SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2006
or
[ ] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from___________________to__________________
Commission File Number 33-75706
BERRY PLASTICS HOLDING CORPORATION
(formerly known as BPC Holding Corporation)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 35-1814673 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS employer identification number) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (812) 424-2904
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. [X]Yes [ ]No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant are large accelerated filers, accelerated filers or non-accelerated filers. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (check one): Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [ ] Non-accelerated filer [X]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X]
As of November 6, 2006, all of the outstanding 100 shares of the Common Stock, $.01 par value, of Berry Plastics Holding Corporation were held by Berry Plastics Group, Inc. The financial presentation presented in the Berry Plastics Holding Corporation financial statements reflects the consolidated operations and financial position including the results and equity structure of Berry Plastics Group, Inc.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), with respect to our financial condition, results of operations and business and our expectations or beliefs concerning future events. The forward-looking statements include, in particular, statements about our plans, strategies and prospects under the heading "Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations". You can identify certain forward-looking statements by our use of forward-looking terminology such as, but not limited to, "believes," "expects," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends," "plans," "targets," "likely," "will," "would," "could" and similar expressions that identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties. Many risks and uncertainties are inherent in our industry and markets. Others are more specific to our operations. The occurrence of the events described and the achievement of the expected results depend on many events, some or all of which are not predictable or within our control. Actual results may differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include:
| · | changes in prices and availability of resin and other raw materials and our ability to pass on changes in raw material prices on a timely basis; |
| · | catastrophic loss of one of our key manufacturing facilities; |
| · | risks related to our acquisition strategy and integration of acquired businesses; |
| · | risks associated with our substantial indebtedness and debt service; |
| · | performance of our business and future operating results; |
| · | risks of competition, including foreign competition, in our existing and future markets; |
| · | general business and economic conditions, particularly an economic downturn; |
| · | increases in the cost of compliance with laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations; and |
| · | the factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 in the section titled “Risk Factors.” |
Readers should carefully review the factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 in the section titled “Risk Factors” and other risk factors identified from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and should not place undue reliance on our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect changes in underlying assumptions or factors, new information, future events or other changes.
AVAILABLE INFORMATION
We make available, free of charge, our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments, if any, to those reports through our Internet website as soon as practicable after they have been electronically filed with or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our internet address is www.berryplastics.com. The information contained on our website is not being incorporated herein. We are currently in the process of finalizing our code of ethics.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Form 10-Q Index
For Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2006
Part I. Financial Information | | Page No. |
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| Item 1. Financial Statements: | |
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 4 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations | 6 |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity | 7 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | 8 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 9 |
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| Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of | |
| Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 23 |
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| Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 32 |
| Item 4. Controls and Procedures | 33 |
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Part II. Other Information | | |
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| Item 1. Legal Proceedings | 34 |
| Item 1A. Risk Factors | 34 |
| Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | 34 |
| Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities | 34 |
| Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders | 34 |
| Item 5. Other Information | 34 |
| Item 6. Exhibits | 34 |
Signature | | 35 |
Part 1. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands of Dollars, except share information)
| | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | December 31, 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Assets | | | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 16,285 | | $ | 24,756 | |
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $6,347 at September 30, 2006 and $5,766 at December 31, 2005) | | | 161,410 | | | 140,443 | |
Inventories: | | | | | | | |
Finished goods | | | 109,357 | | | 101,632 | |
Raw materials and supplies | | | 54,672 | | | 50,716 | |
| | | 164,029 | | | 152,348 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | — | | | 22,905 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | | 28,570 | | | 39,037 | |
Total current assets | | | 370,294 | | | 379,489 | |
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Property and equipment: | | | | | | | |
Land | | | 12,334 | | | 12,292 | |
Buildings and improvements | | | 82,024 | | | 92,810 | |
Equipment and construction in progress | | | 359,444 | | | 497,364 | |
| | | 453,802 | | | 602,466 | |
Less accumulated depreciation | | | 2,430 | | | 179,022 | |
| | | 451,372 | | | 423,444 | |
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Intangible assets | | | 1,789,164 | | | 844,897 | |
Total assets | | $ | 2,610,830 | | $ | 1,647,830 | |
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(In Thousands of Dollars, except share information)
| | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | December 31, 2005 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | |
Liabilities and stockholders' equity | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 98,689 | | $ | 64,970 | |
Accrued interest | | | 4,990 | | | 20,165 | |
Employee compensation, payroll and other taxes | | | 55,964 | | | 43,915 | |
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities | | | 34,983 | | | 34,730 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | | 13,037 | | | 13,928 | |
Total current liabilities | | | 207,663 | | | 177,708 | |
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Long-term debt, less current portion | | | 1,882,350 | | | 1,146,692 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | 94,464 | | | 94,934 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | | 23,959 | | | 25,108 | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,208,436 | | | 1,444,442 | |
Stockholders' equity: | | | | | | | |
Common Stock; $.01 par value: 200,000,000 shares authorized; 4,931,011 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2006 | | | 49 | | | — | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 493,052 | | | 346,943 | |
Adjustment of the carryover basis of continuing stockholders | | | (69,738 | ) | | (196,603 | ) |
Notes receivable - common stock | | | (9,805 | ) | | (14,273 | ) |
Common stock (Predecessor) | | | — | | | 34 | |
Treasury stock (Predecessor) | | | — | | | (3,547 | ) |
Retained earnings (deficit) | | | (11,266 | ) | | 58,969 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | | 102 | | | 11,865 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | | 402,394 | | | 203,388 | |
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | | $ | 2,610,830 | | $ | 1,647,830 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In Thousands of Dollars)
| | Company | | Predecessor | | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 7/02/06- 9/19/06 | | 13 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 1/01/06- 9/19/06 | | 39 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
Net sales | | $ | 46,407 | | $ | 317,398 | | $ | 342,305 | | $ | 46,407 | | $ | 1,048,476 | | $ | 850,486 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 42,248 | | | 255,488 | | | 273,129 | | | 42,248 | | | 839,429 | | | 690,622 | |
Gross profit | | | 4,159 | | | 61,910 | | | 69,176 | | | 4,159 | | | 209,047 | | | 159,864 | |
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Operating Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Selling | | | 1,319 | | | 8,112 | | | 9,693 | | | 1,319 | | | 28,255 | | | 24,588 | |
General and administrative | | | 2,477 | | | 12,091 | | | 13,429 | | | 2,477 | | | 43,885 | | | 31,854 | |
Research and development | | | 277 | | | 1,580 | | | 1,994 | | | 277 | | | 5,455 | | | 4,450 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | 859 | | | 4,438 | | | 4,674 | | | 859 | | | 15,127 | | | 8,432 | |
Merger expenses | | | — | | | 70,122 | | | — | | | — | | | 70,122 | | | — | |
Other expenses | | | 105 | | | 963 | | | 2,107 | | | 105 | | | 4,744 | | | 2,800 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | (878 | ) | | (35,396 | ) | | 37,279 | | | (878 | ) | | 41,459 | | | 87,740 | |
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Other expenses (income): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized loss (gain) on investment in Southern Packaging | | | — | | | — | | | (384 | ) | | — | | | (299 | ) | | 1,185 | |
Gain on disposal of equipment | | | — | | | — | | | (41 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (41 | ) |
Income (loss) before interest and taxes | | | (878 | ) | | (35,396 | ) | | 37,704 | | | (878 | ) | | 41,758 | | | 86,596 | |
Interest: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expense | | | 4,593 | | | 19,592 | | | 21,416 | | | 4,593 | | | 64,710 | | | 51,951 | |
Loss on extinguished debt | | | 5,875 | | | 34,041 | | | — | | | 5,875 | | | 34,041 | | | 7,045 | |
Income | | | (90 | ) | | (289 | ) | | (261 | ) | | (90 | ) | | (901 | ) | | (673 | ) |
Income (loss) before income taxes | | | (11,256 | ) | | (88,740 | ) | | 16,549 | | | (11,256 | ) | | (56,092 | ) | | 28,273 | |
Income taxes (benefit) | | | 10 | | | (13,720 | ) | | 7,464 | | | 10 | | | 1,011 | | | 13,638 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (11,266 | ) | $ | (75,020 | ) | $ | 9,085 | | $ | (11,266 | ) | $ | (57,103 | ) | $ | 14,635 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands of Dollars)
| | Common Stock | | Additional Paid-In Capital | | Adjustment of the carryover basis of continuing stockholders | | Notes receivable - common stock | | Treasury Stock | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Losses) | | Total | |
Predecessor: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at December 31, 2005 | | $ | 34 | | $ | 346,943 | | $ | (196,603 | ) | $ | (14,273 | ) | $ | (3,547 | ) | $ | 58,969 | | $ | 11,865 | | $ | 203,388 | |
