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Form 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarter ended March 31, 2005

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 333-102511

BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
13-3909682
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. employer identification no.)
   
15450 South Outer 40, #270, Chesterfield, MO
63017
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (636) 519-1000


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 check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes: [ ] No: [X]

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant’s classes of Common Stock as of the latest practicable date.

Class of Common Stock
Outstanding at April 30, 2005
$.01 Par Value
1,000 shares






INDEX

   
Page

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.
  Financial Statements
 
 
3
     
 
4-5
     
 
6-7
     
 
8-18
     
Item 2.
19-24
     
Item 3.
24
     
Item 4.
24
     

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.
25
     
Item 2.
25
     
Item 3.
25
     
Item 4.
25
     
Item 5.
25
     
Item 6.
25
     

 
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2004
 
2005
 
               
Revenues:
             
Labor
 
$
80,636
 
$
77,324
 
Equipment rental
   
18,093
   
18,870
 
Equipment sales
   
1,606
   
2,058
 
Total revenues
   
100,335
   
98,252
 
Operating expenses:
             
Labor
   
66,188
   
63,728
 
Equipment rental
   
6,930
   
6,600
 
Equipment sales
   
1,228
   
1,423
 
Divisional operating expenses
   
4,158
   
4,120
 
Total operating expenses
   
78,504
   
75,871
 
Gross profit
   
21,831
   
22,381
 
Selling and administrative expenses
   
11,673
   
13,097
 
Non-cash compensation
   
42
   
603
 
Operating income
   
10,116
   
8,681
 
Interest expense
   
8,281
   
8,418
 
Interest income
   
(80
)
 
(99
)
Income before provision for income tax
   
1,915
   
362
 
Income tax provision
   
1,140
   
285
 
Net income
 
$
775
 
$
77
 






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

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands)

   
December 31, 2004
 
March 31, 2005
(unaudited)
 
ASSETS
             
               
CURRENT ASSETS:
             
Cash and cash equivalents
   $
14,408
 
$
12,491
 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,605 in 2004
             
     and $1,928 in 2005
   
56,639
   
67,338
 
Accrued revenue
   
2,115
   
7,189
 
Notes receivable
   
176
   
176
 
Other current assets
   
8,847
   
6,871
 
               
Total current assets
   
82,185
   
94,065
 
               
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT:
             
Land
   
1,283
   
1,276
 
Buildings and leasehold improvements
   
3,518
   
3,546
 
Vehicles and other equipment
   
29,090
   
29,524
 
Scaffolding equipment
   
195,356
   
201,896
 
               
Total property and equipment, at cost
   
229,247
   
236,242
 
 
Less-Accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
59,554
   
64,677
 
               
Total property and equipment, net
   
169,693
   
171,565
 
               
GOODWILL
   
247,325
   
247,325
 
               
CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS
   
43,794
   
42,671
 
               
OTHER ASSETS AND INTANGIBLES
   
24,578
   
24,182
 
               
TOTAL ASSETS
 
$
567,575
 
$
579,808
 



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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands except share and per share amounts)


   
 
December 31, 2004
 
March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
         
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
             
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
1,047
 
$
1,047
 
Notes payable and capital lease obligations, current portion
   
350
   
186
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
37,264
   
47,513
 
Deferred revenue
   
1,514
   
1,660
 
               
Total current liabilities
   
40,175
   
50,406
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
   
290,467
   
291,779
 
 
NOTES PAYABLE AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS
   
427
   
410
 
 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
   
22,546
   
22,784
 
               
               
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY:
             
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, issued and outstanding
   
-
   
-
 
Paid-in capital
   
224,445
   
225,048
 
Cumulative translation adjustment
   
4,007
   
3,796
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(14,492
)
 
(14,415
)
 
Total stockholder’s equity
   
213,960
   
214,429
 
 
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity
 
$
567,575
 
$
579,808
 
               



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

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2004
 
2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
         
Net income
   $
775
   $
77
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from
Operating activities:
             
    Depreciation and amortization
   
7,184
   
6,569
 
    Deferred income taxes
   
1,015
   
285
 
    Non-cash interest
   
1,864
   
1,949
 
    Non-cash compensation
   
42
   
603
 
    Gain on sale of scaffolding equipment
   
(149
)
 
(287
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
             
    Trade accounts receivable, net
   
(15,515
)
 
(10,699
)
    Accrued revenue
   
(2,120
)
 
(5,074
)
    Notes receivable
   
172
   
-
 
    Other current assets
   
2,918
   
1,976
 
    Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
9,904
   
10,249
 
    Deferred revenue
   
49
   
146
 
Other
   
(83
)
 
(33
)
Net cash flows from operating activities
   
6,056
   
5,761
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
             
Purchase of property and equipment
   
(4,284
)
 
(7,750
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
   
438
   
515
 
Net cash flows from investing activities
   
(3,846
)
 
(7,235
)
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
             
Repayments of long-term debt
   
(20,312
)
 
(262
)
Payments of deferred financing fees
   
(677
)
 
-
 
Payments on capital lease obligations
   
(182
)
 
