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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

    x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For Quarterly Period Ended June 29, 2003

Commission File Number 0-12016

 
INTERFACE, INC

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
GEORGIA   58-1451243

 
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
2859 PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 2000, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(770) 437-6800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x No o

Shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock at August 8, 2003:

         
Class   Number of Shares

 
Class A Common Stock, $.10 par value per share
    43,926,506  
Class B Common Stock, $.10 par value per share
    7,369,073  

 


 

INTERFACE, INC.

INDEX

             
            PAGE
           
PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION    
    Item 1.   Financial Statements   3
        Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets — June 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002.   3
        Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations — Three Months and Six Months Ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002.   4
        Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three Months and Six Months Ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002.   5
        Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows — Six Months Ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002.   6
        Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements   7
    Item 2.   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   18
    Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk   21
    Item 4.   Controls and Procedures   22
 
PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION    
    Item 1.   Legal Proceedings   22
    Item 2.   Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds   22
    Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities   22
    Item 4.   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders   22
    Item 5.   Other Information   23
    Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K   23

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS)

                     
        JUNE 29,   DECEMBER 29,
        2003   2002
       
 
        (UNAUDITED)        
ASSETS
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
               
 
Cash and Cash Equivalents
  $ 24,188     $ 34,134  
 
Accounts Receivable
    170,638       137,486  
 
Inventories
    145,615       134,656  
 
Prepaid Expenses
    23,142       33,042  
 
Deferred Tax Asset
    13,466       9,911  
 
Assets of Business Held for Sale
    16,190       17,492  
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
    393,239       366,721  
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, less accumulated depreciation
    210,669       213,059  
GOODWILL
    217,557       210,529  
OTHER ASSETS
    69,498       73,201  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 890,963     $ 863,510  
 
   
     
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts Payable
  $ 59,597     $ 55,836  
Accrued Expenses
    105,967       106,143  
Liabilities of Business Held for Sale
    7,513       6,933  
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES
    173,077       168,912  
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current maturities
    21,674        
SENIOR NOTES
    325,000       325,000  
SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
    120,000       120,000  
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
    19,332       20,520  
OTHER
    4,512        
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    663,595       634,432  
 
   
     
 
Minority Interest
    5,218       4,907  
 
   
     
 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
               
 
Common Stock
    5,138       5,120  
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
    222,266       221,751  
 
Retained Earnings
    70,207       85,976  
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
    (49,508 )     (62,723 )
 
Minimum pension liability
    (25,953 )     (25,953 )
 
   
     
 
   
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
    222,150       224,171  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 890,963     $ 863,510  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

                                 
    THREE   SIX
    MONTHS   MONTHS
    ENDED   ENDED
   
 
    JUNE 29,   JUNE 30,   JUNE 29,   JUNE 30,
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
NET SALES
  $ 233,964     $ 233,773     $ 444,174     $ 460,444  
Cost of Sales
    169,093       164,452       323,604       325,530  
 
   
     
     
     
 
GROSS PROFIT ON SALES
    64,871       69,321       120,570       134,914  
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
    58,670       56,238       115,710       111,249  
Restructuring Charge
    2,469             4,555        
 
   
     
     
     
 
OPERATING INCOME
    3,732       13,083       305       23,665  
Interest Expense
    10,213       10,814       20,393       21,166  
Other Expense
    344       111       437       380  
 
   
     
     
     
 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES ON INCOME
    (6,825 )     2,158       (20,525 )     2,119  
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
    (2,885 )     795       (7,543 )     759  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations
    (3,940 )     1,363       (12,982 )     1,360  
Loss from Discontinued Operations, net of tax
    (1,472 )     (586 )     (2,784 )     (689 )
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
                      (55,380 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
  $ (5,412 )   $ 777     $ (15,766 )   $ (54,709 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE – BASIC
                               
Continuing Operations
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.26 )   $ 0.03  
Discontinued Operations
    (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
                    $ (1.11 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Basic
  $ (0.11 )   $ 0.02     $ (0.31 )   $ (1.09 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE – DILUTED
                               
Continuing Operations
  $ (0.08 )   $ 0.03     $ (0.26 )   $ 0.03  
Discontinued Operations
    (0.03 )     (0.01 )     (0.05 )     (0.01 )
Cumulative Effect of a Change in Accounting Principle
                    $ (1.11 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share — Diluted
  $ (0.11 )   $ 0.02     $ (0.31 )   $ (1.09 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING
                               
Basic
    50,275       50,158       50,274       50,098  
Diluted
    50,275       51,404       50,274       50,098  

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

                                 
    THREE   SIX
    MONTHS   MONTHS
    ENDED   ENDED
   
 
    JUNE 29,   JUNE 30,   JUNE 29,   JUNE 30,
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ (5,412 )   $ 777     $ (15,766 )   $ (54,709 )
Other Comprehensive Income, Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
    12,612       14,355       16,369       13,235  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
  $ 7,200     $ 15,132     $ 603     $ (41,474 )
 
   
     
     
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

                       
          SIX
          MONTHS
          ENDED
         
          JUNE 29,   JUNE 30,
          2003   2002
         
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net loss
  $ (15,766 )   $ (54,709 )
   
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities:
               
   
Depreciation and amortization
    18,373       18,809  
   
Deferred income taxes
    3,037       (129 )
   
Other
          (248 )
   
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle
          55,380  
   
Working capital changes:
               
     
Accounts receivable
    (29,161 )     5,337  
     
Inventories
    (13,509 )     (3,440 )
     
Prepaid expenses
    (2,485 )     (4,858 )
     
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    6,876       (1,426 )
 
   
     
 
   
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of continuing operations
    (32,635 )     14,716  
   
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities of discontinued operations
    6,695       (1,118 )
 
   
     
 
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
  $ (25,940 )   $ 13,598  
 
   
     
 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
Capital expenditures
    (8,401 )     (4,690 )
 
Other
    2,423       (1,834 )
 
   
     
 
CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
    (5,978 )     (6,524 )
 
   
     
 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
 
Net borrowing (reduction) of long-term debt
    21,673       (175,406 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of bonds
          175,000  
 
Refinancing costs
          (5,470 )
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
          1,306  
 
Dividends paid
          (1,532 )
 
   
     
 
CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
    21,673       (6,102 )
 
   
     
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating, investing and financing activities
    (10,245 )     972  
 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    299       492  
 
   
     
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:
               
 
Net change during the period
    (9,946 )     1,464  
 
Balance at beginning of period
    34,134       793  
 
   
     
 
 
Balance at end of period
  $ 24,188     $ 2,257  
 
   
     
 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 — CONDENSED FOOTNOTES

     As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) instructions to Form 10-Q, the following footnotes have been condensed and, therefore, do not contain all disclosures required in connection with annual financial statements. Reference should be made to the Company’s year-end financial statements and notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002, as filed with the Commission.

