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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 


 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2004

 

Commission File No. 333-72321

 


 

BGF Industries, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   2221   56-1600845
(State of incorporation)  

(Primary Standard Industrial

Classification Code Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

3802 Robert Porcher Way, Greensboro, North Carolina   27410
(Address of registrant’s principal executive office)   (Zip Code)

 

(336) 545-0011

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 


 

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

 

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

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS: Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 1,000 shares of common stock, $1.00 par value, as of August 11, 2004.

 



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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS

ENDED June 30, 2004

 

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         Page No.

PART I.

 

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    

Item 1.

  Consolidated Financial Statements    3
    Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2004 (unaudited) and December 31, 2003    3
    Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited)    4
    Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 (unaudited)    5
    Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements    6

Item 2.

  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    13
   

Overview

   13
   

Critical Accounting Policies

   14
   

Environmental Issues

   14
   

Results of Operations

   15
   

Liquidity and Capital Resources

   17
   

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

   18
   

Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements

   18

Item 3.

  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    19

Item 4.

  Controls and Procedures    19

PART II.

  OTHER INFORMATION     

Item 6.

  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K    20

 

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements

 

BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(dollars in thousands)

 

    

June 30,

2004


    December 31,
2003


 
     (unaudited)        
ASSETS                 

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1,149     $ 3,964  

Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for returns and doubtful accounts of $426 and $344, respectively

     18,366       13,415  

Inventories

     25,876       22,139  

Other current assets

     4,327       4,671  
    


 


Total current assets

     49,718       44,189  

Net property, plant and equipment

     41,634       43,863  

Other noncurrent assets, net

     4,055       4,453  
    


 


Total assets

   $ 95,407     $ 92,505  
    


 


LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S DEFICIT                 

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 5,410     $ 5,244  

Accrued liabilities

     14,474       14,004  

Current portion of capital lease obligation

     336       330  

Current portion of long-term debt

     1,200       1,200  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     21,420       20,778  

Long-term debt, net of discount of $877 and $973, respectively

     98,419       98,968  

Capital lease obligation, net of current portion

     1,667       1,837  

Deferred income taxes

     3,177       3,177  

Postretirement benefit and pension obligations

     5,641       5,287  
    


 


Total liabilities

     130,324       130,047  
    


 


Commitments and contingencies

                

Stockholder’s deficit:

                

Common stock, $1.00 par value. Authorized 3,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,000 shares

     1       1  

Capital in excess of par value

     34,999       34,999  

Accumulated deficit

     (69,347 )     (71,628 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (570 )     (570 )

Loan to parent

     —         (344 )
    


 


Total stockholder’s deficit

     (34,917 )     (37,542 )
    


 


Total liabilities and stockholder’s deficit

   $ 95,407     $ 92,505  
    


 


 

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

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(dollars in thousands)

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

   2003

 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 39,928     $ 31,415     $ 78,772    $ 65,051  

Cost of goods sold

     33,551       26,905       65,770      55,965  
    


 


 

  


Gross profit

     6,377       4,510       13,002      9,086  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     2,424       2,132       4,954      4,234  
    


 


 

  


Operating income

     3,953       2,378       8,048      4,852  

Interest expense

     2,876       3,930       5,756      7,584  

Other (income) expense, net

     (2 )     (428 )     11      (430 )
    


 


 

  


Income (loss) before income taxes

     1,079       (1,124 )     2,281      (2,302 )

Income tax expense

     —         —         —        —    
    


 


 

  


Net income (loss)

     1,079       (1,124 )     2,281      (2,302 )

Other comprehensive income net of tax:

                               

Reclassification to earnings

     —         —         —        79  
    


 


 

  


Total comprehensive income (loss)

   $ 1,079     $ (1,124 )   $ 2,281    $ (2,223 )
    


 


 

  


 

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

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(dollars in thousands)

 

     For the Six Months
Ended June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

 
     (unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

                

Net income (loss)

   $ 2,281     $ (2,302 )

Adjustment to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

                

Depreciation

     2,752       3,247  

Amortization of noncurrent assets

     431       759  

Amortization of discount on notes

     96       100  

Write off of debt issuance costs

     —         1,066  

(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment

     93       (15 )

Gain on extinguishment of Senior Subordinated Notes

     —         (422 )

Change in assets and liabilities:

                

Trade accounts receivable, net

     (4,951 )     (1,739 )

Other current assets

     (46 )     (211 )

Inventories

     (3,737 )     602  

Current income tax refundable

     390       5,983  

Other assets

     (33 )     (9 )

Accounts payable

     339       103  

Accrued liabilities

     470       (303 )

Postretirement benefit and pension obligations

     354       694  
    


 


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

     (1,561 )     7,553  
    


 


Cash flows from investing activities:

                

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (834 )     (518 )

Proceeds from sale of equipment

     44       16  
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (790 )     (502 )
    


 


Cash flows from financing activities:

                

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

     1,500       10,000  

Payments on revolving credit facility

     (1,500 )     (17,573 )

Proceeds received from term loan

     —         6,000  

Payments on term loan

     (644 )     —    

Proceeds received on loan receivable from parent

     344       10,624  

Payments on capital lease obligation

     (164 )     (163 )

Payment on note payable to parent

     —         (5,000 )

Debt issuance costs

     —         (4,022 )

Purchases of Senior Subordinated Notes

     —         (813 )
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (464 )     (947 )
    


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,815 )     6,104  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     3,964       1,171  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalent at end of period

   $ 1,149     $ 7,275  
    


 


Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

                

Cash paid during the period for interest

   $ 5,329     $ 5,811  
    


 


Cash received during the period for income tax refunds

   $ 390     $ 5,983  
    


 


Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

                

Property and equipment financed in accounts payable

   $ 25     $ 165  
    


 


 

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

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of BGF Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X, and accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, such statements include all adjustments (consisting of items of a normal recurring nature) considered necessary for a fair statement of the financial information included herein in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America. Operating results for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements of BGF Industries, Inc. as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003 on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission in the Company’s 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Changes in the facts and circumstances could have a significant impact on the resulting financial statements. The critical accounting policies that affect the Company’s more complex judgments and estimates are described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 and in this Report under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies.”

