BAIRNCO CORPORATION
2005 ANNUAL REPORT
Our mission
Bairnco Corporation (“Bairnco” or the “Corporation”) is an organization of people committed to providing value-added industrial and commercial products and services to niche markets which meet or exceed our customers’ requirements leading to the creation of stockholder and employee value.
Our strategy
Bairnco strives to develop true partnership relationships with its customers in selected markets through close cooperation in developing value-added solutions to their needs. Bairnco seeks to identify and participate in those markets that will provide growth opportunities due to either technical developments or the changing needs of customers.
Bairnco implements this mission and strategy through three business segments:
Electronic Materials and Coated Materials are designed, manufactured and sold under the Arlon brand identity.
Replacement products and services are manufactured and distributed under the Kasco brand identity.
Our objectives
Bairnco believes that concentrating its resources in selected market niches can provide the basis to achieve both superior profitability and growth. Management's long-term objectives are to achieve:
10% compound rate of earnings growth
15% return on stockholders' investment
12% return on total capital employed
Our values
Values are the core of Bairnco’s corporate culture. They are the basis for the decisions made regarding the development and deployment of people, the improvement and investment in processes, and the manufacture and distribution of products.
Bairnco’s values are:
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Personal and corporate integrity
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The inevitability and opportunity of change
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Continuous improvement and development
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Total customer satisfaction
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Decentralized organization and empowered employees
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Superior rewards for superior performance
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Have fun – enjoy your work and your life
CONTENTS
Financial Highlights | 1 |
Letter to Our Stockholders | 2 |
Arlon Electronic Materials | 4 |
Arlon Coated Materials | 6 |
Kasco Replacement Products & Services | 7 |
Directors and Management | 8 |
Financial History | 9 |
Management's Discussion and Analysis | 10 |
Quarterly Results of Operations | 21 |
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms | 22 |
Consolidated Financial Statements | 23 |
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 27 |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
| Percentage Change | ||||
(In thousands except per share data) | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 05/04 | 04/03 |
Net Sales | $ 165,900 | $ 165,496 | $ 152,696 | 0% | 8% |
Operating Profit (a) | $ 5,591 | $ 8,057 | $ 4,623 | (31%) | 74% |
Income from continuing operations (a) | $ 3,600 | $ 5,119 | $ 2,649 | (30%) | 93% |
Income from spun off subsidiary | $ -- | $ 25,710 | $ -- | -- | -- |
Net Income | $ 3,600 | $ 30,829 | $ 2,649 | (88%) | 1064% |
Diluted Earnings per share from continuing operations | $ 0.47 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.36 | (31%) | 89% |
Diluted Earnings per share from spun off subsidiary | $ -- | $ 3.40 | $ -- | -- | -- |
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 | $ 0.36 | (88%) | 1031% |
Cash Dividends per Share | $ 0.24 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.20 | 14% | 5% |
Stockholders' Investment per Average Diluted Common | |||||
Shares Outstanding | $ 10.96 | $ 11.20 | $ 7.35 | (2%) | 52% |
Total Assets | $ 125,768 | $ 118,781 | $ 118,229 | 6% | 0% |
Stockholders' Investment | $ 83,458 | $ 84,767 | $ 54,298 | (2%) | 56% |
Weighted Average Diluted Common Shares Outstanding | 7,613 | 7,569 | 7,391 | 1% | 2% |
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(a)
Includes pre-tax gain on sale of facility of $1,196,000 million in 2004.
(Data for Bar Charts for Five Years 2001 to 2005; in 000's)
Year | Net Sales | Adjusted Operating Profit* | Adjusted Income (Loss)* | Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share* |
2001 | $160,369 | $1,195 | $(308) | $(0.04) |
2001(b) | $160,369 | $7,395 | $3,660 | $0.50 |
2002 | $154,534 | $2,802 | $1,361 | $0.19 |
2002(b) | $154,354 | $6,306 | $3,674 | $0.50 |
2003 | $152,696 | $4,623 | $2,649 | $0.36 |
2004(b) | $165,496 | $6,861 | $4,329 | $0.58 |
2005 | $165,900 | $5,591 | $3,600 | $0.47 |
(b) Prior to impact on operating profit, net income and diluted earnings per share of $6.2 million pre-tax provision for litigation costs in the third quarter of 2001 and $4.0 million pre-tax provision for litigation costs in the fourth quarter of 2002; also prior to the impact on operating profit, net income and diluted earnings per share of $496,000 pre-tax gain on sale of facility in 2002 and $1,196,000 pre-tax gain on sale of facility in 2004.
* The terms “Adjusted Operating Profit”, “Adjusted Income (Loss)” and “Adjusted Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share” as depicted at left are non-GAAP financial measures and reflect Operating Profit, Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Share of the Corporation excluding the impact of pre-tax provisions for litigation costs of $6.2 million in 2001 and $4.0 million in 2002. Adjusted Operating Profit excludes the impact of the pre-tax gain on sale of facility of $496,000 in 2002 and $1,196,000 in 2004. Adjusted Income and Adjusted Diluted Earnings per Share exclude the impact of the income from spun off subsidiary of $25.7 million and the after-tax gain on sale of facility of $327,000 in 2002 and $790,000 in 2004. The Corporation believes that the use of certain adjusted, non-GAAP financial measures allows management and investors to evaluate and compare core operating results from ongoing operations from period to period in a more meaningful and consistent manner.
LETTER TO OUR STOCKHOLDERS
2005 was a year of fundamental progress towards making Bairnco a more cost efficient producer of our products and services. However, external events, combined with our decisions – some of which were good, some bad, and some late – led to financial results well below our expectations. The St. Louis plant move to Mexico was delayed and over budget but was complete by year end and will yield positive results in 2006 and beyond. The new China plant was delayed due to the time consuming approval process in China. Costs were contained, and it is now scheduled for completion in mid 2006. The ramp up of Arlon’s Coated Materials San Antonio plant did not meet expectations. After local management was changed, fourth quarter results showed improvement. As compared to 2005, significantly improved operating results at the San Anto nio plant are expected for 2006. The pipeline of new products and services continued to grow.
2006 is expected to have earnings growth in a range of 30% to 40%, weighted towards the second half of the year, which will be a significant improvement but will still leave us below our long term financial objectives.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were relatively unchanged at $165,900,000 from $165,496,000 in 2004. Arlon's Electronic Materials sales increased 4.8% with increased activity in the wireless telecommunications and certain industrial markets. Arlon’s Coated Materials sales decreased 4.9% on reduced foreign sales and weakness in certain automotive and industrial markets during most of 2005. Kasco's sales increased 3.5% as compared to last year. Kasco’s North American sales were up 8.1% due to increased service and repair revenues and equipment sales. Kasco’s European operations’ sales were down slightly from the negative currency translation effect of the stronger US dollar versus the British Pound and the Euro.
Gross profit of $47,469,000 in 2005 was down slightly from $47,884,000 in 2004 on flat sales. The gross profit margin as a percent of sales decreased to 28.6% from 28.9%. Relocation and closing costs were $1,127,000 in 2005 and $1,133,000 in 2004. These costs do not reflect the inefficiencies at the new San Antonio plant.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 2.1% to $41,878,000 from $41,023,000 in 2004 (excluding the $1.2 million gain on sale of facility) from increased sales and start up expenses. As a percent of sales, selling and administrative expenses increased to 25.2% in 2005 as compared to 24.8% in 2004. 2005 includes $389,000 of increased expenses related to the development of the new China plant and $140,000 of redundancy costs related to terminations at Kasco’s French operations. 2004 includes $177,000 of expenses related to the start-up of the San Antonio facility.
Operating profit was down 18.5% to $5,591,000 from $6,861,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility. Arlon’s Electronic Materials operating profit for 2005 includes $529,000 of start-up costs related to China. Excluding these start-up costs, operating profit increased 9.7% to $7,303,000 from $6,656,000 on increased sales and improved factory performance. Arlon’s Coated Materials operating profit decreased 14.2% to $2,232,000 from $2,602,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility. Excluding the restructuring costs of $1.3 million for the San Antonio facility in 2004, Arlon’s Coated Materials operating profit decreased 42.9% to $2,232,000 from $3,912,000 on reduced sales, plant inefficiencies from lower production volumes and increased selling expenses as the returns on personnel investments have been slower than expected. & nbsp;The results of the San Antonio facility depressed the operating profit in both years. Kasco’s operating profit decreased 77.7% to $354,000 from $1,585,000 due to $987,000 of relocation and start-up expenses for Mexico, $140,000 of redundancy costs at its French operations and certain factory inefficiencies associated with the new Mexico plant that are not captured as part of the relocation and start-up expenses.
Net interest expense decreased to $54,000 in 2005 as compared to $566,000 in 2004 due primarily to the reduced outstanding borrowings.
Income before income taxes in 2005 decreased 12.0% to $5,537,000 as compared to $6,295,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility of $1,196,000. The effective tax rate in 2005 was 35.0% as compared to 31.7% in 2004. Income from continuing operations decreased 16.8% to $3,600,000 as compared to $4,329,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility of $790,000, net of tax. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations decreased to $.47 in 2005 from $.68 in 2004 which includes $.10 from the gain on sale of facility.
A review of tax information on the settlement of the NOL Lawsuit resulted in a $1,015,000 tax receivable and related income which is included in Income from Spun off Subsidiary in 2004. The total gain on litigation settlement was $25,710,000 or diluted earnings per share of $3.40 resulting in net income for 2004 of $30,829,000 or diluted earnings per share of $4.07.
OPERATION DEVELOPMENTS
Kasco successfully transitioned its manufacturing to Mexico and was in full operation by the end of the third quarter. The costs of relocation in 2005 were $987,000 versus the initial estimate of $500,000. The increased costs were driven by the inherent inefficiencies of running two factories longer than anticipated due to delays in moving the equipment and transitioning all production until the third quarter. Total capital expenditures related to the relocation were $865,000 in 2005 versus budget of $775,000.
The China manufacturing facility continued to progress with ground-breaking occurring in December 2005. The majority of plant development costs will now be in the first half of 2006 due to the delay in permitting and licensing. Actual production is expected to begin by the third quarter of 2006. Organizational costs of $529,000 were incurred in 2005 of which $140,000 is reflected in cost of sales and $389,000 in selling and administrative expenses. Organizational and start up of $500,000 are estimated to be incurred primarily in the first half of 2006. There will be additional redundancy costs in the second half that will be a function of how smoothly and quickly the plant goes into production. Capital expenditures of $2.5 million were incurred in 2005 and are estimated at $4.4 million in 2006. The plant will produce specialty laminates for our customers w orldwide. The two laminate plants in the United States will continue to operate but with reduced volumes.
Arlon Coated Materials’ San Antonio facility remained substantially below expected performance levels during 2005 due to poor production scheduling, increased scrap, inefficient labor and increased raw material costs. Management was changed and signs of improvement were evident by the end of the year. Continued improvement in operations is expected to result in savings in excess of $1,500,000 as compared to 2005.
PRODUCTIVITY AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Productivity as measured by sales per average employee decreased 7.7% in 2005. Unfortunately this statistic has become less meaningful since average headcount was up during the year as Kasco had duplicate people in St. Louis and Mexico while one operation ramped down and the other went through training and then ramped up. Headcount was further inflated by putting together the China management team in advance of the plant becoming operational. Headcount increased from 783 at the beginning of the year to 878 at the end of the year, of which 86 were in Mexico and 22 were related to the new China plant which will not be operational until the third quarter 2006.
The investments made in sales, marketing, and research and development people in 2004 and 2005, along with the ongoing product development and continuous improvement programs, are expected to improve productivity in 2006.
New product sales as a percent of total sales increased from 10% in 2004 to 15.3% in 2005. Research and development expense increased 10.3% in 2005. The development of new products and services to meet the needs of our customers and markets remains a priority.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
The return on average capital employed was 4.1% in 2005, down from 5.6% in 2004, excluding the gain on litigation settlement and the gain on sale of facility. Our returns remain inadequate and substantially below what we deem to be acceptable.
In January 2005, the Board authorized $5,000,000 as available for management to continue its stock repurchase program. During 2005, the Company repurchased 231,868 shares of its stock at a total cost of $2,349,000. On January 26, 2006, the Board authorized an additional $2.3 million bringing the total available to $5,000,000 for management to continue its stock repurchase program subject to market conditions and the capital requirements of the business.
The Corporation entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and Wachovia Bank, N.A. effective May 20th, 2005, that established a new three year unsecured credit facility for a maximum loan commitment of $25 million, including a revolving credit facility and a letter of credit facility. The letter of credit facility may not exceed $13 million. Total debt increased from $1,924,000 to $9,436,000 at the end of 2005. Cash increased $1.9 million to $5,313,000 at year end due to planning for repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and timing relating to borrowing in China for capital expenditures. At the end of January 2006, cash had been reduced by $3.5 million and debt was reduced by $1.3 million.
One of the reasons for the increase in debt was the injection of $3,850,000 into the defined benefit pension plans to keep them fully funded. This funding need was caused by the lower mandated discount rate and by investment results through November that were below the actuarial assumption. It has become evident that it is imprudent for the company to maintain the Bairnco defined benefit plan for two reasons: (1) employees of today are increasingly mobile and prefer a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions that provides portability as they change jobs, and (2) the Company cannot afford to guarantee a long term rate of return on an annually measured basis when volatile markets provide that return only over the long run. Effective the end of March 2006, Bairnco will freeze the defined benefit plan and initiate Company contributi ons to its 401(k) plan. A base contribution of 1% of pay will be made to each participant’s account, plus the Company will match 50% of up to 4% of pay contributed by the employee.
Working capital increased 9.4% to $41,820,000 from $38,220,000 at the end of 2004. Working capital as a percent of sales increased to 25.2% from 23.1%.
Capital expenditures were $7.3 million in 2005 versus a plan of approximately $12.0 million. Depreciation and amortization were $7,456,000 in 2005.
Planned capital expenditures in 2006 are approximately $9.3 million. Depreciation is estimated to be $7.9 million. Capital expenditures are for cost reductions, replacements, new information systems and the new China plant and equipment which accounts for about half the capital budget. Capital expenditures will be reviewed and adjusted based on economic and business conditions.
In 2004, we began the process of converting from the Company’s ERP systems from BPCS to Oracle’s J.D. Edwards. We are converting one operation at a time with four operations completed through the end of 2005. Costs capitalized in 2005 related to J.D. Edwards totaled approximately $700,000. We expect the total conversion will be completed by the end of 2006.
Our program to comply with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley is ongoing and we expect to be in compliance on a timely basis.
DIVIDEND
In November 2004 the Board of Directors increased the quarterly cash dividend to $.06 per share from $.05 per share. The total dividend for 2005 was $0.24 per share - a 14% increase over 2004. The Board will continue to review the dividend policy in light of the results and future capital structure of the Corporation.
MANAGEMENT
The retention and development of our key employees remains critical to improving our profitability and to the future growth of our businesses. During 2005 the management development program continued to make progress in all operations. Operational setbacks at Arlon’s Coated Materials’ San Antonio facility resulted in a change in management.