     The financial information included in this report has been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, the financial information included in this report contains all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Nevertheless, the results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. The December 29, 2002 consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

     The Company has announced its intent to sell or otherwise create a joint venture or strategic alliance for its raised/access flooring business. The balances of this business have been segregated and reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

NOTE 2 — INVENTORIES

     Inventories are summarized as follows:

                 
    (In thousands)
    June 29,   December 29,
    2003   2002
   
 
Finished Goods
  $ 87,417     $ 79,005  
Work in Process
    15,207       13,037  
Raw Materials
    42,991       42,614  
 
   
     
 
 
  $ 145,615     $ 134,656  
 
   
     
 

NOTE 3 – GOODWILL

     We adopted the new standards of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets beginning in the first quarter of fiscal 2002. In the second quarter of 2002, we completed the transitional goodwill impairment test required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142, entitled “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” An outside consultant was used to help prepare valuations of reporting units in accordance with the new standard, and those valuations were compared with the respective book values of the reporting units to determine whether any goodwill impairment existed. In preparing the valuations, past, present and future expectations of performance were considered. The test showed goodwill impairment in three overseas reporting units and five Americas reporting units. In all cases, the impairment primarily was attributable to actual and currently-forecasted revenue and profitability for the reporting unit being lower (consistent with the industry-wide decline in carpet sales and related services) than that anticipated at the time of the acquisition of the reporting unit. The effect of this accounting change (an after-tax charge of $55.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2002) has been recorded as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle effective the first quarter of fiscal 2002, as required by SFAS 142, and appears in the Company’s results for the six-month period ended June 30, 2002. The charge had no cash effect, and, as required, is presented net of tax.

     During the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company performed the annual goodwill impairment test required by SFAS 142 using a methodology similar to the transitional test. No additional impairment was indicated.

NOTE 4 — RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

2002 Restructuring

     During 2002, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $23.4 million. The charge reflected: (i) the consolidation of three fabrics manufacturing facilities; (ii) the further rationalization of the Re:Source Americas operations; (iii) a worldwide workforce reduction of approximately 206 employees; and (iv) the consolidation of certain European facilities. In the first six months of 2003, we recognized an additional pre-tax restructuring charge related to this plan of $4.6 million, primarily related to the incurrence of facilities consolidation costs and further staff reductions.

     Specific elements of the restructuring activities, the related costs and current status of the plan are discussed below.

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U.S.

     Enduring sluggish economic conditions in 2002 caused a decline in demand for fabrics, floorcovering and related services. In order to better match our cost structure to the expected revenue base, the Company consolidated three fabrics manufacturing plants, closed vacated facilities and made other head-count reductions. In the fourth quarter of 2002, a charge of approximately $13.2 million was recorded representing the relocation of equipment, the reduction of carrying value of certain property and equipment, product rationalization and other costs to consolidate these operations. Additionally, in the fourth quarter of 2002, the Company recorded approximately $1.7 million of termination benefits associated with the facility closures and other head-count reductions. In the first six months of 2003, a charge of approximately $2.9 million was recorded representing additional costs incurred to consolidate the three fabrics manufacturing plants, and a charge of approximately $1.7 million was recorded for additional termination benefits.

Europe/Australia

     The softening global economy during 2002 led management to conclude that further right-sizing of the Europe and Australia operations was necessary. As a result, the Company elected to consolidate certain production and administrative facilities throughout Europe and Australia. A charge of approximately $4.6 million was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2002 representing the reduction of carrying value of the related property and equipment and other costs to consolidate these operations. Additionally, the Company recorded approximately $4.0 million of termination benefits associated with the facility closures.

     A summary of the restructuring activities is presented below:

                                     
        U.S.   EUROPE   AUSTRALIA   TOTAL
       
 
 
 
        (IN THOUSANDS)
Facilities consolidation
  $ 8,966     $ 4,541     $     $ 13,507  
Workforce reduction
    1,704       3,636       315       5,655  
Product rationalization
    1,301                   1,301  
Other impaired assets
    2,888             98       2,986  
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Total, December 29, 2002
    14,859       8,177       413       23,449  
Facilities consolidation
    2,885                   2,885  
Workforce reduction
    1,670                   1,670  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
Total, June 29, 2003
  $ 19,414     $ 8,177     $ 413     $ 28,004  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     The restructuring charge was comprised of $15.2 million of cash expenditures for severance benefits and other costs, and $12.8 million of non-cash charges, primarily for the write-down of carrying value and disposal of certain assets.

     The termination benefits of $7.3 million, primarily related to severance costs, are a result of aggregate reductions of 271 employees. The staff reductions as originally planned were expected to be as follows:

                                 
    U.S.   EUROPE   AUSTRALIA   TOTAL
   
 
 
 
Manufacturing
    99       10       1       110  
Selling and administrative
    58       28       10       96  
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
    157       38       11       206  
 
   
     
     
     
 

     As a result of the restructuring, a total of 189 employees were terminated through December 29, 2002. The charge for termination benefits and other costs to exit activities incurred during 2002 was reflected as a separately stated charge against operating income. An additional 82 employees were terminated during the first six months of 2003.

     The following table displays the activity related to the 2002 restructuring for the six-month period ended June 29, 2003:

Termination Benefits

                                 
    U.S.   EUROPE   AUSTRALIA   TOTAL
   
 
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Balance, at December 29, 2002
  $ 310     $ 1,998     $ 70     $ 2,378  
Cash payments
    (310 )     (1,641 )     (22 )     (1,973 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Balance, at June 29, 2003
  $     $ 357     $ 48     $ 405  
 
   
     
     
     
 

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Other Costs To Exit Activities

                                 
    U.S.   EUROPE   AUSTRALIA   TOTAL
   
 
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Balance, at December 29, 2002
  $ 301     $ 3,892     $     $ 4,193  
Costs incurred
    (301 )     (856 )           (1,157 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Balance, at June 29, 2003
  $     $ 3,036     $     $ 3,036  
 
   
     
     
     
 

2001 Restructuring

     During 2001, the Company recorded a pre-tax restructuring charge of $65.1 million. The charge reflected: (i) the withdrawal from the European broadloom market; (ii) the consolidation in the Company’s raised/access flooring operations; (iii) the further rationalization of the U.S. broadloom operations; (iv) a worldwide workforce reduction of approximately 838 employees; and (v) the consolidation of certain non-strategic Re:Source Americas operations. The Company initially recorded a charge of $62.2 million during the third quarter of 2001, and in the fourth quarter of 2001 recorded an additional $2.9 million charge related to pension benefits for terminated European employees. The Company completed this restructuring plan during the first quarter of 2003.

     Specific elements of the restructuring activities, the related costs and current status of the plan are discussed below.

U.S.

     Economic developments had caused a decline in demand for raised/access flooring, panel fabric and certain of the Company’s other products. In order to better match the cost structure to the expected revenue base, the Company closed two raised/access flooring plants and one panel fabric plant, eliminated certain product lines, consolidated certain under-performing distribution locations and made other head-count reductions. A charge of approximately $28.8 million was recorded representing the reduction of carrying value of the related property and equipment, impairment of intangible assets and other costs to close these operations. Additionally, the Company recorded approximately $5.3 million of termination benefits associated with the facility closures and other head-count reductions.

