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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
[X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended June 27, 1998
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file No. 00-19800
GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 47-0496290
(State of incorporation) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
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274 RIVERSIDE AVENUE
WESTPORT, CONNECTICUT 06880
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(203) 227-0400
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
COMMON STOCK, PAR VALUE $0.01 PER SHARE
(Title of class)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed 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 |_|
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to the
Form 10-K. |X|
The aggregate market value of voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the
registrant on September 14, 1998 was $5,292,953 (based upon the September 14,
1998 closing sale price of the common stock as reported by the NASDAQ National
Market System).
The number of shares of common stock of the registrant outstanding as of
September 14, 1998 was 5,041,544 shares.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 of Part III are incorporated by reference to the
definitive proxy statement relating to the registrant's Annual Meeting of
Stockholders for fiscal 1998, which definitive proxy statement will be filed
within 120 days of the end of the registrant's fiscal year.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Page
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Item 1 Business.............................................................1
Item 2. Properties...........................................................8
Item 3. Legal Proceedings....................................................8
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders..................9
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity
and Related Stockholder Matters.....................................10
Item 6. Selected Financial Data.............................................11
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Conditions and Results of Operations......................12
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.........................17
Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
on Accounting and Financial Disclosure..............................17
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant.................18
Item 11. Executive Compensation.............................................18
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.....18
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions.....................18
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K...19
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (Gibraltar or the Company) designs,
manufactures and markets packaging products for a number of consumer and
industrial markets. The Company is the combination of several previously
independent packaging companies, each with its own distinctive products,
customer base and geographic focus. The acquisitions of Standard Packaging &
Printing Corp. (Standard), Niemand Industries, Inc. (Niemand), and GB
Labels, Inc. (GB Labels) in 1993 expanded the Company's products from folding
cartons and specialty laminated containers to include tubular, spiral-wound
paper packaging, flexible poly-film packaging, contract packaging and filling
and pressure-sensitive labels. Although most of the Company's sales are made to
customers located in the central and southern regions of the United States, the
Company sells its products to customers throughout the nation. The Company
derives its sales from a diverse market base, primarily comprised of the
following markets: textiles, pharmaceutical, auto aftermarket parts, household
and industrial products, office supplies and paper products, food, cosmetics and
personal care, and toys.
The Company currently serves approximately 1,200 customers from five
divisions: Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (dba Great Plains Packaging, or
Great Plains) in Hastings, Nebraska; RidgePak Corporation (dba Flashfold Carton)
in Fort Wayne, Indiana; Niemand in Marion, Alabama; Standard in Mount Gilead,
North Carolina and GB Labels in Burlington, North Carolina. Gibraltar recently
announced that it is seeking offers for its Niemand Division, so that it can
focus on its folding carton, flexible poly-film and specialty laminated
operations, which make up the majority of its business. Although Niemand holds a
strong presence in tubular spiral-wound paper packaging and contract packaging,
the operations are distinctly different from the folding carton business. The
Company believes the three folding carton divisions are situated to enhance the
Company's competitive position by providing broader geographic coverage,
enabling the Company to serve customers that operate from several locations. The
Company's revised business strategy is to focus on the folding carton business
and increase sales and profitability of its packaging products.
Gibraltar's predecessor was incorporated under the name GPC Co. in Nebraska
in 1967 and subsequently changed its name to Great Plains Packaging Co. in 1986.
In 1991, Great Plains Packaging Co. was reincorporated in Delaware, and its name
was changed to Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. Gibraltar's executive offices are
currently located in Westport, Connecticut. The Company anticipates closing the
Westport office and moving the corporate office functions, in the second
fiscal quarter of fiscal 1999, to its Great Plains Packaging facility
located at 2000 Summit Avenue, Hastings, Nebraska 68902.
MANUFACTURING PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES
The Company offers its customers six types of packaging products, as
described below.
FOLDING CARTONS
The Company designs, manufactures and markets a variety of printed folding
cartons, which are purchased by customers in a variety of consumer and
industrial markets. The Company's customers use folding cartons for both the
shipment and retail display of the customers' products. Sales of folding cartons
represented approximately 66% of the Company's net sales for the year ended June
27, 1998, approximately 63% of the Company's net sales for the year ended June
28, 1997 and approximately 62% of the Company's net sales for the year ended
June 29, 1996.
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The Company believes that recent trends in the folding carton market favor
manufacturers that can produce creative graphics to enhance visual presentation,
point-of-sale appeal and product differentiation. Specialty packaging designed
to address these needs often includes graphics with high-resolution print, more
colors and innovative designs. The Company's internal design teams have won
numerous industry awards, due, in part, to the Company's emphasis on product
design. The Company believes that its design resources enhance the Company's
competitiveness in the folding carton market and result in increased
profitability.
Folding cartons are produced at the Company's production facilities in
Hastings, Nebraska; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and Mount Gilead, North Carolina. After
a customer's order is received, paperboard purchased from outside suppliers in
rolled form is converted into sheets of specified sizes by sheeting equipment.
Specialized printing plates are created from specifications, artwork or film
supplied by the Company's customers or developed by the Company's design teams.
The paperboard sheets are then printed on multicolor offset printing presses.
The printed board is then cut, creased, embossed, folded and glued into
individual cartons and packaged for shipment to customers.
In June 1996, the Company's Hastings, Nebraska facility became the sixth
folding carton plant in the United States to achieve ISO 9001 certification, the
rigorous international quality standard. In January 1998 the Company's Fort
Wayne, Indiana facility also achieved ISO 9001 certification. The facility in
Mount Gilead, North Carolina is currently scheduled to receive their
certification in December 1999. ISO (International Organization for
Standardization) is steadily becoming a worldwide standard for quality
management. It requires a company to codify its quality program by defining and
documenting its quality system.
TUBULAR, SPIRAL-WOUND PAPER PACKAGING
Tubular paper packaging products represented approximately 14% of the
Company's net sales for the year ended June 27, 1998, approximately 17% of the
Company's net sales for the year ended June 28, 1997 and approximately 18% of
the Company's net sales for the year ended June 29, 1996.
The Company's tubular packaging is structurally strong, high-quality,
spiral-wound paper packaging that is suitable for direct labeling with
high-quality graphics. Tubular paper packaging offers a biodegradable product
that is, in smaller quantities, generally cheaper than plastic alternatives.
Tubular paper packaging is used widely for personal care products (talcum
powders, bath powders and scented products), for food products (spices and
non-dairy creamer) and for household products (carpet freshener and wildflower
seeds). Additionally, these products are used as gift boxes, as well as having
uses in the toy/game industry. The Company believes that it is a leading
supplier of tubular paper packaging to the cosmetics and personal care markets.
The Company manufactures tubular paper packaging at its Marion, Alabama
facility. Several pieces of equipment used in this process are proprietary to
the Company. The process of producing tubular paper packaging begins with
slitting various types of rolled paper, then winding the paper into tubes by
gluing the individual strips or plies of paper together. The tubes are then
labeled with printed paper labels (typically of high-graphic quality) and cut
into individual canisters. Canisters may have closure/dispenser tops that offer
a variety of dispensing features, for example, sifting features as in the case
of spice shakers and talcum powder containers. The empty canisters are filled by
the Company or the customer with a variety of products. The canisters are then
sealed with a metal or plastic plug at the bottom.
Gibraltar recently announced that it is seeking offers for its Niemand
Division, so that it can focus on its folding carton, flexible poly-film and
specialty laminated operations, which make up the majority of its business.
Although Niemand holds a strong presence in tubular spiral-wound paper packaging
and contract packaging, the operations are distinctly different from the folding
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carton business.
FLEXIBLE POLY-FILM PACKAGING
Flexible packaging sales represented approximately 9% of the Company's net
sales for the year ended June 27, 1998, and approximately 8% of the Company's
net sales for each of the years ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996.
Flexible packaging offers light-weight, low-bulk, resource-conserving
packaging that also protects perishable products by creating a barrier against
air and moisture. For consumer marketing purposes, flexible packaging combines
high-quality, multicolor graphics, similar to folding carton graphics, with a
see-through feature that enables the consumer to see the product itself along
with the package graphics. Although the Company sells most of its flexible
packaging for use in the textile, food and household products markets, flexible
packaging is also used for many other products, including pharmaceuticals and
other medical products and toys.
Flexible packaging is produced at the Standard plant in Mount Gilead from
polyethylene, polypropylene and similar plastic materials. The Company purchases
its plastic films from film manufacturers rather than producing its own plastic
films. The film is printed at the Company's facilities using multicolor printing
presses that are similar to those used in folding carton manufacture. The
printed rolls are slit into smaller rolls. Some printed film is shipped in roll
form to customers who then convert it into its final package form (for example,
bags, pouches or overwrap). Some of the printed film is converted into bags or
pouches by the Company and then shipped to customers.
SPECIALTY LAMINATED CONTAINERS
At the Company's Hastings facility, the Company manufactures a specialized
type of folding carton, specialty laminated packaging, which it markets to
customers throughout the United States, primarily in the automotive aftermarket
parts, frozen food and toy markets. Laminated packages are used for retail sales
of products and offer customers a number of visual marketing benefits. Specialty
laminated container sales represented approximately 5% of the Company's net
sales for each of the years ended June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29,
1996. During the manufacturing process, laminated sheets, which are composed of
a printed paperboard folding carton sheet glued onto single face corrugate, are
die cut, glued and folded into containers. Laminated packaging offers a
structurally stronger package suitable for packaging heavier contents,
protecting products during shipping or meeting other package performance needs,
while at the same time providing high-resolution graphics. The Company believes
that the resolution of the print and graphics enhances the product's appeal, and
that the lamination provides increased product visibility with a large, exposed
graphics area.
CONTRACT PACKAGING AND FILLING
The Company's facility in Marion provides contract packaging and filling
services, which represented approximately 3% of the Company's net sales for the
year ended June 27, 1998, and approximately 2% of the Company's net sales for
each of the years ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996. The Company fills, and
in some cases, manufactures tubular spiral-wound paper containers. Contract
packaging and filling can provide a cost-effective alternative for customers
with small in-house purchasing departments with the Company taking
responsibility for obtaining materials as well as packaging the product. The
Company believes that the combination of container manufacture and contract
filling provides an attractive product for its customers. With a single purchase
order, a customer of the Company's Marion facility can contract for container
procurement, product specification and procurement, blending, filling, packaging
and shipment to a distribution center.
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The Company fills spices as well as other food products, including
non-dairy creamer; household products such as carpet freshener and wildflower
seeds; and other types of dry granular products using a similar process. The
Company may formulate, procure, blend and fill the container or it may package
product supplied by a customer. Machines using gravity or vacuum-based filling
techniques to fill the containers. Once the containers are filled, the Company
packs them in shipping containers for delivery to its customers.
In connection with its filling operations, the Company maintains an
environmentally controlled work area for food packaging and other services that
must meet specific cleanliness and quality standards.
