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UNITED STATES

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, 2010

 

  COMMISSION FILE NUMBER   333-56857   
    333-56857-01   
    333-56857-02   

 

 

ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS LLC

ALLIANCE LAUNDRY CORPORATION

ALLIANCE LAUNDRY HOLDINGS LLC

(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)

 

DELAWARE   39-1927923
DELAWARE   39-1928505
DELAWARE   52-2055893

(STATE OR OTHER JURISDICTION OF

INCORPORATION OR ORGANIZATION)

 

(I.R.S. EMPLOYER

IDENTIFICATION NO.)

P.O. BOX 990

RIPON, WISCONSIN 54971-0990

(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)

(920) 748-3121

(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  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   x  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act):    Yes  ¨    No   x

The number of shares of Alliance Laundry Corporation’s common stock outstanding as of August 9, 2010: 1,000 shares

 

 

 


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Alliance Laundry Systems LLC

Alliance Laundry Corporation

Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC

Form 10-Q

For The Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2010

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         Page
No.

PART I

 

Financial Information

  
  Item 1.  

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
   

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009

   3
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009

   4
   

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009

   5
   

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6
 

Item 2.

 

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

   22
 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   31
 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

   32

PART II

 

Other Information

  
 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

   33
 

Item 1A.

 

Risk Factors

   33
 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   33
 

Item 3.

 

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   33
 

Item 4.

 

(Removed and Reserved)

   33
 

Item 5.

 

Other Information

   33
 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

   33

Signatures

   34

Throughout this quarterly report, we refer to Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, as “Alliance Holdings,” and, together with its consolidated operations, as the “Company,” “Alliance,” “we,” “our,” “Predecessor,” “Successor” and “us,” unless otherwise indicated. Any reference to “Alliance Laundry” refers to our wholly-owned subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its consolidated operations, unless otherwise indicated. Any reference to “ALH” refers to ALH Holding Inc., a Delaware corporation and Alliance Holdings’ ultimate parent entity. Unless the context otherwise requires, references to “United States and Canada,” “Europe,” “Latin America,” “Asia,” and “Middle East & Africa” are to each of our reporting segments. Unless otherwise stated, all amounts are in thousands of U.S. dollars.

 

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ALLIANCE LAUNDRY HOLDINGS LLC

AND ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     June 30,
2010
   December  31,
2009

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 28,601    $ 24,615

Restricted cash - for securitization investors

     23,421      —  

Accounts receivable, net

     26,242      21,323

Inventories, net

     44,463      47,085

Retained beneficial interests in accounts receivable

     —        26,367

Accounts receivable - restricted for securitization investors

     61,837      —  

Loans receivable, net - restricted for securitization investors

     40,883      —  

Deferred income tax asset, net

     11,467      11,373

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     7,106      4,014
             

Total current assets

     244,020      134,777

Loans receivable, net

     3,104      2,730

Property, plant and equipment, net

     57,505      62,532

Goodwill

     179,115      183,310

Retained beneficial interests in financial assets

     —        46,793

Loans receivable, net - restricted for securitization investors

     222,735      —  

Debt issuance costs, net

     3,416      4,353

Intangible assets, net

     135,433      137,678
             

Total assets

   $ 845,328    $ 572,173
             

Liabilities and Member(s)’ Equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Current portion of long-term debt and capital lease obligations

   $ 184    $ 835

Revolving credit facility

     —        —  

Accounts payable

     41,315      34,351

Asset backed borrowings - owed to securitization investors

     76,087      —  

Other current liabilities

     36,811      32,590
             

Total current liabilities

     154,397      67,776

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations

     259,758      280,413

Asset backed borrowings - owed to securitization investors

     197,549      —  

Deferred income tax liability, net

     9,058      9,057

Other long-term liabilities

     24,268      22,139
             

Total liabilities

     645,030      379,385

Commitments and contingencies (See Note 15)

     

Member(s)’ equity

     200,298      192,788
             

Total liabilities and member(s)’ equity

   $ 845,328    $ 572,173
             

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

 

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ALLIANCE LAUNDRY HOLDINGS LLC

AND ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
    June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
 

Net revenues:

          

Equipment and service parts

   $ 111,821    $ 106,289      $ 203,196    $ 199,630   

Equipment financing, net

     1,513      (11,364     2,818      (8,340
                              

Net revenues

     113,334      94,925        206,014      191,290   

Cost of sales

     82,037      75,062        148,056      148,409   
                              

Gross profit

     31,297      19,863        57,958      42,881   
                              

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     15,856      13,296        29,883      26,528   

Securitization and other costs, net

     —        6,393        —        6,740   
                              

Total operating expenses

     15,856      19,689        29,883      33,268   
                              

Operating income

     15,441      174        28,075      9,613   

Interest expense

     5,378      5,598        11,072      11,481   
                              

Income (loss) before taxes

     10,063      (5,424     17,003      (1,868

Provision (benefit) for income taxes

     3,436      (1,940     5,853      (662
                              

Net income (loss)

   $ 6,627    $ (3,484   $ 11,150    $ (1,206
                              

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

 

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ALLIANCE LAUNDRY HOLDINGS LLC

AND ALLIANCE LAUNDRY SYSTEMS LLC

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

(in thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ 11,150      $ (1,206

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     8,521        8,623   

Non-cash interest expense (income)

     47        (1,067

Non-cash (gain) loss on commodity & foreign exchange contracts, net

     3,411        (2,003

Non-cash executive unit compensation

     2,447        335   

Non-cash income from loan forgiveness

     (26     (65

Non-cash charge for pension plan accrual

     —          747   

Deferred income taxes

     4,314        (1,728

Loss on sale of fixed assets

     158        —     

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts and notes receivable

     (7,239     (65

Accounts receivable - restricted for securitization investors

     5,616        —     

Inventories

     875        6,410   

Retained beneficial interest

     —          (20,824

Loans receivable, net - restricted for securitization investors

     (3,092     —     

Other assets

     (1,734     (1,020

Accounts payable

     8,252        9,683   

Other liabilities

     2,616        (2,165
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     35,316        (4,345
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (3,500     (1,452

Release of restricted cash

     —          500   

Restricted cash - for securitization investors

     (4,726     —     
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (8,226     (952
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Principal payments on long-term debt

     (21,000     (20,000

Change in other long-term debt, net

     (312     (223

Net decrease in asset backed borrowings related to securitized accounts receivable

     (1,145     —     

Net increase in asset backed borrowings related to securitized loans receivable

     1,825        —     

Member contributions

     —          27,039   

Debt financing fees

     (1,648     —     
                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (22,280     6,816   
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (824     12   
                

Increase in cash and cash equivalents

     3,986        1,531   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     24,615        14,314   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 28,601      $ 15,845   
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 9,712      $ 12,216   

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 718      $ 594   

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

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Our interim condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited. We prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements following Securities and Exchange Commission rules for interim reporting. As permitted under those rules, a number of footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. It is management’s opinion that these financial statements include all normal and recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of our financial position and operating results. As discussed in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility, effective January 1, 2010 we consolidated the activities of ALERT 2009 into our financial statements. Net revenues and net earnings for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of future or annual results. This report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements presented in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

In 2005, Alliance Laundry issued 8 1/2% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2013 (the “Senior Subordinated Notes”), that were guaranteed by Alliance Holdings. Alliance Laundry Corporation was a co-issuer of the Senior Subordinated Notes. Alliance Laundry Corporation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alliance Laundry and was originally incorporated for the sole purpose of serving as a co-issuer of the Senior Subordinated Notes. Alliance Holdings is the parent of Alliance Laundry and has provided a full and unconditional guarantee of the Senior Subordinated Notes. Alliance Holdings and Alliance Laundry Corporation do not have any operations, assets or liabilities independent of Alliance Laundry. The financial statements of Alliance Laundry also represent the financial statements of Alliance Holdings as Alliance Holdings has no operations, assets or liabilities other than its ownership interest in Alliance Laundry.

NOTE 2. INVENTORIES

Inventories are stated at cost using the first-in, first-out method, but not in excess of net realizable value, and consist of the following:

 

     June 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Materials and purchased parts

   $ 17,871      $ 19,039   

Work in process

     7,716        8,344   

Finished goods

     22,830        23,239   

Inventory reserves

     (3,954     (3,537
                
   $ 44,463      $ 47,085   
                

NOTE 3. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reporting segment for the six months ended June 30, 2010 are summarized below (in millions):

 

     United States
and Canada
   Europe     Latin
America
   Asia    Middle East
& Africa
   Consolidated  

Balance, December 31, 2009

   $ 150.4    $ 27.8      $ 0.6    $ 2.8    $ 1.7    $ 183.3   

Currency translation

     —        (4.2     —        —        —        (4.2
                                            

Balance, June 30, 2010

   $ 150.4    $ 23.6      $ 0.6    $ 2.8    $ 1.7    $ 179.1   
                                            

Identifiable intangible assets, which are subject to amortization, consist primarily of customer agreements and distributor networks, engineering drawings, product designs and manufacturing processes, noncompete agreements, patents and computer software. These intangible assets are amortized over the assets’ estimated useful lives which range from two to twenty years. Intangible assets also include certain trademarks and trade names, which have an indefinite life. Such assets are not amortized, but are subject to an annual impairment test pursuant to current accounting guidance.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets was as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009

Amortization expense

   $ 1,321    $ 1,351    $ 2,673    $ 2,712
                           

The following is a summary of identifiable intangible assets as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     June 30, 2010    December 31, 2009
     Gross
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Amount
   Gross
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
   Net
Amount

Amortizable intangible assets

   $ 52,325    $ 29,509    $ 22,816    $ 52,587    $ 27,890    $ 24,697

Non-amortizable intangible assets

     112,617      —        112,617      112,981      —        112,981
                                         
   $ 164,942    $ 29,509    $ 135,433    $ 165,568    $ 27,890    $ 137,678
                                         

NOTE 4. ASSET BACKED FACILITY

On June 26, 2009, Alliance Laundry, through a special-purpose bankruptcy remote subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables 2009 LLC (“ALER 2009”), and a trust, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables Trust 2009-A (“ALERT 2009A”), entered into a one year $330.0 million revolving credit facility (the “New Asset Backed Facility”), backed by equipment loans and trade receivables originated by the Company. Through June 25, 2010, the revolving period of the New Asset Backed Facility (the “Revolving Period”), Alliance Laundry was permitted, from time to time, to sell its trade receivables and certain equipment loans to the special-purpose subsidiary, which in turn transferred them to the trust. Effective June 25, 2010, the administrative agent and noteholders under the New Asset Backed Facility extended the termination date of the Revolving Period to June 24, 2011, among other things, based on a request by ALERT 2009A. The trust finances the acquisition of the trade receivables and equipment loans through borrowings under the New Asset Backed Facility in the form of funding notes, which are limited to an advance rate of approximately 85% for equipment loans and 55-65% for trade receivables. Funding availability for trade receivables is limited to a maximum of $60.0 million, while funding for equipment loans is limited to $330.0 million, less the amount of funding outstanding for trade receivables. Funding for the trade receivables and equipment loans is subject to certain eligibility criteria, including concentration and other limits, which are standard for transactions of this type. After June 24, 2011, the trust will not be permitted to request new borrowings under the facility and the outstanding borrowings will amortize over a period of up to nine years. As of June 30, 2010, the balance of variable funding notes due to lenders under the New Asset Backed Facility for equipment loans and trade receivables was $233.1 million and $40.6 million, respectively.

