Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

þ Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2012

Commission File Number 001-33994

 

 

INTERFACE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

GEORGIA   58-1451243

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2859 PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 2000, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(770) 437-6800

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Date File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

    Yes  ¨    No  x

Shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock at November 1, 2012:

 

Class

 

Number of Shares

Common Stock, $.10 par value per share   65,946,322

 

 

 


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INTERFACE, INC.

INDEX

 

     PAGE  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1.    Financial Statements

     3   

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets – September 30, 2012 and January 1, 2012

     3   

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations – Three Months and Nine  Months Ended September 30, 2012 and October 2, 2011

     4   

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and October 2, 2011

     5   

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and October 2, 2011

     6   

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

     7   

Item 2.     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     19   

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

     23   

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

     24   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1.    Legal Proceedings

     24   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     24   

Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     25   

Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     25   

Item 4.    Mine Safety Disclosures

     25   

Item 5.    Other Information

     25   

Item 6.    Exhibits

     26   


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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     SEPT. 30, 2012     JANUARY 1, 2012  
     (UNAUDITED)        

ASSETS

    

CURRENT ASSETS:

    

Cash and Cash Equivalents

   $ 91,651      $ 50,624   

Accounts Receivable, net

     128,441        140,800   

Inventories

     147,762        140,485   

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

     31,091        20,522   

Deferred Income Taxes

     10,523        9,699   

Assets Held for Sale

     0        60,683   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

     409,468        422,813   

PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, less accumulated depreciation

     172,867        177,925   

DEFERRED TAX ASSET

     51,899        47,290   

GOODWILL

     73,794        74,557   

OTHER ASSETS

     53,381        49,687   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

   $ 761,409      $ 772,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

    

Accounts Payable

   $ 54,488      $ 52,226   

Accrued Expenses

     96,930        90,693   

Liabilities Held for Sale

     0        8,269   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

     151,418        151,188   

SENIOR NOTES

     283,090        283,030   

SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES

     0        11,477   

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

     8,872        8,391   

OTHER

     35,879        37,147   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     479,259        491,233   

Commitments and Contingencies

    

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

    

Preferred Stock

     0        0   

Common Stock

     6,594        6,548   

Additional Paid-In Capital

     365,038        361,400   

Retained Earnings (Deficit)

     (22,612     (16,764

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss – Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment

     (29,334     (33,883

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss – Pension Liability

     (37,536     (36,262
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

     282,150        281,039   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 761,409      $ 772,272   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED  
     SEPT. 30, 2012     OCT. 2, 2011     SEPT. 30, 2012     OCT. 2, 2011  

NET SALES

   $ 242,863      $ 248,721      $ 682,425      $ 708,567   

Cost of Sales

     160,002        161,536        450,344        453,700   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT ON SALES

     82,861        87,185        232,081        254,867   

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

     58,014        62,574        168,134        184,110   

Restructuring and Asset Impairment Charge

     770        0        17,086        0   

Losses Related to Australia Fire

     980        0        980        0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

     23,097        24,611        45,881        70,757   

Interest Expense

     6,330        6,434        19,132        19,972   

Other Expense

     136        (176     824        (97
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAX EXPENSE

     16,631        18,353        25,925        50,882   

Income Tax Expense

     5,564        6,661        10,418        17,623   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Continuing Operations

     11,067        11,692        15,507        33,259   

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

     (16,840     476        (16,956     1,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

   $ (5,773   $ 12,168      $ (1,449   $ 34,806   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Basic

        

Continuing Operations

   $ 0.17      $ 0.18      $ 0.24      $ 0.51   

Discontinued Operations

     (0.26     0.01        (0.26     0.02   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Basic

   $ (0.09   $ 0.19      $ (0.02   $ 0.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Diluted

        

Continuing Operations

   $ 0.17      $ 0.18      $ 0.24      $ 0.51   

Discontinued Operations

     (0.26     0.01        (0.26     0.02   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share – Diluted

   $ (0.09   $ 0.19      $ (0.02   $ 0.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Common Shares Outstanding – Basic

     65,957        65,469        65,703        65,228   

Common Shares Outstanding – Diluted

     66,129        65,676        65,802        65,457   

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     THREE MONTHS ENDED     NINE MONTHS ENDED  
     SEPT. 30, 2012     OCT. 2, 2011     SEPT. 30, 2012     OCT. 2, 2011  

Net Income (Loss)

   $ (5,773   $ 12,168      $ (1,449   $ 34,806   

Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment and Pension Liability Adjustment

     8,171        (13,723     3,275        (1,365
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive Income (Loss)

   $ 2,398      $ (1,555   $ 1,826      $ 33,441   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(IN THOUSANDS)

 

     NINE MONTHS ENDED  
     SEPT. 30, 2012     OCT. 2, 2011  

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net Income (Loss)

   $ (1,449   $ 34,806   

Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax

     (16,956     1,547   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from Continuing Operations

     15,507        33,259   

Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by Operating Activities:

    

Depreciation and Amortization

     19,173        19,900   

Stock Compensation Amortization Expense

     3,193        8,558   

Deferred Income Taxes and Other

     (9,975     9,791   

Working Capital Changes:

    

Accounts Receivable

     29,633        (6,808

Inventories

     (6,737     (34,862

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

     (7,544     (3,850

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

     654        (16,001
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

     43,904        9,987   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital Expenditures

     (28,817     (30,759

Net Proceeds from Sale of Bentley Prince Street

     32,174        0   

Cash Received from Insurance Company

     10,000        0   

Other

     (1,527     (1,624
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

     11,830        (32,383
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Repurchase of Senior Subordinated Notes

     (11,477     0   

Other

     0        (509

Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock

     293        2,610   

Dividends Paid

     (4,276     (3,921
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

     (15,460     (1,820
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Cash Provided By (Used in) Operating, Investing and Financing Activities

     40,274        (24,216

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash

     753        (634
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS:

    

Net Change During the Period

     41,027        (24,850

Balance at Beginning of Period

     50,624        69,236   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at End of Period

   $ 91,651      $ 44,386   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 1 – CONDENSED FOOTNOTES

As contemplated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) instructions to Form 10-Q, the following footnotes have been condensed and, therefore, do not contain all disclosures required in connection with annual financial statements. Reference should be made to the Company’s year-end audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2012, as filed with the Commission.

