UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 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 November 27, 1999.
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Commission File Number: 1-8509
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NANTUCKET INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 58-0962699
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(State of other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
73 5th Avenue, Suite 6A, New York, New York 10003
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(917) 853-0475
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
510 Broadhollow Road, Suite 300, Melville, New York 10003
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(Former Address, since last report) (Zip Code)
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 twelve 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 ninety days.
X YES NO
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
As of January 14, 2000, the Registrant had outstanding 3,238,796 shares of
common stock not including 3,052 shares classified as Treasury Stock.
NANTUCKET INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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QUARTERLY REPORT
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FOR QUARTER ENDED NOVEMBER 27, 1999
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Part I.- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Consolidated balance sheets 3
Consolidated statements of operations 4
Consolidated statements of cash flows 5
Notes to consolidated financial statements 6 - 15
Management's discussion and analysis of
financial condition and results of operations 16 - 18
Part II.- OTHER INFORMATION 19 - 21
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Signature 22
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Nantucket Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
November 27, February 27,
1999 1999
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(unaudited) (1)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash $ 3,476 $ 622,268
Accounts receivable, reserves of $243,000 and
$273,000, respectively 124,543 961,989
Inventories (Note 4) 1,108,860
Other current assets 90,900 67,347
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Total current assets 218,919 2,760,464
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET 191,563 538,522
OTHER ASSETS, NET 32,354 176,601
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$ 442,836 $ 3,475,587
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Convertible subordinated debentures (Note 6) $ 690,331 2,052,986
Current portion of capital lease obligations 58,876 56,452
Accounts payable 95,957 248,538
Accrued salaries and employee benefits 10,326 80,740
Accrued unusual charge (Note 7) 77,083 95,833
Accrued expenses and other liabilities 93,004 863,271
Accrued royalties 319,048 319,048
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Total current liabilities 1,344,625 3,716,868
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS, NET OF CURRENT PORTION 34,194 64,250
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1,378,819 3,781,118
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Preferred stock, $.10 par value; 500,000 shares authorized,
of which 5,000 shares have been designated as non-voting
with liquidating preference of $200 per share and are issued 500 500
outstanding
Common stock, $.10 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares;
issued 3,241,848 324,185 324,185
Additional paid-in capital 12,539,503 12,539,503
Deferred issuance cost (67,498) (96,425)
Accumulated deficit (13,712,736) (13,053,357)
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(916,046) (285,594)
Less 3,052 shares of common stock held in treasury, at cost 19,937 19,937
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(935,983) (305,531)
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$ 442,836 $ 3,475,587
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(1) Derived from audited financial statements.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
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Nantucket Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(unaudited)
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended Thirteen Weeks Ended
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November 27, November 28, November 27, November 28,
1999 1998 1999 1998
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Net sales $5,344,223 $9,602,627 $1,507,028 $2,258,278
Cost of sales 3,719,692 7,456,000 1,181,839 1,578,235
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Gross profit 1,624,531 2,146,627 325,189 680,043
Selling, general and administrative expenses 1,789,128 2,389,326 466,391 419,375
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Operating loss (164,597) (242,699) (141,202) 260,668
Other income -- 1,391,313 -- --
Net loss on sale of assets (221,377) (15,093) (220,004) 318
Interest expense (273,411) (405,986) (83,524) (106,266)
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Net (loss) income ($659,385) $727,535 ($444,730) $154,720
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Net (loss) income per share -
basic and diluted (Note 3) ($0.20) $0.22 ($0.14) $0.05
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Weighted average common shares outstanding 3,238,796 3,238,796 3,238,796 3,238,796
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
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Nantucket Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(unaudited)
Thirty-nine Weeks Ended
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November 27, November 28,
1999 1998
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Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) income ($659,384) $727,535
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income
to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
Depreciation and amortization 137,210 216,940
Provision for doubtful accounts 12,832 57,082
Loss on sale of fixed assets 221,377 15,093
Provision for obsolete and slow moving inventory 0 47,498
Decrease (increase) in assets
Accounts receivable 824,614 1,381,423
Inventories 1,108,860 1,114,564
Other current assets (23,553) (41,216)
(Decrease) increase in liabilities
Accounts payable (152,577) (224,932)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities (840,681) (309,011)
Accrued unusual charge (18,750) 16,429
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 609,948 3,001,405
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Cash flows from investing activities
Removals to property, plant and equipment 13,766 34,731
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 37,779 41,090
Decrease in other assets 110,002 56,433
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Net cash provided by investing activities 161,547 132,254
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Cash flows from financing activities
Repayments under line of credit agreement, net -- (3,050,148)
Repayments of short-term debt (1,362,655) --
Payments of capital lease obligations (27,632) (38,511)
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Net cash used in financing activities (1,390,287) (3,088,659)
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NET (DECREASE) INCREASE IN CASH ($618,792) $45,000
Cash at beginning of period 622,268 8,850
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Cash at end of period $3,476 $53,850
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SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period:
Interest $881,670 $151,190
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Income taxes -- --
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements
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NANTUCKET INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
THIRTY-NINE WEEKS ENDED NOEVEMBER 27, 1999 AND NOVEMBER 28, 1998
(unaudited)
The following notes to the consolidated financial statements should be
read in light of the following:
The Company is an insolvent, currently dormant company, which is
presently exploring the advisability of filing a voluntary petition
under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws, with the goal of
reorganizing its management and searching for a new business
opportunity, which will potentially allow the Company to successfully
reorganize.
