FAIRCHILD CORP
10-Q, 2000-11-15
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended October 1, 2000

Commission File Number 1-6560

 

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 34-0728587

(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Incorporation or organization)

45025 Aviation Drive, Suite 400

Dulles, VA 20166

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (703) 478-5800

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 ninety (90) days.

YES X NO

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Outstanding at

Title of Class October 1, 2000

Class A Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value 22,482,688

Class B Common Stock, $0.10 Par Value 2,621,652

 

 

 

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 

 

 

Page

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 1, 2000 (Unaudited) and

June 30, 2000 . 3

Consolidated Statements of Earnings (Unaudited) for the Three

Months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999 5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Three

Months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999..7

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 8

Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and

Financial Condition 16

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market Risk 22

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings 23

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds. . 23

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 23

Item 5. Other Information. 23

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 23

 

All references in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q to the terms ''we,'' ''our,'' ''us,'' the ''Company'' and ''Fairchild'' refer to The Fairchild Corporation and its subsidiaries. All references to ''fiscal'' in connection with a year shall mean the 12 months ended June 30.

 

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

<TABLE>

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

October 1, 2000 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2000

(In thousands)

<CAPTION>

ASSETS

 

October 1,

June 30,

2000

2000

(*)

<S>

<C>

<C>

CURRENT ASSETS:

Cash and cash equivalents, $13,907 and $14,287 restricted

$ 32,816

$ 35,790

Short-term investments

4,024

9,054

Accounts receivable-trade, less allowances of $10,554 and $9,598

112,908

127,230

Inventories:

Finished goods

136,169

138,330

Work-in-process

30,271

30,523

Raw materials

12,539

11,006

178,979

179,859

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

84,677

74,231

Total Current Assets

413,404

426,164

Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated

depreciation of $143,496 and $142,938

164,841

174,137

Net assets held for sale

17,590

20,112

Cost in excess of net assets acquired (Goodwill), less

accumulated amortization of $55,921 and $52,826

430,324

436,442

Investments and advances, affiliated companies

3,325

3,238

Prepaid pension assets

64,510

64,418

Deferred loan costs

14,278

14,714

Real estate investment

113,578

112,572

Long-term investments

9,271

10,084

Other assets

5,948

5,539

TOTAL ASSETS

$ 1,237,069

$ 1,267,420

 

 

 

 

 

*Condensed from audited financial statements.

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

October 1, 2000 (Unaudited) and June 30, 2000

(In thousands)

<CAPTION>

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

October 1,

June 30,

2000

2000

<S>

<C>

<C>

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

(*)

Bank notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt

$ 26,963

$ 28,594

Accounts payable

50,838

62,494

Accrued liabilities:

Salaries, wages and commissions

32,999

38,065

Employee benefit plan costs

6,080

5,608

Insurance

11,523

12,237

Interest

12,203

6,408

Other accrued liabilities

48,429

60,123

111,234

122,441

Total Current Liabilities

189,035

213,529

LONG-TERM LIABILITES:

Long-term debt, less current maturities

474,007

453,719

Other long-term liabilities

25,592

26,741

Retiree health care liabilities

42,597

42,803

Noncurrent income taxes

114,253

128,515

TOTAL LIABILITIES

845,484

865,307

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:

Class A common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized

40,000 shares, 30,290 (30,079 in June) shares issued and

22,430 (22,430 in June) shares outstanding

3,029

3,008

Class B common stock, $0.10 par value; authorized 20,000

Shares, 2,622 shares issued and outstanding

262

262

Paid-in capital

232,494

231,190

Treasury stock, at cost, 7,807 (7,649 in June) shares of Class A common stock

(76,545)

(75,506)

Retained earnings

255,815

261,788

Notes due from stockholders

(1,867)

(1,867)

Cumulative other comprehensive income

(21,603)

(16,762)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

391,585

402,113

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$ 1,237,069

$ 1,267,420

 

 

 

*Condensed from audited financial statements

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)

For The Three (3) Months Ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999

(In thousands, except per share data)

<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended

10/01/00

10/03/99

<S>

<C>

<C>

REVENUE:

Net sales

$ 148,367

$ 164,509

Other income, net

2,516

4,828

150,883

169,337

COSTS AND EXPENSES:

Cost of goods sold

113,591

121,362

Selling, general & administrative

29,862

31,828

Amortization of goodwill

3,134

3,096

Restructuring

-

3,017

146,587

159,303

OPERATING INCOME

4,296

10,034

Interest expense

13,453

12,209

Interest income

(524)

(735)

Net interest expense

12,929

11,474

Investment income (loss)

(380)

880

Nonrecurring gain

-

28,003

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations before taxes

(9,013)

27,443

Income tax benefit (provision)

3,574

(9,132)

Equity in earnings (loss) of affiliates, net

(6)

(201)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

(5,445)

18,110

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for derivatives

(528)

-

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

$ (5,973)

$ 18,110

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

(4,080)

(1,648)

Unrealized holding changes on securities arising during the period

(761)

(5,006)

Other comprehensive loss

(4,841)

(6,654)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$ (10,814)

$ 11,456

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS (Unaudited)

For The Three (3) Months Ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999

(In thousands, except per share data)

<CAPTION>

Three Months Ended

10/01/00

10/03/99

<S>

<C>

<C>

BASIC EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

$ (0.22)

$ 0.73

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for derivatives

(0.02)

-

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

$ (0.24)

$ 0.73

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$ (0.16)

$ (0.07)

Unrealized holding changes on securities arising during the period

(0.03)

(0.20)

Other comprehensive loss

(0.19)

