Form 10-Q

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 10-Q

 

QUARTERLY REPORT

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2005

 

Commission File No. 1-4290

 

K2 INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   95-2077125
(State of Incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

 

5818 El Camino Real
Carlsbad, California
  92008
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code (760) 494-1000

 

Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report:

 

Not applicable

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes x No ¨

 

At July 31, 2005, there were 47,598,286 shares of Common Stock ($1.00 par value) outstanding.

 



 

PART - 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(Thousands, except per share figures)

 

     Three months
ended June 30


    Six months
ended June 30


 
     2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 
     (Unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 301,425     $ 250,987     $ 619,716     $ 528,351  

Cost of products sold

     201,667       173,622       417,139       364,353  
    


 


 


 


Gross profit

     99,758       77,365       202,577       163,998  

Selling expenses

     54,502       41,566       113,217       83,613  

General and administrative expenses

     36,910       23,354       71,003       48,418  
    


 


 


 


Operating income

     8,346       12,445       18,357       31,967  

Interest expense

     7,285       3,210       14,538       6,512  

Other income, net

     (1,117 )     (125 )     (1,838 )     (178 )
    


 


 


 


Income before income taxes

     2,178       9,360       5,657       25,633  

Provision for income taxes

     725       3,182       1,880       8,715  
    


 


 


 


Net income

   $ 1,453     $ 6,178     $ 3,777     $ 16,918  
    


 


 


 


Basic earnings per share:

                                

Net income

   $ 0.03     $ 0.18     $ 0.08     $ 0.48  
    


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share:

                                

Net income

   $ 0.03     $ 0.16     $ 0.08     $ 0.43  
    


 


 


 


Basic shares outstanding

     46,216       35,273       46,196       34,894  

Diluted shares outstanding

     47,373       44,019       47,430       43,659  

 

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

(Thousands, except number of shares)

     June 30
2005


    December 31
2004


 
     (Unaudited)        

Assets

                

Current Assets

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 21,450     $ 25,633  

Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $15,656 (2005) and $14,895 (2004)

     264,844       369,914  

Inventories, net

     367,127       325,125  

Deferred income taxes

     20,868       29,709  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     28,151       22,775  
    


 


Total current assets

     702,440       773,156  

Property, plant and equipment

     284,189       272,959  

Less allowance for depreciation and amortization

     142,854       131,995  
    


 


       141,335       140,964  

Other Assets

                

Goodwill

     343,088       349,760  

Tradenames

     145,829       137,329  

Other intangible assets, net

     21,292       21,276  

Deferred income taxes

     7,506       7,506  

Other

     24,377       26,374  
    


 


Total Assets

   $ 1,385,867     $ 1,456,365  
    


 


Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

                

Current Liabilities

                

Bank loans

   $ 7,017     $ 31,490  

Accounts payable

     73,604       103,158  

Income taxes payable

     25,938       28,386  

Accrued payroll and related

     44,895       50,589  

Other accruals

     99,370       100,478  

Current portion of long-term debt

     19,123       35,074  
    


 


Total current liabilities

     269,947       349,175  

Long-term pension liabilities

     16,854       16,854  

Long-term debt

     274,004       250,812  

Deferred income taxes

     50,746       58,123  

Convertible subordinated debentures

     98,769       98,535  

Commitments and Contingencies

                

Shareholders’ Equity

                

Preferred Stock, $1 par value, authorized 12,500,000 shares, none issued

     —         —    

Common Stock, $1 par value, authorized 110,000,000 shares, issued and outstanding shares - 47,594,257 in 2005 and 47,543,108 in 2004

     47,594       47,543  

Additional paid-in capital

     502,942       502,322  

Retained earnings

     150,335       146,558  

Treasury shares at cost, 747,234 shares in 2005 and 2004

     (9,107 )     (9,107 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (16,217 )     (4,450 )
    


 


Total Shareholders’ Equity

     675,547       682,866  
    


 


Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,385,867     $ 1,456,365  
    


 


 

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements

 

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CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     Six months ended June 30

 
     2005

    2004

 
     (unaudited)  

Operating Activities

                

Net Income

   $ 3,777     $ 16,918  

Adjustments to reconcile net income from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:

                

Depreciation and amortization

     17,278       12,743  

Deferred taxes

     1,415       6,782  

Changes in current assets and current liabilities

     19,827       20,517  
    


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     42,297       56,960  

Investing Activities

                

Property, plant & equipment expenditures

     (17,308 )     (14,258 )

Disposals of property, plant & equipment

     872       406  

Purchase of business, net of cash acquired

     (15,094 )     (28,672 )

Other items, net

     1,651       (5,291 )
    


 


Net cash used in investing activities

     (29,879 )     (47,815 )

Financing Activities

                

Borrowings under long-term debt

     548,000       379,149  

Payments of long-term debt

     (540,525 )     (391,942 )

Net decrease in short-term bank loans

     (24,473 )     (3,526 )

Exercise of stock options

     397       4,091  
    


 


Net cash used in financing activities

     (16,601 )     (12,228 )
    


 


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (4,183 )     (3,083 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     25,633       21,256  
    


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 21,450     $ 18,173  
    


 


 

See notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2005 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2005.

 

The consolidated condensed balance sheet at December 31, 2004 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements.

 

K2 Inc. (“K2”) reports its financial statements using a 13 week quarter ending on the last Sunday of March, June, September and December. For purposes of the consolidated financial statements, the end of each quarter is stated as of March 31, June 30, September 30 and December 31, respectively.

 

The interim financial statements should be read in connection with the financial statements in K2’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004.

 

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

 

NOTE 2 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2004, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123 (Revised), “Share-Based Payment.” SFAS No. 123 (Revised) requires that companies recognize compensation expense equal to the fair value of stock options or other share based payments. The impact on K2’s net income will include the remaining amortization of the fair value of existing options currently disclosed as pro forma expense in Note 3 and is contingent upon the number of future options granted, the selected transition method and the selection of either the Black-Scholes or the binominal lattice model for valuing options.

 

On April 14, 2005, the SEC adopted a new rule that amended the compliance dates of SFAS No. 123 (Revised) to require implementation no later than the beginning of the first fiscal year beginning after June 15, 2005 (the year beginning January 1, 2006 for K2). Early adoption of SFAS No. 123 (Revised) is permissible. K2 is in the process of evaluating the use of certain option-pricing models as well as the assumptions to be used in such models. When such evaluation is complete, K2 will

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 2 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements (Continued)

 

determine the transition method to use, the timing of adoption and the impact any change in valuation models might have.

 

In May 2005, the FASB issued SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.” SFAS No. 154 replaces APB Opinion No. 20, “Accounting Changes” and SFAS No. 3, “Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements.” SFAS No. 154 requires that a voluntary change in accounting principle be applied retrospectively with all prior period financial statements presented on the new accounting principle unless it is impracticable to do so. SFAS No. 154 also provides that a change in method of depreciating or amortizing long-lived non-financial assets be accounted for as a change in estimate effected by a change in accounting principle and that correction of errors in previously issued financial statements should be termed a “restatement.” SFAS No. 154 is effective for accounting changes and correction of errors made in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005. Early adoption of this standard is permitted for accounting changes and corrections of errors made in fiscal years beginning after June 1, 2005. K2 believes that implementing SFAS No. 154 should not have a material impact on its financial position and results of operations.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 3 – Stock Based Compensation

 

K2 currently applies the provisions of SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” which allows entities to continue to apply the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (“APB) Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees,” and related interpretations and provide pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share disclosures for employee stock option grants made as if the fair-value-based method defined in SFAS No. 123 had been applied. K2 has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 123. As such, compensation expense for stock options issued to employees is recorded on the date of grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeded the exercise price. Had compensation cost been determined based upon the fair value at the grant date for K2’s stock options under SFAS No. 123 using the Black-Scholes option pricing model, pro forma net income and pro forma net income per share, including the following weighted average assumptions used in these calculations, would have been as follows:

 

     For the three months ended
June 30


    For the six months ended
June 30


 
     2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 
     (Thousands, except per share data, percentage data and expected life)  

Net income as reported

   $ 1,453     $ 6,178     $ 3,777     $ 16,918  

Less: Total stock-based compensation expense determined under fair value based method for all awards, net of taxes

     8,869       384       9,531       768  
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss), adjusted

   $ (7,416 )   $ 5,794     $ (5,754 )   $ 16,150  
    


 


 


 


Earnings (loss) per share:

                                

Basic - as reported

   $ 0.03     $ 0.18     $ 0.08     $ 0.48  

Basic - pro forma

   $ (0.16 )   $ 0.16     $ (0.12 )   $ 0.46  

Diluted - as reported

   $ 0.03     $ 0.16     $ 0.08     $ 0.43  

Diluted - pro forma

   $ (0.16 )   $ 0.15     $ (0.12 )   $ 0.41  

Risk free interest rate

     3.60 %     3.60 %     3.60 %     3.60 %

Expected life of options

     5 years       5 years       5 years       5 years  

Expected volatility

     40.9 %     43.2 %     40.9 %     43.2 %

Expected dividend yield

     —         —         —         —    

 

The pro forma amounts may not be representative of future disclosures since the estimated fair value of stock options is amortized to expense over the vesting period and additional options may be granted in future years. Since changes in the subjective assumptions used in the Black-Scholes model can materially affect the fair value estimate, management believes the model does not provide a reliable measure of the fair value of its options.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 3 – Stock Based Compensation (Continued)

 

On May 17 2005, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of K2 approved the acceleration of vesting of certain unvested and “out-of-the-money” stock options previously awarded to employees and officers under the K2 stock option plans. An option was considered “out-of-the-money” if the stated exercise price was greater than $11.94 per share, the closing price of K2’s common stock on May 17, 2005, the last trading day before approval of the acceleration. Outstanding unvested options that had an exercise price equal to or less than $11.94 on May 17, 2005, will continue to vest under the terms of the original option agreements. As a result of this action, options to purchase approximately 2.1 million shares of K2’s common stock that would otherwise have vested over the next three years became fully vested on May 17, 2005. The affected options had a range of exercise prices of $12.51 to $14.30 and a weighted average exercise price of $13.14. Options held by non-employee directors were not affected. In addition, the Compensation Committee imposed a holding period that will require that all executive officers of the Company not sell shares acquired through the exercise of an accelerated option (other than shares needed to cover the exercise price and satisfying withholding taxes) prior to the earlier of the date on which exercise would have been permitted under the options’ original vesting terms or, if earlier, the executive officer’s last day of employment.

 

The decision to accelerate the vesting of these options was made to reduce future compensation expense that is expected to be recorded in conjunction with K2’s adoption of SFAS 123 (Revised). The incremental expense associated with the acceleration of the options is included in the pro forma disclosures above for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005.

 

NOTE 4 – Inventories

 

The components of inventories consisted of the following:

 

     June 30,
2005


   December 31,
2004


     (Thousands)

Finished goods

   $ 271,473    $ 237,162

Work in process

     15,934      15,389

Raw materials

     79,720      72,574
    

  

     $ 367,127    $ 325,125
    

  

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

Note 5 – Acquisitions

 

During the second quarter of 2005, K2 completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hodgman, Inc., a business engaged in the design, selling and distribution of hunting and fishing waders, and JRC Products Limited, a business engaged in the design, selling and distribution of fishing tackle products. The purchase prices for these acquisitions were paid in cash. The results of the operations of these two companies were included in the consolidated financial statements of K2 beginning with the respective dates of the acquisition.

 

The two transactions completed during the second quarter of 2005 were accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, and accordingly the purchased assets and liabilities were recorded at their estimated fair values at the respective date of acquisition. The combined preliminary purchase price allocation for the two acquisitions resulted in an excess of the aggregate purchase price over net tangible assets acquired of approximately $7.0 million.

 

Based on a preliminary independent third party valuation obtained during the second quarter of 2005, the excess amounts of the two transactions were preliminarily allocated to intangible assets with finite and indefinite lives including: customer relationships and patents of $0.1 million with an average life of two years; tradenames with an indefinite life not subject to amortization of $2.9 million; and goodwill not subject to amortization of $4.0 million.

 

The final allocations of the purchase price of these two transactions will be completed during the second half of 2005 based on K2’s final evaluation of such assets and liabilities.

 

At June 30, 2005, there was approximately $10.7 million of cash and 612,466 shares of K2 common stock held in escrow or due for payment relating to certain prior acquisitions. The cash and shares will be released from escrow during 2005 through 2008, subject to final agreement between K2 and the selling parties. The cash and shares in escrow, as well as future cash payments due have been reflected in the purchase price of the related acquisition. Shares held in escrow are reflected in the calculation of diluted earnings per share for the periods presented.

