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
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Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2000
( ) Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
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Exchange Act of 1934
For the transition period from to
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Commission file number 0-24411
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MASTER GRAPHICS, INC.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee 62-1694322
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(State or Other Jurisdiction (I. R. S. Employer
of Incorporation or Organization) Identification No.)
70 Timber Creek, Suite 5, Cordova, TN 38018
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(901) 685-2020
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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 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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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of
common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
Common Stock, $0.001 Par Value per share, 7,923,026 shares outstanding as of
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August 14, 2000.
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INDEX
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1. Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, June 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999................................................ 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three
Months Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999.............................. 4
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six
Months Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999............................. 5
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six
Months Ended June 30, 2000 and 1999............................. 6
Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements............................................ 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations........................................... 15
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk...... 20
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings............................................... 20
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities................................. 20
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders............. 20
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K................................ 21
Signatures............................................................... 22
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In Thousands, Except Share Data)
(Unaudited)
June 30, December 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 581 $ 1,341
Trade accounts receivable, net 42,446 52,334
Inventories:
Raw materials and supplies 4,477 5,097
Work-in-process 8,323 12,047
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Total inventories 12,800 17,144
Deferred loan costs, net 5,744 6,317
Other current assets 4,423 1,505
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Total current assets 65,994 78,641
Property, plant and equipment, net 69,805 80,130
Goodwill, net 0 25,318
Other 3,054 3,350
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Total assets $ 138,853 $ 187,439
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Current installments of long-term debt $ 184,426 $ 184,905
Accounts payable 16,137 21,609
Accrued expenses 24,998 15,739
Put warrants 0 2,200
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Total current liabilities 225,561 224,453
Long-term debt, net of current installments 22,557 22,658
Deferred income taxes 6,810 6,816
Other liabilities 3,193 973
Redeemable preferred stock 1,644 1,580
Commitments and contingencies
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT):
Common stock ($0.001 par value; 100,000,000
shares authorized; 7,923,026 shares issued
and outstanding at June 30, 2000 and
December 31, 1999) 8 8
Additional paid-in capital 39,869 39,933
Accumulated deficit (160,789) (108,982)
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Total shareholders' equity (deficit) (120,912) (69,041)
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Total liabilities and shareholders'
equity (deficit) $ 138,853 $ 187,439
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Three months ended June 30,
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2000 1999
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Net Revenue $ 65,209 $ 65,277
Cost of Revenue 54,105 50,790
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Gross Profit 11,104 14,487
Selling, general and administrative expenses 14,870 13,115
Impairment loss 31,276 0
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Operating Income (Loss) (35,042) 1,372
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (6,796) (5,353)
Other, net 326 (172)
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Loss before reorganization costs and income taxes (41,512) (4,153)
Reorganization costs 2,751 0
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Loss before income taxes (44,263) (4,153)
Income tax benefit 0 (1,527)
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Net loss ($44,263) ($2,626)
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Net loss per share - basic ($5.59) ($0.34)
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Net loss per share - diluted ($5.59) ($0.34)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999
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Net Revenue $ 137,404 $121,655
Cost of Revenue 112,649 92,159
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Gross Profit 24,755 29,496
Selling, general and administrative expenses 28,811 23,499
Impairment loss 31,502 0
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Operating Income (Loss) (35,558) 5,997
Other income (expense):
Interest expense (14,127) (10,027)
Other, net 686 114
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Loss before reorganization costs and income taxes (48,999) (3,916)
Reorganization costs 2,751 0
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Loss before income taxes (51,750) (3,916)
Income tax benefit 0 (1,349)
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Net loss ($51,750) ($2,567)
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Net loss per share - basic ($6.55) ($0.34)
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Net loss per share - diluted ($6.55) ($0.34)
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss ($51,750) ($2,567)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
Impairment loss 31,502 0
Depreciation and amortization 6,246 5,674
Deferred compensation 24 0
Deferred taxes 0 (643)
Loss on disposal of equipment 0 402
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of
effect of business acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable 9,888 459
Inventories 4,344 (1,265)
Other assets (2,709) (1,019)
Accounts payable (5,472) (1,914)
Accrued expenses 11,479 (417)
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,552 (1,290)
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (225) (58,096)
Purchases of equipment (864) (4,108)
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,089) (62,204)
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings on lines of credit (459) 9,475
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 0 43,159
Issuance of common stock to finance acquisitions 0 233
Principal payments on long-term debt (2,657) (2,595)
Loan costs incurred (107) (303)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (3,223) 49,969
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (760) (13,525)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of period 1,341 13,525
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of period $ 581 $ 0
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated
financial statements.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
JUNE 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
(1) Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements of Master Graphics,
Inc. and its subsidiary, Premier Graphics, Inc., (collectively "Company") are
unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles for interim financial information and Article 10 of
Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete
financial statements. These condensed consolidated financial statements should
be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements as of and for
the year ended December 31, 1999.
