SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended April 2, 2005
or
[ ]TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from___________________to__________________
Commission File Number 33-75706
BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 35-1814673
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS employer
of incorporation or organization)identification number)
BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 35-1813706
(State or other jurisdiction (IRS employer
of incorporation or organization) identification number)
101 Oakley Street 47710
Evansville, Indiana
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrants' telephone number, including area code: (812) 424-2904
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. [X]Yes [ ]No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrants are accelerated filers (as
defined by Rule 12b-2 of Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Yes [ ] No [X]
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of issuers' classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date:
As of May 2, 2005, there were outstanding 3,378,205 shares of the Common Stock,
$.01 par value, of BPC Holding Corporation. As of May 2, 2005, there were
outstanding 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Plastics
Corporation.
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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with respect to our financial
condition, results of operations and business and our expectations or beliefs
concerning future events. Such statements include, in particular, statements
about our plans, strategies and prospects under the heading "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". You
can identify certain forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking
terminology such as, but not limited to, "believes," "expects," "anticipates,"
"estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets," "likely," "will," "would," "could"
and similar expressions that identify forward-looking statements. All forward-
looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Many risks and
uncertainties are inherent in our industry and markets. Others are more
specific to our operations. The occurrence of the events described and the
achievement of the expected results depend on many events, some or all of which
are not predictable or within our control. Actual results may differ
materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q.
Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include:
a)changes in prices and availability of resin and other raw materials
and our ability to pass on changes in raw material prices on a timely
basis;
b)catastrophic loss of our key manufacturing facility;
c)risks related to our acquisition strategy and integration of
acquired businesses;
d)risks associated with our substantial indebtedness and debt service;
e)performance of our business and future operating results;
f)risks of competition in our existing and future markets;
g)general business and economic conditions, particularly an economic
downturn;
h)increases in the cost of compliance with laws and regulations,
including environmental laws and regulations; and
i)the factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
January 1, 2005 in the section titled "Risk Factors."
Readers should carefully review the factors discussed in our Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005 in the section titled "Risk Factors" and
other risk factors identified from time to time in our periodic filings with
the Securities and Exchange Commission and should not place undue reliance on
our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or
factors, new information, future events or other changes.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We make available, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly
reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments, if any, to
those reports through our Internet website as soon as practicable after they
have been electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. Our internet
address is www.berryplastics.com. The information contained on our website is
not being incorporated herein. We are currently in the process of finalizing
our Code of Ethics.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
BERRY PLASTICS CORPORATION
FORM 10-Q INDEX
FOR QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 2, 2005
Page No.
PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements:
Consolidated Balance Sheets.......................... 4
Consolidated Statements of Operations............... 6
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity 7
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows............... 8
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements........... 9
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations....... 17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 23
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.............................. 24
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K..................... 25
SIGNATURE........................................................... 26
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PART 1. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands of Dollars, except share information)
APRIL 2, JANUARY 1,
2005 2005
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 637 $ 264
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful
accounts of $3,278 at April 2, 2005 and $3,207 at
January 1, 2005) 105,829 83,162
Inventories:
Finished goods 76,808 70,371
Raw materials and supplies 34,578 38,663
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111,386 109,034
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 20,814 27,339
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Total current assets 238,666 219,799
Property and equipment:
Land 9,769 10,016
Buildings and improvements 63,304 64,758
Machinery, equipment and tooling 299,775 297,972
Construction in progress 31,411 19,812
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404,259 392,558
Less accumulated depreciation 122,061 110,586
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282,198 281,972
Intangible assets:
Deferred financing fees, net 19,076 19,883
Customer relationships, net 83,510 84,959
Goodwill 358,561 358,883
Trademarks 33,288 33,448
Other intangibles, net 5,956 6,106
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500,391 503,279
Other 71 94
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Total assets $1,021,326 $1,005,144
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (CONTINUED)
(In Thousands of Dollars, except share information)
APRIL 2, JANUARY 1,
2005 2005
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(UNAUDITED)
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $ 75,542 $ 55,671
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 13,658 16,693
Accrued interest 10,017 18,816
Employee compensation, payroll and other taxes 24,868 28,190
Current portion of long-term debt 9,894 10,335
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Total current liabilities 133,979 129,705
Long-term debt, less current portion 689,690 687,223
Deferred income taxes 7,897 1,030
Other long-term liabilities 3,375 3,295
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Total liabilities 834,941 821,253
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred Stock; $.01 par value: 500,000 shares
authorized; 0 shares issued and outstanding at
April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 - -
Common Stock; $.01 par value: 5,000,000 shares
authorized; 3,398,807 shares issued and 3,378,305
shares outstanding at April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 34 34
Additional paid-in capital 345,001 345,001
Adjustment of the carryover basis of continuing stockholders (196,603) (196,603)
Notes receivable - common stock (15,056) (14,856)
Treasury stock: 20,502 shares of common stock at
April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 (2,049) (2,049)
Retained earnings 42,977 39,178
Accumulated other comprehensive income 12,081 13,186
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Total stockholders' equity 186,385 183,891
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,021,326 $1,005,144
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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APRIL 2, MARCH 27,
2005 2004
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
Net sales $ 225,310 $ 191,726
Cost of goods sold 184,016 148,615
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Gross profit 41,294 43,111
Operating expenses:
Selling 7,302 6,611
General and administrative 8,879 9,230
Research and development 1,028 887
Amortization of intangibles 1,773 1,735
Other expenses 304 2,505
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Operating income 22,008 22,143
Other expenses (income):
Gain on disposal of property and equipment - (4)
Unrealized loss on investment in Southern Packaging 632 -
