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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended July 31, 2001 Commission File Number 1-566
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 31-4388903
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
425 Winter Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code (740) 549-6000
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Not Applicable
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Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.
Indicated 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 the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the close of the period covered by this report:
Class A Common Stock 10,526,196 shares
Class B Common Stock 11,842,859 shares
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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(UNAUDITED)
(U.S. Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $435,765 $243,856 $1,011,247 $716,306
Gain on sale of timberlands 415 141 78,674 6,430
Other income, net 2,275 2,424 4,288 5,734
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438,455 246,421 1,094,209 728,470
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Cost of products sold 344,524 186,726 802,663 551,165
Selling, general and administrative expenses 60,196 31,708 141,695 92,436
Restructuring charge -- -- 11,534 --
Interest expense, net 17,048 3,524 29,265 10,493
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421,768 221,958 985,157 654,094
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Income before income taxes, minority
interest and equity in earnings of affiliates 16,687 24,463 109,052 74,376
Income taxes 6,303 9,254 41,331 28,635
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Income before minority interest and
equity in earnings of affiliates 10,384 15,209 67,721 45,741
Minority interest 224 -- 358 --
Equity in earnings of affiliates 2,753 3,620 7,083 10,066
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Net income $12,913 $18,829 $ 74,446 $ 55,807
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Basic earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 0.46 $ 0.67 $ 2.64 $ 1.97
Class B Common Stock $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ 3.94 $ 2.95
Diluted earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 0.46 $ 0.66 $ 2.63 $ 1.97
Class B Common Stock $ 0.68 $ 1.00 $ 3.94 $ 2.95
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS
July 31, October 31,
2001 2000
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents $ 56,301 $ 13,388
Trade accounts receivable - less allowance
of $11,353 for doubtful items ($2,293 in 2000) 282,716 119,645
Income tax receivable -- 14,343
Inventories 130,732 42,741
Net assets held for sale 8,839 8,495
Deferred tax assets 9,464 2,216
Prepaid expenses and other 45,454 12,315
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533,506 213,143
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LONG-TERM ASSETS
Goodwill - less amortization 168,261 136,284
Other intangible assets 37,590 1,816
Investment in affiliates 145,238 136,374
Other long-term assets 44,946 16,052
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396,035 290,526
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PROPERTIES, PLANTS AND EQUIPMENT - at cost
Timber properties - less depletion 74,034 21,518
Land 87,685 12,330
Buildings 242,311 133,591
Machinery and equipment 712,798 521,685
Capital projects in progress 47,546 23,354
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1,164,374 712,478
Accumulated depreciation (316,477) (276,816)
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847,897 435,662
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$1,777,438 $ 939,331
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
July 31, October 31,
2001 2000
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(Unaudited)
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable $ 112,510 $ 45,075
Bank overdrafts 8,129 --
Accrued payrolls and employee benefits 17,331 11,216
Restructuring reserve 20,278 --
Short-term borrowings 16,641 --
Current portion of long-term debt 40,600 --
Other current liabilities 84,461 8,656
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299,950 64,947
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LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
Long-term debt 681,290 235,000
Deferred tax liability 115,007 58,895
Postretirement benefit liability 46,961 20,095
Other long-term liabilities 33,928 17,880
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877,186 331,870
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MINORITY INTEREST 358 --
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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Note 11)
Common stock, without par value 10,446 10,383
Treasury stock, at cost (58,005) (57,894)
Retained earnings 661,550 598,301
Accumulated other comprehensive income
- foreign currency translation (8,785) (8,276)
- interest rate swaps (5,262) --
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599,944 542,514
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$1,777,438 $ 939,331
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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(UNAUDITED)
(U.S. Dollars in thousands)
For the nine months ended July 31, 2001 2000
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income $ 74,446 $ 55,807
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization 57,462 35,498
Equity in earnings of affiliates
in excess of amounts distributed (4,214) (7,675)
Minority interest 358 --
Deferred income taxes 23,671 1,616
Gain on disposals of properties, plants and
equipment (80,906) --
Other, net (33,484) 987
Changes in current assets and liabilities 50,059 723
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Net cash provided by operating activities 87,392 86,956
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Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash (314,763) --
Disposals of investments in Canadian
government securities -- 5,314
Purchases of properties, plants and equipment (124,435) (58,614)
Proceeds on disposals of properties, plants and
equipment 85,684 --
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Net cash used in investing activities (353,514) (53,300)
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Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt 760,000 --
Payments on long-term debt (433,196) (9,000)
Payments on short-term borrowings (4,902) --
Dividends paid (11,197) (10,658)
Acquisitions of treasury stock (117) (4,968)
Other, net 69 190
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities 310,657 (24,436)
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Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,622) (482)
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 42,913 8,738
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 13,388 8,935
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 56,301 $ 17,673
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See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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GREIF BROS. CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY COMPANIES
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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JULY 31, 2001
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NOTE 1 -- BASIS OF PRESENTATION
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The information furnished herein reflects all adjustments which are, in
the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated
balance sheets as of July 31, 2001 and October 31, 2000 and the consolidated
statements of income and cash flows for the three-month and nine-month periods
ended July 31, 2001 and 2000. The preparation of financial statements in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual
amounts could differ from those estimates.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes thereto included in the most recent Annual Report
on Form 10-K of Greif Bros. Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company").
