UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

xQuarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31,June 30, 2012

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

or

 

¨Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

LOGO

LOGO

96 South George Street, Suite 520

York, Pennsylvania 17401

(Address of principal executive offices)

(717) 225-4711

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Commission file

file number

 

Exact name of registrant as

specified in its charter

 

IRS Employer

Identification No.

 

State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization

1-03560 P. H. Glatfelter Company 23-0628360 Pennsylvania

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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

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

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

 

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

Common Stock outstanding on April 30,July 23, 2012 totaled 42,761,39742,660,371 shares.

 

 

 


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND

SUBSIDIARIES

REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

For the QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED

MARCH 31,JUNE 30, 2012

Table of Contents

 

     Page 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1

 

Financial Statements

  
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

   2  
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and six months ended March 31,June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

   3  
 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 (unaudited)

   4  
 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the threesix months ended March 31,June 30, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

   5  
 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   6  

Item 2

 

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

   2123  

Item 3

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

   2731  

Item 4

 

Controls and Procedures

   2732  

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 6

 

Exhibits

   2832  

SIGNATURES

   2933  


PART I

Item  1 – Financial Statements

P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

  Three months ended
March 31
   Three months ended
June 30
 Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands, except per share

  2012 2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 

Net sales

  $397,352   $396,771    $384,693   $397,985   $782,045   $794,756  

Energy and related sales – net

   1,861    2,987     1,630    2,060    3,491    5,047  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   399,213    399,758     386,323    400,045    785,536    799,803  

Costs of products sold

   338,243    339,591     345,445    362,545    683,688    702,136  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   60,970    60,167     40,878    37,500    101,848    97,667  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   29,967    31,770     30,113    31,320    60,080    63,090  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (37  (3,175   (6,961  (29  (6,998  (3,204
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   31,040    31,572     17,726    6,209    48,766    37,781  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   

Non-operating income (expense)

     

Interest expense

   (4,269  (6,460   (4,159  (6,461  (8,428  (12,921

Interest income

   123    207     103    150    226    357  

Other – net

   196    7     103    (275  299    (268
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating expense

   (3,950  (6,246

Total other income (expense)

   (3,953  (6,586  (7,903  (12,832
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income before income taxes

   27,090    25,326  

Income tax provision

   8,212    7,900  

Income (loss) before income taxes

   13,773    (377  40,863    24,949  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   341    (2,878  8,553    5,022  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426    $13,432   $2,501   $32,310   $19,927  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Earnings per share

        

Basic

  $0.44   $0.38    $0.31   $0.05   $0.75   $0.43  

Diluted

   0.43    0.38     0.31    0.05    0.74    0.43  

Cash dividends declared per common share

   0.09    0.09    $0.09   $0.09   $0.18   $0.18  

Weighted average shares outstanding

        

Basic

   42,751    46,070     42,854    46,080    42,802    46,075  

Diluted

   43,467    46,410     43,558    46,633    43,529    46,502  

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

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

  Three months ended
March 31
   Three months ended
June 30
   Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands

  2012 2011   2012 2011   2012 2011 

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426    $13,432   $2,501    $32,310   $19,927  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   9,474    14,477     (14,049  3,791     (4,575  18,268  

Deferred losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax benefits of $320

   (820  —    

Amortization of unrecognized retirement obligations, net of taxes of $1,864 and $1,571

   2,997    2,508  

Deferred losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes of $183, $6, $(137), and $6, respectively

   479    16     (341  16  

Amortization of unrecognized retirement obligations, net of taxes of $1,753, $1,368, $3,644, and $3,026, respectively

   2,951    2,167     5,948    4,675  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Other comprehensive income

   11,651    16,985  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   (10,619  5,974     1,032    22,959  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $30,529   $34,411    $2,813   $8,475    $33,342   $42,886  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

In thousands

  March 31
2012
 December 31
2011
   June 30
2012
 December 31
2011
 
Assets      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $24,899   $38,277    $23,437   $38,277  

Accounts receivable – net

   150,747    135,412     146,819    135,412  

Inventories

   219,360    206,707     227,128    206,707  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   37,220    42,017     47,735    42,017  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   432,226    422,413     445,119    422,413  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   608,313    601,950     595,055    601,950  

Other assets

   115,087    112,562     114,610    112,562  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $1,155,626   $1,136,925    $1,154,784   $1,136,925  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      

Current liabilities

      

Accounts payable

  $108,822   $109,490    $118,052   $109,490  

Dividends payable

   3,902    3,902     3,894    3,902  

Environmental liabilities

   250    250     250    250  

Other current liabilities

   91,779    97,598     106,443    97,598  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   204,753    211,240     228,639    211,240  

Long-term debt

   222,000    227,000     218,000    227,000  

Deferred income taxes

   71,704    69,791     54,328    69,791  

Other long-term liabilities

   139,148    138,490     137,776    138,490  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   637,605    646,521     638,743    646,521  

Commitments and contingencies

   —      —       —      —    

Shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock

   544    544     544    544  

Capital in excess of par value

   51,035    51,477     51,826    51,477  

Retained earnings

   790,801    775,825     800,349    775,825  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (155,090  (166,741

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (165,709  (166,741
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   687,290    661,105     687,010    661,105  

Less cost of common stock in treasury

   (169,269  (170,701   (170,969  (170,701
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   518,021    490,404     516,041    490,404  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,155,626   $1,136,925    $1,154,784   $1,136,925  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

  Three months ended
March 31
   Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands

  2012 2011   2012 2011 

Operating activities

      

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426    $32,310   $19,927  

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities

   

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations:

   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   17,086    16,877     34,053    34,257  

Amortization of debt issue costs and original issue discount

   304    664     608    1,331  

Pension expense, net of unfunded benefits paid

   2,787    2,242     5,141    3,733  

Deferred income tax provision

   (955  2,434  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

   (26,040  9,916  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (37  (3,175   (6,998  (3,204

Share-based compensation

   1,632    1,445     3,336    2,860  

Cellulosic biofuel and alternative fuel mixture credits

   —      17,833     —      17,833  

Change in operating assets and liabilities

      

Accounts receivable

   (13,333  (24,636   (12,779  (18,426

Inventories

   (9,726  (4,305   (21,166  (16,647

Prepaid and other current assets

   2,710    (885   2,458    (8,685

Accounts payable

   (1,985  10,266     9,825    18,263  

Environmental matters

   (13  (13   (26  —    

Accruals and other current liabilities

   (7,108  (9,028   6,948    (4,928

Other

   (497  468     862    (7,917
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   9,743    27,613     28,532    48,313  

Investing activities

      

Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (14,152  (8,088   (30,587  (27,877

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   49    3,405     7,189    3,440  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

   (14,103  (4,683   (23,398  (24,437

Financing activities

      

Net repayments of revolving credit facility

   (5,000  —       (9,000  —    

Net repayments of other short-term debt

   —      (107

Repurchases of common stock

   (1,204  —    

Payment of dividends

   (3,898  (4,206

Net repayments of other short term debt

   —      (798

Repurchase of common stock

   (3,565  (4,369

Payments of dividends

   (7,800  (8,396

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   629    6     629    117  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used by financing activities

   (9,473  (4,307   (19,736  (13,446

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   455    1,526     (238  2,078  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (13,378  20,149     (14,840  12,508  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

   38,277    95,788     38,277    95,788  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

  $24,899   $115,937    $23,437   $108,296  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

      

Cash paid (received) for

      

Interest

  $232   $285  

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

  $7,625   $11,551  

Income taxes

   5,616    (15,267   22,214    (10,906

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

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

1.ORGANIZATION

P. H. Glatfelter Company and subsidiaries (“Glatfelter”) is a manufacturer of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, our manufacturing facilities are located in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; Chillicothe and Freemont, Ohio; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; Gloucestershire (Lydney), England; Caerphilly, Wales,Wales; Gernsbach and Falkenhagen, Germany; Scaër, France; and the Philippines. Our products are marketed worldwide, either through wholesale merchants, brokers and agents or directly to customers.

 

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of PresentationThe unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) include the accounts of Glatfelter and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

We prepared these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles” or “GAAP”). In our opinion, the financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. When preparing these financial statements, we have assumed that you have read the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2011 Form 10-K”).

Accounting EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingencies as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of these financial statements are reasonable, based upon currently available facts and known circumstances, but recognizes that actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements In June 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, “Presentation of Comprehensive Income.” This ASU is designed to improve the comparability and transparency of other comprehensive income components. The guidance provides an option to present total comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income in a single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This ASU eliminates the option to present other comprehensive income components as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. The provisions of this ASU are required to be applied retrospectively. We have adopted this standard by presenting a separate consecutive statement of comprehensive income beginning in the first quarter of 2012.

In September 2011, the FASB updated ASC 350,Intangibles – Goodwill and Otherto provide an entity the option, when evaluating goodwill and other assets for possible impairment, to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after completing this assessment, an entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. This update became effective for us beginning January 1, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820):Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS,” which provides common requirements for measuring fair value and disclosing information about fair value measurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. We adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2012 and it did not have a material impact on us.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


3.GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND TIMBERLANDS NET

DuringSales of timberlands and other assets in the first quarterssix months of 2012 and 2011 we completed sales of assets asare summarized in the following table:

 

Dollars in thousands

  Acres   Proceeds   Gain   Acres   Proceeds   Gain 

2012

            

Timberlands

   3,345    $6,584    $6,415  

Other

   n/a    $49    $37     —       605     583  
    

 

   

 

 
    $49    $37      

 

   

 

 
    

 

   

 

     $7,189    $6,998  
    

 

   

 

 

2011

            

Timberlands

   717    $3,373    $3,158     717    $3,373    $3,158  

Other

   n/a     32     17     —       67     46  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 
    $3,405    $3,175      $3,440    $3,204  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 

The 2012 timberland sales were all completed in the second quarter and the 2011 timberland sales were all completed in the first quarter. We received cash proceeds for all sales summarized above.

 

4.EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the details of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):

 

  

Three months ended

March 31

   Three months ended
June 30
 

In thousands, except per share

  2012 2011   2012   2011 

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426    $13,432    $2,501  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic EPS

   42,751    46,070     42,854     46,080  

Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards

   716    340  

Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options and PSAs / RSUs

   704     553  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents used in diluted EPS

   43,467    46,410     43,558     46,633  
  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Earnings per share

       

Basic

  $0.44   $0.38    $0.31    $0.05  

Diluted

   0.43    0.38     0.31     0.05  
   Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands, except per share

  2012   2011 

Net income

  $32,310    $19,927  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic EPS

   42,802     46,075  

Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options and PSAs / RSUs

   727     427  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents used in diluted EPS

   43,529     46,502  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

    

Basic

  $0.75    $0.43  

Diluted

   0.74     0.43  

The following table sets forth potential common shares outstanding for stock options and restricted stock units that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the period indicated, because their effect would be anti-dilutive:

 

   March 31 

In thousands

  2012   2011 

Potential common shares

   589     1,737  
   2012   2011 

Three months ended June 30

   558,870     613,900  

Six months ended June 30

   558,870     1,321,397  

5.INCOME TAXES

Income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The effects of income taxes are measured based on enacted tax laws and rates.

As of both March 31,June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had $30.5 million and $29.7 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. As of March 31,June 30, 2012, if such benefits were to be recognized, approximately $29.7$30.5 million would be recorded as a component of income tax expense, thereby affecting our effective tax rate.

We, or one of our subsidiaries, file income tax returns with the United States Internal Revenue Service, as well as various state and foreign authorities.

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The following table summarizes, by major jurisdiction, tax years that remain subject to examination:

 

   Open Tax Years

Jurisdiction

  Examinations not
yet initiated
  Examination in
progress

United States

    

Federal

  2008 - 2011  N/A

State

  2005 - 2011  2004, 2006, 2008, 2009

Canada (1)

  2007 - 2011  20062007 - 20092010

Germany (1)

  2007 - 2011  N/A

France

  2009 - 2011  N/A

United Kingdom

  2008 - 2011  N/A

Philippines

  2010 - 2011  2009 - 2010

 

(1)– includes provincial or similar local jurisdictions, as applicable

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which often result in proposed assessments. Management performs a comprehensive review of its global tax positions on a quarterly basis and accrues amounts for uncertain tax positions. Based on these reviews and the result of discussions and resolutions of matters with certain tax authorities and the closure of tax years subject to tax audit, reserves are adjusted as necessary. However, future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are determined or resolved or as such statutes are closed. Due to potential for resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible our gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may decrease within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $4.8$6.0 million. Substantially all of this range relates to tax positions taken in the U.S. and in the U.K.

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. We recordedDuring the first half of the year, we recognized interest expense of $0.1 million during$0.4 million. For the firstsecond quarter of 2012, we recognized interest expense of $0.2 million. For the first half of 2011 and $0.3the second quarter of 2011, we recognized a net reduction of interest expense in the first quarter of 2011.$2.0 million and $2.3 million, respectively. As of March 31,June 30, 2012, we had recognized a liability foraccrued interest of $1.9payable was $2.1 million, and as of December 31, 2011, accrued interest payable was $1.7 million. We did not record any penalties associated with uncertain tax positions during the firstsecond quarters of 2012 or 2011.

