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EX-31.2 - 302 CERTIFICATION OF APPLETON CFO - APPVION, INC.exhibit31-2.htm
EX-31.3 - 302 CERTIFICATION OF PAPERWEIGHT CEO - APPVION, INC.exhibit31-3.htm
EX-32.2 - 906 CERTIFICATION OF APPLETON CFO - APPVION, INC.exhibit32-2.htm
EX-32.1 - 906 CERTIFICATION OF APPLETON CEO - APPVION, INC.exhibit32-1.htm
EX-32.4 - 906 CERTIFICATION OF PAPERWEIGHT CFO - APPVION, INC.exhibit32-4.htm
EX-10.1 - AMENDED RETIREMENT PLAN - APPVION, INC.exhibit10_1.htm
EX-32.3 - 906 CERTIFICATION OF PAPERWEIGHT CEO - APPVION, INC.exhibit32-3.htm
EX-31.4 - 302 CERTIFICATION OF PAPERWEIGHT CFO - APPVION, INC.exhibit31-4.htm
EX-31.1 - 302 CERTIFICATION OF APPLETON CEO - APPVION, INC.exhibit31-1.htm
EX-10.2 - ADOPTION AGREEMENT - APPVION, INC.exhibit10_2.htm
EX-10.1 - RESOLUTIONS BY BENEFIT FINANCE COMMITTEE - APPVION, INC.exhibit10_1-1.htm
EX-10.15.1 - NON-QUALIFIED EXCESS PLAN ADOPTION AGREEMENT - APPVION, INC.exhibit10_15-1.htm


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  
FORM 10-Q

x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended: April 3, 2011

OR
 
¨
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.
For The Transition Period From            To             .
 
Commission file numbers: 333-82084-01
                                          333-82084
PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP.
APPLETON PAPERS INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
Wisconsin
Delaware
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization)
   
39-2014992
36-2556469
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
   
825 East Wisconsin Avenue, P.O. Box 359,
Appleton, Wisconsin
54912-0359
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (920) 734-9841
 
Indicate by check mark whether each registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨
 
Indicate by check mark whether each 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  x
 
Indicate by check mark whether either of the registrants is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one).
Large Accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x    Smaller reporting company  ¨
(Do not check if a 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

As of May 1, 2011, 9,162,515 shares of Paperweight Development Corp. common stock, $.01 par value, were outstanding. There is no trading market for the common stock of Paperweight Development Corp. As of May 1, 2011, 100 shares of Appleton Papers Inc.’s common stock, $100.00 par value, were outstanding. There is no trading market for the common stock of Appleton Papers Inc. No shares of Paperweight Development Corp. or Appleton Papers Inc. were held by non-affiliates.
 
Documents incorporated by reference: None.
 
Appleton Papers Inc. meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction H(1)(a) and (b) of Form 10-Q and is therefore filing this form with the reduced disclosure format.


 
 
 
 
 
1

 

INDEX

   
Page
Number
PART I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
     
 
a) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
3
     
 
b) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
4
     
 
c) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
5
     
 
d) Consolidated Statements of Redeemable Common Stock, Accumulated Deficit,
     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss and Comprehensive Loss
6
     
 
e) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7
     
Item 2
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
29
     
Item 3
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
33
     
Item 4
Controls and Procedures
33
     
PART II
OTHER INFORMATION
 
     
Item 1
Legal Proceedings
33
     
Item 1A
Risk Factors
34
     
Item 6
Exhibits
36
     
Signatures
 
37





 
 
 
2

 
 
 
 


PART 1 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 – Financial Statements (unaudited)

PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
ASSETS
           
Current assets
           
  Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
11,882
   
$
3,772
 
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,113 and $1,435, respectively
   
97,039
     
93,374
 
  Inventories
   
110,365
     
110,032
 
  Other current assets
   
39,633
     
41,992
 
       Total current assets
   
258,919
     
249,170
 
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of
  $481,757 and $470,676, respectively
   
348,485
     
354,601
 
Intangible assets, net
   
47,866
     
48,449
 
Other assets
   
19,265
     
24,779
 
                 
       Total assets
 
$
674,535
   
$
676,999
 
                 
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK,
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
               
Current liabilities
               
  Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
18,694
   
$
18,694
 
  Accounts payable
   
52,919
     
48,651
 
  Accrued interest
   
16,712
     
3,094
 
  Other accrued liabilities
   
67,215
     
62,988
 
       Total current liabilities
   
155,540
     
133,427
 
                 
Long-term debt
   
525,766
     
540,131
 
Postretirement benefits other than pension
   
45,378
     
45,133
 
Accrued pension
   
83,594
     
88,583
 
Other long-term liabilities
   
5,753
     
5,716
 
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
   
-
     
-
 
Redeemable common stock, $0.01 par value,
  shares authorized: 30,000,000,
  shares issued and outstanding:  9,713,197 and
  9,713,212, respectively
   
108,622
     
110,045
 
Accumulated deficit
   
(157,539
)
   
(153,765
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(92,579
)
   
(92,271
)
 
      Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated
      deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
674,535
   
$
676,999
 



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




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended
April 3, 2011
   
Three Months
Ended
April 4, 2010
 
             
Net sales
 
$
218,015
   
$
210,008
 
                 
Cost of sales
   
171,164
     
170,285
 
                 
  Gross profit
   
46,851
     
39,723
 
                 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
33,349
     
34,813
 
Environmental expense insurance recovery
   
-
     
(8,181
)
Litigation settlement
   
3,204
     
-
 
                 
Operating income
   
10,298
     
13,091
 
                 
Other expense (income)
               
  Interest expense
   
16,150
     
16,922
 
  Debt extinguishment expense, net
   
-
     
5,532
 
  Interest income
   
(37
)
   
(10
)
  Foreign exchange gain
   
(973
)
   
(263
)
                 
Loss before income taxes
   
(4,842
)
   
(9,090
)
                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
   
355
     
(91
)
                 
Loss from continuing operations
   
(5,197
)
   
(8,999
)
                 
Discontinued operations
               
   Income from discontinued operations, net
   of income taxes
   
-
     
1,552
 
                 
Net loss
 
$
(5,197
)
 
$
(7,447
)
                 
                 


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




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4

 
 


PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
April 4, 2010
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net loss
 
$
(5,197
)
 
$
(7,447
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
               
Depreciation
   
11,551
     
12,295
 
Amortization of intangible assets
   
583
     
873
 
Amortization of financing fees
   
1,069
     
988
 
Amortization of bond discount
   
233
     
116
 
Employer 401(k) non-cash matching contributions
   
698
     
906
 
Foreign exchange gain
   
(985
)
   
(297
)
Loss on disposals of equipment
   
166
     
78
 
Accretion of capital lease obligation
   
2
     
13
 
Loss on debt extinguishment
   
-
     
5,532
 
Environmental expense insurance recovery
   
-
     
(8,181
)
(Increase)/decrease in assets and increase/(decrease) in liabilities:
               
Accounts receivable
   
(2,963
)
   
(21,286
)
Inventories
   
(165
)
   
(8,626
)
Other current assets
   
7,998
     
2,544
 
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities
   
20,317
     
(151
)
Accrued pension
   
(3,754
)
   
1,819
 
Other, net
   
187
     
(4,230
)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
   
29,740
     
(25,054
)
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
        Proceeds from sale of equipment
   
-
     
57
 
        Additions to property, plant and equipment
   
(3,995
)
   
(2,366
)
Net cash used by investing activities
   
(3,995
)
   
(2,309
)
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Payments of senior secured notes payable
   
-
     
(211,225
)
Proceeds from senior secured first lien notes payable
   
-
     
299,007
 
Debt acquisition costs
   
-
     
(10,671
)
Payments relating to capital lease obligations
   
(12
)
   
(195
)
Proceeds from old revolving line of credit
   
-
     
21,350
 
Payments of old revolving line of credit
   
-
     
(109,575
)
Proceeds from new revolving line of credit
   
41,750
     
74,693
 
Payments of new revolving line of credit
   
(56,050
)
   
(36,200
)
Payments of State of Ohio loans
   
(298
)
   
(282
)
Payments of secured financing
   
-
     
(838
)
Payments to redeem common stock
   
-
     
(24
)
Decrease in cash overdraft
   
(3,037
)
   
(5,436
)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
   
(17,647
)
   
20,604
 
                 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
12
     
34
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
   
8,110
     
(6,725
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
3,772
     
9,963
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
11,882
   
$
3,238
 


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

 
 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK,
 
ACCUMULATED DEFICIT, ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
AND COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands, except share data)
 
   
                         
   
Redeemable Common Stock
                   
   
Shares
Outstanding
   
Amount
   
Accumulated
Deficit
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
   
Comprehensive
Loss
 
                               
Balance, January 1, 2011
   
9,713,212
   
$
110,045
   
$
(153,765
)
 
$
(92,271
)
     
                                       
Comprehensive loss:
                                     
  Net loss
   
 -
     
 -
     
(5,197
)
   
 -
   
$
 (5,197
)
  Changes in retiree plans
   
 -
     
 -
     
 -
     
701
     
701
 
  Realized and unrealized loss on derivatives
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(1,009
)
   
(1,009
)
    Total comprehensive loss
                                 
$
(5,505
)
Redemption of redeemable common stock
   
(15
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
         
Accretion of redeemable common stock
   
-
     
(1,423
)
   
1,423
     
-
         
                                         
Balance, April 3, 2011
   
9,713,197
   
$
108,622
   
$
(157,539
)
 
$
(92,579
)
       
                                         
Balance, January 2, 2010
   
10,097,099
   
$
122,087
   
$
(129,093
)
 
$
(99,717
)
       
                                         
Comprehensive loss:
                                       
  Net loss
   
-
     
-
     
(7,447
)
   
-
   
$
(7,447
)
  Changes in retiree plans
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
298
     
298
 
  Realized and unrealized gain on derivatives
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
157
     
157
 
    Total comprehensive loss
                                 
$
(6,992
)
Redemption of redeemable common stock
   
(1,846
)
   
(24
)
   
-
     
-
         
Accretion of redeemable common stock
   
-
     
(1,743
)
   
1,743
     
-
         
                                         
Balance, April 4, 2010
   
10,095,253
   
$
120,320
   
$
(134,797
)
 
$
(99,262
)
       




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


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1.       BASIS OF PRESENTATION
 
In the opinion of management, all adjustments necessary for the fair statement of the results of operations for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010, the cash flows for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 and financial position at April 3, 2011 and January 1, 2011 have been made. All adjustments made were of a normal recurring nature.

These condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes of Paperweight Development Corp. (“PDC”) and its 100%-owned subsidiaries (collectively the “Company”) for each of the three years in the period ended January 1, 2011, which are included in the annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011. The consolidated balance sheet data as of January 1, 2011, contained within these condensed financial statements, was derived from the audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Appleton Papers Inc. (“Appleton”) is a 100%-owned subsidiary of PDC.

The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. Certain prior year financial statement amounts have been reclassified to conform to their current year presentation. See Note 2, Discontinued Operations.