Collection on notes receivable | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,234 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,234 | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | — | | | (204 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (827 | ) | | — | | | — | | | (1,031 | ) |
Sale of treasury stock | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 873 | | | — | | | — | | | 873 | |
Interest on notes receivable | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (488 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (488 | ) |
Stock-based compensation | | | — | | | 2,856 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,856 | |
Translation gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,145 | | | 2,145 | |
Other comprehensive losses | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (274 | ) | | (274 | ) |
Net loss | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (57,103 | ) | | — | | | (11,266 | ) |
Balance at September 19, 2006 | | $ | 34 | | $ | 349,595 | | $ | (196,603 | ) | $ | (11,527 | ) | $ | (3,501 | ) | $ | 1,866 | | $ | 13,736 | | $ | 153,600 | |
Company: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at September 20, 2006 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Fair value adjustment on rolled stock | | | — | | | — | | | (69,738 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (69,738 | ) |
Issuance of common stock | | | 49 | | | 493,052 | | | — | | | (9,805 | ) | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 483,296 | |
Translation gains | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 128 | | | 128 | |
Other comprehensive losses | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26 | ) | | (26 | ) |
Net loss | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (11,266 | ) | | — | | | (11,266 | ) |
Balance at September 30, 2006 | | $ | 49 | | $ | 493,052 | | $ | (69,738 | ) | $ | (9,805 | ) | $ | — | | $ | (11,266 | ) | $ | 102 | | $ | 402,394 | |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands of Dollars)
| | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | | | Period from 1/01/06- 9/19/06 | | 39 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | |
Operating activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (11,266 | ) | | | $ | (57,103 | ) | $ | 14,635 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Depreciation | | | 2,467 | | | | | 62,044 | | | 51,353 | |
Non-cash interest expense | | | 176 | | | | | 1,369 | | | 1,372 | |
Loss on extinguished debt | | | 5,875 | | | | | 34,041 | | | 7,045 | |
Amortization of intangibles | | | 859 | | | | | 15,127 | | | 8,432 | |
Gain on disposal of equipment | | | — | | | | | — | | | (41 | ) |
Non-cash compensation | | | — | | | | | 2,856 | | | — | |
Unrealized (gain) loss on investment | | | — | | | | | (299 | ) | | 1,185 | |
Deferred income taxes | | | — | | | | | — | | | 12,994 | |
Merger expenses | | | 2,893 | | | | | 70,122 | | | — | |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Accounts receivable, net | | | (5,878 | ) | | | | (14,582 | ) | | (28,166 | ) |
Inventories | | | 2,719 | | | | | (14,214 | ) | | 7,989 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | (3,930 | ) | | | | 3,697 | | | (1,727 | ) |
Accrued interest | | | (4,875 | ) | | | | (10,300 | ) | | (7,725 | ) |
Payables and accrued expenses | | | 4,176 | | | | | 40,694 | | | 14,539 | |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | (6,784 | ) | | | | 133,452 | | | 81,885 | |
Investing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Additions to property and equipment | | | (11,137 | ) | | | | (77,060 | ) | | (48,866 | ) |
Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment | | | — | | | | | 71 | | | 1,719 | |
Merger costs | | | (118,150 | ) | | | | — | | | — | |
Acquisitions of businesses | | | — | | | | | — | | | (459,996 | ) |
Net cash used for investing activities | | | (129,287 | ) | | | | (76,989 | ) | | (507,143 | ) |
Financing activities | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from long-term borrowings | | | 1,870,000 | | | | | — | | | 466,479 | |
Payments on long-term borrowings | | | (1,046,539 | ) | | | | (84,845 | ) | | (9,108 | ) |
Proceeds from notes receivable | | | — | | | | | 3,234 | | | 1,361 | |
Issuance of common stock | | | 483,296 | | | | | — | | | — | |
Purchase of treasury stock | | | — | | | | | (1,031 | ) | | (5,405 | ) |
Redemption of predecessor stock | | | (1,112,337 | ) | | | | — | | | — | |
Sale of treasury stock | | | — | | | | | 873 | | | 3,441 | |
Debt financing costs | | | (41,818 | ) | | | | — | | | (8,137 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | | | 152,602 | | | | | (81,769 | ) | | 448,631 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | (246 | ) | | | | 550 | | | (366 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 16,285 | | | | | (24,756 | ) | | 23,007 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | — | | | | | 24,756 | | | 264 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 16,285 | | | | $ | — | | $ | 23,271 | |
See notes to consolidated financial statements.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In thousands of dollars, except as otherwise noted)
(Unaudited)
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Berry Plastics Holding Corporation, formerly BPC Holding Corporation, have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full fiscal year. The accompanying financial statements include the results of Berry Plastics Holding Corporation (“Holding” or the “Company”) and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Berry Plastics Corporation (“Berry”), and Berry’s wholly-owned subsidiaries. Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (“Group”). The financial presentation presented in the Holding financial statements reflects the consolidated operations and financial position including the results of Group. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Holding’s and Berry’s Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2005. Certain amounts in the prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
On September 20, 2006, BPC Acquisition Corp. merged with and into BPC Holding Corporation pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger”), dated June 28, 2006, with BPC Holding Corporation continuing as the surviving corporation. Following the consummation of the Merger, BPC Holding Corporation changed its name to Berry Plastics Holding Corporation. Pursuant to the Merger, Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Group, the principal stockholders of which are Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P., AP Berry Holdings, LLC and an affiliate of Graham Partners II, L.P. Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P. and AP Berry Holdings, LLC are affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P. (the “Buyer”), which is a private investment firm. Graham Partners II, L.P. is an affiliate of Graham Partners, Inc. (“Graham”), a private equity firm.
The total amount of funds required to consummate the Merger and to pay fees related to the Merger was $2.4 billion. The Merger was primarily funded with (1) the issuance of $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of second priority senior secured notes, (2) new borrowings of $675.0 million in Term B loans, (3) the issuance of $425.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes, and (4) contributed equity. The seller used the proceeds received from the Merger to repay the outstanding indebtedness and accrued interest of $726.9 million under the term loans from the old senior secured credit facility and $335.0 million plus accrued interest and tender fees to repurchase all of the outstanding 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable due 2012. The Buyer and its affiliates own 72% of the common stock of Group. The remaining common stock is primarily held by an affiliate of Graham Partners II, L.P., which owns 10% and members of Berry’s management which own 16%. Group loaned $9.8 million to non-executive management in order to purchase a portion of the common equity.
The Merger has been accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly, the purchase price has been allocated to the identifiable assets and liabilities based on estimated fair values at the acquisition date. The allocation is preliminary and is subject to change. The Company has engaged an independent valuation specialist to perform the purchase price allocation in accordance with FAS 141, Business Combinations, which will include the appraisal of fixed assets and identifying the definite and indefinite lived intangible assets. The Company has not made any adjustments to fixed assets or intangible assets for this valuation as it has not been completed. An increase or decrease of $5.0 million to fixed assets would result in an increase or decrease in depreciation expense of $1.0 million per year. An increase in definite lived intangible assets of $10.0 million will result in additional amortization of $0.5 million per year. The impact of writing up inventory to net realizable value resulted in a charge to cost of goods sold for the period from September 20 to September 30, 2006 of $2.9 million. The Company has applied the provisions of Emerging Issues Task Force 88-16, whereby, the carryover equity interests of certain management shareholders from the Predecessor to the Successor were recorded at their Predecessor basis. The application of these provisions has preliminarily reduced stockholders’ equity and intangibles by $69.7 million. In connection with the Merger, the Predecessor incurred Merger related expenses of $70.1 million, consisting primarily of investment banking fees, bonuses to management, non-cash acceleration and modification of stock option awards, and legal costs. In addition, as a result of extinguishing the debt in connection with the Merger, the Predecessor recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $34.0 million in the quarter primarily consisting of tender premiums paid in connection with redeeming the 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable, write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the senior subordinated notes payable and the old senior secured credit facility, and the termination of interest rate swaps. The Company recorded an expense of $5.9 million related to the write-off of deferred financing fees for bridge financing that was arranged to fund the Merger but was not utilized. As part of the Merger, the Company paid $18.1 million and $2.3 million to entities affiliated with the Buyer and Graham, respectively. The Predecessor also paid investment banking fees of $13.4 million and $6.3 million to companies affiliated with Goldman Sachs & Co. and JP Morgan.
Purchase price | | $ | 2,248,930 | |
Estimated buyer transaction costs | | | 100,871 | |
Net tangible assets acquired | | | (490,899 | ) |
Adjustment for carryover basis of continuing stockholders | | | (69,738 | ) |
Preliminarily allocated to intangibles | | $ | 1,789,164 | |
On April 11, 2005, a subsidiary of Berry, Berry Plastics de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., acquired all of the injection molding closure assets from Euromex Plastics, S.A. de C.V. (“Euromex”), an injection molding manufacturer located in Toluca, Mexico (“the Mexico Acquisition”), for aggregate consideration of $8.2 million. The purchase was financed through borrowings under the Company’s prior revolving line of credit and cash on hand. The operations from the Mexico Acquisition are included in Berry’s operations since the acquisition date.
On June 3, 2005, Berry acquired Kerr Group, Inc. (“Kerr”) for aggregate consideration of $454.8 million (the “Kerr Acquisition”), including direct costs associated with the acquisition. The operations from the Kerr Acquisition are included in Berry’s operations since the acquisition date. The purchase
price was financed through additional term loan borrowings under an amendment to Berry’s prior senior secured credit facility and cash on hand.