The Six-Sigma program was continued in our operations.
Effective August 8, 2005, Kenneth L. Bayne was appointed as Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Corporation, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer.
OUTLOOK
The outlook for 2006 is for improved sales and earnings for the year. We anticipate continuing modest growth in the economy and in selected served markets.
Management expects 2006 earnings to increase between 30% and 40%, weighted towards the second half of the year. Continued gradual improvement in Coated Materials’ new San Antonio plant should result in savings in excess of $1.5 million. Kasco will not incur the $1.0 million of move and relocation costs associated with moving the production operations to Mexico or the $140,000 of redundancy costs incurred in France in the fourth quarter. Kasco will begin to benefit from the lower cost Mexican operation and the expanding service business. France will benefit from the absence of redundancy costs and a lower cost base. The adverse impact of material cost increases in the fourth quarter will be offset by price increases early in 2006. The startup on the new operation in China will incur expenses of approximately $500,000 in th e first half of the year plus there will be inefficiencies as production shifts to the China plant during the second half of the year. New products are expected to account for an increasing share of sales. Continuous cost improvement programs are ongoing.
Oil and natural gas are the primary feed stocks for the majority of the materials we purchase to manufacture our products. With the increase in oil prices we have seen significant increases in raw material prices, freight charges, and energy related costs. It appears that we will be able to increase selling prices to offset these cost increases in most served markets.
Internal cash generation should substantially meet our capital expenditure and working capital requirements.
Given Bairnco’s un-leveraged balance sheet and anticipated positive free cash flows after 2005, we will continue to pursue three independent and parallel courses of action: First, we will actively consider acquisition opportunities that fit with our existing businesses and which meet our return requirements. Second, we will continue to repurchase stock depending on the stock price. Third, we will continue to review our dividend policy.
The continuing dedication and excellent performance of our teammates remains the key to our past and future success. We are all committed to making 2006 a year of materially improved results.
Respectfully yours,
/s/ Luke E. Fichthorn III
Luke E. Fichthorn III
ARLON
Arlon designs, manufactures, and sells engineered materials and components for the electronic, industrial and commercial markets. These products are based on proprietary technologies in coating, laminating, polymers, and dispersion chemistry.
Arlon Electronic Materials (“Arlon EM”)
Arlon Electronic Materials is known worldwide as a premier supplier of high technology materials used as the enabling platform for innovative electronic and electrical designs to meet the needs of tomorrow. Arlon Electronic Material products are used across a wide range of industries where material performance is critical to the success of the end application, from demanding applications of military electronics, medical and aerospace technologies to cost/performance critical designs used in telecommunications, automotive and semiconductor markets. To accomplish this, Arlon’s team of technical sales engineers and specialists work directly with original equipment manufacturers (OEM’s) and circuit board fabricators to develop material solutions to design challenges.
(PHOTO 1)Arlon's high performance materials provide the enabling platform for the electronic designs of the future, ranging from military electronics, medical devices, and aerospace to telecommunications and automotive applications.
(PHOTO 2) Ground breaking of new production facility in Suzhou, China scheduled to open in 2006.
The Arlon Electronic Substrates product line includes a variety of specialty polyimide and epoxy laminates as well as other high performance thermoset products. These materials are used in demanding commercial and military market applications including high density interconnect (HDI), surface mount technology (SMT), heat sink bonding, semiconductor testing, wireless communications, flex/rigid PCBs, and microvia PCB's. The Microwave Materials product line offers fluoropolymer (i.e. PTFE laminates), ceramic-filled fluoropolymer laminates, and other low signal-loss laminates such as closed-cell foam dielectric laminates. These products deliver the electrical performance needed in the frequency-dependent circuit applications such as personal communication systems (PCS), anti-collision radar systems, 3G microwave cell tower and military antennas, emerging RFID systems, as well as base station subsystems and components. These products are supplied as copper-clad laminates with matched bonding plies or prepregs for production of multi-layer printed circuits.
Recognizing the growing electronics market opportunities in Mainland China, Arlon opened a Finishing Center in Suzhou, China in mid-2004. This Center is being used to enhance customer relationships in that country as a precursor to completion of a full manufacturing operation. The new manufacturing operation in China is under construction and planned to become operational sometime in mid-2006.
In 2005, Arlon introduced several new products to address customer and industry needs:
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Arlon’s AD1000 Laminate – Arlon expanded its AD series of high performance commercial PTFE laminates with a new 10.2 Dk product. This product provides a high performance, low cost laminate material for high frequency applications requiring circuit miniaturization with best in class dielectric loss.
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Arlon’s 38N Low-Flow Prepreg – This product represents a new and improved addition to Arlon’s low-flow polyimide prepregs used in high-end rigid-flex circuit boards. This product offers 50% bond strength improvement over previous technologies with improved flow characteristics for better fabrication.
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Arlon’s 99ML product line – This laminate and prepreg system was developed as an addition to Arlon’s 99N thermally conductive no-flow prepreg and is targeted at commercial applications where heat dissipation is critical for device reliability.
Arlon Silicone Technologies is a world leader in silicone elastomer technologies used in a broad range of military, electronic, consumer, industrial, utility, and commercial products. Arlon’s silicone products provide performance features that enable innovative electrical insulation and barrier solutions unmatched by other polymers, including high and low service temperature capability, flame retardance, electric arc resistance, and resistance to ultra-violet light and ozone. Typical products and applications include:
· Silicone substrate insulation for industrial and commercial flexible heaters;
· High temperature insulation for electric power generators and traction motors;
· Silicone soft-tooling materials used for manufacturing composite components and structures;
· Self-fusing silicone tapes used for cable-splicing insulation, wire harnessing, pipe and hose sealing, and mechanical protection;
· Thermally and electrically conductive silicone film adhesives for high reliability electronics.
2005 was yet another year of product and process innovations for Silicone Technologies. Several new products and technologies were added to the operation’s capabilities, including non-fusing, reinforced silicone tapes, higher thermally conductive film adhesives and pad products for electronics, and higher performance UL rated silicone products. New development thrusts also focused on materials for use with alternative energy generation, including wind and solar power. Silicone Technologies continually aims to design products that truly enable customer innovation. Many more new products will be launched in 2006. A concerted effort to further expand into global markets with leading edge technologies is also underway.
(PHOTO 3) Arlon’s high performance silicone products enable innovative design solutions for a broad range of demanding applications, including for the automotive, aviation, and railroad markets, as well as for renewable energy platforms such as solar and wind power.
Arlon Coated Materials (“Arlon CM”)
Arlon manufactures and markets, under the CalonÒ, MII™ and Signtech® brand names, cast and calendered vinyl films and laminates in a wide variety of colors, face stocks and adhesive systems. These vinyl films and laminates are used in commercial and electrical signage, point of purchase displays, highway signage, fleet markings, and other commercial advertising applications.
(PHOTO 4) Home Depot continues to expand its design capability with the use of Arlon translucent film in a first ever Home Depot store- front in Manhattan. The large format graphic was imaged on Calon® Translucent film and backlit allowing it to be easily seen from the street.
(PHOTO 5) Calon® Series 2500 is a premium cast film used in backlit and thermoformed applications. Its permanent pressure sensitive adhesive offers production efficiencies while providing ultimate adhesion. Color options are virtually limitless with over 50 standard colors as well as custom color matching.
(PHOTO 6) The new Sprint logo is a powerful symbol for the newly formed Sprint Nextel Corporation. The bold yellow and black colors are a reminder of the equity of these two strong brands coming together as one. Arlon’s vinyl solution, commitment to quality and consistent color management contributes to the successful launch of this new corporate identity.
We continue to invest in new product development and to improve the quality of our product line. Arlon continues to expand the range of available colors and specialty face stocks in order to broaden its product offering to meet the needs of its customers.
Arlon also manufactures and markets custom-engineered laminates and coated products. Typical applications include insulating foam tapes for thermopane windows, specialty flexible circuit materials, electrical insulation materials for motors and transformers, thermal insulation panels for appliances and cars, durable printing stock, transfer adhesives used in industrial assembly, and single and double-coated foam and film tapes and other custom engineered laminates for specific industrial applications.
The keys to Arlon’s success in custom-engineered laminates and coated products are our knowledge base of materials and adhesives technologies and our understanding of customer applications. Our sales engineers and product managers are dedicated to understanding customer requirements and developing product specifications that meet those customer needs.
(PHOTO 7) The Cingular re-image allowed Arlon to offer a vinyl solution with maximum visibility. Maintaining the corporate colors of the orange jack and black channel letters during the day, a special Dual Color Film enabled the black letters to appear white when illuminated at night. Dual Color, a light management film, was introduced late 2004 and has been growing in popularity with both designers and end users.
KASCO
Kasco Replacement Products and Services
Kasco is a leading provider of meat-room products and maintenance services for the meat and deli departments of supermarkets; for restaurants; for meat and fish processing plants; and for distributors of electrical saws and cutting equipment throughout North America, Europe, Asia and South America. These products and services include:
· Band saw blades for cutting meat and fish
· Chopper plates and knives for grinding meat
· Repair and maintenance service for food equipment in retail grocery and restaurant operations
· Electrical saws and cutting machines
· Seasoning products
· Other related butcher supply products
· Saw blades for cutting wood and metal
Kasco has manufacturing and distribution operations in St. Louis, Missouri; Matamoros, Mexico; Crumlin, Wales, United Kingdom; Pansdorf, Germany; Montreal, Canada; and Paris, France. Kasco operates under the name Kasco Corporation in the US and Mexico, Atlantic Service Co. in the UK and Canada, Biro France and EuroKasco in France, and Bertram & Graf in Germany.
Kasco has a significant distribution network that reaches over 20,000 retail grocery stores, restaurants, delis, equipment distributors, and processing plants in the US, Canada, Europe, South America and Asia. Kasco’s distribution network is made up of corporate-direct salesmen, route salesmen, repair service technicians, and distributors who have in-depth knowledge of the local markets and the customer’s needs. Kasco’s distribution and service network delivers meat-room supplies, and repair and maintenance services, in a cost effective and rapid manner to our customer base.
(PHOTO 8) Bandsaws
(PHOTO 9) Plates & Knives
(PHOTO 10) Kasco NA Repair
2005 was another year of solid revenue growth for Kasco North America. Sales increased 8.1% versus 2004 from increased service repair work in the US and Canada, and from increased global market share and volume in meat cutting coil and bandsaw blades.
During 2005, Kasco made significant investment in its North America and UK operations. Kasco North America relocated its primary manufacturing facility from St. Louis to Matamoros, Mexico. Both Kasco North America and Atlantic Service Co. UK invested in significant new coil manufacturing capacity. Kasco North America also expanded its US and Canada service repair network by hiring new technicians and investing in new vehicles, computers, and parts inventory.
Since 2000, the market environment for Kasco has been difficult due to market contraction through retail consolidation and the industry’s shift to “Case Ready” meat product offerings. Kasco has responded by successfully diversifying into repair and maintenance services for the retail grocery industry, and by globally sourcing and effectively distributing high quality and competitively priced butcher supplies and equipment. During 2006, Kasco will continue to diversify and expand its repair services business and butcher supplies distribution business. Kasco will also make investments in new productivity projects during 2006 to further improve its cost position, product quality, and distribution capability.
Directors
1.
Luke E. Fichthorn III
Chairman and CEO
Bairnco Corporation
2.
Gerald L. DeGood *
Consultant
(Chairman of the Audit Committee)
3.
Charles T. Foley *
President
Grove Creek Asset Management, LLC.
4.
James A. Wolf *
Business Consultant
(Chairman of the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee)
5.
William F. Yelverton *
International Business Consultant
(Chairman of the Compensation Committee)
*
Members of the Audit Committee, the Compensation Committee and the Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee
Management:
1.
Kenneth L. Bayne
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Bairnco Corporation
2.
Robert M. Carini
Vice President Arlon, Inc. and
President Arlon Electronic Materials
3.
Lawrence C. Maingot
Controller
Bairnco Corporation
4.
Elmer G. Pruim
Vice President Arlon, Inc. and
President Arlon Coated Materials
5.
Larry D. Smith
Vice President Administration & Secretary
Bairnco Corporation
6.
Brian E. Turner
President
Kasco Corporation
FINANCIAL HISTORY
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | ||
Summary of Operations($ in thousands) | ||||||
Net sales | $ | 165,900 | 165,496 | 152,696 | 154,354 | 160,369 |
Gross profit | $ | 47,469 | 47,884 | 42,871 | 44,991 | 46,535 |
Earnings before provision for litigation costs, interest and taxes (a) | $ | 5,591 | 8,057 | 4,623 | 6,802 | 7,395 |
Provision for litigation costs | $ | -- | -- | -- | 4,000 | 6,200 |
Operating profit | $ | 5,591 | 8,057 | 4,623 | 2,802 | 1,195 |
Interest expense, net | $ | 54 | 566 | 768 | 1,005 | 2,486 |
Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 5,537 | 7,491 | 3,855 | 1,797 | (1,291) |
Provision (benefit) for income taxes | $ | 1,937 | 2,372 | 1,206 | 436 | (983) |
Income (loss) from continuing operations | $ | 3,600 | 5,119 | 2,649 | 1,361 | (308) |
Income from spun off subsidiary | $ | -- | 25,710 | -- | -- | -- |
Net income (loss) | $ | 3,600 | 30,829 | 2,649 | 1,361 | (308) |
Return from operations on: | ||||||
Net sales | % | 2.2 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 0.9 | (0.2) |
Average stockholders’ investment | % | 4.3 | 7.7 | 5.0 | 2.7 | (0.6) |
Average capital employed | % | 4.1 | 6.5 | 3.7 | 2.4 | 1.3 |
Yearend Position ($ in thousands) | ||||||
Working capital | $ | 41,820 | 38,220 | 32,573 | 23,850 | 25,801 |
Working capital as a % of sales | % | 25.2 | 23.1 | 21.3 | 15.5 | 16.1 |
Plant and equipment, net | $ | 34,373 | 34,429 | 36,476 | 37,468 | 42,602 |
Total assets | $ | 125,768 | 118,781 | 118,229 | 115,584 | 118,255 |
Total debt | $ | 9,436 | 1,924 | 31,833 | 27,747 | 33,584 |
Stockholders’ investment | $ | 83,458 | 84,767 | 54,298 | 51,516 | 50,018 |
Capital employed | $ | 92,894 | 86,691 | 86,131 | 79,263 | 83,602 |
Per Common Share Data | ||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | 0.49 | 0.70 | 0.36 | 0.19 | (0.04) |
Basic earnings per share from spun off subsidiary | $ | -- | 3.49 | -- | -- | -- |
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.49 | 4.19 | 0.36 | 0.19 | (0.04) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share from continuing operations | $ | 0.47 | 0.68 | 0.36 | 0.19 | (0.04) |
Diluted earnings per share from spun off subsidiary | $ | -- | 3.40 | -- | -- | -- |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ | 0.47 | 4.07 | 0.36 | 0.19 | (0.04) |
Cash dividend | $ | 0.24 | 0.21 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.20 |
Stockholders’ investment | $ | 10.96 | 11.20 | 7.35 | 7.02 | 6.82 |
Market price: | ||||||
High | $ | 12.210 | 11.900 | 7.150 | 6.100 | 8.400 |
Low | $ | 8.660 | 6.000 | 4.650 | 4.690 | 5.150 |
Other Data (in thousands) | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | $ | 7,456 | 7,668 | 7,797 | 8,113 | 9,082 |
Capital expenditures | $ | 7,304 | 5,996 | 5,664 | 3,811 | 3,081 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | 7,350 | 7,362 | 7,338 | 7,332 | 7,321 | |
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | 7,613 | 7,569 | 7,391 | 7,337 | 7,321 | |
Current ratio | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.8 | |
Number of registered common stockholders at yearend | 890 | 944 | 992 | 1,066 | 1,148 | |
Average number of employees | 836 | 770 | 755 | 789 | 841 | |
Sales per employee | $ | 198,440 | 214,930 | 202,250 | 195,600 | 190,700 |
(a) Excludes impact of pre-tax provisions for litigation costs of $4.0 million in 2002 and $6.2 million in 2001.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes which begin on page 19.