The financial information included in this report has been prepared by the Company, without audit. In the opinion of management, the financial information included in this report contains all adjustments (all of which are normal and recurring) necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Nevertheless, the results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year. The January 1, 2012, consolidated condensed balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

As described below in Note 10, the Company has sold its Bentley Prince Street business segment. The results of operations and related disposal costs, gains and losses for this business are classified as discontinued operations, where applicable.

Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

NOTE 2 – INVENTORIES

Inventories are summarized as follows:

 

     Sept. 30, 2012      January 1, 2012  
     (In thousands)  

Finished Goods

   $ 87,399       $ 86,970   

Work in Process

     11,562         8,920   

Raw Materials

     48,801         44,595   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 147,762       $ 140,485   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 3 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The Company computes basic earnings per share (“EPS”) by dividing net income by the weighted average common shares outstanding, including participating securities outstanding, during the period as discussed below. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution beyond shares for basic EPS that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised, converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that would have shared in the Company’s earnings.

 

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The Company includes all unvested stock awards which contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, in the number of shares outstanding in our basic and diluted EPS calculations when the inclusion of these shares would be dilutive. Unvested share-based awards of restricted stock are paid dividends equally with all other shares of common stock. As a result, the Company includes all outstanding restricted stock awards in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS. Distributed earnings include common stock dividends and dividends earned on unvested share-based payment awards. Undistributed earnings represent earnings that were available for distribution but were not distributed. The following tables show distributed and undistributed earnings:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011      Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  

Earnings Per Share

         

Basic Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations:

         

Distributed Earnings

   $ 0.03      $ 0.02       $ 0.07      $ 0.06   

Undistributed Earnings

     0.14        0.16         0.17        0.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 0.17      $ 0.18       $ 0.24      $ 0.51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations:

         

Distributed Earnings

   $ 0.03      $ 0.02       $ 0.07      $ 0.06   

Undistributed Earnings

     0.14        0.16         0.17        0.45   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 0.17      $ 0.18       $ 0.24      $ 0.51   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

         

Continuing Operations

   $ 0.17      $ 0.18       $ 0.24      $ 0.51   

Discontinued Operations

     (0.26     0.01         (0.26     0.02   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (Loss) Per Share

   $ (0.09   $ 0.19       $ (0.02   $ 0.53   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following tables present net income that was attributable to participating securities:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  
            (In millions)        

Net Income

   $ 0.0       $ 0.3       $ (0.5   $ 0.9   

The weighted average shares outstanding for basic and diluted EPS were as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011  
            (In thousands)         

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding

     63,983         63,703         63,729         63,462   

Participating Securities

     1,974         1,766         1,974         1,766   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares for Basic Earnings Per Share

     65,957         65,469         65,703         65,228   

Dilutive Effect of Stock Options

     172         207         99         229   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares for Diluted Earnings Per Share

     66,129         65,676         65,802         65,457   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following chart depicts options to purchase shares of common stock that were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS as their inclusion would be anti-dilutive:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011  
            (In thousands)         

Shares Excluded

     83         249         264         20   

NOTE 4 – SEGMENT INFORMATION

Based on the quantitative thresholds specified by accounting standards, the Company has determined that it has one reportable segment: the Modular Carpet segment, which includes its Interface, Heuga and FLOR modular carpet businesses. In August 2012, the Company sold its Bentley Prince Street business segment (see Note 10 for further information). Accordingly, the Company has included the operations of the former Bentley Prince Street segment in discontinued operations, where applicable.

 

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NOTE 5 – LONG-TERM DEBT

7 5/8% Senior Notes

As of both September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, the Company had outstanding $275 million in 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2018 (the “7 5/8% Senior Notes”). The estimated fair value of the 7 5/8% Senior Notes as of September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, based on then current market prices, was $299.8 million and $279.1 million, respectively.

11 3/8% Senior Secured Notes

As of September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, the Company had outstanding $8.1 million and $8.0 million, respectively, in 11 3/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 (the “11 3/8% Senior Secured Notes”). The estimated fair value of the 11 3/8% Senior Secured Notes as of September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, based on then current market prices, was $8.1 million and $8.1 million, respectively.

9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes

On April 9, 2012, the Company redeemed all of the remaining $11.5 million of its outstanding 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes, plus accrued interest through the redemption date.

Credit Facilities

The Company maintains a domestic revolving credit agreement (the “Facility”) that provides a maximum aggregate amount of $100 million of loans and letters of credit available to us at any one time (subject to a borrowing base) with an option for us to increase that maximum aggregate amount to $150 million (upon the satisfaction of certain conditions, and subject to a borrowing base). The Company is presently in compliance with all covenants under the Facility and anticipates that it will remain in compliance with the covenants for the foreseeable future. As of September 30, 2012, there were zero borrowings and $3.9 million in letters of credit outstanding under the Facility. As of September 30, 2012, the Company could have incurred $60.5 million of additional borrowings under the Facility.

Interface Europe B.V. (the Company’s subsidiary based in the Netherlands) and certain of its subsidiaries maintain a Credit Agreement with The Royal Bank of Scotland N.V. (“RBS”). Under this Credit Agreement, RBS provides a credit facility, until further notice, for borrowings and bank guarantees of €20 million. As of September 30, 2012, there were no borrowings outstanding under this facility, and the Company could have incurred €20 million (approximately $25.7 million) of additional borrowings under the facility.

Other non-U.S. subsidiaries of the Company have an aggregate of the equivalent of $18.9 million of lines of credit available. As of September 30, 2012, there were no borrowings outstanding under these lines of credit.

