-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, TsPdV5UtHS+x2ZTrUXTfwtjTvqP+qan9wwiWkPFZnKWgmpxQ/52/FdVIB1Z7tgoW R+dEQin/8Gt8oeT7VczRRA== 0000913355-98-000075.txt : 19980817 0000913355-98-000075.hdr.sgml : 19980817 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000913355-98-000075 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 3 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19980630 FILED AS OF DATE: 19980814 SROS: NONE FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: AMSCAN HOLDINGS INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001024729 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS [5110] IRS NUMBER: 133911462 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 333-14107 FILM NUMBER: 98688184 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 GRASSLANDS ROAD CITY: ELMSFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 10523 BUSINESS PHONE: 9143452020 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 80 GRASSLANDS ROAD CITY: ELMSFORD STATE: NY ZIP: 10523 10-Q 1 FORM 10Q FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1998 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 F O R M 10 - Q [x] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 1998 [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from to -------------------- -------------------- Commission file number 000-21827 --------- AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 13-3911462 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation (I.R.S. Employer Identification or organization) Number) 80 Grasslands Road Elmsford, New York 10523 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (914) 345-2020 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 ----- ----- As of August 7, 1998, 1,012.41 shares of Registrants' Common Stock, par value $0.10, were outstanding. AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. FORM 10-Q June 30, 1998 Table of Contents Part I Page Item 1 Financial Statements (Unaudited) Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997............................................. 3 Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997....................... 4 Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Deficit for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998............................ 5 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 and 1997........................... 6 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.................... 7 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations........................... 11 Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk ... 17 Part II Item 2 Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds..................... 17 Item 6 Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.............................. 17 Signature .............................................................. 19 2
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Dollars in thousands) June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ---------------- ----------- (Unaudited) (Note) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................. $ 19,833 $111,539 Accounts receivable, net of allowances ............... 42,655 44,838 Inventories........................................... 46,483 51,742 Assets held for disposal.............................. 2,776 Prepaid expenses and other current assets............. 8,281 8,073 ----------- ----------- Total current assets................................ 120,028 216,192 Property, plant and equipment, net....................... 33,668 38,860 Intangible assets, net................................... 8,561 7,762 Other assets, net ...................................... 7,759 6,462 ----------- ----------- Total assets........................................ $170,016 $269,276 ======== ======== LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT Current liabilities: Notes payable......................................... $ 167 $ 424 Due to stockholders................................... 158 93,243 Accounts payable...................................... 5,838 12,152 Accrued expenses...................................... 10,234 10,502 Income taxes payable.................................. 167 Current portion of long-term obligations.............. 4,401 2,911 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities........................... 20,798 119,399 Long-term obligations, excluding current portion......... 231,392 234,422 Deferred tax liabilities................................. 7,342 6,893 Other.................................................... 3,614 3,781 ----------- ----------- Total liabilities................................... 263,146 364,495 Stockholders' deficit: Common Stock.......................................... - - Additional paid-in capital............................ 181 - Unamortized restricted Common Stock award, net........ (705) (835) Notes receivable from officers........................ (728) (750) Accumulated deficit................................... (90,611) (92,912) Accumulated other comprehensive loss.................. (1,267) (722) --------- --------- Total stockholders' deficit......................... (93,130) (95,219) --------- --------- Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit......... $170,016 $269,276 ========= ======== Note: The balance sheet at December 31, 1997 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 3
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, ---------------------------- ------------------------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- Net sales..................................... $48,686 $49,225 $104,247 $102,401 Cost of sales................................. 31,023 31,554 67,012 65,964 -------- -------- --------- -------- Gross profit................................ 17,663 17,671 37,235 36,437 Operating expenses: .......................... Selling expenses............................ 3,533 3,127 7,159 6,226 General and administrative expenses......... 4,680 3,945 9,771 8,309 Art and development costs................... 1,596 1,293 3,216 2,567 Restructuring charges....................... 2,400 2,400 -------- -------- --------- ---------- Total operating expenses............... 12,209 8,365 22,546 17,102 ------ -------- --------- ---------- Income from operations................. 5,454 9,306 14,689 19,335 Interest expense, net......................... 5,498 882 10,763 1,866 Other income, net............................. 19) (12) (59) (39) --------- --------- --------- ---------- (Loss) income before income taxes and minority interests................. (25) 8,436 3,985 17,508 Income tax (benefit) expense.................. (10) 3,417 1,654 7,145 Minority interests............................ (45) 43 30 85 ---------- --------- --------- ---------- Net income.................................. $ 30 $ 4,976 $ 2,301 $ 10,278 ========= ======== ========= =========
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 4
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT For the Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Unamortized Restricted Notes Accumulated Additional Common Receivable Other Common Paid-in Stock Award, from Accumulated Comprehensive Stock Capital Net Officers Deficit Loss Total -------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ------------- -------------- ------ Balance as of December 31, 1997.... $ - - $(835) $(750) $(92,912) $ (722) $(95,219) Net income......................... - - - - 2,301 - 2,301 Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment.......... - - - - - (545) (545) Payment received on notes receivable from officers........ - - - 22 - - 22 Issuance of 2.41 shares of Common Stock ................... - $181 - - - - 181 Amortization of restricted Common Stock award.............. - - 130 - - - 130 -------- ------------ ----------- ------------ -------------- ---------- ------ Balance as of June 30, 1998........ $ - $181 $(705) $(728) $(90,611) $(1,267) $(93,130) ======== ==== ===== ===== ======== ======= =======
