10-Q 1 hbbhc3311910-q.htm 10-Q Document
 
 
 
 
 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
 
 
þ
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2019
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 001-38214
 
HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
 
 
 
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DELAWARE 
 
31-1236686
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
4421 WATERFRONT DR.
GLEN ALLEN, VA
 
23060
 
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(804) 273-9777
 
 
 
 
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
N/A
 
 
 
 
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
 

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 þ NO o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).

YES þ NO o

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

Large accelerated filer o
 

Accelerated filer þ
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company þ
 
Emerging growth company þ

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

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

YES o NO þ

Number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding at April 19, 2019: 9,467,601
Number of shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding at April 19, 2019: 4,384,614
 
 
 
 
 


HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
 
 
 
 
Page Number
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1

Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
 
MARCH 31
2019
 
DECEMBER 31
2018
 
MARCH 31
2018
 
(In thousands, except share data)
ASSETS
 

 
 
 
 
Current Assets
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,721

 
$
6,352

 
$
2,389

Accounts receivable, net
92,534

 
112,137

 
88,579

Inventories
142,261

 
144,691

 
157,622

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
16,373

 
14,969

 
11,848

Total Current assets
252,889

 
278,149

 
260,438

Property, plant and equipment, net
22,566

 
22,630

 
20,597

Goodwill
6,253

 
6,253

 
6,253

Other intangibles, net
4,174

 
4,519

 
5,555

Deferred income taxes
5,493

 
8,163

 
12,200

Deferred costs
8,447

 
8,012

 
10,347

Other non-current assets
2,424

 
2,701

 
3,224

Total Assets
$
302,246

 
$
330,427

 
$
318,614

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 

 
 

 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
80,649

 
$
132,968

 
$
108,185

Accounts payable to NACCO Industries, Inc.
2,425

 
2,419

 
9,285

Revolving credit agreements
62,212

 
11,624

 
65,508

Accrued payroll
8,903

 
17,023

 
9,833

Accrued product returns
9,314

 
10,941

 
10,815

Accrued cooperative advertising
7,784

 
10,314

 
5,734

Other current liabilities
16,325

 
21,612

 
17,017

Total Current liabilities
187,612


206,901

 
226,377

Revolving credit agreements
32,000

 
35,000

 
20,000

Other long-term liabilities
19,555

 
23,088

 
24,600

Total Liabilities
239,167

 
264,989

 
270,977

Stockholders' equity
 

 
 

 
 
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, 5 million shares authorized, no shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and March 31, 2018
—

 
—

 
—

Class A Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, 70 million shares authorized; 9,456,747, 9,291,122, and 9,164,049 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively.
95

 
93

 
92

Class B Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, convertible into Class A on a one-for-one basis, 30 million shares authorized; 4,385,132, 4,421,644, and 4,521,958 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and March 31, 2018, respectively.
44

 
44

 
45

Capital in excess of par value
52,520

 
51,714

 
49,051

Retained earnings
27,959

 
30,897

 
12,191

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(17,539
)
 
(17,310
)
 
(13,742
)
Total Stockholders' equity
63,079

 
65,438

 
47,637

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' equity
$
302,246

 
$
330,427

 
$
318,614

    
See notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

2

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenue
$
145,377

 
$
146,633

Cost of sales
110,654

 
108,840

Gross profit
34,723

 
37,793

Selling, general and administrative expenses
36,507

 
37,994

Amortization of intangible assets
345

 
345

Operating loss
(2,129
)
 
(546
)
Interest expense, net
746

 
532

Other income, net
(332
)
 
(514
)
Loss before income taxes
(2,543
)
 
(564
)
Income tax benefit
(782
)
 
(146
)
Net loss
$
(1,761
)
 
$
(418
)
 
 

 
 

Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.13
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted weighted average shares outstanding
13,786

 
13,683


See notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

3

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
(In thousands)
Net loss
$
(1,761
)
 
$
(418
)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment
330

 
917

Gain on long-term intra-entity foreign currency transactions, net of $17 tax expense in the three months ended March 31, 2019.
15

 
—

Current period cash flow hedging activity, net of $207 tax benefit and $90 tax expense in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(566
)
 
289

Reclassification of hedging activities into earnings, net of $1 tax expense and $64 tax benefit in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
2

 
166

Reclassification of pension adjustments into earnings, net of $39 tax expense and $44 tax benefit in the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(10
)
 
158

Total other comprehensive (loss) income
(229
)
 
1,530

Comprehensive (loss) income
$
(1,990
)
 
$
1,112


See notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.


4


HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
(In thousands)
Operating Activities
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(1,761
)
 
$
(418
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used for operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
1,249

 
1,235

Deferred income taxes
2,178

 
582

Share-based compensation expense
807

 
955

Other
23

 
(2,675
)
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Affiliates payable
6

 
96

Accounts receivable
20,323

 
25,521

Inventories
2,593

 
(22,878
)
Other assets
(1,824
)
 
(3,013
)
Accounts payable
(52,353
)
 
(34,827
)
Other liabilities
(21,376
)
 
(3,712
)
Net cash used for operating activities
(50,135
)
 
(39,134
)
Investing Activities
 
 
 
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
(862
)
 
(2,401
)
Other
29

 
—

Net cash used for investing activities
(833
)
 
(2,401
)
Financing Activities
 
 
 
Net additions to revolving credit agreements
47,565

 
34,162

Cash dividends on Class A Common and Class B Common
(1,177
)
 
(1,162
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
46,388

 
33,000

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(51
)
 
18

Cash and Cash equivalents
 
 
 
Decrease for the period
(4,631
)
 
(8,517
)
Balance at the beginning of the period
6,352

 
10,906

Balance at the end of the period
$
1,721

 
$
2,389


See notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

5

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
 
 
 
Class A Common Stock
Class B Common Stock
Capital in Excess of Par Value
Retained Earnings
Foreign Currency
 
Deferred Gain (Loss) on Cash Flow Hedging
Pension Plan Adjustment
 
Total Stockholders' Equity
 
(In thousands)
Balance, January 1, 2018
$
88

$
48

$
47,773

$
12,603

 
$
(7,934
)
 
$
508

 
$
(6,678
)
 