OVERVIEW
In 2005, management remained focused on making Bairnco a more cost efficient producer of its products and services. However, results of operations for 2005 were well below expectations. The St. Louis plant move to Mexico was delayed and over budget but was complete by year end and will yield positive results in 2006 and beyond. The new China plant was delayed due to the time consuming approval process in China. Costs were contained, and it is now scheduled for completion in mid 2006. The ramp up of Arlon’s Coated Materials San Antonio plant did not meet expectations. After local management was changed, fourth quarter results showed improvement. As compared to 2005, significantly improved operating results at the San Antonio plant are expected for 2006. The pipeline of new products and services continued to grow.
Kasco successfully transitioned its manufacturing to Mexico and was in full operation by the end of the third quarter. The costs of relocation in 2005 were $987,000 versus the initial estimate of $500,000. The increased costs were driven by the inherent inefficiencies of running two factories longer than anticipated due to delays in moving the equipment and transitioning all production until the third quarter. Total capital expenditures related to the relocation were $865,000 in 2005 versus budget of $775,000.
The China manufacturing facility continued to progress with ground-breaking occurring in December 2005. The majority of plant development costs will now be in the first half of 2006 due to the delay in permitting and licensing. Actual production is expected to begin by the third quarter of 2006. Organizational costs of $529,000 were incurred in 2005 of which $140,000 is reflected in cost of sales and $389,000 in selling and administrative expenses. Organizational and start up expenses of $500,000 are estimated to be incurred primarily in the first half of 2006. There will be additional redundancy costs in the second half that will be a function of how smoothly and quickly the plant goes into production. Capital expenditures of $2.5 million were incurred in 2005 and are estimated at $4.4 million in 2006. The plant will produce specialty laminates for our cu stomers worldwide. The two laminate plants in the United States will continue to operate but with reduced volumes.
Arlon Coated Materials’ San Antonio facility remained substantially below expected performance levels during 2005 due to poor production scheduling, increased scrap, inefficient labor and increased raw material costs. Management was changed and signs of improvement were evident by the end of the year. Continued improvement in operations is expected to result in savings in excess of $1,500,000 as compared to 2005.
The Corporation entered into an agreement with Bank of America, N.A. and Wachovia Bank, N.A. effective May 20th, 2005, that established a new three year unsecured credit facility for a maximum loan commitment of $25 million, including a revolving credit facility and a letter of credit facility. The letter of credit facility may not exceed $13 million. Total debt increased from $1,924,000 to $9,436,000 at the end of 2005. Cash increased $1.9 million to $5,313,000 at year end due to the repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and timing relating to borrowing in China for capital expenditures. At the end of January 2006, cash was reduced by $3.5 million and debt was reduced by $1.3 million.
One of the reasons for the increase in debt was the $3,850,000 contribution to the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan and the two hourly employee pension plans to keep them fully funded. This funding need was caused by the lower mandated discount rate and by investment results through November that were below the actuarial assumption. It has become evident that it is imprudent for Bairnco to maintain the Plan for two reasons: (1) employees of today are increasingly mobile and prefer a 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions that provides portability as they change jobs, and (2) the Corporation cannot afford to guarantee a long term rate of return on an annually measured basis when volatile markets provide that return only over the long run. Effective the end of March 2006, Bairnco will freeze the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan and initiate employer contributions to its 401(k) plan. A base contribution of 1% of pay will be made to each participant’s account, plus the Corporation will match 50% of up to 4% of pay contributed by the employee.
In 2004, the Corporation began the process of converting its ERP systems from BPCS to Oracle’s J.D. Edwards. We are converting one operation at a time with four operations completed through the end of 2005. The total conversion is expected to be completed by the end of 2006.
As of July 1, 2005, the Corporation’s aggregate market value of common stock held by non-affiliates was less than $75 million. As such, the Corporation’s initial date for compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act is December 31, 2006. Our program to comply with Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley is ongoing and we expect to be in compliance on a timely basis.
On October 22, 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act") was signed into law. The Act created a temporary incentive for US multinationals to repatriate accumulated income earned outside the US at an effective tax rate of 5.25%. To take advantage of the temporary incentive, the Corporation repatriated $1,826,000 of foreign earnings under the Act. The additional US tax liability as a result of repatriating earnings under the Act is $141,000. In addition to the foreign earnings repatriated under the Act, the Corporation also repatriated $732,600 of previously taxed earnings during the year. In January 2006, the Corporation repatriated an additional $977,000 of previously taxed earnings. The previously taxed earnings repatriated in 2005 and in January 2006 are not subject to tax in the US. With the repatriation of the previ ously taxed earnings in January 2006, the Corporation has exhausted its pool of previously taxed earnings that were available to bring back to the US. The repatriation of earnings under the Act is not allowed beyond 2005. In the absence of similar incentives to repatriate foreign earnings, Management does not expect to repatriate foreign earnings in future years. Through December 31, 2005, the Corporation has approximately $4.7 million of foreign earnings that are considered to be permanently reinvested outside of the US. Since these amounts are considered permanently reinvested, the Corporation has not provided deferred taxes on the remaining foreign earnings.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal 2005 Compared to Fiscal 2004
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 were relatively unchanged at $165,900,000 from $165,496,000 in 2004. Arlon's Electronic Materials sales increased 4.8% with increased activity in the wireless telecommunications and certain industrial markets. Arlon’s Coated Materials sales decreased 4.9% on reduced foreign sales and weakness in certain automotive and industrial markets during most of 2005. Kasco's sales increased 3.5% as compared to last year. Kasco’s North American sales were up 8.1% due to increased service and repair revenues and equipment sales. Kasco’s European operations’ sales were down slightly from the negative currency translation effect of the stronger US dollar versus the British Pound and the Euro.
Gross profit of $47,469,000 in 2005 was down slightly from $47,884,000 in 2004 on flat sales. The gross profit margin as a percent of sales decreased to 28.6% from 28.9%. Relocation and closing costs were $1,127,000 in 2005 and $1,133,000 in 2004. These costs do not reflect the inefficiencies at the new San Antonio plant.
Selling and administrative expenses increased 2.1% to $41,878,000 from $41,023,000 in 2004 (excluding the $1.2 million gain on sale of facility) from increased sales and start up expenses. As a percent of sales, these selling and administrative expenses increased to 25.2% in 2005 as compared to 24.8% in 2004. 2005 includes $389,000 of increased expenses related to the development of the new China plant and $140,000 of redundancy costs related to terminations at Kasco’s French operations. 2004 includes $177,000 of expenses related to the start-up of the San Antonio facility.
Operating profit (refer to Footnote 9,Reportable Segment Data, to Consolidated Financial Statements) was down 18.5% to $5,591,000 from $6,861,000 in 2004, excluding the $1.2 million gain on sale of facility. Arlon’s Electronic Materials operating profit for 2005 includes $529,000 of start-up costs related to China. Excluding these start-up costs, operating profit increased 9.7% to $7,303,000 from $6,656,000 on increased sales and improved factory performance. Arlon’s Coated Materials operating profit decreased 14.2% to $2,232,000 from $2,602,000 in 2004, excluding the $1.2 million gain on sale of facility. Excluding the restructuring costs of $1.3 million for the San Antonio facility in 2004, Arlon’s Coated Materials operating profit decreased 42.9% to $2,232,000 from $3,912,000 on reduced sales, plant inefficiencies from lower produ ction volumes and increased selling expenses as the returns on personnel investments have been slower than expected. The results of the San Antonio facility depressed the operating profit in both years. Kasco’s operating profit decreased 77.7% to $354,000 from $1,585,000 due to $987,000 of relocation and start-up expenses for Mexico, $140,000 of redundancy costs at its French operations and certain factory inefficiencies associated with the new Mexico plant that are not captured as part of the relocation and start-up expenses.
Net interest expense decreased to $54,000 in 2005 as compared to $566,000 in 2004 due primarily to the reduced outstanding borrowings.
Income before income taxes in 2005 decreased 12.0% to $5,537,000 as compared to $6,295,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility of $1,196,000. The effective tax rate in 2005 increased to 35.0% as compared to 31.7% in 2004 as a result of increased tax provision for the foreign subsidiaries and increased state income tax provision. Income from continuing operations decreased 16.8% to $3,600,000 as compared to $4,329,000 in 2004, excluding the gain on sale of facility of $790,000, net of tax. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations decreased to $.47 in 2005 from $.68 in 2004 which includes $.10 from the gain on sale of facility.
A review of tax information on the settlement of the NOL Lawsuit resulted in a $1,015,000 tax receivable and related income which is included in Income from Spun off Subsidiary in 2004. The total gain on litigation settlement was $25,710,000 or diluted earnings per share of $3.40 resulting in net income for 2004 of $30,829,000 or diluted earnings per share of $4.07.
Fiscal 2004 Compared to Fiscal 2003
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2004 increased 8.4% to $165,496,000 from $152,696,000 in 2003. Arlon's Electronic Materials sales increased 15.1% and Arlon’s Coated Materials sales increased 4.7% as all of Arlon’s US served markets experienced growth with the improved economy. Kasco's sales increased 7.2% as compared to last year. Kasco’s North American sales were up 5.4% due to increased service and repair revenues. Kasco’s European operations’ sales were up 9.0% due to the positive currency translation effect of the weakened US dollar versus the British Pound and the Euro.
Gross profit increased 11.7% to $47,884,000 from $42,871,000 in 2003 due to the increased sales and improved efficiencies from higher production volumes. The gross profit margin as a percent of sales increased to 28.9% from 28.1%.
Excluding the gain on sale of facility of $1.2 million, selling and administrative expenses increased 7.3% to $41,023,000 from $38,248,000 in 2003 from increased sales. As a percent of sales, these selling and administrative expenses decreased to 24.8% in 2004 as compared to 25.0% in 2003.
Operating profit (refer to Footnote 9,Reportable Segment Data, to Consolidated Financial Statements) increased 48.4% to $6,861,000, excluding the 2004 gain on sale of facility, from $4,623,000 in 2003. Arlon’s Electronic Materials segment operating profit increased 51.0% to $6,656,000 from increased sales and improved efficiencies from higher production volumes. Arlon’s Coated Materials segment operating profit decreased 16.1% or $501,000, excluding the 2004 gain on sale of facility. The decrease was primarily related to the loss of approximately $500,000 incurred in having the East Providence plant operating for the first five months of 2004 and keeping it open until it was sold in December; expenses at the new industrial facility in San Antonio including recruiting, relocation and wages for research and development personnel, labor inef ficiencies and excess scrap incurred after the planned startup period, and full year occupancy and other operating expenses; and a change in the sales mix as some of the higher margin industrial film sales were replaced with lower margin product sales. Kasco’s segment operating profit increased from $39,000 to $1,585,000 in 2004 from increased revenues and improved efficiencies and reduced costs from the capital investments in the Matamoros, Mexico facility. The increase in the Bairnco headquarters’ segment operating loss of $1,055,000 in 2004 was due to increased recruiting, relocation, wages, travel and equipment operating costs related to the JD Edwards implementation, higher bonuses from the improved operating results, and increased audit and general legal expenses.
Net interest expense decreased to $566,000 in 2004 as compared to $768,000 in 2003 due to the reduced outstanding borrowings.
Excluding the gain on sale of facility, income before income taxes in 2004 increased 63.3% to $6,295,000 as compared to $3,855,000 in 2003.
Income from continuing operations increased to $5,119,000 in 2004 which includes the after-tax gain on sale of facility of $790,000. Excluding the gain on sale of facility, income from continuing operations increased 63.4% to $4,329,000 as compared to $2,649,000 in 2003. Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations, which includes $0.10 from the gain on sale of facility, increased to $.68 from $.36 in 2003. No shares were repurchased on the open market during 2004.
The effective tax rate for 2004 was 31.7% as compared to 31.3% in 2003. A review of tax information on the settlement of the NOL Lawsuit resulted in a $1,015,000 tax receivable and related income which is included in income from spun off subsidiary in the accompanying Consolidated Statement of Income. Total income from spun off subsidiary was thus $25,710,000. Net income was $30,829,000 and diluted earnings per common share were $4.07 in 2004 reflecting the impact of the settlement of the NOL Lawsuit.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Corporation's sources of liquidity primarily include cash generated from operations and amounts available under credit facilities. The Corporation believes that these sources will be sufficient to fund Bairnco's anticipated cash requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, dividends, stock repurchases and other financial commitments in 2006.
At December 31, 2005, $9.4 million of total debt was outstanding compared to $1.9 million at the end of 2004. The increase in debt occurred primarily during the second half of 2005 and was driven by $2.3 million in stock repurchases and $3.9 million in pension plan contributions. As of December 31, 2005, approximately $13.9 million was available for borrowing under the Corporation’s secured, reducing revolving credit agreement. In addition, approximately $2.1 million was available under various short-term foreign uncommitted credit facilities. Debt as a percent of equity increased to 11.3% at the end of 2005 from 2.3% at the end of 2004 as a result of the increased borrowings.