NOTE 1-TERMINATION OF OPERATIONS AND LIQUIDITY MATTERS
General
Nantucket Industries, Inc. (the "Company") is an insolvent, currently
dormant company which is presently exploring the advisability of filing
a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy laws,
with the goal of reorganizing its management and searching for a new
business opportunity which will potentially allow the Company to
successfully reorganize. Until the end of October 1999, when the
Company discontinued all business activities, it produced and
distributed popular priced branded men's fashion undergarments for
sale, throughout the United States, to mass merchandisers and national
chains. Until March 31, 1998, Nantucket also produced, under the GUESS?
label, women's innerwear for sale to department and specialty stores.
Packaging and distribution of the Company's product lines was based in
its leased facility in Cartersville, Georgia. From November, 1992 to
July 1, 1994, the Company had a manufacturing facility in Rio Grande,
Puerto Rico, and until September 1997 had a manufacturing facility in
Cartersville, Georgia. Prior to the cessation of all business
activities, all of the Company's products were manufactured by offshore
production contractors located in Mexico, the Far East and the
Caribbean Basin.
Due to the lack of capital resources needed to properly develop and
support the GUESS? product line, the Company initiated a strategy to
discontinue its GUESS? division to focus its resources on its core mens
fashion underwear business.
Termination of Operations
As more fully described in Part II, Item 1, "Legal Proceedings" of this
report, Levi Strauss & Co., the parent company of Brittania Sportswear
Ltd., a licensor which accounted for 49% of the Company's fiscal 1997
sales, and 21% of the Company's fiscal
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1998 sales, announced their intention to sell Brittania. In light of
the actions announced by Levi, K-Mart, the largest retailer of the
Brittania brand and the Company's largest customer, accounting for
sales of Brittania product of approximately $11 million in fiscal year
1997, and $3 million in fiscal year 1998, advised the Company that it
would no longer continue its on-going commitment to the Brittania
trademark. In response, the Company filed a multi-million lawsuit
against Levi Strauss & Co in March 1997 alleging that the licensor
breached various obligations under the license agreement, including
without limitation it's covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The
Company settled this litigation in June 1998 (see Part II, Item 1
"Legal Proceedings").
The Company experienced significant losses in recent years which
resulted in severe cash flow issues that negatively impacted the
ability of the Company to continue its business as formerly structured.
Due to the lack of capital resources needed to properly develop and
support the GUESS? product line, the Company with the support of GUESS?
Inc., agreed in March 1998, to discontinue its GUESS? division. This
was completed during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended
February 27, 1999. Sales for this product line in fiscal 1999, 1998,
and 1997 aggregated $2.7, $7.0, and $4.7 million respectively. Until
April 17, 1998 the Company's Common Stock was traded on the American
Stock Exchange. Because the Company fell below American Stock Exchange
guidelines for continued listing, effective April 17, 1998, the
Company's stock was delisted. It is currently traded in the
over-the-counter market and quoted on the OTC electronic bulletin board
of the NASD Supplemental Market under the symbol "NANK". The Company
defaulted on interest payments to its subordinated debt holder, and has
no credit facilities of any kind in place.
As a result of the Brittania matter and the continuing losses from
operations, interest payment default, and the lack of any credit
facilities, the Company was forced to discontinue all business
operations by the end of October 1999. The Company intends to seek
protection and to initiate reorganization under Chapter 11 of the
federal bankruptcy laws. Present plans include the possibility of
changing the Company's capitalization, business, and management. There
can be no assurance that the ultimate impact of resolution of these
matters will not have a materially adverse effect on the Company and
its shareholders.