 

2. Liquidity and Financial Condition

 

During the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company continued to operate under its restructured business plan, which was implemented during 2002. The Company’s South Hill heavyweight fabrics facility has remained closed to reduce excess capacity and the Company has maintained its cost cutting initiatives. Industry and economic conditions had an adverse effect on the Company’s operations beginning in 2001. The Company incurred net losses of approximately $3,036 for the year ended December 31, 2003 and had a $37,542 stockholder’s deficit as of December 31, 2003. In the three months and six months ended June 30, 2004, the Company generated net income of $1,079 and $2,281, respectively and had a $34,917 stockholder’s deficit as of June 30, 2004.

 

The Company’s continued existence is dependent upon several factors including its ability to continue to generate sufficient operating cash flow to fund its operations and interest payments on its Senior Subordinated Notes and its ability to continue to meet its financial covenants and make required payments under the Wells Fargo Foothill (“WFF”) loan (See Note 7). While the Company’s performance to date in 2004 has been consistent with, or better than, the level of performance anticipated in its restructured business plan, there can be no assurance that the Company will be able to sustain its current level of operations. The Company continues to monitor its current business plan in light of the current market conditions.

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

3. Inventories

 

Inventories consist of the following:

 

    

June 30,

2004


  

December 31,

2003


     (unaudited)     

Supplies

   $ 1,504    $ 1,502

Raw materials

     2,403      1,546

Stock-in-process

     4,052      3,561

Finished goods

     17,917      15,530
    

  

     $ 25,876    $ 22,139
    

  

 

4. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

Net property, plant and equipment consists of the following:

 

    

June 30,

2004


   

December 31,

2003


 
     (unaudited)        

Land

   $ 3,155     $ 3,155  

Buildings

     42,648       42,239  

Machinery and equipment

     82,361       82,314  
    


 


Gross property, plant and equipment

     128,164       127,708  

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (86,530 )     (83,845 )
    


 


Net property, plant and equipment

   $ 41,634     $ 43,863  
    


 


 

5. Other Noncurrent Assets, net

 

Other noncurrent assets, net consist of the following:

 

    

June 30,

2004


   

December 31,

2003


 
     (unaudited)        

Debt issuance costs

   $ 6,014     $ 6,014  

Prepaid lease costs

     82       82  

Accumulated amortization

     (2,430 )     (1,999 )
    


 


       3,666       4,097  

Unrecognized pension prior service cost

     19       19  

Other noncurrent assets

     370       337  
    


 


Total other noncurrent assets, net

   $ 4,055     $ 4,453  
    


 


 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

5. Other Noncurrent Assets, net – (Continued)

 

Debt issuance costs are being amortized over the lives of the respective debt instruments. Prepaid lease costs are being amortized over the lease term.

 

Amortization of deferred financing charges of $215 and $177 for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, has been included in interest expense. Amortization of deferred financing charges of $431 and $759 for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively, has been included in interest expense. In the three and six months ended June 30, 2003, the Company wrote off $966 and $1,066 of net debt issuance costs, respectively. These costs have been classified as interest expense in the accompanying financial statements.

 

6. Accrued Liabilities

 

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

 

     June 30,
2004


   December
31, 2003


     (unaudited)     

Interest

   $ 4,494    $ 4,497

Current contribution to retirement plan

     3,284      3,304

Environmental

     2,728      2,736

Payroll

     664      275

Other employee benefits

     717      971

Restructuring

     7      16

Medical benefits

     667      667

Other

     1,913      1,538
    

  

Total accrued liabilities

   $ 14,474    $ 14,004
    

  

 

Current contribution to retirement plan. Employer contributions payable to the retirement plan represents the contribution payable for 2003 which is to be paid in 2004. (See Note 9)

 

Environmental. The Company is engaged in an Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”)-supervised Voluntary Remediation Program at its Altavista facility, to address reportable quantities of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) discovered during a 1998 environmental site assessment at the former site of a heat transfer oil tank that the previous owner of the facility had removed before BGF’s 1988 acquisition. A 1998 Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment revealed PCB contamination in several areas inside the plant and on its roof, in the soil, in the sanitary and storm sewers within the plant, and in the surface waters to which the storm sewers drain. In addition, testing confirmed that measurable quantities of PCBs may have migrated into the city’s water treatment plant.

 

In 2003, the Company submitted to the EPA a final Site Characterization Report (“SCR”) documenting the assessment of the BGF property and the creek draining from the property. In May 2004, the EPA approved the SCR and described acceptable steps for a phased clean-up of the site. The Company is in the process of drafting a clean-up plan consistent with the EPA’s directions and expects to submit the plan later in 2004. At this time, the Company is unable to determine if there will be a financial effect in addition to the already established reserves.