PRESSURE-SENSITIVE LABELS
At the Company's GB Labels plant in Burlington and Standard Packaging plant
in Mt. Gilead, the Company manufactures pressure-sensitive labels, which are
printed by multicolor printing presses similar to those used in printing
paperboard and flexible films. Pressure-sensitive labels accounted for
approximately 3% of the Company's net sales in the year ended June 27, 1998 and
approximately 5% of the Company's net sales for each of the years ended June 28,
1997 and June 29, 1996. The labels are backed with adhesive, mounted on paper
backing and typically shipped in rolls to customers. Customers use the Company's
labels for a variety of applications, including product promotions, packaging
modifications, clothing packaging and labeling and other applications.
Labels provide a cost-effective means of altering other packaging (for
example, folding cartons or flexible packaging) in connection with product
promotions or tie-ins. Labels also may be used to highlight pricing or product
features or for other purposes. Labels themselves, typically in the form of
adhesive-backed bands, can be used as a form of packaging. Socks and hosiery
represent the most common application for the Company's label packaging.
COMPETITION
The packaging markets in which the Company competes are highly fragmented
and increasingly competitive. The Company competes with numerous small,
non-integrated companies that produce one or more packaging products and, to a
lesser extent, with divisions or subsidiaries of large integrated packaging
producers as well as in-house packaging operations. The vertically integrated
paperboard, oil and chemical companies that the Company competes with may have
many lines of business and produce their own raw materials. In general, the
integrated companies focus primarily on producing large quantities of basic,
commodity packaging and often provide their products to large companies
nationwide. The non-integrated manufacturers generally operate only one or two
production facilities and emphasize higher-margin, value-added packaging, often
with specialized or customized graphics. Unlike the integrated manufacturers,
these manufacturers produce smaller orders of packaging with quick turnaround,
in many cases also working with the customer in designing the packaging. The
Company believes that it offers a broader range of packaging products than most
other non-integrated manufacturers that produce similar packaging.
Competition among the non-integrated packaging manufacturers, against which
the Company primarily competes, is based on product quality, service, timeliness
of delivery, manufacturing capabilities and, to a lesser extent than with
commodity packaging, price. The Company believes that its expertise and
reputation within the packaging industry for providing timely service and
high-quality packaging, as well as a diverse product line, enable it to
compete effectively with other non-integrated packaging companies.
The Company's largest competitors in the flexible poly-film packaging
market operate as vertically integrated divisions or subsidiaries of large oil
and chemical companies. If the supply of
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oil-based resins or plastic films should tighten in the future, large vertically
integrated producers may have an advantage over the Company, as such competitors
could allocate scarce resin resources to their own flexible packaging units or
transfer them at advantageous prices to their own flexible packaging units.
Other competitors in the flexible packaging market are part of diversified
packaging companies like the Company and offer both paper-based and film-based
packaging. Some of the Company's other flexible packaging competitors are
smaller packaging companies that offer only flexible film packaging.
Competition in the tubular packaging, contract filling and label markets is
highly fragmented. Tubular packaging is provided by a large number of relatively
small competitors and by a few large packaging companies. Competition among the
smaller, non-integrated packagers is based on product quality, service,
timeliness of delivery, manufacturing capabilities and, to a lesser extent than
with large packagers, price. Contract filling is provided not only by a large
number of relatively small competitors, but also internally by goods and food
producers themselves. The Company's filling capability is limited to
dry-granular types of products, and, therefore, the Company competes only in
this area of the contract filling market. In comparison with the Company's other
packaging markets, the label market is generally characterized by lower barriers
to entry.
During the past fiscal year, the Company has also been impacted by the
increasing trends of customers to increase their buying power by consolidating
the number of vendors they maintain, as well as entering into alliances with
their direct competitors to use their competitors' excess packaging capacity.
Many of the Company's competitors have greater financial and other
resources than the Company. In addition, to the extent that packaging methods
are developed and successfully marketed as alternatives to the Company's
products, the Company may compete with producers of such alternative packaging
methods.
RAW MATERIALS
Raw materials used in the Company's production process include paperboard,
paper labels, inks, flexible films, resin and adhesives, all of which the
Company purchases from more than one supplier. Costs for non-corrugated
materials at the Company's Niemand facility increased in the first and second
quarters of fiscal 1998, and stabilized in the third and fourth quarters. All
other prices for raw materials throughout the Company were stable in fiscal
1998, and are expected to remain stable through fiscal 1999. Any such price
increases will have an adverse impact on the Company's results of operations if
the Company is unable to pass these increases on to its customers.
The supply of materials such as polyethylene, polypropylene, other plastic
films and plastic resins used in the Company's flexible packaging and contract
packaging products is subject to the disruptions generally associated with the
petroleum and petroleum product markets. The supply of plastic materials depends
upon factors beyond the control of the Company, including, directly or
indirectly, changes in the economy, price levels and seasons, the level of
domestic oil production, the availability of imports and the actions of OPEC.
Although the Company's supply of raw materials is presently sufficient, its
business could be adversely affected by a prolonged shortage of raw materials,
the resulting higher costs and diminished availability of such materials.
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CUSTOMERS
The Company derives its sales from a diverse market base. The Company sells
its products throughout the United States to over 1,200 different customers for
use in a variety of industries. The table below sets forth the Company's percent
of net sales by market for each of the years indicated:
JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
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Textile 17% 17% 15%
Pharmaceutical 15% 17% 19%
Auto aftermarket parts and hardware 14% 14% 14%
Household and industrial 13% 7% 4%
Office supplies and paper products 12% 16% 17%
Food 12% 12% 11%
Cosmetics and personal care 6% 7% 7%
Toy 2% 4% 5%
Other 9% 6% 8%
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Total net sales 100% 100% 100%
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Sales to the Company's top three customers accounted for approximately 17%
of the Company's net sales for the year ended June 27, 1998. This compares to
approximately 18% and 20% for the years ended June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996,
respectively. Sales to one customer, Smead Manufacturing, represented
approximately 11% of net sales in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively.
The Company believes that developing long-term relationships with customers
is critical to success in the packaging industry. Customers generally purchase
products and services under firm purchase orders rather than long-term
contracts, although the Company does have several customers with contracts
ranging from one to three years.
PATENTS
Niemand holds several patents which cover proprietary technology and
packaging solutions, including a patent for the spiral-wound applicator used for
products that treat yeast infections. Although the Company believes these
patents to be economically valuable in the conduct of its business, the Company
does not believe that expiration or invalidation of any of these patents would
have a material adverse effect on the Company.
EMPLOYEES
As of June 27, 1998, the Company employed approximately 762 full-time
employees of whom 136 are salaried and 626 are hourly. The Graphics
Communication Union, No. 19-M, represents the 98 hourly employees at Fort Wayne,
Indiana and their union contract expires in November 1998. The Retail, Wholesale
and Department Store Workers Union represents approximately 185 hourly employees
at Niemand's Marion, Alabama plant, and their union
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contract expires in August 2000. None of the Hastings, Nebraska; Mount Gilead,
North Carolina or Burlington, North Carolina employees are covered by union
contracts or collective bargaining agreements.
Effective August 4, 1998, Walter E. Rose was appointed Chairman of the
Company, and will continue as Chief Executive Officer. David G. Chandler,
who was Chairman, will continue as a Director of the Company.
Effective August 4, 1998, Richard D. Hinrichs, who served as
Division President of Great Plains for the past six years, was appointed
President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company. Mr. Hinrichs will
report directly to Mr. Rose.
Deke C. Abbott, Jr., who rejoined the Company last October as Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, completed his interim assignment and
resigned effective July 31, 1998.
James A. Stajkowski, former Division President of Standard Packaging, left
the Company, effective June 1998 to pursue other opportunities.
Jon P. Crane, also a former Division President of Standard Packaging,
retired in January 1998.
As part of the Company's continuing efforts to consolidate the management
functions of its folding carton divisions, the management staff of Flashfold
Carton and Standard Packaging now report directly to Mr. Hinrichs.
The Company markets its products and services primarily through about 15
employee salesmen, as well as several commissioned brokers or agents.
The Company considers its relationship with its employees and unions to be
generally satisfactory. The Company is unable to forecast the future outcome of
negotiations between the Company and any union or the potential impact any
dispute could have on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
REGULATION
The Company's activities are subject to various environmental, health and
worker safety laws. The Company has expended resources, both financial and
managerial, to comply with applicable environmental, health and worker safety
laws in its operations and at its facilities and anticipates that it will
continue to do so in the future. Compliance with environmental laws has not
generally had a material effect on the Company's capital expenditures, earnings
or competitive position. However, as part of the environmental due diligence
carried out in fiscal 1995 in connection with a proposed merger, the Company
became aware of groundwater contamination at its GB Labels facility in
Burlington, North Carolina.
Groundwater testing performed in 1995 revealed the presence of
tetrachlorethelene ("PCE") and related compounds in the groundwater at the site,
and in three of the neighboring properties' wells. The North Carolina Division
of Environmental Management ("DEM") was notified. The Company also notified the
County Health Department, provided bottled water to affected residents, and
offered to connect, at its cost, any resident wishing to be connected to the
municipal water supply. In August 1995, the Company filed a preliminary site
assessment with the DEM, which was updated and re-filed with the DEM in December
1995.
In 1996, the groundwater program was transferred from the DEM to the newly
created North Carolina Division of Water Quality ("DWQ"). In February 1997 the
DWQ asked Gibraltar
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to conduct a follow-up assessment of the GB Labels facility. The Company
arranged with its environmental consultants to install additional groundwater
monitoring wells, conduct additional investigative work at the GB Labels site
and prepare an updated report. The Comprehensive Assessment Report was filed
with the DWQ in June 1998.
In May 1998 two separate lawsuits were brought against GB Labels and the
Company, alleging property damage and personal injury arising from the
contamination. For further discussion, see "Item 3. Legal Proceedings."
Following the August 1995 preliminary site assessment, the Company had its
environmental consultants prepare an estimate of likely remediation costs based
on all of the information known at that time. These estimated costs ranged from
$750,000 to $1.1 million over a period of seven to ten years. Accordingly, the
Company recorded a liability for such remediation costs of $750,000 in fiscal
year 1995. This estimate may be affected by new information learned, any
modifications to any remediation plan that may be proposed by the DWQ and the
actual costs incurred as part of evaluation and remediation. The reduction in
the accrual for such remediation costs to $578,000 from $598,000 at June 27,
1998 and June 28, 1997, respectively, reflects legal and environmental
consulting expenses incurred in fiscal 1998. Incurred expenses as of June 27,
1998 related to remediation totaled $172,000.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company owns offices and manufacturing facilities in Hastings,
Nebraska; Fort Wayne, Indiana; Mount Gilead and Burlington, North Carolina; and
Marion, Alabama. It leases warehouse facilities in Hastings, Nebraska; Fort
Wayne, Indiana; and Mebane, North Carolina. The Company's manufacturing
facilities consist of a total of more than 600,000 square feet. In addition, the
Company leases approximately 2,700 square feet of office space in Westport,
Connecticut. The Company owns and leases vehicles for use by management, sales
and delivery personnel and also owns and leases various manufacturing, computer
and other equipment used for product development, customer technical support
services and administrative purposes. The Company's products are distributed to
customers primarily utilizing commercial transportation and, to a limited
extent, Company-owned trucks.