Certain prior year amounts, including shipping and handling costs (see
Note 2), have been reclassified to conform to the 2001 presentation.
NOTE 2 - SHIPPING AND HANDLING FEES AND COSTS
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The Emerging Issues Task Force ("EITF") reached a consensus in
September 2000 that all amounts billed to a customer in a sale transaction
related to shipping and handling, if any, represent revenues earned for the
goods provided and should be classified as revenue. The EITF also concluded that
the classification of shipping and handling costs is an accounting policy
decision. In accordance with EITF No. 00-10, "Accounting for Shipping and
Handling Fees and Costs," the Company now includes shipping and handling costs
in cost of products sold. Prior to the issuance of EITF No. 00-10, the Company's
shipping and handling costs were netted in net sales. All prior period amounts
have been reclassified to conform to EITF No. 00-10.
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NOTE 3 -- VAN LEER INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING ACQUISITION
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As previously reported, on March 2, 2001, pursuant to the terms of a
Share Purchase Agreement dated October 27, 2000, as amended on January 5, 2001
and February 28, 2001, between the Company and Huhtamaki Van Leer Oyj, a Finnish
corporation ("Huhtamaki"), the Company acquired all of the issued share capital
of Royal Packaging Industries Van Leer N.V., a Dutch limited liability company,
Huhtamaki Holdings do Brasil Ltda., a Brazilian limited liability company, Van
Leer France Holding S.A.S., a French limited liability company, Van Leer
Containers, Inc., a U.S. corporation, and American Flange & Manufacturing Co.,
Inc., a U.S. corporation (collectively, "Van Leer Industrial Packaging"). Van
Leer Industrial Packaging is a worldwide provider of industrial packaging and
components, including steel, fibre and plastic drums, polycarbonate water
bottles, intermediate bulk containers and closure systems, with operations in
over 40 countries.
As consideration for the shares of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, the
Company paid $555.0 million less the amount of Van Leer Industrial Packaging's
debt and certain other obligations ($206.4 million) as of the closing date. In
addition, the Company paid $13.3 million in legal and professional fees related
to the acquisition. The acquisition was funded by new long-term debt borrowed
against a $900 million Senior Secured Credit Agreement (see Note 9).
The acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, included in operating
results from the acquisition date, was accounted for using the purchase method
of accounting and, accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets
purchased and liabilities assumed based upon their fair values at the date of
acquisition. The fair values of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed
were $626.5 million and $336.6 million, respectively. The allocation of the
purchase price is based upon preliminary estimates of fair value. The actual
allocation of the purchase price may differ from the preliminary allocation due
to adjustments to the purchase price and refinements of the fair values of the
net assets acquired. Intangible assets, with a combined fair value of $34.1
million, including the Van Leer trademark, Tri-Sure Closures trademarks, patents
and other proprietary information, and certain noncompete agreements, have been
recorded. The excess of the purchase price over the fair values of the net
tangible and intangible assets acquired of $37.9 million was recorded as
goodwill.
The intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over
their estimated economic lives of 2 to 25 years. The goodwill is being amortized
on a straight-line basis over 25 years based on consideration regarding the age
of the acquired companies, their customers and the risk of obsolescence of their
products.
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Pro Forma Information
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The following pro forma (unaudited) information assumes the Van Leer
Industrial Packaging acquisition had occurred on November 1, 1999 (U.S. Dollars
in thousands, except per share amounts):
Nine months
ended July 31,
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2001 2000
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Net sales $1,301,147 $1,446,206
Net income $ 61,546 $ 56,307
Basic and diluted earnings per share:
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Class A Common Stock $ 2.18 $ 1.99
Class B Common Stock $ 3.26 $ 2.98
The above amounts reflect adjustments for interest expense related to
the debt issued for the acquisition, amortization of goodwill and intangible
assets, and depreciation expense on the revalued properties, plants and
equipment resulting from the acquisition. The pro forma amounts do not include
anticipated synergies from the acquisition, nor do they include the anticipated
savings associated with the consolidation activities of Van Leer Industrial
Packaging and the Company's locations existing prior to the acquisition date.
The pro forma information, as presented above, is not indicative of the
results which would have been obtained had the transactions occurred on November
1, 1999, nor is it indicative of the Company's future results.
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NOTE 4 -- RESTRUCTURING RESERVES
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During the second quarter of 2001, the Company approved a plan to
consolidate some of its locations in order to eliminate duplicate facilities
caused by the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition and improve operating
efficiencies and capabilities. The plan was the result of an in-depth study to
determine whether certain locations, either existing or newly acquired, should
be closed and the sales and manufacturing volume associated with such plants
relocated to a different facility. Six existing Company-owned plastic drum and
steel drum plants are being closed. The plants are located in North America. In
addition, certain redundant administrative functions are being eliminated. As a
result of this plan, during the second quarter of 2001, the Company recognized a
pretax restructuring charge of $11.5 million, consisting of $8.0 million in
employee separation costs (approximately 400 employees) and a $3.5 million loss
on disposal of equipment and facilities. The Company is planning to sell its six
owned facilities. The Company expects to complete these restructuring activities
over the next three quarters. Subsequent to the recognition of the restructuring
charge, the Company will incur additional costs to relocate machinery and
equipment and employees upon the closure of these plants. The amounts charged
against this restructuring reserve during the period ended July 31, 2001 are as
follows (U.S. Dollars in thousands):
Balance at Balance at
04/30/01 Activity 07/31/01
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Cash charges:
Employee separation costs $ 8,000 $ 3,322 $ 4,678
Cash and non-cash charges:
Other exit costs 3,534 10 3,524
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$11,534 $ 3,332 $ 8,202
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As of July 31, 2001, there were a total of 55 employees that had been
terminated and provided severance benefits under this restructuring plan.