 

A 1998 Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment at the Company’s Cheraw, South Carolina facility revealed chlorinated solvents and hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater. The contamination resulted from the previous owner’s printing operations. Assessment and cleanup are regulated by South Carolina’s DHEC, which has notified us that the chlorinated solvent residuals constitute the sole remediation concern. Recent tests indicate reduced levels of solvent concentrations.

 

As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had a reserve of $2,728 and $2,736, respectively, for environmental exposure, which reflects the estimated remediation costs for the Altavista facility, as obtained from the environmental consulting firm that conducted the site assessment and submitted the SCR to the EPA. Remediation costs are estimates, subject to the EPA’s approval of a remediation plan. Estimated remediation costs at the Cheraw facility are $400, which also is reflected in the reserve.

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

6. Accrued Liabilities – (Continued)

 

The Company believes that these reserves may need to be increased, but is unable to derive a more reliable estimate at this time, as actual costs remain uncertain. The Company does not anticipate significant cash outflows associated with this liability in the next twelve months, as it must await the EPA’s approval of the final remediation plan. However, there can be no assurance that the Company will not be required to respond to its environmental issues on a more immediate basis and that such response, if required, will not result in significant cash outlays that would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition.

 

Other employee benefits. In 2003, the Company approved a management bonus of $920 to be paid in 2004. This bonus was paid in the first quarter of 2004.

 

Restructuring. In August 2002, the Company announced the closure of its South Hill heavyweight fabrics facility, which became effective on October 1, 2002. This resulted in a reduction of the Company’s salary and wage workforce by approximately 10%. Cash payments applied against the restructuring reserve in the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were approximately $9 and $67, respectively.

 

7. Debt

 

Debt consists of the following:

 

    

June 30,

2004


   December 31,
2003


Term loan

   $ 4,746    $ 5,391

Senior Subordinated Notes, net of unamortized discount of $877 and $973, respectively

     94,873      94,777
    

  

Total debt

   $ 99,619    $ 100,168

Current Maturities

     1,200      1,200
    

  

Long-term debt

   $ 98,419    $ 98,968
    

  

 

On June 6, 2003, the Company obtained a five-year financing arrangement with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc. (“WFF”), formerly Foothill Capital Corporation. The loan with WFF (“WFF Loan”) is for a maximum revolver credit line of $40,000 with a letter of credit (“L/C”) sub-line of $4,000, an inventory sub-line of $15,000 and a term loan sub-line of $6,000 of which the principal is amortized over 60 months. WFF has a first priority, perfected security interest in the Company’s assets. The WFF Loan provides for the following: (1) a borrowing base with advance rates on eligible accounts receivable and eligible finished goods and raw materials inventory of 85%, 45% and 35%, respectively, with inventory to be capped at the lesser of the eligible inventory calculation, $15,000 or 80% of the net orderly liquidation value; (2) borrowing rates of LIBOR + 3.25% or the Wells Fargo Prime Rate (RR) + 1.00% for the revolver with a 50 basis points increase if outstanding advances exceed $7,000 and of LIBOR + 3.5% or RR + 1.00% for the term loan with, at all times, a minimum rate of 5% for both facilities; (3) certain financial covenants including (i) a minimum excess availability at all times, (ii) a minimum EBITDA level in 2003 building to a trailing 12 month calculation in 2004 and (iii) a cap on yearly capital expenditures of $2,000 and; (4) an early termination fee of 5% in year one decreasing by 1% each year thereafter. The WFF loan was amended effective July 2004, amending the cap on yearly capital expenditures to be set at the lesser of (a) $5,000 or (b) the last twelve months cumulative EBITDA less $16,000 times 50% plus $2,000.

 

The WFF Loan proceeds are used to finance ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate needs of the Company and retire other outstanding debt. The WFF Loan is guaranteed by the Company’s parent, Glass Holdings. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, amounts outstanding under the WFF Loan totaled $4,746 and $5,391, respectively, and consisted only of the term loan as no advances were outstanding under the revolver. The interest rate on amounts outstanding under the term loan portion of the WFF Loan at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was 5.25% and 5.0%, respectively.

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

7. Debt – (Continued)

 

Availability under the revolver at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was $15,723 and $9,837, respectively. This availability has been reduced by a reserve to allow for the annual interest payments on the Senior Subordinated Notes as well as a reserve of $550 for potential environmental liabilities. The reserve for interest payments is increased by $200 a week in 2003 and $189 a week in 2004, and is reset to $0 when such payment is made. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the total outstanding reserves amounted to $4,892 and $5,350, respectively.

 

The Senior Subordinated Notes bear interest at a rate of 10.25%, which is payable semi-annually in January and July through the maturity date of January 15, 2009. The original amount of the Senior Subordinated Notes issued was $100,000, of which approximately $95,750 in face amount remain outstanding, as a result of repurchases made by the Company in the second and third quarters of 2003.

 

The fair value of the Senior Subordinated Notes as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was approximately $83,302 and $71,812, respectively.

 

8. Income Taxes

 

The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 was 0.0%. The Company incurred no tax provision in these periods due to the fact that the Company has a full valuation allowance recorded against its net deferred tax assets which include net operating loss carryforwards.

 

9. Employee Benefits

 

BGF has a defined benefit pension plan covering substantially all of its employees. Participating employees are required to contribute to the pension plan.