2.       DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
 
On July 2, 2010, Appleton entered into a stock purchase agreement with NEX Performance Films Inc. (“Films”), an entity affiliated with Mason Wells Buyout Fund II, Limited Partnership, whereby Appleton agreed to sell all of the outstanding capital stock of American Plastics Company, Inc. (“APC”) and New England Extrusion Inc. (“NEX”) for a cash purchase price of $58 million. This transaction closed on July 22, 2010, with Appleton receiving $56 million at the time of closing and $2 million held in escrow, on behalf of Appleton, for the next 12 months to satisfy potential claims under the stock purchase agreement with Films. The cash proceeds of the sale were used to reduce debt and a $0.4 million net gain was recorded in income from discontinued operations for the year ended January 1, 2011. APC had been acquired in 2003 and is located in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. NEX was acquired in 2005 and has manufacturing operations in Turners Falls, Massachusetts and Milton, Wisconsin.

The operating results of APC and NEX have been reclassified and are reported as discontinued operations within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended April 4, 2010. During the first quarter of 2010, discontinued operations reported net sales of $22.2 million and operating income before income taxes of $1.6 million.

3.       BUSINESS INTERRUPTION AND PROPERTY LOSS

Manufacturing operations at the Company’s West Carrollton, Ohio paper mill were temporarily interrupted in July 2010 by the collapse of one of its coal silos. The incident caused no injuries. One boiler was extensively damaged as well as the supporting infrastructure for two other boilers. While most of the West Carrollton facility was undamaged, the collapse of the coal silo reduced the mill’s ability to produce the power and steam required to operate its manufacturing equipment. The thermal coater resumed production a few days later and the remainder of the mill resumed production in early August. Appleton managed customer orders and shifted paper production to other company-owned manufacturing facilities in order to minimize any impact to its customers. The boiler that was extensively damaged resumed operation just prior to the end of first quarter 2011.
 
Losses associated with property damage and business interruption are covered by insurance subject to a deductible of $1.0 million. Property damage, cost to repair and business interruption is estimated to be between $24 and $26 million in the aggregate, of which, approximately $24 million has been incurred through first quarter 2011. Expenses associated with property damage and business interruption, totaling $17.1 million, were reported in cost of sales within the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 1, 2011. Expenses associated with property damage and business interruption, totaling $1.5 million, have been reported in cost of sales within the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended April 3, 2011. According to the terms of the insurance policy, Appleton recorded a $17.1 million recovery as a reduction to cost of sales for the year ended January 1, 2011, and a $1.0 million recovery as a reduction to cost of sales for the three months ended April 3, 2011. Business interruption coverage also includes recovery from lost margins related to the accident and therefore, Appleton recorded a gain of $0.6 million in cost of sales within the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 1, 2011, as this amount was agreed with the insurer. Appleton also recorded a $0.4 million involuntary conversion loss on fixed assets associated with the property loss in its Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 1, 2011.


 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(unaudited)

Since July 2010, capital spending of approximately $4.7 million has been incurred for work associated with bringing the damaged boiler back online. Based on ongoing discussions with the insurer, $1.0 million, net of the $1.0 million deductible, was recorded as a gain on the other (income) loss line on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 1, 2011. As of April 3, 2011, Appleton received $14.0 million from the insurer. An insurance recovery receivable of $5.2 million, net of a $0.9 million valuation reserve, is included in other current assets on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 3, 2011. Thus far during second quarter 2011, Appleton has received an additional $3.0 million from the insurer.

4.        OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The Company reviews the carrying value of intangible assets with indefinite lives for impairment annually or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that an asset might be impaired.

The Company’s other intangible assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
   
As of April 3, 2011
   
As of January 1, 2011
 
   
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumulated Amortization
   
Gross Carrying Amount
   
Accumulated Amortization
 
Amortizable intangible assets:
                       
     Trademarks
 
$
44,665
   
$
22,604
 
 
$
44,665
   
$
22,079
 
     Patents
   
11,685
     
11,685
 
   
12,376
     
12,376
 
     Customer relationships
   
5,365
     
2,425
 
   
5,365
     
2,367
 
            Subtotal
   
61,715
   
$
36,714
 
   
62,406
   
$
36,822
 
Unamortizable intangible assets:
             
 
               
     Trademarks
   
22,865
       
 
   
22,865
         
            Total
 
$
84,580
           
$
85,271
         

Of the $84.6 million of acquired intangible assets, $67.5 million was assigned to registered trademarks. Trademarks of $44.6 million related to carbonless paper are being amortized over their estimated useful life of 20 years, while the remaining $22.9 million are considered to have an indefinite life and are not subject to amortization. Customer relationships are being amortized over their estimated useful life of 25 years.

Amortization expense for the three-month periods ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010, was $0.6 million.

5.        INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
             
Finished goods
 
$
49,769
   
$
44,239
 
Raw materials, work in process and supplies
   
60,596
     
65,793
 
   
$
110,365
   
$
110,032
 

Stores and spare parts inventory balances of $24.2 million and $23.8 million at April 3, 2011 and January 1, 2011, respectively, are valued at average cost and are included in raw materials, work in process and supplies. All other inventories are valued using the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.

 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(unaudited)

6.        PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment balances consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Land and improvements
  $
8,611
   
$
8,611
 
Buildings and improvements
   
131,496
     
131,512
 
Machinery and equipment
   
645,031
     
643,300
 
Software
   
32,548
     
32,575
 
Capital lease
   
165
     
165
 
Construction in progress
   
12,391
     
9,114
 
     
830,242
     
825,277
 
Accumulated depreciation/amortization
   
(481,757
)
   
(470,676
)
    $
348,485
   
$
354,601
 

Depreciation expense for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 consists of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
   
For the Three
   
For the Three
 
   
Months Ended
   
Months Ended
 
Depreciation Expense
 
April 3, 2011
   
April 4, 2010
 
Cost of sales
 
$
10,425
   
$
10,141
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
1,126
     
1,580
 
   
$
11,551
   
$
11,721
 
 
7.        OTHER CURRENT AND NONCURRENT ASSETS

Other current assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Environmental indemnification receivable
 
$
22,172
   
$
20,580
 
Environmental expense insurance recovery
   
4,198
     
5,008
 
Escrow from sale of Films
   
2,000
     
2,000
 
Insurance recovery from coal silo accident
   
5,224
     
8,183
 
Other
   
6,039
     
6,221
 
   
$
39,633
   
$
41,992
 
 
Other noncurrent assets consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Deferred debt issuance costs
 
$
12,685
   
$
13,754
 
Environmental expense insurance recovery
   
-
     
4,045
 
Other
   
6,580
     
6,980
 
   
$
19,265
   
$
24,779
 


 
 
 
 
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(unaudited)

8.       OTHER ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Other accrued liabilities, as presented in the current liabilities section of the balance sheet, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Compensation
 
$
8,925
   
$
8,997
 
Trade discounts
   
12,207
     
16,035
 
Workers’ compensation
   
3,575
     
3,680
 
Accrued insurance
   
2,103
     
2,375
 
Other accrued taxes
   
1,406
     
1,428
 
Postretirement benefits other than pension
   
3,758
     
3,758
 
Fox River Liabilities
   
22,172
     
20,580
 
Litigation settlement
   
3,200
     
                       -
 
Other
   
9,869
     
6,135
 
   
$
67,215
   
$
62,988
 
 
9.       NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements,” which amends ASC Subtopic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requiring new disclosures of significant transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair value measurements, the reasons for the transfers, and separate reporting of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of Level 3 fair value measurement activity. The new ASU also clarifies that fair value measurement disclosures should be provided for each class of assets and liabilities and disclosures should also be provided about valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The disclosures are required for either Level 2 or Level 3 fair value measurements. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 (including interim periods within those fiscal years). During first quarter 2010, the Company adopted the portion of ASU No. 2010-06 relating to Level 2 fair value measurements. During first quarter 2011, the Company adopted the portion of ASU No. 2010-06 relating to Level 3 fair value measurements. The disclosures required by adoption are included in Note 15 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Current year adoption had no impact on its financial statements.
 
10.      EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The Company has various defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution pension plans. This includes a Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”) to provide retirement benefits for management and other highly compensated employees whose benefits are reduced by the tax-qualified plan limitations of the pension plan for eligible salaried employees. Effective January 1, 2008, the Company amended the Appleton Papers Inc. Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) to provide that any non-union individuals hired or re-hired on or after January 1, 2008, would not be eligible to participate in the Plan. Also, plan benefits accrued under the Plan were frozen as of April 1, 2008, with respect to Plan participants who elected to participate, effective April 1, 2008, in a “Mandatory Profit Sharing Contribution” known as the Retirement Contribution benefit under the Appleton Papers Inc. Retirement Savings and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (the “KSOP”), or January 1, 2015, in the case of any other Plan participants. In December 2010, it was announced that the effective date of the freeze would change from January 1, 2015 to March 1, 2011.

 
 
 
 
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(unaudited)

The components of net periodic pension cost associated with the defined benefit pension plans include the following (dollars in thousands):

Pension Benefits
   
For the Three
Months Ended April 3, 2011
 
For the Three
Months Ended April 4, 2010
Net periodic benefit cost
         
  Service cost
   
$
1,027
 
$
1,517 
  Interest cost
     
4,954
   
4,900 
  Expected return on plan assets
     
(5,603
)
 
(5,318)
  Amortization of prior service cost
     
122
   
135 
  Amortization of actuarial loss
     
1,113
   
653 
Net periodic benefit cost
   
$
1,613
 
$
1,887 

The Company expects to contribute $18 million to its defined benefit pension plan in 2011. The Company contributed $5.3 million to this pension plan during first quarter 2011.

11.      POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS OTHER THAN PENSIONS

The Company has defined postretirement benefit plans that provide medical, dental and life insurance for certain retirees and eligible dependents. In December 2010, certain changes to the postretirement benefit plan were announced. Upon retirement and after COBRA benefits expire, the Company will continue to provide a subsidy toward the premium paid for pre-Medicare retiree medical coverage for those full-time salaried employees hired prior to April 1, 2003, and who retire before July 1, 2011. Beginning in 2012, Appleton’s contribution will be capped at $200 per person per month until December 31, 2020, or until Medicare-eligible, whichever comes first. In addition, those Medicare-eligible salaried retirees, spouses and surviving spouses who currently receive benefits from Appleton, beginning in 2012, will receive $100 per month to be used toward individual insurance coverage or other medical-related expenses.

The components of other postretirement benefit cost include the following (dollars in thousands):

Other Postretirement Benefits
   
For the Three
Months Ended
April 3, 2011
 
For the Three
Months Ended
April 4, 2010
 
Net periodic benefit cost
           
  Service cost
 
$
140
 
$
196
 
  Interest cost
   
651
   
760
 
  Amortization of prior service credit
   
(690
 
(538
  Amortization of actuarial loss
   
157
   
48
 
Net periodic benefit cost
 
$
258
 
$
466
 


 
 
 
 
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(unaudited)

12.      LONG-TERM INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

In December 2001, the Company adopted the Appleton Papers Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”). Effective January 3, 2010, the Company adopted a long-term restricted stock unit plan ("RSU"). These plans, in accordance with the specific terms of each plan, provide key management employees, who are in a position to make a significant contribution to the growth and profitability of Appleton, the opportunity to be rewarded for performance that aligns with long-term shareholder interests. Both plans utilize phantom units. The value of a unit in the LTIP is based on the change in the fair market value of PDC’s common stock under the terms of the employee stock ownership plan (the “ESOP”) between the grant date and the exercise date. All units granted under the LTIP may be exercised after three full years. Units expire ten years after the grant date. The value of a unit in the RSU is based on the value of PDC common stock, as determined by the ESOP trustee. All RSUs vest three years after the award date and are paid at vesting. The cash payment upon vesting is equal to the value of one share of PDC common stock at the most recent valuation date times the number of units granted. Beginning in 2009, recipients were required to enter into a non-compete and non-solicitation agreement in order to receive units which, if violated following the receipt of units, results in forfeiture of any and all rights to receive payment relating to the units.