A summary of the Corporation's total contractual obligations and other commercial commitments as of December 31, 2005 is as follows:
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||
Contractual Cash Obligations (in thousands) | Total | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | After 2010 | |
Short-term lines of credit | $ 2,233 | $ 2,233 | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | |
Note payable | 200 | 100 | 100 | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
China loan facility | 2,583 | -- | -- | 2,583 | -- | -- | -- | |
Other foreign loan facility | 34 | 34 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | |
Long-term debt: |
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Revolving line of credit | 4,387 | -- | -- | 4,387 | -- | -- | -- | |
Operating leases | 13,711 | 2,716 | 2,423 | 1,880 | 1,602 | 1,282 | 3,808 | |
Total Contractual Cash Obligations | $ 23,148 | $ 5,083 | $ 2,523 | $ 8,850 | $ 1,602 | $ 1,282 | $ 3,808 |
Amount of Commitment Expiring per Period | |||
Other Commercial Commitments (in thousands) | Total | 2006 | 2007 & Thereafter |
Standby letters of credit | $ 5,142 | $ 5,142 | $ -- |
At December 31, 2005, Bairnco had working capital of $41.8 million compared to $38.2 million at December 31, 2004. The increase in cash of $1.9 million at year end was due to the repatriation of foreign earnings under the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, and timing relating to borrowing in China for capital expenditures. At the end of January 2006, cash was reduced by $3.5 million and debt was reduced by $1.3 million. The increase in inventories of $2.3 million at the end of 2005 as compared to 2004 partially reflects a build in the third quarter for sales that did not materialize but also planned increases on certain scarce raw materials that became available during the third and fourth quarters. In addition, inventories at the end of 2004 were down due to planned equipment maintenance shut downs in December 2004. Accounts payable increased with the increase in inventories.
During the past four years, the Corporation has experienced decreases in the pension plan discount rate that have significantly increased the accumulated benefit obligation of its plans. A decrease from 7.0% in 2002 to 6.25% in 2003 (refer to Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements) resulted in a fourth quarter 2003 contribution of $3.2 million to the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan (the “Plan”) and the two hourly employee pension plans which resulted in these plans again being fully funded as compared to the accumulated benefit obligation of each of the plans. During 2004, the discount rate decreased from 6.25% to 6.1% and management made the decision to contribute an additional $300,000 to the plans in the fourth quarter although they were fully funded as of November 30, 2004. In 2005, a similar decrease in rates from 6.1% to 5.78% alon g with reduced investment returns resulted in a fourth quarter 2005 contribution of $3,850,000 to the plans resulting in the plans again being fully funded as compared to the accumulated benefit obligation of each of the plans.
Bairnco’s expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is based on historical returns of its investment funds as adjusted to reflect expectations of future returns taking into consideration forecasts of long term expected inflation rates. Bairnco’s expected long-term rate of return was 8.5% in 2005, 2004 and 2003 for each of the plans. Pension expense was $1,050,000, $1,100,000 and $1,344,000 in 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. The additional contribution made in 2003 coupled with the increased fair value of plan assets as of November 30, 2003 due to improved asset performance resulted in a reduction in pension expense in 2004 of $244,000, to $1.1 million. Due to the planned end of March 2006 freeze of the Plan, pension expense in 2006 for the Plan and the two hourly employees pension plans is expected to be approximately $320,000. Employer contributions to the Bairnco 401(k) plan will be initiated on April 1, 2006 and are expected to approximate $700,000 in 2006.
Bairnco made $7,304,000 of capital expenditures in 2005 as compared to plan of approximately $12.0 million. Capital expenditures were focused on equipment replacements, expenditures associated with the new China and Mexico facilities, and the acquisition of the Corporation’s new information systems software. Total capital expenditures planned for 2006 are approximately $9.3 million and depreciation is estimated to be approximately $7.9 million. These capital expenditures are associated with the construction of the new manufacturing facility in China, along with ongoing cost reduction initiatives and necessary equipment replacements, and the continued implementation of new information systems software. Prior to commitment, planned capital expenditures will be reviewed and adjusted based on economic and business conditions and levels of new business.
During 2005, Bairnco repurchased 231,868 shares of its common stock on the open market at a total cost of $2,349,000. The diluted average number of shares outstanding at December 31, 2005 was 7,613,000, a 0.6% increase from the 7,569,000 diluted average shares outstanding at December 31, 2004. Subsequent to year end, the Board authorized an additional $2.3 million bringing the total to $5,000,000 as available for management to continue its stock repurchase program in 2006 subject to market conditions and the capital requirements of the business.
FACTORS THAT MAY AFFECT FUTURE RESULTS
Forward Looking Statements
Certain of the statements contained in Management’s Discussion and Analysis, in other parts of this annual report and in other Corporation filings, are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations, assumptions and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effect upon the Corporation. There can be no assurance that future developments will be in accordance with management’s expectations or that the effect of future developments on the Corporation will be those anticipated by management. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.
The Corporation wishes to caution readers that the assumptions which form the basis for forward-looking statements with respect to or that may impact earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006 and thereafter include many factors that are beyond the Corporation’s ability to control or estimate precisely. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, changes in US or international economic or political conditions, such as inflation or fluctuations in interest or foreign exchange rates; the impact on production output and costs from the availability of energy sources and related pricing; changes in the pricing of the products of the Corporation or its competitors; the loss of a significant customer or supplier; disruptions in operations due to labor disputes; the market demand and acceptance of the Corporation’s existing and new products; the impact of competitive products; the volatility of the electronics market; changes in the market for raw or packaging materials which could impact the Corporation’s manufacturing costs; changes in the product mix; production delays or inefficiencies; the impact of low cost competition from China; the costs and other effects of legal and administrative cases and proceedings, settlements and investigations; the ability to achieve anticipated revenue growth, synergies and other cost savings in connection with acquisitions; the costs and other effects of complying with environmental regulatory requirements; and losses due to natural disasters where the Corporation is self-insured.
While the Corporation periodically reassesses material trends and uncertainties affecting the Corporation’s results of operations and financial condition, the Corporation does not intend to review or revise any particular forward-looking statement referenced herein in light of new information, future events or otherwise.
Litigation
Bairnco Corporation and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number of pending actions. Management of Bairnco believes that the disposition of these actions will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations or the financial position of Bairnco and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Changes in estimates are made when circumstances warrant and are reflected in reported results of operations; if material, the effects of the changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. Management continually reviews its accounting policies, how they are applied and how they are reported and disclosed in the financial statements. The following is a summary of the Corporation’s more significant accounting policies and how they are applied in the preparation of the financial statements.
The valuation of our accounts receivable is reviewed on a monthly basis. The allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs and future expectations of conditions that might impact the collectibility of accounts. During the past three years, the Corporation has experienced a significant reduction in its accounts receivable write-offs which has reduced the historical write-off percentages that are used to establish a general allowance for doubtful accounts. This change in experience has caused management to refine its methodology for estimating allowances for doubtful accounts and sales allowances to a more specific examination of accounts effective in 2005. When management becomes aware that a specific customer is not able to meet its financial obligations, the Corporation records a specific allowance that re flects the level of credit risk in the customer’s outstanding receivable balance. In addition, the Corporation established a general allowance based on certain percentages of its aged receivable balances.
The Corporation estimates losses for inventory shrinkage, and excess, slow move and obsolete inventory based on historical inventory shrink experience and on the aging of the inventory and the likelihood of recovering the inventory costs based on anticipated demand and selling price.
The consolidated balance sheets include significant amounts of long-lived assets and goodwill. Current accounting standards require testing these assets for impairment based on assumptions regarding our future business outlook. While management continues to review and analyze many factors that can impact business prospects in the future, the analyses are subjective and are based on conditions existing at and trends leading up to the time the assumptions are made. Actual results could differ materially from these assumptions. Management’s judgments with regard to the Corporation’s future business prospects could impact whether or not impairment is deemed to have occurred, as well as the timing of the recognition of such an impairment charge.
A combination of insurance and self-insurance is used for a number of risks including general liability, workers' compensation, vehicle liability and employee-related health care benefits. Liabilities associated with the risks that are retained are estimated by considering various historical trends and forward looking assumptions. The estimated accruals for these liabilities could be significantly affected if future occurrences and claims differ from these assumptions and historical trends.
Accounting Developments
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 132 (revised 2003),Employers Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106. The statement revised employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. It does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans required by SFAS 87, SFAS 88 and SFAS 106. The statement was adopted effective December 15, 2003 and the additional disclosures required by the statement about assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit costs of defined benefit pension plans are included in Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 151,Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4. The statement amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing,” to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). The statement was adopted effective January 1, 2005 and its provisions applied prospectively. The adoption of this statement had no impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123 (revised 2004),Share Based Payments(“SFAS 123R”). This statement establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services but focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. The statement, as issued, is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005, although earlier adoption is encouraged. The SEC announced on April 14, 2005 that it would provide for a phased-in implementation process for SFAS 123R, allowing issuers to adopt the fair value provisions no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year begin ning after June 15, 2005. The Corporation adopted SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006 and plans on using the modified-prospective method whereby compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered that are outstanding as of the adoption date will be recognized over the remaining service period. The compensation cost for that portion of awards will be based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under Statement 123, as originally issued. All new awards and awards that are modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the adoption date will be accounted for under the provisions of Statement 123R. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 123R will have on its financial position, results of operations, EPS, cash flows and disclosures. Approximately 77% of the outstanding options were fully vested as of December 31, 2005 and together with the expected employee turnover will tend to reduce t he overall impact of SFAS 123R.
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principles, and applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period financial statements for a change in accounting principle. Previously, a change in accounting principle was recognized by including the change in net income in the period of the change. SFAS 154 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. We are currently reviewing SFAS 154, and at the current time do not believe that SFAS 154 will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Business Outlook
The outlook for 2006 is for improved sales and earnings for the year. We anticipate continuing modest growth in the economy and in selected served markets.
Management expects 2006 earnings to increase between 30% and 40%, weighted towards the second half of the year. Continued gradual improvement in Coated Materials’ new San Antonio plant should result in savings in excess of $1.5 million. Kasco will not incur the $1.0 million of move and relocation costs associated with moving the production operations to Mexico or the $140,000 of redundancy costs incurred in France in the fourth quarter. Kasco will begin to benefit from the lower cost Mexican operation and the expanding service business. France will benefit from the absence of redundancy costs and a lower cost base. The adverse impact of material cost increases in the fourth quarter will be offset by price increases early in 2006. The startup on the new operation in China will incur expenses of approximately $500,000 in th e first half of the year plus there will be inefficiencies as production shifts to the China plant during the second half of the year. New products are expected to account for an increasing share of sales. Continuous cost improvement programs are ongoing.
Oil and natural gas are the primary feed stocks for the majority of the materials we purchase to manufacture our products. With the increase in oil prices we have seen significant increases in raw material prices, freight charges, and energy related costs. It appears that we will be able to increase selling prices to offset these cost increases in most served markets.
Internal cash generation should substantially meet our capital expenditure and working capital requirements.
Given Bairnco’s un-leveraged balance sheet and anticipated positive free cash flows after 2005, we will continue to pursue three independent and parallel courses of action: First, we will actively consider acquisition opportunities that fit with our existing businesses and which meet our return requirements. Second, we will continue to repurchase stock depending on the stock price. Third, we will continue to review our dividend policy.
The program to comply with Section 404 of Sarbanes Oxley is underway and management expects to be in compliance with the regulations on a timely basis.
Management is not aware of any adverse trends that would materially affect the Corporation’s financial position.
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
Market risks relating to the Corporation's operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and changes in foreign currency exchange rates.
Impact of Interest Rates
The interest on the Corporation’s bank debt is floating and based on the prevailing market interest rates. For market rate based debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the market value of the debt but do impact future interest expense and hence earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors remain unchanged. A theoretical one-percentage point change in market rates in effect on December 31, 2005 would change interest expense and hence change net income of the Corporation by approximately $62,000 per year.
The following table summarizes the principal cash outflows of the Corporation's financial instruments outstanding at December 31, 2005, categorized by type of instrument and by year of maturity. There have been no changes in market risk factors for the year ended December 31, 2005.
2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | Total | Fair Value | |
(in thousands) | ||||||
Short term debt | $2,233 | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $2,233 | $2,233 |
Long term debt: | ||||||
Revolving line of credit – domestic (5.3% - 5.35% interest rate) | -- | -- | 3,500 | -- | 3,500 | 3,500 |
Revolving line of credit – foreign (3.4% to 4.3% interest rate) | -- | -- | 887 | -- | 887 | 887 |
China loan facility (6.26% interest rate) | -- | -- | 2,583 | -- | 2,583 | 2,583 |
Note payable | 100 | 100 | -- | -- | 200 | 199 |
Other foreign loan facility | 34 | -- | -- | -- | 34 | 34 |
Changes in the required discount rate used to value pension obligations had a significant impact on the Corporation’s cash outflows during 2005. The discount rate was reduced to 5.78% in 2005 from 6.1% in 2004 resulting in an increased benefit obligation and, along with reduced investment returns, caused a $3.85 million contribution to be made to the pension plans in order to fully fund the plans at November 30, 2005 (measurement date). Although the Corporation will freeze the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan effective the end of March 2006, the Corporation remains exposed to the effect of changing discount rates and the differences between its actual investment results and the actuarial assumptions on the Plan and the two hourly employee pension plans.
Impact of Foreign Currency Exchange Rates
The Corporation’s sales denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars were approximately 19.6% of total sales for the year ended December 31, 2005. Net assets maintained in a functional currency other than U.S. dollars at December 31, 2005 were approximately 10.7% of total net assets. The translation effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on the Corporation's revenues, earnings and net assets maintained in a functional currency other than U.S. dollars has not historically been significant. At December 31, 2005, a 10% weaker U.S. dollar against the currencies of all foreign countries in which the Corporation had operations during 2005, would have resulted in an increase of revenues by $2.7 million, and an increase in operating profit by $128,000. A 10% stronger U.S. dollar would have resulted in similar decreases to revenues and operating profit.
Section 303A.12(a) NYSE Disclosure Requirements
During 2005, the Company submitted to the NYSE an unqualified Section 12(a) CEO Certification dated April 22, 2005.