(181
)
Net cash flows from financing activities
   
(21,171
)
 
(443
)
               
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(18,961
)
 
(1,917
)
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
   
23,100
   
14,408
 
               
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
4,139
 
$
12,491
 
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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

   
For the Three Months Ended March 31,
 
   
2004
 
2005
 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW DISCLOSURES:
         
Interest paid
 
$
1,955
 
$
1,903
 
Income taxes paid
   
122
   
1,210
 
NONCASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES
             
Capital lease obligations
   
259
   
-
 





























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

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The financial statements included herein for the periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2005 have been prepared by the Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments have been made which are of a normal recurring nature necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2005, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005. Certain information and footnote disclosures have been condensed or omitted for these periods. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results for the entire year. Reference is made to the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

1.  
Organization and Business

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Brand") are 100% owned by Brand Holdings LLC (the "LLC:). As of March 31, 2005, the voting equity interests of the LLC are owned 73.0% by J.P. Morgan Partners and its affiliates ("JPMP") and 27.0% by other equity investors on a fully diluted basis. Brand Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. All references to "the Company", "we", "us", or "our" mean Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.


The Company operates in one segment and provides scaffolding services primarily to refining, petrochemical, chemical, utility and pulp and paper industries, and to a lesser extent general commercial clients. Scaffolding services are typically provided in connection with periodic, routine maintenance of refineries, chemical plants and utilities, as well as for new construction and renovation projects. The Company provides personnel to erect and dismantle scaffolding structures, transport scaffolding to project sites and supervise and manage such activities. In addition, the Company rents and occasionally sells scaffolding that is classified as property and equipment on the consolidated balance sheets. The Company maintains a substantial inventory of scaffolding in the United States and Canada.

2.  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

The accompanying financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis and include those assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses directly attributable to the operations of the Company. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

3.  
Stock Based Employee Compensation

Effective January 1, 2004, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". The Company selected the modified prospective transition method under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure," which requires expensing options prospectively, beginning in the year of adoption. The Company expensed $42 and $603 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, respectively, which is recorded in the caption Non-cash compensation.

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4.  
Accrued Revenue

Accrued revenue represents work performed which either due to billing cycles, contract stipulations or lacking contractual documentation requirements, could not be billed. Substantially all unbilled amounts are expected to be billed and collected within one year.

5.  
Debt and Borrowing Arrangements

At December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005, long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
December 31, 2004
 
March 31, 2005 (unaudited)
 
Credit Facility, due 2009
 
$
102,615
 
$
102,353
 
12% Senior Subordinated Notes, due 2012
   
150,000
   
150,000
 
13% Intermediate Subordinated Notes, due 2013
   
46,249
   
47,696
 
     
298,864
   
300,049
 
Less
             
Current portion
   
1,047
   
1,047
 
Unamortized discount
   
7,350
   
7,223
 
   
$
290,467
 
$
291,779
 

For the three months ended March 31, 2004, the weighted-average interest rate of loans outstanding under the Credit Facility was 4.6%. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the weighted-average interest rate of loans outstanding under the Credit Facility was 5.8%.

Substantially all of the assets of the Company are pledged as collateral for the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility contains financial and operating covenants, including among other things, that the Company maintain certain financial ratios, and imposes limitations on the Company’s ability to make capital expenditures, to incur indebtedness, and to pay dividends. The Company was in compliance with all loan covenants at March 31, 2005.

6.  
Deferred Revenue

Deferred revenue represents amounts collected from customers at a faster rate than work was performed on these contracts. Substantially all of the costs related to these amounts will be incurred within one year.
 
7.  
Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of conducting its business, the Company becomes involved in various pending claims and lawsuits. These primarily relate to employee matters. The outcome of these matters is not presently determinable. However, in the opinion of management, based on the advice of legal counsel, the resolution of these matters is not anticipated to have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of the Company.

8.  
Comprehensive Income

For the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, comprehensive income/(loss) was $0.6 million and $(0.1) million, respectively. The difference between comprehensive income and net income is entirely related to currency translation.

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9.  
Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes reflect the tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. The effective tax rate of 78.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2005 is greater than the federal statutory rate of 34%, primarily due to the impact of a portion of the interest on the 13% Intermediate Notes not being deductible and state income taxes. The provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, is principally attributable to deferred income taxes.

10.
Acquisitions

On June 1, 2004, the Company purchased the assets of Levitator, Inc., a commercial scaffolding company, for an aggregate purchase price of approximately $1.0 million in cash and a $0.4 million note payable. The price was allocated to the assets and liabilities assumed, based on relative fair values. In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of approximately $0.2 million based upon the allocation of the purchase price. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly has been included in the financial statements from the date of the acquisition.

11. New Accounting Standards
 
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123.  However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. We expect to adopt Statement 123(R) on January 1, 2006.
 
The Company plans to adopt Statement 123(R) using the modified-prospective method.
 