In March 2010, we were approved by the Internal Revenue Service to be registered as a producer of cellulosic biofuel under the Internal Revenue Code. The cellulosic biofuel credit was equal to $1.01 per gallon of black liquor produced in operations during 2009. In the second quarter of 2012, we made the decision to convert a portion of the previously utilized refundable alternative fuel mixture credit, which was equal to $0.50 per gallon, to the

non-refundable cellulosic biofuel credit and intend to amend our 2009 federal income tax return to claim the credit for a portion of the black liquor gallons produced in 2009. The conversion to the cellulosic biofuel credit resulted in a net benefit for income taxes in the second quarter of 2012 of $4.4 million. The amount of cellulosic biofuel credits recognized is based on numerous assumptions and estimates about future taxable income. Although we believe our assumptions are reasonable, actual results may differ from these assumptions and estimates and such differences may have a significant impact on the amount of credits recognized. In addition, while we do not intend to convert additional credits, if facts and circumstances change, we could further amend our 2009 tax return and claim additional credits.

 

6.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The P. H. Glatfelter Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) provides for the issuance of up to 5,500,000 shares of Glatfelter common stock to eligible participants in the form of restricted stock units, restricted stock awards, non-qualified stock options, performance shares, incentive stock options and performance units.

Since the approval of the LTIP, we have issued to eligible participants restricted stock units, performance share awards and stock only stock appreciation rights (“SOSARs”).

Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”RSUs”) and Performance Share Awards (“PSAs”)Awards of RSUs and PSAs are made under our LTIP. The vesting of RSUs isvest based solely on the passage of time, generally on a graded scale over a three, four, and five-year period. PSAs were first issued in March 2011 and cliff vest three years from the grant date assuming the achievement of predetermined, three-year cumulative performance targets. The performance measures include a minimum, target and maximum performance level providing the grantees an opportunity to receive more or less shares than targetedtarget depending on actual financial performance. For both RSUs and PSAs, the grant date fair value of the awards is used to determine the amount of expense to be recognized over the applicable service period, and, with respect to PSAs, adjusted to give effect to estimated level of target to be achieved.period. Settlement of RSUs and PSAs will be made in shares of our common stock.

The following table summarizes RSU and PSA activity during the first threesix months of 2012 and 2011:the indicated periods:

 

Units

  2012 2011   2012 2011 

Beginning balance

   788,088    579,801     788,088    579,801  

Granted

   162,217    227,860     206,278    244,754  

Forfeited

   (17,100  (6,073   (22,167  (12,539

Restriction lapsed/shares delivered

   (72,080  —    

Shares delivered

   (94,830  (14,490
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

   861,125    801,588     877,369    797,526  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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The amount granted in 2012 and 2011 includes PSAs of 161,083 units and 96,410 units, respectively, exclusive of reinvested dividends. The following table sets forth aggregate RSU and PSA compensation expense for the periods indicated:

 

  March 31   June 30 

In thousands

  2012   2011   2012   2011 

Three months ended

  $576    $466    $703    $541  

Six months ended

   1,279     1,007  

Stock Only Stock Appreciation Rights (SOSARs) Under terms of the SOSAR, a recipient receivesthe recipients receive the right to a payment in the form of shares of common stock equal to the difference, if any, in the fair market value of one share of common stock at the time of exercising the SOSAR and the strike price. The SOSARs vest ratably over a three year period and have a term of ten years.

The following table sets forth information related to outstanding SOSARS.SOSARS for the first six months of the indicated period:

 

 2012 2011  2012 2011 

SOSARS

 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
  Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 

Outstanding at Jan. 1,

  2,298,288   $12.35    2,061,877   $12.28    2,298,288   $12.35    2,061,877   $12.28  

Granted

  371,812    15.61    345,290    12.56    356,570    15.55    345,290    12.56  

Exercised

  (65,637  (10.57  —      —      (65,637  10.57    —      —    

Canceled

  (10,000  (14.96  (42,146  (11.22

Canceled / forfeited

  (10,000  14.96    (102,970  12.55  
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Outstanding at Mar 31,

  2,594,463   $12.85    2,365,021   $12.34  

Outstanding at Jun. 30,

  2,579,221   $12.82    2,304,197   $12.31  

SOSAR Grants

                  

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

 $4.98    $4.09    $4.93    $4.09   

Aggregate grant date fair value(in thousands)

 $1,850    $1,412    $1,757    $1,412   

Black-Scholes assumptions

        

Dividend yield

  2.31   2.87   2.32   2.87 

Risk free rate of return

  1.05   2.55   1.02   2.55 

Volatility

  41.51   41.91   41.49   41.91 

Expected life

  6 yrs     6 yrs     6 yrs     6 yrs   

The following table sets forth SOSAR compensation expense for the periods indicated:

 

  March 31   June 30 

In thousands

  2012   2011   2012   2011 

Three months ended

  $354    $469    $372    $411  

Six months ended

   726     880  

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7.RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The following table provides information with respect to the net periodic costs of our pension and post retirement medical benefit plans.

 

 

Three months ended

March 31

   

Three months ended

June 30

 

In thousands

 2012 2011   2012 2011 

Pension Benefits

     

Service cost

 $2,931   $2,605    $2,625   $2,338  

Interest cost

  5,772    6,064     5,762    6,033  

Expected return on plan assets

  (10,563  (10,465   (10,547  (10,449

Amortization of prior service cost

  613    646     614    637  

Amortization of unrecognized loss

  4,323    3,544     4,187    3,082  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 $3,076   $2,394    $2,641   $1,641  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Other Benefits

     

Service cost

 $710   $760    $708   $693  

Interest cost

  609    717     607    691  

Expected return on plan assets

  (113  (130   (113  (130

Amortization of prior service cost

  (234  (305   (235  (306

Amortization of unrecognized loss

  179    258     152    183  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 $1,151   $1,300    $1,119   $1,131  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

In millions

 March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

Pension Plan Assets

  

Fair value of plan assets at end of period

 $539.4   $498.2  

 

   Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands

  2012  2011 

Pension Benefits

   

Service cost

  $5,556   $4,943  

Interest cost

   11,534    12,097  

Expected return on plan assets

   (21,110  (20,914

Amortization of prior service cost

   1,227    1,283  

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   8,510    6,626  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $5,717   $4,035  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other Benefits

   

Service cost

  $1,418   $1,453  

Interest cost

   1,216    1,408  

Expected return on plan assets

   (226  (260

Amortization of prior service cost

   (469  (611

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   331    441  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $2,270   $2,431  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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8.INVENTORIES

Inventories, net of reserves, were as follows:

 

In thousands

 March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
   Jun. 30,
2012
   Dec. 31,
2011
 

Raw materials

 $61,936   $57,547    $65,624    $57,547  

In-process and finished

  99,667    93,096     103,622     93,096  

Supplies

  57,757    56,064   �� 57,882     56,064  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

 $219,360   $206,707    $227,128    $206,707  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

 

9.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt is summarized as follows:

 

In thousands March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
   Jun. 30,
2012
   Dec. 31,
2011
 

Revolving credit facility, due Nov. 2016

 $22,000   $27,000    $18,000    $27,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016

  200,000    200,000     200,000     200,000  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total long-term debt

  222,000    227,000     218,000     227,000  

Less current portion

  —      —       —       —    
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

 $222,000   $227,000  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

  $218,000    $227,000  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

On November 21, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our revolving credit agreement with a consortium of banks (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) which increased the amount available for borrowing to $350 million, extended the maturity of the facility to November 21, 2016, and instituted a lower interest rate pricing grid.

For all U.S. dollar denominated borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, the borrowing rate is, at our option, (a) the bank’s base rate which is equal to the greater of i) the prime rate; ii) the federal funds rate plus 50 basis points plus an applicable spread ranging from 25 basis points to 125 basis points based on our corporate credit ratings determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (the “Corporate Credit Rating”); or iii) the daily Euro-rate plus 100 basis points; or (b) the daily Euro-rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 125 basis points to 225 basis points based on the Corporate Credit Rating. For non-US dollar denominated borrowings, interest is based on (b) above.

The Revolving Credit Facility contains a number of customary covenants for financings of this type that, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of or create liens on assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, limits certain intercompany financing arrangements, make acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. We are also required to comply with specified financial tests and ratios including: i) maximum net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio; ii) a consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio; and iii) beginning December 31, 2015, a minimum liquidity ratio. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the Revolving Credit Facility, among which are the termination of the agreement and accelerated repayment of the outstanding borrowings plus accrued and unpaid interest under the credit facility.

On April 28, 2006 we completed an offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7 1/8% Senior Notes due May 2016 (“7 1/8% Notes”). Net proceeds from this offering totaled approximately $196.4 million, after deducting the commissions and other fees and expenses relating to the offering. The proceeds were primarily used to redeem $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of our then outstanding notes plus the payment of applicable redemption premium and accrued interest.

Interest on the 7 1/8% Notes is payable semiannually in arrears on May 1 and November 1.

The 7 1/8% Notes contain cross default provisions that could result in all such notes becoming due and payable in the event of a failure to repay debt outstanding under the Revolving Credit Agreement at maturity or a default under the Revolving Credit Agreement that accelerates the debt outstanding thereunder. As of December 31, 2011,June 30, 2012, we met all of the requirements of our debt covenants.

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P. H. Glatfelter Company guarantees all debt obligations of its subsidiaries. All such obligations are recorded in these consolidated financial statements.

As of March 31,June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had $4.6 million, respectively, of letters of credit issued to us by certain financial institutions. Such letters of credit reduce amounts available under the Revolving Credit Facility.our revolving credit facility. The letters of credit outstanding primarily provide financial assurances for the benefit of certain state workers compensation insurance agencies in conjunction with our self-insurance program. We bear the credit risk on this amount to the extent that we do not comply with the provisions of certain agreements. No amounts are outstanding under the letters of credit.

 

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10.ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

During 2008, we recorded $11.5 million representing the estimated fair value of asset retirement obligations related to the legal requirement to close several lagoons at the Spring Grove, PA facility. Historically, the lagoons were used to dispose of residual waste material. Closure of the lagoons will be accomplished by filling the lagoons, and installing a non-permeable liner which will be covered with soil to construct the required cap over the lagoons. The amount referred to above, in addition to the upward revisions in 2009 and 2011,to the original estimate, was accrued with a corresponding increase in the carrying value of the property, equipment and timberlands caption on the consolidated balance sheet. The amount capitalized is being amortized as a charge to operations on the straight-line basis over the expected closure period. Following is a summary of activity recorded during the first quarterssix months of 2012 and 2011:

 

In thousands

  2012 2011   2012 2011 

Balance at January 1

  $9,679   $9,717  

Balance at Jan. 1,

  $9,679   $9,717  

Accretion

   122    132     244    265  

Payments

   (207  (149   (463  (518
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Balance at March 31

  $9,594   $9,700  

Balance at Jun. 30,

  $9,460   $9,464  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

OfAt June 30, 2012, $3.6 million of the total liability at March 31, 2012, $1.5 million is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, under the caption “Other current liabilities” and $8.1$5.9 million is recorded under the caption “Other long-term liabilities.”

11.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The amounts reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and short-term debt approximate fair value. The following table sets forth carrying value and fair value of long-term debt:

 

 March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011  Jun. 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 
In thousands Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
  Carrying
Value
 Fair Value Carrying
Value
 Fair Value 

Fixed-rate bonds

 $200,000   $204,954   $200,000   $204,000   $200,000   $205,005   $200,000   $204,000  

Variable rate debt

  22,000    22,000    27,000    27,000    18,000    18,000    27,000    27,000  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

 $222,000   $226,954   $227,000   $231,000   $218,000   $223,005   $227,000   $231,000  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011, we had $200.0 million of 7 1/8% fixed rate debt. These bonds are publicly registered, but thinly traded. Accordingly, the values set forth above are based on debt instruments with similar characteristics (Level – 2). The fair value of financial derivatives is set forth below in Note 12.

12.FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND H EDGINGHEDGING ACTIVITIES

As part of our overall risk management practices, we enter into financial derivatives primarily designed to either i) hedge foreign currency risks associated with forecasted transactions – “cash flow hedges”; or ii) mitigate the impact that changes in currency exchange rates have on intercompany financing transactions and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables – “foreign currency hedges.”

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments – Cash Flow HedgesWe use currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the currency exchange rates on certain forecasted production costs expected to be incurred over a maximum of twelve months. Currency forward contracts involve fixing the EUR-USD exchange rate or USD-CAD for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date.

We designate certain currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted raw material purchases orand certain production labor costsother identified manufacturing cost with exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet and is subsequently reclassified into costscost of products sold in the period that inventory produced using the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly to earnings

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and reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income as non-operating income (expense) under the caption “Other-net.”