The Company also filed with the SEC the CEO/CFO certifications required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as Exhibits 31.1 and 31.2 to the 2004 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
(In thousands except market price and per share data)
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Total | |||||
| 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 |
Net Sales | $40,122 | $42,577 | $44,088 | $41,700 | $39,668 | $40,675 | $42,022 | $40,544 | $165,900 | $165,496 |
Cost of sales | 28,039 | 29,880 | 30,889 | 29,656 | 29,111 | 29,142 | 30,392 | 28,934 | 118,431 | 117,612 |
Gross Profit | 12,083 | 12,697 | 13,199 | 12,044 | 10,557 | 11,533 | 11,630 | 11,610 | 47,469 | 47,884 |
Selling and | ||||||||||
administrative expenses | 10,515 | 10,564 | 10,845 | 10,109 | 10,189 | 10,156 | 10,329 | 8,998 | 41,878 | 39,827 |
Operating Profit | 1,568 | 2,133 | 2,354 | 1,935 | 368 | 1,377 | 1,301 | 2,612 | 5,591 | 8,057 |
Interest expense, net | 26 | 202 | 33 | 197 | 38 | 149 | (43) | 18 | 54 | 566 |
Income before income |
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taxes | 1,542 | 1,931 | 2,321 | 1,738 | 330 | 1,228 | 1,344 | 2,594 | 5,537 | 7,491 |
Provision for income | ||||||||||
taxes | 540 | 676 | 812 | 608 | 115 | 368 | 470 | 720 | 1,937 | 2,372 |
Income from continuing | ||||||||||
operations | 1,002 | 1,255 | 1,509 | 1,130 | 215 | 860 | 874 | 1,874 | 3,600 | 5,119 |
Income from spun off Subsidiary | -- |
-- |
-- |
-- | -- | 24,695 | -- | 1,015 | -- | 25,710 |
Net Income | $ 1,002 | $ 1,255 | $ 1,509 | $ 1,130 | $ 215 | $25,555 | $ 874 | $ 2,889 | $ 3,600 | $ 30,829 |
Basic Earnings per share from Continuing Operations | $ 0.14 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.25 | $ 0.49 | $ 0.70 |
Basic Earnings per share from Spun off Subsidiary | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.35 | -- | 0.14 | -- | 3.49 |
Basic Earnings per Share | $ 0.14 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.03 | $ 3.47 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.39 | $ 0.49 | $ 4.19 |
Diluted Earnings per share from Continuing Operations | $ 0.13 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.03 | $ 0.11 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.24 | $ 0.47 | $ 0.68 |
Diluted Earnings per share from Spun off Subsidiary | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3.25 | -- | 0.13 | -- | 3.40 |
Diluted Earnings per Share | $ 0.13 | $ 0.17 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.15 | $ 0.03 | $ 3.37 | $ 0.12 | $ 0.38 | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 |
Basic Average Common Shares Outstanding | 7,399 | 7,342 | 7,398 | 7,352 | 7,346 | 7,368 | 7,267 | 7,386 | 7,350 | 7,569 |
Diluted Average Common Shares Outstanding | 7,675 | 7,431 | 7,654 | 7,515 | 7,612 | 7,587 | 7,493 | 7,660 | 7,613 | 7,569 |
Market Price: | ||||||||||
High | $ 12.21 | $ 7.24 | $ 11.37 | $ 9.00 | $ 11.85 | $ 11.80 | $ 10.81 | $ 11.90 | $ 12.21 | $ 11.90 |
Low | $ 10.41 | $ 6.00 | $ 9.90 | $ 7.11 | $ 10.20 | $ 7.84 | $ 8.66 | $ 10.76 | $ 8.66 | $ 6.00 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Bairnco Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Bairnco Corporation and subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) (a Delaware Corporation) as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ investment and cash flows for the years then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Bairnco Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Grant Thornton LLP
Orlando, Florida
January 26, 2006
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To Bairnco Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, stockholders’ investment and cash flows of Bairnco Corporation (a Delaware Corporation) and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2003. Our audit also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audit.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audit included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial sta tements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated results of operations and cash flows of Bairnco Corporation and subsidiaries for the year ended December 31, 2003 in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Ernst & Young LLP
Tampa, Florida
January 29, 2004
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Bairnco Corporation and Subsidiaries
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Net Sales | $ 165,900,000 | $ 165,496,000 | $ 152,696,000 |
Cost of sales | 118,431,000 | 117,612,000 | 109,825,000 |
Gross Profit | 47,469,000 | 47,884,000 | 42,871,000 |
Selling and administrative expenses | 41,878,000 | 39,827,000 | 38,248,000 |
Operating Profit | 5,591,000 | 8,057,000 | 4,623,000 |
Interest expense, net | 54,000 | 566,000 | 768,000 |
Income before Income Taxes | 5,537,000 | 7,491,000 | 3,855,000 |
Provision for income taxes | 1,937,000 | 2,372,000 | 1,206,000 |
Income from continuing operations | 3,600,000 | 5,119,000 | 2,649,000 |
Income from spun off subsidiary | -- | 25,710,000 | -- |
Net Income | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Basic Earnings per share from continuing operations | $ 0.49 | $ 0.70 | $ 0.36 |
Basic Earnings per share from spun off subsidiary | -- | 3.49 | -- |
Basic Earnings per share of Common Stock | $ 0.49 | $ 4.19 | $ 0.36 |
Diluted Earnings per share from continuing operations | $ 0.47 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.36 |
Diluted Earnings per share from spun off subsidiary | -- | 3.40 | -- |
Diluted Earnings per share of Common Stock | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 | $ 0.36 |
Dividends per Share of Common Stock | $ 0.24 | $ 0.21 | $ 0.20 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Bairnco Corporation and Subsidiaries
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Net Income | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | |||
Currency translation adjustment | (1,078,000) | 775,000 | 1,493,000 |
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of $6,000 tax in 2005; $3,500 tax in 2004; $7,000 tax in 2003 | (12,000) | (6,000) | (13,000) |
Comprehensive Income | $ 2,510,000 | $ 31,598,000 | $ 4,129,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 2005 and 2004
Bairnco Corporation and Subsidiaries
2005 | 2004 | |
Assets | ||
Current Assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 5,313,000 | $ 3,451,000 |
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $1,014,000 and $1,546,000, respectively | 25,713,000 | 24,912,000 |
Inventories: | ||
Raw materials and supplies | 7,178,000 | 5,210,000 |
Work in process | 8,939,000 | 7,268,000 |
Finished goods | 11,114,000 | 12,486,000 |
27,231,000 | 24,964,000 | |
Deferred income taxes | 3,305,000 | 3,518,000 |
Other current assets | 4,082,000 | 4,184,000 |
Total current assets | 65,644,000 | 61,029,000 |
Plant and Equipment, at cost: | ||
Land | 1,928,000 | 1,462,000 |
Buildings and leasehold interests and improvements | 18,666,000 | 17,595,000 |
Machinery and equipment | 99,275,000 | 98,177,000 |
119,869,000 | 117,234,000 | |
Less – Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (85,496,000) | (82,805,000) |
34,373,000 | 34,429,000 | |
Cost in Excess of Net Assets of Purchased Businesses | 14,439,000 | 14,542,000 |
Other Assets | 11,312,000 | 8,781,000 |
$ 125,768,000 | $ 118,781,000 | |
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Investment | ||
Current Liabilities: | ||
Short-term debt | $ 2,233,000 | $ 1,030,000 |
Current maturities of long-term debt | 134,000 | 663,000 |
Accounts payable | 12,051,000 | 10,601,000 |
Accrued expenses | 9,406,000 | 10,515,000 |
Total current liabilities | 23,824,000 | 22,809,000 |
Long-Term Debt | 7,069,000 | 231,000 |
Deferred Income Taxes | 9,788,000 | 9,741,000 |
Other Liabilities | 1,629,000 | 1,233,000 |
Commitments and Contingencies (Notes 2, 6 and 10) | ||
Stockholders’ Investment: | ||
Preferred stock, par value $.01, 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | -- | -- |
Common stock, par value $.01; authorized 30,000,000 shares; 11,612,307 and 11,562,682 shares issued, respectively; 7,342,570 and 7,524,813 shares outstanding, respectively | 116,000 | 116,000 |
Paid-in capital | 51,611,000 | 51,222,000 |
Retained earnings | 66,787,000 | 64,984,000 |
Unamortized cost of restricted stock awards | (504,000) | (442,000) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss): | ||
Currency translation adjustment | 2,615,000 | 3,693,000 |
Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of $40,500 and $34,500 income tax, respectively | (73,000) | (61,000) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 4,269,737 and 4,037,869 shares, respectively | (37,094,000) | (34,745,000) |
Total stockholders’ investment | 83,458,000 | 84,767,000 |
$ 125,768,000 | $ 118,781,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Bairnco Corporation and Subsidiaries
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||
Net income | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 7,456,000 | 7,668,000 | 7,797,000 |
(Gain) loss on disposal of plant and equipment | 72,000 | (1,094,000) | 90,000 |
Deferred income taxes | 236,000 | 779,000 | 1,047,000 |
Change in current operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable, net | (1,297,000) | (1,044,000) | 31,000 |
Inventories | (2,847,000) | 921,000 | 166,000 |
Other current assets | 85,000 | (888,000) | 528,000 |
Accounts payable | 1,679,000 | 372,000 | (16,000) |
Accrued expenses | (926,000) | (684,000) | (4,539,000) |
Other | (2,527,000) | 1,104,000 | (2,879,000) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 5,531,000 | 37,963,000 | 4,874,000 |
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||
Capital expenditures | (7,304,000) | (5,996,000) | (5,664,000) |
Payment for purchased businesses, net of cash acquired | (6,000) | (67,000) | (1,900,000) |
Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment | 52,000 | 1,715,000 | 87,000 |
Net cash (used in) investing activities | (7,258,000) | (4,348,000) | (7,477,000) |
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||
Net increase (decrease) in short-term debt | 1,472,000 | (901,000) | 529,000 |
Proceeds from long-term debt | 9,790,000 | 4,500,000 | 19,952,000 |
Long-term debt repayments | (3,579,000) | (33,598,000) | (16,657,000) |
Payment of dividends | (1,812,000) | (1,489,000) | (1,478,000) |
Purchase of treasury stock | (2,349,000) | -- | -- |
Exercise of stock options | 193,000 | 311,000 | 38,000 |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 3,715,000 | (31,177,000) | 2,384,000 |
Effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (126,000) | 217,000 | 310,000 |
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 1,862,000 | 2,655,000 | 91,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 3,451,000 | 796,000 | 705,000 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ 5,313,000 | $ 3,451,000 | $ 796,000 |
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information: | |||
Cash paid during the year for: | |||
Interest | $ 107,000 | $ 662,000 | $ 783,000 |
Income taxes | $ 2,792,000 | $ 1,730,000 | $ 480,000 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
For the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003
Bairnco Corporation and Subsidiaries
Unamortized | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income | ||||||
Cost of | Pension | Currency | |||||
Common | Paid-in | Retained | Restricted | Liability | Translation | Treasury | |
Stock | Capital | Earnings | Stock Awards | Adjustment | Adjustment | Stock | |
Balance, December 31, 2002 | $114,000 | $50,197,000 | $34,567,000 | $ -- | $ (42,000) | $1,425,000 | $(34,745,000) |
Net income | 2,649,000 | ||||||
Cash dividends ($.20 per share) | (1,487,000) | ||||||
Issuance of 7,666 shares pursuant to exercise of stock options | -- | 38,000 | |||||
Issuance of restricted stock (133,000 shares) | 1,000 | 677,000 | (678,000) | ||||
Earned compensation | 102,000 | ||||||
Currency translation adjustment | 1,493,000 | ||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of $7,000 tax | (13,000) | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2003 | $115,000 | $50,912,000 | $35,729,000 | $ (576,000) | $ (55,000) | $2,918,000 | $(34,745,000) |
Net income | 30,829,000 | ||||||
Cash dividends ($.21 per share) | (1,574,000) | ||||||
Issuance of 50,208 shares pursuant to exercise of stock options | 1,000 | 310,000 | |||||
Earned compensation | 134,000 | ||||||
Currency translation adjustment | 775,000 | ||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of $3,500 tax | (6,000) | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2004 | $116,000 | $51,222,000 | $64,984,000 | $(442,000) | $(61,000) | $3,693,000 | $(34,745,000) |
Net income | 3,600,000 | ||||||
Cash dividends ($.24 per share) | (1,797,000) | ||||||
Issuance of 29,625 shares pursuant to exercise of stock options | 172,000 | ||||||
Issuance of restricted stock (20,000 shares) | 217,000 | (217,000) | |||||
Earned compensation | 155,000 | ||||||
Acquisition of treasury stock (231,868 shares at cost) | (2,349,000) | ||||||
Currency translation adjustment | (1,078,000) | ||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of $6,000 tax | (12,000) | ||||||
Balance, December 31, 2005 | $116,000 | $51,611,000 | $66,787,000 | $(504,000) | $(73,000) | $2,615,000 | $(37,094,000) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(1) Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of operations:
Bairnco Corporation, a Delaware Corporation, is a diversified multinational company that operates three business segments: Arlon’sElectronic Materials andCoated Materials segments which design, manufacture, market and sell products to electronic, industrial and commercial markets worldwide; and, Kasco’sReplacement Products and Services segment which manufactures and distributes products and services principally to retail food stores and meat, poultry and fish processing plants throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.
Arlon’s products are based on a common technology in coating, laminating and dispersion chemistry. Arlon Electronic Materials’ principal products include high performance materials for the printed circuit board industry and silicone rubber-based insulation materials used in a broad range of industrial, military/aerospace, consumer and commercial markets. Arlon Coated Materials’ principal products include adhesive coated cast and calendered vinyl films, cast vinyl fabric, custom-engineered laminates, and coated and laminated films, foils, foams and papers used in a broad range of industrial, consumer and commercial products.
Kasco’s principal products include replacement band saw blades for cutting meat, fish, wood and metal, on-site maintenance services and seasonings for ready-to-cook foods for the retail food industry primarily in the meat and deli departments. Kasco also distributes equipment to the food industry in Canada and France.
Principles of consolidation:
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Bairnco Corporation and its subsidiaries (“Bairnco” or the “Corporation”) after the elimination of all inter-company accounts and transactions.
Use of estimates:
The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Changes in estimates are made when circumstances warrant and are reflected in reported results of operations; if material, the effects of the changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements.
New accounting pronouncements:
In December 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 132 (revised 2003),Employers Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, and 106(“SFAS 132R”). The statement revised employers’ disclosures about pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. SFAS 132R does not change the measurement or recognition of those plans required by SFAS 87, SFAS 88 and SFAS 106. The statement was adopted effective December 15, 2003 and the additional disclosures required by the statement about assets, obligations, cash flows and net periodic benefit costs of defined benefit pension plans are included in Note 8 to Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151,Inventory Costs - an amendment of ARB No. 43, Chapter 4(“SFAS 151”). SFAS 151 amends the guidance in ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, “Inventory Pricing,” to clarify the accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling costs, and wasted material (spoilage). The statement was adopted effective January 1, 2005 and its provisions applied prospectively. The adoption of this statement had no impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.
In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS 123 (revised 2004),Share Based Payments(“SFAS 123R”). This statement establishes standards for the accounting for transactions in which an entity exchanges its equity instruments for goods and services but focuses primarily on accounting for transactions in which an entity obtains employee services in share-based payment transactions. The statement, as issued, is effective as of the beginning of the first interim or annual reporting period that begins after June 15, 2005, although earlier adoption is encouraged. The SEC announced on April 14, 2005 that it would provide for a phased-in implementation process for SFAS 123R, allowing issuers to adopt the fair value provisions no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year begin ning after June 15, 2005. The Corporation adopted SFAS 123R effective January 1, 2006 and plans on using the modified-prospective method whereby compensation cost for the portion of awards for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered that are outstanding as of the adoption date will be recognized over the remaining service period. The compensation cost for that portion of awards will be based on the grant-date fair value of those awards as calculated for pro forma disclosures under Statement 123, as originally issued. All new awards and awards that are modified, repurchased, or cancelled after the adoption date will be accounted for under the provisions of Statement 123R. The Corporation is currently evaluating the impact SFAS 123R will have on its financial position, results of operations, EPS, cash flows and disclosures. Approximately 77% of the outstanding options were fully vested as of December 31, 2005 and together with the expected employee turnover will tend to reduce t he overall impact of SFAS 123R.
