UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 Form 10-Q Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2002 ----------------- Commission file number 0-21018 TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Delaware 39-1723477 - --------------------------------- --------------------- (State of other jurisdiction (IRS Employer ID No.) of incorporation of organization) PO Box 23500, Green Bay, WI 54305-3500 (Address of principal executive offices) (920) 336-0054 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 [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 126-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [ ] No [X] Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each or the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date. <Table> <Caption> Class Outstanding at February 13, 2003 ----- -------------------------------- Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share 4,627,844 </Table> 1 TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX <Table> <Caption> Page Number ------ PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2002 and September 30, 2002 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 6 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 10 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 16 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 16 PART II: OTHER INFORMATION 17 SIGNATURES 18 </Table> 2 PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> December 31, September 30, 2002 2002 ------------ -------------- Assets CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents .................................... $ 262,197 $ 251,346 Restricted cash .............................................. 100,000 100,000 Accounts receivable, net ..................................... 10,344,148 11,121,227 Inventories .................................................. 6,234,961 6,585,100 Prepaid expenses and other current assets .................... 2,017,401 743,281 Income tax receivable ........................................ 12,075 133,242 Deferred income taxes ........................................ 832,927 832,927 ------------ -------------- Total current assets .................................... 19,803,709 19,767,123 PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT-Net ............................... 17,900,631 16,304,848 GOODWILL -Net ................................................... 10,345,213 10,345,213 OTHER ASSETS- Net ............................................... 706,165 749,959 ------------ -------------- TOTAL ........................................................... $ 48,755,718 $ 47,167,143 ============ ============== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity CURRENT LIABILITIES: Current portion of long-term debt ............................ $ 1,022,726 $ 922,726 Accounts payable ............................................. 4,671,431 5,279,556 Accrued payroll, vacation, and payroll taxes ................. 714,513 935,973 Other current liabilities .................................... 1,020,787 1,326,075 ------------ -------------- Total current liabilities ............................... 7,429,457 8,464,330 LONG-TERM DEBT- Less current portion ............................ 7,670,379 5,233,882 DEFERRED INCOME TAXES ........................................... 668,163 660,640 STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Common Stock; $.01 par value; 9,000,000 shares authorized; 4,706,341 shares issued .................................. 47,063 47,063 Additional paid-in capital ................................... 25,088,631 25,088,631 Retained earnings ............................................ 8,571,266 8,404,112 Treasury stock, 78,497 common shares, at cost ................ (534,045) (534,045) Stockholder notes receivable ................................. (157,246) (157,246) Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax ............. (27,950) (40,224) ------------ -------------- Total stockholders' equity .............................. 32,987,719 32,808,291 ------------ -------------- TOTAL ........................................................ $ 48,755,718 $ 47,167,143 ============ ============== </Table> See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 3 TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED December 31, ---------------------------- 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ NET SALES ........................................ $ 18,419,126 $ 17,263,662 COST OF SALES .................................... 16,188,996 15,904,952 ------------ ------------ GROSS PROFIT ..................................... 2,230,130 1,358,710 OPERATING EXPENSES: Selling, general and administrative .............. 1,769,783 1,824,800 Employee severance cost .......................... 46,284 7,594 Loss (gain) on asset sales ....................... 31,631 (179) ------------ ------------ OPERATING INCOME (loss) .......................... 382,432 (473,505) OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Interest expense .............................. (98,133) (144,884) Interest and other income ..................... 4,555 20,124 ------------ ------------ INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES ................ 288,854 (598,265) INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) ..................... 121,700 (190,907) ------------ ------------ INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE ACCOUNTING CHANGE ........... 167,154 (407,358) CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF ACCOUNTING CHANGE ........... -- (4,651,591) ------------ ------------ NET INCOME (LOSS) ................................ $ 167,154 $ (5,058,949) ============ ============ EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: Basic: Income (loss) before accounting change ....... $ 0.04 $ (0.09) Cumulative effective of accounting change .... -- (1.01) ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) ............................ $ 0.04 $ (1.10) Diluted: Income (loss) before accounting change ....... $ 0.04 $ (0.09) Cumulative effective of accounting change .... -- (1.01) ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) ............................ $ 0.04 $ (1.10) WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES OUTSTANDING: Basic ........................................ 4,627,844 4,627,844 Diluted ...................................... 4,627,844 4,627,844 </Table> See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 4 TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED) <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED December 31, ---------------------------- 2002 2001 ------------ ------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net Income (loss) ............................................ $ 167,154 $ (5,058,949) Noncash items in net income (loss): Depreciation and amortization ............................. 708,308 779,221 Provision for bad debts ................................... (200) 50,000 Loss (gain)on asset disposals-net ......................... 31,631 (179) Cumulative effect of accounting change .................... -- 4,651,591 Changes in operating working capital: Accounts receivable ....................................... 777,279 1,202,681 Inventories ............................................... 350,139 27,317 Prepaid expenses and other assets ......................... (319,562) 108,811 Accounts payable .......................................... (608,125) 1,019,297 Accrued and other current liabilities ..................... (526,747) (800,643) Income taxes payable/receivable ........................... 121,167 (419,222) ------------ ------------ Net cash from operations ..................................... 701,044 1,559,925 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Additions to property, plant and equipment ................... (2,367,347) (128,469) Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment ..... 31,625 716 Deposit made on purchases of equipment ....................... (901,000) -- Increase in advances to stockholders ......................... (9,764) (12,045) Decrease in restricted cash .................................. -- 20,060 ------------ ------------ Net cash used in investing activities ........................ (3,246,486) (119,738) FINANCING ACTIVITIES Repayment of long-term debt .................................. (193,182) (880,357) Issuance of long-term debt ................................... 2,749,475 -- ------------ ------------ Net cash from (used in) financing activities ................. 2,556,293 (880,357) ------------ ------------ NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS ....................... 10,851 559,830 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of period ............................................ 251,346 521,453 ------------ ------------ End of period .................................................. $ 262,197 $ 1,081,283 ============ ============ </Table> See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 5 TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND 2001 (UNAUDITED) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Tufco Technologies, Inc., (the "Company") pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and, in the opinion of the Company, include all adjustments necessary for a fair statement of results for each period shown (unless otherwise noted herein, all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature). Operating results for the three-month period ended December 31, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the remainder of the year. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such SEC rules and regulations. The Company believes that the disclosures made are adequate to prevent the financial information given from being misleading. The Company's condensed consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2002, was derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENT In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets". SFAS No. 144 addresses financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of", and the accounting and reporting provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30, "Reporting the Results of Operations - Reporting the Effects of Disposal of a Segment of a Business, and Extraordinary, Unusual and Infrequently Occurring Events and Transactions". SFAS No. 144 also amends Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51, "Consolidated Financial Statements", to eliminate the exception to consolidation for a subsidiary for which control is likely to be temporary. SFAS No. 144 requires that one accounting model be used for long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, whether previously held and used or newly acquired. SFAS No. 144 also broadens the presentation of discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. The Company adopted SFAS No. 144, effective October 1, 2002. Adoption of SFAS No. 144 did not have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit of Disposal Activities", which was issued by the FASB in July 2002, requiring companies to recognize costs associated with exit or disposal activities when they are incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS No. 146 supercedes EITF Issue No. 94-3, "Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Cost Incurred in a Restructuring)". SFAS No. 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated after December 31, 2002. Management does not believe that adoption of SFAS No. 146 will have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. On December 31, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure". SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" and provides alternative methods of 6 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS--(CONTINUED). transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require more prominent and more frequent disclosures in financial statements of the effects of stock-based compensation. The interim disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 148 are effective for periods beginning after December 15, 2002. The Company's stock-based compensation related to employees and non-employee directors is recognized using the intrinsic value method in accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and thus there is no compensation expense for options granted with exercised prices equal to the fair value of the Company's common stock on the date of the grant. In November 2002, FASB issued Interpretation ("FIN") No. 45, "Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others". FIN No. 45 requires that a guarantor must recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation that is has undertaken in issuing a guarantee. FIN No. 45 also addresses the disclosure requirements that a guarantor must include in its financial statements for guarantees issued. The disclosure requirements in this interpretation are effective for financial statements ending after December 15, 2002. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of this interpretation are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The Company has no guarantees as defined in FIN No. 45. RECLASSIFICATIONS Certain amounts previously reported have been reclassified to conform to the current presentation. EARNINGS PER SHARE At December 31, 2002 and 2001, options representing 501,400 and 518,900 shares of common stock, respectively, were outstanding. For the three-month period ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, options representing 501,400 shares and 508,213 shares of stock, respectively, were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculations because the exercise price exceeded the average market price of the Company's stock for these periods. 2. GOODWILL The Company adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" effective October 1, 2001. Under SFAS No. 142, goodwill and certain other intangible assets are no longer systematically amortized but instead are reviewed for impairment and any excess in carrying value over the estimated fair value is charged to results of operations. The previous method for determining impairment prescribed by SFAS No. 121, "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of", utilized an undiscounted cash flow approach for the initial impairment assessment, while SFAS No. 142 utilizes a fair value approach. The goodwill impairment charge discussed below is the result of the change in the accounting method for determining the impairment of goodwill. In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company allocated goodwill to each of its reporting units and tested this goodwill for impairment as of the beginning of fiscal 2002. The Company completed the transitional goodwill impairment test during the second quarter of fiscal 2002. As a result, an impairment charge of $ 6.4 million ($4.7 million after tax, or $1.01 per diluted share) was recorded related to goodwill at certain Business Imaging and Paint Sundries reporting units. The fair value of the reporting units was estimated using a combination of valuation techniques including the expected present value of future cash flows and prices of comparable businesses. 7 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-- (CONTINUED). The charges have been recorded as the cumulative effect of accounting change in the amount of $6.4 million ($4.7 million after tax, or $1.01 per share) as of October 1, 2001 in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations. Beginning fiscal 2003, goodwill will be tested for impairment on an annual basis. 3. INVENTORIES Inventories consist of the following: <Table> <Caption> December 31, September 30, 2002 2002 ------------ -------------- Raw materials ........... $ 4,429,146 $ 4,838,569 Finished goods .......... 1,805,815 1,746,531 ------------ -------------- Total inventories ....... $ 6,234,961 $ 6,585,100 ============ ============== </Table> 4. SEVERANCE COSTS For the three months ended December 31, 2002 severance cost was $46,284 compared to $7,594 for the same period last year. These costs are related to the elimination of several salary positions. 5. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) Comprehensive income for the three months ended December 31, 2002 was $179,428 compared to comprehensive loss, including the SFAS No. 142 impairment loss of $4.7 million, net of tax, $ (5,054,126) for the three months ended December 31, 2001. 8 NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-- (CONTINUED). 6. SEGMENT INFORMATION The Company manufactures and distributes paint sundry products, custom paper-based non-woven products, and provides contract manufacturing, specialty printing and related services on these types of products. The Company does, however, separate its operations and prepare information for management use by the market sectors aligned with the Company's products and services. Such market sector information is summarized below. The Contract Manufacturing sector provides services to large national consumer products companies while the remaining sectors manufacture and distribute products ranging from paper goods to paint sundries. Accounts receivable and certain other assets historically have not been assignable to specific sectors and, therefore, are included in the intersector column below. <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED CONTRACT BUSINESS PAINT DECEMBER 30, 2002 MANUFACTURING IMAGING SUNDRIES INTERSECTOR CONSOLIDATED Net Sales $ 6,666,759 $ 5,863,278 $ 5,889,089 $ -- $ 18,419,126 Gross Profit 797,781 692,225 740,124 -- 2,230,130 Operating Income (loss) 420,926 323,037 210,374 (571,905) 382,432 Assets: Inventories 1,141,581 2,097,030 2,996,350 -- 6,234,961 Property, plant and equipment-net 9,769,776 3,588,231 2,970,895 1,571,729 17,900,631 Goodwill-net 4,281,759 2,929,816 3,133,638 -- 10,345,213 Accounts receivable and other assets 14,274,913 14,274,913 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 15,193,116 $ 8,615,077 $ 9,100,883 $ 15,846,642 $ 48,755,718 ============= ============ ============ ============ ============ </Table> <Table> <Caption> THREE MONTHS ENDED CONTRACT BUSINESS PAINT DECEMBER 31, 2001 MANUFACTURING IMAGING SUNDRIES INTERSECTOR CONSOLIDATED Net Sales $ 6,936,752 $ 5,121,155 $ 5,205,755 $ -- $ 17,263,662 Gross Profit 395,826 276,626 686,258 -- 1,358,710 Operating Income (loss) 48,987 (75,277) 114,821 (562,036) (473,505) Assets: Inventories 1,368,232 2,862,128 4,805,749 -- 9,036,109 Property, plant and equipment-net 8,965,191 5,440,115 1,773,531 2,373,773 18,552,610 Goodwill-net 4,281,759 2,929,816 3,133,638 -- 10,345,213 Accounts receivable and other 14,873,553 14,873,553 ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ Total assets $ 14,615,182 $ 11,232,059 $ 9,712,918 $ 17,247,326 $ 52,807,485 ============= ============ ============ ============ ============ </Table> 9 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS GENERAL INFORMATION: Tufco Technologies, Inc. has manufacturing operations in Green Bay, WI, Newton, NC and Manning, SC as well as a sales office in St. Louis, MO. Information technology and accounting support personnel are located in Dallas, TX. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, provides diversified Contract Manufacturing and specialty printing services, manufactures and distributes Business Imaging paper products and distributes Paint Sundry products used in home improvement projects. The Company normally operates at lower operating levels during the first and second quarters of its fiscal year which ends September 30. This occurs because of the seasonal demand for certain Contract Manufacturing printed products displaying a holiday theme as well as products which are used by customers in conjunction with calendar year end activities. These products are normally shipped during the Company's fourth fiscal quarter. Demand for its Paint Sundry products is generally lower during the first and second fiscal quarters as cold weather restricts the amount of new construction and remodeling projects that require the Company's products. Point-of-sale Business Imaging products peak during second and fourth quarters due to seasonal demand for products related to end-of-year holiday activities and due to summer vacation activities. CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES: The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and revenues and expenses during the periods reported. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The Company believes the following are the critical accounting policies which have the most significant effect on the Company's reported results and require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments by management. Unless otherwise noted, the Company has not made any changes in estimates or assumptions that had a significant effect on the reported amounts. REVENUE RECOGNITION The Company recognizes revenue in accordance with revenue terms. Typically revenues are recognized as sales when goods are shipped and title transfers to the customer. TRADE AND NOTES RECEIVABLE Management estimates allowances for collectibility related to its trade accounts and note receivables. These allowances are based on the customer relationships, the aging and turns of accounts receivable, credit worthiness of customers, economic conditions, credit concentrations and payment history. Although management monitors collections and credit worthiness, the inability of a particular customer to pay its debts could impact collectibility of receivables and could have an impact on future revenues if the customer is unable to arrange other financing. Management does not believe these conditions are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the collectibility of its receivables or future revenues. 10 TRADE AND NOTES RECEIVABLE-CONTINUED Management estimates sales returns and allowances by analyzing historical returns and credits, and applies these trend rates to the most recent 12 months' sales data to calculate estimated reserves for future credits. Management estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts by analyzing accounts receivable balances by age, applying historical trend rates to the most recent 12 months' sales, less actual write-offs to date. Management's estimates include providing for 100 percent of specific customer balances when it is deemed probable that the balance is uncollectible. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions. INVENTORIES Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of inventory evaluation. The Company estimates reserves for inventory obsolescence and shrinkage based on its judgment of future demand and market conditions. A large portion of the Company's inventory is saleable to multiple customers, and a portion of the inventory is manufactured to specifications provided by original equipment manufacturers and is not subject to rapid technological change. Management does not believe changes are reasonably likely to have a material impact on the valuation of its inventories. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG-LIVED ASSETS The Company evaluates the recoverability of the carrying amount of long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be fully recoverable. The Company evaluates the recoverability of goodwill annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired. The Company applies judgment when applying the impairment rules to determine when an impairment test is necessary. Factors the Company considers which could trigger an impairment review include significant underperformance relative to historical operating results or forecasted operating results, a significant decrease in the market value of an asset, a significant change in the extent or manner in which an asset is used, and significant negative industry or economic trends. Impairment losses are measured as the amount by which the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair value. The Company is required to make estimates of its future cash flows related to the asset subject to review. These forecasts require assumptions about demand for the Company's products and services, future market conditions and technological developments. Significant and unanticipated changes to these assumptions and discount rates could result in an impairment charge in future periods. 