal
to different demographic groups, the Company is able to market products with
varying designs, features and price ranges and target these products to a wide
variety of consumers with different fitness needs and disposable incomes. The
Company believes its brand positioning strategy enables it to: (i) achieve
greater appeal to each market segment; (ii) promote price stability across its
product lines as brand segmentation minimizes conflicts between different
distribution channels; and (iii) provide high-quality products with the price
ranges and features desired by different demographic groups. The Company's
various brands are supported by distinct marketing and product strategies and,
in some cases, separate sales forces. The Company's primary sales and marketing
group is based in Logan, Utah. For certain of its products, the Company augments
the efforts of this group with smaller sales forces based in Colorado, Texas,
U.K., France and Italy.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
The North American fitness equipment market is significantly more developed
than other markets around the world, and the Company believes growth
opportunities exist in selected international markets. The Company began, in the
first quarter of 1996, to directly market its products in the key European
markets of the U.K., France, Italy and the Benelux countries and is attempting
to increase its market penetration in these and other foreign markets. Net sales
from international markets in the four quarters of 1996 were $6.0 million, $9.3
million, $7.8 million and $10.2 million, respectively. The Company's penetration
of these markets is lower and its operating costs are higher than in the U.S.,
and the Company's European operations are not currently profitable. There can be
no assurance that the Company will be successful in selling its products in non-
U.S. markets. In connection with the Recapitalization, the Company granted
certain exclusive and non-exclusive rights to distribute its products in certain
other international markets to Weider Sports. The Company is negotiating to
purchase certain assets of Weider Sports. If the Weider Sports acquisition is
completed, the Company will reacquire distribution rights granted to Weider
Sports in connection with the Recapitalization, subject to certain rights
granted by Weider Sports to third parties. See Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--WHF
Litigation," "--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation," Item 1."Business--
Investment Factors--Expansion Strategy; Acquisitions" and Item 13. "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
PRODUCTS
The Company manufactures and distributes a broad line of aerobic and
anaerobic fitness equipment. The Company also markets recreational sports
products, sports medicine products and fitness accessories. The Company offers a
range of technological features from manual equipment to sophisticated
programmable electronic products at a variety of price ranges. The Company's
strategy of offering a broad range of products enables it to: (i) offer
categories of fitness products that appeal to different demographic groups; (ii)
respond quickly to changes in consumer preferences and fitness trends; (iii)
reduce its dependance on any single product category; and (iv) participate in
growth opportunities across a wide variety of product categories.
Aerobic Products
The Company offers aerobic products, which are designed to promote
cardiovascular fitness, under the Image, ProForm, Weslo and Lifestyler brand
names.
Cardio Family of Upright Rowers. The Company introduced its Cardio family
of upright rowers under the Weslo brand in October 1994. The Cardio family of
upright rowers exercises both the arms and legs while providing both an aerobic
and anaerobic workout through variable resistance. Models retail at price points
ranging from $169-$299.
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Motorized Treadmills. The Company is the leading domestic producer of
motorized treadmills. Motorized treadmills allow users to run at speeds of up to
10 mph. The features offered by the Company's motorized treadmills include
programmable speed and incline, electronic feedback on speed, elapsed time,
distance traveled and calories burned, and cross-training upper body exercise
functions. The Company recently introduced its line of Space Saver treadmills
which fold vertically for easy storage. The retail price points of the motorized
treadmills range from $199 to $2,000.
Manual Treadmills. The Company's manual treadmills allow the user to walk
or run slowly in place, and certain of the Company's manual treadmill models
include electronic feedback on speed, elapsed time and distance traveled. The
retail price points of the Company's manual treadmills range from $149 to $299.
Exercise Bikes. The Company offers exercise bikes featuring adjustable air
resistance or flywheel resistance, electronic monitors which display elapsed
time, speed, distance and calories burned, and dual or triple action design
which allows the user to exercise upper body, lower body or both simultaneously.
Some units add motivational electronics and programmable resistance which allow
users to design their own workouts. Some higher end units also contain an
electromagnetic drive mechanism which creates less noise, offers smoother action
and requires less maintenance than traditional motorized drives. Retail price
points of the Company's exercise bikes range from $79 to $799.
Stair Steppers. Various stair stepper machines sold by the Company offer
adjustable resistance, self-leveling pedals, motivational fitness monitors,
accessory stations to hold water bottles, books and towels, magnetic resistance
and total body conditioning, which combines upper and lower body workouts. Other
features offered by the Company's stair steppers include the Speed Link
adjustable resistance system, multi-window electronic monitors and programmable
electronics. Retail price points for the Company's stair steppers range from $99
to $499.
Cross-Country Skiing Machines. The Company's cross-country skiing machines
feature motivational fitness monitors, Stowaway design, the Company's patented
INSYNC Dual Action System, adjustable incline and adjustable resistance. Retail
price points for the Company's cross-country skiing machines range from $99 to
$199.
Anaerobic Products
Under the Image, ProForm, Weslo and Weider brand names, the Company offers
anaerobic products, which are designed to develop muscle tone and strength.
Home Gyms. The Company's home gyms range from traditional cast iron or
vinyl plate weight stack units to programmable electronic units that use "smart
cards" to store a user's personalized fitness regimen in electronic memory. New
technology and innovation within this category include home gyms which integrate
aerobic functions such as stair steppers for crosstraining and electronic
adjustability allowing simple adjustment in one pound increments with digital
feedback. Selected units are designed to allow multiple users to use the
equipment simultaneously, allowing circuit training. The Company's home gyms
range in retail price from $99 to $1,499.
Weight Benches. The Company offers a range of weight benches to specialty
fitness dealers through the Image brand and markets a complete line of weights
and benches under the Weider and ProForm brand names. Retail price points of
these products range from $79 to $299.
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Abdominal Machines. The Company introduced its first abdominal machine in
April 1996. This product is designed for isolation of the abdominal muscle
groups. Retail prices of the Company's abdominal products range from $49 to $99.
Other Products
Recreational Sports Products. JumpKing, Inc., a subsidiary of the Company,
manufactures and markets a trampoline line that includes both mini-trampolines
for indoor home exercise use and full-sized trampolines for outdoor home
recreational use. The mini-trampoline retails at approximately $25; full-sized
trampolines have retail price points ranging from $239 to $399.
Sports Medicine Products. The Company markets a line of sports medicine
products under the WeiderCare brand name, including support wraps, neoprene
supports, back support belts and hot and cold packs. These products are sold
through channels of distribution that are not able to carry large exercise units
due to floor space limitations, such as drugstore chains, supermarkets and pro
shops. These products are also sold to corporate and industrial users.
Exercise Accessories. The Company offers a limited line of back support
belts and workout gloves and has introduced a line of exercise accessories,
including ankle and hand weights, grip devices and aerobic exercise step decks.
PRODUCT INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
Product and design innovation has contributed significantly to the
Company's growth. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates new product
concepts and seeks to respond to the desires and needs of consumers by
frequently introducing new products and repositioning existing products. The
Company has 110 full-time employees in the research and development area, holds
83 patents and has 50 patent applications pending. The Company had research and
development expenses of $2.9 million, $5.2 million and $6.8 million in fiscal
1994, 1995, and 1996, respectively, and has budgeted $7.8 million for research
and development in fiscal 1997.
The Company conducts most of its research and development in 40,000 square
feet of space in Logan, Utah. This facility includes plastic, mechanical and
electrical engineering capabilities that are used in creating proprietary
designs and features. The Company also augments its internal research and
development effort by selectively evaluating new products with certain of its
key customers, who then provide feedback on acceptance by potential end-users.
This effort has the added benefit of enhancing the Company's relationships with
key customers.
This focus on new products and innovation enables the Company to begin
selling early in a product's lifecycle and, as sales moderate, to extend product
life cycles by introducing new features and repositioning products within the
Company's line of brands (i.e., selling a product, with modifications, at a
different price point). In fiscal 1994, 1995 and 1996, approximately 40%, 42%
and 52%, respectively, of the Company's sales were from products that were new,
enhanced or repositioned. Recent examples of the Company's product developments
are the introduction of the Space Saver treadmill, which folds vertically for
easy storage, the development of the Cardio family of upright rowers, which
significantly improved on upright rower designs first marketed by others, and
the introduction of the Company's abdominal machines, which improved upon
existing products manufactured by others by adding a fold for storage feature.
The Company believes that its ability to take a product from concept to delivery
quickly gives the Company significant advantages over its competitors.
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The Company's research and development teams have helped develop many of
the innovative features that have encouraged consumers to purchase and use home
fitness equipment. Results of the Company's product development program include:
(i) various electronics systems, which provide motivational feedback and
personalized fitness routines; (ii) upright rowers with hydraulic shocks; (iii)
treadmills which fold for easy storage; and (iv) treadmills with upper body
resistance. In addition, the Company was the first to market successfully cross-
training home gyms equipped with aerobic stepping functions.
CUSTOMERS
The Company's two largest customers for the past several years have been
Sears and Sam's. In 1996, these customers accounted for approximately 34% and
8%, respectively, of the Company's total net sales. In fiscal 1995 and 1996,
Sam's accounted for approximately 94% and 70%, respectively, of net sales at the
Company's JumpKing's subsidiary. Although sales to Sears still account for a
substantial portion of the Company's sales, the percentage of sales has
decreased substantially in the past several years from approximately 68% in
fiscal 1989. Nevertheless, the dollar amount of the Company's net sales to Sears
has increased during this time period.
The Company has more than 2,500 customers, excluding sales to individual
consumers through direct response channels of distribution. Consistent with
industry practice, the Company generally does not have long-term purchase
agreements or other commitments from its customers as to levels of future sales.
The level of the Company's sales to its large customers depends in large part on
their continuing commitment to home fitness products and the success of their
efforts to market and promote the Company's products as well as the Company's
competitiveness in terms of price, quality, product innovation, customer service
and other factors. The Company is not the exclusive supplier of home fitness
equipment to any of its major customers. The Company is not the exclusive
supplier of fitness equipment to any of its major customers. In connection with
the HealthRider Acquisition, the Company intends to offer products directly to
consumers through the acquired kiosks, stores and direct response networks. The
Company's direct sales to consumers, particularly through kiosks and stores in
malls where the Company's existing customers have retail sales outlets, could
adversely affect the Company's sales and its relationship with existing
customers. The loss of, or a substantial decrease in the amount of purchases by,
or a write-off of any significant receivables due from, any of the Company's
major customers would have a material adverse effect on the Company's business.
COMPETITION
The fitness equipment market is highly competitive. It is characterized by
frequent introduction of new products, often accompanied by major advertising
and promotional campaigns. The Company believes that the principal competitive
factors affecting its business include price, quality, brand name recognition,
product innovation, marketing resources and customer service.
The Company competes in the U.S. with recreational and exercise activities
offered by health clubs, as well as a number of domestic manufacturers, domestic
direct importers, foreign companies exporting products to the U.S. and, in its
direct sales efforts, with major retailers and distributors. Competitors in
these areas include Precor Inc., CML Group Inc. (under the NordicTrack brand),
LifeFitness Inc. and DP and Roadmaster, which are commonly owned. The Company
also believes that Reebok International Ltd will begin marketing home fitness
equipment in the U.S. In Europe, the Company competes principally with Tunturi,
Inc., and Kettler Int'l Inc., a number of Asian importers and some of its
domestic competitors. The Company's products also indirectly compete with
outdoor fitness, sporting goods and other recreational products. Competitors in
these product areas include Huffy Corporation, Canstar Sports Inc. (a subsidiary
of Nike Inc.), and Rollerblade, Inc. Certain competitors are better capitalized
than the Company and may have greater financial and other resources than those
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available to the Company. In addition, there are no significant technological,
manufacturing or marketing barriers to entry into the fitness equipment or the
exercise accessory markets, although many companies in the industry, including
the Company, have sought and received numerous patents in an effort to protect
their competitive position.
MANUFACTURING AND PURCHASING
In fiscal 1996, the Company manufactured or assembled over 80% of its
products at its facilities in Utah, Texas and Colorado. The balance of the
Company's products were manufactured and assembled by third parties, principally
in the Far East and by CanCo, a Canadian affiliate of certain shareholders which
provides the Company with mostly anaerobic products. See "WHF Litigation,"
"Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation," and "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions - Purchase Option." The Company has longstanding supply
relationships with a number of offshore vendors, many of which have exclusive
relationships in the fitness industry with the Company. The combination of
internal manufacturing and assembly capacity and the Company's access to third-
party vendors has helped the Company meet customer demand on a competitive
basis. In addition, the third party vendors provides greater flexibility in
manufacturing capacity to satisfy seasonal demands. The Company is negotiating
to purchase certain assets of CanCo for an amount which is expected to equal
approximately one half of the historical net book value of its inventory, fixed
assets and equipment at the date of acquisition. See Item 3. "Legal Proceedings"
and Item 13. "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions" and Note 13 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of May 31, 1996 the Company had open orders of approximately $40.6
million compared to approximately $57.0 million as of May 31, 1995. The Company
expects to ship substantially all of such orders during the first quarter of
1997.
The Company follows a dual sourcing strategy on many of its components to
minimize the impact of sourcing disruptions. For example, the Company obtains
steel tubing from two to three vendors. When practical, the Company chooses
vendors that will supply the Company exclusively in the home fitness category.
The Company's two primary sources of electronic components, for example, do not
supply any other home fitness equipment companies. To further control
manufacturing and delivery problems associated with sourcing delays, the Company
asks its electronics vendors to maintain specified inventory levels for some
long lead-time components, although sourcing delays have been occasionally
experienced in the past with new product introductions. In addition, the Company
has identified alternative sources for many key raw materials and components.
Despite these precautions, however, the Company's ability to deliver its
products on time is susceptible to disruptions in its supply of raw materials
and components, in part because it may take as long as approximately three
months to retool alternative component manufacturers to produce required
components. Since the Company purchases certain components and finished products
from foreign suppliers located in Canada, China, Taiwan and various other
countries, the Company is subject to the general risks of doing business abroad,
particularly with respect to its purchases from China, including delays in
shipment, work stoppages, adverse fluctuations in currency exchange rates,
increases in import duties and tariffs, changes in foreign regulations, changes
in most-favored-nation status and political instability. In particular, the
imposition of trade sanctions on China could have a material adverse effect on
the Company.
Sales to the Company's customers are highly price sensitive. The Company
sets many product prices on an annual basis but purchases raw materials and
components under purchase orders providing components for periods less than one
year. Accordingly, the Company sets prices for many products before it has
complete knowledge of the costs of raw materials and components and sometimes
before product development is complete and production costs have been firmly
established. After it has established prices, the Company may be unable to pass
cost increases along to its customers or to compete as effectively if it seeks
to pass such costs along.
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The Company utilizes more than 1,500,000 square feet for manufacturing,
including a 300,000 square foot facility in Logan where the majority of the
Company's treadmills are manufactured or assembled. In the past, the Logan
facility has also manufactured stair steppers, exercise bikes and home gyms. The
Company constructed its Logan plant in 1990 and equipped the facility with
modern manufacturing and assembly features, including fully integrated metal
fabrication, powder coat painting, robotic welding and injection molding
equipment. The facility, like the Company's other manufacturing facilities, was
designed to permit flexible and efficient changes in the products being
manufactured to match customer demand. The Company is currently expanding its
manufacturing facility in Logan, Utah by approximately 40,000 square feet. In
1991, the Company began operating its Smithfield, Utah plant, which is smaller
than but very similar to the Logan facility. In 1994, the Company began
operating its Clearfield, Utah manufacturing facility. In addition to its
facilities in Utah, the Company has manufacturing facilities in Texas and
Colorado.
The Company applies a management system to control and monitor freight,
labor, overhead and material cost components of its finished goods. The Company
emphasizes product quality by monitoring operations according to uniform quality
control standards. In fiscal 1994, the Company received ISO 9001 certification
for its Logan facility. ISO is a nonprofit association that monitors industrial
companies' manufacturing processes, quality assurance controls, personnel
management and customer service in order to improve plant efficiency, product
quality, customer satisfaction and company profitability.
EMPLOYEES
The Company currently employs approximately 4,300 people, none of whom are
represented by labor unions. Factory employees are compensated through hourly
wages and a targeted incentive system. Managerial employees receive bonuses tied
to the achievement of performance targets. Approximately 110 employees are
engaged in research and development, 130 in sales and marketing, 3,100 in
manufacturing, 30 in purchasing and 930 in other areas.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
The Company's operations are subject to federal, state and local
environmental and health and safety laws and regulations that impose workplace
standards and limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the environment
and establish standards for the handling, generation, emission, release,
discharge, treatment, storage and disposal of certain materials, substances and
wastes. The nature of the Company's manufacturing and assembly operations
exposes it to the risk of claims with respect to environmental matters, and
although compliance with local, state and federal requirements relating to the
protection of the environment has not had and is not expected to have a material
adverse effect on the Company's financial condition or results of operations,
there can be no assurance that material costs or liabilities will not be
incurred in connection with such environmental matters. Future events, such as
changes in existing laws and regulations or enforcement policies or the
discovery of contamination on sites owned or operated by the Company, may give
rise to additional compliance costs or operational interruptions which could
have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition.
SEASONALITY
Historically, the Company has sold the majority of its products to its
customers in its second and third fiscal quarters (i.e., from September through
February). Increased sales and distribution typically have occurred in the
Christmas retail season and the beginning of a new calendar year because of
increased promotions by customers, increased consumer purchases and seasonal
changes that prompt people to exercise inside. The Company has in the past, from
time to time, incurred net losses in the first and fourth quarters of its fiscal
year. If actual sales
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for a quarter do not meet or exceed projected sales for that quarter,
expenditures and inventory levels could be disproportionately high for such
quarter and the Company's cash flow and earnings for that quarter and future
quarters could be adversely affected. The timing of large orders from customers
and the mix of products sold may also contribute to quarterly or other periodic
fluctuations. See Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations--Seasonality."
INVESTMENT FACTORS
Prospective investors should carefully consider the following factors,
together with the other information contained in this Annual Report, in
evaluating an investment in the securities of ICON or IHF Holdings. Certain of
the information contained in this report on Form 10-K, including information
under Item 7. "Managements' Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" and information contained elsewhere with respect to the
Company's plans and strategy for its business are forward looking statements.
The following "Investment Factors" discuss some of the factors that could cause
actual results to differ materially from the forward looking statements.
Reliance on Major Customers; Exposure to the Retail Industry
The Company's two largest customers together accounted for approximately
47%, 43% and 42% of the Company's revenues in 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively.
The Company's largest customer, Sears Roebuck ("Sears"), accounted for
approximately 34%, 31% and 34% of the Company's revenues in 1994, 1995 and 1996,
respectively. The Company's second largest customer, Sam's Warehouse Stores
("Sam's") accounted for approximately 13%, 12% and 8% of the Company's revenues
in 1994, 1995 and 1996, respectively. Accounts receivable for the Company's two
largest customers accounted for approximately 27% and 37% of total gross
accounts receivable at May 31, 1995 and May 31, 1996, respectively. At May 31,
1996, Sears and Sam's accounted for approximately 32% and 5%, respectively of
the Company's gross accounts receivable. A third customer, Service Merchandise
Company, Inc., accounted for approximately 11% of total gross accounts
receivable at May 31, 1996 and 7% of the Company's net sales for the year then
ended. The level of the Company's sales to these customers depends in large part
on its relationship with these customers and on consumers' continuing commitment
to home fitness equipment products and on the success of customers' efforts to
market and promote the Company's products, as well as the Company's
competitiveness in terms of price, quality, product innovation, customer service
and other factors. Consistent with industry practice, the Company does not have
long term sales agreements or other commitments as to levels of future sales. In
addition, the Company is not the exclusive supplier of fitness equipment to any
of its major customers. In connection with the HealthRider Acquisition, the
Company intends to offer its products directly to consumers through the acquired
HealthRider kiosk, store and direct response networks. The Company's direct
sales to consumers, particularly through kiosks and stores in malls where the
Company's existing customers have retail sales outlets, could adversely affect
the Company's sales an its relationship with existing customers.
In 1995 and 1996 approximately 91% and 97%, respectively, of the Company's
sales were to retailers. Several significant retailers maintain substantial
account balances payable to the Company. Retail businesses may be adversely
affected by unfavorable local, regional or national economic developments which
result in reduced consumer spending. There can be no assurance that an economic
downturn would not have a material adverse effect on the Company's customers
which could reduce the Company's sales volumes and gross margins or result in
defaults in accounts receivable from such customers. The loss of, or a
substantial decrease in the amount of purchases by, or a write-off of any
significant receivables due from, any of the Company's major customers or a
number of the Company's other customers would have a material adverse effect on
the Company's business. See Item 1. "Business--Customers."
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Product Life Cycles; Dependence on Product Innovation; Dependence on Particular
Products and Consumer Interest in Fitness
Product life cycles can be short in the fitness industry and innovation is
an important component of competition. The Company's sales and gross margins are
dependent upon its success in innovating, developing and marketing new products.
Products tend to generate higher gross margins earlier in the product life cycle
(after an initial start-up period), when there are fewer companies offering
similar products, and tend to generate lower gross margins over time as
competition increases and consumer interest diminishes. Accordingly, the Company
strives to be among the first producers of attractive new product categories
(such as upright rowers) and to add new features to existing products (such as
the Space Saver feature recently added to its treadmill line), which may
increase gross margins by reinvigorating demand and differentiating the
Company's products from similar products offered by its competitors. Life cycles
may vary significantly in duration from product to product.
While the Company emphasizes new product innovation and product
repositioning, there can be no assurance that the Company will continue to
develop competitive products in a timely manner or that the Company will be able
to respond adequately to market trends. In addition, there can be no assurance
that new or repositioned products will gain market acceptance, that interest in
the Company's products will be sustained, that significant start-up costs with
respect to new products will be recouped or that the fitness market will not
become saturated. Moreover, although management believes that fitness and health
activities have become important for consumers, there can be no assurance that
interest in any particular fitness activity or fitness activities in general
will be sustained. See Item 1. "Business--Product Innovation and Development."
In any given year, the Company's sales may be largely attributable to one
or two product categories. For example, the Company was one of the first
manufacturers to introduce motorized treadmills for home use and believes that
it is currently the market leader in sales of such treadmills, with net sales in
1994, 1995 and 1996 of $252.6 million, $235.4 million and $289.9 million,
respectively, representing approximately 63%, 44% and 39%, respectively, of the
Company's net sales in such periods. The Cardio family of upright rowers was
introduced in the second quarter of fiscal 1994 and produced net sales in 1995
and 1996 of $138.1 million and $259.1 million, respectively, representing 26%
and 35% of the Company's net sales in such years. Had the HealthRider
Acquisition occurred on June 1, 1994, the Company would have had net sales of
upright rowers in 1995 and 1996 on a pro forma basis of $300.5 million and
$491.8 million, respectively, representing 44% and 49% of the Company's pro
forma net sales in such periods. The Company's upright rower sales declined to
$30.3 million during the fourth quarter of 1996, compared to $67.7 million
during the fourth quarter of 1995. In addition, HealthRider's upright rower
sales have declined substantially in calendar 1996. The decline in sales of
upright rowers by the Company and HealthRider may indicate a weakening of market
demand for upright rowers. The Company would be adversely affected if it
experienced a significant decline in the popularity of certain significant
products such as its motorized treadmills or a continued decline in sales of its
upright rowers and one or more similarly popular products were not developed and
introduced by the Company in a timely manner. See Item 7. "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations--
Overview" and Item 1. "Business--Products."
Risks Associated with Substantial Amounts of Indebtedness
The Company incurred substantial indebtedness in connection with the
Recapitalization and may incur additional indebtedness in the future. If IHF
Capital completes its initial public offering as presently contemplated, it will
use part of the net proceeds to repay its indebtedness. There can, however, be
no assurance that IHF Capital will complete the contemplated offering. If the
Company consummates additional acquisitions, it is likely to incur additional
indebtedness. The Company's existing indebtedness contains financial and
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restrictive covenants, and the Company would be in default thereunder if it
failed to comply with such covenants. If not cured or waived, such a default
could have a material adverse effect on the Company. The degree to which the
Company is leveraged could have important consequences, including the following:
(i) the Company's ability to obtain additional financing for working capital or
other purposes in the future may be limited; (ii) a substantial portion of the
Company's cash flow from operations will be dedicated to the payment of the
principal of and interest on its indebtedness, thereby reducing funds available
for operations; and (iii) the Company may be more vulnerable to economic
downturns and be limited in its ability to withstand competitive pressures. In
addition, because certain of the Company's borrowings are and will continue to
be at variable rates of interest, the Company will be vulnerable to increases in
interest rates. The Company's ability to make scheduled payments of the
principal of or interest on, or to refinance, its indebtedness will depend on
its future operating performance and cash flow, which are subject to prevailing
economic conditions, prevailing interest rate levels and financial, competitive,
business and other factors, many of which are beyond its control.
The Credit Agreement, and other debt instruments, including the Indentures
with respect to ICON's Senior Subordinated Notes and IHF Holdings' Discount
Notes, contain significant financial and operating covenants, including, among
other things, restrictions on the ability of ICON to incur additional
indebtedness, to create or permit liens, to make certain payments and
investments, to sell or otherwise dispose of assets, to merge or consolidate
with another entity or to take certain other corporate actions. The Credit
Agreement also requires ICON to meet certain financial ratios and tests,
prohibits it from amending certain provisions of the Indentures and provides
that the occurrence of a Change of Control (as defined in the Senior
Subordinated Notes Indenture), among other things, constitutes an event of
default under the Credit Agreement requiring immediate payment of all
indebtedness outstanding under the Credit Agreement and the discontinuance of
the extension of credit thereunder. Although ICON is in compliance with or has
obtained waivers of compliance with respect to the terms of these debt
instruments and does not believe that its current operating plans will be
restricted by them, changes in economic or business conditions, results of
operations or other factors may in the future result in circumstances in which
such covenants restrict its plans or business operation.
