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 MARCH 31, 1997, OR
/ / TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD
FROM TO
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Commission File Number 333-09621-01
Mettler-Toledo Holding Inc.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 13-3900409
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(State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer Identification
incorporation or organization) No.)
Im Langacher, P.O. Box MT-100
CH 8608 Greifensee, Switzerland
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(Address of principal executive (Zip Code)
offices)
41-1-944-22-11
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area 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 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. Yes X No
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The Registrant has 1,000 shares of Common Stock outstanding as of
March 31, 1997.
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
INDEX TO QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
Page No.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
Unaudited Interim Consolidated Financial Statements:
Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December
31, 1996 and March 31, 1997 3
Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations for
the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997 4
Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net
Assets / Shareholders' Equity for the three months
ended March 31, 1996 and 1997 5
Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for
the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997 6
Notes to the Interim Consolidated Financial
Statements 7
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 10
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 13
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES 13
ITEM 3. DEFAULT UPON SENIOR SECURITIES 13
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY
HOLDERS 13
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION 13
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K 13
Signature 14
Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM I FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
December 31, 1996 and March 31, 1997
(in thousands of dollars except per share data)
Successor Successor
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December 31, March 31,
1996 1997
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(unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 60,696 $ 40,599
Trade accounts receivable, net 151,161 152,196
Inventories 102,526 104,474
Deferred taxes 7,565 8,026
Other current assets 17,268 17,868
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Total current assets 339,216 323,163
Property, plant and equipment, net 255,292 238,219
Excess of cost over net assets acquired,
net 135,490 132,400
Long-term deferred taxes 3,916 3,720
Other assets 37,974 31,389
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Total assets $771,888 $728,891
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LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS / SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable $ 32,797 $ 29,888
Accrued and other liabilities 115,314 126,949
Taxes payable 17,580 16,363
Deferred taxes 9,132 8,630
Bank and other loans 80,446 54,754
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Total current liabilities 255,269 236,584
Long-term debt due to third parties 373,758 365,369
Long-term deferred taxes 30,467 28,273
Other long-term liabilities 96,810 92,177
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Total liabilities 756,304 722,403
Minority interest 3,158 3,506
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value,
authorized 1,000 shares;
issued 1,000 1 1
Additional paid-in capital 188,108 188,108
Accumulated deficit (159,046) (160,168)
Currency translation adjustment (16,637) (24,959)
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Total shareholders' equity 12,426 2,982
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity $771,888 $728,891
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See the accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997
(in thousands)
Predecessor Successor
March 31, March 31,
1996 1997
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
Net sales $201,373 $197,402
Cost of sales 120,979 114,120
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Gross profit 80,394 83,282
Research and development 12,452 10,832
Selling, general and administrative 61,479 60,193
Amortization 671 1,157
Other charges, net -- 11
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Earnings before interest and taxes 5,792 11,089
Interest expense 4,537 9,446
Financial expense (income), net (396) 3,743
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Earnings (loss) before taxes and
minority interest 1,651 (2,100)
Provision for taxes 648 (1,087)
Minority interest 74 109
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Net earnings (loss) $ 929 $ (1,122)
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See the accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS / SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997
(in thousands)
Predecessor
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Three months ended March 31, 1996
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Currency
Capital Translation
Employed Adjustment Total
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Net assets at January 1,
1996 $162,604 $ 30,650 $193,254
Capital transactions with
Ciba and affiliates 1,330 -- 1,330
Net earnings 929 -- 929
Change in currency
translation adjustment -- (3,489) (3,489)
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Net assets at March 31,
1996 $164,863 $ 27,161 $192,024
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Successor
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Three months ended March 31, 1997