$
46,408

Net loss
 
 
—

(418
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(418
)
Issuance of common stock, net of conversions(1)(2)
4

(3
)
323

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
324

Share-based compensation expense
—

—

955

—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
955

Cash dividends on Class A Common and Class B Common: $0.085 per share
—

—

—

(1,162
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,162
)
Reclassification due to adoption of ASU 2018-02
—

—

—

1,168

 
—

 
118

 
(1,286
)
 
—

Current period other comprehensive income
—

—

—

—

 
917

 
289

 
—

 
1,206

Reclassification adjustment to net loss
—

—

—

—

 
—

 
166

 
158

 
324

Balance, March 31, 2018
$
92

$
45

$
49,051

$
12,191

 
$
(7,017
)
 
$
1,081

 
$
(7,806
)
 
$
47,637

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, January 1, 2019
$
93

$
44

$
51,714

$
30,897

 
$
(9,099
)
 
$
1,023

 
$
(9,234
)
 
$
65,438

Net loss
—

—

—

(1,761
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,761
)
Issuance of common stock, net of conversions(1)(2)
2

—

(1
)
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
1

Share-based compensation expense
—

—

807

—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
807

Cash dividends on Class A Common and Class B Common: $0.085 per share
—

—

—

(1,177
)
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,177
)
Current period other comprehensive income (loss)
—

—

—

—

 
345

 
(566
)
 
—

 
(221
)
Reclassification adjustment to net loss
—

—

—

—

 
—

 
2

 
(10
)
 
(8
)
Balance, March 31, 2019
$
95

$
44

$
52,520

$
27,959

 
$
(8,754
)
 
$
459

 
$
(9,244
)
 
$
63,079

(1) Class B Common converted to Class A Common were 36,512 and 286,267 shares, respectively, during the periods ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
(2) The Company issued 129,113 and 12,575 of Class A Common shares during the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

See notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

6

HAMILTON BEACH BRANDS HOLDING COMPANY
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
MARCH 31, 2019
(Tabular amounts in thousands, except as noted and per share amounts)

NOTE 1—Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation

Nature of Operations

The accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries ("Hamilton Beach Holding” or the “Company”). The Company manages its subsidiaries primarily by reportable segment, which are Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. (“HBB”) and The Kitchen Collection, LLC ("KC"). The Company includes the required intercompany eliminations between its reportable segments. Costs incurred as a stand-alone public entity are allocated to the HBB segment. The only material assets held by Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company are its investments in consolidated subsidiaries. Substantially all of its cash flows are provided by dividends paid or distributions made by its subsidiaries.

HBB is a leading designer, marketer and distributor of branded, small electric household and specialty housewares appliances, as well as commercial products for restaurants, bars and hotels. KC is a national specialty retailer of kitchenware in outlet and traditional malls throughout the United States ("U.S.").  

Prior period interest income amounts have been reclassified from other income, net to interest expense, net to conform to the current period presentation.

Basis of Presentation

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company at March 31, 2019 and 2018 and the results of its operations, comprehensive (loss) income, cash flows and changes in equity for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 have been included. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The balance sheet at December 31, 2018 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information or notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.

Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the remainder of the year due to the highly seasonal nature of the retail market for kitchenware and the market for small electric household and specialty housewares appliances.

NOTE 2—Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards Adopted

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-07, "Compensation - Retirement Benefits (Topic 715)," which amends the requirements in U.S. GAAP related to the income statement presentation of the components of net periodic benefit cost for an entity's sponsored defined benefit pension and other post-retirement plans. The Company adopted this guidance on January 1, 2019 resulting in $0.2 million of net periodic pension income for the three months ended March 31, 2019 being presented in other income, net. The change in presentation of the components of net periodic pension cost was applied retrospectively which resulted in $0.2 million of net periodic pension income for the three months ended March 31, 2018 being reclassified from selling, general and administrative expenses to other income, net.


7

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

The Company is an emerging growth company and has elected not to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or nonpublic entities, the Company can adopt the new or revised standard at the time nonpublic entities adopt the new or revised standard.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)," which requires an entity to recognize assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by leased assets. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is planning to adopt ASU 2016-02 for its year ending December 31, 2020 and is currently evaluating to what extent ASU 2016-02 will affect the Company's financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-03, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326)," which requires an entity to recognize credit losses as an allowance rather than as a write-down. For nonpublic entities, the amendments are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is planning to adopt ASU 2016-03 for its year ending December 31, 2021 and is currently evaluating to what extent ASU 2016-03 will affect the Company's financial position, results of operations, cash flows and related disclosures.

NOTE 3—Revenue

Revenue is recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to the Company's customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. A description of the performance obligations for each segment is as follows:

Hamilton Beach Brands

•
Product revenue - Product revenue consist of sales of small electric household and specialty housewares appliances to traditional brick and mortar and e-commerce retailers, distributors and directly to the end consumer as well as sales of commercial products for restaurants, bars and hotels. Transactions with these customers generally originate upon the receipt of a purchase order from the customer, which in some cases are governed by master sales agreements, specifying product(s) that the customer desires. Contracts for product revenue generally have an original duration of one year or less, and payment terms are generally standard and based on customer creditworthiness. Revenue from product sales is recognized at the point in time when control transfers to the customer, which is either when product is shipped from the Company's facility, or delivered to customers, depending on the shipping terms. The amount of consideration received and revenue recognized varies with changes in incentives, returns and consideration paid to customers for advertising arrangements.

•
License revenues - From time to time, the Company enters into exclusive and non-exclusive licensing agreements which grant the right to use certain of the Company’s intellectual property (IP) in connection with designing, manufacturing, distributing, advertising, promoting and selling the licensees’ products during the term of the agreement. The IP that is licensed generally consists of trademarks, tradenames, trade dress, and/or logos (the “Licensed IP”). In exchange for granting the right to use the Licensed IP, the Company receives a royalty payment, which is a function of (1) the total net sales of products that use the Licensed IP and (2) the royalty percentage that is stated in the licensing agreement. The Company recognizes revenue at the later of when the subsequent sales occur or satisfying the performance obligation (over time).