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements 5
AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands) (Unaudited) Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 1997 ---------- --------- Cash flows from operating activities: Net income................................................................. $ 2,301 $ 10,278 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization......................................... 3,445 2,981 Amortization of deferred financing costs.............................. 348 9 Restructuring charges................................................. 2,400 - Amortization of restricted Common Stock award......................... 130 - Provision for doubtful accounts....................................... 1,303 577 Deferred income tax (benefit) provision............................... (251) 1,725 Gain on disposal of equipment......................................... (2) Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable.......................... 880 (9,843) Decrease in inventories............................................. 5,259 2,628 Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets............... 492 856 Decrease in accounts payable, accrued expenses and income taxes payable.................................................. (8,905) (3,187) Other, net............................................................. (1,294) (456) -------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities....................... 6,106 5,568 Cash flows from investing activities: Capital expenditures....................................................... (2,474) (3,711) Proceeds from disposal of property and equipment........................... 23 - -------- Net cash used in investing activities........................... (2,451) (3,711) Cash flows from financing activities: Payments to acquire Common Stock in Merger................................. (93,085) - Net proceeds from the issuance of Common Stock............................. 181 4,539 Proceeds from loans, notes payable and long-term obligations............... 167 15,632 Repayment of loans, notes payable and long-term obligations................ (2,058) (22,165) Repayment of subordinated and other indebtedness due to stockholders....... (200) Payments received on notes receivable from officers........................ 22 - Payments to acquire treasury stock......................................... - (290) -------- -------- Net cash used in financing activities........................... (94,773) (2,484) Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents.................. (588) 289 -------- -------- Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents....................... (91,706) (338) Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period.............................. 111,539 1,589 -------- -------- Cash and cash equivalents at end of period.................................... $ 19,833 $ 1,251 ======== ======== Supplemental Disclosures: Cash paid during the period for: Interest .......................................................... $8,345 $1,799 Income taxes ...................................................... $2,297 $6,189
Capital lease obligations of $94 and $59 were incurred during the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997, respectively. See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. 6 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited) NOTE 1: ORGANIZATION AND DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS Amscan Holdings, Inc. ("Amscan" and, together with its subsidiaries, the "Company") was incorporated on October 3, 1996 for the purpose of becoming the holding company for Amscan Inc. and certain affiliated entities in connection with an initial public offering of common stock. On August 10, 1997, Amscan and Confetti Acquisition, Inc. ("Confetti"), a newly formed Delaware corporation affiliated with GS Capital Partners II, L.P. and certain other private investment funds managed by Goldman, Sachs & Co. (collectively, "GSCP"), entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Merger Agreement") providing for a recapitalization of Amscan in which Confetti would be merged with and into Amscan (the "Merger"), with Amscan as the surviving corporation. On December 19, 1997 (the "Effective Time"), the Merger was consummated pursuant to the Merger Agreement. At the Effective Time, each share of the Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, of the Company (the "Company Common Stock"), issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Effective Time (other than shares of Company Common Stock owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company or by Confetti) was converted, at the election of each of the Company's stockholders, into the right to receive from the Company either (a) $16.50 in cash or (b) $9.33 in cash plus a retained interest in the Company equal to one share of Company Common Stock for every 150,000 shares held by such stockholder, with fractional shares of Company Common Stock paid in cash. Also pursuant to the Merger Agreement, at the Effective Time each outstanding share of Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share, of Confetti ("Confetti Common Stock"), was converted into an equal number of shares of Company Common Stock as the surviving corporation in the Merger. The Merger was financed with an equity contribution of approximately $67.5 million (including contributions of Company Common Stock by certain employee stockholders and including issuances of restricted Common Stock), $117 million from a senior term loan and $110 million from the issuance of senior subordinated notes. The Merger was accounted for as a recapitalization and, accordingly, the historical basis of the Company's assets and liabilities were not affected by the Merger. Amscan and its subsidiaries design, manufacture, contract for manufacture and distribute party and novelty goods principally in the United States, Canada and Europe. NOTE 2: BASIS OF PRESENTATION The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Amscan and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Investments in less than majority-owned subsidiaries are accounted for on an equity basis. The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles 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 each ended June 30, 1998 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 1998. The results of operations may be affected by seasonal factors such as the timing of holidays or industry factors that may be specific to a particular period, such as movement in a general level of 7 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTINUED (Unaudited) raw material costs. For further information, see the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997. NOTE 3: RESTRUCTURING CHARGES In the second quarter of 1998, the Company commenced a restructuring of its distribution operations to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies. The Company will close two distribution facilities located in California and Canada which will result in the elimination of approximately 100 positions. The restructuring will be substantially completed by the end of 1998. The Company has recorded restructuring charges of approximately $2,400,000 which include the non-cash write-down of $1,328,000 relating to property, plant and equipment (the majority