(0.27)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$ (0.43)

$ 0.46

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE:

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

$ (0.22)

$ 0.72

Cumulative effect of change in accounting for derivatives

(0.02)

-

NET EARNINGS (LOSS)

$ (0.24)

$ 0.72

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$ (0.16)

$ (0.07)

Unrealized holding changes on securities arising during the period

(0.03)

(0.20)

Other comprehensive loss

(0.19)

(0.27)

COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

$ (0.43)

$ 0.45

Weighted average shares outstanding:

Basic

25,068

24,862

Diluted

25,068

25,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

</TABLE>

 

 

<TABLE>

THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

For The Three (3) Months Ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999

(In thousands)

<CAPTION>

 

For the Three Months Ended

10/1/00

10/3/99

<S>

<C>

<C>

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net earnings (loss)

$ (5,973)

$ 18,110

Depreciation and amortization

10,950

9,968

Accretion of discount on long-term liabilities

205

897

Amortization of deferred loan fees

456

413

Net gain on divestiture of investment in affiliate

-

(25,747)

Net gain on divestiture of subsidiary

-

(2,256)

Distributed (undistributed) earnings of affiliates, net

9

310

Change in assets and liabilities

(30,752)

(12,064)

Non-cash charges and working capital changes of discontinued operations

-

(10,930)

Net cash used for operating activities

(25,105)

(21,299)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchase of property, plant and equipment

(3,861)

(11,879)

Net proceeds received from (used for) investment securities

4,759

(3,933)

Net proceeds received from divestiture of investment in affiliate

-

43,103

Net proceeds received from divestiture of subsidiary

-

4,906

Real estate investment

(1,601)

(5,329)

Proceeds received from net assets held for sale

2,211

1,346

Investing activities of discontinued operations

-

7,100

Net cash provided by investing activities

1,508

35,314

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

23,453

126,691

Debt repayments

(2,608)

(142,279)

Issuance of Class A common stock

194

90

Purchase of treasury stock

-

(624)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

21,039

(16,122)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

(416)

437

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(2,974)

(1,670)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year

35,790

54,860

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

$ 32,816

$ 53,190

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.

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THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share data)

  1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  2. The consolidated balance sheet as of October 1, 2000, and the consolidated statements of earnings and cash flows for the three months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999 have been prepared by us, without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows at October 1, 2000, and for all periods presented, have been made. The balance sheet at June 30, 2000 was condensed from the audited financial statements as of that date.

    Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in our June 30, 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for the period ended October 1, 2000 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. Certain amounts in the prior year's quarterly financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation.

  3. PRO FORMA FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  4. The unaudited pro forma consolidated statement of earnings for the three months ended October 3, 1999 have been prepared to give effect to the dispositions of Dallas Aerospace (December 1999) and the investment in Nacanco (July 1999), as if these transaction had occurred on July 1, 1999. The unaudited pro forma information is not intended to be indicative of future results of our operations or results that might have been achieved if these transactions had been in effect since the beginning of the three months ended October 3, 1999.

    <TABLE>

    <CAPTION>

    For the three months ended:

    October 3,

    1999

    <S>

    <C>

    Net sales

    $ 153,365

    Gross profit

    40,864

    Net earnings

    786

    Net earnings, per basic share

    $ 0.03

    Net earnings, per diluted share

    $ 0.03

    </TABLE>

  5. EQUITY SECURITIES
  6. We had 22,482,688 shares of Class A common stock and 2,621,652 shares of Class B common stock outstanding at October 1, 2000. Class A common stock is traded on both the New York and Pacific Stock Exchanges. There is no public market for the Class B common stock. The shares of Class A common stock are entitled to one vote per share and cannot be exchanged for shares of Class B common stock. The shares of Class B common stock are entitled to ten votes per share and can be exchanged, at any time, for shares of Class A common stock on a share-for-share basis. For the three months ended October 1, 2000, 52,966 shares of Class A common stock were issued as a result of the exercise of stock options.

    During the three months ended October 1, 2000, we issued 132,394 deferred compensation units pursuant to our stock option deferral plan, as a result of the exercise of 291,050 stock options. Each deferred compensation unit is represented by one share of our treasury stock and is convertible into one share of our Class A common stock after a specified period of time.

     

  7. RESTRICTED CASH
  8. On October 1, 2000 and June 30, 2000, we had restricted cash of $13,907 and $14,287, respectively, all of which is maintained as collateral for certain debt facilities and escrow arrangements.

  9. EARNINGS PER SHARE
  10. The following table illustrates the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

    <TABLE>

    <CAPTION>

    (In thousands, except per share data)

    For the Three Months Ended

    10/1/00

    10/3/99

    <S>

    <C>

    <C>

    Basic earnings per share:

    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

    $ (5,445)

    $ 18,110

    Weighted average common shares outstanding

    25,068

    24,862

    Basic earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share

    $ (0.22)

    $ 0.73

    Diluted earnings per share:

    Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations

    $ (5,445)

    $ 18,110

    Weighted average common shares outstanding

    25,068

    24,862

    Options

    antidilutive

    10

    Warrants

    antidilutive

    154

    Total shares outstanding

    25,068

    25,026

    Diluted earnings (loss) from continuing operations per share

    $ (0.22)

    $ 0.72

    </TABLE>

    Stock options entitled to purchase 2,283,011 and 1,767,986 shares of Class A common stock were antidilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation for the three months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999, respectively. Stock warrants entitled to purchase 650,000 shares of Class A common stock were antidilutive and not included in the earnings per share calculation for the three months ended October 1, 2000. These shares could be dilutive in subsequent periods.