8

Kitchen Collection

•
Product revenue - KC sells a variety of kitchenware products from a number of highly recognizable name brands to individual consumers. Products are predominantly sold through brick and mortar retail stores whereby customers come into KC stores, explore the assortment of merchandise available for sale, select various products that they desire to purchase, bring those products to the sales register and pay the cashier the agreed-upon price using either cash, check or credit card. Once the sale is complete, a receipt is generated and provided to the customer as proof of purchase. Therefore, the sales process is both originated and completed simultaneously at the point of sale. Revenue from product sales is recognized at the point in time when control transfers to the customer, which occurs when the products are scanned at the sales register. The amount of consideration received and revenue recognized varies with changes in returns.

HBB’s warranty program to the consumer consists generally of an assurance-type limited warranty lasting for varying periods of up to ten years for electric appliances, with the majority of products having a warranty of one to three years.  There is no guarantee to the customer as HBB may repair or replace, at its option, those products returned under warranty.  Accordingly, the Company determined that no separate performance obligation exists.

The following table presents the Company's revenue on a disaggregated basis for the three months ending:
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
 
2019
 
2018
 
HBB
 
KC
 
Consolidated (1)
 
HBB
 
KC
 
Consolidated (1)
Type of good or service:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Products
$
125,697

 
$
19,253

 
$
144,346

 
$
124,581

 
$
22,100

 
$
145,800

  Licensing
1,031

 
—

 
1,031

 
833

 
—

 
833

     Total revenue
$
126,728

 
$
19,253

 
$
145,377

 
$
125,414

 
$
22,100

 
$
146,633

(1) Includes the required intercompany eliminations between HBB and KC.

NOTE 4—Inventories

Inventories are summarized as follows:
 
MARCH 31
2019
 
DECEMBER 31
2018
 
MARCH 31
2018
Sourced inventories - HBB
$
120,707

 
$
122,697

 
$
132,749

Retail inventories - KC
21,554

 
21,994

 
24,873

 Total inventories
$
142,261

 
$
144,691

 
$
157,622



9

NOTE 5—Fair Value Disclosure

The following table presents the Company's assets and liabilities accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis:
Description
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
MARCH 31
2019
 
DECEMBER 31
2018
 
MARCH 31
2018
Assets:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
Interest rate swap agreements
 
 
 

 

 
 
Current
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
236

 
$
349

 
$
317

Long-term
 
Other non-current assets
 
435

 
710

 
1,105

Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
 
 

 

 
 
Current
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
44

 
231

 
265

 
 
 
 
715

 
1,290

 
1,687

Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency exchange contracts
 
 
 

 

 
 
Current
 
Other current liabilities
 
34

 
87

 
212

 
 
 
 
$
34

 
$
87

 
$
212


The Company measures its derivatives at fair value using significant observable inputs, which is Level 2 as defined in the fair value hierarchy. The Company uses a present value technique that incorporates the LIBOR swap curve, foreign currency spot rates and foreign currency forward rates to value its derivatives, including its interest rate swap agreements and foreign currency exchange contracts, and also incorporates the effect of its subsidiary and counterparty credit risk into the valuation.

During the periods ended March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and March 31, 2018, there were no transfers into or out of Levels 1, 2 or 3.

NOTE 6—Contingencies

Various legal and regulatory proceedings and claims have been or may be asserted against Hamilton Beach Holding and certain subsidiaries relating to the conduct of their businesses, including product liability, patent infringement, asbestos related claims, environmental and other claims. These proceedings and claims are incidental to the ordinary course of business of the Company. Management believes that it has meritorious defenses and will vigorously defend the Company in these actions. Any costs that management estimates will be paid as a result of these claims are accrued when the liability is considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. If a range of amounts can be reasonably estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, then the minimum of the range is accrued. The Company does not accrue liabilities when the likelihood that the liability has been incurred is probable but the amount cannot be reasonably estimated or when the liability is believed to be only reasonably possible or remote. For contingencies where an unfavorable outcome is probable or reasonably possible and which are material, the Company discloses the nature of the contingency and, in some circumstances, an estimate of the possible loss.

HBB is a defendant in a legal proceeding in which the plaintiff alleges that certain HBB products infringe the plaintiff's patents. The plaintiff is claiming $3.8 million in damages for lost profits and reasonable royalties. The Company believes that its products do not infringe on any of the patents claimed by the plaintiff, and that the claims asserted are without merit. Trial is scheduled to begin on April 29, 2019. Recent developments in the pending proceeding indicate that an adverse ruling at the trial court is probable, however, no liability has been recorded for the claims as of March 31, 2019 as an estimate of the possible loss or range of loss cannot be determined because the legal status of the matter is not sufficiently developed or advanced in order to make such a determination. The Company is vigorously defending itself against these allegations, and has and will continue to challenge the claims, which may include appealing any adverse trial court rulings or decisions.

These matters are subject to inherent uncertainties, and unfavorable rulings could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the possibility of an adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the period in which the ruling occurs, or in future periods.


10

Environmental matters

HBB is investigating or remediating historical environmental contamination at some current and former sites operated by HBB or by businesses it acquired. Based on the current stage of the investigation or remediation at each known site, HBB estimates the total investigation and remediation costs and the period of assessment and remediation activity required for each site. The estimate of future investigation and remediation costs is primarily based on variables associated with site clean-up, including, but not limited to, physical characteristics of the site, the nature and extent of the contamination and applicable regulatory programs and remediation standards. No assessment can fully characterize all subsurface conditions at a site. There is no assurance that additional assessment and remediation efforts will not result in adjustments to estimated remediation costs or the time frame for remediation at these sites.

HBB's estimates of investigation and remediation costs may change if it discovers contamination at additional sites or additional contamination at known sites, if the effectiveness of its current remediation efforts change, if applicable federal or state regulations change or if HBB's estimate of the time required to remediate the sites changes. HBB's revised estimates may differ materially from original estimates.

At March 31, 2019, December 31, 2018, and March 31, 2018, HBB had accrued undiscounted obligations of $8.4 million, $8.2 million, and $8.7 million respectively, for environmental investigation and remediation activities.