The Company's facilities have been expanded in prior years through its
capital expenditure program. No facilities expansions occurred in fiscal 1998.
The total expenditures for fiscal 1997 and fiscal 1996 approximated 0.2 million
and 1.5 million respectively.
The Company's facilities and equipment are generally in good operating
condition, are suitable for their respective uses and are adequate for current
needs.
The Company maintains business property and other insurance, covering its
facilities and its operations, in amounts and covering such risks as are
generally consistent with industry practice for companies of similar size.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
From time to time, the Company is a party to certain lawsuits and
administrative proceedings that arise in the conduct of its business. While the
outcome of these lawsuits and proceedings
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cannot be predicted with certainty, management believes that, if adversely
determined, the lawsuits and proceedings, either singularly or in the aggregate,
would not have a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results
of operations or net cash flows of the Company.
In May 1998, two lawsuits, MONROE B. MOOREFIELD ET AL V. BERNARD H. OAKLEY,
SR., ET AL, File Number 98 CVS 990; and HAROLD L. FOGLEMAN ET AL V. BERNARD H.
OAKLEY, SR., ET AL, File Number 98 CVS 989, were filed in Alamance County, State
of North Carolina, alleging property damage and personal injury arising from
groundwater contamination at the Company's GB Labels facility. Gibraltar
Packaging Group and GB Labels, among others, were also named as defendants in
the lawsuits. The contamination and the Company's response is described under
"Business -- Regulation." The plaintiffs are all property owners or family
members residing near the GB labels facility. Damage amounts are specified as
"in excess of $10,000" in each action. The Company and GB Labels have in their
responses to the complaints denied liability and intend to vigorously defend
themselves. Although, at this time, the Company cannot predict the outcome of
either lawsuit, the Company does not believe that the lawsuits will have a
material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.
On October 7, 1997, the Company agreed to settle the Internal Revenue
Services examination of the Company's income tax returns for the years 1992
through 1995. The settlement amount was fully reserved for by the Company as of
June 28, 1997.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
No matters were submitted to a vote of stockholders of Gibraltar during
the fourth quarter of Gibraltar's fiscal year ended June 27, 1998.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS
PRICE RANGE OF COMMON STOCK
The Company's common stock has been traded over-the-counter and quoted on
the NASDAQ National Market System since the Company's initial public offering on
March 5, 1992. The trading symbol for the Company's common stock is "PACK." The
following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sale
prices for the Company's common stock on the NASDAQ National Market System, as
reported by NASDAQ:
HIGH LOW
FISCAL 1998
First Quarter $ 3 1/2 $ 2 5/8
Second Quarter 3 1/4 2 1/8
Third Quarter 3 9/16 2 13/32
Fourth Quarter 4 5/8 1 3/4
FISCAL 1997
First Quarter $ 5 3/4 $ 3 7/8
Second Quarter 4 3/4 3 1/4
Third Quarter 4 1/8 3
Fourth Quarter 3 1/4 2 3/4
There were approximately 140 shareholders of record of the Company's common
stock as of September 14, 1998. The Company believes that the number of
beneficial owners of its common stock is greater than 1,500.
DIVIDEND POLICY
The Company has never paid cash dividends on its common stock. Any payment
of cash dividends in the future will depend upon the terms of the Company's debt
instruments, the financial condition, capital requirements and earnings of the
Company, as well as other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant. In
addition, the Company's credit facility with Harris Trust and Savings Bank
restricts the ability of the Company to pay dividends.
RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES
None.
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ITEM 6.SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected historical financial information has been derived
from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements. This information
should be read in connection with the Company's Consolidated Financial
Statements and the Notes thereto, as well as "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations," included elsewhere
in this Annual Report.
GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
YEARS ENDED
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JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29 JULY 1 JULY 2
1998(3) 1997(2) 1996 1995 1994(1)
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STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS DATA:
Net Sales $75,890 $74,710 $74,384 $76,456 $75,574
Cost of Goods Sold 64,138 59,396 58,328 64,045 58,769
Gross Profit 11,752 15,314 16,056 12,411 16,805
Operating Expenses 26,411 11,362 11,481 14,061 10,143
Income (Loss) From
Operations (14,659) 3,952 4,575 (1,650) 6,662
Other Expense - Net 3,989 3,061 3,208 3,652 2,624
Provision (Benefit) for
Income Taxes (1,435) 559 666 (1,617) 1,235
Income (Loss) before
Extraordinary Item (17,213) 332 701 (3,685) 2,803
Net Income (Loss) (17,213) 225 701 (3,685) 2,803
Basic and Diluted Per Common Share Amounts:
Income (Loss) before
Extraordinary Item (3.41) 0.07 0.14 (0.73) 0.56
Net Income (Loss) Per Share (3.41) 0.05 0.14 (0.73) 0.56
Weighted Average Shares
Outstanding 5,042 5,042 5,042 5,040 5,037
BALANCE SHEET DATA:
Working Capital 4,969 6,078 6,455 5,940 10,669
Total Assets 59,257 75,058 74,045 79,036 86,934
Long-Term Debt (net of
current portion) 27,872 27,382 27,834 31,527 34,540
Stockholders' Equity 14,018 31,100 31,006 30,305 33,968
(1) Includes the assets and liabilities and results of operations of GB Labels
since November 8, 1993.
(2) Includes an extraordinary after-tax loss of $107,000 reflecting the
write-off of unamortized finance costs of a previous refinancing.
(3) Includes an increase in receivable, inventory and other reserves of
approximately $600,000, a charge for severance and relocation costs of
approximately $500,000 and a restructuring charge of $170,000 consisting of
severance costs for divisional personnel. Results also include an
impairment write down of long-lived assets related to Niemand Industries,
Inc. of approximately $14,083,000, and a write-off of unamortized finance
costs related to the Harris Bank refinancing of approximately $854,000.
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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Unless otherwise stated in this form 10-K references to the fiscal years
1998, 1997 and 1996 relate to the fiscal years ended June 27, 1998, June 28,
1997 and June 29, 1996, respectively.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the percentage
relationship that certain items in the Company's Consolidated Statement of
Operations bear to net sales. This information should be read in conjunction
with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto
included elsewhere in this Annual Report.
YEARS ENDED
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JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
Net Sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of Goods Sold 84.5 79.5 78.4
Gross Profit 15.5 20.5 21.6
Operating Expenses 34.8 15.2 15.4
Income (Loss) from Operations (19.3) 5.3 6.2
Other Expense - Net 5.3 4.1 4.3
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes (1.9) 1.0 1.0
Income (Loss) before Extraordinary Item (22.7) 0.4 1.0
Net Income (Loss) (22.7)% 0.3% 1.0%
FISCAL YEAR 1998 VS. 1997
In fiscal 1998 the Company had net sales of $75.9 million compared with
$74.7 million in fiscal 1997. Net sales increased $1.2 million or 1.6% in fiscal
1998 compared with a $0.3 million or 0.4% increase in sales for fiscal 1997.
Sales of spiral wound paper packaging and pressure sensitive labels decreased
compared with prior year levels while sales of folding and flexible cartons
increased $3.9 million in fiscal 1998 over fiscal 1997.
Cost of goods sold increased $4.7 million, or 8.0% to $64.1 million in
fiscal 1998 compared with $59.4 million in fiscal 1997. Cost of goods sold
expressed as a percentage of net sales increased to 84.5% for fiscal 1998
compared to 79.5% for fiscal 1997. The increase in the costs of products sold
over the comparable period in fiscal 1998 is primarily attributable to the
following events. Standard Packaging and Printing Corporation (Standard
Packaging) incurred higher manufacturing costs associated with both gearing up
and servicing new customers in the second half of 1998. Additionally, Standard
Packaging and Niemand Industries suffered some adverse mix changes as sales of
its higher margin products declined. Flashfold Carton incurred unusually high
costs related to preventative maintenance and modifications made to its presses,
in order to add capacity in the third quarter of fiscal 1998. Flashfold Carton
also experienced higher manufacturing costs related to increased production in
anticipation of new business in the first quarter of fiscal 1999. In addition,
during the second quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company changed from a
self-insured medical plan to a new fully insured plan, and experienced a number
of large claims under the old plan, which significantly increased medical costs
for the period.
Selling expenses decreased $0.2 million or 5.5% in fiscal 1998 from $4.3
million in fiscal 1997. Selling expenses for the second half of fiscal 1998
decreased $0.5 million compared to the corresponding period in fiscal 1997 as a
direct result of realized cost savings associated with the Company's
organizational and facility consolidations implemented in the second quarter of
fiscal 1998.
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General and administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of net sales
increased to 9.9% for fiscal 1998 compared with 8.7% for fiscal 1997, an
increase of $1.0 million or 16.0%. Included in the second quarter of fiscal 1998
is an increase in receivable, inventory and other reserves of $0.6 million and a
charge for severance and relocation costs of approximately $0.5 million. The
Company began to realize the cost saving benefits of the second quarter
restructuring program as general and administrative expenses for the second half
of fiscal 1998 decreased $0.3 million compared to the corresponding period in
fiscal 1997.
Included in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 is a restructuring charge of
$0.2 million consisting of severance costs for divisional personnel. Other costs
relating to the reorganization are included in general and administrative
expenses and consist of severance and relocation costs.
In connection with a modification of the Company's strategic plan, the
Company decided to divest one of its subsidiaries, Niemand Industries, Inc. As a
result, the Company recorded a charge of $14,083,000 in the fourth quarter of
fiscal 1998 to write down the carrying amount of goodwill and fixed assets of
Niemand Industries to estimated fair value less cost to sell. In prior years,
the Company evaluated the recoverability of long-lived assets at Niemand
Industries using estimated, undiscounted cash flows. By deciding to divest
of that business, recoverability now must be based on estimated fair value
less cost to sell. The impairment loss resulted in completely writing-off the
Niemand Industries goodwill and reducing the carrying value of fixed assets.
Interest expense for fiscal 1998 increased $1.0 million or 32.4% to $4.0
million from $3.0 million for fiscal 1997. The increase is primarily
attributable to the Company writing-off the unamortized financing costs of $0.9
million related to the credit agreement with Harris Bank as a result of the
acceleration of the maturity date of such credit agreement to July 1998.
The benefit for income taxes as a percentage of pre-tax loss for fiscal
1998 is (7.7%), which differs from the statutory rate primarily as a result of
non-deductible amortization in excess of purchase price over net assets acquired
and the effect of disallowed losses with respect to the impaired asset writedown
as discussed in Note 1 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements
included elsewhere in this Annual Report. This compares with an effective tax
rate of 62.7% in the prior year.
