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UNITED STATES
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 fiscal quarter ended November 27, 2004

¨ Transition Report Under Section 13 Or 15(D) Of The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____

COMMISSION FILE NUMBER:  333-93711

ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DELAWARE 87-0531206
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1500 South 1000 West
Logan, UT, 84321
(Address and zip code of principal executive offices)

(435) 750-5000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

Check whether the issuer (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the past 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x   No ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13, or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ¨   No ¨

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

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

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc., 1,000 shares.


ICON HEALTH & FITNESS, INC.

INDEX

    PAGE
PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Financial Statements 3
     
     Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of November 27, 2004 (unaudited),  
     May 31, 2004 and November 29, 2003 (unaudited) 3
     
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the three  
     months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003 4
     
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the six  
     months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003 5
     
     Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the six  
     months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003 6
     
     Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) 7
     
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 19
     
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 27
     
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 27
     
     
PART II OTHER INFORMATION  
     
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 28
     
Item 2. Changes in Securities 28
     
Item 3. Security Defaults Upon Senior Securities 28
     
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 28
     
Item 5. Other Information 28
     
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 28
     
Signatures   29
     
Certifications   31
     
Exhibit Index   32

 


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1  -  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(expressed in thousands)

  November 27, 2004   May 31, 2004   November 29, 2003  
ASSETS   (Unaudited)           (Unaudited)  
Current assets:                  
   Cash $ 5,980   $ 5,122   $ 7,803  
   Accounts receivable, net   250,766     177,871     285,726  
   Inventories, net:                  
      Raw materials   72,580     65,229     79,626  
      Finished goods   125,422     107,363     110,882  
   Total inventories, net   198,002     172,592     190,508  
   Deferred income taxes   16,933     6,974     6,727  
   Income taxes receivable   15,305     -     -  
   Other current assets   14,755     13,067     10,829  
   Current assets of discontinued operations   43,140     57,828     44,914  
Total current assets   544,881     433,454     546,507  
                   
Property and equipment   123,064     107,743     105,508  
Less accumulated depreciation   (55,678 )   (51,080 )   (53,217 )
Property and equipment, net   67,386     56,663     52,291  
Intangible assets, net   35,987     38,681     30,194  
Deferred income taxes   9,665     6,309     6,577  
Other assets, net   23,823     23,388     20,836  
  $ 681,742   $ 558,495   $ 656,405  
                   
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY                  
Current liabilities:                  
   Current portion of long-term debt $ 247,943   $ 135,879   $ 5,000  
   Accounts payable   167,637     137,524     196,301  
   Accrued expenses   27,614     30,811     31,641  
   Income taxes payable   (172 )   574     4,001  
   Interest payable   7,546     7,544     7,517  
   Current liabilities of discontinued operations   22,027     9,420     6,933  
Total current liabilities   472,595     321,752     251,393  
                   
Long-term debt   153,179     153,111     331,341  
Other liabilities   15,687     12,797     11,293  
    641,461     487,660     594,027  
                   
Minority interest   5,591     3,500     3,500  
                   
Stockholder's equity                  
   Common stock and additional paid-in capital   204,155     204,155     204,155  
   Receivable from Parent   (2,200 )   (2,200 )   (2,200 )
   Accumulated deficit   (172,695 )   (133,863 )   (143,577 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)   5,430     (757 )   500  
Total stockholder's equity   34,690     67,335     58,878  
  $ 681,742   $ 558,495   $ 656,405  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(expressed in thousands)

  For the Three Months Ended  
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
             
Net sales $ 275,388   $ 309,031  
Cost of sales   210,270     216,056  
Gross profit   65,118     92,975  
             
Operating expenses:            
   Selling   31,396     30,734  
   Research and development   3,142     3,046  
   General and administrative   23,598     23,927  
Total operating expenses   58,136     57,707  
             
Income from operations   6,982     35,268  
             
Interest expense   7,056     6,359  
Amortization of deferred financing fees   277     277  
Income (loss) before income taxes   (351 )   28,632  
(Benefit of) provision for income taxes   (156 )   10,629  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   (195 )   18,003  
             
Discontinued operations:            
   Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit            
     of $14,271 in fiscal 2005 and $1,536 in fiscal 2004.   (17,855 )   (2,602 )
Net income (loss)   (18,050 )   15,401  
             
Other comprehensive income (loss):            
   Foreign currency translation adjustment,            
      net of tax expense of $2,474 in fiscal 2005            
      and $1,009 in fiscal 2004   4,037     1,645  
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (14,013 ) $ 17,046  









The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)
(expressed in thousands)

  For the Six Months Ended  
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
             
Net sales $ 406,142   $ 473,344  
Cost of sales   309,916     323,271  
Gross profit   96,226     150,073  
             
Operating expenses:            
   Selling   58,006     61,157  
   Research and development   6,171     6,069  
   General and administrative   45,434     43,511  
Total operating expenses   109,611     110,737  
             
Income (loss) from operations   (13,385)     39,336  
             
Interest expense   13,094     12,352  
Amortization of deferred financing fees   554     318  
Income (loss) before income taxes   (27,033 )   26,666  
(Benefit of) provision for income taxes   (10,418 )   10,970  
Income (loss) from continuing operations   (16,615 )   15,696  
             
Discontinued operations:            
   Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax benefit            
     of $13,931 in fiscal 2005 and $1,413 in fiscal 2004.   (22,218 )   (2,021 )
Net income (loss)   (38,833 )   13,675  
             
Other comprehensive income (loss):            
   Foreign currency translation adjustment,            
      net of tax expense of $3,792 in fiscal 2005            
      and $530 in fiscal 2004   6,187     865  
Comprehensive income (loss) $ (32,646 ) $ 14,540  









The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)
(expressed in thousands)

  For the Six Months Ended  
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
             
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:            
Net income (loss) $ (38,832 ) $ 13,675  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash            
used in operating activities:            
   Provision (benefit) for deferred taxes   (17,846 )   1,868  
   Amortization of deferred financing fees   554     318  
   Amortization of debt discount   72     127  
   Loss on disposal of fixed assets   14     -  
   Depreciation and amortization   11,399     11,116  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:            
   Accounts receivable, net   (72,895 )   (132,752 )
   Inventories, net   (29,094 )   (44,388 )
   Other assets, net   984     (84 )
   Accounts payable and accrued expenses   29,239     79,531  
   Income taxes receivable   (15,305 )   (227 )
   Interest payable   2     33  
   Other liabilities   46     (228 )
Net cash used in operating activities   (131,662 )   (71,011 )
             
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:            
Purchase of property and equipment   (11,639 )   (9,123 )
Purchase of property and equipment-China   (6,428 )   (3,088 )
Purchase of intangible assets   (1,557 )   (5,145 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (19,624 )   (17,356 )
             
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:            
Borrowings on revolving credit facility, net   114,560   94,457  
Payments on term note   (2,500 )   (2,500 )
Minority interest   2,091     3,500  
Payments for debt financing fees   (824 )   -  
Net cash provided by financing activities   113,327     95,457  
             
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS:            
Changes in assets and liabilities from discontinued operations   28,838   (5,332 )
             
Effect of exchange rates on cash   9,979     1,395  
Net increase in cash   858     3,153  
Cash, beginning of period   5,122     4,650  
Cash, end of the period $ 5,980   $ 7,803  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)


NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

This report covers ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, "the Company"). The Company's parent company, HF Holdings, Inc. ("HF Holdings"), is not a registrant.

The Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of fitness equipment. The Company is headquartered in Logan, Utah and has approximately 4,500 employees worldwide. The Company develops, manufactures and markets fitness equipment under the following company-owned brand names: ProForm, NordicTrack, Weslo, HealthRider, Image, JumpKing, Weider, Epic, Free Motion Fitness and, under license, Reebok and Gold's Gym.

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statement presentation. In addition, certain minor reclassifications of previously reported financial information were made to conform to the current period presentation.

The Company, in its opinion, has included all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the three months and six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003. The condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes for the year ended May 31, 2004 included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2004. Interim results, including comparative balance sheets, are not necessarily indicative of results for the full fiscal year due to the inherent seasonality in the Company's business. See "Seasonality" in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company's discussion of results of operations and financial condition relies on its consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates that are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. The Company believes that investors need to be aware of these policies and how they impact its financial statements as a whole, as well as its related discussion and analysis presented herein. While the Company believes that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts. The accounting policies and related risks described in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2004 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of November 27, 2004, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

The Company accounts for employee stock-based compensation arrangements in accordance with provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion ("APB") No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees." Accordingly, no compensation cost has been recognized for options granted to employees under its fixed stock option plan.