 

During 2004, K2 completed nine acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Fotoball (later renamed K2 Licensed Products, Inc.) on January 23, 2004, Ex Officio on May 12, 2004, Marmot on June 30, 2004 and Völkl and Marker on July 7, 2004, as well as five smaller acquisitions.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

Note 5 – Acquisitions (Continued)

 

The consolidated condensed statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 includes the operating results of each of the businesses acquired in 2004, however the consolidated condensed statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 do not include the results of Marmot, Völkl and Marker or K2’s other acquisitions completed after the 2004 second quarter since these companies were acquired by K2 on or subsequent to June 30, 2004. The 2004 second quarter results include less than a full three months of results of Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004. In addition, the 2004 six month results include less than a full six months of results of K2 Licensed Products which was acquired by K2 on January 23, 2004, Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004.

 

The following summarized unaudited pro forma information of K2 assume the acquisitions of Marmot and Völkl and Marker had occurred as of January 1, 2004, the earliest date for which information is presented below. This pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made as of those dates, or of results which may occur in the future. Pro forma results of operations of K2’s other acquisitions completed during 2004 and 2005 have not been presented because the effects of these additional acquisitions were not material on either an individual basis or aggregate basis to K2’s consolidated results of operations.

 

Pro Forma Information (Unaudited)                             

(Thousands, except per share amounts)

                            
     For the three months ended
June 30,


    For the six months ended
June 30,


     2005

   2004

    2005

   2004

Net sales

   $ 301,425    $ 270,009     $ 619,716    $ 586,401

Operating income

     8,346      1,899       18,357      16,534

Net income (loss)

     1,453      (1,514 )     3,777      4,762

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

   $ 0.03    $ (0.04 )   $ 0.08    $ 0.10

 

Pursuant to the acquisitions made by K2 during 2005, 2004 and 2003, K2 approved restructuring and exit plans related to the closure of certain facilities of the acquired companies. In accordance with Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) 95-3, “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination,” K2 established reserves for employee severance, employee relocation costs and lease termination costs totaling approximately $0.6 million, $11.0 million and $5.1 million, during 2005, 2004 and 2003 respectively. These reserves were recognized as assumed liabilities of the acquired companies. The reserves established were not individually significant to any of K2’s acquisitions during 2005, 2004 or 2003.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

Note 5-Acquisitions (Continued)

 

The following table summarizes the activity in 2004 and 2005:

 

     Employee
Severance


    Employee
Relocation


    Subtotal

    Lease
Termination Costs


    Total

 
     (Thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2003

   $ 2,411     $ 816     $ 3,227     $ 1,203     $ 4,430  

Reserves established in conjunction with acquisitions

     6,968       40       7,008       4,034       11,042  

Adjustments to reserve estimates (reflected as an adjustment of the cost of the acquired companies)

     (974 )     —         (974 )     —         (974 )

Utilized in 2004:

     (1,415 )     (488 )     (1,903 )     (40 )     (1,943 )
    


 


 


 


 


Balance at December 31, 2004

     6,990       368       7,358       5,197       12,555  

Reserves established in conjunction with acquisitions

     253       —         253       370       623  

Adjustments to reserve estimates (reflected as an adjustment of the cost of the acquired companies)

     (634 )     —         (634 )     —         (634 )

Utilized in 2005:

     (1,668 )     (121 )     (1,789 )     (219 )     (2,008 )
    


 


 


 


 


Balance at June 30, 2005

   $ 4,941     $ 247     $ 5,188     $ 5,348     $ 10,536  
    


 


 


 


 


 

K2 believes that the remaining reserves for restructuring are adequate to complete the restructuring and exit plans discussed above.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 6 –Intangible Assets and Goodwill

 

The components of intangible assets and goodwill consisted of the following:

 

    

Weighted

Average
Useful
Life


   June 30, 2005

   December 31, 2004

 
        Gross
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


   Net Book
Value


   Gross
Amount


   Accumulated
Amortization


   Net Book
Value


 
          (Thousands)  

Intangibles subject to amortization:

                                                

Patents

   8.4 years    $ 15,575    $ 3,959    $ 11,616    $ 14,142    $ 3,161    $ 10,981  

Customer contracts/relationships

   8.2 years      8,215      2,101      6,114      8,139      1,488      6,651  

Licensing agreements

   5.2 years      2,795      1,113      1,682      2,795      868      1,927  

Tradenames/trademarks

   7.1 years      955      203      752      955      128      827  

Non-compete agreements

   3.9 years      1,572      444      1,128      1,347      212      1,135  

Order backlog and other

   0.2 years      1,430      1,430      —        1,040      1,285      (245 )
         

  

  

  

  

  


            30,542      9,250      21,292      28,418      7,142      21,276  

Intangibles not subject to amortization:

                                                

(by segment)

                                                

Tradename

                                                

Marine and Outdoor

          3,252      —        3,252      352      —        352  

Team sports

          39,287      —        39,287      33,687      —        33,687  

Action sports

          81,690      —        81,690      81,690      —        81,690  

Apparel and Footwear

          21,600      —        21,600      21,600      —        21,600  

Goodwill

                                                

Marine and Outdoor

          26,720      —        26,720      22,853      —        22,853  

Team sports

          81,980      —        81,980      88,722      —        88,722  

Action sports

          152,485      —        152,485      156,211      —        156,211  

Apparel and Footwear

          81,903      —        81,903      81,974      —        81,974  
         

  

  

  

  

  


            488,917      —        488,917      487,089      —        487,089  

Total intangibles

        $ 519,459    $ 9,250    $ 510,209    $ 515,507    $ 7,142    $ 508,365  
         

  

  

  

  

  


 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

 

NOTE 6 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Continued)

 

The table below shows the activity in intangibles subject to and not subject to amortization for the six months ended June 30, 2005, including the purchase price allocations completed by K2 during 2005 relating to the acquisitions completed by K2 in the second quarter of 2005 and fourth quarter of 2004, respectively. The preliminary and final purchase price allocations were based on independent third party valuations. The final allocations of the purchase price of the 2005 acquisitions will be completed by K2 during the second half of 2005.

 

    

December 31, 2004

Net Book
Value


                     

June 30, 2005

Net Book
Value


       Purchase Price
Allocations


    Other
Activity


    Amortization

   

Intangibles subject to amortization:

                                      

Patents

   $ 10,981     $ 430     $ 1,003     $ (798 )   $ 11,616

Customer contracts/relationships

     6,651       76       —         (613 )     6,114

Licensing agreements

     1,927       —         —         (245 )     1,682

Tradenames/trademarks

     827       —         —         (75 )     752

Non-compete agreements

     1,135       225       —         (232 )     1,128

Order backlog and other

     (245 )     390       —         (145 )     —  
    


 


 


 


 

       21,276       1,121       1,003       (2,108 )     21,292

Intangibles not subject to amortization:

                                      

(by segment)

                                      

Tradename

                                      

Marine and Outdoor

     352       2,900       —         —         3,252

Team Sports

     33,687       5,600       —         —         39,287

Action Sports

     81,690       —         —         —         81,690

Apparel and Footwear

     21,600       —         —         —         21,600

Goodwill

                                      

Marine and Outdoor

     22,853       3,973       (106 )     —         26,720

Team Sports

     88,722       (6,497 )     (245 )     —         81,980

Action Sports

     156,211       —         (3,726 )     —         152,485

Apparel and Footwear

     81,974       —         (71 )     —         81,903
    


 


 


 


 

       487,089       5,976       (4,148 )     —         488,917

Total intangibles

   $ 508,365     $ 7,097     $ (3,145 )   $ (2,108 )   $ 510,209
    


 


 


 


 

 

Amortization expense for intangibles subject to amortization was approximately $2.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005. Amortization expense of purchased intangible assets subject to amortization is estimated to be approximately $3.9 million during fiscal year ending 2005, $3.7 million during 2006, $3.5 million during 2007, $3.4 million during 2008 and $2.1 million during 2009.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 6 – Intangible Assets and Goodwill (Continued)

 

Based on the results of the annual impairment tests, K2 determined that no impairment of goodwill or intangible assets with indefinite lives existed as of December 31, 2004 and no indicators of impairment were present during the six months ended June 30, 2005. However, future indicators or impairment tests of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives could result in a charge to earnings. K2 will continue to evaluate goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives on an annual basis or whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that there may be a potential impairment.

 

K2 has evaluated the remaining useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets to determine if any adjustments to the useful lives were necessary or if any of these assets had indefinite lives and were therefore not subject to amortization. K2 determined that no adjustments to the useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets were necessary.

 

K2 considered the recent softness in consumer demand for paintball products within its Action Sports segment and has determined that no indicators of impairment existed at June 30, 2005 with respect to certain indefinite and finite-lived intangibles. In the event consumer demand continues to remain soft for paintball products, K2 may be required to record an impairment charge in future periods related to indefinite and finite-lived intangibles within the Action Sports segment.

 

NOTE 7– Warranties

 

K2 records the estimated cost of product warranties at the time sales are recognized. K2 estimates warranty obligations by reference to historical product warranty return rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting the product. Should actual product warranty return rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the historical rates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

 

The following activity related to product warranty liabilities:

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30


    Six Months Ended
June 30


 

(Thousands)


   2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 

Beginning Balance

   $ 9,324     $ 5,520     $ 9,691     $ 5,526  

Charged to costs and expenses

     2,428       1,586       4,654       3,117  

Increase to reserve resulting from acquisitions

     —         325       —         325  

Amounts charged to reserve

     (2,379 )     (966 )     (4,972 )     (2,503 )
    


 


 


 


Ending Balance

   $ 9,373     $ 6,465     $ 9,373     $ 6,465  
    


 


 


 


 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

 

NOTE 8– Borrowings and Other Financial Instruments

 

At June 30, 2005, K2’s principal long-term borrowing facility was a five-year, $250.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Facility”) expiring on July 1, 2009 with several banks and other financial institutions. The Facility is expandable to $350.0 million subject to certain conditions. The Facility has a $100.0 million limit for the issuance of letters of credit. Borrowings under the Facility are secured by all of K2’s assets in the United States, Canada and England. Actual borrowing availability under the Facility is based on K2’s trade receivable and inventory levels in the United States, Canada and England, subject to eligibility criteria and defined advance rates. Borrowings under the Facility are subject to an interest rate grid, but as of June 30, 2005 bear a rate equal to the prime rate, or a LIBOR interest rate plus 2.00%, and the Facility had an unused commitment fee of 0.375% per year. The Facility includes various covenants, including requirements that K2 maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio, as well as limiting annual capital expenditures, indebtedness, dividends and certain investment activities.

 

On March 18, 2005, K2 obtained an amendment to its Facility allowing K2 to make up to $50.0 million in repurchases of K2 common stock provided that unused borrowing availability under the facility is at least $50.0 million after such repurchases.

 

On July 25, 2005, K2 also obtained an amendment to its Facility allowing K2 to issue up to $100.0 million in unsecured notes, subject to the approval of the administrative agent, provided the issuance is completed within 365 days and the net proceeds are used to repay borrowings outstanding under the Facility.

 

At June 30, 2005, borrowings of $73.0 million were outstanding under the Facility bearing an average interest rate of 4.96%. At June 30, 2005, there were also letters of credit outstanding under the Facility of $20.5 million (consisting of $13.7 million of standby letters of credit and $6.8 million of trade letters of credit expiring over the next 12 months). K2 has classified $16.3 million of seasonal borrowings outstanding under the Facility at June 30, 2005 as current. Pursuant to the terms of the Facility, an additional $135.1 million was available for borrowing at June 30, 2005.

 

At June 30, 2005, K2 also had $25.0 million of 7.25% convertible subordinated debentures (“7.25% Debentures”) due March 2010 outstanding. The 7.25% Debentures are convertible into 2,097,315 shares of K2 common stock at a conversion price of $11.92 per share. Pursuant to the agreement for these debentures, the noteholders received warrants to purchase 243,260 and 524,329 additional shares of K2’s common stock at exercise prices of $13.14 and $11.92 per share, respectively, exercisable within the three and five year period ended February 14, 2006 and February 14, 2008, respectively (collectively, the “Warrants”). K2 assigned a total fair market value of $2,303,000 to the Warrants. At June 30, 2005, the aggregate unamortized fair market value of $1,231,000 is reflected as a reduction of the face amount of the 7.25% Debentures on K2’s balance sheet which is being amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method through the exercise periods, thereby increasing the carrying value of the debentures.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 8– Borrowings and Other Financial Instruments (Continued)

 

At June 30, 2005, K2 also had $75.0 million of 5.00% convertible senior debentures (“5% Debentures”) due June 2010 outstanding. The 5% Debentures are convertible into 5,706,458 shares of K2 common stock at a conversion price of $13.14 per share. The debentures are redeemable by K2 in whole or in part at K2’s option on or after June 15, 2008 at a redemption price of 101.429% beginning on June 15, 2008 and ending on June 14, 2009, and at 100.714% beginning on June 15, 2009 and ending on June 14, 2010.

