10-Q 1 a07-11028_110q.htm 10-Q

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549


FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2007

OR

o                                 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 333-40067

PLIANT CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware

 

43-2107725

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

1475 Woodfield Road, Suite 700

Schaumburg, IL 60173

(847) 969-3300

(Address of principal executive offices and telephone number)

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 o

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

Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer o      Non-accelerated filer x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes
o  No x

APPLICABLE ONLY TO REGISTRANTS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes x  No o

At May 3, 2007 there were 100,003 outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock. As of May 3, 2007, persons other than affiliates of the Registrant held 49,871, or approximately 49.87%, of the outstanding shares of the Registrant’s common stock.  There is no established trading market for the Registrant’s common stock and, therefore, the aggregate market value of shares held by non-affiliates cannot be determined by reference to recent sales or bid and asked prices.

 




PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF MARCH 31, 2007 (Unaudited) AND DECEMBER 31, 2006

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 (Unaudited)

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 (Unaudited)

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 (Unaudited)

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Unaudited)

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

39

 

 

 

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

41

 

 

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PART I.   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF MARCH 31, 2007 (UNAUDITED) AND DECEMBER 31, 2006 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

 

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

7,075

 

$

4,199

 

Receivables, net of allowances of $3,207 and $3,751, respectively

 

127,156

 

140,477

 

Inventories (Note 3)

 

103,467

 

100,103

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

6,221

 

7,279

 

Income taxes receivable, net

 

377

 

998

 

Deferred income taxes

 

10,012

 

13,754

 

Total current assets

 

254,308

 

266,810

 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net

 

306,792

 

304,443

 

GOODWILL

 

72,271

 

72,257

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net

 

11,779

 

12,389

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

21,057

 

21,858

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

666,207

 

$

677,757

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

1,004

 

$

975

 

Trade accounts payable

 

82,888

 

81,231

 

Accrued liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest payable

 

3,346

 

10,055

 

Customer rebates

 

6,022

 

7,403

 

Other

 

31,118

 

44,463

 

Total current liabilities

 

124,378

 

144,127

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current portion

 

761,230

 

736,656

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

 

31,780

 

29,446

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

24,351

 

31,287

 

Total Liabilities

 

941,739

 

941,516

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT:

 

 

 

 

 

Redeemable Preferred Stock—Series AA—335,650 shares authorized, par value $.01 per share, with a redemption and liquidation value of $1,000 per share plus accumulated dividends, 335,592 shares outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

 

210,439

 

198,899

 

Redeemable Preferred Stock—Series M—8,000 shares authorized, par value $.01 per share, 8,000 shares outstanding at March 31, 2007 and no shares outstanding at December 31, 2006

 

 

 

Common stock—par value $.01 per share; 100,050,000 shares authorized, 100,003 shares outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006

 

1

 

1

 

Paid in capital

 

155,345

 

154,521

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(622,210

)

(598,934

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(19,107

)

(18,246

)

Total stockholders’ deficit

 

(275,532

)

(263,759

)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT

 

$

666,207

 

$

677,757

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

NET SALES

 

$

260,392

 

$

297,656

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF SALES

 

225,956

 

263,307

 

Gross Profit

 

34,436

 

34,349

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING EXPENSES:

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, General and Administrative

 

19,538

 

18,100

 

Research and Development

 

3,065

 

2,298

 

Restructuring and Other Costs (Note 4)

 

1,408

 

15

 

Reorganization Costs (Note 2)

 

271

 

53,550

 

Other operating costs (Note 13)

 

1,101

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

25,383

 

73,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)

 

9,053

 

(39,614

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTEREST EXPENSE—Current and Long-term debt (Note 5, 6)

 

(21,174

)

(19,841

)

INTEREST EXPENSE—Redeemable Preferred Stock (Note 5)

 

 

(271

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)—Net

 

351

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOSS BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

(11,770

)

(59,578

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

678

 

1,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET LOSS

 

$

(12,448

)

$

(60,807

)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 AND 2006 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(12,448

)

$

(60,807

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

11,553

 

9,977

 

Amortization of deferred financing costs and accretion of debt discount

 

9,990

 

9,331

 

Deferred dividends and accretion on preferred shares

 

 

271

 

Write off of deferred financing costs

 

 

15,777

 

Write off of original issue debt discount and premium

 

 

30,453

 

Deferred income taxes

 

411

 

(430

)

(Gain) / loss on disposal of assets

 

 

24

 

Non cash other operating costs

 

664

 

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

13,329

 

(9,543

)

Inventories

 

(3,035

)

(6,045

)

Prepaid expenses and other

 

980

 

829

 

Income taxes payable/receivable

 

612

 

438

 

Other assets

 

(183

)

6,594

 

Trade accounts payable

 

1,869

 

10,680

 

Accrued liabilities

 

(21,652

)

7,646

 

Other liabilities

 

(627

)

574

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,463

 

15,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

26

 

 

Capital expenditures for plant and equipment

 

(11,437

)

(7,237

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(11,411

)

(7,237

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 

160

 

 

Payment of financing fees

 

(103

)

(1,000

)

Repayment of capital leases and other, net

 

(228

)

(467

)

Proceeds from revolving debt—net

 

14,000

 

 

Net cash provided by / (used in) financing activities

 

13,829

 

(1,467

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1,005

)

(520

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

2,876

 

6,545

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

 

4,199

 

12,802

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD

 

$

7,075

 

$

19,347

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

16,838

 

3,165

 

Income taxes

 

464

 

362

 

Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock dividends accrued but not paid

 

 

257

 

Plant and equipment acquired under capital leases

 

1,998

 

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock

 

Common Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Series AA

 

Series M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Shares

 

Amount

 

Paid In
Capital

 

Accumu-
lated
Deficit

 

Accumu-
lated
Other
Compre-
hensive
Loss

 

BALANCE-December 31, 2006

 

$

(263,759

)

335

 

$

198,899

 

 

$

 

100

 

$

1

 

$

154,521

 

$

(598,934

)

$

(18,246

)

Cumulative effect of adoption of FIN 48

 

712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

712

 

 

 

Adjusted Balance January 1, 2007

 

$

(263,047

)

335

 

$

198,899

 

 

$

 

100

 

$

1

 

$

154,521

 

$

(598,222

)

$

(18,246

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

(12,448

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,448

)

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment

 

(861

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(861

)

Comprehensive loss:

 

(13,309

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of Series M Preferred Stock

 

824

 

 

 

 

 

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

824

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock dividends

 

 

 

 

11,540

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,540

)

 

 

 

 

$

(275,532

)

335

 

$

210,439

 

8

 

$

 

100

 

$

1

 

$

155,345

 

$

(622,210

)

$

(19,107

)

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1.   BASIS OF PRESENTATION

The unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Pliant Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively “Pliant”, the “Company” or ”we”) were prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  The information reflects all normal recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Pliant as of the dates and for the periods presented.

Certain information in footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements presented in accordance with GAAP has been condensed or omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. These statements should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

Nature of operations   The Company produces polymer-based (plastic), value-added films for flexible packaging, personal care, medical, agricultural and industrial applications. Our manufacturing facilities are located in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Germany and Australia.

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings and Reorganization   The Company and ten of its subsidiaries filed for protection under Chapter 11 of Title 11 of the Bankruptcy Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) in January 2006. On June 19, 2006, the Company filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the “Bankruptcy Court”) its Fourth Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization (the “Plan”) which was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on June 23, 2006. On July 18, 2006, the Company consummated its reorganization through a series of transactions contemplated in the Plan and emerged from bankruptcy.  We have worked diligently in an effort to analyze each of the claims filed in our Chapter 11 cases, and have already made significant progress in reconciling such claims with our books and records. See footnote 2 to the Financial Statements for more detailed information on our emergence from bankruptcy.

American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of Position 90-7, “Financial Reporting by Entities in Reorganization under the Bankruptcy Code” (“SOP 90-7”), applies to the Company’s financial statements while the Company operates under the provisions of Chapter 11. SOP 90-7 generally does not change the manner in which financial statements are prepared. However, it does require that the financial statements for periods subsequent to the filing of the Chapter 11 petition distinguish transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Expenses, realized gains and losses, and provisions for losses that can be directly associated with the reorganization of the business are reported separately as reorganization costs in the statements of operations. Liabilities affected by implementation of a plan of reorganization are reported at amounts expected to be allowed, even if they may be settled for lesser amounts. In addition, reorganization related items that significantly impact cash provided by continuing operations are disclosed separately in the statement of cash flows.

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2.   REORGANIZATION

On January 3, 2006, Pliant and ten subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions in the Bankruptcy Court seeking relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Three of the Company’s subsidiaries with Canadian operations commenced ancillary proceedings in a Canadian court to recognize the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings as “foreign proceedings.”  The Company’s operations in Mexico, Germany, and Australia were not included in the Chapter 11 filing.

On June 19, 2006, we filed with the Bankruptcy Court our Plan which was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on June 23, 2006. On July 18, 2006, we consummated our reorganization through a series of transactions contemplated in the Plan and we filed with the Bankruptcy Court a notice announcing the effectiveness of the Plan.

Pursuant to the Plan, on July 18, 2006, we effected the following transactions:

·         changed our state of incorporation from Utah to Delaware;

·         extinguished our Series B Preferred Stock, no par value (“Series B Preferred Stock”);

·         issued (i) an aggregate principal amount of $34,967,000 of 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (the “New Subordinated Notes”),  (ii) 335,592 shares of Series AA Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share (“Series AA Preferred Stock”), and (iii) 100,003 shares of new common stock, par value $.01 per share (“New Common Stock”) in exchange for (A) all of our 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (the “2000/2002 Notes”), (B) all of our Series A Cumulative Exchangeable Redeemable Preferred Stock, no par value (the “Series A Preferred Stock”), (C) our existing common stock, par value $.01 per share  (“Old Common Stock”) and (D) warrants to purchase our Old Common Stock;

·         made cash payments to the applicable trustee of (A) $3,200,000 for further distribution to the holders of the 2000/2002 Notes and (B) $18,529,375.55 ($4 million of which was a consent fee and the balance of which was the missed March 1, 2006 interest payment and the interest owed on that interest payment) for further distribution to the holders of our 11 1/8% Senior Secured Notes due 2009 (the “2003 Notes”) and reinstated the 2003 Notes;

·         reinstated our 11.35% (formerly 11 1/8%) Senior Secured Discount Notes due 2009 (the “2004 Notes”) and our 11.85% (formerly 11 5/8%) Senior Secured Notes due 2009 (the “Amended 2004 Notes”) and increased the interest rate on the 2004 Notes and the Amended 2004 Notes by .225%;

·         entered into (i) a Working Capital Credit Agreement, among the Company, certain of its subsidiaries, the lenders party thereto, Merrill Lynch Bank USA, as administrative agent, and Merrill Lynch Commercial Finance Corp., as sole lead arranger and book manager (the “Working Capital Credit Agreement”), and (ii) a Fixed Asset Credit Agreement, among Pliant Corporation Pty Ltd., Pliant Corporation of Canada Ltd., Pliant Film Products GmbH and Aspen Industrial, S.A. de C.V., as borrowers, the lenders party thereto, Merrill Lynch Bank USA, as administrative agent, and Merrill Lynch Commercial Finance Corp., as sole lead arranger and book manager (the “Fixed Asset Credit Agreement, and together with the Working Capital Credit Agreement, the “Exit Credit Facilities”) to replace the amended revolving credit facility dated November 21, 2005 (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) and the Senior Secured, Super Priority, Priming Debtor-in-Possession Credit Agreement dated as of January 4, 2006 (the “DIP Credit Facility”); and

·         entered into the Stockholders’ Agreement with respect to the New Common Stock and a Registration Rights Agreement dated July 18, 2006 (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with respect to the Series AA Preferred Stock.

