Form 10-Q

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission file number 1-10258

 

 

Tredegar Corporation

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Virginia   54-1497771

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1100 Boulders Parkway

Richmond, Virginia

  23225
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (804) 330-1000

 

 

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 Data 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.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    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

The number of shares of Common Stock, no par value, outstanding as of October 26, 2012: 32,119,948.

 

 

 


PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

Tredegar Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In Thousands, Except Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 44,167      $ 68,939   

Accounts and other receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts and sales returns of $3,143 in 2012 and $3,539 in 2011

     95,666        98,027   

Income taxes recoverable

     —          2,592   

Inventories

     66,272        61,290   

Deferred income taxes

     6,437        7,135   

Prepaid expenses and other

     7,178        7,880   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     219,720        245,863   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

     744,076        745,762   

Less accumulated depreciation

     507,682        488,488   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net property, plant and equipment

     236,394        257,274   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

     214,477        223,432   

Other assets and deferred charges

     67,290        54,041   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 737,881      $ 780,610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 68,379      $ 73,742   

Accrued expenses

     43,531        41,997   

Income tax payable

     1,852        —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     113,762        115,739   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term debt

     80,000        125,000   

Deferred income taxes

     68,989        70,754   

Other noncurrent liabilities

     68,232        72,210   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     330,983        383,703   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies (Notes 1, 3 and 12)

    

Shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, no par value (issued and outstanding - 32,122,794 at September 30, 2012 and 32,057,281 at December 31, 2011)

     16,168        14,357   

Common stock held in trust for savings restoration plan

     (1,351     (1,343

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     818        11,693   

Gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments

     870        (406

Pension and other postretirement benefit adjustments

     (85,854     (90,672

Retained earnings

     476,247        463,278   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     406,898        396,907   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 737,881      $ 780,610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tredegar Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
    Nine Months
Ended September 30
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues and other items:

        

Sales

   $ 218,809      $ 202,590      $ 652,120      $ 595,080   

Other income (expense), net

     2,939        1,334        8,154        1,957   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     221,748        203,924        660,274        597,037   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Costs and expenses:

        

Cost of goods sold

     173,814        164,771        526,471        489,754   

Freight

     6,130        4,636        17,404        13,377   

Selling, general and administrative

     16,237        17,926        55,112        49,335   

Research and development

     3,429        3,298        10,163        10,042   

Amortization of intangibles

     1,305        130        4,047        388   

Interest expense

     708        367        2,732        1,083   

Asset impairments and costs associated with exit and disposal activities

     937        193        3,151        1,277   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     202,560        191,321        619,080        565,256   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     19,188        12,603        41,194        31,781   

Income taxes from continuing operations

     4,661        (133     11,516        6,329   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     14,527        12,736        29,678        25,452   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (7,100     —          (11,900     (345
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,427      $ 12,736      $ 17,778      $ 25,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share:

        

Basic

        

Continuing operations

   $ .45      $ .40      $ .93      $ .80   

Discontinued operations

     (.22     —          (.37     (.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ .23      $ .40      $ .56      $ .79   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

        

Continuing operations

   $ .45      $ .40      $ .92      $ .79   

Discontinued operations

     (.22     —          (.37     (.01
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ .23      $ .40      $ .55      $ .78   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares used to compute earnings per share:

        

Basic

     32,052        31,952        32,038        31,918   

Diluted

     32,101        32,060        32,198        32,175   

Dividends per share

   $ .060      $ .045      $ .150      $ .135   

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tredegar Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
 
     2012      2011  

Net income

   $ 7,427       $ 12,736   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

     

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

     

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax of $546 in 2012 and tax benefit of $2,310 in 2011)

     420         (4,307

Reclassification adjustment of foreign currency translation gain included in income (net of tax of $1,497 in 2011)

     —           (2,781
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     420         (7,088

Derivative financial instruments adjustment (net of tax of $904 in 2012 and a tax benefit of $202 in 2011)

     1,523         (330

Amortization of prior service costs and net gains or losses (net of tax of $899 in 2012 and $509 in 2011)

     1,556         905   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     3,499         (6,513
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 10,926       $ 6,223   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     Nine Months
Ended September 30
 
     2012     2011  

Net income

   $ 17,778      $ 25,107   

Other comprehensive income (loss):

    

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

    

Unrealized foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax of $218 in 2012 and $557 in 2011)

     (10,875     1,001   

Reclassification adjustment of foreign currency translation gain included in income (net of tax of $1,497 in 2011)

     —          (2,781
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (10,875     (1,780

Derivative financial instruments adjustment (net of tax of $752 in 2012 and a tax benefit of $336 in 2011)

     1,276        (546

Amortization of prior service costs and net gains or losses (net of tax of $2,784 in 2012 and $1,646 in 2011)

     4,818        2,925   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (4,781     599   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 12,997      $ 25,706   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tredegar Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months
Ended September 30
 
     2012     2011  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 17,778      $ 25,107   

Adjustments for noncash items:

    

Depreciation

     34,470        32,139   

Amortization of intangibles

     4,047        388   

Deferred income taxes

     (2,828     448   

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

     6,258        1,861   

Gain on investment accounted for under the fair value method

     (9,000     —     

Loss on asset impairments and divestitures

     1,942        798   

Gain on disposal of assets

     (303     (1,205

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

    

Accounts and other receivables

     1,652        (14,186

Inventories

     (6,319     7,419   

Income taxes recoverable/payable

     4,122        (3,255

Prepaid expenses and other

     1,783        715   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     565        675   

Other, net

     (4,606     (2,170
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     49,561        48,734   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (20,638     (11,235

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

     (3,311     —     

Proceeds from the sale of assets and property disposals

     1,141        1,622   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (22,808     (9,613
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Debt principal payments and financing costs

     (46,354     (89

Dividends paid

     (4,817     (4,319

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     125        709   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (51,046     (3,699
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (479     790   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (24,772     36,212   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     68,939        73,191   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 44,167      $ 109,403   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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Tredegar Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity

(In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock
    Retained
Earnings
    Trust for
Savings
Restoration
Plan
    Accumulated Other
Comprehensive Income (Loss)
    Total
Shareholders’
Equity
 
         Foreign
Currency
Translation
    Gain
(Loss) on
Derivative
Financial
Instruments
    Pension &
Other Post-
retirement
Benefit
Adjust.
   

Balance December 31, 2011

   $ 14,357      $ 463,278      $ (1,343   $ 11,693      $ (406   $ (90,672   $ 396,907   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     —          17,778        —          —          —          —          17,778   

Foreign currency translation adjustment (net of tax of $218)

     —          —          —          (10,875     —          —          (10,875

Derivative financial instruments adjustment (net of tax of $752)

     —          —          —          —          1,276        —          1,276   

Amortization of prior service costs and net gains or losses (net of tax of $2,784)

     —          —          —          —          —          4,818        4,818   

Cash dividends declared ($.15 per share)

     —          (4,817     —          —          —          —          (4,817

Stock-based compensation expense

     2,040        —          —          —          —          —          2,040   

Issued upon exercise of stock options (including related income tax benefits of $83) & other

     (229     —          —          —          —          —          (229

Tredegar common stock purchased by trust for savings restoration plan

     —          8        (8     —          —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance September 30, 2012

   $ 16,168      $ 476,247      $ (1,351   $ 818      $ 870      $ (85,854   $ 406,898   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to financial statements.

 

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TREDEGAR CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

 

1. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements of Tredegar Corporation and Subsidiaries (“Tredegar,” “we,” “us” or “our”) contain all adjustments necessary to state fairly, in all material respects, Tredegar’s consolidated financial position as of September 30, 2012, the consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the consolidated cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and the consolidated changes in shareholders’ equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. All such adjustments, unless otherwise detailed in the notes to the consolidated interim financial statements, are deemed to be of a normal, recurring nature. The financial position data as of December 31, 2011 that is included herein was derived from the audited consolidated financial statements provided in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2011 Form 10-K”) for the year ended December 31, 2011 but does not include all disclosures required by United States generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in our 2011 Form 10-K. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012, are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

2. On October 14, 2011, TAC Holdings, LLC (the “Buyer”) and Tredegar Film Products Corporation, which are indirect and direct, respectively, wholly-owned subsidiaries of Tredegar, entered into a Membership Interest Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with Gaucho Holdings, B.V. (the “Seller”), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of Vision Capital Partners VII LP (“Vision Capital”). On October 24, 2011, under the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the Buyer acquired from the Seller 100% of the outstanding equity interests of Terphane Holdings LLC (“Terphane”).

Terphane operates manufacturing facilities in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil and Bloomfield, New York. It is a producer of thin polyester films in Latin America with a growing presence in strategic niches in the U.S. Polyester films have specialized properties, such as heat resistance and barrier protection, that make them uniquely suited for the fast-growing flexible packaging market. We expect that the acquisition of Terphane will allow us to extend our product offerings into adjacent specialty films markets and to expand in Latin America.

As of December 31, 2011, the purchase price allocation was preliminary, subject to adjustments for certain terms and conditions under the Purchase Agreement. In the first quarter of 2012, all post-closing adjustments to the purchase price were resolved. Adjustments to the purchase price were made retrospectively as if the accounting had been completed on the acquisition date.