 

At June 30, 2005, K2 also had $200.0 million of 7.375% senior, unsecured notes (“Senior Notes”) due July 1, 2014 outstanding. The Senior Notes are redeemable by K2 in whole or in part at K2’s option at any time prior to July 1, 2009 at a price equal to 100% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest plus a make-whole premium, as defined in the indenture. Thereafter, K2 may redeem all or a portion of the Senior Notes at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture. The Senior Notes include various incurrence covenants, including limitations on indebtedness, restricted payments and sales of assets.

 

At June 30, 2005, K2 also had $27.1 million outstanding under various foreign lending arrangements.

 

NOTE 9 – Pension Plans

 

K2 sponsors several trusteed non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering about 850 of its domestic employees. Benefits are generally based on years of service and the employee’s highest average compensation for five consecutive years during the years of credited service. Contributions are intended to provide for benefits attributable to service to date and service expected to be provided in the future. K2 funds these plans in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

 

Effective August 31, 2004, the domestic pension plans (the “plans”) were amended to freeze the accrual of future benefits for almost all of the employees. This resulted in active participants no longer accruing benefits under the plans. Participants will remain eligible to receive benefits they have earned under the plans through August 31, 2004 when they retire. New employees will not be eligible to accrue any benefit under the plans. Only a small group of about 20 employees subject to a collective bargaining agreement will continue to accrue benefits. The impact of this change to the plans on K2’s benefit costs was a one-time recognized curtailment loss of $0.4 million in the 2004 third quarter. The impact on future benefit costs is the elimination of the service cost and an $8.0 million reduction of the projected benefit obligation for future pay increases. This change to the plans has further resulted in an estimated reduction in net periodic pension costs for the 2005 year of $2.8 million.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 9 – Pension Plans (Continued)

 

The components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following:

 

     For the three months ended June 30

    For the six months ended June 30

 
(Thousands)    2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 

Service cost

   $ 25     $ 450     $ 50     $ 900  

Interest cost

     1,010       1,030       2,020       2,060  

Expected return on assets

     (1,034 )     (910 )     (2,068 )     (1,820 )

Amortization of:

                                

Prior service cost

     —         15       —         30  

Actuarial loss

     162       135       324       270  

Curtailment/settlement loss recognized

     —         —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


Total net periodic benefit cost

   $ 163     $ 720     $ 326     $ 1,440  
    


 


 


 


 

The decline in the net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 as compared to the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 is due to K2 freezing its plans effective August 31, 2004. K2’s cash contribution to its plans in 2005 is expected to be $5.7 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, K2 made contributions totaling approximately $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, to the plans.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 10 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows:

 

     Currency
Translation
Adjustments


    Additional
Minimum
Pension Liability


    Derivative
Financial
Instruments


    Total

 
     (Thousands)  

Balance at December 31, 2004

   $ 7,143     $ (10,525 )   $ (1,068 )   $ (4,450 )

Currency translation adjustment

     (12,880 )     —         —         (12,880 )

Reclassification adjustment for amounts recognized in cost of sales

     —         —         530       530  

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of $290 in taxes

     —         —         583       583  
    


 


 


 


Balance at June 30, 2005

   $ (5,737 )   $ (10,525 )   $ 45     $ (16,217 )
    


 


 


 


 

Total comprehensive income (loss) was ($5.7) million and $6.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total comprehensive income (loss) was ($8.0) million and $17.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. Total comprehensive income (loss) includes the net change in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period.

 

Adjustments resulting from translating foreign functional currency financial statements into U.S. dollars are included in the foreign currency translation adjustment in the above table. The currency translation loss for the six months ended June 30, 2005 is the result of the strengthening of the U.S. dollar against foreign currencies during the period, including the Euro, Japanese Yen and British Pound Sterling.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

 

NOTE 11- Earnings Per Share Data

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is determined by dividing net income or loss by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilutive effects of stock options, restricted stock, common stock held in escrow and warrants, using the treasury stock method, and of the debentures using the “if converted” method. The table below provides a reconciliation from basic shares to fully diluted shares for the respective periods.

 

Options to purchase 4,450,291 and 3,588,884 shares of common stock were outstanding at June 30, 2005 and 2004, respectively. At June 30, 2005, there were also 230,000 unvested restricted stock awards outstanding and 612,466 shares held in escrow relating to certain acquisitions. At June 30, 2005 and 2004, $100.0 million of convertible debentures, convertible into 7,803,742 shares of common stock, and warrants to purchase 767,589 of shares of common stock were outstanding.

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, approximately 2,167,000 and 424,000 stock options, respectively, were excluded since their inclusion would have been antidilutive. For the three months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, 612,466 and 149,541 shares of common stock held in escrow, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS.

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, approximately 1,500,000 and 435,000 stock options, respectively, were excluded since their inclusion would have been antidilutive. For the six months ended June 30, 2005 and 2004, 616,672 and 119,107 shares of common stock held in escrow, respectively, were included in the calculation of diluted EPS.

 

The EPS calculation for three and six months ended June 30, 2005 also excluded 7,803,742 shares from the issuance of the $100.0 million convertible subordinated debentures since their inclusion would have also been antidilutive.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 11- Earnings Per Share Data (Continued)

 

The table below outlines the determination of the number of diluted shares of common stock used in the calculation of diluted EPS as well as the calculation of diluted EPS for the periods presented:

 

     Three months ended
June 30


   Six months ended
June 30


     2005

   2004

   2005

   2004

     (Thousands, except per share amounts)

Determination of diluted number of shares:

                           

Average common shares outstanding

     46,216      35,273      46,196      34,894

Assumed conversion of dilutive stock options and warrants

     1,157      943      1,234      962

Assumed conversion of subordinated debentures

     —        7,803      —        7,803
    

  

  

  

Diluted average common shares outstanding

     47,373      44,019      47,430      43,659
    

  

  

  

Calculation of diluted earnings per share:

                           

Net income

   $ 1,453    $ 6,178    $ 3,777    $ 16,918

Add: interest component on assumed conversion of subordinated debentures, net of taxes

     —        918      —        1,836
    

  

  

  

Net income, adjusted

   $ 1,453    $ 7,096    $ 3,777    $ 18,754

Diluted earnings per share (a)

   $ 0.03    $ 0.16    $ 0.08    $ 0.43
    

  

  

  

 

(a) Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income, adjusted, by diluted average common shares outstanding for the respective period.

 

NOTE 12 – Segment Information

 

As a result of recent acquisitions, beginning in the third quarter of 2004, K2 reclassified its business into the following four segments based on similar product types and distribution channels: Marine and Outdoor, Team Sports, Action Sports and Apparel and Footwear.

 

The Marine and Outdoor segment includes Shakespeare fishing tackle and monofilament products as well as Stearns outdoor products. The Team Sports segment includes baseball and softball products and K2 Licensed Products. The Action Sports segment includes skis, snowboards, snowshoes, in-line skates and paintball products. The Apparel and Footwear segment includes Marmot and Ex Officio products as well as skateboard shoes and related apparel.

 

The segment information for the 2004 period has been restated to reflect these reclassifications.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 12- Segment Information (Continued)

 

The segment information presented below is for the three months ended June 30:

 

     Net Sales to Unaffiliated
Customers


   Intersegment Sales

   Operating Profit (Loss)

 
     2005

   2004 (a)

   2005

   2004 (a)

   2005

    2004 (a)

 
     (Millions)  

Marine and Outdoor

   $ 130.4    $ 107.8    $ 36.8    $ 28.9    $ 20.1     $ 16.4  

Team Sports

     68.3      61.8      —        —        1.7       (0.7 )

Action Sports

     65.1      69.2      2.3      —        (10.7 )     (1.0 )

Apparel and Footwear

     37.6      12.2      0.2      0.1      3.0       1.6  
    

  

  

  

  


 


Total segment data

   $ 301.4    $ 251.0    $ 39.3    $ 29.0      14.1       16.3  
    

  

  

  

  


 


Corporate expenses, net

                                 (4.6 )     (3.7 )

Interest expense

                                 (7.3 )     (3.2 )
                                


 


Income before provision for income taxes

                               $ 2.2     $ 9.4  
                                


 


 

(a) Results for the three months ended June 30, 2004 do not include the results of Völkl, Marker and Marmot or K2’s other acquisitions completed after the 2004 second quarter since these companies were acquired by K2 on or subsequent to June 30, 2004. In addition, the 2004 second quarter results include less than a full three months of results of Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004.

 

The segment information presented below is for the six months ended June 30:

 

     Net Sales to Unaffiliated
Customers


   Intersegment Sales

   Operating Profit (Loss)

 
     2005

   2004 (a)

   2005

   2004 (a)

   2005

    2004 (a)

 
     (Millions)  

Marine and Outdoor

   $ 242.8    $ 206.6    $ 70.0    $ 49.3    $ 36.1     $ 31.7  

Team Sports

     160.9      155.9      —        —        10.6       10.3  

Action Sports

     145.5      144.2      5.0      0.0      (23.1 )     (5.6 )

Apparel and Footwear

     70.5      21.7      1.0      0.4      3.9       2.1  
    

  

  

  

  


 


Total segment data

   $ 619.7    $ 528.4    $ 76.0    $ 49.7      27.5       38.5  
    

  

  

  

  


 


Corporate expenses, net

                                 (7.3 )     (6.4 )

Interest expense

                                 (14.5 )     (6.5 )
                                


 


Income before provision for income taxes

                               $ 5.7     $ 25.6  
                                


 


 

(a) Results for the six months ended June 30, 2004 do not include the results of Völkl, Marker and Marmot or K2’s other acquisitions completed after the 2004 second quarter since these companies were acquired by K2 on or subsequent to June 30, 2004. In addition, the 2004 six month results include less than a full six months of results of K2 Licensed Products which was acquired by K2 on January 23, 2004, Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 13 – Contingencies

 

Certain of K2’s products are used in relatively high risk recreational settings and from time to time K2 is named as a defendant in lawsuits asserting product liability claims relating to its sporting goods products. To date, none of these lawsuits has had a material adverse effect on K2, and K2 does not expect any lawsuit now pending to have such an effect. K2 maintains product liability, general liability and excess liability insurance coverage. No assurances can be given such insurance will continue to be available at an acceptable cost to K2 or such coverage will be sufficient to cover one or more large claims, or that the insurers will not successfully disclaim coverage as to a pending or future claim.

 

K2 is one of several named potentially responsible parties (“PRP”) in three Environmental Protection Agency matters involving discharge of hazardous materials at old waste sites in South Carolina and Michigan. Although environmental laws technically impose joint and several liability upon each PRP at each site, the extent of K2’s required financial contribution to the clean-up of these sites is expected to be limited based upon the number and financial strength of the other named PRP’s and the volume and types of waste involved which might be attributable to K2.

 

Environmental and related remediation costs are difficult to quantify for a number of reasons, including the number of parties involved, the difficulty in determining the extent of the contamination, the length of time remediation may require, the complexity of environmental regulation and the continuing advancement of remediation technology. K2 accrues for liabilities of this nature when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. At June 30, 2005 and December 31, 2004, K2 had recorded an estimated liability of approximately $800,000 for environmental liabilities. The estimate is based on K2’s share of the costs to remediate as provided by the PRP’s consultants and in ongoing discussions with the EPA or other environmental agencies. The ultimate outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, however, and taking into consideration reserves provided, management does not believe these matters will have a material adverse effect on K2’s financial statements.