NOTE 6 – STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Stock Option Awards

In accordance with accounting standards, the Company measures the cost of employee services received in exchange for an award of equity instruments based on the grant date fair value of the award. That cost will be recognized over the period in which the employee is required to provide the services – the requisite service period (usually the vesting period) – in exchange for the award. The grant date fair value for options and similar instruments will be estimated using option pricing models. Under accounting standards, the Company is required to select a valuation technique or option pricing model that meets the criteria stated in the standard. The Company uses the Black-Scholes model. Accounting standards require that the Company estimate forfeitures for stock options and reduce compensation expense accordingly. The Company has reduced its stock compensation expense by the assumed forfeiture rate and will evaluate experience against this forfeiture rate going forward.

 

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During the first nine months of 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized stock option compensation costs of $0.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively. In the third quarters of 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized stock option compensation costs of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested awards at September 30, 2012, approximated $0.1 million, and the weighted average period of time over which this cost will be recognized is approximately one year.

The following table summarizes stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2012, as well as activity during the nine months then ended:

 

     Shares      Weighted Average
Exercise  Price
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2012

     592,500       $ 9.12   

Granted

     0         0   

Exercised

     45,000         6.52   

Forfeited or canceled

     34,000         15.79   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at September 30, 2012

     513,500       $ 8.94   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Exercisable at September 30, 2012

     498,500       $ 8.75   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At September 30, 2012, the aggregate intrinsic value of in-the-money options outstanding and options exercisable was $2.3 million and $2.3 million, respectively (the intrinsic value of a stock option is the amount by which the market value of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price of the option).

Cash proceeds and intrinsic value related to total stock options exercised during the first nine months of fiscal years 2012 and 2011 are provided in the table below. The Company did not recognize any significant tax benefit with regard to stock options in either period presented.

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011  
     (In millions)  

Proceeds from stock options exercised

   $ 0.3       $ 2.6   

Intrinsic value of stock options exercised

     0.3         5.9   

Restricted Stock Awards

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, the Company granted restricted stock awards for 573,500 and 668,000 shares, respectively, of common stock. These awards (or a portion thereof) vest with respect to each recipient over a two to five year period from the date of grant, provided the individual remains in the employment or service of the Company as of the vesting date. Additionally, awards (or a portion thereof) could vest earlier upon the attainment of certain performance criteria, in the event of a change in control of the Company, or upon involuntary termination without cause.

Compensation expense related to restricted stock grants was $3.2 million and $8.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively. Accounting standards require that the Company estimate forfeitures for restricted stock and reduce compensation expense accordingly. The Company has reduced its expense by the assumed forfeiture rate and will evaluate experience against this forfeiture rate going forward.

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity as of September 30, 2012, and during the nine months then ended:

 

     Shares      Weighted Average
Grant  Date Fair Value
 

Outstanding at January 1, 2012

     1,749,000       $ 15.08   

Granted

     573,000         13.25   

Vested

     264,000         13.37   

Forfeited or canceled

     84,500         14.87   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding at September 30, 2012

     1,973,500       $ 14.79   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of September 30, 2012, the unrecognized total compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was approximately $11.8 million. That cost is expected to be recognized by the end of 2015.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, the Company recognized tax benefits with regard to restricted stock of $0.5 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

NOTE 7 – EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The following tables provide the components of net periodic benefit cost for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively:

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (Europe)

   Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 110      $ 72      $ 339      $ 217   

Interest cost

     2,525        2,835        7,611        8,605   

Expected return on assets

     (2,797     (2,935     (8,435     (8,910

Amortization of prior service costs

     12        21        38        63   

Recognized net actuarial losses

     230        149        690        454   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 80      $ 142      $ 243      $ 429   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  

Salary Continuation Plan (SCP)

   Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  
     (In thousands)     (In thousands)  

Service cost

   $ 113      $ 98      $ 339      $ 295   

Interest cost

     254        284        761        853   

Amortization of transition obligation

     0        55        0        164   

Amortization of prior service cost

     12        12        36        36   

Amortization of loss

     67        93        201        277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 446      $ 542      $ 1,337      $ 1,625   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

NOTE 8 – 2012 RESTRUCTURING CHARGES

In the first quarter of 2012, the Company committed to a new restructuring plan in its continuing efforts to reduce costs across its worldwide operations and more closely align its operations with reduced demand levels in certain markets. The plan primarily consisted of ceasing manufacturing and warehousing operations at its facility in Shelf, England. In connection with this restructuring plan, the Company incurred a pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charge in the first quarter of 2012 in an amount of $16.3 million. The charge was comprised of employee severance expenses of $5.4 million, other related exit costs of $1.6 million, and a charge for impairment of assets of approximately $9.3 million. Approximately $7 million of the charge will result in cash expenditures, primarily severance expense. In the third quarter of 2012, the Company recorded an additional charge of $0.8 million of cash severance expenses related to the finalization of this plan for its European operations.

A summary of these restructuring activities is presented below:

 

     Total
Restructuring
Charge
     Costs Incurred
in 2012
     Balance at
Sept. 30,  2012
 
     (In thousands)  

Workforce Reduction

     6,126         4,351         1,775   

Fixed Asset Impairment

     9,364         9,364         0   

Other Related Exit Costs

     1,596         902         694   

 

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NOTE 9 – 2011 RESTRUCTURING CHARGE

In the fourth quarter of 2011, the Company committed to a restructuring plan intended to reduce costs across its worldwide operations and more closely align its operations with reduced demand in certain markets. As a result of this plan, the Company incurred pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charges of $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The majority of this charge ($5.0 million) related to the severance of approximately 90 employees in Europe, Asia and the United States. The remainder of the charge ($0.8 million) related to contract termination and fixed asset impairment costs. Approximately $5.0 million of this charge will result in cash expenditures, primarily severance expenses. Actions and expenses related to this plan were substantially completed by the end of 2011.