NOTE 7—Business Segments

As described in Note 1, the Company's reportable segments include HBB and KC. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as the Company described in Note 2 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018. The line “Eliminations” in the revenue section eliminates revenue from HBB sales to KC. Intercompany revenue is based on current market prices of similar third-party transactions.
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
2018
Revenue
 
 
 
HBB
$
126,728

 
$
125,414

KC
19,253

 
22,100

Eliminations
(604
)
 
(881
)
Total
$
145,377

 
$
146,633

 
 
 
 
Operating profit (loss)
 

 
 

HBB
$
1,640

 
$
3,784

KC
(3,700
)
 
(4,304
)
Eliminations
(69
)
 
(26
)
Total
$
(2,129
)
 
$
(546
)

NOTE 8—Transfer of Financial Assets
The Company has entered into an arrangement with a financial institution to sell certain U.S. accounts receivable on a non-recourse basis. The Company utilizes this arrangement as an integral part of financing working capital.  Under the terms of the agreement, the Company receives cash proceeds and retains no rights or interest and has no obligations with respect to the sold receivables.  These transactions are accounted for as sold receivables which result in a reduction in accounts receivable because the agreement transfers effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyer. Under this arrangement, the Company derecognized $34.5 million and $31.5 million of accounts receivable during the quarters ending March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and $165.4 million of accounts receivable during the year ending December 31, 2018. The loss incurred on sold receivables in the consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was not material. The Company does not carry any servicing assets or liabilities. Cash proceeds from this arrangement are reflected as operating activities in the Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

11

Item 2. - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
(Dollars in thousands, except as noted and per share data)

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based upon management's current expectations and are subject to various uncertainties and changes in circumstances. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements are set forth below under the heading “Forward-Looking Statements."
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. ("HBB") and The Kitchen Collection, LLC ("KC") (collectively “Hamilton Beach Holding” or the “Company”), in the consumer, commercial and specialty small appliances and specialty retail markets.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

For a summary of the Company's critical accounting policies, refer to “Part II - Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Critical Accounting Policies” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as there have been no material changes from those disclosed in our Annual Report.

CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Company’s business is seasonal and a majority of revenue and operating profit typically occurs in the second half of the year when sales of small electric appliances and kitchenware increase significantly for the fall holiday-selling season.

The consolidated financial summary of the Company includes the required intercompany eliminations between its reportable segments. Costs incurred as a stand-alone public entity are allocated to the HBB segment. Detailed comparisons of revenue and operating profit (loss) are presented in the discussions of the reportable segments, which follow the Hamilton Beach Holding results discussion.

First Quarter of 2019 Compared with First Quarter of 2018

The consolidated results of operations for Hamilton Beach Holding were as follows for the three months ended March 31:
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31
 
2019
 
% of Revenue
 
2018
 
% of Revenue
 
$ Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenue
$
145,377

 
100.0
 %
 
$
146,633

 
100.0
 %
 
$
(1,256
)
 
(0.9
)%
Cost of sales
110,654

 
76.1
 %
 
108,840

 
74.2
 %
 
1,814

 
1.7
 %
Gross profit
34,723

 
23.9
 %
 
37,793

 
25.8
 %
 
(3,070
)
 
(8.1
)%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
36,507

 
25.1
 %
 
37,994

 
25.9
 %
 
(1,487
)
 
(3.9
)%
Amortization of intangible assets
345

 
0.2
 %
 
345

 
0.2
 %
 
—

 
—
 %
Operating loss
(2,129
)
 
(1.5
)%
 
(546
)
 
(0.4
)%
 
(1,583
)
 
289.9
 %
Interest expense, net
746

 
0.5
 %
 
532

 
0.4
 %
 
214

 
40.2
 %
Other income, net
(332
)
 
(0.2
)%
 
(514
)
 
(0.4
)%
 
182

 
(35.4
)%
Loss before income taxes
(2,543
)
 
(1.7
)%
 
(564
)
 
(0.4
)%
 
(1,979
)
 
350.9
 %
Income tax benefit
(782
)
 
(0.5
)%
 
(146
)
 
(0.1
)%
 
(636
)
 
435.6
 %
Net loss
$
(1,761
)
 
(1.2
)%
 
$
(418
)
 
(0.3
)%
 
$
(1,343
)
 
321.3
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Effective income tax rate
30.8
%
 
 
 
25.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 

Revenue - Revenue decreased $1.3 million, or 0.9%. KC's revenue decreased 12.9% primarily due to the closure of underperforming stores and a decline in comparable store sales since March 31, 2018. The decrease at KC was partially offset by HBB's increase in revenue of 1.0% attributable to sales of new and higher priced products in the U.S. consumer market partially offset by lower sales volume in the international consumer market and unfavorable foreign currency movements.

Gross profit - Gross profit decreased $3.1 million, or 8.1%. As a percentage of revenue, gross profit declined from 25.8% to 23.9%. HBB gross profit margin declined primarily due to higher HBB product costs arising from increased inbound

12

freight expenses and unfavorable foreign currency movements. KC's gross profit margin also declined primarily due to liquidation sales at twenty-one stores which closed during the first quarter of 2019.

Selling, general and administrative expenses - Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $1.5 million, or 3.9%. The decrease is primarily due to KC's lower selling, general and administrative expenses due to a reduction in corporate and comparable store expenses and the benefits realized from closing unprofitable stores. The decrease at KC was partially offset by HBB's increased legal and professional service fees.

Operating loss - Operating loss increased $1.6 million. As a percentage of revenue, operating loss increased from 0.4% to 1.5%. The increase is primarily due to the decline in HBB's operating profit primarily due to the reasons discussed above. KC's operating loss improvement partially offset HBB's decline.

Interest expense, net - Interest expense, net increased $0.2 million primarily due to an increase in average borrowings outstanding under HBB's and KC's revolving credit facilities and higher average interest rates.

Other income, net - Other income, net decreased $0.2 million primarily due to unfavorable foreign currency movements as the Mexican peso weakened against the U.S. dollar during the period.

Income tax benefit - The Company recognized an income tax benefit of $0.8 million on a loss before income taxes of $2.5 million, an effective tax rate of 30.8%. The effective tax rate increased from 25.9% in the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to an insignificant one-time tax benefit recorded in the first three months of 2019 related to the non-U.S. pension plan.

SEGMENT RESULTS

Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.