  11. CONTINGENCIES
  12. Environmental Matters

    Our operations are subject to stringent government imposed environmental laws and regulations concerning, among other things, the discharge of materials into the environment and the generation, handling, storage, transportation and disposal of waste and hazardous materials. To date, such laws and regulations have not had a material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or net cash flows, although we have expended, and can be expected to expend in the future, significant amounts for the investigation of environmental conditions and installation of environmental control facilities, remediation of environmental conditions and other similar matters, particularly in our aerospace fasteners segment.

    In connection with our plans to dispose of certain real estate, we must investigate environmental conditions and we may be required to take certain corrective action prior or pursuant to any such disposition. In addition, we have identified several areas of potential contamination related to other facilities owned, or previously owned, by us, that may require us either to take corrective action or to contribute to a clean-up. We are also a defendant in certain lawsuits and proceedings seeking to require us to pay for investigation or remediation of environmental matters and we have been alleged to be a potentially responsible party at various "superfund" sites. We believe that we have recorded adequate reserves in our financial statements to complete such investigation and take any necessary corrective actions or make any necessary contributions. No amounts have been recorded as due from third parties, including insurers, or set off against, any environmental liability, unless such parties are contractually obligated to contribute and are not disputing such liability.

    As of October 1, 2000, the consolidated total of our recorded liabilities for environmental matters was approximately $13.1 million, which represented the estimated probable exposure for these matters. It is reasonably possible that our total exposure for these matters could be approximately $19.7 million.

    Other Matters

    AlliedSignal (now Honeywell International) had asserted indemnification claims against us in an aggregate amount of $38.8 million, arising from the disposition of Banner Aerospace's hardware business to AlliedSignal. We claimed that AlliedSignal owed us approximately $6.8 million. In October 2000, we reached an agreement with AlliedSignal to settle these claims and as a result of the settlement no cash changed hands.

    We are involved in various other claims and lawsuits incidental to our business. We, either on our own or through our insurance carriers, are contesting these matters. In the opinion of management, the ultimate resolution of the legal proceedings, including those mentioned above, will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, future results of operations or net cash flows.

  13. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
  14. In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133 establishes a new model for accounting for derivatives and hedging activities and supersedes and amends a number of existing accounting standards. It requires that all derivatives be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. The corresponding derivative gains or losses are reported based on the hedge relationship that exists, if any. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria in SFAS 133, are required to be reported in earnings. Most of the general qualifying criteria for hedge accounting under SFAS 133 were derived from, and are similar to, the existing qualifying criteria in SFAS 80 "Accounting for Futures Contracts." SFAS 133 describes three primary types of hedge relationships: fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, and foreign currency hedge. In June 1999, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 137 to defer the required effective date of implementing SFAS 133 from fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. We adopted SFAS 133 on July 1, 2000 and recognized a cumulative loss of approximately $0.5 million.

  15. CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following unaudited financial statements separately show The Fairchild Corporation and the subsidiaries of The Fairchild Corporation. These financial statements are provided to fulfill public reporting requirements, and separately present guarantors of the 10 3/4% senior subordinated notes due 2009 issued by The Fairchild Corporation (the "Parent Company"). The guarantors are composed primarily of our domestic subsidiaries, excluding Fairchild Technologies, a real estate development venture, and certain other subsidiaries.

 

 

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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

OCTOBER 1, 2000

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Cash

$ 167

$ 26,311

$ 6,338

$ -

$ 32,816

Marketable securities

71

3,953

-

-

4,024

Accounts Receivable (including intercompany), less

Allowances

2,127

199,009

1,694

(89,922)

112,908

Inventory, net

-

132,116

46,863

-

178,979

Prepaid and other current assets

351

31,747

7,828

44,751

84,677

Total current assets

2,716

393,136

62,723

(45,171)

413,404

Investment in Subsidiaries

868,388

-

-

(868,388)

-

Net fixed assets

479

125,597

38,765

-

164,841

Net assets held for sale

-

17,590

-

-

17,590

Investments in affiliates

945

2,380

-

-

3,325

Goodwill

16,325

382,690

33,969

(2,660)

430,324

Deferred loan costs

12,957

22

1,299

-

14,278

Prepaid pension assets

-

64,510

-

-

64,510

Real estate investment

-

-

113,578

-

113,578

Long-term investments

355

9,404

-

(488)

9,271

Other assets

17,562

(13,453)

1,840

(1)

5,948

Total assets

$ 919,727

$ 981,876

$ 252,174

$ (916,708)

$ 1,237,069

Bank notes payable & current maturities of debt

$ 2,250

$ 1,791

$ 22,922

$ -

$ 26,963

Accounts payable (including intercompany)

221

539,434

67,615

(556,432)

50,838

Other accrued expenses

(27,580)

65,789

33,614

39,411

111,234

Total current liabilities

(25,109)

607,014

124,151

(517,021)

189,035

Long-term debt, less current maturities

431,773

8,066

34,168

-

474,007

Other long-term liabilities

405

19,607

5,580

-

25,592

Noncurrent income taxes

121,073

(664)

179

(6,335)

114,253

Retiree health care liabilities

-

38,258

4,339

-

42,597

Total liabilities

528,142

672,281

168,417

(523,356)

845,484

Class A common stock

3,029

-

53

(53)

3,029

Class B common stock

262

-

-

-

262

Notes due from stockholders

(520)

(1,347)

-

-

(1,867)

Paid-in-capital

209,105

372,455

160,416

(509,482)

232,494

Retained earnings

255,815

(52,192)

(63,991)

116,183

255,815

Cumulative other comprehensive income

(46)