 

In January 2004, Rawlings was sued by a licensee in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine in connection with a license agreement pursuant to which the licensee was granted an exclusive license to use certain Rawlings trademarks for the manufacture and sale of team and personal sporting-equipment bags. This lawsuit was later transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. In February 2004, Rawlings gave the licensee notice that it was terminating the license agreement and sued the licensee in the Missouri District Court, in which Rawlings alleged, among other things, that the licensee breached the license agreement by failing to use its “best efforts.” This license agreement was in place prior to the March 26, 2003 acquisition of Rawlings by K2 Inc. Accordingly, during 2004, K2 established liabilities totaling $3.5 million for the estimated probable settlement or verdict on the matter.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 13 – Contingencies (Continued)

 

On April 29, 2005, a jury awarded the licensee (1) $4.1 million for a claim of lost profits for the next ten years on sales of equipment bags, plus the value of inventory of such bags (the “10-Year Lost Profits Verdict”), (2) $2.1 million for lost profits of equipment bags beginning ten years from the date of the breach of the agreement through forever (the “Speculative Profits Verdict”) and (3) $2.5 million for K2’s alleged tortious interference with the licensee’s business expectations (the “Tortious Interference Verdict”) between Rawlings and the licensee, and the Missouri District Court ruled that the licensee was not permitted to bring certain claims to the jury. Following trial, the licensee filed a motion to recover approximately $0.6 million in attorney’s fees and costs – this motion is currently pending. Following the verdict, K2 established an additional $1.2 million in liabilities for a total of approximately $4.7 million in liabilities related to this litigation, including estimated legal fees and costs of licensee’s attorneys.

 

On May 19, 2005, K2 and Rawlings, (the “Litigants”), filed a motion for new trial with respect to the 10-Year Lost Profits Verdict and a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict with respect to the Speculative Profits Verdict and the Tortious Interference Verdict. On July 27, 2005, the Missouri District (1) denied the Litigants’ motion for a new trial in respect of the $4.1 million 10-Year Lost Profits Verdict, (2) granted the Litigants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict with respect to the $2.1 million Speculative Profits Verdict and (3) denied the Litigants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict for the $2.5 million Tortious Interference Verdict. The only matter that remains open for the Missouri District Court is the licensee’s motion for approximately $0.6 million in attorneys’ fees and costs. Accordingly, there is currently a judgment against the Litigants for approximately $6.8 million.

 

The Litigants intend to vigorously prosecute an appeal. K2 believes, in part based on advice and estimates from outside counsel as follows: that certain portions of the Missouri District Court’s decision are not supported by facts or law; that there are meritorious arguments to be raised during the appeals process because, among other things, a lack of evidence to support certain aspects of the verdict; and that the Litigants’ aggregate exposure, including attorney’s fees and costs of license, to be approximately $4.7 million. In connection with the appeal, the Litigants will be required by Missouri law to post bond in the amount of approximately $6.8 million. In the event that the Litigants are unsuccessful in their appeal and the amount of the judgment, including the fees and costs of attorneys for licensee, is greater than $4.7 million, or the outcome of an amount greater than $4.7 million becomes probable and estimable, K2 will be required to record an expense in the period in which the matter is finalized. However, this expense could be higher if the appeals court ruled in favor of the licensee for certain claims on which it is expected that licensee will appeal. The appeal process is expected to take one to two years.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 13 – Contingencies (Continued)

 

K2 is involved in lawsuits, claims, investigations and proceedings, including those identified above, consisting of product liability, patent, commercial, employment and environmental matters, which arise in the ordinary course of business. In accordance with SFAS No. 5, “Accounting for Contingencies,” K2 makes a provision for a liability when it is both probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. K2 believes that it has adequate provisions for such matters. K2 reviews these provisions at least quarterly and adjusts these provisions to reflect the impacts of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel, and other information and events pertaining to a particular legal matter. Litigation is inherently unpredictable. However, K2 believes that it has valid defenses with respect to legal matters pending against it. Nevertheless, it is possible that cash flows or results of operations could be materially affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these contingencies.

 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information

 

Obligations to pay principal and interest on K2’s Senior Notes are guaranteed fully and unconditionally by K2’s existing and future wholly-owned U.S. subsidiaries. Separate financial statements of the guarantors are not provided, as subsidiary guarantors are 100% owned by K2 and guarantees are full, unconditional and joint and several. The non-guarantor subsidiaries are K2’s consolidated non-U.S. subsidiaries. Supplemental condensed consolidating financial information of the K2’s guarantors is presented below.

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     For the three months ended June 30, 2005

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 
     (Thousands)  

Net sales

   $ —       $ 243,765     $ 96,935     $ (39,275 )   $ 301,425  

Cost of products sold

     —         164,830       74,557       (37,720 )     201,667  
    


 


 


 


 


Gross profit

     —         78,935       22,378       (1,555 )     99,758  

Selling expenses

     542       38,233       15,727       —         54,502  

General and administrative expenses

     8,161       20,467       8,282       —         36,910  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     (8,703 )     20,235       (1,631 )     (1,555 )     8,346  

Other income, net

     (15 )     (878 )     (224 )     —         (1,117 )

Interest expense

     5,695       49       1,541       —         7,285  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     (14,383 )     21,064       (2,948 )     (1,555 )     2,178  

Income taxes

     —         1,411       (686 )     —         725  
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (14,383 )   $ 19,653     $ (2,262 )   $ (1,555 )   $ 1,453  
    


 


 


 


 


     For the three months ended June 30, 2004

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 

Net sales

   $ —       $ 196,134     $ 83,847     $ (28,994 )   $ 250,987  

Cost of products sold

     (1,403 )     136,480       67,558       (29,013 )     173,622  
    


 


 


 


 


Gross profit

     1,403       59,654       16,289       19       77,365  

Selling expenses

     423       28,810       12,372       (39 )     41,566  

General and administrative expenses

     5,330       15,345       5,046       (2,367 )     23,354  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     (4,350 )     15,499       (1,129 )     2,425       12,445  

Other income, net

     (2 )     (2,494 )     (359 )     2,730       (125 )

Interest expense

     3,105       (24 )     130       (1 )     3,210  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     (7,453 )     18,017       (900 )     (304 )     9,360  

Income taxes

     —         3,875       (693 )     —         3,182  
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (7,453 )   $ 14,142     $ (207 )   $ (304 )   $ 6,178  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information (Continued)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Income - Continued (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     For the six months ended June 30, 2005

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 

Net sales

   $ —       $ 492,659     $ 202,997     $ (75,940 )   $ 619,716  

Cost of products sold

     —         334,119       155,939       (72,919 )     417,139  
    


 


 


 


 


Gross profit

     —         158,540       47,058       (3,021 )     202,577  

Selling expenses

     1,097       79,514       32,606       —         113,217  

General and administrative expenses

     15,121       40,700       15,182       —         71,003  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     (16,218 )     38,326       (730 )     (3,021 )     18,357  

Other income, net

     (821 )     (677 )     (340 )     —         (1,838 )

Interest expense

     12,441       202       1,895       —         14,538  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     (27,838 )     38,801       (2,285 )     (3,021 )     5,657  

Income taxes

     —         2,451       (571 )     —         1,880  
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (27,838 )   $ 36,350     $ (1,714 )   $ (3,021 )   $ 3,777  
    


 


 


 


 


     For the six months ended June 30, 2004

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 

Net sales

   $ —       $ 429,246     $ 148,832     $ (49,727 )   $ 528,351  

Cost of products sold

     —         296,184       117,907       (49,738 )     364,353  
    


 


 


 


 


Gross profit

     —         133,062       30,925       11       163,998  

Selling expenses

     603       65,147       17,952       (89 )     83,613  

General and administrative expenses

     10,399       32,767       7,619       (2,367 )     48,418  
    


 


 


 


 


Operating income (loss)

     (11,002 )     35,148       5,354       2,467       31,967  

Other income, net

     —         (2,602 )     (316 )     2,740       (178 )

Interest expense

     6,287       83       143       (1 )     6,512  
    


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) before income taxes

     (17,289 )     37,667       5,527       (272 )     25,633  

Income taxes

     —         7,223       1,492       —         8,715  
    


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (17,289 )   $ 30,444     $ 4,035     $ (272 )   $ 16,918  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information (Continued)

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     As of June 30, 2005

     K2 Inc.

   Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


   Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


Assets                                     

Current Assets

                                    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 4,835    $ 409     $ 16,206    $ —       $ 21,450

Accounts receivable, net

     36,522      235,432       116,343      (123,453 )     264,844

Inventories, net

     36      242,549       129,863      (5,321 )     367,127

Deferred income taxes

     32,640      —         —        (11,772 )     20,868

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     565      6,893       20,693      —         28,151
    

  


 

  


 

Total current assets

     74,598      485,283       283,105      (140,546 )     702,440

Property, plant and equipment

     12,455      159,655       112,079      —         284,189

Less allowance for depreciation and amortization

     994      99,717       42,143      —         142,854
    

  


 

  


 

       11,461      59,938       69,936      —         141,335

Intangible assets, net

     429,637      14,745       65,827      —         510,209

Deferred income taxes

     7,506      —         —        —         7,506

Investment in subsidiaries

     680,285      —         —        (680,285 )     —  

Other

     19,888      2,917       1,572      —         24,377
    

  


 

  


 

Total Assets

   $ 1,223,375    $ 562,883     $ 420,440    $ (820,831 )   $ 1,385,867
    

  


 

  


 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                     

Current Liabilities

                                    

Bank loans

   $ —      $ —       $ 7,017    $ —       $ 7,017

Accounts payable

     431      99,077       72,707      (98,611 )     73,604

Accrued liabilities

     67,481      60,879       41,843      —         170,203

Current portion of long-term debt

     16,293      —         2,830      —         19,123
    

  


 

  


 

Total current liabilities

     84,205      159,956       124,397      (98,611 )     269,947

Long-term pension liabilities

     16,854      —         —        —         16,854

Long-term debt

     256,707      —         17,297      —         274,004

Deferred income taxes

     47,764      7,343       7,411      (11,772 )     50,746

Advances (to) from affiliates. net

     43,529      (63,802 )     50,436      (30,163 )     —  

Convertible subordinated debentures

     98,769      —         —        —         98,769

Interdivisional equity

     —        459,386       220,899      (680,285 )     —  

Shareholders’ Equity

     675,547      —         —        —         675,547
    

  


 

  


 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,223,375    $ 562,883     $ 420,440    $ (820,831 )   $ 1,385,867
    

  


 

  


 

 

26


K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information (Continued)

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets

(Thousands)

 

     As of December 31, 2004

     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


   Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


Assets                                      

Current Assets

                                     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,167     $ 5,098     $ 17,368    $ —       $ 25,633

Accounts receivable, net

     54,123       240,539       176,633      (101,381 )     369,914

Inventories, net

     1,479       214,336       115,337      (6,027 )     325,125

Deferred income taxes

     27,970       14       1,725      —         29,709

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     716       5,582       16,477      —         22,775
    


 


 

  


 

Total current assets

     87,455       465,569       327,540      (107,408 )     773,156

Property, plant and equipment

     8,548       153,883       110,528      —         272,959

Less allowance for depreciation and amortization

     638       93,939       37,418      —         131,995
    


 


 

  


 

       7,910       59,944       73,110      —         140,964

Investment in affiliates

     560,820       —         —        (560,820 )     —  

Intangible assets, net

     484,109       13,431       5,825      5,000       508,365

Deferred income taxes

     7,506       —         —        —         7,506

Other

     20,707       2,702       2,965      —         26,374
    


 


 

  


 

Total Assets

   $ 1,168,507     $ 541,646     $ 409,440    $ (663,228 )   $ 1,456,365
    


 


 

  


 

Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                                      

Current Liabilities

                                     

Bank loans

   $ —       $ —       $ 31,490    $ —       $ 31,490

Accounts payable

     3,054       95,462       84,369      (79,727 )     103,158

Accrued liabilities

     59,993       58,520       60,940      —         179,453

Current portion of long-term debt

     30,455       421       4,198      —         35,074
    


 


 

  


 

Total current liabilities

     93,502       154,403       180,997      (79,727 )     349,175

Long-term pension liabilities

     16,854       —         —        —         16,854

Long-term debt

     229,736       1,624       19,452      —         250,812

Deferred income taxes

     52,048       6,075       —                58,123

Advances (to) from affiliates, net

     (5,034 )     (32,645 )     60,360      (22,681 )     —  

Convertible subordinated debentures

     98,535       —         —        —         98,535

Interdivisional equity

     —         412,189       148,631      (560,820 )     —  

Shareholders’ Equity

     682,866       —         —        —         682,866
    


 


 

  


 

Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity

   $ 1,168,507     $ 541,646     $ 409,440    $ (663,228 )   $ 1,456,365
    


 


 

  


 

 

27


K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information (Continued)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     For the six months ended June 30, 2005

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 

Operating Activities

                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ (27,838 )   $ 36,350     $ (1,714 )   $ (3,021 )   $ 3,777  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

                                        

Depreciation and amortization

     3,646       7,498       6,134       —         17,278  

Deferred taxes

     (8,953 )     1,232       9,136       —         1,415  

Changes in current assets and current liabilities

     24,022       (17,504 )     10,789       2,520       19,827  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (9,123 )     27,576       24,345       (501 )     42,297  

Investing Activities

                                        

Property, plant & equipment expenditures

     (1,310 )     (9,147 )     (7,693 )     842       (17,308 )

Disposals of property, plant & equipment

     87       1,330       297       (842 )     872  

Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (15,094 )     —         —         —         (15,094 )

Other items, net

     152,970       8,873       (10,729 )     (149,463 )     1,651  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     136,653       1,056       (18,125 )     (149,463 )     (29,879 )

Financing Activities

                                     —    

Borrowings (payments) under long-term debt, net

     13,043       (2,045 )     (3,523 )             7,475  

Net decrease in short-term bank loans

     —         —         (24,473 )             (24,473 )

Proceeds received from exercise of stock options

     397       —         —         —         397  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     13,440       (2,045 )     (27,996 )     —         (16,601 )

(Increase) decrease in investment in subsidiaries

     (150,749 )     (119 )     30,538       120,330       —    

Advances (to) from affiliates

     11,447       (31,157 )     (9,924 )     29,634       —    
    


 


 


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,668       (4,689 )     (1,162 )     —         (4,183 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     3,167       5,098       17,368       —         25,633  
    


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 4,835     $ 409     $ 16,206     $ —       $ 21,450  
    


 


 


 


 


 

28


K2 INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

June 30, 2005

 

NOTE 14 – Supplemental Guarantor Information (Continued)

 

Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(Thousands)

 

     For the six months ended June 30, 2004

 
     K2 Inc.

    Guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries


    Eliminating
Entries


    Consolidated
K2 Inc.


 

Operating Activities

                                        

Net income (loss)

   $ (17,289 )   $ 30,444     $ 4,035     $ (272 )   $ 16,918  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

                                        

Depreciation and amortization

     2,665       8,339       1,739       —         12,743  

Deferred taxes

     10,112       (1,358 )     (104 )     (1,868 )     6,782  

Changes in current assets and current liabilities

     19,074       (11,334 )     7,134       5,643       20,517  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by operating activities

     14,562       26,091       12,804       3,503       56,960  

Investing Activities

                                        

Property, plant & equipment expenditures

     (580 )     (7,912 )     (5,971 )     205       (14,258 )

Disposals of property, plant & equipment

     —         299       107       —         406  

Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (28,672 )     —         —         —         (28,672 )

Other items, net

     (1,454 )     10,417       (10,312 )     (3,942 )     (5,291 )
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (30,706 )     2,804       (16,176 )     (3,737 )     (47,815 )

Financing Activities

                                        

Borrowings (payments) under long-term debt, net

     (12,159 )     (868 )     —         234       (12,793 )

Net decrease in short-term bank loans

     —         (13 )     (3,513 )             (3,526 )

Proceeds received from exercise of stock options

     4,091       —         —         —         4,091  
    


 


 


 


 


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (8,068 )     (881 )     (3,513 )     234       (12,228 )

(Increase) decrease in investment in subsidiaries

     (8 )     776       (768 )     —         —    

Advances (to) from affiliates

     25,261       (29,725 )     4,464       —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     1,041       (935 )     (3,189 )     —         (3,083 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     2,683       2,198       16,375       —         21,256  
    


 


 


 


 


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 3,724     $ 1,263     $ 13,186     $ —       $ 18,173  
    


 


 


 


 


 

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

 

Certain statements in Management’s Discussion and Analysis are forward-looking as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on current expectations that are subject to risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from expectations as of the date of this filing because of the factors discussed below under the Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure section and elsewhere in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q.

 

K2 Inc. is a premier, branded consumer products company with a portfolio of leading brands including Shakespeare, Pflueger and Stearns in the Marine and Outdoor segment; Rawlings, Worth and K2 Licensed Products in the Team Sports segment; K2, Völkl, Marker, Ride and Brass Eagle in the Action Sports segment; and Adio, Marmot and Ex Officio in the Apparel and Footwear segment. K2’s diversified mix of products is used primarily in team and individual sports activities such as fishing, watersports activities, baseball, softball, alpine skiing, snowboarding, in-line skating and mountain biking.

 

Matters Affecting Comparability

 

Operating Segments. As a result of a number of acquisitions in 2003 and 2004, K2 reclassified its business into the following four segments based on similar product types, distribution channels and management’s perspective in evaluating K2’s various lines of business: Marine and Outdoor, Team Sports, Action Sports and Apparel and Footwear. The Marine and Outdoor segment includes Shakespeare fishing tackle and monofilament products as well as Stearns outdoor products. The Team Sports segment includes baseball and softball products and K2 Licensed Products. The Action Sports segment includes skis, bindings, snowboards, snowshoes, in-line skates and paintball products. The Apparel and Footwear segment includes skateboard shoes and apparel, technical apparel and equipment and outdoor and adventure travel apparel. All periods presented have been recasted to reflect these changes in the segments.

 

The Marine and Outdoor segment represented $242.8 million, or 39.2%, of K2’s 2005 first six months consolidated net sales; the Team Sports segment had net sales of $160.9 million, or 26.0% of 2005 first six months consolidated net sales; the Action Sports segment represented $145.5 million, or 23.4% of 2005 first six months consolidated net sales; and the Apparel and Footwear segment had net sales of $70.5 million, or 11.4% of 2005 first six months consolidated net sales.

 

Acquisitions. The consolidated condensed statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005 includes the operating results of each of the businesses acquired in 2004, however the consolidated condensed statements of income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2004 do not include the results of Marmot, Völkl and Marker or K2’s other acquisitions completed after the 2004 second quarter since these companies were acquired by K2 on or subsequent to June 30, 2004. The second quarter of 2004 results include less than a full three months of results of Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004. In addition, the 2004 six month results include less than a full six

 

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months of results of K2 Licensed Products which was acquired by K2 on January 23, 2004, Worr Game Products and IPI both of which were acquired by K2 on April 19, 2004, and Ex Officio, which was acquired by K2 on May 12, 2004. Net sales from acquisitions completed by K2 on or subsequent to June 30, 2004 accounted for $32.6 million and $85.7 million of net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, respectively. For further discussion of K2’s acquisition activities see Note 5 to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 

Consolidated Results of Operations

 

The following table sets forth certain ratios and relationships calculated from the Statements of Consolidated Condensed Income for the three and six months ended June 30:

 

     For the three months ended June 30

    For the six months ended June 30

 
                 Increase /(Decrease)

                Increase /(Decrease)

 
(In millions, except per share data)    2005

    2004

    $

    %

    2005

    2004

    $

    %

 

Net sales

   $ 301.4     $ 251.0     $ 50.4     20.1 %   $ 619.7     $ 528.4     $ 91.3     17.3 %

Gross profit

     99.8       77.4       22.4     28.9 %     202.6       164.0       38.6     23.5 %

Operating income

     8.3       12.4       (4.1 )   (33.1 %)     18.4       32.0       (13.6 )   (42.5 %)

Net income

     1.5       6.2       (4.7 )   (75.8 %)     3.8       16.9       (13.1 )   (77.5 %)
    


 


 


 

 


 


 


 

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.03     $ 0.16     $ (0.13 )   (81.3 %)   $ 0.08     $ 0.43     $ (0.35 )   (81.4 %)
    


 


 


 

 


 


 


 

Expressed as a percentage of net sales:

                                                            

Gross margin (a)

     33.1 %     30.8 %                   32.7 %     31.0 %              

Selling, general and administrative expense

     30.3 %     25.9 %                   29.7 %     25.0 %              

Operating margin (b)

     2.8 %     4.9 %                   3.0 %     6.1 %              

 

(a) Gross Margin is defined as gross profit divided by net sales as presented in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

 

(b) Operating Margin is defined as operating income divided by net sales as presented in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Income.

 

Acquisitions

 

During the second quarter of 2005, K2 completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Hodgman, Inc., a business engaged in the design, selling and distribution of hunting and fishing waders, and JRC Products Limited, a business engaged in the design, selling and distribution of fishing tackle products. The purchase price for these assets was paid in cash. The results of the operations of these two companies were included in the consolidated financial statements of K2 beginning with the date of the acquisition.

 

During 2004, K2 completed nine acquisitions, including the acquisitions of Fotoball USA, Inc. (later renamed K2 Licensed Products, Inc.) on January 23, 2004, Ex Officio on May 12, 2004, Marmot on June 30, 2004 and Völkl and Marker on July 7, 2004 as well as five smaller acquisitions.

 

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Downsizing and Restructuring Activities

 

Pursuant to acquisitions made by K2 during 2005, 2004 and 2003, K2 approved restructuring and exit plans related to the closure of certain facilities of the acquired companies. In accordance with EITF 95-3, “Recognition of Liabilities in Connection with a Purchase Business Combination”, K2 established reserves for employee severance, employee relocation costs and lease termination costs totaling approximately $0.6 million, $11.0 million and $5.1 million during 2005, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These reserves were recognized as assumed liabilities of the acquired companies. The reserves established were not individually significant to any of K2’s acquisitions during 2005, 2004 or 2003.

 

Comparative Second Quarter Results of Operations

 

Net sales of K2 for the three months ended June 30, 2005 increased to $301.4 million as compared with $251.0 million in the corresponding period in 2004. Net income for the second quarter of 2005 was $1.5 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, as compared with $6.2 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2004.

 

Net Sales. In the Marine and Outdoor segment, net sales increased to $130.4 million in the second quarter of 2005 as compared with $107.8 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The overall improvement in net sales during 2005 resulted from increased sales of Shakespeare fishing tackle products of $12.0 million, higher sales of Stearns products of $12.2 million, including new sales of Sospenders flotation devices, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2004 and new sales of Hodgman wader products, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2005, partially offset by lower sales of Shakespeare monofilament products of $1.6 million. The increase in sales of Shakespeare fishing tackle products reflected growth in the sales of Pflueger reels, kits and combos, fish line, military antennas and new sales of All-Star rods, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2004. Increased sales of Stearns outdoor products reflected higher demand for rainwear, inflatables and water-ski vests.

 

Net sales of the Team Sports segment improved to $68.3 million for the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $61.8 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The improvement was due to higher sales of team apparel of $1.8 million, gloves of $1.5 million, baseballs of $0.8 million, metal softball bats of $0.8 million and new sales of Miken softball bats of $3.3 million, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2004, partially offset by lower sales of K2 Licensed Products of $2.1 million.

 

In the Action Sports segment, net sales were $65.1 million in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $69.2 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The overall sales decline was due to lower sales of paintball products of $8.3 million, snowboards of $3.5 million and bikes of $2.2 million, partially offset by net sales from the acquisition of Völkl and Marker in the third quarter of 2004 of $10.7 million. The decline in sales of paintball products reflects soft consumer demand in the industry. In the event that consumer demand continues to remain soft for paintball products, this could have a significant negative impact on net sales, gross profits and operating income in future periods for the Action Sports segment.

 

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Net sales of the Apparel and Footwear segment increased to $37.6 million in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $12.2 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The increase in net sales as compared to 2004 is the result of the acquisitions of Ex Officio on May 12, 2004 and Marmot on June 30, 2004, which had combined net sales of $22.3 million for K2 in the second quarter of 2005, as well as higher sales of skateboard shoes and apparel of $6.1 million. The increase in sales of skateboard shoes and apparel reflects the strong sell through of the Adio shoe brand.

 

K2’s international operations (operating locations outside of the United States) represented $54.3 million, or 18.0% of K2’s consolidated net sales for the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $38.7 million, or 15.4% of K2’s consolidated net sales for the prior year’s second quarter. The increase in net sales from international operations was due to the acquisitions of Marmot and Völkl and Marker in mid-2004, which had 2005 second quarter net sales from international operations of $3.8 million and $9.7 million, respectively, and higher direct shipments out of the K2 China manufacturing facilities of $5.1 million. These increases were partially offset by lower sales of snowboards of $0.8 million and footwear of $1.4 million.