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Income before interest and taxes 21,376 22,147
Interest:
Expense (14,022) (13,500)
Income 204 206
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Income before income taxes 7,558 8,853
Income taxes 3,759 4,031
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Net income $ 3,799 $ 4,822
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands of Dollars)
ADJUSTMENT OF ACCUMULATED
THE CARRYOVER NOTES OTHER
ADDITIONAL BASIS OF RECEIVABLE- COMPREHENSIVE
COMMON PAID-IN CONTINUING COMMON TREASURY RETAINED INCOME
STOCK CAPITAL STOCKHOLDERS STOCK STOCK EARNINGS (LOSSES) TOTAL
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Balance at January 1, 2005 $ 34 $345,001 $(196,603) $(14,856) $(2,049) $39,178 $13,186 $183,891
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Interest on notes receivable - - - (200) - - - (200)
Translation loss - - - - - - (1,085) (1,085)
Other comprehensive losses - - - - - - (20) (20)
Net income - - - - - 3,799 - 3,799
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Balance at April 2, 2005 $ 34 $345,001 $(196,603) $(15,056) $(2,049) $ 42,977 $ 12,081 $ 186,385
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BPC HOLDING CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands of Dollars)
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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APRIL 2, MARCH 27,
2005 2004
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(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income $ 3,799 $ 4,822
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used for) operating activities:
Depreciation 13,996 13,130
Non-cash interest expense 511 450
Unrealized loss on investment in Southern Packaging 632 -
Amortization of intangibles 1,773 1,735
Deferred income taxes 3,677 3,916
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable, net (22,926) (21,238)
Inventories (2,513) 752
Prepaid expenses and other receivables 8,826 (1,101)
Other assets (4) 2
Accrued interest (8,799) (8,834)
Payables and accrued expenses 13,822 2,138
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Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 12,794 (4,228)
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Additions to property and equipment (12,816) (15,720)
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment 1,681 3,414
Proceeds from working capital settlement on business acquisition - 6,687
Acquisitions of businesses - (69)
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Net cash used for investing activities (11,135) (5,688)
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 2,408 1,148
Payments on long-term borrowings (3,645) (2,142)
Purchase of treasury stock - (100)
Debt financing costs - (25)
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Net cash used for financing activities (1,237) (1,119)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash (49) 303
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 373 (10,732)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 264 26,192
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $637 $15,460
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
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BPC Holding Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of dollars, except as otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of BPC Holding
Corporation (the "Company") have been prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP") for interim
financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion
of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating
results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results
that may be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying financial
statements include the results of BPC Holding Corporation ("Holding") and its
wholly-owned subsidiary, Berry Plastics Corporation ("Berry"), and Berry's
wholly-owned subsidiaries: Berry Iowa Corporation, AeroCon, Inc., PackerWare
Corporation, Berry Plastics Design Corporation, Venture Packaging, Inc. and its
subsidiaries Venture Packaging Midwest, Inc. and Berry Plastics Technical
Services, Inc., NIM Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Berry Plastics U.K.
Limited, Knight Plastics, Inc., CPI Holding Corporation and its subsidiary
Cardinal Packaging, Inc., Poly-Seal Corporation, Ociesse S.r.l. and its
subsidiary Capsol Berry Plastics S.p.a, Berry Plastics Asia Pte. Ltd. ("Berry
Asia"), and Landis Plastics, Inc. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Holding's
and Berry's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the
year ended January 1, 2005.
On July 22, 2002, GS Berry Acquisition Corp., (the "Buyer") a newly formed
entity controlled by various private equity funds affiliated with Goldman,
Sachs & Co., merged (the "Merger") with and into Holding, pursuant to an
agreement and plan of merger dated as of May 25, 2002. At the effective time
of the Merger, (i) each share of common stock of Holding issued and outstanding
immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into the
right to receive cash pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, and (ii)
each share of common stock of the Buyer issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into one share of
common stock of Holding.
2. RECENT ACQUISITION, INVESTMENT AND DISPOSAL
On November 20, 2003, Berry acquired Landis Plastics, Inc. (the "Landis
Acquisition") for aggregate consideration of approximately $229.7 million,
including deferred financing fees. The operations from the Landis Acquisition
are included in Berry's operations since the acquisition date using the
purchase method of accounting. The purchase was financed through the issuance
by Berry of $85.0 million aggregate principal amount of 10 3/4% senior
subordinated notes to various institutional buyers, which resulted in gross
proceeds of $95.2 million, aggregate net borrowings of $54.1 million under
Berry's amended and restated senior secured credit facility from new term loans
after giving effect to the refinancing of the prior term loan, an aggregate
common equity contribution of $62.0 million, and cash on hand. Berry also
agreed to acquire, for $32.0 million, four facilities that Landis leased from
certain of its affiliates. Prior to the closing of the Landis Acquisition, the
rights and obligations to purchase the four facilities owned by affiliates of
Landis were assigned to an affiliate of W.P. Carey & Co., L.L.C., which
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affiliate subsequently entered into a lease with Landis for the four
facilities. In accordance with EITF 95-3, the Company established opening
balance sheet reserves related to plant shutdown, severance and unfavorable
lease arrangement costs. The opening balances and current year activity is
presented in the following table.
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 2, 2005
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ESTABLISHED
AT OPENING
BALANCE JANUARY 1, APRIL 2,
SHEET 2005 PAYMENTS 2005
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EITF 95-3 reserves $3,206 $1,268 $(168) $1,100
On November 1, 2004, the Company entered into a series of agreements with Mr.
Pan Shun Ming, principal shareholder of Southern Packaging Group Ltd.
("Southern Packaging"), to jointly expand participation in the plastic
packaging business in China and the surrounding region. In connection
therewith, Berry Asia acquired a 10% stake in Southern Packaging, which has
been recorded as an other current asset as a trading security at its fair
market value of $2.5 million as of April 2, 2005, resulting in an unrealized
loss of $0.6 million in the thirteen weeks ended April 2, 2005.
Berry Plastics U.K. Limited, a foreign subsidiary of Berry, reached an
agreement in March 2004 to sell the manufacturing equipment, inventory, and
accounts receivable for its U.K. milk cap business to Portola Packaging U.K.
Limited. The transaction valued at approximately $4.0 million closed in April
2004. The U.K. milk cap business represented less than $3.0 million of annual
consolidated net sales.
3. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt consists of the following:
APRIL 2, JANUARY 1,
2005 2005
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Berry 10 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes $335,000 $335,000
Debt premium on 10 3/4% Notes, net 8,582 8,876
Term loans 329,949 330,780
Revolving lines of credit 2,888 480
Nevada Industrial Revenue Bonds - 1,500
Capital leases 23,165 20,922
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699,584 697,558
Less current portion of long-term debt 9,894 10,335
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$689,690 $687,223
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The current portion of long-term debt consists of $3.3 million of quarterly
installments on the term loans and $6.6 million of principal payments related
to capital lease obligations.