In the opinion of the Company, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial
statements contain all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments,
except for the write off of goodwill and property, plant and equipment explained
in note 5) necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of
operations, and cash flows of the Company as of the dates and for the periods
presented.
Because of the seasonal nature of the Company's business, the results of
operations for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the
results of operations for a full fiscal year.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the
Company include the results of operations of Master Graphics, Inc. and its
subsidiary, on a consolidated basis. All intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated in the consolidation.
(2) Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share are calculated by dividing net earnings less preferred
stock dividend and discount accretion by the weighted average number of common
shares outstanding. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2000 and
1999, conversion of the preferred stock is not assumed in the diluted earnings
per share calculation, as the effect is anti-dilutive on an incremental basis.
For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999, exercise of
employee stock options, the deferred compensation plan, seller warrants and
lender warrants are not assumed because their effect would be anti-dilutive
using the treasury stock method (in thousands, except share data).
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
June 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
Loss Shares Per-Share
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 (Numerator) (Denominator) Amount
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Net loss ($44,263)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock dividends (29)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock discount amortization (33)
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($44,325) 7,923,026 ($5.59)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($44,325) 7,923,026 ($5.59)
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THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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Net loss ($2,626)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock dividends (28)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock discount amortization (30)
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($2,684) 7,923,026 ($0.34)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($2,684) 7,923,026 ($0.34)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000
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Net loss ($51,750)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock dividends (57)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock discount amortization (64)
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($51,871) 7,923,026 ($6.55)
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DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($51,871) 7,923,026 ($6.55)
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 1999
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Net loss ($2,567)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock dividends (58)
Less: Redeemable preferred stock discount amortization (60)
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BASIC LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($2,685) 7,909,000 ($0.34)
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DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE
Loss available to common shareholders ($2,685) 7,909,000 ($0.34)
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MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
June 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
(3) Acquisitions
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined
results of operations of the Company and the acquired businesses, as if the
acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the period presented. Effect has
been given to certain adjustments, including amortization of goodwill, adjusted
depreciation expense and increased interest expense on debt related to the
acquisitions. The pro forma financial information does not necessarily reflect
the results of operations that would have occurred had the Company and the
acquired businesses constituted a single entity during such period (in
thousands).
Six months ended June 30,
1999
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Net revenue $135,088
Net loss ($3,187)
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Basic loss per share ($0.42)
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Diluted loss per share ($0.42)
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MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
June 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
(4) Long-Term Debt
On March 17, 2000, the senior secured lender exercised its rights under a put
feature of its warrants to sell to the Company 220,000 shares of common stock
for $2.2 million. This transaction was financed by a demand promissory note on
April 3, 2000. This note bears interest at 19%.
On April 3, 2000, the Company received a notice of default from its senior
lenders. Among the lenders' rights and remedies as a result of these defaults
are (1) the right to declare indebtedness due and payable at any time, (2) the
right to foreclose on collateral, and (3) the right to charge interest at the
default rate which is 200 basis points (2%) greater than the otherwise
applicable rate (which the lenders chose to do commencing on April 3, 2000).
On April 19, 2000, the Company was notified by its senior lenders that the
senior lenders would charge interest at the default rate from May 15, 1999
forward. This retroactive application was accrued into the Company's first
quarter 2000 financial results. The Company was also notified the revolving
credit facility would be reduced from $20 million to $15 million.
Under its senior secured credit facility, Premier Graphics is required to
maintain certain financial ratios, including tests related to net worth, EBITDA,
interest coverage, fixed charge coverage and leverage ratios. Premier Graphics
is also subject to affirmative and negative covenants, which, among other
things, limit capital expenditures and the payment of dividends. As of June 30,
2000 and December 31, 1999, Premier Graphics was in violation of its covenants
under the senior secured credit facility and to date has been unable to obtain
waivers for those violations. Due to cross-default provisions, Premier Graphics
was also in default of the Senior Notes. Independent events of default also
existed under the indenture, including the failure to make the semi-annual
interest payment due June 1, 2000.
Premier is also the guarantor of a note with a remaining principal balance of
approximately $1.25 million. The note's maker and primary obligor is the former
owner of Premier's B&M Division, and the note is secured by a mortgage on the
building that houses the B&M operations and by the pledge of lease payments made
by Premier for the use of the building.
On July 7, 2000, Master Graphics and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier
Graphics, filed voluntary petitions with the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code. See note 7 and note 8 to the condensed
consolidated financial statements.