In addition, in connection with the 2001 acquisition of Van Leer
Industrial Packaging from Huhtamaki and the consolidation plan, five facilities
purchased as part of the acquisition will be closed. Four of these facilities
are Company-owned and one is leased. The facilities are located in North
America, South America and Japan. In addition, certain redundant administrative
functions will be eliminated. Accordingly, the Company recognized a $14.8
million restructuring liability in its purchase price allocation related to
these locations during the second quarter of 2001. This liability was accounted
for under EITF No. 95-3, "Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a
Purchase Business Combination." The liability consisted of $11.6 million in
employee separation costs (approximately 300 employees), $0.9 million in lease
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termination costs and $2.3 million in other exit costs. The Company is planning
to sell the four Company-owned facilities. The lease will be terminated on the
remaining facility. The amounts charged against this restructuring reserve
during the period ended July 31, 2001 are as follows (U.S. Dollars in
thousands):
Balance at Balance at
02/28/01 Activity 07/31/01
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Cash charges:
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Employee separation costs $11,640 $ 2,494 $ 9,146
Cash and non-cash charges:
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Other exit costs 3,203 273 2,930
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$14,843 $ 2,767 $12,076
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As of July 31, 2001, there were a total of 166 employees that had been
terminated and provided severance benefits under this restructuring plan.
NOTE 5 -- TIMBERLAND TRANSACTIONS
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Sale of Timber Properties:
In December 2000, the Company sold certain hardwood timberlands
situated in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana for $44.4 million. As such, the
Company recognized a gain of $43.0 million during the first quarter of 2001
related to this transaction. In a related agreement, the Company sold other
hardwood timberlands for $30.0 million in March 2001, and recognized an
additional gain of $27.7 million during the second quarter of 2001.
A total of approximately 65,000 acres of timber properties were sold as
a result of these transactions.
Purchase of Timber Properties:
In December 2000, the Company purchased certain softwood timberlands
situated in Louisiana for $42.8 million. In a related agreement, the Company
purchased other softwood timberlands for $43.1 million in March 2001.
A total of approximately 63,000 acres of timber properties were
purchased as a result of these transactions.
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NOTE 6 -- INVENTORIES
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Inventories are comprised principally of raw materials and are stated
at the lower of cost or market, principally on the last-in, first-out basis in
the United States and on the first-in, first-out basis in other parts of the
world.
NOTE 7 -- NET ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
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Net assets held for sale represent land, buildings and land
improvements less accumulated depreciation for locations that have been closed.
As of July 31, 2001, there were nine facilities held for sale. The net assets
held for sale are being marketed for sale, and it is the Company's intention to
complete the sales within the upcoming year.
NOTE 8 -- INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATES
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The Company has investments in CorrChoice (63.24%), Abzac-Greif (49%),
South Coast-Van Leer Texas, LLC (20%), Socer Embalagens, Lda. (25%) and Balmer
Lawrie-Van Leer (40.06%) which are accounted for on the equity method. The
Company's share of earnings of these affiliates is included in income as earned.
In the first nine months of 2001, the Company received dividends from affiliates
of $2.9 million.
The difference between the cost basis of the Company's investment in
the underlying equity of affiliates of $4.9 million at July 31, 2001 is being
amortized over a fifteen-year period.
The summarized unaudited financial information below represents the
combined results of the Company's unconsolidated affiliates (U.S. Dollars in
thousands):
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales $ 73,229 $ 75,635 $214,196 $221,273
Gross profit 12,666 11,169 33,049 36,192
Operating income 8,085 8,546 20,861 26,838
Net income 4,954 6,024 13,238 17,870
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NOTE 9 -- LONG-TERM DEBT
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On March 2, 2001, the Company and Greif Spain Holdings, S.L. entered
into a $900 million Senior Secured Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders.
A portion of the proceeds from the Senior Secured Credit Agreement was used to
fund the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition and to refinance amounts
outstanding under the Company's then existing revolving credit facility. The
Senior Secured Credit Agreement provides for three term loans, a $150 million
U.S. Dollar Term Loan A, a $200 million Euro Term Loan A and a $400 million Term
Loan B, and a $150 million revolving multicurrency credit facility. At July 31,
2001, there was $119.6 million available under the $150 million revolving
multicurrency credit facility. The revolving multicurrency credit facility is
available for working capital and general corporate purposes.