The Compensation Committee of the board establishes the number of units granted each year under these plans in accordance with the Compensation Committee’s stated goals and policies. The Compensation Committee has the discretion to use either, or both, plans as appropriate to attract, motivate and retain key management employees while managing the expense to the Company. In 2010, all units were granted under the RSU. Prior to 2010, and again in 2011, all units were granted under the LTIP. The units were valued at the most recent PDC stock price as determined by the semi-annual ESOP valuation. As of January 1, 2011, the fair market value of one share of PDC common stock was $12.84. The Compensation Committee approved an aggregate total for the 2010 year of up to 219,000 units to be granted, of which, 213,000 units were granted under the RSU. Due to terminations of employment, 6,500 and 7,500 unvested units were forfeited during 2011 and 2010, respectively. A balance of 199,000 RSU units remains as of April 3, 2011. Approximately $0.2 million of expense, related to this plan, was recorded during each of the three-month periods ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010. During first quarter 2011, 753,500 units were granted under the LTIP plan. No expense was recorded during first quarter 2011 as a result of this grant.
 
Beginning in 2006, the Company established a nonqualified deferred compensation agreement with each of its non-employee directors. Deferred compensation is in the form of phantom units and is earned over the course of six-month calendar periods of service beginning January 1 and July 1. The number of units to be earned is calculated using the established dollar value of the compensation divided by the fair market value of one share of PDC common stock as determined by the semi-annual ESOP valuation. This deferred compensation vests coincidentally with the board member’s continued service on the board. Upon cessation of service as a director, the deferred compensation will be paid in five equal annual cash installments. Approximately $0.1 million was recorded as expense, related to this plan, for each of the three-month periods ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010.

 
 
 
 
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(unaudited)

13.      COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Lower Fox River
 
Introduction. Various federal and state government agencies and Native American tribes have asserted claims against Appleton and others with respect to historic discharges of PCBs into the Lower Fox River in Wisconsin. Carbonless paper containing PCBs was manufactured at what is currently the Appleton plant from 1954 until 1971. During this period, wastewater containing PCBs was discharged into the Lower Fox River from a publicly-owned treatment works, from the Appleton Coated paper mill and from other local industrial facilities. Wastewater from the Appleton plant was processed through the publicly-owned treatment works. As a result, there are allegedly eleven million cubic yards of PCB-contaminated sediment spread over 39 miles of the Lower Fox River and Green Bay, which is part of Lake Michigan.
 
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) published a notice in 1997 that it intended to list the Lower Fox River on the National Priorities List of Contaminated Sites pursuant to the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”). The EPA identified seven potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) for PCB contamination in the Lower Fox River, including NCR Corporation (“NCR”), Appleton, Georgia-Pacific, P.H. Glatfelter Company, WTMI Co., owned by Chesapeake Corporation, Riverside Paper Corporation, which is now CBC Coating, Inc., and U.S. Paper Mills Corp., which is now owned by Sonoco Products Company.
 
Remedial Action. The EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“DNR”) issued two Records of Decision (“ROD”) in 2003, estimating the total costs for the Lower Fox River remedial action at approximately $400 million. Other estimates obtained by the PRPs range from a low of $450 million to as much as $1.6 billion. More recent estimates place the cost between $594 million and $900 million.
 
The EPA issued an administrative order in November 2007, directing the PRPs to implement the remedial action of the Fox River. Certain PRPs have initiated preliminary work under a work plan and are negotiating to reach a funding arrangement to complete the work plan.
 
Appleton and NCR filed a lawsuit in January 2008 in federal court against various defendants, including other PRPs and certain municipalities, in an effort to require contribution to the cost of cleaning up PCB-contaminated sediment in the Fox River. In December 2009, the court granted the defendants’ motion for summary judgment, dismissing the claim. In February 2011, the same court granted the defendants' motion for summary judgment determining that Appleton and NCR are responsible for costs associated wtih the remedial action on the Fox River. Appleton and NCR intend to appeal these decisions.
 
In October 2010, the United States of America (“US”) and the State of Wisconsin (“SOW”) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the EPA and the DNR, respectively, against ten companies (including the seven PRPs identified in 1997) and two municipalities seeking recovery of unreimbursed response costs and natural resources damages as well as a declaratory judgment that the defendants are liable for future response costs related to the Lower Fox River. At the same time, the US and SOW also lodged a consent decree with Georgia-Pacific (“GP”). Under the consent decree, and in exchange for a covenant not to sue and statutory contribution protection for portions of the Lower Fox River, GP would stipulate liability for performance of the required cleanup of a designated portion of the Lower Fox River, waive any objections to the cleanup remedy selected by EPA and DNR, and pay $7 million toward the government’s unreimbursed past costs and expected future costs. The court approved the consent decree in April 2011.
 
Natural Resource Damages. In 2000, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (“FWS”) released a proposed plan for restoring natural resources injured by PCBs. The plan estimates that natural resource damages (“NRDs”) will fall in the range of $176 million to $333 million for all PRPs. However, based on settlements of NRD claims to date, which have been substantially less than original estimates, Appleton anticipates the actual costs of NRD claims will be less than the original estimates provided by FWS.
 

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
(unaudited)

Interim Restoration and Remediation Consent Decree. Appleton and NCR collectively paid $41.5 million for interim restoration and remediation efforts pursuant to a 2001 consent decree with various governmental agencies (the “Intergovernmental Parties” or “IGP”). In addition, Appleton and NCR collectively paid approximately $750,000 toward interim restoration efforts and the preparation of a progress report pursuant to a 2006 consent decree with the IGP. Appleton and NCR also paid $2.8 million in 2007 to fund a land acquisition in partial settlement of NRD claims. Neither of the consent decrees nor the land acquisition constitutes a final settlement or provides protection against future claims; however, Appleton and NCR will receive full credit against remediation costs and NRD claims for all monies expended.
 
Appleton’s Liability. CERCLA imposes liability on parties responsible, in whole or in part, for the presence of hazardous substances at a site. Parties liable under CERCLA can include both current and prior owners and operators of a facility. While any PRP may be held liable for the entire cleanup of a site, the final allocation of liability among PRPs generally is determined by negotiation, litigation or other dispute resolution processes.
 
Appleton purchased the Appleton plant and the Combined Locks paper mill from NCR in 1978, after the use of PCBs in the manufacturing process was discontinued. Nonetheless, the EPA named both Appleton and NCR as PRPs in connection with remediation of the Lower Fox River. Appleton’s and NCR’s obligations to share defense and liability costs are defined by a 2006 arbitration determination.
 
The 2000 FWS study offered a preliminary conclusion that the discharges from the Appleton plant and the Combined Locks paper mill were responsible for 36% to 52% of the total PCBs discharged. Appleton has obtained its own historical and technical analyses which suggest the percentage of PCBs discharged from the Appleton and Combined Locks facilities is less than 20% of the total PCBs discharged. These estimates have not been finalized and are not binding on the PRPs.
 
A portion of Appleton’s potential liability for the Lower Fox River may be joint and several. If, in the future, one or more of the other PRPs were to become insolvent or unable to pay its respective share(s) of the potential liability, Appleton could be responsible for a portion of its share(s). Based on legal analyses and ongoing reviews of publicly available financial information, Appleton believes that other PRPs will be required, and have adequate financial resources, to pay their shares of the remediation and natural resource damage claims for the Lower Fox River.
 
Estimates of Liability. Appleton cannot precisely estimate its ultimate share of liability due to uncertainties regarding the scope and cost of implementing the final remediation plan, the scope of restoration and final valuation of NRD assessments, the evolving nature of remediation and restoration technologies and governmental policies and Appleton’s share of liability relative to other PRPs. However, the issuance of the RODs, the receipt of bid proposals and continuing remediation activities provide evidence to reasonably estimate a range of Appleton’s potential liability. Periodically, legal determinations may obligate Appleton to fund portions of clean-up costs to extents greater than Appleton’s ultimate share as finally determined, and in such instances, Appleton may reserve additional amounts (including appropriate reimbursement under its indemnification agreements as discussed below).
 
Accordingly, at January 1, 2011, the reserve for Appleton’s potential liability for the Lower Fox River was $20.6 million. Based on anticipated clean-up spending for 2011,  Appleton increased its reserve by $9.4 million during the first three months of 2011. Currently, the EPA is seeking to expand the scope of work for 2011. Final resolution of this dispute may result in further increases to Appleton's reserve and related indemnification receivable. Also during the first three months of 2011, $7.8 million of payments were made from the reserve. This resulted in a remaining reserve of $22.2 million as of April 3, 2011, all of which is recorded in other accrued liabilities.
 
    The following assumptions were used in evaluating Appleton’s potential Lower Fox River liability and establishing a remediation reserve:
 
            • 
total remediation costs of $735 million, based on the most recent bids received with a range from $594 million to $900 million;
 
            • 
the FWS preliminary estimate that discharges from the Appleton plant and the Combined Locks mill represent 36% to 52% of the total PCBs discharged by the PRPs, which is substantially greater than Appleton’s estimate;
 
            • 
Appleton’s responsibility for over half of the claims asserted against Appleton and NCR, based on the Company’s interim settlement agreement with NCR and the arbitration determination; and
 
            • 
$25 million in fees and expenses.

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
(unaudited)
 
Although Appleton believes its recorded environmental liability reflects a reasonable estimate of its liabilities associated with the Lower Fox River, the actual amount of liabilities associated with the Lower Fox River could prove to be significantly larger than the recorded environmental liability.
 
AWA Indemnification. Pursuant to two indemnification agreements entered in 2001, AWA agreed to indemnify PDC and PDC agreed to indemnify Appleton for costs, expenses and liabilities related to certain governmental and third-party environmental claims, which are defined in the agreements as the Fox River Liabilities.
 
Under the indemnification agreements, Appleton is indemnified for the first $75 million of Fox River Liabilities and for amounts in excess of $100 million. During 2008, Appleton paid $25 million to satisfy its portion of the Fox River Liabilities not covered by the indemnification agreement with AWA. AWA has paid $233.2 million in connection with Fox River Liabilities through the first three months of 2011. At April 3, 2011, the total indemnification receivable from AWA was $22.2 million, all of which is recorded in other current assets.
 