In accordance with the criteria stated in Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) Issue No. 95-3, “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination” (“EITF 95-3”), the Company established opening balance sheet reserves related to plant shutdown and severance costs. The opening balances and current year activity is presented in the following table.
| Established at Opening Balance Sheet | | January 1, 2006 | Payments | September 30, 2006 |
EITF 95-3 reserves | $2,700 | | $2,221 | $(790) | $1,431 |
The pro forma financial results presented below are unaudited and assume that the Kerr Acquisition and the Merger occurred at the beginning of the respective period. Pro forma results have not been adjusted to reflect the Mexico Acquisition as they do not differ materially from the pro forma results presented below.
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended | | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | |
Pro forma net sales | | $ | 363,805 | | $ | 342,305 | | $ | 1,094,883 | | $ | 1,018,801 | |
Pro forma net loss | | | (3,336 | ) | | (2,797 | ) | | (8,067 | ) | | (22,149 | ) |
The information presented is for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the operating results that would have occurred had the Kerr Acquisition or the Merger been consummated at the beginning of the respective period, nor are they necessarily indicative of future operating results. Further, the information reflects only pro forma adjustments for additional amortization associated with the Kerr Acquisition, additional interest expense, elimination of Berry’s write off of deferred financing fees and Merger related expenses, net of the applicable income tax effects.
4. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
| | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | December 31, 2005 | |
Term loans | | $ | 675,000 | | $ | 791,025 | |
Revolving line of credit | | | 20,000 | | | — | |
Second Priority Senior Secured Fixed Rate Notes | | | 525,000 | | | — | |
Second Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes | | | 225,000 | | | — | |
Senior Subordinated Notes | | | 425,000 | | | — | |
Capital leases | | | 25,387 | | | 26,896 | |
Berry 10 ¾% Senior Subordinated Notes | | | — | | | 335,000 | |
Debt premium on 10 ¾% Notes, net | | | — | | | 7,699 | |
| | | 1,895,387 | | | 1,160,620 | |
Less current portion of long-term debt | | | 13,037 | | | 13,928 | |
| | $ | 1,882,350 | | $ | 1,146,692 | |
The current portion of long-term debt consists of $6.8 million of quarterly installments on the term loans and $6.2 million of principal payments related to capital lease obligations.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On September 20, 2006, the Company entered into a credit agreement and a related guarantee and collateral agreement with a syndicate of lenders. This senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) provides financing of up to $875.0 million, consisting of (1) $675.0 million in term loans and (2) a $200.0 million revolving credit facility. The interest rates per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility are, at the Company’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate for a one-, two-, three- or six-month interest period, or a nine- or twelve-month period, if available from all relevant lenders, in each case, plus an applicable margin. The alternate base rate means the greater of (1) Credit Suisse’s prime rate and (2) one-half of 1.0% over the weighted average of rates on overnight Federal Funds. The Company also pays a customary commitment fee to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder at a rate equal to 0.5% per annum (subject to reduction upon attainment of certain leverage ratios) and letter of credit and agency fees.
The Credit Facility requires a prepayment on outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, with (1) beginning with the first full fiscal year after the closing, 50% (which percentage can be as low as 0% upon the achievement of certain leverage ratios) of excess cash flow less the amount of certain voluntary prepayments, (2) so long as our total net first lien leverage ratio is above a certain threshold, 100% of the net cash proceeds of any incurrence of debt other than excluded debt issuances, and (3) so long as the total net first lien leverage ratio is above a certain threshold, 100% of the net cash proceeds of all non-ordinary course asset sales and casualty and condemnation events, if the Company does not reinvest or commit to reinvest those proceeds in assets to be used in our business or to make certain other permitted investments within 15 months. The Company may
voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty.
The term loans amortize each year in an amount equal to 1% per annum in equal quarterly installments for the first six years and nine months, with the remaining amount payable on September 20, 2013. Principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility will be due and payable in full on September 20, 2012. All obligations under the Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by Group and, subject to certain exceptions, each existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiary. All obligations under the Credit Facility and the guarantees of those obligations are secured by substantially all assets of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor subject to certain exceptions: (1) a first priority pledge of all equity interests of Holdings held by the Company, a pledge of 100% of the equity interests of all guarantors and a first priority pledge of 65% of the voting equity interests of certain foreign subsidiaries; and (2) a first priority security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets as of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor.
The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability, and the ability of subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations and make dividend and other restricted payments. In addition, the Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain the total net first lien leverage ratio below a certain ratio and also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. The Company was in compliance with all the financial and operating covenants at September 30, 2006.
At September 30, 2006, $20.0 million of borrowings were outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility allows up to $50.0 million of letters of credit to be issued instead of borrowings under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had $14.9 million under the Credit Facility and $14.7 million under the prior credit facility, respectively, in letters of credit outstanding. At September 30, 2006, the Company had unused borrowing capacity of $165.1 million under the revolving line of credit. Although the $165.1 million was available at September 30, 2006, the covenants under the Credit Facility may limit our ability to much such borrowings in the future.
Second Priority Senior Secured Notes
On September 20, 2006, Holding issued $750.0 million of second priority senior secured notes (“Second Priority Notes”) comprised of (1) $525.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8 7/8% second priority fixed rate notes (“Fixed Rate Notes”) and (2) $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of second priority senior secured floating rate notes (“Floating Rate Notes”). The Second Priority Notes mature on September 15, 2014. Interest on the Fixed Rate Notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15. The Floating Rate Notes bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.875% per annum, which resets quarterly. Interest on the Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year.
The Second Priority Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in the collateral granted to the collateral agent under the Credit Facility for the benefit of the holders and other future parity lien debt that may be issued pursuant to the terms of the indenture. These liens will be junior in priority to the liens on the same collateral securing the Credit Facility and to all other permitted prior liens. The Second Priority Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a second priority senior secured basis, by each domestic subsidiary that guarantees the Credit Facility. The Second
Priority Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, our ability, and the ability of subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations and make dividend and other restricted payments.
On or after September 15, 2010 and 2008, the Company may redeem some or all of the Fixed Rate Notes and Floating Rate Notes, respectively, at specified redemption prices. Additionally, on or prior to September 15, 2009 and 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Fixed Rate Notes and Floating Rate Notes, respectively, with the net proceeds of specified equity offerings at specified redemption prices. If a change of control occurs, the Company must give holders of the Second Priority Notes an opportunity to sell their notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
Senior Subordinated Notes
On September 20, 2006, the Company issued $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes (“Senior Subordinated Notes”) to Goldman, Sachs and Co. in a private placement that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act. The Senior Subordinated Notes are unsecured, senior subordinated obligations and are guaranteed on an unsecured, senior subordinated basis by each of our subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility and the Second Priority Notes. The Senior Subordinated Notes mature in 2016 and bear interest at a rate of 11% per annum. Such interest is payable quarterly in cash; provided, however, that on any quarterly interest payment date on or prior to the third anniversary of the issuance, the Company can satisfy up to 3% of the interest payable on such date by capitalizing such interest and adding it to the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Subordinated Notes.
The Senior Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at the Company’s option under circumstances and at redemption prices set forth in the indenture. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, the Company is required to offer to repurchase all of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The indenture sets forth covenants and events of default that are substantially similar to those set forth in the indenture governing the Second Priority Notes. The Senior Subordinated Notes contain additional affirmative covenants and certain customary representations, warranties and conditions.
5. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company previously applied the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board Opinion 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” In December 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004,) Share-Based Payment (“SFAS 123R”), which requires that the compensation cost relating to share-based payment transactions be recognized in financial statements based on alternative fair value models. The share-based compensation cost will be measured based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. The Company adopted SFAS 123R on January 1, 2006 using the modified prospective method and recorded $2.9 million for the period January 1, 2006 through September 19, 2006 of non-cash charges for stock compensation related to amortization of the fair value of unvested stock options. Under this method, the Company will recognize compensation cost, on a prospective basis, for the portion of outstanding awards for which the requisite service has not yet been rendered as of January 1, 2006. In addition, the Company will recognize compensation cost on any new grants based upon the grant date fair value of those awards calculated under SFAS 123. Accordingly, we have not restated prior period amounts. The following table illustrates the pro forma effect on net income for periods prior to adoption of SFAS 123R as if we had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123 during such periods.
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended | | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended | |
| | October 1, 2005 | | October 1, 2005 | |
Reported net income | | $ | 9,085 | | $ | 14,635 | |
Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair value based method, for all awards, net of tax | | | (502 | ) | | (1,645 | ) |
Pro forma net income | | $ | 8,583 | | $ | 12,990 | |
Effective with the Merger, the Predecessor accelerated the vesting of a portion of unvested stock option awards. Certain of the awards were accelerated pursuant to provisions in the option agreements, while other awards were modified to accelerate the vesting. The Predecessor recognized $9.8 million in compensation expense related to this acceleration, which is included in merger expenses in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations. The vested awards were then settled in cash at the transaction date, based upon the per share consideration received in the transaction. All remaining outstanding options of the Predecessor were cancelled upon consummation of the Merger. Group granted stock options and stock appreciation rights under an equity incentive plan. The Company has not yet finalized the calculation of the option expense and has not recorded any expense for the period from September 20 to September 30, 2006.
6. Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) is comprised of net income (loss), other comprehensive income (losses), and gains or losses resulting from currency translations of foreign investments. Other comprehensive income (losses) includes unrealized gains or losses on derivative financial instruments and available for sale securities and minimum pension liability adjustments. The details of comprehensive income (losses) are as follows:
| | Company | | Predecessor | | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 7/02/06- 9/19/06 | | 13 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 1/01/06- 9/19/06 | | 39 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (11,266 | ) | $ | (75,020 | ) | $ | 9,085 | | $ | (11,266 | ) | $ | (57,103 | ) | $ | 14,635 | |
Other comprehensive income (losses) | | | (26 | ) | | (207 | ) | | 6,765 | | | (26 | ) | | (274 | ) | | 3,277 | |
Currency translation income (losses) | | | 128 | | | 387 | | | 100 | | | 128 | | | 2,145 | | | (2,804 | ) |
Comprehensive income (losses) | | $ | (11,164 | ) | $ | (74,840 | ) | $ | 15,950 | | $ | (11,164 | ) | $ | (55,232 | ) | $ | 15,108 | |
7. Income Taxes
A reconciliation of income tax expense (benefit), computed at the federal statutory rate, to income tax expense, as provided for in the financial statements, is as follows:
| | Company | | Predecessor | | Company | | Predecessor | |
| | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 7/02/06- 9/19/06 | | 13 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | | Period from 9/20/06- 9/30/06 | | Period from 1/01/06- 9/30/06 | | 39 Weeks Ended 10/01/05 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) computed at statutory rate | | $ | (3,940 | ) | $ | (29,113 | ) | $ | 5,793 | | $ | (3,940 | ) | $ | (17,688 | ) | $ | 9,896 | |
State income tax expense (benefit), net of federal taxes | | | (535 | ) | | (3,952 | ) | | 1,026 | | | (535 | ) | | (2,401 | ) | | 1,753 | |
Expenses not deductible for income tax purposes | | | 124 | | | 197 | | | 119 | | | 124 | | | 556 | | | 360 | |
Change in valuation allowance | | | 4,475 | | | 18,158 | | | 475 | | | 4,475 | | | 19,776 | | | 1,680 | |
Other | | | (114 | ) | | 990 | | | 51 | | | (114 | ) | | 768 | | | (51 | ) |
Income tax expense | | $ | 10 | | $ | (13,720 | ) | $ | 7,464 | | $ | 10 | | $ | 1,011 | | $ | 13,638 | |
8. Employee Retirement Plans
In connection with the Kerr Acquisition, the Company acquired two defined benefit pension plans which cover substantially all former employees and former union employees at Kerr’s former Lancaster facility. The Company also acquired a retiree health plan from Kerr, which covers certain healthcare and life insurance benefits for certain retired employees and their spouses. The Company also maintains a defined benefit pension plan covering the Poly-Seal employees under a collective bargaining agreement. The Company’s defined benefit and retiree health benefit plans have an accrued pension liability of $18.2 million at September 30, 2006 and $19.9 million at December 31, 2005, respectively, which are recorded as other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Net pension and retiree health benefit expense included the following components:
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended | | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended | |
| | Company/ Predecessor | | Predecessor | | Company/ Predecessor | | Predecessor | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | |
Components of net period benefit cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Defined Benefit Pension Plans | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service cost | | $ | 64 | | $ | 70 | | $ | 192 | | $ | 210 | |
Interest cost | | | 562 | | | 747 | | | 1,686 | | | 1,164 | |
Expected return on plan assets | | | (634 | ) | | (632 | ) | | (1,902 | ) | | (1,026 | ) |
Amortization of prior service cost | | | 23 | | | 28 | | | 69 | | | 84 | |
Recognized actuarial loss | | | 4 | | | 2 | | | 12 | | | 6 | |
Net periodic benefit cost | | $ | 19 | | $ | 215 | | $ | 57 | | $ | 438 | |
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Retiree Health Benefit Plan | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service cost | | $ | 4 | | $ | 6 | | $ | 12 | | $ | 8 | |
Interest cost | | | 97 | | | 151 | | | 291 | | | 201 | |
Recognized actuarial loss | | | (23 | ) | | — | | | (69 | ) | | — | |
Net periodic benefit cost | | $ | 78 | | $ | 157 | | $ | 234 | | $ | 209 | |
The Company expects to contribute approximately $2.2 million during fiscal 2006, of which $0.6 million and $0.8 million was made in the thirteen weeks and thirty-nine weeks ended September 30, 2006, respectively, to the defined benefit pension plans and the retiree health benefit plan.
9. Operating Segments
Berry organizes its operations into two reportable segments: open top and closed top. The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources to segments based on operating income before depreciation and amortization of intangibles adjusted to exclude (1) Merger expense, (2) business optimization expense, and (3) non-cash compensation plus pro forma synergies (collectively, “Bank Compliance EBITDA”). The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended | | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended | |
| | Company/ Predecessor | | Predecessor | | Company/ Predecessor | | Predecessor | |
| | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | | September 30, 2006 | | October 1, 2005 | |
Net sales: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Open Top | | $ | 214,048 | | $ | 200,315 | | $ | 643,114 | | $ | 588,693 | |
Closed Top | | | 149,757 | | | 141,990 | | | 451,769 | | | 261,793 | |
Total net sales | | | 363,805 | | | 342,305 | | | 1,094,883 | | | 850,486 | |
Bank Compliance EBITDA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Open Top | | | 40,849 | | | 41,711 | | | 129,648 | | | 115,107 | |
Closed Top | | | 28,983 | | | 28,736 | | | 91,718 | | | 81,932 | |
Total Bank Compliance EBITDA | | | 69,832 | | | 70,447 | | | 221,366 | | | 197,039 | |
Total assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Open Top | | | 1,945,139 | | | 841,442 | | | 1,945,139 | | | 841,442 | |
Closed Top | | | 665,691 | | | 725,353 | | | 665,691 | | | 725,353 | |
Total assets | | | 2,610,830 | | | 1,566,795 | | | 2,610,830 | | | 1,566,795 | |
Reconciliation of Bank Compliance EBITDA to net income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank Compliance EBITDA for reportable segments | | $ | 69,832 | | $ | 70,447 | | $ | 221,366 | | $ | 197,039 | |
Net interest expense | | | (63,722 | ) | | (21,155 | ) | | (108,233 | ) | | (58,323 | ) |
Depreciation | | | (21,204 | ) | | (20,962 | ) | | (64,511 | ) | | (51,353 | ) |
Amortization | | | (5,297 | ) | | (4,674 | ) | | (15,986 | ) | | (8,432 | ) |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | 13,710 | | | (7,464 | ) | | (1,021 | ) | | (13,638 | ) |
Gain on disposal of equipment | | | — | | | 41 | | | — | | | 41 | |
Unrealized gain (loss) on investment in Southern Packaging | | | — | | | 384 | | | 299 | | | (1,185 | ) |
Merger expense | | | (73,015 | ) | | — | | | (73,015 | ) | | — | |
Business optimization expense | | | (1,460 | ) | | (3,282 | ) | | (9,662 | ) | | (4,678 | ) |
Non-cash compensation | | | (880 | ) | | — | | | (2,856 | ) | | — | |
Kerr pro forma historical | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (26,086 | ) |
Pro forma synergies | | | (4,250 | ) | | (4,250 | ) | | (14,750 | ) | | (18,750 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (86,286 | ) | $ | 9,085 | | $ | (68,369 | ) | $ | 14,635 | |
10. Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
Holding conducts its business through its wholly owned subsidiary, Berry. Certain of Berry’s domestic subsidiaries fully, jointly, severally, and unconditionally guarantee on a second priority basis the $750.0 million aggregate principal amount of Holding’s Second Priority Notes due 2014. Each of Holding’s subsidiaries is 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by Holding. Separate narrative information or financial statements of guarantor subsidiaries have not been included as management believes they would not be material to investors. Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for Group, Holding, and its subsidiaries at September 30, 2006 (Company) and December 31, 2005 (Predecessor) and for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended September 30, 2006 (Combined Company and Predecessor) and October 1, 2005 (Predecessor). The equity method has been used with respect to investments in subsidiaries.
