UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D. C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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(Mark One)

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

or

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-2661

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	13-1920657
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

450 Plymouth Road, Suite 300, Plymouth Meeting, PA	19462
(Address of principal executive offices)	(Zip Code)

(610) 729-3959

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).   x  Yes    ¨  No

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	¨	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	¨	Smaller reporting company	¨
		Emerging growth company	¨

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. ¨

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

As of November 3, 2017, there were 9,111,746 shares of common stock outstanding which excludes shares which may still be issued upon exercise of stock options or upon vesting of restricted stock unit grants.

CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

	PAGE NO.
PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) – Three- and six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	3
Consolidated Balance Sheets – September 30, 2017, March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016	5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements	6
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	17
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	21
Item 4. Controls and Procedures	21
Part II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits	23
Signatures	24

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Six Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016			2017			2016
Net sales	$	101,397		$	101,291		$	149,721		$	146,609
Cost of sales	74,722			69,691			111,234			102,712
Gross profit	26,675			31,600			38,487			43,897
Selling, general and administrative expenses	23,282			20,921			43,978			38,495
Operating income (loss)	3,393			10,679			(5,491		)	5,402
Gain on bargain purchase	—			(376		)	—			(376		)
Interest expense (income), net	47			(4		)	(7		)	(93		)
Other expense (income), net	(169		)	(11		)	(328		)	(102		)
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,515			11,070			(5,156		)	5,973
Income tax expense (benefit)	502			4,078			(1,105		)	2,267
Net income (loss)	$	3,013		$	6,992		$	(4,051	)	$	3,706
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic	9,109			9,076			9,099			9,065
Diluted	9,143			9,107			9,099			9,111
Net income (loss) per common share:
Basic	$	0.33		$	0.77		$	(0.45	)	$	0.41
Diluted	$	0.33		$	0.77		$	(0.45	)	$	0.41
Cash dividends per share of common stock	$	0.20		$	0.20		$	0.40		$	0.40
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net income (loss)	$	3,013		$	6,992		$	(4,051	)	$	3,706
Currency translation adjustment	302			—			610			—
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	3,315		$	6,992		$	(3,441	)	$	3,706

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

	September 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			September 30, 2016
	(Unaudited)			(Audited)			(Unaudited)
Assets
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	27,214		$	47,693		$	30,241
Short-term investments	—			19,931			—
Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $1,216, $1,283 and $1,524	95,014			48,814			91,577
Inventories	106,896			105,258			93,701
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	13,245			10,793			12,741
Total current assets	242,369			232,489			228,260
Property, plant and equipment, net	35,453			35,764			27,204
Deferred income taxes	—			—			2,363
Other assets
Goodwill	19,916			19,916			19,677
Intangible assets, net	42,198			43,879			41,160
Other	8,977			7,146			6,657
Total other assets	71,091			70,941			67,494
Total assets	$	348,913		$	339,194		$	325,321
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt	$	226		$	220		$	—
Accounts payable	26,067			14,223			26,652
Accrued payroll and other compensation	8,081			7,884			7,070
Accrued customer programs	6,338			5,030			3,622
Accrued income taxes	564			425			551
Other current liabilities	11,275			8,601			10,961
Total current liabilities	52,551			36,383			48,856
Long-term debt, net of current portion	342			456			—
Deferred income taxes	4,144			4,430			—
Other long-term obligations	3,971			3,771			4,590
Stockholders’ equity
Preferred stock, Class 2, $.01 par, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued	—			—			—
Common stock, $.10 par, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 14,703,084 shares issued at September 30, 2017, March 31, 2017 and September 30, 2016	1,470			1,470			1,470
Additional paid-in capital	57,742			57,997			57,028
Retained earnings	375,330			382,807			361,810
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	546			(63		)	(62		)
Common stock in treasury	(147,183		)	(148,057		)	(148,371		)
Total stockholders' equity	287,905			294,154			271,875
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	348,913		$	339,194		$	325,321