of which has been classified as assets held for disposal), the accrual of future lease obligations of $474,000, severance and related costs of $335,000, and other costs of $263,000. NOTE 4: ACQUISITION OF MINORITY INTEREST In May 1998, the Company acquired the remaining 25% interest in its U.K. based subsidiary, Amscan Holdings Limited, for approximately $1,703,000. In conjunction with the acquisition, the Company will issue a non-interest bearing note to the former shareholder in the amount of 350,000 pounds sterling (approximately $583,000) which is payable over five years. The acquisition has been accounted for as a purchase and the excess purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired of $949,000 is being amortized on a straight-line basis over thirty years. The results of operations attributable to the additional 25% interest in Amscan Holdings Limited are included in the accompanying financial statements from the date of acquisition. The pro forma results of operations for this acquisition for the periods presented, had the acquisition occurred at the beginning of 1998 and 1997, are not significant, and accordingly, pro forma information has not been provided. NOTE 5: INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following: June 30, December 31, 1998 1997 ------------ ------------ (In thousands) Finished goods ................................ $42,996 $47,704 Raw materials ................................ 2,950 3,570 Work-in-process .............................. 2,183 1,630 ------- ------- 48,129 52,904 Less: reserve for slow moving and obsolete inventory ..................... (1,646) (1,162) ------- ------- $46,483 $51,742 ======= ======= Inventories are valued at the lower of cost, determined on a first in - first out basis, or market. 8 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTINUED (Unaudited) NOTE 6: INCOME TAXES The consolidated income tax provisions for the three and six-month periods each ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 were determined based upon estimates of the Company's consolidated effective income tax rates for the years ending December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The differences between the consolidated effective income tax rate and the U.S. Federal statutory rate are primarily attributable to state income taxes and the effects of foreign operations. NOTE 7: COMPREHENSIVE INCOME As of January 1, 1998, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income. SFAS No. 130 established new rules for the reporting and display of comprehensive income and its components; however, the adoption of this statement had no impact on the Company's net income or stockholders' deficit. SFAS No. 130 requires the Company's foreign currency translation adjustment, which prior to adoption was reported separately in stockholders' deficit to be included in other comprehensive (loss) income. Amounts reported in prior year financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the requirements of SFAS No. 130. Comprehensive (loss) income consisted of the following:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 1998 1997 1998 1997 ----- ----- ----- ---- (in thousands) Net income............................. $ 30 $4,976 $2,301 $10,278 Net change in foreign currency translation adjustment............... (530) 54 (545) 245 ------ ------- ------- -------- Comprehensive (loss) income............ $(500) $5,030 $1,756 $10,523 ====== ====== ====== =======
Accumulated other comprehensive loss at June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997 consisted solely of the Company's foreign currency translation adjustment. NOTE 8: CAPITAL STOCK At June 30, 1998 and December 31, 1997, respectively, the Company's authorized capital stock consisted of 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $0.10 par value, of which no shares were issued or outstanding, and 50,000,000 shares of Common Stock, $0.10 par value, of which 1,012.41 and 1,010 shares were issued and outstanding, respectively. In July 1998, the Company reduced its authorized shares of Common Stock to 3,000 shares. During the second quarter of 1998, the Company issued 2.41 shares of its Common Stock to certain of its employees at a price of $75,000 per share and received cash proceeds of approximately $181,000. 9 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-CONTINUED (Unaudited) In addition, during the second quarter of 1998, the Company granted stock options to purchase 5.55 shares of Common Stock under the terms of the Amscan Holdings, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan, at an exercise price of $75,000 per share which represented the estimated fair market value of the Company's Common Stock at the grant date. The options vest in equal installments on each of the first five anniversaries of the grant date. The options are non-transferable (except under certain limited circumstances) and have a term of ten years. At June 30, 1998, there were 87.41 shares of Common Stock held by employees of which 10 shares were not yet fully paid and 11.25 shares were subject to future vesting provisions. Under the terms of a stockholders' agreement ("Stockholders' Agreement"), the Company can purchase all of the shares held by the employee stockholders, and the employees can require the Company to purchase all of the shares held by the employee stockholders, under certain circumstances. The Company has the option to assign the obligation to purchase employee shares, at a cost of up to $15,000,000, to GSCP. The purchase price as prescribed in the Stockholders' Agreement is to be determined through a market valuation of the minority-held shares or, under certain circumstances, based on cost. At June 30, 1998, the aggregate amount that may be payable to employee stockholders is significantly less than the cap of $15,000,000. NOTE 9: SUBSEQUENT EVENT On August 6, 1998, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") with the stockholders of Anagram International, Inc., a Minneapolis-based metallic balloon manufacturer and distributor, and certain related companies (collectively, the "Anagram Companies"), providing for, among other things, the acquisition (the "Acquisition") by the Company of all of the capital stock of each of the Anagram Companies in a transaction valued at approximately $87,000,000, including the issuance of equity and the payment or assumption of debt. Consummation of the Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions, including the availability of financing and customary consents and approvals. The Acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 1998. The Acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method, whereby the purchase price will be allocated to the underlying assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The Company is planning to finance the Acquisition with approximately $40,000,000 of senior term debt, approximately $24,000,000 of additional revolving credit borrowings, cash on hand, and the issuance of approximately $13,000,000 of equity. The Company's existing credit agreements are required to be amended in connection with the Acquisition, including to provide for the senior debt. The Company has received a commitment for the senior debt financing from Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. 10 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Three Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 1997 Results of Operations Percentage of Net Sales Three Months Ended June 30, --------------------------- 1998 1997 ---------- ------- Net sales.................................. 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales.............................. 63.7 64.1 ------ ------ Gross profit....................... 