| | September 30, 2006 (Company) | |
| | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current assets | | $ | 346,187 | | $ | 24,107 | | $ | — | | $ | 370,294 | |
Net property and equipment | | | 429,639 | | | 21,733 | | | — | | | 451,372 | |
Other noncurrent assets | | | 1,933,060 | | | 14 | | | (143,910 | ) | | 1,789,164 | |
Total assets | | $ | 2,708,886 | | $ | 45,854 | | $ | (143,910 | ) | $ | 2,610,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | $ | 198,061 | | $ | 9,602 | | $ | — | | $ | 207,663 | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | | 1,998,390 | | | 18,080 | | | (15,697 | ) | | 2,000,773 | |
Equity (deficit) | | | 512,435 | | | 18,172 | | | (128,213 | ) | | 402,394 | |
Total liabilities and equity (deficit) | | $ | 2,708,886 | | $ | 45,854 | | $ | (143,910 | ) | $ | 2,610,830 | |
| | December 31, 2005 (Predecessor) | |
| | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Balance Sheet | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current assets | | $ | 356,663 | | $ | 22,826 | | $ | — | | $ | 379,489 | |
Net property and equipment | | | 403,480 | | | 19,964 | | | — | | | 423,444 | |
Other noncurrent assets | | | 1,995,815 | | | 13,214 | | | (1,164,132 | ) | | 844,897 | |
Total assets | | $ | 2,755,958 | | $ | 56,004 | | $ | (1,164,132 | ) | $ | 1,647,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current liabilities | | $ | 168,618 | | $ | 9,090 | | $ | — | | $ | 177,708 | |
Noncurrent liabilities | | | 2,565,526 | | | 40,783 | | | (1,339,575 | ) | | 1,266,734 | |
Equity (deficit) | | | 21,814 | | | 6,131 | | | 175,443 | | | 203,388 | |
Total liabilities and equity (deficit) | | $ | 2,755,958 | | $ | 56,004 | | $ | (1,164,132 | ) | $ | 1,647,830 | |
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended September 30, 2006 (Combined Company and Predecessor) | |
| | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Statement of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 355,985 | | $ | 7,820 | | $ | — | | $ | 363,805 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 289,814 | | | 7,922 | | | — | | | 297,736 | |
Gross profit | | | 66,171 | | | (102 | ) | | — | | | 66,069 | |
Operating expenses | | | 101,588 | | | 755 | | | — | | | 102,343 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | (35,417 | ) | | (857 | ) | | — | | | (36,274 | ) |
Other income | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Loss on extinguished debt | | | 39,916 | | | — | | | — | | | 39,916 | |
Interest expense (income) , net | | | 23,096 | | | 710 | | | — | | | 23,806 | |
Income taxes | | | (13,756 | ) | | 46 | | | — | | | (13,710 | ) |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 1,613 | | | — | | | (1,613 | ) | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (86,286 | ) | $ | (1,613 | ) | $ | 1,613 | | $ | (86,286 | ) |
| | Thirteen Weeks Ended October 1, 2005 (Predecessor) | |
| | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Statement of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 335,131 | | $ | 7,174 | | $ | — | | $ | 342,305 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 265,538 | | | 7,591 | | | — | | | 273,129 | |
Gross profit | | | 69,593 | | | (417 | ) | | — | | | 69,176 | |
Operating expenses | | | 30,473 | | | 1,424 | | | — | | | 31,897 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 39,120 | | | (1,841 | ) | | — | | | 37,279 | |
Other expenses | | | — | | | (425 | ) | | — | | | (425 | ) |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 21,166 | | | (11 | ) | | — | | | 21,155 | |
Income taxes | | | 7,400 | | | 64 | | | — | | | 7,464 | |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 1,469 | | | — | | | (1,469 | ) | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 9,085 | | $ | (1,469 | ) | $ | 1,469 | | $ | 9,085 | |
| | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended September 30, 2006 (Combined Company and Predecessor) | |
| | ,Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Statement of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 1,070,509 | | $ | 24,374 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,094,883 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 856,447 | | | 25,230 | | | — | | | 881,677 | |
Gross profit | | | 214,062 | | | (856 | ) | | — | | | 213,206 | |
Operating expenses | | | 169,577 | | | 3,048 | | | — | | | 172,625 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 44,485 | | | (3,904 | ) | | — | | | 40,581 | |
Other income | | | — | | | (299 | ) | | — | | | (299 | ) |
Loss on extinguished debt | | | 39,916 | | | — | | | — | | | 39,916 | |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 66,050 | | | 2,262 | | | — | | | 68,312 | |
Income taxes | | | 834 | | | 187 | | | — | | | 1,021 | |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 6,054 | | | — | | | (6,054 | ) | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (68,369 | ) | $ | (6,054 | ) | $ | 6,054 | | $ | (68,369 | ) |
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Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | (68,369 | ) | $ | (6,054 | ) | | 6,054 | | $ | (68,369 | ) |
Non-cash expenses | | | 194,570 | | | 2,960 | | | — | | | 197,530 | |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 6,054 | | | — | | | (6,054 | ) | | — | |
Changes in working capital | | | (2,335 | ) | | (158 | ) | | — | | | (2,493 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 129,920 | | | (3,252 | ) | | — | | | 126,668 | |
Net cash used for investing activities | | | (230,625 | ) | | 24,349 | | | — | | | (206,276 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | | | 92,445 | | | (21,612 | ) | | — | | | 70,833 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | — | | | 306 | | | — | | | 306 | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | (8,260 | ) | | (209 | ) | | — | | | (8,469 | ) |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 23,127 | | | 1,629 | | | — | | | 24,756 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 14,867 | | $ | 1,420 | | $ | ¾ | | $ | 16,287 | |
| | Thirty-nine Weeks Ended October 1, 2005 | |
| | Combined Guarantor Subsidiaries | | Combined Non-guarantor Subsidiaries | | Consolidating Adjustments | | Consolidated | |
Consolidating Statement of Operations | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net sales | | $ | 829,613 | | $ | 20,873 | | $ | — | | $ | 850,486 | |
Cost of goods sold | | | 669,263 | | | 21,359 | | | — | | | 690,622 | |
Gross profit | | | 160,350 | | | (486 | ) | | — | | | 159,864 | |
Operating expenses | | | 68,978 | | | 3,146 | | | — | | | 72,124 | |
Operating income (loss) | | | 91,372 | | | (3,632 | ) | | — | | | 87,740 | |
Other expenses | | | — | | | 1,144 | | | — | | | 1,144 | |
Interest expense (income), net | | | 57,841 | | | 482 | | | — | | | 58,323 | |
Income taxes | | | 13,478 | | | 160 | | | — | | | 13,638 | |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 5,418 | | | — | | | (5,418 | ) | | — | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 14,635 | | $ | (5,418 | ) | $ | 5,418 | | $ | 14,635 | |
Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 14,635 | | $ | (5,418 | ) | $ | 5,418 | | $ | 14,635 | |
Non-cash expenses | | | 77,979 | | | 4,361 | | | — | | | 82,340 | |
Equity in net (income) loss from subsidiary | | | 5,418 | | | — | | | (5,418 | ) | | — | |
Changes in working capital | | | (11,433 | ) | | (3,657 | ) | | — | | | (15,090 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | | | 86,599 | | | (4,714 | ) | | — | | | 81,885 | |
Net cash used for investing activities | | | (490,260 | ) | | (16,883 | ) | | — | | | (507,143 | ) |
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities | | | 426,114 | | | 22,517 | | | — | | | 448,631 | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | | | — | | | (366 | ) | | — | | | (366 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | | | 22,453 | | | 554 | | | — | | | 23,007 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 127 | | | 137 | | | — | | | 264 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 22,580 | | $ | 691 | | $ | ¾ | | $ | 23,271 | |
11. Contingencies
The Company is party to various legal proceedings involving routine claims which are incidental to the business. Although the legal and financial liability with respect to such proceedings cannot be estimated with certainty, the Company believes that any ultimate liability would not be material to the Company’s financial condition or results of operations.
12. Recent Financial Accounting Standards
In June 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for “Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a company’s financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on description, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. FIN 48 becomes effective on January 1, 2007, and the Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption.
In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 is definitional and disclosure oriented and addresses how companies should approach measuring fair value when required by GAAP; it does not create or modify any current GAAP requirements to apply fair value accounting. The standard provides a single definition for fair value that is to be applied consistently for all accounting applications, and also generally describes and prioritizes according to reliability the methods and inputs used in valuations. FAS 157 prescribes various disclosures about financial statement categories and amounts which are measured at fair value, if such disclosures are not already specified elsewhere in GAAP. The new measurement and disclosure requirements of FAS 157 are effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2008. We do not expect the adoption of FAS 157 to have a significant impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans — an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (“FAS 158”). FAS 158 requires the recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan (other than a multiemployer plan) as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position, the measurement of a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year, and the recognition of changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. Additional footnote disclosures will also be required. SFAS 158 is effective for us as of the end of fiscal 2007 and is required to be adopted prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adoption.
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations
Unless the context requires otherwise, references in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations to “Berry Plastics Holding” or “Holding” refer to Berry Plastics Holding Corporation, references to “we,” “our” or “us” refer to Berry Plastics Holding Corporation together with its consolidated subsidiaries, and references to “Berry Plastics” or the “Company” refer to Berry Plastics Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holding. For analysis purposes, the results under the Holding’s prior ownership (“Predecessor”) have been combined with results subsequent to the merger on September 20, 2006 described below. You should read the following discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements of Holding and its subsidiaries and the accompanying notes thereto, which information is included elsewhere herein. Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Berry Plastics Group, Inc. (“Group”). This discussion contains forward-looking statements and involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2005 (the “2005 10-K”) in the section titled “Risk Factors” and other risk factors identified from time to time in our periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Our actual results may differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should read the explanation of the qualifications and limitations on these forward-looking statements on page 2 of this report.