 

The Company also has a postretirement benefit plan that covers substantially all of its employees. Upon the completion of the attainment of age fifty-five and ten years of continuous service, an employee may elect to retire. Employees eligible to retire receive postretirement health benefits, including medical and dental coverage.

 

Net periodic costs for pension benefits and other postretirement benefits for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003 were comprised of:

 

    

For the Three Months Ended

June 30


  

For the Six Months Ended

June 30


    

Pension

Benefits


    Postretirement
Benefits


  

Pension

Benefits


    Postretirement
Benefits


     2004

    2003

    2004

   2003

   2004

    2003

    2004

   2003

Net periodic pension cost:

                                                           

Service cost

   $ 247     $ 198     $ 22    $ 21    $ 490     $ 363     $ 46    $ 42

Interest cost

     300       258       34      35      596       474       71      70

(Expected return on plan assets)

     (249 )     (161 )     —        —        (463 )     (322 )     —        —  

Amortization of prior service cost

     2       2       —        —        3       3       —        —  

Recognized net actuarial (gain) or loss

     25       36       4      7      50       64       8      14
    


 


 

  

  


 


 

  

Total net periodic pension cost

   $ 325     $ 333     $ 60    $ 63    $ 676     $ 582     $ 125    $ 126
    


 


 

  

  


 


 

  

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

9. Employee Benefits – (Continued)

 

In order to continue to provide all distribution options allowed by the defined benefit pension plan, the Company accelerated its 2003 contributions and paid $3,284 into the defined benefit plan on July 14, 2004. On April 15, 2004, the Company paid $399 into the defined benefit plan, attributable to the 2004 plan year. Expected contributions (previously disclosed and revised), based on the current pension funding requirements, for the year ended December 31, 2004, attributable to the 2004 plan year are as follows:

 

     Previously Disclosed
Amount


   Revised Amount

7/15/04

   $ 399    $  —  

10/15/04

   $ 399    $  —  
    

  

     $ 798    $  —  
    

  

 

The revised amount reflects the provisions of the Pension Funding Equity Act of 2004, enacted on April 10, 2004, which provides interest rate relief and reduces the amount of the required quarterly contributions for the years 2004 and 2005, as well as the accelerated 2003 contributions.

 

Expected net employee contributions for the postretirement benefit plan for the year ended December 31, 2004 is $98.

 

10. Segment Information

 

The Company operates in one business segment that manufactures specialty woven and non-woven fabrics for use in a variety of industrial and commercial applications. The Company’s principal market is the United States. Net sales information by geographic area is presented below, with sales based on the location of the customer. The Company does not have any long-lived assets outside the United States.

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


  

For the Six Months

Ended June 30,


     2004

   2003

   2004

   2003

     (unaudited)    (unaudited)

United States

   $ 37,252    $ 29,482    $ 73,905    $ 61,290

Foreign

     2,676      1,933      4,867      3,761
    

  

  

  

     $ 39,928    $ 31,415    $ 78,772    $ 65,051
    

  

  

  

 

11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

As discussed in Note 6, the Company has environmental exposures associated with two of its manufacturing facilities.

 

From time to time, the Company is involved in various other legal proceedings and environmental matters arising in the ordinary course of business. Management believes, however, that the ultimate resolution of such matters will not have a material adverse impact of the Company’s financial position or results of operations.

 

As permitted by Delaware law, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements whereby it indemnifies its directors and officers for certain events or occurrences while the director or officer is, or was, serving at the Company’s request, in such capacity. The maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under these agreements is limited. As a result of its insurance coverage, the Company believes that the estimated fair value of the Company’s indemnification agreements with directors and officers is minimal. No liabilities have been recorded for these agreements as of June 30, 2004.

 

12. Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

There are no new accounting pronouncements that could have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

(a wholly owned subsidiary of Glass Holdings Corp.)

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(dollars in thousands)

 

13. Related Party Transactions

 

On December 10, 2002, Advanced Glassfiber Yarns, LLC (“AGY”), a major supplier and affiliate of BGF, filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the U. S. bankruptcy code. On April 2, 2004, AGY emerged from bankruptcy. The Company has not experienced any interruptions in its supply of materials from AGY. As part of AGY’s reorganization, the glass yarn operation at the South Hill facility is expected to be closed effective September 2004 and the supply agreement, relating to this facility, with BGF will be terminated. Porcher Industries, which owns BGF through a US holding company, previously owned a 51% interest in AGY. In conjunction with AGY’s emergence, Porcher Industries indirectly received a 15% interest in the newly emerged AGY entity, AGY Holding Corp., in exchange for entering into a supply agreement with AGY Holding Corp. through December 31, 2006. The supply agreement provides BGF with an economic incentive, but not an obligation, to purchase yarn from AGY.

 

During the first quarter of 2003, the Company’s parent, Glass Holdings, received a tax refund related to the filing of the 2002 consolidated tax return. In March 2003, $15,619 of this tax refund was remitted to BGF, of which $9,624 was applied to the loan receivable from Glass Holdings. The remaining balance of $5,995 reduced the Company’s income tax receivable. An additional $500 from Glass Holdings was received in January 2003 and another $500 in June 2003. These amounts were applied against the loan receivable. During the second quarter of 2004, Glass Holdings paid an additional $344 to BGF. This amount was also applied against the loan receivable. Subsequent to receipt of this payment, the unpaid principal balance on the loan receivable totaled $97,711. In July 2004, the note receivable was canceled. Because the Company previously fully reserved the unpaid principal balance of the note in 2002, there was no financial statement impact as a result of the cancellation.