The Term Loan A (both U.S. Dollar and Euro) and Term Loan B
periodically reduce through the maturity date of February 28, 2006 and February
29, 2008, respectively. The revolving multicurrency credit facility matures on
February 28, 2006. The Company is required to pay a facility fee each quarter
equal to .094% to .125% of the total commitment amount based upon the Company's
leverage ratio. Interest is based on either a LIBOR rate or an alternative base
rate plus a calculated margin amount and resets on a quarterly basis.
As part of the Senior Secured Credit Agreement, the Company incurred
financing fees of $16.3 million. This amount has been deferred and is being
amortized over a period of six years. The charge is made to interest expense.
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement contains certain covenants,
including financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a certain
leverage ratio, sufficient coverage of interest expense and fixed charges, and a
minimum net worth. In addition, the Company is limited with respect to the
incurrence of additional debt. The repayment of this facility is secured by a
first lien on substantially all of the personal property and certain of the real
property of the Company. Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service have
assigned a "BB" rating and a "Ba3" rating, respectively, to the loan obligations
of the Company under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
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NOTE 10 -- INTEREST RATE CONTRACTS
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On November 1, 2000, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments
and Hedging Activities," as amended by SFAS No. 137, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities - Deferral of the Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 133," and SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative
Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities." These statements require that all
derivatives are recorded in the balance sheet as either assets or liabilities
and measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in fair value of the
derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative and the resulting
designation. The Company enters into interest rate swap agreements for the
purpose of hedging its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. Under SFAS
No. 133, the Company's interest rate swap contracts are considered cash flow
hedges.
The Company has entered into interest rate swap agreements with a total
notional amount of $395.0 million with maturities ranging from one to eight
years. The interest rate swap contracts were entered into to assist the Company
in its management of exposure to variable rate debt. Under the agreements, the
Company receives interest quarterly from the counterparty equal to the LIBOR
rate and pays interest at a weighted average rate of 5.41%. The differentials
paid or received under these agreements are recorded as an adjustment to
interest expense and are included in interest receivable or payable.
At July 31, 2001, a liability for the interest rate swap contracts,
which represented their fair values at that time, in the amount of $8.5 million
($5.3 million net of tax) was recorded with an offsetting amount in accumulated
other comprehensive income. When SFAS Nos. 133, 137 and 138 were adopted on
November 1, 2000, the Company recorded an asset for the interest rate swap
contracts in the amount of $2.6 million ($1.6 million net of tax). A credit in
the same amount was recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income at that
date. Accordingly, the loss recognized in other comprehensive income for the
three-month and nine-month periods ended July 31, 2001 was $4.5 million and
$11.1 million, respectively, or $2.8 million and $6.9 million, respectively, on
a net of tax basis. The fair values of the interest rate swap contracts were
determined by the counterparties.
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NOTE 11 -- CAPITAL STOCK
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Class A Common Stock is entitled to cumulative dividends of 1 cent a
share per year after which Class B Common Stock is entitled to non-cumulative
dividends up to 1/2 cent per share per year. Further distribution in any year
must be made in proportion of 1 cent a share for Class A Common Stock to 1 1/2
cents a share for Class B Common Stock. The Class A Common Stock shall have no
voting power nor shall it be entitled to notice of meetings of the stockholders,
all rights to vote and all voting power being vested exclusively in the Class B
Common Stock unless four quarterly cumulative dividends upon the Class A Common
Stock are in arrears. There is no cumulative voting.
The following table summarizes the Company's Class A and Class B
common and treasury shares at the specified dates:
Authorized Issued Outstanding Treasury
Shares Shares Shares Shares
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July 31, 2001:
Class A Common Stock 32,000,000 21,140,960 10,526,196 10,614,764
Class B Common Stock 17,280,000 17,280,000 11,842,859 5,437,141
October 31, 2000:
Class A Common Stock 32,000,000 21,140,960 10,523,196 10,617,764
Class B Common Stock 17,280,000 17,280,000 11,847,359 5,432,641
NOTE 12 -- DIVIDENDS PER SHARE
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The following dividends per share were paid during the period
indicated:
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Class A Common Stock $0.14 $0.14 $0.40 $0.38
Class B Common Stock $0.21 $0.21 $0.59 $0.56
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NOTE 13 -- CALCULATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE
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The Company has two classes of common stock and, as such, applies the
"two-class method" of computing earnings per share as prescribed in SFAS No.
128, "Earnings Per Share." In accordance with the statement, earnings are
allocated first to Class A and Class B Common Stock to the extent that dividends
are actually paid and the remainder allocated assuming all of the earnings for
the period have been distributed in the form of dividends.
The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to calculate basic
and diluted earnings per share:
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Class A Common Stock:
Basic shares 10,523,788 10,523,196 10,523,393 10,569,515
Assumed conversion of stock
options 39,293 35,494 29,472 36,994
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Diluted shares 10,563,081 10,558,690 10,552,865 10,606,509
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Class B Common Stock:
Basic and diluted shares 11,842,859 11,847,359 11,844,165 11,854,350
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There were 370,090 and 797,634 stock options that were antidilutive for
the three-month and nine-month periods, respectively, ended July 31, 2001
(507,289 and 371,875 for the three-month and nine-month periods, respectively,
ended July 31, 2000).