There were no stock options granted in the six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003, respectively. All previously granted options were fully vested as of November 30, 2002. Therefore, there is no stock-based employee compensation for the six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003.

Warranty Reserves

The Company maintains a warranty accrual for estimated future warranty obligations based upon the relationship between historical and anticipated costs and sales volumes. If actual warranty expenses are greater than those projected, additional reserves and other charges against earnings may be required. If actual warranty expenses are less than projected, prior reserves could be reduced providing a positive impact on the Company's reported results. The following table provides a reconciliation of the changes in the Company's product warranty reserve (table in thousands):



  Six Months Ended
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
Beginning balance $ 2,505   $ 2,694  
Additions:            
   Charged to costs and expenses   -     79  
Deductions:            
   Reduction in reserve   (187 )   -  
Ending balance $ 2,318   $ 2,773  

NOTE B - ACCOUNTING CHANGES

See "Recent Accounting Standards" under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

NOTE C - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Due to the nature of the Company's products, the Company is subject to product liability claims involving personal injuries allegedly related to the Company's products. These claims include injuries sustained by individuals using the Company’s products. The Company currently carries an occurrence-based product liability insurance policy. The current policy provides coverage for the period from October 1, 2004 to October 1, 2005 with limits of $10.0 million per occurrence and $10.0 million in the aggregate. The policy has a deductible on each claim of $1.0 million. For occurrences prior to October 1, 2004, the policy provided coverage of $10.0 million per occurrence and $10.0 million in the aggregate. The policy had a deductible on each claim of $1.0 million. For occurrences prior to October 1, 2003, the policy provided coverage of $5.0 million per occurrence and $5.0 million in the aggregate. The policy had a deductible on each claim of $1.0 million. The Company believes that its insurance is generally adequate to cover product liability claims. Nevertheless, currently pending claims and any future claims are subject to the uncertainties related to litigation, and the ultimate outcome of any such proceedings or claims cannot be predicted. Due to uncertainty with respect to the nature and extent of manufacturers' and distributors' liability for personal injuries, the Company cannot guarantee that its product liability insurance is or will be adequate to cover such claims. The Company vigorously defends any and all product liability claims brought against it and does not believe that any current pending claims or series of claims will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, liquidity or financial position.

As of November 27, 2004, the Company is involved in various product reviews and recalls with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”). The Company believes that adverse resolutions of these reviews and recalls will not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial position.

The Company is party to a variety of non-product liability commercial suits involving contract claims. The Company believes that adverse resolution of these lawsuits would not have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial position.

In December 2001, a claim was made against the Company alleging the Company received $1.7 million of preferential transfers in connection with the 1999 Service Merchandise bankruptcy proceedings. The claim was settled in November of 2004 for an insignificant amount.

On December 3, 2002, the Nautilus Group, Inc. (“Nautilus”) filed suit against the Company in the United States District Court, Western District of Washington (the “Court”) alleging the Company infringed Nautilus’ Bowflex patents. Nautilus seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages. In May 2003, the Court denied Nautilus’ motion for a preliminary injunction and granted partial summary judgment to the Company on the issue of “literal infringement.” Nautilus appealed this motion denying the preliminary injunction on literal patent infringement, and a trial has been scheduled for sometime in April of 2005. This case is currently being vigorously defended by the Company's counsel; however, it is not possible for the Company to quantify with any certainty the extent of any potential liability.

As part of the above suit, in July 2003, the Court ruled in favor of Nautilus on a motion for preliminary injunction on the issue of trademark infringement, and entered an order barring the Company from using the trademark “CrossBow” on any exercise equipment. In June of 2004, the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit affirmed the grant of a preliminary injunction as previously granted by the Federal District Court. Thus, the Company is barred from using the “CrossBow” trademark on any of its exercise equipment pending trial. The Company subsequently changed the name from “CrossBow” to “CrossBar” or “The Max” by Weider. In July of 2004, Nautilus filed an additional lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington alleging that the Company further infringed on the Bowflex trademark by using the “CrossBar” trademark. Nautilus seeks injunctive relief and monetary damages. The Company believes this additional lawsuit is without merit and will vigorously defend its right to use the “CrossBar” trademark.

The Company is also involved in several intellectual property and patent infringement claims, arising in the ordinary course of its business. The Company believes that the ultimate outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect upon its results of operations or financial position.

In fiscal 2003, the Company formed a foreign subsidiary to build a manufacturing facility in Xiamen, China. The original project costs were anticipated to be approximately $12.0 million. Due to the Company's decision to increase the size of one facility, it now anticipates the total project cost to be approximately $30.5 million, with $15.5 million to be funded in the form of equity by the subsidiary, and approximately $15.0 million in the form of debt. The Company's share of the equity investment is expected to be approximately $10.0 million. The Chinese Company has arranged for the debt portion of the financing, which is provided by the Bank of China. The Company's equity interest in the foreign subsidiary is 70%, which will be funded in the form of equity and debt. As of November 27, 2004, the Company has made contributions of $5.0 million and the minority interest contributions were $5.6 million. The minority interest shareholder is also a long-time vendor of the Company. The Company has recorded purchases from this vendor of approximately $42.8 million and $40.6 million during the six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003, respectively. As a result of the Company's controlling interest in the foreign subsidiary, the investment has been reported on a consolidated basis beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2004.

NOTE D - THE 2002 CREDIT AGREEMENT

On October 11, 2004, the Company amended its credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement increases the amount available from $210 million to $275 million. In addition, the remaining balance on the term note with accrued interest (approximately $12.5 million) is converted to and becomes a part of the revolver balance. At the Company's option, revolving credit advances bear interest at either (a) a floating rate equal to the Index Rate plus the applicable margin of 1.375% or (b) a floating rate equal to the LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin of 2.75%. If the Company meets certain fixed charge coverage ratios, the applicable margins have lower rates. The Amended Credit Agreement waives any violation of financial covenants for the first quarter of fiscal 2005 and eliminates those financial covenants going forward. The Amended Credit Agreement also provides for the formation of certain Chinese sales corporations to facilitate doing business in China.

The Company is also required to maintain a lockbox arrangement whereby remittances from its customers reduce the borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains a Material Adverse Effect ("MAE") clause which grants the agent and lenders having more than 66 and 2/3% of the commitment or borrowings the right to block the Company's requests for future advances. EITF Issue 95-22 "Balance Sheet Classification of Borrowings Outstanding Under Revolving Credit Agreements That Include both a Subjective Acceleration Clause and a Lockbox Arrangement" requires borrowings under credit agreements with these two provisions to be classified as current obligations.

The Company does not believe that any of these MAE's have occurred or can reasonably be expected to occur based upon its history and its relationship with the Credit Facility lenders. The Company intends to manage the Credit Facility as long-term debt with a final maturity date in 2007, as provided for in the Credit Agreement. A subsequent amendment was signed on December 21, 2004 relating to funding the China facility.

On January 13, 2004 the Company obtained written waivers from the agent and lenders having more than 33 and 1/3% of the commitment or borrowings waiving their rights under the MAE clause for the period from January 13, 2004 to January 18, 2005. Accordingly, the Company has classified the outstanding borrowings under the credit agreement, which totaled $178.3 million at November 29, 2003 as a long-term liability.

NOTE E - DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

During the six months ended November 27, 2004, management determined that the Company's JumpKing, Inc. ("JumpKing") subsidiary would discontinue the manufacture, marketing and distribution of all outdoor recreational equipment (“outdoor recreational equipment operations”) which includes trampolines, spas and related products. The outdoor recreational equipment operations have been classified as a discontinued operation and its expenses are not included in the results of continuing operations. The results of operations for the six months ended November 27, 2004 for the outdoor recreational equipment operations have been reclassified to loss from discontinued operations. During the six months ended November 27, 2004, the Company wrote down approximately $33.4 million of assets which consisted of inventory of approximately $31.8 million and fixed assets of approximately $1.6 million. The loss from operations, net of tax, for the outdoor recreational equipment was $22.2 million and $2.0 million for the six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003 respectively. The Company expects to complete this discontinuation of its outdoor recreational operations within twelve months. The outdoor recreational equipment operations were not part of the Company’s core business operations or its strategic focus. The outdoor recreational operations were not making a positive contribution to the Company’s earnings and required a substantial investment of working capital.

In conjunction with the discontinuance of outdoor recreational equipment operations, the Company performed an evaluation of long-lived assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and determined that certain of the manufacturing fixed assets will be subject to an impairment loss of approximately $306,000. Certain other manufacturing fixed assets met the “held for sale” and “discontinued operations” criteria as required by SFAS 144, at November 27, 2004.

