FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549 ------------------------ {X} QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended November 30, 1995 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 1-7002 BLOUNT, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 63-0593908 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 4520 Executive Park Drive 36116-1602 Montgomery, Alabama (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (334) 244-4000 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Not Applicable (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. Outstanding at Class of Common Stock January 8, 1996 ----------------------- ----------------- Common Stock $.01 Par Value 1,000 shares Page 1 BLOUNT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX Page No. ------------ Part I. Financial Information Consolidated Balance Sheets - November 30, 1995 and February 28, 1995 3 Consolidated Statements of Income - three months and nine months ended November 30, 1995 and 1994 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - nine months ended November 30, 1995 and 1994 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Management's Discussion and Analysis 10 Exhibit 11 - Computation of Net Income Per Common Share 13 Page 2 BLOUNT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share data) November 30, February 28, 1995 1995 ------------ ------------ (Unaudited) ASSETS ------ Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents, including short-term investments of $75,197 and $39,458 $ 77,225 $ 42,576 Accounts receivable, net of allowances for doubtful accounts of $3,065 and $2,611 107,272 130,665 Inventories 75,240 77,075 Deferred income taxes 25,050 25,068 Other current assets 8,131 16,153 -------- -------- Total current assets 292,918 291,537 Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $155,681 and $145,519 122,138 134,289 Cost in excess of net assets of acquired businesses, net 66,697 68,762 Other assets 27,587 23,200 -------- -------- Total Assets $509,340 $517,788 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY ------------------------------------ Current liabilities: Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt $ 4,438 $ 7,791 Accounts payable 43,305 64,793 Accrued expenses 81,350 92,190 Other current liabilities 486 4,658 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 129,579 169,432 Long-term debt, exclusive of current maturities 96,684 99,754 Deferred income taxes, exclusive of current portion 18,617 19,214 Other liabilities 23,220 26,321 -------- -------- Total liabilities 268,100 314,721 -------- -------- Commitments and Contingent Liabilities Shareholder's equity (Note 2): Common stock, $.01 par value, 1,000 shares issued - - Capital in excess of par value of stock 25,482 23,557 Retained earnings 207,295 171,260 Accumulated translation adjustment 8,463 8,250 -------- -------- Total shareholder's equity 241,240 203,067 -------- -------- Total Liabilities and Shareholder's Equity $509,340 $517,788 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. Page 3 BLOUNT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (In thousands, except share data) Three months ended Nine months ended November 30, November 30, ---------------------- ---------------------- 1995 1994 1995 1994 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- (Unaudited) (Unaudited) Sales $ 157,964 $ 157,459 $ 469,319 $ 441,924 Cost of sales 102,923 104,496 310,474 293,348 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit 55,041 52,963 158,845 148,576 Selling, general and administrative expenses 29,713 29,992 87,313 89,582 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations 25,328 22,971 71,532 58,994 Interest expense (2,731) (2,733) (8,030) (8,387) Interest income 1,115 599 2,625 1,620 Other income (expense), net (76) (561) 466 (1,203) ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income taxes 23,636 20,276 66,593 51,024 Provision for income taxes 8,449 7,940 25,305 19,981 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 15,187 $ 12,336 $ 41,288 $ 31,043 ========== ========== ========== ========== Net income per common share (Note 2) $ 15,187 $ 12,336 $ 41,288 $ 31,043 ========== ========== ========== ========== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (Note 2) 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000 ========== ========== ========== ========== Cash dividends paid per share (Note 2) $ 1,758 $ 1,514 $ 5,253 $ 4,532 ========== ========== ========== ========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. 