In May 2005, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 154,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections – a replacement of APB Opinion No. 20 and FASB Statement No. 3 (“SFAS 154”). SFAS 154 changes the requirements for the accounting for and reporting of a change in accounting principle. SFAS 154 applies to all voluntary changes in accounting principles, and applies to changes required by an accounting pronouncement in the unusual instance that the pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions. SFAS 154 requires retrospective application to prior period financial statements for a change in accounting principle. Previously, a change in accounting principle was recognized by including the change in net income in the period of the change. SFAS 154 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. The Corporation is currently reviewing SFAS 154, and at the current time does not believe that SFAS 154 will have a material impact on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents:
The Corporation considers cash in banks, commercial paper, demand notes and similar investments with an original maturity of less than three months from date of purchase as cash and cash equivalents for the purposes of the consolidated financial statements. Of the $5,313,000 of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2005, $129,000 was denominated in Canadian dollars, $1,290,000 in British Pounds, $179,000 in Euros and $93,000 in Renminbis. Of the $3,451,000 of cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2004, $310,000 was denominated in Canadian dollars, $309,000 in British Pounds, and $173,000 in Euros.
Accounts receivable and related allowances:
Credit is extended to customers based on an evaluation of a customers' financial condition and, generally, collateral is not required. Accounts receivable are generally due within 30 days for domestic customers and 60 days for foreign customers and are stated at amounts due from customers net of an allowance for doubtful accounts. Accounts outstanding longer than the contractual payment terms are considered past due. The Corporation makes judgments as to the collectibility of accounts receivable based on historical trends and future expectations. Management estimates an allowance for doubtful accounts which adjusts gross trade accounts receivable downward to its net realizable value. Trade receivables are recorded net of allowances of $1,014,000 and $1,546,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. To determine the allowance for sale s returns, management uses historical trends to estimate future period product returns. The allowance for doubtful accounts is based on an analysis of all receivables for possible impairment issues, and historical write-off percentages. The Corporation writes-off accounts receivable when they become uncollectible, and payments subsequently received on such receivables are credited to the allowance for doubtful accounts. The Corporation does not generally charge interest on past due receivables.
During the past three years, the Corporation has experienced a significant reduction in its accounts receivable write-offs which has reduced the historical write-off percentages that are used to establish a general allowance for doubtful accounts. This change in experience has caused management to refine its methodology for estimating allowances for doubtful accounts and sales allowances to a more specific examination of accounts effective in 2005. When management becomes aware that a specific customer is not able to meet its financial obligations, the Corporation records a specific allowance that reflects the level of credit risk in the customer’s outstanding receivable balance. In addition, the Corporation established a general allowance based on certain percentages of its aged receivable balances.
Changes in the Corporation’s allowance for doubtful accounts are as follows:
2005 | 2004 | |
Balance, beginning of year | $ 1,546,000 | $ 1,358,000 |
Bad debt expense | -- | 877,000 |
Accounts written-off | (477,000) | (713,000) |
Recoveries and other | (55,000) | 24,000 |
Balance, end of year | $ 1,014,000 | $ 1,546,000 |
Inventories:
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Inventory costs include material, labor and manufacturing overhead related to the purchase and production of inventories. Inventories are stated principally on a first-in, first-out basis. The Corporation provides estimated inventory allowances for shrinkage, excess, slow moving and obsolete inventory as well as inventory whose carrying value is in excess of net realizable value.
Plant and equipment:
The Corporation provides for depreciation and amortization of plant and equipment principally on a straight-line basis by charges to income in amounts estimated to allocate the cost of these assets over their useful lives. Rates of depreciation and amortization vary among the several classifications as well as among the constituent items in each classification, but generally fall within the following ranges:
Years | |
Buildings and leasehold interests and improvements | 5 - 40 |
Machinery and equipment | 3 - 20 |
Depreciation and amortization expense of $7,413,000, $7,629,000 and $7,774,000 was recognized during 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively.
When property is sold or otherwise disposed of, the asset cost and accumulated depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is included in the statement of income. The Corporation disposed of approximately $4.3 million and $3.2 million of fully depreciated assets that were no longer in use during the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively.
Leasehold interests and improvements are amortized over the terms of the respective leases, or over their estimated useful lives, whichever is shorter.
Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations. Renewals and betterments are capitalized.
Accelerated methods of depreciation are used for income tax purposes, and appropriate provisions are made for the related deferred income taxes.
Cost in excess of net assets of purchased businesses and other intangibles:
Effective January 1, 2002, the Corporation adopted SFAS 142,Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS 142 provides for the non-amortization of goodwill. Goodwill is now subject to at least an annual assessment for impairment by applying a fair-value based test on January 1st of each year. Other intangible assets with finite lives will be amortized over their useful lives. Other intangible assets with indefinite lives will be subject to a lower of cost or market impairment test. This annual impairment testing of goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets could result in more volatility in reported income, as impairment losses could occur irregularly and in varying amounts.
The change in the carrying amount of cost in excess of net assets of purchased businesses (“goodwill”) for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 is as follows:
Arlon EM Segment | Arlon CM Segment | Kasco Segment | Total | |
Balance, December 31, 2003 | $645,000 | $6,577,000 | $7,138,000 | $14,360,000 |
Impact of contingent consideration earn-out (Note 2) | -- | 67,000 | -- | 67,000 |
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on foreign goodwill | -- | -- | 115,000 | 115,000 |
Balance, December 31, 2004 | $645,000 | $6,644,000 | $7,253,000 | $14,542,000 |
Impact of contingent consideration earn-out (Note 2) | -- | 6,000 | -- | 6,000 |
Impact of exchange rate fluctuations on foreign goodwill | -- | -- | (109,000) | (109,000) |
Balance, December 31, 2005 | $645,000 | $6,650,000 | $7,144,000 | $14,439,000 |
Other identifiable intangible assets, net of amortization, are included in other assets and totaled $120,000 and $140,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively, and are being amortized over their estimated lives, which generally range from three to ten years. Amortization expense recognized was $43,000 during 2005, $39,000 during 2004 and $23,000 during 2003.
Impairment of long-lived assets:
The Corporation accounts for the impairment of long-lived assets under SFAS 144,Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets. Based on management’s annual evaluation, there was no impairment and no financial impact on the results of operations and financial position of the Corporation for the three year period ended December 31, 2005.
Revenue recognition:
Revenues are recognized when products are shipped or when services are rendered. Service revenues consist of repair and maintenance work performed on equipment used in the supermarket industry.
Shipping and handling costs:
Shipping and handling costs, such as freight to our customers' destinations, are included in selling and administrative expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. These costs, when included in the sales price charged to our customers, are recognized in net sales. Total shipping and handling costs included in selling and administrative expenses were approximately $4.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2005, $3.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2004 and $3.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2003.
Vendor Rebates:
The Corporation accounts for vendor volume rebates in accordance with the guidance of Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 02-16,Accounting by a Customer for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor. Vendor rebates or refunds of a specified amount of cash consideration that are payable only upon achieving a specified cumulative level of purchases, are accounted for as a reduction of cost of sales in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.
Income taxes:
The Corporation accounts for income taxes using an asset and liability approach that requires the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the Corporation’s financial statements or tax returns. In estimating future tax consequences, the Corporation generally considers all expected future events other than enactment of changes in the tax law or changes in tax rates. Changes in tax laws or rates will be recognized in the future years in which they occur. Temporary differences between income for financial reporting and income tax purposes arise primarily from the timing of the deduction of certain accruals and from the use of accelerated methods of depreciation for income tax reporting purposes compared to the method of depreciation used for financ ial reporting purposes.
Accrued expenses-insurance:
The Corporation's US insurance programs for general liability, automobile liability, workers compensation and certain employee related health care benefits are effectively self-insured. Claims in excess of self-insurance levels are fully insured. Accrued expenses-insurance represents the estimated costs of known and anticipated claims under these insurance programs. The Corporation provides reserves on reported claims and claims incurred but not reported at each balance sheet date based upon the estimated amount of the probable claim or the amount of the deductible, whichever is lower. Such estimates are reviewed and evaluated in light of emerging claim experience and existing circumstances. Any changes in estimates from this review process are reflected in operations currently.
Stock options:
The Corporation accounts for stock options under Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25 (“APB 25”), under which no compensation expense has been recognized (refer to Note 7 to Consolidated Financial Statements). In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, which was effective for years beginning after December 15, 1995. SFAS 123 established financial accounting and reporting standards for stock-based employee compensation plans. The statement defines a fair value based method of accounting for an employee stock option or similar equity instrument and encourages all entities to adopt that method of accounting for all of their stock compensation plans. However, it also allows an entity to continue to measure compensation costs for those plans using the intrinsic value based m ethod of accounting prescribed by APB 25, but requires pro-forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share for the effects on compensation expense had the accounting guidance for SFAS 123 been adopted.
On December 31, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS 148,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure. SFAS 148 amends SFAS 123,Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to provide alternative methods of transition to SFAS 123’s fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. SFAS 148 also amends the disclosure provisions of SFAS 123 to require disclosure of the effects of an entity’s accounting policy with respect to stock-based employee compensation on reported earnings in interim financial statements. The disclosure provisions of SFAS 148 are applicable to all companies with stock-based employee compensation. SFAS 148 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002.
The Corporation adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS 148 as of December 31, 2002. In preparing these disclosures, the Corporation determined the values using the Black-Scholes model based on the following assumptions:
For the Year Ended December 31, | |||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Expected life | 5.7 years | 5.0 years | 6.8 years |
Volatility | 27.3% | 27.8% | 27.5% |
Risk-free interest rate | 4.5% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
Dividend yield | 2.47% | 2.34% | 3.32% |
Had SFAS 123 been implemented, the Corporation’s net income and earnings per share would have been reduced to the amounts indicated below for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003:
Year Ended December 31, | |||
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Net income: | |||
As reported | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of related tax effects | (43,000) | (39,000) | (48,000) |
Pro forma | $ 3,557,000 | $ 30,790,000 | $ 2,601,000 |
Basic earnings per share: | |||
As reported | $ 0.49 | $ 4.19 | $ 0.36 |
Pro forma | $ 0.48 | $ 4.18 | $ 0.35 |
Diluted earnings per share: | |||
As reported | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 | $ 0.36 |
Pro forma | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 | $ 0.35 |
Restricted Stock Award Program:
During the second quarter 2003, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the “Committee”), approved a restricted stock award program under the Bairnco Corporation 2000 Stock Incentive Plan. The program provides long-term incentive rewards to key members of the senior management team to further ensure their retention as employees and the linkage of their performance to the long-term performance of the Corporation. Under this new program, the Committee granted 133,000 shares of restricted stock to officers and three key senior management members during the second quarter of 2003 and 20,000 shares of restricted stock to one key senior management member during the third quarter 2005. Under the terms of the restricted stock agreements, each employee must remain employed by the Corporation for a period of 5 years from the date of grant in order for the restricted stock to vest and the restrictions to be lifted. If employment is terminated prior to vesting for any reason other than death, disability or retirement, all restricted stock shall be forfeited immediately and returned to the Corporation. In the event of a change in control, shares outstanding under the program would vest immediately.
The fair market value of the 133,000 shares at the date of award of $5.10 per share has been recorded as “Unamortized cost of restricted stock awards” (unearned compensation) and is shown, net of amortization, as a separate component of stockholders’ investment in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair market value of the 20,000 shares at the date of award of $10.85 per share, are similarly reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The unearned compensation is being amortized over the vesting period of the shares. In accordance with APB Opinion 25, the Corporation will recognize a compensation charge over the vesting period equal to the fair market value of these shares on the date of the award.
Translation of foreign currencies:
For foreign subsidiaries, the local currency is the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries are translated at the rates of exchange in effect at the balance sheet date while income and expenses are translated at the average monthly rates of exchange in effect during the year. Translation gains and losses are included as a component of stockholders' investment.
Fair value of financial instruments:
The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities, approximate fair value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities.
The carrying amount of the Corporation’s short-term and long-term debt approximates fair value, since the debt is at floating rates and therefore approximates rates currently offered to the Corporation for debt of the same remaining maturities.
The carrying amount of the zero-interest note payable related to the MOX-TapeÒ acquisition (refer to Note 2 to Consolidated Financial Statements) has been recorded at a discount and approximates fair value, based on average borrowing rates for the Corporation at the time of acquisition.
Accounting for derivatives:
The Corporation’s French Kasco operation had forward exchange rate contracts used to cover trade payable needs for forecasted US and UK purchases in 2003. The Corporation recognized $191,000 in exchange rate losses on open forward exchange rate contracts as of December 31, 2003. There were no open positions as of December 31, 2005 and 2004.
In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS 149,Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. The statement is intended to result in more consistent reporting of contracts as either freestanding derivative instruments subject to SFAS 133 in its entirety, or as hybrid instruments with debt host contracts and embedded derivative features. SFAS 149 is effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003, and hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003. The adoption of SFAS 149 had no impact on the Corporation’s financial position or results of operations.
Reclassifications:
Certain reclassifications were made to prior year balances in order to conform to the current year presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on previously reported results of operations or stockholders’ investment.
(2) Acquisitions
On January 10, 2001, Bairnco purchased selected net assets (“Viscor”) of Viscor, Inc. The terms of Viscor's asset purchase agreement provide for additional consideration to be paid by Bairnco if Viscor's results of operations exceed certain targeted levels. Such additional consideration is paid semi-annually in cash and is recorded when earned, by the achievement of certain targeted levels for the preceding six month period, as additional goodwill. The maximum amount of contingent consideration is approximately $4.5 million payable over the 5-year period ended December 31, 2005. The Corporation recorded $6,000 and $67,000, respectively, in Cost in Excess as additional purchase price for the years ended December 31, 2005 and 2004. The cumulative additional consideration recorded as goodwill is approximately $1.0 million through Decembe r 31, 2005.
On May 23, 2003, Bairncopurchased the MOX-TapeÒ brand of products, including inventory and related equipment, from Flexfab Horizons International, Inc., (“Flexfab”) of Hastings, Michigan. MOX-TapeÒ products consist of un-reinforced and reinforced silicone, self-fusing tapes used in a broad range of applications and markets, including high temperature electrical and mechanical insulation for the military, aerospace, automotive, utility and power generation markets. The business has been moved to Arlon’s Bear, Delaware plant. The acquisition has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting and was financed through available borrowings under Bairnco’s line of credit and a $400,000, non-interest bearing note payab le to Flexfab, payable in $100,000 installments over four years. The note was recorded at a discount, based on average borrowing rates for the Corporation at the time of acquisition. The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired based on the fair market value of the assets at the date of acquisition. The purchase price exceeded the fair value of net assets acquired by approximately $0.5 million. Pro forma earnings for the year ended December 31, 2003 including the MOX-TapeÒ product line were not material to the Corporation.
(3)
Earnings per Share
The Corporation computes earnings per share (“EPS”) under SFAS 128,Earnings per Share. The following disclosures comply with the requirements of SFAS 128.