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NOTE 14 -- COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
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Comprehensive income is comprised of net income and other charges and
credits to equity that are not the result of transactions with the owners. The
components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows:
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net income $ 12,913 $ 18,829 $ 74,446 $ 55,807
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation
adjustment 1,359 (949) (509) (572)
Change in market value of interest
rate swaps (2,760) -- (6,878) --
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Comprehensive income $ 11,512 $ 17,880 $ 67,059 $ 55,235
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As described in Note 10, the Company adopted SFAS Nos. 133, 137 and 138
on November 1, 2000 and, accordingly, the change in the market value of interest
rate swaps is not recognized as a component of comprehensive income prior to
adoption.
NOTE 15 -- BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
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The Company operates in three business segments: Industrial Shipping
Containers; Containerboard & Corrugated Products; and Timber.
Operations in the Industrial Shipping Containers segment involve the
production and sale of shipping containers. These products are manufactured and
sold in over 40 countries throughout the world.
Operations in the Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment involve
the production and sale of containerboard, both virgin and recycled, and related
corrugated sheets, corrugated containers and multiwall bags. The products are
manufactured and sold in North America.
Operations in the Timber segment involve the management and sale of
timber on approximately 275,000 acres of timberlands in the states of Alabama,
Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi and Virginia.
The Company's reportable segments are strategic business units that
offer different products. The Company evaluates performance and allocates
resources based on earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation,
depletion and amortization ("EBITDA"). The accounting policies of the
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reportable segments are the same as those described in the "Description of
Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies" note in the 2000 Annual
Report except that the Company accounts for inventories on a first-in, first-out
basis at the segment level compared to a last-in, first-out basis at the
consolidated level in the United States.
Corporate and other includes the costs associated with the Company's
corporate headquarters, the Company's long-term obligations and other
non-segment items.
The following segment information is presented for the periods
indicated (U.S. Dollars in thousands):
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Net sales:
Industrial shipping containers $333,700 $122,994 $ 697,643 $363,199
Containerboard & corrugated
products 91,790 105,391 285,090 317,661
Timber 10,275 15,471 28,514 35,446
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Total $435,765 $243,856 $1,011,247 $716,306
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EBITDA:
Industrial shipping containers $34,750 $14,022 $ 65,298 $44,353
Containerboard & corrugated
products 22,205 19,123 65,654 61,600
Timber 9,371 13,874 103,150 37,072
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Total segment 66,326 47,019 234,102 143,025
Restructuring charge -- -- (11,534) --
Corporate and other (9,589) (7,823) (27,380) (22,658)
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Total EBITDA 56,737 39,196 195,188 120,367
Depreciation, depletion and
amortization (23,450) (11,209) (57,462) (35,498)
Interest expense, net (17,048) (3,524) (29,265) (10,493)
Foreign currency translation 448 591 --
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Income before income taxes,
minority interest and equity in
earnings of affiliates $16,687 $24,463 $109,052 $ 74,376
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Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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Depreciation, depletion and
amortization:
Industrial shipping containers $16,180 $4,767 $32,581 $16,356
Containerboard & corrugated
products 5,476 5,594 16,701 16,743
Timber 446 77 4,382 229
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Total segment 22,102 10,438 53,664 33,328
Corporate and other 1,348 771 3,798 2,170
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Total $23,450 $11,209 $57,462 $35,498
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July 31, October 31,
2001 2000
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Total assets:
Industrial shipping containers $1,052,835 $397,741
Containerboard & corrugated products 348,558 350,791
Timber 103,405 29,472
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Total segment 1,504,798 778,004
Corporate and other 272,640 161,327
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Total $1,777,438 $939,331
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The following table presents net sales to external customers by
geographic area (U.S. Dollars in thousands):
Three months Nine months
ended July 31, ended July 31,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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North America $260,363 $243,856 $ 720,642 $716,306
Europe 111,385 -- 183,763 --
Other 64,017 106,842 --
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Total $435,765 $243,856 $1,011,247 $716,306
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The following table presents total assets by geographic area (U.S.
Dollars in thousands):
July 31, October 31,
2001 2000
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North America $1,225,303 $939,331
Europe 336,711 --
Other 215,424 --
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Total $1,777,438 $939,331
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NOTE 16 -- RECENT ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
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In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission released Staff
Accounting Bulletin ("SAB") No. 101, "Revenue Recognition in Financial
Statements," which is effective for the fourth quarter of 2001 for the Company.
SAB No. 101 provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of
revenue in financial statements. The Company does not believe that SAB No. 101
will have a material impact on its results of operations.
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
141, "Business Combinations" and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible
Assets." SFAS No. 141 requires use of the purchase method for business
combinations initiated after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill
no longer be amortized, but instead be periodically reviewed for impairment. The
provisions of SFAS No. 142 will be effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2001. However, earlier application is permitted for entities with
fiscal years beginning after March 15, 2001, provided that the first interim
financial statements have not been issued previously. In all cases, the
provisions of SFAS No. 142 shall be initially applied at the beginning of a
fiscal year. The Company is reviewing these standards and has not yet determined
their impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following comparative information is presented for the three-month
and nine-month periods ended July 31, 2001 and 2000. Historically, revenues and
earnings may or may not be representative of future operating results due to
various economic factors. As previously reported, on March 2, 2001, the Company
acquired Van Leer Industrial Packaging (see Note 3 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements contained in Item I). As such, the consolidated financial statements
include three months of results for the three-month period ended July 31, 2001
and five months of results for the nine-month period ended July 31, 2001 related
to the Van Leer Industrial Packaging operations.