In fiscal 1998, the Company reported a net loss of $17.2 million or $3.41
per common share compared with net income of $0.2 million or $0.05 per common
share in fiscal 1997. Net income and net income per common share decreased $17.4
million and $3.46, respectively, in fiscal 1998 compared to fiscal 1997,
primarily as a result of the foregoing factors.
FISCAL YEAR 1997 VS. 1996
In fiscal 1997 the Company attained net sales of $74.7 million compared
with $74.4 million in fiscal 1996. Net sales increased $0.3 million or 0.4% in
fiscal 1997 compared with a $2.1 million or 2.7% decrease in sales for fiscal
1996. The increase in sales in fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996 was
primarily due to volume increases of approximately $3.5 million attributable
to increased sales from new and existing customers. This increase
however, was negatively impacted primarily by the loss of business with four
major customers as a result of vendor consolidations and changes in customer
packaging designs. Vendor consolidations, increased competition and pricing
pressure continued to affect the Company's marketplace in fiscal 1997 and the
Company expects these trends to continue into the foreseeable future.
Cost of goods sold expressed as a percentage of net sales increased to
79.5% for fiscal 1997 compared to 78.4% for fiscal 1996. The increase in the
cost of products sold is primarily attributable to a less favorable shift in
product mix, and increased labor costs incurred to meet customer needs.
Selling expense increased $0.2 million or 4.2% in fiscal 1997 to $4.3
million from $4.1 million in fiscal 1996, primarily as a result of increases in
marketing and sales efforts.
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General and administrative expenses expressed as a percentage of net sales
increased to 8.7% for fiscal 1997 compared with 7.7% for fiscal 1996. The
increase is primarily attributable to additional administrative overhead costs
and the cost of filling positions not staffed in the prior year.
The Company recorded restructuring charges of approximately $1.0 million
during the second half of fiscal 1996 that related primarily to severance costs
for divisional personnel of $0.9 million and $0.1 million of relocation costs
related to the move of the corporate office. The majority of the cash outlays
relative to these restructuring charges were made during 1997. There were no
material changes to accrued restructuring charges for fiscal 1997.
Interest expense for fiscal 1997 decreased $0.2 million or 5.7% to $3.0
million from $3.2 million for fiscal 1996. The decrease is a direct result of
overall lower net borrowings as well as lower interest rates in fiscal 1997 as
compared to the prior year, attributable to the Company's debt refinancing which
was completed September 25, 1996 and is further described in Financial Condition
and Note 4 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere
in this Annual Report.
The provision for income taxes as a percentage of pre-tax income for fiscal
1997 is 62.7%, which differs from the statutory rate primarily as a result of
non-deductible amortization in excess of purchase price over net assets
acquired. This compares with an effective tax rate of 48.7% in the prior year.
During the first quarter of fiscal 1997 the Company recorded an
extraordinary after tax loss of $107,000 or $0.02 per common share reflecting
the write-off of unamortized finance costs of a previous refinancing.
In fiscal 1997 the Company reported net income of $0.2 million or $0.05 per
common share compared with $0.7 million or $0.14 per common share in fiscal
1996. Net income and net income per common share decreased $0.5 million and
$0.09, respectively, in fiscal 1997 compared to fiscal 1996, primarily as a
result of the foregoing factors.
FINANCIAL CONDITION
At June 27, 1998, the Company had working capital of $5.0 million, as
compared to $6.1 million at June 28, 1997. Historically, the Company's liquidity
requirements have been met by a combination of funds provided by operations and
its revolving credit agreements. Funds provided by operations totaled $1.7
million in fiscal 1998 and $4.2 million in fiscal 1997. The Company had
available to it unused borrowing capacity of $0.7 million and $3.6 million at
June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997, respectively. The decrease in operating cash
flow for fiscal 1998 was primarily due to the Company's net loss of $3.1 million
(excluding the impairment writedown of long-lived assets of $14.1 million) in
fiscal 1998 compared with net income of $0.2 million in fiscal 1997. The
increase in borrowings under the revolving credit facility is primarily
attributable to the repayment of long-term obligations and related fees incurred
in amending the Company's revolving credit facility in fiscal 1998.
Through various amendments of the credit agreement during fiscal 1998, the
Company and Harris Trust and Savings Bank agreed to accelerate the maturity of
the Company's bank credit agreement to August 10, 1998, and to eliminate all
financial covenants as of June 27, 1998. The Company's bank credit agreement
with Harris Bank consists of a $25 million term loan and a $10 million revolving
credit facility. The amount available under the revolving credit facility is
reduced by the amount of outstanding standby letters of credit, $222,000 and
$474,000 as of June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997, respectively. The standby
letters of credit relate to workman's compensation insurance policies. At June
27, 1998 both facilities bear interest at the banks prime rate plus 1%. The
banks prime rate was 8.5% at June 27, 1998. At June 28, 1997 the facilities bore
interest rates
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based on Harris Bank's prime rate or the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR).
The interest rate for the term loan was 8.26% based on the LIBOR rate, and the
effective interest rate for the revolving credit facility was 8.12%.
On July 31, 1998, the Company refinanced its debt. The new facility with
First Source Financial LLP (First Source) provides for a five year $25 million
term loan and a five year $15 million working capital revolving line of credit
(Revolver). The term loan requires principal payments of $562,500 in the first
year of the loan, with the first quarterly payment due October 15, 1998. The
balance of the term loan is due in quarterly installments of $625,000 in fiscal
year 2000, $687,500 per quarter through April, 2003 and the balance of
$12,687,500 due on July 31, 2003.
The Revolver provides for a revolving line of credit under a borrowing base
commitment subject to certain loan availability requirements. Loan availability
under the Revolver may not exceed the lessor of (A) the Revolver Commitment or
(B) the sum of (a) up to 85% of Gibraltar's "Eligible Accounts Receivable" plus
(b) up to 60% of Gibraltar's "Eligible Net Finished Goods and Raw Materials
Inventory." At no time may the sum of aggregate loan advances outstanding plus
the aggregate amount of Letter of Credit guarantees then extended exceed loan
availability. As part of the refinancing all outstanding letters of credit were
cash collateralized with Harris Bank from the proceeds of the refinancing. The
Company also pays a commitment fee of 0.5% on the difference between the average
daily loan balance and the amount of the Revolver.
The term loan bears interest at First Source's prime rate plus 0.75% or
LIBOR plus 2.75%. The Revolver bears interest at First Source's prime rate plus
1.25% or LIBOR plus 3.25%. The initial interest rates are at prime but may be
converted to LIBOR at the Company's option.
The proceeds from the new credit facility will be used to refinance the
Harris Bank credit facility, to repay the note payable related to the Alabama
facility, to pay the related transaction costs and to fund the future working
capital and capital expenditure needs of the Company. The new credit facility is
secured by a first priority perfected security interest in a lien on all assets
(real and personal tangible and intangible) of the Company excluding the
Burlington, North Carolina property, however, including any assets acquired
after closing.
During fiscal 1998, capital expenditures totaled $2.1 million as compared
with $2.6 million for fiscal 1997, and consisted primarily of additions to
machinery and equipment and building improvements. Gibraltar makes capital
improvements to improve efficiency and product quality and upgrades its
equipment by purchasing or leasing new or previously used equipment.
During the second half of fiscal 1998, the Company reassessed its
strategic direction which resulted in a decision to focus the Company's
operations on the folding carton business and to leverage the success of the
Company's largest folding carton Division, Great Plains Packaging. As a
result, it was announced on August 4 that Richard D. Hinrichs, President of
Great Plains had been appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of the
Company. The Company's major focus is to implement the programs and practices
that have contributed to Great Plains' success across the Company to improve
operations and profitability. It was also decided to close the Company's
Corporate office and move the Company's corporate functions to Great Plains.
As a result of its decision to focus on folding cartons, the Company
announced on September 23, 1998 that it was seeking offers for its Niemand
Industries Division which specializes in tubular spiral-wound paper packaging
and contract packaging. The Company anticipates completing this divestiture
in fiscal 1999. Niemand Industries recorded sales of $12,831,000, $14,392,000
and $14,989,000 and contributed a net (loss) income of approximately ($699,000),
$317,000 and $423,000 in fiscal 1998, 1997, and 1996, respectively, excluding
the impairment charge in fiscal 1998, intercompany interest, and corporate
overhead charges.
Management believes that funds generated by operations, and borrowings
available under its new credit facility with First Source will be sufficient to
meet working capital, and capital expenditure requirements in fiscal 1999 and
for the foreseeable future thereafter.
IMPACT OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
ADOPTION OF FAS 130 - In June of 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards
Board issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which requires
disclosures of comprehensive income to be included in the financial statements
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company will include
such disclosure, if applicable, beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 1999.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
None.
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YEAR 2000 COMPLIANCE
The Year 2000 issue is the result of computer systems that use two digits
rather than four to define the applicable year, which may prevent such systems
from accurately processing dates ending in the Year 2000 and after. This could
result in system failures or in miscalculations causing disruption of
operations, including, but not limited to, an inability to process transactions,
to send and receive electronic data, or to engage in routine business activities
and operations.
The Company has completed its initial assessment of all currently used
computer systems and has developed a plan to correct those areas that will be
affected by the Year 2000 issue. The folding carton divisions of the Company
(Great Plains, RidgePak and Standard) have recently installed AmTech's Imaginera
software for their manufacturing and accounting IS systems. These information
systems are certified by the vendor to be Year 2000 Compliant. Niemand
Industries has done an extensive review of all its current computer programs and
files. They are evaluating options to upgrade all IS systems for Year 2000
compliance. They have completed the assessment phase, and will finalize their
decision on vendor selection by 10/31/98. Anticipated costs for these upgrades
is between $50,000 and $75,000.
The Company began in fiscal 1998 evaluating personal computer hardware and
software outside of the Company's IS systems. The Company's goal is to complete
any upgrade requirements by the end of fiscal 1999.
In addition to reviewing its internal systems, the Company is currently
compiling a list of its significant vendors to initiate communications
concerning Year 2000 compliance. There can be no assurance that the systems of
other companies that interact with the Company will be sufficiently Year 2000
compliant so as to avoid an adverse impact on the Company's operations,
financial condition and results of operations.
The Company presently anticipates that it will complete its Year 2000
assessment and remediation by the end of fiscal 1999. However, there can be no
assurance that the Company will be successful in implementing its Year 2000
remediation plan according to the anticipated schedule. In addition, the Company
may be adversely affected by the inability of other companies whose systems
interact with the Company to become Year 2000 compliant and by potential
interruptions of utility, communication or transportation systems as result of
Year 2000 issues.