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2017			2016
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net (loss) income	$	(4,051	)	$	3,706
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used for operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	4,246			4,270
Amortization of inventory step-up	7,028			—
Accretion of investment discount	(69		)	(194		)
Provision for accounts receivable allowances	1,298			2,553
Deferred tax (benefit) provision	(362		)	799
Share-based compensation expense	803			688
Gain on bargain purchase	—			(376		)
(Gain) loss on sale of assets	(14		)	43
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable	(47,443		)	(48,987		)
Inventory	(8,436		)	(19,815		)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(3,516		)	(48		)
Accounts payable	11,865			12,514
Other accrued liabilities and long-term obligations	4,489			2,821
Total adjustments	(30,111		)	(45,732		)
Net cash used for operating activities	(34,162		)	(42,026		)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Maturities of investment securities	20,000			60,000
Purchase of a business	—			(1,125		)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment	(2,021		)	(2,831		)
Purchase of company owned life insurance policy	(750		)	—
Purchase of intangibles	—			(100		)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets	14			311
Net cash provided by investing activities	17,243			56,255
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on long-term debt	(109		)	—
Dividends paid	(3,644		)	(3,634		)
Exercise of stock options, net of tax withholdings	37			(32		)
Payments for tax withholding on net restricted stock settlements	—			(527		)
Tax effect on stock awards	—			278
Net cash used for financing activities	(3,716		)	(3,915		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	156			—
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(20,479		)	10,314
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	47,693			19,927
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	27,214		$	30,241

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2017

(Unaudited)

(1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

CSS Industries, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, “CSS” or the “Company”) has prepared the consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has condensed or omitted certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the statements include all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) required for a fair presentation of financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. These consolidated 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 fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.

The Company’s fiscal year ends on March 31. References to a particular fiscal year refer to the fiscal year ending in March of that year. For example, “fiscal 2018” refers to the fiscal year ending March 31, 2018.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in consolidation.

Nature of Business

CSS is a consumer products company within the seasonal, celebrations and craft markets that is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, procurement, distribution and sale of seasonal, celebrations and craft social expression products, principally to mass market retailers.

Seasonal The seasonal product category is defined as products designed, produced and sold to mass market retailers for holidays and seasonal events, including Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter and back-to-school. Products include Christmas packaging ribbons and bows, boxed greeting cards, gift tags, gift card holders, gift bags, gift wrap, tissue paper, classroom exchange Valentine cards, Easter egg dyes and novelties, and educational products. Production forecasts for these products are generally known well in advance of shipment.

Celebrations The celebrations product category is defined as products primarily designed to celebrate certain life events or special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, and the birth of a child. These products are primarily sold into mass and specialty retailers, floral and packaging wholesalers and distributors. Products include ribbons and bows, floral accessories, infant products, journals, gift card holders, all occasion boxed greeting cards, memory books, scrapbooks, stationery, stickers and other items that commemorate life's celebrations. Products in this category are generally ordered on a replenishment basis throughout the year.

Craft The craft product category is defined as products used for craft activities and includes ribbons, buttons, sewing patterns and accessories. These products are sold to mass market and specialty retailers and are generally ordered on a replenishment basis throughout the year.

The seasonal nature of CSS’ business has historically resulted in lower sales levels and operating losses in the first and fourth quarters and comparatively higher sales levels and operating profits in the second and third quarters of the Company’s fiscal year, which ends March 31, thereby causing significant fluctuations in the quarterly results of operations of the Company.

The Company's principal operating subsidiaries include Berwick Offray LLC ("Berwick Offray"), Paper Magic Group, Inc. ("Paper Magic"), C.R. Gibson, LLC ("C.R. Gibson") and The McCall Pattern Company, Inc. ("McCall"), and their respective subsidiaries.