(5) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets
to be Disposed Of", long-lived assets, including goodwill related to those
long-lived assets, are reviewed for impairment whenever events and circumstances
indicate that their carrying value may not be recoverable. Such reviews are
performed using estimated undiscounted cash flows over the remaining lives of
the assets. If these reviews indicate impairment of the asset has occurred, the
amount of the impairment is calculated using industry-accepted market valuation
methods.
The Company evaluates the carrying value of goodwill that is not identified with
impaired assets ("enterprise level goodwill") according to Accounting Principles
Board Opinion No. 17 "Intangible Assets". The Company regularly evaluates
whether events and circumstances warrant revised estimates of useful lives or
recognition of charge-off of carrying amounts of such goodwill. Impairment of
such goodwill is determined using a discounted cash flow method. The discount
rate used in the evaluation is management's expected rate of return or hurdle
rate for investments of similar risk.
During the second quarter, the Company recorded a charge of $24.7 million
related to the impairment of goodwill and $6.6 million related to the impairment
of property, plant and equipment. Master Graphics experienced continuing
deterioration in results of operations leading to the filing of voluntary
petitions with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware
for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code (see note 8). Management determined it was necessary to perform an analysis
of the recoverability of all long-lived assets of Master Graphics as described
in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 121, "Accounting for the
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed of."
and Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 17 "Intangible Assets". Management
concluded from these evaluations that significant impairment of goodwill and
property, plant and equipment had occurred. An impairment charge was required at
several of the divisions because the projected cash flows were less than the
carrying value of the assets.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
June 30, 2000
(Unaudited)
(6) Wholly-owned Operating Subsidiary
Master Graphics is a holding company with no operating assets or operations.
Premier Graphics, its primary operating subsidiary, is the primary obligor for
the Senior Notes and the credit facility with General Electric Capital
Corporation, as agent. The Senior Notes and the credit facility are fully and
unconditionally guaranteed by Master Graphics. Following is summarized combined
financial information of Premier Graphics as of June 30, 2000 and December 31,
1999 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000 and 1999 (in
thousands).
June 30, 2000 December 31, 1999
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Balance sheet data:
Current assets $ 72,240 $ 78,134
Property, plant and equipment 69,614 79,918
Goodwill, net 0 25,318
Due from Shareholder 79,373 80,245
Other non-current assets 2,462 2,835
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Total assets $ 223,689 $266,450
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Current liabilities, including current
installments of long-term debt of
$180,713 and $183,392 in 2000 and 1999 $ 218,677 $218,711
Long-term debt, net 8,403 8,529
Other liabilities 4,159 2,024
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Total liabilities 231,239 229,264
Stockholders' equity (7,550) 37,186
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 223,689 $266,450
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Three months ended Three months ended
June 30, 2000 June 30, 1999
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Statement of operations data:
Net revenues $ 65,209 $ 65,277
Gross profit 11,119 14,181
Operating income (loss) (33,318) 940
Interest expense 6,181 4,894
Income tax benefit 0 (1,527)
Net loss ($39,188) ($2,102)
Six months ended Six months ended
June 30, 2000 June 30, 1999
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Statement of operations data:
Net revenues $ 137,404 $121,655
Gross profit 24,778 29,190
Operating income (loss) (32,529) 6,021
Interest expense 12,892 9,090
Income tax benefit 0 (1,349)
Net loss ($44,737) ($1,109)
The following unaudited pro forma financial information presents the combined
results of operations of Premier Graphics and the businesses acquired in 1999 as
if the acquisitions and related financings had occurred as of January 1, 1999
after giving effects to certain adjustments, including amortization of goodwill,
adjusted depreciation expense and increased interest expense on debt related to
the acquisitions. The pro forma financial information does not necessarily
reflect the results of operations that would have occurred had Premier Graphics
and the acquired businesses constituted a single entity during such period (in
thousands).
Six months ended June 30,
1999
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Net revenue $135,088
Operating income 6,040
Depreciation and amortization 6,561
Net loss ($1,729)
(7) Going Concern
The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared on a going
concern basis of accounting and do not reflect any adjustments that might result
if the Company is unable to continue as a going concern. The Company's recent
losses and the Chapter 11 cases (see note 8) raise substantial doubt about the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern. As discussed above, Company
management intends to submit a plan for reorganization to the Bankruptcy Court.
The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern and the
appropriateness of using the going concern basis is dependent upon, among other
things, (i) the Company's ability to obtain and comply with debtor-in-possession
financing agreements, (ii) confirmation of a plan of reorganization under the
Bankruptcy Code, (iii) the Company's ability to achieve profitable operations
after such confirmation, and (iv) the Company's ability to generate sufficient
cash from operations to meet its obligations. The condensed consolidated
financial statements do not include any adjustments relating to recoverability
and classification of recorded asset amounts or the amount and classification of
liabilities that might be necessary should the Company be unable to continue as
a going concern.