Upon completing these post-closing adjustments, which were primarily related to working capital transferred, the total purchase price (net of cash acquired) was $182.7 million, $3.3 million of which was paid during the first quarter of 2012. The purchase price was funded using available cash (net of cash received) of approximately $57.7 million and financing of $125 million secured from Tredegar’s revolving credit facility.

 

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Based upon management’s valuation of the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired (net of cash acquired) and liabilities assumed, the purchase price has been allocated as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

      

Accounts receivable

   $ 14,321   

Inventories

     23,437   

Property, plant & equipment

     86,963   

Identifiable intangible assets:

  

Customer relationships

     32,600   

Proprietary technology

     14,700   

Trade names

     9,400   

Noncompete agreements

     2,300   

Other assets (current & noncurrent)

     3,680   

Trade payables

     (17,471

Other liabilities (current & noncurrent)

     (12,216

Deferred taxes

     (38,167
  

 

 

 

Total identifiable net assets

     119,547   

Purchase price, net of cash received

     182,761   
  

 

 

 

Goodwill

   $ 63,214   
  

 

 

 

None of the goodwill or other intangible assets will be deductible for tax purposes. Intangible assets acquired in the purchase of Terphane are being amortized over the following periods:

 

Identifiable Intangible Asset

   Useful Life (Yrs)

Customer relationships

   12

Proprietary technology

   10

Trade names

   Indefinite

Noncompete agreements

   2

The financial position and results of operations for Terphane have been consolidated with Tredegar subsequent to October 24, 2011. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, the consolidated results of operations included sales of $36.0 million and $105.4 million, respectively, and net income of $5.7 million and $11.8 million, respectively, related to Terphane. The following unaudited supplemental pro forma data presents our consolidated revenues and earnings as if the acquisition of Terphane had been consummated on January 1, 2011. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of our consolidated revenues and earnings if the acquisition and related borrowing had been consummated on January 1, 2011. Unaudited results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and supplemental unaudited pro forma results for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

    

Three Months

Ended September 30

    

Nine Months

Ended September 30

 

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Sales

   $ 218,809       $ 236,097       $ 652,120       $ 716,939   

Income from continuing operations

     14,527         18,959         29,678         45,240   

Earnings per share from continuing operations:

           

Basic

   $ .45       $ .59       $ .93       $ 1.42   

Diluted

     .45         .59         .92         1.41   

 

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The supplemental unaudited pro forma amounts reflect the application of the following adjustments in order to present the consolidated results as if the acquisition and related borrowing had occurred on January 1, 2011:

 

   

Adjustment for additional depreciation and amortization expense associated with the adjustments to property, plant and equipment, and intangible assets associated with purchase accounting;

 

   

Additional interest expense and financing fees associated with borrowing arrangements used to fund the acquisition of Terphane and the elimination of historical interest expense associated with historical borrowings of Terphane that were not assumed by Tredegar;

 

   

Adjustments related to the elimination of foreign currency remeasurement gains associated with long-term borrowings that were not assumed by Tredegar;

 

   

Adjustments to eliminate transaction-related expenses associated with the October 2011 purchase of Terphane by Tredegar; and

 

   

Adjustments for the estimated net income tax benefit associated with the previously described adjustments.

On October 1, 2012, The William L. Bonnell Company acquired 100% ownership of AACOA, Inc. (“AACOA”). The purchase price of $50.8 million, which is subject to certain post-closing adjustments, was funded using financing secured from our existing $350 million revolving credit facility.

AACOA operates production facilities in Elkhart, Indiana and Niles, Michigan. Its primary markets include consumer durables, machinery and equipment and transportation. The acquisition will add fabrication capabilities to Aluminum Extrusions’ current array of products and services while providing AACOA with large press capabilities and enhanced geographic sales coverage in a variety of end-use markets.

 

3. Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other charges are shown in the net sales and operating profit by segment table in Note 10, and unless otherwise noted below, are also included in “Asset impairments and costs associated with exit and disposal activities” in the consolidated statements of income.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other charges in the third quarter of 2012 include:

 

   

Net pretax charge of $0.7 million associated with the shutdown of the aluminum extrusions manufacturing facility in Kentland, Indiana, which includes accelerated depreciation for property, plant and equipment of $0.6 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income), severance and other employee related expenses of $0.2 million and other shutdown-related charges of $0.7 million, partially offset by adjustments to inventories accounted for under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method of $0.5 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income) and gains on the sale of equipment of $0.3 million (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income);

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statement of income) associated with the acquisition of AACOA by Aluminum Extrusions; and

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.1 million for integration-related expenses and other non-recurring transactions (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products.

 

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Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other charges in the first nine months of 2012 include:

 

   

Net pretax charge of $2.7 million associated with the shutdown of the aluminum extrusions manufacturing facility in Kentland, Indiana, which includes accelerated depreciation for property, plant and equipment of $2.4 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income), severance and other employee related expenses of $1.2 million and other shutdown-related charges of $0.9 million, partially offset by adjustments to inventories accounted for under the LIFO method of $1.5 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income) and gains on the sale of equipment of $0.3 million (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income);

 

   

Pretax charges of $1.0 million for integration-related expenses and other non-recurring transactions (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax loss of $0.8 million for asset impairments associated with a previously shutdown film products manufacturing facility in LaGrange, Georgia;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statement of income) associated with the acquisition of AACOA by Aluminum Extrusions; and

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products ($71,000) and Aluminum Extrusions ($0.2 million).

Results in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012 include an unrealized gain from the write-up of an investment accounted for under the fair value method (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income) of $2.7 million ($1.7 million after taxes) and $9.0 million ($5.7 million after taxes), respectively. An unrealized loss (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income and “Corporate expenses, net” in the statement of net sales and operating profit by segment) on our investment in Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“Harbinger”) of $1.1 million ($0.7 million after tax) was recorded in the first quarter of 2012 as a result of a reduction in the fair value of our investment that is not expected to be temporary. See Note 7 for additional information on investments.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the third quarter of 2011 include:

 

   

Pretax charges of $2.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax gain of $1.0 million on the divestiture of our film products business in Roccamontepiano, Italy (included in “Other income (expenses), net” in the consolidated statements of income), which includes the recognition of previously unrealized foreign currency translation gains of $4.3 million that were associated with the business;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.2 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products; and

 

   

Pretax losses of $43,000 for timing differences between the recognition of realized losses on aluminum futures contracts and related revenues from the delayed fulfillment by customers of fixed-price forward purchase commitments (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income).

 

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Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the first nine months of 2011 include:

 

   

Pretax charges of $2.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax gain of $1.0 million on the divestiture of our film products business in Roccamontepiano, Italy (included in “Other income (expenses), net” in the consolidated statements of income), which includes the recognition of previously unrealized foreign currency translation gains of $4.3 million that were associated with the business;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.8 million for asset impairments in Film Products;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.5 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products; and

 

   

Pretax gains of $19,000 for timing differences between the recognition of realized losses on aluminum futures contracts and related revenues from the delayed fulfillment by customers of fixed-price forward purchase commitments (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income).

On February 12, 2008, we sold our aluminum extrusions business in Canada for approximately $25.0 million to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. All historical results for this business have been reflected as discontinued operations; however, cash flows for discontinued operations have not been separately disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows. Accruals of $11.9 million ($11.9 million net of tax) were made for indemnifications under the purchase agreement related to environmental matters in 2012 ($7.1 million in the third quarter of 2012). Accruals of $4.4 million ($4.4 million after tax) were made in 2011 (none in the third quarter of 2011) for indemnifications under the purchase agreement related to environmental matters.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of accrued expenses associated with asset impairments and exit and disposal activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 is as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

   Severance     Long-Lived
Asset
Impairments
    Other     Total  

Balance at December 31, 2011

   $ 197      $ —        $ —        $ 197   

Changes in 2012:

        

Charges

     1,433        834        832        3,099   

Cash spent

     (1,113     —          (832     (1,945

Charged against assets

     —          (834     —          (834

Reversed to income

     (46     —          —          (46
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at September 30, 2012

   $ 471      $ —        $ —        $ 471   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

4. On April 23, 2012, we entered into a $350 million five-year, unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”), with an option to increase that amount by an additional $75 million. The Credit Agreement replaced our previous $300 million four-year, unsecured revolving credit facility that was due to expire on June 21, 2014. In connection with the refinancing, we borrowed $102 million under the Credit Agreement, which was used, together with available cash on hand, to repay all indebtedness under our previous revolving credit facility.

 

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Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear an interest rate of LIBOR plus a credit spread and commitment fees charged on the unused amount under the Credit Agreement at various indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA levels as follows:

 

Pricing Under Revolving Credit Agreement (Basis Points)

 

Indebtedness-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio

   Credit Spread
Over LIBOR
     Commitment
Fee
 

> 2.0x but <= 3.0x

     200         35   

> 1.0x but <=2.0x

     175         30   

<= 1.0x

     150         25   

The most restrictive covenants in the Credit Agreement include:

 

   

Maximum indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA of 3.0x;

 

   

Minimum adjusted EBIT-to-interest expense of 2.5x;

 

   

Maximum aggregate distributions to shareholders over the term of the Credit Agreement of $100 million plus, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012, 50% of net income; and

 

   

Minimum shareholders’ equity at any point during the term of the Credit Agreement of at least $320 million increased on a cumulative basis at the end of each fiscal quarter, beginning with the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2012, by an amount equal to 50% of net income (to the extent positive).