Europe

     For the past several years leading up to 2001, the Company’s European broadloom operations had negative returns. The softening global economy during 2001, and the events of September 11, 2001 (which severely impacted consumers of broadloom carpet in the hospitality, leisure and airline businesses) led management to conclude that positive returns from this operation were unlikely for the near future. As a result, the Company elected to divest of this operation. The Company also elected to consolidate certain production and administrative facilities throughout Europe. A charge of approximately $19.0 million was recorded representing the reduction of carrying value of the related property and equipment, impairment of intangible assets and other costs to close or dispose of these operations. Additionally, the Company recorded approximately $12.0 million of termination benefits associated with the facility closures.

     A summary of the restructuring activities, including activities relating to the discontinued raised/access flooring business, is presented below:

                         
    U.S.   EUROPE   TOTAL
   
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Facilities consolidation
  $ 5,889     $ 8,685     $ 14,574  
Workforce reduction
    5,266       12,049       17,315  
Product rationalization
    15,735       1,070       16,805  
Other impaired assets
    6,997       9,394       16,391  
 
   
     
     
 
 
  $ 33,887     $ 31,198     $ 65,085  
 
   
     
     
 

     These amounts include restructuring charges of approximately $10.5 million related to the discontinued operations of the raised/access flooring business.

     The restructuring charge was comprised of $24.0 million of cash expenditures for severance benefits and other costs and $41.1 million of non-cash charges, primarily for the write-down of carrying value and disposal of certain assets.

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     The termination benefits of $17.3 million, primarily related to severance costs, are a result of aggregate reductions of 847 employees. The staff reductions as originally planned were expected to be as follows:

                         
    U.S.   EUROPE   TOTAL
   
 
 
Manufacturing
    243       436       679  
Selling and administrative
    62       97       159  
 
   
     
     
 
 
    305       533       838  
 
   
     
     
 

     As a result of the restructuring, a total of 847 employees were terminated through March 30, 2003 (which completed the 2001 restructuring). The charge for termination benefits and other costs to exit activities incurred during 2001 was reflected as a separately stated charge against operating income.

     In the first quarter of 2003, the Company completed the activity associated with the 2001 restructuring. The following tables display the activity within the accrued restructuring liability for the three-month period ended March 30, 2003:

Termination Benefits

                         
    U.S.   EUROPE   TOTAL
   
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Balance, at December 29, 2002
  $     $ 814     $ 814  
Cash payments
          (814 )     (814 )
 
   
     
     
 
Balance, at March 30, 2003
  $     $     $  
 
   
     
     
 

NOTE 5 — EARNINGS PER SHARE AND DIVIDENDS

     Basic earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (or loss) to common shareholders by the weighted average number of shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock outstanding during the period. Shares issued or reacquired during the period have been weighted for the portion of the period that they were outstanding. Basic earnings (loss) per share has been computed based upon 50,275,000 shares and 50,158,000 shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively, and based upon 50,274,000 shares and 50,098,000 shares outstanding for the six-month periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is calculated in a manner consistent with that of basic earnings per share while giving effect to all potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share has been computed based upon 50,275,000 shares and 51,404,000 shares outstanding for the three-month periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively, and based upon 50,274,000 shares and 50,098,000 shares outstanding for the six-month periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively. During the three-month and six-month periods ended June 29, 2003, there were vested, unexercised, in the money stock options for 623,750 shares and 601,250 shares, respectively. During the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2002, there were vested, unexercised, in the money stock options for 3,462,400 shares and 2,642,000 shares, respectively. These shares were not included in the computation of the diluted per share amount because the Company was in a net loss position and, thus, any potential common shares were anti-dilutive.

     The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings (loss) per share to diluted earnings (loss) per share for each of the periods presented:

                           
      (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
     
For the Three-Month           Average Shares   Earnings (Loss)
Period Ended   Net Income (Loss)   Outstanding   Per Share

 
 
 
June 29, 2003
  $ (5,412 )     50,275     $ (0.11 )
Effect of Dilution:
                       
 
Options
                 
 
   
     
     
 
Diluted
  $ (5,412 )     50,275     $ (0.11 )
 
   
     
     
 
June 30, 2002
  $ 777       50,158     $ 0.02  
Effect of Dilution:
                       
 
Options
          1,246        
 
   
     
     
 
Diluted
  $ 777       51,404     $ 0.02  
 
   
     
     
 

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      (In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
     
For the Six-Month           Average Shares   Earnings (Loss)
Period Ended   Net Loss   Outstanding   Per Share

 
 
 
June 29, 2003
  $ (15,766 )     50,274     $ (0.31 )
Effect of Dilution:
                       
 
Options
                 
 
   
     
     
 
Diluted
  $ (15,766 )     50,274     $ (0.31 )
 
   
     
     
 
June 30, 2002
  $ (54,709 )     50,098     $ (1.09 )
Effect of Dilution:
                       
 
Options
                 
 
   
     
     
 
Diluted
  $ (54,709 )     50,098     $ (1.09 )
 
   
     
     
 

NOTE 6 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

     Based on the quantitative thresholds specified in SFAS No. 131, the Company has determined that it has two reportable segments: Floorcovering Products/Services and Interior Fabrics. The Floorcovering Products/Services segment manufactures, installs and services commercial modular and broadloom carpet, and the Interior Fabrics segment manufactures panel and upholstery fabrics.

     The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002, as filed with the Commission. Segment amounts disclosed are prior to any elimination entries made in consolidation, except in the case of Net Sales, where intercompany sales have been eliminated. The chief operating decision maker evaluates performance of the segments based on operating income. Costs excluded from this profit measure primarily consist of allocated corporate expenses, interest/other expense and income taxes. Corporate expenses are primarily comprised of corporate overhead expenses. Assets not identifiable to any individual segment are corporate assets, which are primarily comprised of cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, intangible assets and intercompany amounts, which are eliminated in consolidation.