The New Asset Backed Facility replaces a similar facility previously maintained with affiliates of Natixis Financial Products Inc., BMO Capital Markets Corp. and The Bank of Nova Scotia (the “Old Asset Backed Facility”). In connection with the establishment of the New Asset Backed Facility on June 26, 2009, Alliance Laundry, through its special-purpose subsidiaries, repurchased and simultaneously resold the assets held by the Old Asset Backed Facility to the New Asset Backed Facility. Effective March 31, 2010, Fifth Third Bank was added as an additional lender under the New Asset Backed Facility.

Additional advances under the New Asset Backed Facility are subject to certain continuing conditions, including but not limited to: (i) covenant restrictions relating to the weighted average life, weighted average interest rate and the amount of fixed rate equipment loans held by the trust; (ii) the absence of a rapid amortization event or event of default, as defined; (iii) our compliance, as servicer, with certain financial covenants; and (iv) no event having occurred which materially and adversely affects our operations. In addition to performance measures associated with the transferred trade receivables and equipment note receivables, there are other events or conditions which could trigger a rapid amortization event. As of June 30, 2010 no rapid amortization events have occurred.

The variable funding notes issued under the New Asset Backed Facility will commence amortization, and borrowings under the New Asset Backed Facility will cease prior to June 24, 2011 upon the occurrence of certain “rapid amortization events” which include: (i) a borrowing base shortfall exists and remains uncured; (ii) delinquency, dilution or default ratios on pledged receivables and equipment loans exceeding certain specified ratios in any given month; (iii) the days sales outstanding on receivables exceed a specified number of days; (iv) the occurrence and continuance of an event of default or servicer default under the New Asset Backed Facility, including but not limited to, as servicer, a material adverse change in our business or financial condition and our compliance with certain required financial covenants; and (v) a number of other specified events.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

The risk of loss to the note purchasers under the New Asset Backed Facility resulting from default or dilution on the trade receivables and equipment loans is mitigated by credit enhancement, provided by us in the form of cash reserves, letters of credit ($35.0 million as of June 30, 2010) and over-collateralization. Upon transfer of the trade receivables and equipment loan receivables to the trust, the receivables and certain cash flows derived from them become restricted for use in meeting obligations to the trusts’ noteholders and the Company. Noteholders are allocated cash flows derived from the activities of the securitized pools of trade receivables and equipment loan receivables. Any remaining monies in the trust and cash flows remaining from the pool of receivables and loans after payment of all obligations under the New Asset Backed Facility will accrue to the benefit of Alliance Laundry. Except for Alliance Laundry’s retained interests and amounts of the letters of credit outstanding from time to time as credit enhancement, the Company provides no support or recourse for the risk of loss relating to default on the assets transferred to the trust. Alliance Laundry also retains the servicing rights and receives a servicing fee for the trade receivables and equipment loans sold, and is paid an annual servicing fee equal to 1.0% of the aggregate balance of such trade receivables and equipment loans.

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued an accounting standard relating to the consolidation of variable interest entities and an accounting standard relating to the accounting for transfers of financial assets. The accounting guidance for variable interest entities eliminates the scope exception for qualified special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) as the accounting guidance for transfers of financial assets eliminated the concept of QSPEs. In addition, the accounting guidance relating to the transfers of financial assets requires more information about transfers of financial assets where companies have continuing exposure to the risk related to transferred financial assets. In addition to eliminating the concept of QSPEs, this guidance changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets and requires additional disclosure about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities. We adopted the new accounting guidance on January 1, 2010.

In evaluating the above accounting standards, the Company first evaluated if the trust should be consolidated under the variable interest entity guidance as this guidance now includes QSPEs within its scope. Under the new variable interest entity guidance, we have concluded the following:

 

   

The trust is a variable interest entity as the equity investors at risk do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance. Rather, the servicer (the Company), through its rights in the servicing contract, has that power and the equity holders at risk do not have the right to remove the servicer. In addition, no one party has the right to remove the Company as servicer.

 

   

We hold variable interests in trust, primarily through the retained beneficial interests and credit enhancements. These variable interests provide us with the obligation to absorb losses and receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the trust as the risk of loss to the note purchasers resulting from an event of default or rapid amortization event is protected by these variable interests in the form of cash reserves, letter of credit and over-collateralization.

Based on the above, we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of the trust as (1) we have the power to direct the activities of the trust that most significantly impact the trust’s economic performance and (2) we have the obligation/right to absorb losses/receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the trust. As a result, we consolidated the trust in accordance with our adoption of the new variable interest entity guidance on January 1, 2010.

Under the new variable interest entity accounting guidance, the Company initially measured the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests of the trust at their carrying amounts. Carrying amounts refer to the amounts at which the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests would have been carried in the consolidated financial statements if this guidance had been effective when the Company first met the conditions of being the primary beneficiary. The impact of consolidating the carrying values of the assets and liabilities of the trust was recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance, the Company’s transfers of equipment loans and trade receivables to the trust are no longer recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, no gains/losses upon sale are recognized. The consolidation of the trust did not have a significant impact on the Company’s compliance with its debt covenants as the existing covenant calculation excludes the secured borrowings of the consolidated ALERT 2009A trust as debt of the Company.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Using the carrying amounts of the trust assets and liabilities as prescribed by this guidance, the Company recorded a $278.4 million increase in total assets, a $273.6 million increase in total liabilities and a $4.8 million cumulative effect increase in stockholder’s equity. The primary transition adjustments, which were reflected as non-cash adjustments at January 1, 2010, include:

 

   

Consolidation of $340.6 million of gross receivable assets ($67.5 million related to trade receivables and $273.1 million related to equipment loans).

   

Consolidation of $273.0 million of variable funding notes debt ($42.1 million related to trade receivables and $230.9 million related to equipment loans).

   

Consolidation of $18.7 million of restricted cash collateral accounts.

   

Recording of a $9.9 million allowance for loan losses, not previously required under generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), for the newly consolidated equipment loan receivables.

   

Recording of a $3.7 million deferred tax asset related to the establishment of the allowance for loan losses discussed above

   

Recording of an interest rate cap valued at $0.8 million, to limit exposure on the interest expense on the variable funding note debt.

   

Elimination of retained interests in trade receivables and equipment loans receivable ($26.4 million for trade receivables and $46.8 million for equipment loans receivables).

The assets of the consolidated ALERT 2009A trust include restricted cash and certain trade and equipment loan receivables, which are restricted to settle the obligations of the trust. Liabilities of the consolidated trust include secured borrowings which are not an obligation of ALS. The creditors of the trust do not have access to the assets of ALS.

The Company’s balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009 have not been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the new accounting guidance. Therefore, current period results and balances will not be comparable to prior period amounts, particularly with regard to the following (and their related subtotals):

Balance Sheet

 

   

Restricted cash – for securitization investors

   

Accounts receivable, net

   

Retained beneficial interests in accounts receivable

   

Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors

   

Retained beneficial interests in financial assets

   

Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors (current and long-term)

   

Deferred income tax asset

   

Accounts payable

   

Asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors (current and long-term)

Income Statement

 

   

Equipment financing, net

   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   

Interest expense

Cash Flow

 

   

Restricted cash – for securitization investors

   

Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors

   

Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors

   

Net decrease in asset backed borrowings related to securitized accounts receivable

   

Net increase in asset backed borrowings related to securitized loans receivable

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 5. SECURITIZATION ACTIVITIES

As discussed in greater detail in Note 4 - Asset Backed Facility above, beginning on January 1, 2010 the Company’s securitization is accounted for as a secured borrowing and the trust is treated as a consolidated subsidiary of the Company. The following lines of the Company’s balance sheet are specific to the Company’s securitization and are restricted for securitization investors only:

 

   

Restricted cash – for securitization investors

 

   

Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors

 

   

Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors (current and long-term)

 

   

Asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors (current and long-term)

Certain aspects of the Company’s retained interest in the assets of the trust now constitute intercompany positions, which are eliminated in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Trust receivables underlying the Company’s retained interest are recorded in accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors and loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors.

Restricted Cash – for securitization investors

To protect the noteholders of the trust, additional collateral in the form of a cash reserve equal to 1% of the trade receivable and equipment note receivable balances is maintained, as well as a yield account for lower interest rate loans. Additionally, collection accounts to facilitate the collection and disbursement of funds are maintained separately for trade receivables and equipment note receivables. The components of restricted cash are shown below.

 

     June 30,
2010

Cash reserve accounts

   $ 3,419

Collection accounts - trade receivables

     4,840

Collection accounts - equipment loans

     15,162
      

Restricted cash -for securitization investors

   $ 23,421
      

Securitization Activities

The Company transfers accounts receivable and equipment loans to our special-purpose bankruptcy remote subsidiary in the ordinary course of business as part of our ongoing securitization activities. In our securitization transactions, ALS receives a combination of cash and residual interests in the assets transferred. At June 30, 2010, the residual interests in accounts receivable were:

 

     Current  

Accounts receivables - restricted for securitization investors

   $ 61,837   

Less: asset backed borrowings - owed to securitization investors

     (40,552
        

Company’s residual interest in securitized accounts receivable

   $ 21,285   
        

At June 30, 2010, the residual interest in securitized loans receivable were:

 

     Current     Long term  

Loans receivable - restricted for securitization investors

   $ 43,942      $ 229,617   

Less: bad debt reserve on loans receivable

     (3,059     (6,882
                

Loans receivable, net - restricted for securitization investors

     40,883        222,735   

Less: asset backed borrowings - owed to securitization investors

     (35,535     (197,549
                

Company’s residual interest in securitized loans receivables

   $ 5,348      $ 25,186   
                

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors

The current portion of the asset backed borrowings owed to securitization investors in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the third party noteholders’ interest in trade receivables and the current portion of equipment notes receivable. The long-term portion of the asset backed borrowings owed to securitization investors in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets represents the third party noteholders’ interest in equipment note receivables. Amounts owed to securitization investors as of June 30, 2010 for their interest in securitized trade receivables and loans receivable were $40.6 million and $233.1 million, respectively.

Other trust items

An interest rate cap is in place as part of the New Asset Backed Facility to limit our exposure to interest rate increases which may adversely affect the overall performance of our equipment financing activities. The interest rate cap limits the Company’s exposure to fluctuations in interest rates to 6.27% for fixed rate loans. The notional amount of the cap, which was $57.9 million at June 30, 2010, varies based on the originations and payoffs of our fixed-rate loan portfolio. The interest rate cap expires on June 30, 2019. Fair value disclosures related to the interest rate cap agreement are shown below.