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Additional Currency
Common Paid-in Accumulated Translation
Stock Capital Deficit Adjustment Total
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Balance at
December 31,
1996 $1 $188,108 $(159,046) $(16,637) $12,426
Net loss -- -- (1,122) -- (1,122)
Change in currency
translation
adjustment -- -- -- (8,322) (8,322)
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Balance at March
31, 1997 $1 $188,108 $(160,168) $(24,959) $2,982
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See the accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
INTERIM CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997
(in thousands)
Predecessor Successor
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March 31, March 31,
1996 1997
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(unaudited) (unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ 929 $ (1,122)
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
(loss) to net cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation 6,559 5,821
Amortization 671 1,157
Net gain on disposal of long-term
assets (202) (53)
Deferred taxes (807) (1,446)
Minority interest 74 109
Increase (decrease) in cash
resulting from changes in:
Trade accounts receivable,
net (3,176) (8,557)
Inventories (684) (7,819)
Other current assets (2,690) (2,405)
Trade accounts payable 588 (1,436)
Accruals and other
liabilities, net 9,860 23,832
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Net cash provided by operating
activities 11,122 8,081
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of property, plant
and equipment 179 431
Purchase of property, plant and
equipment (4,099) (3,063)
Investments in other long term
assets, net (123) (98)
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Net cash used in investing activities (4,043) (2,730)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings of third party debt 1,643 1,055
Repayments of third party debt -- (23,160)
Ciba and affiliates repayments (12,748) --
Capital transactions with Ciba and
affiliates (2,865) --
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Net cash used in financing activities (13,970) (22,105)
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
and cash equivalents (1,524) (3,343)
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Net decrease in cash and cash
equivalents (8,415) (20,097)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of period 41,402 60,696
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End of period $ 32,987 $ 40,599
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See the accompanying notes to the interim consolidated financial
statements
METTLER-TOLEDO HOLDING INC.
NOTES TO THE INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands of dollars unless otherwise stated)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted
accounting principles on a basis which reflects the interim
consolidated financial statements of Mettler-Toledo Holding Inc.
("Mettler-Toledo Holding"). Mettler-Toledo Holding was formed in
July, 1996 by AEA Investors Inc. ("AEA") to effect the
acquisition (the "Acquisition") of the Mettler-Toledo Group from
Ciba-Geigy AG ("Ciba") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AG fur
Prazisionsinstrumente ("AGP"). Mettler-Toledo Holding is a wholly-
owned subsidiary of MT Investors Inc. ("MT Investors"). Pursuant
to the terms of a stock purchase agreement dated April 2, 1996
between MT Investors, AGP and Ciba, on October 15, 1996 MT
Investors acquired the Mettler-Toledo Group in a business
combination accounted for as a purchase.
In the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements the
terms "Mettler-Toledo" or the "Company" when used in situations
pertaining to periods prior to October 15, 1996 refer to the
combined group of businesses sold by Ciba and when used in
situations pertaining to periods subsequent to October 15, 1996
refer to Mettler-Toledo Holding and its consolidated
subsidiaries. The combined historical financial information of
the business acquired from Ciba prior to the Acquisition on
October 15, 1996 are referred to as "Predecessor" while the
consolidated financial information of the Company subsequent to
the date of the Acquisition are referred to as "Successor". Because
of purchase price accounting for the Acquisition and the
additional interest expense from debt incurred to finance the
Acquisition, the accompanying interim financial statements of the
Successor are not directly comparable to those of the
Predecessor.
The accompanying interim consolidated financial statements of the
Company have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included
in financial statements prepared in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted
pursuant to such rules and regulations. The accompanying interim
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 1997 and for
the three months ended March 31, 1996 and 1997 should be read in
conjunction with the December 31, 1995 and 1996 consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto included in Mettler-
Toledo Holding's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 1996.
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial
statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of only normal
recurring adjustments) which, in the opinion of management, are
necessary for a fair statement of the results of the interim
periods presented. Operating results for the three months ended
March 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results to
be expected for the full year ending December 31, 1997.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BUSINESS
Mettler-Toledo is a manufacturer and marketer of weighing
instruments for use in laboratory, industrial and food
retailing applications. The Company also manufactures and sells
certain related laboratory measurement instruments. The Company
manufacturing facilities are located in Switzerland, the United
States, Germany and China.