Segment Disclosures

     Summary information by segment follows:

                                     
        Floorcovering   Interior                
(in thousands)   Products/Services   Fabrics   Other   Total

 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
                               
June 29, 2003
                               
 
Net Sales
  $ 186,067     $ 46,080     $ 1,817     $ 233,964  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    4,553       2,898       25       7,476  
 
Operating Income
    7,899       (2,530 )     (91 )     5,278  
 
Total Assets
  $ 642,549     $ 232,102     $ 32,996     $ 907,647  
Three Months Ended
                               
June 30, 2002
                               
 
Net Sales
  $ 177,746     $ 52,260     $ 3,767     $ 233,773  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    5,878       2,425       132       8,435  
 
Operating Income
    12,104       1,991       71       14,166  
 
Total Assets
  $ 649,737     $ 250,027     $ 34,591     $ 934,355  

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        Floorcovering   Interior                
(in thousands)   Products/Services   Fabrics   Other   Total

 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
                               
June 29, 2003
                               
 
Net Sales
  $ 345,990     $ 93,010     $ 5,174     $ 444,174  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    9,311       5,731       78       15,120  
 
Operating Income
    9,796       (7,917 )     196       2,075  
 
Total Assets
  $ 642,549     $ 232,102     $ 32,996     $ 907,647  
Six Months Ended
                               
June 30, 2002
                               
 
Net Sales
  $ 348,358     $ 104,654     $ 7,432     $ 460,444  
 
Depreciation and amortization
    10,223       5,357       199       15,779  
 
Operating Income
    20,066       3,555       62       23,683  
 
Total Assets
  $ 649,737     $ 250,027     $ 34,591     $ 934,355  

     A reconciliation of the Company’s total segment operating income, depreciation and amortization and assets to the corresponding consolidated amounts follows:

                                 
(in thousands)   Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
   
 
    June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002   June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002
   
 
 
 
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
                               
Total segment depreciation and amortization
  $ 7,476     $ 8,435     $ 15,120     $ 15,779  
Corporate depreciation and amortization
    1,554       1,171       3,253       3,030  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Reported depreciation and amortization
  $ 9,030     $ 9,606     $ 18,373     $ 18,809  
 
   
     
     
     
 
OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
                               
Total segment operating income
  $ 5,278     $ 14,166     $ 2,075     $ 23,683  
Corporate expenses and other reconciling amounts
    (1,546 )     (1,083 )     (1,770 )     (18 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Reported operating income
  $ 3,732     $ 13,083     $ 305     $ 23,665  
 
   
     
     
     
 
ASSETS
                               
Total segment assets
  $ 907,647     $ 934,355     $ 907,647     $ 934,355  
Discontinued operations
    (16,190 )     (34,532 )     (16,190 )     (34,532 )
Corporate assets and eliminations
    (494 )     6,567       (494 )     6,567  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Reported total assets
  $ 890,963     $ 906,390     $ 890,963     $ 906,390  
 
   
     
     
     
 

NOTE 7 — LONG-TERM DEBT

     On January 17, 2002, the Company amended and restated its revolving credit facility. The amendment and restatement, among other things, substituted certain lenders, changed certain covenants, and reduced the maximum borrowing amount to $100 million. In connection with the amendment and restatement of the facility, the Company issued the 10.375% Senior Notes discussed below.

     On January 17, 2002, the Company also completed a private offering of $175 million in 10.375% Senior Notes due 2010. Interest is payable semi-annually on February 1 and August 1 (interest payments began August 1, 2002). Proceeds from the issuance of these Notes were used to pay down the revolving credit facility. The Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on an unsecured senior basis by certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. At any time prior to February 1, 2005, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes with the proceeds of one or more equity offerings at a redemption price in cash equal to 110 3/8% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued interest at the redemption date. On June 17, 2002, the Company completed an exchange offer pursuant to which the Notes were exchanged for substantially similar notes registered under the Securities Act.

     In December 2002, we further amended our revolving credit facility. The amendment, among other things: (1) eased the interest coverage ratio covenant; (2) added a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant; (3) changed the borrowing base formula; (4) enlarged the lenders’ letters of credit subcommitment from $15 million to $20 million; and (5) increased pricing on borrowings in certain circumstances.

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     On June 18, 2003, we again amended and restated our revolving credit facility. Under the amended and restated facility, as under its predecessor, the maximum aggregate amount of loans and letters of credit available to us at any one time is $100 million. However, the amended and restated facility differs from its predecessor in several material respects, including the following:

    The amended and restated facility (the “Facility”) matures on May 15, 2005, but may be extended to October 1, 2007, upon the following conditions. If, on May 15, 2005, and at all times thereafter until the Company’s 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes are paid in full, (i) the sum of our excess availability for domestic loans under the Facility plus unrestricted cash balances (each as defined in the facility) is greater than or equal to (ii) the sum of $45 million plus the outstanding principal balance of the 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes, then the maturity date will be extended to November 15, 2005. If the maturity date is extended to November 15, 2005, as described in the preceding sentence, and if the 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes are paid in full on or before November 15, 2005, then the maturity date will automatically be extended to October 1, 2007.
 
    The Facility includes a domestic U.S. Dollar syndicated loan and letter of credit facility (the “Domestic Loan Facility”) made available to the Company and Interface Europe B.V. (a foreign subsidiary of the Company based in Europe), as co-borrowers up to the lesser of (i) $100 million, or (ii) a borrowing base equal to the sum of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable, finished goods inventory and raw materials inventory in the U.S. (the percentages and eligibility requirements for the domestic borrowing base are specified in the credit facility) less certain reserves. Any advances to the Company or Interface Europe B.V. under the Domestic Loan Facility reduce borrowing availability under the entire Facility.
 
    Advances to the Company and Interface Europe B.V. under the Domestic Loan Facility and advances to Interface Europe, Ltd. under the Multicurrency Loan Facility (described below) are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and each of its material domestic subsidiaries, which subsidiaries also guarantee the Facility.
 
    The Facility also includes a multicurrency syndicated loan and letter of credit facility (the “Multicurrency Loan Facility”) in British Pounds and Euros made available to Interface Europe, Ltd., (a foreign subsidiary of the Company based in the UK) in an amount up to the lesser of (i) the U.S. Dollar equivalent of $15 million, or (ii) a borrowing base equal to the sum of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and finished goods inventory of Interface Europe, Ltd. and certain of its subsidiaries (the percentages and eligibility requirements for the UK borrowing base are specified in the credit facility) less certain reserves. Any advances under the Multicurrency Loan Facility reduce borrowing availability under the Domestic Loan Facility.
 
    Advances to Interface Europe, Ltd. under the facility are secured by a first-priority lien on, security interest in, or floating or fixed charge, as applicable, on all of the interest in and to the accounts receivable, inventory, and substantially all other property of Interface Europe, Ltd. and its material subsidiaries, which subsidiaries also guarantee the Multicurrency Loan Facility.
 
    The Facility contains certain financial covenants (including a senior secured debt coverage ratio test and a fixed charge coverage ratio test) that become effective in that event that (i) our excess availability for domestic loans falls below $20 million (excluding a specified reserve against the domestic borrowing base), or (ii) our excess availability for UK loans falls below $3 million. In such event, we must comply with the financial covenants for a period commencing on the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such event (unless such event occurs on the last day of a fiscal quarter, in which case the compliance period commences on such date) and ending on the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately following the fiscal quarter in which such event occurred.

     NOTE 8 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

     We use the intrinsic value method of accounting for employee stock options in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” as allowed under the provisions of SFAS 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation.” Compensation expense related to stock option plans was not material for the three-month or six-month periods ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002, respectively.