As a result, the prior credit facilities, the indenture dated May 31, 2000 governing the 2000 Notes (the “2000 Indenture”) and the indenture dated April 10, 2002 governing the 2002 Notes (the “2002 Indenture”) were terminated, except, with respect to the indentures, to the extent necessary to permit the trustee under such indentures to make distributions to the holders of the 2000/2002 Notes under the Plan. In addition, on July 18, 2006, the Company’s Deferred Cash Incentive Plan (the “Cash Plan”) and 2006 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan (the “Stock Plan”), became effective.

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As a consequence of the Company’s commencement of bankruptcy proceedings, substantially all pending claims and litigation against it in the United States were automatically stayed pursuant to the Bankruptcy Code. In addition, as a consequence of the commencement of the proceedings in Canada, substantially all pending claims and litigation against its subsidiaries operating in Canada also were stayed by order of the Canadian court. Upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, these stays were lifted.

The Company has worked diligently in an effort to analyze each of the claims filed in our Chapter 11 cases, and have already made significant progress in reconciling such claims with its books and records. Moreover, the Company has been steadily making distributions to the holders of many such claims, as well as to creditors appearing in its schedules, and have filed objections to certain claims as necessary. To date, the Company has filed six omnibus objections to claims, resulting in a reduction to the claims register of more than 80 claims totaling more than $86.5 million, which were primarily claims made by equity holders who received distributions of new securities according to the Company’s Plan. In addition, the Company has paid more than $47 million to satisfy contract cure amounts, vendor trade agreements, and other unsecured claims. We estimate that there are approximately $2.1 million in non-litigation claims remaining for processing.

As referenced above, the Company completed a debt for equity exchange whereby 100% of its outstanding $320 million of 2000/2002 Notes and $24.3 million in accrued interest were exchanged for 265,123 shares or 79% of its new Series AA Preferred Stock, approximately 30,000 shares or 30% of its New Common Stock, $3.2 million in cash consideration and approximately $35 million in New Subordinated Notes. Pursuant to SFAS 15,  Accounting by Debtors and Creditors for Troubled Debt Restructuring,  these $35 million of New Subordinated Notes were recorded at aggregate principal plus interest to maturity of $20.1 million or a total of $55.1 million. In addition, 100% of the $ 298.0 million of shares subject to mandatory redemption, including the Company’s Series A Preferred Stock were also exchanged for shares of its new Series AA Preferred Stock and shares of its New Common Stock. The fair market value of equity received in connection with these exchanges was approximately $182.3 million. Taking into account the $3.2 million of cash consideration bondholders received and collectability reserves of $4.9 million established in connection with outstanding stockholders’ notes receivable, this resulted in a gain on extinguishment of debt of $393.7 million on a combined exchange of $642.3 million of debt and accrued interest. See Note 5 for additional information regarding the Exit Credit Facilities, the New Subordinated Notes, the 2004 Notes and the Amended 2004 Notes.

On July 18, 2006, the Company entered into a Stockholders Agreement (the “Stockholders’ Agreement”) that is binding on all parties receiving shares of New Common Stock, pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The Stockholders’ Agreement provides for certain restrictions on transfer of the New Common Stock and requires that all transferees of New Common Stock become a party to the Stockholders’ Agreement. The Stockholders’ Agreement also grants to certain holders of New Common Stock the right to purchase their pro rata share of any new equity securities issued by the Company, subject to exceptions for acquisitions, management equity and certain other transactions. The Stockholders’ Agreement contains “drag-along rights” that require all holders of New Common Stock to participate in and vote in favor of certain sales of the Company approved by the Board of Directors and certain holders of New Common Stock. It further provides that the 5 (out of a total of 7) members of the Board of Directors to be elected by the holders of New Common Stock will consist of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company and 4 members appointed by the holders of a majority of the New Common Stock held by persons defined as “permitted holders” under the indentures for the 2003 Notes, 2004 Notes and Amended 2004 Notes. Finally, the Stockholders’ Agreement provides that certain holders of New Common Stock will have demand registration rights after July 18, 2009 and additional demand and piggyback registration rights following an initial public offering of the New Common Stock.

On July 18, 2006, the Company also entered into a Registration Rights Agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) that is binding on all parties receiving shares of Series AA Preferred Stock, pursuant to the terms of the Plan. The Registration Rights Agreement requires the Company to take all actions reasonably required to permit the Series AA Preferred Stock to be quoted on the NASDAQ OTC Bulletin Board as soon as practicable. The Registration Rights Agreement also provides that, at any time after the ninth month and prior to the second

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anniversary of the effective date of the Plan, certain holders of the Series AA Preferred Stock can require Pliant to register an underwritten public offering of the Series AA Preferred Stock.

The Company adopted the Stock Plan on July 18, 2006, which provides for the issuance to the Chief Executive Officer and other officers of the Company of Series M Preferred Stock that, when combined with awards under the Cash Plan, will entitle such officers to a maximum of 8% of the equity value of the Company, in the aggregate. Participants in the Stock Plan and Cash Plan will only receive distributions upon the occurrence of certain extraordinary corporate transactions, such as a sale of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets or a change in control of the Company. The Stock Plan and Cash Plan are administered by the Compensation Committee of Company’s Board of Directors composed of non-employee directors. On February 20, 2007, the Company issued 8,000 shares of its Series M Preferred Stock, to certain of its officers pursuant to its Stock Plan.

The Company incurred professional fees and other expenses directly associated with the bankruptcy proceedings. In addition, the Company made certain adjustments to the carrying values of certain pre-petition assets and liabilities. Such costs and adjustments are classified as reorganization costs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31 and consist of the following (in thousands):

 

Three Months ended

March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

 

2006

 

 

Debt subject to compromise:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write-off of unamortized original issuance, discount, net

 

$

 

 

$

5,856

 

 

Write-off of unamortized capitalized financing fees

 

 

 

15,777

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,633

 

 

Manditorily Redeemable Preferred Stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Write-off of unamortized original issuance discount

 

 

 

24,597

 

 

Professional fees and claim settlements

 

271

 

 

7,320

 

 

Reorganization Costs

 

$

271

 

 

$

53,550

 

 

 

3.   INVENTORIES

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (using the first-in, first-out method) or market value. Inventories as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

Finished goods

 

$

50,855

 

 

$

45,564

 

 

Raw materials

 

41,923

 

 

44,656

 

 

Work-in-process

 

10,689

 

 

9,883

 

 

Total

 

$

103,467

 

 

$

100,103

 

 

 

4.   RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER COSTS

Restructuring and other costs include plant closing costs (including costs related to relocation of manufacturing equipment), office closing costs and other costs related to workforce reductions.

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The following table summarizes restructuring and other costs for the three months ended March 31 (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

    2007    

 

    2006    

 

Plant closing costs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Severance

 

 

$ 170

 

 

 

$

 

 

Other plant closure costs

 

 

22

 

 

 

15

 

 

Office closing and workforce reduction costs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    Severance

 

 

1,216

 

 

 

 

 

Total Restructuring and other costs

 

 

$

1,408

 

 

 

$

15

 

 

 

The following table summarizes the roll-forward of the accruals from December 31, 2006 to March 31, 2007:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accruals for the three months ended
March 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12/31/2006

 

 

 

 

 

Plant

 

 

 

 

 

3/31/2007

 

 

 

# Employees

 

Accrual

 

Additional

 

 

 

Closure

 

 

 

Payments/

 

# Employees

 

Accrual

 

 

 

Terminated

 

Balance

 

Employees

 

Severance

 

Costs

 

Total

 

Charges

 

Terminated

 

Balance

 

Plant Closing Costs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leases

 

 

2,430

 

 

 

15

 

15

 

(1,551

)

 

894

 

Langley

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Barrie

 

 

 

19

 

170

 

 

170

 

(170

)

19

 

 

 

 

 

$

2,430

 

19

 

170

 

22

 

$

192

 

$

(1,721

)

19

 

$

901

 

Office Closing and Workforce Reduction Costs:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Canada

 

 

 

7

 

1,216

 

 

1,216

 

(1,216

)

7

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

7

 

$

1,216

 

 

$

1,216

 

$

(1,216

)

7

 

$

 

Total Plant & Office closing

 

 

$

2,430

 

26

 

$

1,386

 

$

22

 

$

1,408

 

$

(2,937

)

26

 

$

901

 

 

Plant Closing Costs

2007During the first quarter of 2007, we announced the closure of our Barrie, Ontario and Langley, British Columbia plants and the restructuring of our Canadian administrative functions. Our total estimated costs include $1.3 million of severance costs related to our Engineered Films segment, $8.2 million of severance and plant closing costs related to our Printed Products segment and $0.5 million of severance costs related to our Industrial Films segment. We incurred $0.2 million and $1.2 million relating to severance payments in connection with the shutdown of Barrie and the restructuring of the Canadian sales and administrative functions, respectively. These restructuring charges, of which $0.9 million relate to our Engineered Films segment and $0.4 million relate to our Industrial Films segment, have been included in the Corporate/Other segment for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.

2006No restructuring activities were initiated in the first quarter of 2006.

2005During 2005, the Company accrued $1.9 million for the net costs to terminate the remaining lease agreements associated with its Shelbyville, Indiana facility. During the first quarter of 2007, payments of $1.5 million were made to complete the buy out of the remaining obligations under these leases.

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2003During 2003, the Company accrued the present value of future lease payments on three buildings it no longer occupied in an amount of $3.3 million. As of March 31, 2007, $0.9 million of these accruals are remaining.

5.   DEBT

Debt as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consists of the following (in thousands):

 

 

March 31,
2007

 

December 31,
2006

 

Credit Facilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facility

 

$

127,579

 

 

$

113,579

 

 

Amended 2004 Notes

 

311,296

 

 

302,382

 

 

2004 Notes

 

7,812

 

 

7,808

 

 

2003 Notes

 

250,000

 

 

250,000

 

 

New Subordinated Notes

 

55,101

 

 

55,101

 

 

Obligations under capital leases

 

10,446

 

 

8,761

 

 

Total

 

762,234

 

 

737,631

 

 

Less current portion

 

(1,004

)

 

(975

)

 

Long-term portion

 

$

761,230

 

 

$

736,656

 

 

 

Current Exit Credit Facilities

On July 18, 2006, the Company and/or certain of its subsidiaries entered into the Exit Credit Facilities, consisting of the Working Capital Credit Agreement and the Fixed Asset Credit Agreement (all as defined in Note 2). The Exit Credit Facilities provide up to $200 million of total commitments, subject to the borrowing base described below. The Working Capital Credit Agreement includes a $20 million letter of credit sub-facility, with letters of credit reducing availability thereunder, and each of the Exit Credit Facilities includes sub-limits for loans to certain of the foreign subsidiaries of the Company which are borrowers under the Exit Credit Facilities. The Exit Credit Facilities were funded on July 18, 2006, and replace our prior credit facilities.