Although the Company expects its internal systems to be Year 2000 compliant
as described above, the Company intends to prepare a contingency plan that will
specify what it plans to do if it or important external companies are not Year
2000 compliant in a timely manner. The Company expects to prepare its
contingency plan during calendar year 1999.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our
confidence in the Company's prospects and strategies and our expectations about
the Company's sales expansion, are forward-looking statements that involve risks
and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited
to, (1) market acceptance risks, including whether or not the Company will be
able to successfully gain market share against competitors many of which have
greater financial and other resources than the Company and the increasing trends
of customers to increase their buying power by consolidating the number of
vendors they maintain; (2) manufacturing capacity constraints, including whether
or not as the Company increases its sales it will be able to successfully
integrate its new customers into its existing manufacturing and distribution
system; (3) whether the Company will be able to pass on to its customers
price increases for paper and paperboard products in fiscal 1999; (4) continued
stability in other raw material prices, including oil-based resin and plastic
film; (5) the impact of government
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regulation on the Company's manufacturing, including whether or not additional
capital expenditures will be needed to comply with applicable environmental laws
and regulations as the Company's production increases; (6) pressure on prices
from competition or purchasers of the Company's products; and (7) the
introduction of competing products by other firms; (8) whether the proposed
sale of Niemand Industries will be successful. Investors and potential
investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which reflect the Company's analysis only as of the date hereof.
Gibraltar undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking
statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
These risks and others that are detailed in this Form 10-K and other documents
that the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and any current reports on
Form 8-K must be considered by any investor or potential investor in the
Company.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Reference is made to the financial statements, the report thereon, the
notes thereto, and supplementary data commencing at page F-1 of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K which financial statements, report, notes, and data are
incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
The information relating to the identification, business experience and
directorships of each director and nominee for director of Gibraltar and the
information relating to the identification and business experience of
Gibraltar's executive officers, required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K, will be
presented in the sections entitled "Election of Directors - Nominees for
Director" and "Executive Compensation and Other Information - Executive
Officers" of Gibraltar's definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders for fiscal 1998, and is hereby incorporated by reference. If the
definitive proxy statement for the 1998 annual meeting is not filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of Gibraltar's
1998 fiscal year, Gibraltar will amend this Annual Report and include such
information in the amendment.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information relating to the cash compensation of directors and officers
required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K will be presented in the sections
entitled "Election of Directors - Director Compensation" and "Executive
Compensation and Other Information" of Gibraltar's definitive proxy statement
for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for fiscal 1998 and is hereby
incorporated by reference. If the definitive proxy statement for the 1998 annual
meeting is not filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days
of the end of Gibraltar's 1998 fiscal year, Gibraltar will amend this Annual
Report and include such information in the amendment.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
The information relating to security ownership required by Item 403 of
Regulation S-K will be presented in the section entitled "Voting Securities and
Principal Stockholders" of Gibraltar's definitive proxy statement for the Annual
Meeting of Stockholders for fiscal 1998 and is hereby incorporated by reference.
If the definitive proxy statement for the 1998 annual meeting is not filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the end of Gibraltar's
1998 fiscal year, Gibraltar will amend this Annual Report and include such
information in the amendment.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
The information relating to certain relationships and transactions required
by Item 404 of Regulation S-K will be presented in the section "Executive
Compensation and Other Information - Certain Transactions" of Gibraltar's
definitive proxy statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders for fiscal
1998 and is hereby incorporated by reference. If the definitive proxy statement
for the 1998 annual meeting is not filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission within 120 days of the end of Gibraltar's 1998 fiscal year, Gibraltar
will amend this Annual Report and include such information in the amendment.
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PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a)(1) Financial Statements
Page
Independent Auditors' Report F-1
Consolidated Balance Sheets,
June 27, 1998 and June 28,1997 F-2
Consolidated Statements of Operations,
Years Ended June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 F-3
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity, Years Ended
June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 F-4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows,
Years Ended June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997 and June 29, 1996 F-5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements F-6 to F-18
All schedules of the Registrant for which provision is made in the
applicable accounting regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission are
not required under the related instructions, are inapplicable, or have been
disclosed in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and, therefore, have
been omitted.
(2) Exhibits
EXHIBITS
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3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended, of Gibraltar Packaging Group,
Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Gibraltar's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-44965), as amended,
filed January 9, 1992).
3.2 By-Laws of Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Gibraltar's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-44965), as amended, filed January 9, 1992).
4.1 Specimen Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.1 to Gibraltar's Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No.
33-44965), as amended, filed January 9, 1992).
10.1 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated as of January 7, 1992,
among Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc., RidgePak Acquisition
Corporation, RidgePak Corporation, and the Shareholders of RidgePak
Corporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Gibraltar's
Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-44965),
as amended, filed January 9, 1992).
10.2 Registration Rights Agreement, dated March 4, 1992, by and among
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. and certain stockholders of Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to
Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1992
(File No. 00-19800)).
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10.3 Employment Agreement, dated February 10, 1992, between Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc. and Deke C. Abbott, Jr. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.6 to Gibraltar's Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (File No. 33-44965), as amended, filed January 9, 1992).
10.4 Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan, dated
March 5, 1992 and amended as of April 28, 1994 (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.5 to Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended July 2, 1994 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.5 Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. Director Stock Option Plan dated July
13, 1992 and amended as of April 28, 1994 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 to Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended July 2, 1994 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.6 Employment Agreement, dated December 1, 1992, between Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc. and Richard Hinrichs (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 28.1 to Gibraltar's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended December 31, 1992 (File No.
00-19800)).
10.7 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated January 28, 1993, by and among
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc., Standard Packaging and Printing Corp.
and each of the shareholders of Standard Packaging and Printing Corp.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Gibraltar's Current Report
on Form 8-K dated January 28, 1993 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.8 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of January 28, 1993, between
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. and Brady W. Dickson and Joan H.
Dickson (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 28.1 to Gibraltar's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31,
1993 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.9 Agreement and Plan of Reorganization, dated April 28, 1993, by and
among Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc., Niemand Acquisition Corporation,
Niemand Holdings, Inc., Niemand Industries, Inc., and each of the
stockholders of Niemand Holdings, Inc. (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 2.1 to Gibraltar's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 28,
1993 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.10 Registration Rights Agreement, dated April 28, 1993, by and among
Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. and the former stockholders of Niemand
Holdings, Inc. listed on Schedule I thereto (incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 28.1 to Gibraltar's Current Report on Form 8-K dated April
28, 1993 (File No. 00-19800)).
10.11 Stock Sale Agreement, dated November 8, 1993, between Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc. and Golden Belt Manufacturing Company
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to Gibraltar's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 2, 1994 (File No.
00-19800)).
10.12 Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of March 17, 1995, as extended
by letter agreement dated June 15, 1995 and as terminated by letter
agreement dated August 3, 1995, among Caraustar Industries, Inc.,
GibPac Acquisition Company and Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to Gibraltar's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 1, 1995 (File No.
00-19800)).
10.13 Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. 1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to Gibraltar's Annual
Report 10-K for the year ended June 29, 1996 (File No. 00-19800)).
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10.14 Letter Agreement, dated September 21, 1996 between Gibraltar Packaging
Group, Inc. and Jon P. Crane regarding employment (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.48 to Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 29, 1996 (File No.
00-19800)).
10.15 Letter Agreement, dated January 29, 1996 between Gibraltar Packaging
Group, Inc. and James A. Stajkowski regarding employment (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.49 to Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended June 29, 1996 (File No. 00-19800)).
* 10.16 Letter Agreement, dated December 18, 1997 between Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc. and Richard D. Hinrichs regarding employment.
* 10.17 Secured Credit Agreement, dated July 31, 1998, among Gibraltar
Packaging Group, Inc., various financial institutions and First Source
Financial LLP, Individually and as Agent ("The Credit Agreement").
* 10.18 Term Note, dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source
Financial LLP, executed by Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. In the
principal amount of $25,000,000.
* 10.19 Revolving Note, dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source
Financial LLP, executed by Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. In the
principal amount of $15,000,000.
* 10.20 Security Agreement executed by GB Labels, Inc., dated July 31,
1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.21 Security Agreement executed by RidgePak Corporation, dated July
31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.22 Security Agreement executed by Standard Packaging and Printing
Corp., dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.23 Security Agreement executed by Niemand Holdings, Inc., dated July
31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.24 Security Agreement executed by Niemand Industries, Inc., dated
July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.25 Pledge Agreement executed by Niemand Holdings, Inc., dated July
31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.26 Deed of Trust Security Agreement, executed by Gibraltar Packaging
Group, Inc., dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial
LLP.
* 10.27 Deed of Trust Security Agreement, executed by Standard Packaging
and Printing Corp., dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source
Financial LLP.
* 10.28 Security Agreement executed by Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc.,
dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.29 Pledge Agreement executed by Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc.,
dated July 31, 1998, in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
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* 10.30 Guaranty, dated July 31, 1998 among Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc.,
RidgePak Corporation, Standard Packaging and Printing Corp., Niemand
Holdings, Inc., Niemand Industries Inc., GB Labels, Inc. And First
Source Financial LLP.
* 10.31 Mortgage Security Agreement executed by RidgePak Corporation,
dated July 31, 1998 in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
* 10.32 Mortgage Security Agreement executed by Niemand Industries, Inc.,
dated July 31, 1998 in favor of First Source Financial LLP.
21.1 Subsidiaries of Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 21.1 to Gibraltar's Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the year ended July 1, 1995 (File No. 00-19800)).
* 23.1 Consent of Deloitte & Touche LLP.
* 27.1 Financial Data Schedule.
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* Filed herewith.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K.
NONE.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC.
By: /s/ John W. Lloyd
--------------------------
John W. Lloyd
Chief Financial Officer
Date: September 25, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
/s/ Walter E. Rose /s/ John W. Lloyd
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Walter E. Rose John W. Lloyd
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Chairman of the Board (Principal Financial and
(Principal Executive Officer) Accounting Officer)
September 24, 1998 September 24, 1998
/s/ David G. Chandler /s/ Robert G. Shaw
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David G. Chandler Robert G. Shaw
Director Director
September 24, 1998 September 24, 1998
/s/ Edgar D. Jannotta, Jr. /s/ John D. Strautnieks
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Edgar D. Jannotta, Jr. John D. Strautnieks
Director Director
September 24, 1998 September 24, 1998
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC.
WE HAVE AUDITED THE ACCOMPANYING CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS OF GIBRALTAR
PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES AS OF JUNE 27, 1998 AND JUNE 28,
1997, AND THE RELATED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS, STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY, AND CASH FLOWS FOR EACH OF THE THREE YEARS IN THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 27,
1998. THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMPANY'S
MANAGEMENT. OUR RESPONSIBILITY IS TO EXPRESS AN OPINION ON THESE FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS BASED ON OUR AUDITS.
WE CONDUCTED OUR AUDITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED AUDITING
STANDARDS. THOSE STANDARDS REQUIRE THAT WE PLAN AND PERFORM THE AUDIT TO OBTAIN
REASONABLE ASSURANCE ABOUT WHETHER THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FREE OF MATERIAL
MISSTATEMENT. AN AUDIT INCLUDES EXAMINING, ON A TEST BASIS, EVIDENCE SUPPORTING
THE AMOUNTS AND DISCLOSURES IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AN AUDIT ALSO INCLUDES
ASSESSING THE ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES USED AND SIGNIFICANT ESTIMATES MADE BY
MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS EVALUATING THE OVERALL FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION.