A summary of these restructuring activities is presented below:

 

     Restructuring
Charge
     Costs Incurred
in 2011
     Costs Incurred
in 2012
     Balance at
Sept. 30,  2012
 
     (In thousands)  

Workforce Reduction

     4,979         867         2,683         1,429   

Fixed Asset Impairment

     776         776         0         0   

NOTE 10 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

In July of 2012, the Company entered into an agreement to sell its Bentley Prince Street business segment to a third party. The sale was completed in the third quarter of 2012. The purchase price for the business segment was $33.4 million, after working capital and certain other adjustments. In the third quarter, the Company incurred approximately $10.0 million of direct costs to sell the business segment. The major classes of assets and liabilities related to the business segment at disposition were accounts receivable of $10.1 million, inventory of $29.0 million, property, plant and equipment of $11.8 million, and accounts payable and accruals of $7.6 million.

Summary operating results for the above-described discontinued operations are as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011      Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  
     (In thousands)      (In thousands)  

Net sales

   $ 9,210      $ 24,385       $ 57,017      $ 77,581   

Income (Loss) on operations before taxes on income

     (25,875     732         (26,062     2,380   

Tax expense (benefit)

     (9,035     256         (9,106     833   

Income (Loss) on operations, net of tax

     (16,840     476         (16,956     1,547   

Asset and liabilities, including reserves, related to the above-described discontinued operations that were held for sale consist of the following:

 

     September 30, 2012      January 1, 2012  
     (In thousands)  

Current assets

   $ 0       $ 43,843   

Property and equipment

     0         12,194   

Other assets

     0         4,646   

Current liabilities

     0         6,254   

Other liabilities

     0         2,015   

NOTE 11 – SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Cash payments for interest amounted to $12.8 million and $12.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively. Income tax payments amounted to $9.1 million and $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively.

 

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NOTE 12 – RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued an accounting standard regarding the performance of a company’s annual goodwill impairment evaluation. This standard allows companies to assess qualitative factors to determine if it is more likely than not that goodwill might be impaired and whether it is necessary to perform the two-step goodwill impairment test. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 31, 2011. The adoption of this standard did not have any significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2011, the FASB amended an accounting standard regarding the presentation of comprehensive income. This amendment will require companies to present the components of net income and other comprehensive income either as one continuous statement or as two consecutive statements. It eliminates the option to present components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in shareholders’ equity. The amended guidance, which must be applied retroactively, was to be effective for interim and annual periods ending after December 31, 2012, with earlier adoption permitted. In December of 2011, the FASB issued an amendment to this statement which defers the requirements of this standard. As this amendment only affects presentation, there is not expected to be any impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

NOTE 13 – INCOME TAXES

Accounting standards require that all tax positions be analyzed using a two-step approach. The first step requires an entity to determine if a tax position is more-likely-than-not to be sustained upon examination. In the second step, the tax benefit is measured as the largest amount of benefit, determined on a cumulative probability basis, that is more-likely-than-not to be realized upon ultimate settlement. In the first nine months of 2012, the Company increased its liability for unrecognized tax benefits by $0.4 million. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had accrued approximately $8.1 million for unrecognized tax benefits.

NOTE 14 – SHARE CONVERSION

On March 5, 2012, the number of issued and outstanding shares of Class B Common Stock constituted less than 10% of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding shares of the Company’s Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock (that is, on that date, 6,459,556 shares of an aggregate of 65,372,375 shares), as the cumulative result of varied transactions that caused the conversion of shares of Class B Common Stock into shares of Class A Common Stock. Accordingly, in accordance with the respective terms for the Class B Common Stock and the Class A Common Stock in Article V of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock are now, irrevocably from March 5, 2012, a single class of Common Stock in all respects, with no distinction whatsoever between the voting rights or any other rights and privileges of the holders of Class A Common Stock and the holders of Class B Common Stock. The Company intends to eliminate future uses of (or references to) the terms “Class A” and “Class B” in connection with the Common Stock, except for historical purposes or to facilitate transition by certain stock listing or administrative services organizations who are accustomed to the old designations for the Common Stock.

NOTE 15 – FIRE AT AUSTRALIAN MANUFACTURING FACILITY

On July 20, 2012, a fire occurred at the Company’s manufacturing facility in Picton, Australia. The facility’s carpet production line, primarily comprised of tufting and backing machinery, sustained extensive damage and was rendered inoperable. Other areas of the Company’s Picton site relating to yarn preparation and warehousing were undamaged by the fire. The finished goods inventory and some raw materials for the business are kept at a separate offsite location and were not affected by this incident.

The Picton facility serves the Company’s customers throughout Australia and New Zealand. It represents approximately 7% of the Company’s total annual production, 10% of its net sales, and 13% of its operating income. The Company will utilize adequate production capacity at its manufacturing facilities in Thailand, China and elsewhere to meet customer demand typically serviced from Picton. The Company has business interruption and property damage insurance.

 

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The Company has recorded a charge of approximately $9.8 million for impairment of fixed assets related to the fire. In addition, the Company has incurred approximately $9.5 million of excess production costs related to the fire as it has utilized other facilities to service customers in the Australia market. As of the end of the third quarter, the Company has determined that the receipt of reimbursement of these expenses from its insurer is probable in accordance with its insurance policies and has therefore recorded a receivable for these items. To date, the Company has received $10 million of reimbursement from the insurance company related to the destruction of fixed assets at the Picton facility. The table below details the nature of expenses as well as insurance receivables and amounts already received related to the fire (in millions):

 

Impairment of fixed assets at the Picton Facility

   $ 9.8   

Incremental payroll costs

     1.8   

Incremental shipping costs

     5.9   

Other incremental costs

     1.8   
  

 

 

 

Total incurred costs through September 30, 2012

   $ 19.3   
  

 

 

 

Insurance recovery receivable

   $ 9.3   

Insurance recoveries already received

   $ 10.0   

In addition to these additional production costs, the Company has incurred approximately $1.0 million of costs related to the fire that are non-production related and at this time are not considered probable of recovery from the insurance company. As a result, these amounts are included in the determination of operating income as shown on the line item “Losses Related to Australia Fire” on the consolidated condensed statement of operations.