In connection with the Merger in 2002, the Company entered into a credit and
guaranty agreement and a related pledge security agreement with a syndicate of
lenders led by Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P., as administrative agent (the
"Credit Facility"). On November 10, 2003, in connection with the Landis
Acquisition, the Credit Facility was amended and restated (the "Amended and
Restated Credit Facility"). On August 9, 2004, the Amended and Restated Credit
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Facility was amended and restated (the "Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility"). On January 1, 2005, a First Amendment to the Second Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement was entered into to permit Fifth Third Bank to assume
the role of Administrative Agent and for Goldman Sachs Credit Partners, L.P. to
resign as Administrative Agent. The Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility provides (1) a $365.5 million term loan and (2) a $100.0 million
revolving credit facility. The proceeds from the new term loan were used to
repay the outstanding balance of the term loans from the Amended and Restated
Credit Facility. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility permits the
Company to borrow up to an additional $150.0 million of incremental senior term
indebtedness from lenders willing to provide such loans subject to certain
restrictions. The terms of the additional indebtedness will be determined by
the market conditions at the time of borrowing. The maturity date of the term
loan is July 22, 2010, and the maturity date of the revolving credit facility
is July 22, 2008. The indebtedness under the Second Amended and Restated
Credit Facility is guaranteed by Holding and all of its domestic subsidiaries.
The obligations of Berry Plastics under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility and the guarantees thereof are secured by substantially all of the
assets of such entities. At April 2, 2005, there were no borrowings outstanding
on the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility allows up to
$25.0 million of letters of credit to be issued instead of borrowings under the
revolving credit facility and up to $10.0 million of swingline loans. At April
2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, the Company had $6.9 million and $8.5 million,
respectively, in letters of credit outstanding under the revolving credit
facility.
The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility contains significant financial
and operating covenants, including prohibitions on the ability to incur certain
additional indebtedness or to pay dividends, and restrictions on the ability to
make capital expenditures. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility
also contains borrowing conditions and customary events of default, including
nonpayment of principal or interest, violation of covenants, inaccuracy of
representations and warranties, cross-defaults to other indebtedness,
bankruptcy and other insolvency events (other than in the case of certain
foreign subsidiaries). The Company was in compliance with all the financial
and operating covenants at April 2, 2005. The term loan amortizes quarterly as
follows: $813,312 each quarter through June 30, 2009 and $78,974,687 each
quarter beginning September 30, 2009 and ending June 30, 2010.
Borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility bear interest,
at the Company's option, at either (i) a base rate (equal to the greater of the
prime rate and the federal funds rate plus 0.5%) plus the applicable margin
(the ``Base Rate Loans'') or (ii) an adjusted eurodollar LIBOR (adjusted for
reserves) plus the applicable margin (the ``Eurodollar Rate Loans''). With
respect to the term loan, the ``applicable margin'' is (i) with respect to Base
Rate Loans, 1.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans,
2.25% per annum. In addition, the applicable margins with respect to the term
loan can be further reduced by an additional .25% per annum subject to the
Company meeting a leverage ratio target, which was met based on the results
through April 2, 2005. With respect to the revolving credit facility, the
``applicable margin'' is subject to a pricing grid which ranges from 2.75% per
annum to 2.00% per annum, depending on the leverage ratio (2.50% based on
results through April 2, 2005). The ``applicable margin'' with respect to Base
Rate Loans will always be 1.00% per annum less than the ``applicable margin''
for Eurodollar Rate Loans. In October 2002, Berry entered into an interest
rate collar arrangement to protect $50.0 million of the outstanding variable
rate term loan debt from future interest rate volatility. The collar floor is
set at 1.97% LIBOR (London Interbank Offering Rate) and capped at 6.75% LIBOR.
The agreement was effective January 15, 2003. At April 2, 2005, the Company
had unused borrowing capacity under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility's revolving line of credit of $93.1 million.
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4. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company currently accounts for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic
value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, "Accounting
for Stock Issued to Employees." In December 2004, the FASB issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123R (Revised 2004,) Share-Based Payment
("SFAS No. 123R"), which requires that the compensation cost relating to share-
based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements based on
alternative fair value models. The share-based compensation cost will be
measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued.
The Company will adopt SFAS No. 123R as required, which is currently in the
first quarter of 2006.
For purposes of the pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the
stock options is amortized to employee compensation expense over the related
vesting period. Because compensation expense is recognized over the vesting
period, the initial impact on pro forma net income may not be representative of
compensation expense in future years, when the effect of amortization of
multiple awards would be reflected in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The following is a reconciliation of reported net income to net income as if
the Company used the fair value method of accounting for stock-based
compensation.
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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APRIL 2, MARCH 27,
2005 2004
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Reported net income $ 3,799 $ 4,822
Total stock-based employee compensation expense
determined under fair value based method,
for all awards, net of tax (572) (506)
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Pro forma net income $ 3,227 $ 4,316
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5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSSES)
Comprehensive income (losses) is comprised of net income, other comprehensive
income (losses), and gains or losses resulting from currency translations of
foreign investments. Other comprehensive income (losses) includes unrealized
gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and minimum pension
liability adjustments. The details of comprehensive income (losses) are as
follows:
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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APRIL 2, MARCH 27,
2005 2004
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Net income $ 3,799 $ 4,822
Other comprehensive income (losses) (20) 115
Currency translation income (losses) (1,085) 458
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Comprehensive income $ 2,694 $ 5,395
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6. OPERATING SEGMENTS
The Company has four reportable segments: containers, closures, consumer
products, and international. The Company evaluates performance and allocates
resources to segments based on operating income before depreciation and
amortization of intangibles adjusted to exclude (1) uncompleted acquisition
expense, (2) acquisition integration expense, and (3) plant shutdown expense
(collectively, "Adjusted EBITDA"). The accounting policies of the reportable
segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant
accounting policies in the Company's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission for the year ended January 1, 2005.
THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED
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APRIL 2, MARCH 27,
2005 2004
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Net sales:
Containers $ 139,248 $ 119,255
Closures 34,247 30,489
Consumer Products 41,174 31,901
International 10,641 10,081
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Total net sales 225,310 191,726
Adjusted EBITDA:
Containers 27,497 25,750
Closures 7,189 6,816
Consumer Products 3,187 6,339
International 208 608
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Total Adjusted EBITDA 38,081 39,513
Total assets:
Containers 602,253 588,919
Closures 170,986 181,703
Consumer Products 188,153 179,664
International 59,934 62,188
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Total assets 1,021,326 1,012,474
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to income before income taxes:
Adjusted EBITDA for reportable segments $ 38,081 $ 39,513
Net interest expense (13,818) (13,294)
Depreciation (13,996) (13,130)
Amortization (1,773) (1,735)
Gain on disposal of property and equipment - 4
Unrealized loss on investment in Southern Packaging (632) -
Acquisition integration expense (249) (166)
Plant shutdown expense (55) (2,339)
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Income before income taxes $ 7,558 $ 8,853
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7. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Holding conducts its business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Berry.
Holding and all of Berry's domestic subsidiaries fully, jointly, severally, and
unconditionally guarantee on a senior subordinated basis the $335.0 million
aggregate principal amount of 10 3/4% Berry Plastics Corporation Senior
Subordinated Notes due 2012. Berry is 100% owned by Holding. Each of Berry's
subsidiaries is 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by Berry. Separate
narrative information or financial statements of guarantor subsidiaries have not
been included as management believes they would not be material to investors.
Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for Holding,
Berry, and its subsidiaries at April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005 and for the
thirteen week periods ended April 2, 2005 and March 27, 2004. The equity method
has been used with respect to investments in subsidiaries.
APRIL 2, 2005
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BPC Holding Berry Plastics Combined Combined
Corporation Corporation Guarantor Non-guarantor Consolidating
(PARENT) (ISSUER) SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED
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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
Current assets $ - $ 71,307 $ 152,289 $ 15,070 $ - $ 238,666
Net property and equipment - 81,408 184,857 15,933 - 282,198
Other noncurrent assets 186,385 768,571 361,642 11,810 (827,946) 500,462
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Total assets $ 189,596 $ 921,286 $ 698,788 $ 42,813 $ (827,946) $ 1,021,326
Current liabilities $ - $ 67,997 $ 59,509 $ 6,473 $ - $ 133,979
Noncurrent liabilities - 666,904 745,452 29,059 (740,453) 700,962
Equity (deficit) 186,385 186,385 (106,173) 7,281 (87,493) 186,385
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Total liabilities and
equity (deficit) $186,385 $ 921,286 $ 698,788 $ 42,813 $ (827,946) $ 1,021,326
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JANUARY 1, 2005
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BPC Holding Berry Plastics Combined Combined
Corporation Corporation Guarantor Non-guarantor Consolidating
(Parent) (Issuer) Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Adjustments Consolidated
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CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS
Current assets $ - $68,449 $ 139,338 $ 12,012 $ - $ 219,799
Net property and equipment - 76,555 188,841 16,576 - 281,972
Other noncurrent assets 183,891 770,971 363,091 12,328 (826,908) 503,373
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Total assets $183,891 $915,975 $691,270 $40,916 $(826,908) $1,005,144
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Current liabilities $ - $ 81,053 $ 42,004 $ 6,648 $ - $ 129,705
Noncurrent liabilities - 651,031 747,720 27,258 (734,461) 691,548
Equity (deficit) 183,891 183,891 (98,454) 7,010 (92,447) 183,891
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Total liabilities and
equity (deficit) $ 183,891 $915,975 $ 691,270 $40,916 $(826,908) $1,005,144
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THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED APRIL 2, 2005
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BPC Holding Berry Plastics Combined Combined
Corporation Corporation Guarantor Non-guarantor Consolidating
(PARENT) (ISSUER) SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Net sales $ - $ 61,022 $ 158,003 $ 6,285 $ - $ 225,310
Cost of goods sold - 44,717 132,834 6,465 - 184,016
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Gross profit - 16,305 25,169 (180) - 41,294
Operating expenses - 7,340 11,162 784 - 19,286
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Operating income (loss) - 8,905 14,007 (964) - 22,008
Other expenses - - - 632 - 632
Interest expense (income) , net (200) (4,674) 18,506 186 - 13,818
Income taxes 7 3,723 6 23 - 3,759
Equity in net (income) loss from
subsidiary (3,606) 6,310 1,805 - (4,509) -
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Net income (loss) $ 3,799 $ 3,606 $ (6,310) $ (1,805) $ 4,509 $ 3,799
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Net income (loss) $ 3,799 $ 3,606 $ (6,310) $ (1,805) $ 4,509 $ 3,799
Non-cash expenses - 7,959 11,080 1,550 - 20,589
Equity in net (income)
loss from subsidiary (3,606) 6,310 1,805 - (4,509) -
Changes in working capital (200) (15,654) 4,660 (400) - (11,594)
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Net cash provided by
(used for) operating activities (7) 2,221 11,235 (655) - 12,794
Net cash used for investing activities - (1,520) (8,842) (773) - (11,135)
Net cash provided by
(used for) financing activities 7 (750) (2,273) 1,779 - (1,237)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash - - - (49) - (49)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash
and cash equivalents - (49) 120 302 - 373
Cash and cash equivalents at
beginning of period - 85 42 137 - 264
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Cash and cash equivalents at
end of period $ - $ 36 $ 162 $ 439 $ - $ 637
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THIRTEEN WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, 2004
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BPC Holding Berry Plastics Combined Combined
Corporation Corporation Guarantor Non-guarantor Consolidating
(PARENT) (ISSUER) SUBSIDIARIES SUBSIDIARIES ADJUSTMENTS CONSOLIDATED
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Net sales $ - $ 51,135 $ 134,222 $ 6,369 $ - $ 191,726
Cost of goods sold - 35,345 106,997 6,273 - 148,615
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Gross profit - 15,790 27,225 96 - 43,111
Operating expenses - 6,726 13,371 871 - 20,968
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Operating income
(loss) - 9,064 13,854 (775) - 22,143
Other income - - - (4) - (4)
Interest expense
(income), net (185) (3,340) 16,650 169 - 13,294
Income taxes 14 3,940 12 65 - 4,031
Equity in net
(income)loss from
subsidiary (4,651) 3,813 1,005 - (167) -
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Net income
(loss) $ 4,822 $ 4,651 $ (3,813) $ (1,005) $ 167 $ 4,822
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CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Net income
(loss) $ 4,822 $ 4,651 $ (3,813) $ (1,005) $ 167 $ 4,822
Non-cash
expenses - 7,814 10,470 947 - 19,231
Equity in net
(income)loss from
subsidiary (4,651) 3,813 1,005 - (167) -
Changes in
working capital (186) (3,635) (21,311) (3,149) - (28,281)
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Net cash provided by
(used for)operating
activities (15) 12,643 (13,649) (3,207) - (4,228)
Net cash provided by
(used for)investing
activities - (9,506) 610 3,208 - (5,688)
Net cash provided by
(used for)financing
activities 15 (12,255) 11,504 (383) - (1,119)
Effect of
exchange rate
changes on cash - - - 303 - 303
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Net decrease
in cash and
cash equivalents - (9,118) (1,535) (79) - (10,732)
Cash and cash equivalents
at beginning
of period - 24,290 1,666 236 - 26,192
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Cash and cash equivalents
at end
of period $ - $ 15,172 $ 131 $ 157 $ - $ 15,460
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8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On April 11, 2005, a subsidiary of the Company, Berry Plastics de M{e'}xico, S.