 

          June 30, 2010          
          Fair Value of          
     Notional
Amount
   Hedge
Assets
   Hedge
Liabilities
  

Location on

Balance Sheet

  

Term

Undesignated derivatives

              

Interest rate cap

   57,857    $ 252    $ —      Accounts receivable, net    Through 6/30/19
                      

Total undesignated derivatives

      $ 252    $ —        
                      

 

     Location in
Statement of
Income
   (Loss)
Recognized  on
Undesignated
Hedges
 

Undesignated Hedges

      Three Months Ended
June  30, 2010
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 

Interest rate cap

   Interest expense    $ (160   $ (544
                   
      $ (160   $ (544
                   

 

     June 30, 2010
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Assets /
Liabilities
at  Fair
Value

Assets

           

Derivative financial instruments

           

Interest rate cap

   $ —      $ 252    $ —      $ 252
                           

Total assets

   $ —      $ 252    $ —      $ 252
                           

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Equipment financing, net as shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income is comprised of the following amounts:

 

     Three
Months
Ended
    Six
Months
Ended
 
     June 30, 2010     June 30, 2010  

Interest income

   $ 5,190      $ 10,286   

Other income

     314        513   

Interest expense on asset backed borrowings - owed to securitization investors

     (1,979     (3,912

Underwriting and collection expenses

     (995     (1,861

Bad debt expense

     (1,017     (2,208
                

Equipment financing, net

   $ 1,513      $ 2,818   
                

NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company adopted the accounting guidance related to disclosures about derivative instruments and hedging activities on January 1, 2009. The guidance is intended to improve the transparency in financial reporting by requiring enhanced disclosures of an entity’s derivative instruments and hedging activities and their effects on the entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows.

Derivative instruments are accounted for at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use, designation and type of the derivative instrument. The Company does not designate any of its derivatives as hedges and, as such, records all changes in fair values as a component of earnings.

Using derivative instruments means assuming counterparty credit risk. Counterparty credit risk relates to the loss we could incur if a counterparty were to default on a derivative contract. We primarily deal with investment grade counterparties and monitor the overall credit risk and exposure to individual counterparties. We do not anticipate nonperformance by any counterparties. The amount of counterparty credit exposure is the unrealized gains, if any, on such derivative contracts. We do not require, nor do we post, collateral or security on such contracts.

Hedging Strategy

We are exposed to certain risks relating to our ongoing business operations. As a result, we enter into derivative transactions to manage certain of these exposures that arise in the normal course of business. The primary risks managed by using derivative instruments are interest rate risks, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity price fluctuations. Fluctuations in these rates and prices can affect our operating results and financial condition. We manage the exposure to these market risks through operating and financing activities and through the use of derivative financial instruments. We do not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Interest Rate Risk. Borrowings outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility totaled $110.0 million at June 30, 2010. Through December 31, 2009, an interest rate swap agreement was in place that limited our exposure to changes in interest rates on $110.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility. Beginning January 1, 2010, the Senior Credit Facility interest rate is variable. We did not designate these contracts as hedge transactions and, as such, mark-to-market impacts were recorded in current earnings through December 31, 2009. As described in Note 5 – Securitization Activities, the Company maintains an interest rate cap related to its asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors.

Foreign Currency Risk. We have manufacturing, sales and distribution facilities in Belgium and sales and distribution facilities in Norway and Spain and we make investments and enter into transactions denominated in foreign currencies. Although the vast majority of our international sales from our domestic operations are denominated in U.S. dollars, we are exposed to transactional and translational foreign exchange risk related to our foreign operations.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Regarding transactional foreign exchange risk, we enter into certain forward exchange contracts to reduce the variability of the earnings and cash flow impacts of nonfunctional currency denominated receivables and payables. We do not designate these contracts as hedge transactions. Accordingly, the mark-to-market impact of these contracts is recorded each period to current earnings. At June 30, 2010, we were managing $17.0 million of Euro foreign currency contracts, which are not designated as accounting hedges.

Our primary translation exchange risk exposure at June 30, 2010 was the Euro. Amounts invested in non-U.S. based subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at quarter end. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income as foreign currency translation adjustments. The foreign currency translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income at June 30, 2010 was a $3.0 million loss. The net amount invested in foreign operations at June 30, 2010 was approximately $51.3 million, for which no hedges have been established.

Commodity Risk. We are subject to the effects of changing raw material and component costs caused by movements in underlying commodity prices. We purchase certain commodities, including steel and stainless steel. In addition, we purchase raw materials and components containing various commodities, including nickel, zinc, aluminum and copper. We generally buy these raw materials and components based upon market prices that are established with the vendor as part of the procurement process.

From time to time, we enter into contracts with our vendors to fix commodity prices for various periods to limit our near-term exposure to fluctuations in raw material and component prices. In addition, we enter into commodity hedge contracts to hedge certain commodity prices, such as nickel and copper, to reduce the variability on our earnings and cash flow impacts of purchasing raw materials containing such commodities. We do not designate these contracts as hedge transactions. Accordingly, the mark-to-market impact of these contracts is recorded each period to current earnings. At June 30, 2010, we were managing $3.8 million of nickel hedge contracts, $2.3 million of copper hedge contracts and $1.5 million of aluminum hedge contracts, which are not designated as accounting hedges.

The following table summarizes our outstanding derivative contracts and their effects on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively:

 

          June 30, 2010          
          Fair Value of          
     Notional
Amount
   Hedge
Assets
   Hedge
Liabilities
   Location on
Balance Sheet
   Term

Undesignated derivatives

              

Foreign currency hedges

   $ 17,008    $ —      $ 2,085    Other current liabilities    Various through 6/30/11

Commodity hedges

     7,569      —        674    Other current liabilities    Various through 9/30/11
                      

Total undesignated derivatives

      $ —      $ 2,759      
                      
          December 31, 2009          
          Fair Value of          
     Notional
Amount
   Hedge
Assets
   Hedge
Liabilities
   Location on
Balance Sheet
   Term

Undesignated derivatives

              

Foreign currency hedges

   $ 2,697    $ 146    $ —      Accounts receivable, net    Various through 3/31/10

Commodity hedges

     2,632      702      —      Accounts receivable, net    Various through 12/31/10
                      

Total undesignated derivatives

      $ 848    $ —        
                      

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

The effects of derivative instruments on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

Undesignated Hedges

   Location in
Statement of
Income
   (Loss)
Recognized on
Undesignated
Hedges
 
      Three Months Ended
June  30, 2010
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2010
 

Foreign currency hedges

   Cost of sales    $ (1,665   $ (2,413

Commodity hedges

   Cost of sales      (1,571     (605
                   
      $ (3,236   $ (3,018
                   

Undesignated Hedges

   Location in
Statement of
Income
   Gain (Loss)
Recognized on
Undesignated
Hedges
 
      Three Months Ended
June 30, 2009
    Six Months Ended
June 30, 2009
 

Interest swaps/options

   Interest expense    $ (257   $ (234

Foreign currency hedges

   Cost of sales      372        (56

Commodity hedges

   Cost of sales      904        721   
                   
      $ 1,019      $ 431   
                   

NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value, primarily related to financial products, included in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 are summarized below:

 

     June 30, 2010
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Assets /
Liabilities
at Fair
Value

Liabilities

           

Derivative financial instruments

           

Commodity contracts

   $ —      $ 674    $ —      $ 674

Foreign exchange contracts

     —        2,085      —        2,085
                           

Total liabilities

   $ —      $ 2,759    $ —      $ 2,759
                           
     December 31, 2009
     Level 1    Level 2    Level 3    Total
Assets /
Liabilities
at Fair
Value

Assets

           

Derivative financial instruments

           

Commodity contracts

   $ —      $ 702    $ —      $ 702

Foreign exchange contracts

     —        146      —        146

Securitized retained interests

     —        —        73,160      73,160
                           

Total assets

   $ —      $ 848    $ 73,160    $ 74,008
                           

As discussed in greater detail in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility, the underlying assets and liabilities supporting the retained beneficial interests in equipment loans and trade receivables were consolidated into the financials of the Company effective January 1, 2010, thus eliminating the retained beneficial interest asset. Below is a roll-forward of assets measured at fair value using Level 3 inputs for the six months ended June 30, 2009. These instruments, related to retained beneficial interests in equipment loans and trade receivables, were valued using pricing models that, in management’s judgment, reflected the assumptions a marketplace participant would use.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

     Securitized
Retained
Interests
 

Balance at December 31, 2008

   $ 58,908   

Total gains (losses) realized/unrealized

  

Included in earnings

     (9,572

Included in other comprehensive income (loss)

     —     

Purchases, issuances, and settlements, net

     30,282   
        

Balance at June 30, 2009

   $ 79,618   
        

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, gains of $12.4 million and losses of $21.3 million, respectively, on equipment note sales are included in earnings and reported in Net revenues as Equipment financing, net. Losses of $0.7 million on trade receivable sales are reported in Selling, general and administrative expenses.

The carrying amounts reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for Cash and cash equivalents, Accounts receivable, Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors, Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors, Accounts payable and Asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors approximate fair value due to the short-term nature or since longer-term instruments have interest at variable rates that re-price frequently. The amounts reported for borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility approximate fair value since the underlying instruments bear interest at variable rates that re-price frequently. The fair value of the Senior Subordinated Notes at June 30, 2010 was approximately $149.6 million based upon prices prevailing in recent market transactions. The fair value of commodity and foreign exchange hedges are obtained based upon third party quotes as disclosed in Note 6 – Derivative Financial Instruments. See Note 5 – Securitization Activities for fair value disclosures related to the Company’s interest rate cap.

NOTE 8. INCOME TAXES

During the second quarter of 2010, the Company calculated its estimated annual effective tax rate to be 33.5%, compared to 23.4% at December 31, 2009. This increase is primarily related to the $1.4 million valuation allowance that was reversed during 2009, creating a larger benefit in 2009, and lower energy tax credits expected to be earned during 2010 in the United States. The effective tax rate (including discrete items) for the six month period ending June 30, 2010 was 34.4%. At the end of each interim period, the Company makes an estimate of the effective tax rate expected to be applicable for the full fiscal year and the impact of discrete items, if any, and adjusts the quarterly rate, as necessary.

There are various factors that may cause our tax assumptions to change in the near term and, as a result, the Company may have to increase or decrease its valuation allowance against deferred income tax assets. The Company cannot predict whether future U.S. federal, foreign and state income tax laws and regulations might be passed that could have a material effect on its results of operations. The Company will assess the impact of significant changes to the U.S. federal, foreign and state income tax laws and regulations on a regular basis and update the assumptions and estimates used to prepare its consolidated financial statements when new regulations and legislation are enacted.