Financial Review

First Quarter of 2019 Compared with First Quarter of 2018

The results of operations for HBB were as follows for the three months ended March 31:
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
% of Revenue
 
2018
 
% of Revenue
Revenue
$
126,728

 
100.0
%
 
$
125,414

 
100.0
%
Cost of sales
100,469

 
79.3
%
 
97,710

 
77.9
%
Gross profit
26,259

 
20.7
%
 
27,704

 
22.1
%
Operating expenses
24,619

 
19.4
%
 
23,920

 
19.1
%
Operating profit
$
1,640

 
1.3
%
 
$
3,784

 
3.0
%
The following table identifies the components of the change in revenue for the first quarter of 2019 compared with the first quarter of 2018:
 
Revenue
2018
$
125,414

Increase (decrease) from:
 
Average sales price
1,970

Unit volume and product mix
80

Foreign currency
(736
)
2019
$
126,728


Revenue increased $1.3 million, or 1.0%. The increase in revenue is primarily due to sales of new and higher priced products in the U.S. consumer market partially offset by lower sales volume in the international consumer market. Unfavorable foreign currency movements partially offset the increase in revenue as the Canadian dollar and Mexican peso weakened against the U.S. dollar.
 

13

The following table identifies the components of the change in operating profit for the first quarter of 2019 compared with the first quarter of 2018:
 
Operating Profit
2018
$
3,784

Decrease from:
 
Gross profit
(1,445
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(699
)
2019
$
1,640


HBB's operating profit decreased $2.1 million. As a percentage of revenue, operating profit declined from 3.0% to 1.3%. The decrease as a percentage of revenue is driven by the decline in gross profit and increased selling, general and administrative expenses.

HBB gross profit margin declined from 22.1% to 20.7%, primarily due to higher HBB product costs arising from increased inbound freight expenses and unfavorable foreign currency movements.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was mainly attributable to a $0.7 million increase in legal and professional service fees primarily due to patent litigation expenses.

The Kitchen Collection, LLC

At March 31, 2019, KC operated 168 stores compared with 199 stores at March 31, 2018 and 189 stores at December 31, 2018.

Financial Review

First Quarter of 2019 Compared with First Quarter of 2018

The results of operations for KC were as follows for the three months ended March 31:
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
2019
 
% of Revenue
 
2018
 
% of Revenue
Revenue
$
19,253

 
100.0
 %
 
$
22,100

 
100.0
 %
Cost of sales
10,720

 
55.7
 %
 
11,985

 
54.2
 %
Gross profit
8,533

 
44.3
 %
 
10,115

 
45.8
 %
Operating expenses
12,233

 
63.5
 %
 
14,419

 
65.2
 %
Operating loss
$
(3,700
)
 
(19.2
)%
 
$
(4,304
)
 
(19.5
)%
The following table identifies the components of the change in revenue for the first quarter of 2019 compared with the first quarter of 2018:
 
Revenue
2018
$
22,100

Increase (decrease) from:
 
Closed stores
(1,538
)
Comparable stores
(1,091
)
Other
(364
)
New stores
146

2019
$
19,253


Revenue for the first quarter of 2019 decreased $2.8 million, or 12.9%, primarily due to the closure of 32 underperforming stores and a decline in comparable store sales since March 31, 2018. The decrease in comparable store sales was due to a decline in customer traffic.


14

The following table identifies the components of the change in operating loss for the first quarter of 2019 compared with the first quarter of 2018:
 
Operating Loss
2018
$
(4,304
)
Decrease from:
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses and other
349

Closed stores
234

New stores
15

Comparable stores
6

2019
$
(3,700
)

KC's operating loss decreased $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2019 compared with the first quarter of 2018 primarily due to a reduction in corporate and comparable store expenses and the benefits realized from closing unprofitable stores.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash Flows

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company operates through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, HBB and KC, thus the only material assets held by it are the investments in consolidated subsidiaries. Substantially all of its cash flows are provided by dividends paid or distributions made by its subsidiaries. As a result, certain statutory limitations or regulatory or financing agreements could affect the levels of distributions allowed to be made by its subsidiaries. The following is a discussion of the changes in the Company's cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2019 compared with March 31, 2018.


15

 
THREE MONTHS ENDED
MARCH 31
 
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
Change
Operating Activities
 
 
 

 
 
Net loss
$
(1,761
)
 
$
(418
)
 
$
(1,343
)
Depreciation and amortization
1,249

 
1,235

 
14

Deferred income taxes
2,178

 
582

 
1,596

Share-based compensation expense
807

 
955

 
(148
)
Other
23

 
(2,675
)
 
2,698

Net changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
20,323

 
25,521

 
(5,198
)
Inventories
2,593

 
(22,878
)
 
25,471

Accounts payable
(52,353
)
 
(34,827
)
 
(17,526
)
Other operating assets and liabilities
(23,194
)
 
(6,629
)
 
(16,565
)
Net cash used for operating activities
(50,135
)
 
(39,134
)
 
(11,001
)
Investing Activities
 
 
 
 
 
Expenditures for property, plant and equipment
(862
)
 
(2,401
)
 
1,539

Other
29

 
—

 
29

Net cash used for investing activities
(833
)
 
(2,401
)
 
1,568

Financing Activities
 

 
 

 
 

Net additions to revolving credit agreements
47,565

 
34,162

 
13,403

Cash dividends on Class A Common and Class B Common
(1,177
)
 
(1,162
)
 
(15
)
Net cash provided by financing activities
46,388

 
33,000

 
13,388

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(51
)
 
18

 
(69
)
Decrease in cash
$
(4,631
)
 
$
(8,517
)
 
$
3,886

Operating activities - Net cash used for operating activities increased by $11.0 million in the first quarter of 2019 primarily due to the net changes in operating assets and liabilities.

HBB's net cash used for operating activities increased by $10.6 million in the first quarter of 2019 primarily due to changes in working capital related to:

•
a decrease in accounts payable of $45.6 million during the first three months of 2019 compared with a decrease of $30.3 million during the first three months of 2018 due to the timing of payments;
•
a decrease in accounts receivable of $25.6 million during the first three months of 2018 compared with a decrease of $19.6 million in the first three months of 2019 due to the timing of collections;
•
an increase in inventory of $21.3 million during the first three months of 2018 compared with a decrease of $2.2 million during the first three months of 2019 due to improved inventory management.