The Company adopted the fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payments effective January 1, 2004 using the "modified prospective method" described in FASB Statement No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure.  Currently, the Company uses the minimal value method of the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The minimal value method is not allowable under Statement 123(R), and the Company is currently researching other acceptable methods. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of Statement 123(R) will have a material impact on its results of operations or its financial position.

 
12.  
Supplemental Consolidating Information
 
The 12% Senior Subordinated Notes, which are an obligation of Brand Services, Inc., are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated, joint, and several basis by the other domestic subsidiaries of Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. (which are all 100% owned by Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.) and by Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Supplemental consolidating information of Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Brand Services, Inc., the guarantor subsidiaries, and its foreign non-guarantor subsidiary is presented below. Investments in subsidiaries are presented on the equity method of accounting. Separate financial statements are not provided because management has concluded that the summarized financial information below provides sufficient information to allow investors to separately determine the nature of the assets held by and the operations of the guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries.
 

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIRIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
                     
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
                     
December 31, 2004
                         
                           
Assets
 
Brand
Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments and Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Current Assets:
                               
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
13,336
 
$
 
$
1,525
 
$
 
$
(453
)
$
14,408
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
   
52,626
   
4,013
   
   
   
56,639
 
Accrued revenue
   
   
1,967
   
148
   
   
   
2,115
 
Notes receivable, current portion
   
15
   
161
   
   
   
   
176
 
Other current assets
   
2,865
   
5,614
   
368
   
   
   
8,847
 
Due from affiliates
   
31,648
   
1,649
   
-
   
   
(33,297
)
 
 
Total current assets
   
47,864
   
62,017
   
6,054
   
   
(33,750
)
 
82,185
 
Property and Equipment:
                                     
Land
   
   
866
   
417
   
   
   
1,283
 
Buildings and leasehold improvements
   
13
   
3,080
   
425
   
   
   
3,518
 
Vehicles and other equipment
   
6,726
   
17,866
   
4,498
   
   
   
29,090
 
Scaffolding equipment
   
179,859
   
   
15,497
   
   
   
195,356
 
 Total property and equipment, at cost
   
186,598
   
21,812
   
20,837
   
   
   
229,247
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
41,650
   
11,292
   
6,612
   
   
   
59,554
 
Total property and equipment, net
   
144,948
   
10,520
   
14,225
   
   
   
169,693
 
Due from affiliates
   
9,750
   
   
   
46,752
   
(56,502
)
 
 
Deferred tax asset
   
   
   
   
2,375
   
(2,375
)
 
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
   
   
   
206,481
   
(206,481
)
 
 
Goodwill
   
247,325
   
   
   
   
   
247,325
 
Customer Relationships
   
43,794
   
   
   
   
   
43,794
 
Intangibles and other assets
   
23,671
   
   
   
907
   
   
24,578
 
Total assets
 
$
517,352
 
$
72,537
 
$
20,279
 
$
256,515
 
$
(299,108
)
$
567,575
 
                                       

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
                         
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
                         
December 31, 2004 (continued)
                         
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity (Deficit)
Brand
Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments
and Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Current Liabilities:
                         
Revolving loan
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
$
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
   
1,047
   
   
   
   
   
1,047
 
Notes payable and capital lease obligations, current portion
   
265
   
85
   
   
   
   
350
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
27,532
   
6,397
   
3,788
   
   
(453
)
 
37,264
 
Deferred revenue
   
   
1,514
   
   
   
   
1,514
 
Due to affiliates
   
1,649
   
25,109
   
6,539
   
   
(33,297
)
 
 
Total current liabilities
   
30,493
   
33,105
   
10,327
   
   
(33,750
)
 
40,175
 
Long-term debt
   
247,912
   
   
   
42,555
   
   
290,467
 
Notes payable and capital lease obligations
   
336
   
91
   
   
   
   
427
 
Deferred income taxes
   
21,882
   
4
   
3,035
   
   
(2,375
)
 
22,546
 
Due to affiliates
   
46,752
   
   
9,750
   
   
(56,502
)
 
 
Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)
   
169,977
   
39,337
   
(2,833
)
 
213,960
   
(206,481
)
 
213,960
 
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity (deficit)
 
$
517,352
 
$
72,537
 
$
20,279
 
$
256,515
 
$
(299,108
)
$
567,575
 
                                       

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
 
March 31, 2005
     
   
Assets
 
Brand
Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments
and
Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Current Assets:
                                     
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
11,842
 
$
-
 
$
914
 
$
-
 
$
(265
)
$
12,491
 
Trade accounts receivable
   
-
   
62,877
   
4,461
   
-
   
-
   
67,338
 
Accrued revenue
   
-
   
7,145
   
44
   
-
   
-
   
7,189
 
Notes receivable, current portion
   
15
   
161
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
176
 
Other current assets
   
2,942
   
3,674
   
255
   
-
   
-
   
6,871
 
Due from affiliates
   
35,792
   
1,972
   
-
   
-
   
(37,764
)
 
-
 
Total current assets
   
50,591
   
75,829
   
5,674
   
-
   
(38,029
)
 
94,065
 
Property and Equipment:
                                     