The Company implemented a restructuring strategy to improve operating
results and enhance its financial resources, which included reducing
costs, streamlining its operations and closing its Puerto Rico plant.
In addition Management implemented additional steps to reduce its
operating costs which it believed were sufficient to provide the
Company with the ability to continue in existence. Major elements of
these action plans included:
The phase-out of the Guess? product line, which was completed in
the first quarter of fiscal 1999.
The sale of the Company's Cartersville, GA location, competed in
October 1997, and the relocation to more appropriate space for its
packaging and distribution facilities.
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The transfer of all domestic manufacturing requirements to foreign
manufacturing contract facilities.
Staff reductions associated with the transfer of manufacturing to
offshore contractors, closing the GUESS? division, efficiencies
and reduced volume.
The relocation, in May 1997, of executive offices and showrooms to
more appropriate, lower cost facilities.
In connection with the implementation of these actions, the Company
reflected, in its financial statements for the fiscal years ended
February 26, 1994 through March 2, 1996, unusual charges aggregating
$6.4 million. These combined charges include approximately $760,000 of
expenses incurred in closing the Puerto Rico facility, write-downs and
reserves of asset values and other non-cash items ($1.5 million
write-off of goodwill, $2.1 million writedowns of inventory, $530,000
writedowns of fixed assets), the accrual for the severance payments to
the former Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Board ($1,765,000) and, in
fiscal 1996, an unusual credit, as described below, of $300,000 related
to the elimination of a subordinated note payable associated with the
purchase of the Puerto Rico facility since the likelihood of payment on
such note was considered remote. In fiscal year 1998, the financial
statements, through operating results, reflect $1.8 million in charges
including $1.2 million associated with the phase out of the GUESS?
division ($660,000 inventory write-offs, $540,000 in deferred costs and
other charges), with the balance associated with write-downs, and
reserves of asset values, and other non-cash items.
Recent Developments
The Company experienced significant losses in recent years which
resulted in severe cash flow problems that negatively impacted the
ability of the Company continue to conduct its business. Due to the
lack of capital resources necessary to develop and support the GUESS?
product line, the Company with the support of GUESS? Inc. agreed in
March 1998 to discontinue its GUESS? division. This was completed
during the first quarter of the fiscal year ended February 27, 1999. At
the date of this filing the Company is no longer operating and is
insolvent.
On October 1, 1997 the Company sold its 152,000 sq. ft. manufacturing
and distribution facility in Cartersville, GA to Mimms Enterprises, a
Real Estate Investment General Partnership, for cash aggregating
$2,850,000. The Company reflected a gain of $793,000, and used the
proceeds to repay financing secured by the property, and to reduce long
term debt. (See note 9 to the financial statements included in this
report.)
From September 1988, the Company was a licensee of Brittania
Sportswear, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Levi Strauss & Co.
pursuant to which manufactured and marketed men's underwear and other
products under the trademarks "Brittania" and
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"Brittania from Levi Straus & Co.". Sales under this license aggregated
$4.5 million in fiscal 1998, $14.9 million in fiscal 1997 and $14.6
million in fiscal 1996. As of January 1, 1997, the license was renewed
for a 5-year term, including automatic renewals of 2 years if certain
minimum sales levels were achieved. On January 22, 1997, Levi's
announced that it was seeking purchasers of its Brittania subsidiary.
In January 1997, K-Mart, the Company's largest customer and the largest
retailer of the Brittania brand, advised the Company that in light of
the actions announced by Levi's it would no longer continue its
on-going commitment to the Brittania trademark.
The Company filed a multimillion lawsuit dollar against Levi Strauss &
Co. and Brittania Sportswear, Ltd. alleging that the licensor breached
various obligations under the licensing agreement, including without
limitation, its covenant of good faith and fair dealing. In June 1998,
the Company reached an accord with Levi and settled this litigation
(see Part II, Item 1 "Legal Proceedings").
Financing Arrangements
The Company had a $15 million revolving credit facility with Congress
Financial Corp., which expired in March 1998, and was extended to
August 31, 1999. The revolving credit agreement provided for loans
based upon eligible accounts receivable and inventory, a $3,000,000
letter of credit facility and purchase money term loans of up to 75% of
the orderly liquidation value of newly acquired and eligible equipment.