 

In July 2004, the Company’s parent, Glass Holdings, converted to a limited liability company, Glass Holdings LLC, and subsequently distributed its stock in BGF to NVH Inc., a 100% owned subsidiary of Nouveau Verre Holdings, Inc., which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Porcher Industries, S.A.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

This Quarterly Report contains forward-looking statements with respect to our operations, industry, financial condition and liquidity. These statements reflect our assessment of a number of risks and uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward looking statements as a result of certain factors set forth in this Quarterly Report. An additional statement made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and summarizing certain of the principal risks and uncertainties inherent in our business is included herein under the caption “Disclosure Regarding Forward Looking Statements.” You are encouraged to read this statement carefully.

 

You should read the following discussion and analysis in conjunction with the accompanying consolidated financial statements and related notes, and with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2003 set forth in our 2003 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

Overview

 

Our business focuses on the production of value-added specialty woven and non-woven fabrics made from glass, carbon and aramid yarns. Our fabrics are a critical component in the production of a variety of electronic, filtration, composite, insulation, construction and commercial products. Our glass fiber fabrics are used by our customers in printed circuit boards, that are integral to virtually all advanced electronic products, including computers and cellular telephones. Our fabrics are also used by our customers to strengthen, insulate and enhance the dimensional stability of hundreds of products that they make for their own customers in various markets, including aerospace, transportation, construction, power generation and oil refining.

 

In 2004, we have continued to operate in our restructured environment that resulted from a significant deterioration of our business in 2002. The South Hill heavyweight fabrics facility is still closed and we have continued our efforts to maintain a level of inventory that is consistent with our sales level and maximize our asset utilization. Overall sales increased $8.5 million and $13.7 million, or 27.1% and 21.1%, respectively in the three months and six ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three months and six months ended June 30, 2003. The increase in sales is mainly the result of increased sales of new products for the automotive and ballistics industries. In addition, our profitability improved with gross margins increasing from 14.4% to 16.0% in the three months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003. Profitability improved with gross margins increasing from 14.0% to 16.5% in the six months ended June 30, 2004 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003. These factors directly impacted our net income, resulting in an increase in net income of $2.2 million to a net income of $1.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004, from a net loss of $1.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2003 and an increase in net income of $4.6 million to a net income of $2.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from a net loss of $2.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004.

 

One of our affiliates, Advanced Glassfiber Yarns, LLC (“AGY”), is also a major supplier. AGY filed for protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code on December 10, 2002. On April 2, 2004, AGY emerged from bankruptcy. To date, we have not experienced any interruptions in our supply of materials from AGY. As part of AGY’s reorganization, the glass yarn operation at the South Hill facility is expected to be closed effective September 2004 and our supply agreement, relating to this facility, will be terminated at that time. We do not expect the closing of this facility to have a material impact on our raw material supply. Porcher Industries, which owns BGF through Glass Holdings Corp., a US holding company, previously owned a 51% interest in AGY. In conjunction with AGY’s emergence, Porcher Industries indirectly received a 15% interest in the newly emerged AGY entity, AGY Holding Corp., in exchange for entering into a supply agreement with AGY Holding Corp. through December 31, 2006. The supply agreement provides BGF with an economic incentive, but not an obligation, to purchase yarn from AGY.

 

During the first quarter of 2003, our parent, Glass Holdings, received a tax refund related to the filing of the 2002 consolidated tax return. In March 2003, $15.6 million of this tax refund was remitted to BGF, of which $9.6 million was applied to the loan receivable from Glass Holdings. The remaining balance of $6.0 million reduced our income tax receivable. An additional $0.5 million from Glass Holdings was received in January 2003 and another $0.5 million in June 2003. These amounts were applied against the loan receivable. During the second quarter of 2004, Glass Holdings paid us an additional $0.3 million. This amount also applied against the loan receivable. Subsequent to receipt of this payment, the unpaid principal balance on the loan receivable totaled $97.7 million. In July 2004, the note receivable was cancelled. Because we had previously fully reserved the unpaid principal balance of the note in 2002, there was no financial statement impact as a result of the cancellation.

 

In July 2004, our parent, Glass Holdings Corp., converted to a limited liability company, Glass Holdings LLC, and subsequently distributed its stock in BGF to NVH, Inc., a 100% owned subsidiary of Nouveau Verre Holdings, Inc., which is a 100% owned subsidiary of Porcher Industries. This transaction will have not affect on our operations.

 

While our performance in 2004 has been consistent with, or better than, the level of performance anticipated in our restructured business plan, there can be no assurance that we will be able to continue to generate sufficient operating cash flow to fund our operations and interest payments on our Senior Subordinated Notes or that we will be able to continue to meet the financial covenants and make required loan payments under the WFF loan.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

 

The preparation of financial statements and accompanying notes in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. Changes in the facts and circumstances could have a significant impact on the resulting financial statements. The critical accounting policies that affect our more complex judgments and estimates are described in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

Environmental Issues

 

We are engaged in an Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”)-supervised Voluntary Remediation Program at our Altavista facility, to address reportable quantities of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) discovered during a 1998 environmental site assessment at the former site of a heat transfer oil tank that the previous owner of the facility had removed before BGF’s 1988 acquisition. A 1998 Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment revealed PCB contamination in several areas inside the plant and on its roof, in the soil, in the sanitary and storm sewers within the plant, and in the surface waters to which the storm sewers drain. In addition, testing confirmed that measurable quantities of PCBs may have migrated into the city’s water treatment plant.