The Exit Credit Facilities will mature on the earlier of (a) July 18, 2011 or (b) one month prior to the respective maturity dates of the Company’s senior notes if these senior notes have not been refinanced in full: May 15, 2009 with respect to the Company’s 2004 Notes and Amended 2004 Notes, August 15, 2009 with respect to the Company’s 2003 Notes and May 1, 2010 with respect to the Company’s New Subordinated Notes. The interest rates for all loans other than those made to the Company’s German subsidiary range from, in the case of alternate base rate loans, the alternate base rate (either prime rate or .50% over the Federal Funds Rate) plus 1.75% to the alternate base rate plus 2.00% and, in the case of Eurodollar loans, LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00%, in each case depending on the amount of available credit. The interest rates for loans made in connection with the loans to the Company’s German subsidiary are, in the case of alternate base rate loans, the alternate base rate plus 5.00% and, in the case of Eurodollar loans, LIBOR plus 6.00%. The commitment fee for the unused portion of the Exit Credit Facilities is 0.375% per annum.

The borrowing base under the Working Capital Credit Agreement is based on specified percentages of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ party thereto eligible accounts receivable, finished good inventory, work in process and raw material inventory minus certain reserves. The borrowing base under the Fixed Asset Credit Agreement is based on specified percentages of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ party thereto eligible real estate valued at market value plus the net orderly liquidation value of eligible machinery and equipment minus certain reserves.

The Exit Credit Facilities contain covenants that will limit the ability of Pliant and its subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions, to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, issue preferred stock or become liable in respect of any obligation to purchase or redeem stock, create liens, merge or consolidate with

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other companies, change lines of business, make certain types of investments, sell assets, enter into certain sale and lease-back and swap transactions, pay dividends on or repurchase stock, make distributions with respect to certain debt obligations, enter into transactions with affiliates, restrict dividends or other payments from the Company’s subsidiaries, modify corporate and certain material debt documents, cancel certain debt, or change its fiscal year or accounting policies. The Exit Credit Facilities also require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00 for the first year of the facility and of 1.10 to 1.00 thereafter; provided, that such coverage ratio shall only apply during periods in which the amount of availability is and remains less than $20,000,000 for a specified number of days. Once the amount of availability increases and remains above $20,000,000 for a specified number of days, such coverage ratio becomes inapplicable. In addition, the amount of availability under the Exit Credit Facilities must not be less than $10,000,000 at any time. The loans will automatically become immediately due and payable without notice upon the occurrence of an event of default involving insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. Upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any other event of default under the Exit Credit Facilities, by notice given to the Company, the Administrative Agent may, and if directed by the Required Lenders (as defined in the Exit Credit Facilities) must, terminate the commitments and/or declare all outstanding loans to be immediately due and payable.

The Working Capital Credit Agreement is secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all our inventory, receivables and deposit accounts, capital stock of, or other equity interests in, our existing and future domestic subsidiaries and first-tier foreign subsidiaries, investment property and certain other assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second-priority security interest in fixed assets of the Company and its subsidiaries party to the Working Capital Credit Agreement. The Fixed Asset Credit Agreement is secured by a first-priority security interest in the fixed assets of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company and a second-priority security interest in capital stock of the fixed asset borrowers and their subsidiaries.

As of March 31, 2007, the Company had borrowings of $127.6 million and availability of $45.7 million under the Exit Credit Facilities.

Prior Credit Facilities

On January 4, 2006, the Company entered into the DIP Credit Facility (as defined in Note 2), among the Company and certain other debtors, as joint and several borrowers, General Electric Capital Corporation, as administrative agent, collateral agent and lender, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., as syndication agent and lender, and the lenders from time to time party thereto. The DIP Credit Facility provided for a $200 million commitment of debtor-in-possession financing to fund the working capital requirements of Pliant and of Pliant’s subsidiaries that were Debtors during the pendency of the bankruptcy proceeding. Although the DIP Credit Facility was nominally in the amount of $200 million, availability was reduced by the aggregate borrowing base of $131.2 million under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as of the bankruptcy filing.

The DIP Credit Facility provided the Company with up to approximately $68.8 million of additional liquidity, subject to a borrowing base calculated based upon specified percentages of the Debtors’ eligible current and fixed assets, minus $10 million and other reserves. The Company made no borrowings under the DIP Credit Facility. The DIP Credit Facility was terminated upon the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy and replaced with the Exit Credit Facilities described above.

On November 21, 2005, the Company entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (as defined in Note 2) providing up to $140 million of total availability, subject to certain borrowing base limitations. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement included a $25 million letter of credit sub-facility, with letters of credit reducing availability under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.

On December 31, 2005, an Event of Default occurred under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement as a result of our failure to make the interest payments due on December 1, 2005 to holders of the 2000/2002 Notes. Upon the bankruptcy filing and execution of the DIP Credit Facility described above, the commitments

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under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement were terminated. The $130.9 million of borrowings as of December 31, 2005 remained outstanding until the Company’s emergence from bankruptcy, at which time they were refinanced through the Exit Credit Facilities.

First Supplemental Indenture

On July 18, 2006, the Company, certain of its subsidiaries and Wilmington Trust Company, as trustee, entered into the First Supplemental Indenture amending the Amended and Restated Indenture to increase the interest rate by .225% per annum with respect to the 2004 Notes and the Amended 2004 Notes, which additional interest will accrue as payment-in-kind interest. As a result, on July 18, 2006, the interest rate on the Amended 2004 Notes was increased to 11.85% per annum and the interest rate on the 2004 Notes was increased to 11.35% per annum. Commencing on December 15, 2006, only the incremental interest rate increase of .225% will accrue as payment-in-kind interest on the 2004 Notes and the remaining 11 1/ 8% interest rate will accrue as cash pay interest. The First Supplemental Indenture did not amend the covenants or acceleration provisions of the Amended and Restated Indenture.

Amended 2004 Notes

As of March 31, 2007, the Company had $311.3 million aggregate principal amount of Amended 2004 Notes outstanding. The Amended 2004 Notes accrued payment-in-kind interest at the rate of 11 5/8% from the date of issuance until July 18, 2006, on which date the interest rate was increased by .225% to 11.85% in accordance with the Plan. Such incremental interest rate increase of .225% also accrues as payment-in-kind interest. The Amended 2004 Notes mature on June 15, 2009 and require payment of non-cash interest in the form of additional notes compounded semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15 through maturity.

The Amended 2004 Notes are secured on a first-priority basis by a security interest in our real property, fixtures, equipment, intellectual property and other assets other than the second-priority collateral and on a second-priority basis by a security interest in substantially all our inventory, receivables and deposit accounts, 100% of the capital stock of or other equity interests in existing and future domestic subsidiaries and foreign subsidiaries that are note guarantors, 65% of the capital stock of or other equity interests in existing and future first-tier foreign subsidiaries that are not note guarantors, investment property and certain other assets of the Company and the note guarantors. The Amended 2004 Notes are guaranteed by the Company’s existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.

Prior to June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the principal amount of the Amended 2004 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by it at a redemption price equal to 111.625% of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that after giving effect to such redemption (i) at least 65% of the principal amount of the notes remain outstanding and (ii) any such redemption by the Company is made within 120 days after such equity offering.

On or after June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem some or all of the Amended 2004 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest); 111.625% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2007 and prior to December 15, 2007; 108.719% if redeemed on or after December 15, 2007 and prior to June 15, 2008; 105.813% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2008 and prior to December 15, 2008; 102.906% if redeemed on or after December 15, 2008 and prior to June 15, 2009; and 100.000% if redeemed on June 15, 2009.

2004 Notes

As of March 31, 2007, the Company had $7.8 million of 2004 Notes outstanding. The 2004 Notes accreted at the rate of 11 1/8% from the date of issuance until July 18, 2006, on which date the interest rate was increased by .225% to 11.35% in accordance with the Plan. The 2004 Notes accreted at the rate of 11.35% until

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December 15, 2006 to an aggregate principal amount of $1,000.88 per $1,000 stated principal amount. Commencing on December 15, 2006, interest on the 2004 Notes accrues at the rate of 11.35% with such incremental interest rate increase of .225% accruing as payment-in-kind interest and the remaining 11 1/8% payable in cash semiannually on June 15 and December 15, commencing on June 15, 2007. The 2004 Notes mature on June 15, 2009.

The 2004 Notes are secured by a first-priority security interest in the first-priority note collateral and a second-priority security interest in the second-priority note collateral. The 2004 Notes are guaranteed by the Company’s existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.

Prior to June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the accreted value of the 2004 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by it at a redemption price equal to 111.125% of the accreted value thereof plus accrued interest, so long as (i) at least 65% of the accreted value of the notes remains outstanding after such redemption and (ii) any such redemption by the Company is made within 120 days after such equity offering. On or after June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2004 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest):  105.563% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2007 and prior to June 15, 2008; 102.781% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2008 and prior to June 15, 2009; and 100.00% if redeemed on June 15, 2009.

2003 Notes

As of March 31, 2007, the Company had $250 million of 2003 Notes outstanding. The 2003 Notes accrued interest from the date of issuance through September 30, 2006 at the rate of 11 1/8% and will continue to accrue interest at such rate through the date of maturity. The 2003 Notes mature on September 1, 2009 and interest is payable in cash semiannually on each March 1 and September 1. On July 18, 2006, in accordance with the Plan, the Company paid to the trustee with respect to the 2003 Notes, for further distribution to the holders thereof, an aggregate cash payment of $18.5 million, $14.5 million of which represented the interest payment due on March 1, 2006 plus interest on such unpaid interest and the balance of which was a $4 million consent fee.

The 2003 Notes rank equally with the Company’s existing and future senior debt and rank senior to its existing and future subordinated indebtedness, including the New Subordinated Notes. The 2003 Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in both the first priority note collateral and the second priority note collateral. The 2003 Notes are guaranteed by some of the Company’s subsidiaries.

Prior to June 1, 2007, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 2003 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings by it at a redemption price equal to 111.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. On or after June 1, 2007, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2003 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest): 105.563% if redeemed on or after June 1, 2007 and prior to June 1, 2008; 102.781% if redeemed on or after June 1, 2008 and prior to June 1, 2009; and 100% if redeemed on or after June 1, 2009.

New Subordinated Notes

On July 18, 2006, the Company, certain of its subsidiaries and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, entered into an Indenture, dated as of July 18, 2006 (the “New Subordinated Notes Indenture”), among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company and The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., as trustee, with respect to the issuance on such date of the New Subordinated Notes in an aggregate principal amount of $34,967,000.