WE BELIEVE THAT OUR AUDITS PROVIDE A REASONABLE BASIS FOR OUR OPINION.
IN OUR OPINION, SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRESENT FAIRLY, IN ALL MATERIAL
RESPECTS, THE FINANCIAL POSITION OF GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND
SUBSIDIARIES AT JUNE 27, 1998 AND JUNE 28, 1997, AND THE RESULTS OF THEIR
OPERATIONS AND THEIR CASH FLOWS FOR EACH OF THE THREE YEARS IN THE PERIOD ENDED
JUNE 27, 1998 IN CONFORMITY WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES.
/S/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP
STAMFORD, CONNECTICUT
SEPTEMBER 23, 1998
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GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash $ - $ 110
Accounts receivable (NET OF ALLOWANCE FOR DOUBTFUL
ACCOUNTS OF $162 AND $127, RESPECTIVELY) 7,820 8,840
Inventories 10,667 9,006
Deferred income taxes 892 412
Prepaid and other current assets 483 437
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Total current assets 19,862 18,805
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Net 25,362 34,544
EXCESS OF PURCHASE PRICE OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED
(NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION OF $3,368 AND
$2,783, RESPECTIVELY) 13,775 20,524
OTHER ASSETS (NET OF ACCUMULATED AMORTIZATION OF $1,199
AND $137, RESPECTIVELY) 258 1,185
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TOTAL $59,257 $75,058
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Checks not yet presented $1,005 $ -
Current portion of long-term debt 2,034 3,313
Accounts payable 9,310 5,947
Accrued expenses 2,344 2,775
Income taxes payable 200 692
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Total current liabilities 14,893 12,727
LONG-TERM DEBT - Net of current portion 27,872 27,382
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 1,659 3,028
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES 815 821
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Total liabilities 45,239 43,958
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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 1,000,000
shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, $.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares
authorized; 5,041,544 issued and outstanding 50 50
Additional paid-in capital 28,162 28,162
Retained earnings (deficit) (14,194) 3,019
Minimum pension liability in excess of unrecognized
prior service costs - (131)
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Total stockholders' equity 14,018 31,100
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TOTAL $59,257 $75,058
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SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1998, JUNE 28, 1997 AND JUNE 29, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
1998 1997 1996
NET SALES $75,890 $74,710 $74,384
COST OF GOODS SOLD 64,138 59,396 58,328
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GROSS PROFIT 11,752 15,314 16,056
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OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling 4,065 4,301 4,128
General and administrative 7,508 6,475 5,733
Amortization of excess of purchase price
over net assets acquired 585 586 582
Restructuring charges 170 - 1,038
Impairment of long-lived assets 14,083 - -
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Total operating expenses 26,411 11,362 11,481
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INCOME (LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS (14,659) 3,952 4,575
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OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE:
Interest expense 4,016 3,033 3,218
Interest income - - (5)
Other (income) expense - net (27) 28 (5)
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Other expense - net 3,989 3,061 3,208
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (18,648) 891 1,367
PROVISION (BENEFIT) FOR INCOME TAXES (1,435) 559 666
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INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (17,213) 332 701
EXTRAORDINARY ITEM (net of tax effect of $66)
(Write-off of finance charges as a result of
debt repayment) - (107) -
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NET INCOME (LOSS) ($17,213) $ 225 $ 701
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BASIC AND DILUTED PER COMMON SHARE AMOUNTS:
Income (Loss) Before Extraordinary Item ($3.41) $ 0.07 $ 0.14
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Net Income (Loss) ($3.41) $ 0.05 $ 0.14
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING
(basic and diluted) 5,041,544 5,041,544 5,041,544
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SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1998, JUNE 28, 1997 AND JUNE 29, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
COMMON STOCK
------------------ ADDITIONAL RETAINED
NUMBER OF PAID-IN EARNINGS
SHARES AMOUNT CAPITAL (DEFICIT) OTHER TOTAL
BALANCE, July 1, 1995 5,041,544 $ 50 $ 28,162 $2,093 $ - $30,305
Net income 701 701
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BALANCE, June 29, 1996 5,041,544 50 28,162 2,794 - 31,006
Net income 225 225
Adjustment for minimum
pension liability (131) (131)
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BALANCE, June 28, 1997 5,041,544 50 28,162 3,019 (131) 31,100
Net loss (17,213) (17,213)
Adjustment for minimum
pension liability 131 131
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BALANCE, June 27, 1998 5,041,544 $ 50 $28,162 ($14,194) $ - $14,018
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SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1998, JUNE 28, 1997 AND JUNE 29, 1996
(IN THOUSANDS)
1998 1997 1996
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss) ($17,213) $225 $701
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Extraordinary item - write-off of finance charges - 173
Impairment writedown of long-lived assets 14,083 - -
Depreciation 3,346 3,203 3,182
Amortization 1,647 774 710
(Gain) Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment (27) 32 31
Deferred income taxes (1,849) - 551
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable - net 1,020 (1,980) 824
Inventories (1,661) 166 1,315
Prepaid expenses and other assets (197) 213 23
Accounts payable 3,363 686 (806)
Income taxes payable (492) 424 495
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (306) 275 15
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Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities 1,714 4,191 7,041
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 103 28 108
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (2,143) (2,640) (1,480)
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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities (2,040) (2,612) (1,372)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit
facility 3,149 356 (2,196)
Net principal repayments of long-term debt (3,801) (30,557) (3,765)
Net repayments under capital leases (137) (103) (6)
Proceeds from refinancing - 31,050 -
Refinancing costs - (1,173) -
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Net Cash Used in Financing Activities (789) (427) (5,967)
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH (1,115) 1,152 (298)
CASH (CHECKS NOT YET PRESENTED) AT
BEGINNING OF YEAR 110 (1,042) (744)
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(CHECKS NOT YET PRESENTED) CASH AT END OF YEAR ($1,005) $110 ($1,042)
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SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE:
Income taxes paid $899 $62 $59
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Interest paid $2,997 $2,376 $2,902
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SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING
AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Capital lease obligations $61 $198 $301
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SEE NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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GIBRALTAR PACKAGING GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THREE YEARS ENDED JUNE 27, 1998, JUNE 28, 1997 AND JUNE 29, 1996
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION - The accompanying consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Gibraltar Packaging Group, Inc. (the Company) and its
wholly owned subsidiaries - RidgePak Corporation (Flashfold Carton), Standard
Packaging & Printing Corporation, Niemand Industries, Inc. and GB Labels, Inc.
All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS - The Company designs and manufactures high quality
specialty packaging products in facilities located in Nebraska, Indiana, Alabama
and North Carolina, and markets these products to customers throughout the
United States and Canada. The Company's products include folding cartons,
specialty laminated containers, pressure-sensitive labels, flexible packaging,
tubular packaging and contract packaging and filling for a wide range of
businesses.
FISCAL YEAR - The Company ends its fiscal year on the Saturday closest to June
30.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - The changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable consist of the following (in thousands):
YEARS ENDED
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JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
Allowance, Beginning of Year $ 127 $ 231 $ 211
Provision for Uncollectible Accounts 184 74 171
Write-off of Uncollectible Accounts (149) (178) (151)
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Allowance, End of Year $ 162 $ 127 $ 231
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INVENTORIES - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out
method) or market.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT - Depreciation is provided using the straight-line
method over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings 30 years
Machinery and equipment 2-20 years
Vehicles 3-8 years
Furniture and fixtures 3-10 years
EXCESS OF PURCHASE PRICE OVER NET ASSETS ACQUIRED - The excess of the purchase
price over the net assets acquired is being amortized over a forty-year period
on a straight-line basis. The carrying value of goodwill is evaluated in
relation to the operating performance and future undiscounted net cash flows of
the related acquired businesses.
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IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS - The Company evaluates the recoverability of
long-lived assets not held for sale by measuring the carrying amount of the
assets against the estimated undiscounted future cash flows associated with
them. Based on these evaluations, there were no adjustments to the carrying
value on long-lived assets in fiscal 1997 and 1996. In connection with a
modification of the Company's strategic plan, the Company decided to divest of
one of its subsidiaries, Niemand Industries, Inc. The evaluation of the
recoverability of long-lived assets held for sale are based on comparing the
assets carrying amount with its fair value less cost to sell. Based on fair
market value estimates, the Company recorded a charge of $14,083,000 in the
fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 to write down the carrying amount of goodwill and
fixed assets of Niemand Industries to estimated fair value less cost to sell.
Due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is reasonably
possible that the ultimate loss on the sale of Niemand Industries may
vary from the current estimate.
The Company will not depreciate any of the remaining long-lived assets of
Niemand Industries while they are held for sale. The Company anticipates
completing this divestiture in fiscal 1999. Niemand Industries recorded sales of
$12,831,000, $14,392,000 and $14,989,000 and contributed a net (loss) income of
approximately ($699,000), $317,000 and $423,000, in fiscal 1998, 1997 and 1996,
respectively, excluding the impairment charge in fiscal 1998, intercompany
interest and corporate overhead charges.
OTHER ASSETS - Costs associated with obtaining financing arrangements are
included in other assets. At June 27, 1998, unamortized financing costs of
$854,000 related to the credit agreement with Harris Trust and Savings Bank
(Harris Bank) were amortized as a result of the acceleration of the maturity
date of such credit agreement to July 1998.
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Sales and related cost of sales are recognized upon the
earlier of shipment of products or acceptance by the customer.
NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE - The Company adopted the provisions of
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 128, "Earnings Per
Share," in the second quarter of fiscal 1998, as required. The new standard
requires dual presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share for all
periods for which an income statement is presented. Basic income per common
share is based on the weighted average outstanding common shares during the
respective period. Diluted income per share is based on the weighted average
outstanding common shares and the effect of all dilutive potential common
shares, such as stock options. All prior period per share data has been restated
in accordance with SFAS 128.
ADOPTION OF FAS 130 - In June of 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board
issued SFAS No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive Income," which requires
disclosures of comprehensive income to be included in the financial statements
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 1997. The Company will include
such disclosure, if applicable, beginning with the first quarter of fiscal 1999.