     The following table includes disclosures required by SFAS 123, as amended by SFAS 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure,” and illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share as if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123:

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    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
   
 
    June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002   June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002
   
 
 
 
    (in thousands except per share amounts)
Net income (loss) as reported
  $ (5,412 )   $ 777     $ (15,766 )   $ (54,709 )
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects
    (388 )     (390 )     (737 )     (792 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Pro forma net income (loss)
  $ (5,800 )   $ 387     $ (16,503 )   $ (55,501 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
Basic and diluted income (loss) per share as reported
  $ (0.11 )   $ 0.02     $ (0.31 )   $ (1.09 )
Basic and diluted pro forma income (loss) per share
  $ (0.12 )   $ 0.01     $ (0.33 )   $ (1.11 )

     The fair value of options at the date of grant was estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.

NOTE 9 — DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

     In the fourth quarter of 2002, management approved and committed to a plan to sell or otherwise create a joint venture or strategic alliance for its raised/access flooring business. Management anticipates that this transaction will take place during 2003. The Company recorded an impairment charge of $12.0 million, net of tax, during the fourth quarter of 2002 to adjust the carrying value of the assets of this business to their estimated fair values.

     Additional information regarding the raised/access flooring business is as follows:

                                 
    Three Months Ended   Six Months Ended
   
 
    June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002   June 29, 2003   June 30, 2002
   
 
 
 
    (in thousands)   (in thousands)
Net sales
  $ 4,672     $ 6,820     $ 10,113     $ 14,574  
Loss on operations before taxes on income
    (2,413 )     (961 )     (4,401 )     (1,130 )
Taxes on income (benefit)
    (941 )     (375 )     (1,617 )     (441 )
Loss on operations, net of tax
    (1,472 )     (586 )     (2,784 )     (689 )
                 
    June 29, 2003   December 29, 2002
   
 
    (in thousands)   (in thousands)
Current assets
  $ 5,622     $ 6,210  
Property and equipment
    10,184       10,852  
Other assets
    384       430  
Long-term debt
    6,500       6,500  
Other liabilities
    1,427       1,427  

NOTE 10 — SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

     The Guarantor Subsidiaries, which consist of the Company’s principal domestic subsidiaries, are guarantors of the Company’s 10.375% senior notes due 2010, its 7.3% senior notes due 2008, and its 9.5% senior subordinated notes due 2005. The Supplemental Guarantor Financial Statements are presented herein pursuant to requirements of the Commission.

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2003

                                         
                            CONSOLIDATION        
            NON-   INTERFACE, INC.   AND        
    GUARANTOR   GUARANTOR   (PARENT   ELIMINATION   CONSOLIDATED
    SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   CORPORATION)   ENTRIES   TOTALS
   
 
 
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales
  $ 175,893     $ 83,425     $     $ (25,354 )   $ 233,964  
Cost of sales
    136,082       58,365             (25,354 )     169,093  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Gross profit on sales
    39,811       25,060                   64,871  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    33,235       19,480       5,955             58,670  
Restructuring charge
    2,469                         2,469  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Operating income (loss)
    4,107       5,580       (5,955 )           3,732  
Interest/Other expense
    2,663       3,090       4,804             10,557  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Income (loss) before taxes on income and equity in income of subsidiaries
    1,444       2,490       (10,759 )           (6,825 )
Income tax (benefit) expense
    727       286       (3,898 )           (2,885 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    717       2,204       (6,861 )           (3,940 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    (1,472 )                       (1,472 )
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
                1,449       (1,449 )      
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (755 )   $ 2,204     $ (5,412 )   $ (1,449 )   $ (5,412 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF INCOME (LOSS)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2003

                                         
                            CONSOLIDATION        
            NON-   INTERFACE, INC.   AND        
    GUARANTOR   GUARANTOR   (PARENT   ELIMINATION   CONSOLIDATED
    SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   CORPORATION)   ENTRIES   TOTALS
   
 
 
 
 
    (IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales
  $ 326,934     $ 161,866     $     $ (44,626 )   $ 444,174  
Cost of sales
    257,464       110,766             (44,626 )     323,604  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Gross profit on sales
    69,470       51,100                   120,570  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    67,075       37,989       10,646             115,710  
Restructuring charge
    4,555                         4,555  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Operating income (loss)
    (2,160 )     13,111       (10,646 )           305  
Interest/Other expense
    5,767       4,418       10,645             20,830  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Income (loss) before taxes on income and equity in income of subsidiaries
    (7,927 )     8,693       (21,291 )           (20,525 )
Income tax (benefit) expense
    1,372       2,867       (11,782 )           (7,543 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
    (9,299 )     5,826       (9,509 )           (12,982 )
Discontinued operations, net of tax
    (2,784 )                       (2,784 )
Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries
                (6,257 )     6,257        
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (12,083 )   $ 5,826     $ (15,766 )   $ 6,257     $ (15,766 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

JUNE 29, 2003

                                             
                                CONSOLIDATION        
                NON-   INTERFACE, INC.   AND        
        GUARANTOR   GUARANTOR   (PARENT   ELIMINATION   CONSOLIDATED
        SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   CORPORATION)   ENTRIES   TOTALS
       
 
 
 
 
        (IN THOUSANDS)
ASSETS
                                       
Current Assets:
                                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 11,082     $ 25,101     $ (11,995 )   $     $ 24,188  
 
Accounts receivable
    101,539       66,413       2,686             170,638  
 
Inventories
    94,943       50,672                   145,615  
 
Prepaids and Deferred Tax Assets
    9,534       17,000       10,074             36,608  
 
Assets of business held for sale
    16,190                         16,190  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total current assets
    233,288       159,186       765             393,239  
Property and equipment less accumulated depreciation
    128,873       70,873       10,923             210,669  
Investment in subsidiaries
    140,350       4,745       758,459       (903,554 )      
Goodwill
    134,232       82,538       787             217,557  
Other assets
    9,606       9,705       50,187             69,498  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 646,349     $ 327,047     $ 821,121     $ (903,554 )   $ 890,963  
 
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
LIABILITIES AND COMMON SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current Liabilities:
                                       
 
Accounts payable
  $ 30,729     $ 28,418     $ 450     $     $ 59,597  
 
Accrued expenses
    24,555       70,978       10,434             105,967  
 
Liabilities of business held for sale
    7,513                         7,513  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total current liabilities
    62,797       99,396       10,884             173,077  
Long-term debt, less current maturities
    4       10       21,660             21,674  
Senior notes and senior subordinated notes
                445,000             445,000  
Deferred income taxes
    14,251       (16,226 )     21,307             19,332  
Other
                4,512             4,512  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
Total liabilities
    77,052       83,180       503,363             663,595  
Minority interests
          5,218                   5,218  
Redeemable preferred stock
    57,891                   (57,891 )      
Common stock
    94,145       102,199       5,138       (196,344 )     5,138  
Additional paid-in capital
    191,411       48,061       222,266       (239,472 )     222,266  
Retained earnings
    227,116       153,014       99,924       (409,847 )     70,207  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
    (1,266 )     (38,672 )     (9,570 )           (49,508 )
Minimum pension liability
          (25,953 )                 (25,953 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
  $ 646,349     $ 327,047     $ 821,121     $ (903,554 )   $ 890,963  
 