The following is a summary of the Company's discontinued operations for the three months ended November 27, 2003 and the comparative operating information for the three months ended November 29, 2003 (in thousands):

  Three Months Ended
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
Gross Profit $ 2,152   $ 3,043  
Selling expenses   (7,537 )   (5,087 )
Research and development   (198 )   (307 )
General and administrative   (6,718 )   (1,787 )
Impairment loss   (306 )   -  
Loss on inventory   (15,968 )   -  
Loss on lease   (3,551 )   -  
Income tax benefit   14,271     1,536  
Loss from discontinued operations $ (17,855 ) $ (2,602 )


The following is a summary of the Company's discontinued operations for the six months ended November 27, 2003 and the comparative operating information for the six months ended November 29, 2003 (in thousands):

  Six Months Ended
  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
Gross Profit $ 6,425   $ 9,519  
Selling expenses   (13,911 )   (9,005 )
Research and development   (439 )   (534 )
General and administrative   (8,399 )   (3,414 )
Impairment loss   (306 )   -  
Loss on inventory   (15,968 )   -  
Loss on lease   (3,551 )   -  
Income tax benefit   13,931     1,413  
Loss from discontinued operations $ (22,218 ) $ (2,021 )

The assets and liabilities of the discontinued operations consisted of the following (in thousands):

  November 27, 2004   November 29, 2003  
ASSETS            
   Current assets:            
     Trade accounts receivable $ 25,977   $ 17,327  
     Assets held for sale:            
       Inventory   15,864     25,986  
       Property plant and equipment   1,299     1,601  
   Total assets of discontinued            
     operations $ 43,140   $ 44,914  
             
LIABILITIES            
   Current liabilities:            
     Trade accounts payable $ 9,576   $ 6,933  
     Accrued liabilities   9,661     -  
     Reserves   2,790     -  
   Total liabilities of discontinued            
     operations $ 22,027   $ 6,933  



NOTE F - GUARANTOR / NON-GUARANTOR FINCANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company's subsidiaries JumpKing, Inc., 510152 N.B. Ltd., Universal Technical Services, Inc., ICON International Holdings, Inc., NordicTrack, Inc. and Free Motion Fitness, Inc. (“Subsidiary Guarantors”) have fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis, the obligation to pay principal and interest with respect to the 11.25% Notes. A significant portion of the Company's operating income and cash flow is generated by its subsidiaries. As a result, funds necessary to meet the Company's debt service obligations are provided in part by distributions or advances from its subsidiaries. Under certain circumstances, contractual and legal restrictions, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of the Company's subsidiaries, could limit the Company's ability to obtain cash from its subsidiaries for the purpose of meeting its debt service obligations, including the payment of principal and interest on the 11.25% Notes. Although holders of the 11.25% Notes will be direct creditors of the Company's principal direct subsidiaries by virtue of the guarantees, the Company has indirect subsidiaries located primarily in Europe (“Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”) that are not included among the Guarantor Subsidiaries, and such subsidiaries will not be obligated with respect to the 11.25% Notes. As a result, the claims of creditors of the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries will effectively have priority with respect to the assets and earnings of such companies over the claims of creditors of the Company, including the holders of the 11.25% Notes.

The following supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements are presented (in thousands):

1. Condensed consolidating balance sheets as of November 27, 2004 (unaudited), May 31, 2004 (unaudited) and November 29, 2003 (unaudited), condensed consolidating statements of operations for the three months and six months ended November 27, 2004 (unaudited) and November 29, 2003 (unaudited), and condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the six months ended November 27, 2004 (unaudited) and November 29, 2003 (unaudited).
   
2. The Company's combined Subsidiary Guarantors and combined Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries with their investments in subsidiaries accounted for using the equity method.
   
3. Elimination entries necessary to consolidate the Company and all of its subsidiaries.

 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
November 27, 2004
   
ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS                              
Current assets:                              
   Cash $ 2,175   $ 1,840   $ 1,965   $ -   $ 5,980  
   Accounts receivable, net   204,156     58,555     20,940     (32,885 )   250,766  
   Inventories, net   130,723     51,803     16,647     (1,171 )   198,002  
   Deferred income taxes   16,515     -     418     -     16,933  
   Other current assets   20,110     5,069     4,881     -     30,060  
   Current assets of discontinued
     operations
  5,380     37,760     -     -     43,140  
Total current assets   379,059     155,027     44,851     (34,056 )   544,881  
Property and equipment, net   40,970     24,979     1,437     -     67,386  
Receivable from affiliates   149,051     52,290     -     (201,341 )   -  
Intangible assets, net   28,654     6,115     1,218     -     35,987  
Deferred income taxes   7,947     1,718     -     -     9,665  
Investment in subsidiaries   9,502     -     -     (9,502 )   -  
Other assets, net   18,184     4,699     940     -     23,823  
Total assets $ 633,367   $ 244,828   $ 48,446   $ (244,899 ) $ 681,742  
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:                              
   Current portion of long-term debt $ 243,758   $ 4,185   $ -   $ -   $ 247,943  
   Accounts payable   122,434     33,165     44,923     (32,885 )   167,637  
   Accrued liabilities   14,551     8,140     4,923     -     27,614  
   Accrued income taxes   5,530     (5,510 )   (192 )   -     (172 )
   Interest payable   7,546     -     -     -     7,546  
   Current liabilities of discontinued
     operations
  2,790     19,237     -     -     22,027  
Total current liabilities   396,609     59,217     49,654     (32,885 )   472,595  
Long-term debt   153,174     5     -     -     153,179  
Other long-term liabilities   9,055     6,632     -     -     15,687  
Payable to affiliates   39,839     138,064     23,439     (201,342 )   -  
                               
Minority interest   -     -     -     5,591     5,591  
                               
Stockholder's equity (deficit):                              
   Common stock and additional                              
     paid-in capital   204,155     47,850     5,481     (53,331 )   204,155  
   Receivable from Parent   (2,200 )   -     -     -     (2,200 )
   Retained earnings                              
     (accumulated deficit)   (172,695 )   (13,726 )   (28,290 )   42,016     (172,695 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive                              
     income (loss)   5,430     6,786     (1,838 )   (4,948 )   5,430  
Total stockholder's equity (deficit)   34,690     40,910     (24,647 )   (16,263 )   34,690  
Total liabilities & stockholder's                              
   equity (deficit) $ 633,367   $ 244,828   $ 48,446   $ (244,899 ) $ 681,742  

 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
May 31, 2004
   
ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS                              
Current assets:                              
   Cash $ 1,246   $ 2,450   $ 1,426   $ -   $ 5,122  
   Accounts receivable, net   132,027     52,505     15,045     (21,706 )   177,871  
   Inventories, net   118,310     43,891     11,096     (705 )   172,592  
   Deferred income taxes   6,469     -     505     -     6,974  
   Other current assets   4,716     4,156     4,195     -     13,067  
   Current assets of discontinued
     operations
  -     57,828     -     -     57,828  
Total current assets   262,768     160,830     32,267     (22,411 )   433,454  
Property and equipment, net   38,302     17,193     1,168     -     56,663  
Receivable from affiliates   141,561     55,579     -     (197,140 )   -  
Intangible assets, net   30,868     6,595     1,218     -     38,681  
Deferred income taxes   5,570     -     739     -     6,309  
Investment in subsidiaries   39,130     -     -     (39,130 )   -  
Other assets, net   15,071     7,452     865     -     23,388  
Total assets $ 533,270   $ 247,649   $ 36,257   $ (258,681 ) $ 558,495  
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:                              
   Current portion of long-term debt $ 135,879   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ 135,879  
   Accounts payable   97,860     27,256     34,114     (21,706 )   137,524  
   Accrued liabilities   18,800     8,340     3,671     -     30,811  
   Accrued income taxes   2,509     (2,299 )   364     -     574  
   Interest payable   7,544     -     -     -     7,544  
   Current liabilities of discontinued
     operations
  -     9,420     -     -     9,420  
Total current liabilities   262,592     42,717     38,149     (21,706 )   321,752  
Long-term debt   153,102     9     -     -     153,111  
Other long-term liabilities   6,723     6,074     -     -     12,797  
Payable to affiliates   43,518     130,942     22,680     (197,140 )   -  
                               
Minority interest   -     -     -     3,500     3,500  
                               
Stockholder's equity (deficit):                              
   Common stock and additional                              
     paid-in capital   204,155     45,759     5,481     (51,240 )   204,155  
   Receivable from Parent   (2,200 )   -     -     -     (2,200 )
   Retained earnings                              
     (accumulated deficit)   (133,863 )   20,295     (26,961 )   6,666     (133,863 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive                              
     income (loss)   (757 )   1,853     (3,092 )   1,239     (757 )
Total stockholder's equity (deficit)   67,335     67,907     (24,572 )   (43,335 )   67,335  
Total liabilities & stockholder's                              
   equity (deficit) $ 533,270   $ 247,649   $ 36,257   $ (258,681 ) $ 558,495  