36.3 35.9 Operating expenses: Selling expenses........................ 7.3 6.4 General and administrative expenses..... 9.6 8.0 Art and development costs............... 3.3 2.6 Restructuring charges................... 4.9 ------- ------ Total operating expenses........... 25.1 17.0 ------- ------ Income from operations............. 11.2 18.9 Interest expense, net...................... 11.3 1.8 ------- ------ Other income, net.......................... (Loss) income before income taxes and minority interests........ (0.1) 17.1 Income tax (benefit) expense............... (0.1) 6.9 Minority interests......................... (0.1) 0.1 ------- ------- Net income......................... 0.1% 10.1% ======= ====== Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 1998 were $48.7 million, as compared to $49.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 1997. The decrease in net sales for the three months ended June 30, 1998 of 1.1% results from the timing of shipments of seasonal goods to customers, the majority of which will be shipped in the third quarter 1998 versus the second quarter in 1997, and the reduction in sales attributable to the recent bankruptcies of two national accounts which more than offset the growth in sales to party superstores. Gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 1998 was $17.7 million, or 36.3% of net sales, as compared to 35.9% of net sales for the comparable period in 1997. The improvement in second quarter 1998 gross profit margin is primarily due to operating efficiencies and reduced distribution costs which are partially attributable to a restructuring plan commenced during the second quarter of 1998. Selling expenses of $3.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 were $0.4 million higher than those of the corresponding quarter in 1997. Selling expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 6.4% to 7.3% principally due to the addition of a new seasonal catalogue, expansion of the Company's "everyday" catalogue, and higher advertising costs. General and administrative expenses of $4.7 million increased by $0.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the corresponding quarter in 1997. General and administrative expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 8.0% to 9.6% principally due to a $0.3 million increase in the Company's provision for bad debts. 11 Art and development costs of $1.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 increased by $0.3 million as compared to the corresponding quarter in 1997. As a percentage of net sales, art and development costs increased from 2.6% to 3.3%. The increase in costs is attributable to the Company's investment in additional art and product development staff associated with the development of new product lines. In the second quarter of 1998, the Company commenced a restructuring of its distribution operations to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies. The Company will close two distribution facilities located in California and Canada which will result in the elimination of approximately 100 positions. The restructuring will be substantially completed by the end of 1998. The Company has recorded restructuring charges of approximately $2.4 million, or 4.9% of sales for the three months ended June 30, 1998. The restructuring charges include the non-cash write-down of $1.3 million relating to property, plant and equipment (the majority of which has been classified as assets held for disposal), the accrual of future lease obligations of $0.5 million, severance and related costs of $0.3 million, and other costs of $0.3 million. Management is currently evaluating the further consolidation of its domestic distribution facilities which may result in additional restructuring charges in subsequent periods. Interest expense of $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 1998 increased by $4.6 million as compared to the corresponding period in 1997 due to the Company's increased borrowings in connection with the Merger (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources"), offset in part by reduced levels of working capital. Income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 were based upon estimated consolidated effective income tax rates of 41.5% and 40.5% for the years ending December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The higher effective income tax rate for the year ending December 31, 1998 is attributable to an increase in estimated state income taxes. Minority interests represent the portion of (loss) income of the Company's subsidiaries attributable to equity ownership not held by the Company. 12 Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 Results of Operations Percentage of Net Sales Six Months Ended June 30, -------------------------- 1998 1997 -------- ------- Net sales.................................. 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales.............................. 64.3 64.4 ------ ------ Gross profit........................ 35.7 35.6 Operating expenses: Selling expenses........................ 6.9 6.1 General and administrative expenses..... 9.4 8.1 Art and development costs............... 3.0 2.5 Restructuring charges................... 2.3 - ------ ------ Total operating expenses............ 21.6 16.7 ------ ------ Income from operations.............. 14.1 18.9 Interest expense, net...................... 10.3 1.8 Other income, net.......................... (0.1) - ------ ------ Income before income taxes and minority interests........ 3.9 17.1 Income tax expense......................... 1.6 7.0 Minority interests......................... 0.1 0.1 ------ ------ Net income.......................... 2.2% 10.0% ====== ====== Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $104.2 million, as compared to $102.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 1997. The increase in net sales for the six months ended June 30, 1998 of 1.8% is attributable to growth in sales to party superstores and international customers which more than offset the reduction in sales attributable to the recent bankruptcies of two national accounts and the timing of shipments of seasonal goods to customers which will be shipped in the third quarter 1998 versus the second quarter in 1997. The Company maintained a consistent gross profit margin of approximately 36% between the comparative periods ending June 30, 1998 and 1997 reflecting its effective management of product and distribution costs. Selling expenses of $7.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 were $0.9 million higher than those of the corresponding period in 1997. Selling expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 6.1% to 6.9% principally due to the addition of a new seasonal catalogue, expansion of the "everyday" catalogue, and higher advertising costs. General and administrative expenses of $9.8 million increased by $1.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 as compared to the corresponding period in 1997 and increased as a percentage of net sales from 8.1% to 9.4% principally due to a $0.7 million increase in the Company's provision for bad debts. Art and development costs of $3.