In connection with the indemnification agreements, AWA purchased and fully paid for indemnity claim insurance from Commerce & Industry Insurance Company, an affiliate of American International Group, Inc. The insurance policy provides up to $250 million of coverage for Fox River Liabilities, subject to certain limitations defined in the policy. As of April 3, 2011, the policy had $16.8 million of remaining coverage. AWA’s obligations to maintain indemnity claim insurance covering the Fox River Liabilities are defined in and limited by the terms of the Fox River AWA Environmental Indemnity Agreement, as amended.
 
The indemnification agreements negotiated with AWA and the Commerce & Industry Insurance policy are designed to ensure that Appleton will not be required to fund any of the indemnified costs and expenses in relation to the Fox River Liabilities and to assure the ESOP Trustee and Appleton’s lenders and investors that Appleton will not have to rely solely on AWA itself to make these payments. This arrangement is working as designed and is expected to continue to protect Appleton with respect to the indemnified costs and expenses, based on Appleton’s review of the insurance policy and the financial condition of AWA and Commerce & Industry Insurance Company. AWA, PDC, the special purpose subsidiaries and the policyholder entered into a relationship agreement, which, among other things and subject to certain limited exceptions, prohibits AWA and PDC from taking any actions that would result in any change to this design structure.
 
The insurance policy discussed above is held by a special purpose entity in which the Company is a minority shareholder. An AWA affiliate is the only other shareholder in this entity. The Company adopted ASU No. 2009-17, “Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities,” as of January 3, 2010. The Company determined that this entity is not a VIE and there is no requirement to include this entity in its consolidated financial results for the period ended April 3, 2011.
 
In March 2008, Appleton received favorable jury verdicts in a state court declaratory judgment relating to insurance coverage of its environmental claims involving the Fox River. A final judgment and order was entered in January 2009. The insurers appealed the final judgment. In June 2010, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals upheld the final judgment. Settlements have been negotiated between the insurers and Appleton. Under the terms of the indemnification agreement, recoveries from insurance are reimbursed to AWA to the extent of its indemnification obligation. During 2010, Appleton recorded an $8.9 million receivable, representing settlements to be received in excess of amounts reimbursable to AWA, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of January 1, 2011. During the first three months of 2011, Appleton received $4.9 million of these funds. The remaining receivable is included in other current assets of the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of April 3, 2011. An $8.9 million environmental expense insurance recovery was also recorded as a separate line item within operating income on the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended January 1, 2011.
 

 
 
 
 
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(unaudited)

West Carrollton Mill
 
The West Carrollton, Ohio mill operates pursuant to various state and federal permits for discharges and emissions to air and water. As a result of the de-inking of carbonless paper containing PCBs through the early 1970s, there have been releases of PCBs and volatile organic compounds into the soil in the area of the wastewater impoundments at the West Carrollton facility and low levels of PCBs have been detected in the groundwater immediately under this area. In addition, PCB contamination is present in sediment in the adjacent Great Miami River, but it is believed that this contamination is from a source other than the West Carrollton mill.
 
Based on investigation and delineation of PCB contamination in soil and groundwater in the area of the wastewater impoundments, Appleton believes that it may be necessary to undertake remedial action in the future, although Appleton is currently under no obligation to do so. Appleton has not had any discussions or communications with any federal, state or local agencies or authorities regarding remedial action to address PCB contamination at the West Carrollton mill. The cost for remedial action, which could include installation of a cap, long-term pumping, treating and/or monitoring of groundwater and removal of sediment in the Great Miami River, was estimated in 2001 to range up to approximately $10.5 million, with approximately $3 million in short-term capital costs and the remainder to be incurred over a period of 30 years. However, costs could exceed this amount if additional contamination is discovered, if additional remedial action is necessary or if the remedial action costs are more than expected.
 
Because of the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate course of action for the West Carrollton mill property, the Great Miami River remediation and Appleton’s share of these remediation costs, if any, and since Appleton is currently under no obligation to undertake remedial action in the future, no provision has been recorded in its financial statements for estimated remediation costs. In conjunction with the acquisition of PDC by the ESOP in 2001, and as limited by the terms of the purchase agreement, AWA agreed to indemnify the Company for 50% of all environmental liabilities at the West Carrollton mill up to $5.0 million and 100% of all such environmental costs exceeding $5.0 million. In addition, the former owners and operators of the West Carrollton mill may be liable for all or part of the cost of remediation of historic PCB contamination.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
In September 2007, Appleton commenced litigation against Andritz BMB AG and Andritz, Inc. The claims asserted included breach of obligations under a February 2007 agreement to perform certain engineering services which also granted Appleton an option to purchase certain equipment and services relating to an off-machine paper coating line. This matter proceeded to trial and, on May 14, 2009, Appleton received a favorable jury verdict. The defendant filed post-trial motions in response to the verdict. On August 11, 2009, an Outagamie County, Wisconsin judge denied the defendant’s post-trial motions seeking to overturn the jury’s verdict and granted Appleton’s motion to enter judgment in favor of Appleton in the amount of $29.1 million plus costs and 12% interest annually beginning as of January 9, 2009. The defendant appealed the final judgment. In March 2011, the Wisconsin Court of Appeals issued a decision unanimously affirming the final judgment. In April 2011, Andritz filed a petition to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, seeking further review of this matter. Appleton filed a response objecting to the petition, and is awaiting a determination from the Wisconsin Supreme Court regarding whether it will review this case. Due to the pending petition, no gain has been recorded, though ultimate resolution of the litigation could have a material effect on Appleton’s financial results.
 
Litigation Settlement
 
    At the end of March 2011, Appleton resolved litigation initiated by a supplier over contract terms and recorded a charge to income of $3.2 million, including legal fees.  Prior to resolution, Appleton had assessed the potential for liability as less than reasonably possible.  However, during a court-ordered pre-trial mediation, the parties were able to resolve the litigation to the satisfaction of both parties.

Other
 
From time to time, Appleton may be subject to various demands, claims, suits or other legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. A comprehensive insurance program is maintained to provide a measure of financial protection against such matters, though not all such exposures are, or can be, addressed by insurance. Estimated costs are recorded for such demands, claims, suits or proceedings of this nature when reasonably determinable. Appleton has successfully defended such claims, settling some for amounts which are not material to the business and obtaining dismissals in others. While Appleton will vigorously defend itself and expects to prevail in any similar cases that may be brought against it in the future, there can be no assurance that it will be successful.
 

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
(unaudited)
 
Except as described above, and assuming the Company’s expectations regarding defending such demands, claims, suits or other legal or regulatory proceedings prove accurate, Appleton does not believe that any pending or threatened demands, claims, suits or other legal proceedings will have, individually or in the aggregate, a materially adverse effect on its business, financial condition and results of operations or cash flows.
 
14.      EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP PLAN

Appleton’s matching contributions charged to expense were $0.7 million and $0.9 million for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010, respectively. As a result of hardship withdrawals, 15 shares of PDC redeemable common stock were repurchased during the first three months of 2011. During the first three months of 2010, as a result of hardship withdrawals, 1,846 shares of PDC redeemable common stock were repurchased at an aggregate price of approximately $24,000.

In accordance with ASC 480, “Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity,” redeemable equity securities are required to be accreted so the amount in the balance sheet reflects the estimated amount redeemable at the earliest redemption date based upon the redemption value at each period-end. All Company common stock is redeemable common stock. Redeemable common stock is being accreted up to the earliest redemption date mandated by federal law based upon the estimated fair market value of the redeemable common stock as of April 3, 2011. Excluding the year-end 2010 stock valuation which resulted in an increase to the price of PDC common stock, recent stock valuations have been marked with decreases to the stock price. The impact of these reductions caused the Company to reduce redeemable common stock accretion by $1.4 million for the three months ended April 3, 2011. Based upon the estimated fair value of the redeemable common stock, an ultimate redemption liability of approximately $125 million has been determined. The recorded book value of the redeemable common stock as of April 3, 2011, was $109 million.

Due to a reduction in the December 31, 2009 share price, redeemable common stock accretion was reduced by $1.7 million for the three months ended April 4, 2010. Based upon the estimated fair value of the redeemable common stock, an ultimate redemption liability of approximately $134 million was determined. The recorded book value of the redeemable common stock as of April 4, 2010 was $120 million.

15.      DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

The Company selectively uses financial instruments to manage some market risks from changes in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates or commodity prices. The fair values of all derivatives are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The change in a derivative’s fair value is recorded each period in current earnings or accumulated other comprehensive loss, depending on whether the derivative is designated and qualifies as part of a hedge transaction and, if so, the type of hedge transaction.
 
The Company selectively hedges forecasted transactions that are subject to foreign currency exchange exposure by using forward exchange contracts. These instruments are designated as cash flow hedges and are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using Level 2 observable market inputs. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward note, also deemed to be categorized as Level 2. The effective portion of the contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value are initially recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss and are subsequently reclassified into earnings when the underlying transactions occur and affect earnings or if it becomes probable the forecasted transaction will not occur. These contracts are highly effective in hedging the variability in future cash flows attributable to changes in currency exchange rates. The notional amount of foreign exchange contracts used to hedge foreign currency transactions was $27.3 million as of April 3, 2011. These contracts have settlement dates extending through March 2012.
 
    Appleton selectively hedges forecasted commodity transactions that are subject to pricing fluctuations by using swap contracts to manage risks associated with market fluctuations in energy prices. These contracts are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using Level 2 observable market inputs based on the New York Mercantile Exchange as measured on the last trading day of the accounting period and compared to the strike price. The contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings. At April 3, 2011, the hedged volumes of these contracts totaled 354,000 MMBTU (Million British Thermal Units) of natural gas. The contracts have settlement dates extending through December 2011.

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)
 
(unaudited)
 
    Appleton selectively hedges forecasted commodity transactions that are subject to pricing fluctuations by using swap contracts to manage risks associated with market fluctuations in pulp prices. These contracts are recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at fair value using Level 2 observable market inputs based on pricing published by RISI as measured on the last trading day of the accounting period and compared to the swap’s fixed price. The contracts’ gains or losses due to changes in fair value are recorded in current period earnings. At April 3, 2011, the hedged volumes of these contracts totaled 11,000 tons of pulp. The contracts have settlement dates extending through February 2012.

In February 2008, Appleton fixed the interest rate, at 5.45%, on $75.0 million of its variable rate notes with a five-year interest rate swap contract. As a result of the February 2010 voluntary refinancing, Appleton paid $5.0 million, including interest, to settle this derivative.

The following table presents the location and fair values of derivative instruments included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (dollars in thousands):

Designated as a Hedge
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Foreign currency exchange derivatives
 
Other current assets
 
$
                -
   
$
393
 
Foreign currency exchange derivatives
 
Other current liabilities
   
(711
   
(67
)
                     
Not Designated as a Hedge
                   
Natural gas fixed swap
 
Other current liabilities
   
(66
)    
(69
)
Pulp fixed swap
 
Other current assets
   
                    325
     
 -
 

The following table presents the location and amount of losses (gains) on derivative instruments and related hedge items included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010 and losses (gains) initially recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at the period-ends presented (dollars in thousands):
 
Designated as a Hedge
 
Statement of Operations Location
 
For the Three
Months Ended
April 3, 2011
   
For the Three
Months Ended
April 4, 2010
 
Foreign currency exchange derivatives
 
Net sales
 
$
              449
   
$
135
 
Losses (gains) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss as presented on the balance sheet
 
 
   
623
     
(404
)
                     
Not Designated as a Hedge
                   
Natural gas fixed swap
 
Cost of sales
   
59
     
-
 
Pulp fixed swap
 
Cost of sales
   
                    (325
)    
-
 
Interest rate swap    Interest expense      -        961  

    While preparing Note 14 – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, included in the 2010 Form 10-K, it was discovered that the financial impact to net sales of foreign exchange hedging, as reported in each of the 2010 Forms 10-Q, was incorrect. Only the disclosure as presented was incorrect. There were no errors in accounting or financial statement classification. The following schedule shows the disclosure error and corrected information (dollars in thousands) as presented above.