Pursuant to SFAS 15, Accounting for Debtors and Creditors for Trouble Debt Restructuring, the New Subordinated Notes were recorded at aggregate principal plus interest to maturity of $20.1 million or a total of $55.1 million. The New Subordinated Notes Indenture provides that interest will accrue on the New Subordinated

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Notes from the date of issuance at the rate of 13% per annum until maturity on July 15, 2010 and will be payable semi-annually on the New Subordinated Notes on each January 15 and July 15, commencing January 15, 2007, to holders of record on the immediately preceding January 1 or July 1. The New Subordinated Notes accrue payment-in-kind interest with respect to the first two interest payment dates and then accrue semi-annual cash pay interest with respect to the interest payment dates thereafter. The New Subordinated Notes are subject to the Company’s right, which is assignable, to refinance the New Subordinated Notes during the first year after issuance by tendering to the holders of all the New Subordinated Notes cash in an amount equal to (i) $20,000,000 plus (ii) interest accrued at a rate of 13% per annum from the date of issuance through the date of payment on a principal amount of $20,000,000 minus (iii) any interest previously paid in cash on the New Subordinated Notes. Commencing on July 19, 2007, the Company may redeem the New Subordinated Notes in whole or in part at a redemption price equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount of the New Subordinated Notes plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date. The New Subordinated Notes Indenture provides the holders of the New Subordinated Notes with the right to require the Company to repurchase the New Subordinated Notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest upon a change of control of the Company (as defined in the New Subordinated Notes Indenture). The New Subordinated Notes Indenture does not provide for a sinking fund with respect to the New Subordinated Notes.

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The New Subordinated Notes Indenture contains various covenants including, among other things, covenants limiting the incurrence of indebtedness and restricting certain payments, limiting restrictions on the ability of subsidiaries to make distributions to the Company, limiting sales of assets and subsidiary stock and the entry into affiliate transactions, as well as provisions governing merger and change of control transactions. The Company may be required under certain circumstances to offer to repurchase New Subordinated Notes with the proceeds of certain asset sales. Upon a change of control transaction, Holders of New Subordinated Notes may require the Company (subject to certain exceptions) to repurchase New Subordinated Notes at a purchase price equal to 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest. The New Subordinated Notes will automatically become due and payable without notice upon the occurrence of an event of default involving insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or certain of its subsidiaries. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any other event of default under the New Subordinated Notes Indenture, by notice given to the Company, the Trustee or holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the New Subordinated Notes may declare the principal of and accrued and unpaid interest on all the New Subordinated Notes to be immediately due and payable.

6.   INTEREST EXPENSE—Current and Long-term debt

Interest expense—current and long-term debt in the statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 is as follows (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

$

2,214

 

$

2,521

 

Amended 2004 Notes

 

8,914

 

7,841

 

2004 Notes

 

222

 

195

 

2003 Notes

 

6,953

 

6,953

 

2000/2002 Notes(a)

 

 

471

 

Other, net

 

1,799

 

570

 

Interest expense accrued, net

 

20,102

 

18,551

 

Recurring amortization of financing fees

 

1,072

 

1,290

 

TOTAL

 

$

21,174

 

$

19,841

 

Cash interest payments

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving credit facilities

 

$

2,705

 

$

3,082

 

2003 Notes

 

13,906

 

 

Other, net

 

228

 

83

 

TOTAL

 

$

16,838

 

$

3,165

 


(a)             The Company’s 2000/2002 Notes were exchanged for a combination of New Senior Subordinated Notes, Series AA Preferred Stock and New Common Stock in connection with the Company’s Plan of Reorganization. Interest on the  2000/2002 Notes above includes interest for the two days, plus interest on interest, prior to the bankruptcy filing plus interest on the December 1, 2005 unpaid interest payment. Interest for the three months ended March 31, 2006 at the stated rate of 13% would have been $10,400.

7.   INCOME TAXES

The Company adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting Board Interpretation No. 48 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (“FIN 48”) an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“SFAS 109”) on January 1, 2007. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute criteria for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition.

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The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and foreign jurisdictions. With a few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local, or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for the years prior to 2000. The Company’s policy is to recognize interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as income tax expense. Accrued interest and penalties are insignificant at March 31, 2007. The Company believes that it has appropriate support for income tax positions taken or to be taken on its tax returns and that its accruals for tax liabilities are adequate for all open years based on an assessment of many factors including past experience and interpretations of tax law applied to the facts of each matter.

The cumulative effect of adopting FIN 48 was a decrease in tax reserves of $0.7 million and a decrease in Retained Deficit as of January 1, 2007 of $0.7 million. As of January 1, 2007, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits was $2.9 million of which all would, if recognized, decrease our effective tax rate. There may be fluctuations in the amount of the liability, however, the changes are not expected to be material.

For the three months ended March 31, 2007, income tax expense was $0.7 million on pretax losses from operations of $11.8 million as compared to income tax expense of $1.2 million on pretax loss from operations of $59.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. Income tax benefits related to net operating losses in the United States are offset by a valuation allowance as the realization of these tax benefits is not certain. Therefore, the income tax expense in the statements of operations primarily reflects foreign income taxes.

8.   OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 was $13.3 million and $61.7 million, respectively. The components of other comprehensive loss are net loss and foreign currency translation.

9.   OPERATING SEGMENTS

Operating segments are components of our business for which separate financial information is available that is evaluated regularly by our chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. This information is reported on the basis that it is used internally for evaluating segment performance.

In 2006, the Company reorganized its Specialty Products Group and separated it into two operating segments, Specialty Films and Printed Products. In addition, the Company combined its prior Performance Films segment with its Engineered Films segment. These changes were in response to a re-evaluation of the Company’s aggregation criteria. The Company now has four operating segments: Specialty Films, which manufactures personal care, medical and agricultural films; Printed Products which produces printed rollstock, bags and sheets used to package food and consumer goods; Industrial Films segment which manufactures stretch film used to bundle, unitize and protect palletized loads during shipping and storage and PVC films used by supermarkets, delicatessens and restaurants to wrap meat, cheese and produce; and Engineered Films segment which manufactures film for sale to converters of flexible packaging and a variety of barrier and custom films for smaller niche flexible packaging and industrial markets. 

Segment information in this report for 2006 has been reclassified to reflect this reorganization. Sales and transfers between our segments are eliminated in consolidation. We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on net sales (excluding inter-company sales) and segment profit. The segment profit reflects income before interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring costs and other non-cash charges and net adjustments for certain unusual items. Our reportable segments are managed separately with separate management teams, because each segment has differing products, customer requirements, technology and marketing strategies.

 

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Segment profit and segment assets as of and for the periods ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 are presented in the following table (in thousands). Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year amounts to be consistent with the 2007 presentation.

 

 

Engineered
Films

 

 

Industrial
Films

 

 

Specialty
Films

 

Printed
Products

 

Corporate/
Other

 

Total

 

Three months ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales to customers

 

$

83,742

 

 

$

73,228

 

 

$

47,995

 

$

51,303

 

$

4,124

 

$

260,392

 

Intersegment sales

 

3,670

 

 

4,472

 

 

3,636

 

357

 

(12,135

)

 

Total net sales

 

87,412

 

 

77,700

 

 

51,631

 

51,660

 

(8,011

)

260,392

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,342

 

 

1,776

 

 

2,577

 

2,450

 

1,408

 

11,553

 

Interest expense

 

1,390

 

 

183

 

 

22

 

1,043

 

18,536

 

21,174

 

Segment profit

 

13,392

 

 

8,197

 

 

6,022

 

3,867

 

(7,741

)

23,737

 

Capital expenditures

 

3,195

 

 

1,877

 

 

2,442

 

1,429

 

2,494

 

1l,437

 

Segment assets

 

200,606

 

 

107,911

 

 

143,864

 

136,873

 

76,953

 

666,207

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales to customers

 

$

103,225

 

 

$

78,151

 

 

$

55,164

 

$

59,064

 

$

2,052

 

$

297,656

 

Intersegment sales

 

4,054

 

 

5,021

 

 

2,102

 

1,167

 

(12,344

)

 

Total net sales

 

107,279

 

 

83,172

 

 

57,266

 

60,231

 

(10,292

)

297,656

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,779

 

 

1,638

 

 

2,257

 

2,408

 

896

 

9,977

 

Interest expense

 

659

 

 

57

 

 

 

1,462

 

17,934

 

20,112

 

Segment profit

 

12,688

 

 

7,505

 

 

7,072

 

3,535

 

(6,725

)

24,076

 

Capital expenditures

 

1,304

 

 

679

 

 

2,002

 

2,551

 

701

 

7,237

 

As of December 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment assets

 

$

198,076

 

 

$

107,634

 

 

$

150,483

 

$

140,624

 

$

80,940

 

$

677,757

 

 

A reconciliation of the totals reported for the operating segments to the totals reported in the consolidated financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 and as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 is as follows (in thousands) (unaudited):

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

    2007    

 

    2006    

 

Profit or Loss

 

 

 

 

 

Total segment profit

 

$

23,737

 

$

24,076

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

(11,553

)

(9,977

)

Restructuring and other costs

 

(1,408

)

(15

)

Reorganization costs

 

(271

)

(53,550

)

Other operating costs

 

(1,101

)

 

Interest expense

 

(21,174

)

(20,112

)

Loss before income taxes

 

$

(11,770

)

$

(59,578

)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets for reportable segments

 

$

589,254

 

 

$

596,817

 

 

Other unallocated assets

 

76,953

 

 

80,940

 

 

Total consolidated assets

 

$

666,207

 

 

$677,757

 

 

 

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Net sales and long-lived assets of our US and foreign operations are as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

210,067

 

$

240,672

 

Foreign countries(a)

 

50,325

 

56,984

 

Total

 

$

260,392

 

$

297,656

 

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

Long-lived assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

259,070

 

 

$

255,622

 

 

Foreign countries

 

47,722

 

 

48,821

 

 

Total

 

$

306,792

 

 

$

304,443

 

 

Total assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

United States

 

$

549,644

 

 

$

561,846

 

 

Foreign countries

 

116,563

 

 

115,911

 

 

Total

 

$

666,207

 

 

$

677,757

 

 


(a)             Foreign countries include Australia, Canada, Germany and Mexico, none of which individually represents 10% of consolidated net sales or long-lived assets.

10.   DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS

The Company sponsors three noncontributory defined benefit pension plans (the “United States Plans”) covering domestic employees with 1,000 or more hours of service. The Company funds these in accordance with the funding requirements of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. Contributions are intended to not only provide for benefits attributed to service to date but also for those expected to be earned in the future. We also sponsor a defined benefit plan in Germany (the “Germany Plan”). Periodic pension expense for the German Plan was immaterial. For information on the Germany Plan please refer to the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. In the second quarter of 2004, the Company redesigned its retirement programs which led to the curtailment and “freeze” of the pension plan for U.S. salaried employees effective June 30, 2004.

The consolidated net periodic pension expense (benefit) for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 includes the following components (in thousands):

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

United States Plans

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost-benefits earned during the period

 

$

98

 

$

111

 

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

 

1,286

 

1,247

 

Expected return on assets

 

(1,570

)

(1,384

)

Other

 

28

 

31

 

Net periodic pension expense (benefit)

 

$

(158

)

$

5

 

 

11.   CONTINGENCIES

Litigation   We are involved in various litigation matters from time to time in the ordinary course of our business, including matters described in previous filings. In our opinion, none of such litigation is material to our financial condition or results of operations.