We had the following outstanding derivatives that were used to hedge foreign exchange risks associated with forecasted transactions and designated as hedging instruments:

 

In thousands Mar. 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

in thousands

 Jun. 30, 2012 Dec. 31, 2011 

Derivative

 Buy Notional  Buy Notional 

Sell / Buy

    

Euro / U.S. dollar

  31,210    22,730    28,279    22,730  

U.S. dollar / Canadian dollar

  10,276    11,019    10,973    11,019  

These contracts have maturities of twelve months or less.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments – Foreign Currency Hedges We also enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to mitigate the impact changes in currency exchange rates have on balance sheet

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monetary assets and liabilities. None of these contracts are designated as hedges for financial accounting purposes and, accordingly, changes in value of the foreign exchange forward contracts and in the offsetting underlying on-balance-sheet transactions are reflected in the accompanying statement of operations under the caption “Other – net.”

 

In thousands Mar. 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

in thousands

  Jun. 30, 2012   Dec. 31, 2012 

Derivative

 Sell Notional   Sell Notional 

Sell / Buy

      

Euro / U.S. dollar

  18,500    25,500     19,000     25,500  

Euro / British Pound

   3,000     —    

U.S. dollar / Canadian dollar

   1,500     —    

Philippine peso / U.S. dollar

  —      150,000     —       150,000  

These contracts have maturities of one month from the date originally entered into.

Fair Value MeasurementsThe following table summarizes the fair values of derivative instruments foras of the periodperiods indicated and the line items in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet where the instruments are recorded:

 

Balance sheet caption Prepaid and Other
Current Assets
  Other Current
Liabilities
 
  Mar. 31,
2012
  Dec. 31,
2011
  Mar. 31,
2012
  Dec. 31,
2011
 
In thousands            

Designated as hedging:

   

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 $488   $1,520   $264   $—    

Not designated as hedging:

    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  —     $338   $120   $15  

In thousands

 Jun. 30,
2012
  Dec.  31,
2011
  Jun. 30,
2012
  Dec.  31,
2011
 

Balance sheet caption

 Prepaid and
Other

Current Assets
  Other
Current
Liabilities
 

Designated as hedging:

    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 $949   $1,520   $37    —    

Not designated as hedging:

    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

 $9   $338   $328   $15  

The amounts set forth in the table above represent the net asset or liability with each counterparty giving effect to rights of offset with each counterparty.offset.

The following table summarizes the amount of income or loss from derivative instruments recognized in our results of operations for the periods indicated and the line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of income statement where the results are recorded:

 

 Three months ended
March 31,
  

Three months ended

June 30

 

Six months ended

June 30

 

In thousands

 2012 2011  2012 2011 2012 2011 
 Gains (losses) 

Designated as hedging:

      

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

      

Effective portion – cost of products sold

 $572   $—     $545    —     $1,117    —    

Ineffective portion – other – net

  140    —      86    (1  226    (1

Not designated as hedging:

  

Not designated as hedging:

    

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

      

Other – net

 $(1,070 $(4,346 $1,464   ($1,496 $394   ($5,842

The impact on our results of operations of marking-to-market activity not designated as hedging was substantially all offset by the remeasurement of the underlying on-balance sheet item.

The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

The fair values of the foreign exchange forward contracts are considered to be Level 2. Foreign currency forward contracts are valued using foreign currency forward and interest rate curves. The fair value of each contract is determined by comparing the contract rate to the forward rate and discounting to present value. Contracts in a gain position are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheetssheet under the caption “Prepaid and other current assets” and the value of contracts in a loss position is recorded under the caption “Other current liabilities.”

A rollforward of fair value amounts recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income is as follows:

 

In thousands

  2012  2011 

Balance at January 1,

  $1,649   $—    

Deferred losses on cash flow hedges

   (568  —    

Reclassified to earnings

   (572  —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at March 31,

  $509   $—    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

In thousands

  2012  2011 

Balance at January 1

  $1,649   $0  

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges

   639    22  

Reclassified to earnings

   (1,117  0  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Balance at June 30

  $1,171   $22  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

We expect substantially all of the amounts recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income will be realized in results of operations within the next twelve months and the amount ultimately recognized will vary depending on actual market rates.

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Credit risk related to derivative activity arises in the event a counterparty fails to meet its obligations to us. This exposure is generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparty’s obligations exceed our obligation to them. Our policy is to enter into contracts only with financial institutions which meet certain minimum credit ratings.

 

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13.SHARE REPURCHASES

In May 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program for up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock, exclusive of commissions. The following table summarizes share repurchases under this program:

   shares  (thousands) 

Authorized amount

  n/a  $25,000  

Repurchases

  172,157   (2,605
    

 

 

 

Remaining authorization

    $22,395  
    

 

 

 

In April 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $50.0 million exclusive of commissions, of our outstanding common stock, exclusive of commissions, all of which was used, by January 2012. The following table summarizes share repurchases under this program:

  shares  (thousands) 

Authorized amount

  n/a   $50,000  

Repurchases

  3,588,018    (50,000
  

 

 

 

Remaining authorization

  $—    
  

 

 

 

During the first quarter of 2012, we repurchasedincluding 82,533 shares at a cost of $1.2 million.million repurchased under this program in the first quarter of 2012.

 

14.COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Fox River – Neenah, Wisconsin

Background We have significant uncertainties associated with environmental claims arising out of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) in sediments in the lower Fox River and in the Bay of Green Bay Wisconsin (“Site”). As part of our 1979 acquisition of the Bergstrom Paper Company, we acquired a facility located at the Site (the “Neenah Facility”). The Neenah Facility used wastepaper as a source of fiber. Discharges to the lower Fox River from the Neenah Facility that may have contained PCBs from wastepaper may have occurred from 1954 to the late 1970s. We believe that any PCBs that the Neenah Facility may have discharged into the lower Fox River resulted from the presence of PCBs in NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper in the wastepaper that was recycled at the Neenah Facility. We closed the Neenah Facility in June 2006.

The United States, the State of Wisconsin and various state and federal governmental agencies (collectively, the “Governments”), as well as other entities (including local Native American tribes), have found PCBs in sediments in the bed of the Fox River, apparently from a number of sources at municipal and industrial facilities along the upstream and downstream portions of the Site. The

Governments have identified manufacturing and recycling of NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper as the principal source of that contamination.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has divided the lower Fox River and the Bay of Green Bay site into five “operable units” (the “OUs”), including the most upstream (“OU1”) and four downstream reaches of the river and bay (“OU2-5”). OU1 extends from primarily Lake Winnebago to the dam at Appleton, and is comprised of Little Lake Butte des Morts. The Neenah Facility discharged its wastewater into OU1.

Our liabilities, if any, for this contamination primarily arise under the federal Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”), pursuant to which the Governments have sought to recover “response actions” or “response costs,” which are the costs of studying and cleaning up contamination. Other agencies and natural resource trustee agencies (collectively, the “Trustees”) have sought to recover natural resource damages (“NRDs”), including natural resource damage assessment costs.

We are one of eight entities that have been formally notified that they are potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) under CERCLA for response costs or NRDs. Others, including the United States and the State of Wisconsin, may also be liable for some or all of the costs of NRD at this Site.

We are engaged in litigation to allocate costs and NRDs among the parties responsible for this site. The Governments have sought to recover response actions, response costs, and NRDs from us through three principal enforcement actions.

OU1 CD. On October 1, 2003, the United States and the State of Wisconsin commenced an action captionedUnited States v. P .H. Glatfelter Co. against us and WTM I Co.Company (“WTM I”). in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and simultaneously lodged a consent decree (“OU1 CD”) that the court entered on April 12, 2004. Under that OU1 CD, and an amendment dated August 2008, we and WTM I, with a limited fixed contribution from Menasha Corp. and funds provided by the United States from an agreement with others, have implemented the remedy for OU1. We have also resolved claims for all Governmental response costs in OU1 after July 2003 and made a payment on NRDs. That remedy is complete. We have continuing operation and maintenance obligations that we expect to fund from contributions we and WTM I have already made to an escrow account for OU1 under the OU1 CD.

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OU2-5 UAO. In November 2007, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an administrative order for remedial action (“UAO”) to Appleton Papers Inc. (“API”), CBC Coating, Inc. (formerly known as Riverside Paper Corporation),

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Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, L.P. (formerly known as Fort James Operating Company), Menasha Corporation, NCR Corporation, Glatfelter, U.S. Paper Mills Corp., and WTM I Company (“WTM I”) directing those respondents to implement the remedy in OU2-5. Shortly following issuance of the UAO, API and NCR commenced litigation against us and others, as described below. Accordingly, we have no vehicle for complying with the UAO’s overall requirements other than answering a judgment in the litigation, and we have so informed EPA, but, to minimize disruptions, have paid certainde minimis amounts to EPA for oversight costs under the UAO.

Government Action. On October 14, 2010, the United States and the State of Wisconsin filed an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin captionedUnited States v. NCR Corp. (the “Government Action”) against 12 parties, including us. The Government Action seeks to recover from each of the defendants, jointly and severally, all of the governments’ past costs of response, which are approximately $17 million to date, a declaration as to liability for all of the governments’ future costs of response, and compensation for natural resource damages, as well as a declaration as to liability for compliance with the UAO for OU2-5. The United States twice sought a preliminary injunction in 2011 to obtain “full-scale remediation” from NCR or API, and those motions were denied. NCR implemented less than a full season of work in 2011. On March 19, 2012, the United States again moved for a preliminary injunction to require NCR and API to conduct “full-scale” remediation – defined as dredging of 660,000 cubic yards of sediment – in 2012. On April 10, 2012, the court granted summary judgment to API, holding that API was not a successor to the Appleton Coated Papers Division of NCR Corporation. On April 12,27, 2012, the court held a hearing ongranted the motion for preliminary injunction directed solelythat the United States had requested, but against NCR only. NCR has appealed that preliminary injunction to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. That appeal was argued on June 4, 2012, and we expect a decision at NCR, but the courtany time. The preliminary injunction has not yet ruled on that motion.been stayed pending appeal, so work continues in OU2-5. Active litigation of the United States’ claim for a declaratory judgment or permanent injunctive relief against all recipients of the UAO for OU2-5, including us, began withis on an accelerated schedule, and the issuance of a case management order on March 22, 2012. Thedistrict court has indicated thatscheduled it may wish to accelerate the schedule for disposition of that claim so that a trial would begin as early asbeginning December 3, 2012. Among other issues, disposition of that claim will require litigation of challenges to the United States’ selection of the remedy for this Site and will also require disposition of various parties’ asserted defenses that liability for some or all of this Site is not joint and several and may be apportioned. Should the government obtain the order against us that it is now seeking on the claim to be tried, the court would issue a mandatory injunction requiring us, jointly and severally with any other defendants against which the government were to prevail, to complete the remedy for OU2-5. However, the government is not seeking at that trial any change to the rulings in the Whiting Litigation under which NCR bears full responsibility for any obligations we share jointly with NCR.

Whiting Litigation. On January 7, 2008, NCR and API commenced litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin captionedAppleton Papers Inc. v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., seeking to reallocate costs and damages allegedly incurred or paid or to be incurred or paid by NCR or API (the “Whiting Litigation”). The case involves allocation claims among the two plaintiffs and 28 defendants including us. We and other defendants counterclaimed against NCR and API. Some of the claims have since been resolved as described below.

Claims against governments. The Whiting Litigation involves claims by certain parties against federal agencies who are responsible parties for this site. In the Government Action many defendants, including us, asserted counterclaims against the United States and the State of Wisconsin.

Settlements. Certain parties have resolved their liability to the United States affording them contribution protection. These settlements are embodied in consent decrees. Notably, we entered into the OU1 CD. Also, in a case captionedUnited States v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., the district court entered two consent decrees under which 13de minimis defendants in the Whiting Litigation settled with the United States and Wisconsin. The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied an appeal of these settlements by NCR and API on May 4, 2011. Further, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP, has entered into a consent decree resolving its liability for NRDs and a separate consent decree in the Government Action that resolves all of its liabilities except for the downstream portion of the OU4 remedy. Finally, the United States has lodged a consent decree that would resolve the liability of itself and two municipalities. The United States moved for entry of that consent decree, but later withdrew that motion due to a ruling by the court adverse to the government in a related case captionedMenasha Corp. v. United States Department of Justice, seeking disclosure of certain documents under the Freedom of Information Act. We oppose entry of that consent decree, which the district court must approve. The United States or the State of Wisconsin may enter into settlements with us or with other parties that would affect our ultimate obligations because settling parties may become unavailable to pay any share other than their settlement amount, depending upon the terms of the settlement and the court’s order entering any consent decree.

Cleanup Decisions.The extent of our exposure depends, in large part, on the decisions made by EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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(“WDNR”) as to how the Site will be cleaned up and the costs and timing of those response actions. The nature of

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the response actions has been highly controversial. Between 2002 and 2008, the EPA issued records of decision (“RODs”) regarding required remedial actions for the OUs. Some of those RODs have been amended. We contend that the remedy for OU2-5 is arbitrary and capricious. We and others have begun to litigate that issue in the Government Action. If we were to be successful in modifying any existing selected remedy, our exposure could be reduced materially.

NRD Assessment.We are engaged in disputes as to (i) whether various documents prepared by the Trustees taken together constitute a sufficient NRD assessment under applicable regulations; and (ii) on a number of legal grounds, whether the Trustees may recover from us on the specific NRD claims they have made.