 

5. The components of inventories were as follows:

 

(In Thousands)

   September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Finished goods

   $ 13,556       $ 11,103   

Work-in-process

     7,040         6,874   

Raw materials

     24,715         24,148   

Stores, supplies and other

     20,961         19,165   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 66,272       $ 61,290   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

During the first nine months of 2012, certain inventories accounted for on a LIFO basis declined permanently, which resulted in cost of goods sold being stated at below current replacement costs by approximately $1.5 million in Aluminum Extrusions.

 

6. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average common and potentially dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding, determined as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
     Nine Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Thousands)

   2012      2011      2012      2011  

Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic earnings per share

     32,052         31,952         32,038         31,918   

Incremental dilutive shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock

     49         108         160         257   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per share

     32,101         32,060         32,198         32,175   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Incremental shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock are computed using the average market price during the related period. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, 1,023,733, 692,600, 693,183 and 335,939, respectively, of average out-of-the-money options to purchase shares were excluded from the calculation of incremental shares attributable to stock options and restricted stock.

 

7. We invested $7.5 million in a privately held specialty pharmaceutical company in 2007 and 2008. The company is developing and commercializing state of the art drug delivery systems designed to improve patient compliance and outcomes, and our ownership interest on a fully diluted basis is approximately 20%. The investment is accounted for under the fair value method. We elected the fair value option over the equity method of accounting since our investment objectives are similar to those of venture capitalists.

At September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the estimated fair value of our investment (also the carrying value; included in “Other assets and deferred charges” in the consolidated balance sheet) was $26.6 million and $17.6 million, respectively. The fair value estimates are based upon significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs since there is no secondary market for our ownership interest. Accordingly, until the next round of financing or other significant financial transaction, value estimates will primarily be based on assumptions relating to meeting product development and commercialization milestones, corresponding cash flow projections (projections of sales, costs, expenses, capital expenditures and working capital investment) and discounting of these factors for the high degree of risk. Adjustments to the estimated fair value of our investment will be made in the period during which changes can be quantified.

We recognized an unrealized gain on the investment accounted for under the fair value method (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income) of $2.7 million and $9.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012, respectively (none in the first nine months 2011). The unrealized gain in the third quarter of 2012 was primarily related to adjustments in the fair value for the passage of time as anticipated cash flows associated with achieving product development and commercialization milestones are discounted at 55% for their high degree of risk. The unrealized gain in the second quarter of 2012 was primarily attributed to the appreciation of our ownership interest to reflect insights from a new marketing study for its first product, which resulted in a favorable adjustment to the timing and amount of anticipated cash flows from an upcoming product introduction and achieving related milestones. The unrealized gain in the first quarter of 2012 was primarily attributed to the appreciation of our ownership interest after the weighted average cost of capital used to discount cash flows in our valuation of the specialty pharmaceutical company was reduced to reflect the completion of certain process testing and a reassessment of the risk associated with the timing for obtaining final marketing approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its first product.

The fair market valuation of our interest in the specialty pharmaceutical company is sensitive to changes in the weighted average cost of capital used to discount cash flow projections for the high degree of risk associated with meeting development and commercialization milestones as anticipated. The weighted average cost of capital used in the fair market valuation of our interest in the specialty pharmaceutical company was 55% at September 30, 2012 and 60% at December 31, 2011. At September 30, 2012, the effect of a 500 basis point decrease in the weighted average cost of capital assumption would have further increased the fair value of our interest in the specialty pharmaceutical company by approximately $5.1 million, and a 500 basis point increase in the weighted average cost of capital assumption would have decreased the fair value of our interest by approximately $5.9 million.

Had we not elected to account for our investment under the fair value method, we would have been required to use the equity method of accounting. The condensed balance sheets for the

 

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specialty pharmaceutical company at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and condensed statements of income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, that were reported to us by the investee, are provided below:

 

(In Thousands)

  September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
         September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Assets:

      

Liabilities & Equity:

   
      

Other current liabilities

  $ 1,960      $ 1,185   

Cash & cash equivalents

  $ 20,483      $ 9,625      

Non-current liabilities

    15,945        738   

Other current assets

    3,824        4,894      

Equity:

   

Other tangible assets

    2,041        691      

Redeemable preferred stock

    20,749        20,017   

Identifiable intangibles assets

    1,988        1,868      

Other

    (10,318     (4,862
 

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

  $ 28,336      $ 17,078      

Total liabilities & equity

  $ 28,336      $ 17,078   
 

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

    

Three Months

Ended September 30,

   

Nine Months

Ended September 30,

 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Revenues & Expenses:

        

Revenues

   $ —        $ 2,255      $ —        $ 8,839   

Expenses and other, net

     (3,089     (2,569     (8,026     (8,235

Income tax (expense) benefit

     1,209        112        3,100        (181
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

   $ (1,880   $ (202   $ (4,926   $ 423   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our investment in Harbinger had a carrying value (included in “Other assets and deferred charges”) of $3.6 million at September 30, 2012, compared with $5.2 million at December 31, 2011. We recorded an unrealized loss of $1.1 million ($0.7 million after taxes) on our investment in Harbinger in the first quarter of 2012 (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income) as a result of a reduction in the estimated fair value of our investment that is not expected to be temporary.

The carrying value at September 30, 2012 reflected Tredegar’s cost basis in its investment in the Harbinger Fund, net of total withdrawal proceeds received ($0.5 million in the first nine months of 2012) and unrealized losses. The timing and amount of future installments of withdrawal proceeds, which commenced in August 2010, were not known as of September 30, 2012. Gains on our investment in Harbinger will be recognized when the amounts expected to be collected from our withdrawal from the investment are known, which will likely be when cash in excess of our remaining carrying value is received. Losses will be recognized when management believes it is probable that future withdrawal proceeds will not exceed the remaining carrying value.

 

8. We use derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging margin exposure from fixed-price forward sales contracts in Aluminum Extrusions and currency exchange rate exposures that exist due to specified transactions. When possible, our derivative financial instruments are designated as and qualify as cash flow hedges and are recognized in the balance sheet at fair value. A change in the fair value of derivatives that are highly effective and that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss). Gains and losses reported in other comprehensive income (loss) are reclassified to earnings in the periods in which earnings are affected by the variability of cash flows of the hedged transaction. Such gains and losses are reported on the same line as the underlying hedged item. Any hedge ineffectiveness (which represents the amount by which the changes in the fair value of the derivative exceed the variability in the cash flows of the forecasted transaction) is recorded in current period earnings. The amount of gains and losses recognized for hedge ineffectiveness was not material to the third quarter and first nine months of 2012 and 2011.

The fair value of derivative instruments recorded on the consolidated balance sheets are based upon Level 2 inputs within the corresponding commodity or foreign currency markets. If individual derivative instruments with the same counterparty can be settled on a net basis, we record the corresponding derivative fair values as a net asset or net liability.

 

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In the normal course of business, we enter into fixed-price forward sales contracts with certain customers for the future sale of fixed quantities of aluminum extrusions at scheduled intervals. In order to hedge our margin exposure created from the fixing of future sales prices relative to volatile raw material (aluminum) costs, we enter into a combination of forward purchase commitments and futures contracts to acquire or hedge aluminum, based on the scheduled purchases for the firm sales commitments. The fixed-price firm sales commitments and related hedging instruments generally have durations of not more than 12 months, and the notional amount of aluminum futures contracts that hedged future purchases of aluminum to meet fixed-price forward sales contract obligations was $7.2 million (7.7 million pounds of aluminum) at September 30, 2012 and $10.8 million (11.0 million pounds of aluminum) at December 31, 2011.

The table below summarizes the location and gross amounts of aluminum futures contract fair values in the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

    

September 30, 2012

    

December 31, 2011

 

(In Thousands)

  

Balance Sheet
Account

   Fair
Value
    

Balance Sheet
Account

   Fair
Value
 

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

           

Asset derivatives:

           

Aluminum futures contracts

  

Prepaid expenses

and other

   $ 333       Accrued expenses    $ 21   

Liability derivatives:

           

Aluminum futures contracts

  

Prepaid expenses

and other

   $ 92       Accrued expenses    $ 677   

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

           

Asset derivatives:

           

Aluminum futures contracts

  

Prepaid expenses

and other

   $ 47       Accrued expenses    $ 18   

Liability derivatives:

           

Aluminum futures contracts

  

Prepaid expenses

and other

   $ 47       Accrued expenses    $ 18   

In the event that the counterparty to an aluminum fixed-price forward sales contract chooses to not take delivery of its aluminum extrusions, the customer is contractually obligated to compensate us for any losses on the related aluminum futures and/or forward purchase contracts through the date of cancellation. The offsetting asset and liability positions for derivatives not designated as hedging instruments included in the table above are associated with the unwinding of aluminum futures contracts that relate to such cancellations.

We have future fixed Euro-denominated contractual payments for equipment being purchased as part of our multi-year capacity expansion project at our film products manufacturing facility in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil. We are using fixed rate Euro forward contracts with various settlement dates through November 2013 to hedge exchange rate exposure on these obligations. We had fixed rate forward contracts with outstanding notional amounts of €16.0 million as of September 30, 2012 (none at December 31, 2011).