(8,836)

(12,721)

-

(21,603)

Treasury stock, at cost

(76,060)

(485)

-

-

(76,545)

Total stockholders' equity

391,585

309,595

83,757

(393,352)

391,585

Total liabilities & stockholders' equity

$ 919,727

$ 981,876

$ 252,174

$ (916,708)

$ 1,237,069

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 2000

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Net Sales

$ -

$ 116,058

$ 34,146

$ (1,837)

$ 148,367

Costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

-

90,824

24,604

(1,837)

113,591

Selling, general & administrative

1,362

22,250

3,734

-

27,346

Amortization of goodwill

202

2,683

249

-

3,134

1,564

115,757

28,587

(1,837)

144,071

Operating income (loss)

(1,564)

301

5,559

-

4,296

Net interest expense (including intercompany)

(1,989)

12,387

2,531

-

12,929

Investment (income) loss, net

-

380

-

-

380

Earnings (loss) before taxes

425

(12,466)

3,028

-

(9,013)

Income tax (provision) benefit

(169)

4,944

(1,201)

3,574

Equity in earnings of affiliates and subsidiaries

(5,701)

(6)

-

5,701

(6)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

(5,445)

(7,528)

1,827

5,701

(5,445)

Cumulative Effect in Change in Accounting

(528)

-

-

-

(528)

Net earnings (loss)

$ (5,973)

$ (7,528)

$ 1,827

$ 5,701

$ (5,973)

</TABLE>

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 1, 2000

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net earnings (loss)

$ (5,973)

$ (7,528)

$ 1,827

$ 5,701

$ (5,973)

Depreciation & amortization

232

8,124

2,594

-

10,950

Accretion of discount on long-term liabilities

-

205

-

-

205

Amortization of deferred loan fees

343

2

111

-

456

Undistributed (distributed) earnings of affiliates

-

9

-

-

9

Change in assets and liabilities

(15,716)

(920)

(8,415)

(5,701)

(30,752)

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities

(21,114)

(108)

(3,883)

-

(25,105)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Purchase of PP&E

(30)

(3,034)

(797)

-

(3,861)

Proceeds receive from investment securities, net

-

4,759

-

-

4,759

Change in real estate investment

-

-

(1,601)

-

(1,601)

Change in net assets held for sale

-

2,211

-

-

2,211

Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities

(30)

3,936

(2,398)

-

1,508

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

21,082

14

2,357

-

23,453

Debt repayments, net

-

(594)

(2,014)

-

(2,608)

Issuance of Class A common stock

194

-

-

-

194

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

21,276

(580)

343

-

21,039

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

-

-

(416)

-

(416)

Net change in cash

132

3,248

(6,354)

-

(2,974)

Cash, beginning of the year

35

23,063

12,692

-

35,790

Cash, end of the year

$ 167

$ 26,311

$ 6,338

$ -

$ 32,816

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

JUNE 30, 2000

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Cash

$ 35

$ 23,063

$ 12,692

$ -

$ 35,790

Short-term investments

71

8,983

-

-

9,054

Accounts Receivable (including intercompany), less

allowances

2,079

82,054

43,097

-

127,230

Inventory, net

-

130,634

49,225

-

179,859

Prepaid and other current assets

141

67,624

6,466

-

74,231

Total current assets

2,326

312,358

111,480

-

426,164

Investment in Subsidiaries

869,958

-

-

(869,958)

-

Net fixed assets

493

131,029

42,615

-

174,137

Net assets held for sale

-

20,112

-

-

20,112

Investments and advances in affiliates

945

2,293

-

-

3,238

Goodwill

16,528

385,156

34,758

-

436,442

Deferred loan costs

13,284

24

1,406

-

14,714

Prepaid pension assets

-

64,418

-

-

64,418

Real estate investment

-

-

112,572

-

112,572

Long-term investments

355

9,729

-

-

10,084

Other assets

17,592

(13,418)

1,365

-

5,539

Total assets

$ 921,481

$ 911,701

$ 304,196

$ (869,958)

$ 1,267,420

Bank notes payable & current maturities of debt

$ 2,250

$ 2,194

$ 24,150

$ -

$ 28,594

Accounts payable (including intercompany)

2,954

46,105

13,435

-

62,494

Other accrued expenses

(42,778)

129,106

36,113

-

122,441

Net current liabilities of discontinued operations

-

-

-

-

-

Total current liabilities

(37,574)

177,405

73,698

-

213,529

Long-term debt, less current maturities

410,691

8,242

34,786

-

453,719

Other long-term liabilities

405

19,839

6,474

-

26,718

Noncurrent income taxes

145,847

(17,525)

193

-

128,515

Retiree health care liabilities

-

38,196

4,607

-

42,803

Minority interest in subsidiaries

-

-

23

-

23

Total liabilities

519,369

226,157

119,781

-

865,307

Class A common stock

3,008

-

2,090

(2,090)

3,008

Class B common stock

262

-

-

-

262

Notes due from stockholders

(520)

(1,347)

-

-

(1,867)

Paid-in-capital

5,158

226,032

249,301

(249,301)

231,190

Retained earnings

469,270

469,183

(58,098)

(618,567)

261,788

Cumulative other comprehensive income

(46)

(7,838)

(8,878)

-

(16,762)

Treasury stock, at cost

(75,020)

(486)

-

-

(75,506)

Total stockholders' equity

402,112

685,544

184,415

(869,958)

402,113

Total liabilities & stockholders' equity

$ 921,481

$ 911,701

$ 304,196

$ (869,958)

$ 1,267,420

</TABLE>

 

 