Cost estimates.Estimates of the Site remediation change over time as we, or others, gain additional data and experience at the Site. In addition, disagreement exists over the likely costs for some of this work. Based upon estimates made by the Governments and independent estimates commissioned by various potentially responsible parties, we have no reason to disagree with the Governments’ assertion that total past and future costs and NRDs at this site may exceed $1 billion and that $1.5 billion is a reasonable “outside estimate.”

NRDs.Of that amount, the Trustees’ assessment documents claimed that we are jointly and severally responsible for NRDs with a value between $176 million and $333 million. They now claim that this range should be inflated to 2009 dollars and then certain unreimbursed past assessment costs should be added, so that the range of their claim would be $287 million to $423 million. We deny liability for most of these NRDs and believe that even if anyone is liable, that we are not jointly and severally liable for the full amount. Moreover, we believe that the Trustees may not legally pursue this claim at this late date, as the limitations period for NRD claims is three years from discovery.

Allocation and Divisibility.We contend that we are not jointly and severally liable for costs or damages arising from the presence of PCBs downstream of OU1. In addition, we contend that NCR or other sources of NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper that our Neenah Mill recycled bear most, if not all, of the responsibility for costs and damages arising from the presence of PCBs in OU1 and downstream.

On December 16, 2009, the court granted motions for summary judgment in our favor in the Whiting Litigation holding that neither NCR nor API may seek contribution

from us or other recyclers under CERCLA. The Court made no ruling as to any other allocation, the liability of NCR or API to us for costs we have incurred, or our liability to the Governments or Trustees. NCR and API have stated their intention to appeal, but an appeal is not yet timely because the court has not entered a final judgment.

We also filed counterclaims against NCR and API to recover the costs we have incurred and may later incur and the damages we have paid and may later pay in connection with the Site. Other defendants have similar claims. On February 28, 2011, the district court granted our summary judgment motions on those counterclaims in part and denied them in part. The court granted a declaration that NCR and API are liable to us (and to others) in contribution for 100% of any costs of response (that is, clean up) that we may be required to pay for work in OU2-5 in the future. On September 30, 2011, the court clarified its ruling with respect to NRDs and natural resource damage assessment costs, holding that NCR and API owe full contribution to us (and others) for NRDs or natural resource damage assessment costs that we have paid or may be required to pay in the future. The court required further proceedings to decide whether or to what extent NCR and API owe contribution to us and others for costs that we and others incurred in the past and costs that we and others incurred in connection with OU1. In addition, NCR and API contended that some of the costs we claim are not recoverable and that our insurance coverage settlements ought to be set off against any recovery in whole or in part. Those issues were tried to the court in February 2012. Post-trial submissionsOn July 3, 2012, the court issued findings of fact and conclusions of law awarding us approximately $4.25 million in claimed past costs associated with the work of the “Fox River Group,” subject to an unresolved insurance coverage settlement off-set. The court also found that the sale of production scrap known as “broke” from NCR’s predecessor Appleton Coated Paper Company to recyclers did not constitute “arranging” for disposal of the PCBs coated on that broke and therefore did not render NCR liable on that basis for costs we had incurred in OU1, a decision with which we disagree. Further motions are now pending to determine whether NCR or API may be responsible for our costs in OU1 on any other theory. An appeal of the court’s February 28, 2011, September 30, 2011, and July 3, 2012, decisions is not yet complete and the court has not yet issued its decision. We expect that decision to determine the precise amounts due us on our counterclaims with respect to costs and damages we have already paid.ripe for any party.

Reserves for the Site.As of March 31,June 30, 2012, our reserve for our claimed liability at the Site, including our remediation and ongoing monitoring obligations at OU1, our claimed liability for the remediation of the rest of the Site, our claimed liability for NRDs associated with PCB contamination at the Site and all pending, threatened or asserted and unasserted claims against us relating to PCB contamination at the Site totaled $16.5 million. Of our

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total reserve for the Fox River, $0.3 million is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Environmental liabilities” and the remainder is recorded under the caption “Other long term liabilities.”

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Although we believe that amounts already funded by us and WTM I to implement the OU1 remedy are adequate and no payments have been required since January 2009, there can be no assurance that these amounts will in fact suffice. WTM I has filed a bankruptcy petition in the Bankruptcy Court in Richmond; accordingly, there can be no assurance that WTM I will be able to fulfill its obligation to pay half of any additional costs, if required.

We believe that we have strong defenses to liability for further remediation downstream of OU1, including the existence of ample data that indicate that PCBs did not leave OU1 in concentrations that could have caused or contributed to the need for additional cleanup downstream. Others, including the EPA and other PRPs, disagree with us and, as a result, the EPA has issued a UAO to us and to others to perform the additional remedial work, and filed the Government Action seeking, in part, the same relief. NCR and API commenced the Whiting Litigation and joined us and others as defendants, but, to this point, have not prevailed.

Even if we are not successful in establishing that we have no further remediation liability, we do not believe that we would be allocated a significant percentage share of liability in any equitable allocation of the remediation costs and natural resource damages. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include reserves for defense costs for the Whiting Litigation, the Government Action, or any future defense costs related to our involvement at the Site, which could be significant.

In setting our reserve for the Site, we have assessed our legal defenses, including our successful defenses to the allegations made in the Whiting Litigation, and assumed that we will not bear the entire cost of remediation or damages to the exclusion of other known PRPs at the Site, who are also potentially jointly and severally liable. The existence and ability of other PRPs to participate has also been taken into account in setting our reserve, and is generally based on our evaluation of recent publicly available financial information on certain of the PRPs and any known insurance, indemnity or cost sharing agreements between PRPs and third parties. In addition, our assessment is based upon the magnitude, nature, location and circumstances associated with the various discharges of PCBs to the river and the relationship of those discharges to identified contamination. We will continue to evaluate our exposure and the level of our reserves, including, but not limited to, our potential share of the costs and NRDs, if any, associated with the Site.

The amount and timing of future expenditures for environmental compliance, cleanup, remediation and personal injury, NRDs and property damage liabilities cannot be ascertained with any certainty due to, among other things, the unknown extent and nature of any contamination, the response actions that may ultimately be required, the availability of remediation equipment, and landfill space, and the number and financial resources of any other PRPs.

Other Information.The Governments have published studies estimating the amount of PCBs discharged by each identified PRP’s facility to the lower Fox River and Green Bay. These reports estimate the Neenah Facility’s share of the mass of PCBs discharged to be as high as 27%. We do not believe the discharge mass estimates used in these studies are accurate because (a) the studies themselves disclose that they are not accurate and (b) the PCB mass estimates contained in the studies are based on assumptions that are unsupported by existing data on the Site. We believe that the Neenah Facility’s absolute and relative contribution of PCB mass is significantly lower than the estimates set forth in these studies.

In any event, based upon the court’s December 16, 2009, and February 28, 2011, rulings in the Whiting Litigation, statements in the court’s disposition of the United States’ 2011 and 2012 motions for a preliminary injunction in the Government Action, as well as certain other procedural orders, we continue to believe that an allocation in proportion to mass of PCBs discharged would not constitute an equitable allocation of the potential liability for the contamination at the Fox River. We contend that other factors, such as the location of contamination, the location of discharge, and a party’s role in causing discharge, must be considered in order for the allocation to be equitable.

We previously entered into interim cost-sharing agreements with six of the other PRPs, which provided for those PRPs to share certain costs relating to scientific studies of PCBs discharged at the Site (“Interim Cost Sharing Agreements”). These Interim Cost Sharing Agreements do not establish the final allocation of remediation costs incurred at the Site. Based upon our evaluation of the Court’s December 16, 2009, and February 28, 2011, and July 3, 2012, rulings in the Whiting Litigation as well as the volume, nature and location of the various discharges of PCBs at the Site and the relationship of those discharges to identified contamination, we believe our allocable share of liability at the Site is less than our share of costs under the Interim Cost Sharing Agreements.

 

 

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Range of Reasonably Possible Outcomes.Our analysis of the range of reasonably possible outcomes is derived from all available information, including but not limited to official documents such as RODs, discussions with the United States and other PRPs, as well as legal counsel and engineering consultants. Based on our analysis of the current RODs and cost estimates for work to be performed at the Site, we believe that it is reasonably possible that our costs associated with the Fox River matter may exceed our cost estimates and the aggregate amounts accrued for the Fox River matter by amounts that are insignificant or that could range up to $265 million over an undeterminable period that could range beyond 10 years. We believe that the likelihood of an outcome in the upper end of the monetary range is significantly less than other possible outcomes within the range and that the possibility of an outcome in excess of the upper end of the monetary range is remote. The two summary judgments in our favor in the Whiting Litigation, if sustained on appeal, suggest that outcomes in the upper end of the monetary range have become somewhat less probable,likely, while the result of the February 2012 trial and increases in cost estimates for some of the work may make an outcome in the upper end of the range more likely.

Summary.Our current assessment is that we will be able to manage this environmental matter without a long-term, material adverse impact on the Company. This matter could, however, at any particular time or for any particular year or years, have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations or could result in a default under our debt covenants. Moreover, there can be no assurance that our reserves will be adequate to provide for future obligations related to this matter, that our share of costs and/or damages will not exceed our available resources, or that such obligations will not have a long-term, material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations. Should a court grant the United States or the State of Wisconsin relief which requires us either to perform directly or to contribute significant amounts towards remedial action downstream of OU1 or to natural resource damages, those developments could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and results of operations and might result in a default under our loan covenants.

 

 

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15.SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table sets forth financial and other information by business unit for the periodperiods indicated:

 

Three months ended March 31

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
 Total 

Three months ended June 30

In millions

 Specialty Papers Composite Fibers Advanced  Airlaid
Materials
 Other and Unallocated Total 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011  2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 2012 2011 

Net sales

  $223.8    $220.5    $111.9    $115.2    $61.6    $61.1    $—     $—     $397.4   $396.8   $214.1   $216.7   $108.6   $116.4   $62.0   $64.9    —      —     $384.7   $398.0  

Energy and related sales, net

   1.9     3.0     —       —       —       —       —      —      1.9    3.0    1.6    2.1    —      —      —      —      —      —      1.6    2.1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenue

   225.7     223.4     111.9     115.2     61.6     61.1     —      —      399.2    399.8    215.7    218.8    108.6    116.4    62.0    64.9    —      —      386.3    400.0  

Cost of products sold

   188.7     187.3     91.5     93.0     55.1     56.7     2.9    2.6    338.2    339.6    197.5    206.5    90.7    97.6    55.0    58.3    2.2    0.1    345.4    362.5  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   37.0     36.1     20.4     22.2     6.5     4.4     (2.9  (2.6  61.0    60.2    18.3    12.2    17.9    18.8    6.9    6.6    (2.2  (0.1  40.9    37.5  

SG&A

   13.3     13.9     9.5     9.8     2.6     2.7     4.5    5.4    30.0    31.8    14.0    12.3    10.0    9.6    2.3    2.8    3.8    6.6    30.1    31.3  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —       —       —       —       —       —      (3.2  —      (3.2  —      —      —      —      —      —      (7.0  —      (7.0  —    
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   23.7     22.2     10.9     12.4     3.8     1.7     (7.4  (4.8  31.0    31.6    4.2    (0.1  7.9    9.2    4.6    3.8    1.0    (6.7  17.7    6.2  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (4.0  (6.2  (4.0  (6.2  —      —      —      —      —      —      (4.0  (6.6  (4.0  (6.6
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $23.7    $22.2    $10.9    $12.4    $3.8    $1.7    $(11.4 $(11.0 $27.1   $25.3   $4.2   $(0.1 $7.9   $9.2   $4.6   $3.8   $(3.0 $(13.3 $13.8   $(0.4
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplementary Data

                           

Net tons sold

   195.8     198.8     22.7     22.9     22.3     21.5     —      —      240.8    243.2    186.8    191.8    23.0    22.9    22.7    22.3    —      —      232.5    237.0  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $8.9    $8.7    $6.0    $6.1    $2.2    $2.1    $—     $—     $17.1   $16.9   $9.0   $8.9   $5.8   $6.4   $2.2   $2.1    —      —     $17.0   $17.4  

Capital expenditures

   4.6     3.9     9.1     3.8     0.5     0.4     —      —      14.2    8.1    9.1    9.4    6.3    6.6    0.9    3.7    0.1    —      16.4    19.8  

Six months ended June 30

In millions

 Specialty Papers  Composite Fibers  Advanced Airlaid
Materials
  Other and Unallocated  Total 
  2012  2011  2012  2011  2012  2011  2012  2011  2012  2011 

Net sales

 $437.9   $437.2   $220.6   $231.6   $123.6   $126.0    —      —     $782.0   $794.8  

Energy and related sales, net

  3.5    5.0    —      —      —      —      —      —      3.5    5.0  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

  441.4    442.2    220.6    231.6    123.6    126.0    —      —      785.5    799.8  

Cost of products sold

  386.1    393.9    182.3    190.6    110.1    115.0    5.2    2.6    683.7    702.1  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

  55.3    48.3    38.3    41.0    13.4    11.0    (5.2  (2.6  101.8    97.7  

SG&A

  27.4    26.2    19.5    19.4    5.0    5.5    8.3    12.0    60.1    63.1  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (7.0  (3.2  (7.0  (3.2
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

  27.9    22.1    18.8    21.6    8.4    5.5    (6.5  (11.5  48.8    37.8  

Other non-operating income (expense)

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (7.9  (12.8  (7.9  (12.8
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 $27.9   $22.1   $18.8   $21.6   $8.4   $5.5   $(14.4 $(24.3)  $40.9   $24.9  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplementary Data

          

Net tons sold

  382.6    390.5    45.7    45.8    45.1    43.8    —      —      473.3    480.2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 $17.9   $17.5   $11.8   $12.5   $4.3   $4.3    —      —     $34.1   $34.3  

Capital expenditures

  13.7    13.3    15.3    10.5    1.4    4.1    0.1    —      30.6    27.9  

The sumclerical accuracy of individualthe amounts set forth above may be affected by, or the amounts may not agree to the consolidated financial statements included herein due to, rounding.