INVENTORIES
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost,
which includes direct materials, labor and overhead plus indirect
overhead, is determined using either the first in, first out
(FIFO) or weighted average cost method. Two companies in the
U.S. use the last in, first out (LIFO) cost method.
Inventories consisted of the following at December 31, 1996 and
March 31, 1997:
December 31, March 31,
1996 1997
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Raw materials and parts $ 41,015 $38,795
Work in progress 31,534 33,263
Finished goods 29,982 32,433
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102,531 104,491
LIFO reserve (5) (17)
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$102,526 $104,474
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3. SUMMARIZED INTERIM FINANCIAL INFORMATION - METTLER-TOLEDO, INC.
In connection with the Acquisition, Mettler-Toledo, Inc., a wholly-
owned subsidiary of Mettler-Toledo Holding, issued senior subordinated
notes (the "Senior Subordinated Notes") which were fully and
unconditionally guaranteed on a senior subordinated basis by Mettler-
Toledo Holding. Set forth below is summarized interim financial information
for Mettler-Toledo, Inc. Separate interim financial statements of
Mettler-Toledo, Inc. are not presented because management has determined
that they would not be material to investors.
During the Predecessor period Mettler-Toledo, Inc. operated as a
subsidiary of Ciba. In connection with the Acquisition, Mettler-Toledo
was reorganized such that Mettler-Toledo, Inc. directly or indirectly
owns each of the entities comprising Mettler-Toledo. Summarized financial
information for Mettler-Toledo, Inc. for the Predecessor period assumes
that the reorganization had been effected for all periods presented.
Predecessor Successor
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Successor Three months ended
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December 31, March 31, March 31,
1996 1996 1997
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Mettler-Toledo, Inc.:
Current assets $339,216 $ NA $323,163
Non-current assets 432,672 NA 405,728
Current liabilities 255,269 NA 236,584
Non-current liabilities 501,035 NA 485,819
Minority interest 3,158 NA 3,506
Shareholders' equity 12,426 NA 2,982
Net sales NA 201,373 197,402
Gross profit NA 80,394 83,282
Net earnings (loss) NA 929 (1,122)
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NA = Not Applicable
</FN>
Under the Credit Agreement of Mettler-Toledo, Inc. and the
indenture relating to Senior Subordinated Notes, Mettler-Toledo,
Inc. is prohibited from paying dividends to Mettler-Toledo
Holding and Mettler-Toledo, Inc. and its subsidiaries are
prohibited from making loans and other advances to Mettler-Toledo
Holding, in each case, subject to certain limited exceptions.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF THE COMPANY'S FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS SHOULD BE READ IN CONJUNCTION
WITH THE UNAUDITED INTERIM CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
INCLUDED HEREIN.
GENERAL
Mettler-Toledo Holding Inc. ("Mettler-Toledo Holding") was formed
in July, 1996 by AEA Investors Inc. ("AEA") to effect the
acquisition (the "Acquisition") of the Mettler-Toledo Group from
Ciba-Geigy AG ("Ciba") and its wholly-owned subsidiary, AG fur
Prazisionsinstrumente ("AGP"). Mettler-Toledo Holding is a wholly-
owned subsidiary of MT Investors Inc. ("MT Investors"). Pursuant
to the terms of a stock purchase agreement dated April 2, 1996
between MT Investors, AGP and Ciba, on October 15, 1996 MT
Investors acquired the Mettler-Toledo Group in a business
combination accounted for as a purchase.