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12.   CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The following condensed consolidating financial statements present, in separate columns, financial information for (i) Pliant (on a parent only basis) with its investment in its subsidiaries recorded under the equity method, (ii) guarantor subsidiaries (as specified in the Indenture dated as of May 30, 2003, as amended (the “2003 Indenture”) relating to the 2003 Notes, the First Supplemental Indenture with respect to the Amended and Restated Indenture relating to the 2004 Notes and the Amended 2004 Notes and the New Subordinated Notes Indenture relating to the New Subordinated Notes (the 2003 Indenture, the Amended and Restated Indenture, as amended by the First Supplemental Indenture, and the New Subordinated Notes Indenture, collectively, the “Indentures”)) on a combined basis, with any investments in non-guarantor subsidiaries specified in the Indentures recorded under the equity method, (iii) direct and indirect non-guarantor subsidiaries on a combined basis, (iv) the eliminations necessary to arrive at the information for Pliant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis, and (v) Pliant on a consolidated basis, in each case as of March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006. The 2003 Notes, the 2004 Notes, the Amended 2004 Notes and the New Subordinated Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a joint and several basis by each guarantor subsidiary and each guarantor subsidiary is 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by Pliant, except that the 2003 Notes are not guaranteed by Uniplast Industries Co. and the Amended 2004 Notes are not guaranteed by Pliant Solutions Corporation (“Pliant Solutions”). Substantially all of the assets of Pliant Solutions were sold on September 30, 2004 and the remainder disposed prior to December 31, 2005. There are no contractual restrictions limiting transfers of cash from guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries to Pliant . The condensed consolidating financial statements are presented herein, rather than separate financial statements for each of the guarantor subsidiaries, because management believes that separate financial statements relating to the guarantor subsidiaries are not material to investors.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF MARCH 31, 2007 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant
Corporation
(Parent Only)

 

Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated
Pliant
Corporation

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

6

 

$

3,244

 

$

3,825

 

$

 

$

7,075

 

Receivables, net of allowances

 

95,955

 

8,254

 

22,947

 

 

127,156

 

Inventories

 

86,353

 

7,092

 

10,022

 

 

103,467

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

2,664

 

624

 

2,933

 

 

6,221

 

Income taxes receivable, net

 

(515

)

844

 

48

 

 

377

 

Deferred income taxes

 

9,703

 

6

 

303

 

 

10,012

 

Total current assets

 

194,166

 

20,064

 

40,078

 

 

254,308

 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net

 

259,070

 

15,543

 

32,179

 

 

306,792

 

GOODWILL

 

57,777

 

13,153

 

1,341

 

 

72,271

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net

 

2,096

 

9,670

 

13

 

 

11,779

 

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(17,311

)

 

 

17,311

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

17,914

 

 

3,143

 

 

21,057

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

513,712

 

$

58,430

 

$

76,754

 

$

17,311

 

$

666,207

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

917

 

$

 

$

87

 

$

 

$

1,004

 

Trade accounts payable

 

67,655

 

4,753

 

10,480

 

 

82,888

 

Accrued liabilities

 

35,832

 

451

 

4,203

 

 

40,486

 

Due to (from) affiliates

 

(82,845

)

67,657

 

15,188

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

21,559

 

72,861

 

29,958

 

 

124,378

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current
portion

 

723,086

 

16,700

 

21,444

 

 

761,230

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

 

25,907

 

1,394

 

4,479

 

 

31,780

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

18,692

 

2,674

 

2,985

 

 

24,351

 

Total Liabilities

 

789,244

 

93,629

 

58,866

 

 

941,739

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(DEFICIT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

210,439

 

 

 

 

210,439

 

Common stock

 

1

 

 

11,916

 

(11,916

)

1

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

155,345

 

14,020

 

43,822

 

(57,842

)

155,345

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

(622,210

)

(51,547

)

(30,797

)

82,344

 

(622,210

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(19,107

)

2,328

 

(7,053

)

4,725

 

(19,107

)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

(275,532

)

(35,199

)

17,880

 

17,311

 

(275,532

)

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

$

513,712

 

$

58,430

 

$

76,754

 

$

17,311

 

$

666,207

 

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006 (DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant
Corporation
(Parent Only)

 

 

Combined
Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Combined
Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Consolidated
Pliant
Corporation

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

7

 

 

$

1,005

 

$

3,187

 

$

 

$

4,199

 

 

Receivables, net of allowances

 

108,907

 

 

8,131

 

23,439

 

 

140,477

 

 

Inventories

 

83,007

 

 

6,703

 

10,393

 

 

100,103

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other

 

3,698

 

 

445

 

3,136

 

 

7,279

 

 

Income taxes receivable, net

 

(792

)

 

1,443

 

347

 

 

998

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

13,452

 

 

2

 

300

 

 

13,754

 

 

Total current assets

 

208,279

 

 

17,729

 

40,802

 

 

266,810

 

 

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net

 

255,622

 

 

15,888

 

32,933

 

 

304,443

 

 

GOODWILL

 

57,777

 

 

13,153

 

1,327

 

 

72,257

 

 

INTANGIBLE ASSETS, net

 

2,498

 

 

9,873

 

18

 

 

12,389

 

 

INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARIES

 

(17,932

)

 

 

 

17,932

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS

 

18,905

 

 

 

2,953

 

 

21,858

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

525,149

 

 

$

56,643

 

$

78,033

 

$

17,932

 

$

677,757

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

$

895

 

 

$

 

$

80

 

$

 

$

975

 

 

Trade accounts payable

 

65,710

 

 

3,298

 

12,223

 

 

81,231

 

 

Accrued liabilities

 

56,078

 

 

1,779

 

4,064

 

 

61,921

 

 

Due to (from) affiliates

 

(90,702

)

 

65,746

 

24,956

 

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

 

31,981

 

 

70,823

 

41,323

 

 

144,127

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, net of current
portion

 

708,404

 

 

16,700

 

11,552

 

 

736,656

 

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

 

25,636

 

 

 

3,810

 

 

29,446

 

 

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES

 

22,887

 

 

4,703

 

3,697

 

 

31,287

 

 

Total Liabilities

 

788,908

 

 

92,226

 

60,382

 

 

941,516

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock

 

198,899

 

 

 

 

 

198,899

 

 

Common stock

 

1

 

 

 

11,916

 

(11,916

)

1

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

154,521

 

 

14,020

 

43,822

 

(57,842

)

154,521

 

 

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

(598,934

)

 

(51,983

)

(30,812

)

82,795

 

(598,934

)

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(18,246

)

 

2,380

 

(7,275

)

4,895

 

(18,246

)

 

Total stockholders’ equity (deficit)

 

(263,759

)

 

(35,583

)

17,651

 

17,932

 

(263,759

)

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)

 

$

525,149

 

 

$

56,643

 

$

78,033

 

$

17,932

 

$

677,757

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant

 

Combined

 

Combined

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Guarantor

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Pliant

 

 

 

(Parent Only)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Corporation

 

NET SALES

 

$

222,233

 

$

16,196

 

$

34,130

 

$

(12,167

)

$

260,392

 

COST OF SALES

 

191,932

 

15,121

 

31,070

 

(12,167

)

225,956

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

30,301

 

1,075

 

3,060

 

 

34,436

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

23,152

 

544

 

1,687

 

 

25,383

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

7,149

 

531

 

1,373

 

 

9,053

 

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

(19,857

)

(147

)

(1,170

)

 

(21,174

)

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

(5

)

 

 

5

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)—Net

 

88

 

2

 

261

 

 

351

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

(12,625

)

386

 

464

 

5

 


(11,770

)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

 

(177

)

224

 

631

 

 

678

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

(12,448

)

$

162

 

$

(167

)

$

5

 

$

(12,448

)

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING INCOME STATEMENT
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant

 

Combined

 

Combined

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Guarantor

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Pliant

 

 

 

(Parent Only)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Corporation

 

NET SALES

 

$

253,039

 

$

20,843

 

$

36,141

 

$

(12,367

)

$

297,656

 

COST OF SALES

 

223,711

 

19,148

 

32,815

 

(12,367

)

263,307

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

29,328

 

1,695

 

3,326

 

 

34,349

 

OPERATING EXPENSES

 

71,682

 

550

 

1,731

 

 

73,963

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

(42,354

)

1,145

 

1,595

 

 

(39,614

)

INTEREST EXPENSE

 

(17,996

)

(655

)

(1,461

)

 

(20,112

)

EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SUBSIDIARIES

 

(179

)

 

 

179

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)—Net

 

(18

)

(14

)

180

 

 

148

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

(60,547

)

476

 

314

 

179

 

(59,578

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX EXPENSE

 

260

 

221

 

748

 

 

1,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

(60,807

)

$

255

 

$

(434

)

$

179

 

$

(60,807

)

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2007 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant

 

Combined

 

Combined

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Guarantor

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Pliant

 

 

 

(Parent Only)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Corporation

 

CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

$

(2,521

)

$

2,510

 

$

1,474

 

$

 

$

1,463

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

18

 

8

 

 

 

26

 

Capital expenditures for plant and equipment

 

(10,314

)

(246

)

(877

)

 

(11,437

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(10,296

)

(238

)

(877

)

 

(11,411

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of financing fees

 

(103

)

 

 

 

(103

)

Repayment of capital leases and other, net

 

(212

)

 

(16

)

 

(228

)

Proceeds from revolving debt

 

4,000

 

 

10,000

 

 

14,000

 

Loans (to)/from affiliates

 

10,000

 

 

(10,000

)

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of preferred stock

 

160

 

 

 

 

160

 

Net cash provided by/(used in) financing activities

 

13,845

 

 

(16

)

 

13,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1,029

)

(33

)

57

 

 

(1,005

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(1

)

2,239

 

638

 

 

2,876

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

 

7

 

1,005

 

3,187

 

 

4,199

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD   

 

$

6

 

$

3,244

 

$

3,825

 

$

—              

 

$

7,075

 

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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PLIANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2006 (IN THOUSANDS) (UNAUDITED)

 

 

Pliant

 

Combined

 

Combined

 

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

 

Corporation

 

Guarantor

 

Non-Guarantor

 

 

 

Pliant

 

 

 

(Parent Only)

 

Subsidiaries

 

Subsidiaries

 

Eliminations

 

Corporation

 

CASH FLOW PROVIDED BY (USED IN)  OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

$

14,795

 

$

(288

)

$

1,262

 

$

 

$

15,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM  INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from sale of assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures for plant and equipment

 

(6,666

)

(283

)

(288

)

 

(7,237

)

Net cash used in  investing activities

 

(6,666

)

(283

)

(288

)

 

(7,237

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM  FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payment of financing fees

 

(1,000

)

 

 

 

(1,000

)

Repayment of capital leases and other, net

 

(322

)

 

(145

)

 

(467

)

Proceeds from revolving debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance (repurchase) of preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by/(used in)  financing activities

 

(1,322

)

 

(145

)

 

(1,467

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(914

)

(111

)

505

 

 

(520

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

5,893

 

(682

)

1,334

 

 

6,545

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF THE PERIOD

 

4,859

 

1,153

 

6,790

 

 

12,802

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF THE PERIOD

 

$

10,752

 

$

471

 

$

8,124

 

$

 

$

19,347

 

 

 

See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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13.   ISSUANCE OF SERIES M PREFERRED STOCK

On February 20, 2007, the Company issued 8,000 shares of Series M Preferred Stock to certain employees pursuant to the Company’s Stock Plan.