de R.L. de C.V., acquired all of the injection molding closure assets from
Euromex Plastics, S.A. de C.V. ("Euromex"), an injection molding manufacturer
located in Toluca, Mexico, for aggregate consideration of approximately $8.8
million (including taxes). The purchase was financed through borrowings under
the Company's revolving line of credit and cash on hand.
On May 5, 2005, Berry announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement
to acquire Kerr Group, Inc. ("Kerr") for $445.0 million, including repayment of
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existing indebtedness. The purchase price will be funded with additional
senior secured debt. The transaction is expected to close in the second
quarter of 2005 and is subject to customary closing conditions.
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations to
"BPC Holding" or "Holding" refer to BPC Holding Corporation, references to
"we," "our" or "us" refer to BPC Holding Corporation together with its
consolidated subsidiaries, and references to "Berry Plastics" or the "Company"
refer to Berry Plastics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of BPC Holding
Corporation. You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements of Holding and its subsidiaries and the
accompanying notes thereto, which information is included elsewhere herein.
This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks
and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in our Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2005 (the "2004 10-K") in the section
titled "Risk Factors" and other risk factors identified from time to time in
our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual
results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking
statements. You should read the explanation of the qualifications and
limitations on these forward-looking statements on page 2 of this report.
On July 22, 2002, GS Berry Acquisition Corp. (the "Buyer") a newly formed
entity controlled by various private equity funds affiliated with Goldman,
Sachs & Co., merged (the "Merger") with and into Holding, pursuant to an
agreement and plan of merger, dated as of May 25, 2002. At the effective time
of the Merger, (1) each share of common stock of Holding issued and outstanding
immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into the
right to receive cash pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, and (2)
each share of common stock of the Buyer issued and outstanding immediately
prior to the effective time of the Merger was converted into one share of
common stock of Holding. Additionally, in connection with the Merger, we
retired all of Holding's senior secured notes and Berry Plastics' senior
subordinated notes, repaid all amounts owed under our credit facilities,
redeemed all of the outstanding preferred stock of Holding, entered into a new
credit facility and completed an offering of new senior subordinated notes of
Berry Plastics.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
We disclose those accounting policies that we consider to be significant in
determining the amounts to be utilized for communicating our consolidated
financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the second note to
our consolidated financial statements in our 2004 10-K. Our discussion and
analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our
consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation
of financial statements in conformity with these principles requires management
to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial
statements and accompanying notes. Actual results are likely to differ from
these estimates, but management does not believe such differences will
materially affect our financial position or results of operations, although no
assurance can be given as to such affect. We believe that the following
accounting policies are the most critical because they have the greatest impact
on the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations.
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Accounts receivable. We evaluate our allowance for doubtful accounts on a
quarterly basis and review any significant customers with delinquent balances
to determine future collectibility. We base our determinations on legal issues
(such as bankruptcy status), past history, current financial and credit agency
reports, and the experience of our credit representatives. We reserve accounts
that we deem to be uncollectible in the quarter in which we make the
determination. We maintain additional reserves based on our historical bad
debt experience. We believe, based on past history and our credit policies,
that the net accounts receivable are of good quality. A ten percent increase
or decrease in our bad debt experience would not have a material impact on our
results of operations. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $3.3 million
and $3.2 million as of April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively.
Inventory obsolescence. We evaluate our reserve for inventory obsolescence on
a quarterly basis and review inventory on-hand to determine future salability.
We base our determinations on the age of the inventory and the experience of
our personnel. We reserve inventory that we deem to be not salable in the
quarter in which we make the determination. We believe, based on past history
and our policies and procedures, that our net inventory is salable. A ten
percent increase or decrease in our inventory obsolescence experience would not
have a material impact on our results of operations. Our reserve for inventory
obsolescence was $3.3 million and $3.8 million as of April 2, 2005 and January
1, 2005, respectively.
Medical insurance. We offer our employees medical insurance that is primarily
self-insured by us. As a result, we accrue a liability for known claims as
well as the estimated amount of expected claims incurred but not reported. We
evaluate our medical claims liability on a quarterly basis and obtain an
independent actuarial analysis on an annual basis. Based on our analysis, we
believe that our recorded medical claims liability should be sufficient. A ten
percent increase or decrease in our medical claims experience would not have a
material impact on our results of operations. Our accrued liability for
medical claims was $2.0 million, including reserves for expected medical claims
incurred but not reported, as of April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005.
Workers' compensation insurance. Starting in fiscal 2000, we converted the
majority of our facilities to a large deductible program for workers'
compensation insurance. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our liability based
on third-party adjusters' independent analyses by claim. Based on our
analysis, we believe that our recorded workers' compensation liability should
be sufficient. A ten percent increase or decrease in our workers'
compensations claims experience would not have a material impact on our results
of operations. Our accrued liability for workers' compensation claims was $3.6
million and $3.5 million as of April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, respectively.
Revenue recognition. Revenue from sales of products is recognized at the time
product is shipped to the customer at which time title and risk of ownership
transfer to the purchaser.