 

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The table below summarizes the location and gross amounts of foreign currency forward contract fair values in the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2012 (none at December 31, 2011):

 

    

September 30, 2012

 

(In Thousands)

  

Balance Sheet
Account

   Fair
Value
 

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments

     

Asset derivatives:

     

Foreign currency forward contracts

  

Prepaid expenses

and other

   $ 889   

Foreign currency forward contracts

   Other assets and deferred charges    $ 125   

The counterparties to our forward purchase commitments are major aluminum brokers and suppliers, and the counterparties to our aluminum futures contracts are major financial institutions. Fixed-price forward sales contracts are only made available to our best and most credit-worthy customers. The counterparties to our foreign currency forwards are major financial institutions.

The effect on net income and other comprehensive income (loss) of derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges and described in the previous paragraphs for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 is summarized in the table below:

 

(In Thousands)    Cash Flow Derivative Hedges  
     Aluminum Futures
Contracts
    Foreign Currency
Forwards
 
     Three Months Ended September 30,  
     2012     2011     2012      2011  

Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income

   $ (617   $ (478   $ 1,132       $ —     

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income (effective portion)

     Cost of sales        Cost of sales        

Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income (effective portion)

   $ (600   $ 55      $ —         $ —     

 

     Aluminum Futures
Contracts
    Foreign Currency
Forwards
 
     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2012     2011     2012      2011  

Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) recognized in other comprehensive income

   $ (1,317   $ (242   $ 1,132       $ —     

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income into net income (effective portion)

     Cost of sales        Cost of sales        

Amount of pre-tax gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income to net income (effective portion)

   $ (902   $ 641      $ —         $ —     

As of September 30, 2012, we expect $0.2 million of unrealized after-tax gains on derivative instruments reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to be

 

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reclassified to earnings within the next twelve months. For the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, net gains or losses realized on previously unrealized net gains or losses from hedges that had been discontinued were not material.

 

9. The components of net periodic benefit cost for our pension and other post-retirement benefit programs reflected in consolidated results are shown below:

 

     Pension
Benefits for Three  Months
Ended September 30
    Other Post-Retirement
Benefits for Three Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Thousands)

   2012     2011     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ (1,028   $ (919   $ (17   $ (15

Interest cost

     (3,236     (3,202     (88     (105

Expected return on plan assets

     4,709        5,123        —          —     

Amortization of prior service costs, gains or losses and net transition asset

     (2,529     (1,612     74        65   

Curtailment charge

     (99     —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ (2,183   $ (610   $ (31   $ (55
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     Pension
Benefits for Nine  Months
Ended September 30
    Other Post-Retirement
Benefits for Nine Months
Ended September 30
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Service cost

   $ (2,743   $ (2,521   $ (43   $ (41

Interest cost

     (9,813     (9,768     (289     (296

Expected return on plan assets

     14,331        15,336        —          —     

Amortization of prior service costs, gains or losses and net transition asset

     (7,782     (4,769     180        198   

Curtailment charge

     (99     —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ (6,106   $ (1,722   $ (152   $ (139
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We contributed $0.2 million to our pension plans for continuing operations in 2011, and our contributions are expected to be approximately $2.3 million in 2012, which is $3.0 million lower than previously expected. We fund our other post-retirement benefits (life insurance and health benefits) on a claims-made basis, which were $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

10. We have four reportable segments, which include Film Products, Aluminum Extrusions, AFBS (formerly Therics, Inc.) and Other. There was no activity related to AFBS in the first nine months of 2012 or 2011. Effective January 1, 2012, the operations of Bright View Technologies Corporation (“Bright View”) were incorporated into Film Products to leverage research and development efforts and accelerate new product development. Prior year balances for Bright View have been reclassified to Film Products to conform with the current year presentation. The Other segment is now solely comprised of the operations of Falling Springs, LLC.

Information by business segment is reported below. There are no accounting transactions between segments and no allocations to segments. Net sales (sales less freight) and operating profit from ongoing operations are the measures of sales and operating profit used by the chief operating decision maker for purposes of assessing performance.

 

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The following table presents net sales and operating profit by segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
    Nine Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Thousands)

   2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net Sales

        

Film Products

   $ 155,296      $ 129,733      $ 459,221      $ 393,289   

Aluminum Extrusions

     55,222        66,815        172,525        186,712   

Other

     2,161        1,406        2,970        1,702   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     212,679        197,954        634,716        581,703   

Add back freight

     6,130        4,636        17,404        13,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sales as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income

   $ 218,809      $ 202,590      $ 652,120      $ 595,080   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Profit

        

Film Products:

        

Ongoing operations

   $ 21,092      $ 15,485      $ 49,999      $ 43,872   

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other

     (87     (1,435     (1,879     (2,519

Aluminum Extrusions:

        

Ongoing operations

     1,846        2,301        7,349        2,539   

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other

     (1,067     (43     (3,214     19   

Other:

        

Ongoing operations

     503        778        687        610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     22,287        17,086        52,942        44,521   

Interest income

     84        278        337        778   

Interest expense

     708        367        2,732        1,083   

Gain on investment accounted for under fair value method

     2,700        —          9,000        —     

Stock option-based compensation costs

     386        474        1,147        1,481   

Corporate expenses, net

     4,789        3,920        17,206        10,954   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuining operations before income taxes

     19,188        12,603        41,194        31,781   

Income taxes from continuing operations

     4,661        (133     11,516        6,329   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     14,527        12,736        29,678        25,452   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (7,100     —          (11,900     (345
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,427      $ 12,736      $ 17,778      $ 25,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table presents identifiable assets by segment at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

 

(In Thousands)

   September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Film Products

   $ 548,591       $ 574,571   

Aluminum Extrusions

     75,562         78,661   

Other

     21,555         17,520   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Subtotal

     645,708         670,752   

General corporate

     48,006         40,919   

Cash and cash equivalents

     44,167         68,939   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 737,881       $ 780,610   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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11. The effective tax rate for income from continuing operations the first nine months of 2012 was 28.0% compared to 19.9% in first nine months of 2011. The significant differences between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the effective income tax rate for continuing operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

     Percent of Income
Before Income Taxes
 

Nine Months Ended September 30

   2012     2011  

Income tax expense at federal statutory rate

     35.0        35.0   

Valuation allowance for capital loss carry-forwards

     3.3        (.1

State taxes, net of federal income tax benefit

     1.4        2.1   

Unremitted earnings from foreign operations

     .7        1.9   

Valuation allowance for foreign operating loss carry-forwards

     .3        .9   

Non-deductible expenses

     .2        3.3   

Changes in estimates related to prior year tax provision

     .1        .4   

Research and development tax credit

     —          (.9

Deduction for divestiture of subsidiary stock

     —          (18.8

Domestic production activities deduction

     (.2     —     

Income tax contingency accruals/reversals

     (.3     .4   

Foreign rate differences

     (3.2     (4.5

Foreign tax incentives

     (9.2     —     

Other

     (.1     .2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective income tax rate for income from continuing operations

     28.0        19.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Brazilian federal statutory income tax rate is a composite of 34.0% (25.0% of income tax and 9.0% of social contribution on income). Terphane’s manufacturing facility in Brazil is the beneficiary of certain income tax incentives that allow for a reduction in the statutory Brazilian federal income tax rate levied on the operating profit of its products. These incentives produce a current effective tax rate of 15.25% for Terphane Ltda. (6.25% of income tax and 9.0% social contribution on income). The current incentives will expire at the end of 2014, but we anticipate that we will qualify for additional incentives that will extend beyond 2014.

Income taxes for the first nine months of 2012 include the recognition of an additional valuation allowance of $1.3 million related to expected limitations on the utilization of assumed capital losses on certain investments recognized in previous years.

We claimed an ordinary loss on the write-off of our investment in our aluminum extrusions operations in Canada (sold in February 2008) on our 2008 consolidated tax return (included in discontinued operations in the consolidated statement of income in 2007). During an audit, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) challenged the ordinary nature of the loss, asserting that the loss should be re-characterized as capital in nature. Had the IRS prevailed in final, non-appealable determinations, it is possible that the matter would have resulted in additional tax payments of up to $12 million, plus any interest and penalties. Prior to issuing a Notice of Deficiency, however, the IRS revised their audit report to allow the ordinary loss treatment to stand. The audit findings are subject to IRS Joint Committee review, and, while we expect no further challenge on this issue, if challenged, we will vigorously defend our position and believe that we will prevail but there can be no assurance of such a result.

Tredegar and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S., various states and jurisdictions outside the U.S. Generally, except for refund claims and amended returns, Tredegar is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.

 

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12. We have been notified by U.S. Customs that certain film products exported by Terphane to the U.S. since November 6, 2008 are subject to duties associated with an antidumping duty order on imported PET films. We have contested the applicability of these antidumping duties to the films exported by Terphane, which we believe are outside the scope of the antidumping order, and we are defending our position vigorously. For shipments through October 24, 2011, we have not received final demand from U.S. Customs, but we estimate that antidumping duties related to this matter could be approximately $8.6 million, none of which is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. If unsuccessful, there are indemnifications for these liabilities that are specifically provided for under the Purchase Agreement, and we believe that we will recover antidumping duty payments made to U.S. Customs from the Seller, subject to the terms of the indemnifications within the Purchase Agreement.

 

13. In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance for testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The revised standard provides entities with an option to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further testing is necessary when performing an annual impairment assessment for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. This new standard is comparable to the guidance finalized last year for goodwill impairment testing. An entity can still choose to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. We do not expect that this FASB accounting standard will have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.

