UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q [X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 28, 2002 or [ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from ________________________ to ______________________________ Commission File Number 0-23161 Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Florida 59-3424305 (State or other jurisdiction of I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No. 4902 W. Waters Avenue Tampa, FL 33634-1302 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (813) 249-4900 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X] Yes [ ] No Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). [X] Yes [ ] No As of February 5, 2003 there were 11,040,452 shares of the registrant's Common Stock outstanding.TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I Financial Information Page No. -------- Item 1 Financial Statements 3 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 12 Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk 16 Item 4 Controls and Procedures 16 PART II Other Information Item 1 Legal Proceedings 17 Item 2 Changes in Securities 17 Item 3 Defaults upon Senior Securities 17 Item 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 17 Item 5 Other Information 17 Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 17 PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED) (In thousands, except per share amounts) Thirteen Thirteen Weeks Ended Weeks Ended December 28, December 29, 2002 2001 ----------------- ----------------- Net sales $ 99,041 $ 110,011 Cost of goods sold 78,247 78,378 ----------------- ----------------- Gross profit 20,794 31,633 Selling, general and administrative expenses 22,304 24,098 Other charges 3,752 - ----------------- ----------------- Operating income (loss) (5,262) 7,535 Other (income) expense: Interest expense, net 2,889 3,552 Other, net (91) (724) ----------------- ----------------- 2,798 2,828 Income (loss) before income taxes (8,060) 4,707 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (3,042) 1,749 ----------------- ----------------- Net income (loss) (5,018) 2,958 Foreign currency translations and other 222 262 ----------------- ----------------- Comprehensive income (loss) $ (4,796) $ 3,220 ================= ================= Net income (loss) per common share: Basic $ (0.45) $0.38 ================= ================= Diluted $ (0.45) $0.38 ================= ================= See accompanying notes. TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands) December 28, September 28, 2002 2002 ----------------- ------------------ ASSETS (unaudited) (audited) Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 21,080 $ 28,284 Marketable securities - 11,100 Accounts receivable, net 80,206 91,009 Inventories, net 88,228 74,797 Deferred income taxes 9,659 9,414 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 14,304 13,460 ----------------- ------------------ Total current assets 213,477 228,064 Property and equipment, net 53,136 48,473 Intangible assets, including trademarks and goodwill, net 47,311 47,326 Other assets 12,845 12,345 ----------------- ------------------ Total assets $ 326,769 $ 336,208 ================= ================== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 56,209 $ 60,599 Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases 1,280 1,251 ----------------- ------------------ Total current liabilities 57,489 61,850 Long-term debt and capital leases 108,595 108,922 Deferred income taxes 2,881 2,881 Other non-current liabilities 6,228 6,183 ----------------- ------------------ Total liabilities 175,193 179,836 Shareholders' Equity: Preferred stock - - Common stock 110 110 Additional paid in capital 88,549 88,549 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,900) (5,122) Retained earnings 67,817 72,835 ----------------- ------------------ Total shareholders' equity 151,576 156,372 ----------------- ------------------ Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 326,769 $ 336,208 ================= ================== See accompanying notes. TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) (In thousands) Thirteen Thirteen Weeks Ended Weeks Ended December 28, December 29, 2002 2001 ------------------- ------------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income (loss) $ (5,018) $ 2,958 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 1,665 2,061 Deferred income taxes and other (180) (184) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable 10,803 433 Inventories (13,431) (3,772) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (1,220) 2,648 Accounts payable and accrued expenses (5,006) (5,274) ------------------ ----------------- Net cash used in operating activities (12,387) (1,130) ------------------ ----------------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES Capital expenditures (5,813) (1,671) Sale of marketable securities 11,100 - Other, net 43 3 ------------------ ----------------- Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,330 (1,668) ------------------ ----------------- Financing activities: Net change in long-term debt and capital leases (318) 3,511 Proceeds from exercise of stock options - 96 ------------------ ----------------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (318) 3,607 ------------------ ----------------- Change in currency translation 171 (120) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (7,204) 689 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 28,284 1,714 ------------------ ----------------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 21,080 $ 2,403 ================== ================= See accompanying notes. TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) December 28, 2002 and September 28, 2002 (In thousands, except share and per share amounts) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (the "Company") include the accounts of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation and its subsidiaries. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, therefore, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and related notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 28, 2002. In the opinion of management, the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments (which include only normal, recurring adjustments) for a fair presentation of the interim periods presented. Operating results for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending September 27, 2003. 2. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: December 28, September 28, 2002 2002 ------------------- ------------------- Raw materials $10,829 $ 7,772 Work in process 25,735 18,696 Finished goods 56,228 51,736 Reserve for excess and slow moving inventory (4,564) (3,407) ------------------- ------------------- $88,228 $74,797 =================== =================== 3. DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASES Long-term debt and capital leases consist of the following: December 28, September 28, 2002 2002 ------------------- ------------------- Revolving credit line $ - $ - Real estate loan 7,000 7,000 Senior subordinated notes 100,000 100,000 Other 2,875 3,173 ------------------- ------------------- 109,875 110,173 Less current maturities 1,280 1,251 ------------------- ------------------- $108,595 $108,922 =================== =================== 4. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic and diluted net income (loss) per share are computed as follows: Thirteen Thirteen Weeks ended Weeks ended December 28, December 29, 2002 2001 --------------- --------------- Numerator for basic and diluted net income (loss) per share: Net income (loss) $(5,018) $2,958 Denominator for basic net income (loss) per share: Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding 11,040,452 7,699,491 Effect of dilutive stock options using the treasury stock method - 116,537 --------------- --------------- Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share 11,040,452 7,816,028 =============== =============== Net income (loss) per common share: Basic $(0.45) $0.38 =============== =============== Diluted $(0.45) $0.38 =============== =============== 5. RESTRUCTURING OF SAVANE INTERNATIONAL CORP. On April 18, 2002, the Company announced a plan to consolidate the administrative, cutting and related functions of the Savane division in El Paso, Texas into the Tampa, Florida facility. The Company intends to complete all aspects of this consolidation by March 2003. As part of the consolidation, the Company has vacated its El Paso, Texas administration building and cutting facility. As a result of these initiatives (internally referred to as "Project Synergy"), the Company recorded exit accruals related to this consolidation during fiscal 2002. During the first fiscal quarter of fiscal 2003, the Company reduced certain of these exit accruals as the consolidation project is nearing completion and better cost estimates were available. As of December 28, 2002, the Company has approximately $2.7 million accrued, related to exit costs, which primarily consist of lease terminations ($2.1 million), severance ($0.1 million) and related expenses ($0.5 million). The activity in the exit accruals related to Project Synergy during the first quarter of fiscal 2003 was as follows: Thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 ----------------------- Beginning balance $ 4,295 Reductions (1,085) Cash payments (547) ----------------------- Ending balance $ 2,663 ======================= The Company has remaining accrued liabilities related to the 1998 acquisition of Savane International Corp. The exit costs primarily consist of estimated lease termination costs and related expenses. The activity in the exit accruals related to this acquisition during the first quarter of fiscal 2003 was as follows: Thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 ----------------------- Beginning balance $ 2,216 Cash payments (626) ----------------------- Ending balance $1,590 ======================= 6. RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS In October 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets" (Statement No. 144), which is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001 and interim periods within those fiscal years. Statement No. 144 supersedes Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of," and provides a single accounting model for long-lived assets to be disposed of. The adoption of Statement No. 144 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In April 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 145, "Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44 and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections" (Statement No. 145), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after May 15, 2002. This Statement rescinds FASB Statement No. 4, "Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt," as well as an amendment of that Statement, FASB Statement No. 64, "Extinguishments of Debt Made to Satisfy Sinking-Fund Requirements," as debt extinguishments are no longer classified as extraordinary items unless they meet the requirements in Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 of being unusual and infrequently occurring. This Statement also amends other existing authoritative pronouncements to make various technical corrections. The adoption of Statement No. 145 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. In June 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities" (Statement No. 146), which is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002. Statement No. 146 nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring)" (EITF 