Impairments of Long-Lived Assets. In accordance with the methodology described
in FASB Statement No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-
Lived Assets," we review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be
recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in
operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash
flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets'
carrying amounts. The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value
of the asset to its carrying amount. No impairments were recorded in the
financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
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Deferred Taxes and Effective Tax Rates. We estimate the effective tax rates
and associated liabilities or assets for each legal entity in accordance with
FAS 109. We use tax-planning to minimize or defer tax liabilities to future
periods. In recording effective tax rates and related liabilities and assets,
we rely upon estimates, which are based upon our interpretation of United
States and local tax laws as they apply to our legal entities and our overall
tax structure. Audits by local tax jurisdictions, including the United States
Government, could yield different interpretations from our own and cause the
Company to owe more taxes than originally recorded. For interim periods, we
accrue our tax provision at the effective tax rate that we expect for the full
year. As the actual results from our various businesses vary from our
estimates earlier in the year, we adjust the succeeding interim periods
effective tax rates to reflect our best estimate for the year-to-date results
and for the full year. As part of the effective tax rate, if we determine that
a deferred tax asset arising from temporary differences is not likely to be
utilized, we will establish a valuation allowance against that asset to record
it at its expected realizable value.
Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying
judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, we
believe that our consolidated financial statements provide a meaningful and
fair perspective of BPC Holding and its consolidated subsidiaries. This is not
to suggest that other risk factors such as changes in economic conditions,
changes in material costs and others could not adversely impact our
consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in future
periods.
ACQUISITIONS
We maintain a selective and disciplined acquisition strategy, which is focused
on improving our financial performance in the long-term, enhancing our market
positions and expanding our product lines or, in some cases, providing us with
a new or complementary product line. Most businesses we have historically
acquired had profit margins that are lower than that of our existing business,
which resulted in a temporary decrease in our margins. We have historically
achieved significant reductions in manufacturing and overhead costs of acquired
companies by introducing advanced manufacturing processes, exiting low-margin
businesses or product lines, reducing headcount, rationalizing facilities and
machinery, applying best practices and capitalizing on economies of scale. In
connection with our acquisitions, we have in the past and may in the future
incur charges related to these reductions and rationalizations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
13 WEEKS ENDED APRIL 2, 2005 (THE "QUARTER")
COMPARED TO 13 WEEKS ENDED MARCH 27, 2004 (THE "PRIOR QUARTER")
Net Sales. Net sales increased $33.6 million, or 18%, to $225.3 million for
the Quarter from $191.7 million for the Prior Quarter with an approximate 11%
increase in net selling price due to higher resin costs passed through to our
customers. Our base business volume, excluding selling price changes and
acquired business, increased by approximately $13.3 million or 7% in the
Quarter over the Prior Quarter. The following discussion in this section
provides a comparison by business segment. Container net sales increased $20.0
million from the Prior Quarter to $139.2 million for the Quarter. The increase
in container net sales was primarily a result of increased selling prices and
base business growth in several of the division's product lines. Closure net
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sales increased $3.8 million from the Prior Quarter to $34.3 million primarily
due to increased selling prices and modest volume growth. Consumer products
net sales for the Quarter were $41.2 million compared to $31.9 million in the
Prior Quarter. This $9.3 million increase can be primarily attributed to
increased sales from thermoformed drink cups and housewares partially offset by
reduced volume from injection drink cups. The international division provided
net sales of $10.6 million in the Quarter compared to $10.1 million in the
Prior Quarter primarily due to changes in foreign exchange rates.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $1.8 million to $41.3 million (18% of
net sales) for the Quarter from $43.1 million (22% of net sales) for the Prior
Quarter. This decrease of 4% was primarily attributed to the timing effect of
higher resin costs and other raw material costs partially offset by the 11%
increase in net selling prices due to higher resin costs passed through to our
customers and the combined impact of additional sales volume and productivity
improvement initiatives. Significant productivity improvements were made since
the Prior Quarter, including the addition of state-of-the-art injection
molding, thermoforming and post molding equipment at several of our facilities.
Operating Expenses. Selling expenses increased by $0.7 million to $7.3 million
for the Quarter from $6.6 million for the Prior Quarter principally as a result
of increased selling expenses associated with higher sales. General and
administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million from $9.2 million for the Prior
Quarter to $8.9 million for the Quarter primarily as a result of decreased
accrued bonus expense. Research and development expenses remained relatively
constant with an increase of $0.1 million over the Prior Quarter. Amortization
of intangibles also remained relatively constant with an increase of less than
$0.1 million. During the Quarter, transition expenses were $0.2 million
related to the Landis Acquisition and less than $0.1 million related to the
shutdown and reorganization of facilities. In the Prior Quarter, transition
expenses were $0.2 million related to the Landis Acquisition and $2.3 million
related to the shutdown and reorganization of facilities.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense increased $0.5 million to $13.8
million for the Quarter compared to $13.3 million for the Prior Quarter
primarily due to increased rates of interest on borrowings partially offset by
lower indebtedness.
Income Taxes. For the Quarter, we recorded income tax expense of $3.8 million
or an effective tax rate of 50%. The effective tax rate is greater than the
statutory rate due to the impact of state taxes and foreign location losses for
which no benefit was currently provided. The decrease of $0.2 million from
$4.0 million in the Prior Quarter, or an effective tax rate of 46%, is
attributed to the decrease in income before income taxes. As a result of the
Merger, the amount of the predecessor's net operating loss carryforward which
can be used in any given year is limited to approximately $12.9 million.
Net Income. Net income is $3.8 million for the Quarter compared to $4.8
million for the Prior Quarter for the reasons discussed above.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On July 22, 2002, we entered into a credit and guaranty agreement and a related
pledge security agreement with a syndicate of lenders led by Goldman Sachs
Credit Partners L.P., as administrative agent (the "Credit Facility"). On
November 10, 2003, in connection with the Landis Acquisition, we amended and
restated the Credit Facility (the "Amended and Restated Credit Facility"). On
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August 9, 2004, the Amended and Restated Credit Facility was amended and
restated (the "Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility"). On January 1,
2005, a First Amendment to the Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement was
entered into to permit Fifth Third Bank to assume the role of Administrative
Agent and for Goldman Sachs Credit Partners, L.P. to resign as Administrative
Agent. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility provides (1) a $365.5
million term loan and (2) a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. The
proceeds from the new term loan were used to repay the outstanding balance of
the term loans from the Amended and Restated Credit Facility. The Second
Amended and Restated Credit Facility permits the Company to borrow up to an
additional $150.0 million of incremental senior term indebtedness from lenders
willing to provide such loans subject to certain restrictions. The terms of
the additional indebtedness will be determined by the market conditions at the
time of borrowing. The maturity date of the term loan is July 22, 2010, and
the maturity date of the revolving credit facility is July 22, 2008. The
indebtedness under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility is
guaranteed by Holding and all of its domestic subsidiaries. The obligations of
the Company and the subsidiaries under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility and the guarantees thereof are secured by substantially all of the
assets of such entities. At April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, there were no
borrowings outstanding on the revolving credit facility.
Borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility bear interest,
at the Company's option, at either (i) a base rate (equal to the greater of the
prime rate or the federal funds rate plus 0.5%) plus the applicable margin (the
"Base Rate Loans") or (ii) an adjusted eurodollar LIBOR (adjusted for
reserves) plus the applicable margin (the "Eurodollar Rate Loans"). With
respect to the term loan, the ``applicable margin'' is (i) with respect to Base
Rate Loans, 1.25% per annum and (ii) with respect to Eurodollar Rate Loans,
2.25% per annum. In addition, the applicable margins with respect to the term
loan can be further reduced by an additional .25% per annum subject to the
Company meeting a leverage ratio target, which was met based on the results
through April 2, 2005. With respect to the revolving credit facility, the
"applicable margin" is subject to a pricing grid which ranges from 2.75% per
annum to 2.00% per annum, depending on the leverage ratio (2.50% based on
results through April 2, 2005). The "applicable margin" with respect to Base
Rate Loans will always be 1.00% per annum less than the "applicable margin"
for Eurodollar Rate Loans. The interest rate applicable to overdue payments
and to outstanding amounts following an event of default under the Second
Amended and Restated Credit Facility is equal to the interest rate at the time
of an event of default plus 2.00%. We also must pay commitment fees ranging
from 0.375% per annum to 0.50% per annum on the average daily unused portion of
the revolving credit facility. Pursuant to a requirement in the Credit
Facility and as a result of an economic slowdown and corresponding interest
rate reductions, we entered into an interest rate collar arrangement in October
2002 to protect $50.0 million of the outstanding variable rate term loan debt
from future interest rate volatility. Under the interest rate collar
agreement, the Eurodollar rate with respect to the $50.0 million of outstanding
variable rate term loan debt will not exceed 6.75% or drop below 1.97%. The
agreement was effective January 15, 2003 and terminates on July 15, 2006.
The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility contains significant financial
and operating covenants, including prohibitions on our ability to incur
specified additional indebtedness or to pay dividends, and restrictions on our
ability to make capital expenditures and investments and dispose of assets or
consummate acquisitions. The Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility
contains (1) a minimum interest coverage ratio as of the last day of any
quarter of 2.15:1.00 per quarter for the quarter ending March 2005, 2.25:1.00
per quarter for the quarters ending June 2005 through March 2006, 2.35:1.00 per
quarter for the quarters ending June 2006 through December 2006 and 2.50:1.00
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per quarter thereafter, (2) a maximum amount of capital expenditures (subject
to the rollover of certain unexpended amounts from the prior year and increases
due to acquisitions) of $60 million in the aggregate for the years ending 2005,
2006 and 2007, and $65 million for each year thereafter, and (3) a maximum
total leverage ratio as of the last day of any quarter of 5.50:1.00 per quarter
for the quarters ending March 2005 and June 2005, 5.25:1.00 per quarter for the
quarters ending September 2005 and December 2005, 5.00:1.00 per quarter for the
quarters ending March 2006 and June 2006, 4.75:1.00 per quarter for the
quarters ending September 2006 through March 2007, 4.50:1.00 per quarter for
the quarters ending June 2007 through December 2007, 4.25:1.00 per quarter for
the quarters ending March 2008 through December 2008, and 4.00:1.00 per quarter
thereafter. The occurrence of a default, an event of default or a material
adverse effect on Berry Plastics would result in our inability to obtain
further borrowings under our revolving credit facility and could also result in
the acceleration of our obligations under any or all of our debt agreements,
each of which could materially and adversely affect our business. We were in
compliance with all of the financial and operating covenants at April 2, 2005.
The term loan amortizes quarterly as follows: $831,312 each quarter ending
June 30, 2009; and $78,974,687 each quarter beginning September 30, 2009 and
ending June 30, 2010. Borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility are subject to mandatory prepayment under specified circumstances,
including if we meet specified cash flow thresholds, collect insurance proceeds
in excess of certain thresholds, issue equity securities or debt or sell assets
not in the ordinary course of business, or upon a sale or change of control of
the Company. There is no required amortization of the revolving credit
facility. Outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility may be
repaid at any time, and may be reborrowed at any time prior to the maturity
date which is on July 22, 2008. The revolving credit facility allows up to
$25.0 million of letters of credit to be issued instead of borrowings and up to
$10.0 million of swingline loans. At April 2, 2005 and January 1, 2005, we had
$6.9 million and $8.5 million, respectively, in letters of credit outstanding
under our revolving credit facility.
On July 22, 2002, we completed an offering of $250.0 million aggregate
principal amount of 10 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the "2002
Notes"). The net proceeds to us from the sale of the 2002 Notes, after
expenses, were $239.4 million. The proceeds from the 2002 Notes were used in
the financing of the Merger. The 2002 Notes mature on July 15, 2012, and
interest is payable semi-annually on January 15 and July 15 of each year.
Holding and all of our domestic subsidiaries fully, jointly, severally, and
unconditionally guarantee the 2002 Notes.
On November 20, 2003, we completed an offering of $85.0 million aggregate
principal amount of additional 2002 Notes (the "Add-on Notes" and together with
the 2002 Notes, the "Notes"). The net proceeds to us from the sale of the Add-
on Notes, after expenses, were $91.8 million as the Add-on Notes were sold at a
premium of 12% over the face amount. The proceeds from the Add-on Notes were
used in the financing of the Landis Acquisition. The Add-on Notes constitute a
single class with the 2002 Notes. Holding and all of our domestic subsidiaries
fully, jointly, severally, and unconditionally guarantee the Add-on Notes.