(8) Subsequent Events
On July 7, 2000, Master Graphics and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier
Graphics, filed voluntary petitions with the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code and orders for relief were entered by the
Bankruptcy Court. The Chapter 11 cases were consolidated for the purpose of
joint administration. Master Graphics and Premier Graphics (the "Debtors") are
currently operating their businesses as debtors-in-possession pursuant to the
Bankruptcy Code.
Under the Bankruptcy Code, actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness are
stayed and other contractual obligations against the Debtors may not be
enforced. In addition, under the Bankruptcy Code the Debtors may assume or
reject executory contracts, including lease obligations. Parties affected by
these rejections may file claims with the Bankruptcy Court in accordance with
the reorganization process. Substantially all pre-petition liabilities are
subject to settlement under a plan of reorganization to be voted upon by
creditors and equity holders and approved by the Bankruptcy Court. Although the
Debtors expect to file a reorganization plan or plans that provide for emergence
from bankruptcy in 2000 or 2001, there can be no assurance that a reorganization
plan or plans will be proposed by the Debtors or confirmed by the Bankruptcy
Court, or that any such plan will be consummated. As provided by the Bankruptcy
Code, the Debtors initially have the exclusive right for 120 days to submit a
plan of reorganization. If the Debtors fail to file a plan of reorganization
during such period or if such plan is not accepted by the required number of
creditors and equity holders, any party in interest may subsequently file its
own plan of reorganization for the Debtors. A plan of reorganization must be
confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, upon certain findings being made by the
Bankruptcy Court, which are required by the Bankruptcy Code. The Bankruptcy
Court may confirm a plan notwithstanding the non-acceptance of the plan by an
impaired class of creditors or equity security holders if certain requirements
of the Bankruptcy Code are met. A plan of reorganization in all likelihood will
result in holders of Master Graphics' common stock receiving no value for their
shares. Because of this possibility, the value of Master Graphics' common stock
is highly speculative.
A plan of reorganization could materially change the amounts currently recorded
in the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements
do not give effect to any adjustment to the carrying value of assets or amounts
and classifications of liabilities that might be necessary as a result of the
Chapter 11 cases.
In August, the Company expects to enter into a $12 million, fully committed
asset-based debtor-in-possession credit facility (the "DIP Facility") with its
prepetition senior secured lenders. The Bankruptcy Court granted interim
approval of the DIP Facility on August 3, 2000 and it is scheduled to grant
final approval on September 12, 2000. The DIP Facility, which matures upon the
earlier of (1) January 6, 2001 or (2) the effective date of a plan of
reorganization in the Chapter 11 cases, will be a non-amortizing revolving
credit facility in a principal amount of up to $12 million, of which (A) up to
$4.5 million will be available to the Company upon closing to fund weekly cash
requirements and (B) the remaining $7.5 million will be available to the Company
upon receipt and approval by the lenders of a business plan
related to the Company's operations. Borrowings under the DIP Facility will be
limited based on a borrowing base formula, which considers eligible inventories
and eligible receivables. The DIP Facility will bear interest at a base rate
plus 1.5% per annum (11.0% at August 14, 2000). The Company will be required to
pay an unused commitment fee of 0.5% per annum of the daily average unused
portion of the DIP Facility. The DIP Facility lenders will receive a commitment
fee equal to 1% of the maximum available borrowings. The DIP facility will be
secured by all assets of the Company.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes certain forward-looking statements
based upon management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and data
currently available to, management. This information has been, or in the future
may be, included in reliance on the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the following:
the ability of the Company to continue as a going concern; the ability of the
Company to obtain debtor-in-possession financing arrangements; the ability of
the Company to obtain Bankruptcy Court approval of any debtor-in-possession
credit facility; the ability of the Company to operate pursuant to the terms of
any debtor-in-possession credit facility; the ability of the Company to operate
successfully under a Chapter 11 proceeding; approval of plans and activities by
the Bankruptcy Court; risks associated with operating a business in Chapter 11;
the ability of the Company to create and have approved a reorganization plan in
the Chapter 11 cases; adverse developments with respect to the Company's
liquidity or results of operations; the ability of the Company to obtain
shipments and negotiate terms with vendors and service providers for current
orders; the ability to develop, fund and execute an operating plan for the
Company; the ability of the Company to attract and retain key executives and
other employees; the seasonal nature of the Company's business; competitive
pressures from other commercial printers which may affect the nature and
viability of the Company's business strategy; trends in the economy as a whole
which may affect demand for the types of goods sold and services provided by the
Company; the ability of the Company to attract and retain customers; and
potential adverse publicity.