In the accompanying interim consolidated financial statements the
terms "Mettler-Toledo" or the "Company" when used in situations
pertaining to periods prior to October 15, 1996 refer to the
combined group of businesses sold by Ciba and when used in
situations pertaining to periods subsequent to October 15, 1996
refer to Mettler-Toledo Holding and its consolidated
subsidiaries. The combined historical financial information of
the business acquired from Ciba prior to the Acquisition on
October 15, 1996 are referred to as "Predecessor" while the
consolidated financial information of the Company subsequent to
the date of the Acquisition are referred to as "Successor."
Because of purchase price accounting for the Acquisition and the
additional interest expense from debt incurred to finance the
Acquisition, the accompanying interim financial statements of the
Successor are not directly comparable to those of the
Predecessor.
Financial information is presented in accordance with United
States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP").
Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 1997 are
not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the
full year ending December 31, 1997.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales were $197.4 million for the three month period ended
March 31, 1997, compared to $201.4 million for the corresponding
period in the prior year, a decrease of 2.0%. Net sales during
the three month period in local currencies increased by
approximately 4% but were offset by a strengthening of the U.S.
dollar relative to the local currencies of the Company's
operations.
Net sales during the three month period in Europe in local
currencies decreased 1% principally as a result of weak European
economies adversely affecting sales to industrial and food retailing
customers. Net sales during the three month period in the
Americas in local currencies increased 5% principally due to
improved market conditions for sales to industrial and food
retailing customers. Net sales in the three month period in Asia
and other markets in local currencies increased 19%, primarily as
a result of the establishment of additional direct marketing and
distribution in the region.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 42.2% for
the three months ended March 31, 1997, compared to 39.9% for the
corresponding period in the prior year. These results reflect
the benefits of reduced product costs arising from the Company's
research and development efforts, ongoing productivity
improvements, and the depreciation of the Swiss franc against the
Company's other principal trading currencies. See "Effect of
Currency on Results of Operations."
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of
net sales were 30.5% for the three months ended March 31, 1997
and 1996. Research and development expenses as a percentage of
net sales decreased to 5.5% for the three months ended March 31,
1997, compared to 6.2% for the corresponding period in the prior
year; however, the local currency spending level remained
relatively constant period to period.
Earnings before interest and taxes was $11.1 million for the
three months ended March 31, 1997, compared to $5.8 million for
the corresponding period in the prior year. Interest expense
increased to $9.4 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997, compared to $4.5 million for the corresponding period in
the prior year. The increase was principally due to additional
Acquisition related debt. Net financial expense of $3.7 million
for the three months ended March 31, 1997 compared to net
financial income of $0.4 million for the corresponding period
in the prior year as a result of lower interest income and an
increase in foreign currency losses.
The net loss of $1.1 million for the three months ended March 31,
1997, compared to net earnings of $0.9 million for the
corresponding period in the prior year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Acquisition was financed principally through capital
contributions, borrowings under a Credit Agreement (the "Credit
Agreement") and 9 3/4% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2006 (the
"Senior Subordinated Notes"). Prior to the Acquisition, the
Company's cash and other liquidity has historically been used
to fund capital expenditures, working capital requirements, debt
service and dividends to Ciba. Following the Acquisition, interest
expense associated with borrowings under the Credit Agreement and
Notes as well as scheduled principal payments of term loans under
the Credit Agreement, has significantly increased liquidity
requirements.
The Credit Agreement entered into in connection with the
Acquisition provides for term loan borrowings that mature in
2002, 2003 and 2004 and a revolving credit facility with
availability of $140.0 million. The revolving credit facility
matures in 2002 and includes letter of credit and swingline
subfacilities. Mandatory prepayments are required to be made in
certain circumstances with the proceeds of asset sales or
issuances of capital stock or indebtedness and with certain
excess cash flow. The Credit Agreement imposes certain
restrictions on the Company and its subsidiaries, including
restrictions on the ability to incur indebtedness, make
investments, grant liens, sell financial assets and engage in
certain other activities. The Company must also comply with
certain financial covenants.