 

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

Forward-looking and Cautionary Statements

Some of the information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q may constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When we use the words “believe,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “project,” “likely,” “may” and similar expressions, we do so to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on our then current expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those addressed in the forward-looking statements. It is possible that our actual results and financial condition may differ, possibly materially, from the anticipated results and financial condition indicated in these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, without limitation: acquired businesses, including Terphane Holdings LLC (“Terphane”) and AACOA, Inc. (“AACOA”), may not achieve the levels of revenue, profit, productivity or otherwise perform as we expect; acquisitions, including our acquisition of Terphane and AACOA, involve special risks, including without limitation, diversion of management’s time and attention to our existing businesses, the potential assumption of unanticipated liabilities and contingencies and potential difficulties in integrating acquired businesses and achieving anticipated operational improvements; Film Products is highly dependent on sales to one customer — The Procter & Gamble Company; growth of Film Products depends on its ability to develop and deliver new products at competitive prices; sales volume and profitability of Aluminum Extrusions are cyclical and highly dependent on economic conditions of end-use markets in the U.S., particularly in the construction sector, and are also subject to seasonal slowdowns; our substantial international operations subject us to risks of doing business in foreign countries, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations; our future performance is influenced by costs incurred by our operating companies, including, for example, the cost of energy and raw materials; and the other factors discussed in the reports Tredegar files with or furnishes to the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) from time-to-time, including the risks and important factors set forth in additional detail in “Risk Factors” in Part I, Item 1A of Tredegar’s 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K (the “2011 Form 10-K”) filed with the SEC. Readers are urged to review and carefully consider the disclosures Tredegar makes in its filings with the SEC, which include the 2011 Form 10-K. Tredegar does not undertake, and expressly disclaims any duty, to update any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in management’s expectations or any change in conditions, assumptions or circumstances on which such statements are based.

References herein to “Tredegar,” “we,” “us” and “our” are to Tredegar Corporation and its subsidiaries, collectively, unless the context otherwise indicates or requires.

Executive Summary

Third-quarter 2012 net income from continuing operations was $14.5 million (45 cents per share) compared with $12.7 million (40 cents per share) in the third quarter of 2011. Net income from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2012 was $29.7 million (92 cents per share) compared with $25.5 million (79 cents per share) in the first nine months of 2011. Losses related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items are described in Note 3 on page 9. Net sales (sales less freight) and operating profit (loss) from ongoing operations are the measures of sales and operating profit used by the chief operating decision maker of each segment for purposes of assessing performance.

 

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The following table presents Tredegar’s net sales and operating profit by segment for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
    Nine Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Thousands)

   2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net Sales

        

Film Products

   $ 155,296      $ 129,733      $ 459,221      $ 393,289   

Aluminum Extrusions

     55,222        66,815        172,525        186,712   

Other

     2,161        1,406        2,970        1,702   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net sales

     212,679        197,954        634,716        581,703   

Add back freight

     6,130        4,636        17,404        13,377   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sales as shown in the Consolidated Statements of Income

   $ 218,809      $ 202,590      $ 652,120      $ 595,080   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Profit

        

Film Products:

        

Ongoing operations

   $ 21,092      $ 15,485      $ 49,999      $ 43,872   

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other

     (87     (1,435     (1,879     (2,519

Aluminum Extrusions:

        

Ongoing operations

     1,846        2,301        7,349        2,539   

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other

     (1,067     (43     (3,214     19   

Other:

        

Ongoing operations

     503        778        687        610   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     22,287        17,086        52,942        44,521   

Interest income

     84        278        337        778   

Interest expense

     708        367        2,732        1,083   

Gain on investment accounted for under fair value method

     2,700        —          9,000        —     

Stock option-based compensation costs

     386        474        1,147        1,481   

Corporate expenses, net

     4,789        3,920        17,206        10,954   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

     19,188        12,603        41,194        31,781   

Income taxes from continuing operations

     4,661        (133     11,516        6,329   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

     14,527        12,736        29,678        25,452   

Loss from discontinued operations

     (7,100     —          (11,900     (345
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 7,427      $ 12,736      $ 17,778      $ 25,107   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Film Products

A summary of operating results for Film Products is provided below:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30
     Favorable/
(Unfavorable)
    Nine Months Ended
September 30
     Favorable/
(Unfavorable)
 

(In Thousands, Except Percentages)

   2012      2011      % Change     2012      2011      % Change  

Sales volume (pounds)

     68,157         51,396         32.6     203,078         157,852         28.7

Net sales

   $ 155,296       $ 129,733         19.7   $ 459,221       $ 393,289         16.8

Operating profit from ongoing operations

   $ 21,092       $ 15,485         36.2   $ 49,999       $ 43,872         14.0

Net sales (sales less freight) in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012 increased in comparison to the same periods in the prior year primarily due to the addition of Terphane. Terphane, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2011, generated net sales of $34.8 million in the third quarter of 2012 and $101.6 million in the first nine months of 2012. The increase in net sales for the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011 from the addition of Terphane was partially offset by lower volumes in personal care materials. For the year-to-date period, the addition of net sales from the acquisition of Terphane was partially offset by lower volumes in all of the other product lines of Film Products.

 

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Operating profit from ongoing operations in the third quarter of 2012 increased in comparison to the third quarter of the prior year as a result of operating profit generated from the addition of Terphane and higher volumes for surface protection products, partially offset by lower volumes and margins for personal care materials and an unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar value of currencies for operations outside the U.S. Higher volumes for surface protection products may indicate improving conditions in the display market, although operating results are expected to fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter. As noted in previous quarters, consumer trends toward value-segment products and low growth rates in developed markets have impacted volumes in the markets that utilize our premium personal care materials. We are experiencing margin compression as we compete in these markets, and cost reductions will be critical to mitigating the impact of these trends.

Operating profit from ongoing operations for the first nine months of 2012 increased versus the prior year primarily due to the addition of Terphane and a favorable change in the estimated impact of the quarterly lag in the pass-through of average resin costs, partially offset by lower volumes, compressed margins for personal care materials and surface protection products and an unfavorable change in the U.S. dollar value of currencies for operations outside the U.S.

Terphane had operating profit from ongoing operations of $6.2 million and $12.8 million in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012, respectively, which included amortization expense of $1.2 million and $3.8 million, respectively. Improved market conditions helped to increase margins for our flexible packaging films, particularly in the Brazilian market. We continue to make progress on addressing production efficiency issues associated with the upgrade of an existing production line, as discussed in previous quarters.

The estimated impact on operating profit from ongoing operations of the quarterly lag in the pass-through of average resin costs was a positive $2.1 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to a positive $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2011. The change in the U.S. dollar value of currencies for operations outside the U.S. had an unfavorable impact of approximately $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared to the third quarter of 2011. The estimated impact on operating profit from ongoing operations of the quarterly lag in the pass-through of average resin costs was a positive $0.5 million for the first nine months of 2012 compared to a negative $1.8 million for the first nine months of 2011. The change in the U.S. dollar value of currencies for operations outside the U.S. had an unfavorable impact of approximately $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared to the first nine months of 2011.

Effective January 1, 2012, the operations of Bright View Technologies Corporation (“Bright View”) were incorporated into Film Products to leverage research and development efforts and accelerate new product development. Prior year balances for Bright View have been reclassified to Film Products to conform with the current year presentation. Operating losses for Bright View in the first nine months of 2012 were $2.9 million, which were consistent with the first nine months of 2011.

Capital expenditures in Film Products were $18.6 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared to $8.9 million in the first nine months of 2011. Film Products currently estimates that capital expenditures will be approximately $36 million in 2012, which includes approximately $22 million in capital expenditures for a project that will expand our capacity at the manufacturing facility in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Brazil. This multi-year project will significantly increase capacity in Brazil and primarily serve flexible packaging films customers in Latin America. Depreciation expense was $26.8 million in the first nine months of 2012 and $25.5 million in the first nine months of 2011, and is projected to be approximately $35 million in 2012.

 

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Aluminum Extrusions

A summary of operating results for Aluminum Extrusions is provided below:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30
     Favorable/
(Unfavorable)
    Nine Months Ended
September 30
     Favorable/
(Unfavorable)
 

(In Thousands, Except Percentages)

   2012      2011      % Change     2012      2011      % Change  

Sales volume (pounds)

     26,458         29,484         (10.3 )%      81,144         82,679         (1.9 )% 

Net sales

   $ 55,222       $ 66,815         (17.4 )%    $ 172,525       $ 186,712         (7.6 )% 

Operating profit from ongoing operations

   $ 1,846       $ 2,301         (19.8 )%    $ 7,349       $ 2,539         189.4

Net sales in the third quarter and first nine months of 2012 decreased in comparison to the same periods of the prior year due to lower volume resulting from the shutdown of the Kentland, Indiana facility and a decrease in average selling prices as a result of lower average aluminum prices. The plant closure was completed in the third quarter, with approximately half of the business transferred to our other facilities.

Operating profit from ongoing operations was lower in the third quarter of 2012 than in the third quarter of 2011 as higher conversion costs were partially offset by improved pricing and favorable product mix. To meet increased demand for finishing services, manufacturing costs for Aluminum Extrusions were negatively impacted by operating inefficiencies as it ramped up additional capacity. Operating profit from ongoing operations in the first nine months of 2012 was favorable compared to the same period of 2011 primarily as a result of improved pricing and lower energy costs.