 

Results of individual business units are presented based on our management accounting practices and management structure. There is no comprehensive, authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, the financial results of individual business units are not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other company. The management accounting process uses assumptions and allocations to measure performance of the business units. Methodologies are refined from time to time as management accounting practices are enhanced and businesses change. The costs incurred by support areas not directly aligned with the business unit are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.services.

Management evaluates results of operations of the business units before pension income or expense, alternative fuel mixture and cellulosic biofuel credits, debt redemptioncharges related to the Fox River environmental reserves, acquisition and integration related costs, restructuring related charges, unusual items, certain corporate level costs, and the effects of asset dispositions. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business units and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that the Company’sour performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q

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16.GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our 7 1/8% Notes arehave been fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries: PHG Tea Leaves, Inc., Mollanvick, Inc., The Glatfelter Pulp Wood Company, and Glatfelter Holdings, LLC.

The following presents our condensed consolidating statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flow, and our condensed consolidating balance sheets. These financial statements reflect P. H. Glatfelter Company (the parent), the guarantor subsidiaries (on a combined basis), the non-guarantor subsidiaries (on a combined basis) and elimination entries necessary to combine such entities on a consolidated basis.

Condensed Consolidating StatementsStatement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the

three months ended March 31,June 30, 2012

In thousand

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net sales

  $223,802   $15,370    $173,561   $(15,381 $397,352    $214,113   $12,002   $170,580   $(12,002 $384,693  

Energy and related sales – net

   1,861    —       —      —      1,861     1,630    —      —      —      1,630  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   225,663    15,370     173,561    (15,381  399,213     215,743    12,002    170,580    (12,002  386,323  

Costs of products sold

   192,876    13,948     146,742    (15,323  338,243     200,549    11,103    145,827    (12,034  345,445  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   32,787    1,422     26,819    (58  60,970     15,194    899    24,753    32    40,878  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   17,036    739     12,192    —      29,967     17,691    602    11,820    —      30,113  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (26  —       (11  —      (37   (497  (6,451  (13  —      (6,961
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   15,777    683     14,638    (58  31,040     (2,000  6,748    12,946    32    17,726  

Other non-operating income (expense)

             

Interest expense, net

   (4,955  1,642     (833  —      (4,146   (4,830  1,699    (925  —      (4,056

Other income (expense) – net

   11,189    89     473    (11,555  196  

Other – net

   13,611    285    388    (14,181  103  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating income (expense)

   6,234    1,731     (360  (11,555  (3,950   8,781    1,984    (537  (14,181  (3,953
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   22,011    2,414     14,278    (11,613  27,090     6,781    8,732    12,409    (14,149  13,773  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   3,133    1,093     4,011    (25  8,212     (6,651  3,793    3,186    13    341  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

   18,878    1,321     10,267    (11,588  18,878     13,432    4,939    9,223    (14,162  13,432  

Other comprehensive income

   11,651    —       8,634    (8,634  11,651  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   (10,619  —      (13,532  13,532    (10,619
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $30,529   $1,321    $18,901   $(20,222 $30,529  

Comprehensive income

  $2,813   $4,939   $(4,309 $(630 $2,813  
  

 

  

 

   

��

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating StatementsStatement of Income and Comprehensive Income for the

three months ended March 31,June 30, 2011

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

In thousand

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net sales

  $220,453   $12,832   $176,318   $(12,832 $396,771    $216,708   $11,986    $181,277   $(11,986 $397,985  

Energy and related sales – net

   2,987    —      —      —      2,987     2,060    —       —      —      2,060  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   223,440    12,832    176,318    (12,832  399,758     218,768    11,986     181,277    (11,986  400,045  

Costs of products sold

   191,299    11,471    149,766    (12,945  339,591     208,575    11,271     154,753    (12,054  362,545  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   32,141    1,361    26,552    113    60,167     10,193    715     26,524    68    37,500  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   18,717    559    12,494    —      31,770     17,293    688     13,339    —      31,320  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (14  (3,158  (3  —      (3,175   (29  —       —      —      (29
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   13,438    3,960    14,061    113    31,572     (7,071  27     13,185    68    6,209  

Other non-operating income (expense)

             

Interest expense, net

   (3,329  1,881    (1,505  (3,300  (6,253   (6,608  1,992     (1,695  —      (6,311

Other income (expense) – net

   10,862    86    (416  (10,525  7  

Other – net

   12,863    34     (100  (13,072  (275
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating income (expense)

   7,533    1,967    (1,921  (13,825  (6,246   6,255    2,026     (1,795  (13,072  (6,586
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   20,971    5,927    12,140    (13,712  25,326     (816  2,053     11,390    (13,004  (377

Income tax provision (benefit)

   3,545    2,456    3,093    (1,194  7,900     (3,317  676     (257  20    (2,878
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

   17,426    3,471    9,047    (12,518  17,426     2,501    1,377     11,647    (13,024  2,501  

Other comprehensive income

   16,985    —      14,415    (14,415  16,985  

Other comprehensive income (loss)

   5,974    —       3,786    (3,786  5,974  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $34,411   $3,471   $23,462   $(26,933 $34,411  

Comprehensive income

  $8,475   $1,377    $15,433   $(16,810 $8,475  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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GLATFELTER


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the

3.31.12 Form 10-Qsix months ended June 30, 2012

In thousands

  Parent
Company
  Guarantors  Non
Guarantors
  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $437,915   $27,372   $344,141   $(27,383 $782,045  

Energy and related sales – net

   3,491    —      —      —      3,491  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

   441,406    27,372    344,141    (27,383  785,536  

Costs of products sold

   393,425    25,051    292,568    (27,356  683,688  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   47,981    2,321    51,573    (27  101,848  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   34,727    1,341    24,012    —      60,080  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (522  (6,451  (25  —      (6,998
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   13,776    7,431    27,586    (27  48,766  

Non-operating income (expense)

      

Interest expense, net

   (9,786  3,341    (1,757  —      (8,202

Other – net

   24,800    374    861    (25,736  299  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

   15,014    3,715    (896  (25,736  (7,903
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   28,790    11,146    26,690    (25,763  40,863  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   (3,520  4,886    7,198    (11  8,553  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   32,310    6,260    19,492    (25,752  32,310  

Other comprehensive income

   1,032    —      (4,898  4,898    1,032  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $33,342   $6,260   $14,594   $(20,854 $33,342  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the

six months ended June 30, 2011

In thousand

  Parent
Company
  Guarantors  Non
Guarantors
  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $437,162   $24,818   $357,594   $(24,818 $794,756  

Energy and related sales – net

   5,047    —      —      —      5,047  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

   442,209    24,818    357,594    (24,818  799,803  

Costs of products sold

   399,537    22,742    304,855    (24,998  702,136  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   42,672    2,076    52,739    180    97,667  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   36,011    1,247    25,832    —      63,090  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (42  (3,158  (4  —      (3,204
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   6,703    3,987    26,911    180    37,781  

Non-operating income (expense)

      

Interest expense, net

   (9,937  3,872    (3,199  (3,300  (12,564

Other – net

   23,389    121    (179  (23,599  (268
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

   13,452    3,993    (3,378  (26,899  (12,832
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   20,155    7,980    23,533    (26,719  24,949  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   228    3,132    2,836    (1,174  5,022  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   19,927    4,848    20,697    (25,545  19,927  

Other comprehensive income

   22,959    —      18,200    (18,200  22,959  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $42,886   $4,848   $38,897   $(43,745 $42,886  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of

March 31,June 30, 2012

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 
Assets                  

Current assets

                  

Cash and cash equivalents

  $561    $3,308    $21,030    $—     $24,899    $1,436    $3,424    $18,577    $—     $23,437  

Other current assets

   234,764     401,714     240,580     (469,731  407,327     264,584     422,835     228,525     (494,262  421,682  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   240,076     6,439     361,798     —      608,313     240,564     6,179     348,312     —      595,055  

Other assets

   758,848     178,919     49,285     (871,965  115,087     761,892     157,083     47,659     (852,024  114,610  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $1,234,249    $590,380    $672,693    $(1,341,696 $1,155,626    $1,268,476    $589,521    $643,073    $(1,346,286 $1,154,784  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                  

Current liabilities

  $336,153    $49,751    $292,032    $(473,183 $204,753    $390,880    $53,140    $282,452    $(497,833 $228,639  

Long-term debt

   222,000     —       —       —      222,000     218,000     —       —       —      218,000  

Deferred income taxes

   41,617     5,287     40,214     (15,414  71,704     27,959     3,643     38,913     (16,187  54,328  

Other long-term liabilities

   116,458     10,085     9,430     3,175    139,148     115,596     10,048     9,049     3,083    137,776  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   716,228     65,123     341,676     (485,422  637,605     752,435     66,831     330,414     (510,937  638,743  

Shareholders’ equity

   518,021     525,257     331,017     (856,274  518,021     516,041     522,690     312,659     (835,349  516,041  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,234,249    $590,380    $672,693    $(1,341,696 $1,155,626    $1,268,476    $589,521    $643,073    $(1,346,286 $1,154,784  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of

December 31, 2011

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated 
Assets         

Current assets

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $3,007    $2,894    $32,376    $—     $38,277  

Other current assets

   203,173     378,519     223,494     (421,050  384,136  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   243,554     6,648     351,748     —      601,950  

Other assets

   736,733     175,945     48,610     (848,726  112,562  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total assets

  $1,186,467    $564,006    $656,228    $(1,269,776 $1,136,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity         

Current liabilities

  $310,814    $31,328    $293,283    $(424,185 $211,240  

Long-term debt

   227,000     —       —       —      227,000  

Deferred income taxes

   42,252     4,079     39,511     (16,051  69,791  

Other long-term liabilities

   115,997     10,059     9,415     3,019    138,490  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities

   696,063     45,466     342,209     (437,217  646,521  

Shareholders’ equity

   490,404     518,540     314,019     (832,559  490,404  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,186,467    $564,006    $656,228    $(1,269,776 $1,136,925  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

- 1921 -

GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three

six months ended March 31,June 30, 2012

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   

Parent     

Company  

  Guarantors   

Non      

Guarantors

  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated   

Net cash provided (used) by

                 

Operating activities

  $(2,148 $1,797   $10,094   $—     $9,743    $3,464  $3,369  $21,699  $-   $28,532 

Investing activities

                 

Purchase of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (4,597  —      (9,555  —      (14,152  (13,767)  (78)  (16,742)  

  (30,587) 

Proceeds from disposal of plant, equipment and timberlands

   26    —      23    —      49  

Repayments from (advances of) intercompany loans, net

   3,373    (1,383  —      (1,990  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proceeds from disposal plant, equipment and timberlands

  533  6,620  36    7,189 

Repayments from (advances of) intercompany loans, net and other

  

5,662

  (9,381)  

(514)

  

4,233 

  

-

 

Total investing activities

   (1,198  (1,383  (9,532  (1,990  (14,103  

(7,572)

  

(2,839)

  

(17,220)

  

4,233 

  

(23,398)

 

Financing activities

                 

Net repayments of indebtedness

   (5,000  —      —      —      (5,000  

(9,000)

  

-

  

-

  

  

(9,000)

 

Payment of dividends to shareholders

  

(7,800)

  

-

  

-

  

  

(7,800)

 

Repurchases of common stock

   (1,204  —      —      —      (1,204  

(3,565)

  

-

  

-

  

  

(3,565)

 

Payment of dividends to shareholders

   (3,898  —      —      —      (3,898

(Repayments) borrowings of intercompany loans, net

   10,400    —      (12,390  1,990    —      

22,300

  

-

  

(18,067)

  

(4,233) 

  

-

 

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   602    —      27    —      629    

602

  

-

  

27

  

  

629

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total financing activities

   900    —      (12,363  1,990    (9,473  

2,537

  

-

  

(18,040)

  

(4,233) 

  

(19,736)

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      455    —      455    

-

  

-

  

(238)

  

  

(238)

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   (2,446  414    (11,346  —      (13,378  

(1,571)

  

530

  

(13,799)

  

  