KC's net cash used for operating activities increased by $0.4 million in the first quarter of 2019 primarily due to changes in working capital related to:

•
a decrease in accounts payable of $6.8 million during the first three months of 2019 compared with a decrease of $4.7 million during the first three months of 2018 due to the timing of payments;
•
an increase in inventory of $1.7 million during the first three months of 2018 compared with a decrease in inventory of $0.4 million during the first three months of 2019 due to the store closures in the first quarter of 2019.

Investing activities - Net cash used for investing activities decreased in the first quarter of 2019 primarily due to lower capital expenditures related to HBB internal-use software development costs.
    
Financing activities - Net cash provided by financing activities increased $13.4 million primarily due to KC's and HBB's increased net borrowings on revolving credit facilities of $7.2 million and $6.2 million, respectively, to fund working capital.


16

Financing Activities

HBB: HBB has a $115.0 million senior secured floating-rate revolving credit facility (the “HBB Facility”) that expires in June 2021. The current portion of borrowings outstanding represents expected voluntary repayments to be made in the next twelve months. The obligations under the HBB Facility are secured by substantially all of HBB's assets. The approximate book value of HBB's assets held as collateral under the HBB Facility was $268.2 million as of March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2019, the borrowing base under the HBB Facility was $109.6 million and borrowings outstanding were $84.8 million. At March 31, 2019, the excess availability under the HBB Facility was $24.8 million.

The maximum availability under the HBB Facility is governed by a borrowing base derived from advance rates against eligible accounts receivable, inventory and trademarks of the borrowers, as defined in the HBB Facility. Borrowings bear interest at a floating rate, which can be a base rate, LIBOR or bankers' acceptance rate, as defined in the HBB Facility, plus an applicable margin. The applicable margins, effective March 31, 2019, for base rate loans and LIBOR loans denominated in U.S. dollars were 0.0% and 1.5%, respectively. The applicable margins, effective March 31, 2019, for base rate loans and bankers' acceptance loans denominated in Canadian dollars were 0.0% and 1.5%, respectively. The HBB Facility also requires a fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused commitment. The margins and unused commitment fee under the HBB Facility are subject to quarterly adjustment based on average excess availability. The weighted average interest rate applicable to the HBB Facility at March 31, 2019 was 3.7% including the floating rate margin and the effect of the interest rate swap agreements described below.

To reduce the exposure to changes in the market rate of interest, HBB has entered into interest rate swap agreements for a portion of the HBB Facility. Terms of the interest rate swap agreements require HBB to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate. HBB has interest rate swaps with notional values totaling $35.0 million at March 31, 2019 at an average fixed interest rate of 1.5%. HBB also has delayed-start interest rate swaps with notional values totaling $10.0 million as of March 31, 2019, with fixed rates of 1.7%.

The HBB Facility includes restrictive covenants, which, among other things, limit the payment of dividends to Hamilton Beach Holding, subject to achieving availability thresholds. Under Amendment No. 6 to the HBB Facility, dividends to Hamilton Beach Holding are not to exceed $5.0 million during any calendar year to the extent that for the thirty days prior to the dividend payment date, and after giving effect to the dividend payment, HBB maintains excess availability of not less than $15.0 million. Dividends to Hamilton Beach Holding are discretionary to the extent that for the thirty days prior to the dividend payment date, and after giving effect to the dividend payment, HBB maintains excess availability of not less than $25.0 million. The HBB Facility also requires HBB to achieve a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio in certain circumstances, as defined in the HBB Facility. At March 31, 2019, HBB was in compliance with all financial covenants in the HBB Facility.

HBB believes funds available from cash on hand, the HBB Facility and operating cash flows will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its operating needs and commitments arising during the next twelve months and until the expiration of the HBB Facility.

KC: KC has a $20.0 million secured revolving line of credit that expires in October 2022 (the “KC Facility”). The obligations under the KC Facility are secured by substantially all assets of KC. The approximate book value of KC's assets held as collateral under the KC Facility was $31.7 million as of March 31, 2019. At March 31, 2019, the borrowing base under the KC Facility was $12.4 million and borrowings outstanding under the KC Facility were $9.4 million. At March 31, 2019, the excess availability under the KC Facility was $3.0 million.

The maximum availability under the KC Facility is derived from a borrowing base formula using KC's eligible inventory and eligible credit card accounts receivable, as defined in the KC Facility. Borrowings bear interest at a floating rate plus a margin based on the excess availability under the agreement, as defined in the KC Facility, which can be either a base rate plus a margin of 0.75% or LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% as of March 31, 2019. The KC Facility also requires a fee of 0.25% per annum on the unused commitment.

The KC Facility allows for the payment of dividends to Hamilton Beach Holding, subject to certain restrictions based on availability and meeting a fixed charge coverage ratio as described in the KC Facility. Dividends are limited to (i) $6.0 million in any twelve-month period, so long as KC has excess availability, as defined in the KC Facility, of at least $5.0 million after giving effect to such payment and maintaining a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1 to 1.0, as defined in the KC Facility; (ii) $2.0 million in any twelve-month period, so long as KC has excess availability, as defined in the KC Facility, of at least $5.0 million after giving effect to such payment; and (iii) in such amounts as determined by KC, so long as KC has excess availability under the KC Facility of $10.0 million after giving effect to such payment. At March 31, 2019, KC was in compliance with all financial covenants in the KC Facility.


17

KC believes funds available from cash on hand, the KC Facility and operating cash flows will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its operating needs and commitments arising during the next twelve months and until the expiration of the KC Facility.

Contractual Obligations, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

For a summary of the Company's contractual obligations, contingent liabilities and commitments, refer to “Part II - Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Contractual Obligations, Contingent Liabilities and Commitments” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as there have been no material changes from those disclosed in our Annual Report.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

For a summary of the Company's off balance sheet arrangements, refer to "Part II - Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Off Balance Sheet Arrangements” in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018 as there have been no material changes from those disclosed in our Annual Report.

Capital Expenditures

The Company's capital expenditures were $0.9 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. Planned capital expenditures for the remainder of 2019 are $3.6 million which are primarily for the continued investment in the Company's information technology infrastructure and HBB's tooling for new products. These expenditures are expected to be funded from internally generated funds and bank borrowings.