Borrowings bear interest at 2-3/4% above prime. The agreement required,
among other provisions, the maintenance of minimum working capital and
net worth levels and also contained restrictions regarding payment of
dividends. Borrowings under the agreement were collateralized by
substantially all of the assets of the Company. As at February 27, 1999
the company was not in compliance with the net worth and working
capital covenants nor was the facility utilized. Congress Financial and
the Company subsequently, on October 15, 1999, terminated the
agreement. Currently the Company has no financing facility.
Capital Investment and Change of Management
In September, 1997 the Company entered into an agreement with NAN
Investors LP, the holder of two Convertible Subordinated Debentures in
the aggregate principal amount of $2,760,000, to release a security
interest in the property sold at 200 Cook St., Cartersville, Georgia,
and to extend the cure period with respect to an $172,500 interest
payment default on the debentures. Nantucket agreed to pay a portion of
the net proceeds from the sale of the property to retire an amount of
the subordinated debt ($707,000), a prepayment premium of $176,000, and
to place a person, satisfactory to NAN, as a senior
operations/financial manager with the company. The forbearance
agreement was extended month by month until May 1998. In May 1998, the
Company entered into an agreement with the debt holder to extend the
cure period, with respect to $322,551 in prior interest payment
defaults and for the interest payment due in August 1998, until
December 1998. In return, the Company agreed to secure the debentures
by a first priority lien on all the assets of the Company, to the
extent not otherwise prohibited under
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the revolving credit facility, and to issue five-year warrants
convertible to 16,500,000 shares of the Company's stock at an exercise
price of $.10. The Company had its authorized capital increased to the
extent necessary to satisfy the conversion rights in full. The Company
had an option, within the framework of the forbearance agreement, to
prepay all or part of the outstanding subordinated debt at a price
equal to 125% of the principal amount. The Company is currently in
default for interest payments due since August 1997 on this note. There
was no forbearance agreement in effect subsequent to December 1998.
Simultaneously with the financing transactions with Congress Financial,
on March 22, 1994 the Samberg Group, L.L.C. (the "Group"), a limited
liability company organized under the laws of Delaware with certain
senior managers of the Company as members (the "Group Members")
purchased 5,000 shares of the Company's Non-Voting Convertible
Preferred Stock ("Preferred Stock") for $1,000,000. The Preferred Stock
acquired by the Group was convertible into shares of Common Stock, $.
10 par value per share, of the Company ("Common Stock") at the rate of
$5.00 per share, and was redeemable by the Company at anytime after
March 1999. In May 1998, this conversion right was waived by the
Samberg Group and the Company conditionally agreed to redeem the
Perferred Stock.
The Gold's existing employment contracts (the terms of which were
scheduled to expire on February 28, 1999) have been canceled and
replaced by a Termination and Severance Agreement pursuant to which the
Gold's are scheduled to receive aggregate payments for severance of
approximately $400,000 per year and other benefits for five years. In
fiscal 1994, $1.8 million, representing the present value of this
amount was accrued.
NOTE 2-CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The consolidated balance sheet as of November 27, 1999 and the
consolidated statements of operations for the thirty-nine and thirteen
week periods and statements of cash flows for the thirty-nine weeks
ended November 27, 1999 and November 28, 1998 were prepared by the
Company without audit. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of only normal recurring accruals) necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position of the Company and its
subsidiaries at November 27, 1999 and the results of their operations
for the thirty-nine and thirteen week periods and cash flows for the
thirty-nine weeks ended November 27, 1999 and November 28, 1998 were
made on a consistent basis.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in
financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles were condensed or omitted. It is suggested that
these consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Company's 1999 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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The results of operations for the periods presented were not
necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year.
NOTE 3-EARNINGS (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE
In fiscal year 1998, the Company adopted the Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS 128), "Earnings per Share", which
requires public companies to present earnings per share and, if
applicable, diluted earnings per share. All comparative periods had to
be restated as of February 28, 1998 in accordance with SFAS 128. Basic
earnings per share were based on the weighted average number of common
and potential common shares outstanding. The calculation took into
account the shares that might have been be issued upon exercise of
stock options, reduced by the shares that might have been repurchased
with the funds received from the exercise, based upon the average price
during that year. The adoption of this standard did not have any impact
on the disclosure of per share results in the financial statements.