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 1999

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Net Sales

$ -

$ 123,893

$ 41,645

$ (1,029)

$ 164,509

Costs and expenses:

Cost of sales

-

91,623

30,768

(1,029)

121,362

Selling, general & administrative

1,008

20,357

5,635

-

27,000

Restructuring

-

3,017

-

-

3,017

Amortization of goodwill

128

2,680

288

-

3,096

1,136

117,677

36,691

(1,029)

154,475

Operating income (loss)

(1,136)

6,216

4,954

-

10,034

Net interest expense

12,425

(2,569)

1,618

-

11,474

Investment (income) loss, net

-

(880)

-

-

(880)

Intercompany dividends

-

-

117

(117)

-

Nonreucrring income

-

-

(28,003)

-

(28,003)

Earnings (loss) before taxes

(13,561)

9,665

31,222

117

27,443

Income tax (provision) benefit

(8,853)

(117)

(162)

-

(9,132)

Equity in earnings of affiliates and subsidiaries

40,524

(201)

-

(40,524)

(201)

Earnings (loss) from continuing operations

18,110

9,347

31,060

(40,407)

18,110

Earnings (loss) from disposal of

discontinued operations

-

(206)

206

-

-

Net earnings (loss)

$ 18,110

$ 9,141

$ 31,266

$ (40,407)

$ 18,110

</TABLE>

 

<TABLE>

CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 3, 1999

<CAPTION>

Parent

Non

Fairchild

Company

Guarantors

Guarantors

Eliminations

Historical

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:

Net earnings (loss)

$ 18,110

$ 9,141

$ 31,266

$ (40,407)

$ 18,110

Depreciation & amortization

137

6,980

2,851

-

9,968

Amortization of deferred loan fees

413

-

-

-

413

Accretion of discount on long-term liabilities

897

-

-

-

897

Net loss on divestiture of subsidiary

-

-

(28,003)

-

(28,003)

(Gain) loss on sale of investments

-

1,009

-

-

1,009

(Gain) loss on sale of PP&E

-

70

20

-

90

Undistributed (distributed) earnings of affiliates

-

310

-

-

310

Change in assets and liabilities

(4,638)

(48,704)

(434)

40,613

(13,163)

Non-cash charges and working capital changes

of discontinued operations

-

-

(10,930)

-

(10,930)

Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities

14,919

(31,194)

(5,230)

206

(21,299)

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:

Proceeds received from (used for)

Investment securities, net

-

(1,486)

-

-

(1,486)

Purchase of PP&E

(5)

(9,388)

(2,486)

-

(11,879)

Equity investment in affiliates

-

(2,447)

-

-

(2,447)

Gross proceeds from divestiture of subsidiary

-

-

48,009

-

48,009

Change in real estate investment

-

-

(5,329)

-

(5,329)

Change in net assets held for sale

-

1,346

-

-

1,346

Investing activities of discontinued operations

-

-

7,100

-

7,100

Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities

(5)

(11,975)

47,294

-

35,314

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:

Proceeds from issuance of debt

14,500

110,459

1,732

-

126,691

Debt repayment and repurchase of debentures

(including intercompany), net

(29,457)

(66,240)

(46,582)

-

(142,279)

Issuance of Class A common stock

90

-

-

-

90

Purchase of treasury stock

-

(624)

-

-

(624)

Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities

(14,867)

43,595

(44,850)

-

(16,122)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

-

40

397

-

437

Net change in cash

47

466

(2,389)

206

(1,670)

Cash, beginning of the year

27

41,793

13,040

-

54,860

Cash, end of the year

$ 74

$ 42,259

$ 10,651

$ 206

$ 53,190

</TABLE>

 

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

The Fairchild Corporation was incorporated in October 1969, under the laws of the State of Delaware, under the name of Banner Industries, Inc. On November 15, 1990, we changed our name from Banner Industries, Inc. to The Fairchild Corporation. We own 100% of RHI Holdings, Inc. and Banner Aerospace, Inc. RHI is the owner of 100% of Fairchild Holding Corp. Our principal operations are conducted through Fairchild Holdings and Banner Aerospace.

The following discussion and analysis provide information which management believes is relevant to the assessment and understanding of our consolidated results of operations and financial condition. The discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

GENERAL

We are a leading worldwide aerospace and industrial fastener manufacturer and distribution supply chain services manager and, through Banner Aerospace, an international supplier to airlines and general aviation businesses, distributing a wide range of aircraft parts and related support services. Through internal growth and strategic acquisitions, we have become one of the leading suppliers of fasteners to aircraft OEMs, such as Boeing, European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company, General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman.

Our aerospace business consists of two segments: aerospace fasteners and aerospace distribution. The aerospace fasteners segment manufactures and markets high performance fastening systems used in the manufacture and maintenance of commercial and military aircraft. Our aerospace distribution segment stocks and distributes a wide variety of aircraft parts to commercial airlines and air cargo carriers, fixed-base operators, corporate aircraft operators and other aerospace companies.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT

Certain statements in this financial discussion and analysis by management contain certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to our financial condition, results of operation and business. These statements relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as ''anticipate,'' ''believe,'' ''could,'' ''estimate,'' ''expect,'' ''intend,'' ''may,'' ''plan,'' ''predict,'' ''project,'' ''will'' and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including current trend information, projections for deliveries, backlog and other trend estimates, that may cause our actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those suggested or described in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. These risks include: product demand; our dependence on the aerospace industry; reliance on Boeing and European Aeronautic Defense and Space Company; customer satisfaction and quality issues; labor disputes; competition, including recent intense price competition; our ability to achieve and execute internal business plans; worldwide political instability and economic growth; and the impact of any economic downturns and inflation.