 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
November 29, 2003
   
ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
ASSETS                              
Current assets:                              
   Cash $ 113   $ 6,223   $ 1,467   $ -   $ 7,803  
   Accounts receivable, net   236,587     59,700     18,070     (28,631 )   285,726  
   Inventories, net   126,933     46,687     17,622     (734 )   190,508  
   Deferred income taxes   6,469     254     4     -     6,727  
   Other current assets   569     6,557     3,703     -     10,829  
   Current assets of discontinued
     operations
  1,987     42,927     -     -     44,914  
Total current assets   372,658     162,348     40,866     (29,365 )   546,507  
Property and equipment, net   39,642     11,328     1,321     -     52,291  
Receivable from affiliates   123,363     18,866     -     (142,229 )   -  
Intangible assets, net   21,901     7,075     1,218     -     30,194  
Deferred income taxes   4,950     1,627     -     -     6,577  
Investment in subsidiaries   32,327     -     -     (32,327 )   -  
Other assets, net   14,473     6,337     26     -     20,836  
Total assets $ 609,314   $ 207,581   $ 43,431   $ (203,921 ) $ 656,405  
 
LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDER'S EQUITY
Current liabilities:                              
   Current portion of long-term debt $ 5,000   $ -   $ -   $ -   $ 5,000  
   Accounts payable   153,405     31,546     39,981     (28,631 )   196,301  
   Accrued liabilities   19,000     7,748     4,893     -     31,641  
   Accrued income taxes   2,591     694     716     -     4,001  
   Interest payable   7,517     -     -     -     7,517  
   Current liabilities of discontinued
     operations
  -     6,933     -     -     6,933  
Total current liabilities   187,513     46,921     45,590     (28,631 )   251,393  
Long-term debt   331,329     12     -     -     331,341  
Other long-term liabilities   5,845     5,448     -     -     11,293  
Payable to affiliates   25,749     94,358     22,123     (142,230 )   -  
                               
Minority interest   -     -     -     3,500     3,500  
                               
Stockholder's equity (deficit):                              
   Common stock and additional                              
     paid-in capital   204,155     42,760     5,481     (48,241 )   204,155  
   Receivable from Parent   (2,200 )   -     -     -     (2,200 )
   Retained earnings                              
     (accumulated deficit)   (143,577 )   14,652     (26,351 )   11,699     (143,577 )
   Accumulated other comprehensive                              
     income (loss)   500     3,430     (3,412 )   (18 )   500  
Total stockholder's equity (deficit)   58,878     60,842     (24,282 )   (36,560 )   58,878  
Total liabilities & stockholder's                              
  equity (deficit) $ 609,314   $ 207,581   $ 43,431   $ (203,921 ) $ 656,405  

 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three months ended November 27, 2004
  ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales $ 194,139   $ 57,827   $ 23,422   $ -   $ 275,388  
Cost of sales   161,416     33,529     15,398     (73 )   210,270  
Gross profit   32,723     24,298     8,024     73     65,118  
Total operating expenses   30,646     21,191     6,299     -     58,136  
Income from operations   2,077     3,107     1,725     73     6,982  
Interest expense   6,553     -     503     -     7,056  
Amortization of deferred                              
   financing fees   277     -     -     -     277  
Equity in earnings                              
   of subsidiaries   26,883     -     -     (26,883 )   -  
Income (loss) before income taxes   (31,636 )   3,107     1,222     26,956     (351 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (12,704 )   (1,830 )   107     -     (14,427 )
Income from continuing
  operations
  (18,932 )   4,937     1,115     26,956     14,076  
Income (loss) from discontinued                              
  operations   882     (33,008 )   -     -     (32,126 )
Net income (loss) $ (18,050 ) $ (28,071 ) $ 1,115   $ 26,956   $ (18,050 )






Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three months ended November 29, 2003

 
  ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales $ 230,860   $ 57,855   $ 20,316   $ -   $ 309,031  
Cost of sales   173,321     29,232     13,396     107     216,056  
Gross profit   57,539     28,623     6,920     (107 )   92,975  
Total operating expenses   32,549     19,852     5,306     -     57,707  
Income from operations   24,990     8,771     1,614     (107 )   35,268  
Interest expense   5,860     -     499     -     6,359  
Amortization of deferred                              
   financing fees   277     -     -     -     277  
Equity in earnings                              
   of subsidiaries   (3,472 )   -     -     3,472     -  
Income (loss) before income taxes   22,325     8,771     1,115     (3,579 )   28,632  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   8,802     (509 )   800     -     9,093  
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
  13,523     9,280     315     (3,579 )   19,539  
Income (loss) from discontinued                              
  operations   1,878     (6,016 )   -     -     (4,138 )
Net income (loss) $ 15,401   $ 3,264   $ 315   $ (3,579 ) $ 15,401  






 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Six months ended November 27, 2004
  ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales $ 275,270   $ 94,976   $ 35,896   $ -   $ 406,142  
Cost of sales   231,961     53,985     23,505     465     309,916  
Gross profit   43,309     40,991     12,391     (465 )   96,226  
Total operating expenses   56,926     40,070     12,615     -     109,611  
Income from operations   (13,617 )   921     (224 )   (465 )   (13,385 )
Interest expense   12,094     -     1000     -     13,094  
Amortization of deferred                              
   financing fees   554     -     -     -     554  
Equity in earnings                              
   of subsidiaries   35,816     -     -     (35,816 )   -  
Income (loss) before income taxes   (62,081 )   921     (1,224 )   35,351     (27,033 )
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   (20,894 )   (3,561 )   106     -     (24,349 )
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
  (41,187 )   4,482     (1,330 )   35,351     (2,684 )
Income (loss) from discontinued                              
  operations   2,354     (38,503 )   -     -     (36,149 )
Net income (loss) $ (38,833 ) $ (34,021 ) $ (1,330 ) $ 35,351   $ (38,833 )






Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Six months ended November 29, 2003
  ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Net sales $ 343,178   $ 100,744   $ 29,422   $ -   $ 473,344  
Cost of sales   255,413     48,622     19,058     178     323,271  
Gross profit   87,765     52,122     10,364     (178 )   150,073  
Total operating expenses   59,123     40,755     10,859     -     110,737  
Income from operations   28,642     11,367     (495 )   (178 )   39,336  
Interest expense   11,377     1     974     -     12,352  
Amortization of deferred                              
   financing fees   318     -     -     -     318  
Equity in earnings                              
   of subsidiaries   (1,411 )   -     -     1,411     -  
Income (loss) before income taxes   18,358     11,366     (1,469 )   (1,589 )   26,666  
Provision (benefit) for income taxes   8,802     351     404     -     9,557  
Income (loss) from continuing
  operations
  9,556     11,015     (1,873 )   (1,589 )   17,109  
Income (loss) from discontinued                              
  operations   4,119     (7,553 )   -     -     (3,434 )
Net income (loss) $ 13,675   $ 3,462   $ (1,873 ) $ (1,589 ) $ 13,675  

 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six months ended November 27, 2004
   
ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities:                              
Net cash used in operating activities $ (87,388 ) $ (42,873 ) $ (959 ) $ (442 ) $ (131,662 )
                               
Investing Activities:                              
Net cash used in investing activities   (10,135 )   (8,974 )   (515 )   -     (19,624 )
                               
Financing Activities:                              
Borrowings on revolving credit                              
   facility, net   110,379     4,181     -     -     114,560  
Payments on term note   (2,500 )   -     -     -     (2,500 )
Minority interest   -     2,091     -     -     2,091  
Payments for debt financing fees   (824 )   -     -     -     (824 )
Other   (11,169 )   10,410     759     -     -  
Net cash provided by                              
   financing activities   95,886     16,682     759     -     113,327  

Discontinued Operations:                              
Changes in assets and liabilities from
   discontinued operations
  (1,226 )   29,622     -     442     28,838  
                               
Effect of exchange rates on cash   3,792     4,933     1,254     -     9,979  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   929     (610 )   539     -     858  
Cash, beginning of period   1,246     2,450     1,426     -     5,122  
Cash, end of period $ 2,175   $ 1,840   $ 1,965   $ -   $ 5,980  


 


Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
Six months ended November 29, 2003
   
ICON
Health &
Fitness, Inc.
Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
Eliminations Consolidated
Operating Activities:                              
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (71,967 ) $ 840   $ 116   $ -   $ (71,011 )
                               
Investing Activities:                              
Net cash used in investing activities   (12,327 )   (4,845 )   (184 )   -     (17,356 )
                               
Financing Activities:                              
Borrowings on revolving credit                              
   facility, net   94,460     -     -     -     94,460  
Payments on term note   (2,500 )         -     -     (2,500 )
Payment on other long-term debt   -     (3 )   -     -     (3 )
Minority interest   (2,000 )   5,500     -     -     3,500  
Other   (7,024 )   6,253     771     -     -  
Net cash provided by                              
   financing activities   82,936     11,750     771     -     95,457  

Discontinued Operations:                              
Changes in assets and liabilities from
   discontinued operations
  -     (5,332 )   -     -     (5,332 )
                               
Effect of exchange rates on cash   530     1,425     (560 )   -     1,395  
Net increase (decrease) in cash   (828 )   3,838     143     -     3,153  
Cash, beginning of period   941     2,385     1,324     -     4,650  
Cash, end of period $ 113   $ 6,223   $ 1,467   $ -   $ 7,803  

 


ITEM 2  -  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

We are one of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of fitness equipment. We are headquartered in Logan, Utah and have approximately 4,500 employees worldwide. We develop, manufacture and market fitness equipment under the following company-owned brand names: ProForm, NordicTrack, Weslo, HealthRider, Image, JumpKing, Weider, Epic, Free Motion Fitness and, under license, Reebok and Gold's Gym.

This Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The forward-looking statements contained in this report involve risks and uncertainties. The statements contained in this report that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements containing the words "anticipates," "believes," "expects," "intends," "future" and words and terms of similar substance. Such words and terms express management's belief, expectations or intentions regarding future performance. Our actual results could differ materially from our historical operating results and from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including without limitation, those set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other factors and uncertainties contained in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they were made. We disclaim any obligation or undertaking to provide any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which the forward-looking statement is based.

Three Months Ended November 27, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended November 29, 2003

Net sales for the three months ended November 27, 2004 decreased $33.6 million, or 10.9%, to $275.4 million from $309.0 million in the corresponding three-month period ended November 29, 2003. Due to the historically high sales for the three-month period ended November 29, 2003 and the continuing weak demand, sales were lower in the three months ended November 27, 2004. Sales of our cardiovascular and other equipment in the three months ended November 27, 2004 decreased $20.3 million, or 8.1%, to $230.3 million. Sales of our strength training equipment in the three months ended November 27, 2004 decreased $13.3 million, or 22.7%, to $45.1 million.

Gross profit in the three months ended November 27, 2004 was $65.1 million, or 23.6% of net sales, compared to $93.0 million, or 30.1% of net sales, in the three months ended November 29, 2003. This decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to increased transportation costs and commodities, i.e., steel, plastics and wood, and the inability to pass on to the consumer the full cost of these increases. Unfavorable manufacturing variances also negatively impacted our gross profit margin. In addition, our direct to consumer business which realizes higher margins was a smaller portion of our overall sales mix in the three months ended November 27, 2004 than in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

Selling expenses increased $0.7 million, or 2.3%, to $31.4 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004. This increase reflected higher bad debt and freight expenses offset by decreased advertising costs. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, selling expenses were 11.4% in the three months ended November 27, 2004 compared to 9.9% in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

Research and development expenses in the three months ended November 27, 2004 were $3.1 million, compared to $3.0 million in the three months ended November 29, 2003. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, research and development expenses were 1.1% in three months ended November 27, 2004 and 1.0% in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

General and administrative expenses decreased $0.3 million, or 1.3%, to $23.6 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004. This decrease for the period can be attributed to decreased legal fees offset by increases in salary and wages related to the amended employment contracts for Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson during their leave of absence. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 8.6% in the three months ended November 27, 2004 and 7.7% in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

As a result of the foregoing factors, the income from operations was $7.0 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004 compared to income from operations of $35.3 million in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

As a result of the foregoing factors, EBITDA (as defined under "Seasonality") was $12.6 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004 compared to EBITDA of $40.9 million in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing fees, increased $0.6 million, or 9.0%, to $7.3 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing fees, was 2.7% in the three months ended November 27, 2004 and 2.1% in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

The benefit from income taxes was $0.2 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004, compared to a provision for income taxes of $10.6 million in the three months ended November 29, 2003. This change in income taxes for the period can be attributed in part to the loss on discontinued operations and the operating results for the period.

During the three months ended November 27, 2004, we determined that our JumpKing, Inc. ("JumpKing") subsidiary would discontinue the manufacture, marketing and distribution of all outdoor recreational equipment (“outdoor recreational equipment operations”) which includes trampolines, spas and related products. The outdoor recreational equipment operations have been classified as a discontinued operation and its expenses are not included in the results of continuing operations. The results of operations for the three months ended November 27, 2004 for the outdoor recreational equipment operations have been reclassified to loss from discontinued operations. During the three months ended November 27, 2004, we wrote down approximately $33.4 million of assets which consisted of inventory of approximately $31.8 million and fixed assets of approximately $1.6 million. The loss from operations, net of tax, for the outdoor recreational equipment was $17.9 million and $2.6 million for the three months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003, respectively. The Company expects to complete this discontinuation of its outdoor recreational operations within twelve months. Neither the trampoline operations nor the outdoor recreational equipment operations were part of the Company’s core business operations or its strategic focus. The outdoor recreational operations were not making a positive contribution to our earnings and also required a substantial investment in working capital.

In conjunction with the discontinuance of outdoor recreational equipment operations, we performed an evaluation of long-lived assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and determined that certain of the manufacturing fixed assets will be subject to an impairment loss of approximately $306,000. Certain other manufacturing fixed assets met the “held for sale” and “discontinued operations“ criteria as required by SFAS 144, at November 27, 2004

As a result of the foregoing factors, net loss was $18.0 million in the three months ended November 27, 2004, compared to net income in the three months ended November 29, 2003 of $15.4 million, a decrease of 216.9% over the same period last year.

Six Months Ended November 27, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended November 29, 2003

During the six months ended November 27, 2004, net sales decreased $67.2 million, or 14.2%, to $406.1 million from $473.3 million in the corresponding six-month period ended November 29, 2003. Due to the historically high sales in the six-month period ended November 29, 2003 and the continuing weak demand, sales were lower in the six month period ended November 27, 2004. Sales of our cardiovascular and other equipment in the six months ended November 27, 2004 decreased $41.6 million, or 11.1%, to $334.1 million. Sales of our strength training equipment in the six months ended November 27, 2004 decreased $25.6 million, or 26.2%, to $72.0 million.

Gross profit in the six months ended November 27, 2004 was $96.2 million, or 23.7% of net sales, compared to $150.1 million, or 31.7% of net sales, in the six months ended November 29, 2003. This decrease in gross profit margin was primarily due to increased transportation costs and commodities, i.e., steel, plastics and wood, and the inability to pass on to the consumer the full cost of these increases. Unfavorable manufacturing variances also negatively impacted our gross profit margin. In addition, our direct to consumer business which realizes higher margins was a smaller portion of our overall sales mix in the six months ended November 27, 2004 than in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

Selling expenses decreased $3.2 million, or 5.2%, to $58.0 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004. This decrease reflected lower advertising expenses offset by an increase in freight charges. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, selling expenses were 14.3% in the six months ended November 27, 2004 compared to 12.9% in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

Research and development expenses in the six months ended November 27, 2004 were $6.2 million, compared to $6.1 million in the six months ended November 29, 2003. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, research and development expenses were 1.5% in six months ended November 27, 2004 and 1.3% in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

General and administrative expenses increased $1.9 million, or 4.4%, to $45.4 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004. This increase for the period can be attributed in part to increased salaries and wages due to the amended employment contracts for Scott Watterson and Gary Stevenson during their leave of absence. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, general and administrative expenses were 11.2% in the six months ended November 27, 2004 and 9.2% in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

As a result of the foregoing factors, the loss from operations was $13.4 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004 compared to income from operations of $39.3 million in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

As a result of the foregoing factors, EBITDA (as defined under "Seasonality") was a negative $2.0 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004 compared to EBITDA of $50.4 million in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

Interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing fees, increased $0.9 million, or 7.1%, to $13.6 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004. Expressed as a percentage of net sales, interest expense, including amortization of deferred financing fees, was 3.3% in the six months ended November 27, 2004 and 2.7% in the six months ended November 29, 2003.

The benefit from income taxes was $10.4 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004, compared to a provision for income taxes of $11.0 million in the six months ended November 29, 2003. This change in income taxes for the period can be attributed to the loss on discontinued operations and our operating results for the period.