94-3). Statement No. 146 requires that a liability for a cost associated with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred and eliminates the definition and requirements of recognition of exit costs in EITF 94-3. The adoption of Statement No. 146 will affect the timing of recognition of costs associated with any future restructuring activities. In December 2002, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards Statement No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure" (Statement No. 148), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2002. Statement No. 148 amends FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition to the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, Statement No. 148 amends the disclosure provisions of Statement 123 to require disclosure in the summary of significant accounting policies of the effects of an entity's accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation on reported net income and earnings per share in annual and interim financial statements. The adoption of Statement No. 148 has not had a material impact on the Company's financial position and results of operations. 7. STOCK OPTION PLAN PRO FORMA INFORMATION As discussed in Note 6, the interim information regarding pro forma net income and earnings per share is required by Statement No. 123 and Statement No. 148. For purposes of pro forma disclosures, the estimated fair value of the options is amortized to expense over the options' vesting period. The Company's pro forma information is as follows (in thousands except for net income per share information): Thirteen Thirteen Weeks ended Weeks ended December 28, December 29, 2002 2001 --------------- --------------- Net income (loss) $(5,018) $2,958 Pro forma compensation expense, net of tax (209) (325) --------------- --------------- Pro forma net income (loss) $(5,227) $2,633 =============== =============== Net income (loss) per share-basic $(0.45) $0.38 Net income (loss per share-diluted $(0.45) $0.38 Pro forma net income (loss)per share-basic $(0.47) $0.34 Pro forma net income (loss) per share-diluted $(0.47) $0.34 No actual stock-based compensation cost was recorded by the Company in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. 8. SUPPLEMENTAL COMBINING CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS The Company's Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2008 (the "Notes") are jointly and severally guaranteed fully and unconditionally by the Company's domestic subsidiaries which are 100% owned by Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (the "Parent"). The Company's wholly-owned foreign subsidiaries are not guarantors with respect to the Notes and do not have any credit arrangements senior to the Notes except for their local overdraft facilities and capital lease obligations. The following is the unaudited supplemental combining condensed statement of operations for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 and December 29, 2001, the supplemental combining condensed balance sheet as of December 28, 2002 and September 28, 2002, and the supplemental combining condensed statement of cash flows for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002, and December 29, 2001. The only intercompany eliminations are the normal intercompany sales, borrowings and investments in wholly-owned subsidiaries. Separate complete financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because management believes that they are not material to investors. Thirteen Weeks Ended December 28, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement of Operations Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Net sales $ 46,756 $ 39,728 $ 12,835 $ (278) $ 99,041 Gross profit 8,649 7,865 4,354 (74) 20,794 Operating income (loss) (7,109) 995 852 - (5,262) Interest, income taxes and other, net (2,369) 1,944 181 - (244) Net income (loss) (4,740) (949) 671 - (5,018) Thirteen Weeks Ended December 29, 2001 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Statement of Operations Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------- -------------- Net sales $ 45,598 $ 51,778 $ 12,811 $ (176) $ 110,011 Gross profit 12,311 15,177 4,145 - 31,633 Operating income 5,064 1,638 833 - 7,535 Interest, income taxes and other, net 2,233 1,554 225 565 4,577 Net income 2,831 84 608 (565) 2,958 As of December 28, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance Sheet Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 15,073 $ 266 $5,741 $ - $ 21,080 Accounts receivable, net 37,828 33,346 9,032 - 80,206 Inventories 35,659 43,987 8,582 - 88,228 Other current assets 10,434 9,929 3,600 - 23,963 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total current assets 98,994 87,528 26,955 - 213,477 Property and equipment, net 41,385 9,095 2,656 - 53,136 Investment in subsidiaries and other assets 151,488 51,239 (7,286) (135,285) 60,156 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total assets $291,867 $147,862 $22,325 $(135,285) $326,769 =========== ============= ============= ============= ============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 42,868 $7,270 $ 6,071 $ - $56,209 - Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases 276 966 38 - 1,280 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total current liabilities 43,144 8,236 6,109 - 57,489 Long-term debt and noncurrent portion of capital leases 107,574 930 91 - 108,595 Other noncurrent liabilities 1,192 7,886 31 - 9,109 Stockholders' equity 139,957 130,810 16,094 (135,285) 151,576 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $291,867 $147,862 $22,325 $(135,285) $326,769 =========== ============= ============= ============= ============== As of September 28, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance Sheet Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents $ 24,274 $ 167 3,843 $ - $ 28,284 Marketable securities 11,100 - - - 11,100 Accounts receivable, net 44,317 36,045 10,647 - 91,009 Inventories 34,867 31,050 8,880 - 74,797 Other current assets 10,494 9,234 3,146 - 22,874 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total current assets 125,052 76,496 26,516 - 228,064 Property and equipment, net 37,152 8,759 2,562 - 48,473 Investment in subsidiaries and other assets 135,189 68,557 (6,638) (137,437) 59,671 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total assets $297,393 $153,812 $22,440 $(137,437) $336,208 =========== ============= ============= ============= ============== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $43,265 $12,394 $ 5,161 $(221) $ 60,599 Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases 274 948 29 - 1,251 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total current liabilities 43,539 13,342 5,190 (221) 61,850 Long-term debt and noncurrent portion of capital leases 107,643 1,178 101 - 108,922 Other noncurrent liabilities 1,170 7,864 30 - 9,064 Stockholders' equity 145,041 131,428 17,119 (137,216) 156,372 ----------- ------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $297,393 $153,812 $22,440 $(137,437) $336,208 =========== ============= ============= ============= ============== Thirteen Weeks Ended December 28, 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Statement of Cash Flows Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (14,961) $ 866 1,708 $ - $ (12,387) Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities 5,842 (432) (80) - 5,330 Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (82) (335) 99 - (318) Other - - 171 - 171 Net increase (decrease) in cash (9,201) 99 1,898 - (7,204) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of 24,274 167 3,843 - 28,284 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period 15,073 266 5,741 - 21,080 Thirteen Weeks Ended December 29, 2001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Statement of Cash Flows Parent Guarantor Non-Guarantor Only Subsidiaries Subsidiaries Eliminations Consolidated ----------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities $ (3,206) $ 1,409 $ 667 $ - $ (1,130) Net cash used in investing activities (821) (812) (35) - (1,668) Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 4,117 (287) (223) - 3,607 Other - (120) - - (120) Net increase (decrease) in cash 90 190 409 - 689 Cash, beginning of period 190 249 1,275 - 1,714 Cash, end of period 280 439 1,684 - 2,403 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. The following discussion and analysis of the Company's results of operations is based upon our unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires that we make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical and other facts believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We have chosen accounting policies that we believe are appropriate to accurately and fairly report our operating results and financial position, and we apply those accounting policies in a consistent manner. We have identified the policies below as critical to our business operations and the understanding of our results of operations. Critical Accounting Policies Inventories - Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method. We evaluate our inventory by style, color and size to determine excess or slow moving product based on projected sales. We record provisions for markdowns and losses on excess and slow-moving inventory to the extent the cost of inventory exceeds estimated net realizable value. If actual market conditions or competitive pressures change, the level of inventory reserves would change. Reserve for Allowances and Doubtful Accounts - Accounts receivable consists of amounts due from our customers from our normal business activities. We maintain a reserve for allowances and doubtful accounts, which is based on historical collection and deduction write-off experience, and an estimate of potential sales returns. Estimates for sales returns include provision for order shortages, purchase order variances and other customer discrepancies. For fiscal 2002, we did not provide a reserve for credit losses as substantially all of our receivables were assigned under factoring agreements, without recourse, except for credit losses on the first 0.10% of amounts factored. During fiscal 2003, we intend to discontinue factoring of our receivables, but expect to maintain credit insurance for those accounts which we deem necessary. We will continue to assess the adequacy of our reserves based on qualitative and quantitative measures. Long-Lived Assets - We estimate the depreciable lives of our property, plant and equipment and review them for impairment when events or circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may be impaired. Most of our property, plant and equipment is used in our cutting and distribution processes. We periodically evaluate the carrying value of assets which are held for sale to determine if, based on market conditions, the values of these assets should be adjusted. Although we believe we have appropriately recorded our assets held for sale at their estimated realizable value, net of estimated disposal costs, the actual sale of these assets could result in gains or losses which could differ from our estimated amounts. To assess the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible assets, we make assumptions regarding estimated future cash flows and other factors to determine whether the carrying values are recoverable from operations. If these assumptions or estimates change, we may be required to record impairment charges to reduce the value of these assets. Valuation Allowances for Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets if, based on the weight of the evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The evidence considered in making that determination includes, offsetting deferred tax liabilities, future taxable income, as well as prudent tax planning strategies. We have recorded deferred income tax assets related to state net operating loss carryforwards, foreign net operating loss carryforwards, foreign tax credit carryforwards and certain other accruals. We have recorded valuation allowances to reduce the deferred tax assets relating to these operating loss carryforwards and accruals based on an evaluation of the benefits expected to be realized. If we determine that we would be able to realize more of our net deferred tax assets than we currently expect, we would reduce the valuation allowance, which would have the effect of increasing income in the period that we make the determination. Conversely, if we determine that we will not be able to realize all or part of our net deferred tax assets in the future, we will increase the valuation allowance, which would have the effect of reducing income in the period that we make the determination. Contingencies - The Company accrues for contingent obligations, including estimated legal costs, when the obligations are probable and the amount is reasonably estimable. As facts concerning contingencies become known, we reassess our position and make appropriate adjustments to the financial statements. Estimates that are particularly sensitive to future changes include tax, legal and other regulatory matters such as imports and exports, which are subject to change as events evolve and as additional information becomes available during the administrative and litigation process. Results of Operations On April 18, 2002 we announced a plan to consolidate the administrative, cutting and related functions of the Savane division in El Paso, Texas into the Tampa, Florida facility. We intend to complete all aspects of this consolidation by March 2003. As part of the consolidation, we vacated our El Paso, Texas administration building and cutting facility. We have experienced delays and difficulties in consolidating our El Paso, Texas cutting functions into our Tampa, Florida facilities that have resulted in delays in delivering products to our customers and lost sales in our first quarter of fiscal 2003. In addition, during the first quarter of fiscal 2003, we recorded sales allowances of approximately $4.3 million related to delivery issues associated with these initiatives (internally referred to as "Project Synergy"). These difficulties could impact our second fiscal quarter of fiscal 2003, as we may incur additional allowances associated with delivery issues. On January 20, 2003, we announced an agreement with Swiss Army Brands, Inc. ("SABI"), whereby SABI will assume the operations of our Victorinox(R)apparel division within the next 90 days. We are working closely together with SABI to effect a seamless transition. On January 20, 2003, we also announced our intention to exit our Duck Head(R)retail outlet business as leases expire. We currently operate sixteen outlet stores and expect that by the end of calendar 2003, no more than eight will be in operation. We believe that exiting these two businesses will free up valuable resources that can be devoted to our core business. As a result of exiting these businesses, we expect that our revenues will be reduced, but that our profitability will increase. The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, selected items in the Company's consolidated statements of income expressed as a percentage of net sales: Thirteen Thirteen Weeks ended Weeks ended December 28, December 29, 2002 2001 -------------- --------------- Net sales 100.0% 100.0% Cost of goods sold 79.0 71.2 -------------- --------------- Gross profit 21.0 28.8 Selling, general and administrative 22.5 21.9 expenses Other charges 3.8 -- -------------- --------------- Operating income (loss) (5.3) 6.9 Interest expense, net (2.9) (3.2) Other, net 0.1 0.6 -------------- --------------- Income (loss) before income taxes (8.1) 4.3 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (3.0) 1.6 -------------- --------------- Net income (5.1)% 2.7% ============== =============== Thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 compared to the thirteen weeks ended December 29, 2001 Net Sales. Net sales decreased to $99.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 from $110.0 million in the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease was due to a decrease in units sold and a decrease in the average price per unit. Net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 were also impacted by sales allowances of approximately $4.3 million related to delivery issues associated with Project Synergy, which were recorded as a reduction of net sales. Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased to $20.8 million, or 21.0% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 from $31.6 million, or 28.8% of net sales for the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was due to a reduction in average selling prices as a result of the highly competitive retail environment, a mix of lower margin sales, and increased sales allowances. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to $22.3 million, or 22.5% of net sales for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, from $24.1 million, or 21.9% of net sales, for the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease in operating expenses was due to the decrease in net sales and to cost savings initiatives. Other Charges. Other charges of $3.8 million was comprised of a $5.7 million charge related to a separation agreement with our former chief executive officer, offset in part by a $1.9 million reduction of estimated costs for Project Synergy as the consolidation project is nearing completion and better cost estimates were available. Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased to $2.9 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003, from $3.6 million for the comparable prior year quarter. The decrease was primarily due to lower average outstanding borrowings. Other, net. During the first quarter of fiscal 2003, we recorded other income of $91,000 as compared with other income of $724,000 for the first quarter of fiscal 2002. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in royalty income. Income Taxes. The Company's effective income tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 was 37.7% compared to 37.1% in the comparable prior year quarter. Net Income (Loss). As a result of the above factors, we incurred a net loss of $5.0 million for the first quarter of fiscal 2003 compared to net income of $2.9 million in the comparable prior year quarter. Liquidity and Capital Resources Our revolving credit line (the "Facility") provides for borrowings of up to $110 million, subject to certain borrowing base limitations. Borrowings under the Facility bear variable rates of interest and are secured by substantially all of the Company's domestic assets. As of December 28, 2002, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Facility. The Facility matures in June 2003. We believe we will be able to extend the Facility or obtain similar financing on comparable terms on or before the maturity date. In June 2002, the Company completed a public offering of 3.0 million shares of common stock. The Company received net proceeds of approximately $63.2 million, of which approximately $32.0 million was used to repay all outstanding borrowings under the Facility, to pay down a portion of the Company's real estate loan, and to repay certain capital lease obligations. The remaining $31.2 million is being used for the payment of the cash portion of the Project Synergy charges, the construction of a new administration facility in Tampa, Florida and for working capital and general corporate purposes, including acquisitions. Capital expenditures totaled $5.8 million for the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002 and are expected to approximate $17.0 to $20.0 million for the entire fiscal year. The expenditures expected for the remainder of the fiscal year primarily relate to the construction of an administration building in Tampa, Florida, which is expected to be completed during the quarter ended March 2003, and the upgrade or replacement of various other equipment and computer systems including hardware and software. We are currently exploring the opportunity for the leasing of unused space in the new administration building. During the thirteen weeks ended December 28, 2002, we used $12.4 million of cash in our operations. This was primarily the result of net loss of $5.0 million (which included non-cash expenses of $1.5 million), a decrease in inventories of $13.4 million, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1.3 million, and a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $5.0 million, offset in part by an increase in accounts receivable of $10.8 million. We believe that our existing working capital, borrowings available under our Facility and internally generated funds provide sufficient resources to support current business activities. Seasonality Our business has been generally seasonal, with higher sales and income in the second and third fiscal quarters. Also, some of our products, such as shorts and corduroy pants, tend to be seasonal in nature. If these types of seasonal products represent a greater percentage of our sales in the future, the seasonality of our sales may be increased. This could alter the differences in sales and income levels in the second and third fiscal quarters from the first and fourth fiscal quarters. Factors Affecting the Company's Business and Prospects This report contains forward-looking statements subject to the safe harbor created by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Management cautions that these statements represent projections and estimates of future performance and involve certain risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors including, without limitation: difficulties in achieving continued operating efficiencies; our inability to achieve projected revenue and earnings in fiscal 2003; disruptions in the business associated with the consolidation of the cutting and administrative functions of the Savane division from El Paso, Texas to Tampa, Florida; loss of programs or customers as a result of product delivery problems in the fiscal second quarter; failure to achieve the planned cost savings associated with the consolidation and reorganization; failure of our customers to accept our post-consolidation integrated production and selling of products; disruptions in the business associated with changes in management; negative effects from the termination of the Victorinox(R)license agreement and the transition of this business to Swiss Army Brands, Inc.; negative effects resulting from our decision to exit out of our Duck Head(R)retail outlet business; restrictions and limitations placed on us by our debt instruments; general economic conditions, including but not necessarily limited to, recession or other cyclical effects impacting our customers in the United States or abroad, changes in interest rates or currency exchange rates; potential changes in demand in the retail market; reduction in the level of the consumer spending; the availability and price of raw materials and global manufacturing costs and restrictions; increases in costs; the continued acceptance of our existing and new products by our major customers; the financial strength of our major customers; our inability to continue to use certain licensed trademarks and tradenames, including Bill Blass(R)and Van Heusen(R); business disruptions and costs arising from acts of terrorism or other military activities around the globe; and other risk factors listed from time to time in our SEC reports, filings and announcements, including our Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition, the estimated financial results for any period do not necessarily indicate the results that may be expected for any future period, and we undertake no obligation to update them. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk Our market risk is primarily limited to fluctuations in interest rates as it pertains to our borrowings under the Facility and the Real Estate Loan. There have been no material changes to the Item 7A disclosure made in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 2002. Item 4. Controls and Procedures (a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-14(c) and 15d-14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"). Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that as of the Evaluation Date, our disclosure controls and procedures provide reasonable assurance that they are alerted on a timely basis to material information relating to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (including its consolidated subsidiaries) required to be included in our reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. (b) Changes in Internal Controls Since the Evaluation Date, there have not been any changes in our internal controls or other factors that could significantly affect such controls. PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Not Applicable Item 2. Changes in Securities Not Applicable Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities Not Applicable Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Not Applicable Item 5. Other Information Not Applicable Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K (a) The Exhibits to this report on Form 10-Q are listed on the Exhibit Index, which immediately follows the signature page hereto. (b) Reports on Form 8-K On November 18, 2002, we filed a Form 8-K disclosing the resignation of William W. Compton from his positions as Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board, and the election of Michael Kagan as Chairman of the Board and Christopher Munday as Chief Executive Officer. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. TROPICAL SPORTSWEAR INT'L CORPORATION ------------------------------------- (Registrant) /s/ N. Larry McPherson ------------------------------------------------- N. Larry McPherson Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer (in the dual capacity of duly authorized officer and principal accounting officer) February 5, 2003 Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, Christopher B. Munday, Chief Executive Officer of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of the date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and that the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 5, 2003 By: /s/ Christopher B. Munday ------------------------- Christopher B. Munday President and Chief Executive Officer Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 I, N. Larry McPherson, Chief Financial Officer of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statement made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have: a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of the date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and that the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 5, 2003 By: /s/ N. Larry McPherson ---------------------- N. Larry McPherson Chief Financial Officer Index to Exhibits Exhibit Number Description - ------ ----------- *3.1 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Form 10-Q filed May 14, 2002). *3.2 Amended and Restated By-Laws of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (filed as Exhibit 3.2 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Form 10-Q filed August 12, 2002). *4.1 Specimen Certificate for the Common Stock of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation (filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Amendment No. 1 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed October 2, 1997). *4.2 Shareholders' Agreement dated as of September 29, 1997 among Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, William W. Compton, the Compton Family Limited Partnership, Michael Kagan, the Kagan Family Limited Partnership, Shakale Internacional, S.A. and Accel, S.A. de C.V. (filed as Exhibit 4.2 to Amendment No. 1 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-1 filed October 2, 1997). *4.3 Indenture dated as of June 24, 1998 among Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.4 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Registration Statement on Form S-4 filed August 20, 1998). *4.4 Shareholder Protection Rights Agreement, dated as of November 13, 1998, between Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation and Firstar Bank Milwaukee, N.A. (which includes as Exhibit B thereto the Form of Right Certificate) (filed as Exhibit 99.1 of Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's current report on Form 8-K dated November 13, 1998). *4.5 Supplemental Indenture No. 1 dated as of August 23, 2000 among Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation, each of the New Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and SunTrust Bank, Atlanta, as trustee (filed as Exhibit 4.5 to Tropical Sportswear Int'l Corporation's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed December 19, 2000). 10.1 Twelfth Amendment to Loan and Security Agreement with Fleet Capital Corporation dated December 19, 2002 (filed herewith). 10.2 Amendment to Loan with Bank of America, N.A. dated December 19, 2002 (filed herewith). * Incorporated by reference.