Competition
The fitness equipment market is highly competitive. It is characterized by
frequent introduction of new products, often accompanied by major advertising
and promotional campaigns. The Company believes that the principal competitive
factors affecting its business include price, quality, brand name recognition,
product innovation, marketing resources and customer service.
The Company competes in the U.S. with recreational and exercise activities
offered by health clubs as well as with a number of domestic manufacturers,
domestic direct importers and foreign companies exporting fitness products to
the U.S. and, in its direct sales efforts, with major retailers or distributors.
Competitors in these areas include Precor Inc., CML Group Inc. (under the
NordicTrack(R) brand), LifeFitness, Inc. and Diversified Products Corporation
("DP") and Roadmaster Industries Inc. ("Roadmaster"), which are commonly owned.
The Company also believes that Reebok International Ltd, will begin marketing
home fitness equipment in the U.S. In Europe, the Company competes principally
with Tunturi, Inc. and Kettler Int'l Inc., a number of Asian importers and some
of its domestic competitors. The Company's products also indirectly compete with
outdoor fitness, sporting goods and other recreational products. Competitors in
these product areas include Huffy Corporation, Canstar Sports Inc. (a subsidiary
of Nike Inc.) and Rollerblade, Inc. Certain competitors are better capitalized
than the Company and may have greater financial and other resources than those
available to the Company. In addition, there are no significant technological,
manufacturing or marketing barriers to entry into the fitness equipment or
exercise accessory markets, although many companies in the industry, including
the Company, have sought and received numerous patents in an effort to protect
their competitive position. See Item 1. "Business--Competition."
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Expansion Strategy; Acquisitions
An important part of the Company's strategy is to increase its sales by,
among other things: (i) developing innovative, high-quality products; (ii)
utilizing multiple distribution channels; (iii) positioning its brands to
address specific distribution channels; (iv) providing broad product offerings;
(v) maintaining low-cost flexible manufacturing; and (vi) pursuing growth
opportunities in domestic and international markets, including through
acquisitions. Each of these efforts requires significant investment and entails
a risk of poor consumer response. Product innovation, though necessary because
of product life cycles, requires a significant dedication of resources. There
can be no assurance that new products will be positively received by consumers.
In August 1996, the Company acquired substantially all the assets and
assumed (or refinanced) substantially all the liabilities of HealthRider.
HealthRider has experienced a substantial, continuing and accelerating
deterioration of its business since the beginning of calendar 1996. HealthRider
increased its selling expense for infomercials to $14.5 million (net of a write-
off of video production costs of $1.6 million) in the first quarter of 1996
compared to $8.5 million in the first quarter of 1995 and committed to purchase
substantially increased volumes of inventory in anticipation of sales increases.
Despite these expenditures, HealthRider's total sales increased only modestly to
$75.0 million in the first quarter of 1996 from $57.9 million in the first
quarter of 1995, while its total infomercial sales decreased by $8.6 million in
the same period. These events compounded working capital difficulties that
HealthRider was already experiencing, causing HealthRider to reduce selling
expense for infomercials to $5.7 million in the second quarter of 1996 from
$10.8 million in the second quarter of 1995, which contributed to substantial
declines in HealthRider's sales. HealthRider reported net sales in the second
quarter of 1996 of $38.2 million compared to $59.1 in the second quarter of
1995. HealthRider also reported an operating loss for the first half of 1996 of
$4.6 million compared to operating income for the first half of 1995 of $16.5
million. HealthRider's inventory at June 30, 1996 was $23.1 million compared to
$5.5 million at June 30, 1995. Inventory in the health and fitness industry is
usually at its lowest point in the spring and early summer. The Company believes
that the decline in HealthRider's sales is due in part to (i) a general
weakening of market demand for upright rowers and (ii) the partial saturation of
the audience that can be reached through infomercials.
The Company believes that the HealthRider Acquisition constitutes an
attractive opportunity, given the purchase price. However, there can be no
assurance in this regard. See Item 7. "Management Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations--HealthRider".
In the past, affiliates of WHF and Weider Europe, B.V. ("Weider Europe"),
who are affiliates of the Company, have marketed certain of the Company's
products outside the U.S. The Company began directly marketing its products in
Europe in the first quarter of 1996 in the key European markets of the U.K.,
France, Italy and the Benelux countries and is attempting to increase its market
penetration there and in other foreign markets. Weider Sports currently
distributes the Company's products in certain other countries. The Company is
negotiating to purchase certain assets of Weider Sports. If the Weider Sports
acquisition is completed, the Company will reacquire distribution rights granted
to Weider Sports in connection with the Recapitalization, subject to certain
rights granted by Weider Sports to third parties. See "Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions" and "Business--Legal Proceedings--WHF Litigation"
and "--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation." The Company does not have
significant experience in conducting business in European and other foreign
markets, and fitness products have not yet been widely accepted in these
markets. The Company's European operations are not currently profitable. There
can be no assurance that the Company will be successful in selling its products
outside of the U.S. Furthermore, increased targeting of international markets
exposes the Company to the general risks of doing business abroad, including
barriers to trade such as quotas, taxes, duties and other trade restrictions,
currency fluctuations and changes in U.S. and foreign regulations applicable to
the
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export of the Company's products. The Company does not currently hedge against
foreign currencies other than the Canadian dollar.
The Company is also negotiating to purchase certain assets of CanCo. See
Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation."The Company
believes there may be other acquisition opportunities which could complement its
existing business, although the Company has no other acquisition agreements and
is not engaged in any discussions regarding other acquisitions, except for the
expected Weider Sports and CanCo acquisitions. Any such acquisitions, including
the expected Weider Sports and CanCo acquisitions and the HealthRider
Acquisition will require integration of such businesses with the Company's
current operations. The HealthRider Acquisition, will involve additional
borrowings under the Credit Agreement, and any future acquisitions, including
the expected Weider Sports and CanCo acquisitions, may involve additional
borrowings. There can be no assurance that HealthRider or any other business
that the Company may acquire in the future, including Weider Sports and CanCo,
will be effectively and profitably integrated with the Company. Expansion or
acquisition costs could adversely affect the Company's liquidity and financial
stability. See Item 1. "Business--Business Strategy," "--HealthRider
Acquisition," Item 3. "Legal Proceedings" and Item 13. "Certain Relationships
and Related Transactions."
Price Sensitivity
The Company's customers, especially mass merchandisers, are highly price
sensitive. The Company sets many product prices on an annual basis but purchases
raw materials and components under purchase orders for periods of less than one
year. Accordingly, the Company sets prices for many products before it has
complete knowledge of the costs of raw materials and components and sometimes
before product development is complete and production costs have been firmly
established. After it has established prices, the Company may be unable to pass
cost increases along to its customers, or to compete effectively if it seeks to
pass such costs along, which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company.
Reliance on Certain Suppliers
Since the Company purchases certain components and finished products from
foreign suppliers located in Canada, China, Taiwan and various other countries,
the Company is subject to the general risks of doing business abroad,
particularly with respect to its purchases from China, including delays in
shipment, work stoppages, adverse fluctuations in currency exchange rates,
increases in import duties and tariffs, changes in foreign regulations, changes
in most-favored-nation status and political instability. In addition, although
the Company seeks to maintain dual sources for the materials and components
required for its products, the Company relies on single sources for certain of
its component parts and finished products, including treadmills and upright
rowers. To further control manufacturing and delivery problems associated with
sourcing delays, the Company asks its electronics vendors to maintain specified
inventory levels for some long lead-time components. Sourcing delays have been
occasionally experienced in the past with new product introductions. In
addition, the Company has identified alternative sources for many key raw
materials and components. Despite these precautions, however, the Company's
ability to deliver its products on time is susceptible to disruptions in its
supply of raw materials and components, in part because of the time needed to
retool alternative component manufacturers to produce required components. In
particular, the imposition of trade sanctions on China could have a material
adverse effect on the Company. The occurrence of any of the risks relating to
its foreign suppliers or the loss of certain of these suppliers could adversely
affect the Company's business until alternative supply arrangements could be
secured, particularly if such loss occurred during the Company's key production
periods. There can be no assurance that the Company would be able to obtain
products and supplies on satisfactory terms should any of these risks
materialize. See Item 1. "Business--Manufacturing and Purchasing."
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Seasonality; Fluctuation in Quarterly Results
Historically, the Company has sold the majority of its products to its
customers in its second and third fiscal quarters (i.e., from September through
February). Increased sales typically have occurred in the Christmas retail
season and the beginning of a new calendar year because of increased promotions
by customers, increased consumer purchases and seasonal changes that prompt
people to exercise inside. The Company has in the past, from time to time,
incurred net losses in the first and fourth quarters of its fiscal year. If
actual sales for a quarter do not meet or exceed projected sales for that
quarter, expenditures and inventory levels could be disproportionately high for
such quarter and the Company's cash flow and earnings for that quarter and
future quarters could be adversely affected. The timing of large orders from
customers and the mix of products sold may also contribute to quarterly or other
periodic fluctuations. See Item 3. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
Dependence on Key Management
The Company's success depends to a considerable extent on the performance
of its senior management team. The loss of services of either Scott Watterson,
the Company's Chief Executive Officer, or Gary Stevenson, the Company's Chief
Operating Officer, as well as the loss of other members of the Company's
management team, could have a material adverse effect on the Company. Although
the Company entered into employment agreements with Messrs. Watterson and
Stevenson which extend through November 1999, they are able to terminate their
employment for cause at any time or without cause upon six months' notice.
However, the employment agreements contain a non-competition clause which runs
for at least two years (which the Company can extend to four years at its option
for an additional severance payment equal to the employee's base salary plus
bonus pro rated for the period of the extension) from the date of the
executive's termination. In addition to the provisions of their employment
agreements, Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson have entered into separate non-
competition agreements with the Company that run through November 1998. See Item
10. "Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant" and Item 13. "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."
Control by Existing Stockholders
The Company is controlled by affiliates of Bain Capital and the Company's
executive officers and directors. Such stockholders are likely to be able to
continue to exert a controlling influence over the Company even if the proposed
IHF Capital initial public offering is consummated. All current stockholders and
warrantholders have entered into a stockholders agreement (the "Stockholders
Agreement") which includes an agreement with respect to how they will vote on
certain matters, including the election of directors, which effectively results
in Bain Capital and its affiliates having the ability to control or
significantly influence the election of the Company's directors and the outcome
of corporate actions requiring stockholder approval even though they will hold
less than a majority of the Company's Common Stock. The voting provisions of the
Stockholders Agreement will expire on November 14, 2004. This concentration of
ownership and voting power may have the effect of delaying or preventing a
change in control of the Company. See Item 12. "Security Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management."
Product Liability
Due to the nature of the Company's products, the Company is subject to
product liability claims involving personal injuries allegedly related to the
Company's products. As of May 31, 1996, the Company had $1.5 million in reserves
for product liability related losses. The Company currently carries an
occurrence-based
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product liability insurance policy. The current policy provides coverage for the
period from September 1, 1995 to September 30, 1996 of up to $25 million per
occurrence, and $25 million in the aggregate annually. The policy has a
deductible on each claim of $250,000 for claims related to trampolines and
$100,000 for claims related to all other products. Previously, the Company
maintained similar occurrence-based policies with somewhat lower coverage limits
and higher deductibles. HealthRider has an insurance policy which provides
coverage through October 26, 1996 of $10 million per occurrence and $10 million
in the aggregate annually. The Company believes that its insurance has been and
continues to be adequate to cover product liability claims. Nevertheless,
currently pending claims and any future claims are subject to the uncertainties
related to litigation, and the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings or
claims cannot be predicted. Due to uncertainty with respect to the nature and
extent of manufacturers' and distributors' liability for personal injuries,
there is also no assurance that the product liability insurance of the Company
is or will be adequate to cover such claims. In addition, there can be no
assurance that the Company's insurers will be solvent when required to make
payments on claims. Furthermore, there can be no assurance that insurance will
remain available or, if available, that it will not be prohibitively expensive.
The loss of insurance coverage or claims exceeding that coverage could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's results of operations and financial
condition. In addition, the Consumer Products Safety Commission has conducted an
inquiry and made claims relating to defects in certain of HealthRider's
products. Although no consumer litigation has resulted from such defects to
date, there can be no assurance that consumer litigation will not result. See
Item 3. "Legal Proceedings."
FTC Preliminary Investigations
The Federal Trade Commission ("FTC") is conducting a preliminary
investigation to determine whether the Company may have made excessive
advertising claims with respect to its "CrossWalk" treadmill products (which
constitute a substantial portion of the Company's sales), in violation of the
Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC has twice asked the Company to voluntarily
provide information and documents and the Company has complied with these
requests.
The Company believes that its advertising for the CrossWalk products was
appropriately substantiated, and therefore that the Company did not make
excessive advertising claims. The FTC has proposed that it enter into a
discussion with the Company to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent
decree. If this discussion does not resolve the matter, and if the FTC concludes
that the Company made excessive advertising claims and issues a complaint, it
may seek relief in the form of a cease and desist order, civil monetary
penalties and/or consumer redress in the form of, among other things, refunds to
consumers and public notification respecting the advertisements which the FTC
concludes were excessive. Management does not believe that this matter will have
a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial position,
however there can be no assurance in this regard.
The FTC is conducting a similar preliminary investigation of HealthRider to
determine whether HealthRider may have made excessive advertising claims with
respect to its HealthRider family of products (which constitute virtually all of
HealthRider's sales), in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC
has asked HealthRider to voluntarily provide documents and information on
several occasions, and HealthRider has responded to these requests. The Company
has assumed all of HealthRider's liabilities in connection with this matter.
Management does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect
on its results of operations or financial position, however there can be no
assurance in this regard. See Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--FTC Preliminary
Investigations."
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Fraudulent Conveyance Risk Regarding HealthRider Acquisition
In the event of a bankruptcy or similar proceeding relating to, or a
lawsuit by or on behalf of unpaid creditors of, HealthRider, a court may review
the HealthRider Acquisition under relevant federal and state fraudulent
conveyance statutes (the "fraudulent conveyance statutes"). Generally, if a
court were to find either (i) that HealthRider entered into the HealthRider
Acquisition with the intent ("fraudulent intent"), which in certain
circumstances may be presumed, of hindering, delaying or defrauding its current
or future creditors or (ii) that, after giving effect to the HealthRider
Acquisition, HealthRider both (a) received (or was deemed to have received under
applicable law) less than reasonably equivalent value or fair consideration for
or in connection with the transfer of assets and liabilities as part of the
HealthRider Acquisition and (b) (1) was insolvent on the date such transfer was
made or was rendered insolvent as a result such transfer, (2) was engaged or
about to engage in a business or transaction for which its assets constituted
unreasonably small capital or (3) intended to incur, or believed that it would
incur, debts beyond its ability to pay as such debts matured (as all of the
foregoing terms are defined in or interpreted under the fraudulent conveyance
statutes) (the circumstances that meet the requirements of this clause (ii) are
referred to herein as "constructive fraud"), such court could, under certain
fraudulent conveyance statutes, unwind the HealthRider Acquisition or require
the Company to make additional payments with respect thereto. In addition, while
the Company believes that it is paying fair value for the assets acquired,
HealthRider will not be prohibited from paying dividends and making other
payments to its stockholders. Such dividends or payments would reduce the assets
available to satisfy the claims of creditors of HealthRider and therefore
enhance the risk of a bankruptcy, reorganization or similar proceeding
involving, or lawsuit on behalf of creditors of, HealthRider.
Environmental Considerations
The Company's operations are subject to federal, state and local
environmental and health and safety laws and regulations that impose workplace
standards and limitations on the discharge of pollutants into the environment
and establish standards for the handling, generation, emission, release,
discharge, treatment, storage and disposal of certain materials, substances and
wastes. The nature of the Company's manufacturing and assembly operations expose
it to the risk of claims with respect to environmental matters, and although
compliance with local, state and federal requirements relating to the protection
of the environment has not had a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial condition or results of operations, there can be no assurance that
material costs or liabilities will not be incurred in connection with such
environmental matters. Future events, such as changes in existing laws and
regulations or enforcement policies or the discovery of contamination on sites
owned or operated by the Company, may give rise to additional compliance costs
or operational interruptions which could have a material adverse effect on the
Company's financial condition. See Item 1. "Business--Environmental Matters."
WHF Litigation
The Company and its affiliates have a number of disagreements with Weider
Health & Fitness, its former principal shareholder ("WHF"), and WHF's
affiliates. Some of these disputes are the subject of litigation. While the
Company and WHF are negotiating the terms of a proposed settlement of these
disagreements, there can be no assurance that they will succeed in doing so. See
Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation."
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
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The location, square footage, status and primary use of the Company's
principal properties are set forth below:
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SQUARE
LOCATION FOOTAGE STATUS PRIMARY USES
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Logan, UT.................... 300,000 Owned Manufacturing, Offices, R&D
Logan, UT.................... 150,793 Leased (Month to Month) Offices, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Smithfield, UT............... 82,300 Leased (Expires 9/98) Manufacturing
Clearfield, UT............... 629,000 Leased (Month to Month) Manufacturing, Warehousing
Clearfield, UT............... 329,075 Leased (Expires 6/99) Manufacturing, Warehousing
Clearfield, UT............... 282,600 Leased (Expires 12/03) Warehouse
Millville, UT................ 13,000 Owned Manufacturing, Warehousing
Garland, TX.................. 95,405 Leased (Expires 9/97) Offices, Manufacturing, Warehousing
Dallas,TX................... 40,000 Leased (Expires 9/97) Warehousing
Weatherford, TX.............. 22,000 Leased (Expires 1/98) Offices, Manufacturing
Denver, CO................... 61,000 Leased (Expires 4/99) Manufacturing, Warehousing
South Brunswick, NJ.......... 181,000 Leased (Month to Month) Warehouse
South Brunswick, NJ.......... 25,000 Leased (Month to Month) Warehouse
Englewood, CO................ 10,000 Leased (Expires 6/99) Sales Office
St. Jerome, QC............... 134,000 Leased (Month to Month) Warehouse
Ste.-Therese, QC............. 10,000 Leased (Month to Month) Warehouse
Logan, UT.................... 68,750 Leased (Expires 5/00) Warehouse
Smithfield, UT............... 108,187 Leased (Expires 1/01) Warehouse
Anzin, France................ 8,097 Leased (Expires 12/96) Warehouse, Offices, Apartment
Carrieres Sur Seine, France.. 2,966 Leased (Expires 12/98) Warehouse, Office
Neailly Sur Seine, France.... 262 Leased (Expires 9/98) Apartment
Leeds, UK.................... 6,000 Leased (Expires 1/99) Offices
Perugia, Italy............... 3,360 Leased (Expires 6/01) Offices
Perugia, Italy............... 6,600 Leased (Expires 11/96) Warehouse
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The Company believes that its existing facilities are well maintained, in
good operating condition and adequate for its expected level of operations.
Although a number of the Company's facilities are rented on a month to month
basis, the Company does not anticipate difficulty in maintaining access to
facilities required for the conduct of its business.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
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WHF LITIGATION
The Company and its affiliates are parties to a number of agreements with
WHF and its affiliates. On August 28, 1995, WHF and its affiliates, including
Weider Sports, commenced a number of legal proceedings against the Company, its
affiliates and its customers. WHF instituted legal proceedings against the
Company and Messrs. Watterson, Stevenson, Gay, Mika and Rehnert, members of the
board of directors, in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware and two
arbitration proceedings against the Company before the American Arbitration
Association in New York, New York. Weider Sports instituted legal proceedings
against the Company in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York;
filed a request for mediation with the
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International Chamber of Commerce (the "ICC") in Paris, France; filed three
separate legal proceedings against three of the Company's customers in the U.S.
District Court, District of Utah; and filed a request for reconciliation in
advance of arbitration against the Company before a representative of a "big
six accounting firm". In these proceedings WHF, Weider Sports and WSG claim,
among other things: (i) they are entitled to various economic adjustments under
agreements related to the Recapitalization; (ii) the Company has intentionally
violated territorial limitations and various other terms of the Distribution
Agreement under which Weider Sports was granted exclusive rights to distribute
the Company's products in certain foreign markets; (iii) certain of the
directors and executive officers of the Company have breached their fiduciary
duties to the Company and its minority stockholders; (iv) certain of the
Company's customers have tortiously interfered with Weider Sports' rights under
the Distribution Agreements; (v) the Company has violated its duties to WHF and
its affiliates under the License Agreement; and (vi) the Company has violated
its duties to WSG under the WSG Management Agreement. The relief sought by WHF,
Weider Sports and WSG in these proceedings includes alleged compensatory
damages, punitive damages and preliminary and permanent injunctive relief
requiring the Company to honor its alleged obligations.
The Company on August 30, 1995, initiated a lawsuit in the U.S. District
Court, Southern District of New York, against Weider Sports seeking a
preliminary injunction forbidding Weider Sports from continuing to market
unlawful copies of the Cardioglide upright rower. The Company has also commenced
five separate arbitration proceedings against WHF and certain of its affiliates
and filed a counterclaim in one of the arbitration proceedings initiated by WHF,
which proceedings and counterclaim assert the following claims: (i) WHF and its
affiliates have improperly sourced products (including Weider branded products);
(ii) WHF and its affiliates have infringed the Company's rights to the
"Weider" trademark; (iii) the Company is entitled to economic adjustments
under the agreements related to the Recapitalization; (iv) WHF has violated
territorial limits and other terms of the Distribution Agreement; (v) Weider has
breached its obligations under the CanCo Option; and (vi) Weider has failed to
grant the Company control over CanCo as required.
The lawsuits that Weider Sports and the Company filed against one another
in the Southern District of New York, along with respective motions for
preliminary injunction, were resolved and ultimately dismissed pursuant to a
court-approved Stipulation and a related agreement. The Stipulation and
agreement provide, in part, that the Company will not do business through
certain distributors and will require certificates of its other distributors to
the effect that said distributors agree not to sell into certain countries
exclusive to Weider Sports. By this Stipulation, Weider Sports also agreed not
to acquire, develop, make, promote, sell, advertise, shop or distribute the
"Weider Fitness Rider" or any other product substantially similar to the
Cardioglide. The mediation request that Weider Sports filed was ultimately
withdrawn, and WHF and the Company thereafter filed a joint request for
mediation with the ICC, which joint request remains pending. The other legal
proceedings described above are also still pending.
The Company does not believe the outcome of its legal disputes with WHF and
its affiliates will have a material adverse effect upon the Company's results of
operations and financial position.
PROPOSED SETTLEMENT OF WHF LITIGATION
ICON, IHF Holdings, IHF Capital and WHF and its affiliates are negotiating
the terms of a proposed settlement of the litigation between the parties (the
"Proposed WHF Settlement") which would involve amendments to the agreements
currently existing between the Company and WHF and its affiliates. See Item 13.
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions." The significant terms of the
Proposed Settlement are outlined below. While the definitive settlement
agreement between the parties is not expected to differ materially from the
Proposed Settlement, the parties are under no obligation to reach a definitive
settlement agreement, and there can be no assurance that one will be so reached.
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IHF Capital would, in connection with the Proposed WHF Settlement, purchase
all of the Common Stock and warrants to purchase Common Stock and certain
warrants held by the WHF Stockholders (the "WHF Position") at an aggregate
price of approximately $38.9 million (less the exercise price in the case of the
warrants), subject to adjustment if the purchase is not effected by September 8,
1996.
Under the Proposed WHF Settlement, IHF Holdings would have the right within
twelve months of the closing of the Common Stock repurchase, and, assuming the
consummation of a public stock offering or certain other events, the obligation,
to purchase the IHF Holdings Preferred Stock held by WHF and certain other
stockholders for approximately $32.0 million, which reflects a discount of
approximately $4.0 million and the forgiveness of accrued dividends. IHF
Holdings also expects to purchase the options to purchase IHF Holdings Preferred
Stock held by Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson for approximately $3.6 million,
which reflects a discount of approximately $.4 million and the forgiveness of
accrued dividends. Upon the purchase of the WHF Preferred Stock, WHF's
representation on IHF Capital's board of directors will cease.
Pursuant to the Proposed WHF Settlement, the Company would acquire the
assets relating to the sports equipment business lines of Weider Sports,
excluding cash and fixed assets but including the rights to distribute the
Company's products, and would acquire specified CanCo assets for approximately
$9.3 million and assume certain liabilities. The purchase price for Weider
Sports would be subject to a working capital adjustment. As a result of this
purchase, the Company would reacquire distribution rights granted to Weider
Sports in connection with the Recapitalization, subject to certain rights
granted by Weider Sports to third parties. Pursuant to the Proposed WHF
Settlement, the Company would pay an additional $12.1 million of settlement
expenses to WHF and its affiliates, and the Company and WHF and its affiliates
would settle in cash all outstanding intercompany payables.
The Company would also, subject to further environmental review, acquire
two CanCo plants which are currently leased by other WHF affiliates to CanCo in
exchange for the assumption of the existing $1.1 million Cdn mortgage on the
properties and the payment of $.5 million. The Company would also receive 10% of
CanCo's profits from November 14, 1994 to date of the closing of a definitive
settlement.
Pursuant to the Proposed WHF Settlement, the Company would make a payment
of approximately $3.9 million to WHF and its affiliates as prepayment in full
under its brand license agreements with them. The Proposed WHF Settlement would
also involve an amendment to the WSG Management Agreement under which the
Company would receive a $3.0 million payment, subject to certain set-offs of
outstanding inter-company payables which are expected to aggregate at least $1.5
million. In addition, the Proposed WHF Settlement provides that Ben Weider would
serve as a consultant to, and ambassador for, the Company for five years, with
an annual compensation of approximately $475,000, and that the Company would
provide office space and three assistants for Mr. Weider. The Proposed WHF
Settlement also contains various miscellaneous provisions that the Company does
not believe are material.