Upon receiving their awards in February 2007, participants purchased their shares of Series M Preferred Stock for $20 per share. The shares were issued for an aggregate purchase price of $160,000. At that time, the fair market value of the shares of Series M Preferred Stock (as determined by an appraisal by an independent appraisal firm), was $103 per share. Each participant made an election under Section 83(b) of the Internal Revenue Code to pay tax at that time on the $83 difference between those amounts; and the Company paid a bonus of approximately $138 per share (the tax-grossed-up amount of the $83 difference) to each participant to enable the participant to pay such taxes.

In addition, the Company recognized the fair market value of $103 per share, less par value of $.01 per share, as additional paid in capital of approximately $824,000 and has recorded the cost of the tax-gross-up of $437,000 and the difference between fair market value and purchase price of $664,000 together as other operating costs in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of operations.

14.   GOODWILL

Based upon the 2006 annual impairment test, the Company determined that goodwill was impaired in our Specialty Films and Printed Products segments and recorded goodwill write-downs totaling $110.0 million. The impairment charge recorded in the financial statements was based on managements’ preliminary estimates of fair value of plant, property and equipment and intangible assets. The Company is in the process of obtaining valuations and will record an adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill in the Specialty Films segment if the valuation indicates an additional impairment exists in excess of the amount recorded in the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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

The purpose of this section is to discuss and analyze our consolidated financial condition, liquidity and capital resources and results of operations. This analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. This section contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of federal securities laws that involve risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding our plans, objectives, goals, strategies and financial performance. Our actual results could differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of factors set forth under “Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information” below and elsewhere in this report.

General

We generate our revenues, earnings and cash flows from the sale of film and flexible packaging products throughout the world. We manufacture these products at 22 facilities located on 20 sites in the United States, Australia, Canada, Germany and Mexico.

Overview

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings and Reorganization   The Company and ten of its subsidiaries filed for protection under the Bankruptcy Code in January 2006. On June 19, 2006, the Company filed with the Bankruptcy Court its Plan which was approved by the Bankruptcy Court on June 23, 2006. On July 18, 2006, the Company consummated its reorganization through a series of transactions contemplated in the Plan and emerged from bankruptcy.

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We have worked diligently in an effort to analyze each of the claims filed in our Chapter 11 cases, and have already made significant progress in reconciling such claims with our books and records. Moreover, we have been steadily making distributions to the holders of many such claims, as well as to creditors appearing in our schedules, and have filed objections to certain claims as necessary. To date, we have filed six omnibus objections to claims, resulting in a reduction to the claims register of more than 80 claims totaling more than $86.5 million, which were primarily claims made by equity holders who received distributions of new securities according to the Company’s Plan. In addition, we have paid more than $47 million to satisfy contract cure amounts, vendor trade agreements, and other unsecured claims. We estimate that there are approximately $2.1 million in non-litigation claims remaining for processing. See footnote 2 to the Financial Statements for more detailed information on our emergence from bankruptcy.

We recorded sales of $260.4 million in the first quarter of 2007 compared to sales of $297.7 million in the first quarter of 2006. First quarter 2007 sales measured in pounds were 208.7 million, which represents a 3.6% decrease from the first quarter of 2006.

Total segment profit was $23.7 million for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $24.1 million for the first quarter of 2006. Segment profit, presented in accordance with GAAP, reflects income from continuing operations adjusted for interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, and restructuring charges. The decrease in segment profit of $0.4 between periods is primarily attributable to the impact of the decrease in sales volume, offset by the impact of favorable waste and other cost reduction programs and to higher research and development costs associated with our innovation programs.

Average sales price for the three months ended March 31, 2007 was $1.248 per pound as compared to $1.375 per pound for the three months ended March 31, 2006. This 9.2% decrease unfavorably impacted sales in our reportable segments by approximately $28.4 million. However, raw material costs, which represent approximately 62% of our total cost of goods sold in our reportable segments, also decreased approximately $28.8 million over the comparable period of 2006 due to lower resin prices and improved net waste.

Raw Material Costs

The primary raw materials used in the manufacture of most of our products are polypropylene resin, polyethylene resin and PVC resin. The long-term prices of these materials are primarily a function of the price of crude oil and natural gas. We have not historically hedged our exposure to raw material increases, but have moved more customers to programs which would allow us to pass through cost increases in raw materials. Raw material costs as a percentage of sales have decreased to 54% for the first quarter of 2007, from 60% for the first quarter of 2006.

The gap between the speed at which resin price changes are passed on to us and the time at which we can pass these cost changes on to our customers has an impact on both our results of operations and our working capital needs. To the extent we are not able to pass along price increases of raw materials, or to the extent any such price increases are delayed, our cost of goods sold would continue to increase and our gross profit and operating income would correspondingly decrease. Significant increases in raw material prices that cannot be passed on to customers could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

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Results of Operations

The following table sets forth net sales, operating expenses, and operating income, and such amounts as a percentage of net sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006 (dollars in millions).

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

 

 

2007

 

2006

 

 

 

$

 

% of
Sales

 

$

 

% of
Sales

 

Net sales

 

$

260.4

 

100.0

%

$

297.7

 

100.0

%

Cost of sales

 

226.0

 

86.8

 

263.3

 

88.4

 

Gross profit

 

34.4

 

13.2

 

34.4

 

11.6

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

19.5

 

7.5

 

18.1

 

6.1

 

Research and development costs

 

3.1

 

1.2

 

2.3

 

0.8

 

Restructuring and other costs

 

1.4

 

0.5

 

 

 

Reorganization costs

 

0.2

 

0.1

 

53.6

 

18.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other operating costs

 

1.1

 

0.4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

 

      25.3

 

9.7

 

      74.0

 

24.9

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

9.1

 

3.5

%

$

(39.6

)

(13.3

)%

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared with the Three Months Ended March 31, 2006

Net Sales

Net sales decreased by $37.3 million, or 12.5%, to $260.4 million for the first quarter of 2007 from $297.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006. The decrease resulted primarily from a 3.6% decrease in our sales volume and a 9.2% decrease in our average selling prices reflecting reductions in raw material prices. See “Operating Segment Review” below for a detailed discussion of sales volumes and selling prices by segment and division.

Gross Profit

Gross profit remained constant at $34.4 million for the first quarter of 2007 despite lower sales volume due to raw material cost reductions attributed to declining resin prices and improved waste rates and the impact of the Company’s other cost containment initiatives. See “Operating Segment Review” below for a detailed discussion of the margin variances by segment.

Selling, General and Administrative

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $19.5 million for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $18.1 million for the first quarter of 2006. This increase of $1.4 million includes $0.7 million in additional payroll and payroll related costs, $0.5 million of additional legal and accounting related fees and $0.3 million in additional promotional activities.

Research and Development Costs

Research and development costs were $3.1 million for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $2.3 million in the first quarter of 2006. This increase of $0.8 million is primarily attributable to the expansion of the Company’s 17 innovation programs underway to deliver solutions to existing markets and allow us to access new markets.

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Restructuring and Other Costs

Restructuring and other costs of $1.4 million for the first quarter of 2007 relate entirely to the reorganization of our Canadian operations and includes severance costs of $0.2 million associated with the closure of our Barrie,  Ontario facility and $1.2 million associated with the restructuring of the Canadian management and sales teams.

Reorganization Costs

Reorganization costs were $0.2 million for the first quarter of 2007, compared to $53.6 million for the first quarter of 2006. Reorganization costs in the first quarter of 2007 included $0.2 million of legal and bankruptcy court filing fees. Restructuring and other costs in the first quarter of 2006 included the write-off of $15.8 million of unamortized capitalized financing fees associated with the issuance of our 13% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010 (2000/2002 Notes) and our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, $5.9 million in unamortized original issue discount, net of premiums, associated with the issuance of our 2000/2002 Notes and $24.6 million associated with the issuance of our Series A Preferred Stock and $7.3 million of legal and financial advisory fees incurred in connection with the Company’s bankruptcy proceedings.

Other Operating Costs

 Other operating costs for the first quarter of 2007 included $1.1 million of costs associated with issuance of the Company’s Series M Preferred Stock pursuant to the Company’s Plan.

Operating Income (Loss)

During the first quarter of 2007, the Company recorded operating income of $9.1 million compared to an operating loss of $39.6 million for the first quarter of 2006.

Interest Expense

Interest expense on current and long-term debt increased by $1.4 million to $21.2 million for the first quarter of 2007, from $19.8 million for the first quarter of 2006. This increase is primarily attributable to increased payment-in-kind interest on our 2004 Amended Notes and capital leases, offset in part by discontinuance of interest on our 2000/2002 Notes.

Interest expense associated with dividends and accretion of the original issue discount on the Company’s previously outstanding Series A Preferred Stock pursuant to SFAS 150, was discontinued, effective January 3, 2006.

Income Tax Expense

Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2007 was $0.7 million on pretax losses of $11.8 million, compared to income tax expense of $1.2 million on pretax losses of $59.6 million for the same period in 2006. Income tax benefits related to net operating losses in the United States were offset by a valuation allowance as the realization of these tax benefits is not certain. The income tax expense in the statements of operations primarily reflects foreign income taxes.

Operating Segment Review

General

We evaluate the performance of our operating segments based on net sales (excluding inter-company sales) and segment profit. The segment profit reflects income from continuing operations adjusted for interest expense, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring, reorganization and other costs and other non-cash charges (principally the impairment of goodwill, intangible assets and fixed assets). For more information on our operating segments,

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including a reconciliation of segment profit to income before taxes, see Note 9 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

We have four operating segments: Engineered Films, Industrial Films, Specialty Films and Printed Products. During 2006, the Company reorganized its Specialty Products Group and separated it into the two operating segments of Specialty Films and Printed Products. Segment information in this report for 2006 has been reclassified to reflect this reorganization.

Summary of segment information (in millions of dollars):

 

 

Engineered
Films

 

Industrial
Films

 

Specialty
Films

 

Printed
Products

 

Corporate/
Other

 

Total

 

Three months ended March 31, 2007

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net sales

 

$

83.7

 

$

73.2

 

$

48.0

 

$

51.3

 

$

4.2

 

$

260.4

 

Segment profit

 

13.4

 

8.2

 

6.0

 

3.8

 

(7.7

)

23.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total net sales

 

$

103.2

 

$

78.1

 

$

55.2

 

$

59.1

 

$

2.1

 

$

297.7

 

Segment profit

 

12.7

 

7.5

 

7.1

 

3.5

 

(6.7

)

24.1

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 2007 compared with the three months ended March 31, 2006

Engineered Films

Net Sales.   Net sales in Engineered Films decreased by $19.5 million, or 18.9%, to $83.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from $103.2 million for 2006. This change was due to a decrease in average selling prices of 12.3%, principally due to raw material price decreases and a 7.5% reduction in sales volume, primarily in converter and industrial film markets.