Third Quarter Results:
Net sales increased $191.9 million or 78.7% during the third quarter of
2001 as compared to the same period last year. The increase was due to the
inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging net sales of $227.2 million, which
was partially offset by lower sales volume in the existing Industrial Shipping
Containers and Containerboard & Corrugated Products segments, and lower Timber
segment sales.
The Industrial Shipping Containers segment had an increase in net sales
of $210.7 million or 171.3% primarily due to the acquisition of Van Leer
Industrial Packaging, which contributed $227.2 million to net sales during the
third quarter of 2001. A decrease in customer demand caused by continued
weakness in the U.S. economy, particularly in the chemical industry, partially
offset this increase in net sales.
The Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment had a decrease in net
sales of $13.6 million or 12.9% as compared to the same period last year. This
reduction in net sales was caused by lower customer demand for corrugated
containers due to continued weakness in the U.S. economy. Net sales were also
affected by more competitive pricing in the Company's markets, and lower average
sales price for linerboard and medium during the third quarter of 2001 compared
to 2000.
Net sales of the Timber segment decreased $5.2 million from $15.5
million during the third quarter of 2000 to $10.3 million during the third
quarter of 2001. This decrease was due to the lower volume of scheduled timber
sales in the third quarter of 2001. While timber sales are subject to quarterly
fluctuations, the Company seeks to maintain a consistent cutting schedule,
within the limits of market and weather conditions.
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The sales of timber are recorded as net sales, while timberland sales
are included in gain on sale of timberlands. The gains on sale of timberlands
are slightly higher in the third quarter of 2001 than in the third quarter of
2000.
Other income decreased to $2.3 million during the third quarter of 2001
from $2.4 million during the same period last year. Other income is primarily
comprised of gains on the sale of facilities.
The cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased from
76.6% last period to 79.1% this period. The increase was primarily due to the
inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, which contributed to a higher cost
of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, due to lower gross margins than
the Company's other products. In addition, Timber segment sales, which have a
lower cost associated with them, were below the prior period. Lower raw material
costs, which more than offset the lower sales volume, in the Containerboard &
Corrugated Products segment partially offset this increase.
Net interest expense during the third quarter of 2001 increased to
$17.0 million from $3.5 million during the same period last year. The increase
was primarily due to higher average debt outstanding this period as a result of
the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition compared to last period.
Equity in earnings of affiliates was $2.8 million for the third quarter
of 2001 versus $3.6 million for the same period last year. This income
represents the Company's equity interest in CorrChoice's net income and, to a
lesser extent, the Company's share of Abzac-Greif, South Coast-Van Leer Texas,
LLC, Socer-Embalagens, Lda. and Balmer Lawrie-Van Leer's net income (see Note 8
to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item I).
Year-to-Date Results:
Net sales increased $294.9 million or 41.2% during the first nine
months of 2001 compared to the same period last year. The increase was primarily
due to the inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging net sales of $374.9
million, which was partially offset by lower sales volume in the existing
Industrial Shipping Containers and Containerboard & Corrugated Products
segments. Timber segment sales were lower during the nine months ended July 31,
2001 compared to a year ago.
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The Industrial Shipping Containers segment had an increase in net sales
of $334.4 million or 92.1% primarily due to the acquisition of Van Leer
Industrial Packaging, which contributed $374.9 million to net sales during the
year-to-date period ended July 31, 2001. A decrease in customer demand caused by
weakness in the U.S. economy, particularly in the chemical industry, partially
offset this increase in net sales. In addition, net sales to the agricultural
sector were lower in the first quarter of 2001 compared to 2000 due to the late
harvest of certain crops during 1999, which extended into the first quarter of
2000.
The Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment had a decrease in net
sales of $32.6 million or 10.3% as compared to the same period last year. This
reduction in net sales was caused by lower customer demand for corrugated
containers and containerboard due to continued weakness in the U.S. economy. Net
sales were also affected by more competitive pricing in the Company's markets,
and lower average sales price for linerboard and medium during 2001 as compared
to 2000.
Net sales of the Timber segment decreased $6.9 million from $35.4
million during the first nine months of 2000 to $28.5 million during the first
nine months of 2001. While timber sales are subject to fluctuations, the Company
seeks to maintain a consistent cutting schedule, within the limits of market and
weather conditions.
The sales of timber are recorded as net sales, while timberland sales
are included in gain on sale of timberlands. The gains on sale of timberlands
were $78.7 million for 2001 as compared to $6.4 million last year (see
"Timberland Transactions" below).
Other income decreased to $4.3 million during the first nine months of
2001 from $5.7 million during the same period last year. Other income is
primarily comprised of gains on the sale of facilities.
The cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased from
76.9% last period to 79.4% this period. The increase was primarily due to the
inclusion of Van Leer Industrial Packaging, which has contributed to a higher
cost of products sold, as a percentage of net sales, due to lower gross margins
than the Company's other products. In addition, Timber segment sales, which have
a lower cost associated with them, were below the prior period. This increase
was partially offset by lower raw material costs, which more than offset the
lower sales volume, in the Containerboard & Corrugated Products segment.
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During the second quarter of 2001, the Company recognized a
restructuring charge of $11.5 million resulting from a plan to consolidate six
of the Company's existing Industrial Shipping Container operations and eliminate
redundant administrative functions in North America (see Note 4 to the
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item I). In connection with the
acquisition and consolidation plan, an additional five facilities in North
America, South America and Japan, which were purchased as part of the Van Leer
Industrial Packaging acquisition, are being closed. Certain redundant
administrative positions will also be eliminated as part of this plan.
Accordingly, the Company recorded a $14.8 million restructuring liability
related to these locations. The Company's management believes that, upon
completion of the consolidation plan, positive contributions to earnings on an
annualized basis from these actions will be approximately $27.5 million.
Net interest expense during the first nine months of 2001 increased to
$29.3 million from $10.5 million during the same period last year. The increase
was primarily due to higher average debt outstanding this period as a result of
the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition compared to last period.
Equity in earnings of affiliates was $7.1 million for the first nine
months of 2001 versus $10.1 million for the same period last year. This income
represents the Company's equity interest in CorrChoice's net income and, to a
lesser extent, the Company's share of Abzac-Greif, South Coast-Van Leer Texas,
LLC, Socer-Embalagens, Lda. and Balmer Lawrie-Van Leer's net income (see Note 8
to the Consolidated Financial Statements contained in Item I).
Timberland Transactions:
In December 2000, the Company sold certain hardwood timberlands
situated in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana for $44.4 million. As such, the
Company recognized a gain of $43.0 million during the first quarter of 2001
related to this transaction. In a related agreement, the Company sold other
hardwood timberlands for $30.0 million in March 2001, and recognized a gain of
$27.7 million during the second quarter of 2001. A total of approximately 65,000
acres of timber properties were sold as a result of these transactions.
In a separate transaction during December 2000, the Company purchased
certain softwood timberlands situated in Louisiana for $42.8 million. In a
related agreement, the Company purchased other softwood timberlands for $43.1
million in March 2001. A total of approximately 63,000 acres of timber
properties were purchased as a result of these transactions.
For tax purposes, these sale and purchase transactions will be treated
as like-kind exchanges pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code,
and will result in a deferral of the tax gain on the sale transactions.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
As reflected by the Consolidated Balance Sheet at July 31, 2001 and
discussed in greater detail in the 2000 Annual Report, the Company is dedicated
to maintaining a strong financial position. It is management's belief that this
dedication is extremely important during all economic times.
As discussed in the 2000 Annual Report, the Company is subject to the
economic conditions of the market in which it operates. During this period, the
Company has been able to utilize its financial strength to meet its continued
business needs.
The current ratio of 1.8:1 as of July 31, 2001 is an indication of the
Company's continued dedication to strong liquidity.
Investments in Business Expansion:
Capital expenditures were $35.8 million during the nine months ended
July 31, 2001, excluding the purchase of timber properties ($88.6 million).
Van Leer Industrial Packaging Acquisition:
As previously reported, on March 2, 2001, pursuant to the terms of
Share Purchase Agreement, dated October 27, 2000, as amended on January 5, 2001
and February 28, 2001, between the Company and Huhtamaki, the Company acquired
all of the issued share capital of Van Leer Industrial Packaging for $555.0
million less the amount of Van Leer Industrial Packaging's debt and certain
other obligations ($206.4 million) as of the closing date. Van Leer Industrial
Packaging is a worldwide provider of industrial packaging and components,
including steel, fibre and plastic drums, polycarbonate water bottles,
intermediate bulk containers and closure systems, with operations in over 40
countries.
On March 2, 2001, the Company and Greif Spain Holdings, S.L. entered
into a $900 million Senior Secured Credit Agreement with a syndicate of lenders.
A portion of the proceeds from the Senior Secured Credit Agreement was used to
fund the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition and to refinance amounts
outstanding under the Company's then existing revolving credit facility. The
Senior Secured Credit Agreement provides for three term loans, a $150 million
U.S. Dollar Term Loan A, a $200 million Euro Term Loan A and a $400 million Term
Loan B, and a $150 million revolving multicurrency credit facility. At July 31,
2001, there was $119.6 million available under the $150 million revolving
multicurrency credit facility. The revolving multicurrency credit facility is
available for working capital and general corporate purposes.
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The Term Loan A (both U.S. Dollar and Euro) and Term Loan B
periodically reduce through the maturity date of February 28, 2006 and February
29, 2008, respectively. The revolving multicurrency credit facility matures on
February 28, 2006. The Company is required to pay a facility fee each quarter
equal to .094% to .125% of the total commitment amount based upon the Company's
leverage ratio. Interest is based on either a LIBOR rate or an alternative base
rate plus a calculated margin amount and resets on a quarterly basis.