In connection with the Proposed Settlement, the Company expects WHF and its
affiliates to (i) pay Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson an aggregate amount of
$3.7 million in exchange for the surrender of their options to purchase stock of
WHF and its affiliates and (ii) either pay to Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson or
deposit in a retirement plan for the benefit of Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson
an aggregate of $.5 million. Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson would also each
receive 7% of CanCo's profits from June 1, 1994 to the date of the closing of a
definitive settlement.
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PRODUCT LIABILITY
Due to the nature of the Company's products, the Company is subject to
product liability claims involving personal injuries allegedly related to the
Company's products. The Company currently carries an occurrence-based product
liability insurance policy. The policy provides coverage for the period from
September 1, 1995 to September 30, 1996 of up to $25 million per occurrence and
$25 million in the aggregate annually. The current policy has a deductible on
each claim of $250,000 for claims related to trampolines and $100,000 for claims
related to all other products. The Company believes that its insurance is
generally adequate to cover product liability claims. Previously, the Company
maintained similar occurrence based policies with somewhat lower coverage limits
and higher deductibles. HealthRider has an insurance policy which provides
coverage through October 26, 1996 of $10 million per occurrence, and $10 million
in the aggregate annually. Nevertheless, currently pending claims and any future
claims are subject to the uncertainties related to litigation and the ultimate
outcome of any such proceedings or claims cannot be predicted. Due to
uncertainty with respect to the nature and extent of manufacturers' and
distributors' liability for personal injuries, there is also no assurance that
the product liability insurance of the Company is or will be adequate to cover
such claims. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Company's insurers
will be solvent when required to make payments on claims. Furthermore, there can
be no assurance that insurance will remain available, or if available, that it
will not be prohibitively expensive. The loss of insurance coverage or claims
exceeding that coverage could have a material adverse effect on the Company's
results of operations and financial condition.
FTC PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION
The FTC is conducting a preliminary investigation to determine whether the
Company may have made excessive advertising claims with respect to its
''CrossWalk'' treadmill products (which constitute a substantial portion of the
Company's sales), in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC has
twice asked the Company to voluntarily provide information and documents and the
Company has complied with these requests.
The Company believes that its advertising for the CrossWalk products was
appropriately substantiated, and therefore that the Company did not make
excessive advertising claims. The FTC has proposed that it enter into a
discussion with the Company to resolve this matter through a negotiated consent
decree. If this discussion does not resolve the matter, and if the FTC concludes
that the Company made excessive advertising claims and issues a complaint, it
may seek relief in the form of a cease and desist order, civil monetary
penalties and/or consumer redress in the form of, among other things, refunds to
consumers and public notification respecting the advertisements, which the FTC
concludes were excessive. Management does not believe that this matter will have
a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial position,
however there can be no assurance in this regard.
The FTC is conducting a similar preliminary investigation of HealthRider to
determine whether HealthRider may have made excessive advertising claims with
respect to its HealthRider family of products (which constitute virtually all of
HealthRider's sales), in violation of the Federal Trade Commission Act. The FTC
has asked HealthRider to voluntarily provide documents and information on
several occasions, and HealthRider has responded to these requests. The Company
has assumed all of HealthRider's liabilities in connection with this matter.
Management does not believe that this matter will have a material adverse effect
on its results of operations or financial position, however, there can be no
assurance in this regard. See Item 1. "Business--Investment Factors--FTC
Preliminary Investigation".
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CONSUMER PRODUCTS SAFETY COMMISSION INQUIRY
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (the "CPSC") has conducted an
inquiry and made claims relating to defects in certain of HealthRider's
products. Remediation has been undertaken by HealthRider. Although no consumer
litigation has resulted from such defects to date, there can be no assurance
that consumer litigation will not result. The Company assumed all of
HealthRider's liabilities in connection with this matter. On two separate
occasions, the CPSC has requested that the Company provide information and
documents with respect to two types of exercise products manufactured by the
Company in order to assist the CPSC in reaching a preliminary determination
whether defects are present in these products. The Company has responded to the
first of these requests and is in the process of responding to the second.
OTHER
The Company is party to a variety of nonproduct liability commercial suits
involving contract claims and intellectual property claims. The Company believes
that adverse resolution of these suits would not have a material adverse effect
on the Company.
The Company is also involved in several patent infringement claims, arising
in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the ultimate
outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
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Neither IHF Holdings nor ICON submitted any matters during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year covered by this report to a vote of security holders
through the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANTS' COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
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MATTERS
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As of August 28, 1996, ICON had 1,000 shares of common stock outstanding
all of which was held by IHF Holdings, and IHF Holdings had 1,000 shares of
common stock outstanding all of which was held by IHF Capital. There is no
established trading market for the common stock of either ICON or IHF Holdings.
ICON's ability to pay dividends is limited under an indenture dated as of
November 14, 1994 between ICON and Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A. ("Fleet"),
as trustee, and by ICON's Credit Agreement. IHF Holding's ability to pay
dividends is limited under an indenture dated as of November 14, 1994 between
IHF Holdings and Fleet, as trustee.
IHF Capital has filed a registration statement on Form S-1 for the
registration of its common stock in connection with a possible initial public
offering. If the initial public offering is completed as currently contemplated,
the proceeds will be used to retire indebtedness and possibly to redeem
outstanding IHF Holdings' Preferred Stock. Such a public offering could result
in the retirement of up to $35 million in principal amount of ICON's 13% Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2002 and up to all of IHF Holdings' 15% Senior Secured
Discount Notes due 2004. There can, of course, be no assurance that IHF Capital
will complete its initial public offering. Any such public offering will be made
only by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of
1933 and the rules promulgated thereunder.
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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
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The selected financial data for the years ended May 31, 1992, 1993 and 1994
have been derived from the historical audited consolidated financial statements
of ICON (formerly known as Weslo, ProForm, and WeiderCare) and subsidiaries. The
selected financial data for the years ended May 31, 1995 and 1996 have been
derived from the historical audited consolidated financial statements of ICON
and IHF Holdings. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with
Item 7. "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations," and the historical consolidated financial statements of ICON and
IHF Holdings and the notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
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(DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
IHF IHF
ICON HOLDINGS ICON HOLDINGS
1992(1) 1993 1994 1995 1995 1996 1996
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OPERATING DATA:
Net sales................................... $254.1 $314.9 $403.0 $530.8 $ 530.8 $747.6 $ 747.6
Cost of sales............................... 194.9 228.6 288.2 378.4 378.4 541.5 541.5
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Gross profit.................................. 59.2 86.3 114.8 152.4 152.4 206.1 206.1
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Operating expenses:
Selling..................................... 25.1 38.5 52.1 68.7 68.7 93.9 93.9
Research and development.................... 1.2 1.6 2.8 5.2 5.2 6.8 6.8
General and administrative.................. 20.6 24.5 28.6 31.1 31.1 48.0 48.0
Compensation expense
attributable to options..................... -- -- -- 39.0(2) 39.0(2) 2.8 2.8(3)
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Total operating expenses.................... 46.9 64.6 83.5 144.0 144.0 151.5 151.5
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Income from operations...................... 12.3 21.7 31.3 8.4 8.4 54.6 54.6
Interest expense............................ 4.9 5.5 6.2 17.3 21.5 27.7 36.5
Amortization of deferred
financing fees.............................. -- -- -- 1.2 1.7 2.5 3.5
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Income before income taxes.................. 7.4 16.2 25.1 (10.1) (14.8) 24.4 14.6
Provision for income taxes.................. 2.8 6.2 9.8 (3.6) (4.7) 10.8 7.9
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Net income (loss)........................... $ 4.6 $ 10.0 $ 15.3 $(6.5) $(10.1) $13.6 $6.7
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BALANCE SHEET DATA (AT END OF PERIOD):
Cash........................................ $ 0.2 $ 0.2 $ 0.1 $ 4.1 $ 4.1 $19.3 $19.3
Working capital............................. 64.2 24.8 97.8 137.7 137.7 158.7 159.0
Total assets................................ 110.3 151.7 184.7 281.9 290.2 306.5 316.7
Total indebtedness(4)....................... 52.0 72.4 65.4 207.8 310.9 213.6 330.7
Stockholders' equity........................ 30.2 39.8 54.5 (14.8) (109.6) 2.0 (104.8)
OTHER DATA:
Depreciation and amortization............... 3.0 3.4 4.0 6.9 11.6 9.9 19.7
Capital expenditures........................ 4.0 4.0 6.9 8.0 8.0 15.4 15.4
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(1) Financial data through May 31, 1994 reflect the combined results of the
Recapitalized Companies and their subsidiaries. Financial data for periods
ending thereafter reflect the consolidated results of IHF Holdings and its
subsidiaries and ICON and its subsidiaries. The balance sheet data of
WeiderCare are not included in balance sheet data for May 31, 1992. Such
balance sheet data are immaterial to the combined balance sheet at that
date.
(2) Consists of accounting charges incurred in connection with the
Recapitalization as a result of the exchange by certain senior executives
of the Company of their options to purchase capital stock of the
Recapitalized Companies for $34.7 million of replacement options to
purchase Class A and Class L Common Stock of the Company and $4.0 million
of replacement options to purchase IHF Holdings Preferred Stock and the
Preferred Warrants and $.3 million of related payroll tax payments made by
IHF Capital. After the Recapitalization, the Company redeemed $26.4 million
of options (the "Redeemable Options") to purchase IHF Capital Common Stock
received by certain executives in exchange for their options to purchase
capital stock of the Recapitalized Companies.
(3) Consists of compensation expense attributable to the difference between the
fair value of the underlying stock and the exercise price of related
options granted to certain members of management.
(4) Total indebtedness is defined as current portion of long term debt plus
long term debt and redeemable preferred stock.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
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The following should be read in conjunction with the historical audited
combined financial statements and the related notes thereto appearing elsewhere
in this report. The Company's fiscal year ends on May 31 of the corresponding
calendar year. For example, 1996 ended on May 31, 1996. Certain of the
information contained in this summary and elsewhere in this Prospectus,
including under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations" and information with respect to the Company's plans and
strategy for its business are forward-looking statements. A variety of factors
could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking
statements, including risks related to the Company's reliance on major customers
and exposure to the retail industry; product life cycles and the Company's
dependence on product innovation and on particular products; the Company's
substantial amounts of indebtedness; competition; the Company's expansion
strategy; the recent HealthRider Acquisition and other possible acquisitions;
the price sensitivity of the Company's customers; the Company's reliance on
certain suppliers; seasonality; the Company's dependence on key management;
control by existing stockholders; product liability; fraudulent conveyance;
environmental considerations; and the Company's litigation with Weider Health &
Fitness. These and other risks are described in this report on Form 10-K Under
Item 1. "Business--Investment Factors."
The Company is one of the largest manufacturers and marketers of fitness
equipment in the United States and, in the first quarter of 1996, commenced
direct marketing of its products in Europe. The Company's fitness products are
targeted to home use. The Company's sales grew from $202.4 million in 1991 to
$747.6 million in 1996. The Company believes that during that period its growth
rate exceeded the industry growth rate due to the Company's emphasis on product
innovation through research and development, its broad distribution strategy and
its flexible manufacturing capacity. While the Company's growth rate to date has
been high, its annual percentage increase in domestic sales cannot be expected
to continue at historical levels.
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Recent Acquisition. In August 1996, the Company completed the HealthRider
Acquisition. Unless otherwise noted, management's discussion and analysis of the
financial condition of the Company and results of its operations does not
include the HealthRider Acquisition. For more information regarding the
HealthRider Acquisition, including information with respect to the effect of
purchase accounting (and its expected effect on margins during the second and
third quarters of 1997), the cost of integrating HealthRider into the Company's
business and HealthRider's cost of sales and selling expense (which are
materially different from the Company's), see "--HealthRider." For more
information regarding the potential Weider Sports and CanCo acquisitions, see
Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--Proposed WHF Settlement."
Margins. The Company's sales and gross margins depend upon its success in
innovating, developing and marketing new products. Products tend to generate
higher gross margins earlier in the product life cycle (after production
efficiencies have been realized following an initial start-up period), when
there are fewer companies offering similar products, and tend to generate lower
gross margins over time as competition increases and consumer interest
diminishes. For example, during 1996, the Company's gross margins on its Cardio
family of upright rowers, first introduced by the Company in October 1994 in
response to consumer interest in other companies' upright rowers, substantially
exceeded gross margins on its exercise bike product line, a more mature product.
However, the Company's sales of upright rowers declined from $67.7 million
during the fourth quarter of 1995 to $30.3 million during the fourth quarter of
1996, and gross margins on the Company's upright rowers have begun and are
expected to continue to decline. Accordingly, the Company strives to be among
the first producers of attractive new product categories (such as upright
rowers) and to add new features to existing products (such as the Space Saver
feature recently added to its treadmill line which had not yet achieved full
production efficiencies by the end of 1996), which may increase gross margins by
reinvigorating demand and differentiating the Company's products from similar
products offered by its competitors. Life cycles may vary significantly in
duration from product to product.
Direct Sales; European Operations. In 1992, the Company began selling
products directly to the public through television infomercials and print media
campaigns (i.e., direct marketing). Products sold through direct marketing are
sold at retail prices and therefore at higher gross margins than products sold
through the Company's other distribution channels. However, direct marketing
sales have higher associated selling, advertising, distribution and other roll-
out expenses. The Company is currently focusing principally on 30 and 60 second
television advertisements designed to enhance both retail and direct response
sales of its products as opposed to 30 minute infomercials. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Company will continue to utilize direct response marketing with
respect to HealthRider products. After the Recapitalization, the Company began
selling Weider branded products (for which it pays royalties). See Item 1.
"Business--Marketing," Item 3. "Legal Proceedings" and Item 13. "Certain
Relationships and Related Transactions."'
During the first quarter of 1996, the Company established its own sales
operations in Europe. Prior to that, the Company's products were distributed in
Europe primarily by affiliates of WHF, an affiliate of the Company. The
Company's European operations have been consolidated in the statement of
operations for 1996 and the balance sheet at May 31, 1996. The Company's
European operations are not currently profitable, and there can be no assurance
that the Company will be successful in selling its products in non-U.S. markets.
Non-Recurring Items and Other Expected Expenses. The Company incurred a
$39.0 million compensation expense with respect to the exchange of management
stock options in connection with the Recapitalization, including the redemption
of the Redeemable Options at a price of $26.4 million and related tax payments
of $.3 million. Such redemption resulted in a $26.7 million cash compensation
expense for the period in which the redemption occurred, which was included in
the computation of the loss in 1995. The Company also recorded a $12.3 million
non-cash compensation expense at the Recapitalization Closing as a result of the
exchange of options to purchase capital stock of the Recapitalized Companies for
$4.0 million of options to buy
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IHF Holdings Preferred Stock and $8.3 million of options to buy Common Stock and
the Company also recorded an offsetting tax benefit to account for the future
tax benefit when, and if, such options are exercised. In connection with the
possible redemption of the options to buy IHF Holdings Preferred Stock, the
Company would realize a tax benefit related to the redemption price of such
options of $3.6 million and a non-taxable extraordinary gain of $.4 million.
If IHF Capital completes its proposed initial public offering (the
"Offering") and related transactions as currently contemplated, the Company
expects to recognize a net extraordinary loss in the second quarter of 1997 of
approximately $7.1 million (assuming the closing of the Offering occurs on
September 24, 1996) relating to: (i) the redemption of all of the IHF Holdings
Preferred Stock and options to purchase IHF Holdings Preferred Stock without the
payment of accrued dividends (extraordinary gain of $13.9 million assuming a
redemption price of $35.6 million); (ii) the premium paid upon redemption of all
of the Discount Notes and $35.0 million principal amount of the Senior
Subordinated Notes (extraordinary loss of $19.3 million) and the write-off of
the deferred financing costs related to such redeemed notes (extraordinary loss
of $9.5 million); and (iii) the write-off of unamortized discount on the
warrants sold in connection with the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Discount
Notes (extraordinary loss of $3.2 million); and (iv) an aggregate related tax
benefit of $10.9 million. There can, of course, be no assurance that IHF Capital
will complete its initial public offering, redeem the IHF Holdings Preferred
Stock or redeem any of the Discount Notes or Senior Notes. In addition, in the
second quarter of 1997, the Company will recognize a non-recurring expense of
$2.8 million representing a fee to terminate the annual management fee payable
to Bain Capital in accordance with the Bain Management Agreement (as defined)
and, in the second and third quarters of 1997, expects to incur (i)
approximately $5.0 million of integration expenses in connection with the
HealthRider Acquisition; (ii) higher cost of goods sold and lower gross profit
until the inventory acquired in the HealthRider Acquisition has been sold (due
to the fact that the Company's purchase accounting for the HealthRider
Acquisition will include writing-up the book value of the acquired HealthRider
inventory to fair market value less estimated sales costs); and (iii)
approximately $12.1 million in settlement expenses related to the proposed WHF
Settlement.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain financial data of the Company
expressed as a percentage of net sales for fiscal 1994, 1995 and 1996:
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<CAPTION>
FOR THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31,
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1994 1995 1995 1996 1996
ICON IHF ICON IHF
HOLDINGS HOLDINGS
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales......................................... 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of sales..................................... 71.5 71.3 71.3 72.4 72.4
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Gross profit...................................... 28.5 28.7 28.7 27.6 27.6
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Operating expenses:
Selling...................................... 12.9 12.9 12.9 12.6 12.6
Research and development..................... 0.7 1.0 1.0 .9 .9
General and administrative................... 7.2 5.9 5.9 6.4 6.4
Stock option compensation expense............ -- 7.3 7.3 .4 .4
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Total operating expenses................... 20.8 27.1 27.1 20.3 20.3
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Income from operations............................ 7.7 1.6 1.6 7.3 7.3
Interest expense and amortization
of debt financing............................... 1.5 3.5 4.4 4.0 5.3
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Income before income taxes........................ 6.2 (1.9) (2.8) 3.3 2.0
Provision (benefit) for income taxes.............. 2.4 ( .7) ( .9) 1.5 1.1
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Net income (loss)................................. 3.8% (1.2 %) (1.9%) 1.8% .9%
=== ==== ==== === =
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1996 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1995
Net sales increased by $216.8 million, or 40.8%, from $530.8 million in
1995 to $747.6 million in 1996. The increase was primarily attributable to sales
increases of $121.0 million of the Company's Cardio family of upright rowers and
increases of $72.0 million in treadmill sales. During 1996, upright rower sales
were $259.1 million or 34.7% of net sales, and treadmill sales were $312.4
million, or 41.8% of net sales. Upright rower sales during the fourth quarter of
1996 declined to $30.3 million, compared to $67.7 million during the fourth
quarter of 1995. Direct European sales, which began during the first quarter of
1996, totaled $33.3 million.
Gross profit for 1996 was $206.1 million, or 27.6% of net sales, compared
to $152.5 million, or 28.7% of net sales, for 1995. Gross profit as a percentage
of net sales declined due to an increased proportion of sales to retailers which
generate a lower gross profit percentage than direct sales. Direct response
sales decreased from 9% of total sales in 1995 to 3% of total sales in 1996.
Selling expenses were $93.9 million, or 12.6% of net sales, in 1996
compared to $68.7 million, or 12.9% of net sales, in 1995. The dollar increase
in selling expenses resulted primarily from increased variable selling expenses
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directly related to increased sales volume and from selling expenses of the
European subsidiaries (which were not operating in 1995). In total, cooperative
advertising and discount allowances increased from $14.1 million to $34.6
million with promotional activity (i.e., cooperative advertising) with retailers
increasing by $11.6 million and sales discounts to retailers, which are charged
against sales, increasing by $8.9 million as a result of increased sales through
the retail channel. In addition, warranty expenditures increased by $5.6 million
in 1996 compared to 1995, and sales commissions also increased by $.7 million
due to the increase in sales volume. Bad debt expense increased by $1.1 million
to provide for potential write-offs associated with increased trade receivable
balances.
Research and development expense was $6.8 million, or .9% of net sales, for
1996 compared to $5.2 million, or 1.0% of net sales, for 1995. This dollar
increase is related to on-going development of both current and future product
offerings.
General and administrative expense totaled $48.1 million, or 6.4% of net
sales, for 1996 compared to $31.1 million, or 5.9% of net sales, for 1995. Legal
expenses increased during 1996 by $3.5 million over the same period during the
prior year. These legal expenses have resulted from certain patent defense
actions, product liability claims and legal fees associated with the WHF
Litigation. See "Business--Legal Proceedings." General and administrative
expenses in 1996 for the European subsidiaries totaled $5.4 million.
Expenditures under the Company's self-insured health plan increased by $.8
million. A $2.7 million management fee derived from monthly profits earned under
management agreements for services provided to Weider Sporting Goods, Inc.
("WSG") through November 14, 1995 was recorded in 1995 with no corresponding
amount in 1996. This fee was recorded as an offset against general and
administrative expense incurred on behalf of WSG and was nonrecurring. Following
the Recapitalization, fees under the WSG agreement stopped. Other increases
totaling $4.6 million have occurred following the Recapitalization to service
the increase in sales. The major increases include: personnel cost, management
fees paid to Bain Capital (which will not continue after IHF Capital's initial
public offering, if it occurs), increased management information systems
expenditures, additional facility rental and other administrative expenses.
Compensation related to management stock options resulted in an expense of
$2.8 million in 1996 compared to $39.0 million of compensation expense in 1995.
As a result of the foregoing factors, operating income increased to $54.6
million, or 7.3% of net sales, in 1996, from operating income of $8.4 million,
or 1.6% of net sales, in 1995.
Interest expense and amortization of deferred financing fees increased to
$30.2 million for ICON and $40.0 million for IHF Holdings in 1996 compared to
$18.6 million for ICON and $23.2 million for IHF Holdings for 1995. Interest
expense has increased due to the Company's high level of borrowing incurred in
connection with the Recapitalization. Moreover, borrowings incurred in
connection with the Recapitalization were outstanding for all of 1996, but were
outstanding for only 198 days in 1995.
The income tax provision was $10.8 for ICON and $7.9 million for IHF
Holdings for 1996 compared with a tax benefit of $3.6 million for ICON and $4.7
million for IHF Holding for 1995. The effective tax rate for 1996 differs from
that used for 1995 due to the fact that no income tax benefit was recognized in
1996 for the losses incurred in connection with the Company's newly established
European subsidiaries due to uncertainty regarding such subsidiaries' ability to
generate future taxable income against which such losses can be applied.
As a result of the foregoing factors, net income increased to $13.6 million
for ICON and $6.7 million for IHF Holdings in 1996 compared to a net loss of
$6.5 million for ICON and a net loss of $10.1 million for IHF Holdings for 1995.
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YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1995 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED MAY 31, 1994
Net sales increased by $127.8 million, or 31.7%, from $403.0 million in
1994 to $530.8 million in 1995. The increase was primarily attributable to sales
$138.1 million of the Company's Cardio family of upright rowers which was
introduced in October 1994 and was marketed through direct response infomercials
and other distribution channels. Treadmill sales during 1995 were $240.4 million
compared to $256.8 million in 1994.
Gross profit for 1995 was $152.5 million, or 28.7% of net sales, compared
to $114.8 million, or 28.5% of net sales, for 1994. Gross profit was positively
impacted by higher margins on new products sold through direct response
marketing, primarily the Cardio family of upright rowers, which were offset by
declining margins on certain mature product lines.
Selling expenses were $68.7 million, or 12.9% of net sales, in 1995
compared to $52.1 million, or 12.9% of net sales, for 1994. The dollar increases
in selling expenses resulted from increased variable selling expenses directly
related to increased sales volume and increased expenditures on direct marketing
efforts (e.g. video production costs).
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Research and development expense was $5.2 million, or 1.0% of net sales,
for 1995 compared to $2.9 million, or 0.7% of net sales, for 1994. The dollar
increase was primarily related to the development of new products and product
concepts.
General and administrative expense totaled $31.1 million, or 5.9% of net
sales, for 1995 compared to $28.6 million, or 7.2% of net sales, for 1994. The
reduction in general and administrative expense as a percent of net sales was
largely due to the receipt in 1995 of a $2.7 million management fee derived from
monthly fees earned under management agreements for services provided to WSG
through November 14, 1995. This fee was recorded in 1995 as an offset against
general and administrative expense incurred on behalf of WSG and will be
nonrecurring.
A $39.0 million compensation expense was incurred in 1995 with respect to
management stock options. This expense consists of accounting charges incurred
in connection with the Recapitalization as a result of the exchange by certain
senior executives of the Company of their options to purchase capital stock of
the Recapitalized Companies for $34.7 million of replacement options to purchase
Class A Common Stock of IHF Capital and $4.0 million of replacement options to
purchase IHF Holdings Preferred Stock and related warrants to purchase Class A
Common Stock and Class L Common Stock of IHF Capital and $.3 million of related
payroll tax payments made by the Company. After the Recapitalization, IHF
Capital redeemed $26.4 million of the IHF Capital replacement options.
As a result of the foregoing factors, operating income decreased by $22.8
million from $31.2 million in 1994 to $8.4 million in 1995.
Interest expense increased and amortization of deferred financing fees
increased to $18.6 million for ICON and $23.2 million for IHF Holdings in fiscal
1995 from $6.2 million for fiscal 1994. The increased expense was due to
increased borrowings related to the Recapitalization and, to a lesser extent,
increases in interest rates and higher working capital borrowings. The
borrowings incurred in connection with the Recapitalization were outstanding for
198 days of 1995.
The income tax benefit was $3.6 million for ICON and $4.7 million for IHF
Holdings for 1995 compared with a tax provision of $9.8 million for 1994. The
benefit for 1995 results from the recognition of a deferred tax asset for the
net operating loss generated that year. The combined federal and state income
tax rate is assumed to be 38% which is consistent with historical rates.