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AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands) Nine months ended November 30, ------------------------------ 1995 1994 -------- -------- (Unaudited) Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net Income $ 41,288 $ 31,043 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation, amortization and other noncash charges 16,451 17,280 Deferred income taxes (579) 529 Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment 166 473 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of businesses acquired and sold: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 14,699 (370) (Increase) decrease in inventories 1,655 (2,140) (Increase) decrease in other assets 2,739 (1,619) Decrease in accounts payable (13,682) (13,597) Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses (9,755) 19,774 Decrease in other liabilities (5,869) (11,090) -------- -------- Net cash provided by operating activities 47,113 40,283 -------- -------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Proceeds from sales of businesses and property, plant and equipment 4,910 2,947 Purchases of property, plant and equipment (8,977) (6,113) Acquisitions of businesses (10,103) -------- -------- Net cash used in investing activities (4,067) (13,269) -------- -------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Net increase (reduction) in short-term borrowings 582 (630) Issuance of long-term debt 6,000 Reduction of long-term debt (7,061) (18,728) Decrease (increase) in restricted funds 1,410 (5,020) Dividends paid (5,253) (4,532) Issuance of stock under stock option and dividend reinvestment plans 1,925 871 -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities (8,397) (22,039) -------- -------- Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 34,649 4,975 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 42,576 52,213 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 77,225 $ 57,188 ======== ======== The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements. Page 5 BLOUNT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) NOTE 1 In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position at November 30, 1995 and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods ended November 30, 1995 and 1994. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in Blount, Inc.'s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended February 28, 1995. The results of operations for the periods ended November 30, 1995 and 1994 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year, due to the seasonal nature of certain operations. NOTE 2 On November 3, 1995, the stockholders of Blount, Inc. approved a merger agreement dated August 17, 1995, among Blount International, Inc. ("BII"), Blount, Inc., and a wholly-owned subsidiary of BII ("the subsidiary"). As a result, i) the subsidiary was merged with and into Blount, Inc., ii)Blount, Inc. was the surviving corporation in the merger and became a wholly-owned subsidiary of BII, iii) Blount, Inc. stockholders received three shares of BII Class A common stock in exchange for each two shares held of Blount, Inc. Class A common stock and three shares of BII Class B common stock in exchange for each two shares held of Blount, Inc. Class B common stock, and iv) BII assumed all Blount, Inc. stock option plans. BII filed a Form S-4 registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 3, 1995, for the shares to be issued as a result of the merger. Immediately following the merger, the equity ownership of BII was the same as that which previously existed for Blount, Inc. Blount, Inc. was delisted from the American Stock Exchange effective November 3, 1995, and BII began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on November 6, 1995. Prior to the merger, BII was owned 100% by Blount, Inc.'s Chairman of the Board, Winton M. Blount, and members of his family, and BII owned an approximate 62% voting interest and approximately 38% of the shares of Blount, Inc.'s Common Stock outstanding. Except for the equity interest in Blount, Inc., BII has had no other operations or business since February 1993. On January 5, 1996, Blount, Inc.'s amended and restated certificate of incorporation, which authorizes only 1,000 shares of common stock, $.01 par value, became effective. All 1,000 shares are outstanding and held by BII. The share data and per share data in the accompanying consolidated financial statements have been restated to reflect this reduction in outstanding common stock. NOTE 3 Inventories consist of the following (in thousands): November 30, February 28, 1995 1995 ------------ ------------ Finished goods $ 33,440 $ 35,769 Work in process 12,922 14,075 Raw materials and supplies 28,878 27,231 -------- -------- $ 75,240 $ 77,075 ======== ======== Page 6 NOTE 4 The principal assets and liabilities of the discontinued construction operations included in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows (in thousands): November 30, February 28, 1995 1995 ------------ ------------ Accounts receivable $ 16,115 $ 45,706 Other current assets 5,337 11,911 Other assets 1,390 5,203 Accounts payable (9,205) (24,588) Accrued expenses (6,540) (12,578) Other current liabilities (486) (4,659) Other liabilities (180) (2,849) During the first quarter of fiscal 1996, Pozzo Construction Company, which was part of the remaining discontinued construction operations, and the Injection Molding Metal Products operations were sold. These transactions were not material to the consolidated financial condition of Blount, Inc. and Subsidiaries. NOTE 5 In August 1995, Blount, Inc. entered into agreements expiring August 31, 1998 with certain financial organizations under which it may sell up to $25 million of undivided interests in a pool of eligible accounts receivable in which the purchasers retain a security interest. The purchasers' level of investment may fluctuate based on the level of the eligible receivables in the pool. As of November 30, 