Capital Structure
The Company's working capital is significantly affected by the seasonality of the segments. The following is a discussion of the changes in the Company's capital structure at March 31, 2019 compared with both March 31, 2018 and December 31, 2018.

March 31, 2019 Compared with March 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2019
 
March 31, 2018
 
Change
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,721

 
$
2,389

 
$
(668
)
Other net tangible assets
145,143

 
118,948

 
26,195

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
10,427

 
11,808

 
(1,381
)
Net assets
157,291

 
133,145

 
24,146

Total debt
(94,212
)
 
(85,508
)
 
(8,704
)
Total equity
$
63,079

 
$
47,637

 
$
15,442

Debt to total capitalization
59.9
%
 
64.2
%
 
(4.3
)%

Other net tangible assets - Other net tangible assets increased by $26.2 million from March 31, 2018.

HBB's other net tangible assets increased $24.0 million primarily resulting from a decrease in accounts payable due to timing of payments and a decrease in accounts payable to NACCO from payments made during 2018 under the tax allocation agreement. While inventory decreased $12 million, this was offset by changes in accounts receivable, property, plant and equipment and other liabilities.

KC's other net tangible assets increased $2.4 million primarily due to decreases in accounts payable and accounts payable to NACCO, partially offset by decreased inventory. The change in accounts payable was mainly attributable to the timing of payments and the decline in the accounts payable to NACCO was from payments made during 2018 under the tax allocation agreement. The decrease in inventory is primarily due to the store closures since the first quarter of 2018.

Total debt - Total debt increased by $8.7 million to fund KC and HBB working capital.


18

March 31, 2019 Compared with December 31, 2018
 
March 31, 2019
 
December 31, 2018
 
Change
Cash and cash equivalents
$
1,721

 
$
6,352

 
$
(4,631
)
Other net tangible assets
145,143

 
94,938

 
50,205

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
10,427

 
10,772

 
(345
)
Net assets
157,291

 
112,062

 
45,229

Total debt
(94,212
)
 
(46,624
)
 
(47,588
)
Total equity
$
63,079

 
$
65,438

 
$
(2,359
)
Debt to total capitalization
59.9
%
 
41.6
%
 
18.3
%

Other net tangible assets - Other net tangible assets increased by $50.2 million in the first three months of 2019.

HBB's other net tangible assets increased $41.8 million primarily due to decreases in accounts payable and other liabilities attributable to the timing of payments. This was partially offset by a reduction in accounts receivable consistent with the seasonality of sales.

KC's other net tangible assets increased $8.2 million primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable. The decrease in accounts payable in 2019 was due to the timing of payments.

Total debt - Total debt increased by $47.6 million to fund HBB and KC working capital.

OUTLOOK

HBB: HBB's business is seasonal and a majority of its revenue and operating profit is typically earned in the second half of the year when sales of small electric appliances to retailers and consumers increase significantly for the fall holiday-selling season.

HBB's long-term growth objectives are to reach $750 million to $1 billion in annual revenue and 9% to 10% operating profit margin over time. In addition to increasing sales of its core Hamilton Beach® and Proctor Silex® product lines, HBB expects to drive growth in new areas through its six Strategic Initiatives: 1) increase sales of Only-the-Best products sold under its Weston® and Hamilton Beach® Professional brands and the licensed brands Wolf Gourmet® and CHI®; 2) achieve a leadership position in global e-commerce by providing best-in-class retailer support and increased consumer engagement; 3) attain further penetration of commercial markets globally; 4) generate additional growth in international markets, including emerging markets in South America and Asia; 5) expand into new categories outside of traditional small kitchen appliances; and 6) make accretive acquisitions that meet strategic objectives. While some of the initiatives are delivering faster growth than others, all of them have strong momentum and made important progress in 2018 and in the first quarter of 2019 and are expected to deliver meaningful incremental revenue in the coming years. As HBB moves toward the target revenue levels, operating margins are expected to increase as a result of leveraging fixed costs.

In 2018, HBB introduced 90 new product platforms designed to meet specific research-driven customer needs and to align with evolving consumer trends. New items included stand mixers, hand mixers, blenders, multi-cookers, bread makers, coffee makers and pasta makers, among many others. The new products will impact sales positively in 2019 and beyond. In 2019, HBB is introducing a similarly strong lineup of new products, including a full line of air fryers and pressure cookers, and expects to gain share in new fast growing categories. HBB will continue to leverage its strong brand portfolio by introducing new innovative products, as well as upgrading existing products across a wide range of brands, price points and categories in both the consumer and commercial marketplaces.

In 2019, U.S. small kitchen appliance market sales are expected to grow modestly compared to 2018, and the commercial and international markets in which HBB participates are expected to grow at slightly higher rates.

HBB expects its 2019 revenue to grow moderately as a result of the continued successful implementation of its Strategic Initiatives, including new consumer and commercial product introductions, Only-the-Best placements, and continued expansion in the e-commerce channel and international markets. Revenue for each of the Strategic Initiatives is expected to be above 2018. Full-year operating profit is currently expected to increase moderately over 2018, including a decrease in the first half of the year and an increase in the second half of the year compared to 2018. The second half outlook may change as customer commitments for the fall holiday-selling season are confirmed in the second and third quarters. HBB expects cash flow before

19

financing activities to increase significantly in 2019 compared to 2018. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $4.5 million in 2019.

KC: KC's business is seasonal and a majority of its revenue and operating profit is typically earned in the second half of the year when sales of kitchenware to consumers increase significantly for the fall holiday-selling season.

KC continues to implement its strategy to cost-effectively move all stores to a lease term of approximately one year. By the end of 2019, KC expects over 85% of its stores will have a lease term of approximately one year, greatly increasing operating flexibility to respond to low store profitability levels. KC had 189 stores at the end of 2018. By the end of 2019, KC expects to have 158 stores. Each year additional stores will be on one-year leases. KC believes it can right-size its store portfolio aggressively over the next two years or so to a core group of 100 to 150 adequately profitable stores in favorable outlet mall locations. Store lease decisions will be based on store-by-store profitability.

The retail environment at store locations continues to be unfavorably affected by changing consumer shopping patterns as consumers continue to buy more over the internet, which is leading to declining customer traffic and decreased in-store transactions. KC expects this trend to continue in 2019. KC expects its future performance to be closely aligned with customer traffic trends, including any potential improvements or further declines.