   
(As Reported)
Impact of
     
(As Corrected)
Impact of 
   
Hedging on Net Sales
 
Error Correction
 
Hedging on Net Sales
For the three months ended April 4, 2010
 
 $             53 gain
 
$                    188 loss
 
 $              135 loss

    For a discussion of the fair value of financial instruments, see Note 17, Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
(unaudited)
 
16.      LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS

Long-term obligations, excluding the capital lease obligation, consist of the following (dollars in thousands):

   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
Revolving credit facility at approximately 4.0% at April 3, 2011
   $
15,000
     $
29,300
 
Secured variable rate industrial development bonds, 0.6% average interest rate at April 3, 2011, $2,650 due in 2013 and $6,000 due in 2027 
   
8,650
     
8,650
 
State of Ohio assistance loan at 6%, approximately $100 due monthly and final payment due May 2017
   
6,880
     
7,105
 
State of Ohio loan at 1% until July 2011, then 3% until May 2019, approximately $30 due monthly and final payment due May 2019
   
2,494
     
2,567
 
Senior notes payable at 8.125%, due June 2011
   
17,491
     
17,491
 
Senior subordinated notes payable at 9.75%, due June 2014
   
32,195
     
32,195
 
Senior secured first lien notes payable at 10.5%, due June 2015
   
305,000
     
305,000
 
Unamortized discount on 10.5% senior secured first lien notes payable, due June 2015
   
(5,016
)
   
(5,249
)
Second lien notes payable at 11.25%, due December 2015
   
161,766
     
161,766
 
     
544,460
     
558,825
 
Less obligations due within one year
   
(18,694
)
   
(18,694
)
   
$
525,766
   
$
540,131
 

During the first three months of 2011, Appleton made mandatory debt repayments of $0.3 million, plus interest, on its State of Ohio loans. During the quarter, Appleton borrowed $41.8 million and repaid $56.1 million on its revolving credit facility, leaving an outstanding balance of $15.0 million at quarter-end. Approximately $16.9 million of the revolving credit facility is used to support outstanding letters of credit.

On February 8, 2010, Appleton completed a voluntary refinancing of its debt to extend debt maturities, increase liquidity, eliminate certain financial covenants and increase financial flexibility. The refinancing included a five-year, asset-backed $100 million revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility provides for up to $100 million of revolving loans including a letter of credit sub-facility of up to $25 million and a swing line sub-facility of up to $5 million. It also contains an uncommitted accordion feature that allows Appleton to increase the size of the revolving credit facility by up to $25 million if Appleton can obtain commitments for the incremental amount. Borrowings under the revolving credit facility are limited to the sum of (a) 85% of the net amount of eligible accounts receivable and (b) the lesser of (i) 70% of the net amount of eligible raw materials and finished goods inventory or (ii) 85% of the net orderly liquidation value of such inventory. This asset-backed revolving credit facility contains a debt covenant whereby if the Company's average availability ratio should fall below 20%, then the Company is subject to a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.10:1.00. The average availability ratio is calculated monthly and is a function of the Company's average outstanding revolver borrowing as compared to the borrowing base of eligible inventory and accounts receivable as discussed above.
 
The revolving credit facility is guaranteed by PDC, each of PDC’s existing and future 100%-owned domestic and Canadian subsidiaries and each other subsidiary of PDC that guarantees the 10.5% senior secured first lien notes due June 2015. Lenders hold a senior first-priority interest in (i) substantially all of the accounts, inventory, general intangibles, cash deposit accounts, business interruption insurance, investment property (including, without limitation, all issued and outstanding capital stock of the Company and each revolver guarantor (other than PDC) and all interests in any domestic or Canadian partnership, joint venture or similar arrangement), instruments (including all collateral security thereof), documents, chattel paper and records of the Company and each revolver guarantor now owned or hereafter acquired (except for certain general intangibles, instruments, documents, chattel paper and records of the Company or any revolver guarantor, to the extent arising directly in connection with or otherwise directly relating to equipment, fixtures or owned real property), (ii) all other assets and properties of the Company and each revolver guarantor now owned or hereafter acquired, and (iii) all proceeds of the foregoing. Lenders also hold a junior first-priority security interest in (i) substantially all equipment, fixtures and owned real property of the Company and each revolver guarantor now owned or hereafter acquired, (ii) in each case solely to the extent arising directly in connection with or otherwise directly related to any of the foregoing, certain general intangibles, instruments, documents, chattel paper and records of the Company and each revolver guarantor now owned or hereafter acquired, and (iii) all proceeds of the foregoing. The revolving credit facility contains affirmative and negative covenants customary for similar credit facilities, which among other things, restrict the Company’s ability and the ability of the Company’s subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to incur liens, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, make restricted payments, engage in transactions with affiliates and make investments.
 

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(unaudited)

The 10.5% senior secured first lien notes due June 2015 rank senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of Appleton and equally in right of payment with all existing and future senior indebtedness of Appleton. The notes are secured by security interests in substantially all of the property and assets of Appleton and are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a senior secured basis by all of Appleton’s restricted subsidiaries (other than excluded restricted subsidiaries) and the parent entity. Initially, in addition to Appleton, this includes PDC and Appleton Papers Canada Ltd.
 
The first lien notes and the second lien notes, as amended, contain covenants that restrict Appleton’s ability and the ability of Appleton’s other guarantors to sell assets or merge or consolidate with or into other companies; borrow money; incur liens; pay dividends or make other distributions; make other restricted payments and investments; place restrictions on the ability of certain subsidiaries to pay dividends or other payments to Appleton; enter into sale and leaseback transactions; amend particular agreements relating to the transaction with former parent Arjo Wiggins Appleton Limited and the ESOP; and enter into transactions with certain affiliates. These covenants are subject to important exceptions and qualifications set forth in the indenture governing the 11.25% second lien notes due 2015, as amended.

The senior notes, as amended, and senior subordinated notes, as amended, are unconditionally guaranteed by PDC and Rose Holdings Limited.

As of April 3, 2011, Appleton was in compliance with all debt covenants and is forecasted to remain compliant for the next twelve months. Appleton’s ability to comply with the financial covenants in the future depends on achieving forecasted operating results. Appleton’s failure to comply with its covenants, or an assessment that it is likely to fail to comply with its covenants, could lead Appleton to seek amendments to, or waivers of, the financial covenants. Appleton cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain any amendments to or waivers of the covenants. In the event of non-compliance with debt covenants, if the lenders will not amend or waive the covenants, the debt would be due and Appleton would need to seek alternative financing. Appleton cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain alternative financing. If Appleton were not able to secure alternative financing, this would have a material adverse impact on the Company.

17.      FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The carrying amount (including current portions) and estimated fair value of certain of the Company’s recorded financial instruments are as follows (dollars in thousands):
 
   
April 3, 2011
   
January 1, 2011
 
   
Carrying
   
Fair
   
Carrying
   
Fair
 
Financial Instruments
 
Amount
   
Value
   
Amount
   
Value
 
Senior subordinated notes payable
 
$
32,195
   
$
15,293
   
$
32,195
   
$
15,293
 
Senior notes payable
   
17,491
     
17,404
     
17,491
     
16,966
 
Senior secured first lien notes payable
 
299,984
     
315,733
     
299,751
     
299,751
 
Second lien notes payable
 
161,766
     
157,722
     
161,766
     
130,222
 
Revolving credit facility
 
15,000
     
15,000
     
29,300
     
29,300
 
State of Ohio loans
9,374
9,943
9,672
10,185
Industrial development bonds
   
8,650
     
8,650
     
8,650
     
8,650
 
   
$
544,460
   
$
539,745
   
$
558,825
   
$
510,367
 
 
The senior subordinated notes payable, the senior notes payable, the senior secured first lien notes payable and the second lien notes payable are traded in public markets and therefore, the fair value was determined based on quoted market prices. The fair value of the State of Ohio loans was determined based on current rates for similar financial instruments of the same remaining maturity and similar terms. The industrial development bonds have a variable interest rate that reflects current market terms and conditions.


 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(unaudited)

18.      SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company’s reportable segments are as follows: carbonless papers, thermal papers and Encapsys®. Management evaluates the performance of the segments based primarily on operating income. Items excluded from the determination of segment operating income are unallocated corporate charges, interest income, interest expense, debt extinguishment expense and foreign exchange gain. The Company does not allocate total assets internally in assessing operating performance and does not track capital expenditures by segment. Net sales, operating income (loss) and depreciation and amortization, as determined by the Company for its reportable segments, are as follows (dollars in thousands):

   
For the Three
Months Ended
April 3, 2011
   
For the Three
Months Ended
April 4, 2010
 
Net sales
           
Carbonless papers
 
$
119,296
   
$
124,625
 
Thermal papers
   
88,927
     
80,225
 
     
208,223
     
204,850
 
                 
Encapsys 
   
  15,476
     
  11,468
 
Intersegment (A)
   
(5,684
)
   
(6,310
)
Total
 
$
218,015
   
$
210,008
 
                 
Operating income (loss)
               
Carbonless papers
 
$
9,539
   
$
8,233
 
Thermal papers
   
2,528
     
(2,088
)
     
12,067
     
6,145
 
 
Encapsys
   
  3,932
     
  1,533
 
Unallocated corporate charges
   
(4,809
   
6,561
 
Intersegment (A)
   
(892
)
   
(1,148
)
Total
 
$
10,298
   
$
13,091
 
                 
Depreciation and amortization
               
Carbonless papers
 
$
6,500
   
$
6,856
 
Thermal papers
   
4,596
     
4,938
 
     
11,096
     
11,794
 
                 
Encapsys 
   
  998
     
  461
 
Unallocated corporate charges
   
40
     
48
 
Total
 
$
12,134
   
$
12,303
 

(A) Intersegment represents the portion of the Encapsys segment financial results relating to encapsulated products provided internally for the production of carbonless papers.

During the three months ended April 3, 2011, the Company recorded a $3.2 million litigation settlement within unallocated corporate charges. During the three months ended April 4, 2010, the Company recorded an $8.2 million environmental expense insurance recovery within unallocated corporate charges.

 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – (Continued)

(unaudited)

19.      GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Appleton (the “Issuer”) has issued senior notes, as amended, and senior subordinated notes, as amended, which have been guaranteed by PDC (the “Parent Guarantor”), American Plastics Company, Inc. (prior to its July 22, 2010 sale), Rose Holdings Limited and New England Extrusion Inc. (prior to its July 22, 2010 sale), each of which is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Appleton (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”).

Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for the Parent Guarantor, the Issuer, the Subsidiary Guarantors and a 100%-owned non-guarantor subsidiary (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiary”) as of April 3, 2011 and January 1, 2011, and for the three months ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010. This financial information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and other notes related thereto.

The first lien notes and the second lien notes, as amended, place restrictions on the subsidiaries of the Issuer that would limit dividend distributions by these subsidiaries.


 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
APRIL 3, 2011
(unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Parent
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Subsidiary
Guarantors
   
Non-Guarantor
 Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
                                   
ASSETS
                                 
Current assets
                                 
   Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
4,891 
   
$
6,372
   
$
-
   
$
619
   
$
-
   
$
11,882 
   Accounts receivable, net
   
     
91,662
     
-
     
5,377
     
-
     
97,039 
   Inventories
   
     
108,972
     
-
     
1,393
     
-
     
110,365 
   Other current assets
   
22,172 
     
17,419
     
-
     
42
     
-
     
39,633 
      Total current assets
   
27,063 
     
224,425
     
-
     
7,431
     
-
     
258,919 
                                               
   Property, plant and equipment, net
   
     
348,467
     
-
     
18
     
-
     
348,485 
   Investment in subsidiaries
   
159,430 
     
14,511
     
-
     
-
     
(173,941)
     
   Other assets
   
12 
     
66,987
     
-
     
132
     
-
     
67,131 
       Total assets
 
$
186,505 
   
$
654,390
   
$
-
   
$
7,581
   
$
(173,941)
   
$
674,535 
                                               
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK, ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
                                       
Current liabilities
                                             
   Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
   
$
18,694
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
18,694 
   Accounts payable
   
     
52,858
     
-
     
61
     
-
     
52,919 
   Due to (from) parent and affiliated companies
   
328,001 
     
(318,970
)
   
-
     
(9,031
)
   
-
     
   Other accrued liabilities
   
     
81,994
     
-
     
1,933
     
-
     
83,927 
       Total current liabilities
   
328,001 
     
(165,424
)
   
-
     
(7,037
)
   
-
     
155,540 
                                               
Long-term debt
   
     
525,766
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
525,766 
Other long-term liabilities
   
     
134,618
     
-
     
107
     
-
     
134,725 
Redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(141,496)
 
   
159,430
     
-
     
14,511
     
(173,941)
     
(141,496)
                                               
      Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
186,505 
   
$
654,390
   
$
-
   
$
7,581
   
$
(173,941)
   
$
674,535 




 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
 
JANUARY 1, 2011
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
Parent
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Subsidiary
Guarantors
   
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
                                   
ASSETS
                                 
Current assets
                                 
   Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
   
$
3,399
   
$
-
   
$
373
   
$
   
$
3,772 
   Accounts receivable, net
   
     
85,988
     
101
     
7,285
     
     
93,374 
   Inventories
   
     
107,908
     
-
     
2,124
     
     
110,032 
   Other current assets
   
20,580 
     
21,364
     
-
     
48
     
     
41,992 
      Total current assets
   
20,580 
     
218,659
     
101
     
9,830
     
     
249,170 
                                               
   Property, plant and equipment, net
   
     
354,597
     
-
     
4
     
     
354,601 
   Investment in subsidiaries
   
161,559 
     
13,462
     
-
     
-
     
(175,021)
     
   Other assets
   
12 
     
73,087
     
-
     
129
     
     
73,228 
       Total assets
 
$
182,151 
   
$
659,805
   
$
101
   
$
9,963
   
$
(175,021)
   
$
676,999 
                                               
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE COMMON STOCK, ACCUMULATED DEFICIT AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
                                       
Current liabilities
                                             
   Current portion of long-term debt
 
$
   
$
18,694
   
$
-
   
$
-
   
$
   
$
18,694 
   Accounts payable
   
     
48,608
     
-
     
43
     
     
48,651 
   Due to (from) parent and affiliated companies
   
318,142 
     
(312,040
)
   
101
     
(6,203
)
   
     
   Other accrued liabilities
   
     
63,524
     
-
     
2,558
     
     
66,082 
       Total current liabilities
   
318,142 
     
(181,214
)
   
101
     
(3,602
)
   
     
133,427 
                                               
Long-term debt
   
     
540,131
     
-
     
-
     
     
540,131 
Other long-term liabilities
   
     
139,329
     
-
     
103
     
     
139,432 
Redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(135,991)
 
   
161,559
     
-
     
13,462
     
(175,021)
     
(135,991)
                                               
      Total liabilities, redeemable common stock, accumulated deficit and accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
182,151 
   
$
659,805
   
$
101
   
$
9,963
   
$
(175,021)
   
$
676,999 


 
 
 
 
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 3, 2011
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
Parent
         
Subsidiary
   
Non-Guarantor
             
   
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Guarantors
   
Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
 
$
-
   
$
215,890
   
$
-
   
$
13,704
   
$
(11,579
)
 
$
218,015
 
Cost of sales
   
-
     
170,630
     
-
     
12,384
     
(11,850
)
   
171,164
 
                                                 
Gross profit
   
-
     
45,260
     
-
     
1,320
     
271
     
46,851
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
-
     
32,864
     
-
     
485
     
-
     
33,349
 
Litigation settlement
   
-
     
3,204
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
3,204
 
                                                 
Operating income
   
-
     
9,192
     
-
     
835
     
271
     
10,298
 
Interest expense
   
3,376
     
16,226
     
-
     
-
     
(3,452
)
   
16,150
 
Interest income
   
-
     
(3,413
)
   
-
     
(76
)
   
3,452
     
(37
Loss (income) in equity investments
   
1,821
     
(1,421
)
   
-
     
-
     
(400
)
   
-
 
Other income
   
-
     
(431
)
   
-
     
(441
)
   
(101
)
   
(973
                                                 
(Loss) income before income taxes
   
(5,197
)
   
(1,769
)
   
-
     
1,352
     
772
     
(4,842
Provision for income taxes
   
-
     
52
     
-
     
303
     
-
     
355
 
                                                 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(5,197
)
 
$
(1,821
)
 
$
-
   
$
1,049
   
$
772
   
$
(5,197




 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 2010
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
Parent
         
Subsidiary
   
Non-Guarantor
             
   
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Guarantors
   
Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
 
$
-
   
$
210,016
   
$
-
   
$
11,340
   
$
(11,348
)
 
$
210,008
 
Cost of sales
   
-
     
170,413
     
-
     
11,333
     
(11,461
)
   
170,285
 
                                                 
Gross profit
   
-
     
39,603
     
-
     
7
     
113
     
39,723
 
Selling, general and administrative expense
   
-
     
34,373
     
-
     
440
     
-
     
34,813
 
Environmental expense insurance recovery
   
-
     
(8,181
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(8,181
)
                                                 
Operating income (loss)
   
-
     
13,411
     
-
     
(433
)
   
113
     
13,091
 
Interest expense
   
3,299
     
17,172
     
-
     
-
     
(3,549
)
   
16,922
 
Debt extinguishment expense, net
   
-
     
5,532
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
5,532
 
Interest income
   
-
     
(3,309
)
   
-
     
(250
)
   
3,549
     
(10
)
Loss (income) in equity investments
   
4,148
     
(1,925
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2,223
)
   
 
Other loss (income)
   
-
     
148
     
-
     
(521
)
   
110
     
(263
)
                                                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes
   
(7,447
)
   
(4,207
)
   
-
     
338
  
   
2,226
     
(9,090
)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
   
-
     
30
     
-
     
(121
)
   
-
     
(91
)
                                                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations
   
(7,447
)
   
(4,237
)
   
-
     
459
     
2,226
     
(8,999
)
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
     
89
     
1,463
     
-
     
-
     
1,552
 
                                                 
Net (loss) income
 
$
(7,447
)
 
$
(4,148
)
 
$
1,463
   
$
459
   
$
2,226
   
$
(7,447
)





 
 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 3, 2011
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
Parent
         
Subsidiary
   
Non-Guarantor
             
   
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Guarantors
   
Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                                     
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                   
Net (loss) income
 
$
(5,197
)
 
$
(1,821
)
 
$
-
   
$
1,049
   
$
772
   
$
(5,197
)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used) provided by operating activities:
                                               
Depreciation and amortization
   
-
     
12,133
     
-
     
1
     
-
     
12,134
 
Other
   
-
     
1,624
     
-
     
(441
)
   
-
     
1,183
 
Change in assets and liabilities, net 
   
229
     
  19,583
     
101
     
2,479
     
(772
)
   
  21,620
 
Net cash (used) provided by operating activities
   
(4,968
)    
31,519
     
101
     
3,088
     
-
     
29,740
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                               
Additions to property, plant and equipment
   
-
     
(3,981
)
   
-
     
(14
)
   
-
     
(3,995
)
                                                 
Net cash used by investing activities
   
-
     
(3,981
)
   
-
     
(14
)
   
-
     
(3,995
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                               
Payments relating to capital lease obligation
   
-
     
(12
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(12
)
Proceeds from revolving line of credit
   
-
     
41,750
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
41,750
 
Payments of revolving line of credit
   
-
     
(56,050
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(56,050
)
Payments of State of Ohio loans
   
-
     
(298
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(298
)
Due to parent and affiliated companies, net
   
9,859
     
(6,930
)
   
(101
)
   
(2,828
)
   
-
     
-
 
Decrease in cash overdraft 
   
-
     
(3,037
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(3,037
)
                                                 
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities
   
9,859
     
(24,577
)
   
(101
)
   
(2,828
)
   
-
     
(17,647
)
                                                 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
-
     
12
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
12
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
   
4,891
     
2,973
     
-
     
246
     
-
     
8,110
 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
-
     
3,399
     
-
     
373
     
-
     
3,772
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
4,891
   
$
6,372
   
$
-
   
$
619
   
$
-
   
$
11,882
 
 

 
 
 
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PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
   
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
 
   
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
 
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED APRIL 4, 2010
 
(unaudited)
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
   
   
Parent
         
Subsidiary
   
Non-Guarantor
             
   
Guarantor
   
Issuer
   
Guarantors
   
Subsidiary
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                   
Net (loss) income
 
$
(7,447
)
 
$
(4,148
)
 
$
1,463
   
$
459
   
$
2,226
   
$
(7,447
)
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided (used) by operating activities:
                                               
Depreciation and amortization
   
-
     
12,303
     
864
     
1
     
-
     
13,168
 
Other
   
-
     
(324
)
   
-
     
(521
)
   
-
     
(845
)
Change in assets and liabilities, net 
   
18,233
     
  (44,514
)
   
(590
)
   
(833
)
   
(2,226
)
   
  (29,930
)
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities
   
10,786
     
(36,683
)
   
1,737
     
(894
)
   
-
     
(25,054
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                               
Proceeds from sale of equipment
   
-
     
57
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
57
 
Additions to property, plant and equipment
   
-
     
(2,135
)
   
(231
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2,366
)
                                                 
Net cash used by investing activities
   
-
     
(2,078
)
   
(231
)
   
-
     
-
     
(2,309
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                               
Payments of senior secured notes payable
   
-
     
(211,225
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(211,225
)
Proceeds from senior secured first lien notes payable
   