11 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --CONTINUED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS: CONDENSED OPERATING DATA, PERCENTAGES OF NET SALES AND PERIOD-TO-PERIOD CHANGES IN THESE ITEMS ARE AS FOLLOWS (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS): <Table> <Caption> Three Months Ended Period-to-Period December 31, Change -------------------- -------------------- 2002 2001 $ % -------- -------- -------- -------- Net Sales $ 18,419 $ 17,264 1,155 7 Gross Profit 2,230 1,359 871 64 12.1% 7.9% Operating Expenses 1,816 1,832 (16) -1 9.9% 8.2% Operating Income (Loss) 382 (474) 856 +181 2.1% -2.7% Interest Expense 98 145 (47) -32 0.5% 0.8% Income (Loss) Before Accounting Change 167 (407) 574 +141 0.9% -2.4% Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change -- (4,652) 4,652 +100 0.0% -26.9% Net Income (Loss) $ 167 $ (5,059) 5,226 +103 0.9% -29.3% </Table> 12 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --CONTINUED The components of net sales and gross profit are summarized in the table below (dollars in thousands): <Table> <Caption> Three Months Ended December 31, ------------------------------------------ 2002 2001 ------------------- ------------------- % of % of Period-to-Period Change Amount Total Amount Total $ % -------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Net Sales Contract manufacturing and printing $ 6,667 36% $ 6,937 40% $ -270 -4% Business imaging paper products 5,863 32 5,121 30 742 14 Paint sundry products 5,889 32 5,206 30 683 13 -------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Net sales $ 18,419 100% $ 17,264 100% $ 1,155 7% ======== ======= ======== ======= ======= ======= </Table> <Table> <Caption> Margin Margin Period-to-Period Change Amount % Amount % $ % -------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Gross Profit Contract manufacturing and printing $ 798 12% $ 396 6% $ 402 102% Business imaging paper products 692 12 277 5 415 150 Paint sundry products 740 13 686 13 54 8 -------- ------- -------- ------- ------- ------- Gross profit $ 2,230 12% $ 1,359 8% $ 871 64% ======== ======= ======== ======= ======= ======= </Table> 13 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS -CONTINUED NET SALES: Net sales increased $1.2 million (7%) to $18.4 million in first quarter of fiscal 2003, when compared to this period last year. This is due to increases of $0.7 million or 14% in the Business Imaging sector and $0.7 million or 13% in the Paint Sundries sector offset by the lower sales in the Contract Manufacturing sector (down $0.3 million or 4%). The increase in the Business Imaging sector was due to an increase in sales of point-of-sales rolls to the sector's network of products distributors. The increase in the Paint Sundries sector was due to volume increases to the sector's largest customer, a large do-it-yourself home center. The decline in Contract Manufacturing sector is due to the Company's strategic decision to exit the contract sheeting market in March 2002 which represents a $224,000 decrease when comparing first quarter fiscal year 2003 to the same quarter fiscal year 2002. GROSS PROFIT: Gross profit increased $0.9 million (64%) for first quarter of fiscal 2003 when compared to first quarter of fiscal 2002. The Contract Manufacturing sector increased $0.4 million or 102% and was able to improve margins to 12% from 6% for the same period last year, primarily through personnel reductions and higher margins on the printing business. The Business Imaging sector's gross profit increased $0.4 million (150%) as a result of growth in the point-of-sales rolls market. This sector also improved margins by shedding overhead by closing the Dallas, Texas facility and moving the remaining production to its Newton, North Carolina facility. Gross profit in the Paint Sundry sector increased $54,000 (8%) as a result of increased sales mentioned earlier. OPERATING EXPENSES: Operating expenses decreased $15,000 (1%) for first quarter of fiscal 2003 when compared to the same period of fiscal 2002. This decrease for the quarter was primarily related to a reduction in expenses as a result of closing the Dallas, Texas facility, as mentioned earlier. This decrease was offset by an increase in the amortization of loan fees as a result of the Company entering into an amended and restated financing arrangement with its primary lender in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2002. OPERATING INCOME: Operating income improved $0.9 million to income of $0.4 million for first quarter of fiscal 2003, when compared to the same period of fiscal 2002. The increase was primarily a result of improved gross profit margins and reduced expenses as a result of the Dallas facility closure mentioned earlier. Additionally, these improvements were offset by severance costs as the result of the relocation of personnel from Dallas, Texas to St. Louis, Missouri and elimination of positions for the Paint Sundries sector as well as charges due to the disposal of assets in Green Bay, Wisconsin. INTEREST EXPENSE AND OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)-NET: Interest expense was $47,000 lower compared to last year due to a $2.9 million reduction in debt since December 31, 2001, and lower interest rates on borrowings. Other income decreased $16,000 in first quarter of fiscal 2002 when compared to last year as a result of lower interest income following the repayment of shareholder notes receivable. 14 ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS --CONTINUED NET INCOME (LOSS) AND EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE: The Company reported net income of $0.2 million (per share: $0.04-basic and diluted) for first quarter of fiscal 2003, versus a net loss of $5.1 million (per share: (($1.10)-basic and diluted) for the same period one year ago. The increase was mostly due to the Company adopting SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" in October 2001 resulting in a cumulative charge of $6.4 million ($4.7 million after tax) related to the impairment of goodwill, as discussed below, offset by improvements in gross profit and expense reductions as previously discussed. ACCOUNTING CHANGE: Effective October 1, 2001, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets". This standard requires that companies no longer amortize goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets, such as trademarks. In addition, this standard requires that companies evaluate all goodwill for impairment. Upon completion of this evaluation, the Company recorded a charge in an amount of $6.4 million ($4.7 million, net of income tax effects, or $1.01 per diluted share) in fiscal 2002 for the goodwill recorded at the Business Imaging sector and to a lesser extent to the Paint Sundries sector. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES: The Company generated $0.7 million in cash for operations through the first three months of fiscal 2003, compared to generated cash of $1.6 million for the same period last year. Net income plus non-cash items aggregated $0.9 million, an increase of $0.5 million for from the same period last year. The Company used $0.5 million to pay accrued liabilities. Decreases in accounts receivable generated $0.8 million and decreases in inventories generated $0.4 million in cash flows, and decreases in accounts payable used $0.6 million. Net cash used in investing activities was $3.2 million through the first quarter of fiscal 2003. Additions to property, plant and equipment include $1.2 million related to the purchase and installation of production and office equipment. The Company entered into an agreement with a third party to construct and lease for an initial 5-year term a 62,000 square foot facility in Manning, South Carolina, which the Company occupied in October 1996. The facility was financed pursuant to a $1.5 million industrial revenue bond for which the Company was indirectly liable pursuant to a lease backed by a letter of credit issued by its former senior lenders. As a result of the refinancing with JP Morgan Chase Bank, the Company was required to replace this letter of credit with a substitute letter of credit issued under the Credit Facility. On December 5, 2002 the Company caused the prepayment of the $1.1 million principal amount and related accrued interest on the industrial revenue bonds and in connection therewith purchased the building for $1.2 million. This transaction was funded by additional borrowings under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Company made a deposit of $0.9 million for the purchase of a flexo-graphic printing press which the Company ultimately plans to finance through an operating lease. Net cash generated in financing activities was $2.6 million through the first quarter of fiscal 2003 due to issuance of long-term debt. As of February 12, 2003, the Company had approximately $6.6 million available under its revolving credit line. According to the terms of its credit facility with its lenders, the Company is required to maintain certain financial and operational covenants. As of December 31, 2002, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants under the credit facility. 15 LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES:-CONTINUED The Company intends to retain earnings to finance future operations and expansion and does not expect to pay any dividends within the foreseeable future. In addition, the Company's credit facility restricts the payment of any dividends. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Information with respect to the Company's exposure to interest rate risk, foreign currency risk, commodity price risk and other relevant market risks is contained on page 20 in Item 7, Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2002. Management believes that as of February 13, 2003, there has been no material change to this information. FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS: Management's discussion of the Company's 2003 quarterly period in comparison to 2002, contains forward-looking statements regarding current expectations, risks and uncertainties for future periods. The actual results could differ materially from those discussed here. As well as those factors discussed in this report, other factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, among other items, cancellation of production agreements by significant customers, material increases in the cost of base paper stock, competition in the Company's product areas, or an inability of management to successfully reduce operating expenses in relation to net sales without damaging the long-term direction of the Company. Therefore, the condensed financial data for the periods presented may not be indicative of the Company's future financial condition or results of operations. ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(c) within 90 days of the filing date of this quarterly report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective. There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of their evaluation. 16 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS Not applicable. ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES None. ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES None. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS None. ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION None. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) EXHIBITS. None. 17 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. TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Date: February 13, 2003 /s/ Louis LeCalsey, III ------------------------------------------ Louis LeCalsey, III President and Chief Executive Officer Date: February 13, 2003 /s/ Michael B. Wheeler ------------------------------------------ Michael B. Wheeler Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Date: February 13, 2003 /s/ Drew W. Cook ------------------------------------------ Drew W. Cook Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller 18 I, Michael B. Wheeler, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Tufco Technologies, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tufco Technologies, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 13, 2003 /s/ Michael B. Wheeler Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 19 I, Louis LeCalsey, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tufco Technologies, Inc., certify that: 1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Tufco Technologies, Inc.; 2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have: a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared; b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date; 5. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function): a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and 6. The registrant's other certifying officer and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses. Date: February 13, 2003 /s/ Louis LeCalsey President and Chief Executive Officer 20