1995, no receivables have been sold under this agreement. At November 30, 1995 and February 28, 1995, $8.7 million and $10.1 million, representing the unexpended proceeds from industrial development revenue bonds issued in fiscal 1995, was held in trust and is included in "Other assets" in the consolidated balance sheets. NOTE 6 The United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") has designated a predecessor of Blount, Inc. as a potentially responsible party ("PRP") with respect to the Onalaska Municipal Landfill in Onalaska, Wisconsin (the "Site"). The waste complained of was placed in the landfill prior to 1981 by a corporation, some of whose assets were purchased in 1981 by a predecessor of Blount, Inc. It is the view of management that because Blount, Inc.'s predecessor corporation purchased assets rather than stock, Blount, Inc. does not have successor liability and is not properly a PRP. However, the EPA has indicated it does not accept this position. Management believes the EPA is wrong on the successor liability issue. However, with other PRP's, Blount, Inc. made a good faith offer to the EPA to pay a portion of the clean-up costs. The offer was rejected and the EPA is proceeding with the clean-up. The estimated past and future clean-up costs are approximately $12 million. In 1989 the EPA named four PRP's. One of the PRP's, the Town of Onalaska (the "Town") and the EPA and State of Wisconsin negotiated a consent decree under which the Town would have been released from future liability in return for paying $110 thousand, granting access to the Site and adjacent properties and performing some future maintenance work. The United States District Court for the District of Wisconsin found, on December 21, 1994, that the settlement was not fair, reasonable or in the public interest, and refused to approve and confirm it as the order of the Court. Blount, Inc. denies that it is a PRP and is unable to determine any other party's share of total remediation costs. Blount, Inc. does Page 7 not know the financial status of the other PRP's and other parties that, while not named by the EPA as PRP's, may have liability with respect to the Site. Management does not expect the situation to have a material adverse effect on consolidated financial condition or operating results. Blount, Inc. is closing the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ("RCRA") Part B Storage Permit at its Sporting Equipment Division's CCI operations facility in Lewiston, Idaho. As part of the closure process, Blount, Inc. is required by the State of Idaho to undertake RCRA correction action at the facility. This requires Blount, Inc. to investigate all areas at the facility where solid waste and hazardous waste have historically been managed. The facility has been operating since the 1950s. In order to effect the investigation, in March 1994, Blount, Inc. and the State of Idaho Division of Environmental Quality ("IDEQ") entered into an Administrative Consent Order which governs the completion of the corrective action activities. The RCRA Facility Investigation has commenced and the soils investigation is complete. Environmental sampling indicates the presence of lead contamination in a limited number of shallow surface soils. The IDEQ has approved Blount's proposal to excavate this limited lead contamination and dispose of it at a RCRA permitted landfill. There is also some trichloroethylene and perchloroethylene contamination of the uppermost groundwater beneath the facility. This uppermost groundwater is not the drinking water supply source and does not appear to be connected to the deeper drinking water aquifer. Further groundwater investigation is ongoing. It is expected that the range of remediation costs is from $2.8 million to $6.2 million. Management does not expect the situation to have a material adverse effect on consolidated financial condition or operating results beyond amounts accrued. Under the provisions of Washington State environmental laws, the Washington State Department of Ecology ("WDOE") has notified Blount, Inc. that it is one of many companies named as a Potentially Liable Party ("PLP"), for the Pasco Sanitary Landfill site, Pasco, Washington ("the Site"). Although the cleanup costs are believed to be substantial, accurate estimates will not be available until the environmental studies have been completed at the Site. However, based upon the total documented volume of waste sent to the Site, Blount, Inc.'s waste volume compared to that total waste volume should cause Blount, Inc. to be classified as a "de minimis" PLP. In July, 1992, Blount, Inc. and thirty-eight (38) other PLPs entered into an Administrative Agreed Order with WDOE to perform a Phase I Remedial Investigation at the Site. In October 1994, WDOE issued an administrative Unilateral Enforcement Order to all PLPs to complete a Phase II Remedial Investigation and Feasibility Study ("RI/FS") under the Scope of Work established by WDOE. The results of the RI/FS investigation are not expected until after the first quarter of 1997. Blount, Inc. is unable to determine, at this time, the level of clean-up demands that may be ultimately placed on it. Management believes that, given the number of PLPs named with respect to the Site and their financial