NOTE 4-INVENTORIES
Inventories are summarized as follows:
November 27, November 28,
1999 1998
Raw Materials -- $77,000
Work in Process -- 1,153,000
Finished Goods -- 698,321
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$0 $1,928,321
NOTE 5-INCOME TAXES
At February 27, 1999 the Company had a net deferred tax asset
approximating $7,166,000 which is fully reserved until it can be
utilized to offset deferred tax liabilities or realized against taxable
income. The Company had a net operating loss carryforward for book and
tax purposes of approximately $18,405,000. Accordingly, no provision
for income taxes has been reflected in the accompanying financial
statements. Certain tax regulations relating to the change in ownership
may limit the Company's ability to utilize its net operating loss
carryforward if the ownership change, as computed under such
regulations, exceeds 50%. Through November 27, 1999 the change in
ownership was less than 50%.
NOTE 6-PRIVATE PLACEMENT
On August 15, 1996, the Company completed a $3.5 million private
placement with an investment partnership. Terms of this transaction
included the issuance of 250,000 shares
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and $2,760,000 12.5% convertible subordinated debentures, which were
due August 15, 2001.
The convertible subordinated debentures were secured by a second
mortgage on the Company's manufacturing and distribution facility
located in Cartersville, GA. In conjunction with the sale of this
property completed on October 1, 1997 (Note 9), the Company prepaid
$707,000 of these debentures.
The debentures, after giving effect to the prepayment related to the
sale of the Company's facility referred to above, were convertible into
the Company's common stock over the next five years. The investment
partnership waived all conversion rights.
The agreement grants the investor certain registration rights for the
shares issued and the conversion shares to be issued.
The difference between the purchase price of the shares issued and
their fair market value on August 15, 1996 aggregated $197,500. This
was reflected as deferred issue costs and will be amortized over the
expected 5-year term of the subordinated convertible debentures. The
prorated portion of these costs associated with the prepaid $707,000 of
these debentures was recognized in the accounting period in which the
event occurred.
Costs associated with this private placement aggregated $409,000
including $104,000 relating to the shares issued which have been
charged to paid in capital. The remaining balance of $305,000 will be
amortized over the 5-year term of the debentures. The prorated portion
of these costs associated with the prepaid $707,000 of these debentures
was recognized in the accounting period in which the event occurred.
The Company was in default in respect to interest payments due on the
subordinated debt in August 1997, and again in February 1998. In
September 1997, the Subordinated Debt holder and the Company entered
into an agreement to extend the cure period on the default. This
forbearance agreement was extended, month by month, until May 1998. In
May 1998, the company entered into an agreement with the debt holder to
extend the cure period, with respect to $322,551 in prior interest
payment defaults and for the interest payment due in August 1998, until
December 1998. In return, the Company agreed to secure the Debentures
by a first priority lien on all the assets of the Company, to the
extent not otherwise prohibited under the Congress facility, and to
issue five-year warrants convertible to 16,500,000 shares of the
Company's stock at an exercise price of $.10. The Company obtained an
independent valuation of this transaction, in the amount of $175,000,
and this amount was expensed in fiscal year 1998. The Company had its
authorized capital increased to the extent necessary to satisfy the
conversion rights in full. The Company had an option, within the
framework of the forbearance agreement, to prepay all or part of the
outstanding subordinated debt at a price equal to 125% of the principal
amount. The Company is currently in default for interest payments due
since August 1997 on this note. There was no forbearance agreement in
effect subsequent to December 1998.
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NOTE 7-UNUSUAL CHARGE
In March 1994, the Company terminated the employment contracts of its
Chairman and Vice Chairman. In accordance with the underlying
agreement, they are to be paid an aggregate of approximately $400,000
per year in severance, as well as certain other benefits, through
February 28, 1999. The present value of these payments, $1,915,000, was
accrued at February 26, 1994. As of October 1997, pending negotiation
of more favorable terms, payment under this agreement was suspended
(see Note 8 to the financial statements included in this report).
NOTE 8-LITIGATION
Phoenix Matter-
In September 1993, the Company filed an action against the former
owners of Phoenix Associates, Inc. ("Phoenix"). The Company is seeking
compensatory damages of approximately $4,000,000 plus declaratory and
injunctive relief for acts of alleged securities fraud, fraudulent
conveyances, breach of fiduciary trust and unfair competition in
connection with the acquisition of the common stock of Phoenix.
Additionally, the Company has filed a demand for arbitration which
seeks compensatory damages of $4,000,000, rescission of the stock
purchase agreement, rescission of an employment agreement and other
matters, all on account of alleged breaches of the stock purchase
agreement, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duties.