If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materializes, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected. Given these uncertainties, users of the information included in this financial discussion and analysis by management, including investors and prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report, even if new information, future events or other circumstances have made them incorrect or misleading.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Business Transactions

The following summarizes certain business combinations and transactions that significantly affect the comparability of the period to period results presented in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Fiscal 2000 Transactions

On December 1, 1999, we disposed of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of our Dallas Aerospace subsidiary to United Technologies Inc. for approximately $57.0 million. No gain or loss was recognized from this transaction, as the proceeds received approximated the net carrying value of these assets. Approximately $37.0 million of the proceeds from this disposition were used to reduce our term indebtedness.

On September 3, 1999, we completed the disposal of our Camloc Gas Springs division to a subsidiary of Arvin Industries Inc. for approximately $2.7 million. In addition, we received $2.4 million from Arvin Industries for a covenant not to compete. We recognized a $2.3 million nonrecurring pre-tax gain from this disposition.

On July 29, 1999, we sold our 31.9% interest in Nacanco Paketleme to American National Can Group, Inc. for approximately $48.2 million. In the three months ended October 3, 1999, we recognized a $25.7 million nonrecurring gain from this divestiture. We used the net proceeds from the disposition to reduce our indebtedness. We also agreed to provide consulting services over a three-year period, at an annual fee of approximately $1.5 million.

Consolidated Results

We currently report in two principal business segments: aerospace fasteners and aerospace distribution. The results of Camloc Gas Springs division, prior to its disposition, were included in the Corporate and Other classification. The following table provides the historical sales and operating income of our operations for the three months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999, respectively. The following table also illustrates sales and operating income of our operations by segment, on an unaudited pro forma basis, for the three months ended October 3, 1999, as if we had operated in a consistent manner in each of the reported periods. The pro forma results represent the impact of our disposition of Dallas Aerospace in December 1999, as if this transaction had occurred at the beginning of the three-month period ended October 3, 1999. The pro forma information is based on the historical financial statements of these companies, giving effect to the aforementioned transactions. The pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations, that would actually have occurred if the transaction had been in effect since the beginning of fiscal 2000, nor is it necessarily indicative of our future results.

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>

(In thousands)

Pro Forma

Actual Segment Results

Segment Results

Three Months Ended

Three Months Ended

10/1/2000

10/3/1999

10/3/1999

<S>

<C>

<C>

<C>

Sales by Segment:

Aerospace Fasteners

$ 125,446

$ 134,420

$ 134,420

Aerospace Distribution

22,921

29,350

18,206

Corporate and Other

-

739

739

TOTAL SALES

$ 148,367

$ 164,509

$ 153,365

Operating Results by Segment:

Aerospace Fasteners (a)

$ 6,999

$ 8,875

$ 8,875

Aerospace Distribution

1,287

2,257

1,352

Corporate and Other

(3,990)

(1,098)

(1,098)

OPERATING INCOME

$ 4,296

$ 10,034

$ 9,129

(a) - Includes restructuring charges of $3.0 million in the three months ended October 3, 1999, respectively.

</TABLE>

Net sales of $148.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001 decreased by $16.1 million, or 9.8%, compared to sales of $164.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2000. The results for the three months ended October 3, 1999, included $11.8 million of revenue from Dallas Aerospace and Camloc Gas Springs division prior to their dispositions. Additionally, the first quarter of fiscal 2001 sales were adversely affected by approximately $6.5 million due to the foreign currency impact on our European operations. On a pro forma basis and excluding the period-to-period foreign currency effect, net sales increased by $2.2 million for the three months ended October 1, 2000, compared to the three months ended October 3, 1999.

Gross margin as a percentage of sales was 23.4% and 26.2% for the first three months of fiscal 2001 and fiscal 2000, respectively. The reduced margins in the fiscal 2001 period are attributable to lower prices and a change in product mix.

Selling, general & administrative expense as a percentage of sales was 20.1% and 19.3% in the first three months of fiscal 2001 and 2000, respectively. The increase is due primarily to $0.9 million of higher operating costs of our Farmingdale shopping center as a result of increased rental income.

Other income decreased $2.4 million in the first three months of fiscal 2001, compared to the first three months of fiscal 2000. The decrease is due primarily to $3.1 million of income recognized from the disposition of non-core property during the three months ended October 3, 1999 and a $0.3 million loss recognized from the disposition of non-core property during the three months ended October 1, 2000, offset partially by a $1.3 million increase in rental income on our Farmingdale shopping center.

In the three months ended October 3, 1999, we recorded $3.0 million of restructuring charges as a result of the continued integration of Kaynar Technologies, acquired in April 1999, into our aerospace fasteners segment. All of the charges recorded were a direct result of product integration costs incurred as of October 3, 1999. These costs were classified as restructuring and were the direct result of formal plans to close plants and to terminate employees. Such costs are nonrecurring in nature. Other than a reduction in our existing cost structure, none of the restructuring charges resulted in future increases in earnings or represented an accrual of future costs. Our integration process was completed by June 30, 2000.

Operating income for the first quarter ended October 1, 2000 decreased by $5.7 million as compared to the first quarter of the prior year. The results for the three months ended October 3, 1999, included $0.9 million of operating income from Dallas Aerospace, prior to its disposition and $3.1 million of income recognized from the disposition of non-core property, offset partially by restructuring charges of $3.0 million. Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 was adversely affected by approximately $1.0 million due to the foreign currency impact on our European operations, and by a $0.3 million loss from the disposition of non-core property.