Land
   
-
   
866
   
410
   
-
   
-
   
1,276
 
Buildings and leasehold improvements
   
13
   
3,115
   
418
   
-
   
-
   
3,546
 
Vehicles and other equipment
   
6,938
   
18,172
   
4,414
   
-
   
-
   
29,524
 
Scaffolding equipment
   
186,302
   
-
   
15,594
   
-
   
-
   
201,896
 
Total property and equipment, at cost
 
193,253
   
22,153
   
20,836
   
-
   
-
   
236,242
 
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
   
45,978
   
11,911
   
6,788
   
-
   
-
   
64,677
 
 Total property and equipment, net
 
147,275
   
10,242
   
14,048
   
-
   
-
   
171,565
 
Due from affiliates
   
9,750
   
-
   
-
   
48,267
   
(58,017
)
 
-
 
Deferred tax asset
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
2,375
   
(2,375
)
 
-
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
207,234
   
(207,234
)
 
-
 
Goodwill
   
247,325
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
247,325
 
Customer relationships
   
42,671
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
42,671
 
Intangibles and other assets
   
23,289
   
-
   
-
   
893
   
-
   
24,182
 
 Total assets
 
$
520,901
 
$
86,071
 
$
19,722
 
$
258,769
 
$
(305,655
)
$
579,808
 
                                       

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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
 
March 31, 2005
 
   
Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity (Deficit)
 
 Brand Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
 Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments and Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Current Liabilities:
                                     
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
1,047
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
1,047
 
Notes payable and capital lease obligations, current portion
   
100
   
86
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
186
 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
   
35,945
   
9,487
   
2,346
   
-
   
(265
)
 
47,513
 
Deferred revenue
   
-
   
1,631
   
29
   
-
   
-
   
1,660
 
Due to affiliates
   
1,972
   
28,498
   
7,294
   
-
   
(37,764
)
 
-
 
Total current liabilities
   
39,064
   
39,702
   
9,669
   
-
   
(38,029
)
 
50,406
 
Long-term debt
   
247,723
   
-
   
-
   
44,056
   
-
   
291,779
 
Notes payable and capital lease obligations
   
342
   
68
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
410
 
Deferred income taxes
   
22,045
   
-
   
3,114
   
-
   
(2,375
)
 
22,784
 
Due to affiliates
   
48,267
   
-
   
9,750
   
-
   
(58,017
)
 
-
 
                                       
Total stockholder’s equity (deficit)
   
163,460
   
46,301
   
(2,811
)
 
214,713
   
(207,234
)
 
214,429
 
Total liabilities and stockholder’s equity (deficit)
 
$
520,901
 
$
86,071
 
$
19,722
 
$
258,769
 
$
(305,655
)
$
579,808
 
                                       










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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DLJ Brand Holdings, Inc. (Predecessor)
             
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
             
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2004
                 
   
Brand
Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments
and
Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Revenue:
                         
Labor
 
$
-
 
$
78,816
 
$
1,820
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
80,636
 
Equipment rental
   
-
   
17,648
   
445
   
-
   
-
   
18,093
 
Equipment sales
   
-
   
2,000
   
44
   
-
   
(438
)
 
1,606
 
Intercompany revenue
   
4,930
   
15
   
-
   
-
   
(4,945
)
 
-
 
Total revenues
   
4,930
   
98,479
   
2,309
   
-
   
(5,383
)
 
100,335
 
Operating expenses:
                                     
Labor
         
65,964
   
1,699
   
-
   
(1,475
)
 
66,188
 
Equipment rental
   
5,496
   
1,112
   
322
   
-
   
-
   
6,930
 
Equipment sales
   
-
   
1,718
   
18
   
-
   
(508
)
 
1,228
 
Divisional operating expenses
   
28
   
3,990
   
140
   
-
   
-
   
4,158
 
Intercompany operating expenses
   
-
   
4,930
   
15
   
-
   
(4,945
)
 
-
 
Total operating expenses
   
5,524
   
77,714
   
2,194
   
-
   
(6,928
)
 
78,504
 
Gross profit
   
(594
)
 
20,765
   
115
   
-
   
1,545
   
21,831
 
Selling and administrative expenses
   
4,500
   
6,832
   
341
   
-
   
-
   
11,673
 
Non-cash compensation
   
42
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
42
 
Operating income (loss)
   
(5,136
)
 
13,933
   
(226
)
 
-
   
1,545
   
10,116
 
Interest expense
   
6,808
   
-
   
-
   
1,473
   
-
   
8,281
 
Interest income
   
(70
)
 
-
   
(10
)
 
-
   
-
   
(80
)
Intercompany interest
   
1,473
   
-
   
-
   
(1,473
)
 
-
   
-
 
Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(775
)
 
775
   
-
 
Income (loss) before provision for income tax
   
(13,347
)
 
13,933
   
(216
)
 
775
   
770
   
1,915
 
 
Provision (benefit) for income tax
   
(7,027
)
 
8,290
   
(123
)
 
-
   
-
   
1,140
 
                                       
Net income (loss)
 
$
(6,320
)
$
5,643
 
$
(93
)
$
775
 
$
770
 
$
775
 


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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