USE OF ESTIMATES - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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2. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Finished goods $ 6,506 $ 5,262
Work in process 1,396 1,160
Raw materials 2,319 2,160
Manufacturing supplies 446 424
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$10,667 $ 9,006
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3. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment (at cost) consisted of the following (in
thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Land $ 699 $ 676
Buildings 11,558 11,703
Machinery, equipment
and vehicles 28,023 33,559
Furniture and fixtures 2,191 1,828
Construction-in-progress 808 1,517
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43,279 49,283
Less accumulated depreciation 17,917 14,739
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$25,362 $34,544
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4. FINANCING AGREEMENTS
Long-term debt consisted of (columnar amounts in thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Bank term loan, monthly principal payments of
$312,500 through August 1, 1998, balance due
upon maturity on August 10, 1998, interest is
payable monthly. $ 20,000 $ 23,750
Revolving credit facility, matures August 10,
1998, interest is payable monthly. 9,099 5,950
Note payable, for capital expansion of Marion,
Alabama facility, due in monthly principal and
interest installments of $8,000 through June,
2008. Note bears interest at 5% per annum. 746 797
Capital lease obligations 61 198
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Total 29,906 30,695
Less current portion 2,034 3,313
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Long-term debt $ 27,872 $ 27,382
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Through various amendments of the credit agreement during fiscal 1998, the
Company and Harris Bank agreed to accelerate the maturity of the Company's bank
credit agreement to August 10,
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1998, and to eliminate all financial covenants as of June 27, 1998. The
Company's bank credit agreement with Harris Bank consists of a $25 million term
loan and a $10 million revolving credit facility. The amount available under the
revolving credit facility is reduced by the amount of outstanding standby
letters of credit, $222,000 and $474,000 as of June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997,
respectively. The standby letters of credit relate to workman's compensation
insurance policies. At June 27, 1998, both facilities bear interest at the banks
prime rate plus 1%. The banks prime rate was 8.5% at June 27, 1998. At June 28,
1997, the facilities bore interest rates based on Harris Bank's prime rate or
the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). The interest rate for the term loan
was 8.26% based on the LIBOR rate, and the effective interest rate for the
revolving credit facility was 8.12%.
On July 31, 1998, the Company refinanced its debt. The new facility with First
Source Financial LLP (First Source) provides for a five year $25 million term
loan and a five year $15 million working capital revolving line of credit
(Revolver). The term loan requires principal payments of $562,500 in the first
year of the loan, with the first quarterly payment due October 15, 1998. The
balance of the term loan is due in quarterly installments of $625,000 in fiscal
year 2000, $687,500 per quarter through April, 2003 and the balance of
$12,687,500 due on July 31, 2003.
The Revolver provides for a revolving line of credit under a borrowing base
commitment subject to certain loan availability requirements. Loan availability
under the Revolver may not exceed the lessor of (A) the Revolver Commitment or
(B) the sum of (a) up to 85% of Gibraltar's "Eligible Accounts Receivable" plus
(b) up to 60% of Gibraltar's "Eligible Net Finished Goods and Raw Materials
Inventory." At no time may the sum of aggregate loan advances outstanding plus
the aggregate amount of Letter of Credit guarantees then extended exceed loan
availability. As part of the refinancing, all outstanding letters of credit were
cash collateralized with Harris Bank from the proceeds of the refinancing. The
Company also pays a commitment fee of 0.5% on the difference between the average
daily loan balance and the amount of the Revolver.
The new credit facility contains certain restrictive covenants including
financial covenants related to Net Worth, minimum interest coverage, capital
expenditures, the debt ratio and fixed charge coverage.
The term loan bears interest at First Source's prime rate plus 0.75% or LIBOR
plus 2.75%. The Revolver bears interest at First Source's prime rate plus 1.25%
or LIBOR plus 3.25%. The initial interest rates are at prime but may be
converted to LIBOR at the Company's option.
The proceeds from the new credit facility will be used to refinance the Harris
Bank credit facility, to repay the note payable related to the Alabama facility,
to pay the related transaction costs and to fund the future working capital and
capital expenditure needs of the Company. The new credit facility is secured by
a first priority perfected security interest in a lien on all assets (real and
personal, tangible and intangible) of the Company excluding the Burlington,
North Carolina property, however, including any assets acquired after closing.
During fiscal 1997, the Company purchased an interest rate cap agreement to
reduce the impact of changes in interest rates. The cap agreement entitles the
Company to receive from the counterparty (a major bank) the notional amount
multiplied by the differences between the variable 1-month LIBOR and cap rates
when the 1-month LIBOR exceeds the quoted cap rate of 10%. The above agreement
matured on June 30, 1998 and the related premium was fully amortized at June 27,
1998.
Anticipated maturities of long-term debt subsequent to June 27, 1998, pursuant
to the new credit facility, and future minimum payments under finance leases are
as follows (in thousands):
AMOUNTS
1999 $ 2,034
2000 2,449
2001 2,694
2002 2,755
2003 2,753
Thereafter 17,221
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Total $29,906
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5. INCOME TAXES
The provision (benefit) for income taxes consists of the following (in
thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
Current:
Federal $ 50 $ 478 $ 30
State 364 31 85
Deferred (1,849) 50 551
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($1,435) $ 559 $ 666
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The following represents a reconciliation between the actual income tax expense
and income taxes computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to
income (loss) before income taxes:
JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
Statutory rate ($6,341) $ 303 $ 465
State income tax effect (84) 33 81
Reduction of valuation allowance - - (119)
Disallowed losses with respect
to impaired asset writedown 4,788 - -
Amortization of excess of purchase price over
net assets acquired 199 199 199
Other - net 3 24 40
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Total ($1,435) $ 559 $ 666
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Deferred income tax (liabilities) assets result from reporting income and
expenses in different periods for tax and financial reporting purposes. The
deferred tax liabilities and assets are comprised of the following (in
thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Deferred income tax assets:
Difference in basis of amortizable assets $ 836 $ 846
Non-deductible accrued liabilities 1,058 330
Net operating loss carryforwards of
a subsidiary company 699 699
State net operating loss carryforwards 684 590
State tax credits carryforward 763 615
Federal net operating loss carryforward 1,812 760
AMT credit carryforward 385 385
Differences in the basis of inventory
for tax purposes 241 370
Other - net 188 223
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Total 6,666 4,818
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (147) (147)
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Net 6,519 4,671
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Deferred tax liabilities:
Difference in basis of property, plant
and equipment (7,064) (7,210)
Other (222) (77)
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Total (7,286) (7,287)
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Net deferred income tax liability ($767) ($2,616)
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At June 27, 1998, the Company had the following tax net operating loss
carryfowards for federal income tax purposes (in thousands):
EXPIRATION AMOUNTS
2010 $ 2,729
2011 2,083
2012 267
2013 2,559
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Total $ 7,638
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Approximately $2.3 million of such losses relate to a subsidiary company, which
are available to be utilized only against future taxable income of such
subsidiary.
At June 27, 1998, the Company had a state investment tax credit carryforward of
approximately $0.7 million which expires if unutilized by the year 2005. These
credits are available to offset both Nebraska state income tax and Nebraska
sales tax on qualifying purchases.
On October 7, 1997, the Company agreed to settle the Internal Revenue Services
examination of the Company's income tax returns for the years 1992 through 1995.
The settlement amount was fully reserved for by the Company as of June 28, 1997.
6. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company maintains a noncontributory defined benefit pension plan (the
benefit plan) covering substantially all of the RidgePak Corporation hourly
employees fulfilling participation requirements. Benefits are based on the
employee's years of credited service. The Company's funding policy is to
contribute annually the minimum amount required under ERISA. Plan assets are
held by an independent trustee and consist of U.S. Government securities, time
deposits, common stocks, corporate bonds and collective investment funds.
The net periodic pension cost and assumptions used for the years presented
included the following components (dollars in thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28 JUNE 29
1998 1997 1996
Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 49 $ 43 $ 36
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 34 30 27
Actual return on plan assets (98) (25) (53)
Net amortization and deferral 66 (3) 33
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Net periodic pension cost $ 51 $ 45 $ 43
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Discount rate used to calculate expense 6.50% 7.75% 7.50%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.00% 8.00% 8.00%
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The following table sets forth the benefit plans' funded status and the amounts
recognized in the Company's consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Actuarial present value of benefit obligations:
Vested benefit obligation $ 413 $ 371
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Accumulated benefit obligation $ 536 $ 467
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Projected benefit obligation for
service rendered to date $ (536) $ (467)
Plan assets at fair value 593 428
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Plan assets in excess of (less than)
projected benefit obligation 57 (39)
Unrecognized loss 117 131
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Prepaid pension cost $ 174 $ 92
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As is required by SFAS No. 87, "Employers' Accounting for Pensions," for plans
where the accumulated benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of plan assets,
the Company recognized in the June 28, 1997 consolidated balance sheet a minimum
liability of the unfunded accumulated benefit obligation as an accrued liability
with an offsetting equity adjustment. As of June 28, 1997, the minimum liability
amounted to $131,000, and no such provision was required for the period ended
June 27, 1998.
The Company also sponsors a defined contribution 401(k) plan (the Gibraltar
Plan). Employees are eligible to participate in the Gibraltar Plan upon
completion of six months of credited service. Participants fully vest in Company
contributions after five years with partial vesting after one year. An employee
may contribute up to 15% of his or her earnings on a pre-tax basis subject to
IRS limitations. The Company matches 25% of an employee's contribution up to a
maximum of 4% of eligible compensation. The Company also makes a quarterly
profit sharing contribution when the earnings per share of Gibraltar stock is
$0.15 per share or higher in any fiscal quarter. The profit sharing portion of
each participant's account is invested in Gibraltar stock.
The Company's contributions to the Gibraltar Plan for the years ended June 27,
1998, June 28, 1997, and June 29, 1996 were approximately $94,000, $77,000 and
$76,000, respectively.
7. STOCK OPTION PLANS
The 1992 Incentive Stock Option Plan (the 1992 Plan) provides for grants to key
employees of the Company of options to purchase in the aggregate up to 300,000
shares of the Company's common stock with exercise prices equal to or greater
than the market price at the date of grant. Options granted under the 1992 Plan
are exercisable no earlier than six months and no later than ten years from the
grant date.
The Director Stock Option Plan (the Directors Plan) provides for each
independent director to receive a grant of an option to purchase 3,000 shares of
the Company's common stock at an exercise price equal to the market price at the
date such person is elected to the board. Options granted under the Directors
Plan are exercisable no earlier than six months and no later than ten years from
the grant date.
The 1996 Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan (the 1996 Plan) is administered by the
Compensation Committee (the Committee) of the Board of Directors of the Company,
which determines the exercise price of options awarded on the grant date. The
Company may grant to key employees options to purchase in the aggregate up to
300,000 shares of the Company's common stock. Options granted under the 1996
Plan are exercisable no earlier than six months and no later than ten years from
the grant date. The Committee may further limit the exercisability of the
options in such manner as the Committee deems appropriate, including, without
limitation, the achievement
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of specified performance goals or other criteria.
Of the 225,000 shares granted August 1, 1996, all shares were granted at an
exercise price equal to the market price on that date. Any exercise of options
must be for a minimum of 500 shares of Stock and shall only be exercisable in
accordance with the following vesting schedule:
Date Shares of Stock May Be Purchased Percentage of Shares of Stock
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Six months from Grant Date 20%
1 year from Grant Date 20%
2 years from Grant Date 20%
3 years from Grant Date 20%
4 years from Grant Date 20%
The specific performance criteria which must be met before these shares can
become vested are as follows:
Shares Vesting Performance Criteria
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1 year from Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock equal to or greater
than $6.00 per share
2 years from Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock equal to or greater
than $7.00 per share
3 years from Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock equal to or greater
than $8.00 per share
4 years from Grant Date Fair Market Value of Stock equal to or greater
than $9.00 per share
The 225,000 options shall become immediately fully exercisable if any of the
following occurs:
1. If there occurs any transaction that has the result that stockholders
of the Company cease to own at least 51% of the voting stock of the
Company.