The Company is gathering information related to an insurance claim for lost profits as a result of the fire. As of the end of the third quarter, the Company has not recorded any receivables or amounts for lost profits, but expects to do so at a later date as information and analysis become more complete and recovery becomes probable.

NOTE 16 – SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Guarantor Subsidiaries, which consist of the Company’s principal domestic subsidiaries, are guarantors of the Company’s 11 3/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2013 and its 7 5/8% Senior Notes due 2018. These guarantees are full and unconditional. The Supplemental Guarantor Financial Statements are presented herein pursuant to requirements of the Commission.

 

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INTERFACE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

 

    GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-
GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    INTERFACE,
INC.
(PARENT
CORPORATION)
    CONSOLIDATION
AND
ELIMINATION
ENTRIES
    CONSOLIDATED
TOTALS
 
    (In thousands)  

Net sales

  $ 165,391      $ 120,383      $ 0      $ (42,911   $ 242,863   

Cost of sales

    122,447        80,466        0        (42,911     160,002   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit on sales

    42,944        39,917        0        0        82,861   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    23,966        28,260        5,788        0        58,014   

Losses related to Australia fire

    0        980        0        0        980   

Restructuring and asset impairment charge

    0        770        0        0        770   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

    18,978        9,907        (5,788     0        23,097   

Interest/other expense

    3,598        3,410        (542     0        6,466   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before taxes on income and equity in income of subsidiaries

    15,380        6,497        (5,246     0        16,631   

Income tax expense

    5,145        2,174        (1,755     0        5,564   

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

    0        0        (2,282     2,282        0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    10,235        4,323        (5,773     2,282        11,067   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax)

    (16,840     0        0        0        (16,840
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $ (6,605   $ 4,323      $ (5,773   $ 2,282      $ (5,773
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

 

    GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-
GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    INTERFACE,
INC.

(PARENT
CORPORATION)
    CONSOLIDATION
AND
ELIMINATION
ENTRIES
    CONSOLIDATED
TOTALS
 
    (In thousands)  

Net sales

  $ 428,084      $ 358,564      $ 0      $ (104,223   $ 682,425   

Cost of sales

    314,158        240,409        0        (104,223     450,344   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit on sales

    113,926        118,155        0        0        232,081   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    68,452        82,928        16,754        0        168,134   

Losses related to Australia fire

    0        980        0        0        980   

Restructuring and asset impairment charge

    1,143        15,943        0        0        17,086   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income (loss)

    44,331        18,304        (16,754     0        45,881   

Interest/other expense

    21,827        10,013        (11,884     0        19,956   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) before taxes on income and equity in income of subsidiaries

    22,504        8,291        (4,870     0        25,925   

Income tax expense

    7,329        4,452        (1,363     0        10,418   

Equity in income (loss) of subsidiaries

    0        0        2,058        (2,058     0   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

    15,175        3,839        (1,449     (2,058     15,507   

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (net of tax)

    (16,956     0        0        0        (16,956
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $ (1,781   $ 3,839      $ (1,449   $ (2,058   $ (1,449
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

 

     GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-
GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    INTERFACE,
INC.
(PARENT
CORPORATION)
    CONSOLIDATION
AND
ELIMINATION
ENTRIES
    CONSOLIDATED
TOTALS
 
     (In thousands)  

ASSETS

          

Current assets:

          

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,529      $ 38,250      $ 50,872      $ 0      $ 91,651   

Accounts receivable

     53,733        74,122        586        0        128,441   

Inventories

     69,258        78,504        0        0        147,762   

Prepaids and deferred income taxes

     5,272        27,002        9,340        0        41,614   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     130,792        217,878        60,798        0        409,468   

Property and equipment less accumulated depreciation

     72,076        97,388        3,403        0        172,867   

Investment in subsidiaries

     361,233        195,361        (18,453     (538,141     0   

Goodwill

     6,542        67,252        0        0        73,794   

Other assets

     1,585        10,846        92,849        0        105,280   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 572,228      $ 588,725      $ 138,597      $ (538,141   $ 761,409   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities

   $ 53,943      $ 79,966      $ 17,509      $ 0      $ 151,418   

Senior notes

     0        0        283,090        0        283,090   

Deferred income taxes

     0        11,655        (2,783     0        8,872   

Other

     0        8,199        27,680        0        35,879   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     53,943        99,820        325,496        0        479,259   

Common stock

     81,844        102,199        6,594        (184,043     6,594   

Additional paid-in capital

     191,411        12,525        365,038        (203,936     365,038   

Retained earnings (deficit)

     246,979        429,549        (548,978     (150,162     (22,612

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (1,949     (20,331     (7,054     0        (29,334

Pension liability

     0        (35,037     (2,499     0        (37,536
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 572,228      $ 588,725      $ 138,597      $ (538,141   $ 761,409   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THE NINE MONTHS

ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

 

    GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    NON-
GUARANTOR
SUBSIDIARIES
    INTERFACE,
INC.