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 increased by $0.6 million compared to the corresponding period in 1997. As a percentage of net sales, art and development costs increased from 2.5% to 3.0%. The increase in costs is attributable to the Company's investment in additional art and product development staff associated with the development of new product lines. In the second quarter of 1998, the Company commenced a restructuring of its distribution operations to reduce costs and improve operating efficiencies. The Company will close two distribution facilities located in California and Canada which will result in the elimination of approximately 100 positions. The restructuring will be substantially completed by the end of 1998. The Company has recorded restructuring charges of approximately $2.4 million, or 2.3% of sales for the six month period ended June 30, 1998. The restructuring charges include the non-cash write-down of $1.3 million relating to property, plant and equipment (the majority of which has been 13 classified as assets held for disposal), the accrual of future lease obligations of $0.5 million, severance and related costs of $0.3 million, and other costs of $0.3 million. Management is currently evaluating the further consolidation of its domestic distribution facilities which may result in additional restructuring charges in subsequent periods. Interest expense of $10.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 1998 increased by $8.9 million as compared to the corresponding period in 1997 due to the Company's increased borrowings in connection with the Merger (see "Liquidity and Capital Resources"), offset in part by reduced levels of working capital. Income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 1998 and 1997 were based upon estimated consolidated effective income tax rates of 41.5% and 40.5% for the years ending December 31, 1998 and 1997, respectively. The higher effective income tax rate for the year ending December 31, 1998 is attributable to an increase in estimated state income taxes. Minority interests represent the portion of income of the Company's subsidiaries attributable to equity ownership not held by the Company. Liquidity and Capital Resources On December 19, 1997 the Company and Confetti consummated the Merger, providing for a recapitalization of the Company in which Confetti was merged with and into the Company with the Company as the surviving corporation. Upon consummation of the Merger, the Company's then existing loan arrangements were repaid and terminated and 90% of its then outstanding Common Stock was converted into the right to receive cash. The Merger was financed with an equity contribution of approximately $67.5 million (including contributions of Company Common Stock by certain employee stockholders and including issuances of restricted Common Stock), $117 million from a senior term loan (the "Term Loan") provided under a bank credit agreement (the "Bank Credit Facilities") and $110 million from the issuance of 9 7/8% senior subordinated notes (the "Notes") (collectively, the "Merger Financings"). The Merger has been accounted for as a recapitalization and, accordingly, the historical basis of the Company's assets and liabilities has not been affected by the Merger. In addition to the Term Loan, the Bank Credit Facilities provide for revolving loan borrowings of up to $50 million (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). The Revolving Credit Facility has a term of five years and bears interest, at the option of the Company, at the lenders' customary base rate plus 1.25% per annum or at the lenders' customary reserve adjusted Eurodollar rate plus 2.25% per annum. Interest on balances outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility are subject to adjustment in the future based on the Company's performance. At June 30, 1998, the Company had borrowing capacity of approximately $46.1 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. On August 6, 1998, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement (the "Stock Purchase Agreement") with the stockholders of Anagram International, Inc., a Minneapolis-based metallic balloon manufacturer and distributor, and certain related companies (collectively, the "Anagram Companies"), providing for, among other things, the acquisition (the "Acquisition") by the Company of all of the capital stock of each of the Anagram Companies in a transaction valued at approximately $87 million, including the issuance of equity and the payment or assumption of debt. Consummation of the Acquisition is subject to a number of conditions, including the availability of financing and customary consents and approvals. The Acquisition is expected to be completed during the third quarter of 1998. In a press release, the Company stated that the Company and the Anagram Companies expect that on a stand alone basis, the revenues of the Anagram Companies for calendar year 1998 will be approximately $65 to $70 million with an earnings margin (before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) of approximately 13%. In addition, the Company stated that it expects to realize a number of operational synergies, of both a revenue and cost nature, from its combination with the Anagram Companies. The Company estimates that these synergies will be in the range of at least $1 million to $2 million for 1999. 14 The Acquisition will be accounted for under the purchase method, whereby the purchase price will be allocated to the underlying assets and liabilities based on their estimated fair values. The Company is planning to finance the Acquisition with approximately $40.0 million of senior term debt, approximately $24.0 million of additional borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, cash on hand, and the issuance of approximately $13.0 million of equity. The Company's existing credit agreements are required to be amended in connection with the Acquisition, including to provide for the senior debt. The Company has received a commitment for the senior debt financing from Goldman Sachs Credit Partners L.P. Based upon the current level of operations and anticipated growth, including giving effect to the anticipated Acquisition, and the contemplated amendments to the Company's credit agreements, the Company anticipates that its operating cash flow, together with available borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, will be adequate to meet its anticipated future requirements for working capital and operating expenses, to permit potential acquisitions and to service its debt requirements as they become due. However, the Company's ability to make scheduled payments of principal on, or to pay interest on, or to refinance its indebtedness and to satisfy its other obligations will depend upon its future performance, which, to a certain extent, will be subject to general economic, financial, competitive, business and other factors beyond its control. The Merger Financings, the Acquisition, and the contemplated amendments to the Company's credit agreements, may affect the Company's ability to make future capital expenditures. However, management believes that additions to plant and equipment during the past three years provide adequate capacity to support its operations for at least the next 12 months. As of June 30, 1998, the Company did not have material commitments for capital expenditures. Cash Flow Data - Six Months Ended June 30, 1998 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 1997 During the six months ended June 30, 1998, net cash provided by operating activities increased by $0.5 million to $6.1 million from $5.6 million during the same period in 1997 as a result of lower accounts receivable and inventory balances attributable to management's efforts to reduce working capital. The impact of lower accounts receivable and inventory levels was partially offset by reduced earnings and decreased accounts payable. Net cash used in investing activities during the six months ended June 30, 1998 of $2.5 million decreased by $1.3 million from 1997 reflecting lower levels of capital expenditures. During the six months ended June 30, 1998, net cash used in financing activities of $94.8 million consisted principally of payments to former shareholders whose investment in Company Common Stock was converted into the right to receive cash in connection with the Merger and the scheduled repayment of debt offset by the net proceeds received from short-term borrowings and the issuance of Common Stock to employees as well as payments received applicable to notes receivable from officers. During the comparable period in 1997, net cash used in financing activities of $2.5 million reflected the repayment of borrowings under its then existing revolving credit line of $22.2 million which was principally financed by advances under the Company's uncommitted facilities and the then existing term loan of $15.6 million, repayments of indebtedness to stockholders of $0.2 million and payment of $0.3 million to acquire treasury stock, offset by the net proceeds of $4.5 million from the issuance of Common Stock to cover the overallotment provided for in the underwriting agreement relating to the Company's initial public offering. 