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Reclassification

Certain prior period amounts have been classified to conform with the current year presentation.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The Company's foreign subsidiaries use the local currency as the functional currency. The Company translates all assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates and all income and expense accounts at average rates during the period. Translation adjustments are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions (denominated in currencies other than the local currency) are not material and are included in other expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Judgments and assessments of uncertainties are required in applying the Company’s accounting policies in many areas. Such estimates pertain to revenue recognition, the valuation of inventory and accounts receivable, the assessment of the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible and long-lived assets, income tax accounting, the valuation of share-based awards and resolution of litigation and other proceedings. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Short-Term Investments

The Company categorized and accounted for its short-term investment holdings as held-to-maturity securities. This categorization was based upon the Company's positive intent and ability to hold these securities until maturity. There were no short-term investments at September 30, 2017 and 2016. Short-term investments at March 31, 2017 consisted of commercial paper with an amortized cost of $19,931,000 and matured in the first quarter of fiscal 2018. Held-to-maturity securities are recorded at amortized cost which approximated fair value at March 31, 2017.

Inventories

The Company records inventory when title is transferred, which occurs upon receipt or prior to receipt dependent on supplier shipping terms. The Company adjusts unsaleable and slow-moving inventory to its estimated net realizable value. Substantially all of the Company’s inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost and net realizable value. The remaining portion of the inventory is valued at the lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost and net realizable value. Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017		March 31, 2017		September 30, 2016
Raw material	$	11,437	$	11,210	$	10,919
Work-in-process	15,438		18,316		14,474
Finished goods	80,021		75,732		68,308
	$	106,896	$	105,258	$	93,701

In connection with the acquisition of McCall on December 13, 2016, there was a step-up to fair value of the inventory acquired of $21,773,000 recorded at the date of acquisition. This was a result of the inventory acquired being marked up to an estimated net selling price in purchase accounting and is recognized through cost of sales as the inventory is sold. The amount of step-up to fair value of the acquired inventory remaining as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017 was $11,295,000 and $18,187,000, respectively. The Company expects the acquired inventory to be sold through the first quarter of fiscal 2019.

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Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and include the following (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017			March 31, 2017			September 30, 2016
Land	$	5,918		$	5,838		$	2,508
Buildings, leasehold interests and improvements	41,014			40,661			34,612
Machinery, equipment and other	89,677			89,917			89,630
	136,609			136,416			126,750
Less - Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(101,156		)	(100,652		)	(99,546		)
Net property, plant and equipment	$	35,453		$	35,764		$	27,204

Depreciation expense was $1,280,000 and $1,290,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and was $2,565,000 and $2,647,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Long-Lived Assets including Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company performs an annual impairment test of the carrying amount of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year. Additionally, the Company would perform its impairment testing at an interim date if events or circumstances indicate that goodwill or intangibles might be impaired. During the six months ended September 30, 2017, there were no such events or circumstances.

The Company uses a dual approach to determine the fair value of its reporting units, including both a market approach and an income approach. The Company believes the use of multiple valuation techniques results in a more accurate indicator of the fair value of each reporting unit. The test compares the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount, including goodwill, as of the date of the test. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds its fair value, an impairment loss would be reported.

Other indefinite-lived intangible assets consist primarily of tradenames, which are also required to be tested annually for impairment. The fair value of the Company’s tradenames is calculated using a “relief from royalty payments” methodology. Long-lived assets (including property, plant and equipment), except for goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, are reviewed for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of an asset group may not be recoverable. If such asset group is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. During the six months ended September 30, 2017, there were no such events or circumstances. See Note 5 for further information on other intangible assets.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences and carryforwards are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company records a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.

The Company recognizes the impact of an uncertain tax position if it is more likely than not that such position will be sustained on audit, based solely on the technical merits of the position.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes the majority of its revenue from product sales when the goods are shipped, title and risk of loss have been transferred to the customer and collection is reasonably assured. The Company has certain products, primarily sewing patterns, that are on consignment at mass market retailers and the Company recognizes the sale as products are sold to end consumers as recorded at point-of-sale terminals. Provisions for returns, allowances, rebates to customers and other adjustments are provided in the same period that the related sales are recorded.

Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income (loss) per common share for the three- and six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (in thousands, except per share data):

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	Three Months Ended September 30,				Six Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016		2017			2016
Numerator:
Net income (loss)	$	3,013	$	6,992	$	(4,051	)	$	3,706
Denominator:
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic net income (loss) per common share	9,109		9,076		9,099			9,065
Effect of dilutive stock options	34		31		—			46
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding for diluted net income (loss) per common share	9,143		9,107		9,099			9,111
Basic net income (loss) per common share	$	0.33	$	0.77	$	(0.45	)	$	0.41
Diluted net income (loss) per common share	$	0.33	$	0.77	$	(0.45	)	$	0.41

The Company has excluded 553,000 shares and 508,000 shares, consisting of outstanding stock options and unearned restricted stock units, in computing diluted net income per common share for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and three- and six months ended September 30, 2016, respectively, because their effects were antidilutive. Due to the Company's net loss in the six months ended September 30, 2017, potentially dilutive securities of 553,000 shares, consisting of outstanding stock options and unearned restricted stock units, were excluded from the diluted net loss per common share calculation due to their antidilutive effect.

(2) ACQUISITIONS

On July 8, 2016, a subsidiary of the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of Lawrence Schiff Silk Mills, Inc. ("Schiff") for $1,125,000 in cash. Schiff was a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of narrow woven ribbon prior to its April 2016 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method and resulted in a bargain purchase due to the fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $1,501,000 exceeding the amount paid.

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired at the date of acquisition (in thousands):

Inventory	$	865
Property, plant and equipment	350
Intangible assets	500
Total assets acquired	1,715
Deferred tax liability	(214		)
Net assets acquired	$	1,501

In connection with this bargain purchase, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $376,000 in the consolidated statements of operations in the quarter ended September 30, 2016.

(3) SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

2013 Equity Compensation Plan

Under the terms of the Company’s 2013 Equity Compensation Plan (“2013 Plan”), the Company may grant incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock units, restricted stock grants, stock appreciation rights, stock bonus awards and dividend equivalents to officers and other employees and non-employee directors. Grants under the 2013 Plan may be made through July 29, 2023. The term of each grant is at the discretion of the Company, but in no event greater than ten years from the date of grant, and at the date of grant the Company has discretion to determine the date or dates on which granted options become exercisable. Under the 2013 Plan, a committee of the Company's Board of Directors (the "Board") approves grants to officers and other employees, and the Board approves grants to non-employee directors. Service-based stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2017 become exercisable at the rate of 25% per year commencing one year after the date of grant. Market-based stock options outstanding as of September 30, 2017

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become exercisable only if certain market conditions and service requirements are satisfied, and the date(s) on which they become exercisable will depend on the period in which such market conditions and service requirements are met, if at all, except that vesting and exercisability are accelerated upon a change of control. Outstanding service-based restricted stock units ("RSUs") granted to employees vest at the rate of 50% of the shares underlying the grant at each of the third and fourth anniversaries of the date on which the award was granted. Service-based RSUs granted to directors and outstanding as of September 30, 2017 vest on July 30, 2018. Market-based RSUs outstanding at September 30, 2017 will vest only if certain market conditions and service requirements have been met, and the date(s) on which they vest will depend on the period in which such market conditions and service requirements are met, if at all, except that vesting and redemption are accelerated upon a change of control. At September 30, 2017, there were 536,368 shares available for grant under the 2013 Plan.