The Company has approximately $0.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits as of June 30, 2010 which, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. The Company does not anticipate that the net amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly during the next twelve months. The Company’s policy is to accrue interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Prior to January 27, 2005, the Company did not provide for U.S. federal income taxes or tax benefits as the Company was a partnership for tax reporting purposes and the payment of federal and most state taxes was the responsibility of the partners. Tax years which remain subject to examination by tax authorities for the Company include years subsequent to January 27, 2005 in the United States, subsequent to 2006 in Luxemburg and subsequent to 2007 in Belgium.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 9. GUARANTEES

The Company, through its special-purpose bankruptcy remote subsidiary, entered into the $330.0 million New Asset Backed Facility as described in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility above. Pursuant to the terms of the New Asset Backed Facility, we provide credit enhancement to the note purchasers including an irrevocable letter of credit, which is an unconditional lending commitment of the lenders under the Senior Credit Facility, subject to certain limits. We are obligated under the reimbursement provisions of the Senior Credit Facility to reimburse the lenders for any drawings on the credit enhancement by the facility indenture trustee. If the credit enhancement is not replenished by us after a drawing, the trust will not be permitted to request new borrowings under the New Asset Backed Facility and the New Asset Backed Facility will begin to amortize. The amount of the irrevocable letter of credit related to the New Asset Backed Facility at June 30, 2010 was $35.0 million.

We offer warranties to our customers depending upon the specific product and its use. Standard product warranties vary from one to three years for most parts with certain components extending to five years. Certain customers have elected to buy without warranty coverage. The standard warranty program requires that we replace defective components within a specified time period from the date of installation. We also sell separately priced extended warranties associated with our products. We recognize extended warranty revenues over the period covered by the warranty.

We record an estimate for future warranty related costs based on actual historical incident rates and cost per incident trends. Based on an analysis of these and other factors, the carrying amount of our warranty liability is adjusted as necessary. While our warranty costs have historically been within our calculated estimates, it is possible that future warranty costs could exceed those estimates.

The changes in the carrying amount of our total product warranty liability were as follows:

 

     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 7,490      $ 7,985   

Currency translation adjustment

     (159     9   

Accruals for current and pre-existing warranties issued during the period

     2,266        2,570   

Settlements made during the period

     (2,328     (2,714
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 7,269      $ 7,850   
                

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 10. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company provides certain pension, healthcare and death benefits for eligible retirees and their dependents. The pension benefits are funded, while the healthcare and death benefits are not funded but are paid as incurred. Eligibility for coverage is based on meeting certain years of service and retirement qualifications. The components of periodic benefit costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
     Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
     June  30,
2010
    June  30,
2009
    June  30,
2010
    June  30,
2009
 

Service cost

   $ 185      $ 173      $ 33      $ 33   

Interest cost

     837        849        38        36   

Expected return on assets

     (864     (782     —          —     

Amortization of prior service cost

     1        1        (2     (4

Amortization of loss

     218        274        5        5   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 377      $ 515      $ 74      $ 70   
                                
     Pension Benefits     Other Benefits  
     Six Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
     June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
    June 30,
2010
    June 30,
2009
 

Service cost

   $ 370      $ 346      $ 66      $ 66   

Interest cost

     1,674        1,697        75        71   

Expected return on assets

     (1,728     (1,565     —          —     

Amortization of prior service cost

     2        2        (3     (9

Amortization of loss

     436        548        10        9   
                                

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 754      $ 1,028      $ 148      $ 137   
                                

Employer Contributions

During the first six months of 2010, the Company has contributed $0.5 million to its defined benefit pension plan and anticipates additional contributions totaling $2.5 million during the remainder of 2010.

NOTE 11. LONG-TERM DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Debt, other than debt related to securitization activities discussed in Note 5 – Securitization Activities, consisted of the following at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:

 

     June 30,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Senior Credit Facility

   $ 110,000      $ 131,000   

Senior subordinated notes

     149,758        149,711   

Revolving credit facility

     —          —     

Other long-term debt

     54        120   

Capital lease obligations

     130        417   
                

Gross long-term debt

     259,942        281,248   

Less: current portion

     (184     (835
                
   $ 259,758      $ 280,413   
                

The Company prepaid $18.0 million of its Senior Credit Facility obligation during the second quarter of 2010. After considering scheduled payments and voluntary prepayments made through June 30, 2010, the term loan facility requires quarterly principal payments of approximately $0.3 million beginning September 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011. The final principal payment of $109.4 million is due on January 27, 2012. At June 30, 2010, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility. Proceeds from the issuance of a $15.0 million pay-in-kind note (“PIK Note”) by Alliance Finance LLC to a related party were used to pre-pay the Senior Credit Facility during the first quarter of 2009. See Note 13 – Member(s)’ Equity for further discussion of the PIK Note. As discussed in greater detail in Note 5 – Securitization Activities, the Company had total debt outstanding of $273.6 million related to its securitization activities.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility bear interest, at our option, at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus (a) the base rate, which is the higher of (1) the prime lending rate as set forth on the British Banking Association Telerate and (2) the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.5% or (b) the Eurodollar rate, which will be the rate at which Eurodollar deposits for one, two, three or six months are offered in the interbank Eurodollar market. Effective June 30, 2010, the applicable margin for the Revolving Credit Facility is 1.50% with respect to base rate loans and 2.50% with respect to Eurodollar loans, subject to step-downs if we meet certain leverage ratios. The applicable margin for the Term Loan Facility is 1.50% with respect to base rate loans and 2.50% with respect to Eurodollar loans, subject to step-downs if we meet certain leverage ratios. The interest rate on The Term Loan Facility borrowings as of June 30, 2010 was 2.93%. In addition, the applicable margin for the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility is subject to a step-down or step-up based upon the corporate credit rating of Alliance Laundry.

To manage a portion of the Company’s exposure to changes in LIBOR based interest rates on its variable rate debt, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements on July 21, 2006 and January 4, 2008 that effectively fixed the interest payments on a portion of the Company’s variable rate debt. The July 21, 2006 swap, which had a termination date of March 4, 2009, effectively fixed the variable portion of the interest rate on the notional amount of $13.0 million of debt at 5.65% plus the applicable spread based on the terms of the Credit Agreement. The January 4, 2008 swap, which had a termination date of December 31, 2009, effectively fixed the variable portion of the interest rate on the notional amount of $110.0 million of debt at 3.96% plus the applicable spread based on the terms of the Credit Agreement.

The Senior Credit Facility and the Indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes (the “Notes Indenture”) contain a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of assets, repay other indebtedness (including, in the case of the Senior Credit Facility, the Senior Subordinated Notes), incur liens, make capital expenditures and make certain investments or acquisitions, engage in mergers or consolidation and otherwise restrict our operating activities. In addition, under the Senior Credit Facility, the Company is required to satisfy specified financial ratios and tests, including a maximum of total debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement governing the Senior Credit Facility) and a minimum interest coverage ratio. As of June 30, 2010 the Senior Credit Facility requires the Company to satisfy a maximum Consolidated Total Debt (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.25 to 1.00 and a minimum Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) of 2.50 to 1.00. As of June 30, 2010 the Company’s Consolidated Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 3.09 to 1.00 and the Company’s Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio was 4.49 to 1.00.

At June 30, 2010, based upon the maximum ratio of consolidated debt to Adjusted EBITDA allowable under the Senior Credit Facility of 4.25, we could have borrowed an additional $18.3 million of the available and unutilized Revolving Credit Facility, to finance our operations. We believe that future cash flows from operations, together with available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, will be adequate to meet our anticipated requirements for capital expenditures, working capital, interest payments, scheduled principal payments and other debt repayments that may be required as a result of the scheduled ratio of consolidated debt to Adjusted EBITDA discussed above.

The Company’s ability to make scheduled payments of principal or to refinance its indebtedness, or to pay the interest or liquidated damages on its indebtedness, if any thereon, or to fund planned capital expenditures, or to meet its debt covenants, will depend upon the Company’s future performance, which, in turn, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive and other factors that are beyond the Company’s control. Global macroeconomic conditions remain unstable. Given the continuing uncertainty regarding the economies of Europe and other markets in which we operate and projected federal deficits in the U.S. and Europe, macroeconomic conditions could deteriorate in the near term or over the longer term. The Company continues to monitor its business plan for cost control measures that could improve profitability. The Company also has the ability to defer non-critical capital expenditures. Based on current forecasts, the Company currently expects to meet its obligations under its debt agreements including compliance with established financial covenants. However, if the economic environments in which the Company operates were to deteriorate beyond current expectations, it could have a material adverse effect on its ability to remain in compliance with its covenants which would result in a material adverse effect on its liquidity and results of operations. Any amendment to or waiver of the covenants would likely involve substantial upfront fees, significantly higher annual interest costs and other terms significantly less favorable to the Company than those contained in its current credit facilities.

As discussed in greater detail in Note 4 - Asset Backed Facility, effective June 25, 2010, the termination date of the Revolving Period of the New Asset Backed Facility was extended to June 24, 2011.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

On January 27, 2005, in connection with the acquisition of Alliance Holdings (“Alliance Acquisition”) and the related management investments in ALH Holding Inc (“ALH”), ALH established a stock option plan, primarily for the benefit of Alliance Laundry’s executive officers. As of the closing date of the Alliance Acquisition, ALH granted a total of 130,000 stock options among certain members of management. Approximately sixty percent (60%) of the options were time based options, of which the majority vested according to anniversary dates, and forty percent (40%) of the options granted were “performance options” that would vest in five annual installments based on Alliance Laundry’s achievement of certain specified annual or cumulative earnings targets during fiscal years 2005 through 2009.

On April 22, 2010, ALH granted 67,700 performance options (which we refer to below as the “new performance options”) to certain key employees, including our named executive officers. The number of new performance options received by our named executive officers were as follows: Mr. L’Esperance, 16,504; Mr. Spiller, 9,226; Mr. Schoeb, 9,182; Mr. Rounds, 8,435; and Mr. Brothers, 8,066. The new performance options have a per share exercise price equal to $160.00 and a ten year term. The new performance options will fully vest upon a change in control if the return to Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“OTPP”) is at least two and one half times its invested capital, and will be forfeited and canceled if the return to OTPP is less than two times its invested capital; a percentage of the new performance options will vest based on linear interpolation if the return to OTPP is between the two measures. In consideration for the receipt of these new performance options, the employees forfeited for cancellation all performance options previously granted to them (50,964 options in total). In addition, on April 22, 2010, ALH granted 15,960 performance options (which we refer to below as the “new homerun options”) to certain key employees. None of our named executive officers received new homerun options. The new homerun options have a per share exercise price equal to $160.00, a ten year term, and will fully vest upon a change in control if (and only if) the return to OTPP is at least three times its invested capital (and, if such return threshold is not met, the new homerun options will be forfeited). To effect these option grants, ALH increased the number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under our Amended and Restated ALH Holding Inc. Stock Incentive Plan by 60,000 shares, from 140,000 shares to 200,000 shares. In connection with the foregoing option grants, ALH also entered into an agreement with certain key employees (including our named executive officers) pursuant to which, if certain conditions are met, ALH would repurchase up to an aggregate of 50% of the vested shares of common stock owned by these employees. The repurchase would occur, if at all, on three annual repurchase dates, the first of which would occur in 2013. Both the new performance options and the new homerun options are classified as equity and no expense has been recorded related to the new performance options or the new homerun options.