On September 20, 2006, BPC Acquisition Corp. merged with and into BPC Holding Corporation pursuant to an agreement and plan of merger (the “Merger”), dated June 28, 2006, with BPC Holding Corporation continuing as the surviving corporation. Following the consummation of the Merger, BPC Holding Corporation changed its name to Berry Plastics Holding Corporation. Pursuant to the Merger, Holding is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Group, the principal stockholders of which are Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P., AP Berry Holdings, LLC and an affiliate of Graham Partners II, L.P. Apollo Investment Fund VI, L.P. and AP Berry Holdings, LLC are affiliates of Apollo Management, L.P. (the “Buyer”), which is a private investment firm. Graham Partners II, L.P. is an affiliate of Graham Partners, Inc. (“Graham”), a private equity firm. The total amount of funds required to consummate the Merger and to pay fees related to the Merger was $2.4 billion. The Buyer and its affiliates own 72% of the common stock of Group. The remaining common stock is primarily held by an affiliate of Graham Partners II, L.P., which owns 10%, and members of Berry’s management which own 16%.
Critical Accounting Policies
We disclose those accounting policies that we consider to be significant in determining the amounts to be utilized for communicating our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in the second note to our consolidated financial statements in our 2005 10-K. Our discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with these principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results are likely to differ from these estimates, but management does not believe such differences will materially affect our financial position or results of operations, although no assurance can be given as to such affect. We believe
that the following accounting policies are the most critical because they have the greatest impact on the presentation of our financial condition and results of operations.
Allowance for doubtful accounts. We evaluate our allowance for doubtful accounts on a quarterly basis and review any significant customers with delinquent balances to determine future collectibility. We base our determinations on legal issues (such as bankruptcy status), past history, current financial and credit agency reports, and the experience of our credit representatives. We reserve accounts that we deem to be uncollectible in the quarter in which we make the determination. We maintain additional reserves based on our historical bad debt experience. We believe that, based on past history and our credit policies, the net accounts receivable are of good quality. A ten percent increase or decrease in our bad debt experience would not have a material impact on our results of operations. Our allowance for doubtful accounts was $6.3 million and $5.8 million as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
Inventory obsolescence. We evaluate our reserve for inventory obsolescence on a quarterly basis and review inventory on-hand to determine future salability. We base our determinations on the age of the inventory and the experience of our personnel. We reserve inventory that we deem to be not salable in the quarter in which we make the determination. We believe, based on past history and our policies and procedures, that our net inventory is salable. A ten percent increase or decrease in our inventory obsolescence experience would not have a material impact on our results of operations. Our reserve for inventory obsolescence was $9.4 million and $8.5 million as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
Medical insurance. We offer our employees medical insurance that is primarily self-insured by us. As a result, we accrue a liability for known claims as well as the estimated amount of expected claims incurred but not reported. We evaluate our medical claims liability on a quarterly basis and obtain an independent actuarial analysis on an annual basis. Based on our analysis, we believe that our recorded medical claims liability should be sufficient. A ten percent increase or decrease in our medical claims experience would not have a material impact on our results of operations. Our accrued liability for medical claims was $4.5 million and $5.1 million, including reserves for expected medical claims incurred but not reported, as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
Workers’ compensation insurance. Starting in fiscal 2000, we converted the majority of our facilities to a large deductible program for workers’ compensation insurance. On a quarterly basis, we evaluate our liability based on third-party adjusters’ independent analyses by claim. Based on our analysis, we believe that our recorded workers’ compensation liability should be sufficient. A ten percent increase or decrease in our workers’ compensation claims experience would not have a material impact on our results of operations. Our accrued liability for workers’ compensation claims was $4.8 million and $4.7 million as of September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, respectively.
Revenue recognition. Revenue from sales of products is recognized at the time product is shipped to the customer at which time title and risk of ownership transfer to the purchaser.
Impairments of Long-Lived Assets. In accordance with the methodology described in FASB Statement No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets,” we review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying
amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded on long-lived assets used in operations when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount. No impairments were recorded in the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets. In accordance with the methodology described in SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” we review our goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recorded when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amounts. The impairment loss is measured by comparing the fair value of the asset to its carrying amount. In addition, we annually review our goodwill and other indefinite lived intangible assets for impairment. No impairments were recorded in the financial statements included in this Form 10-Q.
Deferred Taxes and Effective Tax Rates. We estimate the effective tax rates and associated liabilities or assets for each legal entity in accordance with FAS 109. We use tax-planning to minimize or defer tax liabilities to future periods. In recording effective tax rates and related liabilities and assets, we rely upon estimates, which are based upon our interpretation of United States and local tax laws as they apply to our legal entities and our overall tax structure. Audits by local tax jurisdictions, including the United States Government, could yield different interpretations from our own and cause the Company to owe more taxes than originally recorded. For interim periods, we accrue our tax provision at the effective tax rate that we expect for the full year. As the actual results from our various businesses vary from our estimates earlier in the year, we adjust the succeeding interim periods’ effective tax rates to reflect our best estimate for the year-to-date results and for the full year. As part of the effective tax rate, if we determine that a deferred tax asset arising from temporary differences is not likely to be utilized, we will establish a valuation allowance against that asset to record it at its expected realizable value.
Pension. Pension benefit costs include assumptions for the discount rate, retirement age, and expected return on plan assets. Retiree medical plan costs include assumptions for the discount rate, retirement age, and health-care-cost trend rates. These assumptions have a significant effect on the amounts reported. In addition to the analysis below, see our 2005 10-K for additional information regarding our retirement benefits. Periodically, we evaluate the discount rate and the expected return on plan assets in our defined benefit pension and retiree health benefit plans. In evaluating these assumptions, we consider many factors, including an evaluation of the discount rates, expected return on plan assets and the health-care-cost trend rates of other companies; our historical assumptions compared with actual results; an analysis of current market conditions and asset allocations; and the views of advisers. In evaluating our expected retirement age assumption, we consider the retirement ages of our past employees eligible for pension and medical benefits together with our expectations of future retirement ages. We believe our pension and retiree medical plan assumptions are appropriate based upon the above factors. A one percent increase or decrease in our health-care-cost trend rates would not have a material impact on the results of operations of the Company. Also, a one quarter percentage point change in our discount rate or expected return on plan assets would not have a material impact on the results of operations of the Company.
Based on a critical assessment of our accounting policies and the underlying judgments and uncertainties affecting the application of those policies, we believe that our consolidated financial statements provide a meaningful and fair perspective of Holding and its consolidated subsidiaries. This is not to suggest that other risk factors such as changes in economic conditions, changes in material costs and others could not adversely impact our consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows in future periods.
Acquisitions
We maintain a selective and disciplined acquisition strategy, which is focused on improving our financial performance in the long-term, enhancing our market positions and expanding our product lines or, in some cases, providing us with a new or complementary product line. Most businesses we have historically acquired had profit margins that are lower than that of our existing business, which resulted in a temporary decrease in our margins. We have historically achieved significant reductions in manufacturing and overhead costs of acquired companies by introducing advanced manufacturing processes, exiting low-margin businesses or product lines, reducing headcount, rationalizing facilities and machinery, applying best practices and capitalizing on economies of scale. In connection with our acquisitions, we have in the past and may in the future incur charges related to these reductions and rationalizations.
On April 11, 2005, a subsidiary of Berry, Berry Plastics de México, S. de R.L. de C.V., acquired all of the injection molding closure assets from Euromex Plastics, S.A. de C.V. (“Euromex”), an injection molding manufacturer located in Toluca, Mexico (“the Mexico Acquisition”), for aggregate consideration of $8.2 million. The purchase was financed through borrowings under the Company’s revolving line of credit and cash on hand. The operations from the Mexico Acquisition are included in Berry’s operations since the acquisition date.
On June 3, 2005, Berry acquired Kerr Group, Inc. (“Kerr”) for aggregate consideration of $454.8 million (the “Kerr Acquisition”), including direct costs associated with the acquisition. The operations from the Kerr Acquisition are included in Berry’s operations since the acquisition date. The purchase price was financed through additional term loan borrowings under an amendment to Berry’s prior senior secured credit facility and cash on hand.
Results of Operations
Comparison of the 13 Weeks Ended September 30, 2006 (the “Quarter”) and the 13 Weeks Ended October 1, 2005 (the “Prior Quarter”)
Net Sales. Net sales increased 6% to $363.8 million for the Quarter from $342.3 million for the Prior Quarter. This $21.5 million increase included approximately $18.0 million or 5% due to the pass through of higher resin costs to our customers, and increased base business volume of approximately $3.5 million or 1%. Our resin pounds sold and units sold increased by 1% and 3%, respectively, in the Quarter over the Prior Quarter. The following discussion in this section provides a comparison of net sales by business segment. Open top net sales increased $13.7 million from the Prior Quarter to $214.0 million for the Quarter. The increase in open top net sales was primarily a result of increased selling prices and 34% base business price adjusted volume growth in the thermoformed polypropylene drink cup line. Closed top net sales increased $7.8 million from the Prior Quarter to $149.8 million for the Quarter. The increase in closed top net sales can be
primarily attributed to increased selling prices and base business price adjusted volume growth in the closure, bottle, and prescription vial product categories partially offset by a decline in the extruded tube business.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased by $3.1 million to $66.1 million (18% of net sales) for the Quarter from $69.2 million (20% of net sales) for the Prior Quarter. This decrease of $3.1 million can be primarily attributed to the non-recurring write-up of finished goods associated with the Merger of $2.9 million and the timing effect of higher resin costs partially offset by the 5% increase in net selling prices due to higher resin costs passed through to our customers. The combined impact of the additional sales volume noted above, productivity improvement initiatives, and our financial and mechanical resin hedging programs also partially offset the write-up to finished goods and cyclical impact of higher resin costs. Significant productivity improvements were made since the Prior Quarter, including the installation of state-of-the-art equipment at several of our facilities. These productivity improvements were partially offset by increased costs from inflation such as higher energy prices.