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As a result of the foregoing factors, net income decreased to a net loss of
$6.5 million for ICON and a net loss of $10.1 million for IHF Holdings for 1995
compared to income of $15.3 million during the same period of 1994.
SEASONALITY
The following are the net sales, operating income and net income (loss) of
the Company by quarter for years 1996, 1995 and 1994:
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FIRST SECOND THIRD FOURTH
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QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER QUARTER
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(IN MILLIONS)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net Sales
1996..................... $124.8 $228.5 $240.9 $153.6
1995..................... 70.6 163.0 182.8 114.4
1994..................... 54.1 115.4 124.0 109.5
Operating Income
1996..................... $ 6.4 $ 20.0 $ 25.4 $ 2.8
1995..................... 2.6 (22.9)(1) 22.9 5.8
1994..................... .4 9.9 11.3 9.7
IHF Holdings Net Income (Loss)
1996..................... $ (2.1) $ 5.5 $ 8.4 $ (5.1)
1995..................... .9 (16.1) 6.6 (1.5)
1994..................... (.6) 5.0 5.9 5.0
ICON Net Income (Loss)
1996...................... $ (.7) $ 7.3 $ 10.4 (3.4)
1995...................... .9 (15.9) 8.5 0.0
1994...................... (.6) 5.0 5.9 5.0
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(1) Includes $39.0 million in one-time compensation expense attributable to the
exchange and partial redemption of management options.
Historically, the Company has sold a majority of its products to customers
in its second and third fiscal quarters (i.e., from September through February).
Increased sales and distribution typically have occurred in the Christmas retail
season and the beginning of a new calendar year because of increased promotions
by customers, increased consumer purchases and seasonal changes that prompt
people to exercise inside. The Company has in the past, from time to time,
incurred net losses in the first and fourth quarters of its fiscal year. If
actual sales for a quarter do not meet or exceed projected sales for that
quarter, expenditures and inventory levels could be disproportionately high for
such quarter and the Company's cash flow for that quarter and future quarters
could be adversely affected. The timing of large orders from customers and the
mix of products sold may also contribute to periodic fluctuations. While
seasonality has been the trend, it may not be indicative of the results to be
expected for this fiscal year or for any future years.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
In 1996, the Company generated $24.5 million of cash from operating
activities and made net borrowings of approximately $6.4 million under the
Credit Agreement's revolving credit facility primarily to finance increases in
accounts receivable. The Company used $15.4 million in cash for capital
expenditures related to upgrades in
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plant and tooling, purchases of additional manufacturing equipment and building
expansion and $.7 million for repayments of long term debt. In addition, the
effect of exchange rates increased the Company's cash balances at May 31, 1996
by $.4 million. As a result of the foregoing factors, the Company had a net
increase in cash of $15.2 million from May 31, 1995 to May 31, 1996.
In 1995, the Company used $31.7 million of cash in operating activities
primarily as a result of increases in working capital, particularly inventories,
and other operating assets of $36.0 million. The Company made distributions of
$166.7 million to its shareholders as part of the Recapitalization and used
$58.2 million to make payments on long-term indebtedness. These uses of cash
were financed primarily with the proceeds of long-term borrowing that totaled
$195.0 million for IHF Holdings and $135.0 million for ICON, net borrowings
under the Credit Agreement of $66.4 million and net proceeds from the issuance
of stock of $39.0 million. The Company also used $8.0 million in cash in 1995
for capital expenditures related to tooling and manufacturing equipment. During
1995, the Company had a net increase in cash of $4.0 million.
The Company's primary short-term liquidity needs consist of financing
seasonal merchandise inventory buildups and paying cash interest expense under
its Credit Agreement and on the Senior Subordinated Notes. The Company's
principal source of financing for seasonal merchandise inventory buildup and
increased receivables during the past several years has been revolving lines of
credit with various financial institutions. Since the Recapitalization Closing,
its principal source of financing for such needs has been revolving credit
borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The Company's working capital borrowing
needs are typically at their lowest level in April through June, increase
somewhat through the summer and sharply increase from September through November
to finance accounts receivable and purchases of inventory in advance of the
Christmas and post-holiday selling season. Generally, in the period from
November through February, the Company's working capital borrowings remain at
their highest level and then are paid down to their lowest annual levels by
April.
At May 31, 1996, the Company had $80.0 million of revolving credit
borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. Advances under the Credit
Agreement's revolving credit facility are subject to the amount of Eligible
Accounts and Eligible Inventory (each as defined in the Credit Agreement) of the
Company. The Company's ability to make revolving credit borrowings under the
Credit Agreement expires on November 14, 1999. At May 31, 1996, the Company had
$48.8 million of additional indebtedness available to be drawn on a revolving
credit basis under the Credit Agreement. Revolving credit borrowings have
primarily been used to increase inventory levels, to finance normal trade credit
for customers, to make interest payments on debt issued in connection with the
Recapitalization and to make capital expenditures. The Credit Agreement contains
a number of covenants, with which the Company believes it was in compliance or
as to which it has obtained waivers of compliance as of the date hereof. The
Company expects to amend the Credit Agreement to permit total revolving credit
borrowings of up to $310 million, subject to the Borrowing Base (as defined) in
order to meet the Company's longer term needs. The Company intends to use a
portion of its revolving credit borrowings to fund long-term non-working capital
requirements. There can be no assurance that the Company will be able to
increase its available credit under the Credit Agreement. The Company believes
that, upon amendment of its Credit Agreement, cash flow from operations and
availability of revolving credit borrowings under the Credit Agreement will
provide adequate funds for its working capital needs, planned capital
expenditures and debt service obligations. The Company is highly leveraged, and
its ability to fund its operations and make planned capital expenditures, to
make scheduled payments and to refinance its indebtedness depends on its future
operating performance and cash flow, which in turn, are subject to prevailing
economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which
are beyond its control.
The Company's longer term liquidity needs include (a) required quarterly
amortization payments on the term loans under the Credit Agreement, consisting
of $.7 million from March 31, 1996, $1.0 million from March 31, 1997 and greater
amounts on or after March 31, 1998 and (b) payments of interest and principal on
the Senior
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Subordinated Notes. The amortization requirements for amounts outstanding on the
term loans under the Credit Agreement may be increased if the Credit Agreement
is amended. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein.
The Company made capital expenditures of approximately $15.4 million during
fiscal 1996 and expects to make capital expenditures of approximately $12.3
million (including $2.9 million for HealthRider) in 1997. Such expenditures are
primarily for expansion of physical plant, purchases of additional or
replacement manufacturing equipment and revisions and upgrades in plant tooling.
The Company also made research and development expenditures in 1996 of
approximately $6.8 million, and expects to make research and development
expenditures of approximately $7.8 million in 1997.
If the Company completes the acquisition of assets from Weider Sports or
CanCo, it will fund such acquisitions with borrowings under the Credit
Agreement.
HealthRider had operating lease payments (generally short term) for kiosks
and stores of approximately $5.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 1996.
HealthRider also had non-cancelable long term operating lease obligations of
$5.3 million as of December 31, 1995. In addition, as of June 30, 1996,
HealthRider had capitalized lease payment obligations (including interest) of
approximately $38.0 million. The Company assumed these liabilities in connection
with the HealthRider Acquisition. The Company also assumed accounts payable and
other accrued payables of approximately $30.0 million in connection with the
HealthRider Acquisition which will become due and payable within 60 to 90 days
after the closing of the HealthRider Acquisition. The Company will fund such
payments with borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
INFLATION AND FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS
Although the Company cannot accurately predict the precise effect of
inflation on its operations, it does not believe that inflation has had a
material effect on sales or results of operations in recent years. The Company
does import some finished products and components from Canada and Asia. All
purchases from Asia have been fixed in U.S. dollars and, therefore, the Company
has not been subject to foreign currency fluctuations on such purchases,
although the Company's vendors may respond to foreign currency fluctuations by
seeking to raise their prices. Purchases of inventory from Canada have been
settled in Canadian dollars and therefore the Company has been subject to
fluctuations in the value of the Canadian dollar which could have an impact on
the Company's operating results. In connection with the importation of products
and components from Canada, the Company from time to time engages in hedging
transactions by entering into forward contracts for the purchase of Canadian
dollars which are designed to protect against such fluctuations. The Company's
hedging transactions do not subject it to exchange rate risk because gains and
losses on these contracts offset losses and gains on the transaction being
hedged. The unhedged portion of purchases from Canada is not significant.
In addition, the Company, in the first quarter of 1996, began to directly
market its products in the European market. With respect to countries other than
the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Benelux countries,
Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Mexico, the Company has granted Weider Sports
certain exclusive and non-exclusive rights to distribute certain of the
Company's products. Under this distribution agreement, Weider Sports purchases
the Company's products in U.S. dollars and, therefore, the Company is not
subject to foreign currency fluctuations on such sales although the volume of
such sales may be affected by exchange rates. Sales made in Europe by the
Company itself, outside of the Weider Sports distribution agreement, have been
made in European currencies and are currently not hedged by the Company, while
the related expenses are principally in U.S. and Canadian dollars. If the
Company completes the acquisition of certain assets of Weider Sports, including
Weider Sports' rights under the distribution agreement, the Company will make
sales in other foreign countries in local currencies. Therefore, the Company has
been, and expects to be increasingly, subject to the fluctuations in
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the foreign currency market which could have an impact on the Company's
operating results. As sales volume in Europe grows, the Company may begin to try
to manage related foreign currency exchange risk through hedging transactions.
HEALTHRIDER
In August 1996, the Company completed the HealthRider Acquisition.
HealthRider's fiscal year ends on December 31 of each calendar year.
HealthRider's flagship product is the HealthRider, a brand of upright rower. In
aggregate and excluding related freight revenues, sales of upright rowers
(including the HealthRider) accounted for 94.4% and 93.4% of HealthRider's net
sales in calendar 1995 and the first six months of calendar 1996, respectively.
In calendar 1995 and for the first six months of calendar 1996, purchases from
Parkway accounted for approximately 73.5% and 54.3%, respectively, of total
upright rower purchases by HealthRider.
HealthRider experienced a substantial, continuing and accelerating
deterioration of its business since the beginning of calendar 1996. HealthRider
increased its selling expense for infomercials to $14.5 million (net of a write-
off of video production costs of $1.6 million) in the first quarter of 1996
compared to $8.5 million in the first quarter of 1995 and committed to purchase
substantially increased volumes of inventory in anticipation of sales increases.
Despite the substantial increase in advertising expenditures, HealthRider's
total sales increased only modestly to $75.0 million in the first quarter of
1996 from $57.9 million in the first quarter of 1995, while its total
infomercial sales decreased by $8.6 million in the same period. These events
compounded working capital difficulties that HealthRider was already
experiencing, causing HealthRider to reduce selling expense for infomercials to
$5.7 million in the second quarter of 1996 from $10.8 million in the second
quarter of 1995, which contributed to substantial declines in HealthRider's
sales. HealthRider reported net sales in the second quarter of 1996 of $38.2
million compared to $59.1 in the second quarter of 1995. HealthRider also
reported an operating loss for the first half of 1996 of $4.6 million compared
to operating income for the first half of 1995 of $16.5 million. HealthRider's
inventory at June 30, 1996 was $23.1 million compared to $5.5 million at June
30, 1995. Inventory in the health and fitness industry is usually at its lowest
point in the spring and early summer. The Company believes that the decline in
HealthRider's sales is due in part to a general weakening of market demand for
upright rowers and the partial saturation of the audience that can be reached
through infomercials. The Company also believes that HealthRider's working
capital crisis was exacerbated by lower than expected revenues, by higher per
minute costs of infomercials and by more lenient payment terms and deferred
payment plans. The Company expects to terminate these plans upon consummation of
the HealthRider Acquisition.
The HealthRider Acquisition was structured as an asset purchase and will be
accounted for under the purchase method of accounting. The Company expects to
write-up the book value of inventory and to write-down the historical book value
of property, plant and equipment and other long-term assets acquired. The
Company will recognize a significant, non-recurring, non-cash increase in cost
of goods sold in the second and third quarters of 1997 which is not expected to
exceed approximately $26.2 million (due to the fact that the Company's purchase
accounting for the HealthRider Acquisition will include the writing-up of the
book value of the acquired HealthRider inventory to fair market value less
estimated sales costs). Following the sale of the acquired inventory, the
Company may be able to improve profitability through greater manufacturing
efficiency.
In addition, the HealthRider Acquisition is expected to result in expenses
of approximately $5.0 million in the second and third quarters of 1997 related
to the integration of HealthRider into the Company's business. These expenses
are expected to include the cost of severance, plant relocation expenses,
expenses associated with closing unprofitable kiosks and other fees and
expenses. The majority of integration related expenses is expected to be
expensed in the second and third quarters of 1997.
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The Company's plan for integrating HealthRider into its business includes:
(i) marketing a broad line of products such as treadmills, stair steppers and
cross-country skiing machines under the HealthRider brand name through
HealthRider's established distribution channels; (ii) altering direct response
advertising with respect to HealthRider products with the goal of enhancing the
Company's return on its advertising investment; and (iii) realizing synergies
from the HealthRider Acquisition by integrating the Company's and HealthRider's
operations.
Following the HealthRider Acquisition, the Company expects to increase its
net sales, but by substantially less than 100% of HealthRider's net sales. The
Company expects to recognize significant, non-recurring, non-cash charges in the
second and third quarters of 1997 related to the fact that the Company's
purchase accounting for the HealthRider Acquisition will include writing-up the
book value of the acquired HealthRider inventory to fair market value less
estimated sales costs, which will result in higher cost of goods sold and lower
gross profit until the acquired inventory has been sold. Following the sale of
the acquired inventory, the Company may be able to improve profitability through
greater manufacturing efficiency. The Company also expects that its overall
selling expenses will rise as a result of HealthRider's direct response
advertising. This may be offset somewhat through cost savings on combined
overhead.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
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Index to Consolidated Financial Statements
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and Schedules
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Report of Independent Accountants ......................................... 65
INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT .............................................. 66
Consolidated Balance Sheets ............................................... 67
Consolidated Statements of Income ......................................... 68
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity ........................... 69
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (continued) ............... 70
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows ..................................... 71
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
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FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANTS
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DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The directors and executive officers of the Company, and their ages, are as
follows:
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NAME AGE POSITION
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<S> <C> <C>
Scott R. Watterson... 41 Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer
Gary E. Stevenson.... 41 President, Chief Operating Officer and
Director
Eric Weider.......... 32 Vice Chairman of the Board
Robert C. Gay........ 44 Vice Chairman of the Board
Richard Renaud....... 49 Director
Ronald P. Mika....... 35 Director
Geoffrey S. Rehnert.. 38 Director
S. Fred Beck......... 38 Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, Vice
President and Treasurer
Lynn C. Brenchley.... 50 Vice President, Business Development
David J. Watterson... 37 Vice President, Marketing and Research and
Development
Jon M. White......... 48 Vice President, Manufacturing
William T. Dalebout.. 48 Vice President, Design
Brad H. Bearnson..... 42 General Counsel and Secretary
</TABLE>
SCOTT R. WATTERSON. Mr. Watterson has served as President and Chief
Executive Officer of Weslo since he co-founded Weslo in 1977 and has served as
President and Chief Executive Officer of ProForm since 1988. Effective as of the
Recapitalization Closing, Mr. Watterson became Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer of the Company. David Watterson is Mr. Watterson's brother.
GARY E. STEVENSON. Mr. Stevenson has served as Chief Operating Officer of
Weslo since he co-founded Weslo in 1977 and has served as Chief Operating
Officer of ProForm since 1988. Effective as of the Recapitalization Closing, Mr.
Stevenson became President, Chief Operating Officer and a Director of the
Company.
ERIC WEIDER. Mr. Weider became Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Company effective as of the Recapitalization Closing. Mr. Weider has been a
member of the Board of Directors of WHF since 1988. Mr. Weider has worked in an
executive capacity for WSG since 1988 and became its chief executive officer in
1990. Mr. Weider earned his M.B.A. at the University of Toronto.
ROBERT C. GAY. Mr. Gay became Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of
the Company effective as of the Recapitalization Closing. Mr. Gay has been a
Managing Director of Bain Capital since April 1993 and has been a General
Partner of Bain Venture Capital since February 1989. From 1988 through 1989, Mr.
Gay was a principal of Bain Venture Capital. In addition, Mr. Gay is a director
of Alliance Entertainment Corp., American Pad & Paper Company, GT Bicycles,
Inc., GS Industries, Inc. and its subsidiary GS Technologies Operating Co.,
Inc., and Physio-Control International Corporation.
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RONALD P. MIKA. Mr. Mika became a Director of the Company effective as of
the Recapitalization Closing. Mr. Mika has been a Principal of Bain Capital
since December 1992 and was an associate of Bain Capital from August 1989
through November 1992.
GEOFFREY S. REHNERT. Mr. Rehnert became a Director of the Company effective
as of the Recapitalization Closing. Mr. Rehnert has been a Managing Director of
Bain Capital since April 1993 and has been a General Partner of Bain Capital
since 1986. Mr. Rehnert is also a director of GT Bicycles, Inc., Worldcorp,
Inc., FTD, Inc., KollMorgen Corporation and U.S. Order, Inc.
RICHARD RENAUD. Mr. Renaud became a Director of the Company effective as of
the Recapitalization Closing. Mr. Renaud has been a member of the Board of
Directors of WHF since 1986 and became Chairman in July 1994 and President and
Chief Executive Officer in January 1994. Mr. Renaud is also currently a director
of a number of companies, including CS Resources Limited (of which he is
Chairman), an oil and gas company; Marleau Lemire, Inc., an investment bank;
MPACT Immedia Inc., an electronic data interchange company; and Micro-Tempus
Inc., a conductivity company. From January 1987 to May 1992, he served as Vice
Chairman of Dundee Bancorp Inc., a merchant bank and asset management company,
and continues to serve as a director of that company. Mr. Renaud is a chartered
accountant.
S. FRED BECK. Mr. Beck has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Weslo
since 1989. Mr. Beck became Chief Financial and Accounting Officer, Vice
President and Treasurer of the Company as of the Recapitalization Closing.
LYNN C. BRENCHLEY. Mr. Brenchley has served as Vice President of Business
Development of Weslo since 1990 and has continued in that position with the
Company since the Recapitalization Closing. Prior to 1990, he was Vice President
and General Manager of Thorn Apple Valley, a meat processor.
DAVID J. WATTERSON. Mr. Watterson has served as Vice President of Marketing
and Research and Development of Weslo since 1992 and has continued in that
position with the Company since the Recapitalization Closing. Prior to 1992, Mr.
Watterson served as Vice President of Sales of Weslo. Scott Watterson is David
Watterson's brother.
JON M. WHITE. Mr. White has served as Vice President of Manufacturing of
Weslo since 1988 and has continued in that position with the Company since the
Recapitalization Closing.
WILLIAM T. DALEBOUT. Mr. Dalebout has served as Vice President of Design of
Weslo since 1987 and has continued in that position with the Company since the
Recapitalization Closing.
BRAD H. BEARNSON. Mr. Bearnson presently serves as General Counsel and
Secretary. Mr. Bearnson first joined the Company in March of 1995 prior to which
he represented the Company and its predecessors, ProForm and Weslo, as outside
counsel since 1983. Prior to March, 1995, Mr. Bearnson was a shareholder with
the law firm of Olson & Hoggan, P.C. Mr. Bearnson is also a certified public
accountant.
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ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
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The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation for
1996, 1995 and 1994 for Mr. Scott Watterson and the Company's other four most
highly compensated executive officers (collectively, the "named executive
officers"):
SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE
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<CAPTION>
LONG-TERM ALL OTHER
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NAME AND PRINCIPAL POSITION ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMPENSATION COMPENSATION
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OPTIONS(#)(1) ($)(2)
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YEAR SALARY BONUS ($)
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($)
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Scott R. Watterson(3) 1996 450,000 690,660 469,988(4)(5) 22,791(6)
Chairman of the Board and Chief 1995 325,000 423,704 447,279 2,402,060(7)
Executive Officer 1994 450,000 1,968,144 900
Gary E. Stevenson(3) 1996 400,000 690,660 375,251(4)(8) 22,952(6)
President and Chief Operating Officer 1995 300,000 423,704 368,014 1,901,400(7)
1994 400,000 1,405,817 1,000
S. Fred Beck 1996 168,000 149,000 62,285(9)(10) 1,578
Chief Financial and Accounting Officer 1995 160,000 105,926 52,843 2,981
Vice President and Treasurer 1994 125,000 71,121 788
David J. Watterson 1996 205,000 149,000 62,285(9)(10) 1,547
Vice President, Marketing and Research 1995 195,000 105,926 52,843 2,450
and Development 1994 167,000 71,121 650
Jon M. White 1996 105,000 149,000 37,870(11)(12) 2,237
Vice President, Manufacturing 1995 100,500 105,926 35,229 2,351
1994 90,500 71,121 409
</TABLE>
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(1) Options to purchase shares of IHF Capital Common Stock.
(2) Includes amounts contributed by the Company for the benefit
of the named executive officers under the Company's 401(k) Plan.
(3) The table does not reflect the consulting fees that Scott Watterson and
Gary Stevenson may receive from CanCo equal to an aggregate of 14% of its
pre-tax earnings up to the time that the Company's option to acquire
CanCo's assets is exercised and closed or expires. The Company has given
notice of its intention to exercise this option and may purchase the assets
of CanCo, subject to satisfactory completion of certain conditions,
including due diligence. The purchase of the CanCo assets has not yet been
completed due to complications related to the WHF Litigation. See Item 3.
"Legal Proceedings," Item 13. "Certain Relationships and Related
Transactions," and Note 12 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial
Statements. The Company may terminate its option to purchase CanCo's assets
any time prior to closing. Prior to the Recapitalization, Scott Watterson
and Gary Stevenson owned a 14% aggregate equity interest in CanCo.
(4) Includes options for 90,588 shares of Class A Common Stock granted in
connection with the Recapitalization at an exercise price of $30.87 per
share, which was substantially above market value. In March 1996, the
exercise price of these options was reset to $8.92 per share, which was the
then current fair market value of the Class A Common Stock.
(5) Includes options to purchase 341,053 shares of Class A Common Stock at
$5.80 per share which were granted in May 1996 when the then current fair
market value of such stock was $8.92 per share.
(6) Includes $19,722 and $19,802 paid on behalf of Scott
Watterson and Gary Stevenson, respectively, for legal fees and expenses.
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(7) Includes $2.3 million and $1.8 million received by Scott Watterson and Gary
Stevenson, respectively, in connection with a four-year agreement to not
compete with the Company in certain specified businesses and also includes
$99,500 paid to each of Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson by the Company
as reimbursement for legal fees and expenses incurred by them in connection
with the Recapitalization.
(8) Includes options to purchase 246,316 shares of Class A Common Stock at
$5.80 per share which were granted in May 1996 when the then current fair
market value of such stock was $8.92 per share.
(9) Includes options for 7,549 shares of Class A Common Stock granted in
connection with the Recapitalization at an exercise price of $30.87 per
share, which was substantially above market value. In September 1995 the
exercise price of these options was reset to $5.80 per share, which was the
then current fair market value of the Class A Common Stock.
(10) Includes options to purchase 54,736 shares of Class A Common Stock at $5.80
per share which were granted in May 1996 when the then current fair market
value of such stock was $8.92 per share.
(11) Includes options for 5,033 shares of Class A Common Stock granted in
connection with the Recapitalization at an exercise price of $30.87 per
share, which was substantially above market value. In September 1995 the
exercise price of these options was reset to $5.80 per share, which was the
then current fair market value of the Class A Common Stock.
(12) Includes options to purchase 32,837 shares of Class A Common Stock at $5.80
per share which were granted in May 1996 when the then current fair market
value of such stock was $8.92 per share.
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The following table sets forth information concerning options granted to
purchase IHF Capital Class A Common Stock to each of the named executive
officers in the last fiscal year:
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<CAPTION>
OPTIONS GRANTED IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
MARKET
PRICE OF
% OF TOTAL COMMON POTENTIAL REALIZABLE VALUE AT
OPTIONS STOCK ON ASSUMED ANNUAL RATES
GRANTED DATE OF OF STOCK PRICE APPRECIATION
OPTIONS TO EMPLOYEES IN EXERCISE GRANT EXPIRATION FOR OPTION TERM($)(4)
NAME GRANTED(#) FISCAL YEAR PRICE($/SH) ($/SH) DATE 0% 5% 10%
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
SCOTT R. 90,588 7.6 8.92(2) 8.92 11/14/04 - 445,498 1,097,313
WATTERSON 341,053 28.7 5.80 8.92 5/22/06 1,064,085 2,977,304 5,912,557
38,347 3.2 5.80 5.80 6/13/05 - 139,874 354,468
GARY E. 90,588 7.6 8.92(2) 8.92 11/14/04 - 445,498 1,097,313
STEVENSON 246,316 20.7 5.80 8.92 5/22/06 768,506 2,150,275 4,270,179
38,347 3.2 5.80 5.80 6/13/05 - 139,874 354,468
S. FRED 7,549 .6 5.80(3) 5.80 11/14/04 - 24,139 59,458
BECK (1) 54,736 4.6 5.80 8.92 5/22/06 170,776 477,831 948,913
DAVID J. 7,549 .6 5.80(3) 5.80 11/14/04 - 24,139 59,458
WATTERSON(1) 54,736 4.6 5.80 8.92 5/22/06 170,776 477,831 948,913
JON M. 5,033 .4 5.80(3) 5.80 11/14/04 - 16,094 39,641
WHITE (1) 32,837 2.8 5.80 8.92 5/22/06 102,451 286,658 569,268
</TABLE>
(1) One third of the options granted to these employees vest each year on
November 14 and all such options will vest upon the earlier of a change of
control or the consummation of a public Offering. As of the end of 1996, one
third of these options had vested.