As previously noted, Aluminum Extrusions closed its manufacturing facility in Kentland, Indiana in the third quarter of 2012. The plant, whose core market was residential construction, previously employed 146 people. We estimate that charges incurred related to the shutdown will be approximately $4.5 million, and include accelerated depreciation on property, plant and equipment of approximately $2.4 million, severance charges of approximately $1.2 million and other shutdown-related costs of approximately $1 million. Other shutdown-related costs are primarily comprised of equipment transfers and plant shutdown charges, partially offset by adjustment for inventories accounted for under the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method. Most of these shutdown charges, which include cash expenditures of approximately $3.5 million, are expected to be recognized over an 18 month period. Starting in 2013, we estimate that the closure of Kentland will have a positive impact on an annual basis of approximately $2-3 million on segment operating profit from ongoing operations in future periods.

On October 1, 2012, Aluminum Extrusions acquired 100% ownership of AACOA for $50.8 million, subject to certain post-closing adjustments. AACOA operates production facilities in Elkhart, Indiana and Niles, Michigan. Its primary markets include consumer durables, machinery and equipment and transportation. The acquisition will add fabrication capabilities to Aluminum Extrusions’ current array of products and services while providing AACOA with large press capabilities and enhanced geographic sales coverage in a variety of end-use markets.

Capital expenditures for Aluminum Extrusions were $1.8 million in the first nine months of 2012 and $2.2 million in the first nine months of 2011. Capital expenditures are projected to be approximately $4 million in 2012. Depreciation expense was $7.6 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared with $6.3 million in first nine months of 2011, and is projected to be approximately $9 million in 2012. Higher depreciation expense in 2012 is primarily related to approximately $2.4 million in accelerated depreciation on property, plant and equipment at the Kentland manufacturing facility

Other

The Other segment includes the mitigation banking business, which is also referred to as Falling Springs. Net sales for this business can fluctuate from quarter-to-quarter as Falling Springs’ revenue varies

 

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based upon the timing of development projects within its markets. Operating profit from ongoing operations was $0.7 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared to $0.6 million in the first nine months of 2011.

Corporate Expenses, Interest and Taxes

Pension expense was $6.1 million in the first nine months of 2012, an unfavorable change of $4.4 million from the first nine months of 2011. Most of the impact of pensions on earnings is reflected in “Corporate expenses, net” in the net sales and operating profit by segment table. We contributed $0.2 million to our pension plans for continuing operations in 2011, and as of September 30, 2012, contributions are expected to be approximately $2.3 million in 2012, which is $3.0 million lower than previously expected. Corporate expenses, net increased in 2012 versus 2011 primarily due to the higher pension expenses noted above, an unrealized loss on our investment in the Harbinger Capital Partners Special Situations Fund, L.P. (“Harbinger”), and the timing of certain non-recurring corporate-related expenses.

Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issue costs, was $2.7 million in the first nine months of 2012 in comparison to $1.1 million in the first nine months of last year as a result of an increase in the average borrowings under our revolving credit facility, which were used to finance a portion of the purchase price for the acquisition of Terphane.

The effective tax rate used to compute income taxes from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2012 was 28.0% compared to 19.9% in the first nine months of 2011. The significant differences between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011 is shown in the table provided in Note 11 on page 19.

Net capitalization and other credit measures are provided in the liquidity and capital resources section beginning on page 30.

Critical Accounting Policies

In the ordinary course of business, we make a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial position in the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We believe the estimates, assumptions and judgments described in the section “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” of our 2011 Form 10-K have the greatest potential impact on our financial statements, so we consider these to be our critical accounting policies. These policies include our accounting for impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill, investment accounted for under the fair value method, pension benefits and income taxes. These policies require management to exercise judgments that are often difficult, subjective and complex due to the necessity of estimating the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions. We believe the consistent application of these policies enables us to provide readers of our financial statements with useful and reliable information about our operating results and financial condition. Since December 31, 2011, there have been no changes in these policies that have had a material impact on results of operations or financial position. See Note 3 on page 9 for losses related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items occurring during the second quarter and first nine months of 2012 and the comparable period in 2011.

On June 28, 2012, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the provision of the Affordable Care Act (“ACA”) that requires most Americans to purchase health insurance is constitutional, thereby upholding the entire law. In its ruling, the Supreme Court ruled that the individual mandate is valid as a tax, and it is within Congress’s power to impose such a tax. All entities that provide health care benefits are affected by the ACA. In addition, many of the provisions of the ACA affect financial statement accounting and disclosure when the law was enacted and as various provisions have gone into effect. Since the law was upheld, the Supreme Court ruling itself should not impact our existing accounting and disclosures for health care benefits. However, we will continue to monitor developments related to this legislation, addressing any changes in accounting and disclosure of health benefits as required.

 

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In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued updated guidance for testing indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment. The revised standard provides entities with an option to perform a “qualitative” assessment to determine whether further testing is necessary when performing an annual impairment assessment for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill. This new standard is comparable to the guidance finalized last year for goodwill impairment testing. An entity can still choose to bypass the qualitative assessment for any indefinite-lived intangible asset in any period and proceed directly to the quantitative impairment test. The revised standard is effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. We do not expect that this FASB accounting standard will have a material impact on our financial statements and disclosures.

Results of Operations

Third Quarter 2012 Compared with Third Quarter 2011

Overall, sales in the third quarter of 2012 increased by 8.0% compared with the third quarter of 2011. Net sales increased 19.7% in Film Products due to the acquisition of Terphane, partially offset by lower volumes in personal care materials. Net sales decreased 17.4% in Aluminum Extrusions due to lower volumes and a decrease in average selling prices as a result of lower average aluminum prices. For more information on net sales and volume, see the executive summary beginning on page 21.

Consolidated gross profit (sales minus cost of goods sold and freight) as a percentage of sales increased to 17.8% in the third quarter of 2012 from 16.4% in the third quarter of 2011. The gross profit margin in Film Products increased primarily due to the improved product mix, partially offset by margin compression for personal care materials. Gross profit margin in Aluminum Extrusions decreased as higher conversion costs were partially offset by improved pricing.

As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative and R&D expenses were 9.0% in the third quarter of 2012, a decrease from 10.5% in the third quarter of last year. The decrease in selling, general and administrative and R&D expenses as a percentage of sales can be attributed to lower acquisition-related expenditures and cost controlling efforts in the current year.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the third quarter of 2012 shown in the segment operating profit table on page 22 include:

 

   

Net pretax charge of $0.7 million associated with the shutdown of the aluminum extrusions manufacturing facility in Kentland, Indiana, which includes accelerated depreciation for property, plant and equipment of $0.6 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income), severance and other employee related expenses of $0.2 million and other shutdown-related charges of $0.7 million, partially offset by adjustments to inventories accounted for under the LIFO method of $0.5 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income) and gains on the sale of equipment of $0.3 million (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income);

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statement of income) associated with the acquisition of AACOA by Aluminum Extrusions; and

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.1 million for integration-related expenses and other non-recurring transactions (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products.

 

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Results in the third quarter of 2012 include an unrealized gain from the write-up of an investment accounted for under the fair value method (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income) of $2.7 million ($1.7 million after taxes). See Note 7 for additional information on investments.

On February 12, 2008, we sold our aluminum extrusions business in Canada for approximately $25.0 million to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital. All historical results for this business have been reflected as discontinued operations; however, cash flows for discontinued operations have not been separately disclosed in the consolidated statements of cash flows. An accrual of $7.1 million ($7.1 million net of tax) was made in the third quarter of 2012 for indemnifications under the purchase agreement related to environmental matters.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the third quarter of 2011 shown in the segment operating profit table on page 22 include:

 

   

Pretax charges of $2.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax gain of $1.0 million on the divestiture of our film products business in Roccamontepiano, Italy (included in “Other income (expenses), net” in the consolidated statements of income), which includes the recognition of previously unrealized foreign currency translation gains of $4.3 million that were associated with the business;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.2 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products; and

 

   

Pretax losses of $43,000 for timing differences between the recognition of realized losses on aluminum futures contracts and related revenues from the delayed fulfillment by customers of fixed-price forward purchase commitments (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income).

Interest income, which is included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income, was $0.1 million and $0.3 million in the third quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issue costs, was $0.7 million in the third quarter of 2012 in comparison to $0.4 million in the third quarter of last year.

Average debt outstanding and interest rates were as follows:

 

     Three Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Millions)

   2012     2011  

Floating-rate debt with interest charged on a rollover basis at one-month LIBOR plus a credit spread:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ 94.2      $ —     

Average interest rate

     2.0     n/a   

Fixed-rate and other debt:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ —        $ .2   

Average interest rate

     n/a        3.2

Total debt:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ 94.2      $ .2   

Average interest rate

     2.0     3.2

The effective tax rate used to compute income taxes from continuing operations for the third quarter of 2012 was 24.3% compared to (1.1)% in the third quarter of 2011. The change in the effective tax rate for the third quarter reflects the impact to income taxes during the third quarter to adjust the effective

 

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tax rate for the first nine months of the year to the rate estimated for the entire year. The significant differences between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the first nine months is shown in the table provided in Note 11 on page 19.