15 Recently Issued Accounting Standards In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities ("SFAS No. 133"). SFAS No. 133 provides a comprehensive and consistent standard for the recognition and measurement of derivatives and hedging activities. The statement requires all derivatives to be recognized on the balance sheet at fair value and establishes standards for the recognition of changes in such fair value. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 1999. The Company expects to adopt SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2000. Because of the Company's limited use of derivatives, management does not anticipate the adoption of SFAS No. 133 will have a significant effect on earnings or the financial position of the Company. Other pronouncements issued by the FASB or other authoritative accounting standards groups with future effective dates are either not applicable or not significant to the financial statements of the Company. Impact of Year 2000 Several of the Company's older computer programs have time sensitive software that will not recognize the year 2000 and, if not addressed, could cause disruptions to the Company's normal business operations. The Company has completed an assessment of its software and has begun to upgrade its time-sensitive software to be Year 2000 compliant. Management expects that the cost to upgrade its software will not be significant and that substantially all of the cost will be recognized over the life of the new software. To date, the Company has not incurred significant expenses associated with the Year 2000 issue. The Company expects to complete the upgrade of its principal software by December 31, 1998 and believes that the Year 2000 issue will not pose significant operational problems for its computer systems. However, there can be no guarantee that the estimated cost and completion will be achieved and the actual results could differ materially from those anticipated. "Safe Harbor" Statement under Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This report includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of various provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this report that address activities, events or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future, including the consummation of the acquisition of the Anagram Companies and the integration of the business of the Anagram Companies with that of the Company, and the expected operating results of the Anagram Companies and any expected synergies, and also including future capital expenditures (including the amount and nature thereof), business strategy and measures to implement strategy, including any changes to operations, goals, expansion and growth of the Company's business and operations, plans, references to future success and other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors it believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those discussed. Whether actual results and developments will conform with the Company's expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to (1) the concentration of sales by the Company to party goods superstores where the reduction of purchases by a small number of customers could materially reduce the Company's sales and profitability, (2) the concentration of the Company's credit risk in party goods superstores, several of which are privately held and have expanded rapidly in recent years, (3) the failure by the Company to anticipate changes in tastes and preferences of party goods retailers and consumers, (4) the introduction of new products by the Company's competitors, (5) the inability of the Company to increase prices to recover fully future increases in raw material prices, especially increases in paper prices, (6) the loss of key employees, (7) changes in general business conditions, (8) other factors which might be described from time to time in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and (9) other factors which are beyond the control of the Company. Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements, and the actual results or developments anticipated by the Company may not be realized or, even if substantially realized, may not have the expected consequences to or 16 effects on the Company or its business or operations. Although the Company believes that it has the product offerings and resources needed for continued growth in revenues and margins, future revenue and margin trends cannot be reliably predicted. Changes in such trends may cause the Company to adjust its operations in the future. Because of the foregoing and other factors, recent trends should not be considered reliable indicators of future financial results. In addition, the highly leveraged nature of the Company may impair its ability to finance its future operations and capital needs and its flexibility to respond to changing business and economic conditions and business opportunities. Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk The Company has interest rate risk associated with variable rate indebtedness. The Company utilizes off-balance sheet financial instruments to manage the market risk associated with fluctuations in interest rates. It is the Company's policy to use derivative financial instruments to protect against market risk arising in the normal course of business. Company policies prohibit the use of derivative instruments for the purpose of trading for profit on price fluctuations or contracts which intentionally increase the Company's underlying exposure. Part II Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds a) On April 1, 1998, the Company sold 2.41 shares of its Common Stock. b) Not applicable. c) The shares of Common Stock referred to in paragraph (a) were sold for $180,666 in cash. No underwriting discounts or commissions were paid in connection with such sale. d) The shares of Common Stock referred to in paragraph (a) were part of an offering to a limited number accredited investors and employees of the Company. Such sales were exempt under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K a) Exhibits Exhibit Number Description ------ ----------- 2.1 Stock Purchase Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1998, by and among Amscan Holding, Inc. and certain stockholders of Anagram International, Inc. and certain related companies (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on Form 8 - K dated August 6, 1998) 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation, as amended 4.1 Warrant Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1998 by and between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and Garry Kieves Retained Annuity Trust (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to Current Report on Form 8 - K dated August 6, 1998) 10.1 Amendment No. 1 to the Stockholders' Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1998 by and among Amscan Holdings, Inc. and certain stockholders of Amscan 17 Holdings, Inc.