Actual results may differ materially from those anticipated in any such forward-
looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Material Changes in Financial Condition
On July 7, 2000, Master Graphics and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier
Graphics, filed voluntary petitions with the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the District of Delaware for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the
United States Bankruptcy Code, and orders for relief were entered by the
Bankruptcy Court. The Chapter 11 cases have been consolidated for the purpose of
joint administration. Master Graphics and Premier Graphics (collectively the
"Debtors") are currently operating their businesses as debtors-in-possession
pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code.
Actions to collect pre-petition indebtedness are stayed and other contractual
obligations against the Debtors may not be enforced. In addition, under the
Bankruptcy Code the Debtors may assume or reject executory contracts, including
lease obligations. Parties affected by these rejections may file claims with the
Bankruptcy Court in accordance with the reorganization process. Substantially
all pre-petition liabilities are subject to settlement under a plan of
reorganization to be voted upon by creditors and equity holders and approved by
the Bankruptcy Court.
Although the Debtors expect to file a reorganization plan or plans that provide
for emergence from bankruptcy in 2000 or 2001, there can be no assurance that a
reorganization plan or plans will be proposed by the Debtors or confirmed by the
Bankruptcy Court, or that any such plan(s) will be consummated. As provided by
the Bankruptcy Code, the Debtors initially have the exclusive right to submit a
plan of reorganization for 120 days. Further extensions may be sought and may be
granted or rejected by the Bankruptcy Court. If the Debtors fail to file a plan
of reorganization during such period or if such plan is not accepted by the
required number of creditors and equity holders, any party in interest may
subsequently file its own plan of reorganization for the Debtors. A plan of
reorganization must be confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court, upon certain findings
being made by the Bankruptcy Court which are required by the Bankruptcy Code.
The Bankruptcy Court may confirm a plan notwithstanding the non-acceptance of
the plan by an impaired class of creditors or equity security holders if certain
requirements of the Bankruptcy Code are met. A plan of reorganization
could also result in holders of Master Graphics' common stock receiving no value
for their shares. Because of this possibility, the value of the common stock is
highly speculative.
At the first day hearing held on July 10, 2000 before Judge Peter J. Walsh, the
Bankruptcy Court entered first day orders granting authority to the Debtors,
among other things, to pay pre-petition and post-petition employee wages,
salaries, benefits and other employee obligations and to pay vendors and other
providers in the ordinary course for goods and services received from July 7,
2000, and approved an agreement with respect to the right to use cash
collateral. In August, the Company expects to enter into a $12 million, fully
committed asset-based debtor-in-possession credit facility (the "DIP Facility")
with its prepetition lenders. The Bankruptcy Court granted interim approval of
the DIP Facility on August 3, 2000 and is scheduled to grant final approval on
September 12, 2000. The DIP Facility, which matures upon the earlier of (1)
January 6, 2001 or (2) the effective date of a plan of reorganization in the
Chapter 11 cases, will be a non-amortizing revolving credit facility in a
principal amount of up to $12 million, of which (A) up to $4.5 million will be
available to the Company upon closing to fund its weekly cash requirements and
(B) the remaining $7.5 million will be available to the Company upon receipt and
approval by the lenders of a business plan related to the Company's operations.
Borrowings under the DIP Facility will be limited based on a borrowing base
formula, which considers eligible inventories and eligible receivables. The DIP
Facility will bear interest at a base rate plus 1.5% per annum (11.0% at August
14, 2000). The Company will be required to pay an unused commitment fee of 0.5%
per annum as a percentage of the daily average unused portion of the DIP
Facility. The DIP Facility lenders will receive a commitment fee equal to 1% of
the maximum available borrowings. The DIP facility will be secured by all assets
of the Company.
The Company's condensed consolidated financial statements included with this
Form 10-Q have been prepared on a going concern basis, which contemplates
continuity of operations, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities
and commitments in the normal course of business. The filing of the voluntary
petitions referred to above, the related circumstances and the losses from
operations raise substantial doubt with respect to the Company's ability to
continue as a going concern. The Company's ability to continue as a going
concern is dependent upon, among other things, the Company's ability to obtain
and comply with debtor-in-possession financing agreements, confirmation of a
plan or plans of reorganization, future profitable operations and the ability to
generate cash from operations and financing sources sufficient to meet
obligations. As a result of the filing of the Chapter 11 cases and related
circumstances, realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities is subject
to significant uncertainty. While under the protection of Chapter 11, the
Debtors may sell or otherwise dispose of assets, and liquidate or settle
liabilities, for amounts other than those reflected in the condensed
consolidated financial statements. Further, a plan or plans of reorganization
could materially change the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated
financial statements. The condensed consolidated financial statements do not
include any adjustments relating to recoverability of the value of recorded
asset amounts or the amounts and classification of liabilities that might be
necessary as a consequence of a plan of reorganization. At this time, it is not
possible to predict the outcome of the Chapter 11 cases or their effect on the
Company's business. If it is determined that the liabilities subject to
compromise in the Chapter 11 cases exceed the fair value of the assets,
unsecured claims may be satisfied at less than 100% of their face value and the
equity interests of the Company's shareholders will have no value. The Company's
liquidity, capital resources, results of operations and ability to continue as a
going concern are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties.