DLJ Brand Holdings, Inc. (Predecessor)
             
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
             
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
                 
   
Brand
Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments
and
Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
Revenue:
                         
Labor
 
$
-
 
$
72,876
 
$
4,448
 
$
-
 
$
-
 
$
77,324
 
Equipment rental
   
-
   
18,016
   
854
   
-
   
-
   
18,870
 
Equipment sales
   
-
   
2,599
   
79
   
-
   
(620
)
 
2,058
 
Intercompany revenue
   
5,495
   
30
   
-
   
-
   
(5,525
)
 
-
 
Total revenues
   
5,495
   
93,521
   
5,381
   
-
   
(6,145
)
 
98,252
 
Operating expenses:
                                     
Labor
         
60,898
   
4,054
   
-
   
(1,224
)
 
63,728
 
Equipment rental
   
4,768
   
1,452
   
380
   
-
   
-
   
6,600
 
Equipment sales
   
-
   
2,169
   
47
   
-
   
(793
)
 
1,423
 
Divisional operating expenses
   
19
   
3,949
   
152
   
-
   
-
   
4,120
 
Intercompany operating expenses
   
-
   
5,495
   
30
   
-
   
(5,525
)
 
-
 
Total operating expenses
   
4,787
   
73,963
   
4,663
   
-
   
(7,542
)
 
75,871
 
Gross profit
   
708
   
19,558
   
718
   
-
   
1,397
   
22,381
 
Selling and administrative expenses
   
5,620
   
7,112
   
365
   
-
   
-
   
13,097
 
Non-cash compensation
   
603
         
-
   
-
   
-
   
603
 
Operating income (loss)
   
(5,515
)
 
12,446
   
353
   
-
   
1,397
   
8,681
 
Interest expense
   
6,902
   
1
   
-
   
1,515
   
-
   
8,418
 
Interest income
   
(93
)
 
-
   
(6
)
 
-
   
-
   
(99
)
Intercompany interest
   
1,515
   
-
   
-
   
(1,515
)
 
-
   
-
 
Equity in loss (income) of subsidiaries
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(77
)
 
77
   
-
 
Income (loss) before provision for income tax
   
(13,839
)
 
12,445
   
359
   
77
   
1,320
   
362
 
 
Provision (benefit) for income tax
   
(4,478
)
 
4,636
   
127
   
-
   
-
   
285
 
                                       
Net income (loss)
 
$
(9,361
)
$
7,809
 
$
232
 
$
77
 
$
1,320
 
$
77
 


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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)


Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
                     
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
                     
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2004
                     
                           
   
Brand Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments and Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
                                       
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
 
$
6,482
 
$
423
 
$
(927
)
$
-
 
$
78
 
$
6,056
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
                                       
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(3,632
)
 
(406
)
 
(246
)
 
-
   
-
   
(4,284
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
   
438
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
438
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net cash used for investing activities
   
(3,194
)
 
(406
)
 
(246
)
 
-
   
-
   
(3,846
)
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
                                       
Payments of long-term debt
   
(20,312
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(20,312
)
Payments of deferred financing fees
   
(677
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(677
)
Payments on capital lease obligations
   
(165
)
 
(17
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
(182
)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities
   
(21,154
)
 
(17
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
(21,171
)
                                       
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
   
(17,866
)
 
-
   
(1,173
)
 
-
   
78
   
(18,961
)
                                       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
   
21,154
   
-
   
2,236
   
-
   
(290
)
 
23,100
 
                                       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
3,288
 
$
-
 
$
1,063
 
$
-
 
$
(212
)
$
4,139
 
                                       


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BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
                     
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
                     
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2005
                     
                           
   
Brand Services, Inc.
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiary
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc.
 
Adjustments and Eliminations
 
Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. Consolidated
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                         
                           
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
 
$
5,339
 
$
502
 
$
(268
)
$
-
 
$
188
 
$
5,761
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
                                       
Purchases of property and equipment
   
(6,921
)
 
(486
)
 
(343
)
 
-
   
-
   
(7,750
)
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment
   
515
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
515
 
Investment in subsidiaries
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Net cash used for investing activities
   
(6,406
)
 
(486
)
 
(343
)
 
-
   
-
   
(7,235
)
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                     
                                       
Payments of long-term debt
   
(262
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
(262
)
Payments of deferred financing fees
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Payments on capital lease obligations
   
(165
)
 
(16
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
(181
)
Net cash provided by/(used for) financing activities
   
(427
)
 
(16
)
 
-
   
-
   
-
   
(443
)
                                       
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH
EQUIVALENTS
   
(1,494
)
 
-
   
(611
)
 
-
   
188
   
(1,917
)
                                       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period
   
13,336
   
-
   
1,525
   
-
   
(453
)
 
14,408
 
                                       
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period
 
$
11,842
 
$
-
 
$
914
 
$
-
 
$
(265
)
$
12,491
 
                                       