Operating Expenses. Selling expenses decreased by $0.3 million to $9.4 million for the Quarter from $9.7 million for the Prior Quarter principally as a result of cost reduction efforts. General and administrative expenses increased by $1.1 million from $13.4 million for the Prior Quarter to $14.5 million for the Quarter primarily as a result of $0.9 million of stock option expense recorded in the Quarter. Research and development expenses remained relatively flat with a decrease of $0.1 million from the Prior Quarter. In connection with the Merger, the Company recorded $70.1 million of expense consisting primarily of investment banking fees, bonuses to management, non-cash acceleration and modification of stock option awards, and legal costs. Amortization of intangibles increased $0.6 million from the Prior Quarter to $5.3 million in the Quarter primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets from the Kerr Acquisition. Transition expenses related to integrating acquired businesses were $1.1 million and $2.1 million in the Quarter and Prior Quarter, respectively. This decrease of $1.0 million is primarily due to costs associated with the Kerr Acquisition in the Prior Quarter.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense increased $42.5 million to $63.7 million for the Quarter compared to $21.2 million for the Prior Quarter primarily due to $39.9 million of losses on extinguished debt in the Quarter, primarily consisting of tender premiums paid in connection with redeeming the 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable, write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable and the old senior secured credit facility, and the termination of interest rate swaps.
Income Taxes. For the Quarter, we recorded an income tax benefit of $13.7 million or an effective tax rate of 15%. The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate primarily as a result of losses in the Quarter for which no benefit was currently provided. The decrease of $21.2 million from $7.5 million in the Prior Quarter was primarily attributed to the decrease in income before income taxes as a result of losses incurred in connection with the Merger.
Net Income (Loss). Net loss was $86.3 million for the Quarter compared to net income $9.1 million for the Prior Quarter for the reasons discussed above.
39 Weeks Ended September 30, 2006 (“YTD”)
Compared to 39 Weeks Ended October 1, 2005 (“Prior YTD”)
Net Sales. Net sales increased $244.4 million, or 29%, to $1,094.9 million for the YTD from $850.5 million for the Prior YTD with an approximate 6% increase in net selling price due to higher resin costs passed through to our customers. Our base business volume, excluding selling price changes and acquired business, increased by approximately $7.1 million or 1% in the YTD over the Prior YTD. Our resin pounds sold, excluding acquired businesses, increased by 1% in the YTD over the Prior YTD. The following discussion in this section provides a comparison by business segment. Open top net sales increased $54.4 million from the Prior YTD to $643.1 million for the YTD. The increase in open top net sales was primarily a result of increased selling prices and base business volume growth in several of the division’s product lines with 28% price adjusted volume growth in the thermoformed polypropylene drink cup line. Closed top net sales increased $190.0 million from the Prior YTD to $451.8 million for the YTD. The increase in closed top net sales can be primarily attributed to net sales in the YTD from the Kerr Acquisition and Mexico Acquisition of $181.9 million and $1.8 million, respectively, increased selling prices, and base business price adjusted volume growth in the closure, bottle, and prescription vial product categories partially offset by a decline in the extruded tube business. The Kerr business experienced strong growth in the first five months of the YTD with $181.9 million of sales noted above as compared to $168.3 million for the same period a year ago under prior ownership.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $53.3 million to $213.2 million (19% of net sales) for the YTD from $159.9 million (19% of net sales) for the Prior YTD. This 33% dollar increase was primarily attributed to the increased sales volume noted above and the 6% increase in net selling prices due to higher resin costs passed through to our customers partially offset by increased raw material costs as well as improvements in the margins of acquired businesses. In addition, in the Prior YTD, an expense of $0.7 million was charged to cost of goods sold related to the write-up and subsequent sale of Kerr’s finished goods inventory to fair market value in accordance with purchase accounting. In the YTD, a similar non-recurring charge of $2.9 million was charged to cost of goods sold related to the write-up of finished goods associated with the Merger. Significant productivity improvements were made since the Prior YTD, including the installation of state-of-the-art equipment at several of our facilities. These productivity improvements were partially offset by increased costs from inflation such as higher energy prices.
Operating Expenses. Selling expenses increased by $5.0 million to $29.6 million for the YTD from $24.6 million for the Prior YTD principally as a result of increased selling expenses associated with higher sales partially offset by cost reduction efforts. General and administrative expenses increased $14.5 million from $31.9 million for the Prior YTD to $46.4 million for the YTD primarily as a result of general and administrative expenses from the Kerr Acquisition and $2.9 million of stock option expense recorded in the YTD. Research and development expenses increased by $1.3 million over the Prior YTD primarily due to the Kerr Acquisition and increased development efforts. In connection with the Merger, the Company recorded $70.1 million of expense consisting primarily of investment banking fees, bonuses to management, non-cash acceleration and modification of stock option awards, and legal costs. The increase in amortization of intangibles of $7.6 million for the YTD from the Prior YTD is primarily due to the amortization of intangible assets from the Kerr Acquisition. Transition expenses related to integrating acquired businesses were $4.8 million and $2.8 million in the YTD and Prior YTD, respectively. This increase of $2.0 million is primarily due to costs associated with the Kerr Acquisition.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense increased $49.9 million to $108.2 million for the YTD compared to $58.3 million for the Prior YTD primarily due to increased rates of interest on borrowings, increased borrowings to finance the Kerr Acquisition, and $39.9 million of losses on extinguished debt in the YTD, primarily consisting of tender premiums paid in connection with redeeming the 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable, write-off of deferred financing fees associated with the 10 ¾% senior subordinated notes payable and the old senior secured credit facility, and the termination of interest rate swaps partially offset by a write off of unamortized deferred financing fees of $7.0 million as a result of an amendment to our prior senior credit facility in the Prior YTD.
Income Taxes. For the YTD, we recorded income tax expense of $1.0 million. The effective tax rate is lower than the statutory rate primarily as a result of losses in the YTD for which no benefit was currently provided. The decrease of $12.6 million from $13.6 million in the Prior YTD was primarily attributed to the decrease in income before income taxes as a result of losses incurred in connection with the Merger.
Net Income (Loss). Net loss was $68.4 million for the YTD compared to net income of $14.6 million for the Prior YTD for the reasons discussed above.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
On September 20, 2006, the Company entered into a credit agreement and a related guarantee and collateral agreement with a syndicate of lenders. This senior secured credit facility (“Credit Facility”) provides financing of up to $875.0 million, consisting of (1) $675.0 million in term loans and (2) a $200.0 million revolving credit facility. The interest rates per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility are, at the Company’s option, equal to either an alternate base rate or an adjusted LIBOR rate for a one-, two-, three- or six-month interest period, or a nine- or twelve-month period, if available from all relevant lenders, in each case, plus an applicable margin. The alternate base rate means the greater of (1) Credit Suisse’s prime rate and (2) one-half of 1.0% over the weighted average of rates on overnight Federal Funds. The Company also pays a customary commitment fee to the lenders under the revolving credit facility in respect of the unutilized commitments thereunder at a rate equal to 0.5% per annum (subject to reduction upon attainment of certain leverage ratios) and letter of credit and agency fees.
The Credit Facility requires a prepayment on outstanding term loans, subject to certain exceptions, with (1) beginning with the first full fiscal year after the closing, 50% (which percentage can be as low as 0% upon the achievement of certain leverage ratios) of excess cash flow less the amount of certain voluntary prepayments, (2) so long as our total net first lien leverage ratio is above a certain threshold, 100% of the net cash proceeds of any incurrence of debt other than excluded debt issuances, and (3) so long as the total net first lien leverage ratio is above a certain threshold, 100% of the net cash proceeds of all non-ordinary course asset sales and casualty and condemnation events, if the Company does not reinvest or commit to reinvest those proceeds in assets to be used in our business or to make certain other permitted investments within 15 months. The Company may voluntarily repay outstanding loans under the Credit Facility at any time without premium or penalty.
The term loans amortize each year in an amount equal to 1% per annum in equal quarterly installments for the first six years and nine months, with the remaining amount payable on
September 20, 2013. Principal amounts outstanding under the revolving credit facility will be due and payable in full on September 20, 2012. All obligations under the Credit Facility are unconditionally guaranteed by Group and, subject to certain exceptions, each existing and future direct and indirect domestic subsidiary. All obligations under the Credit Facility and the guarantees of those obligations are secured by substantially all assets of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor subject to certain exceptions: (1) a first priority pledge of all equity interests of Holdings held by the Company, a pledge of 100% of the equity interests of all guarantors and a first priority pledge of 65% of the voting equity interests of certain foreign subsidiaries; and (2) a first priority security interest in substantially all tangible and intangible assets of the Company and each subsidiary guarantor.