(2) The exercise price with respect to these options was reset in March 1996
from $30.87 to $8.92 per share, which was the then current fair market value
of the Class A Common Stock.
(3) The exercise price with respect to these options was reset in September 1995
from $30.87 to $8.92 per share, which was the then current fair market value
of the Class A Common Stock.
(4) These potential realizable values are based on assumed rates of appreciation
required by applicable regulations of the Commission. The potential
realizable values stated are not discounted to their present value. As of
May 31, 1996 there was no market for the Company's Common Stock. There have
been no arm's-length sales of the Company's Common Stock since the closing
of the Recapitalization. The assumed value of the Class A Common Stock at
May 31, 1996 was $8.92 per share.
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The following table sets forth information as of May 31, 1996, concerning
options of the Company exercised by each of the named executive officers in 1996
and year end option values:
AGGREGATED OPTION EXERCISES IN LAST FISCAL YEAR
AND FISCAL YEAR END OPTION VALUES(1)
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<CAPTION>
VALUE OF UNEXERCISED
IN-THE-MONEY
OPTIONS AT
NUMBER OF UNEXERCISED FY-END ($)(2)
OPTIONS AT FY-END (#)
SHARES ACQUIRED VALUE EXERCISABLE/
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ON EXERCISE (#) REALIZED ($)(2) EXERCISABLE/UNEXERCISABLE UNEXERCISABLE
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IHF
CLASS A CLASS A HOLDINGS CLASS A CLASS L CLASS A CLASS L
COMMON COMMON SERIES COMMON COMMON COMMON COMMON
NAME STOCK STOCK PREFERRED(2)(3) STOCK STOCK STOCK STOCK
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Scott Watterson -- -- 585.8 379,400/0(4) 48,620/0 183,728.00 3,141,016.73
Gary Stevenson -- -- 455.6 284,663/0(4) 37,816/0 888,148.56 2,443,009.43
S. Fred Beck 15,098 86,059 -- 62,285/30,196 -- 460,657.92 --
David J. Watterson -- -- -- 77,383/30,196 -- 593,822.28 --
Jon M. White 10,065 57,371 -- 37,870/20,131 -- 295,709.83 --
</TABLE>
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(1) This table includes options issued in connection with the Recapitalization
in exchange for previously outstanding options to purchase stock of the
Recapitalized Companies.
(2) As of May 31, 1996 there was no market for the Company's Common Stock or
IHF Holdings Preferred Stock. For purposes of the calculations in this
table, the fair value of one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock
was assumed to be $8.92, the fair value of one share of its Class L Common
Stock was assumed to be $68.54, and the fair value of one share of IHF
Holdings Preferred Stock is assumed to be $4,000 at the close of fiscal
1996. There have been no other arm's-length sales of the Company's Common
Stock or IHF Holding's Preferred Stock since the Closing of the
Recapitalization.
(3) All of Messrs. Watterson's and Stevenson's options on their IHF Holdings
Preferred Stock will be redeemed in connection with a public Offering.
(4) The options held by Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson include options for
48,620 and 37,816 shares of Class L Common Stock, respectively, granted
pursuant to the Recapitalization.
1994 STOCK OPTION PLAN
In November 1994, IHF Capital adopted its 1994 Stock Option Plan, as
amended (the "1994 Stock Option Plan") which provides for the grant to certain
eligible employees of either incentive stock options, nonstatutory options or
both. No employee shall be entitled to grants of options in excess of 700,000
shares. A total of 2,110,207 shares of Class A Common Stock has been authorized
for issuance under the 1994 Stock Option Plan, which is administered by the
Board of Directors or a committee thereof, of which 686,273 shares have been
issued or cancelled and 1,423,934 represent outstanding stock options.
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1996 STOCK OPTION PLAN
The Company's Board of Directors adopted the IHF Capital, Inc. 1996 Stock
Option Plan (the "1996 Stock Option Plan") which provides for the grant to
certain eligible employees of either incentive stock options, non-qualified
options or both. The 1996 Stock Option Plan is subject to approval by the vote
of a majority of the Company's stockholders and will otherwise satisfy the
requirements of Rule 16b-3 under the 1934 Act. All options issued pursuant to
the 1996 Stock Option Plan are expected to have an exercise price equal to the
then current market value of IHF Capital's Common Stock. The 1996 Stock Option
Plan will provide that options may be granted during fiscal 1997 for an
equivalent of approximately 825,000 shares of Class A Common Stock and that
options may thereafter by granted in each year for five years for up to 1% of
the capital stock of the Company that will be outstanding immediately after a
public offering of IHF Capital's Common Stock. The 1996 Stock Option Plan will
terminate on May 31, 2002 and will be administered by the Board of Directors or
a committee thereof.
COMMITTEE INTERLOCKS AND INSIDER PARTICIPATION
The Company did not maintain a compensation committee during 1996. Messrs.
Scott Watterson's and Stevenson's 1996 compensation was determined prior to the
Recapitalization pursuant to employment contracts that had been in place since
1989 and after the Recapitalization pursuant to the newly entered into
employment agreements described below. Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson
participated in the deliberations concerning the compensation of other officers,
and Mr. Beck participated in the deliberations concerning the compensation of
officers other than himself and Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson. See Item 13.
"Certain Relationships and Related Transactions."
COMPENSATION OF DIRECTORS
The Company's directors did not receive any compensation for serving on its
Board of Directors in 1996, and are not entitled to receive compensation in
connection with their current service. Directors are reimbursed for their
out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with their service as directors.
The Company also maintains liability insurance policies for the Company's
directors. See Item 13. "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions--
Management Fees."
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS
Concurrent with the Recapitalization Closing, Scott Watterson and Gary
Stevenson entered into five-year employment agreements with the Company. The
Company and Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson have discussed certain proposed
amendments to the employment agreements which have not yet been agreed to (as
proposed to be amended, the "Employment Agreements"). The Employment Agreements
provide for the employment of Mr. Watterson as Chairman and Chief Executive
Officer with a base salary as of June 1, 1995 of $450,000 and Mr. Stevenson as
President and Chief Operating Officer with a base salary of $400,000 and provide
for their respective levels of participation in the management stock option and
deferred compensation plans. In every other material respect, the contracts are
substantially identical.
Under the Employment Agreements, the executive's salary may be adjusted
upwards at the discretion of the Board of Directors, and the executive is
entitled to the use and cost of operation of a car of his choice and to
participate in the life, welfare and health insurance plans and other fringe
benefit programs made available by the Company to its senior executive officers
(including such deferred compensation plans as may be established by the
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Board of Directors for such executives). Each executive is also entitled to
participate in a bonus program providing for a bonus equal to a percentage of
pre-interest (excluding revolving credit interest), pre-tax, pre-bonus
consolidated profits of the Company not taking into account certain changes in
depreciation, amortization, or certain other changes due to the
Recapitalization, which percentage shall equal 1.3% for 1996, 1.4% for 1997 and
thereafter a percentage established by the Board of Directors which cannot be
less than 1.4%; provided, however, no bonus will be paid unless the Company's
pre-interest (excluding revolving credit interest), pre-tax, pre-bonus
consolidated profits exceed a level to be set by the Board of Directors based on
budgets by management for periods after 1995 and which level for 1995 and 1996
is 3% of net sales.
Each executive's employment under his Employment Agreement terminates
automatically upon death or bankruptcy of the executive, and is terminable by
the Company for cause as provided in each agreement, upon six months'
disability, or without cause. For these purposes, "cause" includes willful
misconduct, gross negligence, commission of a crime involving material harm,
commission of a crime of moral turpitude, willful insubordination and failure to
comply with certain covenants under the Employment Agreements. The provisions
providing for termination upon bankruptcy of the executive may not be
enforceable under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, however. Each executive may
similarly terminate his employment immediately for cause as provided in his
Employment Agreement or for any reason upon six months' notice. In the event of
termination by the Company for cause or upon death or bankruptcy (if such
termination is legally enforceable), the executive is not entitled to further
salary, benefits or bonus. Upon termination by the executive, the Company may at
its option continue the executive's employment for the notice period or
terminate the executive's employment. Upon termination by the Company without
cause or upon termination by the executive with or without cause, the Company is
obligated to pay the executive his salary and bonus for a period of two years
from the date of termination. Upon termination by the Company upon the
executive's disability, the Company is obligated to pay as severance an amount
equal to one month's base salary then in effect for each calendar year or part
thereof elapsed since January 1, 1988, provided that such severance pay is
reduced by payments under applicable disability insurance.
The Employment Agreements prohibit the executives from engaging in outside
business activity during the term, except that the executive may sit on outside
business and charitable boards approved by the Board of Directors, make passive
investments in noncompeting businesses, as defined in the Employment Agreement
and spend up to five hours per week subject to a maximum of 100 hours per year
counseling noncompeting businesses in which he invests. The Employment
Agreements provide for customary confidentiality obligations and, in addition, a
noncompetition obligation for a period of four years following termination (two
years if the executive quits or is terminated without cause except that the
Company may at its option extend such period for up to two additional years by
paying the executive his salary and bonus during the extended period). The
Employment Agreements also limit each executive's liability to the Company to
the extent of such executive's salary, bonus and other compensation received by
the executive during the fiscal year in which termination occurs plus any
compensation which subsequently accrues to such executive. This limitation does
not apply in the case of an executive's theft, fraud, embezzlement, violation of
the confidentiality, notice, or non-competition provisions of his Employment
Agreement, breach of the executive's non-competition agreement or certain other
matters and is subject in any event to a maximum liability of $1.24 million in
the case of each of Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson (including any liabilities
under the indemnification provisions of the Master Transaction Agreement, as
defined below) for violation of the confidentiality, notice upon resignation,
and non-competition provisions.
CERTAIN BENEFITS OF RECAPITALIZATION TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT
As a part of the Recapitalization, Mr. Scott Watterson and Mr. Gary
Stevenson received in exchange for their options to purchase Capital Stock of
Weslo and ProForm: (i) the Redeemable Options, which IHF Capital redeemed after
the Closing for $14.83 million in the case of Mr. Watterson and $11.53 million
in the case of Mr. Stevenson;
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(ii) options to purchase an additional 486,199 shares of Class A Common Stock
(which have since been exercised) and 48,620 shares of Class L Common Stock of
IHF Capital in the case of Mr. Watterson and 378,155 shares of Class A Common
Stock (which have since been exercised) and 37,815 shares of Class L Common
Stock of IHF Capital in the case of Mr. Stevenson at an exercise price of
$0.00397 per share of Class A Common Stock and $3.93482 per share of Class L
Common Stock; (iii) options to purchase 585.8 shares of Series A-2 IHF Holdings
Preferred Stock in the case of Mr. Watterson and 455.6 shares of Series A-2 IHF
Holdings Preferred Stock in the case of Mr. Stevenson, with each such share of
Series A-2 IHF Holdings Preferred Stock having a liquidation preference as of
the Closing of the Recapitalization of $4,000 per share and each such option
having an exercise price of $158.98 per share; and (iv) Warrants to purchase
25,478 shares of Class A Common Stock of IHF Capital in the case of Mr.
Watterson and Warrants to purchase 19,816 shares of Class A Common Stock of IHF
Capital in the case of Mr. Stevenson, with each Warrant having been exercised at
a strike price of $.10 per share. The per share price of Class A Common Stock
being paid in the Recapitalization was $0.10, and the per share price of Class L
Common Stock being paid in the Recapitalization was $99.00. See Item 12.
"Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management." Messrs.
Watterson and Stevenson also received employee stock options. The Company
reimbursed $199,000 of Messrs. Watterson's and Stevenson's legal fees and
expenses in connection with the Recapitalization and will maintain certain
directors' and officers' liability insurance policies for the benefit of Messrs.
Watterson and Stevenson and the Company's other directors and officers. Messrs.
Watterson and Stevenson also entered into four-year agreements not to compete
with the Company in certain specified businesses for which they received $2.3
million and $1.8 million, respectively. Messrs. Watterson and Stevenson will
also receive a consulting fee from CanCo equal to an aggregate of 14% of its
pretax earnings until the Company's option to acquire CanCo's assets is
exercised or expires. Prior to the Recapitalization, Messrs. Watterson and
Stevenson owned a 14% aggregate equity interest in CanCo. Messrs. Watterson and
Stevenson also entered into the employment agreements with ICON described above
under "Employment Agreements."
In the Recapitalization, each of Messrs. Beck, David Watterson, White and
Dalebout received, in exchange for his common stock in certain of the
Recapitalized Companies, 63,400 shares of Class A Common Stock and 6,340 shares
of Class L Common Stock of IHF Capital. Each of Messrs. Beck and David Watterson
also purchased 11,700 shares of Class A Common Stock and 1,170 shares of Class L
Common Stock, with the proceeds of loans from IHF Capital in the amount of
$116,987.13 and the par value in cash. Each of Messrs. White and Dalebout
purchased 7,750 shares of Class A Common Stock and 775 shares of Class L Common
Stock, with the proceeds of a loan from IHF Capital in the amount of $77,491.48
and the par value in cash. The Company received from each of Messrs. Beck, David
Watterson, White and Dalebout an option to purchase certain of the IHF Capital
shares held by these individuals. IHF Capital exercised these options in January
of 1995. Upon exercise, IHF Capital received from Mr. Beck 45,950 shares of its
Class A Common Stock and 4,595 shares of its Class L Common Stock in exchange
for $459,500; from Mr. Watterson 45,100 shares of its Class A Common Stock and
4,510 shares of its Class L Common Stock in exchange for $451,000; and from each
of Messrs. White and Dalebout 44,900 shares of its Class A Common Stock and
4,490 shares of its Class L Common Stock in exchange for $449,000. Other members
of management purchased an aggregate of 82,800 shares of Class A Common Stock
and 8,280 shares of Class L Common Stock, for an aggregate purchase price of
$828,000, $560,500 of which was payable by these members of senior management in
cash, and the balance with the proceeds of loans from IHF Capital. All members
of the Company's senior management will also participate in IHF Capital's
employee stock option arrangements.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
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IHF Holdings owns all of the outstanding common stock of ICON, and IHF
Capital owns all of the outstanding common stock of IHF Holdings. The following
table and notes thereto set forth certain information with respect to the
beneficial ownership of IHF Capital's outstanding shares of common stock as of
August 25, 1995 by (i) each
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person known to IHF Capital to beneficially own more than 5% of the outstanding
shares of Common Stock of IHF Capital, and (ii) each director and executive
officer of IHF Capital individually and (iii) all directors and executive
officers of IHF Capital as a group.
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<CAPTION>
Common Stock Beneficially Owned (1)(2)
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Class L Common Stock Class A Common Stock
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Percent of Percent of
Number of Outstanding Number of Outstanding
Shares Shares Shares Shares (3)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Names
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Scott R. Watterson+(3)..................... 48,620 7.3% 1,338,356 16.3%
c/o ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
1500 South 1000 West
Logan, Utah 84321
Gary E. Stevenson+(4)...................... 37,816 5.8 1,050,648 12.9
c/o ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
1500 South 1000 West
Logan, Utah 84321
S. Fred Beck(5)............................ 2,915 * 106,533 1.4
c/o ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
1500 South 1000 West
Logan, Utah 84321
David S. Watterson(6)...................... 3,000 * 137,579 1.8
c/o ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
1500 South 1000 West
Logan, Utah 84321
Jon M. White(7)............................ 2,625 * 94,316 1.2
c/o ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
1500 South 1000 West
Logan, Utah 84321
Eric Weider+(8)............................ 179,861 29.1 576,629 7.1
c/o Weider Health and Fitness
21100 Erwin Street
Woodland Hills, California 91367
Richard Renaud+(9)......................... 178,245 28.8 560,467 7.1
c/o TNG Corporation
1 Place Ville Marie
Suite 3200 Montreal, Quebec H3B 3Y2
Canada
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Robert C. Gay+(10)......................... 359,305 58.2 3,593,050 46.3
c/o Bain Capital, Inc.
Two Copley Place, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Ronald P. Mika+(10)........................ 359,305 58.2 3,593,050 46.3
c/o Bain Capital, Inc.
Two Copley Place, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Geoffrey S. Rehnert+(10)................... 359,305 58.2 3,593,050 46.3
c/o Bain Capital, Inc.
Two Copley Place, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
The Bain Funds (10)........................ 359,305 58.2 3,593,050 46.3
c/o Bain Capital, Inc.
Two Copley Place, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
Weider Health and Fitness (9).............. 178,245 28.8 560,467 7.1
21100 Erwin Street
Woodland Hills, California 91367
Greyfriars Ltd............................. --- --- 1,610,630 20.8
167 Regent Street
London W1, England
All directors and executive officers as a
group (10 persons)....................... 634,142 89.9 6,897,111 74.16
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* Less than one percent.
+ Director of IHF Capital.
(1) The Common Stock of IHF Capital consists of two classes of shares, par
value $.001 per share: Class L Common Stock ("Class L") and Class A
Common Stock ("Class A"). There are 1.2 million authorized shares of
Class L and 15 million authorized shares of Class A. At August 25,
1996, 7,761,804.43 shares of Class L and 7,761,804.43 shares of Class
A were issued and outstanding. Upon a liquidation of IHF Capital, the
Class L are entitled to a pro rata preference, before anything is paid
on the Class A, equal to $99 per share (the price at which such shares
were issued in the Recapitalization) plus an amount equal to the non-
liquidating distributions to which the holders of such shares would
otherwise be entitled. After such preference has been paid to holders
of Class L, holders of the Class A receive $0.10 per share (the price
at which such shares were issued in the Recapitalization), and
thereafter holders of the Class A and Class L shares share in any
remaining amounts to be distributed based on the number of shares of
Class A which would be held by each shareholder as of the applicable
record date upon the conversion of all shares of Class L into shares
of Class A. In the event of distributions, other than those made in
connection with a liquidation of IHF Capital, holders of Class L are
entitled to first priority with respect to distributions up to an
amount which would generate an internal rate of return on $99 of 10%
per year, compounded quarterly beginning as of the Closing. After such
preference has been satisfied, holders of Class A and Class L shares
share in any remaining amounts based on the number of shares of Class
A
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which would be held by each shareholder as of the applicable record date
upon the conversion of all shares of Class L into shares of Class A. Upon a
public offering of shares of Class A, each share of Class L is convertible
at the option of IHF Capital into a number of shares of Class A equal to
(a) 1.0 (subject to certain adjustments), plus (b) the quotient obtained by
dividing (x) $99 plus an amount sufficient to generate an internal rate of
return on $99 of 10% per year, compounded quarterly (adjusted downwards to
reflect any distributions actually made to holders of Class L shares
between the date of the Closing and the date of the calculation), by (y)
the price per share received by IHF Capital for its Class A issued in the
public offering. The Class L and Class A vote together as a single class on
all matters, with each share of Class L entitled to a number of votes equal
to the number of shares of Class A which would then be received upon
conversion of a share of Class L (assuming a public offering at a price per
share equal to (a) prior to a public offering, the greater of $0.10 or net
book value and (b) after a public offering, an average of recent market
prices). The holders of Class L and Class A are not entitled to cumulate
their votes in the election of directors, which means that holders of more
than half the voting power of the outstanding Class L and Class A can elect
all the directors of IHF Capital.
(2) Except as otherwise indicated, (i) the named owner has sole voting and
investment power with respect to the shares set forth and (ii) the figures
in this table are calculated in accordance with Rule 13d-3, as amended,
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All current holders of the
securities of IHF Capital are parties to a Stockholders Agreement pursuant
to which certain holders affiliated with management of IHF Capital are
entitled to elect two directors, certain holders affiliated with WHF are
entitled to elect two directors and Bain Capital Fund IV, L.P., Bain
Capital Fund IV-B, L.P., BCIP Associates and BCIP Trust Associates, L.P.
(collectively, the "Bain Funds") are entitled to fix the number of
directors and to elect all remaining directors. In addition, the Bain Funds
are entitled to direct how these other shareholders will cast their votes
with respect to certain matters, including a public offering of IHF Capital
or the disposition of its assets. The Stockholders Agreement also provides
for certain "drag-along", "tag-along" and registration rights. The shares
reported in this table as owned by a shareholder do not include the shares
over which such shareholder has the right to direct the vote pursuant to
such Stockholders Agreement.
(3) Includes 48,620 shares of Class L Common Stock and 469,988 shares of Class
A Common Stock subject to purchase upon exercise of options that are
exercisable within 60 days after August 25, 1996.
(4) Includes 37,816 shares of Class L Common Stock and 375,251 shares of Class
A Common Stock subject to purchase upon exercise of options that are
exercisable within 60 days after August 25, 1996.
(5) Excludes 30,196 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to purchase upon
exercise of options that are not exercisable within 60 days after August
25, 1996.
(6) Excludes 30,196 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to purchase upon
exercise of options that are not exercisable within 60 days after August
25, 1996.
(7) Excludes 20,131 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to purchase upon
exercise of options that are not exercisable within 60 days after August
25, 1996.
(8) Includes 176,345 shares of Class L Common Stock and 152,820 shares of Class
A Common Stock held directly by WHF and 1,900 shares of Class L Common
Stock and 407,647 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to purchase upon
exercise of warrants held directly by WHF. Mr. Weider is a director and
executive officer of WHF. Excludes shares held by Greyfriars Ltd., which is
an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of a trust of which Mr. Weider is a
beneficiary.
(9) Includes 176,345 shares of Class L Common Stock and 152,820 shares of Class
A Common Stock held directly by WHF and 1,900 shares of Class L Common
Stock and 407,647 shares of Class A Common Stock subject to purchase upon
exercise of warrants held directly by WHF. Mr. Renaud is Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of WHF.
(10) Includes the shares owned by each of the Bain Funds, of which the named
shareholder is deemed the beneficial owner by virtue of being a general
partner or principal, or a general partner or a principal of the general
partner, of such Bain Fund.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
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The following summary, although subject to, and qualified in its entirety
by reference to, the agreements summarized below, including the definitions
therein of certain terms, is complete in all material respects. It is currently
contemplated that certain of the agreements below may be amended. See Item 3.
"Legal Proceedings--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation."
MASTER TRANSACTION AGREEMENT. The Original Shareholders, the optionholders
of the Recapitalized Companies and the Company are parties to a First Amended
and Restated Master Transaction Agreement, dated as of October 12, 1994 (the
"Master Transaction Agreement"), providing for certain of the transactions
constituting the Recapitalization. Pursuant to the Master Transaction Agreement,
among other things, the Original Shareholders and the optionholders of the
Recapitalized Companies made certain representations and warranties regarding
themselves and the Recapitalized Companies and provided certain indemnities in
favor of the Company, and the Company made certain representations and
warranties regarding itself and provided certain indemnities in favor of the
Original Shareholders and the optionholders of the Recapitalized Companies,
subject in the case of such indemnities to certain limitations as to time and
amount. The Master Transaction Agreement identifies certain consents of third
parties that were required to consummate the Recapitalization. The Company
believes that one required consent was not obtained, but that the lack of such
consent has not had and will not have a material adverse effect on its financial
condition and results of operation.
WEIDER BRAND NAME. Concurrent with the closing of the Recapitalization,
the Company obtained from Weider Sports, WHF, WSG and Weider Europe certain
rights to use the Weider name pursuant to two separate exclusive license
agreements. Pursuant to the first such license agreement between the Company and
Weider Sports (the "Weider Sports License"), Weider Sports granted the Company
the exclusive worldwide right and license to use the "Weider" trademark and
certain other trademark rights owned by or licensed to Weider Sports in Canada
(the "Canadian Trademark Rights") to identify certain fitness and exercise
equipment and non-ingestive sports medicine products other than "soft goods"
(the "Licensed Products") and certain services related thereto (the "Licensed
Services"). Pursuant to the second such license agreement (the "WHF License")
by and among the Company as licensee, and WSG, WHF, and Weider Europe as
licensors (collectively, the "Licensor"), the Licensor granted the Company the
exclusive worldwide right and license to use the "Weider" trademark and
certain other trademark rights owned by or licensed to the Licensor in all areas
of the world other than Canada (the "U.S. and Other Trademark Rights") to
identify Licensed Products and Licensed Services. Under the WHF License, the
Licensor has represented and warranted, among other things, that it is the owner
or licensee of such trademark rights in the United States, Mexico, the United
Kingdom, France, Germany, the Benelux countries, Italy, Austria and Switzerland.
Weider Sports pursuant to the Weider Sports License, and WHF, WSG and Weider
Europe pursuant to the WHF License, retain the ownership of and right to exploit
the Canadian Trademark Rights and the U.S. and Other Trademark Rights,
respectively, throughout the world to identify all present or future products
other than the Licensed Products and services other than Licensed Services.
Under the Weider Sports License, the Company paid a $5 million license fee at
the Recapitalization Closing and has a perpetual, fully paid-up license with
respect to the Canadian Trademark Rights. Under the WHF License, the Company
will pay a royalty with respect to the U.S. and Other Trademark Rights equal to
2% of sales of Licensed Products sold thereunder until such time as the Company
has paid an aggregate royalty with respect to such U.S. and Other Trademark
Rights equal to $12 million plus an interest factor accruing on the unpaid
portion of the royalty at a per annum rate of 10%. The Company has the right to
prepay this royalty at any time. When the royalty has been paid in full, the
Company will have a perpetual, fully paid up license to such U.S. and Other
Trademark Rights. If the royalty has not been paid in full by the tenth
anniversary of the Recapitalization Closing, or if sales of the Licensed
Products in any fiscal year during the term of the WHF License fall below $5
million Cdn. and the royalty is not thereupon paid in full, the Company's rights
under the WHF License will terminate and such rights will revert to the
Licensor. The Company recorded license fees of approximately $.5 million and
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$.5 million in 1995 and 1996, respectively, under this agreement. The Company
has accrued license fees payable to WHF of $.5 million and $.1 million at May
31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. For a description of a proposed amendment to
the WHF License, see Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--WHF Litigation" and "--
Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation."