As of June 30, 2010, a total of 157,590 stock options remain outstanding after giving effect to certain additional options granted and options exercised. The granted options entitle the members of management to purchase shares of ALH’s common stock at an average option price of $134.97 per share at June 30, 2010, subject to certain requirements. As of June 30, 2010, stock options represented an aggregate of 9.9% of the fully diluted common shares of ALH common stock issuable upon exercise of stock options. As of June 30, 2010, approximately forty-seven percent (47%) of the options granted were time based options, of which the majority vested according to anniversary dates, and the remaining fifty-three percent (53%) of the options granted were performance based options.

Based upon a valuation of all granted stock options, we recognized $2.4 million and $0.3 million of compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. Based upon a valuation of all granted stock options, we recognized $1.9 million of compensation expense and $0.1 million of income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

NOTE 13. MEMBER(S)’ EQUITY

On March 26, 2009 Alliance Finance LLC (Parent company of Alliance Holdings), as borrower, and our majority owner Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (“OTPP”), as lender, entered into a $15.0 million PIK Note. The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 17% and matures on July 15, 2013. Interest earned is capitalized into the note on a semi-annual basis. The PIK Note is not convertible into equity securities. On March 26, 2009, $14.5 million of the PIK Note proceeds were contributed to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC and were used to reduce the outstanding debt of our Senior Credit Facility.

On June 25, 2009, Alliance Finance LLC made an equity contribution of $12.5 million to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC. The source of funds for this contribution was an unsecured term loan guaranteed by both OTPP and restricted cash held by Alliance Finance LLC’s subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Finance LLC. Proceeds from the contribution were used to partially cover incremental retained interests and fees and expenses associated with the establishment of the Company’s new off balance sheet Asset Backed Facility. See Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility for additional discussion of the New Asset Backed Facility. Interest on the term loan is payable in cash on a quarterly basis by Alliance Finance LLC.

The changes to member(s)’ equity discussed above were recorded as increases to member(s)’ equity and were shown as member contributions on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

Total comprehensive earnings (loss) were $1.3 million and $7.5 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010, respectively, and ($1.8) million and ($2.4) million and for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively. Included in comprehensive earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2010 was a loss of ($5.5) million and ($8.8) million, respectively and a gain of $3.4 million and $0.5 million for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2009, respectively, related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

NOTE 14. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company manufactures and sells commercial laundry equipment that can be installed in a multitude of applications ranging from small chassis products used in commercial laundromats to large products used in institutional laundry applications. The Company maintains manufacturing facilities in Ripon, Wisconsin, Wevelgem, Belgium and Nazareth, Belgium to fulfill orders throughout the world. Based upon the information used by management for making operating decisions and assessing performance, the Company has the following operating segments: U.S. and Canada, Europe, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The Company has determined that its operating segments are its reportable segments.

The Company uses segment net revenues and gross profit as its measures of performance and to allocate resources. Management believes these are the best measures to help users of its financial statements predict future trends. In determining gross profit for its operating segments, the Company does not allocate certain manufacturing costs, including manufacturing variances and customer support expenses. Gross profit is determined by subtracting cost of sales from net revenues. Cost of sales is comprised of the costs of raw materials and component parts, plus costs incurred at the manufacturing plant level, including, but not limited to, labor and related fringe benefits, depreciation, supplies, utilities, property taxes and insurance.

General and administrative expenses, interest expense, other debt related expenses and the provision for income taxes are centrally managed. Consequently, these measures are not presented in the segment disclosures because they are not part of the segment profitability results reviewed by management.

Currently, assets are physically maintained in the United States and Belgium. However, due to common manufacturing lines and significant shared components across all five reportable segments, assets by reportable segment are not provided to the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker. As such, total assets by reportable segment are not disclosed.

Net revenues and gross profit as determined by the Company for its reportable segments are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended    Six Months Ended
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
     (in millions)

Net Revenues:

           

United States and Canada

   $ 80.9    $ 65.0    $ 144.2    $ 134.3

Europe

     15.0      13.8      27.8      27.6

Latin America

     3.3      2.5      6.9      5.0

Asia

     10.0      8.4      16.1      14.9

Middle East & Africa

     4.1      5.2      11.0      9.5
                           
   $ 113.3    $ 94.9    $ 206.0    $ 191.3
                           

Gross Profit:

           

United States and Canada

   $ 21.9    $ 11.2    $ 39.3    $ 26.3

Europe

     3.9      4.0      8.5      8.1

Latin America

     1.1      0.8      2.3      1.6

Asia

     3.4      2.7      5.4      4.8

Middle East & Africa

     1.0      1.2      2.5      2.1
                           
   $ 31.3    $ 19.9    $ 58.0    $ 42.9
                           

 

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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements—(Continued)

(Dollar amounts in thousands unless otherwise indicated)

 

NOTE 15. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Various claims and legal proceedings generally incidental to the normal course of business are pending or threatened against us. While the Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters, in the opinion of management, any liability arising thereunder will not have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition and results of operations after giving effect to provisions already recorded. The Company has recorded accruals related to these matters of $1.1 million and $1.3 million at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Environmental, Health and Safety Matters

We are subject to comprehensive and frequently changing federal, state and local environmental and occupational health and safety laws and regulations, including laws and regulations governing emissions of air pollutants, discharges of waste and storm water and the disposal of hazardous wastes. The Company is also subject to liability for the investigation and remediation of environmental contamination (including contamination caused by other parties) at the properties it owns or operates and at other properties where the Company or predecessors have arranged for the disposal of hazardous substances. As a result, we are involved, from time to time, in administrative and judicial proceedings and inquiries relating to environmental matters. There can be no assurance that we will not be involved in such proceedings in the future and that the aggregate amount of future clean-up costs and other environmental liabilities will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. The Company believes that its facilities and operations are in material compliance with all environmental, health and safety laws.

NOTE 16. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2010, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that amends previously issued guidance regarding fair value measures and disclosures. The new guidance requires disclosure of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, and also requires more detailed disclosure about the activity within Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted the accounting guidance related to fair value disclosures in January 2010, except for the requirements related to Level 3 disclosures, which will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010 (January 2011 for the Company). This guidance did not and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and income statement.

 

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

This management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”) should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes appearing elsewhere in this report and in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

OVERVIEW

We believe that we are a leading global designer, manufacturer and marketer of commercial laundry equipment used in laundromats, multi-housing laundries and on-premise laundries. Under the well-known brand names of Speed Queen®, UniMac®, Huebsch®, IPSO®, and Cissell® we produce a full line of commercial washing machines and dryers with load capacities from 14 to 275 pounds. We have been a leader in the United States and Canada stand-alone commercial laundry equipment industry for more than ten years. With the addition of our foreign operations and our ability to offer a complete range of brands and products throughout the world, we believe that we are a leader in the global stand-alone commercial laundry equipment industry.

Stand-alone commercial laundry equipment industry revenues are primarily driven by population growth and the replacement cycle of laundry equipment. With economic conditions having limited effect on the frequency of use and, therefore, the useful life of laundry equipment, industry revenues have historically been relatively stable. A majority of our revenues are generated by recurring sales of replacement equipment and service parts.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, our industry, as many other industries both in the United States and abroad, have seen macroeconomic conditions improve slightly compared to recent historical periods. Raw material prices have decreased, capital markets have strengthened and our customers’ ability to obtain financing has improved. However, global macroeconomic conditions remain fragile. We expect these conditions to continue in the near term.

ADOPTION OF NEW ACCOUNTING POLICY

As discussed in greater detail in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility to the financial statements, on June 26, 2009, Alliance Laundry, through a special-purpose bankruptcy remote subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables 2009 LLC (“ALER 2009”), and a trust, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables Trust 2009-A (“ALERT 2009A”), entered into a one year $330.0 million revolving credit facility (the “New Asset Backed Facility”), backed by equipment loans and trade receivables originated by us.

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued an accounting standard relating to the consolidation of variable interest entities and an accounting standard relating to the accounting for transfers of financial assets. The accounting guidance for variable interest entities eliminates the scope exception for qualified special purpose entities (“QSPEs”) as the accounting guidance for transfers of financial assets eliminated the concept of QSPEs. In addition, the accounting guidance relating to the transfers of financial assets requires more information about transfers of financial assets where companies have continuing exposure to the risk related to transferred financial assets. In addition to eliminating the concept of QSPEs, this guidance changes the requirements for derecognizing financial assets and requires additional disclosure about a company’s involvement in variable interest entities. We adopted the new accounting guidance on January 1, 2010.

In evaluating the above accounting standards, the Company first evaluated if the ALERT 2009A trust should be consolidated under the variable interest entity guidance as this guidance now includes QSPEs within its scope. Under the new variable interest entity guidance, we have concluded the following:

 

   

The trust is a variable interest entity as the equity investors at risk do not have the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the trust's economic performance. Rather, the servicer (the Company), through its rights in the servicing contract, has that power and the equity holders at risk do not have the right to remove the servicer. In addition, no one party has the right to remove the Company as servicer.

 

   

We hold variable interests in the trust, primarily through the retained beneficial interests and credit enhancements. These interests provide us with the obligation to absorb losses and receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the trust as the risk of loss to the note purchasers under the New Asset Backed Facility resulting from default or dilution on the trade receivables and equipment loans is protected by the credit enhancements, which is provided by us in the form of cash reserves, letters of credit and over-collateralization.

Based on the above, we have concluded that we are the primary beneficiary of the trust as (1) we have the power to direct the activities of the trust that most significantly impact the trust's economic performance and (2) we have the obligation/right to absorb losses/receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the trust. As a result, we consolidated the trust in accordance with our adoption of the new variable interest entity guidance on January 1, 2010.

 

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Under the new variable interest entity accounting guidance, we initially measured the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests of the trust at their carrying amounts. Carrying amounts refer to the amounts at which the assets, liabilities, and non-controlling interests would have been carried at in the consolidated financial statements if this guidance had been effective when we first met the conditions of being the primary beneficiary. The impact of consolidating the carrying values of the assets and liabilities of the trust was recorded as a cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings. As a result of the adoption of the new accounting guidance, our transfers of equipment notes and trade receivables to the trust are no longer recognized in the consolidated financial statements. Accordingly, no gains/losses upon sale are recognized. The consolidation of the trust did not have a significant impact on our compliance with our debt covenants as the existing covenant calculations exclude the effects of the New Asset Backed Facility.