 

In 2003, we submitted to the EPA a final Site Characterization Report (“SCR”) documenting the assessment of the BGF property and the creek draining from the property. In May 2004, the EPA approved the SCR and described acceptable steps for a phased clean-up of the site. We are in the process of drafting a clean-up plan consistent with the EPA’s directions and expect to submit the plan later in 2004. At this time, the Company is unable to determine if there will be a financial effect in addition to the already established reserves.

 

A 1998 Phase Two Environmental Site Assessment at the Cheraw facility revealed chlorinated solvents and hydrocarbons in soil and groundwater. The contamination resulted from the previous owner’s printing operations. Assessment and cleanup are regulated by South Carolina’s DHEC, which has notified us that the chlorinated solvent residuals constitute the sole remediation concern. Recent tests indicate reduced levels of solvent concentrations.

 

Each of our facilities is in compliance with applicable air quality control requirements. We recently instituted improvements to streamline and reduce costs associated with our air emission tracking and reporting system. Operations at the Cheraw facility do not require an air permit. The multilayer facility recently qualified as a True Minor source, reflecting its low emissions. The Altavista facility qualifies as a Synthetic Minor, with emissions falling well below Title V permitting requirements.

 

Each of our facilities is in compliance with wastewater emission requirements, storm water requirements, solid waste disposal requirements and with hazardous waste transfer requirements.

 

As of June 30, 2004, we have recorded a reserve of $2.7 million for environmental exposure, which reflects the estimated remediation costs for the Altavista facility, as obtained from the environmental consulting firm that conducted the site assessment and submitted the SCR to EPA. Remediation costs are estimates, subject to the EPA’s approval of a remediation plan. Estimated remediation costs at the Cheraw facility are $0.4 million, which also is reflected in the reserve.

 

We believe that these reserves may need to be increased, but we are unable to derive a more reliable estimate at this time, as actual costs remain uncertain. We do not anticipate significant cash outflows associated with these liabilities in the next twelve months, as we must await the EPA’s approval of the final remediation plan. However, there can be no assurance that we will not be required to respond to our environmental issues on a more immediate basis and that such response, if required, will not result in significant cash outlays that would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

 

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Results of Operations

 

The following table summarizes our historical results of operations as a percentage of net sales:

 

     For the Three Months
Ended June 30,


    For the Six Months
Ended June 30,


 
     2004

    2003

    2004

    2003

 

Net sales

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of goods sold

   84.0 %   85.6 %   83.5 %   86.0 %
    

 

 

 

Gross profit

   16.0 %   14.4 %   16.5 %   14.0 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   6.1 %   6.8 %   6.3 %   6.5 %
    

 

 

 

Operating income

   9.9 %   7.6 %   10.2 %   7.5 %

Interest expense

   7.2 %   12.5 %   7.3 %   11.7 %

Other (income), net

   —       (1.4 )%   —       (0.7 )%
    

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   2.7 %   (3.5 )%   2.9 %   (3.5 )%

Income tax benefit

   —       —       —       —    
    

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   2.7 %   (3.5 )%   2.9 %   (3.5 )%
    

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2003

 

Net Sales. Net sales increased $8.5 million, or 27.1%, to $39.9 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $31.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Sales of our insulation fabrics, used for high temperature products, increased $1.7 million, or 75.5%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003 due primarily to new products for the automotive and appliance markets.

 

Sales of our electronics fabrics used in multi-layer and rigid printed circuit boards, coated fabrics and specialty electronic tapes increased $2.2 million, or 30.1%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003 due to a general worldwide improvement in demand for electronic products made with printed circuit boards.

 

Sales of our construction fabrics increased $1.2 million, or 118.4%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003 due to a new product introduction, which brings improved performance to the customer product line.

 

Sales of protective fabrics, which are used in various ballistics applications, increased $3.6 million to $3.6 million from $0.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003 due to the development and sale of new products.

 

Sales of our filtration fabrics used by industrial customers to control emissions into the environment decreased $0.7 million, or 10.8%, for the three months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease is due to fewer large volume replacement contracts.

 

Gross Profit Margins. Gross profit margins increased to 16.0% in the three months ended June 30, 2004 from 14.4% in the three months ended June 30, 2003 due primarily to successful cost reductions and a higher capacity utilization allowing for better absorption of fixed costs.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.3 million to $2.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $2.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2003. This was primarily due to an increase in employee benefit expense and sales commissions.

 

Operating Income. As a result of the aforementioned factors, operating income increased $1.6 million to $4.0 million, or 9.9% of net sales, in the three months ended June 30, 2004, from $2.4 million, or 7.6% of net sales in the three months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.0 million to $2.9 million, or 7.2% of net sales, in the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $3.9 million, or 12.5% of net sales, in the three months ended June 30, 2003, due to lower borrowings.

 

Other income net. Other income, net, decreased $0.4 million to $0.0 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004 from $0.4 million in the three months ended June 30, 2003. This was primarily the result of a gain on extinguishment of debt due to the purchase of $1.2 million of Senior Subordinated Notes in June, 2003.