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table sets forth certain unaudited consolidated financial data for
the periods indicated (dollars in millions) and such results as a percentage of
revenue.
Three months ended June 30,
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2000 1999
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Revenue $ 65.2 100.0% $ 65.3 100.0%
Gross profit 11.1 17.0 14.5 22.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 14.9 22.9 13.1 20.1
Operating income(1) (35.0) (53.7) 1.4 2.1
Interest and other expense 6.5 10.0 5.5 8.4
Net loss ($44.3) (67.9%) ($2.6) (4.0%)
(1) In the quarter ended June 30, 2000, the Company incurred an impairment loss
of approximately $31.3 million. See further discussion in Note 5 to the
condensed consolidated financial statements.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2000 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 1999
Revenue. Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2000, were down slightly
from the three months ended June 30, 1999. Same store revenues for the three
months ended June 30, 2000 decreased approximately 5% from the same period last
year primarily due to an overall weakening of the general commercial printing
market and customer concerns over the uncertainty of the Company's financial
situation. This revenue decline was offset by a full quarter's revenue on two
acquisitions during the second quarter of 1999.
Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased from $14.5 million for the three months
ended June 30, 1999 to $11.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000.
As a percentage of sales, gross profit decreased from 22.2% for the three months
ended June 30, 1999 to 17.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2000. A key
component of the gross profit calculation is an interim line item referred to as
"value added," which is defined as sales less the direct cost of sales (i.e.,
paper, ink and outside services). Other manufacturing costs such as labor,
utilities, supplies, and repairs are deducted from value added to arrive at
gross profit. Value added for the three months ended June 30, 1999 was
approximately 62% of sales compared to 58% of sales for the three months ended
June 30, 2000.
The Company believes that an overall weakening of the general commercial
printing market continues to result in downward pricing pressure. In addition
to lower pricing for comparable jobs, the period over period reduction in value
added was also impacted by an increase in the mix of printing jobs that required
work from outside service providers. The cost of outside services during the
second quarter of 2000 increased approximately 17% compared to the second
quarter of 1999.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased from $13.1 million for three months ended June
30, 1999 to $14.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The quarter
over quarter change was impacted primarily by an increase in bad debt allowances
related to customers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during the
quarter and by an increase in professional fees covering general corporate
matters.
Impairment loss. As a result of its periodic review of operations for impairment
of assets, management has determined that events that occurred during the
quarter ended June 30, 2000 will permanently affect the Company's future cash
flow expectations. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a loss related to the
impairment of certain long-lived assets totaling $31.3 million. See note 5 to
the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Interest and other expense. Interest and other expense increased from $5.5
million for the three months ended June 30, 1999 to $6.5 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2000. The Company's senior secured debt facility has a
variable rate component which has risen along with interest rates in general. In
addition, on April 3, 2000, the Company's senior secured lenders instituted the
default rate provisions of the credit facility, which increased interest rates
an additional 200 basis points (2%).
Reorganization costs. Reorganization costs of $2.8 million are primarily fees
paid various consultants for professional services rendered in connection with
the July 7, 2000 filing of Chapter 11 cases by Master Graphics and Premier
Graphics. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Material Changes in Financial Condition." Also see note 7
and note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Six months ended June 30,
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2000 1999
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Revenue $ 137.4 100.0% $121.7 100.0%
Gross profit 24.8 18.0 29.5 24.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses 28.8 21.0 23.5 19.3
Operating income(1) (35.6) (25.9) 6.0 4.9
Interest and other expense 13.4 9.8 9.9 8.1
Net loss ($51.8) (37.7%) ($2.6) (2.1%)
(1) In the six month period ended June 30, 2000, the Company incurred an
impairment loss of approximately $31.5 million. See further discussion in note 5
to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2000 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1999
Revenue. Revenue increased approximately 13% from $121.7 million for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 to $137.4 million for the six months ended June 30,
2000. This growth was primarily due to our five acquisitions during the first
six months of 1999.