-
     
299,007
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
299,007
 
Debt acquisition costs
   
-
     
(10,671
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(10,671
)
Payments relating to capital lease obligations
   
-
     
(195
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(195
)
Proceeds from old revolving line of credit
   
-
     
21,350
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
21,350
 
Payments of old revolving line of credit
   
-
     
(109,575
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(109,575
)
Proceeds of new revolving line of credit
      -      
74,693
        -         -         -      
74,693
 
Payments from new revolving line of credit
   
-
     
(36,200
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(36,200
)
Payments of State of Ohio loans
   
-
     
(282
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(282
)
Payments of secured financing
   
-
     
(838
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(838
)
Due to parent and affiliated companies, net
   
(10,762
)
   
10,853
 
   
(1,507
)
   
1,416
     
-
       
-
Payments to redeem common stock 
   
(24
)
   
-
     
-
 
   
-
     
-
     
(24
)
Decrease in cash overdraft 
   
-
     
(5,436
)
   
-
     
-
     
-
     
(5,436
)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities
   
(10,786
)
   
31,481
     
(1,507
)
   
1,416
     
-
     
20,604
 
                                                 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
   
-
     
34
     
-
     
-
     
-
     
34
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents
   
-
     
(7,246
)
   
(1
)
   
522
     
-
     
(6,725
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
   
-
     
9,161
     
1
     
801
     
-
     
9,963
 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
-
   
$
1,915
   
$
-
   
$
1,323
   
$
-
   
$
3,238
 

 
 
 
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Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
Unless stated to the contrary or the context requires otherwise, all references to “Paperweight Development,” “PDC” or “Company” refer to Paperweight Development Corp. and its subsidiaries and predecessors. Appleton Papers Inc. is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Paperweight Development, which is referred to as “Appleton” in this report.

Overview
 
This discussion summarizes the significant factors affecting the consolidated operating results, financial condition and liquidity of PDC and Appleton for the quarter ended April 3, 2011. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes. Reference should also be made to the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011, the consolidated financial statements and related notes included therein.

Appleton's business and results of operations are impacted by various factors, including raw materials pricing and availability. As discussed below, raw material prices continued to negatively impact the business. During the quarter, Appleton did realize benefits from multiple price increases initiated during 2010 and the first three months of 2011. Appleton's business and financial results may continue to be adversely affected by increasing raw material prices as well as the possibility of not being able to sustain price increases out in the market place to keep pace with these rising input costs.

Financial Highlights
 
First quarter 2011 net sales of $218.0 million increased 3.8% compared to net sales of $210.0 million for first quarter 2010. Within the paper business, favorable pricing and improved product mix more than offset volume shortfalls of nearly 6% compared to first quarter 2010, resulting in increased net sales of nearly 2%. Throughout 2010 and the first three months of 2011, the Company strategically increased product pricing in order to offset higher input costs. First quarter 2011 Encapsys® net sales of $15.5 million were $4.0 million higher than first quarter 2010 net sales. Encapsys first quarter 2011 volumes were approximately 38% higher than first quarter 2010.
 
A loss from continuing operations of $5.2 million was recorded during first quarter 2011 compared to a $9.0 million loss from continuing operations recorded in first quarter 2010. The first quarter 2011 loss includes a $3.2 million charge for a litigation settlement while the first quarter 2010 loss included an environmental expense insurance recovery of $8.2 million and $5.5 million of debt extinguishment expense associated with the February 2010 voluntary debt refinancing. Excluding the impact of the litigation settlement, insurance recovery and debt extinguishment expense, the loss recorded during first quarter 2011 was $9.7 million less than in first quarter 2010.

 
 
 
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Comparison of Unaudited Results of Operations for the Quarters Ended April 3, 2011 and April 4, 2010

   
For the Quarter Ended
       
   
April 3,
   
April 4,
   
Increase
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
(Decrease)
 
   
(dollars in millions)
       
                   
Net sales
 
$
218.0
   
$
210.0
     
3.8
%
Cost of sales
   
171.2
     
170.3
     
0.5
%
                         
Gross profit
   
46.8
     
39.7
     
17.9
%
                         
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
33.3
     
34.8
     
-4.3
%
Environmental expense insurance recovery       -        (8.2      -100.0
Litigation settlement
   
3.2
     
-
     
                   nm
                         
Operating income
   
10.3
     
13.1
     
-21.4
%
                         
Interest expense, net
   
16.1
     
16.9
     
-4.7
%
Debt extinguishment expense, net
   
-
     
5.5
   
-100.0
%
Other non-operating income, net
   
(1.0
)
   
(0.2
 
400.0
%
                         
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
   
(4.8
)
   
(9.1
 
47.3
%
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
   
0.4
     
(0.1
)    
500.0
%
                         
Loss from continuing operations
   
(5.2
)
   
(9.0
 
42.2
%
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
     
1.6
   
-100.0
%
 
Net loss
 
$
(5.2
)
 
$
(7.4
 
29.7
%
 
Comparison as a percentage of net sales
                       
Cost of sales
   
78.5
%
   
81.1
%
   
-2.6
%
Gross margin
   
21.5
%
   
18.9
%
   
2.6
%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
   
15.3
%
   
16.6
%
   
-1.3
%
Operating margin
   
4.7
%
   
6.2
%
   
-1.5
%
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
   
-2.2
%
   
-4.3
%
   
2.1
%
Loss from continuing operations
   
-2.4
%
   
-4.3
%
   
1.9
%
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
   
-
     
0.8
%
   
-0.8
%
Net loss
   
-2.4
%
   
-3.5
%
   
1.1
%
 
Net sales for first quarter 2011 were $218.0 million, an increase of $8.0 million, or 3.8%, compared to the prior year period. This increase was largely due to the continued growth of the Encapsys business as well as favorable pricing and improved product mix offsetting lower shipment volumes within the paper business.
 
First quarter 2011 operating income of $10.3 million decreased $2.8 million, or 21.4%, from first quarter 2010 operating income of $13.1 million. First quarter 2011 operating income includes a $3.2 million charge for a litigation settlement while first quarter 2010 operating income included environmental expense insurance recovery of $8.2 million. Excluding the impact of the litigation settlement and insurance recovery, first quarter 2011 operating income increased by $8.6 million over the same period last year. In comparison to last year, first quarter 2011 gross profit of $46.8 million was 17.9% higher. First quarter 2011 gross margin increased by 2.6 percentage points over the prior year period. Appleton’s paper business was positively impacted by improved price and favorable product mix of $13.6 million as well as reduced manufacturing costs of $1.5 million. This was partially offset by increased cost of raw materials and utilities of $7.2 million and a $2.0 million reduction of operating income due to lower shipment volumes. Quarter-on-quarter, Encapsys contributed a $2.4 million increase to operating income. First quarter 2011 selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $1.5 million lower than the same period of 2010 primarily the result of lower distribution costs. Disciplined spending also contributed to lower SG&A expense during the current year quarter.

 
 
 
 
 
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For the first three months of 2011, a loss from continuing operations of $5.2 million was recorded. This compares to a loss from continuing operations of $9.0 million recorded in first quarter 2010. In addition to the items noted above, first quarter 2010 included $5.5 million of debt extinguishment expense related to the February 2010 voluntary debt refinancing. The Company reported a net loss of $5.2 million for the first quarter of 2011 compared to a net loss of $7.4 million reported for first quarter 2010, which included income from discontinued operations of $1.6 million.

Business Segment Discussion

First quarter 2011 net sales within the Company’s paper business were $208.2 million or $3.4 million higher than first quarter 2010 net sales. First quarter 2011 operating income of $12.1 million was $5.9 million higher than first quarter 2010 operating income. The year-on-year operating income variance was the result of the following (dollars in millions):
 
   
For the Three
Months Ended
April 3, 2011 v.
the Three Months
Ended April 4, 2010
 
Favorable price and product mix
   $
13.6
 
Reduced manufacturing costs
   
1.5
 
Net inflation of raw material and utilities pricing
   
(7.2
)
Lower shipment volumes
   
(2.0
   
$
5.9
 
 
Carbonless Papers
 
For the first three months of 2011, carbonless papers net sales totaled $119.3 million, a decrease of $5.3 million, or 4.3%, from prior year levels. Shipment volumes during first quarter 2011 were approximately 10% lower than the same period last year. The majority of this decline in shipment volumes occurred within the international roll market. The negative impact of lower shipment volumes was partially offset by the benefits realized from price increases initiated since the beginning of 2010 in response to rapidly rising raw material costs.

First quarter 2011 carbonless papers operating income of $9.5 million increased $1.3 million compared to first quarter 2010. As mentioned above, operating income for the first three months of 2011 was favorably impacted by the benefit of price increases initiated in response to the ongoing negative impact of rapidly rising raw material costs. In addition, product mix was also favorable due to increased carbonless sheet sales as well as decreased sales into the international market where gross margins are lower.

Thermal Papers
 
First quarter 2011 thermal papers net sales totaled $88.9 million, an increase of $8.7 million, or 10.8%, over the same prior year period. The segment primarily benefited from favorable pricing realized from multiple price increases initiated since the beginning of 2010 in response to escalating raw material costs.

The thermal papers segment recorded operating income of $2.5 million for first quarter 2011. This compared to a first quarter 2010 operating loss of $2.1 million. Though this 2011 operating income included higher raw materials and utility costs, increased net sales and improved product mix offset the negative impact of these items.

Encapsys
 
Encapsys first quarter 2011 net sales of $15.5 million were $4.0 million, or 34.9%, higher than first quarter 2010. First quarter 2011 volumes were approximately 38% higher than the prior year quarter.

As a result of higher shipment volumes, improved manufacturing performance, increased funding of development work from potential commercial customers and lower  SG&A expenses, Encapsys first quarter 2011 operating income was $3.9 million compared to $1.5 million of operating income for the same quarter of 2010.

 
 
 
 
 
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Unallocated Corporate Charges
 
Unallocated corporate charges were $4.8 million for the first three months of 2011 due to recording a $3.2 million litigation settlement, while first quarter 2010 posted income of $6.6 million including the $8.2 million Fox River insurance recovery.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Overview. Appleton’s primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash provided by operations and available borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Appleton expects that cash on hand, internally-generated cash flow and available credit from its revolving credit facility will provide the necessary funds for the reasonably foreseeable operating and recurring cash needs (e.g., working capital, debt service, other contractual obligations and capital expenditures). At April 3, 2011, Appleton had $11.9 million of cash and $63.2 million of unused borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. Furthermore, Appleton was in compliance with all debt covenants and is forecasted to remain compliant for the next twelve months.