 

Gross profit. Gross profits for the second quarter of 2005 increased 28.9% to $99.8 million, or 33.1% of net sales, as compared with $77.4 million, or 30.8% of net sales, in the year ago quarter. The improvement in gross profit dollars for the quarter was primarily attributable to the increase in second quarter sales volume and the improvement in gross profit as a percentage of net sales. The improvement in the gross profit percentage was due to higher gross margins in the Team Sports segment as compared to 2004, and higher gross margins in the Apparel and Footwear segment resulting from K2’s acquisitions of Ex Officio on May 12, 2004 and Marmot on June 30, 2004.

 

Costs and Expenses. Selling expenses for the second quarter of 2005 were $54.5 million, or 18.1% of net sales, as compared with $41.6 million, or 16.6% of net sales, in the prior year’s second quarter. General and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2005 were $36.9 million, or 12.2% of net sales, as compared with $23.4 million, or 9.3% of net sales, in the prior year’s second quarter. The increase in selling expenses in dollars was attributable to the increase in sales volume for the second quarter as compared to the prior year and acquisitions completed at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004 by K2 which resulted in additional selling expenses of $11.1 million. The increase in general and administrative expenses in dollars for the second quarter of 2005 was primarily attributable to higher sales volume during the second quarter and acquisitions completed at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004 by K2 which resulted in additional general and administrative expenses of $7.5 million. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased due primarily to the seasonality associated with the acquisitions of Marmot, Völkl and Marker in mid-2004. These acquired companies have higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales in the first and second quarters of the year due to having lower sales volume as compared to the third and fourth quarters.

 

Operating Income. Operating income for the second quarter of 2005 was $8.3 million, or 2.8% of net sales, as compared to operating income of $12.4 million, or 4.9% of net sales, a year ago. The decrease in operating income was due to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as discussed above, partially offset by higher sales volume and gross profit in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to the prior year.

 

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K2’s international operations (operating locations outside of the United States) had an operating loss of $4.2 million for the second quarter of 2005 as compared with $0.3 million of operating income in the year ago quarter. The operating loss from international operations was attributable to the acquisitions of Marmot, Völkl and Marker in mid-2004. These acquired companies have higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales in the first and second quarters of the year due to lower sales volume as compared to the third and fourth quarters.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $7.3 million in the second quarter of 2005 as compared to $3.2 million in the year-earlier period. The increase in interest expense for 2005 was primarily attributable to higher average borrowing levels during the second quarter of 2005 as compared to 2004. Borrowings on average were higher in the second quarter of 2005 due to borrowings made to fund acquisitions and the seasonal working capital requirements of businesses acquired at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004.

 

Income Taxes. During the second quarter of 2005, the effective income tax rate was 33.3% as compared to 34.0% during the second quarter of 2004. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to a greater percentage of income being taxed in relatively lower tax jurisdictions as a result of K2’s acquisitions completed at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004.

 

Comparative Six-Month Results of Operations

 

Net sales of K2 for the six months ended June 30, 2005 increased to $619.7 million as compared with $528.4 million in the year-earlier period. Net income for the first six months of 2005 was $3.8 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, as compared with $16.9 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, in the first six months of 2004.

 

Net Sales. In the Marine and Outdoor segment, net sales increased to $242.8 million in the first six months of 2005 as compared with $206.6 million in the prior year’s first six months. The overall improvement in net sales during 2005 resulted from increased sales of Shakespeare fishing tackle products of $21.4 million, higher sales of Stearns products of $17.9 million, including new sales of Sospenders flotation devices, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2004 and new sales of Hodgman wader products, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2005, partially offset by lower sales of Shakespeare monofilament products of $3.1 million. The increase in sales of Shakespeare fishing tackle products reflected growth in the sales of Pflueger reels, kits and combos, fish line, military antennas and new sales of All-Star rods, which was acquired in the second quarter of 2004. Increased sales of Stearns outdoor products reflected higher demand for children’s flotation products, water-ski vests, inflatables, rainwear and ATV accessories.

 

Net sales of the Team Sports segment improved to $160.9 million for the first six months of 2005 as compared to $155.9 million in the prior year’s first six months. The improvement was due to higher sales of team apparel of $1.7 million, baseballs of $1.0 million, gloves of $1.0 million, and new sales of Miken softball bats of $7.5 million, which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2004, partially offset by lower sales of metal softball bats of $2.9 million, basketballs of $0.8 million and K2 Licensed Products of $1.6 million.

 

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In the Action Sports segment, net sales increased to $145.5 million in the first six months of 2005 as compared to $144.2 million in the prior year’s first six months. The increase is primarily the result of $34.4 million in 2005 first six months net sales resulting from the acquisitions of Völkl and Marker in July 2004, partially offset by lower sales of paintball products of $13.9 million, in-line skates of $9.2 million, snowboards of $5.6 million, bikes of $1.6 million and snowshoes of $1.2 million. The decline in sales of paintball products and in-line skates reflects soft consumer demand in the industry. In the event that consumer demand continues to remain soft for paintball products of 2005, this trend could have a significant negative impact on net sales, gross profits and operating income in future periods for the Action Sports segment.

 

Net sales of the Apparel and Footwear segment improved to $70.5 million in the first six months of 2005 as compared to $21.7 million in the prior year’s first six months. The increase in net sales from 2004 is the result of the acquisitions of Ex Officio in May 2004 and Marmot on June 30, 2004 which had combined net sales of $41.6 million for K2 in the first six months of 2005, as well as higher sales of skateboard shoes and apparel of $10.1 million. The increase in sales of skateboard shoes and apparel reflects the strong sell through of the Adio shoe brand.

 

K2’s international operations (operating locations outside of the United States) represented $129.8 million, or 20.9% of K2’s consolidated net sales for the first six months of 2005 as compared to $99.9 million, or 18.9% of K2’s consolidated net sales for the first six months of 2004. The increase in net sales from international operations was due to the acquisitions of Marmot and Völkl and Marker in mid-2004 which had 2005 first six months net sales from international operations of $7.8 million and $28.4 million, respectively, and higher direct shipments out of the K2 China manufacturing facilities of $6.5 million. These increases were partially offset by lower sales of in-line skates of $7.3 million, snowboards of $2.6 million and footwear of $2.1 million.

 

Gross profit. Gross profits for the first six months of 2005 increased 23.5% to $202.6 million, or 32.7% of net sales, as compared with $164.0 million, or 31.0% of net sales, in the year ago period. The improvement in gross profit dollars for the 2005 period was attributable to the increase in sales volume for the first six months of 2005 as compared to 2004, and an increase in gross profit as a percentage of net sales. The improvement in the gross profit percentage was primarily due to higher gross margins in the Team Sports segment as compared to 2004 and higher gross margin product sales resulting from K2’s acquisitions completed during or after the 2004 second quarter, particularly the acquisitions of Marmot and Ex Officio in the Apparel and Footwear segment.

 

Costs and Expenses. Selling expenses for the first six months of 2005 were $113.2 million, or 18.3% of net sales, as compared with $83.6 million, or 15.8% of net sales, in the prior year’s first six months. General and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2005 were $71.0 million, or 11.5% of net sales, as compared with $48.4 million, or 9.2% of net sales, in the prior year’s first six months. The increase in selling expenses in dollars was attributable to the increase in sales volume for the first six months of 2005 as compared to the prior year and acquisitions completed at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004 by K2 which resulted in additional selling expenses of $25.7 million. The increase in general and administrative expenses in dollars for the first six months of 2005 was primarily attributable to higher sales volume during the first six months of 2005 and acquisitions

 

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completed at the end of or after the second quarter of 2004 by K2 which resulted in additional general and administrative expenses of $14.5 million. As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to the seasonality associated with the acquisitions of Marmot, Völkl and Marker in mid-2004. These acquired companies have higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales in the first and second quarters of the year due to having lower sales volume as compared to the third and fourth quarters.

 

Operating Income. Operating income for the first six months of 2005 was $18.4 million, or 3.0% of net sales, as compared to operating income of $32.0 million, or 6.1% of net sales, a year ago. The decrease in operating income was due to the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses as discussed above, partially offset by higher sales volume and gross profit in the first six months of 2005 as compared to the prior year.

 

K2’s international operations (operating locations outside of the United States) had an operating loss of $4.0 million for the first six months of 2005 as compared with operating income of $4.7 million for the first six months of 2004. The operating loss for the 2005 six months as compared to operating income in the 2004 period was attributable to the acquisitions of Marmot, Völkl and Marker in mid-2004. These acquired companies have higher selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales in the first and second quarters of the year due to lower sales volume as compared to the third and fourth quarters. In addition, operating income from international operations declined due to lower sales of in-line skates and snowboards.

 

Interest Expense. Interest expense was $14.5 million in the first six months of 2005 as compared to $6.5 million in the year-earlier period. The increase in interest expense for 2005 was primarily attributable to higher average borrowing levels during the first six months of 2005 as compared to 2004. Borrowings on average were higher in the first six months of 2005 due to borrowings made to fund acquisitions and the seasonal working capital requirements of businesses acquired during 2004.

 

Income Taxes. During the first six months of 2005, the effective income tax rate was 33.2% as compared to 34.0% during the first six months of 2004. The decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily attributable to a greater percentage of income being taxed in relatively lower tax jurisdictions as a result of K2’s acquisitions completed during 2004.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Cash Flow Activity

 

K2’s operating activities provided $42.3 million of cash in the first six months of 2005 as compared to $57.0 million in the first six months of 2004. The decrease in cash from operations during 2005 was primarily attributable to the decline in net income of $13.1 million and a smaller decrease in deferred taxes of $5.3 million during the first six months of 2005 as compared to 2004, partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization expenses of $4.5 million. The decline in net income during the first six months of 2005 was attributable to lower operating income and higher interest expense as compared to the first six months of 2004 as discussed above.

 

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Net cash used for investing activities was $29.9 million in the first six months of 2005, as compared to $47.8 million of cash used for investing activities in the prior year. The decrease in cash used in investing activities during 2005 was due to $13.6 million less cash used in the purchase of businesses in the first six months of 2005 as compared to 2004, partially offset by higher capital expenditures of $3.0 million in the first six months of 2005. There were no material commitments for capital expenditures at June 30, 2005.

 

Net cash used in financing activities was $16.6 million in the first six months of 2005 as compared with $12.2 million of cash used in the corresponding year-ago period. The increase in cash used in financing activities during the 2005 period was due to lower proceeds received from stock option exercises of $3.7 million.

 

Capital Structure and Resources

 

K2’s principal long-term borrowing facility is a $250.0 million revolving credit facility, secured by all of K2’s assets in the United States, Canada and England. Total availability under the credit facility is determined by a borrowing formula based on eligible trade receivables and inventory and defined advance rates. The credit facility is expandable to $350.0 million and has a $100.0 million limit for the issuance of letters of credit. The credit facility expires on July 1, 2009. At June 30, 2005, there were $73.0 million of borrowings outstanding under the credit facility, $20.5 million of outstanding letter of credit issuances (consisting of $13.7 million of standby letters of credit and $6.8 million of trade letters of credit which expire over the next 12 months) and $135.1 million of available borrowing capacity. At June 30, 2005, K2 also had outstanding $25.0 million of 7.25% convertible subordinated debentures due March 2010, $75.0 million of 5.00% convertible senior debentures due June 2010 and $200.0 million of senior notes due July 2014. At June 30, 2005, K2 had $27.1 million outstanding under various foreign lending arrangements.

 

On March 18, 2005, K2 obtained an amendment to its credit facility allowing K2 to make up to $50.0 million in repurchases of K2 common stock provided that unused borrowing availability under the facility is at least $50.0 million after such repurchases.

 

On July 25, 2005, K2 also obtained an amendment to its credit facility allowing K2 to issue up to $100.0 million in unsecured notes, subject to the approval of the administrative agent, provided the issuance is completed within 365 days and the net proceeds are used to repay borrowings outstanding under the credit facility.

 

K2 believes that the credit available under the credit facility, together with cash flow from operations will be sufficient for K2’s business needs through June 30, 2006. K2’s ability to arrange debt financing from other sources, should such additional financing become necessary, could be limited by the fact that substantially all of K2’s assets in the United States, Canada and England are subject to security interests pursuant to the credit facility. In addition, K2’s $200.0 million of senior notes due July 2014 and 5.00% convertible senior debentures due June 2010 place limitations on the incurrence of indebtedness by K2.

 

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Long-term Financial Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments

 

The following summarizes the outstanding borrowings and long-term contractual obligations of K2 at June 30, 2005 and the effects such obligations are expected to have on liquidity and cash flow in future periods.