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Basic Earnings per Common Share: | |||
Net Income | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Average common shares outstanding | 7,350,000 | 7,362,000 | 7,338,000 |
Basic Earnings Per Common Share | $ 0.49 | $ 4.19 | $ 0.36 |
Diluted Earnings per Common Share: | |||
Net Income | $ 3,600,000 | $ 30,829,000 | $ 2,649,000 |
Average common shares outstanding | 7,350,000 | 7,362,000 | 7,338,000 |
Dilutive effect of restricted stock | 82,000 | 64,000 | 32,000 |
Common shares issuable in respect to options issued to employees with a dilutive effect | 181,000 | 143,000 | 21,000 |
Total diluted common shares outstanding | 7,613,000 | 7,569,000 | 7,391,000 |
Diluted Earnings Per Common Share | $ 0.47 | $ 4.07 | $ 0.36 |
Basic earnings per common share were computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the year. Diluted earnings per common share include the effect of all dilutive stock options and restricted stock shares.
(4)
Income Taxes
The components of income before income taxes and the provision (benefit) for domestic and foreign income taxes are as follows:
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Income before Income Taxes: | |||
Domestic (excluding income from spun off subsidiary) | $ 4,572,000 | $ 5,616,000 | $ 3,001,000 |
Foreign | 965,000 | 1,875,000 | 854,000 |
Total Income before Income Taxes | $ 5,537,000 | $ 7,491,000 | $ 3,855,000 |
Provision (Benefit) for Income Taxes: | |||
Domestic: | |||
Currently payable | $ 1,191,000 | $ 1,168,000 | $ (240,000) |
Deferred | 318,000 | 776,000 | 1,044,000 |
Foreign: | |||
Currently payable | 480,000 | 408,000 | 355,000 |
Deferred | (52,000) | 20,000 | 47,000 |
Total Provision for Income Taxes | $ 1,937,000 | $ 2,372,000 | $ 1,206,000 |
Bairnco's net current and non-current deferred tax assets (liabilities) include the following at December 31:
2005 | 2004 | |
Current Deferred Tax Items: | ||
Accrued expenses | $ 1,026,000 | $ 1,230,000 |
Inventories | 1,422,000 | 1,066,000 |
Receivables | 377,000 | 477,000 |
Foreign tax credits | 480,000 | 745,000 |
Net Current Deferred Tax Asset | 3,305,000 | 3,518,000 |
Non-Current Deferred Tax Items: | ||
Fixed assets | (6,762,000) | (6,516,000) |
Pensions | (3,609,000) | (2,650,000) |
Intangible assets | (62,000) | (20,000) |
Foreign tax credits | 1,197,000 | -- |
Other | (552,000) | (555,000) |
Net Non-Current Deferred Tax Liability | (9,788,000) | (9,741,000) |
Net Deferred Tax Liability | $ (6,483,000) | $ (6,223,000) |
Management expects that future operations will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the existing net temporary differences. As a result, the Corporation has not recorded any valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets.
In 2005, 2004 and 2003 the Corporation's effective tax rates were 35.0%, 31.7% and 31.3%, respectively, of income before income taxes. An analysis of the differences between these rates and the US federal statutory income tax rate is as follows:
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Computed income taxes at statutory rate | $ 1,883,000 | $ 2,547,000 | $ 1,311,000 |
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 214,000 | 52,000 | 67,000 |
Dividend income | 141,000 | 636,000 | 65,000 |
Foreign income taxed at different rates | 100,000 | (210,000) | 112,000 |
Tax credits | (167,000) | (636,000) | -- |
Benefit of Extraterritorial Income Exclusion | (315,000) | (416,000) | (335,000) |
Meals and entertainment | 43,000 | 58,000 | 67,000 |
Other, net | 38,000 | 341,000 | (81,000) |
Provision for Income Taxes | $ 1,937,000 | $ 2,372,000 | $ 1,206,000 |
On October 22, 2004, the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 (the “Act") was signed into law. The Act creates a temporary incentive for US multinationals to repatriate accumulated income earned outside the US at an effective tax rate of 5.25%. To take advantage of the temporary incentive, the Corporation repatriated $1,826,000 of foreign earnings under the Act. The additional US tax liability as a result of repatriating earnings under the Act is $141,000.
The rate reconciling item of $167,000 for tax credits is an estimate of the amount of foreign tax credits that were repatriated with the earnings under the Act. The Corporation cannot use the foreign tax credits repatriated under the Act or net operating loss carry forwards to reduce the taxable earnings repatriated under the Act. The Corporation expects to use the foreign tax credits repatriated under the Act in future years to offset future US tax. The foreign tax credits that may be utilized to reduce the Corporation’s US tax liability is limited to the amount of total US tax multiplied by the proportion of foreign source income to total worldwide income in future years. The Corporation’s foreign tax credits will begin to expire in 2011 and continue through 2015.
In addition to the foreign earnings repatriated under the Act, the Corporation also repatriated $732,600 of previously taxed earnings during the year. In January 2006, the Corporation repatriated an additional $977,000 of previously taxed earnings. The previously taxed earnings repatriated in 2005 and in January 2006 are not subject to tax in the US. With the repatriation of the previously taxed earnings in January 2006, the Corporation has exhausted its pool of previously taxed earnings that were available to bring back to the US.
The repatriation of earnings under the Act is not allowed beyond 2005. In the absence of similar incentives to repatriate foreign earnings, Management does not expect to repatriate foreign earnings in future years. Through December 31, 2005, the Corporation has approximately $4.7 million of foreign earnings that are considered to be permanently reinvested outside of the US. Since these amounts are considered permanently reinvested, the Corporation has not provided deferred taxes on the remaining foreign earnings.
Effective January 1, 2002, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) eliminated all tax benefits associated with Foreign Sales Corporations, and the Bairnco FSC dissolved accordingly. As a replacement tax benefit for exporters, the IRS enacted the Extraterritorial Income Exclusion, a statutory exclusion from taxable income. The income exclusion is calculated based on a percentage of foreign trade income and use of a non-US entity is not required to get the benefit of the exclusion. Effective January 1, 2005, the Extraterritorial Income Exclusion began a phase-out which will be completed in 2007. For transactions during 2005 and 2006, the income exclusion is 80% and 60% of the exclusion otherwise allowed, respectively. The Corporation expects to receive a reduced benefit of $315,000 under the Extraterritorial Income Exclusion in 2005.
The Corporation’s consolidated income tax returns have been audited by the IRS through the year ended December 31, 2002, and no other years are currently under audit. The tax returns for the years ending December 31, 2003, 2004 and 2005 are Bairnco’s only remaining unexamined tax returns filed in an open year.
(5)
Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively:
2005 | 2004 | |
| ||
Salaries and wages | $ 2,354,000 | $ 2,404,000 |
Income taxes | 54,000 | 624,000 |
Insurance | 2,300,000 | 2,709,000 |
Other accrued expenses | 4,698,000 | 4,778,000 |
Total accrued expenses | $ 9,406,000 | $10,515,000 |
(6)
Debt and Lease Commitments
Long-term debt consisted of the following as of December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively:
The Corporation has a $25 million, three year, unsecured revolving Credit Facility (“Credit Facility”) led by Bank of America, N.A. which includes Wachovia Bank. The Credit Facility has an expiration date of April 30, 2008 and replaces a prior credit agreement which expired April 22, 2005. The Credit Facility permits a maximum loan commitment of $25 million. Total letter of credit commitments under the Credit Facility may not exceed $13 million.
At December 31, 2005, $4,387,000 of revolving credit notes were outstanding and included in long-term debt, which represents $3,500,000 domestic and $887,000 foreign borrowings. In addition, approximately $5.1 million of irrevocable standby letters of credit were outstanding under the Credit Facility, which are not reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. $2.5 million of the letters of credit guarantee various insurance activities and $2.2 million represents a letter of credit securing borrowing for the China manufacturing facility. An outstanding $0.4 million letter of credit guarantees a short-term operating credit line for the China fabrication center. Interest rates vary on the revolving credit notes and are set at the time of borrowing in relationship to one of several reference rates, as selected by the Corporation at the time of the borrowing. Interest rates on revolving credit notes outstanding at December 31, 2005, averaged 5.35% on domestic borrowings and 4.27% on foreign borrowings. A commitment fee is paid on the unused portion of the total credit facility. As of December 31, 2005, approximately $13.9 million was available for borrowing under the Credit Agreement.
The Credit Agreement contains covenants, which require the Corporation to meet minimum fixed charge coverage ratios, and which limit the ratio of funded debt to EBITDA as defined in the Credit Agreement. At December 31, 2005, the Corporation was in compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement.
The Corporation has other short-term debt outstanding due in 2006 which consists of lines of credit with domestic and foreign financial institutions to meet short-term working capital needs. Outstanding domestic borrowings totaled $1,556,000 at December 31, 2005 at a rate of 5.75%. Outstanding foreign short-term borrowings totaled $677,000 and $1,030,000 at December 31, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Of the $677,000 outstanding at December 31, 2005, all is denominated in Euros with rates of 2.92% to 3.95%.
The annual maturity requirements for long-term debt due after December 31, 2006, are summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | |
2007 | $99,000 |
2008 | 6,970,000 |
Total long-term debt | $7,069,000 |
Leases:
The Corporation leases certain property and equipment under various operating lease arrangements that expire over the next 8 years. Future minimum lease payments under scheduled operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable terms in excess of one year are as follows:
Year Ended December 31, | |
2006 | $ 2,716,000 |
2007 | 2,423,000 |
2008 | 1,880,000 |
2009 | 1,602,000 |
2010 | 1,282,000 |
2011 and thereafter | 3,808,000 |
Total minimum payments | $13,711,000 |
Rent expense for all operating leases amounted to approximately $3.1 million, $3.2 million, and $3.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004, and 2003 respectively.
(7)
Stock Options
The Corporation has a stock incentive plan which was established in 1990 (“1990 Plan”) and expired in 2000. The expiration of the 1990 Plan had no effect on any stock options then outstanding. On April 21, 2000, the shareholders of the Corporation approved the Bairnco 2000 Stock Incentive Plan (“2000 Plan”). The 2000 Plan permits the grant of options to purchase not more than 750,000 shares of common stock. The 2000 Plan provides for the grant of non-qualified options and options qualifying as incentive stock options under the Internal Revenue Code to officers and other key executive and management employees, and to each outside Director of the Corporation at an option price equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. Non-qualified stock options may also be granted at book value. The term of each option may not exce ed 10 years from the date the option becomes exercisable (or, in the case of an incentive stock option, 10 years from the date of grant).
A senior executive of the Corporation presently holds performance based, non-qualified stock options granted under the 1990 Plan to purchase a total of 166,667 shares of common stock at option prices equal to the fair market value on the date of grant. Half of these performance options became exercisable as a result of the Corporation’s earnings performance in 1995. The remaining half became fully exercisable on May 31, 2000. These options remain exercisable for ten years from the date they first became exercisable. On January 23, 2006, 83,333 of these options were exercised.
Changes in the stock options granted under the 1990 Plan during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||
Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Outstanding at beginning of year | 271,244 | $6.25 | 324,160 | $6.27 | 440,216 | $6.22 |
Exercised | (19,000) | 5.85 | (39,058) | 6.19 | (7,666) | 5.03 |
Canceled | (7,075) | 7.10 | (13,858) | 6.91 | (108,390) | 6.14 |
Outstanding at end of year | 245,169 | $6.26 | 271,244 | $6.25 | 324,160 | $6.27 |
Exercisable at end of year | 245,169 | $6.26 | 271,244 | $6.25 | 322,460 | $6.27 |
No shares were available for grants under the 1990 Plan as of December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003. The weighted average remaining life of the 245,169 options outstanding at December 31, 2005 was 3.0 years.
Changes in the stock options granted under the 2000 Plan during 2005, 2004 and 2003 were as follows:
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | ||||
Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | Options | Weighted Average Exercise Price | |
Outstanding at beginning of year | 170,025 | $5.92 | 162,400 | $5.57 | 80,500 | $6.22 |
Granted | 27,450 | 10.78 | 20,250 | 8.79 | 89,050 | 5.05 |
Exercised | (10,625) | 5.81 | (11,150) | 6.10 | -- | -- |
Canceled | (11,175) | 7.74 | (1,475) | 5.53 | (7,150) | 6.38 |
Outstanding at end of year | 175,675 | $6.57 | 170,025 | $5.92 | 162,400 | $5.57 |
Exercisable at end of year | 98,465 | $5.79 | 68,607 | $5.94 | 34,280 | $6.56 |
At December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003, 552,550, 568,825 and 587,600 shares, respectively, were available for option grants under the 2000 Plan. The weighted-average remaining life of the 175,675 options outstanding at December 31, 2005 was 9.5 years.
As of December 31, 2005, outstanding options have the following ranges of exercise prices and weighted average remaining lives:
Ranges of Exercise Prices | ||||
$3.38 to $5.70 | $5.71 to $8.40 | $8.41 to $11.92 | All Ranges | |
Outstanding stock options: | ||||
Number of options | 114,602 | 255,542 | 50,700 | 420,844 |
Weighted average exercise price | $5.09 | $6.21 | $10.24 | $6.39 |
Weighted average remaining life | 8.7 years | 3.5 years | 9.8 years | 5.7 years |
Exercisable stock options: | ||||
Number of options | 75,922 | 252,265 | 15,447 | 343,634 |
Weighted average exercise price | $5.09 | $6.21 | $9.88 | $6.13 |
Weighted average remaining life | 7.9 years | 3.4 years | 5.5 years | 4.5 years |
There were no charges to income in connection with stock option grants or exercises during 2005, 2004 and 2003.
(8)
Pension Plans
The Corporation has several pension plans which cover substantially all of its employees. The benefits paid under these plans generally are based on employees' years of service and compensation during the last years of employment. Annual contributions made to the US plans are determined in compliance with the minimum funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (“ERISA”) using a different actuarial cost method and actuarial assumptions than are used for determining pension expense for financial reporting purposes. Plan assets consist primarily of publicly traded equity and debt securities. The Corporation maintains an unfunded supplemental plan in the United States of America to provide retirement benefits in excess of levels provided under the Corporation's other plans.
The Corporation’s Canadian subsidiary provides retirement benefits for its employees through a defined contribution plan. The plan was converted from a defined benefit plan in 1993 and, upon conversion a surplus was generated that is maintained in a separate holding account to fund the employer portion of contributions. As of December 31, 2005 and 2004, the plan had approximately $2.1 million and $1.9 million, respectively, in the holding account. The employer portion of contributions for 2005 and 2004 was $57,000 and $55,000, respectively. The Corporation's European subsidiaries provide retirement benefits for employees consistent with local practices. The foreign plans are not significant in the aggregate and therefore are not included in the following disclosures.