Gross profit. Gross profit decreased from $29.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 to $24.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Gross
profit as a percentage of sales decreased to 18.0% for the six months ended June
30, 2000 from 24.2% in the corresponding period of the prior year. A key
component of the gross profit calculation is an interim line item referred to as
"value added," which is defined as sales less the direct cost of sales (i.e.,
paper, ink and outside services). Other manufacturing costs such as labor,
utilities, supplies, and repairs are deducted from value added to arrive at
gross profit. Value added for the six months ended June 30, 1999 was
approximately 62% of sales compared to approximately 58% of sales for the six
months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in value added is primarily the result
of an increase in the mix of jobs requiring work from outside service providers.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased from $23.5 million for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 to $28.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Selling
expenses increased with the revenue growth outlined above and general and
administrative expenses increased due to the five acquisitions during the 1999
period. In addition, the Company increased its bad debt allowances due to
customers that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection during the quarter and
also experienced an increase in professional fees covering general corporate
matters.
Impairment loss. As a result of its periodic review of operations for impairment
of assets, management has determined that events that occurred during the six
month period ended June 30, 2000 will permanently affect the Company's future
cash flow expectations. Accordingly, the Company has recorded a loss related to
the impairment of certain long-lived assets totaling $31.5 million. See note 5
to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Interest and other expense. Interest and other expense increased from $9.9
million for the six months ended June 30, 1999 to $13.4 million for the six
months ended June 30, 2000. The Company's senior secured debt facility has a
variable rate component which has risen along with interest rates in general. On
April 3, 2000, the Company's senior secured lenders instituted the default rate
provisions of the credit facility, which increased interest rates an additional
200 basis points (2%). On April 19, 2000, the senior lending group notified the
Company of their intent to retroactively apply the default interest rate
provisions of the credit facility from May 15, 1999. This retroactive
application was accrued into the Company's first quarter 2000 financial results.
Reorganization costs. Reorganization costs of $2.8 million are primarily fees
paid various consultants for professional services rendered in connection with
the July 7, 2000 filing of Chapter 11 cases by Master Graphics and Premier
Graphics. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations--Material Changes in Financial Condition." Also see note 7
and note 8 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company's primary cash requirements have been for debt service, capital
expenditures, acquisitions and working capital. Historically, the Company has
financed its operations and equipment purchases with cash flow from operations,
capital leases and secured loans through commercial banks or other institutional
lenders, credit lines from commercial banks and our Senior Notes. The Company
has financed its acquisitions primarily with funds under credit facilities as
well as subordinated notes payable to a number of former owners of the acquired
companies. At June 30, 2000, the Company had a working capital deficit of $159.6
million, a decrease in working capital of $13.8 million from December 31, 1999.
Due to violations of certain financial and non-financial debt covenants, which
give our lenders the right to accelerate repayment of their loans, the related
debt has been reclassified to current liabilities in the consolidated balance
sheet. See note 4 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The Company's largest source of capital for acquisitions has been debt financing
including the $130 million of 11.5% Senior Notes due 2005 as well as the senior
credit facility which originally closed in September 1997 and which has been
revised from time to time, most recently being revised in March 1999.
On July 7, 2000, Master Graphics and Premier Graphics filed the Chapter 11
cases, which will affect the Company's liquidity and capital resources. See
"Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations--Material Changes in Financial Condition." Also see note 8 to the
condensed consolidated financial statements for a discussion of uncertainties,
and our ability to continue as a going concern.
In August, the Company expects to enter into a $12 million, fully committed
asset-based debtor-in-possession credit facility (the "DIP Facility") with its
prepetition senior secured lenders. The Bankruptcy Court granted interim
approval of the DIP Facility on August 3, 2000 and is scheduled to grant final
approval on September 12, 2000. The DIP Facility, which matures upon the
earlier of (1) January 6, 2001 or (2) the effective date of a plan of
reorganization in the Chapter 11 cases, will be a non-amortizing revolving
credit facility in a principal amount of up to $12 million, of which (A) up to
$4.5 million will be available to the Company upon closing to fund its weekly
cash requirements and (B) the remaining $7.5 million will be available to the
Company upon receipt and approval by the lenders of a business plan related to
the Company's operations. Borrowings under the DIP Facility will be limited
based on a borrowing base formula which considers eligible inventories and
eligible receivables. The DIP Facility will bear interest at a base rate plus
1.5% per annum (11.0% at August 14, 2000). The Company will be required to pay
an unused commitment fee of 0.5% per annum of the daily average unused portion
of the DIP Facility. The DIP Facility lenders will receive a commitment fee
equal to 1% of the maximum available borrowings. The DIP facility will be
secured by all assets of the Company.