PURCHASE OPTION. Under the CanCo Option the Company has the right at any
time within 30 months after the closing of the Recapitalization to purchase the
net fixed assets, inventory and certain other assets of CanCo at a purchase
price equal to aggregate net book value, which is believed by the parties to be
the fair market value of such fixed assets, inventory and other assets, and the
assumption of certain related leases and contracts. These assets consist
primarily of manufacturing facilities (which are leased) which have supplied
products to the Recapitalized Companies and other affiliates of WHF and Weider
Europe and are continuing to supply products to the Company and affiliates of
WHF. In 1994, 1995, and 1996, the Company purchased $7.4 million, $26.4 million
and $50.7 million, respectively, of products from CanCo. All such purchases by
the Company have been and will continue to be on an arm's length basis at any
time when the CanCo Option has not been exercised. The Company will provide
management services to CanCo for so long as it has the right to exercise the
CanCo Option and will receive a management fee equal to 10% of CanCo's pre-tax
earnings before such fee, including reasonable out of pocket expenses. No
management fees were received from CanCo in 1995 or in 1996. Scott Watterson and
Gary Stevenson are entitled to receive from CanCo an aggregate of 14% of its
pre-tax earnings up to the time that the CanCo Option is exercised and closed or
expires. In August 1995, the Company gave notice of its intention to exercise
the CanCo Option, subject to various conditions. For a description of a proposed
amendment to the CanCo option agreement, see Item 3. "Legal Proceedings--WHF
Litigation" and "--Proposed Settlement of WHF Litigation" and Note 15 of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
EUROPEAN OPERATIONS. The Company purchased certain fixed assets for
approximately $.2 million and assumed certain liabilities (primarily real estate
leases) of Weider Europe. It has also hired selected former employees of Weider
Europe and its affiliates. These assets and employees, supplemented by the
Company's domestic resources, have been used in establishing the Company's
presence in targeted European markets. The Company's recently established
European operations continue to obtain products and/or components from
affiliates of WHF and made purchases from such affiliates of $.4 million in
1996.
INTERNATIONAL DISTRIBUTION ARRANGEMENTS. Prior to the beginning of 1996,
the Company sold products to affiliates of WHF for international distribution,
primarily in Europe. In 1994 and 1995 sales by the Company to such affiliates of
WHF aggregated $4.9 million and $8.8 million, respectively. Since the beginning
of 1996, the Company has been selling its products directly in Europe.
In connection with the Recapitalization, the Company entered into an
agreement with Weider Sports, an affiliate of the Company, under which Weider
Sports has exclusive, perpetual, worldwide distribution rights, except as noted
below, for certain of the Company's products on the same terms and conditions as
those given to the Company's most favored customers in countries other than the
United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, the Benelux countries,
Italy, Austria, Switzerland and Mexico. Weider Sports does not have distribution
rights with respect to certain of the Company's products, including products
sold under third party brand names.
Weider Sports' rights are non-exclusive for countries where sales were less
than $20,000 Cdn. annually in the two years ending in May 1994 and will become
non-exclusive for any country if, after June 1, 1996, sales in that country are
less than the greater of (i) $20,000 Cdn. or (ii) 65% of the average sales in
that country during the three years ending in May 1994. Weider Sports has the
option of maintaining its exclusivity by paying the amount of any shortfall in
the minimum performance level but may exercise this right only once for each
country.
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There is a dispute between Weider Sports and the Company regarding which
countries are exclusive under the distribution agreement.
If Weider Sports loses its exclusive status for a country and subsequently
achieves sales levels in that country that exceed the targeted levels, then
Weider Sports will regain its exclusive status for that country unless exclusive
distribution arrangements for that country have previously been established with
another party. Weider Sports has a right of first refusal on any exclusive
distributorship arrangement that the Company proposes to award to a third party
in a country where Weider Sports has non-exclusive rights and will forfeit its
distribution rights for that country if it does not exercise its right of first
refusal.
Notwithstanding these distribution arrangements, the Company may sell
products to U.S. retailers who make purchasing decisions in the U.S. for
distribution into Weider Sport's exclusive territory. The Company may also sell
non-Weider branded products through other distributors in Japan, Korea and
Taiwan. The Company must pay Weider Sports a commission on such sales and must
satisfy certain procedural requirements in connection with such sales.
Under these distribution arrangements, the Company is generally required to
make sales to Weider Sports on terms and conditions, including price, payment
terms and delivery terms that are as favorable as those extended to any third
party and that are as favorable as those prevailing on August 1, 1994.
The agreement with Weider Sports also provides that Weider Sports and the
Company will use their best efforts to negotiate amendments to the distribution
agreement in good faith to reflect market terms and conditions for similar
arrangements which shall be effective upon the completion of the Offering.
The Company expects to purchase certain assets of Weider Sports. If this
acquisition is completed, the Company will reacquire the distribution rights
granted to Weider Sports in connection with the Recapitalization, subject to
certain rights granted by Weider Sports to third parties. See Item 3. "Legal
Proceedings--Proposed Settlement."
WSG AND WEIDER EUROPE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENTS. The Company entered into an
agreement as of June 1, 1994 under which the Company provided certain management
services to WSG and acts as WSG's agent to maintain and liquidate its inventory
and service and collect the accounts receivable of WSG in return for specified
fees. For 1995, the Company was paid a management fee of $2.7 million. Following
the Recapitalization, WSG stopped paying fees under to management agreement and
later terminated that agreement. See Item 3. "Legal Proceedings."
In connection with the Recapitalization the Company and Weider Europe
entered into a substantially similar agreement which became effective as of
January 15, 1995 pursuant to which the Company provides management services to
Weider Europe and since the Recapitalization Closing has been acting as Weider
Europe's agent to maintain and liquidate the inventory and is servicing and
collecting the accounts receivable of Weider Europe. Weider Europe has not paid
any fees under the management agreement.
It is expected that the WSG and Weider Europe Management Agreements will
terminate in connection with the Proposed Settlement.
NONCOMPETE AGREEMENTS. In connection with the closing of the
Recapitalization, the Company entered into noncompete agreements with WHF under
which the Company paid WHF $2.4 million in the aggregate for its agreement not
to compete with the Company in certain specified businesses for a five-year
term. In addition,
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the Company entered into four year agreements with Messrs. Watterson and
Stevenson not to compete with the Company in certain specified businesses for
which they received $2.3 million and $1.8 million, respectively.
TAX SHARING AGREEMENT. For federal income tax purposes, the taxable income
of IHF Holdings and Health & Fitness is included in a single consolidated
federal income tax return, and ICON currently files a separate federal income
tax return. Such taxable income may also be included in certain state and local
consolidated, combined or unitary income tax returns. A tax sharing agreement
was entered into in connection with the Recapitalization among Health & Fitness,
IHF Holdings, ICON and their affiliates to provide that each such company will
pay its separate company tax liability calculated as if it were not included in
consolidated, combined or unitary returns with its parent. In connection with
the Merger, the Tax Sharing Agreement will be amended.
ADVERTISING AND MARKETING RELATIONSHIPS. Historically, the Company
purchased advertising space for certain of their products in magazines and other
publications produced by WHF and its affiliates on terms better than or at least
as favorable as those offered to independent parties. In 1994, 1995, and 1996
the Recapitalized Companies purchased $.1 million, $.3 million and less than $.1
million, respectively, of such advertising.
MANAGEMENT FEES. WHF received aggregate management fees from the Company
of $.4 million in 1994. Since the closing of the Recapitalization, pursuant to a
management agreement (the ''Bain Management Agreement''), Bain Capital Partners
IV, L.P. (''Bain IV''), an affiliate of Bain Capital, provides management
consulting services to the Company including providing advice on strategic
planning, development and acquisitions for an annual fee of $.8 million plus
reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses. In 1995 and 1996, the
Company paid Bain IV $.4 and $.8 million, respectively, in consulting fees.
Prior to the Offering, the Company will recognize a non-recurring expense of
$2.8 million representing a fee to terminate the annual management fee payable
to Bain IV in accordance with the Bain Management Agreement. The Bain Management
Agreement includes customary indemnification provisions in favor of Bain IV. In
addition, if the Company enters into any acquisition transactions involving at
least $10.0 million, Bain IV will receive a fee in an amount which will
approximate 1% of the gross purchase price of the transaction (including assumed
debt).
STRUCTURING FEE. Pursuant to the Bain Management Agreement, on November
14, 1994 the Company paid to Bain IV a structuring fee of $3.5 million plus
reimbursement of out-of-pocket expenses in consideration of Bain IV's assistance
in facilitating certain debt financing for the Recapitalization. Bain IV is also
entitled to receive a fee equal to 1% of the gross purchase price of the
HealthRider Acquisition (including all assumed liabilities). As of June 30, 1996
such fee would have been approximately $.6 million.
REIMBURSEMENT OF ORIGINAL SHAREHOLDER EXPENSES. In 1995, the Company
reimbursed $2.0 million of expenses incurred by WHF and the other Original
Shareholders in connection with the Recapitalization.
PRIOR RELATIONSHIPS. The Company had a number of relationships with
affiliates which were terminated at or prior to the closing of the
Recapitalization. The Recapitalized Companies paid corporate allocations to WHF
in an aggregate amount of $.4 million in 1994. The Company also made payments to
WHF in lieu of tax payments in amounts equal to the reported earnings of the
Company multiplied by the applicable tax rates for periods through the Closing.
In addition, WHF served as the Company's source of revolving credit from October
1993 until October 1994, charging interest at its cost of funds.
LOANS TO EMPLOYEES. In connection with the exercise of options prior to
the Recapitalization, ProForm accepted as partial payment notes in the amount of
$60,000 from each of Mr. Beck and Mr. David Watterson and $57,000 from each of
Mr. White and Mr. Dalebout. Such notes bear interest at prime plus .5% and
remain
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outstanding. In connection with the purchase of stock in the Recapitalization,
the Company accepted as partial payments, notes bearing interest at a per annum
rate equal to 7.5% in the amount of approximately $117,000 from each of Mr. Beck
and Mr. David Watterson and $77,500 from Mr. White. $177,000, $177,000 and
$134,500 remain outstanding from Messrs. Beck, David Watterson and White,
respectively.
WESTWIND II. In June 1996, the Company entered into an oral agreement with
FG Aviation, Inc. (''FG''), a company which is jointly owned by Messrs.
Watterson and Stevenson, whereby the Company will lease an airplane, a Westwind
II, from FG for a minimum of 400 hours per year at a fair market rate (between
$1,500 and $1,700 per hour, as adjusted by the Company's costs associated with
flight crews). Scheduled maintenance and insurance will be paid for by FG and
non-scheduled maintenance will be paid for by the Company. Flight crews will be
provided by the Company. Furthermore, in connection with this lease, the Company
advanced $.3 million to officers of the Company to be used as a security deposit
on the aircraft lease. In connection with the acquisition of such airplane by
FG, the Company advanced $2.1 million to officers of the Company for
approximately two months at a fair market rate of interest which advance has
been repaid.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
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The following documents are filed as part of this report:
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (See Item 8)
Consolidated Balance Sheets at May 31, 1996 and 1995
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended May 31, 1996,
1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended
May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended May 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES (See Item 8)
Schedule VIII - Valuation Accounts for the Three Years Ended May 31,
1996
All other schedules are omitted as the required information is not
applicable or is included in the financial statements or related notes or can be
derived from information contained in the consolidated financial statements and
related notes.
EXHIBITS
The following designated exhibits have heretofore been filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Act of 1933 and are
referred to and incorporated herein by reference to such filings. Except as
otherwise indicated, all exhibits are incorporated herein by reference to the
correspondingly numbered exhibit filed as part of the Registrants' Registration
Statement on Form S-1, as amended (No. 33-87930/87930-1).
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of ICON.
3.2 By-laws of ICON.
3.3 Certificate of Incorporation of IHF Holdings, as amended.
3.4 By-laws of IHF Holdings.
4.1 Indenture dated as of November 14, 1994 between ICON, as Issuer, and
Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A., as Trustee, with respect to the
$101,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2002, including the form of Senior Subordinated Note.
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4.1A Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 20, 1995 between ICON, as
Issuer, and Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A., as Trustee, with
respect to the $101,250,000 in aggregate principal amount of Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2002.
4.2 Indenture dated as of November 14, 1994 between IHF Holdings, as
Issuer, and Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A., as Trustee, with
respect to the $123,700,000 in aggregate principal amount at maturity
of Discount Notes due 2004, including the form of Discount Note.
4.2A Supplemental Indenture dated as of March 20, 1995 between IHF
Holdings, as Issuer, and Fleet Bank of Massachusetts, N.A., as
Trustee, with respect to the $123,700,000 in aggregate principal
amount at maturity of Discount Notes due 2004.
4.3 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 14, 1994 among ICON and
IHF Holdings and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation
and Bear, Stearns & Co.
4.4 Registration Rights Agreement dated November 14, 1994 between ICON and
Weider Health and Fitness with respect to the Senior Subordinated
Notes due 2002.
10.1 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994
among ICON, the lenders named therein, and General Electric Capital
Corporation.
10.1.A Agreement of IHF Holdings, Inc. and IHF Capital, Inc. dated November
14, 1994 in favor of General Electric Capital Corporation, as agent.
10.2 First Amended and Restated Master Transaction Agreement dated as of
October 12, 1994 among ICON and each of Weider Health and Fitness and
Weider Sporting Goods, Inc. and each of Hornchurch Investments
Limited, Bayonne Settlement, The Joe Weider Foundation, Ronald Corey,
Jon White, William Dalebout, David Watterson, S. Fred Beck, Gary
Stevenson and Scott Watterson.
10.3 Adjustment Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 between Weider
Health and Fitness and ICON.
10.4 Stockholders Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 by and among
ICON, IHF Capital, Inc., IHF Holdings, each of the Bain Funds named
therein and certain other persons named therein.
10.5 Non-Competition Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among ICON,
Weider Health and Fitness, Gary E. Stevenson and Scott R. Watterson.
10.6 Management and Advisory Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among
ICON, IHF Holdings, IHF Capital, Inc. and Bain Capital Partners IV,
L.P.
10.7 Distribution Agreement dated as of September 26, 1994, as amended by
letter of Ben Weider dated October 12, 1994 between ICON and Weider
Sports Equipment Co., Ltd.
10.8 Exclusive License Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among
Weider Health and Fitness, Weider Sporting Goods, Inc., Weider Europe
B.V., and ICON.
10.9 Canada Exclusive License Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994
between Weider Sports Equipment Co., Ltd. and ICON.
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10.10 Employment Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among IHF Capital,
ICON, IHF Holdings and Gary E. Stevenson.
10.11 Employment Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among ICON, IHF
Holdings and Scott R. Watterson.
10.12 Asset Option Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among ICON,
Weider Sporting Goods, Inc. and Weider Europe B.V., including ICON's
assignment of its rights thereunder.
10.13 Asset Option Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 between ICON and
each of Athletimonde Inc., Les Industries Rickbend Inc. and Fitquip
International Inc., including ICON's assignment of its rights
thereunder.
10.14 Canco Management and Advisory Agreement dated as of November 14,
1994 by and among ICON, Scott Watterson, Gary E. Stevenson and Les
Industries Rickbend Inc., Athletimonde Inc., and Fitquip International
Inc., including ICON's assignment of its rights thereunder.
10.15 Weider Europe Management Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among
ICON and Weider Europe B.V., including ICON's assignment of its rights
thereunder.
10.16 Amended and Restated WSG Management Agreement dated as of June 1,
1994 among ICON, Weider Health and Fitness and Weider Sporting Goods,
Inc.
10.17 Advertising Space Contract dated as of November 14, 1994 between ICON
and Weider Publications, Inc.
10.18 Trade Payables Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 between ICON
and IHF Holdings.
10.19 Tax Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994 among IHF Capital, Inc.,
IHF Holdings, Inc., ICON and ICON's subsidiaries.
10.20 IHF Capital Stock Subscription and Exchange Agreement dated as of
November 14, 1994 among IHF Capital and each of the Original
Stockholders named therein.
10.21 Warrant Agreement dated as of November 14, 1993 among IHF Capital,
Weider Health and Fitness, Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson.
10.22 Bain Stock Subscription Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994
among IHF Capital and each of the Bain Funds and other subscribers
named therein.
10.23 IHF Capital Stock Subscription and Purchase Agreement dated as of
November 14, 1994 among IHF Capital and the Subscribers named therein.
10.24 IHF Holdings Stock Subscription and Exchange Agreement dated as of
November 14, 1994 among IHF Holdings and each of the persons named
therein.
10.25 IHF Capital Option Exchange Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994,
among IHF Capital, Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson.
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10.26 IHF Holdings Option Exchange Agreement dated as of November 14, 1994
among IHF Holdings, Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson.
10.27 IHF Capital Employee Stock Option Plan dated as of November 14, 1994.
10.27.1 Form of Option Certificate for Management Options.
10.27.2 Form of Option Certificate for Performance Options.
10.28 Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of November 14, 1994 among ICON,
American Physical Therapy, Inc., Weslo, Inc. and ProForm Fitness
Products, Inc.
10.29 Promissory Note dated December 30, 1993 and allonge, made by David
Watterson in favor of ProForm Fitness Products, Inc. in the amount of
$60,000.
10.30 Promissory Note dated December 30, 1993 and allonge, made by William
Dalebout in favor of ProForm Fitness Products, Inc. in the amount of
$57,000.
10.31 Promissory Note dated December 30, 1993 and allonge, made by Fred Beck
in favor of ProForm Fitness Products, Inc. in the amount of $50,000.
10.32 Promissory Note dated December 30, 1993 and allonge, made by Jon White
in favor of ProForm Fitness Products, Inc. in the amount of $57,000.
10.33 Sublease dated as of June 1, 1994 between Weider Health and Fitness
and ProForm Fitness Products, Inc.
10.34(1) Asset Purchase Agreement dated as of July 3, 1996 by and among IHF
Capital, Inc., HealthRider Acquisition Corp. and HealthRider, Inc.
10.35(2) Asset Purchase Agreement for the purchase of certain assets of Parkway
Manufacturing, Inc. dated July 3, 1996.
10.36(3) Buy-Out Agreement between HealthRider Acquisition Corp. and Parkway
Manufacturing, Inc. dated August 26, 1996.
21.(4) Subsidiaries of ICON and IHF Holdings.
27.** Financial Data Schedule.
_______________
** Filed herewith
(1) Filed as Exhibit 10.37 to the Registration Statement on Form S-1 of
IHF Capital, Inc., as amended (Registration Statement No. 333-04279)
(the "IHF Capital Registration Statement")
(2) Filed as Exhibit 10.38 to the IHF Capital Registration Statement.
(3) Filed as Exhibit 10.39 to the IHF Capital Registration Statement.
(4) Filed as Exhibit 21 to the IHF Capital Registration Statement.
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REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
None
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO BE FURNISHED WITH REPORTS FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION
15(D) OF THE ACT BY REGISTRANTS WHICH HAVE NOT REGISTERED SECURITIES PURSUANT TO
SECTION 12 OF THE ACT:
No annual report covering the Registrants' last fiscal year or any
proxy material with respect to a meeting of security holders has been
sent to any of the Registrants' security holders.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. has duly caused this report to
be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
By: /s/ Scott R. Watterson
-----------------------------------------
Name: Scott R. Watterson
Title: Chairman of the Board and Chief
Executive Officer
Date: August 29, 1996
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS
REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON
THE DATES INDICATED.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signatures Capacity Date
- ---------- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Scott R. Watterson Chairman of the Board of Directors and August 29, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Scott R. Watterson Chief Executive Officer (principal
executive officer)
/s/ S. Fred Beck Vice President, Chief Financial and August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
S. Fred Beck Accounting Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary (principal financial and
accounting officer)
/s/ Gary E. Stevenson Director August 29, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Gary E. Stevenson
___________________________________ Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors August __, 1996
Eric Weider
/s/ Robert C. Gay Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Robert C. Gay
___________________________________ Director August __, 1996
Richard Renaud
/s/ Ronald P. Mika Director August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Ronald P. Mika
/s/ Geoffrey S. Rehnert Director August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Geoffrey S. Rehnert
</TABLE>
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, IHF Holdings, Inc. has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
IHF HOLDINGS, INC.
By: /s/ Scott R. Watterson
------------------------------------
Name: Scott R. Watterson
Title: Chairman of the Board and
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 29, 1996
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, THIS
REPORT HAS BEEN SIGNED BELOW BY THE FOLLOWING PERSONS IN THE CAPACITIES AND ON
THE DATES INDICATED.
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Signatures Capacity Date
- ---------- -------- ----
<S> <C> <C>
/s/ Scott R. Watterson Chairman of the Board of Directors and August 29, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Scott R. Watterson Chief Executive Officer (principal
executive officer)
/s/ S. Fred Beck Vice President, Chief Financial and August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
S. Fred Beck Accounting Officer, Treasurer and
Secretary (principal financial and
accounting officer)
/s/ Gary E. Stevenson Director August 29, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Gary E. Stevenson
___________________________________ Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors August __, 1996
Eric Weider
/s/ Robert C. Gay Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Robert C. Gay
___________________________________ Director August __, 1996
Richard Renaud
/s/ Ronald P. Mika Director August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Ronald P. Mika
/s/ Geoffrey S. Rehnert Director August 28, 1996
- -----------------------------------
Geoffrey S. Rehnert
</TABLE>
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS
To the Boards of Directors and Shareholders of
IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements listed in the
index on page 39 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial
position of IHF Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiary, ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
(formerly known as Weslo, Inc., ProForm Fitness Products, Inc., and American
Physical Therapy, Inc. and subsidiaries) and its subsidiaries, at May 31, 1996
and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the two years in the period ended May 31, 1996, in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the
responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our
audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards which 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, assessing the
accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above.
PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
Boston, MA
August 13, 1996, except Note 14 which is as of August 27, 1996
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
The Boards of Directors of
ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. and IHF Holdings, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of income,
stockholders' equity (deficit), and of cash flows of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of IHF Holdings, Inc.) (formerly known as Weslo,
Inc., ProForm Fitness Products, Inc. and American Physical Therapy, Inc.) and
its subsidiaries for the year ended May 31, 1994. These financial statements are
the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express
an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit 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 audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all
material respects, the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of ICON
Health and Fitness, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the year ended May 31, 1994 in
conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
Salt Lake City, Utah
July 15, 1994
(December 23, 1994 as to Note 1)
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC. AND
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.*
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995
---------------------------------- ---------------------------------
ICON ICON
IHF HEALTH & IHF HEALTH &
HOLDINGS, INC. FITNESS, INC. HOLDINGS, INC. FITNESS, INC.
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash $ 19,313 $ 19,313 $ 4,099 $ 4,099
Accounts receivable, net 126,869 126,869 114,325 114,325
Inventories 95,922 95,922 95,635 95,635
Deferred income taxes 5,240 5,240 7,588 7,588
Other assets 4,770 4,770 5,600 5.600
Prepaid income taxes 882 589 - -
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total current assets 252,996 252,703 227,247 227,247
Property and equipment, net 32,312 32,312 23,144 23,144
Deferred income taxes 5,489 1,770 3,121 2,045
Other assets 25,930 19,703 36,673 29,442
-------- -------- -------- --------
$316,727 $306,488 $290,185 $281,878
======== ======== ======== ========
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity (Deficit)
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt $ 3,065 $ 3,065 $ 688 $ 688
Accounts payable 73,652 73,652 73,968 73,968
Interest payable 5,815 5,815 5,035 5,035
Accrued expenses 11,424 11,424 9,739 9,739
Income taxes payable - - 130 130
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total current liabilities 93,956 93,956 89,560 89,560
-------- -------- -------- --------
Long-term debt 279,693 210,546 267,427 207,080
Series A cumulative redeemable preferred stock 47,904 - 42,804 -
Stockholders' equity (deficit):
Cumulative preferred stock - - - -
Common stock and additional paid-in capital 77,730 166,176 74,957 163,403
Receivable from officers for purchase of equity (758) (758) (758) (758)
Cumulative translation adjustment 386 386 - -
Accumulated deficit (182,184) (163,818) (183,805) (177,407)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Total stockholders' equity (deficit) (104,826) 1,986 (109,606) (14,762)
-------- -------- -------- --------
Commitments and contingencies (Note 12, 13 and 14) - - - -
-------- -------- -------- --------
$316,727 $306,488 $290,185 $281,878
======== ======== ======== ========
</TABLE>
* For periods prior to November 14, 1994, IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON Health &
Fitness, Inc. were identical (See Note 1).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC. AND
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.*
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------------------------- ---------------------------- --------------------
ICON ICON Recapitalized
IHF Health & IHF Health & Companies
Holdings, Inc. Fitness, Inc. Holdings, Inc. Fitness, Inc. (Note 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net sales $ 747,577 $ 747,577 $ 530,774 $ 530,774 $ 403,016
Cost of sales 541,443 541,443 378,322 378,322 288,208
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Gross profit 206,134 206,134 152,452 152,452 114,808
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Operating expenses:
Selling 93,924 93,924 68,706 68,706 52,116
Research and development 6,759 6,759 5,163 5,163 2,863
General and administrative 48,055 48,055 31,097 31,097 28,578
Compensation expense attributable to options 2,769 2,769 39,046 39,046 -
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Total operating expenses 151,507 151,507 144,012 144,012 83,557
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income from operations 54,627 54,627 8,440 8,440 31,251
Interest expense 36,527 27,727 21,495 17,303 6,224
Amortization of deferred financing fees 3,483 2,479 1,741 1,263 -
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Income (loss) before income taxes 14,617 24,421 (14,796) (10,126) 25,027
Provision for (benefit) from income taxes 7,896 10,832 (4,719) (3,643) 9,766
--------- --------- --------- --------- ---------
Net income (loss) $ 6,721 $ 13,589 $ (10,077) $ (6,483) $ 15,261
========= ========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
* For the periods prior to November 14, 1994, IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON
Health & Fitness, Inc. were identical (See Note 1).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC.