(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8 - K dated August 6, 1998) 10.2 Employment Agreement, dated as of August 6, 1998, by and between Amscan Holdings, Inc. and Garry Kieves (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8 - K dated August 6, 1998) 99.1 Joint Press Release, dated as of August 6, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 6,1998) 27 Financial Data Schedule (b) Reports on Form 8 - K A Current Report on Form 8 - K was filed dated August 6, 1998, regarding the Company's signing of a definitive agreement to acquire all of the capital stock of Anagram International, Inc. and certain related companies. A Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 29, 1998 was filed regarding the change in the Company's independent auditors responding to Item 4 of Form 8-K. 18 SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. By: /s/ Michael A. Correale -------------------------- Michael A. Correale Controller (on behalf of the registrant and as principal accounting officer) Date: August 12, 1998 ---------------- 19 EX-3.(1) 2 CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. FIRST: The name of the corporation (the "Corporation") is AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. SECOND: The address of the registered office of the Corporation in the State of Delaware is 1013 Centre Road, in the City of Wilmington, County of New Castle. The name of its registered agent at such address is Corporation Service Company. THIRD: The nature of the business or purposes to be conducted or promoted is to engage in any lawful act or activity for which corporations may be organized under the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as is now in effect or as it may hereafter be amended or superseded (the "Delaware Law"); and in general, to possess and exercise all the powers and privileges granted by the Delaware Law or by this Certificate of Incorporation, together with any powers incidental thereto, so far as such powers and privileges are necessary or convenient to the conduct, promotion or attainment of the business or purposes of the Corporation. FOURTH: A. Designation Of Classes. The Corporation is authorized to issue a total of fifty-five million (55,000,000) shares of stock in two classes designated respectively "Preferred Stock" and "Common Stock." The total number of shares of Preferred Stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is five million (5,000,000), par value $0.10 per share, and the total number of shares of Common Stock which the Corporation shall have authority to issue is fifty million (50,000,000), par value $0.10 per share. B. Rights And Preferences Of Each Class. The designations and the powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of the Preferred Stock and the Common Stock are as follows: 1. Preferred Stock. The Preferred Stock may be issued from time to time in one or more classes or series. Subject to the limitations set forth herein and any limitations prescribed by law, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is expressly authorized prior to the issuance of any class or series of the Preferred Stock, to fix and determine by resolution or resolutions providing for the issue of any such class or series of Preferred Stock, the number of shares included in such class or series and the designation, relative powers, preferences and rights, and the qualifications, limitations or restrictions of such class or series. Pursuant to the foregoing general authority, but not in limitation of the powers conferred on the Board of Directors thereby and by the Delaware Law, the Board of Directors is expressly authorized to determine with respect to each class or series of Preferred Stock the following: (a) the distinctive designation of any class or series and the number of shares constituting such class or series, which number may be increased by the Board of Directors (except as may otherwise be provided in connection with the creation of such class or series), or decreased by the Board of Directors (but not below the number of shares of such class or series then outstanding); (b) the rate or amount and times at which, and the preferences and conditions under which, dividends shall be payable on the shares of such class or series, including whether such dividends shall be cumulative or noncumulative; (c) the times, terms and conditions, if any, upon which shares of such class or series shall be subject to redemption, including the amount, terms, conditions and manner of operation of any purchase, retirement or sinking fund to be provided for the shares of such class or series; (d) the rights and preferences, if any, of the holders of shares of such class or series upon the liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of, or upon any distribution of the assets of, the Corporation; (e) the terms and conditions, if any, upon which the holders of shares of such class or series may convert such shares into, or exchange such shares for, shares of any other class or classes or of any other series of the same class; (f) the full or limited voting rights, if any, to be provided for such class or series, in addition to the voting rights provided by law; and (g) any other relative rights, preferences, optional or special rights, and the qualifications, restrictions and limitations thereof, of shares of such class or series. 2. Common Stock. Except as otherwise provided by the Delaware Law, by this Certificate of Incorporation or by any resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of the Corporation pursuant to the authority conferred by Section B.1. of this Article FOURTH, the entire voting power of the shares of the Corporation for the election of directors and for all other purposes, as well as all other rights pertaining to shares of the Corporation, shall be vested exclusively in the Common Stock. The holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to vote on each matter on which the stockholders of the Corporation shall be entitled to vote, and each holder of shares of Common Stock shall have one vote for each share of Common Stock registered in such holder's name. The holders of Common Stock shall be entitled to participate ratably in all dividends payable on the -2- Common Stock and, subject to the rights and preferences of the Preferred Stock, in all assets of the Corporation in the event of any voluntary or involuntary liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the affairs of the Corporation, or upon any distribution of the assets of the Corporation. In accordance with Section 242(b)(2) of the Delaware Law, the number of authorized shares of the Common Stock may be increased or decreased (but not below the number of shares of Common Stock then outstanding) by the affirmative vote of the holders of at least a majority of the shares of capital stock of the Corporation then entitled to vote, voting together as a single class, and no separate vote of the holders of any class or series of stock shall be required, unless expressly required by this Certificate of Incorporation. FIFTH: The name and mailing address of the incorporator is Joel S. Lever, Esq., One North Broadway, White Plains, New York 10601. SIXTH: No action required to, or which may, be taken at any annual or special meeting of the stockholders of the Corporation, may be taken without a meeting of the stockholders, and the power of the stockholders of the Corporation to consent