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The matters discussed in this Form 10-Q of Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") contain forward looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results, performance, achievements of the Company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the competitive environment in the industrial and commercial scaffolding industry in general and in the Company’s specific market areas; changes in prevailing interest rates and the availability of and terms of financing to fund the anticipated growth of the Company’s business; inflation; changes in costs of goods and services; economic conditions in general and in the Company’s specific market areas; demographic changes; changes in or failure to comply with federal, state and/or local government regulations; liability and other claims asserted against the Company; changes in operating strategy or development plans; the ability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the significant indebtedness of the Company; labor disturbances; changes in the Company’s acquisition and capital expenditure plans; and other factors referenced herein. The forward looking statements contained herein reflect the Company’s current beliefs and specific assumptions with respect to future business decisions and are based on information currently available. Accordingly, the statements are subject to significant risks, uncertainties and contingencies, which could cause the Company’s actual operating results, performance or business prospects to differ from those expressed in, or implied by, these statements.

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the attached condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.

Overview
 
The Company is the one of the largest North American providers of industrial scaffolding services which facilitate access to tall structures for maintenance, turnarounds and capital projects, principally in the refining, petrochemical, chemical, utility and pulp and paper industries. The Company provides turnkey services, which include equipment rental, labor for the erection and dismantlement of the scaffolding and scaffolding design services. The Company also provides scaffolding services to the commercial market (primarily nonresidential construction and renovation) and sells a small amount of scaffolding.

The Company typically provides on-going maintenance services under long-term contracts; the duration of these contracts is usually one to five years. Turnarounds occur every one to four years depending on the industry and the type of turnaround being performed. Although some turnarounds may be postponed for a period of time, they are a necessary component of maintaining industrial facilities and are required to ensure the safe and efficient operation of such facilities. While the postponement of scheduled turnarounds causes fluctuations in the Company’s quarterly and annual results, the Company believes the necessity for on-going maintenance and turnarounds provides a stable, recurring revenue base.

The Company’s business is seasonal. End-use industries such as the refining and utility industries experience increased demand for their products during the summer months. Consequently, turnarounds are generally scheduled during the first and fourth quarters of the year.

The Company has in the past completed strategic acquisitions and it intends to continue to pursue complementary acquisitions where significant consolidation savings and economies of scale can be achieved. The scaffolding industry is characterized by single-office or regional companies, many of which are undercapitalized and have limited scaffolding inventories. The Company intends to focus its acquisition strategy on companies that have an expertise in a certain industry or scaffolding applications.

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Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Brand") are 100% owned by Brand Holdings LLC (the "LLC"). As of March 31, 2005, the voting equity interests of the LLC are owned 73.0% by J.P. Morgan Partners and its affiliates ("JPMP") and 27.0% by other equity investors on a fully diluted basis. Brand Services, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brand Intermediate Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

Results of Operations

Revenue - Total revenue decreased by 2.1%, to $98.3 million from $100.3 million, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. Labor revenues decreased by $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, offset by increases in equipment rental revenue and equipment sales revenue of $0.8 million and $0.4 million, respectively. Overall, revenue decreased primarily due to a $11.2 million decrease in the refinery and chemical sector due to an unusually large number of turnarounds in the refinery and chemical sector in the first quarter 2004. This was partially offset by increases in the other industrial and commercial sectors. The revenue mix shifted slightly more towards equipment rental from labor primarily because commercial and other industrial jobs tend to have a higher percentage of rental revenue than refinery jobs.

Gross Profit - Gross profit increased by $0.6 million, or 2.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. Labor gross profit decreased $0.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to the $3.3 million decrease in labor revenues. The percentage of labor gross profit to labor revenue decreased slightly to 17.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to 17.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2004. Equipment rental gross profit increased by $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. This increase is primarily due to the $0.8 million increase in rental revenue and a $0.6 million decrease in depreciation expense due to assets that became fully depreciated in 2004. Sales gross profit increased $0.3 million, primarily due to a $0.45 million increase in sales revenue.

Selling and administrative expenses - Selling and administrative expenses increased by $1.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. Higher salaries and benefit expenses account for approximately $0.5 million of the increase, while higher professional fees related to tax, audit, recruiting and legal account for approximately $0.7 million of the increase. The remainder of the increase is due to small increases in a number of miscellaneous accounts.

Non-cash compensation - Non-cash compensation increased by $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004. The primary reason for the increase is due to Class A and B unit awards granted to the Company’s new CEO, who was hired effective January 1, 2005, as part of his employment agreement.

Operating income - As a result of the above events, operating income decreased by $1.4 million, or 14.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2005 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004.

Interest expense - Interest expense increased by $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2004, primarily due to the compounding effect of interest on the 13% Intermediate pay-in-kind notes. The impact of higher average interest rates on the Credit Facility was offset by the impact of a $20 million principal prepayment that was made at the end of March 2004.

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Income tax provision - The income tax provision of $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2005, represents an effective rate of 78.7%, which is greater than the federal statutory rate of 34% primarily due to a portion of the interest on the pay in kind Intermediate Notes not being deductible for tax purposes and state income taxes. This rate is higher than the first quarter 2004 rate of 59.5%, primarily because pre-tax income was lower in first quarter 2005; therefore, the pay in kind interest permanent difference had a greater percentage impact in 2005.
 
Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company has historically utilized internal cash flow from operations and borrowings under its credit facility to fund its operations, capital expenditures and working capital requirements. As of December 31, 2004 and March 31, 2005, the Company had working capital of $42.0 million and $43.7 million and cash of $14.4 million and $12.5 million, respectively.

The Company believes that its existing working capital, borrowings available under its Credit Facility and internal cash flow from operations should provide sufficient resources to support current business activities. To the extent the Company accelerates its growth plans, consummates acquisitions or has lower than anticipated sales or increases in expenses, it may also need to raise additional capital. In particular, increased working capital needs occur whenever the Company consummates acquisitions or experiences strong incremental demand.

One of the Company’s major uses of cash is capital expenditures. The Company’s capital expenditure requirements are comprised of maintenance and expansion expenditures. The Company’s maintenance capital expenditure requirements are generally for scaffolding planks and other items used in the business, such as trucks and equipment. Expansion capital expenditures are for new scaffolding and vehicles, are discretionary and vary annually based on the Company’s level of scaffolding rental activity and management’s growth expectations. During the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, capital expenditures were $4.3 million and $7.8 million, respectively.

Our Credit Facility (the "Credit Facility") provides for $130.0 million of term loans, a $50.0 million revolving loan facility and $35.0 million letter of credit facilities. Up to $20.0 million of the $50.0 million revolving loan facility may be used for additional letters of credit. As of March 31, 2005, the Company had no borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility and had total outstanding letters of credit of $36.6 million.

The interest rate on the term loans under the Credit Facility is variable. For the three months ended March 31, 2005, the weighted average interest rate on the term loans was 5.8%.

We are required to make semi-annual interest payments on our 12%, $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes in the amount of $9.0 million in April and October of every year until the Senior Notes mature in October 2012. We are also required to make quarterly interest payments on loans under our Credit Facility, which bears interest at a floating rate based upon either the base rate (as defined in our credit agreement, for base rate loans) or the LIBOR rate (for LIBOR loans) plus a spread of 1.75% to 3.25%, depending on the ratio of our consolidated debt to EBITDA. As of March 31, 2005, the interest rate on our term loans was 6.1%. We are not required to make interest payments on our 13%, Intermediate Notes, until 2008 as these are pay-in-kind notes.

The Credit Facility requires financial and operating covenants, including among other things, that the Company maintain certain financial ratios, and imposes limitations on the Company’s ability to make capital expenditures, to incur indebtedness, and to pay dividends. The Company was in compliance with all loan covenants at March 31, 2005.

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A summary of the sources and uses of cash for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2005, follows:

   
Three Months Ended
 
   
March 31,
 
   
2004
 
2005
 
Net cash provided by (used for):
         
Operating activities
 
$
6,056
 
$
5,761
 
Investing activities
   
(3,846
)
 
(7,235
)
Financing activities
   
(21,171
)
 
(443
)

Contractual Obligations

The following is a summary of contractual cash obligations as of March 31, 2005 (dollars in thousands):
Payments due in:
   
Total
 
2005
 
2006
 
2007
 
2008
 
 
2009
 
After 2009
 
Term Loan
 
$
102,353
 
$
785
 
$
1,047
 
$
1,047
 
$
1,047
 
$
98,427
 
$
-
 
Expected Interest Payments on Term Loan (1)
   
25,258
   
4,649
   
6,144
   
6,080
   
6,016
   
2,369
   
-
 
Senior Notes
   
150,000
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
150,000
 
Expected Interest Payments on Senior Notes
   
144,000
   
18,000
   
18,000
   
18,000
   
18,000
   
18,000
   
54,000
 
Intermediate Notes
   
47,696
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
-
   
47,696
 
Expected Interest Payments on Intermediate Notes
   
70,194
               
8,689
   
8,689
   
52,816
 
Capital Leases
   
169
   
72
   
92
   
5
   
-
   
-
   
-
 
Operating Leases
   
8,452
   
2,170
   
2,529
   
1,940
   
1,175
   
557
   
81
 
Notes Payable
   
421
   
84
   
84
   
84
   
84
   
85
   
-
 
Total Contractual Cash Obligations
 
$
548,543
 
$
25,760
 
$
27,896
 
$
27,156
 
$
35,011
 
$
128,127
 
$
304,593
 

(1)  
The interest rate on the Term Loan is floating. For purposes of this schedule we are using the March 31, 2005 interest rate of 6.08% for all periods. Also, we have the option to make voluntary prepayments on the Term Loan and are required by the credit agreement to make prepayments equal to 50% of the free cash flow generated in each year as defined in the Credit Agreement. For purposes of this schedule we have not attempted to estimate what, if any, prepayments might be made throughout the life of the agreement.

Critical Accounting Policies

Certain of our accounting policies as discussed below require the application of significant judgement by management in selecting the appropriate assumptions for calculating amounts to record in our financial statements. By their nature, these judgements are subject to an inherent degree of uncertainty.