(PARENT
CORPORATION)
    CONSOLIDATION
AND
ELIMINATION
ENTRIES
    CONSOLIDATED
TOTALS
 
    (In thousands)  

Net cash provided by operating activities

  $ 36,070      $ 4,652      $ (12,466   $ 15,648      $ 43,904   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

         

Purchase of plant and equipment

    (11,284     (17,492     (41     0        (28,817

Other

    465        (39     (1,953     0        (1,527

Net proceeds from sale of Bentley Prince Street

    0        0        32,174        0        32,174   

Cash received from insurance company

    0        10,000        0        0        10,000   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

    (10,819     (7,531     30,180        0        11,830   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

         

Repurchase of senior subordinated notes

    0        0        (11,477     0        (11,477

Other

    (24,015     4,705        34,958        (15,648     0   

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

    0        0        293        0        293   

Dividends paid

    0        0        (4,276     0        (4,276
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities

    (24,015     4,705        19,498        (15,648     (15,460

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

    192        561        0        0        753   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

    1,428        2,387        37,212        0        41,027   

Cash at beginning of period

    1,101        35,863        13,660        0        50,624   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash at end of period

  $ 2,529      $ 38,250      $ 50,872      $ 0      $ 91,651   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our discussions below in this Item 2 are based upon the more detailed discussions about our business, operations and financial condition included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2012, under Item 7 of that Form 10-K. Our discussions here focus on our results during the quarter and nine months ended, or as of, September 30, 2012, and the comparable periods of 2011 for comparison purposes, and, to the extent applicable, any material changes from the information discussed in that Form 10-K or other important intervening developments or information since that time. These discussions should be read in conjunction with that Form 10-K for more detailed and background information.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains statements which may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Important factors currently known to management that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include risks and uncertainties associated with economic conditions in the commercial interiors industry as well as the risks and uncertainties discussed under the heading “Risk Factors” included in Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2012, which discussion is hereby incorporated by reference. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time.

2012 Restructuring Charges

In the first quarter of 2012, we committed to a new restructuring plan in our continuing efforts to reduce costs across our worldwide operations and more closely align our operations with reduced demand levels in certain markets. The plan primarily consisted of ceasing manufacturing and warehousing operations at our facility in Shelf, England. In connection with this restructuring plan, we incurred a pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charge in the first quarter of 2012 in an amount of $16.3 million, as well as an additional related charge of $0.8 million in the third quarter of 2012. These charges are comprised of employee severance expenses of $6.2 million, other related exit costs of $1.6 million, and impairment of assets of approximately $9.3 million. Approximately $8 million of the charge will result in cash expenditures, primarily severance expense.

2011 Restructuring Charge

In the fourth quarter of 2011, we committed to a restructuring plan intended to reduce costs across our worldwide operations and more closely align our operations with reduced demand in certain markets. As a result of this plan, we incurred pre-tax restructuring and asset impairment charges of $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2011. The majority of this charge ($5.0 million) related to the severance of approximately 90 employees in Europe, Asia and the United States. The remainder of the charge ($0.8 million) related to contract termination and fixed asset impairment costs. Approximately $5.0 million of this charge will result in cash expenditures, primarily severance expenses. Actions and expenses related to this plan were substantially completed by the end of 2011.

Discontinued Operations – Sale of Bentley Prince Street

In the third quarter of 2012, we sold our Bentley Prince Street business segment. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, we have reported the results of operations for the former Bentley Prince Street business segment as “discontinued operations,” where applicable. Consequently, our discussion of sales and other results of operations (except for net income or loss amounts), including percentages derived from or based on such amounts, excludes these discontinued operations unless we indicate otherwise.

Our discontinued operations had net sales of $9.2 million and $24.4 million in the three-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and October 2, 2011, respectively, and had net sales of $57.0 million and $77.6 million in the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and October 2, 2011, respectively (these results are included in our statements of operations as part of the “Loss from Discontinued Operations, Net of Taxes”). Loss from discontinued operations, inclusive of the loss on disposal as well as costs to sell the business, net of tax, was $16.8 million in the three-month period ended September 30, 2012, compared with income from discontinued operations of $0.5 million in the three-month period ended October 2, 2011. During the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012, inclusive of the loss on disposal as well as costs to sell the business, net of tax, the loss from discontinued operations was $17.0 million, compared with income of $1.5 million in the nine-month period ended October 2, 2011.

 

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For additional information on these discontinued operations, please see Note 10 in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Fire at Australia Facility

In July 2012, a fire occurred at our manufacturing facility in Picton, Australia. The fire caused extensive damage to the facility, as well as disruption to business activity in the region. We have taken steps towards re-adapting our supply chain with product from our facilities in China, Thailand, the U.S. and Europe. While this is being executed with success, there were, as expected, delays in shipments that affected sales for the third quarter. At this time, it is difficult to quantify the financial impacts of the fire, but we believe it negatively affected net sales by approximately $7-8 million during the third quarter. For additional information on the fire, please see Note 15 in the Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

General

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, we had net sales of $242.9 million, compared with net sales of $248.7 million in the third quarter last year. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates negatively impacted 2012 third quarter sales by 2% (approximately $6 million), compared with the prior year period. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2012, we had net sales of $682.4 million, compared with net sales of $708.6 million in the first nine months of last year. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates negatively impacted sales in the first nine months of 2012 by 2% (approximately $16 million), compared with the prior year period.

Included in our results for the third quarter of 2012 are a restructuring charge of $0.8 million and losses related to the Australia fire of $1.0 million. Included in our results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are restructuring charges of $17.1 million, as well as the same losses related to the Australia fire. The restructuring charges and Australia fire are described above.

During the third quarter of 2012, after the restructuring charge and fire losses described above, we had income from continuing operations of $11.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $11.7 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2011. During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, after the restructuring charges and fire losses described above, we had income from continuing operations of $15.5 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with income from continuing operations of $33.3 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, in the first nine months of 2011.

After the loss from discontinued operations discussed above, we had a net loss of $5.8 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2012, compared with net income of $12.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the third quarter last year. For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2012, after the loss from discontinued operations, we had a net loss of $1.5 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared with net income of $34.8 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, in the prior year period.

 

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Results of Operations

The following table presents, as a percentage of net sales, certain items included in our Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively:

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011     Sept. 30, 2012     Oct. 2, 2011  

Net sales

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     65.9        64.9        66.0        64.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit on sales

     34.1        35.1        34.0        36.0   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     23.9        25.2        24.6        26.0   

Restructuring and asset impairment charges

     0.3        0.0        2.5        0.0   

Losses related to Australia fire

     0.4        0.0        0.1        0.0   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     9.5        9.9        6.7        10.0   

Interest/Other expenses

     2.7        2.5        2.9        2.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before tax expense

     6.8        7.4        3.8        7.2   

Income tax expense

     2.3        2.7        1.5        2.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     4.6        4.7        2.3        4.7   

Discontinued operations

     (6.9     0.2        (2.5     0.2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

     (2.4     4.9        (0.2     4.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net Sales

Below we provide information regarding net sales, and analyze those results for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively.