The Senior Subordinated Notes will mature in 2006. The Senior
Subordinated Notes may be required to be purchased by the Company
upon a Change of Control (as defined) and in certain circumstances
with the proceeds of asset sales. The Senior Subordinated Notes
are subordinated to the indebtedness under the Credit Agreement.
The indenture governing the Senior Subordinated Notes (the
"Indenture") imposes certain restrictions on the Company and its
subsidiaries, including restrictions on the ability to incur
indebtedness, make investments, grant liens and engage in certain
other activities.
Under the Credit Agreement and the Indenture, Mettler-Toledo,
Inc. is prohibited from paying dividends to Mettler-Toledo
Holding, subject to certain limited exceptions. Mettler-Toledo,
Inc.'s obligations under the Credit Agreement and Senior
Subordinated Notes are guaranteed by Mettler-Toledo Holding.
The Company's cash provided by operating activities declined from
$11.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 1996 to $8.1
million in the three months ended March 31, 1997. The decline
resulted principally from higher interest costs resulting from
the Acquisition.
During the three months ended March 31, 1997, the Company reduced
its borrowings by $34.1 million.
The Company continues to explore acquisitions to expand its product
portfolio and improve its distribution capabilities. In connection
with any acquisition, the Company may incur additional indebtedness.
The Company currently believes that cash flow from operating
activities, together with borrowings available under the Credit
Agreement and local working capital facilities, will be
sufficient to fund currently anticipated working capital needs
and capital spending requirements as well as debt service
requirements for at least several years, but there can be no
assurance that this will be the case.
EFFECT OF CURRENCY ON RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The Company's operations are conducted by subsidiaries in many
countries, and the results of operations and the financial
position of each of those subsidiaries is reported in the
relevant foreign currency and then translated into U.S. dollars
at the applicable foreign exchange rate for inclusion in the
Company's interim consolidated financial statements.
Accordingly, the results of operations of such subsidiaries as
reported in U.S. dollars can vary as a result of changes in
currency exchange rates. Specifically, a strengthening of the
U.S. dollar versus other currencies reduces net sales and earnings
as translated into U.S. dollars while a weakening of the U.S.
dollar has the opposite effect.
Swiss franc-denominated costs represent a much greater percentage
of the Company's total expenses than Swiss franc-denominated
sales represent of total sales. In general, an appreciation of
the Swiss franc versus the Company's other major trading currencies,
especially the principal European currencies, has a negative impact
on the Company's results of operations and a depreciation of the
Swiss franc versus the Company's other major trading currencies,
especially the principal European currencies, has a positive impact
on the Company's results of operations. The effect of these changes
generally offsets in part the translation effect on earnings before
interest and taxes of changes in exchange rates between the U.S.
dollar and other currencies described in the preceding paragraph.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Statements in this discussion which are not historical facts may
be considered forward looking statements within the meaning of
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate" and similar
expressions identify forward looking statements. Any forward
looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual events or results to differ, perhaps materially,
from the events or results described in the forward looking
statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward looking statements, which speak only as of their
dates. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise. Risks associated
with the Company's forward looking statements include, but are
not limited to, risks associated with the Company's international
operations, such as currency fluctuations, the risk of new and
different legal and regulatory requirements, governmental
approvals, tariffs and trade barriers; risks associated with
competition and technological innovation by competitors; general
economic conditions and conditions in industries that use the
Company's products, especially the pharmaceutical and chemical
industries, and risks associated with the Company's growth
strategy, including investments in emerging markets. For a more
detailed discussion of these factors, see the Mettler-Toledo
Holding annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1996.
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not applicable
ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES 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 AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(a) Exhibits
27. Financial Data Schedule
(b) Reports on Form 8-K None.
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 thereto duly authorized.
Mettler-Toledo Holding Inc.
Date: May 15, 1997 By: /s/ William P. Donnelly
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William P. Donnelly
Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer and
Treasurer