Using the carrying amounts of the trust assets and liabilities as prescribed by this guidance, we recorded a $278.4 million increase in total assets, a $273.6 million increase in total liabilities and a $4.8 million cumulative effect increase in stockholder’s equity. The primary transition adjustments, which were reflected as non-cash adjustments at January 1, 2010, include:

 

   

Consolidation of $340.6 million of gross receivable assets ($67.5 million related to trade receivables and $273.1 million related to equipment loans).

 

   

Consolidation of $273.0 million of variable funding notes debt ($42.1 million related to trade receivables and $230.9 million related to equipment loans).

 

   

Consolidation of $18.7 million of restricted cash collateral accounts.

 

   

Recording of a $9.9 million allowance for loan losses, not previously required under GAAP, for the newly consolidated equipment loan receivables.

 

   

Recording of a $3.7 million deferred tax asset related to the establishment of the allowance for loan losses discussed above

 

   

Recording of an interest rate cap valued at $0.8 million, to limit exposure on the interest expense on the variable funding note debt.

 

   

Elimination of the fair values of retained interests in trade receivables and equipment loans receivable ($26.4 million for trade receivables and $46.8 million for equipment notes receivables).

The assets of the consolidated ALERT 2009A trust include restricted cash and certain trade and equipment loan receivables, which are restricted to settle the obligations of the trust and are not expected to be available to us or our creditors. Liabilities of the consolidated trust include secured borrowings for which creditors do not have recourse to our general credit.

Our balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement as of and for the year ended December 31, 2009 have not been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the new accounting guidance. Therefore, current period results and balances will not be comparable to prior period amounts, particularly with regard to the following (and their related subtotals):

Balance Sheet

 

   

Restricted cash – for securitization investors

 

   

Accounts receivable, net

 

   

Retained beneficial interests in accounts receivable

 

   

Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors

 

   

Retained beneficial interests in financial assets

 

   

Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors

 

   

Deferred income tax asset

 

   

Accounts payable

 

   

Asset backed borrowings – owed to securitization investors

Income Statement

 

   

Equipment financing, net

 

   

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

   

Interest expense

Cash Flow

 

   

Restricted cash – for securitization investors

 

   

Accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors

 

   

Loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors

 

   

Net decrease in asset backed borrowings related to securitized accounts receivable

 

   

Net increase in asset backed borrowings related to securitized loans receivable

 

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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Quarter Ended June 30, 2010 as Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

The following table sets forth our consolidated net revenues for the periods indicated:

 

     Three Months Ended       
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   Change  
     (in millions)       

Net revenues:

        

United States and Canada

   $ 80.9    $ 65.0    24.5

Europe

     15.0      13.8    7.9

Latin America

     3.3      2.5    32.0

Asia

     10.0      8.4    19.6

Middle East & Africa

     4.1      5.2    (21.0 %) 
                    
   $ 113.3    $ 94.9    19.4
                    

Net revenues. Net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased $18.4 million, or 19.4%, to $113.3 million from $94.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Excluding the impact of an unfavorable $13.6 million non-cash mark-to-market adjustment related to the establishment of a new asset backed facility recorded in the second quarter of 2009, sales increased $4.8 million or 4.4% as compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The net revenues increase of $18.4 million was attributable to increases in United States and Canada revenues of $15.9 million, Asia revenues of $1.6 million, Europe revenues of $1.2 million and Latin America revenues of $0.8 million, partially offset by a decrease in Middle East & Africa revenues of $1.1 million. The increase in United States and Canada revenues was due to $12.9 million of higher earnings from our equipment financing program, which includes the $13.6 million non-cash mark-to-market adjustment, as well as increased revenue from laundromats, multi-housing laundry and consumer laundry customers. The increase in Asia revenues was most significant in Australia and Japan. The increase in Europe revenues was most significant in Western Europe, but was partly offset by unfavorable exchange rates. The increase in Latin America revenues was most significant in Colombia, as a result of recent improvements in distribution networks. The decrease in Middle East & Africa revenues reflects lower sales to South Africa and Saudi Arabia. The higher total Company equipment and parts revenues for the quarter include $1.0 million of price increases and an increase of $5.9 million of sales volume and sales mix, which was partially offset by $1.3 million related to exchange rates. The unfavorable exchange rate impacts occurred primarily in Europe.

 

     Three Months Ended       
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   Change  
     (in millions)       

Gross profit:

        

United States and Canada

   $ 21.9    $ 11.2    95.4

Europe

     3.9      4.0    (2.6 %) 

Latin America

     1.1      0.8    29.2

Asia

     3.4      2.7    31.8

Middle East & Africa

     1.0      1.2    (19.0 %) 
                    
   $ 31.3    $ 19.9    57.6
                    

Gross profit. Gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased $11.4 million, or 57.6%, to $31.3 million from $19.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Total gross profit for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 includes $12.9 million of higher earnings from our equipment financing program, $1.0 million of price increases and $2.3 million of increased gross profits due to an increase in sales volume and sales mix as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009, which were partially offset by $4.7 million of higher raw material and distribution costs. United States and Canada gross profit increased primarily as a result of increased earnings from the equipment financing program, price increases and increases in sales volume and sales mix, which were partly offset by higher material and distribution costs. Latin America gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales volume and mix. Asia gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales volume and mix. Europe gross profit decreased primarily as a result of higher material and distribution costs and unfavorable exchange rates. Middle East & Africa gross profit decreased primarily as a result of lower sales volume and mix and higher material and distribution costs. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased to 27.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 from 20.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

 

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Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and administrative expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased $2.6 million, or 19.3%, to $15.9 million from $13.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was primarily due to $2.0 million of increased non-cash incentive compensation, $0.6 million of higher sales and marketing expenses and $0.4 million of higher engineering expenses, partially offset by $0.5 million of reduced discount expense related to the sale of trade receivables. Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenues was 14.0% for the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009.

Securitization and other costs, net. There were no securitization and other costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to $6.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Securitization and other costs for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 included $6.2 million of transaction costs incurred in establishing a new asset backed facility for the sale of equipment notes and trade receivables and $0.2 million related to the Louisville, Kentucky pension plan termination. Securitization and other costs, net as a percentage of net revenues was 0.0% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 6.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Operating income. As a result of the foregoing, operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased $15.3 million to $15.4 million as compared to $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Operating income as a percentage of net revenues increased to 13.6% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 0.2% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Interest expense. Interest expense for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 decreased $0.2 million, or 3.9%, to $5.4 million from $5.6 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to lower term loan interest of $1.1 million, partially offset by an unfavorable non-cash impact of $0.7 million to reflect adjustments in the fair values of interest rate swap agreements and $0.3 million of new interest on trade receivables sold to the trust, which has been consolidated into our financial statements beginning on January 1, 2010. Interest expense as a percentage of net revenues was 4.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 and 5.9% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $3.4 million as compared to a tax benefit of $1.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The income tax rate was 34.1% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 35.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Net income (loss). As a result of the foregoing, our net income (loss) for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 increased $10.1 million to $6.6 million as compared to a net loss of $3.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. Net income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was 5.8% as compared to a negative 3.7% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 as Compared to Quarter Ended June 30, 2009

 

     Six Months Ended       
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   Change  
     (in millions)       

Net revenues:

        

United States and Canada

   $ 144.2    $ 134.3    7.3

Europe

     27.8      27.6    0.6

Latin America

     6.9      5.0    38.2

Asia

     16.1      14.9    8.3

Middle East & Africa

     11.0      9.5    16.5
                    
   $ 206.0    $ 191.3    7.7
                    

Net revenues. Net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $14.7 million, or 7.7%, to $206.0 million from $191.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Excluding the impact of an unfavorable $13.6 million non-cash mark-to-market adjustment related to the establishment of a new asset backed facility recorded in the second quarter of 2009, sales increased $1.1 million or 0.5% as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009. The net revenues increase of $14.7 million was attributable to all regions and consisted of $9.9 million for United States and Canada revenues, $1.9 million for Latin America revenues, $1.5 million for Middle East & Africa revenues, $1.2 million for Asia revenues and $0.2 million Europe revenues. The increase in United States and Canada revenues was due primarily to $11.2 million of higher earnings from our equipment financing program, which includes the $13.6 million non-cash mark-to-market adjustment, partially offset by decreased revenues from on-premise laundries and laundromats. The increase in Latin America revenues is the result of an improved selling environment primarily in Mexico and recent improvements in distribution networks. The increase in Middle East & Africa revenues reflects higher sales to the United Arab Emirates and Egypt and other increases from improved distribution networks. The increase in Asia revenues was most significant in China and Australia. Europe revenues were higher to Western Europe, but were mostly offset by exchange rates. The higher total Company equipment and parts revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 includes $1.0 million of price increases and an increase of $3.2 million of sales volume and sales mix, offset by $0.7 million related to exchange rates. The unfavorable exchange rate impacts occurred primarily in Europe.

 

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     Six Months Ended       
     June 30,
2010
   June 30,
2009
   Change  
     (in millions)       

Gross profit:

        

United States and Canada

   $ 39.3    $ 26.3    49.7

Europe

     8.5      8.1    4.9

Latin America

     2.3      1.6    41.5

Asia

     5.4      4.8    13.5

Middle East & Africa

     2.5      2.1    15.2
                    
   $ 58.0    $ 42.9    35.2
                    

Gross profit. Gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $15.1 million, or 35.2%, to $58.0 million from $42.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Total gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 includes $11.2 million of higher earnings from our equipment financing program, $1.0 million of price increases, $0.9 million of lower raw material and distribution costs and $1.8 million of increased gross profits due to an increase in sales volume and sales mix as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009. United States and Canada gross profit increased primarily as a result of increased earnings from the equipment financing program and price increases. Europe gross profit increased as a result of higher sales volume and mix as well as lower warranty costs. Latin America gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales volume and mix. Asia gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales volume and mix. Middle East & Africa gross profit increased primarily as a result of higher sales volume and mix. Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased to 28.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 from 22.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Selling, general and administrative expense. Selling, general and administrative expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $3.4 million, or 12.6%, to $29.9 million from $26.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense was primarily due to $2.1 million of increased non-cash incentive compensation, $1.0 million of higher sales and marketing expenses and $0.8 million of higher engineering expenses, partially offset by $0.7 million of reduced discount expense related to the sale of trade receivables. Selling, general and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenues increased to 14.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 13.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Securitization and other costs, net. There were no securitization and other costs for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to $6.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Securitization and other costs for the six months ended June 30, 2009 included $6.3 million of transaction costs incurred in establishing a new asset backed facility for the sale of equipment notes and trade receivables, $0.2 million related to the Louisville, Kentucky pension plan termination and $0.3 million related to the Lehman bankruptcy. Securitization and other costs, net as a percentage of net revenues was 0.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 3.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Operating income. As a result of the foregoing, operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $18.5 million, or 192.1%, to $28.1 million as compared to $9.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Operating income as a percentage of net revenues increased to 13.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 5.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Interest expense. Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010 decreased $0.4 million, or 3.6%, to $11.1 million from $11.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The decrease in interest expense was primarily attributable to lower term loan interest of $2.7 million, partially offset by an unfavorable non-cash impact of $1.7 million to reflect adjustments in the fair values of interest rate swap agreements and $0.6 million of new interest on trade receivables sold to the trust, which has been consolidated into our financial statements beginning on January 1, 2010. Interest expense as a percentage of net revenues was 5.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 6.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The provision (benefit) for income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was $5.9 million as compared to a tax benefit of $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. The income tax rate was 34.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to 35.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