Labor revenues are recognized when the services are performed. Equipment rental revenue is recognized based on the number of days the equipment is rented beginning with the first day the equipment is under rental. The Company periodically sells new scaffolding directly to third parties. The Company recognizes revenue upon shipment and records as operating expense, the average cost of the scaffolding sold. The Company periodically sells scaffolding to third parties, primarily to its rental customers. The Company recognizes revenue for the proceeds of such sales and records as operating expense, the net book value of the scaffolding. Net book value is determined assuming the oldest scaffolding is sold first, as the Company maintains inventory records on a group basis.

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As part of our ongoing business, we make payments for workers’ compensation and health benefit claims. We have purchased insurance coverage for large claims. Our workers’ compensation and health benefit liabilities are developed using actuarial methods based upon historical data for payment patterns, cost trends, utilization of healthcare services and other relevant factors. These estimates take into account incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims. While we believe our liabilities for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile, and health benefit claims of $14.9 million as of March 31, 2005, are adequate and that the judgement applied is appropriate, such estimated liabilities could differ materially from what will actually transpire in the future.

The Company accounts for its long-lived assets excluding goodwill and tradenames, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 144, which requires the Company to assess the recoverability of these assets when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the long-lived asset (group) might not be recoverable. If impairment indicators exist, the Company determines whether the projected undiscounted cash flows will be sufficient to cover the carrying value of such assets. This requires the Company to make significant judgements about the expected future cash flows of the asset group. The future cash flows are dependent on general and economic conditions and are subject to change.

The Company accounts for its goodwill and tradenames in accordance with SFAS No. 142, which requires the Company to test goodwill and tradenames for impairment annually and whenever events occur or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of the reporting unit below its carrying value. For purposes of applying the provisions, the Company has determined that it will perform its impairment analysis on a consolidated enterprise level. Because quoted market prices do not exist for the Company, management uses the present value of expected future cash flows to estimate fair value. Management must make significant judgements and estimates about future conditions to estimate future cash flows. Unforeseen events and changes in circumstances and market conditions including general economic and competitive conditions, could result in significant changes in those estimates and material charges to income.

Change in Accounting Principle

Effective January 1, 2004, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation". The Company selected the modified prospective transition method under the provisions of SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure," which requires expensing options prospectively, beginning in the year of adoption. The Company expensed $603 and $42 for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, recorded in the caption Non-cash compensation.

Acquisitions

On June 1, 2004, the Company purchased the assets of Levitator, Inc., a commercial scaffolding company, for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million in cash and a $0.4 million note payable. The price was allocated to the assets and liabilities assumed, based on relative fair values. In connection with the acquisition, the Company recorded goodwill of $0.2 million based upon the allocation of the purchase price. The acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly has been included in the financial statements from the date of the acquisition.
 

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New Accounting Standards
 
On December 16, 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Statement No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, which is a revision of FASB Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation. Statement 123(R) supersedes APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and amends FASB Statement No. 95, Statement of Cash Flows. Generally, the approach in Statement 123(R) is similar to the approach described in Statement 123.  However, Statement 123(R) requires all share-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the income statement based on their fair values. Pro forma disclosure is no longer an alternative. We expect to adopt Statement 123(R) on January 1, 2006.
 
The Company plans to adopt Statement 123(R) using the modified-prospective method.
 
The Company adopted the fair-value-based method of accounting for share-based payments effective January 1, 2004 using the "modified prospective method" described in FASB Statement No. 148, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure.  Currently, the Company uses the minimal value method of the Black-Scholes formula to estimate the value of stock options granted to employees. The minimal value method is not allowable under Statement 123(R), and the company is currently researching other acceptable methods. The Company does not anticipate that adoption of Statement 123(R) will have a material impact on its results of operations or its financial position.
 
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
The Company is exposed to interest rate risk related to changes in interest rates on its variable rate debt. At March 31, 2005, the Company held approximately $300.0 million of long-term debt, with approximately $102.4 million subject to variable interest rates based upon LIBOR plus an applicable margin. If interest rates increased by 100 basis points, annualized cash interest expense would increase by approximately $1.0 million. This analysis does not reflect the effect that interest rates would have on other items, such as new borrowings nor the favorable impact declining rates would have on cash interest expense. The Company did not have any derivative financial instruments in place at December 31, 2004.
 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and Rule 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the quarter covered by this report. Based on their evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by our company in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. There were no changes in the internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the first quarter of 2005 that have materially affected, or are likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, the Company is subject to legal proceedings and other claims arising in the ordinary course of its business. There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than routine litigation incidental to the business, to which the Company is a party or of which any of the Company’s property is the subject.

ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

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

None.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

31.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1  
Certification of Chief Executive Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
32.2  
Certification of Chief Financial Officer under Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 





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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirement 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.

 
     
  BRAND INTERMEDIATE HOLDINGS, INC.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 11, 2005 By:   /s/ Paul T. Wood
 
Chief Executive Officer and President
 
 
     
Date: May 11, 2005 By:   /s/ Anthony A. Rabb
 
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Finance


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