The fair value of each stock option granted under the above plan was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumptions:

	Six Months Ended September 30,
	2017		2016
Risk-free interest rate	2.21	%	1.66	%
Volatility	34.45	%	35.12	%
Dividend yield	2.90	%	2.91	%
Expected life of option (in years)	6.25		4.75

The fair value of each market-based RSU granted under the above plan during the six months ended September 30, 2016 was estimated on the date of grant using a Monte Carlo simulation model with assumptions of a risk-free interest rate of 1.20%, volatility of 33.08% and dividend yield of 2.99%. There were no market-based RSUs granted during the six months ended September 30, 2017. The fair value of each service-based RSU granted to employees was estimated on the day of grant based on the closing price of the Company's common stock reduced by the present value of the expected dividend stream during the vesting period using the risk-free interest rate. The fair value of each service-based RSU granted to directors, for which dividend equivalents are paid upon vesting of the underlying awards, was estimated on the day of grant based on the closing price of the Company's common stock.

During the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company granted 119,000 and 151,350 stock options, respectively, with a weighted average fair value of $7.42 and $6.25, respectively. During the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, the Company granted 73,680 and 66,602 RSUs, respectively, with a weighted average fair value of $25.63 and $21.47, respectively. As of September 30, 2017, there were 603,200 and 195,205 outstanding stock options and RSUs, respectively.

As of September 30, 2017, there was $1,773,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock option awards granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.9 years. As of September 30, 2017, there was $2,550,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs granted under the Company’s equity incentive plans which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.4 years.

On August 11, 2015, the Company granted 10,000 RSUs to the Chair of the Company's Board of Directors. The RSUs vested on August 15, 2017 and were converted into a lump sum cash payment of approximately $266,000 which represented the fair market value of corresponding shares of common stock of the Company. Prior to vesting, the RSUs were classified as liability awards because they were to be paid in cash upon vesting. The RSU award liability was measured at its fair market value at the end of each reporting period. The total amount accrued related to this grant as of September 30, 2016 was $144,000 and is included in accrued payroll and other compensation in the consolidated balance sheet.

Compensation cost related to stock options and RSUs (inclusive of the liability classified awards described above) recognized in operating results (included in selling, general and administrative expenses) was $541,000 and $307,000 in the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and $860,000 and $749,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

(4) DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to reduce the impact of certain foreign currency fluctuations on sales denominated in a foreign currency. Derivatives are not used for trading or speculative activities. Firmly committed transactions and the related receivables may be hedged with forward exchange contracts. Gains and losses arising from foreign currency forward contracts are recorded in other expense (income), net as offsets of gains and

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losses resulting from the underlying hedged transactions. A realized loss of $13,000 and $32,000 was recorded in the three- and six months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and a realized gain of $12,000 and $14,000 was recorded in the three- and six months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. As of September 30, 2017 and 2016, the notional amount of open foreign currency forward contracts was $1,105,000 and $1,564,000, respectively. The related unrealized loss was $46,000 at September 30, 2017 and the related unrealized gain was $14,000 at September 30, 2016. The Company believes it does not have significant counterparty credit risks as of September 30, 2017.

The following table shows the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts designated as hedging instruments and included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet (in thousands):

		Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
	Balance Sheet Location	September 30, 2017		September 30, 2016
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other current liabilities	$	46	$	—
Foreign currency forward contracts	Other current assets	$	—	$	14

(5) INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets is as follows (in thousands):

	September 30, 2017				March 31, 2017				September 30, 2016
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization
Tradenames and trademarks	$	19,953	$	—	$	19,953	$	—	$	15,553	$	—
Customer relationships	39,757		18,050		39,757		16,495		39,757		14,940
Patents	1,164		883		1,164		825		1,164		767
Trademarks	403		378		403		363		403		348
Non-compete	530		298		530		245		530		192
	$	61,807	$	19,609	$	61,807	$	17,928	$	57,407	$	16,247

Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $840,000 and $820,000 for the quarters ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, and was $1,681,000 and $1,623,000 for the six months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Based on the current composition of intangibles, amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2018 and each of the succeeding four years is projected to be as follows (in thousands):

Remainder of fiscal 2018	$	1,681
Fiscal 2019	3,305
Fiscal 2020	3,244
Fiscal 2021	3,056
Fiscal 2022	2,960

(6) LONG-TERM DEBT

The Company leases certain equipment under capital leases, of which $76,000 and $75,000 is classified in current portion of long-term debt and $156,000 and $194,000 is classified in long-term debt, net of current portion in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively.