 

     Three Months Ended      Percentage  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Change  
     (In thousands)         

Net Sales

   $ 242,863       $ 248,721         (2.4 %) 

 

     Nine Months Ended      Percentage  
     Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Change  
     (In thousands)         

Net Sales

   $ 682,425       $ 708,567         (3.7 )% 

For the quarter ended September 30, 2012, net sales declined $5.9 million (2.4%) versus the comparable period in the prior year. On a geographic basis, the Americas was the only region to see an increase (up 6%) versus the prior year. Although sales in Europe were up versus the third quarter of 2011 on a local currency basis (up 3%), currency fluctuations led to a decrease of 8% as reported in U.S. dollars. Largely due to the impact of the fire in our Australia facility, Asia-Pacific sales declined 19% versus the comparable period of the prior year. In the Americas, we experienced sales increases in most market segments, with retail (up 33%), corporate office (up 5%) and residential (up 10%) leading the growth. The improvement in residential sales was due to the continued roll-out of our FLOR store locations. The only sales declines in the Americas during the third quarter of 2012 were in the government (down 12%) and education (down 4%) market segments. These decreases were a result of curtailment of government spending programs versus last year. In local currency, Europe experienced an increase in the corporate office market segment (up 7%) and essentially flat sales in most other market segments. As reported in U.S. dollars, the sales decrease in Europe was due largely to currency fluctuations, as in U.S. dollars almost all market segments showed a decline, with the largest being in the corporate office (down 5%) and government (down 16%) market segments. In Asia-Pacific, nearly all market segments declined. As noted above, the delay in shipments caused by the fire in our Australian facility was a significant factor in this sales decline.

 

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For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net sales declined $26.1 million (3.7%) versus the comparable period in the prior year. The Americas region experienced sales growth of 4%, which was offset by sales decreases in Europe (down 8%) and Asia-Pacific (down 18%). In local currency, Europe experienced a sales increase of 1%. In the Americas, the sales increase was led by the retail (up 16%), corporate office (up 3%) and residential (up 25%) market segments. As in the third quarter comparison set forth above, the residential segment growth is largely attributable to the continued FLOR store roll-out. In Europe, we experienced sales decreases in all market segments as reported on a U.S. dollar basis, but in local currency we experienced increases in the corporate office (up 5% in local currency) and residential (up 3% in local currency) market segments. These local currency increases were somewhat mitigated by declines in the government (down 12% in local currency) and retail (down 22% in local currency) market segments. In Asia-Pacific, sales were negatively impacted by the fire at our Australia facility, as well as a decline in the education segment (down 55%) due to curtailed stimulus spending versus the comparable period in prior year, particularly in Australia. Other declines in the Asia-Pacific region were seen in the corporate office (down 8%) and hospitality (down 51%) market segments. These declines were offset to as small extent by increases in the government (up 8%) and residential (up over 100%) market segments.

Cost and Expenses

The following table presents, on a consolidated basis for our operations, our overall cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012, and October 2, 2011, respectively:

 

     Three Months Ended      Percentage  

Cost and Expenses

   Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Change  
     (In thousands)         

Cost of sales

   $ 160,002       $ 161,536         (0.9 )% 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     58,014         62,574         (7.3 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 218,016       $ 224,110         (2.7 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

     Nine Months Ended      Percentage  

Cost and Expenses

   Sept. 30, 2012      Oct. 2, 2011      Change  
     (In thousands)         

Cost of sales

   $ 450,344       $ 453,700         (0.7 )% 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     168,134         184,110         (8.7 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 618,478       $ 637,810         (3.0 )% 
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, our cost of sales decreased $1.5 million (0.9%) versus the comparable period in 2011. This decrease is the result of a $4 million benefit from currency translation compared with the prior year period, partially offset by (1) a 2-3% increase in raw material prices versus the comparable period in 2011, and (2) lower absorption of fixed costs due to lower production volumes, particularly as a result of the fire at our Australia facility in the third quarter of 2012. Due to these factors, as a percentage of sales, cost of sales increased to 65.9% versus 64.9% in the comparable period in 2011. With the improvements in our supply chain to Australia going forward, as well as the realization of further savings related to our restructuring initiatives in prior periods, we believe we will begin to see an increase in gross margin.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our cost of sales decreased $3.4 million (0.7%) versus the comparable period in 2011. This decrease is the result of a $10 million benefit from currency translation compared with the prior year period, partially offset by (1) a 2-3% increase in raw material prices versus the comparable period in 2011, and (2) lower absorption of fixed manufacturing costs associated with lower production volumes versus the nine-month period last year. As noted above, we believe that savings related to our restructuring plans will enhance gross margin going forward.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, our selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $4.6 million (7.3%) versus the comparable period in 2011. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates accounted for approximately $1.5 million of the decrease. A significant component of this decrease was a $1.7 million reduction in selling and marketing expenses due to our continued focus on costs controls and the impacts of our previously-enacted restructuring plans, and a portion was due to lower sales volumes versus the third quarter of 2011. Administrative expenses also experienced a decline in the third quarter of 2012 (down $2.1 million) versus the prior year period, as the effects of our restructuring programs in late 2011 and early 2012 became more apparent. As a result of these items, as a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses declined to 23.9%, versus 25.2% in the three months ended October 1, 2012.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our selling, general and administrative expenses decreased approximately $16.0 million (8.7%) versus the comparable period in 2011. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates accounted for approximately $4 million of the decrease. The overall decrease is due to lower administrative costs of approximately $13 million as a result of both lower levels of non-cash incentive compensation in 2012 versus 2011 as well as savings from the above-mentioned restructuring plans in late 2011 and early 2012. In addition, selling and marketing expenses declined by approximately $2.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, versus the comparable period in prior year, also as a result of our restructuring plans. Due to these factors, as a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 24.6%, versus 26.0% in the first nine months of 2011.