In November 1993, the former owners of Phoenix filed counterclaims
against the Company alleging improper termination with regard to their
employment agreement and breach of the stock purchase agreement. The
former owners have filed for damages of approximately $9,000,000. The
Company settled this litigation and realized $675,000 from this matter
in the first quarter of fiscal year 1999.
Donald Gold Matter-
On December 9, 1997, Donald Gold, a former director of the Company,
filed a complaint against the Company in the State Court of Fulton
County, Sate of Georgia relating to payments allegedly due him under
the March 18, 1994 Severance Agreement, and is seeking damages in the
amount of $219,472. The Company has subsequently reached a settlement
with Mr. Gold in the amount of $100,000 plus an amount based on a
reaching of a certain level of recovery, if any, from the Levi Strauss
litigation. Based on the settlement with Levi's this provision has no
value.
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Gorge Gold Matter-
On January 15, 1998, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York,
Westchester County, George Gold, a director of the Company filed a
complaint against the Company for breach of the March 18, 1994
Severance Agreement, and is seeking damages in the amount of $559,456
plus applicable interest and legal fees. The Company on March 9, 1998
filed counterclaims in a significantly larger amount. On July 30, 1998
the court granted a summary judgement on behalf of George Gold.
Subsequently, in April 1999, the Company reached a settlement with the
Director for $75,000, which resulted in a reduction of approximately
$530,000 in the accrued unusual charge in the fourth quarter of fiscal
year 1999.
Theresa M. Bohenberger Matter-
On February 17, 1998 Theresa M. Bohenberger, a former director of the
Company, filed a complaint against the Company in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York, relating to
payments due her under the May 2, 1992 Severance Agreement. The Company
reached a settlement with Ms. Bohenberger.
Brittania Matter-
Since September 1988, the Company has been a licensee of Brittania
Sportswear, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Levi Strauss & Co. to
manufacture and market men's underwear and other products under the
trademarks "Brittania" and "Brittania from Levi Strauss & Co.". Sales
under this license aggregated $0 in fiscal 1999, $4.5 million in fiscal
1998 and $14.9 million in fiscal 1997.
As of January 1, 1997, the license was renewed for a five-year term,
including automatic renewals of two years if certain minimum sales
levels are achieved. On January 22, 1997, Levi announced their
intention to sell Brittania. In light of the actions announced by Levi,
K-Mart, the largest retailer of the Brittania brand and the Company's
largest customer accounting for approximately $11 million of the
Company's fiscal 1997 sales of Brittania product, advised the Company
that it would no longer continue its on-going commitment to the
Brittania trademark.
The Company filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Levi Strauss &
Co. and Brittania Sportswear, Ltd. alleging that the licensor breached
various obligations under the licensing agreement, including without
limitation its covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Company
settled the Levi litigation and realized approximately $725,000 in
gross value from this matter in the second quarter of fiscal year 1999,
which is included in the accompanying statement of operations under the
caption "Other Income."
To existing management's best knowledge, there is only one outstanding
litigation with SGS U.S. Testing Co., Inc. In the Company's opinion, it
will prevail in its counter-suit against SGS.
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NOTE 9-SALE OF MANUFACTURING FACILITY
On October 1, 1997 the Company completed the consolidation of its
facilities and sold its 152,000 sq. foot manufacturing and distribution
facility in Cartersville, GA. to Mimms Enterprises, a Real Estate
Investment General Partnership, for cash aggregating $2,850,000. The
Company reflected a gain on the sale in its third fiscal quarter of
fiscal 1998 of $793,000. The proceeds were used to repay the $525,000
financing secured by this property and to prepay $707,000 of the
convertible subordinated debentures secured by a second mortgage on
this property. The remaining net proceeds were utilized to reduce the
revolving credit financing.
NOTE 10-NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement
of Financial Accounting Standard No. 130, "Reporting Comprehensive
Income" (SFAS 130) and Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No.
131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information" (SFAS 131). The Company implemented SFAS 130 and SFAS 131
as required in the fiscal year which ended February 1999, which
required the Company to report and display certain information related
to comprehensive income and operating segments, respectively. Adoption
of SFAS 130 and SFAS 131 did not impact the Company's financial
position or results of operations.
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NANTUCKET INDUSTRIES, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Results of Operations
The following results of operations should be read in light of the following:
The Company is an insolvent, currently dormant company, which is presently
exploring the advisability of filing a voluntary petition under Chapter 11 of
the federal bankruptcy laws, with the goal of reorganizing its management and
searching for a new business opportunity, which will potentially allow the
Company to successfully reorganize.