First Nine Months of 2012 Compared with First Nine Months of 2011

Overall, sales in the first nine months of 2012 increased by 9.6% compared with 2011. Net sales increased 16.8% in Film Products due to the acquisition of Terphane, partially offset by lower volumes in the remaining product lines of Film Products. Net sales decreased 7.6% in Aluminum Extrusions due to lower average selling prices as a result of a decrease in aluminum prices and a slight decrease in sales volumes. For more information on net sales and volume, see the executive summary beginning on page 21.

Consolidated gross profit as a percentage of sales increased to 16.6% in the first nine months of 2012 from 15.5% in 2011. The gross profit margin in Film Products was relatively flat primarily due to margin compression for surface protection and personal care materials, offset by favorable impact of the lag in the pass-through of higher resin costs. Gross profit margin in Aluminum Extrusions increased as a result of improved pricing and lower energy costs.

As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative and R&D expenses were 10.0% in the first nine months of 2012 and 2011.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the first nine months of 2012 shown in the segment operating profit table on page 22 include:

 

   

Net pretax charge of $2.7 million associated with the shutdown of the aluminum extrusions manufacturing facility in Kentland, Indiana, which includes accelerated depreciation for property, plant and equipment of $2.4 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income), severance and other employee related expenses of $1.2 million and other shutdown-related charges of $0.9 million, partially offset by adjustments to inventories accounted for under the LIFO method of $1.5 million (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income) and gains on the sale of equipment of $0.3 million (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income);

 

   

Pretax charges of $1.0 million for integration-related expenses and other non-recurring transactions (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax loss of $0.8 million for asset impairments associated with a previously shutdown film products manufacturing facility in LaGrange, Georgia;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statement of income) associated with the acquisition of AACOA by Aluminum Extrusions; and

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.3 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products ($71,000) and Aluminum Extrusions ($0.2 million).

Results in the first nine months of 2012 include an unrealized gain from the write-up of an investment accounted for under the fair value method (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income) of $9.0 million ($5.7 million after taxes). An unrealized loss on our investment in Harbinger (included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income and “Corporate expenses, net” in the statement of net sales and operating profit by segment) of $1.1 million ($0.7 million after tax) was recorded in the first quarter of 2012 as a result of a reduction in the fair value of our investment that is not expected to be temporary. See Note 7 for additional information on investments.

Accruals of $11.9 million ($11.9 million net of tax) were made in the first nine months of 2012 for indemnifications under the purchase agreement related to the sale of aluminum extrusions business in Canada. All transactions related to the divested aluminum extrusions business in Canada have been reflected as discontinued operations.

 

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Income taxes for the first nine months of 2012 include the recognition of an additional valuation allowance of $1.3 million related to expected limitations on the utilization of assumed capital losses on certain investments recognized in previous years.

Plant shutdowns, asset impairments, restructurings and other items in the first nine months of 2011 shown in the segment operating profit table on page 22 include:

 

   

Pretax charges of $2.3 million for acquisition-related expenses (included in “Selling, general and administrative” expenses in the consolidated statements of income) associated with the acquisition of Terphane by Film Products;

 

   

Pretax gain of $1.0 million on the divestiture of our film products business in Roccamontepiano, Italy (included in “Other income (expenses), net” in the consolidated statements of income), which includes the recognition of previously unrealized foreign currency translation gains of $4.3 million that were associated with the business;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.8 million for asset impairments in Film Products;

 

   

Pretax charges of $0.5 million for severance and other employee-related costs in connection with restructurings in Film Products; and

 

   

Pretax gains of $19,000 for timing differences between the recognition of realized losses on aluminum futures contracts and related revenues from the delayed fulfillment by customers of fixed-price forward purchase commitments (included in “Cost of goods sold” in the consolidated statements of income).

Interest income, which is included in “Other income (expense), net” in the consolidated statements of income, was $0.3 million in the first nine months of 2012 and $0.8 million in 2011. Interest expense, which includes the amortization of debt issue costs, was $2.7 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared to $1.1 million for the same period in 2011.

Average debt outstanding and interest rates were as follows:

 

     Nine Months
Ended September 30
 

(In Millions)

   2012     2011  

Floating-rate debt with interest charged on a rollover basis at one-month LIBOR plus a credit spread:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ 107.8      $ —     

Average interest rate

     2.2     n/a   

Fixed-rate and other debt:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ —        $ .4   

Average interest rate

     n/a        4.4

Total debt:

    

Average outstanding debt balance

   $ 107.8      $ .4   

Average interest rate

     2.2     4.4

The effective tax rate used to compute income taxes from continuing operations was 28.0% in the first nine months of 2012 compared with 19.9% in the first nine months of 2011. The significant differences between the U.S. federal statutory rate and the effective tax rate for the first nine months is shown in the table provided in Note 11 on page 19.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Changes in operating assets and liabilities from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012 are summarized below:

 

   

Accounts receivable decreased $2.4 million (2.4%).

 

   

Accounts receivable in Film Products decreased by $7.0 million due to the timing of cash receipts.

 

   

Accounts receivable in Aluminum Extrusions increased by $4.8 million due to the timing of cash receipts.

 

   

Accounts receivable for the Other segment decreased $0.2 million due to timing of cash receipts.

 

   

Inventories increased $5.0 million (8.1%).

 

   

Inventories in Film Products increased by approximately $6.3 million due to the timing of shipments.

 

   

Inventories for Aluminum Extrusions decreased by approximately $1.3 million due to the timing of shipments.

 

   

Net property, plant and equipment decreased $20.9 million (8.1%) due primarily to depreciation of $34.5 million, a change in the value of the U.S. Dollar relative to foreign currencies ($5.7 million decrease) and asset impairments of $0.8 million, partially offset by capital expenditures of $20.6 million.

 

   

Accounts payable decreased $5.4 million (7.3%).

 

   

Accounts payable in Film Products decreased $8.7 million due to the normal volatility associated with the timing of payments.

 

   

Accounts payable in Aluminum Extrusions increased by $4.2 million primarily due to the normal volatility associated with the timing of payments.

 

   

Accounts payable decreased at corporate and the Other segment by $0.9 million due to the normal volatility associated with the timing of payments.

 

   

Accrued expenses increased by $1.5 million (3.7%) primarily due to higher accruals for contract indemnities related to the previous divestiture of our aluminum extrusions business in Canada, partially offset by payments for post-closing purchase price adjustments related to the acquisition of Terphane.

 

   

Net deferred income tax liabilities in excess of assets decreased by $1.1 million due to various factors, which primarily include adjustments for differences in depreciation methods for tax and financial reporting purposes, partially offset by changes related to expected limitations on the utilization of assumed capital losses and timing differences for certain investments. Income taxes payable increased by $4.4 million due primarily to the timing of payments.

Cash provided by operating activities was $49.6 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared with $48.7 million in the first nine months of 2011. The change is primarily related to normal volatility of working capital components.

Cash used in investing activities was $22.8 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared with $9.6 million in the first nine months of 2011. Cash used in investing activities in 2012 primarily includes capital expenditures of $20.6 million and payments for post-closing purchase price adjustments related to the acquisition of Terphane ($3.3 million).

Cash used in financing activities was $51.0 million in the first nine months of 2012 and related to the debt principal payments and financing costs of $46.4 million and the payment of regular quarterly dividends of $4.8 million (15 cents per share). Net cash flow used in financing activities was $3.7 million in the first nine months of 2011 and related to the payment of regular quarterly dividends of $4.3 million (13.5 cents per share), partially offset by the proceeds from the exercise of stock options.

 

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Further information on cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are provided in the consolidated statements of cash flows on page 5.

Net capitalization and indebtedness as defined the Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2012 were as follows:

 

Net Capitalization and Indebtedness as of September 30, 2012

(In Thousands)

 

Net capitalization:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 44,167   

Debt:

  

$350 million revolving credit agreement maturing April 23, 2017

     80,000   

Other debt

     —     
  

 

 

 

Total debt

     80,000   
  

 

 

 

Debt net of cash and cash equivalents

     35,833   

Shareholders’ equity

     406,898   
  

 

 

 

Net capitalization

   $ 442,731   
  

 

 

 

Indebtedness as defined in revolving credit agreement:

  

Total debt

   $ 80,000   

Face value of letters of credit

     4,670   

Other

     814   
  

 

 

 

Indebtedness

   $ 85,484   
  

 

 

 

On April 23, 2012, we entered into a $350 million five-year, unsecured revolving credit facility (the “Credit Agreement”), with an option to increase the amount by an additional $75 million. The Credit Agreement replaced our previous $300 million four-year, unsecured revolving credit facility that was due to expire on June 21, 2014. In connection with the refinancing, we borrowed $102 million under the new revolving credit facility, which was used, together with available cash on hand, to repay all indebtedness under our previous credit agreement. At September 30, 2012, approximately $229 million was available to borrow under the Credit Agreement based upon the most restrictive covenants. In October 2012, we borrowed an additional $51 million to fund the acquisition of AACOA, reducing our borrowing capacity accordingly.

The credit spread and commitment fees charged on the unused amount under the Credit Agreement at various indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA levels are as follows:

 

Pricing Under Revolving Credit Agreement (Basis Points)

 

Indebtedness-to-Adjusted EBITDA Ratio

   Credit Spread
Over LIBOR
     Commitment
Fee
 

> 2.0x but <= 3.0x

     200         35   

> 1.0x but <=2.0x

     175         30   

<= 1.0x

     150         25   

At September 30, 2012, the interest rate on debt under the Credit Agreement existing at that date was priced at one-month LIBOR plus the applicable credit spread of 150 basis points.