The Credit Facility contains customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, the ability, and the ability of subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations and make dividend and other restricted payments. In addition, the Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain the total net first lien leverage ratio below a certain ratio and also contains certain customary affirmative covenants and events of default. The Company was in compliance with all the financial and operating covenants at September 30, 2006.
At September 30, 2006, $20.0 million of borrowings were outstanding on the revolving credit facility. The revolving credit facility allows up to $50.0 million of letters of credit to be issued instead of borrowings under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2006 and December 31, 2005, the Company had $14.9 million under the Credit Facility and $14.7 million under the prior credit facility, respectively, in letters of credit outstanding. At September 30, 2006, the Company had unused borrowing capacity of $165.1 million under the revolving line of credit. Although the $165.1 million was available at September 30, 2006, the covenants under our Credit Facility may limit our ability to much such borrowings in the future. A key financial metric utilized in the calculation of the first lien leverage ratio is bank compliance EBITDA. The following table reconciles our bank compliance EBITDA of $287.3 million for the twelve month period ended September 30, 2006 to net loss.
| | 12 months ended September 30, 2006 | |
| | | |
Bank compliance EBITDA | | $ | 287,264 | |
Net interest expense | | | (130,229 | ) |
Depreciation | | | (86,304 | ) |
Amortization | | | (23,128 | ) |
Income taxes | | | (1,708 | ) |
Gain on investment in Southern Packaging | | | 130 | |
Merger expense | | | (73,015 | ) |
Business optimization expense | | | (12,715 | ) |
Non-cash compensation | | | (5,008 | ) |
Pro forma synergies | | | (18,500 | ) |
Net loss | | $ | (63,213 | ) |
While the determination of appropriate adjustments in the calculation of bank compliance EBITDA is subject to interpretation under the terms of the Credit Facility, management believes the adjustments
described above are in accordance with the covenants in the Credit Facility. Bank compliance EBITDA should not be considered in isolation or construed as an alternative to our net income or other measures as determined in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies in our industry or across different industries may calculate bank covenants and related definitions differently than we do, limiting the usefulness of our calculation of bank compliance EBITDA as a comparative measure.
On September 20, 2006, Holding issued $750.0 million of second priority senior secured notes (“Second Priority Notes”), comprised of (1) $525.0 million aggregate principal amount of 8 7/8% second priority fixed rate notes (“Fixed Rate Notes”) and (2) $225.0 million aggregate principal amount of second priority senior secured floating rate notes (“Floating Rate Notes”). The Second Priority Notes mature on September 15, 2014. Interest on the Fixed Rate Notes is due semi-annually on March 15 and September 15. The Floating Rate Notes bear interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 3.875% per annum, which resets quarterly. Interest on the Floating Rate Notes is payable quarterly on March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15 of each year.
The Second Priority Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in the collateral granted to the collateral agent under the Credit Facility for the benefit of the holders and other future parity lien debt that may be issued pursuant to the terms of the indenture. These liens will be junior in priority to the liens on the same collateral securing the Credit Facility and to all other permitted prior liens. The Second Priority Notes are guaranteed, jointly and severally, on a second priority senior secured basis, by each domestic subsidiary that guarantees the Credit Facility. The Second Priority Notes contain customary covenants that, among other things, restrict, subject to certain exceptions, our ability, and the ability of subsidiaries, to incur indebtedness, sell assets, make investments, engage in acquisitions, mergers or consolidations and make dividend and other restricted payments.
On or after September 15, 2010 and 2008, the Company may redeem some or all of the Fixed Rate Notes and Floating Rate Notes, respectively, at specified redemption prices. Additionally, on or prior to September 15, 2009 and 2008, we may redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Fixed Rate Notes and Floating Rate Notes, respectively, with the net proceeds of specified equity offerings at specified redemption prices. If a change of control occurs, the Company must give holders of the Second Priority Notes an opportunity to sell their notes at a purchase price of 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest.
On September 20, 2006, the Company issued $425.0 million in aggregate principal amount of senior subordinated notes (“Senior Subordinated Notes”) to Goldman, Sachs and Co. in a private placement that is exempt from registration under the Securities Act. The Senior Subordinated Notes are unsecured, senior subordinated obligations and are guaranteed on an unsecured, senior subordinated basis by each of our subsidiaries that guarantee the Credit Facility and the Second Lien Notes. The Senior Subordinated Notes mature in 2016 and bear interest at a rate of 11% per annum. Such interest is payable quarterly in cash; provided, however, that on any quarterly interest payment date on or prior to the third anniversary of the issuance, the Company can pay up to 3% of the interest payable on such date by capitalizing such interest and adding it to the outstanding principal amount of the Senior Subordinated Notes.
The Senior Subordinated Notes may be redeemed at the Company’s option under circumstances and at redemption prices set forth in the indenture. Upon the occurrence of a change of control, the Company is required to offer to repurchase all of the Senior Subordinated Notes. The indenture sets forth covenants and events of default that are substantially similar to those set forth in the indenture
governing the Second Priority Notes. The Senior Subordinated Notes contain additional affirmative covenants and certain customary representations, warranties and conditions.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $126.7 million for the YTD compared to $81.9 million for the Prior YTD. The increase of $44.8 million is primarily the result of improved operations as operating income before depreciation and amortization (excluding Merger costs) increased $43.7 million over the Prior YTD.
Net cash used for investing activities decreased from $507.1 million for the Prior YTD to $206.3 million for the YTD primarily as a result of the Kerr Acquisition in the Prior YTD. Capital spending of $88.2 million in the YTD included $10.9 million for buildings and systems, $22.7 million for molds, $39.0 million for molding and decorating machines, and $15.6 million for accessory equipment and systems. Capital expenditures for 2006 are expected to be approximately $90.0 million.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $70.8 million for the YTD compared to $448.6 million in the Prior YTD. This decrease of $377.8 million can be primarily attributed to the financing obtained in connection with the Kerr Acquisition in the Prior YTD.
Increased working capital needs occur whenever we experience strong incremental demand or a significant rise in the cost of raw material, particularly plastic resin. However, we anticipate that our cash interest, working capital and capital expenditure requirements for 2006 will be satisfied through a combination of funds generated from operating activities and cash on hand, together with funds available under the Credit Facility. We base such belief on historical experience and the funds available under the Credit Facility. However, we cannot predict our future results of operations and our ability to meet our obligations involves numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those described in the “Risk Factors” section of our 2005 10-K. In particular, increases in the cost of resin which we are unable to pass through to our customers on a timely basis or significant acquisitions could severely impact our liquidity. At September 30, 2006, our cash balance was $16.3 million, and we had unused borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility’s borrowing base of $165.1 million. Although the $165.1 million was available at September 30, 2006, the covenants under our Credit Facility may limit our ability to make such borrowings in the future.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates primarily through our Credit Facility and the $225.0 million of Second Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes. The Credit Facility is comprised of (1) a $675.0 million term loan and (2) a $200.0 million revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2006, there was $20.0 million outstanding on the revolving credit facility, and the net outstanding balance of the term loan at September 30, 2006 was $675.0 million. At September 30, 2006, the Eurodollar rate applicable to the term loan and the Second Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes was 5.33% and 5.39%, respectively. If the Eurodollar rate increases 0.25% and 0.5%, we estimate an annual increase in our interest expense of approximately $2.8 million and $5.5 million, respectively.
Plastic Resin Cost Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in plastic resin prices that could impact our results of operations and financial condition. We manage our exposure to these market risks through our normal operations with purchasing negotiation, mechanical hedging, switching between certain resin products and, when deemed appropriate, by using derivative financial instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures. The derivative financial instruments generally used are forward contracts. The derivative financial instruments utilized by the Company in its hedging activities are considered risk management tools and are not used for trading purposes.
As part of our risk management strategy, in the fourth quarter of 2004, we entered into resin forward hedging transactions constituting approximately 15% of our estimated 2005 resin needs and 10% of our 2006 estimated resin needs based on 2004 volumes prior to the Kerr Acquisition. These contracts obligate the Company to make or receive a monthly payment equal to the difference in the unit cost of resin per the contract and an industry index times the contracted pounds of plastic resin. Such contracts are designated as hedges of a portion of the Company's forecasted purchases through 2006 and are effective in hedging the Company's exposure to changes in resin prices during this period.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
(a) Disclosure controls and procedures.
As required by new Rule 13a-15 under the Exchange Act, the Company’s management carried out an evaluation with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the last fiscal quarter. Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms. In connection with the new rules, we currently are in process of further reviewing and documenting our disclosure controls and procedures, including our internal controls and procedures for financial reporting, and may from time to time make changes aimed at enhancing their effectiveness and to ensure that our systems evolve with our business.
(b) Changes in internal control over financial reporting.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with our evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Part II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
There have been no material changes in legal proceedings from the items disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
You should carefully consider the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005, including those under the heading “Risk Factors” appearing in Item 1A of Part I of the Form 10-K and other information contained in this Quarterly Report before investing in our securities. Realization of any of these risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations. There were no material changes in the Company’s risk factors in the first three quarters of 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Not Applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not Applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits
31.1 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
31.2 Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
32.1 Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
32.2 Section 1350 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Berry Plastics Holding Corporation
November 14, 2006
By: /s/ James M. Kratochvil
James M. Kratochvil
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer and Secretary (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)