Sales
Net sales for the nine months ended November 27, 1999 decreased 44% from prior
year levels to $5,344,000, and in the third quarter of the current fiscal year
declined 33% from prior year levels to $1,507,000. The decline in the
year-to-date sales was directly related to the discontinuance of the GUESS?
product line and the termination of the Arrow license which resulted in reduced
sales of the Arrow products to Sears. No sales were recorded during the month of
November 1999.
Gross Margin
Gross profit margins for the nine months ended November 27, 1999 increased to
30% from the prior year levels of 22%. Gross margins for the third quarter
decreased from 30% to 22%. The year-to-date increase reflected the impact of the
Company's strategy to phase-out the GUESS? product line in fiscal year 1999, and
the associated closeout of inventory. The lower margins for the third quarter
ended November 27, 1999, as compared to prior year levels, were the result of
the Arrow products being sold as closeout sales due to the phase-out of that
product line. The Company was still recognizing improvements as a result of the
increased utilization of the lower cost offshore manufacturing facilities.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended November
27, 1999 declined by $600,000 from prior year levels to $1,789,000. Third
quarter expenses remained fairly constant as most of the restructuring
strategies were in effect by the third quarter of the prior fiscal year. These
improvements were the result of reduced staffing levels, efficiencies, and
reductions in overhead associated with the phase-out of the GUESS? division.
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Interest Expense
Interest expense for the nine-month period and the third quarter ended November
27, 1999 decreased $133,000 and $290,000 respectively from prior year levels.
These decreases reflected reductions in the outstanding revolving credit
facility and outstanding subordinated debentures.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company incurred significant losses in recent years which resulted in severe
cash flow problems that have negatively impacted the ability of the Company to
conduct its business as structured.
In March, 1994 the Company was successful in refinancing its credit agreements
with (i) a three year $15,000,000 revolving credit facility with Congress
Financial; (ii) a $2,000,000 Term Loan Agreement with Chemical Bank; and (iii)
an additional $1,500,000 Term Loan with Congress replacing the Industrial
Revenue Bond financing of the Cartersville, Georgia manufacturing plant.
On May 31, 1996, the Company amended its Loan and Security Agreement with
Congress Financial Corporation dated March 24, 1994. This amendment provided (a)
$251,000 in additional equipment term loan financing, (b) extension of the
repayment period for all outstanding term loans, (c) supplemental revolving loan
availability from March 1st through June 30the of each year and (d) extension of
the renewal date to March 20, 1998. In March, May, August and December of 1998,
Congress Financial Corporation extended its Loan and Security Agreement with the
Company. As of February 27, 1999 the agreement was set to expire on December 31,
1998. Subsequently the agreement was renewed to August 31, 1999 and from each
month thereon extended on a month to month basis until October 15, 1999 when the
agreement was mutually terminated by Congress Financial and the Company.
Currently the Company has no financing facility, is insolvent and has
discontinued all business operations.
The Company increased its equity over the past three years through (i) a
$1,000,000 investment by the Management Group in fiscal 1995; (ii) the $2.9
million sale of 490,000 shares of common treasury stock to GUESS?, Inc. and
certain of its affiliates; and (iii) the $3.5 million private placement which
included the issuance of 250,000 shares and $2,760,000 convertible subordinated
debentures. These transactions had a positive effect on the Company's liquidity
and capital resources. The Company utilized the proceeds of the $3.5 million
private placement to prepay existing debt.
On October 1, 1997 the Company completed the consolidation of its facilities and
sold its 152,000 sq. foot manufacturing and distribution facility in
Cartersville, Georgia for cash aggregating $2,850,000. The Company reflected a
gain on the sale of $793,000. The proceeds were used to repay the $525,000
financing secured by this property, to prepay $707,000 of the convertible
subordinated debentures secured by a second mortgage on the property, and to pay
a $176,000 prepayment penalty incurred from the prepayment of the subordinated
debt. The remaining net proceeds were utilized to reduce the revolving credit
financing.
Working capital levels decreased $170,000 from February 27, 1999 levels which
reflected a decrease in receivables and a reduction in inventories offset by a
reduction in outstanding subordinated debentures
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and accrued interest to the subordinated debt holder. The subordinated was
reclassified to short term due to the Company's inability to make interest
payments to the subordinated debt holder. Subsequent to the period covered by
this report the Board of Directors, on October 11, 1999, voted to allow the
subordinated debt holder to liquidate the assets covered by its security
agreement.