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.*
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RECEIVABLE FROM
OFFICERS FOR TOTAL
CUMULATIVE PREFERRED ADDITIONAL EXERCISED CUMULATIVE RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK COMMON STOCK PAID-IN STOCK TRANSLATION EARNINGS EQUITY
-------------------------- ---------------
SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE CAPITAL OPTIONS ADJUSTMENT (DEFICIT) (DEFICIT)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
RECAPITALIZED COMPANIES
Balance, June 1, 1993 65,492 $ 6,549 741,753 $ 2 $ 1,076 $ - $ - $ 32,175 $ 39,802
Preferred stock dividends - - - - - - - (531) (531)
Exercise of stock options - - 7,408 - 101 (101) - - -
Net income - - - - - - - 15,261 15,261
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ----- ----- -------- --------
Balance, May 31, 1994 65,492 $ 6,549 749,161 $ 2 $ 1,177 $(101) $ - $ 46,905 $ 54,532
======= ======= ======= ==== ======= ===== ===== ======== ========
IHF HOLDINGS, INC.
Balance, June 1, 1994 65,492 $ 6,549 749,161 $ 2 $ 1,177 $(101) $ - $ 46,905 $ 54,532
Preferred stock dividends - - - - - - - (243) (243)
Equity exchanges and
distributions to
stockholders of
IHF Holdings, Inc. (65,492) (6,549) (749,161) (2) (1,177) - - (217,586) (225,314)
Issuance of common
stock and contribution
of capital by IHF
Capital, Inc. - - 1,000 - 74,957 (657) - - 74,300
Cumulative redeemable
preferred stock dividend - - - - - - - (2,804) (2,804)
Net loss - - - - - - - (10,077) (10,077)
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ----- ----- -------- --------
Balance, May 31, 1995 - - 1,000 - 74,957 (758) - (183,805) (109,606)
Proceeds from exercise
of common stock options
and contribution of
capital by IHF
Capital, Inc. - - - - 4 - - - 4
Issuance of options to
management and
contribution of
capital by IHF
Capital, Inc. - - - - 2,769 - - - 2,769
Cumulative redeemable
preferred stock dividend - - - - - - - (5,100) (5,100)
Foreign currency
translation - - - - - - 386 - 386
Net income - - - - - - - 6,721 6,721
------- ------- ------- ---- ------- ----- ----- -------- --------
IHF Holdings, Inc.
balance, May 31, 1996 - $ - 1,000 $ - $77,730 $(758) $386 $(182,184) $(104,826)
======= ======= ======= ==== ======= ===== ===== ========= ========
</TABLE>
* For periods prior to November 14, 1994, IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON Health
& Fitness, Inc. were identical (see Note 1).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC. AND
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.*
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (CONTINUED)
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
RECEIVABLE FROM
OFFICERS FOR TOTAL
CUMULATIVE PREFERRED ADDITIONAL EXERCISED CUMULATIVE RETAINED STOCKHOLDERS'
STOCK COMMON STOCK PAID-IN STOCK TRANSLATION EARNINGS EQUITY
------------------------- -------------
SHARES VALUE SHARES VALUE CAPITAL OPTIONS ADJUSTMENT (DEFICIT) (DEFICIT)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
Balance, June 1, 1994 65,492 $ 6,549 749,161 $ 2 $ 1,177 $(101) $ - $ 46,905 $ 54,532
Preferred stock dividends - - - - - - - (243) (243)
Equity exchanges and
distributions to
stockholders (65,492) (6,549) (749,161) (2) (1,177) - - (217,586) (225,314)
Issuance of common
stock and contribution
of capital by
IHF Holdings, Inc. - - 1,000 - 163,403 (657) - - 162,746
Net income - - - - - - - (6,483) (6,483)
------- ------- -------- ---- -------- ----- ------ --------- ---------
Balance, May 31, 1995 - - 1,000 - 163,403 (758) - (177,407) (14,762)
Proceeds from exercise
of common stock
options and contribution
of capital by IHF
Holdings, Inc. - - - - 4 - - - 4
Issuance of options to
management and
contribution of capital
by IHF Holdings, Inc. - - - - 2,769 - - - 2,769
Foreign currency
translation - - - - - - 386 - 386
Net income - - - - - - - 13,589 13,589
------- ------- -------- ---- -------- ----- ------ --------- ---------
ICON Health & Fitness,
Inc. balance,
May 31, 1996 - $ - 1,000 $ - $166,176 $(758) $ 386 $(163,818) $ 1,986
======= ======= ======== ==== ======== ===== ====== ========= =========
</TABLE>
* For periods prior to November 14, 1994, IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON Health &
Fitness, Inc. were identical (see Note 1).
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial
statements.
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC. AND
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.*
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995
------------------------------ -----------------------------
ICON ICON
IHF Health & IHF Health &
Holdings, Inc. Fitness, Inc. Holdings, Inc. Fitness, Inc.
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Operating activities
Net income (loss) $ 6,721 $ 13,589 $ (10,077) $ (6,483)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision (benefit) for deferred taxes (20) 2,623 (9,493) (8,417)
Depreciation and amortization 7,205 7,205 5,561 5,561
Amortization of deferred financing fees
and debt discount 12,458 2,654 6,018 1,348
Compensation expense attributable to options 2,769 2,769 12,303 12,303
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (12,544) (12,544) (14,106) (14,106)
Inventories (287) (287) (41,429) (41,429)
Income taxes (1,012) (719) 130 130
Other assets 7,073 7,073 (5,837) (5,837)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 2,149 2,149 29,961 29,961
Payable to Weider - - (4,697) (4,697)
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 24,512 24,512 (31,666) (31,666)
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (15,356) (15,356) (7,977) (7,977)
Payment for non-compete agreements - - (4,070) (4,070)
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash used in investing activities (15,356) (15,356) (12,047) (12,047)
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings (payments) on revolving loans
and lines of credit, net 6,355 6,355 66,400 66,400
Proceeds from long-term debt - - 194,999 135,006
Payments on long-term debt (687) (687) (58,197) (58,197)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 4 4 39,004 91,288
Payments of dividends - - (243) (243)
Distributions to stockholders - - (166,738) (166,738)
Payment of debt financing fees - - (27,508) (19,799)
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (7,481) 5,672 5,672 47,717
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 386 386 - -
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash 15,214 15,214 4,004 4,004
Cash, beginning of period 4,099 4,099 95 95
------------- ----------- ----------- -----------
Cash, end of period $ 19,313 $ 19,313 $ 4,099 $ 4,099
============= =========== =========== ===========
<CAPTION>
-----------------
1994
-----------------
Recapitalized
Companies
(Note 1)
<S> <C>
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) $ 15,261
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss)
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Provision (benefit) for deferred taxes (1,153)
Depreciation and amortization 4,010
Amortization of deferred financing fees
and debt discount -
Compensation expense attributable to options -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (32,59)
Inventories 726
Income taxes -
Other assets 1,217
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 25,844
Payable to Weider 919
----------
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 14,265
---------
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property and equipment (6,924)
Payment for non-compete agreements -
----------
Net cash used in investing activities 6,924)
----------
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Borrowings (payments) on revolving loans
and lines of credit, net (68,925)
Proceeds from long-term debt 105,197
Payments on long-term debt (43,222)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock -
Payments of dividends (531)
Distributions to stockholders -
Payment of debt financing fees -
-----------
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 47,717
-----------
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash -
-----------
Net increase (decrease) in cash (140)
Cash, beginning of period 235
-----------
Cash, end of period $ 95
===========
</TABLE>
* For periods prior to November 14, 1994, IHF Holdings, Inc. and ICON Health &
Fitness, Inc. were identical (see Note 1).
THE ACCOMPANYING NOTES ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS.
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IHF HOLDINGS, INC. AND
ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS
Basis of Presentation - The consolidated May 31, 1996 and 1995 financial
statements include the accounts of IHF Holdings, Inc. ("IHF Holdings")
and the consolidated accounts of its wholly-owned subsidiary, ICON Health
& Fitness, Inc. ("ICON"), (collectively, the "Company"). The
consolidated financial statements of ICON include the accounts of its
wholly-owned subsidiaries. The consolidated May 31, 1994 financial
statements of Weslo, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, of ProForm
Fitness Products, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, and of American
Physical Therapy, Inc., (collectively, the "Recapitalized Companies") all
of which were majority-owned subsidiaries of Weider Health and Fitness,
Inc. ("WHF"), reflect the results of operations as if they had been
combined since inception similar to a pooling of interests.
Description of Business - The Company is principally involved in the
development, manufacturing and distribution of home fitness equipment
throughout the United States. For the years ended May 31, 1996 and 1995,
the majority of the Company's revenues were derived from the sale of
aerobic fitness equipment. The Company primarily sells its products to
retailers and, to a limited extent, to end-users through direct response
advertising efforts.
The Recapitalization - On November 14, 1994 the recapitalization (the
"Recapitalization") took place as follows: (1) the existing shareholders
of the Recapitalized Companies contributed their capital stock of the
Recapitalized Companies to IHF Holdings' parent, IHF Capital, Inc. ("IHF
Capital"), IHF Holdings and ICON in exchange for $21.9 million of Class A
and Class L Common Stock of IHF Capital, $36.0 million of IHF Holdings
Preferred Stock, warrants to purchase Class A Common Stock of IHF
Capital, and $159.3 million of demand promissory notes of ICON (the
"Shareholder Notes"); (2) certain senior executives of the Company
exchanged their options to purchase capital stock of the Recapitalized
Companies for $34.7 million of replacement options and warrants to
purchase Class A and Class L Common Stock of IHF Capital and $4.0 million
of options to purchase preferred stock of IHF Holdings; (3) affiliates of
Bain Capital, Inc. ("Bain Capital") and certain other parties purchased
$40.4 million of Class A and Class L Common Stock of IHF Capital, (4) the
13% Senior Subordinated Notes and 15% Senior Secured Discount Notes were
issued (Note 7), the proceeds of which were used to repay the Shareholder
Notes; and (5) ICON caused the Recapitalized Companies to be merged with
and into itself. As a result of the Recapitalization, IHF Holdings owns
all of the outstanding capital stock of ICON, and IHF Capital owns all of
the outstanding common stock of IHF Holdings.
Concurrent with the closing of the Recapitalization, the Company obtained
exclusive licenses to market certain fitness equipment and certain non-
ingestive sports medicine products under the "Weider" and related brand
names (Note 13).
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2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation - All significant intercompany accounts and
transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation of the Company.
Cash- Substantially all of the Company's cash is held by two banks at May
31, 1996. The Company does not believe that as a result of this
concentration it is subject to any unusual financial risk beyond the
normal risk associated with commercial banking relationships.
Inventories - Inventories include freight-in, materials, labor, and
manufacturing overhead costs and are stated at the lower of cost or
market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment is stated at cost and
depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful
lives of the respective assets. Expenditures for renewals and
improvements are capitalized, and maintenance and repairs are charged to
operations.
Non-Compete Agreements - Included in long-term other assets are
capitalized costs associated with non-compete agreements the Company
entered into with certain key executives of the Company for a four year
term. These assets are being amortized using the straight-line method
over the life of the agreements (Note 6).
Deferred Financing Costs - As part of the Recapitalization, the Company
deferred certain debt issuance costs relating to the establishment of the
Credit Agreement (Note 7) and the issuance of the 13% Senior Subordinated
Notes and the 15% Senior Secured Discount Notes (collectively referred to
as the "Notes"). These costs are capitalized in long-term other assets
and are being amortized using the straight-line method for costs
associated with the Credit Agreement and the effective interest method
for costs associated with the Notes (Note 6).
Advertising Costs - The Company expenses the costs of advertising as
incurred, except for direct response advertising, which is capitalized
and amortized over its expected period of future benefit, generally
twelve months. Direct response advertising costs consist primarily of
costs to produce infomercials for the Company's products. At May 31,
1996 and 1995, $1,422,000 and $1,651,000, respectively, were included in
other current assets. For the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994,
total advertising expense was approximately $22,537,000, $23,846,000 and
$14,646,000, respectively. In addition, cooperative advertising and
discount allowances given to the Company's customers were approximately
$34,585,000, $14,114,000 and $12,907,000 for the years ended May 31,
1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively.
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Revenue Recognition - The Company recognizes revenue upon the shipment
of product to the customer. Allowances are recognized for estimated
returns, discounts, advertising programs, and warranty costs associated
with these sales.
Concentration of Credit Risk - Financial instruments which potentially
expose the Company to concentration of credit risk include trade accounts
receivable. To minimize this risk, ongoing credit evaluations of
customers' financial condition are performed and reserves are maintained;
however, collateral is not required. A significant portion of the
Company's sales in the retail sector are made to two customers, Sears
Roebuck ("Sears") and Sam's Wholesale Clubs ("Sam's"). Sears accounted
for approximately 34%, 31% and 34% of total sales for the years ended May
31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, respectively. Sam's accounted for approximately
12% of total sales for the years ended May 31, 1995 and 1994. Accounts
receivable from these two customers accounted for approximately 27% of
total accounts receivable at May 31, 1995. Accounts receivable from
Sears accounted for approximately 32% of gross accounts receivable at May
31, 1996, and accounts receivable from a third customer, Service
Merchandise Company, accounted for 11% of gross accounts receivable at
May 31, 1996.
Research and Development Costs - Research and product development costs
are expensed as incurred. Research and development activities include
the design of new products and product enhancements and are performed by
both internal and external sources.
Income Taxes - The Company accounts for income taxes utilizing the asset
and liability method as prescribed by Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes" ("SFAS 109"). SFAS 109
requires the Company to record in its balance sheet deferred tax assets
and liabilities for expected future tax consequences of events that have
been recognized in different periods for financial statements versus tax
returns.
Prior to the Recapitalization, the Recapitalized Companies were included
as part of the consolidated tax return filed by WHF. Taxes otherwise due
to or refundable from the taxing authorities have been reflected as due
to or from WHF. Subsequent to the Recapitalization, ICON is included as
part of the consolidated tax return filed by IHF Holdings.
Foreign Currency Hedges - The Company enters into foreign currency
forward exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency transactions on a
continuing basis for periods consistent with its anticipated or committed
foreign currency exposures on purchases in Canadian dollars. The effect
of this practice is to minimize the impact of foreign exchange rate
movements on the Company's operating results. The Company's hedging
activities do not subject the Company to significant exchange rate risk
because gains and losses on these contracts offset losses and gains on
the assets and transactions being hedged. Unrealized gains and losses on
these contracts are deferred and accounted for as part of the hedged
transactions. Cash flows from these contracts are classified in the
Statement of Cash Flows in the same category as the hedged transactions.
As of May
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31, 1996 and 1995 the Company had approximately $25 million Canadian and
$19 million Canadian, respectively, of open forward exchange contracts to
sell Canadian dollars throughout fiscal years May 31, 1997 and 1996,
respectively. The fair value of these forward exchange contracts are
based on quoted market prices. At May 31, 1996 and 1995 the estimated
unrealized gain on outstanding forward exchange contracts was $163,000
and $210,000, respectively. During 1996, 1995 and 1994 the Company
recognized gains of $169,000, $160,000 and $0, respectively, upon the
settlement of foreign currency transactions.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - The fair value of financial
instruments including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable,
accrued liabilities, convertible redeemable preferred stock and long-term
debt approximate book values at May 31, 1996 and 1995, except for the
long-term debt included in the following table. The carrying value for
the Senior Subordinated Notes and the Senior Secured Discount Notes was
established based on market conditions at the time the debt was issued.
The estimated fair value for the long-term notes is based on quoted
market prices (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
1996 1995
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Carrying Estimated Carrying Estimated
Amount Fair Value Amount Fair Value
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
13% Senior Subordinated Notes $ 99,298 $ 112,894 $ 99,123 $ 112,388
15% Senior Secured Discount Notes 69,147 85,353 60,347 70,014
</TABLE>
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 reported amount of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the periods presented.
Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - In October 1995, the
Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation"
("SFAS 123"). The Company has not yet decided how it will adopt SFAS
123 during 1997.
Reclassifications - Reclassifications have been made to the 1995 and 1994
financial statements to conform to the 1996 presentation. These
reclassifications had no effect on net income for 1995 or 1994.
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3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
Accounts receivable, net, consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31,
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IHF IHF
HOLDINGS HOLDINGS
AND AND
ICON ICON
<S> <C> <C>
Accounts receivable $ 134,464 $ 119,633
Less allowances (7,595) (5,308)
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$ 126,869 $ 114,325
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</TABLE>
4. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following (table in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
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IHF IHF
HOLDINGS HOLDINGS
AND AND
ICON ICON
<S> <C> <C>
Raw materials, principally parts and supplies $ 26,264 $ 36,472
Finished goods 69,658 59,163
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$ 95,922 $ 95,635
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</TABLE>
Inventories are net of allowances of $2,122,000 and $787,000 at May 31,
1996 and 1995, respectively. These allowances are established based on
management's estimates of inventory, held at year end, that is potentially
obsolete or for which its market value is below cost.
5. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following (table in
thousands):
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
MAY 31,
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IHF IHF
ESTIMATED HOLDINGS HOLDINGS
USEFUL LIFE AND AND
(YEARS) ICON ICON
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Land - $ 1,230 $ 1,230
Building and improvements up to 31 11,235 9,683
Equipment 3-7 37,191 25,784
Construction in progress - 2,397 -
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52,053 36,697
Less accumulated depreciation (19,741) (13,553)
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$ 32,312 $ 23,144
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</TABLE>
For the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the Company recorded
depreciation expense of $6,188,000, $5,052,000 and $4,010,000,
respectively.
6. OTHER ASSETS
Other assets consist of the following (table in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
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IHF IHF
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Non-compete agreement $ 2,544 $ 2,544 $ 3,561 $ 3,561
Deferred financing costs 22,284 16,057 25,767 18,536
Other 1,102 1,102 7,345 7,345
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$ 25,930 $ 19,703 $ 36,673 $ 29,442
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</TABLE>
At May 31, 1996 and 1995, capitalized non-compete payments made to the
Company's key executives are net of accumulated amortization of $1,526,000
and $509,000, respectively.
At May 31, 1996 and 1995 capitalized deferred financing costs are net of
accumulated amortization of $3,742,000 and $1,263,000, respectively, for
ICON and $5,224,000 and $1,741,000, respectively, for IHF Holdings.
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following (table in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
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1996 1995
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IHF IHF
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revolving Credit Facility $ 80,000 $ 80,000 $ 73,645 $ 73,645
Term Loan A Facility 16,875 16,875 17,500 17,500
Term Loan B Facility 17,438 17,438 17,500 17,500
13% Senior Subordinated Notes, face amount
$101,250 net of unamortized discount of
$1,952 at May 31, 1996 and $2,127 at
May 31, 1995 99,298 99,298 99,123 99,123
15% Senior Secured Discount Notes, face
amount $123,700 net of unamortized
discount of $54,553 at May 31, 1996 and
$63,353 at May 31, 1995 69,147 -- 60,347 --
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282,758 213,611 268,115 207,768
Less current portion 3,065 3,065 688 688
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Total long-term debt $ 279,693 $ 210,546 $ 267,427 $ 207,080
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</TABLE>
CREDIT AGREEMENT
In connection with the Recapitalization (Note 1), the Company entered into
a Credit Agreement with a syndicate of banks. Borrowings under the Credit
Agreement, consist of the Revolving Credit Facility, the Term Loan A
Facility, and the Term Loan B Facility, and are secured by a perfected
first priority security interest in the assets of ICON and its
subsidiaries. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company must
comply with certain restrictive covenants, which include the requirement
that the Company maintain minimum amounts of profitability, solvency, and
liquidity. In addition, the Credit Agreement restricts ICON from making
certain payments, including dividend payments, to its shareholders. At May
31, 1996, the Company was in compliance with all its financial covenants
except for the capital expenditure limitation for the year ended May 31,
1996 for which its lender waived compliance. Management believes that the
Company will be in compliance with its financial covenants through 1997
and, therefore, borrowings under the Credit Agreement have been classified
as long-term, exclusive of amounts due within one year under the Term Loan
A Facility and Term Loan B Facility.
Revolving Credit Facility
The agreement provides for borrowings of up to $160.0 million based upon a
percentage of eligible accounts receivable and inventories and expires on
November 14, 1999. Advances under the Revolving Credit Facility bear
interest, at the Company's option, at either (1) 2.75% plus the rate at
which certain Eurodollar deposits are offered in the interbank Eurodollar
market (the "LIBOR Rate") or (2) 1.75% plus the higher of (a) the
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highest of the most recently published or announced prime corporate base,
reference or similar benchmark rate announced by Bankers Trust Company or
(b) the published rate for ninety-day dealer placed commercial paper (the
"Index Rate") (8.25% rate as of May 31, 1996 under the LIBOR rate option).
The Company is required to pay a fee of 0.5% per annum on the average
unused commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility. For the years ended
May 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company paid an unused commitment fee of
$196,000 and $42,000, respectively. As of May 31, 1996, $48.8 million was
available to be borrowed under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Term Loan A Facility
Under the Term Loan A Facility, $17,500,000 was advanced on November 14,
1994. Quarterly payments of $625,000 became due beginning March 31, 1996.
Quarterly payments increase to $937,500 beginning March 31, 1997, to
$1,250,000 beginning March 31, 1998, and to $1,562,500 beginning March 31,
1999, with the balance of $1,562,500 due at maturity on November 14, 1999.
Advances under the Term Loan A Facility bear interest, at the Company's
option, at a rate equal to either (1) 3.00% per annum plus the LIBOR Rate
or (2) 2.25% per annum plus the Index Rate (8.5% as of May 31, 1996 under
the LIBOR rate option).
Term Loan B Facility
Under the Term Loan B Facility, $17,500,000 was advanced on November 14,
1994. Quarterly payments of $62,500 are due beginning March 31, 1996.
Quarterly payments increase to $1,562,500 beginning March 31, 2000 through
September 30, 2001, and the balance of $5,562,500 is due at maturity on
November 14, 2001. Advances under the Term Loan B Facility bear interest,
at the Company's option, at a rate equal to either (1) 3.50% per annum plus
the LIBOR Rate or (2) 2.75% per annum plus the Index Rate (9.0% as of May
31, 1996 under the LIBOR rate option).
A portion of the proceeds from the Credit Agreement were used to repay the
long-term debt outstanding prior to the Recapitalization.
SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
In conjunction with the Recapitalization (Note 1), the Company issued
$101,250,000 face amount (net proceeds of $100.0 million) of 13% Senior
Subordinated Notes of ICON (the "Senior Subordinated Notes") and warrants
to purchase 200,000 shares of Class A and 20,000 shares of Class L Common
Stock of IHF Capital. The Senior Subordinated Notes are unsecured and bear
interest at 13%, payable January 15 and July 15 through the maturity date
of July 15, 2002. The warrants have an exercise price of $.01 per share and
expire on November 14, 1999. In conjunction with the sale, $968,000 of the
issuance price was ascribed to the warrants and is included in the total
discount on the notes. This discount is being amortized using the effective
interest method.
Upon certain asset sales, the Company may be obligated to purchase the
Senior Subordinated Notes with the net cash proceeds of the asset sales at
a redemption price of 100% of principal plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Prior to November 15, 1997, up
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to $35 million of principal of the Senior Subordinated Notes may be
redeemed at the Company's option with the proceeds of the sale in public
offerings of common stock of IHF Holdings or IHF Capital at a redemption
price equal to 112.25% of the principal, together with accrued and unpaid
interest at the redemption date. On or after November 15, 1998, the Senior
Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at the Company's option, in whole or in
part, at redemption prices ranging from 110% of principal amount in the
year ended November 14, 1999, to 100% of principal amount subsequent to
November 14, 2001, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
SENIOR SECURED DISCOUNT NOTES
In conjunction with the Recapitalization (Note 1), the Company issued
$123,700,000 face amount (net proceeds of $60.0 million) of 15% Senior
Secured Discount Notes of IHF Holdings (the "Discount Notes") and warrants
to purchase 800,000 shares of Class A and 80,000 shares of Class L Common
Stock of IHF Capital. The Discount Notes are senior secured obligations of
IHF Holdings, which begin bearing cash interest of 15% at November 15,
1999, payable each May 15 and November 15 thereafter, through the maturity
date of November 15, 2004. In conjunction with the sale, $3,838,000 of the
issuance price was ascribed to the warrants and is included in the total
discount on the notes. This discount is being amortized using the effective
interest method.
Upon certain asset sales, the Company may be obligated to purchase the
Discount Notes with the net cash proceeds of those sales at a redemption
price of 100% of the accreted value plus accrued and unpaid interest. The
accreted value increases from the initial discount price through November
15, 1999 to 100% of the face amount of the discount notes at that date.
Prior to November 15, 1996, the Discount Notes may be redeemed at the
Company's option, in whole or in part, with the proceeds of the sale in a
public offering of common stock of IHF Holdings or IHF Capital, at a
redemption price of 114% of the accreted value, as defined in the note
agreement. The Company is required to use at least 50% of the net proceeds
of any such public offering for such redemption. On or after November 15,
1999, the Discount Notes may be redeemed at the Company's option, in whole
or in part, at redemption prices ranging from 107.5% of principal amount in
the year ended November 14, 2000, to 100% of principal amount subsequent to
November 14, 2001, plus accrued and unpaid interest.
CHANGE IN CONTROL
Upon a change in control, as defined in the notes agreements, each holder
of the Senior Subordinated Notes and Discount Notes may require the Company
to repurchase all or a portion of such holder's notes at a cash purchase
price equal to 101% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid
interest, if any, to the date of repurchase. The Credit Agreement provides
that the occurrence of such a change of control, as defined therein,
constitutes an event of default under the Credit Agreement, which could
require immediate payment of the Revolving Credit Facility, Term Loan A
Facility and Term Loan B Facility.