in writing pursuant to Section 228 of the Delaware Law (as said Section may be amended or superseded from time to time) or otherwise, without a meeting, to the taking of any action is expressly denied. SEVENTH: Whenever a compromise or arrangement is proposed between the Corporation and its creditors or any class of them and/or between the Corporation and its stockholders or any class of them, any court of equitable jurisdiction within the State of Delaware may, on the application in a summary way of the Corporation or of any creditor or stockholder thereof or on the application of any receiver or receivers appointed for the Corporation under the provisions of Section 291 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code or on the application of trustees in dissolution or of any receiver or receivers appointed for the Corporation under the provisions of Section 279 of Title 8 of the Delaware Code, order a meeting of the creditor or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, to be summoned in such a manner as the said court directs. If a majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the creditors or class of creditors, and/or of the stockholders or class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, agree to any compromise or arrangement and to any reorganization of the Corporation as a consequence of such compromise or arrangement, the said compromise or arrangement and the said reorganization shall, if sanctioned by the court to which the said application is made, be binding upon all of the creditors, and/or on all the stockholders or class of stockholders, of the Corporation, as the case may be, and also on the Corporation. EIGHTH: A. Subject to applicable law, the business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by or under the direction of a Board of Directors consisting of 3 such number of directors as may be determined from time to time exclusively by resolution adopted by the affirmative vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors. At such times as the number of directors comprising the Board of Directors is fixed at three or more directors, the Board of Directors shall be divided into three classes, as nearly equal in number as the then total number of members constituting the entire Board of Directors permits, with the term of office of one class expiring each year. The Board of Directors shall determine which directors shall be included in each class from time to time. The term of office of those directors included in the first class shall expire at the annual meeting of stockholders next succeeding the effective date of the filing of this Certificate of Incorporation (the "Effective Date"); the term of office of those directors included in the second class shall expire at the second annual meeting of stockholders next succeeding the Effective Date; and the term of those directors included in the third class shall expire at the third annual meeting next succeeding the Effective Date. Thereafter, the directors of each class shall serve for a term of three years and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified, or until their earlier death, resignation or removal. B. Elections of directors need not be by written ballot unless the Bylaws of the Corporation so provide. NINTH: In furtherance and not in limitation of the powers conferred by the Delaware Law, the Board of Directors of the Corporation is expressly authorized to adopt, amend or repeal the By-Laws of the Corporation in any manner not inconsistent with law or this Certificate of Incorporation; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation and any provision of the By-Laws, the provisions of this Certificate of Incorporation shall govern and such provision of the By-Laws shall be null and void. TENTH: The books and records of the Corporation may be kept, subject to any provision of the laws of the State of Delaware, outside the State of Delaware at such place or places as may be designated from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Corporation or in the Bylaws of the Corporation. ELEVENTH: The personal liability of a director to the Corporation or any of its stockholders for monetary damages for breach of fiduciary duty by such director as a director shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by the Delaware Law. Neither the amendment nor repeal of this Article ELEVENTH, nor the adoption of any provision of this Certificate of Incorporation inconsistent with this Article ELEVENTH shall eliminate or reduce the effect of this Article ELEVENTH in respect of any matter occurring, or any cause of action, suit or claim that, but for this Article ELEVENTH, would accrue or arise, prior to such amendment, repeal or adoption of an inconsistent provision. TWELFTH: The Corporation reserves the right to amend, alter, change or repeal any provision contained in this Certificate of Incorporation or any amendment hereof 4 in the manner now or hereafter prescribed by law, and all rights conferred on the stockholders and directors are subject to this reservation. THE UNDERSIGNED, being the sole incorporator named above, for the purpose of forming a corporation pursuant to the Delaware Law, makes this Certificate of Incorporation, hereby declaring and certifying that this is such incorporator's act and deed and the facts herein stated are true, and accordingly, has signed this Certificate of Incorporation this 3 day of October, 1996. /s/ Joel S. Lever ---------------------------- Joel S. Lever Sole Incorporator 5 CERTIFICATE OF AMENDMENT OF CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION OF AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. Pursuant to Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, Amscan Holdings, Inc., a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the "Corporation"), DOES HEREBY CERTIFY: FIRST: That the Board of Directors of the Corporation unanimously adopted resolutions proposing and declaring advisable the following amendments to the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation: RESOLVED, that the Certificate of Incorporation of the Corporation be amended by restating Section 4.1 of Article 4 to read in its entirety as follows: Section 4.1 The total number of shares of stock which the Corporation is authorized to issue is 3,000 shares of Common Stock, having a par value of $0.10 per share. SECOND: That the said amendment was duly adopted in accordance with Section 242 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware. THIRD: That the capital of the Corporation shall not be reduced under or by reason of the said amendment and that the number of shares of Common Stock of the Corporation outstanding as of the date hereof shall not be increased or decreased under or by reason of the said amendment. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said Amscan Holdings, Inc. has caused this certificate to be signed by Michael A. Correale, its Corporate Secretary, this 31st day of July, 1998. AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. By:/s/ Michael A. Correale -------------------------------- Name: Michael A. Correale Title: Secretary EX-27 3 FINANCIAL DATA SCHEDULE
5 THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. AS OF JUNE 30, 1998 AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS THEN ENDED AND IS QUALIFIED IN ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH STATEMENTS. 0001024729 AMSCAN HOLDINGS, INC. 1,000 US $ 6-MOS DEC-31-1998 JAN-1-1998 JUN-30-1998 1 19,833 0 45,162 (2,507) 46,483 120,028 64,680 (31,012) 170,016 20,798 231,392 0 0 0 (93,130) 170,016 104,247 104,247 67,012 67,012 0 1,303 10,763 3,985 1,654 0 0 0 0 2,301 0.00 0
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