Please refer to the business risks and uncertainties discussed elsewhere in this
report and in the Company's recent report on Form 10-K.
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PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Phoenix Matter-
In September 1993, the Company filed an action against the former
owners of Phoenix Associates, Inc. ("Phoenix"). The Company is seeking
compensatory damages of approximately $4,000,000 plus declaratory and
injunctive relief for acts of alleged securities fraud, fraudulent
conveyances, breach of fiduciary trust and unfair competition in
connection with the acquisition of the common stock of Phoenix.
Additionally, the Company has filed a demand for arbitration which
seeks compensatory damages of $4,000,000, rescission of the stock
purchase agreement, rescission of an employment agreement and other
matters, all on account of alleged breaches of the stock purchase
agreement, fraudulent misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duties.
In November 1993, the former owners of Phoenix filed counterclaims
against the Company alleging improper termination with regard to their
employment agreement and breach of the stock purchase agreement. The
former owners have filed for damages of approximately $9,000,000. The
Company settled this litigation and realized $675,000 from this matter
in the first quarter of fiscal year, 1999.
Donald Gold Matter-
On December 9, 1997, Donald Gold, a former director of the Company,
filed a complaint against the Company in the State Court of Fulton
County, Sate of Georgia relating to payments allegedly due him under
the March 18, 1994 Severance Agreement, and is seeking damages in the
amount of $219,472. The Company has subsequently reached a settlement
with Mr. Gold in the amount of $100,000 plus an amount based on a
reaching of a certain level of recovery, if any, from the Levi Strauss
litigation. Based on the settlement with Levi's this provision has no
value.
Gorge Gold Matter-
On January 15, 1998, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York,
Westchester County, George Gold, a director of the Company filed a
complaint against the Company for breach of the March 18, 1994
Severance Agreement, and is seeking damages in the amount of $559,456
plus applicable interest and legal fees. The Company on March 9, 1998
filed counterclaims in a significantly larger amount. On July 30, 1998
the court granted a summary judgement on behalf of George Gold.
Subsequently, in April 1999, the Company reached a settlement with the
Director for $75,000, which resulted in a reduction of approximately
$530,000 in the accrued unusual charge in fiscal year 1999.
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Theresa M. Bohenberger Matter-
On February 17, 1998 Theresa M. Bohenberger, a former director of the
Company, filed a complaint against the Company in the United States
District Court for the Southern District of New York, relating to
payments due her under the May 2, 1992 Severance Agreement. The Company
reached a settlement with Ms. Bohenberger.
Brittania Matter-
Since September 1988, the Company has been a licensee of Brittania
Sportswear, Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of Levi Strauss & Co. to
manufacture and market men's underwear and other products under the
trademarks "Brittania" and "Brittania from Levi Strauss & Co.". Sales
under this license aggregated $4,5 million in fiscal 1998, $14.9
million in fiscal 1997 and $14.6 million in fiscal 1996.
As of January 1, 1997, the license was renewed for a five-year term,
including automatic renewals of two years if certain minimum sales
levels are achieved. On January 22, 1997, Levi announced their
intention to sell Brittania. In light of the actions announced by Levi,
K-Mart, the largest retailer of the Brittania brand and the Company's
largest customer accounting for approximately $11 million of the
Company's fiscal 1997 sales of Brittania product, advised the Company
that it would no longer continue its on-going commitment to the
Brittania trademark.
The Company filed a multimillion-dollar lawsuit against Levi Strauss &
Co. and Brittania Sportswear, Ltd. alleging that the licensor breached
various obligations under the licensing agreement, including without
limitation its covenant of good faith and fair dealing. The Company
settled the Levi litigation and realized approximately $725,000 in
gross value from this matter in fiscal year 1999.
The Company is subject to other legal proceedings and claims, which
arise, in the ordinary course of its business. In the opinion of
management, these legal proceedings and claims will be successfully
defended and the Company will prevail.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
During the quarter contained in this report, the Company remained in
default with regards to certain senior security holders as discuss more fully in
Part I, Item 2 of this report "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations".
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
None
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Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
None
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
NANTUCKET INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:
/s/ John H. Treglia
January 31, 2000 ------------------------------
John H. Treglia
President, Secretary and CFO
/s/ Marsha C. Ellis
January 31, 2000 ------------------------------
Marsha C. Ellis
Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
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