Net interest expense increased $1.5 million in the first three months of fiscal 2001, compared to the first three months of fiscal 2000 due primarily to higher interest rates and $0.5 million of non-cash interest expense recognized on the fair market value adjustment of an interest rate hedge agreement.

We recognized investment income of $0.9 million in the first three months of fiscal 2000, and an investment loss of $0.4 million in the first three months of fiscal 2001 due primarily to recognizing realized gains on investments liquidated.

Nonrecurring pre-tax income of $28.0 million in the three months ended October 3, 1999 resulted from the disposition of our equity investment in Nacanco Paketleme and the disposition of our Camloc Gas Springs division.

An income tax benefit of $3.6 million in the first three months of fiscal 2001 represented a 39.7% effective tax rate on pre-tax losses from continuing operations. The tax benefit approximated the statutory rate.

In June 1998, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 133 "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." SFAS 133 establishes a new model for accounting for derivatives and hedging activities and supersedes and amends a number of existing accounting standards. It requires that all derivatives be recognized as assets and liabilities on the balance sheet and measured at fair value. The corresponding derivative gains or losses are reported based on the hedge relationship that exists, if any. Changes in the fair value of derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges or that do not meet the hedge accounting criteria in SFAS 133, are required to be reported in earnings. Most of the general qualifying criteria for hedge accounting under SFAS 133 were derived from, and are similar to, the existing qualifying criteria in SFAS 80 "Accounting for Futures Contracts." SFAS 133 describes three primary types of hedge relationships: fair value hedge, cash flow hedge, and foreign currency hedge. In June 1999, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 137 to defer the required effective date of implementing SFAS 133 from fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. We adopted SFAS 133 on July 1, 2000 and recognized a cumulative loss of approximately $0.5 million.

Comprehensive income (loss) includes foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized holding changes in the fair market value of available-for-sale investment securities. For the three months ended October 1, 2000, foreign currency translation adjustments decreased by $4.1 million, and the fair market value of unrealized holding gains on investment securities we own decreased by $0.8 million.

Segment Results

Aerospace Fasteners Segment

Sales by our Aerospace Fasteners segment decreased by $9.0 million, or 6.7%, in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, as compared to the same period of fiscal 2000. Sales from our European operations were adversely affected by approximately $6.5 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2000, due to the foreign currency impact from the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Euro. Pricing pressures throughout the aerospace fasteners market continue to negatively affect revenues. However, our book-to-bill ratio continues to remain positive indicating an improving market place as compared to the sluggish conditions we have experienced over the past twelve months.

Operating income decreased by $1.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2000 due primarily to reduced gross margins resulting from pricing pressures, offset partially by cost reduction efforts in fiscal 2000. Operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 was adversely affected by approximately $1.0 million due to the foreign currency impact on our European operations. Included in our prior quarter results are restructuring charges of $3.0 million due to the integration of Kaynar Technologies into our Aerospace Fasteners business. Operating expenses at all operations are being strictly controlled as management attempts to reduce operating costs to improve operating results in the short-term, without adversely affecting our future long-term performance.

We believe that the integration savings from the Kaynar merger and production efficiency improvements will partially offset the current weakened demand for our products. We anticipate that the overall demand for aerospace fasteners in fiscal 2001 will improve as OEMs inventory reduction programs subside and the announced increase in aircraft build rates favorably affect the demand for our products.

Aerospace Distribution Segment

Sales in our aerospace distribution segment decreased by $6.4 million, or 21.9%, in the first three months of fiscal 2001, compared to the first three months of fiscal 2000. The results for the three months ended October 3, 1999, included $11.1 million of revenue from Dallas Aerospace, prior to its disposition. On a pro forma basis, sales in our aerospace distribution segment increased by $4.7 million, or 25.9%, in the current three-month period, reflecting an overall improvement in demand for its products.

Operating income decreased by $1.0 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2000. The results for the three months ended October 3, 1999, included $0.9 million of operating income from Dallas Aerospace, prior to its disposition. On a pro forma basis, operating income was flat in the first three months ended October 1, 2000, compared to the first three months ended October 3, 1999 and reflected a reduction in margins due primarily to the change in product mix.

Corporate and Other

The Corporate and Other classification included the Camloc Gas Springs division, prior to its disposition, and corporate activities. The group reported a decrease in sales as a result of the disposition of the Camloc Gas Springs division in September 1999. The operating loss increased by $2.9 million in the first three months of fiscal 2001, compared to the first three months of fiscal 2000. The first quarter of fiscal 2000 included $3.1 million of income recognized from the disposition of non-core property, while the first quarter of fiscal 2001 included a $0.3 million loss recognized from the disposition of non-core property. Rental income earned at our shopping center in Farmingdale, New York increased by $1.4 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, compared to the first quarter of fiscal 2000.

FINANCIAL CONDITION, LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Total capitalization as of October 1, 2000 and June 30, 2000 amounted to $892.6 million and $884.4 million, respectively. The changes in capitalization included an $18.7 million increase in debt reflecting cash used to support our operations, offset partially by a $5.4 million decrease in equity in the three months ended October 1, 2000 due primarily to our reported net loss and a reduction in comprehensive income.

We maintain a portfolio of investments classified primarily as available-for-sale securities, which had a fair market value of $13.3 million at October 1, 2000. The market value of these investments decreased by $0.8 million in the three months ended October 1, 2000. There is risk associated with market fluctuations inherent in stock investments, and because our portfolio is not diversified, large swings in its value may occur.