The Senior Secured Credit Agreement contains certain covenants,
including financial covenants that require the Company to maintain a certain
leverage ratio, sufficient coverage of interest expense and fixed charges, and a
minimum net worth. In addition, the Company is limited with respect to the
incurrence of additional debt. The repayment of this facility is secured by a
first lien on substantially all of the personal property and certain of the real
property of the Company. Standard & Poor's and Moody's Investors Service have
assigned a "BB" rating and a "Ba3" rating, respectively, to the loan obligations
of the Company under the Senior Secured Credit Agreement.
Balance Sheet Changes:
The increases in assets and liabilities were primarily due to the
acquisition of Van Leer Industrial Packaging on March 2, 2001.
The increases in timber properties and land were primarily due to the
purchase of 63,000 acres of pine timber and land in Louisiana for $85.9 million.
In addition, the Van Leer Industrial Packaging acquisition contributed to the
increase in land.
The increase in long-term debt was the result of borrowings under the
Company's Senior Secured Credit Agreement, which was used to fund the Van Leer
Industrial Packaging acquisition and to refinance amounts outstanding under the
Company's then existing credit facility. This increase was partially offset by
payments on long-term debt.
The increase in deferred tax liability was primarily due to the sale of
65,000 acres of hardwood timber for $74.4 million, and the Van Leer Industrial
Packaging acquisition. During the nine months ended July 31, 2001, a gain of
$78.7 million, which included a $70.7 million gain from the sale of the 65,000
acres of hardwood timber, was recognized on the sale of timberlands. The tax
gain is being deferred pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Other Liquidity Matters:
During 1997, the Company embarked on a program to implement a new
management information system. The purpose of the new management information
system is to focus on using information technology to link operations in order
to become a low-cost producer and more effectively service the Company's
customers. The ultimate cost of this project is dependent upon management's
final determination of the locations, timing and extent of integration of the
new management information system. As of July 31, 2001, the Company has spent
approximately $32 million towards this project. While this program is not
complete, with regard to the manufacturing and sales modules, the centralized
finance module is in place. As such, amortization has begun on approximately $20
million of this amount. The capitalized costs of the project are being amortized
on a straight-line basis over a seven-year period.
In addition to the new management information system, as described
above, the Company has approved future purchases of approximately $19 million.
These purchases are primarily to replace and improve equipment.
Borrowing and self-financing have been the primary sources for past
capital expenditures and acquisitions. The Company anticipates financing future
capital expenditures in a like manner and believes that it will have adequate
funds available for planned expenditures.
Share Repurchase Program:
During the first nine months of 2001, the Company repurchased 4,500
shares of Class B Common Stock. As of July 31, 2001, the Company had repurchased
564,410 shares, including 405,476 Class A common shares and 158,934 Class B
common shares.
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995
Some of the information in this Form 10-Q contains "forward-looking
statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar
expressions, among others, identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. Such
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that
could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those
projected. Such risks and uncertainties that might cause a difference include,
but are not limited to, changes in general business and economic conditions, the
relative strength of the U.S. dollar compared with other foreign currencies,
capacity levels in the containerboard market, competitive pricing pressures, in
particular with respect to the price of paper, litigation or claims against the
Company pertaining to environmental, product liability and safety and health
matters, risks associated with the Company's acquisition strategy, in particular
the Company's ability to locate and acquire other businesses, the Company's
ability to integrate its newly acquired operations effectively with its existing
businesses, the Company's ability to achieve improved operating efficiencies and
capabilities sufficient to offset consolidation expenses and the frequency and
volume of sales of the Company's timber and timberlands. These and other risks
and uncertainties that could materially affect the financial results of the
Company are further discussed in the Company's filings with the Securities and
Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended
October 31, 2000.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURE ABOUT MARKET RISK
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There is no change in the quantitative and qualitative disclosures
about the Company's market risk from the disclosures contained in the Company's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2000, except as set
forth below.
Interest Rate Risk:
The Company is subject to interest rate risk related to its financial
instruments, which include borrowings under its $900 million Senior Secured
Credit Agreement that was entered into on March 2, 2001, and interest rate swap
agreements (see Notes 9 and 10 to the Consolidated Financial Statements
contained in Item I).
Foreign Currency Risk:
On March 2, 2001, the Company acquired Van Leer Industrial Packaging,
an industrial shipping containers manufacturer with operations in over 40
countries. Consequently, the Company's operating income is potentially affected
to a significant degree by fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
However, given the geographic presence of the Company's operations, the Company
mitigates this exposure to some degree. The Company's transaction exposure is
somewhat limited due to the Company both producing and selling a majority of its
products within each respective country. In certain circumstances, the Company
will use short-term foreign currency hedges to cover operational costs that are
denominated in non-functional currencies or to hedge short-term intercompany
balances. Such contracts limit the Company's exposure to both favorable and
unfavorable foreign currency fluctuations. The Company is in the process of
evaluating its transaction and translation foreign currency exposures on a
consolidated basis to determine the extent that any future foreign currency
hedges are necessary.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
(b.) Reports on Form 8-K.
No events occurred requiring a Form 8-K to be filed.
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereto duly authorized.
Greif Bros. Corporation
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(Registrant)
Date: September 13, 2001 /s/ Joseph W. Reed
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Joseph W. Reed
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
(Duly Authorized Signatory)
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