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FUTURE PAYMENTS
As of May 31, 1996, the scheduled future principal payments of long-term
debt (excluding the Revolving Credit Facility) are as follows (in
thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
IHF
Year ended May 31, Holdings ICON
<S> <C> <C>
1997 $ 3,065 $ 3,065
1998 4,312 4,312
1999 5,562 5,562
2000 6,438 6,438
2001 6,250 6,250
Thereafter 233,636 109,936
</TABLE>
8. CUMULATIVE REDEEMABLE PREFERRED STOCK - IHF HOLDINGS
Authorization and Issuance of Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
Stock
As part of the Recapitalization (Note 1), IHF Holdings authorized 8,000
shares of Series A-1 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock ("Series A-1
Preferred") and 2,042 shares of Series A-2 Cumulative Redeemable Preferred
Stock ("Series A-2 Preferred"). The Series A-1 Preferred and Series A-2
Preferred (referred to collectively as the "Series A Preferred") are
equivalent in all respects, except with respect to voting rights. In
exchange for common stock and options in the Recapitalized Companies, 8,000
shares of Series A-1 Preferred and 1,000 shares of Series A-2 Preferred
were issued to WHF at a stated issue price of $4,000 per share, and options
to purchase 1,042 Series A-2 Preferred were issued to certain officers of
the Company. The options have an exercise price of $158.93 per share,
subsequent to adjustment as defined in the option agreement, and expire on
May 31, 2004. Compensation expense and a corresponding credit to the Series
A Preferred carrying value of $4,000,000 was recorded at the date such
options were granted.
Voting Rights
Holders of Series A-1 Preferred are entitled to vote in the election of
directors of IHF Holdings. All holders of Series A Preferred are entitled
to vote in the approval of amendments to the terms of the Series A
Preferred and in the approval of new indebtedness of the Company. Except as
otherwise required by law or the Certificate of Incorporation of IHF
Holdings, holders of Series A Preferred shares are not entitled to other
voting rights.
Liquidation Rights
The Series A Preferred retains a liquidation preference over the common
stock at a rate of $4,000 per share plus accrued but unpaid dividends.
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Dividends
The Series A Preferred bears dividends at the rate of 12.75% per year
through the 12th anniversary of issuance, at the rate of 15% during the
following year and increasing by 1% for each succeeding year thereafter.
Dividends also accrue on the shares of Series A Preferred which are subject
to the options held by certain officers of the Company.
Redemption
IHF Holdings has the option to redeem the Series A Preferred at any time
after the fifth anniversary of the issue date or earlier upon: (1) a public
offering of the common stock of IHF Capital; (2) sale of substantially all
the assets of IHF Holdings; (3) payment of a dividend or distribution on
the Common Stock of IHF Holdings which would not otherwise be permitted
under IHF Holdings' certificate of incorporation; or (4) any other similar
event. In addition, IHF Holdings is required to redeem the Series A
Preferred upon certain changes in control.
The redemption price of the Series A Preferred is $4,000 per share plus
accrued and unpaid dividends, if any. Management anticipates that the
option to redeem the Series A Preferred will be exercised and, for the
years ended May 31, 1996 and 1995, has accrued dividends of $5.1 million
and $2.8 million, respectively, on the issued and outstanding preferred
shares and outstanding options. Under certain conditions, the redemption
price may be fully or partially satisfied by shares of common stock of the
entity effecting the public offering.
9. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred Stock
For the year ended May 31, 1994 and through November 14, 1994, the
Recapitalized Companies had 100,000 authorized shares of preferred stock
with a $100 par value of which 65,492 shares were issued and outstanding
and held by WHF. Dividends accumulated quarterly at $2.50 per share and, at
May 31, 1994, dividends of $531,000 were accrued and payable to WHF. For
the period from June 1, 1994 to November 14, 1994, $243,000 of dividends
had accrued and were paid in conjunction with the Recapitalization (Note
1). In conjunction with the Recapitalization, the preferred stock was
exchanged for stock of IHF Holdings and IHF Capital.
Common Stock and Additional Paid-in Capital
In conjunction with the Recapitalization, IHF Holdings issued 1,000 shares
of common stock, received a capital contribution of $74.7 million from its
parent IHF Capital (net of IHF Capital's $657,000 receivable from officers
related to the Recapitalization), and contributed capital of $163.1 million
(net of the $657,000 receivable) to ICON. ICON exchanged all common and
preferred stock in the Recapitalized Companies (Note 1),
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issuing 1,000 shares of new common stock to IHF Holdings. All of the common
stock of the Recapitalized Companies that was issued and outstanding prior
to the recapitalization was retired as part of that transaction.
Stock Options
Prior to the Recapitalization, certain officers held options to purchase
shares of the Recapitalized Companies. The exercise prices were based upon
the fair market value of the Recapitalized Companies on the date the
options were granted. The options became fully vested during the year ended
May 31, 1994. During the year ended May 31, 1994, a portion of these
options were exercised in exchange for receivables from officers. As part
of the Recapitalization (Note 1), all remaining options to purchase shares
in the Recapitalized Companies were exchanged for options to purchase
Series A Preferred of IHF Holdings (Note 8) and options to purchase common
stock of IHF Capital. Compensation charges, including related payroll
taxes, totaling $39.0 million were recorded in the year ended May 31, 1995,
relating to the exchange of these options and warrants (including $4.0
million related to the issuance of the Series A-2 Preferred options).
1994 Stock Option Plan
In November 1994, the 1994 Stock Option Plan (the "1994 Plan") was adopted
by the Company and approved by the Board of Directors. The 1994 Plan
originally provided for the granting of options to purchase up to 1,200,000
shares of Class A common stock of IHF Capital. The Board of Directors
determines which individuals shall receive options, the time period during
which the options may be exercised, the exercise price (which cannot be
less than the fair market value of the Class A Common on the date of
grant), and whether or not the options are incentive stock options as
defined in section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Expired and
cancelled options are not made available for future grant. In 1996, the
plan was amended, subject to certain waivers of notice and shareholder
approval, to provide for the granting of up to 2,110,207 shares of Class A
Common.
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Activity under the 1994 Plan is summarized as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Number of Range of
Optioned Exercise Price
Shares per Share
<S> <C> <C>
Granted 1,146,331 $0.10-8.92
Exercised (634,117) $0.10
----------
Outstanding at May 31, 1995 512,214 $0.10-8.92
Granted 963,876 $5.80-8.92
Cancelled (7,617) $.10-$5.80
Exercised (44,539) $ 0.10
----------
Outstanding at May 31, 1996 1,423,934 $.10-$8.92
==========
</TABLE>
Of the total options outstanding under the 1994 Plan, 1,210,859 are
exercisable at May 31, 1996. All options under the 1994 Plan become
exercisable upon an initial public offering, subject to the approval of the
Board of Directors. At May 31, 1996, there were no options available for
future grant under the 1994 Plan.
In September 1995 and March 1996, the exercise price of all performance
options granted in 1995 under the 1994 Plan with an original exercise price
per share of $30.87 were reset to exercise prices per share ranging from
$5.80 to $8.92 which represented the fair value on the date of the reset
with no change in the number of option share grants or vesting periods. The
original exercise price of $30.87 per share for these performance options
was established by the Board of Directors at the time of the
Recapitalization to provide incentives to key members of management.
During the year ended May 31, 1996, the Company recorded compensation
expense of $2,769,000 equivalent to the difference between the fair market
value of the underlying securities and the exercise price of related
options granted. Such option grants were fully vested upon grant.
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10. INCOME TAXES
The provision for (benefit from) income taxes consists of the following
(in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------------------- ---------------------- --------------
Recapitalized
IHF IHF Companies
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON (Note 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Current:
Federal income taxes $ 6,946 $ 7,216 $ 4,277 $ 4,277 $ 9,193
State income taxes 595 618 497 497 1,726
Foreign income taxes 375 375 - - -
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total current 7,916 8,209 4,774 4,774 10,919
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Deferred:
Federal income taxes (18) 2,416 (8,446) (7,545) (1,005)
State income taxes (2) 207 (1,027) (872) (148)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Total deferred (20) 2,623 (9,493) (8,417) (1,153)
---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------
$ 7,896 $ 10,832 $ (4,719) $ (3,643) $ 9,766
========== ========== ========== ========== ==========
</TABLE>
The provision for (benefit from) income tax differs from the amount
computed by applying the statutory federal income (loss) tax rate to income
before taxes as follows:
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
---------------------------------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
-------------------- ---------------------- -----------------
Recapitalized
IHF IHF Companies
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON (Note 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Statutory federal income tax rate 35% 35% (35)% (35)% 35%
State tax provision (benefit) 4 3 (3) (3) 5
Other-non-deductible items 5 - 6 4 -
Effect of tax sharing agreement
with IHF Holdings, Inc. - - - (2) -
Foreign losses for which no benefit
has been recognized 10 6 - - -
Other - - - - (1)
--- --- ----- ----- ---
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes 54% 44% (32)% (36)% 39%
=== === ===== ===== ===
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As of May 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company recorded gross deferred tax assets
and deferred tax liabilities as follows (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
-----------------------------------------------
1996 1995
------------------------ ---------------------
IHF IHF
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Gross deferred tax assets $ 15,506 $ 11,740 $ 13,579 $ 12,368
Gross deferred tax liabilities (3,972) (3,925) (2,870) (2,735)
--------- --------- --------- ---------
11,534 7,815 10,709 9,633
Valuation allowance (805) (805) - -
--------- --------- --------- ---------
Net deferred tax asset $ 10,729 $ 7,010 $ 10,709 $ 9,633
========= ========= ========= =========
</TABLE>
The Company has provided a full valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
related to foreign net operating loss carryforwards since realization of
these future benefits is not sufficiently assured.
Net deferred tax assets consist of the following (in thousands):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
-------------------------------------------
1996 1995
--------------------- --------------------
IHF IHF
Holdings ICON Holdings ICON
<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Domestic net operating loss carryforward $ - $ - $ 3,767 $ 3,767
Foreign net operating loss carryforward 805 805 - -
Stock compensation expense 5,694 5,694 4,642 4,642
Future deductible interest 3,766 - 1,211 -
Depreciation (2,730) (2,730) (1,786) (1,786)
Reserves and allowances 3,770 3,770 2,942 2,942
Contribution of land (500) (500) (500) (500)
Uniform capitalization of inventory 937 937 879 879
Other, net (208) (161) (446) (311)
-------- ------- -------- --------
11,534 7,815 10,709 9,633
Valuation allowance (805) (805) - -
-------- ------- -------- --------
Net deferred tax asset $ 10,729 $ 7,010 $ 10,709 $ 9,633
======== ======= ======== ========
</TABLE>
In the year ended May 31, 1996, the Company realized income tax benefits of
$3,470,000 and $297,000 for the use of federal and state net operating loss
carryforwards, respectively. At May 31, 1996, the Company had approximately
$2.4 million of foreign net operating loss carryforwards available to
reduce future foreign taxable income.
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11. SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
May 31,
---------------------------------------
1996 1995 1994
----------- ---------- ------------
IHF IHF
Holdings Holdings Recapitalized
and and Companies
ICON ICON (Note 1)
<S> <C> <C> <C>
Cash paid during the period for (in thousands):
Interest $ 25,191 $ 12,188 $ 5,259
Income taxes 8,928 5,286 10,237
</TABLE>
For the year ended May 31, 1994 and the period from June 1, 1994 through
November 14, 1994, income tax payments were made to WHF.
Non-cash investing and financing activities
As part of the Recapitalization (Note 1): (1) the existing shareholders of
the Recapitalized Companies contributed their capital stock of these
Companies (recorded value of $7.7 million) to IHF Capital, IHF Holdings,
and ICON in exchange for common stock of IHF Capital, preferred stock of
IHF Holdings, warrants to purchase common stock of IHF Capital (aggregate
fair value of $58.8 million), and the Shareholder Notes ($159.3 million),
and (2) certain senior executives of the Company exchanged their options to
purchase capital stock of the Recapitalized Companies for $34.7 million of
replacement options to purchase commons stock of IHF Capital and $4.0
million of warrants to purchase preferred stock of IHF Holdings. Subsequent
to the closing of the Recapitalization, IHF Capital redeemed certain of the
options exchanged by the executives as part of the Recapitalization for
$26.4 million.
In conjunction with the issuance of the Senior Subordinated Notes and the
Senior Secured Discount Notes (Note 7), the Company issued warrants to
purchase common stock of IHF Capital. These warrants were ascribed values
of $968,000 and $3,838,000, respectively, and were recorded as additional
discounts on the notes and were credited to additional paid-in capital.
12. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases - The Company has noncancelable operating leases, primarily for
computer and production equipment, that expire over the next five years.
These leases generally contain renewal options for periods ranging from
three to five years and require the Company to pay all executory costs such
as maintenance and insurance. Future minimum payments under noncancelable
operating leases consist of the following at May 31, 1996 (table in
thousands):
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
FOR YEAR ENDED MAY 31:
<S> <C>
1997 $ 6,009
1998 4,945
1999 2,936
2000 1,189
2001 426
Thereafter -
--------
Total $ 15,505
========
</TABLE>
Rental expense for operating leases was approximately $2,513,000,
$2,890,000 and $1,767,000 for the years ended May 31, 1996, 1995, and 1994,
respectively.
Weider Litigation - On August 28, 1995, WHF and its affiliates commenced a
number of legal proceedings against the Company, its affiliates and all of
the non-WHF directors and commenced arbitration proceedings against the
Company. WHF and its affiliates claim, among other things: (i) they are
entitled to various economic adjustments under agreements related to the
Recapitalization, (ii) the Company has intentionally violated territorial
limitations and various other terms of the distribution agreement under
which WHF was granted exclusive rights to distribute the Company's products
in certain international territories, (iii) the directors and executive
officers of the Company have breached their fiduciary duties to IHF
Capital, IHF Holdings and the Company and to IHF Capital's minority
stockholders, and (iv) the Company has violated its duties to WHF under the
Management Agreement (Note 13). In addition, WHF and its affiliates seek to
recover compensatory damages of at least $25 million, punitive damages of
$35 million and injunctive relief requiring the Company to honor its
alleged obligations. On August 28, 1995, WHF sought, and was denied, a
temporary restraining order relating to alleged violations of the
Distribution Agreement (Note 13). The Company intends to defend vigorously
against the claims of WHF and its affiliates. The Company does not believe
the outcome of the WHF Litigation will have a material adverse effect upon
the Company's results of operation and financial position.
The Company, on August 28, 1995, initiated a law suit against WHF and its
affiliates seeking a preliminary injunction forbidding WHF from continuing
to produce and market illicit copies of one of the Company's most
significant product lines. The Company intends to assert all claims that it
may have against WHF and its affiliates, including claims that: (I) WHF and
its affiliates have improperly sourced products (including WHF branded
products), (ii) WHF and its affiliates have infringed its rights to the
"WHF" trademark, (iii) the Company is entitled to economic adjustments
under the agreements related to the Recapitalization and (iv) WHF has
violated territorial limits and other terms of the Distribution Agreement
(Note 13).
Other Litigation - The Company is one of several named defendants in legal
matters involving product liability claims, several insured and one
uninsured. The plaintiff in
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each case seeks general and specific damages in various specified and
unspecified amounts. Since many of these matters are in the initial
discovery stage, it is not possible to predict, with any certainty, the
outcome or range of potential loss. However, management, based in part on
discussions with legal counsel, believes that the Company has meritorious
defenses and that resolution of these matters should not result in
uninsured liability, if any, that would be materially greater than the
estimated liability of $1,500,000 and $900,000 included in accrued expenses
at May 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively.
The Company is involved in various other claims, potential unasserted
claims, and legal actions, including several patent infringement claims,
arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management,
the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse
effect on the Company's financial position and results of operations and,
accordingly, no amounts have been accrued in the financial statements.
Warranty - The Company warrants its products against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days after sale to the end-
user. As of May 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company had an accrual for warranty
costs on products sold of approximately $3,200,000 and $2,470,000,
respectively, included in accrued expenses in the accompanying balance
sheets.
Retirement Plans - All employees who have met minimum age and service
requirements are eligible to participate in one of two 401(k) savings
plans. Participants may make tax deferred contributions up to 15% of total
salary in 1995. Company contributions to the two plans for the years ended
May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $233,000, $220,000 and $48,000,
respectively.
13. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Recapitalization Expenses - The Company reimbursed $2 million of
expenses incurred by WHF, Bain Capital, and other shareholders in
connection with the Recapitalization. In addition, the Company paid Bain
Capital a fee of $3.5 million for services provided in structuring the
Recapitalization (Note 1).
Management Fees - The Company received $2.7 million in the year ended
May 31, 1995 as a fee for administrative services provided to WHF in the
management of one of its subsidiaries (the "Management Agreement") which
was recorded as a reduction of general and administrative expense for the
period. Subsequent to the Recapitalization, the management agreement
requires ICON, to the extent applicable, to source WHF products, or
products substantially the same as those sold by WHF, from WHF prior to
seeking sources of those products from outside vendors. During the years
ended May 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994, the Company purchased approximately
$50.7 million, $26.4 million and $7.4 million of products from WHF and had
a trade payable of $.7 million and $1.3 million at May 31, 1996 and 1995,
respectively.
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In conjunction with the Recapitalization, the Company executed an agreement
with a majority shareholder who provides management and advisory services.
Total annual fees due under this agreement are $800,000, and, for the year
ended May 31, 1996 and 1995, the Company recorded management fee expense of
$800,000 and $333,000, respectively. In addition, if the Company enters
into any acquisition transactions involving at least $10 million, the
Company must pay a fee of approximately 1% of the gross purchase price,
including liabilities assumed, of the transaction.
Non-Compete Agreements - In November 1994, the Company entered into
non-compete agreements with certain key executives of the Company in
connection with the Recapitalization (Note 2).
License Fees - Concurrent with the closing of the Recapitalization, the
Company obtained certain rights to use the WHF name pursuant to two
separate exclusive license agreements. Under the WHF Sports License, the
Company paid a $5 million license fee for a perpetual license with respect
to WHF Canadian Trademark Rights. Under the WHF Health and Fitness license,
the Company is required to pay a royalty with respect to WHF U.S. and other
trademark rights equal to 2% of sales of licensed products sold thereunder
until such time as the Company has paid an aggregate royalty equal to $12
million plus an interest factor accruing on the unpaid portion of the
royalty at a per annum rate of 10%. If the royalty has not been paid in
full by the tenth anniversary of the Recapitalization, or if the sales of
WHF product fall below a certain level and the royalty is not paid in full
at that time, ICON's rights under the license agreement will terminate. The
Company recorded license fees of $549,000 and $500,000 during 1996 and
1995, respectively, under this agreement. The Company has accrued license
fees payable to WHF of $81,000 and $503,000 at May 31, 1996 and 1995.
Distribution Agreement - The Company has appointed a Canadian WHF
affiliate to be the exclusive distributor of ICON products worldwide,
excluding the United States, Mexico and certain countries in Europe. Under
the terms of this agreement, the Company sells its products directly to WHF
affiliates for resale in the agreed-upon territory. In conjunction with
this agreement, the Company recorded revenue of $6.9 million for the year
ended May 31, 1996 and had a trade receivable from WHF affiliates of $1.5
million at May 31, 1996. In addition, for the fiscal years ended May 31,
1995 and 1994, the Company recorded revenue from sales to WHF of $8.8
million and $4.9 million, respectively, and at May 31, 1995, the Company
had a trade receivable from WHF affiliates of $2.6 million.
Aircraft Lease - In June 1996, the Company entered into an oral agreement
with FG Aviation, Inc. ("FG"), a company which is jointly owned by officers
of the Company, whereby the Company will lease an airplane from FG for a
minimum of 400 hours per year at a fair market rate (between $1,500 and
$1,700 per hour, as adjusted by the Company's costs associated with flight
crews). Scheduled maintenance and insurance will be paid for by FG and non-
scheduled maintenance will be paid for by the Company. Flight crews will be
provided by the Company. In connection with this lease the
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Company advanced $280,000 to officers of the Company to be used as a
security deposit on the aircraft lease.
Canadian and European Options - At any time prior to May 15, 1997, the
Company has an option to acquire the net fixed assets, inventory, and
certain other assets and to assume certain related leases and contracts of
three Canadian corporations (collectively "CanCo") owned by WHF and certain
other parties at a purchase price equal to the net book value of those
assets. In addition, the Company had an option to acquire certain fixed
assets and to assume certain related leases of several European operations
owned by WHF at any time prior to May 15, 1997.
In August 1995, the Company gave notice of its intention to exercise its
option to purchase the assets of CanCo. The Company may terminate this
notice at any time prior to executing a final purchase and sale agreement.
The purchase of the CanCo assets has not yet been completed due to
complications related to the WHF litigation (Note 12). However, based on
its due diligence and the estimated purchase price of $1.5 million, the
Company does not believe that CanCo's operations are significant.
In July 1995 and December 1995, the Company exercised its options to
purchase certain fixed assets of the WHF European affiliates in conjunction
with the establishment of its own sales operations in Europe. The total
purchase price for these assets was approximately $200,000 and approximated
the net book value of the assets at the date of purchase.
14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
HealthRider Acquisition - In August 1996, the Company acquired the net
assets, excluding certain liabilities (including liabilities associated
with the lawsuit filed by certain stockholders of HealthRider), of
HealthRider, Inc. ("HealthRider"). Total consideration for the purchase
consisted of the payment of $16.8 million, the assumption of amounts
outstanding under HealthRider's revolving credit facility on the date of
acquisition of $9.3 million and fees and expenses of approximately $1.0
million. The acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method of
accounting.
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition of HealthRider, the
Company entered into definitive agreements to buy out HealthRider's
manufacturing contract with Parkway Manufacturing, Inc. ("Parkway") and to
buy out the minority interest of HealthRider's European subsidiary held by
La Forza Limited ("La Forza"). The buy out agreement with Parkway required
the Company to make a payment of $10.1 million, including the repayment of
$1.0 million of trade payables owed to Parkway by HealthRider and the
payment of $4.1 million for inventory and certain manufacturing equipment
of Parkway purchased for the manufacturing of HealthRider brand products.
The buy out agreement with La Forza required the Company to make a payment
of $.6 million and to provide La Forza with $.1 million of inventory.
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<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
VALUATION ACCOUNTS
YEARS ENDED MAY 31,
-------------------------------------------------
1995 1994 1996
--------------- ------------ --------------
<S> <C> <C> <C>
ALLOWANCES FOR DOUBTFUL ACCOUNTS,
ADVERTISING AND CREDIT MEMOS:
Balance at beginning of year $ 5,308,000 $ 3,279,000 $ 2,146,000
Additions
Charged to Costs and Expenses (Allowance
for Doubtful Accounts and Credit Memos) 3,662,000 3,792,000 1,864,000
Charged to Costs and Expenses
(Discounts and advertising) 34,585,000 14,114,000 12,907,000
Recoveries on Accounts Charged Off 74,000 - -
Deductions
Accounts Charged Off (Allowance for
Doubtful Accounts and Credit Memos) (3,569,000) (2,666,000) (1,163,000)
Accounts Charged Off
(Discounts and advertising) (32,465,000) (13,211,000) (12,475,000)
----------- ----------- -----------
Balance at end of year $ 7,595,000 $ 5,308,000 $ 3,279,000
============ ============ ============
</TABLE>
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<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements of ICON for the year ended May 31, 1996 and is
qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial information.
</LEGEND>
<CIK> 0000934798
<NAME> ICON HEALTH & FITNESS INC
<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> MAY-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JUN-30-1995
<PERIOD-END> MAY-31-1996
<CASH> 19,313,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 134,464,000
<ALLOWANCES> 7,595,000
<INVENTORY> 95,922,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 252,703,000
<PP&E> 52,053,000
<DEPRECIATION> 19,741,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 306,488,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 93,956,000
<BONDS> 210,546,000
0
0
<COMMON> 0
<OTHER-SE> 1,986,000
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 306,488,000
<SALES> 747,577,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 747,577,000
<CGS> 541,443,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 541,443,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 151,507,000
<LOSS-PROVISION> 3,662,000
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 30,206,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> 24,421,000
<INCOME-TAX> 10,832,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 13,589,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 13,589,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
</TABLE>
<TABLE> <S> <C>
<PAGE>
<ARTICLE> 5
<LEGEND>
This Schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
consolidated financial statements of IHF Holdings for the year ended May 31,
1996 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
information.
</LEGEND>
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<S> <C>
<PERIOD-TYPE> YEAR
<FISCAL-YEAR-END> MAY-31-1996
<PERIOD-START> JUN-30-1995
<PERIOD-END> MAY-31-1996
<CASH> 19,313,000
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 134,464,000
<ALLOWANCES> 7,595,000
<INVENTORY> 95,922,000
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 252,996,000
<PP&E> 52,053,000
<DEPRECIATION> 19,741,000
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 316,727,000
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 93,956,000
<BONDS> 279,693,000
0
0
<COMMON> 0
<OTHER-SE> (104,826,000)
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 316,727,000
<SALES> 747,577,000
<TOTAL-REVENUES> 747,577,000
<CGS> 541,443,000
<TOTAL-COSTS> 541,443,000
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 151,507,000
<LOSS-PROVISION> 3,662,000
<INTEREST-EXPENSE> 40,010,000
<INCOME-PRETAX> 14,617,000
<INCOME-TAX> 7,896,000
<INCOME-CONTINUING> 6,721,000
<DISCONTINUED> 0
<EXTRAORDINARY> 0
<CHANGES> 0
<NET-INCOME> 6,721,000
<EPS-PRIMARY> 0
<EPS-DILUTED> 0
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