We are not required to make mandatory redemption or sinking fund payments with
respect to the Notes. On or subsequent to July 15, 2007, the Notes may be
redeemed at our option, in whole or in part, at redemption prices ranging from
105.375% in 2007 to 100% in 2010 and thereafter. Prior to July 15, 2005, up to
35% of the Notes may be redeemed at 110.75% of the principal amount at our
option from the proceeds of an equity offering. Upon a change in control, as
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defined in the indenture under which the Notes were issued (the "Indenture"),
each holder of Notes will have the right to require us to repurchase all or any
part of such holder's Notes at a repurchase price in cash equal to 101% of the
aggregate principal amount thereof plus accrued interest. The Indenture
restricts our ability to incur additional debt and contains other provisions
which could limit our liquidity.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $12.8 million for the Quarter
compared to $4.2 million net cash used for operations for the Prior Quarter.
The increase of $17.0 million is primarily the result of the timing of working
capital.
Net cash used for investing activities increased from $5.7 million for the
Prior Quarter to $11.1 million for the Quarter primarily as a result of Berry
receiving $6.7 million in the Prior Quarter related to the working capital
adjustment from the Landis Acquisition. In addition, Berry Plastics U.K.
Limited, a foreign subsidiary of Berry, reached an agreement in March 2004 to
sell the manufacturing equipment, inventory, and accounts receivable for its
U.K. milk cap business to Portola Packaging U.K. Limited. The transaction
closed in April 2004. The initial payment for the manufacturing equipment of
$3.3 million was received in the Prior Quarter with the remaining payment for
the inventory and accounts receivable was received at closing. The U.K. milk
cap business represented less than $3.0 million of our annual consolidated net
sales. Capital spending of $12.8 million in the Quarter included $0.7 million
for buildings and systems, $4.8 million for molds, $3.9 million for molding and
printing machines, and $3.4 million for accessory equipment and systems.
Net cash used for financing activities was relatively constant at $1.2 million
for the Quarter compared to $1.1 million for the Prior Quarter.
Increased working capital needs occur whenever we experience strong incremental
demand or a significant rise in the cost of raw material, particularly plastic
resin. However, we anticipate that our cash interest, working capital and
capital expenditure requirements for 2005 will be satisfied through a
combination of funds generated from operating activities and cash on hand,
together with funds available under the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Facility. We base such belief on historical experience and the substantial
funds available under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility.
However, we cannot predict our future results of operations and our ability to
meet our obligations involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but
not limited to, those described in the "Risk Factors" section of our 2004 10-K.
In particular, increases in the cost of resin which we are unable to pass
through to our customers on a timely basis or significant acquisitions could
severely impact our liquidity. At April 2, 2005, our cash balance was $0.6
million, and we had unused borrowing capacity under the Second Amended and
Restated Credit Facility's borrowing base of $93.1 million. Although the $93.1
million was available at April 2, 2005, the covenants under our Second Amended
and Restated Credit Facility may limit our ability to make such borrowings in
the future.
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates primarily through
our Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility. The Second Amended and
Restated Credit Facility is comprised of (1) a $365.5 million term loan and (2)
a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. At April 2, 2005, there were no
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borrowings outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The net outstanding
balance of the term loan at April 2, 2005 was $329.9 million. The term loan
bears interest at the Eurodollar rate plus the applicable margin. Future
borrowings under the Second Amended and Restated Credit Facility bear interest,
at our option, at either (1) the base rate, which is a rate per annum equal to
the greater of the prime rate and the federal funds effective rate in effect on
the date of determination plus 0.5% plus the applicable margin or (2) an
adjusted Eurodollar Rate which is equal to the rate for Eurodollar deposits
plus the applicable margin. We utilize interest rate instruments to reduce the
impact of either increases or decreases in interest rates on its floating rate
debt. Pursuant to a requirement in the Credit Facility and as a result of an
economic slowdown and corresponding interest rate reductions, we entered into
an interest rate collar arrangement in October 2002 to protect $50.0 million of
the outstanding variable rate term loan debt from future interest rate
volatility. Under the interest rate collar agreement, the Eurodollar rate with
respect to the $50.0 million of outstanding variable rate term loan debt will
not exceed 6.75% or drop below 1.97%. At April 2, 2005, the Eurodollar rate
applicable to the term loan was 2.77%. If the Eurodollar rate increases 0.25%
and 0.5%, we estimate an annual increase in our interest expense of
approximately $0.8 million and $1.6 million, respectively.
Plastic Resin Cost Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in plastic resin prices that could
impact our results of operations and financial condition. We manage our
exposure to these market risks through our normal operations through purchasing
negotiation, mechanical hedging, switching between HDPE and PP for certain
products and, when deemed appropriate, by using derivative financial
instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The
derivative financial instruments generally used are forward contracts. The
derivative financial instruments utilized by the Company in its hedging
activities are considered risk management tools and are not used for trading
purposes.
As part of our risk management strategy, in the fourth quarter of 2004, we
entered into resin forward hedging transactions constituting approximately 15%
of our estimated 2005 resin needs and 10% of our 2006 estimated resin needs
based on 2004 volumes. These contracts obligate the Company to make or receive
a monthly payment equal to the difference in the unit cost of resin per the
contract and an industry index times the contracted pounds of plastic resin.
Such contracts are designated as hedges of a portion of the Company's
forecasted purchases through 2006 and are effective in hedging the Company's
exposure to changes in resin prices during this period.
The contracts qualify as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133 and accordingly
are marked to market with unrealized gains and losses deferred through other
comprehensive income and recognized in earnings when realized as an adjustment
to cost of goods sold. The fair values of these contracts at April 2, 2005 was
an unrealized gain, after income taxes, of $5.2 million.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure controls and procedures.
As required by new Rule 13a-15 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Company's management carried out an evaluation with the participation of our
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the last fiscal
quarter. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
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Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the
reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities
and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. In connection with the new rules,
we currently are in process of further reviewing and documenting our disclosure
controls and procedures, including our internal controls and procedures for
financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing
their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting
identified in connection with our evaluation of our disclosure controls and
procedures that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6.EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)Exhibits:
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive
Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial
Officer
32.1 Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
(b)Reports on Form 8-K:
None
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
BPC Holding Corporation
Berry Plastics Corporation
May 10, 2005
By: /s/ James M. Kratochvil
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James M. Kratochvil
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial
Officer, Treasurer and Secretary of the
entities listed above (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
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