2. The stockholders of the Company approve a plan of merger,
consolidation, reorganization, liquidation or dissolution in which the
Company does not survive.
3. The stockholders of the Company approve a plan for the sale, lease,
exchange, transfer, assignment or other disposition of all or
substantially all the property and assets of the Company.
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A summary of stock option transactions under the Company's employee option plans
and the Director's stock plan for each of the three years in the period ended
June 27, 1998 is as follows:
WEIGHTED AVERAGE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE
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Outstanding at July 1, 1995 250,334 $ 7.57
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Granted - -
Exercised - -
Canceled or Lapsed (111,000) 7.62
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Outstanding at June 29, 1996 139,334 7.54
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Granted 225,000 4.00
Exercised - -
Canceled or Lapsed (47,500) 7.91
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Outstanding at June 28, 1997 316,834 4.97
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Granted - -
Exercised - -
Canceled or Lapsed (36,000) 6.85
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Outstanding at June 27, 1998 280,834 $ 4.73
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Shares exercisable at June 29, 1996 98,336 $ 7.04
Shares exercisable at June 28, 1997 127,334 6.04
Shares exercisable at June 27, 1998 100,834 $ 6.03
The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
June 27, 1998:
Weighted
Range of Avg. Remaining Weighted Weighted
Exercise Number Contractual Average Number Average
Prices Outstanding Life Exercise Price Exercisable Exercisable
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$4.00 225,000 8.1 years $ 4.00 45,000 $ 4.00
$6.00 - $6.50 22,334 4.0 years 6.02 22,334 6.02
$8.00 - $9.00 33,500 5.8 years 8.76 33,500 8.76
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280,834 7.5 Years $ 4.73 100,834 $ 6.03
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The Company accounts for its stock-based compensation under the provisions of
APB Opion 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," which utilizes the
intrinsic value method. No compensation cost has been recognized related to the
Company's stock option plans. Had compensation cost been determined based on the
fair value of the options at the date of grant consistent with the requirements
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation," the Company's net income (loss) and earnings per
share would have been reduced to the pro forma amounts indicated below:
JUNE 27 JUNE 28
1998 1997
Net income (loss) applicable to common shareholders
As reported ($17,213) $ 225
Pro forma (17,242) 199
Net income (loss) per basic and diluted common share
As reported ($3.41) $ 0.05
Pro forma (3.42) 0.04
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The fair value of stock options granted in fiscal 1997 was estimated at the date
of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following
weighted-average assumptions:
JUNE 28
1997
Risk free interest rate 6.1%
Expected life of option grants 4
Expected volatility 32.0%
Expected dividend yield 0
At June 27, 1998, the stock option exercise prices for all three plans exceeded
the market value of the Company's common stock and are therefore excluded from
the Company's earnings per share calculation.
8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
OPERATING LEASES - The Company leases office space, manufacturing equipment,
computer equipment, vehicles and warehouse space under non-cancelable operating
leases. Rent expense for the years ended June 27, 1998, June 28, 1997, and June
29, 1996 under such lease agreements was approximately $1,396,000, $960,000 and
$933,000, respectively. In addition, rental income related to sub-leases on
office space for the year ended June 29, 1996 approximated $139,000. Due to the
relocation of the Corporate office as described in Note 10, all sub-leases were
terminated during fiscal year 1996. As of June 27, 1998, approximate minimum
future lease commitments were as follows (in thousands):
AMOUNTS
1999 $1511
2000 1191
2001 1050
2002 727
2003 365
Thereafter 478
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Total $5322
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LEGAL PROCEEDINGS - From time to time, the Company is a party to certain
lawsuits and administrative proceedings that arise in the conduct of its
business. While the outcome of these lawsuits and proceedings cannot be
predicted with certainty, management believes that, if adversely determined, the
lawsuits and proceedings, either singularly or in the aggregate, would not have
a material adverse effect on the financial condition, results of operations, or
net cash flows of the Company.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTER - In May 1995, the Company discovered groundwater
contamination at its Burlington, North Carolina facility. Based on work
performed by its environmental consultants, the Company established a reserve of
$750,000 for such remediation costs in fiscal 1995. The Company's accrual for
such remediation costs included in other long-term liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheet approximates $578,000 and $598,000 as of June 27,
1998 and June 28, 1997, respectively. Incurred expenses as of June 27, 1998
related to remediation totaled $172,000. In June of 1998, the Company completed
a follow-up assessment of the facility which was then filed with the Division of
Water Quality (DWQ). The Company is awaiting a reply from the DWQ and is unable
to determine whether amounts in excess of the established accrual will be
incurred as a result of the remediation efforts or other related claims, if any.
Management believes that the ultimate resolution of this and other environmental
matters will not materially affect the financial position or results of future
operations and cash flows of the Company.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS - The Company has employment agreements with certain
officers and management personnel. The terms of these agreements are specific to
each employee.
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9. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Certain officers of the Company hold an equity interest in Rostra Technologies,
Inc. (Rostra), a related party. During fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, the
Company paid $452,433, $389,423 and $228,834, respectively, to Rostra in
management fees for services provided by the Company's CEO and CFO. At June 27,
1998 and June 28, 1997, the Company owed Rostra $66,029 and $179,190,
respectively, for unpaid fees.
In January of 1997, the Company entered into a note receivable with an officer
of the Company with interest at 5.63% accruing monthly. The balance at June 27,
1998 and June 28, 1997 was $0 and $111,605, respectively.
10. SEVERANCE, OFFICE MOVING AND RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
In fiscal 1996, the Company recorded a pre-tax charge of $1,038,000 for
severance of nine members of senior management ($937,000) and other costs with
no future benefits resulting from the move of the corporate office ($101,000)
from Charlotte, North Carolina to Westport, Connecticut. The charge was largely
recorded in the second ($249,000) and third ($745,000) quarters of the fiscal
year. The costs related to the office move included amounts for lease
terminations and the write-off of leasehold improvements.
The move was completed by June 29, 1996.
At June 27, 1998 and June 27, 1997, accrued liabilities and other long-term
liabilities included approximately $222,000 and $300,000, respectively, of
severance costs associated with the Company's fiscal 1996 restructuring. The
majority of the cash outlays related to the fiscal 1996 restructuring charges
were made in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1996 and during fiscal 1997.
In the second quarter of fiscal 1998, the Company approved a plan to reduce
costs through a series of organizational and facility consolidations. A
restructuring charge of $170,000 was recorded relating to severance costs for
divisional personnel. Other costs of approximately $500,000 relating to the
reorganization are included in general and administrative expenses and consist
of severance and relocation costs. At. June 27, 1998, the remaining liability of
approximately $245,000 relates to severance costs. The majority of the fiscal
1998 accrued termination charges will be paid during fiscal 1999.
11. CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION
Sales to one customer, Smead Manufacturing, represented approximately 11.1%,
11.0% and 10.6% of net sales in fiscal years 1998, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
12. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND OFF BALANCE SHEET RISK
CONCENTRATION OF CREDIT RISK - Financial instruments that potentially subject
the Company to credit risk consist principally of receivables. The Company
believes the concentration of credit risk in its accounts receivables is
substantially mitigated by the Company's ongoing credit evaluation process and
due to the large number of customers comprising the Company's customer base. The
Company does not generally require collateral from customers. The Company
evaluates the need for an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors
surrounding the credit risk of specific customers, historical trends and other
information.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - The carrying amount of cash, accounts
receivable and accounts payable approximates fair value because of the
short-term maturity of these instruments.
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The carrying value of the Company's borrowings under its long-term revolving
credit agreement and other long-term borrowings approximates fair value based on
quoted market prices for the same or similar instruments.
The fair value of the Company's letters of credit is based on fees currently
charged for similar agreements or on the estimated cost to terminate or settle
the obligations. As of June 27, 1998, the fair value of the letters of credit
was $222,000.
The fair value of the Company's interest rate cap agreement is based on the
estimated cost to terminate or settle the obligation. As of June 27, 1998 the
fair value of the agreement was zero.
DERIVATIVES - The Company has only limited involvement with derivative financial
instruments and does not use them for trading purposes. They are used to manage
well-defined interest rate risks. (see Note 4).
13. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 16, 1998, the Company's Board of Directors approved a plan to close the
Westport Connecticut office and relocate the corporate office functions to
Hastings, Nebraska. The Company has estimated the costs to complete the move
will be between $200,000 and $300,000. These costs will be incurred during the
fiscal year ending July 3, 1999.
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14. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of the quarterly results of operations for the years
ended June 27, 1998 and June 28, 1997 (in thousands, except per share data):
QUARTER ENDED
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1998 SEPTEMBER 30 DECEMBER 31(1) MARCH 31 JUNE 27(2) YEAR
Net Sales $ 19,328 $ 18,619 $ 18,954 $ 18,989 $ 75,890
Gross Profit 3,547 2,224 3,164 2,817 11,752
Net Income (Loss) 14 (1,877) (137) (15,213) (17,213)
Per Common Share Amounts:
(basic and diluted)
Income (Loss) before
Extraordinary Item $ - $ (0.37) $ (0.03) $ (3.01) $ (3.41)
Net Income (Loss) $ - $ (0.37) $ (0.03) $ (3.01) $ (3.41)
QUARTER ENDED
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1997 SEPTEMBER 30(3) DECEMBER 31 MARCH 31 JUNE 28 YEAR
Net Sales $ 18,472 $ 17,829 $ 18,817 $ 19,592 $ 74,710
Gross Profit 3,570 3,600 4,092 4,052 15,314
Income (Loss) before
Extraordinary Item (66) 39 235 124 332
Net Income (Loss) (173) 39 235 124 225
Per Common Share Amounts:
(basic and diluted)
Income (Loss) before
Extraordinary Item $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.07
Net Income (Loss) $ (0.04) $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.03 $ 0.05
(1) Included in the second quarter of fiscal 1998 net income (loss) is an
increase in receivable, inventory and other reserves of approximately
$600,000, a charge for severance and relocation costs of approximately
$500,000 and a restructuring charge of $170,000 consisting of severance
costs for divisional personnel.
(2) The fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 net income (loss) includes an impairment
write down of long-lived assets related to Niemand Industries, Inc. of
approximately $14,083,000, and a write-off of unamortized finance costs
related to the Harris Bank refinancing of approximately $854,000.
(3) The first quarter of fiscal 1997 net income (loss) includes an
extraordinary after-tax loss of $107,000 reflecting the write-off of
unamortized finance costs of a previous refinancing.