Segment profit.   The Engineered Films segment profit was $13.4 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, as compared to $12.7 million for the same period in 2006. This $0.7 million increase in segment profit was primarily due to a $1.2 million reduction in waste and $1.1 million in favorable manufacturing costs, partially offset by the impact of lower sales volume.

Industrial Films

Net sales.   The net sales of our Industrial Films segment decreased by $4.9 million, or 6.3%, to $73.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from $78.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This decrease is directly correlated to lower raw material costs resulting in lower average selling prices of 11.2%, offset by a 5.5% increase in sales volume, primarily in the stretch films markets.

Segment profit.   The Industrial Films segment profit was $8.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, as compared to $7.5 million for the same period in 2006. This $0.7 million improvement in segment profit was primarily due to increased sales volume and favorable manufacturing and selling general and administrative costs offset by unfavorable price mix in our PVC markets.

Specialty Films

Net sales.   Net sales in our Specialty Films segment decreased $7.2 million, or 13.0%, to $48.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from $55.2 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This decrease was due to a decrease in our average selling prices of 3.7% and lower sales volume of 9.7% due primarily to increased Asian competition in our low gel and medical markets.

Segment profit.   The Specialty Films segment profit was $6.0 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, as compared to $7.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This $1.1 million decline includes a $1.0 million unfavorable volume impact and $1.7 million in manufacturing and selling, general and administrative costs increases, offset by $1.6 million in favorable sales mix.

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Printed Products

Net Sales.   Net sales of our Printed Products segment decreased $7.8 million or 13.2% to $51.3 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 from $59.1 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This decrease was due to a reduction in average selling prices of 7.4% and lower sales volume of 6.2% primarily in our bakery business.

Segment profit.   The Printed Products segment profit was $3.8 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, as compared to $3.5 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This $0.3 million increase includes $0.9 million of favorable sales mix, $1.5 million lower manufacturing and selling, general and administrative expenses, offset by $2.1 million impact of lower volumes.

Corporate/Other

Corporate/Other includes our corporate headquarters and our research and development facility in Newport News, Virginia. Unallocated corporate expenses increased by $1.0 million to $7.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2007, from $6.7 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2006. This increase was primarily due to higher research and development costs of $1.2 million attributed to our innovation programs and government contract work offset by additional gross margin from commercialized sales as well as selling, general and administrative expenses of $1.0 million consisting of $0.4 million in payroll and $0.6 million in legal and other outside services costs.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Sources of capital

Our principal sources of funds have been cash generated by our operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. In addition, we have raised funds through the issuance of the 2000/2002 Notes, the 2003 Notes, the 2004 Notes and the sale of shares of our preferred stock.

As of March 31, 2007 our outstanding long-term debt consisted of $127.6 million in borrowings under our revolving credit facilities, $311.3 million of our Amended 2004 Notes, $7.8 million of our 2004 Notes, $250.0 million of our 2003 Notes, $55.1 million of our New Subordinated Notes and $10.4 million in capital leases.

Current Exit Credit Facilities

On July 18, 2006, we entered into the Exit Credit Facilities. The Exit Credit Facilities provide up to $200 million of total commitments, subject to the borrowing base described below and a required minimum availability amount of at least $10 million. The Working Capital Credit Agreement includes a $20 million letter of credit sub-facility, with letters of credit reducing availability thereunder, and each of the Exit Credit Facilities includes sub-limits for loans to certain of our foreign subsidiaries which are borrowers under the Exit Credit Facilities. The Exit Credit Facilities were funded on July 18, 2006, and replace our prior credit facilities. They are secured by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ assets, although the administrative agent has a second priority security interest only in certain of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets consistent with the terms of an intercreditor arrangement with certain bondholders of the Company, which intercreditor arrangement is a carry-over from our prior credit arrangements.

The Exit Credit Facilities will mature on July 18, 2011. The interest rates for all loans other than those made to our German subsidiary range from, in the case of alternate base rate loans, the alternate base rate (either prime rate or .50% over the Federal Funds Rate) plus 1.75% to the alternate base rate plus 2.00% and, in the case of eurodollar loans, LIBOR plus 2.75% to LIBOR plus 3.00%, in each case depending on the amount of available credit. The interest rates for loans made in connection with the loans to our German subsidiary are, in the case of

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alternate base rate loans, the alternate base rate plus 5.00% and, in the case of eurodollar loans, LIBOR plus 6.00%. The commitment fee for the unused portion of the Exit Credit Facilities is 0.375% per annum.

The borrowing base under the Working Capital Credit Agreement is based on specified percentages of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ party thereto eligible accounts receivable, finished goods inventory, work in process and raw material inventory minus certain reserves. The borrowing base under the Fixed Asset Credit Agreement is based on specified percentages of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ party thereto eligible real estate valued at market value plus the net orderly liquidation value of eligible machinery and equipment minus certain reserves.

The Exit Credit Facilities contain covenants that will limit our ability, subject to certain exceptions, to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness, issue preferred stock or become liable in respect of any obligation to purchase or redeem stock, create liens, merge or consolidate with other companies, change lines of business, make certain types of investments, sell assets, enter into certain sale and lease-back and swap transactions, pay dividends on or repurchase stock, make distributions with respect to certain debt obligations, enter into transactions with affiliates, restrict dividends or other payments from our subsidiaries, modify corporate and certain material debt documents, cancel certain debt, or change its fiscal year or accounting policies.

The Exit Credit Facilities also require the Company to comply with a fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.00 to 1.00 for the first year of the facility and of 1.10 to 1.00 thereafter; provided, that such coverage ratio shall only apply during periods in which the amount of availability is and remains less than $20,000,000 for a specified number of days. Once the amount of availability increases and remains above $20,000,000 for a specified number of days, such coverage ratio becomes inapplicable. In addition, the amount of availability under the Exit Credit Facilities must not be less than $10,000,000 at any time. The loans will automatically become immediately due and payable without notice upon the occurrence of an event of default involving insolvency or bankruptcy of the Company or any of its subsidiaries. In addition, upon the occurrence and during the continuation of any other event of default under the Exit Credit Facilities, by notice given to the Company, the administrative agent may, and if directed by the Required Lenders (as defined in the Exit Credit Facilities) must, terminate the commitments and/or declare all outstanding loans to be immediately due and payable.

The Working Capital Credit Agreement is secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all our inventory, receivables and deposit accounts, capital stock of, or other equity interests in, our existing and future domestic subsidiaries and first-tier foreign subsidiaries, investment property and certain other assets of the Company and its subsidiaries and a second-priority security interest in fixed assets of the Company and its subsidiaries party to the Working Capital Credit Agreement. The Fixed Asset Credit Agreement is secured by a first-priority security interest in the fixed assets of certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company and a second-priority security interest in capital stock of the fixed asset borrowers and their subsidiaries.

As of March 31, 2007, we had borrowings of $127.6 million and availability of $45.7 million under the Exit Credit Facilities.

Amended 2004 Notes

The Amended 2004 Notes accreted from the date of issuance through July 18, 2006 at the rate of 11 5/8%, compounded semi-annually on each June 15 and December 15. In connection with the Plan, the Company entered into the First Supplemental Indenture dated July 18, 2006 amending the Amended and Restated Indenture to increase the interest rate by .225% per annum with respect to the Amended 2004 Notes, which additional interest will accrue as payment-in-kind interest. As a result, on July 18, 2006, the interest rate on the Amended 2004 Notes was increased to 11.85% per annum. The Amended 2004 Notes are secured on a first-priority basis by a security interest in our real property, fixtures, equipment, intellectual property and other assets other than the Second-Priority Collateral (the “First-Priority Note Collateral”) and on a second-priority basis by a security

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interest in substantially all our inventory, receivables and deposit accounts, 100% of the capital stock of, or other equity interests in existing and future domestic subsidiaries and foreign subsidiaries that are note guarantors, 65% of the capital stock of, or other equity interests in existing and future first-tier foreign subsidiaries, investment property and certain other assets of the Company and the note guarantors (the “Second-Priority Note Collateral”). The Amended 2004 Notes are guaranteed by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.

The Amended 2004 Notes mature on June 15, 2009. On or after June 15, 2007, we may redeem some or all of the Amended 2004 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the sum of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest); 111.625% if redeemed prior to June 15, 2007; 108.719% if redeemed prior to December 15, 2007; 105.813% if redeemed prior to June 15, 2008; 102.906% if redeemed prior to December 15, 2008; and 100.000% if redeemed on or before June 15, 2009.

Prior to June 15, 2007, we may redeem up to a maximum of 35% of the principal amount of the Amended 2004 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by us at a redemption price equal to 111.625% of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest, provided that after giving effect to such redemption (i) at least 65% of the principal amount of the notes remain outstanding and (ii) any such redemption by us is made within 120 days after such equity offering.

2004 Notes

The 2004 Notes mature on June 15, 2009 and are secured by a first-priority security interest in the First-Priority Note Collateral and a second-priority security interest in the Second-Priority Note Collateral. The 2004 Notes are guaranteed by our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries and certain foreign subsidiaries.

The 2004 Notes accreted at the rate of 11 1/8% from the date of issuance until July 18, 2006, on which date the interest rate was increased by .225% to 11.35% in accordance with the Plan. The 2004 Notes accreted at the rate of 11.35% until December 15, 2006 to an aggregate principal amount of $1,000.88 per $1,000 stated principal amount. Commencing on December 15, 2006, interest on the 2004 Notes accrues at the rate of 11.35% with such incremental interest rate increase of .225% accruing as payment-in-kind interest and the remaining 11 1/8% payable in cash semiannually on June 15 and December 15, commencing on June 15, 2007. The 2004 Notes mature on June 15, 2009.

Prior to June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the accreted value of the 2004 Notes with the net cash proceeds of certain equity offerings by it at a redemption price equal to 111.125% of the accreted value thereof plus accrued interest, so long as (i) at least 65% of the accreted value of the notes remains outstanding after such redemption and (ii) any such redemption by the Company is made within 120 days after such equity offering. On or after June 15, 2007, the Company may redeem some or all of the 2004 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as percentages of the sum of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest):  105.563% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2007 and prior to June 15, 2008; 102.781% if redeemed on or after June 15, 2008 and prior to June 15, 2009; and 100.00% if redeemed on June 15, 2009.

2003 Notes

The 2003 Notes accrued interest from the date of issuance through maturity at the rate of 11 1/8%. The 2003 Notes mature on September 1, 2009 and interest is payable in cash semiannually on each March 1 and September 1. The 2003 Notes rank equally with our existing and future senior debt and rank senior to our existing and future subordinated indebtedness, including the 13% New Senior Subordinated Notes. The 2003 Notes are secured by a second priority security interest in both the First Priority Note Collateral and the Second Priority Note Collateral. The 2003 Notes are guaranteed by some of our subsidiaries.