 

Contractual

Obligations


   Total

   Less
than 1
year


   1-3 years

   4-5 years

   After 5
years


     (Thousands)

Long-term debt (1)

   $ 393,127    $ 2,830    $ 6,436    $ 101,339    $ 282,522

Operating leases (2)

     59,881      14,377      19,133      12,031      14,340

Licensing arrangements (3)

     5,054      4,322      707      25      —  

Endorsement and sponsorship arrangements (4)

     10,631      5,441      4,367      823      —  

Pension contributions (5)

     4,201      4,201      —        —        —  

Amounts due related to acquisitions (6)

     2,715      2,715      —        —        —  
    

  

  

  

  

Total contractual cash obligations

   $ 475,609    $ 33,886    $ 30,643    $ 114,218    $ 296,862
    

  

  

  

  

 

(1) Includes principal payments contractually outstanding under K2’s lending arrangements. See Note 8 to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, for additional information on K2’s long-term debt obligations.

 

(2) In the ordinary course of business, K2 enters into operating leases for the use of buildings, machinery and equipment. These amounts represent the contractual minimum payments due under these agreements.

 

(3) In the ordinary course of business, K2 enters into licensing arrangements whereby future minimum payments are due. These amounts represent the contractual minimum payments due under these agreements.

 

(4) In the ordinary course of business, K2 enters into endorsement and sponsorship contracts with athletes whereby future minimum payments are due. These amounts represent the contractual minimum payments due under these agreements.

 

(5) These amounts include estimated contributions for K2’s pension plans. See Note 9 to Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements, for additional information on K2’s pension plans.

 

(6) These amounts include payments to be made during 2005 related to K2’s completed acquisition.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

K2 did not enter into any off-balance sheet arrangements during 2005 or 2004, nor did K2 have any off-balance sheet arrangements outstanding at June 30, 2005 or December 31, 2004.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

 

K2’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition and results of operations are based upon K2’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements

 

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requires K2 to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities.

 

Discussed below are several significant accounting policies, which require the use of judgments and estimates that may materially affect the consolidated financial statements.

 

The estimates described below are reviewed from time to time and are subject to change if the circumstances so indicate. The effect of any such change is reflected in results of operations for the period in which the change is made. Establishment of the reserves affecting inventories and the allowance for doubtful accounts are among the most important.

 

Revenue Recognition

 

K2 recognizes revenue from product sales when title passes and the risks and rewards of ownership have passed to the customer, based on the terms of sale. Title passes generally upon shipment or upon receipt by the customer depending on the country of the sale and the agreement with the customer. In some instances, products are shipped directly from K2 suppliers to K2 customers and revenue is recognized when the product is delivered to and accepted by the customer or a representative of the customer. K2 revenues may fluctuate in cases when our customers delay accepting shipment of product for periods up to several weeks. Reserves for estimated returns are established based upon historical return rates and recorded as reductions of sales.

 

Warranty

 

K2 records the estimated cost of product warranties at the time sales are recognized. K2 estimates warranty obligation by reference to historical product warranty return rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting the product. Should actual product warranty return rates, material usage or service delivery costs differ from the historical rates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability would be required.

 

Accounts Receivable and Allowances

 

Accounts receivable are the result of K2’s worldwide sales activities. Although K2’s credit risk is spread across a large number of customers within a wide geographic area, periodic concentrations within a specific industry occur due to the seasonality of its businesses and with certain customers as the result of K2’s acquisition activities. K2 generally does not require collateral but performs periodic credit evaluations to manage its credit risk.

 

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K2 evaluates the collectibility of accounts receivable based on a combination of factors. In circumstances where there is knowledge of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific reserve is recorded against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount that is reasonably believed to be collected. For all other customers, reserves are established based on historical bad debts, customer payment patterns and current economic conditions. The establishment of these reserves requires the use of judgment and assumptions regarding the potential for losses on receivable balances. If the financial condition of K2’s customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments to K2, additional allowances may be required.

 

Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is substantially determined by the first-in, first-out method, including material, labor and factory overhead. K2 records adjustments to its inventory for estimated obsolescence or diminution in market value equal to the difference between the cost of inventory and the estimated market value, based on market conditions from time to time. These adjustments are estimates, which could vary significantly, either favorably or unfavorably, from actual experience if future economic conditions, levels of consumer demand, customer inventory levels or competitive conditions differ from expectations.

 

Long-Lived and Finite Lived Intangible Assets

 

Purchased intangible assets with finite lives are amortized using the straight-line method over the estimated economic lives of the assets, ranging from one to eleven years.

 

Long-lived assets, such as property, plant and equipment and purchased intangible assets with finite lives, are evaluated for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset may not be recoverable in accordance with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” K2 assesses the fair value of the assets based on the future cash flow the assets are expected to generate and recognizes an impairment loss when estimated undiscounted future cash flow expected to result from the use of the asset plus net proceeds expected from disposition of the asset (if any) are less than the carrying value of the asset. When an impairment is identified, K2 reduces the carrying amount of the asset to its estimated fair value based on a discounted cash flow approach or, when available and appropriate, comparable market values. K2 determined there were no indicators of material impairment of long-lived assets as of June 30, 2005.

 

K2 has evaluated the remaining useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets to determine if any adjustments to the useful lives were necessary or if any of these assets had indefinite lives and were therefore not subject to amortization. K2 determined that no adjustments to the useful lives of its finite-lived purchased intangible assets were necessary. The finite-lived purchased intangible assets consist of patents, customer contracts and customer lists, licensing agreements, tradenames/trademarks and non-compete arrangements which at June 30, 2005 have weighted average useful lives of approximately 8 years, 8 years, 5 years, 7 years and 4 years, respectively.

 

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Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets

 

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized but instead are measured for impairment at least annually, or when events indicate that a likely impairment exists. The impairment tests for goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets are assessed for impairment using fair value measurement techniques. Specifically, goodwill impairment is determined using a two-step process. The first step of the goodwill impairment test is used to identify potential impairment by comparing the fair value of a K2 reporting unit with the net book value (or carrying amount), including goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is considered not impaired and the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. The second step of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination, accordingly the fair value of the reporting unit is allocated to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the purchase price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The impairment test for other intangible assets consists of a comparison of the fair value of the intangible asset with its carrying value. If the carrying value of the intangible asset exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess.

 

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit under the first step of the goodwill impairment test and determining the fair value of individual assets and liabilities of a reporting unit under the second step of the goodwill impairment test is judgmental in nature and often involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions could have a significant impact on whether or not an impairment charge is recognized and also the extent of such charge. K2’s estimates of fair value utilized in goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible asset tests may be based upon a number of factors, including assumptions about the projected future cash flows, discount rate, growth rate, determination of market comparables, technological change, economic conditions, or changes to K2’s business operations. Such changes may result in impairment charges recorded in future periods.

 

K2 determined in accordance with SFAS No. 142 that K2’s segments meet the criteria for aggregation and therefore performed its analysis at the reporting segment level. The fair value of K2’s reporting units was determined using a combination of the income approach and the market approach. Under the income approach, the fair value of a reporting unit is calculated based on the present value of estimated future cash flows. The present value of estimated future cash flows uses K2’s estimates of revenue for the reporting units, driven by assumed market growth rates and assumed market segment share, and estimated costs as well as appropriate discount rates. These estimates are consistent with the plans and estimates that K2 uses to manage the underlying businesses. Under the market approach, fair value is estimated based on market multiples of revenue or earnings for comparable companies.

 

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In performing the fiscal 2004 annual test for the Marine and Outdoor segment, K2 assumed a sales growth rate of 5%; gross profit margins of 37%; an income tax rate of 35%; and a discount rate of 12%. For the Team Sports segment, K2 assumed a sales growth rate of 3%; gross profit margins ranging from 34% to 36%; an income tax rate of 35%; and a discount rate of 12%. For the Action Sports segment, K2 assumed a sales growth rate of 5%; gross profit margins of 34%; an income tax rate of 35%; and a discount rate of 12%. For the Apparel and Footwear segment, K2 assumed a sales growth rate of 5%; gross profit margins of 40%; an income tax rate of 35%; and a discount rate of 12%. Based on the results of the annual impairment tests, K2 determined that no impairment of goodwill existed as of December 31, 2004. However, future goodwill impairment tests could result in a charge to earnings. K2 will continue to evaluate goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles on an annual basis and whenever events and changes in circumstances indicate that there may be a potential impairment.

 

K2 considered the recent softness in consumer demand for paintball products within its Action Sports segment and has determined that no indicators of impairment existed at June 30, 2005 with respect to certain indefinite and finite-lived intangibles. In the event consumer demand continues to remain soft for paintball products, K2 may be required to record an impairment charge in future periods related to indefinite and finite-lived intangibles within the Action Sports segment.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income taxes are recorded using the liability method. K2 estimates actual current tax exposure together with temporary differences that result from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities. K2 then assesses the likelihood that deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and to the extent that recovery is unlikely, a valuation allowance must be established. A significant portion of K2’s deferred tax assets relate to net operating loss carryovers for both domestic and foreign purposes. The realization of these assets is based upon estimates of future taxable income. In those jurisdictions where the realization of these carryovers is not likely, a valuation allowance has been established.

 

Pensions

 

K2 sponsors several trusteed non-contributory defined benefit pension plans covering about 850 of its domestic employees. Benefits are generally based on years of service and the employee’s highest average compensation for five consecutive years during the years of credited service. Contributions are intended to provide for benefits attributable to service to date and service expected to be provided in the future. K2 funds these plans in accordance with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974.

 

Effective August 31, 2004, the domestic pension plans (the “plans”) were amended to freeze the accrual of future benefits for almost all of the employees. This resulted in active participants no longer accruing benefits under the plans. Participants will remain eligible to receive benefits they have earned under the plans through August 31, 2004 when they retire. New employees will not be eligible to accrue any benefit under the plans. Only a small group of about 20 employees subject to a collective bargaining agreement will continue to accrue benefits. The impact of this change to the plans on K2’s benefit costs was a one-time recognized curtailment loss of $353,000 in the 2004 third quarter. The impact on future benefit costs is the elimination of the service cost and an $8.0 million

 

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reduction of the projected benefit obligation for future pay increases. This change to the plans has further resulted in an estimated reduction in net periodic pension costs for the 2005 year of $2.8 million.

 

Pension costs and liabilities are actuarially calculated. These calculations are based on assumptions related to the discount rate, projected compensation increases and expected return on assets. The discount rate assumption is based on current market interest rates of long-term bonds as of December 31, 2004. There is no salary growth assumption for the future due to the freezing of the plans on August 31, 2004, whereby no additional benefits will accrue. Long-term return on plan assets is determined based on historical portfolio results and management’s future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. K2 evaluates the assumptions used on a periodic basis and makes adjustments as necessary. As of December 31, 2003, K2’s assumption related to the discount rate, projected compensation increases and expected return on assets was 6.25%, 4.00% and 8.25%, respectively. Due to the declining interest rate environment for long-term bonds in 2004, K2 lowered its discount rate assumption to 5.75% at December 31, 2004. A continued change in the discount rate and actual vs. expected return on plan assets could have a significant impact on the pension costs recorded.

 

Due to the lower discount rate and declines in the stock market during 2002, actual asset returns on K2’s pension assets did not meet K2’s original assumption of 2003 expected returns. This resulted in 2003 pension expense being higher than 2002 pension expense by approximately $2.1 million. Pension expense for the 2004 year was approximately $0.1 million lower than the 2003 year. The 2004 decrease in pension expense was attributable to: the plan freeze on August 31, 2004 resulting in a reduction in expense of approximately $0.6 million; better than expected 2003 asset returns resulting in a reduction to expense of approximately $0.3 million; all of which were offset by an increase in pension expense of approximately $0.8 million due to changes in assumptions regarding the discount rate, expected return on assets, mortality rates, administrative expenses and changes in participant demographics. For 2005, pension expense is estimated to be approximately $0.6 million, a reduction of $2.7 million from the 2004 year. This decrease in overall expense is expected to result from the following: a $0.2 million decrease in expense due to better than expected asset returns during 2004; a $2.8 million decrease in expense due to the freezing of the plan during 2004; all of which are expected to be offset by a $0.3 million increase in pension expense due to the decrease in the discount rate from 6.25% to 5.75% at December 31, 2004.

 

K2’s expected cash contribution to its plans in 2005 is $5.7 million. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2005, K2 made contributions totaling approximately $1.0 million and $1.5 million, respectively, to the plans.