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS
ENDED JUNE 29, 2003

                                           
              NON-   INTERFACE, INC.   CONSOLIDATION        
      GUARANTOR   GUARANTOR   (PARENT   AND   CONSOLIDATED
      SUBSIDIARIES   SUBSIDIARIES   CORPORATION)   ELIMINATION ENTRIES   TOTALS
     
 
 
 
 
      (IN THOUSANDS)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ 18,176     $ 6,945     $ (51,061 )   $     $ (25,940 )
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
 
Purchase of plant and equipment
    (7,946 )     (33 )     (422 )           (8,401 )
 
Other assets
    (1,425 )     112       3,736             2,423  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    (9,371 )     79       3,314             (5,978 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
 
Net borrowings (repayments)
    (1,240 )           22,913             21,673  
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    (1,240 )           22,913             21,673  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Effect of exchange rate change on cash
          299                   299  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net increase (decrease) in cash
    7,565       7,323       (24,834 )           (9,946 )
Cash at beginning of period
    3,517       17,778       12,839             34,134  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
Cash at end of period
  $ 11,082     $ 25,101     $ (11,995 )   $     $ 24,188  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

NOTE 11 — NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

     In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation (FIN) No. 46, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an Interpretation of ARB No. 51.” FIN 46 requires a company to consolidate a variable interest entity, as defined, when the company will absorb a majority of the variable interest entity’s expected losses, receive a majority of the variable interest entity’s expected residual returns, or both. FIN 46 also requires certain disclosures relating to consolidated variable interest entities and unconsolidated variable interest entities in which a company has a significant variable interest. The issuance of FIN 46 had no effect on our consolidated financial statements.

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     In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.” This statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability. Many of those instruments were previously classified as equity. This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003, and otherwise is effective at the beginning of the first interim period beginning after June 15, 2003. The Company adopted this new pronouncement effective the third quarter beginning June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 150 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

     This report contains statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Those statements include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company and members of its management team, as well as the assumptions on which such statements are based. Any forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the commercial interiors industry as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements” included in Item 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002, which discussion is hereby incorporated by reference, including but not limited to the discussion of specific risks and uncertainties under the headings “We compete with a large number of manufacturers in the highly competitive commercial floorcovering products market, and some of these competitors have greater financial resources than we do,” “Sales of our principal products may be affected by cycles in the construction and renovation of commercial and institutional buildings,” “Our continued success depends significantly upon the efforts, abilities and continued service of our senior management executives and our design consultants,” “Our substantial international operations are subject to various political, economic and other uncertainties,” “Our Chairman, together with other insiders, currently has sufficient voting power to elect a majority of our Board of Directors,” “Large increases in the cost of petroleum-based raw materials, which we are unable to pass through to our customers, could adversely affect us,” “Unanticipated termination or interruption of any of our arrangements with our primary third-party suppliers of synthetic fiber could have a material adverse effect on us,” and “Our Rights Agreement could discourage tender offers or other transactions that could result in shareholders receiving a premium over the market price for our stock.” The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

General

     Our revenues are derived from sales of commercial and residential floorcovering products (primarily modular and broadloom carpet) and related services, interior fabrics and other specialty products. During the six-month period ended June 29, 2003, we had net sales of $444.2 million and a net loss (after giving effect to restructuring charges) of $15.8 million, or $0.31 per share, compared with net sales of $460.4 million and a net loss of $54.7 million or $1.09 per share, after giving effect to a $55.4 million after-tax write-down associated with the implementation of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142, in the comparable period last year. All amounts (except for net loss) in the preceding sentence exclude our raised/access flooring business, which we are reporting as “discontinued operations” as discussed below.

     During the first six months of 2003, we recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $4.6 million in connection with our previously-announced restructuring initiative designed to rationalize manufacturing operations in our fabrics division and further reduce worldwide workforce. This charge was comprised entirely of cash expenditures for severance benefits and other rationalization costs.

Discontinued Operations of Our Raised/Access Flooring Business

     In the fourth quarter of 2002, we decided to discontinue our operation of our raised/access flooring business, either by an outright sale of that business to a third party or through creation of a joint venture or other strategic alliance with a third party to conduct that business. As required by SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” we have therefore reported the results of operations for the raised/access flooring business, for all periods reflected herein, as “discontinued operations.” As a result, our discussion of revenues or sales and other results of operations (except for net income or loss amounts), including percentages derived from or based on such amounts, excludes the results of our raised/access flooring business unless we indicate otherwise.

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     In the six-month period ended June 29, 2003, the raised/access flooring business generated revenues of $10.1 million, compared with $14.6 million in the comparable period last year. Loss from operations of the raised/access flooring business, net of tax, in the first six months of 2003 was $2.8 million, versus loss from operations of $0.7 million in the comparable period last year.

Goodwill

     We adopted the new standards set forth in SFAS 142 for accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets effective on the first day of fiscal 2002, and in the second quarter of 2002, we completed the transitional goodwill impairment test required by SFAS 142. As a result of that testing, we determined that a portion of our goodwill and other intangible assets had been impaired, and we wrote down their value accordingly. The effect of that write-down (an after-tax charge of $55.4 million, or $1.11 per diluted share in the quarter ended March 31, 2002) has been recorded as the cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle effective the first quarter of fiscal 2002, as required by SFAS 142. The charge had no cash effect and, as required, is presented net of tax. However, it affects significantly the comparisons of our results from period to period, both directly because of the charge itself in the first quarter of 2002, and indirectly because of the subsequent elimination of amortization of those assets.

Results of Operations

     For the three-month period ended June 29, 2003, the Company’s net sales increased slightly by $0.2 million (0.0%) compared to the same period in 2002. This increase is due primarily to stabilizing economic conditions and continued progress on our market segmentation strategy, whereby we are enhancing our efforts to penetrate relatively untapped segments. For the six-month period ended June 29, 2003, the Company’s net sales decreased $16.3 million (3.5%) compared to the same period in 2002. This decrease is primarily attributable to (i) reduced corporate profits in general, which has led to decreased spending in commercial interior markets, and (ii) the decline of panel fabrics sales to certain OEM furniture manufactures as a result of reduced demand in the interiors market.

     Cost of sales, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 72.3% for the three-month period ended June 29, 2003, compared with 70.3% in the comparable period in 2002. For the six-month period ending June 29, 2003, cost of sales, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 72.9%, versus 70.7% in the comparable period in 2002. The percentage increases are primarily due to (i) the under-absorption of fixed manufacturing cost due to lower sales volume, (ii) a fluctuation in our relative sales mix from products which have had traditionally higher margins to those with traditionally lower margins, (iii) other manufacturing cost associated with scaling production to meet current demand levels, and (iv) unanticipated disruptions associated with the integration and restructuring of our fabrics division.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 25.1% and 26.1% for the three-month and six-month periods ending June 29, 2003, respectively, versus 24.1% and 24.2% in the comparable periods in 2002. The percentage increases are primarily due to (i) increased marketing costs incurred in connection with our launches of InterfaceFLOR (our residential modular carpet business), the Prince Street House and Home Collection (our residential broadloom offering), and our i2 marketing campaign during the first six months of this year, (ii) unanticipated disruptions associated with the integration and restructuring of our fabrics division, and (iii) currency fluctuations that negatively affected the value of the dollar.