Net cash used for operating activities for the three months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999 was $25.1 million and $21.3 million, respectively. The primary use of cash for operating activities in the first three months of fiscal 2001 was a $22.9 million decrease in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, offset partially by a $14.3 million decrease in accounts receivable. The primary use of cash for operating activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 was an increase in inventories of $14.1 million.

Net cash provided by investing activities for the three months ended October 1, 2000 and October 3, 1999, amounted to $1.5 million and $35.3 million, respectively. In the first three months of fiscal 2001, the primary source of cash from investing activities was $7.0 million of net proceeds received from the sale of investments and dispositions of non-core real estate, offset partially by capital expenditures of $4.2 million and investments in our Farmingdale shopping center of $1.0 million. In the first quarter of fiscal 2000, the primary source of cash from investing activities was $48.0 million of net proceeds received from the dispositions of Nacanco and the Camloc Gas Springs division, offset partially by capital expenditures of $11.9 million.

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended October 1, 2000 was $21.0 million and net cash used for financing activities for the three months ended October 3, 1999 was $16.1 million. Cash provided by financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2001, included $20.8 million of net proceeds from the issuance of additional debt. Cash used for financing activities in the first quarter of fiscal 2000 included a $15.0 million net reduction in debt and the $0.6 million purchase of treasury stock.

Our principal cash requirements include debt service, capital expenditures, acquisitions, real estate development, and payment of other liabilities. Other liabilities that require the use of cash include postretirement benefits, environmental investigation and remediation obligations, and litigation settlements and related costs. We expect that cash on hand, cash generated from operations, cash from borrowings and additional financing and asset sales will be adequate to satisfy our cash requirements in fiscal 2001.

We are required under the credit agreement to comply with certain financial and non-financial loan covenants, including maintaining certain interest and fixed charge coverage ratios and maintaining certain indebtedness to EBITDA ratios at the end of each fiscal quarter. Additionally, the credit agreement restricts annual capital expenditures to $40 million during the life of the facility. Except for non-guarantor assets, substantially all of our assets are pledged as collateral under the credit agreement. The credit agreement restricts the payment of dividends to our shareholders to an aggregate of the lesser of $0.01 per share or $0.4 million over the life of the agreement. Noncompliance with any of the financial covenants without cure or waiver would constitute an event of default under the credit agreement. An event of default resulting from a breach of a financial covenant can result, at the option of lenders holding a majority of the loans, in an acceleration of the principal and interest outstanding, and a termination of the revolving credit line. At October 1, 2000, we were in full compliance with all the covenants under the credit agreement.

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK

The table below provides information about our derivative financial instruments and other financial instruments that are sensitive to changes in interest rates, which include interest rate swaps. For interest rate swaps, the table presents notional amounts and weighted average interest rates by expected (contractual) maturity dates. Notional amounts are used to calculate the contractual payments to be exchanged under the contract. Weighted average variable rates are based on implied forward rates in the yield curve at the reporting date.

<TABLE>

<CAPTION>

(In thousands)

Expected Fiscal Year Maturity Date

2003

2008 (a)

<S>

<C>

<C>

Interest Rate Hedges:

Variable to Fixed

$30,750

$100,000

Average cap rate

11.625%

6.49%

Average floor rate

N/A

6.24%

Weighted average rate

10.39%

6.81%

Fair Market Value

$183

$(1,282)

  1. - On February 17, 2003, the bank with which we entered into the interest rate swap agreement will have a one-time option to elect to cancel this agreement.

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The information required to be disclosed under this Item is set forth in Footnote 6 (Contingencies) of the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) included in this Report.

Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

Our stock option deferral plan allows officers and directors who are accredited investors to defer the gain upon exercise of stock options by receiving deferred compensation units instead of shares of stock. The deferred compensation units may be deemed securities issued by us. The shares issued to an officer or director upon expiration of the deferral period (in exchange for deferred compensation units) have been registered pursuant to a form S-8 registration statement. Under our stock option deferral plan, an aggregate of 132,394 deferred compensation units were issued in September 2000 to the following officers: M. Alcox (12,220 deferred compensation units); J. Flynn (7,102 deferred compensation units); N. Hercot (6,641 deferred compensation units); D. Miller (5,586 deferred compensation units); and J. Steiner (100,845 deferred compensation units).

In 1996, for services rendered as a consultant, we issued to Nicolas Schlumberger a warrant to purchase 25,000 shares of Class A common stock at $9 per share. The expiration date for the warrant was November 8, 2000. On September 19, 2000 the Board approved an extension to November 8, 2001, of the expiration date of the warrant, and increased to $9.34 per share the exercise price.

Item 5. Other Information

Articles have appeared in the French press reporting an inquiry by a French magistrate into allegedly improper business transactions involving Elf Acquitaine, a French petroleum company, its former chairman and various third parties. In connection with this inquiry, the magistrate has made inquiry into allegedly improper transactions between Mr. Steiner and that petroleum company. In response to the magistrate's request that Mr. Steiner appear in France as a witness, Mr. Steiner submitted written statements concerning the transactions and appeared in person before the magistrate and others. The magistrate has put Mr. Steiner under examination (mis en examen) with respect to this matter and imposed a surety (caution) of ten million French francs which has been paid. Mr. Steiner has not been charged.

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

  1. Exhibits:
  2. *27 Financial Data Schedules.

    * - Filed herewith

  3. Reports on Form 8-K:

There were no reports filed on Form 8-K during the quarter ended October 1, 2000 for which this report is filed.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to the signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

For THE FAIRCHILD CORPORATION

(Registrant) and as its Chief

Financial Officer:

 

 

By: /s/ MICHAEL T. ALCOX

Michael T. Alcox

Senior Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

 

Date: November 14, 2000



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