condition, Blount, Inc.'s potential response costs associated with the Site will not have a material adverse effect on Blount, Inc.'s financial condition or operating results. Blount, Inc. is a defendant in a number of product liability lawsuits, some of which seek significant or unspecified damages, involving serious personal injuries for which there are large deductible amounts under insurance policies. In addition, Blount, Inc. is a party to a number of other suits arising out of the conduct of its business. While there can be no assurance as to their ultimate outcome, management does not believe these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on consolidated financial condition or operating results. Contingencies include normal liabilities for performance and completion of its remaining construction contracts. At November 30, 1995, there were outstanding Page 8 bank letters of credit in the approximate amount of $15.0 million issued principally in connection with various foreign construction contracts for which Blount, Inc. is contingently liable to the issuing banks in the event payment is demanded by the holder. See Notes 4 and 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Blount, Inc.'s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended February 28, 1995 for other commitments and contingencies which have not changed significantly since year-end. NOTE 7 Segment information is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Nine Months Ended November 30, Ended November 30, ------------------- ------------------- 1995 1994 1995 1994 -------- -------- -------- -------- Sales: Outdoor products $ 74,495 $ 73,938 $218,157 $204,337 Industrial and power equipment 59,264 52,685 173,529 154,391 Sporting equipment 24,205 30,836 77,633 83,196 -------- -------- -------- -------- $157,964 $157,459 $469,319 $441,924 ======== ======== ======== ======== Operating income: Outdoor products $ 15,623 $ 18,463 $ 44,232 $ 38,704 Industrial and power equipment 10,637 9,328 30,251 24,949 Sporting equipment 3,145 5,518 9,656 15,640 -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income from segments 29,405 33,309 84,139 79,293 Corporate overhead expenses (4,077) (10,338) (12,607) (20,299) -------- -------- -------- -------- Income from operations 25,328 22,971 71,532 58,994 Interest expense (2,731) (2,733) (8,030) (8,387) Interest income 1,115 599 2,625 1,620 Other income (expense), net (76) (561) 466 (1,203) -------- -------- -------- -------- Income before income taxes $ 23,636 $ 20,276 $ 66,593 $ 51,024 ======== ======== ======== ======== NOTE 8 Income taxes paid during the nine months ended November 30, 1995 and 1994 were $29.0 million and $16.2 million. Interest paid during the nine months ended November 30, 1995 and 1994 was $6.1 million and $5.9 million. NOTE 9 Net income per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in each period, as restated for the reduction in common stock outstanding subsequent to November 30, 1995 (See Note 2). NOTE 10 In December 1995, the Company announced the successful completion of its tender offer for the outstanding common stock of Simmons Outdoor Corporation ("Simmons"). The purchase price will be approximately $38 million and the acquisition will be accounted for as a purchase. For its most recent fiscal year, Simmons reported sales and operating income of approximately $52.0 million and $5.4 million, respectively. Page 9 MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS Operating Results Sales for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996 were $158.0 million and $469.3 million compared to $157.5 million and $441.9 million for the comparable periods of fiscal 1995. Net income was $15.2 million and $41.3 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996 compared to $12.3 million and $31.0 million for the comparable periods of the prior year. The principal reasons for these results and the status of consolidated financial condition are set forth below and should be read in conjunction with the notes to the financial statements included in Blount, Inc.'s Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended February 28, 1995. Sales for the Outdoor Products segment for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996 were $74.5 million and $218.2 million compared to $73.9 million and $204.3 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1995. Operating income was $15.6 million and $44.2 million during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996 compared to $18.5 million and $38.7 million during the same periods of the prior fiscal year. While sales were slightly higher in the current year's third quarter, operating income declined by $2.9 million reflecting the effect of a stronger Canadian dollar on costs and reduced earnings from operations in Brazil. Additionally, the prior year's third quarter included income from the reduction of certain operating accruals. The sales and operating income increases for the nine months ended November 30, 1995, were principally attributable to a higher volume of saw chain and saw bars sold in foreign markets by the Oregon Cutting Systems Division and an increase in the volume of riding lawn mowers shipped by Dixon Industries, Inc., partially offset by reduced income from operations in Brazil. Sales