 

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Income Tax Expense. The effective tax rates in the three months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were 0.0%. Due to the fact that we have a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, we did not realize a tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003.

 

Net Income (Loss). As a result of the aforementioned factors, our net income (loss) increased $2.2 million to a net income of $1.1 million in the three months ended June 30, 2004, from a net income (loss) of $(1.1) million in the three months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Six Months Ended June 30, 2004 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2003

 

Net Sales. Net sales increased $13.7 million, or 21.1%, to $78.8 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $65.1 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Sales of our insulation fabrics, used for high temperature products, increased $3.6 million, or 85.6%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 due primarily to new products for the automotive and appliance markets.

 

Sales of our electronics fabrics used in multi-layer and rigid printed circuit boards, coated fabrics and specialty electronic tapes increased $3.4 million, or 21.8%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 due to a general worldwide improvement in demand for electronic products made with printed circuit boards.

 

Sales of composite fabrics, which are used in various applications including structural aircraft parts and interiors, increased $1.6 million or 7.1%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 due to market share gains.

 

Sales of our construction fabrics increased $2.1 million, or 109.7%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 due to a new product introduction, which brings improved performance to the customer product line.

 

Sales of protective fabrics, which are used in various ballistics applications, increased $5.2 million to $5.2 million from $0.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003 due to the development and sale of new products.

 

Sales of our filtration fabrics used by industrial customers to control emissions into the environment decreased $1.8 million, or 12.5%, for the six months ended June 30, 2004 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2003. This decrease is due to fewer large volume replacement contracts.

 

Gross Profit Margins. Gross profit margins increased to 16.5% in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from 14.0% in the six months ended June 30, 200 due to successful cost reductions and higher capacity utilization allowing for better absorption of fixed costs.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.7 million to $4.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $4.2 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003. This was primarily due to an increase in employee benefit expense and sales commissions.

 

Operating Income. As a result of the aforementioned factors, operating income increased $3.1 million to $8.0 million, or 10.2% of net sales, in the six months ended June 30, 2004, from $4.9 million, or 7.5% of net sales in the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased $1.8 million to $5.8 million, or 7.3% of net sales, in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $7.6 million, or 11.7% of net sales, in the six months ended June 30, 2003, due to lower interest rates on outstanding senior debt combined with lower borrowings.

 

Other income net. Other income, net, decreased $0.4 million to $0.0 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004 from $0.4 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003. This was primarily the result of a gain on extinguishment of debt due to the purchase of $1.2 million of Senior Subordinated Notes in June 2003.

 

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Income Tax Expense. The effective tax rates in the six months ended June 30, 2004 and 2003 were 0.0%. Due to the fact that we have a full valuation allowance against our deferred tax assets, we did not realize a tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and June 30, 2003.

 

Net Income (Loss). As a result of the aforementioned factors, our net income increased $4.6 million to a net income of $2.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2004, from a net loss of $2.3 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003.

 

Balance Sheets

 

Accounts Receivable. Accounts receivable increased $4.9 million, or 36.8%, from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. This increase was a result of increased sales. Sales in the six months ended June 30, 2004 were 31.3% greater than sales in the six months ended December 31, 2003.

 

Inventory. Inventory increased $3.7 million, or 16.9%, from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. This was mainly due to an increase in production as a result of increased sales.

 

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities increased $0.7 million, or 3.6%, from December 31, 2003 to June 30, 2004. This increase was primarily the result of an increase in accrued employee benefits and property taxes.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations and borrowings under our financing arrangements. Our future need for liquidity will arise primarily from interest payments on our $95.8 million Senior Subordinated Notes ($94.9 million net of unamortized discount of $0.9 million), principal and interest payments on the WFF Loan, and the funding of capital expenditures and working capital requirements. There are no mandatory payments of principal on the Senior Subordinated Notes scheduled prior to their maturity in January 2009. Based upon our current and anticipated levels of operations, we believe, but cannot guarantee, that our cash flows from operations, combined with availability under the WFF financing arrangement, will be adequate to meet our liquidity needs for the next twelve months. However, this forward-looking statement is subject to risks and uncertainties. See “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” included below.

 

On June 6, 2003, we entered into a five-year financing agreement with Wells Fargo Foothill (“WFF) that is for a maximum revolver credit line of $40.0 million with a letter of credit (“L/C”) sub-line of $4.0 million, an inventory sub-line of $15.0 million and a term loan sub-line of $6.0 million of which the principal is amortized over 60 months. The WFF Loan proceeds are used to finance ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, and general corporate needs and to retire other outstanding debt. The WFF Loan is guaranteed by our parent, Glass Holdings. As of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003, amounts outstanding under the WFF Loan totaled $4.7 million and $5.4 million, respectively, consisting only of the term loan. No advances were outstanding under the revolver. The interest rate on the WFF Loan at June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was 5.25% and 5.0%, respectively.

 

Availability under the revolver as of June 30, 2004 and August 4, 2004 was $15.7 million and $13.8 million, respectively. This availability has been reduced by a reserve to allow for the annual interest payments on the Senior Subordinated Notes as well as a reserve of $0.6 million for potential environmental liabilities. The reserve for interest payments is increased by $0.2 million per week and is reset to $0 when such payment is made. As of June 30, 2004 and August 4, 2004, the outstanding reserves totaled $4.9 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

 

The WFF loan was amended effective July 2004 and amended the $2.0 million cap on yearly capital expenditures to be set at the lesser of (a) $5.0 million or (b) the last twelve months cumulative EBITDA less $16.0 million times 50% plus $2.0 million.