The Corporation’s measurement date of its US pension plans is November 30th. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with plan assets in excess of accumulated benefit obligations were $44,313,000, $41,382,000 and $41,792,000, respectively, at November 30, 2005, and $40,673,000, $37,944,000 and $38,973,000, respectively, at November 30, 2004. The projected benefit obligation, accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for the pension plan with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets were $660,000, $660,000 and $0, respectively, at November 30, 2005, and $631,000, $631,000 and $0, respectively, at November 30, 2004.
The following table describes the funded status of US pension plans:
2005 | 2004 | |
Change in Benefit Obligation: | ||
Benefit obligation at November 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively | $ 41,304,000 | $ 38,638,000 |
Service cost | 1,062,000 | 1,007,000 |
Interest cost | 2,483,000 | 2,384,000 |
Actuarial loss | 2,522,000 | 1,373,000 |
Benefits paid | (2,398,000) | (2,098,000) |
Benefit obligation at November 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively | 44,973,000 | 41,304,000 |
Change in Plan Assets: | ||
Fair value of plan assets at November 30, 2004 and 2003, respectively | 38,973,000 | 36,000,000 |
Actual return on plan assets | 1,345,000 | 4,740,000 |
Employer contributions | 3,850,000 | 310,000 |
Benefits paid | (2,376,000) | (2,077,000) |
Fair value of plan assets at November 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively | 41,792,000 | 38,973,000 |
Funded status | (3,181,000) | (2,331,000) |
Unrecognized net transition obligation | -- | 3,000 |
Unrecognized prior service cost | 185,000 | 267,000 |
Unrecognized net actuarial loss | 13,695,000 | 9,944,000 |
Prepaid pension costs at November 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively | 10,699,000 | 7,883,000 |
December accruals | (88,000) | (92,000) |
December contributions | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Prepaid pension costs at year end | $ 10,613,000 | $ 7,793,000 |
The prepaid pension costs noted above are included in Other Assets in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2005 and 2004.
The following assumptions were used for purposes of computing the net periodic pension cost and determining the benefit obligation of all US salaried employee plans:
Assumption | Used for Net Periodic Pension Cost in Fiscal Year January through December of | Used for Benefit Obligations as of November 30 | ||
2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |
Discount rate | 6.1% | 6.25% | 5.78% | 6.1% |
Salary increase | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
Long-term rate of return | 8.5% | 8.5% | (Not applicable) | (Not applicable) |
The following assumptions were used for purposes of computing the net periodic pension cost and determining the benefit obligation of all US hourly employee plans:
Assumption | Used for Net Periodic Pension Cost in Fiscal Year January through December of | Used for Benefit Obligations as of November 30 | ||
2005 | 2004 | 2005 | 2004 | |
Discount rate | 6.1% | 6.25% | 5.78% | 6.1% |
Salary increase | (Not applicable) | (Not applicable) | (Not applicable) | (Not applicable) |
Long-term rate of return | 8.5% | 8.5% | (Not applicable) | (Not applicable) |
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets of the Corporation consist of the following:
2005 | 2004 | |
Prepaid benefit cost | $11,245,000 | $8,418,000 |
Accrued benefit liability | (660,000) | (631,000) |
Intangible asset | -- | -- |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | 114,000 | 96,000 |
Net amount recognized at November 30 | 10,699,000 | 7,883,000 |
December accruals | (88,000) | (92,000) |
December contributions | 2,000 | 2,000 |
Net amount recognized at December 31 | $10,613,000 | $7,793,000 |
Net periodic pension cost for the US plans included the following for the years ended December 31:
2005 | 2004 | 2003 | |
Service cost-benefits earned during the year | $ 1,065,000 | $ 1,020,000 | $ 863,000 |
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | 2,491,000 | 2,389,000 | 2,325,000 |
Expected return on plan assets | (3,250,000) | (3,056,000) | (2,555,000) |
Amortization of net obligation at date of transition | -- | 32,000 | 32,000 |
Amortization of prior service cost | 56,000 | 49,000 | 49,000 |
Amortization of accumulated losses | 595,000 | 666,000 | 630,000 |
Curtailment loss | 93,000 | -- | -- |
Net periodic pension cost | $ 1,050,000 | $ 1,100,000 | $ 1,344,000 |
The major categories of plan assets as of November 30, 2005 and 2004 were as follows:
2005 | 2004 | |||
Major Categories | Fair Value of Plan Assets | % of Total Fair Value of Plan Assets | Fair Value of Plan Assets | % of Total Fair Value of Plan Assets |
Equity funds | $ 26,935,000 | 64.5% | $ 27,216,000 | 69.8% |
Fixed income funds | 10,658,000 | 25.5% | 11,096,000 | 28.5% |
Cash and cash equivalents | 4,199,000 | 10.0% | 661,000 | 1.7% |
Total | $ 41,792,000 | $ 38,973,000 |
At the end of November 2005, the Corporation made a $3.85 million contribution to the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan and the two hourly employee pension plans which resulted in these plans being fully funded as compared to the accumulated benefit obligation of each plan. This contribution was included in the fair value of plan assets as cash and cash equivalents as of November 30, 2005.
Effective the end of March 2006, Bairnco will freeze the Bairnco Corporation Retirement Plan and initiate employer contributions to its 401(k) plan. A base contribution of 1% of pay will be made to each participant’s account, plus the Corporation will match 50% of up to 4% of pay contributed by the employee. Employer contributions to the 401(k) plan in 2006 are estimated at $700,000.
Assuming no adverse changes in 2006 to the discount rate used for measuring the benefit obligation and assuming the rate of return on assets equals or exceeds the actuarial assumption, then the Corporation is expected to contribute to the US plans in 2006 an amount not to exceed its expected pension expense of approximately $320,000.
Expected benefit payments for each of the next five years and for years six through ten are as follows:
Fiscal Year | Amount |
2006 | $2,361,000 |
2007 | 2,394,000 |
2008 | 2,485,000 |
2009 | 2,569,000 |
2010 | 2,627,000 |
2011 through 2015 | $14,842,000 |
Investment Policy:
All investments will be made solely in the interest of the plan participants and their beneficiaries in order to provide prudent growth over time consistent with preservation of principal while providing liquidity so that benefits may be paid. Plan investments will be done through investment managers, as appointed by the Investment Committee, and be diversified so as to minimize the risk of large losses. All actions by investment managers shall be made in accordance with the fiduciary standards established by ERISA, as amended, and other applicable laws and regulations.
The general classes of investment funds include equities, fixed income (bond funds) and cash equivalents. Equity investments include common, preferred and convertible stock, including both domestic and foreign issues. Plan assets may be invested 100% in equity funds although the range of equity fund investments is typically in the 55% to 75% of total market value of plan assets. Fixed income funds include US Government obligations, marketable non-convertible preferred stock and corporate bonds, insurance contracts, zero coupon securities and certificates of deposit. Cash equivalents include investments with a maturity of less than one year and shall include US Government securities, repurchase agreements, bank certificates of deposit, prime commercial paper and short term investments.
Investments or activities strictly prohibited include short sales, margin purchases or any form of stock borrowing, privately placed or non-marketable securities, restricted securities, common stocks not listed on the New York, American or NASDAQ Stock Exchanges, derivative investments, investments in excess of 6% of the specific fund’s assets when the indication of ownership is outside the jurisdiction of the District Courts of the United States, investments of more than 10% of the specific fund’s assets in securities of any one issuer, except for US Government obligations, and investments in equities in any single industry in excess of 20% (at cost) of total plan assets.
Investment managers have full responsibility for investment selection and diversification within the limits of the investment restrictions set forth herein and as may be additionally imposed by the Investment Committee. The Plan Administrator shall supply the Investment Committee with the performance results of all investments and investment managers, benchmarked against their peer’s performance, at least quarterly.
Bairnco’s expected long term rate of return on plan assets is based on historical returns of its investment funds as adjusted to reflect expectations of future returns taking into consideration forecasts of long term expected inflation rates.
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Reportable Segment Data
Operating segments are components of an enterprise that:
a.
Engage in business activities from which they may earn revenues and incur expenses,
b.
Whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the company’s chief operating decision-maker to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance, and
c.
For which discrete financial information is available.
Operating segments with similar products and services, production processes, types of customers, and sales channels are combined into reportable segments for disclosure purposes. Bairnco has three reportable segments – Arlon Electronic Materials segment, Arlon Coated Materials segment and Kasco Replacement Products and Services segment.
The Arlon Electronic Materials and Arlon Coated Materials segments design, manufacture, market and sell laminated and coated products to the electronic, industrial and commercial markets under the Arlonâ and Calonâ brand names. These products are based on common technologies in coating, laminating, polymers, and dispersion chemistry.
Among the products included in the Arlon Electronic Materials segment are high technology materials for the printed circuit board industry and silicone rubber products for insulating tapes and flexible heaters. Among the products included in the Arlon Coated Materials segment are vinyl films for graphics art applications, foam tapes used in window glazing, and electrical and thermal insulation products.
The Kasco Replacement Products and Services segment manufactures, sells and services products and equipment used in supermarkets, meat and deli operations, and meat, poultry, and fish processing plants throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. It also manufactures and sells small band saw blades for cutting wood and metal, and large band saw blades for use at lumber mills.
Bairnco evaluates segment performance based on income before interest and taxes and excluding allocation of headquarters expense. Segment income and assets are measured on a basis that is consistent with the methods described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Segment assets exclude US deferred income taxes, taxes receivable and assets attributable to US employee benefit programs. Inter-segment transactions are not material. No customer accounts for 10% or more of consolidated revenue.
Financial information about the Corporation’s operating segments for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 is as follows:
Operating | Capital | Depreciation/ | |||||
Net Sales | Profit (Loss) | Assets | Expenditures | Amortization | |||
2005 | |||||||
Arlon EM | $ 53,741,000 | $ 6,774,000 | $ 31,035,000 | $ 3,380,000 | $ 2,360,000 | ||
Arlon CM | 68,218,000 | 2,232,000 | 45,932,000 | 420,000 | 2,770,000 | ||
Kasco | 43,941,000 | 354,000 | 30,436,000 | 2,818,000 | 2,014,000 | ||
Headquarters | -- | (3,769,000) | 18,365,000 | 686,000 | 312,000 | ||
Total | $165,900,000 | $ 5,591,000 | $125,768,000 | $ 7,304,000 | $ 7,456,000 | ||
2004 | |||||||
Arlon EM | $ 51,274,000 | $ 6,656,000 | $ 24,283,000 | $ 1,403,000 | $ 2,412,000 | ||
Arlon CM | 71,752,000 | 3,798,000 | 46,262,000 | 2,467,000 | 2,567,000 | ||
Kasco | 42,470,000 | 1,585,000 | 30,290,000 | 1,258,000 | 2,610,000 | ||
Headquarters | -- | (3,982,000) | 17,946,000 | 868,000 | 79,000 | ||
Total | $165,496,000 | $ 8,057,000 | $118,781,000 | $ 5,996,000 | $ 7,668,000 | ||
2003 | |||||||
Arlon EM | $ 44,540,000 | $ 4,408,000 | $ 24,424,000 | $ 507,000 | $ 2,437,000 | ||
Arlon CM | 68,521,000 | 3,103,000 | 47,875,000 | 3,405,000 | 2,509,000 | ||
Kasco | 39,635,000 | 39,000 | 29,838,000 | 1,690,000 | 2,719,000 | ||
Headquarters | -- | (2,927,000) | 16,092,000 | 62,000 | 132,000 | ||
Total | $152,696,000 | $ 4,623,000 | $118,229,000 | $ 5,664,000 | $ 7,797,000 |
The Corporation has operations in Canada, Mexico, China and several European countries. Information about the Corporation’s operations by geographical area for the years ended December 31, 2005, 2004 and 2003 is as follows:
Sales to External Customers | Long-lived Segment Assets | |
2005 | ||
United States | $138,657,000 | $56,078,000 |
France | 14,095,000 | 285,000 |
Other Foreign | 13,148,000 | 3,761,000 |
2004 | ||
United States | $139,148,000 | $53,482,000 |
France | 14,544,000 | 395,000 |
Other Foreign | 11,804,000 | 3,875,000 |
2003 | ||
United States | $128,231,000 | $56,159,000 |
France | 13,456,000 | 430,000 |
Other Foreign | 11,009,000 | 3,944,000 |
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Contingencies
During the third quarter 2004, Bairnco obtained final resolutions of three long-pending lawsuits.
In one of these lawsuits (the “Transactions Lawsuit”), trustees representing asbestos claimants brought claims of over $700 million against Bairnco, its subsidiaries, and other defendants. A judgment in favor of the defendants was affirmed in May 2004 by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. Plaintiffs’ time to seek review by the United States Supreme Court of the Court of Appeals’ decision expired in August 2004.
A second lawsuit by these trustees against Bairnco (the “NOL Lawsuit”), involving a dispute over federal income tax refunds that had been held in escrow since the 1990s, was settled in September 2004. Pursuant to a settlement agreement dated September 10, 2004, Bairnco received $24,695,000 (about 70 percent of the escrowed funds), and the NOL Lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice. Subsequent to December 31, 2004, a review of tax information on the settlement of the NOL Lawsuit resulted in a $1,015,000 tax receivable and related income which, along with the $24,695,000 settlement, is included in Income from Spun off Subsidiary in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income.
The final resolution of the Transactions Lawsuit in favor of Bairnco resulted in the final resolution of a third lawsuit brought by these trustees (the “Properties Lawsuit”), involving a dispute over the title to certain real and personal property. In 2001, when the Properties Lawsuit was dismissed, without prejudice, against Bairnco and its Arlon subsidiary, the parties agreed that this dispute would be determined in accordance with the final resolution of the Transactions Lawsuit.
Bairnco Corporation and its subsidiaries are defendants in a number of other pending actions. Management of Bairnco believes that the disposition of these other actions will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated results of operations or the financial position of Bairnco and its subsidiaries as of December 31, 2005.
CORPORATE INFORMATION
Corporate Office
300 Primera Boulevard, Suite 432
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
(407) 875-2222
www.bairnco.com
Principal Facilities
Bear, Delaware
Dallas, Texas
Rancho Cucamonga, California
St. Louis, Missouri
San Antonio, Texas
Santa Ana, California
Crumlin, Wales, United Kingdom
Matamoros, Mexico
Paris, France
Pansdorf, Germany
Transfer Agent and Registrar
Trust Company Bank
P.O. Box 4625
Atlanta, Georgia 30302
(800) 568-3476
Independent Certified Public Accountants
Grant Thornton LLP
200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 2050
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 481-5100
www.grantthornton.com
Stock Listing
Bairnco common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Symbol - BZ
Annual Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting will be held at Bairnco’s Corporate Office on April 20, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
Form 10-K
Stockholders may obtain without charge a copy of Bairnco's Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by writing to Investor Relations at the Corporate Office address.
Investor Relations Information
Contact Kenneth L. Bayne, Chief Financial Officer, Bairnco Corporation
(407) 875-2222, extension 227.
BAIRNCO CORPORATION
300 Primera Boulevard, Suite 432
Lake Mary, Florida 32746
407-875-2222
FAX 407-875-3398
www.bairnco.com