(14,840)

 

Cash at the beginning of period

   3,007    2,894    32,376    —      38,277    

3,007

  

2,894

  

32,376

  

  

38,277

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash at the end of period

  $561   $3,308   $21,030   $—     $24,899    

$1,436

  

$3,424

  

$18,577

  

$- 

  

$23,437

 
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the three

six months ended March 31,June 30, 2011

 

In thousands  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   

Parent     

Company  

  Guarantors   

Non       

Guarantors 

  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated   

Net cash provided (used) by

                 

Operating activities

  $29,437   $1,691   $(215 $(3,300 $27,613    $38,587  $2,969  $10,057  $(3,300)   $48,313  

Investing activities

                 

Purchase of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (3,879  —      (4,209  —      (8,088  (13,284)  (16)  (14,577)  –   (27,877)  

Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired

   14    3,373    18    —      3,405  

Repayments from (advances of) intercompany loans, net

   (2,366  (1,340  —      3,706    —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands

  49  3,373  18  –   3,440  

Repayments of (advances from) intercompany loans, net

  (3,586)  (2,156)    5,742   –  

Total investing activities

   (6,231  2,033    (4,191  3,706    (4,683  (16,821)  1,201  (14,559)  5,742   (24,437)  

Financing activities

                 

Net (repayments of) proceeds from indebtedness

   —      —      (107  —      (107

Net repayments of indebtedness

  

    (798)  –   (798)  

Payment of dividends to shareholders

   (4,206  —      —      —      (4,206  (8,396)      –   (8,396)  

Repurchases of common stock

  (4,369)      –   (4,369)  

(Repayments) borrowings of intercompany loans, net

   8,100    —      (4,394  (3,706  —      13,500    (7,758)  (5,742)   –  

Payment of intercompany dividends

   —      (3,300  —      3,300    —        (3,300)    3,300   –  

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   6    —      —      —      6    117      –   117  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total financing activities

   3,900    (3,300  (4,501  (406  (4,307  852  (3,300)  (8,556)  (2,442)   (13,446)  

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      1,526    —      1,526        2,078  –   2,078  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   27,106    424    (7,381  —      20,149    22,618  870  (10,980)    12,508  

Cash at the beginning of period

   61,953    91    33,744    —      95,788    61,953  91  33,744  –   95,788  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash at the end of period

  $89,059   $515   $26,363   $—     $115,937    $84,571  $961  $22,764  $-   $108,296  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


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

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein and Glatfelter’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2011 Annual Report on     Form 10-K.

Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future consolidated financial position or results of operations, made in this Report on Form 10-Q are forward looking. We use words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “future”, “intends” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from such expectations. The following discussion includes forward-looking statements regarding expectations of, among others, non-cash pension expense, environmental costs, capital expenditures and liquidity, all of which are inherently difficult to predict. Although we make such statements based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. Accordingly, we identify the following important factors, among others, which could cause our results to differ from any results that might be projected, forecasted or estimated in any such forward-looking statements:

 

i.variations in demand for our products including the impact of any unplanned market-related downtime, or variations in product pricing;

 

ii.changes in the cost or availability of raw materials we use, in particular pulpwood, pulp, pulp substitutes, caustic soda and abaca fiber;

 

iii.changes in energy-related costs and commodity raw materials with an energy component;

 

iv.our ability to develop new, high value-added products;

 

v.the impact of exposure to volatile market-based pricing for sales of excess electricity;

 

vi.the impact of competition, changes in industry production capacity, including the construction of new mills, the closing of mills and incremental changes due to capital expenditures or productivity increases;
vii.the gain or loss of significant customers and/or on-going viability of such customers;

 

viii.cost and other effects of environmental compliance, cleanup, damages, remediation or restoration, or personal injury or property damages related thereto, such as the costs of natural resource restoration or damages related to the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) in the lower Fox River on which our former Neenah mill was located;

 

ix.risks associated with our international operations, including local economic and political environments and fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

 

x.geopolitical events, including war and terrorism;

 

xi.disruptions in production and/or increased costs due to labor disputes;

 

xii.the impact of unfavorable outcomes of audits by various state, federal or international tax authorities;

 

xiii.enactment of adverse state, federal or foreign tax or other legislation or changes in government policy or regulation;

 

xiv.adverse results in litigation in the Fox River matter;

 

xv.our ability to finance, consummate and integrate acquisitions; and

 

xvi.the cost, and successful design and construction, of the Composite Fibers capacity expansion project.

We manufacture a wide array of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials. We manage our company along three business units:

 

 i)

Specialty Papers with revenue from the sale of carbonless papers and forms, book publishing, envelope & converting papers, and fiber-based engineered products;

 

 ii)

Composite Fibers with revenue from the sale of single-serve coffee and tea filtration papers, metallized papers, composite laminates used for decorative furniture and flooring applications, and other technical specialty papers; and

 

 iii)

Advanced Airlaid Materials with revenue from the sale of airlaid non-woven fabric like materials used in feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, cleaning pads, wipes, food pads, napkins, tablecloths, and baby wipes.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2012 versus the ThreeSix months ended March 31,June 30, 2011

OverviewFor the first quartersix months of 2012, net income was $18.9$32.3 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, compared with $19.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared with $17.4 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, in the first quartersame period of 2011. The amounts reported for 2011 include $1.7 million in after-tax gains from timberland sales.

Operationally, our results reflect $2.2$5.9 million of higher operating income from our business units primarily reflecting higher selling prices, efficient operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Overall, volumes shipped declined 1.0% in the year-over-year comparison.

Specialty Papers’ operating income totaled $23.7increased $5.8 million and $22.2to $27.9 million for the first quarterssix months of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Although volumes2012. Volumes shipped declined 1.5%,2.0%; however this unit’s profitability was favorably impacted by higher selling prices, the mix of products sold and efficient operations.

Our Composite Fibers business unit’s first quarter of 2012 operating income declined $2.8 million to $10.9$18.8 million from $12.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 primarily due to lost production from downtime associated with two machine upgrades as well as the translation of foreign currencies. Volumes shipped were essentially unchanged.unchanged in the comparison, although the demand trends were impacted by the uncertain European economic conditions.

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ operating income increased $2.9 million to $3.9$8.4 million, compared with $1.7 million for the first quarter of 2011, reflecting improvements in operating efficiency and lower raw material and energy costs.

The increase in consolidatedConsolidated net income and earningsalso benefited by $2.9 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, also reflects $1.4 million, after tax, offrom lower interest expense as a result of the debt refinancing activities undertaken in the fourth quarter of 2011 and lower2011. Diluted shares outstanding for the first six months of 2012 declined by 3.0 million shares compared with the same period of 2011 primarily due to the 2011 share repurchase program. Diluted shares outstanding for the first quarter of 2012 declined by 2.9 million shares compared with the first quarter of 2011.

The following table sets forth summarized results of operations:

 

  Three months ended
March 31
   Six months ended
June 30
 

In thousands, except per share

  2012   2011   2012   2011 

Net sales

  $397,352    $396,771    $782,045    $794,756  

Gross profit

   60,970     60,167     101,848     97,667  

Operating income

   31,040     31,572     48,766     37,781  

Net income

   18,878     17,426     32,310     19,927  

Earnings per diluted share

   0.43     0.38     0.74     0.43  

The consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011summarized above include the following significant items:

 

In thousands, except per share

 After-tax
Gain (loss)
 Diluted EPS   After-tax
Gain (loss)
 Diluted
EPS
 
2012   

Conversion of Alternative fuel mixture for Cellulosic biofuel credits

  $4,440   $0.10  

Timberland sales and related costs

   3,696    0.08  

2011

     

Gains on sale of timberlands

 $1,718   $0.04  

Timberlands sales and related costs

  $1,650   $0.04  

Acquisition and integration costs

  (275  (0.01   (793  (0.02

The above items increased earnings by $1.4$8.1 million, or $0.03$0.18 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2012 and by $0.9 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2011.

During the second quarter of 2011.2012, we recorded a $4.4 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, benefit in connection with our intention to convert alternative fuel mixture credits earned in 2009 for cellulosic biofuel credits.

The consolidated amounts reported for 2012 and 2011 also includes $3.7 million and $1.7 million, respectively, in after-tax gains from timberland sales.

 

 

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Business Unit Performance

 

Three months ended March 31

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
 Total 

Six months ended June 30

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and Unallocated Total 
  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 

Net sales

  $223.8    $220.5    $111.9    $115.2    $61.6    $61.1    $—     $—     $397.4   $396.8    $437.9    $437.2    $220.6    $231.6    $123.6    $126.0     —      —     $782.0   $794.8  

Energy and related sales, net

   1.9     3.0     —       —       —       —       —      —      1.9    3.0     3.5     5.0     —       —       —       —       —      —      3.5    5.0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenue

   225.7     223.4     111.9     115.2     61.6     61.1     —      —      399.2    399.8     441.4     442.2     220.6     231.6     123.6     126.0     —      —      785.5    799.8  

Cost of products sold

   188.7     187.3     91.5     93.0     55.1     56.7     2.9    2.6    338.2    339.6     386.1     393.9     182.3     190.6     110.1     115.0     5.2    2.6    683.7    702.1  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   37.0     36.1     20.4     22.2     6.5     4.4     (2.9  (2.6  61.0    60.2     55.3     48.3     38.3     41.0     13.4     11.0     (5.2  (2.6  101.8    97.7  

SG&A

   13.3     13.9     9.5     9.8     2.6     2.7     4.5    5.4    30.0    31.8     27.4     26.2     19.5     19.4     5.0     5.5     8.3    12.0    60.1    63.1  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —       —       —       —       —       —      (3.2  —      (3.2   —       —       —       —       —       —       (7.0  (3.2  (7.0  (3.2
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   23.7     22.2     10.9     12.4     3.8     1.7     (7.4  (4.8  31.0    31.6     27.9     22.1     18.8     21.6     8.4     5.5     (6.5  (11.5  48.8    37.8  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (4.0  (6.2  (4.0  (6.2   —       —       —       —       —       —       (7.9  (12.8  (7.9  (12.8
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $23.7    $22.2    $10.9    $12.4    $3.8    $1.7    $(11.4 $(11.0 $27.1   $25.3    $27.9    $22.1    $18.8    $21.6    $8.4    $5.5    $(14.4 $(24.3 $40.9   $24.9  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplementary Data

                                  

Net tons sold

   195.8     198.8     22.7     22.9     22.3     21.5     —      —      240.8    243.2     382.6     390.5     45.7     45.8     45.1     43.8     —      —      473.3    480.2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $8.9    $8.7    $6.0    $6.1    $2.2    $2.1    $—     $—     $17.1   $16.9    $17.9    $17.5    $11.8    $12.5    $4.3    $4.3     —      —     $34.1   $34.3  

Capital expenditures

   4.6     3.9     9.1     3.8     0.5     0.4     —      —      14.2    8.1     13.7     13.3     15.3     10.5     1.4     4.1     0.1    —      30.6    27.9  

The sumclerical accuracy of individualthe amounts set forth above may be affected by, or the amounts may not agree to the consolidated financial statements included herein due to, rounding.

 

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


Business UnitsResults of individual business units are presented based on our management accounting practices and management structure. There is no comprehensive, authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, the financial results of individual business units are not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other company. The management accounting process uses assumptions and allocations to measure performance of the business units. Methodologies are refined from time to time as management accounting practices are enhanced and businesses change. The costs incurred by support areas not directly aligned with the business unit are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.

Management evaluates results of operations of the business units before pension income or expense, alternative fuel mixture credits, debt redemption costs, restructuring related charges, certain corporate level costs, and the effects of asset dispositions. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business units and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that the Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Sales and Costs of Products Sold

 

 Three months ended
March 31
    

Six months ended

June 30

   

In thousands

 2012 2011 Change  2012 2011 Change 

Net sales

 $397,352   $396,771   $581   $782,045   $794,756   $(12,711

Energy and related sales – net

  1,861    2,987    (1,126  3,491    5,047    (1,556
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

  399,213    399,758    (545  785,536    799,803    (14,267

Costs of products sold

  338,243    339,591    (1,348  683,688    702,136    (18,448
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

 $60,970    60,167   $803   $101,848   $97,667   $4,181  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales

  15.3  15.2   13.0  12.3 

Net sales for the first six months of 2012 decreased by $12.7 million, or 1.6%, to $782.0 million. The translation of foreign currencies unfavorably impacted net sales by $18.5 million in the comparison more than offsetting a $6.8 million benefit from higher selling prices. Total volumes shipped declined 1.4%.

The following table sets forth the contribution to consolidated net sales by each business unit:

 

  

Three months ended

March 31

   Six months ended
June 30
 

Percent of Total

  2012 2011   2012 2011 

Business Unit

      

Specialty Papers

   56.3  55.6   56.0  55.0

Composite Fibers

   28.2    29.0     28.2    29.1  

Advanced Airlaid Materials

   15.5    15.4  

Advanced Airlaid Material

   15.8    15.9  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   100.0  100.0   100.0  100.0
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net sales for the first quarter of 2012 increased slightly to $397.4 million compared with $396.8 million in the first quarter of 2011. The translation of foreign currencies unfavorably impacted net sales by $4.8 million in the comparison.