The Company also finances certain equipment, of which $150,000 and $145,000 is classified in current portion of long-term debt and $186,000 and $262,000 is classified in long-term debt, net of current portion in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, respectively.

There was no long-term debt as of September 30, 2016.

(7) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

CSS and its subsidiaries are involved in ordinary, routine legal proceedings that are not considered by management to be material. In the opinion of Company counsel and management, the ultimate liabilities resulting from such legal

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proceedings will not materially affect the consolidated financial position of the Company or its results of operations or cash flows.

(8) FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Recurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company uses certain derivative financial instruments as part of its risk management strategy to reduce foreign currency risk. The Company recorded all derivatives on the consolidated balance sheet at fair value based on quotes obtained from financial institutions as of September 30, 2017.

The Company maintains a Nonqualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") for qualified employees. There have been no contributions provided under the SERP since fiscal 2007 and there are four employees who maintain account balances as of September 30, 2017. The Company also maintains a nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan ("Deferred Comp Plan") for qualified employees. The Deferred Comp Plan provides eligible key employees with the opportunity to elect to defer up to 50% of their eligible compensation under the Deferred Comp Plan. The Company may make matching or discretionary contributions, at the discretion of the Board. All compensation deferred under the SERP and Deferred Comp Plan is held by the Company. The Company maintains separate accounts for each participant to reflect deferred contribution amounts and the related gains or losses on such deferred amounts. A participant’s account is notionally invested in one or more investment funds and the value of the account is determined with respect to such investment allocations. The related liability is recorded as deferred compensation and included in other long-term obligations in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017.

In connection with the above SERP and Deferred Comp Plan, the Company has invested in company-owned life insurance policies. The Company also maintains two life insurance policies in connection with deferred compensation arrangements with two former executives. The cash surrender value of the policies is recorded in other long-term assets in the consolidated balance sheets and is based on quotes obtained from the insurance company as of September 30, 2017.

To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") established a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques into a three-level fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.

The Company’s recurring assets and liabilities recorded on the consolidated balance sheet are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:

Level 1 – Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to access.

Level 2 – Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets and pricing models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.

Level 3 – Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

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The following table presents the Company’s fair value hierarchy for those financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in its consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017 (in thousands):

			Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2017 Using
	September 30, 2017		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Marketable securities	$	343	$	343	$	—	$	—
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	1,976		—		1,976		—
Total assets	$	2,319	$	343	$	1,976	$	—
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plans	$	574	$	574	$	—	$	—
Foreign exchange contracts	46		—		46		—
Total liabilities	$	620	$	574	$	46	$	—

			Fair Value Measurements at March 31, 2017 Using
	March 31, 2017		Quoted Prices In Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Assets
Marketable securities	$	319	$	319	$	—	$	—
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies	1,187		—		1,187		—
Total assets	$	1,506	$	319	$	1,187	$	—
Liabilities
Deferred compensation plans	$	364	$	364	$	—	$	—
Total liabilities	$	364	$	364	$	—	$	—

Cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses are reflected at carrying value in the consolidated balance sheets as such amounts are a reasonable estimate of their fair values due to the short-term nature of these instruments. Short-term investments as of March 31, 2017 included held-to-maturity securities that were recorded at amortized cost, which approximates fair value (Level 2), because their short-term maturity results in the interest rates on these securities approximating current market interest rates. As of September 30, 2017 and March 31, 2017, the outstanding balance of the Company’s debt approximated its fair value based on current rates available to the Company for debt of the same maturity and represents Level 2 financial instruments.

Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements

The Company’s nonfinancial assets which are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include property, plant and equipment, goodwill, intangible assets and certain other assets. These assets are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis; however, they are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances, such as when there is evidence that an impairment may exist. In making the assessment of impairment, recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of the asset group to future net cash flows estimated by the Company to be generated by such assets. If such asset group is considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. Assets to be disposed of are recorded at the lower of their carrying value or estimated net realizable value.

Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles are subject to impairment testing on an annual basis, or sooner if events or circumstances indicate a condition of impairment may exist. Impairment testing is conducted through valuation methods that are based on assumptions for matters such as interest and discount rates, growth projections and other future business conditions (Level 3). These valuation methods require a significant degree of management judgment concerning the use of internal and external data. In the event these methods indicate that fair value is less than the carrying value, the asset is recorded at fair value as determined by the valuation models. As of September 30, 2017, the Company believes that no impairments exist.

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(9) RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In August 2017, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities," that amends and simplifies existing hedge accounting guidance and allows for more hedging strategies to be eligible for hedge accounting. In addition, the ASU amends disclosure requirements and how hedge effectiveness is assessed. This new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of this standard, but it does not expect that it will have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-09, “Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting,” clarifying when a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award must be accounted for as a modification. The new guidance requires modification accounting if the fair value, vesting condition or the classification of the award is not the same immediately before and after a change to the terms and conditions of the award. The new guidance is effective for the Company on a prospective basis beginning on April 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted. This new guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements as it is not the Company’s practice to change either the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards once they are granted.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, "Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment" ("ASU 2017-04"). Under the amendments in ASU 2017-04, Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test is eliminated. An entity should perform its annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. Additionally, an entity should consider income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable. Also eliminated is the requirement for any reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount to perform a qualitative assessment and, if it fails that qualitative test, to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test. Therefore, the same impairment assessment applies to all reporting units. An entity is required to disclose the amount of goodwill allocated to each reporting unit with a zero or negative carrying amount of net assets. This standard is effective for the Company for its annual or any interim goodwill impairment tests in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. Effective April 1, 2017, the Company elected to early adopt ASU 2017-04 and the amendments described therein will be applied prospectively to all future goodwill impairment tests performed on an interim or annual basis. The adoption of the standard did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, "Clarifying the Definition of a Business" ("ASU 2017-01"). This new guidance clarifies the definition of a business in order to assist with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. ASU 2017-01 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, and interim periods within those years. Early adoption is permitted for transactions not reported in financial statements that have been issued or made available for issuance. The new guidance must be applied prospectively on or after the effective date, and no disclosures for a change in accounting principle are required at transition. The Company elected to early adopt ASU 2017-01 effective April 1, 2017 and the new guidance did not have an impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other than Inventory" ("ASU 2016-16") which amends the accounting for income taxes. ASU 2016-16 requires the recognition of the income tax consequences of an intra-entity asset transfer, other than transfers of inventory, when the transaction occurs. For intra-entity transfers of inventory, the income tax effects will continue to be deferred until the inventory has been sold to a third party. The standard is effective in annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The new guidance is required to be applied on a modified retrospective basis through a cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings as of the beginning of the period of adoption. The Company intends to adopt the guidance when it becomes effective in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and does not anticipate that this guidance will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, "Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting" ("ASU 2016-09"). ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of accounting for share-based payment award transactions, including income tax consequences, classification of awards as either liability or equity, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company adopted the