During the six months ended November 27, 2004, we determined that our JumpKing, Inc. ("JumpKing") subsidiary would discontinue the manufacture, marketing and distribution of all outdoor recreational equipment (“outdoor recreational equipment operations”) which includes trampolines, spas and related products. The outdoor recreational equipment operations have been classified as a discontinued operation and its expenses are not included in the results of continuing operations. The results of operations for the six months ended November 27, 2004 for the outdoor recreational equipment operations have been reclassified to loss from discontinued operations. During the six months ended November 27, 2004, we wrote down approximately $33.4 million of assets which consisted of inventory of approximately $31.8 million and fixed assets of approximately $1.6 million. The loss from operations, net of tax, for the outdoor recreational equipment was $22.2 million and $2.0 million for the six months ended November 27, 2004 and November 29, 2003, respectively. The Company expects to complete this discontinuation of its outdoor recreational operations within twelve months. The outdoor recreational equipment operations were not part of the Company’s core business operations or its strategic focus. The outdoor recreational operations were not making a positive contribution to our earnings and also required a substantial investment in working capital.

In conjunction with the discontinuance of outdoor recreational equipment operations, we performed an evaluation of long-lived assets pursuant to Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets” (“SFAS 144”) and determined that certain of the manufacturing fixed assets will be subject to an impairment loss of approximately $306,000. Certain other manufacturing fixed assets met the “held for sale” and “discontinued operations” criteria as required by SFAS 144, at November 27, 2004.

As a result of the foregoing factors, net loss was $38.8 million in the six months ended November 27, 2004, compared to net income in the six months ended November 29, 2003 of $13.7 million, a decrease of 383.2% over the same period last year.

Seasonality

The market for exercise equipment is highly seasonal, with peak periods occurring from late fall through early spring. As a result, the first and fourth quarters of every fiscal year are generally our weakest periods in terms of sales. During these periods, we build product inventory to prepare for the heavy demand anticipated during the upcoming peak season. This operating strategy helps us to realize the efficiencies of a steady pace of year-round production.

The following are net sales, net income (loss) and EBITDA by quarter for fiscal years 2005 and 2004 (in millions):

  First   Second   Third   Fourth  
  Quarter(1)(5)   Quarter(2)(5)   Quarter(3)   Quarter(4)  
Net Sales                        
2005 $ 130.7   $ 275.4   $ -   $ -  
2004   164.3     309.0     328.0     238.1  
                         
Net income (loss)                        
2005 $ (20.8 ) $ (18.0 ) $ -   $ -  
2004   (1.7 )   15.4     18.2     (8.5 )

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement our consolidated financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP, we use the non-GAAP measure of earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) which is adjusted from our GAAP results to exclude certain expenses. These non-GAAP adjustments are provided to enhance the reader's overall understanding of our current financial performance and our prospects for the future. We believe the non-GAAP results provide useful information to both management and investors by excluding certain expenses that we believe are not indicative of our core operating results. The non-GAAP measures are included to provide us and investors with an alternative method for assessing our operating results in a manner that is focused on the performance of our ongoing operations and to provide a more consistent basis for comparison between quarters. For example, EBITDA can be used to measure our ability to service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand our business. Further, these non-GAAP results are one of the primary indicators we use for planning and forecasting in future periods. In addition, since we have historically reported non-GAAP results to the investment community, we believe the inclusion of non-GAAP numbers provides consistency in our financial reporting. The presentation of this additional information should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

We define EBITDA as income before interest expense, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization and certain non-recurring items. The loss on discontinuing operations incurred in the six months ended November 27, 2004 meets the definition of "non-recurring" in relevant SEC guidelines.

This information should not be considered as an alternative to any measure of performance as promulgated under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, nor should it be considered as an indicator of our overall financial performance. Our calculation of EBITDA may be different from the calculation used by other companies and, therefore, comparability may be limited.

The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA by quarter (in millions):

  First   Second   Third   Fourth  
  Quarter   Quarter   Quarter   Quarter  
Fiscal Year 2005                        
Net loss $ (20.8 ) $ (18.0 ) $ -   $ -  
Add back:                        
   Depreciation and amortization   5.8     5.6     -     -  
   Benefit of income taxes   (10.2 )   (0.2 )   -     -  
   Interest expense   6.0     7.0     -     -  
   Amortization of deferred financing fees   0.3     0.3     -     -  
   Discontinued operations   4.3     17.9     -     -  
EBITDA $ (14.6 ) $ 12.6   $ -   $ -  

Fiscal Year 2004                        
Net income (loss) $ (1.7 ) $ 15.4   $ 18.2   $ (8.5 )
Add back:                        
   Depreciation and amortization   5.5     5.6     6.2     4.1  
   Provision for income taxes   0.3     10.6     5.2     1.2  
   Interest expense   6.0     6.4     6.4     6.3  
   Amortization of deferred financing fees   -     0.3     0.3     0.3  
   Discontinued operations   (0.6 )   2.6     -     -  
EBITDA $ 9.5   $ 40.9   $ 36.3   $ 3.4  


(1)
  
Our first quarter ended August 28 and August 30 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
   
(2)
  
Our second quarter ended November 27 and November 29 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
   
(3)
  
Our third quarter ended February 26 and February 28 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
   
(4)
  
Our fourth quarter ended May 31 for the fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
   
(5)
  
Sales in the first and second quarter have been restated to reflect the discontinuance of outdoor recreational equipment.



Liquidity and Capital Resources

Working Capital

Working capital decreased to $39.4 million at November 27, 2004, from $111.7 million at May 31, 2004. The decrease was attributable to an increase in the current portion of long-term debt and accounts payable. Both increases can be attributed to the build up of inventory in the peak periods. During the second quarter of fiscal 2005, our primary source of cash consisted of borrowings under our credit facilities, which increased by $125.8 million to $247.9 million at November 27, 2004 from $122.1 million at May 31, 2004. Our primary uses of cash in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 included $131.6 million to fund operating activities, compared to $71.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2004, and $18.1 million for capital expenditures, compared to $12.2 million in the same period of fiscal 2004. Cash used in operating activities was primarily attributable to in the increase in inventory to support the busy season, higher commodity prices particularly steel, plastics and wood and changes in inventory mix.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures were $18.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 and $12.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2004. Capital expenditures in the second quarter of fiscal 2005 were primarily for routine replacement of machinery and equipment, facility improvements and expansions, including $6.4 million for the facility we are building in China, and the purchase of computer hardware and software. Capital expenditures in the second quarter of fiscal 2004 were primarily for routine replacement of machinery and equipment, facility improvements and expansions, including $3.1 million for the facility we are building in China, and the purchase of computer hardware and software.

Sources of Liquidity

As of November 27, 2004, our primary sources of liquidity were available borrowings of $30.9 million under our domestic credit facility.

China Subsidiary Liquidity

Our China subsidiary has available its own credit facilities of up to $13.0 million, consisting of a term loan facility of $6.0 million and a revolving credit facility of $7.0 million.

Future Needs

Our ongoing cash requirements for debt service and related obligations are expected to consist primarily of interest payments under our domestic credit facility, interest payments on our 11.25% senior subordinated notes and capital expenditures.

We believe our sources of liquidity and capital resources are sufficient to meet all currently anticipated short-term and long-term operating cash requirements, including debt service payment on our credit facility and 11.25% senior secured notes prior to their scheduled maturities in fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2012, respectively. However, we may need to replace or to refinance all or a portion of our credit facility and the 11.25% notes prior to their respective maturities. If we are unable to satisfy our debt obligations or to timely refinance or replace our debt, we may need to sell assets, reduce or delay capital investments or raise additional capital to be able to effectively operate our business.

Total assets as of November 27, 2004 and May 31, 2004 were $681.7 million and $558.5 million, respectively. The increase in assets was primarily attributable to the increases in accounts receivable, inventory and our tax assets. Accounts receivable increased as a result of our entering into our peak periods for sales. Inventory increased as a result of peak period production, higher commodity prices i.e., steel, plastics and wood, changes in inventory mix and transportation costs. Tax assets increased to reflect the benefit going forward on the loss on discontinued operations. In addition, income taxes receivable increased as a result of the income tax refund booked for the current net operating loss that can be carried back to prior periods. Net debt (current portion of long-term debt plus long-term debt less cash) for the six-month period ended November 27, 2004 and the fiscal year ended May 31, 2004 was $395.1 million and $283.9 million, respectively. This increase represents the amounts to fund operating activities for the period, including capital expenditures purchases which were $18.1 million compared to capital expenditures of $12.2 million in the three months ended November 29, 2003.