In the Specialty Papers business unit, 2012 first quarter net sales increased $3.3 million due toslightly primarily reflecting a $3.7$6.3 million benefit from higher selling prices and an improved mix of products sold, partiallysubstantially offset by a 1.5%2.0% decline in shipping volumes. Carbonless volumes benefited from increased demand in advance of our previously announced price increase effective at the end of March 2012.shipped.

Specialty Papers’ 2012 first quarter operating income in the first six months of 2012 was $1.5$5.8 million higher than the same period of 2011 reflecting the benefitbenefits from higher selling prices, and $1.8a $0.5 million benefit from lower raw material costs, in addition to benefits from continuous improvement initiatives, production efficiencies, and the timing of maintenance.cost control initiatives. These factors were partially offset aby $1.5 million adverse impact of higher input costs and $1.1 million of lower energy and related sales. Results for the 2011 first quartersix months of 2011 benefited by $2.8 million from an insurance recovery and the resolution of a tax audit.

We sell excess power generated by the Spring Grove, PA facility. The following table summarizes this activity for the first quartershalf of 2012 and 2011:

 

  Six months ended
June 30
   

In thousands

  2012 2011 Change   2012 2011 Change 

Energy sales

  $1,039   $2,892   $(1,853  $2,112   $5,816   $(3,704

Costs to produce

   (1,010  (2,477  1,467     (1,805  (4,956  3,151  
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net

   29    415    (386   307    860    (553

Renewable energy credits

   1,832    2,572    (740   3,184    4,187    (1,003
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $1,861   $2,987   $(1,126  $3,491   $5,047   $(1,556
  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Renewable energy credits (“RECs”) represent sales of certified credits earned related to burning renewable sources of energy such as black liquor and wood waste.

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We sell RECs into an emerging and somewhat illiquid market. The extent and value of future revenues from REC sales is dependent on many factors outside of management’s control. Therefore, we may not be able to generate consistent additional sales of RECs in future periods.

In Composite Fibers, 2012 first quarter net sales were $111.9$220.6 million, a decrease of $3.3$11.0 million, or 2.9%4.8%, primarily due to the translation of foreign currencies which unfavorably impacted the comparison by $3.4$12.7 million partially offset by a $1.1$0.7 million benefit from higher selling prices. Total volumes shipped were essentially unchanged in the comparison.

Composite Fibers’ first-quarter 2012 operating income in the first half of 2012 decreased by $1.5$2.8 million, asprimarily due to $1.8 million from the benefit from higher selling prices was more than offset bytranslation of foreign currencies. In addition, unfavorable operating costs including higher energy costs, general inflation, and a $0.7

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3.31.12 Form 10-Q


$1.6 million impact from the completion of machine upgrades at two facilities. In addition,adversely affected the translation of foreign currencies was $0.5 million unfavorable.comparison.

In Advanced Airlaid Materials, net sales were $61.6$123.6 million and $61.1$126.0 million in the first quartershalf of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase was primarily due to a 3.7% increase intotal volumes shipped which more than offset a $0.4increased 3.0%; however, currency translation and average selling prices unfavorably affected the comparison by $5.7 million adverse impact of lower selling prices.and $0.9 million, respectively.

First-quarter 2012 operatingOperating income in this business unit increased $2.1$2.9 million compared with the year ago quarter led by a $1.5$3.0 million benefit from lower raw material and energy costs in addition to continuous improvement initiatives including supply chain efficiencies, waste reduction and improved throughput, and benefits from a new festooner. In addition, lower raw material and energy costs benefitedThe translation of foreign currencies negatively impacted results by $1.0 million.

Pension Expense The following table summarizes the amounts of pension expense recognized for the periods indicated:

 

  

Three months ended

March 31

       

Six months ended

June 30

     

In thousands

  2012   2011   Change   2012   2011   Change 

Recorded as:

            

Costs of products sold

  $2,623    $2,075    $548    $4,538    $3,264    $1,274  

SG&A expense

   453     319     134     1,179     771     408  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $3,076    $2,394    $682    $5,717    $4,035    $1,682  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The amount of pension expense or income recognized each year is determined using various actuarial assumptions and certain other factors, including discount rates and the fair value of our pension assets as of the beginning of the year.factors.

Other and UnallocatedThe amount of net expenses not allocated to a business unit and reported as “Other and Unallocated” in our table ofBusiness Unit Performance totaled $7.4$6.5 million in the first quarterhalf of 2012 compared with net expenses of $4.8$11.5 million in the first quarterhalf of 2011. The change was primarily due to $3.2a $3.8 million ofincrease in gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands in the first quarterhalf of 2011.2012. Excluding these gains, other and unallocated net operating expenses decreased $0.6 million.$1.2 million as lower legal and professional fees were partially offset by an increase in pension expense.

Non-operating income (expense) as presented in theBusiness Unit Performancetable includes $4.3$8.4 million of interest expense for the first quarterhalf of 2012, a decrease of $2.2$4.5 million in the quarterly comparison primarily due to the redemption in the fourth quarter of 2011 of $100.0 million of 7 1/8% bonds.

Income taxes For the first threesix months of 2012, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $8.2$8.6 million on $27.1$40.9 million of pretax income, or 30.3%20.9%. The comparable amounts in the first quarterhalf of 2011 were income tax expense $7.9$5.0 million on $25.3$24.9 million of pretax income, or 31.2%20.1%. The lower tax rateIncome taxes in the first quarterhalf of 2012 was due,benefited by $4.4 million from the conversion of alternative fuel mixture credits to cellulosic biofuel credits. The 2011 amounts include the benefit recorded in part, to gains on timberland sales inconnection with the first quarterresolution of 2011 which are taxed at a higher rate,certain foreign tax audits, partially offset by adjustments to the expirationcarrying value of the research and developmentdeferred taxes in connection with changes in state tax credit and a change in the mix of jurisdictions in which taxable income is generated.laws.

Foreign CurrencyWe own and operate facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the U.S. dollar. However, in Germany and France it is the Euro, in the UK, it is the British Pound Sterling, and in the Philippines the functional currency is the Peso. During the first threesix months of 2012, Euro functional currency operations generated approximately 25.7%25.9% of our sales and 24.8%24.7% of operating expenses and British Pound Sterling operations represented 7.0%7.5% of net sales and 7.0%7.3% of operating expenses. The translation of the results from these international operations into U.S. dollars is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

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The table below summarizes the effect from foreign currency translation on the reported results for first threesix months of 2012 reported results compared to the first threesix months 2011:

 

In thousands

  Three months
ended March  31
   Six months ended
June 30
 
  Favorable
(unfavorable)
   Favorable
(unfavorable)
 

Net sales

  $(4,837  $(18,493

Costs of products sold

   3,723     14,225  

SG&A expenses

   434     1,528  

Income taxes and other

   82     225  
  

 

   

 

 

Net income

  $(598  $(2,515
  

 

   

 

 

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations assuming currency exchange rates in 2012 were the same as 2011. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

Three months ended June 30, 2012 versus the Three months ended June 30, 2011

OverviewNet income in the second quarter of 2012 totaled $13.4 million, or $0.31 per diluted share compared with $2.5 million or $0.05 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011. The following table sets forth summarized results of operations:

   Three months ended June 30 

In thousands, except per share

  2012   2011 

Net sales

  $384,693    $397,985  

Gross profit

   40,878     37,500  

Operating income

   17,726     6,209  

Net income

   13,432     2,501  

Earnings per diluted share

   0.31     0.05  

The consolidated results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 include the following significant items:

In thousands, except per share

  After-tax
Gain (loss)
  Diluted EPS 
2012   

Conversion of Alternative fuel mixture for Cellulosic biofuel credits

  $4,440   $0.10  

Timberland sales and related costs

   3,696    0.08  
2011   

Timberlands sales and related costs

  $(69  —    

Acquisition and integration costs

   (518  (0.01

The above items increased earnings in the second quarter of 2012 by $8.1 million, or $0.18 per diluted share and reduced earnings by $0.6 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2011.

Business Unit Performance

Three months ended June 30

In millions

  Specialty Papers  Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and Unallocated  Total 
   2012   2011  2012   2011   2012   2011   2012  2011  2012  2011 

Net sales

  $214.1    $216.7   $108.6    $116.4    $62.0    $64.9     —      —     $384.7   $398.0  

Energy and related sales, net

   1.6     2.1    —       —       —       —       —      —      1.6    2.1  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   215.7     218.8    108.6     116.4     62.0     64.9     —      —      386.3    400.0  

Cost of products sold

   197.5     206.5    90.7     97.6     55.0     58.3     2.2    0.1    345.4    362.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   18.3     12.2    17.9     18.8     6.9     6.6     (2.2  (0.1  40.9    37.5  

SG&A

   14.0     12.3    10.0     9.6     2.3     2.8     3.8    6.6    30.1    31.3  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —      —       —       —       —       (7.0  —      (7.0  —    
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   4.2     (0.1  7.9     9.2     4.6     3.8     1.0    (6.7  17.7    6.2  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —      —       —       —       —       (4.0  (6.6  (4.0  (6.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $4.2    $(0.1 $7.9    $9.2    $4.6    $3.8    $(3.0 $(13.3 $13.8   $(0.4
  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplementary Data

                

Net tons sold

   186.8     191.8    23.0     22.9     22.7     22.3     —      —      232.5    237.0  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $9.0    $8.9   $5.8    $6.4    $2.2    $2.1     —      —     $17.0   $17.4  

Capital expenditures

   9.1     9.4    6.3     6.6     0.9     3.7     0.1    —      16.4    19.8  

The clerical accuracy of the amounts set forth above may be affected by, or the amounts may not agree to the consolidated financial statements included herein due to, rounding.

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Sales and Costs of Products Sold

  Three months ended June 30    

In thousands

 2012  2011  Change 

Net sales

 $384,693   $397,985   $(13,292

Energy and related sales – net

  1,630    2,060    (430
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

  386,323    400,045    (13,722

Costs of products sold

  345,445    362,545    (17,100
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

 $40,878   $37,500   $3,378  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales

  10.6  9.4 

The following table sets forth the contribution to consolidated net sales by each business unit:

   Three months ended June 30 

Percent of Total

  2012  2011 

Business Unit

   

Specialty Papers

   55.7  54.5

Composite Fibers

   28.2    29.2  

Advanced Airlaid Material

   16.1    16.3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   100.0  100.0
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net sales for the second quarter of 2012 were $384.7 million, a 3.3% decrease compared with the second quarter of 2011, primarily due to unfavorable translation of foreign currencies.

On a year-over-year basis, Specialty Papers’ net sales decreased 1.2% as shipping volumes declined 2.6% partially offset by a $2.6 million benefit from higher selling prices.

During the second quarters of 2012 and 2011, the Company completed annually scheduled maintenance outages at its Chillicothe, OH and Spring Grove, PA facilities. The outages adversely impacted operating income by $19.9 million in the second quarter of 2012, compared with $20.6 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Specialty Papers’ 2012 second quarter operating income increased by $4.3 million compared with the 2011 second quarter due to the benefit from higher selling prices, $2.0 million from lower raw material and energy prices, and $1.9 million from continuous improvement initiatives and production efficiencies. These factors were partially offset by $1.6 million of higher selling, general and administrative costs primarily related to corporate support services and incentive compensation.

The following table summarizes sales of excess power and related items for the second quarters of 2012 and 2011:

   Three months ended June 30    

In thousands

  2012  2011  Change 

Energy sales

  $1,073   $2,924   $(1,851

Costs to produce

   (795  (2,479  1,684  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net

   278    445    (167

Renewable energy credits

   1,352    1,615    (263
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $1,630   $2,060   $(430
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Composite Fibers’ net sales decreased $7.7 million, or 6.7%, primarily due to the translation of foreign currencies which unfavorably impacted the comparison by $9.4 million while selling prices were substantially unchanged.

Composite Fibers’ second-quarter 2012 operating income decreased by $1.3 million primarily due to the negative impact from foreign currency translation totaling $1.3 million. Operating results were also negatively impacted by an aggregate $0.9 million due to start-up costs associated with the completion of machine upgrades at two facilities as well as costs associated with intermittent, external power supply interruptions at one of its facilities. The business unit was able to offset the impact of these factors with benefits from ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.

On a year-over-year basis, Advanced Airlaid Materials’ net sales decreased $2.9 million or 4.5% primarily due to a $4.3 million unfavorable impact from the translation of foreign currencies. Volumes shipped increased 2.0% and average selling prices declined in the comparison.

Second-quarter 2012 operating income increased $0.9 million, or 23.8%, compared with the year ago quarter primarily due to a $2.0 million benefit from lower raw material and energy costs partially offset by $0.8 million from unfavorable foreign currency translations.

Pension Expense The following table summarizes the amounts of pension expense recognized for the periods indicated:

   Three months ended June 30     

In thousands

  2012   2011   Change 

Recorded as:

      

Costs of products sold

  $1,915    $1,189    $726  

SG&A expense

   726     452     274  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $2,641    $1,641    $1,000  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The amount of pension expense or income recognized each year is determined using various actuarial assumptions and certain other factors.