Year-2000 Readiness Program
The Company has had no disruption to its operations to date as a result of any
year 2000 (Y2K) issue. The Y2K issues are the result of computer programs being
written using two digits rather than four to define the applicable year. As a
result, computer programs that have time-sensitive software are at risk to
recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the year 2000. A
company-wide program was completed to ensure its systems were Y2K compliant
during 1999.
Despite assurances from outside parties of their timely readiness, we cannot
ensure that our suppliers, vendors and customers have resolved all Y2K issues.
Given the responses from suppliers and our experience thus far in 2000,
management believes it is highly unlikely that a large number of outside parties
will experience any significant problems due to unresolved Y2K issues. In the
event that a large number of customers suffer Y2K compliance issues over a
prolonged period, the impact on the Company would be material.
Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently issued accounting standards, which have not yet been adopted, are not
expected to have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial
statements. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments," as amended by SFAS 137, which
will be effective January 1, 2001, is not expected to have a material impact on
our financial statements because SFAS 133 deals with derivative financial
instruments, which presently are not instruments that the Company is involved
with. The Company is evaluating its revenue recognition policies in light of the
Securities and Exchange Commission's Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, "Revenue
Recognition in Financial Statements."
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk at June 30, 2000 was generally limited to interest rate risk related
to indebtedness under our senior secured credit facility, which bears interest
based on the Base Rate plus 0.5% for the Revolver and LIBOR plus margin bases
ranging from 3.5% for the Term Loan A traunche to 4.0% for the Term Loan B
traunche. The Company does not currently deal in any derivative instruments nor
is the Company exposed to any currency translation fluctuations. The Company
does not have any commodity derivative instruments because paper price
fluctuations are passed through to our customers using product pricing.
PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
On July 7, 2000, Master Graphics, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier
Graphics, Inc., filed voluntary petitions with the United States Bankruptcy
Court for the District of Delaware for reorganization under Chapter 11 of Title
11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Those Chapter 11 cases were
consolidated for the purpose of joint administration. At this time, it is not
possible to predict the outcome of the Chapter 11 cases or their effect on the
Company's business. If it is determined that the liabilities subject to
compromise in the Chapter 11 cases exceed the fair value of the assets,
unsecured claims may be satisfied at less than 100% of their face value and the
equity interests of the Company's shareholders will have no value.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Master Graphics, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Premier Graphics, Inc.,
commenced the Chapter 11 cases on July 7, 2000. As a result of filing the
Chapter 11 cases, no principal or interest payments will be made on certain
indebtedness incurred prior to July 7, 2000, including the 11.5% Senior Notes
due 2005, until a plan of reorganization defining the payment terms has been
approved by the Bankruptcy Court.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 16, 2000, the
following proposals were adopted:
1) The amendment of the Company's Charter to eliminate the three-class
structure of the Board of Directors and to designate all directors as
a single class. The proposal received the following votes:
For Against Withheld Broker Non-Vote
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2,476,249 87,336 12,720 4,474,612
2) The election of five directors to serve until the 2001 Annual Meeting
of Shareholders. The persons nominated for election to the Board of
Directors received the number of votes shown opposite their respective
names:
For Withheld
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Frederick F. Avery 6,938,211 112,706
Michael B. Bemis 6,937,161 113,756
Robert J. Diehl 6,938,161 112,756
Donald L. Hutson 6,937,111 113,806
Edmund L. Brunini, Jr. 6,938,111 112,806
3) The amendment to the Company's 1998 Non-Employee Director Stock Option
Plan to increase from 50,000 to 350,000 the number of shares that can
be issued under the plan. The proposal received the following votes:
For Against Abstain
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6,769,926 250,771 30,220
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(A) EXHIBITS
3.1* Charter of Master Graphics, Inc. (Exhibit 3.1)
3.2 Articles of Amendment to the Charter of Master Graphics, Inc.
3.3* Bylaws of Master Graphics, Inc. (Exhibit 3.3)
27.1 Financial Data Schedule (for SEC use only)
* Incorporated by reference to Master Graphics' Registration Statement on
Form S-1 (Registration No. 333- 49861). The parenthetical exhibit number
indicates where the exhibit is found in that filing.
(B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On July 21, 2000, we filed a Form 8-K to announce the filing of voluntary
petitions by Master Graphics, Inc. and Premier Graphics, Inc. with the United
States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware for reorganization under
Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Master
Graphics, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MASTER GRAPHICS, INC.
By: /s/ Michael B. Bemis
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Michael B. Bemis
Chief Executive Officer
Date: August 14, 2000
By: /s/ P. Melvin Henson, Jr.
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P. Melvin Henson, Jr.
Sr. Vice President - Finance and Administration
Chief Accounting Officer
Date: August 14, 2000