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.
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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 Companys 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 Companys core business operations or its strategic focus. The outdoor
recreational operations were not making a positive contribution to the Companys 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 Companys
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 Companys 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 |
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Our first quarter ended August 28 and August 30 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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Our second quarter ended November 27 and November 29 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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Our third quarter ended February 26 and February 28 for fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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Our fourth quarter ended May 31 for the fiscal years 2005 and 2004, respectively.
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Sales in the first and second quarter have been restated to reflect the discontinuance of outdoor recreational equipment.
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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 managements 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
partys 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 Companys 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
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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; |
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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; |
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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: |
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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; |
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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; |
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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 |
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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 |
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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): |
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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 |
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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. |
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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; |
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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; |
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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: |
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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; |
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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; |
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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 |
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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 |
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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): |
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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 |
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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. |
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Date: January 11, 2005 | /s/ S. Fred Beck |
(Signature) | |
Chief Financial Officer | |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit Number | Description of Exhibit | |
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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 |