 

 

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Other and UnallocatedThe amount of net expenses not allocated to a business unit and reported as “Other and Unallocated” in the Company’s table ofBusiness Unit Performance, excluding gains from sales of plant, equipment and timberlands, totaled $6.0 million in the second quarter of 2012 compared with expenses of $6.7 million in the second quarter of 2011. The Company completed the sale of 3,345 acres of timberlands during the second quarter of 2012 and realized a $6.4 million pre-tax gain. Aggregate cash proceeds received totaled $6.6 million after closing costs. Interest expense declined $2.3 million in the year-over-year comparison primarily reflecting the redemption of $100.0 million of 7 1/8 percent bonds at the end of 2011.

3.31.12 Form 10-QIncome taxes In the second quarter of 2012, we recorded a $0.3 million provision for income taxes on pretax income of $13.8 million. The provision for income taxes includes a $4.4 million benefit from the conversion of alternative fuel mixture credits to cellulosic biofuel production credits. In the second quarter of 2011, we recorded an income tax benefit of $2.9 million on a pretax loss of $0.4 million. The benefit was primarily due to the resolution of certain foreign tax audits, partially offset by adjustments to the carrying value of deferred taxes in connection with changes in state tax laws.


Foreign CurrencyWe own and operate facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the U.S. dollar. However, in Germany and France it is the Euro, in the UK it is the British Pound Sterling, and in the Philippines the currency is the Peso. During the second quarter of 2012, Euro functional currency operations generated approximately 26.1% of our sales and 24.6% of operating expenses and British Pound Sterling operations represented 8.0% of net sales and 7.7% of operating expenses. The translation of the results from these international operations into U.S. dollars is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The table below summarizes the effect from foreign currency translation on second quarter 2012 reported results compared to the second quarter 2011:

In thousands

  Three months ended June 30 
   Favorable (unfavorable) 

Net sales

  $(13,656

Costs of products sold

   10,502  

SG&A expenses

   1,104  

Income taxes and other

   134  
  

 

 

 

Net income

  $(1,917
  

 

 

 

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations assuming currency exchange rates in 2012 were the same as 2011. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our business is capital intensive and requires significant expenditures for new or enhanced equipment, for environmental compliance matters, to support our research and development efforts and for our business strategy. In addition we have mandatory debt service requirements of both principal and interest. The following table summarizes cash flow information for each of the years presented:

 

 Three months ended
March 31
   Six months ended June 30 

In thousands

 2012 2011   2012 2011 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 $38,277   $95,788    $38,277   $95,788  

Cash provided by (used for)

     

Operating activities

  9,743    27,613     28,532    48,313  

Investing activities

  (14,103  (4,683   (23,398  (24,437

Financing activities

  (9,473  (4,307   (19,736  (13,446

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

  455    1,526     (238  2,078  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided (used)

  (13,378  20,149     (14,840  12,508  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $24,899   $115,937    $23,437   $108,296  
 

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

As of March 31,June 30, 2012, we had $24.9$23.4 million in cash and cash equivalents and $323.4$327.4 million available under our revolving credit agreement, which matures in November 2016.

Operating cash flow declined in the year-over-year comparison by $17.9$19.8 million. The decline was primarily due to the collection in 2011 of $17.8 million of cellulosic biofuel credits in 2011. In 2012, there was no impact on operating cash flows from such credits.

Net cash used by investing activities totaled $14.1$23.4 million in the first quartersix months of 2012 compared with $4.7$24.4 million in the first quartersix months of 2011. The increase was due to a $6.1 million increase in capitalCapital expenditures which totaled $14.2$30.6 million in the 2012 first quartersix months of 2012 compared with $8.1$27.9 million in the same quarterperiod of 2011. Increased capital expenditures include $4.7$7.3 million for the Composite Fibers capacity expansion. Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $95$90 million to $105$95 million in 2012 including $30 million to $35 million of the $50 million investment to expand capacity to serve Composite Fibers’ growth markets.

Net cash used by financing activities increased $5.2$6.3 million in the first quarterhalf of 2012 compared with the first quartersame period of 2011, reflecting reduceda $9.0 million reduction in borrowings under our revolving credit facility.facility in the first six months of 2012.

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During the first six months of 2012 and 2011 cash dividends paid on common stock totaled $7.8 million and $8.4 million, respectively. Our Board of Directors determines what, if any, dividends will be paid to our shareholders. Dividend payment decisions are based upon then-existing factors and conditions and, therefore, historical trends of dividend payments are not necessarily indicative of future payments.

In May 2012, our Board of Directors authorized a two year share repurchase program for up to $25.0 million of our outstanding common stock. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including the market price of our stock, regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, and other market factors. The program, which does not obligate us to repurchase any particular amount of common stock, may be modified or suspended at any time at the Board’s discretion. The following table summarizes share repurchases made under this program through June 30, 2012:

   shares   (thousands) 

Authorized amount

   n/a    $25,000  

Repurchases

   172,157     (2,605
    

 

 

 

Remaining authorization

    $22,395  
    

 

 

 

The following table sets forth our outstanding long-term indebtedness:

 

In thousands

 March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
   Jun. 30,
2012
   Dec. 31,
2011
 

Revolving credit facility, due Nov. 2016

 $22,000   $27,000    $18,000    $27,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016

  200,000    200,000     200,000     200,000  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total long-term debt

  222,000    227,000     218,000     227,000  

Less current portion

  —      —       —       —    
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

 $222,000   $227,000  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

  $218,000    $227,000  
 

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

 

Our revolving credit facility contains a number of customary compliance covenants. In addition, the 7 1/8% Notes contain cross default provisions that could result in all such notes becoming due and payable in the event of a failure to repay debt outstanding under the credit agreement at maturity, or a default under the credit agreement, that accelerates the debt outstanding thereunder. As of March 31,June 30, 2012, we met all of the requirements of our debt covenants. The significant terms of the debt instruments are more fully discussed in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 9.

Cash dividends paid on common stock totaled $3.9 million and $4.2 million in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our Board of Directors determines what, if any, dividends will be paid to our shareholders. Dividend payment decisions are based upon then-existing factors and conditions and, therefore, historical trends of dividend payments are not necessarily indicative of future payments.

We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations which operate to protect the environment as well as human health and safety. We have, at various times, incurred significant cost to comply with these regulations, as new regulations are developed or regulatory priorities change. Currently, we anticipate that

we could incur material capital and operating costs to comply with several air quality regulations including the U.S. EPA Best Available Retrofit Technology rule (BART; otherwise known as the Regional Haze Rule) and the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule (Boiler MACT). For example, on March 21, 2011, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules which could require process modifications and/or installation of air pollution controls on power boilers at two of our facilities. We are currently reviewing these rules, and challenges to them filed by others in the court system, to understand the effect they may have on our operations if we are required to comply with the rules in their current form. We are also evaluating options that may be available to us, such as reducing or curtailing boiler usage or modifying the types of boilers operated or fuel consumed. The cost of compliance is likely to be significant. Our initial estimates to implement viable options could result in additional capital spending in excess of $30 million; however, the amount ultimately incurred may be less depending on the outcome of

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challenges to current rules or on our successful implementation of appropriate available options. In addition, the timing of any additional capital spending is uncertain. Enactment of new environmental laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations could significantly change our estimates.

In addition, we may incur obligations to remove or mitigate any adverse effects on the environment resulting from our operations, including the restoration of natural resources and liability for personal injury and for damages to property and natural resources. See Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 14 for a summary of significant environmental matters.

In connection with our intention to amend our federal income tax returns to convert alternative fuel mixture credits to cellulosic biofuel credits, we will be required to return to the Internal Revenue Service approximately $25 million during the third quarter of 2012. Based on current regulations and on our assumptions regarding future financial results, we expect to be able to utilize the cellulosic biofuel production credits to reduce future income tax payments, including $9.7 million in the second half of 2012. However, changes in regulations or actual financial performance could affect our ability to utilize such credits.

We expect to meet all of our near- and longer-term cash needs from a combination of operating cash flow, cash and cash equivalents, our credit facility or other bank lines of credit and other long-term debt. However, as discussed in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 14, an unfavorable outcome of various environmental matters could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations.

Off-Balance-Sheet ArrangementsAs of March 31,June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, we had not entered into any off-balance-sheet arrangements. Financial derivative instruments, to which we are a party, and guarantees of

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indebtedness, which solely consist of obligations of subsidiaries and a partnership, are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets included herein in Item 1 – Financial Statements.

Outlook For Specialty Papers, we expect slightly lower shipping volumes and an unfavorable mixto increase by approximately 5% in the secondthird quarter of 2012 compared with the first quarter of 2012. Selling prices should rise as announced price increases are implemented and overall input costs are expected to rise slightly. We also plan to complete the annually scheduled maintenance outages at both the Chillicothe and Spring Grove facilities in the second quarter of 2012. The outages areimpact of selling price increases announced earlier in the year is expected to adversely impactslightly outpace overall input cost increases compared to the second quarter. During the second quarter operating profit by approximately $21 million, pre-tax. In addition, non-shutdown relatedthe business completed its annual maintenance outages at a cost of $19.9 million. For the third quarter, maintenance spending is expected to increase by approximately $2 million, pre-tax, comparedbe higher than normal quarterly rates due to the first quarter.ongoing initiatives to enhance this business unit’s machine reliability and operating efficiencies.

We anticipate Composite Fibers’ shipping volumes willto be 5%slightly higher in the third quarter compared to the second quarter and thatwhile selling prices willand input costs are expected to be generally be in line with the firstsecond quarter of 2012. However,2012 upgrades. In addition, start-up issues associated with two machine upgrades completed in the mixfirst half of products sold is2012 are expected to be slightly unfavorable. Input costsresolved during the third quarter cost control measures are expectedoffset to increase moderately.benefit results.

Shipping volumes for the Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit in the secondthird quarter of 2012 are expected to be slightly higher than the second quarter of 2012, while selling prices and input costs are expected to be in-line with the first quarter of 2012. Input cost increases are expected to outpace selling price changes due to the pass-through provisions in certain customer contracts but wesecond quarter. We expect this to be more than offset by the impact of ourongoing benefits from continuous improvement initiatives.

 

 

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

 

  Year Ended December 31 At March 31, 2012   Year Ended December 31 At June 30, 2012 

Dollars in thousands

  2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Carrying Value   Fair Value   2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Carrying
Value
   Fair Value 

Long-term debt

                  

Average principal outstanding

                  

At fixed interest rates

  $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $76,923   $200,000    $204,954  

At fixed interest rates – Bond

  $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $76,923   $200,000    $205,005  

At variable interest rates

   22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    18,615    22,000     22,000     18,000    18,000    18,000    18,000    15,231    18,000     18,000  
       

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

 
       $222,000    $226,954         $218,000    $223,005  
       

 

   

 

        

 

   

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

                  

On fixed rate debt

   7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13   

On fixed rate debt – Bond

   7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13   

On variable rate debt

   2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00        2.00  2.00  2.00  2.00  2.00   

 

The table above presents the average principal outstanding and related interest rates for the next five years for debt outstanding as of March 31,June 30, 2012. Fair values included herein have been determined based upon rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Our market risk exposure primarily results from changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. At March 31,June 30, 2012, we had long-term debt outstanding of $222.0$218.0 million, of which $22.0$18.0 million, or 9.9%8.3%, was at variable interest rates. Variable-rate debt outstanding represents borrowings under our revolving credit agreement that accrues interest based on one month LIBOR plus a margin. At March 31,June 30, 2012, the weighted-average interest rate paid was approximately 2.00%. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rate on variable rate debt would increase or decrease annual interest expense by $0.2 million.

As part of our overall risk management practices, we enter into financial derivatives primarily designed to either i) hedge foreign currency risks associated with forecasted transactions – “cash flow hedges”; or ii) mitigate the impact that changes in currency exchange rates have on intercompany financing transactions and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables – “foreign currency hedges.” For a more complete discussion of this activity, refer to Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 12.

We are subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. During the first threesix months of 2012, Euro functional currency operations generated approximately 25.7%25.9% of our sales and 24.8%24.7% of operating expenses and British Pound Sterling operations represented 7.0%7.5% of net sales and 7.0%7.3% of operating expenses.

 

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ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and ProceduresOur chief executive officer and our principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of March 31,June 30, 2012, have concluded that, as of the evaluation date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal ControlsThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31,June 30, 2012, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

 

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference as indicated.

 

  31.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  32.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
101.CAL  XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.DEFXBRL Extension Definition Linkbase *
101.LAB  XBRL Extension Label Linkbase *
101.PRE  XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase *

 

*Furnished herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

  P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
  (Registrant)
May 3,August 1, 2012  
  By 

/s/ David C. Elder

   

David C. Elder

   

Vice President, Finance

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

Description

  31.1Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 – Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.
  31.2Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
  32.1Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.
  32.2Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 – Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
101.INSXBRL Instance Document *
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
101.CALXBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.LABXBRL Extension Label Linkbase *
101.PREXBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase *

*Furnished herewith.

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