Prior to June 1, 2007, we may, on one or more occasions, redeem up to a maximum of 35% of the original aggregate principal amount of the 2003 Notes with the net cash proceeds of one or more equity offerings by us at a redemption price equal to 111.125% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest. Otherwise, we may not redeem the 2003 Notes prior to June 1, 2007. On or after that date, we may redeem some

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or all of the 2003 Notes at the following redemption prices (expressed as a percentage of principal amount), plus accrued and unpaid interest: 105.563% if redeemed prior to June 1, 2008; 102.781% if redeemed prior to June 1, 2009; and 100% if redeemed on or after June 1, 2009.

Preferred stock

We have 335,592 of $1.000 per share stated value of Series AA Redeemable Preferred Stock outstanding as of March 31, 2007, which accrues dividends at the rate of 13% per annum. The Series AA Preferred Stock is convertible into our New Common Stock. If the Series AA Preferred Stock has not been redeemed or repurchased by July 18, 2011, the holders of at least 40% of the outstanding shares of Series AA Preferred Stock shall have the right to cause all of the outstanding class of Series AA Preferred Stock to be converted into a number of shares of New Common Stock equal to 99.9% of the number of fully diluted shares of New Common Stock after giving effect to such conversion (excluding shares, if any, of New Common Stock issued to stockholders of the other party to a merger qualifying for the “Merger Exception” as defined in our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation).

In addition, we have 8,000 shares of Series M Preferred Stock with a par value of $.01 per share outstanding. During 2006, we adopted the Plan, pursuant to which each participant with shares of Series M Preferred Stock participates in the enterprise value of our Company upon a “liquidation event” or upon an 80% “redemption” of the Series AA Preferred Stock or upon a public offering, to the extent the proceeds exceed $224.8 million. A participant’s restricted Series M Preferred Stock vests monthly over a 36 month period; or upon a liquidation event, redemption, or public offering; or upon certain terminations of employment within a limited period before an accelerated vesting event.

Net Cash Provided by/Used in Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities was $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to $15.8 million for the same period in 2006. This $14.3 million decrease between years reflects increased working capital requirements of $19.9 million, partially offset by a $5.6 million improvement in earnings from operations before non-cash charges. Net working capital requirements for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased $8.7 million and reflect improvements of $16.2 million consisting of $13.3 million in receivables, $1.9 million in accounts payable and $1.0 million in prepaid expenses which are more than offset by reductions in accrued liabilities of $21.7 million and increases in inventories of $3.0 million. During the first three months of 2007, the Company made its semi-annual bond payment of $13.9 million and paid out its fiscal 2006 incentive plans of $6.8 million and $3.4 million in annual vendor rebate program accrued as of year end. Payments for comparable items were not made during the first three months of 2006 in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code. During the first three months of 2006, net working capital requirements decreased $11.2 million and included working capital improvements of $18.3 million due to accounts payable and accrued liabilities attributable to reinstatement of credit terms and $6.6 million reduction in other assets due to write-offs of capitalized financing costs, partially offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventories of $9.5 million and $6.1 million, respectively.

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased $4.2 million to $11.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, from $7.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006 primarily due to increases in capital expenditures.

Net Cash Provided by/Used in Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $13.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2007, compared to net cash used in financing activities of $1.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2006.  Activity for the three months ended March 31, 2007, includes additional borrowings under our Exit Financing

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Facilities of $14.0 million to meet capital expenditure requirements and to fund $13.9 million semi-annual bond payment made March 1st, $0.2 million in proceeds from sale of the Company’s Series M Preferred Stock, $0.1 million of payments of financing fees and $0.2 million in payments of capital leases. Activity for the first three months of 2006 included $1.0 million payment of arrangement fees associated with our DIP revolving credit facility and $0.5 million of payments of capital leases.

Liquidity

As of March 31, 2007, we had $127.6 million of borrowings under our $200 million Exit Credit Facilities, and $45.7 million of availability subject to our borrowing base limitations and $5.5 million in outstanding letters of credit.

As of March 31, 2007, we had $7.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, of which $2.2 million is a compensating balance associated with our Canadian operation’s borrowings under our Exit Credit Facilities. In addition, a portion of our cash and cash equivalents are held by our other foreign subsidiaries.

The Company expects that cash flows from operating activities and available borrowings under our Exit Credit Facilities of up to $200 million will provide sufficient cash flow to operate our business, to make expected capital expenditures and to meet foreseeable liquidity requirements.  However, our ability to borrow under our Exit Credit Facilities at any time may be subject to the borrowing base in effect at that time. Our ability to make borrowings under our Exit Credit Facilities will also be conditioned upon our compliance with other covenants in these agreements, including financial covenants that apply when our borrowings exceed certain amounts. In addition, the terms of our indentures currently limit the amount we may borrow under our Exit Credit Facilities.

Capital Expenditures

Our total capital expenditures were approximately $34 million in 2005, $41 million in 2006 and are expected to be approximately $60 million in 2007. These expenditures are focused on projects to lower operating costs, add capacity for high value products, expand research and development programs, and bring new innovative products to market.

Raw Material Costs

Changes in raw material costs can significantly affect the amount of cash provided by our operating activities, which can affect our liquidity. Over the past two years, we have experienced a period of extreme uncertainty with respect to resin supplies and prices. High crude oil and natural gas pricing, have had a significant impact on the price and supply of resins. During the same period, many major suppliers of resin have announced price increases to cover their increases in feedstock costs. While the prices of our products generally fluctuate with the prices of resins, certain of our customers have contracts that limit our ability to pass the full cost of higher resin pricing through to our customers immediately. Further, competitive conditions in our industry may make it difficult for us to sufficiently increase our selling prices for all customers to reflect the full impact of increases in raw material costs. If this period of high resin pricing continues, we may be unable to pass on the entire effect of the price increases to our customers, which would adversely affect our profitability and working capital. In addition, further increases in crude oil and natural gas prices could make it difficult for us to obtain an adequate supply of resin from manufacturers affected by these factors.

Contractual Obligations

There have been no material changes in our contractual obligations and commercial commitments since December 31, 2006 arising outside of the ordinary course of business.

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Cautionary Statement for Forward-Looking Information

Some of the statements set forth in this report including, but not limited to, those under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation,” are in “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements relate to analyses and other information that is based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements also relate to our future prospects, developments and business strategies. These forward-looking statements are identified by their use of terms and phrases such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “will” and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but instead represent only expectations, estimates and projections regarding future events. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are difficult to predict and may cause actual results to be materially different. These factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

·     general economic and business conditions, particularly an economic downturn;

·     continuing losses and charges against earnings resulting from restructuring or the impairment of assets;

·     industry trends;

·     risks of high leverage and any increases in our leverage;

·     interest rate increases;

·     changes in our ownership structure;

·     changes in the Company’s composition of operating segments;

·     raw material costs and availability, particularly resin;

·     the timing and extent to which we pass through resin cost changes to our customers;

·     the loss of any of our key suppliers;

·     changes in credit terms from our suppliers;

·     competition;

·     the loss of any of our major customers;

·     changes in demand for our products;

·     new technologies;

·     changes in distribution channels or competitive conditions in the markets or countries where we operate;

·     costs of integrating any future acquisitions;

·     loss of our intellectual property rights;

·     foreign currency fluctuations and devaluations and political instability in our foreign markets;

·     changes in our business strategy or development plans;

·     availability, terms and deployment of capital;

·     availability of qualified personnel;

·     labor relations and work stoppages;

·     increases in the cost of compliance with laws and regulations, including environmental laws and regulations; and

·     other risks and uncertainties listed or described from time to time in reports we periodically file with the SEC.

We may also make additional forward-looking statements from time to time. All such subsequent forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, by us or on our behalf, are also expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, management’s examination of historical operating trends, are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. But, there can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and projections will result or be achieved. All forward-looking statements apply only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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Our risks are more specifically described in the “Risk Factors” of Part I, Item 1A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006. If one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may vary materially from those expected, estimated or projected.

ITEM 3.                    QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

We are exposed to various interest rate and resin price risks that arise in the normal course of business. We regularly evaluate the advisability of entering into interest rate hedging agreements to manage interest rate market risks and commodity hedging agreements to manage resin market risks. However, significant increases in interest rates or the price of resins could adversely affect our operating margins, results of operations and ability to service our indebtedness.

Our revolving credit facility is at a variable rate of interest. An increase of 1% in interest rates would result in an additional $1.3 million of annual interest expense based on our revolving credit facility balance of $127.6 million as of March 31, 2007.

Our raw material costs are comprised primarily of resins. Our resin costs comprised approximately 65% of our total manufacturing costs. Market risk arises from changes in resin costs. Although the average selling prices of our products generally increase or decrease as the cost of resins increases or decreases, the impact of a change in resin prices is more immediately reflected in our raw material costs than in our selling prices. In prior years, we entered into commodity collar agreements to manage resin market risks. At March 31, 2007, we did not have any commodity collar agreements outstanding. Prices for resin dropped dramatically during the fourth quarter of 2006 and may continue to fluctuate.

Fluctuations in exchange rates may also adversely affect our financial results. The functional currencies for our foreign subsidiaries are the local currency. As a result, certain of our assets and liabilities, including certain bank accounts, accounts receivable and accounts payable, exist in non U.S. dollar-denominated currencies, which are sensitive to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

We enter into certain transactions denominated in foreign currencies but, because of the relatively small size of each individual currency exposure, we have not ordinarily employed hedging techniques designed to mitigate foreign currency exposures. Gains and losses from these transactions are immaterial and are reflected in the results of operations.

We are exposed to credit losses in the event of nonperformance by the counterparty to a financial instrument to which we are a party. We anticipate, however, that each of the counterparties to the financial instruments to which we are a party will be able to fully satisfy its obligations under the contract.

ITEM 4.                    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The effectiveness of our or any system of disclosure controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, including the exercise of judgment in designing, implementing and evaluating the controls and procedures, the assumptions used in identifying the likelihood of future events, and the inability to eliminate misconduct completely. As a result, there can be no assurance that our disclosure controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud. By their nature, our or any system of disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurance regarding management’s control objectives.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we evaluated the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the “Exchange Act”) as of March 31, 2007. On the basis of this review, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are designed, and are effective, to give

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reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Controls

Management has evaluated, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act during the first quarter of 2007.

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II.   OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.                    LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

None.

ITEM 1A.           RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes to the risk factors as disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.

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

None.

ITEM 3.                    DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 4.                    SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

None.

ITEM 5.                    OTHER INFORMATION

None.

ITEM 6.                    EXHIBITS

The exhibits listed on the accompanying Index to Exhibits are filed or incorporated by reference as a part of this report and such Index to Exhibits is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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SIGNATURES

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

PLIANT CORPORATION

 

/s/ JOSEPH J. KWEDERIS

 

JOSEPH J. KWEDERIS

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

(Authorized Signatory and

 

Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Date: May 15, 2007

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

10.1(a)

 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to Pliant Corporation 2006 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan, dated February 20, 2007.

 

 

 

10.1(b)

 

Schedule of Purchasers.

 

 

 

10.2(a)

 

Form of Restricted Stock Agreement pursuant to Pliant Corporation 2006 Restricted Stock Incentive Plan, dated April 17, 2007.

 

 

 

10.2(b)

 

Schedule of Purchasers.

 

 

 

31.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Certification of Chief Executive Officer furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32.2

 

Certification of Chief Financial Officer furnished 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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