     For the three-month and six-month periods ended June 29, 2003, interest expense decreased $0.6 million and $0.8 million respectively, compared with the same periods in 2002. The decreases are due primarily to (i) our repurchase of $5 million of our Senior Subordinated Notes in 2002, (ii) a lower average balance on our revolving credit facility during the first six months of 2003, as compared to the same period in 2002, and (iii) year over year decreases in average LIBOR rates, upon which certain of our borrowings were based.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     In our business, we require cash and other liquid assets primarily for purchases of raw materials and to pay other manufacturing costs, in addition to funding for normal course selling, general and administrative expenses, anticipated capital expenditures, and possible special projects. We generate our cash and other liquidity requirements primarily from our operations and borrowings or letters of credit under our revolving credit facility with a banking syndicate. Prior to June 18, 2003, we also generated liquidity through our accounts receivable securitization program (which was terminated on that date in connection with an amendment and restatement of our revolving credit facility). Our management believes that our liquidity position will provide sufficient funds to meet our current commitments and other cash requirements for the foreseeable future, and that we will be able to continue our initiative to enhance the generation of free cash flow.

     At June 29, 2003, we had $24.2 million in cash, and had $43.3 million of available borrowing capacity under our revolving credit facility, subject to continued compliance with its covenants.

     The Company’s primary source of cash during the six months ended June 29, 2003 was a $6.9 million reduction in trade payables and accrued expenses. The primary uses of cash during the six-month period ended June 29, 2003 were (i) $8.4 million for additions to property and

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equipment in the Company’s manufacturing facilities, (ii) $13.5 million related to an increase in inventory levels, and (iii) a $6.9 million net increase in accounts receivable associated with increasing sales volumes. Management believes that cash provided by operations and long-term loan commitments will provide adequate funds for current commitments and other requirements in the foreseeable future; however, certain factors could affect the Company’s free cash flow, including, but not limited to, the following factors discussed under the heading “Safe Harbor Compliance Statement for Forward-Looking Statements” in Item 1 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002: “Sales of our principal products may be affected by cycles in the construction and renovation of commercial and institutional buildings,” “Our substantial international operations are subject to various political, economic and other uncertainties,” “Large increases in the cost of petroleum-based raw materials, which we are unable to pass through to our customers, could adversely affect us,” and “Unanticipated termination or interruption of any of our arrangements with our primary third-party suppliers of synthetic fiber could have a material adverse effect on us.”

     On June 18, 2003, we amended and restated our primary revolving credit facility. Under the amended and restated facility, as under its predecessor, the maximum aggregate amount of loans and letters of credit available to us at any one time is $100 million. However, the amended and restated facility differs from its predecessor in several material respects, including the following:

    The amended and restated facility (the “Facility”) matures on May 15, 2005, but may be extended to October 1, 2007, upon the following conditions. If, on May 15, 2005, and at all times thereafter until the Company’s 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes are paid in full, (i) the sum of our excess availability for domestic loans under the Facility plus unrestricted cash balances (each as defined in the facility) is greater than or equal to (ii) the sum of $45 million plus the outstanding principal balance of the 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes, then the maturity date will be extended to November 15, 2005. If the maturity date is extended to November 15, 2005, as described in the preceding sentence, and if the 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes are paid in full on or before November 15, 2005, then the maturity date will automatically be extended to October 1, 2007.
 
    The Facility includes a domestic U.S. Dollar syndicated loan and letter of credit facility (the “Domestic Loan Facility”) made available to the Company and Interface Europe B.V. (a foreign subsidiary of the Company based in Europe), as co-borrowers up to the lesser of (i) $100 million, or (ii) a borrowing base equal to the sum of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable, finished goods inventory and raw materials inventory in the U.S. (the percentages and eligibility requirements for the domestic borrowing base are specified in the credit facility) less certain reserves. Any advances to the Company or Interface Europe B.V. under the Domestic Loan Facility reduce borrowing availability under the entire Facility.
 
    Advances to the Company and Interface Europe B.V. under the Domestic Loan Facility and advances to Interface Europe, Ltd. under the Multicurrency Loan Facility (described below) are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company and each of its material domestic subsidiaries, which subsidiaries also guarantee the Facility.
 
    The Facility also includes a multicurrency syndicated loan and letter of credit facility (the “Multicurrency Loan Facility”) in British Pounds and Euros made available to Interface Europe, Ltd., (a foreign subsidiary of the Company based in the UK) in an amount up to the lesser of (i) the U.S. Dollar equivalent of $15 million, or (ii) a borrowing base equal to the sum of specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and finished goods inventory of Interface Europe, Ltd. and certain of its subsidiaries (the percentages and eligibility requirements for the UK borrowing base are specified in the credit facility) less certain reserves. Any advances under the Multicurrency Loan Facility reduce borrowing availability under the Domestic Loan Facility.
 
    Advances to Interface Europe, Ltd. under the facility are secured by a first-priority lien on, security interest in, or floating or fixed charge, as applicable, on all of the interest in and to the accounts receivable, inventory, and substantially all other property of Interface Europe, Ltd. and its material subsidiaries, which subsidiaries also guarantee the Multicurrency Loan Facility.
 
    The Facility contains certain financial covenants (including a senior secured debt coverage ratio test and a fixed charge coverage ratio test) that become effective in that event that (i) our excess availability for domestic loans falls below $20 million (excluding a specified reserve against the domestic borrowing base), or (ii) our excess availability for UK loans falls below $3 million. In such event, we must comply with the financial covenants for a period commencing on the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding such event (unless such event occurs on the last day of a fiscal quarter, in which case the compliance period commences on such date) and ending on the last day of the fiscal quarter immediately following the fiscal quarter in which such event occurred.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

     We previously had in place an accounts receivable securitization program that provided funding from the sale of trade accounts receivable generated by certain of our operating subsidiaries. (The accounts receivable securitization program was described in more detail in Item 5 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002.) The amendment and restatement of our revolving credit facility replaced and superseded our accounts receivable securitization program. Consequently, at the closing of the amendment and restatement, the balance outstanding under the securitization facility, which was $26.0 million, was paid off with borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and therefore that debt is now reflected on our balance sheet.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

     Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our condensed consolidated financial statements. We prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United

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States. As such, we are required to make certain estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented. We base our estimates on historical experience, available information and various other assumptions we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur, as more experience is acquired, as additional information is obtained and as our operating environment changes. There have been no material changes or developments in our evaluation of the accounting estimates and the underlying assumptions or methodologies that we believe to be Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates as disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

     As a result of the scope and volume of its global operations, the Company is exposed to an element of market risk from changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company’s results of operations and financial condition could be impacted by this risk. The Company manages its exposure to market risk through its regular operating and financial activities and, to the extent appropriate, through the use of derivative financial instruments.