 

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Net income (loss). As a result of the foregoing, our net income (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $12.4 million to $11.2 million as compared to a net loss of $1.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009. Net income (loss) as a percentage of net revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2010 was 5.4% as compared to a negative 0.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2009.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our principal sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations and potential borrowings under our $55.0 million Revolving Credit Facility. Our principal uses of liquidity are to meet debt service requirements, finance our capital expenditures and provide working capital. We expect that capital expenditures in 2010 will not exceed $10.8 million. We have invested $3.5 million in capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The aggregate scheduled maturities of long-term debt and capitalized lease obligations in subsequent years, after giving effect to the scheduled payments and $21.0 million of voluntary prepayments made year to date through June 30, 2010, are as follows (in thousands):

 

Year

   Long-Term
Debt
   Capital Lease
Obligation
   Amount Due  

2010

   $ 54    $ 130    $ 184   

2011

     579      —        579   

2012

     109,421      —        109,421   

2013

     150,000      —        150,000   

2014

     —        —        —     

Thereafter

     —        —        —     
                      

Totals

   $ 260,054    $ 130    $ 260,184   
                      

Less: Unamortized discount on long-term debt

           (242
              

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations, net

         $ 259,942   
              

On March 26, 2009, Alliance Finance LLC (Parent company of Alliance Holdings), as borrower, and OTPP, as lender, entered into a $15.0 million PIK Note. On March 26, 2009, $14.5 million of the PIK Note proceeds were contributed to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC and were used to reduce the outstanding debt of our Senior Credit Facility. This contribution was recorded as an increase to member(s)’ equity.

On June 25, 2009, Alliance Finance LLC made an equity contribution of $12.5 million to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC. The source of funds for this contribution was an unsecured term loan guaranteed by both OTPP and restricted cash held by Alliance Finance LLC’s subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Finance LLC. Proceeds from the contribution were used to partially cover incremental retained interests and fees and expenses associated with the establishment of the Company’s new off balance sheet Asset Backed Facility. See Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility for additional discussion of the Asset Backed Facility. Interest on the term loan is payable in cash on a quarterly basis by Alliance Finance LLC. This contribution was recorded as an increase to member(s)’ equity.

The Senior Credit Facility and the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes contain a number of covenants that, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of assets, repay other indebtedness, incur liens, make capital expenditures, make certain investments or acquisitions, engage in mergers or consolidation and otherwise restrict our operating activities. In addition, under the Senior Credit Facility, the Company is required to satisfy specified financial ratios and tests, including a maximum of total debt to Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreement governing the Senior Credit Facility) and a minimum interest coverage ratio.

The Senior Credit Facility requires us to comply with certain financial ratios and tests in order to comply with the terms of the agreement. The occurrence of any default of these covenants could result in the acceleration of our obligations under the Senior Credit Facility (approximately $110.0 million at June 30, 2010) and foreclosure on the collateral securing such obligations. Further, such acceleration would constitute an event of default under the indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes.

At June 30, 2010, there were no borrowings outstanding under our Revolving Credit Facility and letters of credit issued on our behalf under the Revolving Credit Facility totaled $36.7 million, of which $35.0 million relate to the New Asset Backed Facility. We had $18.3 million of our existing $55.0 million Revolving Credit Facility available, subject to certain limitations under the Senior Credit Facility. After considering such limitations, which relate primarily to the maximum ratio of consolidated debt to Adjusted EBITDA, we could have borrowed $18.3 million at June 30, 2010 in additional indebtedness under the Revolving Credit Facility.

 

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The Senior Credit Facility is repayable in the following aggregate annual amounts (in thousands):

 

Year

   Amount Due

2010

   $ —  

2011

     579

2012

     109,421

2013

     —  

2014

     —  

Thereafter

     —  
      
   $ 110,000
      

The Senior Credit Facility is also subject to mandatory prepayment with the proceeds of certain debt incurrence, asset sales and a portion of Excess Cash Flow (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility). The Revolving Credit Facility will terminate on January 27, 2011. We have begun the process to obtain replacement financing.

Our ability to make scheduled payments of principal or to refinance our indebtedness, or to pay the interest or liquidated damages on our indebtedness, if any thereon, or to fund planned capital expenditures, or to meet our debt covenants, will depend upon our future performance, which, in turn, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive and other factors that are beyond our control. Global macroeconomic conditions remain unstable. Given the continuing uncertainty regarding the economies of Europe and other markets in which we operate and projected federal deficits in the U.S. and Europe, macroeconomic conditions could deteriorate in the near term or over the longer term. We continue to monitor our business plan for cost control measures that could improve profitability. We also have the ability to defer non-critical capital expenditures. We currently expect to meet our obligations under our debt agreements including compliance with established financial covenants. However, if the economic environments in which we operate were to deteriorate significantly beyond current expectations, it could have a material adverse effect on our ability to remain in compliance with our covenants which would result in a material adverse effect on our liquidity and results of operations. Any amendment to or waiver of the covenants would likely involve substantial upfront fees, significantly higher annual interest costs and other terms significantly less favorable to us than those contained in our current credit facilities. We were in compliance with our debt covenants as of June 30, 2010.

As discussed in greater detail in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility, effective June 25, 2010, the termination date of the Revolving Period of the New Asset Backed Facility was extended to June 24, 2011.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA

One of our two principal sources of liquidity is potential borrowings under the $55.0 million Revolving Credit Facility under our Senior Credit Facility, and we have presented EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA below because certain covenants in our Senior Credit Facility are tied to ratios based on these measures. “EBITDA” represents net income before interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization (including non-cash interest income). “Adjusted EBITDA” (as defined under the Senior Credit Facility) is EBITDA as further adjusted to exclude, among other things, certain non-recurring expenses and other non-recurring non-cash charges which are further defined in our Senior Credit Facility. The Senior Credit Facility requires us to satisfy a maximum Consolidated Total Debt (as defined under the Senior Credit Facility) to Adjusted EBITDA ratio of 4.25 to 1.00 and a minimum Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) of 2.50 to 1.00. As of June 30, 2010, our Consolidated Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio was 3.09 to 1.00 and our Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio was 4.49 to 1.00. To the extent that we fail to maintain either of these ratios within the limits set forth in the Senior Credit Facility, our ability to access amounts available under our Revolving Credit Facility would be limited, our liquidity would be adversely affected and our obligations under the Senior Credit Facility could be accelerated. In addition, any such acceleration would constitute an event of default under the Notes Indenture, and such an event of default under the Notes Indenture could lead to an acceleration of our obligations under the Senior Subordinated Notes.

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not represent, and should not be considered, an alternative to net income or cash flow from operations, as determined by GAAP, and our calculations thereof may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

We have presented, in the tables below, a calculation of Consolidated Total Debt and Consolidated Cash Interest Expense, in each case, as defined in the Senior Credit Facility. The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the Senior Credit Facility) set forth in the tables below uses as its starting point EBITDA which represents net income before interest expense, income tax provision and depreciation and amortization (including non-cash interest income). The calculations set forth below for Adjusted EBITDA and Consolidated Cash Interest Expense are, in each case, for the four fiscal quarters ended June 30, 2010. The consolidation of the trust discussed in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility to the financial statements did not have a significant impact on our compliance with our debt covenants as the existing covenant calculations exclude the effects of the New Asset Backed Facility.

 

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The following table presents a calculation of the Consolidated Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio and the Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio (in thousands):

 

     Quarter
Ended
September  30,
2009
    Quarter
Ended
December 31,
2009
    Quarter
Ended
March 31,
2010
    Quarter
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Total  

EBITDA

   $ 20,500      $ 21,180      $ 16,472      $ 19,186      $ 77,338   

Finance program adjustments (a)

     487        943        —          —          1,430   

Securitization interest - permitted receivables financing (b)

     —          —          (291     (274     (565

Other non-recurring charges (c)

     (472     (120     —          —          (592

Other non-cash charges (d)

     (935     731        772        5,086        5,654   
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA

   $ 19,580      $ 22,734      $ 16,953      $ 23,998      $ 83,265   
                                        
                             June 30,
2010
 

Revolving Credit Facility

           $ —     

Senior Credit Facility

             110,000   

Senior Subordinated Notes

             149,758   

Other long-term debt and capital lease obligations

             184   

Unrestricted cash held by foreign subsidiaries (e)

             (3,000
                

Consolidated Total Debt

           $ 256,942   
                

Consolidated Total Debt to Adjusted EBITDA ratio

             3.09   
                
     Quarter
Ended
September 30,
2009
    Quarter
Ended
December 31,
2009
    Quarter
Ended
March 31,
2010
    Quarter
Ended
June 30,
2010
    Total  

Interest expense

   $ 5,576      $ 4,684      $ 5,694      $ 5,378      $ 21,332   

Non-cash interest expense (income)

     332        515        (1,161     (932     (1,246

Interest on letters of credit and permitted receivables financing

     (402     (402     (393     (376     (1,573

Interest income (expense)

     31        —          —          3        34   
                                        

Consolidated Cash Interest Expense

   $ 5,537      $ 4,797      $ 4,140      $ 4,073      $ 18,547   
                                        

Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Cash Interest Expense ratio

             4.49   
                

 

(a) We currently operate a commercial equipment finance program in which newly originated equipment loans are sold to a special-purpose bankruptcy remote entity. In accordance with accounting guidance effective through December 31, 2009, we were required to record gains/losses on the sale of these equipment based promissory loans. In calculating Adjusted EBITDA, management determined the cash impact of net interest income on these loans. The finance program adjustments were the difference between GAAP basis revenues and cash basis revenues. In addition, we recognized mark-to-market adjustments for our retained beneficial interests in financial assets which are considered finance program adjustments in the Credit Agreement. In accordance with current accounting guidance, we consolidated ALERT 2009A in our financial statements effective January 1, 2010. The finance program adjustments, which represented the difference between GAAP basis revenues and cash basis revenues, are not relevant subsequent to December 31, 2009 due to consolidation of the trust.

 

(b) Securitization Interest – permitted receivables financing represents interest expense on trade receivables sold to ALERT 2009A. This activity was consolidated in our financial statements effective January 1, 2010 as part of the new accounting guidance described above. Beginning with the first quarter of 2010, this expense, which is charged to the interest expense line of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, is deducted in calculating Adjusted EBITDA.

 

(c) Other non-recurring charges is comprised primarily of ($0.5) million related to the Louisville, Kentucky pension plan termination, included in the securitization and other costs, net line of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

(d) Other non-cash charges are comprised of $3.2 million of non-cash mark to market expense relating to nickel and foreign exchange hedge agreements, which is included in the cost of sales line of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income, and $2.5 million of accrued management incentive compensation, which is included in the selling, general and administrative expenses line of our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income.