for the Industrial and Power Equipment segment were $59.3 million and $173.5 million during the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 1996 compared to $52.7 million and $154.4 million during the comparable periods of fiscal 1995. Operating income increased to $10.6 million and $30.3 million for the three months and nine months ended November 30, 1995 from $9.3 million and $24.9 million during the same periods of the prior fiscal year. The improved operating results were principally due to higher average selling prices for timber harvesting equipment and a better sales mix of higher margin products, partially offset by reduced volume; improved sales and operating income by CTR Manufacturing, Inc., acquired on April 28, 1994, and its inclusion for the full nine months in the current year; and improved sales and operating income by the Gear Products, Inc. subsidiary, primarily due to higher volume. The Sporting Equipment segment experienced a downturn during the second and third quarters of fiscal 1996. In the aftermath of last year's booming domestic market, a result of concern over the possibility of Congressional legislation adverse to the shooting sports industry, an industry slowdown occurred. Sales for the Sporting Equipment segment declined to $24.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 1996 from $30.8 million during the prior year's third quarter, while current year-to-date sales of $77.6 million were $5.6 million less than last year's level for the comparable period. Operating income was down to $3.1 million and $9.7 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 1996 as compared to $5.5 million and $15.6 million during the same periods of fiscal 1995. These results reflect the reduced demand, higher raw material costs, costs associated with temporary plant shutdowns during the second quarter and a loss from the Ram-Line operation acquired late in fiscal 1995. Page 10 Corporate overhead expenses were lower during the three months and nine months ended November 30, 1995. The prior year included litigation and settlement costs related to the sale of a former subsidiary. Total backlog at November 30, 1995 was approximately $139.6 million compared to $125.5 million at August 31, 1995 and $134.4 million at February 28, 1995. Financial Condition, Liquidity and Capital Resources At November 30,1995, no amounts were outstanding under the $100 million revolving credit agreement. In August 1995, Blount, Inc. entered into new receivable sales agreements under which up to $25 million in receivables may be sold (See Note 5 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). As of November 30, 1995, no receivables had been sold under these agreements. The total capitalization at November 30, 1995 consists of $96.7 million long-term debt and equity of $241.2 million for a long-term debt to equity ratio of .4 to 1 as compared to a ratio of .5 to 1 at February 28, 1995. At November 30, 1995, 9% subordinated notes were outstanding in the principal amount of $80.1 million maturing in 2003. See Note 3 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Blount, Inc.'s 1995 Annual Report to Shareholders for the year ended February 28, 1995 for the terms and conditions of the $100 million revolving credit agreement and the 9% subordinated notes. Working capital was $163.3 million at November 30, 1995 compared to $122.1 million at February 28, 1995. The increase resulted principally from earnings for the nine months ended November 30, 1995. Accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased by $23.4 million, $21.5 million and $10.8 million, respectively, since February 28, 1995. The primary reason for the decrease in receivables is the reduction in balances attributable to the discontinued construction segment as those operations either wind down or are sold (See Note 4 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). The reductions in accounts payable and accrued expenses also reflect the reduced construction activity, the sale of the Injection Molding Metal Products operations and higher estimated tax payments resulting from the higher earnings. Operating cash flows for the first nine months of fiscal 1996 were $47.1 million compared to $40.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 1995, while cash and cash equivalent balances increased by $34.6 million since February 28, 1995. The improved operating cash flows reflect the improved year-to-date income from manufacturing operations and cash flows of approximately $9.4 million from the discontinued construction segment, partially offset by higher estimated income tax payments and other corporate expenditures. Restrictions on the ability of Blount, Inc. to pay cash dividends are contained in the indenture related to the 9% subordinated notes and in certain financial covenants of the revolving credit agreement. Under the most restrictive requirement, Blount, Inc. retained earnings of approximately $57.6 million were available for the payment of dividends at November 30, 1995. Page 11 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. BLOUNT, INC. - -------------------- Registrant Date: January 16, 1996 /s/ Harold E. Layman --------------------------------- Harold E. Layman Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Page 12