 

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Interest Expense

For the three-month period ended September 30, 2012, our interest expense decreased $0.1 million to $6.3 million, versus $6.4 million in the comparable period of 2011. For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, our interest expense decreased approximately $0.8 million to $19.1 million, versus $20.0 million in the comparable period of 2011.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

General

At September 30, 2012, we had $91.7 million in cash. At that date, we had no borrowings and $3.9 million in letters of credit outstanding under our domestic revolving credit facility, and no borrowings outstanding under our European credit facility. As of September 30, 2012, we could have incurred $60.5 million of additional borrowings under our domestic revolving credit facility and €20.0 million (approximately $25.7 million) of additional borrowings under our European credit facility. We also could have incurred an additional $18.9 million of borrowings under our other credit facilities in place at other non-U.S. subsidiaries.

Analysis of Cash Flows

Our primary sources of cash during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were (1) $32.7 million of net proceeds from the sale of our Bentley Prince Street business segment, (2) $29.6 million due to decreases in accounts receivable, and (3) $10.0 million of funds received from our insurer related to the fire at our facility in Picton Australia. Our primary uses of cash during this period were (1) $28.8 million for capital expenditures, (2) $11.5 million for the redemption of the remainder of our former 9.5% Senior Subordinated Notes, and (3) $6.7 million due to an increase in inventory.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our discussion below in this Item 3 is based upon the more detailed discussions of our market risk and related matters included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 1, 2012, under Item 7A of that Form 10-K. Our discussion here focuses on the period ended September 30, 2012, and any material changes from (or other important intervening developments since the time of) the information discussed in that Form 10-K. This discussion should be read in conjunction with that Form 10-K for more detailed and background information.

At September 30, 2012, we recognized a $4.5 million increase in our foreign currency translation adjustment account compared to January 1, 2012, primarily because of the weakening of the U.S. dollar against certain foreign currencies, including the British Pound and the Australian dollar.

Sensitivity Analysis. For purposes of specific risk analysis, we use sensitivity analysis to measure the impact that market risk may have on the fair values of our market sensitive instruments.

To perform sensitivity analysis, we assess the risk of loss in fair values associated with the impact of hypothetical changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates on market sensitive instruments. The market value of instruments affected by interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate risk is computed based on the present value of future cash flows as impacted by the changes in the rates attributable to the market risk being measured. The discount rates used for the present value computations were selected based on market interest and foreign currency exchange rates in effect at September 30, 2012. The values that result from these computations are compared with the market values of these financial instruments at September 30, 2012. The differences in this comparison are the hypothetical gains or losses associated with each type of risk.

As of September 30, 2012, based on a hypothetical immediate 150 basis point increase in interest rates, with all other variables held constant, the market value of our fixed rate long-term debt would be impacted by a net decrease of approximately $12.4 million. Conversely, a 150 basis point decrease in interest rates would result in a net increase in the market value of our fixed rate long-term debt of approximately $9.1 million.

As of September 30, 2012, a 10% decrease or increase in the levels of foreign currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar, with all other variables held constant, would result in a decrease in the fair value of our financial instruments of $9.2 million or an increase in the fair value of our financial instruments of $7.5 million, respectively. As the impact of offsetting changes in the fair market value of our net foreign investments is not included in the sensitivity model, these results are not indicative of our actual exposure to foreign currency exchange risk.

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Act”), pursuant to Rule 13a-14(c) under the Act. Based on that evaluation, our President and Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

We are subject to various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business, none of which is required to be disclosed under this Item 1.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

The specific risk factor under the heading “The estate of our former Chairman currently has sufficient voting power to elect a majority of our Board of Directors,” set forth in Part I, Item IA in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal year 2011, is no longer applicable. For a discussion of risk factors, see that Item in our 2011 Form 10-K.

 

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ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

The following table contains information with respect to purchases made by or on behalf of the Company, or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a)(3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), of our common stock during our third quarter ended September 30, 2012:

 

Period(1)

   Total
Number
of  Shares
Purchased(2)
     Average
Price
Paid
Per Share(3)
     Total Number
of Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs(4)
     Maximum Number
(or Approximate
Dollar Value)
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs(4)
 

July 2 – July 31, 2012

     0         0         0         0   

August 1 – August 31, 2012

     8,189       $ 13.90         0         0   

September 1 – September 30, 2012

     0         0         0         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     8,189       $ 13.90         0         0   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1)

The monthly periods identified above correspond to the Company’s fiscal third quarter of 2012, which commenced July 2, 2012 and ended September 30, 2012.

(2) 

The referenced shares were acquired by the Company from certain of our employees to satisfy income tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting, in August 2012, of certain previous grants of restricted stock shares.

(3) 

The referenced price paid per share represents the fair market value of all shares acquired from employees on the date the shares vested, which is equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the NASDAQ stock exchange on the day preceding the vesting date. The total represents the weighted average price paid per share.

(4)

We do not currently have a publicly announced stock repurchase program in place.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

None

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

10.1    Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2012, among Interface Americas Holdings, LLC, Bentley Prince Street, Inc. and Bentley Prince Street Holdings, Inc.
31.1    Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer.
31.2    Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*

 

* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

    INTERFACE, INC.

Date: November 8, 2012

  By:   /s/ Patrick C. Lynch
   

 

    Patrick C. Lynch
    Senior Vice President
    (Principal Financial Officer)

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT

NUMBER

  

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

10.1    Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of July 25, 2012, among Interface Americas Holdings, LLC, Bentley Prince Street, Inc. and Bentley Prince Street Holdings, Inc.
31.1    Section 302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
31.2    Section 302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350
101.INS    XBRL Instance Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.SCH    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.CAL    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.LAB    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.PRE    XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*
101.DEF    XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document (furnished electronically herewith)*

 

* In accordance with Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q shall be deemed to be “furnished” and not “filed.”

 

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