The Credit Agreement

On October 11, 2004, we amended our credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”). The Amended Credit Agreement increases the amount available from $210 million to $275 million. In addition, the remaining balance on the term note with accrued interest (approximately $12.5 million) was converted to and become a part of the revolver balance. At our option, revolving credit advances bear interest at either (a) a floating rate equal to the Index Rate plus the applicable margin of 1.375% or (b) a floating rate equal to the LIBOR rate plus the applicable margin of 2.75%. If we meet certain fixed charge coverage ratios, the applicable margins have lower rates. The Amended Credit Agreement waives any violation of financial covenants for the second quarter of fiscal 2005 and eliminates those financial covenants going forward. The Amended Credit Agreement also provides for the formation of certain Chinese sales corporations to facilitate our doing business in China.

We are also required to maintain a lockbox arrangement whereby remittances from our customers reduce the borrowings outstanding under the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement also contains a Material Adverse Effect ("MAE") clause which grants the agent and lenders having more than 66 and 2/3% of the commitment or borrowings the right to block our requests for future advances. EITF Issue 95-22 "Balance Sheet Classification of Borrowings Outstanding Under Revolving Credit Agreements That Include both a Subjective Acceleration Clause and a Lockbox Arrangement" requires borrowings under credit agreements with these two provisions to be classified as current obligations.

We do not believe that any of these MAE's have occurred. We intend to manage the Credit Facility as long-term debt with a final maturity date in 2007, as provided for in the Credit Agreement. A subsequent amendment was signed on December 21, 2004 related to funding the China facility.

The balance outstanding under the existing Credit Agreement consisted of (in millions):

  November 27, 2004   May 31, 2004   November 29, 2003  
Revolver $ 247.9   $ 122.1   $ 167.0  
Term Loan   -     13.8     16.3  
Total $ 247.9   $ 135.9   $ 183.3  

As of November 27, 2004, our consolidated indebtedness was approximately $401.1 million, of which approximately $247.9 million was senior indebtedness. With the exception of the increases in the revolver noted above, our contractual cash obligations and commercial commitments remained consistent with those at the end of fiscal 2004.

On January 13, 2004 we obtained written waivers from the agent and lenders having more than 33 and 1/3% of the commitment or borrowings waiving their rights under the MAE clause for the period from January 13, 2004 to January 18, 2005. Accordingly, we have classified the outstanding borrowings under the credit agreement, which totaled $178.3 million at November 29, 2003 as a long-term liability.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our discussion of financial condition and results of operations relies on our consolidated financial statements that are prepared based on certain critical accounting policies that require management to make judgments and estimates that are subject to varying degrees of uncertainty. We believe that investors need to be aware of these policies and how they impact our financial statements as a whole, as well as our related discussion and analysis presented herein. While we believe that these accounting policies are based on sound measurement criteria, actual future events can and often do result in outcomes that can be materially different from these estimates or forecasts. The accounting policies and related risks described in our annual report on Form 10-K as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 30, 2004 are those that depend most heavily on these judgments and estimates. As of November 27, 2004, there have been no material changes to any of the critical accounting policies contained therein.

Risk Factors

We may be exposed to potential risks if we do not have an effective system of disclosure controls or internal controls or fail to properly implement Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley.

We are now in the process of complying with the requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 ("SOX"), including those provisions that establish the requirements for both management and auditors of public companies with respect to reporting on internal control over financial reporting. These requirements will first become applicable to the Company on August 29, 2006. In 2004, we have devoted significant resources to review and strengthen our internal controls in advance of complying with the Section 404 requirements. The requirements and processes associated with Section 404 are new and untested, and we cannot be certain that the measures we have taken, and will take, will be sufficient or timely completed to meet the Section 404 requirements, or that we will be able to implement and maintain adequate disclosure controls and controls over our financial processes and reporting in the future, particularly in light of our rapid growth and international expansion, which is expected to result in on-going changes to our control systems and areas of potential risk. If we fail to maintain an effective system of disclosure controls or internal control over financial reporting, including satisfaction of the requirements of Section 404 of SOX, we may not be able to accurately or timely report on our financial results or adequately identify and reduce fraud. As a result, the financial position of our business could be harmed; current and potential future security holders could lose confidence in the Company and/or its reported financial results, which may cause a negative effect on our securities; and we could be exposed to litigation or regulatory proceedings, which may be costly or divert management attention.

We are exposed to the risks associated with the slowdown in the U.S. and worldwide economy.

Among other factors, concerns about inflation, decreased consumer confidence and spending and reduced corporate profits and capital spending resulted in a downturn in the U.S. economy generally. If the adverse economic conditions continue or worsen, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be seriously effected.

Our future operating results are likely to fluctuate and therefore may fail to meet expectations.

Our operating results have varied widely in the past and may continue to fluctuate in the future. In addition, our operating results may not follow any past trends. Our future operating results will depend on many factors and may fluctuate and fail to meet our expectations or those of others for a variety of reasons, including the following:

  1. competitive pricing pressure,
     
  2. price increases in raw materials and
     
  3. the need for constant, rapid, new product introductions present an ongoing design and manufacturing challenge.

As a result of these or other factors, we could fail to achieve our expectations as to future revenues, gross profit and income from operations. Any downward fluctuation or failure to meet expectations will likely adversely affect our financial results.

Reliance on Major Customers.

Our three largest customers together accounted for approximately 53.1%, 53.8%, 54.6% and 61.8% of our revenues in fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and the first six months of fiscal 2005, respectively. Our largest customer, Sears, Roebuck and Co., accounted for 44.5%, 39.3%, 38.7% and 42.2% of our revenues in fiscal years 2002, 2003, 2004, and the first six months of fiscal 2005, respectively. The level of our sales to these customers depends in large part on consumers' continuing commitment to home fitness equipment products and on the success of the customers' efforts to market and promote our products, as well as our competitiveness in terms of price, quality, product innovation, customer service and other factors. Consistent with industry practice, we do not have long-term purchase agreements or other commitments as to levels of future sales. The loss of, or a substantial decrease in the amount of purchases by, or a write-off of any significant receivables due from any of our major customers would have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, we offer our products directly to consumers through Nordictrack stores, kiosks and direct response channels. Our direct sales to consumers, particularly through kiosks and stores in malls where our existing customers have retail sales outlets, could affect our sales and our relationships with existing customers.

Our financial results could be seriously harmed if the markets in which we sell our products do not grow.

Our continued success depends in large part on the continued growth of the exercise equipment market. Any reduction in the growth of, or decline in the demand for exercise equipment could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, certain of our products, may in the future, experience significant fluctuations in demand. We may also be seriously harmed by slower growth in the other markets in which we sell our products. Even in the absence of an industry downturn, the average selling prices of our products have historically decreased during the products’ lives and we expect this trend to continue. In order to offset selling price decreases, we attempt to decrease the manufacturing costs of our products and to introduce new, higher priced products that incorporate advanced features. If these efforts are not successful or do not occur in a timely manner, or if our newly introduced products do not gain market acceptance, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed.

In addition to following the general pattern of decreasing average selling prices, the selling prices for certain products fluctuate significantly with real and perceived changes in the balance of supply and demand for these products. In the event we are unable to decrease per unit manufacturing costs at a rate equal to or faster than the rate at which selling prices continue to decline, our business, financial condition and results of operations will be seriously harmed. Furthermore, we expect our competitors to invest in new manufacturing capacity and achieve significant manufacturing yield improvements in the future. These developments could dramatically increase the worldwide supply of competitive products and result in further downward pressure on prices.

We are functioning under new operating management.

On July 1, 2004, we announced the appointment of David Watterson as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, replacing the then-current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Scott Watterson. Until that time, David Watterson was the President of North America Operations. Gary Stevenson's duties as President and Chief Operating Officer were assumed by Matthew Allen, who moved to the position of President and Chief Merchandising Officer and Joseph Brough became the Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, Jace Jergensen became a Senior Vice President. There can be no assurance that the transition to this new management, or the new structure itself, will be successful.

We may face product liability claims that are disproportionately higher than the value of the products involved.

Although all of our products sold are covered by our standard warranty, we could incur costs not covered by our warranties including, but not limited to, labor and other costs of replacing defective parts, lost profits and other damages. These costs could be disproportionately higher than the revenue and profits we receive from the products involved. If we are required to pay for damages resulting from quality or other, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected.

We are subject to extensive government regulation.

Our business is subject to the provisions of, among other laws, the Federal Consumer Products Safety Act and the Federal Hazardous Substances Act, and rules and regulations promulgated under these acts. These statutes are administered by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) which has the authority to remove products from the market that are found to be defective and present a substantial hazard or risk of serious injury or death. The CPSC can require us to recall, repair, or replace these products under certain circumstances. We cannot assure that defects in our products will not be alleged or found. Products that we develop or sell may also expose us to liability for the costs related to product recalls. These costs can include legal expenses, advertising, collection and destruction of product, and free goods. Our product liability insurance coverage generally excludes such costs and damages resulting from product recalls.