 

The fair value of the Senior Subordinated Notes as of June 30, 2004 and December 31, 2003 was approximately $83.3 million and $71.8 million, respectively.

 

In order to reduce future cash interest payments, as well as future amounts due at maturity or upon redemption, we or our affiliates may, from time to time, purchase such securities for cash in open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise. However, our financing agreement with WFF limits our ability to purchase such securities if the securities are trading at greater than 80% of their face value.

 

Net Cash Provided by (Used In) Operating Activities. Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2004 was $(1.5) million, compared with $7.6 million in the six months ended June 30, 2003, and was primarily the result of improvements in profitability in 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, an increase in accounts receivables and inventories as well as receipt of tax refunds of approximately $6.0 million in 2003, offset by other fluctuations in working capital balances.

 

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Net Cash Used in Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004 and was primarily the result of purchases of property, plant and equipment.

 

Net Cash Used In Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2004, compared with net cash used in financing activities of $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2003 and was primarily the result of a reduction in the overall indebtedness of the Company.

 

Outlook for the Remainder of 2004

 

The following section contains forward-looking statements about our plans, strategies and prospects during the remainder of 2004. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Such statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that exist in our operations and our business environment that could render actual outcomes and results materially different from those predicted. When considering such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements set forth under, “Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

Looking ahead for 2004:

 

  Sales trends during July and August 2004 increased from the average monthly sales for the same period of 2003. Although no assurances can be given, we believe this continued trend could be maintained contingent upon the recovery of the electronics markets and our continued efforts to develop and sell products in new markets.

 

  We plan to continue our efforts to maintain a level of inventory during 2004 that is consistent with our level of sales. This could result in increased capacity utilization resulting in improved gross margins compared to 2003, contingent upon the continued improvement of the electronics market and the sustainability of our sale of new products for the automotive and ballistics industry.

 

  On July 14, 2004, we made our semi-annual interest payment on the Senior Subordinated Notes of $5.0 million and the $3.3 million contribution to our retirement plan. These payments were made using cash reserves accumulated plus a borrowing of $4.0 million on the WFF revolving credit line.

 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

There are no new recent accounting pronouncements that could have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.

 

Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

 

Some of the information in this Quarterly Report may contain forward-looking statements. These statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies and prospects within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “continue” or other similar words. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that our plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved. Such statements are based on our current plans and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that exist in our operations and our business environment that could render actual outcomes and results materially different from those predicted. When considering such forward-looking statements, you should keep in mind the following important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements:

 

  whether or not our cash flows from operations are sufficient to meet ongoing liquidity needs;

 

  our significant level of indebtedness and limitations on our ability to incur additional debt;

 

  our dependence upon some of our suppliers to provide us with materials and services;

 

  continued movement of electronics industry production outside of North America;

 

  general downturns in our markets;

 

  the effect of highly competitive markets and recent competition from Asia for heavyweight glass fiber fabrics;

 

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  our concentrated customer base and the competitive nature of our markets;

 

  a disruption of production at one of our facilities;

 

  an easing of duties with respect to glass fiber fabrics;

 

  whether or not we are able to comply with environmental and safety and health laws and requirements;

 

  whether or not we are able to address technological advances in the markets we serve;

 

  changes in economic conditions generally; and

 

  whether or not we are able to satisfy the covenants and other provisions under our various financial instruments.

 

This list of risks and uncertainties, however, is not intended to be exhaustive. You should also review the other cautionary statements we make in this Quarterly Report and in other reports and registration statements we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting for us are expressly qualified in their entirety by our cautionary statements.

 

We do not have, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to release publicly any updates or changes in our expectations or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

The effects of potential changes in interest rates are discussed below. Our market risk discussion includes “forward-looking statements” and represents an estimate of possible changes in fair value that would occur assuming hypothetical future movements in interest rates. These disclosures are not precise indicators of expected future losses, but only indicators of reasonably possible losses. As a result, actual future results may differ materially from those presented. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.”

 

Our financing arrangements are subject to market risks, including interest rate risk. Our financial instruments are not currently subject to commodity price risk. We are exposed to market risk related to changes in interest rates on borrowings under our credit facilities. The credit facilities bear interest based on LIBOR or prime. When deemed appropriate, our risk management strategy is to use derivative financial instruments, such as swaps, to hedge interest rate exposures. We do not enter into derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

 

The fair value of the Senior Subordinated Notes as of June 30, 2004 and August 2, 2004 was approximately $83.3 million and $86.2 million, respectively.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our annual and periodic reports filed with the SEC is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. These disclosure controls and procedures are further designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

Based on the most recent evaluation, which was completed as of the end of the period covered by this report, our president and chief financial officer believe that our disclosure controls are effective. There have been no significant changes in our internal controls or in any other factors that could significantly affect the internal controls subsequent to the date we completed our evaluation.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a)   Exhibits    
    10.25   Second Amendment to the Loan and Security Agreement, dated July 30, 2004.
    31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
    31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act
(b)   Reports on Form 8-K
    None

 

 

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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.

 

BGF INDUSTRIES, INC.

/s/ Philippe R. Dorier


Philippe R. Dorier
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

/s/ James R. Henderson


James R. Henderson
President

 

Date: August 11, 2004

 

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