For 2019, KC expects its revenue to decrease compared to 2018 as a result of store closures and lower comparable store sales. As a result of progress with its initiatives to return to profitability, including significant expense reductions, KC expects its operating loss and use of cash before financing activities in 2019 to improve compared to 2018. Capital expenditures in 2019 are expected to be approximately $0.3 million. If customer traffic to stores is in line with expectations, as it was in the first quarter of 2019, KC expects to be able to deliver its anticipated improved performance.

KC also continues to focus on comparable store sales growth through refinement of product offerings, merchandise mix, store displays and appearance in order to increase customer traffic, generate greater average transaction size and increase the average closure rate.

Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company: Based on the outlooks for the HBB and KC segments, the Company expects 2019 net income to increase and cash flow before financing activities to increase significantly over 2018.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

The statements contained in this Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties with respect to each subsidiary's operations include, without limitation:

HBB: (1) changes in the sales prices, product mix or levels of consumer purchases of small electric and specialty housewares appliances, (2) changes in consumer retail and credit markets, including the increasing volume of transactions made through third-party internet sellers, (3) bankruptcy of or loss of major retail customers or suppliers, (4) changes in costs, including transportation costs, of sourced products, (5) delays in delivery of sourced products, (6) changes in or unavailability of quality or cost effective suppliers, (7) exchange rate fluctuations, changes in the import tariffs and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which HBB buys, operates and/or sells products, (8) product liability, regulatory actions or other litigation, warranty claims or returns of products, (9) customer acceptance of, changes in costs of, or delays in the development of new products, (10) increased competition, including consolidation within the industry, (11) shifts in consumer shopping patterns, gasoline prices, weather conditions, the level of consumer confidence and disposable income as a result of economic conditions, unemployment rates or other events or conditions that may adversely affect the level of customer purchases of HBB's products, (12) changes mandated by federal, state and other regulation, including tax, health, safety or environmental legislation, and (13) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

KC: (1) decreased levels of consumer visits to brick and mortar stores, (2) increased competition, including through online channels, (3) shifts in consumer shopping patterns, gasoline prices, weather conditions, the level of consumer confidence and disposable income as a result of economic conditions, unemployment rates or other events or conditions that may adversely affect the number of customers visiting Kitchen Collection® stores, (4) the ability to renegotiate existing leases and effectively

20

and efficiently close under-performing stores, (5) changes in the sales prices, product mix or levels of consumer purchases of kitchenware and small electric appliances, (6) changes in costs of inventory, including transportation costs, (7) delays in delivery or the unavailability of inventory, (8) customer acceptance of new products, (9) changes in the import tariffs and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which KC buys, operates and/or sells products, and (10) other factors listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

INTEREST RATE RISK

The Company's subsidiaries, HBB and KC, have entered into certain financing arrangements that require interest payments based on floating interest rates. As such, the Company's financial results are subject to changes in the market rate of interest. There is an inherent rollover risk for borrowings as they mature and are renewed at current market rates. The extent of this risk is not quantifiable or predictable because of the variability of future interest rates and business financing requirements. To reduce the exposure to changes in the market rate of interest, HBB has entered into interest rate swap agreements for a portion of its floating rate financing arrangements. The Company does not enter into interest rate swap agreements for trading purposes. Terms of the interest rate swap agreements require the subsidiaries to receive a variable interest rate and pay a fixed interest rate.

For purposes of risk analysis, the Company uses sensitivity analysis to measure the potential loss in fair value of financial instruments sensitive to changes in interest rates. The Company assumes that a loss in fair value is an increase to its receivables. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swap agreements was a receivable of $0.7 million at March 31, 2019. A hypothetical 10% decrease in interest rates would cause an increase of $0.1 million in the fair value of interest rate swap agreements and the resulting fair value would be a receivable of $0.8 million. Additionally, a hypothetical 10% increase in interest rates would not have a material impact to the Company's interest expense of $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019.

FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE RISK

HBB operates internationally and enters into transactions denominated in foreign currencies, principally the Canadian dollar, the Mexican peso and, to a lesser extent, the Chinese yuan and Brazilian real. As such, HBB's financial results are subject to the variability that arises from exchange rate movements. The fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies affects the reported amounts of revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. The potential impact of currency fluctuation increases as international expansion increases.

HBB uses forward foreign currency exchange contracts to partially reduce risks related to transactions denominated in foreign currencies and not for trading purposes. These contracts generally mature within twelve months and require HBB to buy or sell the functional currency in which the applicable subsidiary operates and buy or sell U.S. dollars at rates agreed to at the inception of the contracts.

For purposes of risk analysis, the Company uses sensitivity analysis to measure the potential loss in fair value of financial instruments sensitive to changes in foreign currency exchange spot rates. The Company assumes that a loss in fair value is either a decrease to its assets or an increase to its liabilities. The fair value of the Company's foreign currency exchange contracts was a net receivable of less than $0.1 million at March 31, 2019. Assuming a hypothetical 10% weakening of the U.S. dollar at March 31, 2019, the fair value of foreign currency-sensitive financial instruments, which represents forward foreign currency exchange contracts, would be decreased by $1.3 million compared with its fair value at March 31, 2019.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures:  An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, these officers have concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting: During the first quarter of 2019, there have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


21

PART II
OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1    Legal Proceedings
The information required by this Item 1 is set forth in Note 6 "Contingencies" included in our Financial Statements contained in Part I of this Form 10-Q and is hereby incorporated herein by reference to such information.

Item 1A    Risk Factors
There has been no material changes to the risk factors for the Company since the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.

Item 2    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None.
    
Item 3    Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.

Item 4    Mine Safety Disclosures
None.

Item 5    Other Information
None.

Item 6    Exhibits

Exhibit
 
 
Number*
 
Description of Exhibits
 
 
 
31(i)(1)
 
31(i)(2)
 
32
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
*    Numbered in accordance with Item 601 of Regulation S-K.

22


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.

 
 
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Company
(Registrant)
 
Date:
April 25, 2019
/s/ Michelle O. Mosier
 
 
Michelle O. Mosier
 
 
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer)/(Principal Accounting Officer)


23