 

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The computations of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBIT, the leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio as defined in the Credit Agreement are presented below. Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT as defined in the Credit Agreement are not intended to represent net income (loss) or cash flow from operations as defined by GAAP and should not be considered as either an alternative to net income or to cash flow.

 

Computations of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBIT, Leverage Ratio and

Interest Coverage Ratio as Defined in the Credit Agreement Along with Related Most

Restrictive Covenants

As of and for the Twelve Months Ended September 30, 2012 (In Thousands)

 

Computations of adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EBIT as defined in revolving credit agreement for the twelve months ended September 30, 2012:

  

Net income

   $ 17,526   

Plus:

  

After-tax losses related to discontinued operations

     15,944   

Total income tax expense for continuing operations

     15,835   

Interest expense

     3,575   

Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations

     50,725   

All non-cash losses and expenses, plus cash losses and expenses not to exceed $10,000, for continuing operations that are classified as unusual, extraordinary or which are related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments and/or restructurings (cash-related of $2,403)

     8,611   

Charges related to stock option grants and awards accounted for under the fair value-based method

     1,606   

Losses related to the application of the equity method of accounting

     —     

Losses related to adjustments in the estimated fair value of assets accounted for under the fair value method of accounting

     —     

Minus:

  

After-tax income related to discontinued operations

     —     

Total income tax benefits for continuing operations

     —     

Interest income

     (582

All non-cash gains and income, plus cash gains and income in excess of $10,000, for continuing operations that are classified as unusual, extraordinary or which are related to plant shutdowns, asset impairments and/or restructurings

     (1,516

Income related to changes in estimates for stock option grants and awards accounted for under the fair value-based method

     —     

Income related to the application of the equity method of accounting

     (47

Income related to adjustments in the estimated fair value of assets accounted for under the fair value method of accounting

     (10,600

Plus cash dividends declared on investments accounted for under the equity method of accounting

     42   

Plus or minus, as applicable, pro forma EBITDA adjustments associated with acquisitions and asset dispositions

     3,860   
  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA as defined in revolving credit agreement

     104,979   

Less: Depreciation and amortization expense for continuing operations (including pro forma for acquisitions and asset dispositions)

     (52,529
  

 

 

 

Adjusted EBIT as defined in revolving credit agreement

   $ 52,450   
  

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity at September 30, 2012 as defined in revolving credit agreement

   $ 402,080   

Computations of leverage and interest coverage ratios as defined in revolving credit agreement at September 30, 2012:

  

Leverage ratio (indebtedness-to-adjusted EBITDA)

     .81x   

Interest coverage ratio (adjusted EBIT-to-interest expense)

     14.67x   

Most restrictive covenants as defined in revolving credit agreement:

  

Maximum permitted aggregate amount of dividends that can be paid by Tredegar during the term of the revolving credit agreement ($100,000 plus 50% of net income generated beginning January 1, 2012)

   $ 108,889   

Minimum adjusted shareholders’ equity permitted ($320,000 plus 50% of net income generated, to the extent positive, beginning January 1, 2012)

   $ 328,889   

Maximum leverage ratio permitted:

  

Ongoing

     3.00x   

Pro forma for acquisitions

     2.50x   

Minimum interest coverage ratio permitted

     2.50x   

 

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Noncompliance with any one or more of the debt covenants may have a material adverse effect on financial condition or liquidity in the event such noncompliance cannot be cured or should we be unable to obtain a waiver from the lenders as we would not be permitted to borrow under the credit facility and any amounts outstanding would become due and payable. Renegotiation of the covenant(s) through an amendment to the Credit Agreement may effectively cure the noncompliance, but may have an effect on financial condition or liquidity depending upon how the covenant is renegotiated.

We believe that the existing borrowing availability, our current cash balances and our cash flow from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our working capital, capital expenditure and dividend requirements for the foreseeable future.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Tredegar has exposure to the volatility of interest rates, polyethylene and polypropylene resin prices, Terephtalic Acid (“PTA”) and Monoethylene Glycol (“MEG”) prices, aluminum ingot and scrap prices, energy prices, foreign currencies and emerging markets. See the liquidity and capital resources section beginning on page 30 regarding credit agreement and interest rate exposures.

Changes in resin, PTA and MEG prices, and the timing of those changes, could have a significant impact on profit margins in Film Products. Profit margins in Aluminum Extrusions are sensitive to fluctuations in aluminum ingot and scrap prices as well as natural gas prices (natural gas is the principal energy source used to operate our casting furnaces). There is no assurance of our ability to pass through higher raw material and energy costs to our customers.

See the executive summary beginning on page 21 for discussion regarding the impact of the lag in the pass-through of resin price changes. The volatility of average quarterly prices of low density polyethylene resin in the U.S. (a primary raw material for Film Products) is shown in the chart below.

 

LOGO

Resin prices in Europe, Asia and South America have exhibited similar long-term trends. The price of resin is driven by several factors including supply and demand and the price of oil, ethylene and natural gas. To address fluctuating resin prices, Film Products has index-based pass-through raw material cost agreements for the majority of its business. However, under certain agreements, changes in resin prices are not passed through for an average period of 90 days. Pricing on the remainder of our business is based on raw material costs and supply/demand dynamics within the markets in which we compete.

 

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The volatility of average quarterly prices of PTA and MEG (raw materials for Film Products) is shown in the chart below.

 

LOGO

In the normal course of business, we enter into fixed-price forward sales contracts with certain customers for the sale of fixed quantities of aluminum extrusions at scheduled intervals. In order to hedge our exposure to aluminum price volatility (see the chart below) under these fixed-price arrangements, which generally have a duration of not more than 12 months, we enter into a combination of forward purchase commitments and futures contracts to acquire or hedge aluminum, based on the scheduled deliveries. See Note 8 on page 14 for additional information. The volatility of quarterly average aluminum prices is shown in the chart below.

 

LOGO

In Aluminum Extrusions, we hedge from time-to-time a portion of our exposure to natural gas price volatility by entering into fixed-price forward purchase contracts with our natural gas suppliers. We estimate that, in an unhedged situation, every $1 per mmBtu per month change in the market price of

 

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natural gas has a $70,000 impact on the continuing monthly operating profit in Aluminum Extrusions. In September 2005, we announced an energy surcharge for our aluminum extrusions business in the U.S. to be applied when the NYMEX natural gas price is in excess of $8.85 per mmBtu.

The volatility of quarterly average natural gas prices is shown in the chart below.

 

LOGO

We sell to customers in foreign markets through our foreign operations and through exports from U.S. plants. The percentage of sales for manufacturing operations related to foreign markets for the first nine months of 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

Percentage of Net Sales from Ongoing

Operations Related to Foreign Markets*

 
     Nine Months Ended September 30  
     2012     2011  
     Exports
From U.S.
    Foreign
Operations
    Exports
From U.S.
    Foreign
Operations
 

Canada

     6     —       7     —  

Europe

     1        13        1        16   

Latin America

     0        14        1        3   

Asia

     7        4        8        4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

     14     31     17     23
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The percentages for foreign markets are relative to Tredegar’s total net sales from ongoing operations

We attempt to match the pricing and cost of our products in the same currency and generally view the volatility of foreign currencies (see trends for the Euro, Brazilian Real and Chinese Yuan in the charts below) and emerging markets, and the corresponding impact on earnings and cash flow, as part of the overall risk of operating in a global environment. Exports from the U.S. are generally denominated in U.S. Dollars. Our foreign currency exposure on income from foreign operations relates to the Euro, the Chinese Yuan, the Hungarian Forint, the Brazilian Real and the Indian Rupee.

In Film Products, where we are typically able to match the currency of our sales and costs, we estimate that the change in value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. Dollar had a negative impact on operating profit of approximately $0.5 million in the third quarter of 2012 compared with the third quarter of 2011 and $1.0 million in the first nine months of 2012 compared with the first nine months of 2011.

 

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Trends for the Euro are shown in the chart below.

 

LOGO

Trends for the Brazilian Real and Chinese Yuan are shown in the chart below

 

LOGO

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, we carried out an evaluation, with the participation of our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined under Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There are a number of risks and uncertainties that can have a material effect on the operating results of our businesses and our financial condition. These risk factors have not changed materially since the filing of our 2011 Form 10-K.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Nos.

    
  10.1    Change in Control Severance Agreement, effective September 24, 2012, between the Company and Mary Jane Hellyar (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Tredegar Corporation’s Current Report on Form 8-K (File No. 1-10258) filed on September 24, 2012, and incorporated herein by reference).
  31.1    Certification of Nancy M. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2    Certification of Kevin A. O’Leary, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.1    Certification of Nancy M. Taylor, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.2    Certification of Kevin A. O’Leary, Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) of Tredegar Corporation, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    XBRL Instance Document and Related Items.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

 

      Tredegar Corporation
      (Registrant)
Date:  

November 2, 2012

   

/s/ Nancy M. Taylor

      Nancy M. Taylor
      President and Chief Executive Officer
      (Principal Executive Officer)
Date:  

November 2, 2012

   

/s/ Kevin A. O’Leary

      Kevin A. O’Leary
      Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
      Treasurer
      (Principal Financial Officer)
Date:  

November 2, 2012

   

/s/ Frasier W. Brickhouse, II

      Frasier W. Brickhouse, II
      Controller
      (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

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