Appleton’s ability to comply with the financial covenants in the future depends on achieving forecasted operating results. Appleton’s failure to comply with its covenants, or an assessment that it is likely to fail to comply with its covenants, could lead Appleton to seek amendments to, or waivers of, the financial covenants. Appleton cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain any amendments to or waivers of the covenants. In the event of non-compliance with debt covenants, if the lenders will not amend or waive the covenants, the debt would be due and Appleton would need to seek alternative financing. Appleton cannot provide assurance that it would be able to obtain alternative financing. If Appleton were not able to secure alternative financing, this would have a material adverse impact on the Company.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash of $29.7 million was provided by operating activities during the first three months of 2011. This was a $54.8 million increase in operating cash when compared to net cash used by operating activities during the first three months of 2010. The net loss of $5.2 million, adjusted for non-cash charges, provided $8.1 million in operating cash for the period. Non-cash charges included $12.1 million of depreciation and amortization, $0.7 million of non-cash employer matching contributions to the KSOP and $1.5 million of other non-cash charges. These non-cash charges were decreased by $1.0 million of foreign exchange gain. Cash was also provided during the quarter from a $25.2 million decrease in working capital and $0.2 million of other cash provided. A decrease in the pension liability, which included $5.3 million of pension plan contributions, resulted in a $3.8 million net use of cash.

The primary component of the $25.2 million decrease in working capital was a $20.3 million increase in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities, largely the result of a $13.6 million increase in accrued interest and a $7.3 million increase in accounts payable, excluding the impact of cash overdrafts which is noted in financing activities. Other components of the decrease in working capital were an $8.0 million decrease in other current assets offset by a $3.0 million increase in accounts receivable and a $0.1 million increase in inventories. The decrease in other current assets was partly due to $4.0 million of cash proceeds received in partial settlement of the West Carrollton silo collapse insurance claim. During the quarter, an additional $1.0 million of insurance receivable was recorded for this claim. Also during first quarter, the Company received $4.9 million related to the Fox River insurance recovery.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities. During the first three months of 2011, $4.0 million of cash was used for investing activities, all of which was for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment. This compares to $2.3 million used during first quarter 2010, $2.4 million of which was used for the acquisition of property, plant and equipment.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash used for financing activities during 2011 was $17.6 million compared to $20.7 million of cash provided during the prior year. During the first three months of 2011, Appleton made mandatory debt repayments of $0.3 million, plus interest, on its State of Ohio loans. Also during first quarter 2011, Appleton made net repayments of $14.3 million on the outstanding balance of its revolving credit facility. As of April 3, 2011, the unpaid balance on the revolving credit facility was $15.0 million.

Cash overdrafts decreased $3.0 million during the first quarter of 2011. Cash overdrafts represent short-term obligations, in excess of deposits on hand, which have not yet cleared through the banking system. Fluctuations in the balance are a function of quarter-end payment patterns and the speed with which the payees deposit the checks.

 
 
 
 
 
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New Accounting Pronouncements
 
In January 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2010-06, “Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements,” which amends ASC Subtopic 820-10, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures,” requiring new disclosures of significant transfers in and out of Levels 1 and 2 fair value measurements, the reasons for the transfers, and separate reporting of purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of Level 3 fair value measurement activity. The new ASU also clarifies that fair value measurement disclosures should be provided for each class of assets and liabilities and disclosures should also be provided about valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. The disclosures are required for either Level 2 or Level 3 fair value measurements. The new disclosures and clarifications of existing disclosures are effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2009, except for disclosures about purchases, sales, issuances and settlements in the roll forward of activity in Level 3 fair value measurements which are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 (including interim periods within those fiscal years). During first quarter 2010, the Company adopted the portion of ASU No. 2010-06 relating to Level 2 fair value measurements. During first quarter 2011, the Company adopted the portion of ASU No. 2010-06 relating to Level 3 fair value measurements. The disclosures required by adoption are included in Note 15 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Current year adoption had no impact on its financial statements.

Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
 
For information regarding quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk, see the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011. There have been no other material changes in the quantitative or qualitative exposure to market risk from that described in the Form 10-K.

Item 4—Controls and Procedures
 
Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting
 
There were no changes in the internal control over financial reporting of Appleton or PDC as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the quarter covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants’ internal control over financial reporting.
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
Appleton and PDC carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of their management, including their respective principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of their disclosure controls and procedures as such terms are defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Appleton and PDC maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by Appleton and PDC in the reports filed or submitted by them under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that the information is accumulated and communicated to management, including their respective principal executive and principal financial officers, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Appleton and PDC have concluded that their disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings

Information regarding legal proceedings is contained in Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 
 
 
 
 
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Item 1A – Risk Factors
 
Other than with respect to the updated risk factor below, there have been no material changes in the risk factors disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011.

Appleton has competitors in its various markets and it may not be able to maintain prices and margins for its products.
 
Appleton faces strong competition in all of its business segments. Its competitors vary in size and the breadth of their product offerings and some of its competitors have significantly greater financial, technical and marketing resources than Appleton does. Regardless of the continuing quality of Appleton’s primary products, Appleton may be unable to maintain its prices or margins due to:
 
•          declining overall carbonless market size;
 
•          accelerating decline in carbonless sheet sales;

•          variations in demand for, or pricing of, carbonless products;

•          increasing manufacturing and raw material costs;
 
•          increasing competition in international markets or from domestic or foreign producers or
 
•          declining general economic conditions.
 
Appleton’s inability to compete effectively or to maintain its prices and margins could have a material adverse effect on its earnings and cash flow.

The carbonless paper market is highly competitive. Appleton competes based on a number of factors, including price, product availability, quality and customer service. Additionally, Appleton competes with domestic production and imports from Europe and Asia. In September 2007, Appleton filed antidumping petitions against imports of certain lightweight thermal paper (“LWTP”) from China, Germany and Korea and a countervailing duty petition against such imports from China. On September 26, 2008, the U.S Department of Commerce (“Department”) issued its final determination, affirming that certain Chinese producers and exporters of LWTP sold the product in the U.S. at prices below fair value, imposing final duties of 19.77% to 115.29% on those imports. The Department also affirmed that German producers and exporters of LWTP sold the product in the U.S. at prices below fair value and imposed final duties on those imports of 6.5%. In addition, the Department announced its final determination concerning the imposition of countervailing duties on imports of LWTP from China to offset the subsidies that Chinese producers receive from the Chinese government. For all but one Chinese producer, the Department imposed duties of between 13.17% and 137.25%. Between the countervailing and anti-dumping duties, the Department imposed total duties of 19.77% to 252.54% on imports of LWTP from China. On October 30, 2008, the U.S. International Trade Commission (“ITC”) made a final determination that there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. industry producing certain LWTP is threatened with material injury due to unfairly traded imports from China and Germany. As a result, the final duties went into effect in November 2008. These duties do not have a direct impact on Appleton’s net income.

A German manufacturer filed an appeal of the ITC determination to the U.S. Court of International Trade (“CIT”), and the appeal was decided in favor of Appleton in November 2009. In December 2009, the German manufacturer filed a further appeal of the matter to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (“CAFC”). In January 2011, a three-judge panel of the CAFC vacated the decision of the CIT and remanded the matter for further consideration by the ITC. In April 2011, the General Counsel’s office of the ITC filed a request for the full CAFC to review the panel decision.

In addition, Appleton and the German manufacturer each filed a request for administrative review with the Department, seeking to modify the amount of the duties based on the market practices during the first 12-month period following implementation of the final duties, as well as the second 12-month period following implementation of the final duties. In April 2011, the Department issued a final determination in the administrative review of the first 12-month period following the final duties, resulting in a dumping margin of 3.77 percent for imports from the German manufacturer for the period from November 2008 to October 2009. Upon final resolution of the appeal or the second administrative review, certain of the duties could be reduced, increased or eliminated.

 
 
 
 
 
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In March 2009, the Mexican government began imposing tariffs on 90 U.S. products sold into Mexico, including carbonless paper. The tariff on carbonless paper had been 10%. Beginning January 1, 2010, all U.S. sales of carbonless paper into Mexico were assessed a 5% tariff. In August 2010, the Mexican government announced a rotating list of 99 U.S. products to receive tariffs of 5% - 45%. Carbonless paper was eliminated from this list, and currently is not subject to any import tariffs. Though the tariff was paid by the customer, this automatically increased the price of carbonless paper by the amount of the tariff which could have opened the door for non-U.S. competitors to enter the Mexican market with their carbonless products and take advantage of the ability to offer customers more favorable pricing.

Also during 2010, the Mexican government passed legislation requiring all businesses in Mexico to file their invoices electronically with the government when the transactional value of the invoice is greater than 2000 pesos. In January 2011, this legislation became effective. This legislation allows a phase-in period whereby companies can still use paper invoices for up to two years as long as they obtained prior approval from the government to continue to print sequentially numbered invoices during this phase-in period. The legislation also permitted companies to begin the transition to electronic invoicing prior to the effective date of the legislation. This legislation provides that once a company agrees to offer one of its customers the option of receiving electronic invoices then it needs to extend this option to all customers and thereby no longer issue paper invoices. Currently, it is difficult to estimate what impact this might have on sales of carbonless paper into Mexico for use in multipart documents such as invoices. Other multipart documents, including delivery notices, order acknowledgments and other administrative documents, were not addressed in the legislation.

 
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements. The words “will,” “may,” “should,” “believes,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “plans,” “seek” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All statements in this report other than statements of historical fact, including statements which address Appleton’s strategy, future operations, future financial position, estimated revenues, projected costs, prospects, plans and objectives of management and events or developments that Appleton expects or anticipates will occur, are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made. They rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company’s control that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the factors listed under “Item 1A – Risk Factors” in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 1, 2011, as well as in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the current quarter ended April 3, 2011, which factors are incorporated herein by reference and as updated above. Many of these factors are beyond Appleton’s ability to control or predict. Given these uncertainties, do not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements. Appleton disclaims any 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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Item 6—Exhibits
 
10.1
Amended and Restated Appleton Papers Inc. Retirement Plan as amended through March 9, 2011. (1)
 
10.1.1
Resolutions by the Benefit Finance Committee of Appleton Papers Inc. dated April 4, 2011 further amending Appleton Papers Inc. Retirement Plan as amended through March 9, 2011. (1)
 
10.2
Adoption Agreement, effective March 1, 2011, by Appleton Papers Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company, as the provider, amending and restating the Executive Nonqualified Excess Plan of Appleton Papers Inc. incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 to the Registrants’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2010. (1)
 
31.1
Certification of Mark R. Richards, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Appleton Papers Inc., pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.
   
31.2
Certification of Thomas J. Ferree, Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Appleton Papers Inc., pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.
   
31.3
Certification of Mark R. Richards, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paperweight Development Corp., pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.
   
31.4
Certification of Thomas J. Ferree, Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Paperweight Development Corp., pursuant to Rule 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended.
   
32.1
Certification of Mark R. Richards, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Appleton Papers Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.2
Certification of Thomas J. Ferree, Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Appleton Papers Inc., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.3
Certification of Mark R. Richards, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paperweight Development Corp., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
   
32.4
Certification of Thomas J. Ferree, Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Paperweight Development Corp., pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.


 
 
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
 
APPLETON PAPERS INC.
            (Registrant)
   
  
Date: May 12, 2011    
 
/s/ Thomas J. Ferree
 
Thomas J. Ferree
 
Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Signing on behalf of the Registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer)
 





 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
   
 
PAPERWEIGHT DEVELOPMENT CORP.
                        (Registrant)
   
  
Date: May 12, 2011    
 
/s/ Thomas J. Ferree
 
Thomas J. Ferree
 
Senior Vice President Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Signing on behalf of the Registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer)

 

 
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