We may be unable to protect our intellectual property rights adequately and may face significant expenses as a result of ongoing or future litigation.

Protection of our intellectual property rights is essential to keep others from copying the innovations that are central to our existing and future products. Consequently, we may become involved in litigation to enforce our patents or other intellectual property rights, to protect our trade secrets and know-how, to determine the validity or scope of the proprietary rights of others or to defend against claims of invalidity. This type of litigation can be expensive, regardless of whether we win or lose.

We are now and may again become involved in litigation relating to alleged infringement by us of others’ patents or other intellectual property rights. This type of litigation is frequently expensive to both the winning party and the losing party and could take up significant amounts of management’s time and attention. In addition, if we lose such a lawsuit, a court could require us to pay substantial damages and/or royalties or prohibit us from using essential technologies. For these and other reasons, this type of litigation could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations. Also, although in certain instances we may seek to obtain a license under a third party’s intellectual property rights in order to bring an end to certain claims or actions asserted against us, we may not be able to obtain such a license on reasonable terms or at all.

For a variety of reasons, we have entered into license agreements with third parties that give those parties the right to use patents and other technology developed by us and that gives us the right to use patents and other technology developed by them. We anticipate that we will continue to enter into these kinds of licensing arrangements in the future. It is possible, however, that licenses we want will not be available to us on commercially reasonable terms or at all. If we lose existing licenses to key technology, or are unable to enter into new licenses that we deem important, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be seriously harmed.

It is critical to our success that we are able to prevent competitors from copying our innovations. We, therefore intend to continue to seek patent, trade secret and mask work protection for our manufacturing technologies. The process of seeking patent protection can be long and expensive and we cannot be certain that any currently pending or future applications will actually result in issued patents, or that, even if patents are issued, they will be of sufficient scope or strength to provide meaningful protection or any commercial advantage to us. Furthermore, others may develop technologies that are similar or superior to our technology or design around the patents we own.

We also rely on trade secret protection for our technology, in part through confidentiality agreements with our employees, consultants and third parties. However, these parties may breach these agreements and we may not have adequate remedies for any breach. Also, others may come to know about or determine our trade secrets through a variety of methods. In addition, the laws of certain countries in which we develop, manufacture or sell our products may not protect our intellectual property rights to the same extent as the laws of the United States.

Our ability to meet our cash requirements depends on a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Our ability to meet our cash requirements (including our debt service obligations) is dependent upon our future performance, which will be subject to financial, business and other factors affecting our operations, many of which are beyond our control. We cannot guarantee that our business will generate sufficient cash flows from operations to fund our cash requirements. If we were unable to meet our cash requirements from operations, we would be required to fund these cash requirements by alternative financing. The degree to which we may be leveraged could materially and adversely affect our ability to obtain financing for working capital, acquisitions or other purposes, could make us more vulnerable to industry downturns and competitive pressures or could limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to changes and opportunities in our industry, which may place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors. There can be no assurance that we will be able to obtain alternative financing, that any such financing would be on acceptable terms or that we will be permitted to do so under the terms of our existing financing arrangements. In the absence of such financing, our ability to respond to changing business and economic conditions, make future acquisitions, react to adverse operating results, meet our debt service obligations or fund required capital expenditures or increased working capital requirements may be adversely affected.

Interruptions in the availability of raw materials can harm our financial performance.

Our manufacturing operations require raw materials that must meet exacting standards. We generally have more than one source available for these materials, but for certain of our products there are only a limited number of suppliers capable of delivering the raw materials that meet our standards. If we need to use other companies as suppliers, they must go through a qualification process, which can be difficult and lengthy. In addition, the raw materials we need for certain of our products could become scarcer as worldwide demand for these materials increases. Interruption of our sources of raw materials could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We spend heavily on equipment to stay competitive and will be adversely impacted if we are unable to secure financing for such investments.

In order to remain competitive, exercise equipment manufacturers generally must spend heavily on equipment to maintain or increase technology and design development and manufacturing capacity and capability. We currently plan for approximately $41.0 million in capital expenditures in fiscal 2005, and anticipate significant continuing capital expenditures in subsequent years. In the past, we have reinvested a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations in tooling, design development and capacity expansion and improvement programs. If we are unable to decrease costs for our products at a rate at least as fast as the rate of the decline in selling prices for such products, we may not be able to generate enough cash flow from operations to maintain or increase manufacturing capability and capacity as necessary. In such a situation, we would need to seek financing from external sources to satisfy our needs for manufacturing equipment and, if cash flow from operations declines too much, for operational cash needs as well. Such financing, however, may not be available on terms that are satisfactory to us or at all, in which case our business, financial condition and results of operations would seriously be harmed.

We depend on third parties to transport our products.

We rely on independent carriers and freight haulers to move our products between manufacturing plants and our customers. Any transport or delivery problems because of their errors or because of unforeseen interruptions in their activities due to factors such as strikes, political instability, terrorism, natural disasters and accidents could seriously harm our business, financial condition and results of operations and ultimately impact our relationship with our customers.

ITEM 3  -  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Market Risk

Fluctuations in the general level of interest rates on our current and future fixed and variable rate debt obligations expose us to market risk. We are vulnerable to significant fluctuations in interest rates on our variable rate debt and on any future repricing or refinancing of our fixed rate debt and on future debt.

We use long-term and medium-term debt as a source of capital. At November 27, 2004, we had approximately $153.2 million in outstanding fixed rate debt, consisting of 11.25% subordinated notes maturing in April 2012. When debt instruments of this type mature, we typically refinance such debt at the then-existing market interest rates, which may be more or less than the interest rates on the maturing debt.

Our Credit Agreement has variable interest rates and any fluctuation in interest rates could increase or decrease our interest expense. At November 27, 2004, we had approximately $247.9 million in outstanding variable rate debt.

In addition to the United States, we have operations or transact business in Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany and Asia. The operations in these foreign countries conduct business in their local currencies as well as other regional currencies. To mitigate our exposure to transactions denominated in currencies other than the functional currency of each entity, we enter into forward exchange contracts from time to time to manage foreign currency risk related to the procurement of merchandise from foreign sources. As of November 27, 2004, the Company had foreign currency contracts in the form of forward exchange contracts in the amounts of approximately $4.3 million in U.S. dollars and $0.4 million in Canadian dollars. Unrealized gains and losses associated with these contracts were not significant. These unrealized gains are included in the statement of operations. The market risk inherent in these instruments was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow for the period ended November 27, 2004. Because of the variety of currencies in which purchases and sales are transacted, it is not possible to predict the impact of a movement in foreign currency exchange rates on future operating results. However, we intend to continue to mitigate our exposure to foreign exchange gains or losses.

ITEM 4  -  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a)
  
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act")) as of November 27, 2004 (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, such officers have concluded that, as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in alerting them, on a timely basis, to material information relating to us (including our consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our periodic filings under the Exchange Act.
   
(b)
  
Changes in Internal Controls. Since the Evaluation Date, there have not been any significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect such controls.






PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings
   
  See Note C in Item 1 of Part I.
   
Item 2. Changes in Securities
   
  None
   
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
   
  None
   
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
   
  None
   
Item 5. Other Information
   
  None
   
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
   
  (a) Exhibits  
    99.01 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
    99.02 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
       
    10.59 Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 21, 2004.
       
  (b) Reports on Form 8-K
     
    Report on Form 8-K dated October 13, 2004 containing the Company's press release dated October 12, 2004 announcing earnings for the first quarter and fiscal 2005 which ended August 28, 2004.    (press release)

 


SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

By: /s/ David J. Watterson
 
  David J. Watterson, Chairman of the Board of Directors
  and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
  Date: January 11, 2005
   
By: /s/ S. Fred Beck
 
  S. Fred Beck, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Accounting Officer), and Treasurer
  Date: January 11, 2005



 


CERTIFICATION

I, David J. Watterson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.;
     
2.
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     
  a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
  c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
     
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
     
  a)
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
     

Date: January 11, 2005    /s/ David J. Watterson
 
     (Signature)
   
     Chief Executive Officer
 
     (Title)

 


CERTIFICATION

I, S. Fred Beck, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report of ICON Health & Fitness, Inc.;
     
2.
Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
     
3.
Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
     
4.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
     
  a)
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  b)
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
     
  c)
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  d)
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant's fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and
     
5.
The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
     
  a)
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  b)
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
     

Date: January 11, 2005    /s/ S. Fred Beck
 
     (Signature)
   
     Chief Financial Officer
 
     (Title)

EXHIBIT INDEX



Exhibit Number   Description of Exhibit

 
10.59   Fifth Amendment to Credit Agreement dated December 21, 2004
     
99.01   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
     
99.02   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002