 

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(e) As defined in the Amendment, Consolidated Total Debt is the aggregate principal amount of all funded debt for the relevant period minus the lesser of $3.0 million or the aggregate amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents held by the foreign subsidiaries.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Aggregate Contractual Obligations

On June 26, 2009, Alliance Laundry, through a special-purpose bankruptcy remote subsidiary, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables 2009 LLC (“ALER 2009”), and a trust, Alliance Laundry Equipment Receivables Trust 2009-A (“ALERT 2009A”), entered into a $330.0 million asset backed securitization funding facility (the “New Asset Backed Facility”) backed by equipment loans and trade receivables originated by Alliance Laundry. Alliance Laundry will sell or contribute substantially all of the trade receivables and certain of the equipment loans that we originate to ALER 2009 which, in turn, will transfer them to the trust. ALERT 2009A will finance the acquisition of the trade receivables and equipment loans through borrowings under variable funding notes (the “Notes”) issued to the lenders under the Asset Backed Facility. As discussed further in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility to the financial statements, effective January 1, 2010, we consolidated the activities of ALERT 2009A in our financial statements in accordance with current accounting principles.

Cash Flows

Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010 of $35.3 million was driven by cash generated by operations of $30.0 million (net income adjusted for depreciation, amortization and other non-cash adjustments) combined with changes in working capital requirements of $5.3 million. Cash flow provided by accounts receivable – restricted for securitization investors of $5.6 million and used by loans receivable, net – restricted for securitization investors of $3.1 million are the result of the consolidation of our asset backed lending program discussed in greater detail in Note 4 – Asset Backed Facility to the financial statements. Accounts and notes receivable increased by $7.2 million due to the timing of sales of securitized accounts receivable sold into ALERT 2009A. Accounts payable increased $8.3 million primarily as a result of the timing of purchases related to production. Other liabilities increased $2.6 million primarily due to higher payroll related accruals.

Capital Expenditures

Our capital expenditures for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $3.5 million and $1.5 million, respectively. Capital spending in the first six months of 2010 was principally attributable to the implementation of an enterprise wide computer software system, manufacturing equipment replacements and cost improvement projects. Capital spending in the first six months of 2009 was principally oriented toward manufacturing equipment replacements and upgrades.

Defined Benefit Plan

The funded status of our pension plan is dependent upon many factors, including returns on invested assets and the level of market interest rates. During the first six months of 2010, the Company has contributed $0.5 million to its defined benefit pension plan and anticipates additional contributions totaling $2.5 million during the remainder of 2010.

Equity Issuance

On March 26, 2009 Alliance Finance LLC, as borrower, and OTPP, as lender, entered into a $15.0 million pay-in-kind note (“PIK Note”). The note bears interest at a fixed rate of 17% and matures on July 15, 2013. Interest earned is capitalized into the note on a semi-annual basis. The PIK Note is not convertible into equity securities. On March 26, 2009, $14.5 million of the PIK Note proceeds were contributed to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC and used to reduce the outstanding debt of the Senior Credit Facility.

On June 25, 2009, Alliance Laundry Finance LLC made an equity contribution of $12.5 million to Alliance Laundry Systems LLC. The source of funds for this contribution was an unsecured term loan guaranteed by both OTPP and restricted cash held by Alliance Finance LLC’s subsidiary Alliance Laundry Finance LLC. Proceeds from the contribution were used to partially cover incremental retained interests and fees and expenses associated with the establishment of the Company’s new off balance sheet Asset Backed Facility. Interest on the term loan is payable in cash on a quarterly basis by Alliance Finance LLC.

The changes to member(s)’ equity discussed above were recorded as increases to member(s)’ equity and were shown as member contributions on the statement of cash flows.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s critical accounting policies are discussed in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis section of the most recent annual report filed on Form 10-K.

 

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Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In January 2010, the FASB issued new accounting guidance that amends previously issued guidance regarding fair value measures and disclosures. The new guidance requires disclosure of transfers into and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements, and also requires more detailed disclosure about the activity within Level 3 fair value measurements. The Company adopted the accounting guidance related to fair value disclosures in January 2010, except for the requirements related to Level 3 disclosures, which will be effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2010 (January 2011 for the Company). This guidance did not and is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet and income statement.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to market risk associated with changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations and certain commodity prices. To reduce these risks, we selectively use financial instruments and other proactive management techniques. We do not use financial instruments for trading purposes or speculation. There have been no material changes in our market risk exposures as compared to those discussed in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K (file no. 333-56857), except as noted below.

From time to time we may enter into derivative financial instruments to hedge our interest rate exposures, exchange rate fluctuations between United States dollars and foreign currencies and certain commodity prices.

Effective July 21, 2006, we entered into a $13.0 million interest rate swap agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia to hedge a portion of our interest rate risk related to our term loan borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. Under the swap, which matured on March 4, 2009, we paid a fixed rate of 5.65%, and received or paid quarterly interest payments based upon the three month LIBOR rate.

Effective January 4, 2008, we entered into a $110.0 million interest rate swap agreement with The Bank of Nova Scotia to hedge a portion of our interest rate risk related to our term loan borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility. Under the swap, which matured on December 31, 2009, we paid a fixed rate of 3.96%, and received or paid quarterly interest payments based upon three month LIBOR.

We entered into foreign exchange hedge contracts with Private Bank & Trust Company to hedge a portion of our foreign exchange risk related to the purchases by Alliance Laundry Systems LLC from European vendors. Under the foreign exchange hedges, we paid $0.2 and $0.2 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. The fair value of these foreign exchange hedge contracts, which represents the amount that we would pay upon a settlement of these instruments was a $2.1 million liability at June 30, 2010. The notional amount of the foreign exchange hedge contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2010 totaled 12.2 million Euros.

We enter into commodity hedge contracts with Bank of America, N.A. to hedge a portion of our nickel commodity risk related to stainless steel purchases and copper commodity risk related to wiring and aluminum related to motor assemblies. Under the commodity hedges, we received $0.2 and $0.6 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2010. The fair value of these commodity hedge contracts, which represents the amount that we would pay upon a settlement of these instruments was a $0.7 million liability at June 30, 2010. The notional amount of the nickel, copper and aluminum commodity hedge contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2010 totaled 185 metric tons, 328 metric tons and 1,043 metric tons, respectively.

We are exposed to market risk associated with adverse movements in interest rates. Specifically, we are primarily exposed to changes in the fair value of our $150.0 million Senior Subordinated Notes, changes in earnings and related cash flows on our variable interest rate debt obligations outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility, and changes in our retained interests related to trade accounts receivable and equipment loans sold to our special-purpose securitization entity.

The fair value of our Senior Subordinated Notes was approximately $149.6 million based upon prevailing prices in recent market transactions as of June 30, 2010. We estimate that this fair value would increase/decrease by approximately $3.3 million based upon an assumed 10% decrease/increase in interest rates compared with the effective yield on the Senior Subordinated Notes as of June 30, 2010.

An interest rate cap is in place as part of the New Asset Backed Facility to limit our exposure to interest rate increases which may adversely affect the overall performance of our equipment financing activities. The interest rate cap limits our exposure to fluctuations in interest rates to 6.27% for fixed rate loans. The notional amount of the cap, which was $57.9 million at June 30, 2010, varies based on the originations and payoffs of our fixed-rate loan portfolio. The fair value of the interest rate cap contract, which represents the amount that we would receive upon a settlement of this instrument was $0.3 million at June 30, 2010.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) as of June 30, 2010. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2010, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under applicable rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting or identified in connection with the evaluation discussed above that occurred during the period ending June 30, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS FOR FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

With the exception of the reported actual results, the information presented herein contains predictions, estimates or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Act of 1934, as amended, including items specifically discussed in Note 15 to the Financial Statements – Commitments and Contingencies section of this document. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of our business to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that such plans, intentions, expectations, objectives or goals will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in forward-looking statements include: the ability to borrow funds under the Senior Credit Facility (as defined herein); the ability to successfully implement operating strategies and trends affecting the business, liquidity, financial condition and results of operations of the Company; existing and continued weakness in the financial and credit markets and in the economies that we operate in; the impact of competition; continued sales to key customers; possible fluctuations in the cost of raw materials and components; possible fluctuations in currency exchange rates, which affect the competitiveness of our products abroad; possible fluctuation in interest rates, which affects our earnings and cash flows; the impact of substantial leverage and debt service on us; possible loss of suppliers; risks related to our asset backed securitization facility; dependence on key personnel; labor relations; potential liability for environmental, health and safety matters; potential future legal proceedings and litigation as well as those set forth in Item 1A of our annual report filed on Form 10-K under “Risk Factors.” All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this Quarterly Report, including, without limitation, the statements under “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and located elsewhere herein regarding industry prospects, the Company’s strategy and the Company’s financial position are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “potential,” “should,” “will,” and “would,” or the negatives thereof, variations thereof or other similar words. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings. Incorporated by reference from Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC and Alliance Laundry Systems LLC included in Item 1 of Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors. There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds. Not Applicable.

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities. None.

 

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved).

 

Item 5. Other Information. None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits.

 

  a) List of Exhibits.

 

Exhibit

  

Description

  

Incorporated Herein

By Reference To

10.1

   Supply Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2010, by and among Coinmach Corporation and Alliance Laundry Systems LLC (certain portions of this exhibit were omitted subject to a pending request fro confidential treatment).    Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Current report on Form 8-K filed on April 8, 2010

10.2

   Omnibus Amendment, dated June 23, 2010 by and among ALS, ALER 2009, ALERT 2009A, the indenture trustee, the note purchasers and agents identified therein and the administrative agent.    Exhibit 10.01 to the Company’s Current report on Form 8-K filed on June 23, 2010

31.1

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

31.2

   Certification of Vice President Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

32.1

   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

32.2

   Certification of Vice President Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.   

 

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SIGNATURES

Alliance Laundry Systems LLC has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/S/    THOMAS F. L’ESPERANCE        

   Chief Executive Officer   8-9-10
Thomas F. L’Esperance     

/S/    BRUCE P. ROUNDS        

   Vice President Chief Financial Officer   8-9-10
Bruce P. Rounds     

Alliance Laundry Corporation has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/S/    THOMAS F. L’ESPERANCE        

   Chief Executive Officer   8-9-10
Thomas F. L’Esperance     

/S/    BRUCE P. ROUNDS        

   Vice President Chief Financial Officer   8-9-10
Bruce P. Rounds     

Alliance Laundry Holdings LLC has duly caused this quarterly report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/S/    THOMAS F. L’ESPERANCE        

   Chief Executive Officer   8-9-10
Thomas F. L’Esperance     

/S/    BRUCE P. ROUNDS        

   Vice President Chief Financial Officer   8-9-10
Bruce P. Rounds     

 

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