 

Based on the decrease in the discount rate and lower expected asset returns, the accumulated benefit obligation of the plans exceeded the fair value of the assets of the plans by $22.5 million and $15.6 million at December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively. These asset shortfalls resulted in K2 recording a non-cash charge to Other Comprehensive Income, a component of K2’s shareholders’ equity, of $14.5 million ($9.4 million, net of taxes) at December 31, 2004. Based on this amount recorded, K2 had $22.5 million and $15.2 million, of net pension liabilities as of December 31, 2004 and 2003, respectively, consisting of $22.5 and $15.6 million, respectively, in asset shortfalls and an intangible asset for the unrecognized prior service cost of $0.4 million at December 31, 2003. As of June 30, 2005

 

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and December 31, 2004, K2 classified $4.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively, of the pension liability as current and $16.8 million as long-term.

 

Foreign Currency Translation

 

The functional currency for most foreign operations is the local currency. The financial statements of foreign subsidiaries have been translated into U.S. dollars. Asset and liability accounts have been translated using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expense accounts have been translated using the average exchange rate for the period. The gains and losses associated with the translation of the financial statements resulting from the changes in exchange rates from period to period have been reported in the other comprehensive income or loss account in shareholders’ equity. To the extent assets and liabilities of the foreign operations are realized or the foreign operations pay back intercompany debt, amounts previously reported in other comprehensive income or loss account would be included in net income or loss in the period in which the transaction occurs. Transaction gains or losses, other than those related to intercompany accounts and investments deemed to be of a long-term nature, are included in net income or loss in the period in which they occur.

 

Other Contingencies

 

In the ordinary course of business, K2 is involved in legal proceedings regarding contractual and employment relationships, product liability claims, environmental matters, intellectual property rights, and a variety of other matters. K2 records contingent liabilities resulting from claims when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss is reasonably estimable. Estimating probable losses requires analysis of multiple factors, in some cases including judgments about the potential actions of third party claimants and courts. Therefore, actual losses in any future period are inherently uncertain. Currently, K2 does not believe that any of its pending legal proceedings or claims will have a material impact on its financial position or results of operations. However, if actual or estimated probable future losses exceed K2’s recorded liability for such claims, additional charges would be recorded as an expense during the period in which the actual loss or change in estimate occurred.

 

In January 2004, Rawlings was sued by a licensee in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine in connection with a license agreement pursuant to which the licensee was granted an exclusive license to use certain Rawlings trademarks for the manufacture and sale of team and personal sporting-equipment bags. This lawsuit was later transferred to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. In February 2004, Rawlings gave the licensee notice that it was terminating the license agreement and sued the licensee in the Missouri District Court, in which Rawlings alleged, among other things, that the licensee breached the license agreement by failing to use its “best efforts.” This license agreement was in place prior to the March 26, 2003 acquisition of Rawlings by K2 Inc. Accordingly, during 2004, K2 established liabilities totaling $3.5 million for the estimated probable settlement or verdict on the matter.

 

On April 29, 2005, a jury awarded the licensee (1) $4.1 million for a claim of lost profits for the next ten years on sales of equipment bags, plus the value of inventory of such bags (the “10-Year Lost Profits Verdict”), (2) $2.1 million for lost profits of equipment bags beginning ten years from the date of the breach of the agreement through forever (the “Speculative Profits Verdict”) and (3)

 

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$2.5 million for K2’s alleged tortious interference with the licensee’s business expectations (the “Tortious Interference Verdict”) between Rawlings and the licensee, and the Missouri District Court ruled that the licensee was not permitted to bring certain claims to the jury. Following trial, the licensee filed a motion to recover approximately $0.6 million in attorney’s fees and costs – this motion is currently pending. Following the verdict, K2 established an additional $1.2 million in liabilities for a total of approximately $4.7 million in liabilities related to this litigation, including estimated legal fees and costs of licensee’s attorneys.

 

On May 19, 2005, K2 and Rawlings (the “Litigants”) have filed a motion for new trial with respect to the 10-Year Lost Profits Verdict and a motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict with respect to the Speculative Profits Verdict and the Tortious Interference Verdict. On July 27, 2005, the Missouri District (1) denied the Litigants’ motion for a new trial in respect of the $4.1 million 10-Year Lost Profits Verdict, (2) granted the Litigants’ motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict with respect to the $2.1 million Speculative Profits Verdict and (3) denied the Litigant’s motion for judgment notwithstanding the verdict for the $2.5 million Tortious Interference Verdict. The only matter that remains open for the Missouri District Court is the licensee’s motion for approximately $0.6 million in attorneys’ fees and costs. Accordingly, there is currently a judgment against the Litigants for approximately $6.8 million.

 

The Litigants intend to vigorously prosecute an appeal. K2 believes, in part based on advice and estimates from outside counsel as follows: that certain portions of the Missouri District Court’s decision are not supported by facts or law; that there are meritorious arguments to be raised during the appeals process because, among other things, a lack of evidence to support certain aspects of the verdict; and that the Litigants’ aggregate exposure, including attorney’s fees and costs of license, to be approximately $4.7 million. In connection with the appeal, the Litigants will be required by Missouri law to post bond in the amount of approximately $6.8 million. In the event that the Litigants are unsuccessful in their appeal and the amount of the judgment, including the fees and costs of attorneys for licensee, is greater than $4.7 million, or the outcome of an amount greater than $4.7 million becomes probable and estimable, K2 will be required to record an expense in the period in which the matter is finalized. However, this expense could be higher if the appeals court ruled in favor of the licensee for certain claims on which it is expected that licensee will appeal. The appeal process is expected to take one to two years.

 

Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Disclosure

 

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Item 2, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause the results of K2 and its consolidated subsidiaries to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections of net sales, gross margin, expenses, earnings or losses from operations, synergies or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations; any statements concerning developments, performance or industry rankings relating to products; any statements regarding future economic conditions or

 

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performance; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. The risks, uncertainties and assumptions referred to above include to successfully execute its acquisition plans and growth strategy, integration of acquired businesses, weather conditions, consumer spending, continued success of manufacturing in the People’s Republic of China, global economic conditions, including U.S.-Sino relations, product demand, including demand for paintball products for which there has been softness for the six months ended June 30,2005, financial market performance, foreign currency fluctuations and other risks that are described herein, including but not limited to the items described from time to time in K2’s Securities Exchange Act reports including K2’s Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2004. K2 cautions that the foregoing list of important factors is not exclusive, any forward-looking statements included in this report are made as of the date of filing of this report with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and K2 assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

 

ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

K2 is exposed to a variety of risks. Two of these risks are foreign currency fluctuations and changes in interest rates that affect interest expense.

 

Foreign Currency and Derivatives

 

K2 is exposed to gains and losses resulting from the effect that fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates can have on the reported results in the consolidated financial statements due to the translation of the operating results and financial position of K2’s international subsidiaries. K2 manages its exposures to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on certain firm purchase commitments and anticipated, but not yet committed purchases, by entering into some foreign currency forward contracts. K2’s risk management objective is to reduce its exposure to the effects of changes in exchange rates on the cost of products sold over annual time horizons. Foreign currency exchange rate movements also affect K2’s competitive position, as exchange rate changes may affect business practices and/or pricing strategies of non-U.S. based competitors and may affect the profitability and pricing strategies of K2 as well. K2’s foreign currency risk policies entail entering into foreign currency derivative instruments only to manage risk of currency fluctuations over a given period of time, not for speculative investments. At June 30, 2005, K2 had foreign exchange contracts with maturities of within one year to exchange various foreign currencies to dollars in the aggregate amount of $33.4 million.

 

A majority of K2’s products are either manufactured in K2’s China manufacturing facility or sourced from Chinese suppliers which requires the use of Chinese Yuan Renminbi (“Yuan”) as the form of payment for labor, raw materials, supplies, overhead, transportation and facilities costs. In July 2005, the Chinese government announced that it would let the Yuan’s value float relative to other currencies within a narrow band and increased the Yuan’s value versus the U.S. Dollar by two percent. Should the Yuan continue to strengthen against the U.S. dollar, this could have a negative impact on K2’s future results of operations in the event K2 is unable to pass on the impact of the rising costs to its customers.

 

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Considering both the anticipated cash flows from firm purchase commitments and anticipated purchases for the next quarter and the foreign currency derivative instruments in place at year end, a hypothetical 10% weakening of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies would not materially adversely affect expected third quarter 2005 earnings or cash flows. This analysis is dependent on actual purchases during the next quarter occurring within 90% of budgeted forecasts. The effect of the hypothetical change in exchange rates ignores the effect this movement may have on other variables including competitive risk. If it were possible to quantify this competitive impact, the results could well be different than the sensitivity effects shown above. In addition, it is unlikely currencies would uniformly strengthen or weaken relative to the U.S. dollar. In reality, some currencies may weaken while others may strengthen. Moreover, any negative effect of a weakening U.S. dollar in terms of increase materials costs would likely be partially offset by a positive impact on revenues due to K2’s sales internationally and the conversion of those international sales to U.S. dollars.

 

Interest Rates

 

K2 is also exposed to interest rate risk in connection with its borrowings under the revolving bank credit facility and term loan which bear interest at floating rates based on London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) or the prime rate plus an applicable borrowing margin. For the $100.0 million of convertible subordinated debentures, interest rate changes affect the fair market value but do not impact earnings or cash flows. Conversely, for variable rate debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair market value but do impact future earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant.

 

As of June 30, 2005, K2 had $300.0 million in principal amount of fixed rate debt represented by the convertible subordinated debentures and senior notes and $100.1 million of variable rate debt represented by borrowings under the revolving credit facilities and foreign credit lines. Based on the balance outstanding under the variable rate facilities as of June 30, 2005, an immediate change of one percentage point in the applicable interest rate would have caused an increase or decrease in interest expense of approximately $1.0 million on an annual basis. At June 30, 2005, up to $135.1 million of variable rate borrowings were available under K2’s $250.0 million revolving bank credit facility. K2 may use derivative financial instruments, where appropriate, to manage its interest rate risks. However, as a matter of policy, K2 does not enter into derivative or other financial investments for trading or speculative purposes. At June 30, 2005, K2 had no such derivative financial instruments outstanding.

 

ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures

 

K2 maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in K2’s reports filed under the Exchange Act, 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 K2’s management, including K2’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

 

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As required by Rules 13a-15(b) and 15d-15(b) of the Exchange Act, an evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of K2’s management, including K2’s Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of K2’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report (the “Evaluation Date”). Based upon that evaluation, the Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer have concluded that K2’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the Evaluation Date.

 

In addition, based on the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act, the Principal Executive Officer, Principal Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer have concluded that there have been no changes to K2’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the last fiscal quarter, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, K2’s internal control over financial reporting.

 


 

Rawlings®, Worth®, Miken®, deBeer®, Gait, Ten, Hilton®, Shakespeare®, Pflueger®, Ugly Stik®, All Star, Brass Eagle®, Viewloader®, Autococker®, Stearns®, Sospenders®, Mad Dog®, Hodgman®, K2®, Völkl ®, Ride®, Morrow®, 5150®, Liquid®, Velvet, Recon, Marmot®, Ex Officio®, Marker®, Planet Earth®, Adio®, Hawk® skateboard shoes, Holden, Tubbs®, Atlas®, Little Bear®, JT® and Worr Games are protected trademarks or registered trademarks of K2 or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries worldwide. Olin® and Buzz Off are trademarks licensed to K2 or its subsidiaries from third parties.

 

Registered and other trademarks and trade names of K2’s products are italicized in this Form 10-Q.

 

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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 6 Exhibits

 

10(a)   Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of July 25, 2005.
31.1   Certification of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2   Certification of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3   Certification of the Chief Operating Officer Pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32   Certifications of the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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Report on Form 8-K dated May 12, 2005, filed by the Company, under Item 1.01, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement and Item 5.02, Departures of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers, announcing the Compensation Committee’s approval of amendments to certain vested stock option grants to Mr. Jerry E. Goldress, in connection with his retirement as a Director. Also announced was Mr. Goldress’ retirement from his position as a Director effective May 12, 2005.

 

Report on Form 8-K dated May 17, 2005, filed by the Company, under Item 1.01, Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement, announcing the Compensation Committee’s approval of the acceleration of the vesting of certain unvested and “out-of-the-money” stock options.

 

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.

 

       

K2 INC.

(registrant)

Date: August 5, 2005

      /s/ THOMAS R. HILLEBRANDT
       

Thomas R. Hillebrandt

       

Corporate Controller

(Chief Accounting Officer)

 

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