     The Company employs derivative financial instruments as risk management tools and not for speculative or trading purposes. The Company monitors the use of derivative financial instruments through the use of objective measurable systems, well-defined market and credit risk limits, and timely reports to senior management according to prescribed guidelines. The Company has established strict counterparty credit guidelines and only enters into transactions with financial institutions with a rating of investment grade or better. As a result, the Company considers the risk of counterparty default to be minimal.

     Interest Rate Market Risk Exposure. Changes in interest rates affect the interest paid on certain of the Company’s debt. To mitigate the impact of fluctuations in interest rates, management of the Company has developed and implemented a policy to maintain the percentage of fixed and variable rate debt within certain parameters. The Company maintains the fixed/variable rate mix within these parameters either by borrowing on a fixed-rate basis or entering into interest rate swap transactions. In the interest rate swaps, the Company agrees to exchange, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed-upon notional principal linked to LIBOR.

     At June 29, 2003, the Company had no interest rate swap agreements in place. The Company does not plan to utilize swap agreements or other derivative financial instruments to convert variable rate to fixed rate debt, or vice versa, during the rest of fiscal 2003.

     Foreign Currency Exchange Market Risk Exposure. A significant portion of the Company’s operations consists of manufacturing and sales activities in foreign jurisdictions. The Company manufactures its products in the U.S., Canada, England, Northern Ireland, the Netherlands, Australia and Thailand, and sells its products in more than 100 countries. As a result, the Company’s financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets in which the Company distributes its products. The Company’s operating results are exposed to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and many other currencies, including the Euro, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Australian dollar, Thai baht, and Japanese yen. When the U.S. dollar strengthens against a foreign currency, the value of anticipated sales in those currencies decreases, and vice-versa. Additionally, to the extent the Company’s foreign operations with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar transact business in countries other than the U.S., exchange rate changes between two foreign currencies could ultimately impact the Company. Finally, because the Company reports in U.S. dollars on a consolidated basis, foreign currency exchange fluctuations can have a translation impact on the Company’s financial position.

     To mitigate the short-term effect of changes in currency exchange rates on the Company’s sales denominated in foreign currencies, the Company regularly hedges by entering into currency swap contracts to hedge certain firm sales commitments denominated in foreign currencies. In these currency swap agreements, the Company and a counterparty financial institution exchange equal initial principal amounts of two currencies at the spot exchange rate. Over the term of the swap contract, the Company and the counterparty exchange interest payments in their swapped currencies. At maturity, the principal amount is re-swapped, at the contractual exchange rate.

     The Company, as of June 29, 2003, recognized a $16.4 million increase in its foreign currency translation adjustment account compared to December 29, 2002, primarily because of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against the Euro.

     Sensitivity Analysis. For purposes of specific risk analysis, the Company uses sensitivity analysis to measure the impact that market risk may have on the fair values of the Company’s market sensitive instruments.

     To perform sensitivity analysis, the Company assesses the risk of loss in fair values associated with the impact of hypothetical changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates on market sensitive instruments. The market value of instruments affected by interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk is computed based on the present value of future cash flows as impacted by the changes in the rates attributable to the market risk being measured. The discount rates used for the present value

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computations were selected based on market interest and foreign currency exchange rates in effect at June 29, 2003. The market values that result from these computations are compared with the market values of these financial instruments at June 29, 2003. The differences in this comparison are the hypothetical gains or losses associated with each type of risk.

     As of June 29, 2003, based on a hypothetical immediate 150 basis point increase in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, the market value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt would be impacted by a net decrease of approximately $19.0 million. Conversely, a 150 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a net increase in the market value of the Company’s fixed rate long-term debt of approximately $23.5 million.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rule 13a-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”). Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the date of that evaluation.

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     We are not aware of any material pending legal proceedings involving us, or any of our subsidiaries or any of our property. We are from time to time a party to litigation arising in the ordinary course of business.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

     None

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

     None

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

  (a)   The Company held its annual meeting of shareholders on May 20, 2003.
 
  (b)   Not applicable.
 
  (c)   The matters considered at the annual meeting, and the votes cast for, against or withheld, as well as the number of abstentions and broker non-votes, relating to each matter, are as follows:
 
      Election of the following directors:

                 
Class A   For   Withheld

 
 
Dianne Dillon-Ridgley
    34,315,839       2,257,944  
June M. Henton
    34,554,573       2,019,210  
Christopher G. Kennedy
    34,538,020       2,035,763  
James B. Miller, Jr.
    33,002,968       3,570,815  
Thomas R. Oliver
    34,539,683       2,034,100  
                 
Class B   For   Withheld

 
 
Ray C. Anderson
    6,563,462       17,140  
Carl I. Gable
    6,563,462       17,140  
Daniel T. Hendrix
    6,540,464       40,138  
J. Smith Lanier, II
    6,540,464       40,138  
Leonard G. Saulter
    6,563,462       17,140  
Clarinus C. Th. van Andel
    6,563,462       17,140  

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  (d)   Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

     None

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)   The following exhibits are filed with this report:

     
EXHIBIT    
NUMBER   DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

 
4.1   Supplement No. 3 to the Indenture governing the Company’s 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2005, dated as of June 18, 2003.
4.2   Supplement No. 2 to the Indenture governing the Company’s 7.3% Senior Notes due 2008, dated as of June 18, 2003.
4.3   Second Supplemental Indenture related to the Indenture governing the Company’s 10.375% Senior Notes due 2010, dated as of June 18, 2003.
10.1   Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2003, among the Company (and certain direct and indirect subsidiaries), the lenders listed therein, Wachovia Bank, National Association, Fleet Capital Corporation and General Electric Capital Corporation (included as Exhibit 99.1 to the Company’s current report on Form 8-K dated June 18, 2003, previously filed with the Commission and incorporated herein by reference).
10.2   First Amendment to the Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings Plan, dated as of December 20, 2002.
10.3   Second Amendment to the Interface, Inc. Nonqualified Savings Plan, dated as of December 30, 2002.
10.4   Third Amendment to Employment Agreement of John R. Wells, dated as of January 31, 2003.
31.1   Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2   Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.
32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

(b)   The following reports on Form 8-K were filed or furnished during the quarter ended June 29, 2003:

         
Date Filed        
or Furnished   Items Reported   Financial Statements Filed

 
 
April 24, 2003   Press release reporting results for the first quarter of 2003   None
May 30, 2003   Extension of waiver with respect to revolving credit facility   None
June 19, 2003   Amendment and restatement of revolving credit facility   None

SIGNATURE

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

       
    INTERFACE, INC.
 
Date: August 12, 2003 By:   /s/ Patrick C. Lynch

Patrick C. Lynch
Vice President
(Principal Financial Officer)

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