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guidance effective April 1, 2017 and recorded a $1,059,000 cumulative-effect adjustment to retained earnings to recognize deferred taxes attributable to excess tax benefits. The Company also elected to adopt the cash flow presentation of the excess tax benefits prospectively commencing in the first quarter of fiscal 2018.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, "Leases (Topic 842)" ("ASU 2016-02"). ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to record a right-of-use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. Leases will be classified as either finance or operating, with classification affecting the pattern of expense recognition in the income statement. ASU 2016-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. A modified retrospective transition approach is required for lessees for capital and operating leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, with certain practical expedients available. The standard also requires certain quantitative and qualitative disclosures. While we are continuing to assess all potential aspects of ASU 2016-02, including taking an inventory of outstanding leases, the Company currently believes the most significant impact relates to our accounting for manufacturing, distribution, warehouse and office space operating leases. The Company expects this standard to have a material impact on its consolidated balance sheet, but does not believe that it will have a material impact on its consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss).

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, "Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory" ("ASU 2015-11"). ASU 2015-11 amends the guidelines for the measurement of inventory from lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value ("NRV"). NRV is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. Under existing standards, inventory is measured at lower of cost or market, which requires the consideration of replacement cost, NRV and NRV less an amount that approximates a normal profit margin. This ASU eliminates the requirement to determine and consider replacement cost or NRV less a normal profit margin for inventory measurement. The new standard is effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted ASU 2015-11 effective April 1, 2017 and it had no impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, "Revenue from Contracts with Customers" ("ASU 2014-09"). ASU 2014-09 provides a single model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from contracts with customers and will supersede most current revenue recognition guidance. The new standard also requires expanded disclosures regarding the qualitative and quantitative information about the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from contracts with customers. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The standard permits the use of either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach.

The Company will adopt the new guidance effective April 1, 2018, with a cumulative-effect adjustment, if any, to opening retained earnings under the modified retrospective approach. The Company’s implementation of this ASU includes the evaluation of its customer agreements to identify terms or conditions that could be considered a performance obligation such that, if material to the terms of the contract, consideration would be allocated to the performance obligation and could accelerate or defer the timing of recognizing revenue. The Company has made significant progress in the review of its customer contracts and its current accounting policies and practices to identify potential differences that could result from applying the requirements of the new standard to its revenue contracts. To date, the Company has evaluated a majority of its revenue streams and based on the Company's preliminary analysis, it does not expect the new revenue standard will have a significant impact on the timing of recognizing revenue. The Company currently does not expect any significant changes to its accounting systems or internal controls related to the new standard. However, while the Company has made significant progress, it is still evaluating other aspects of its revenue. The Company will continue to update its assessment of the effect that the new revenue guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements, disclosures and related internal controls, and will disclose any material effects, if any.

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(10) SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On November 3, 2017, the Company completed the acquisition of the business and net assets of Simplicity Creative Group ("Simplicity") for approximately $67,117,000 in cash. The Company financed the transaction primarily with borrowings from its existing credit facility. Simplicity is a leading provider of home sewing patterns, decorative trims, knitting and crocheting tools, needle arts and kids' crafts products under the Simplicity®, Wrights®, Boye®, Dimensions®, and Perler® brand names. Simplicity's products are sold to mass-market retailers, specialty fabric and craft chains, wholesale distributors and online customers. A preliminary allocation of the purchase price has not yet been determined as the valuation to determine the fair values of the acquired assets and assumed liabilities has not yet been completed. A portion of the purchase price is being held in escrow for certain post-closing adjustments and indemnification obligations.

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL

CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

STRATEGIC OVERVIEW

The strategy of CSS is to build on existing relationships with seasonal, celebrations and craft customers by expanding and diversifying its product lines and thereby growing its presence in the largest retailers in North America. This includes both capitalizing on opportunities for organic growth in existing businesses as well as acquiring companies which fit into appropriate acquisition parameters. We actively meet with seasonal, celebrations and craft companies to review and assess potential acquisition targets.

Approximately 59% of the Company’s sales are attributable to products within our celebrations and craft categories, with the remainder attributable to products in the seasonal category. The seasonal product category is defined as products designed, produced and sold to mass market retailers for holidays and seasonal events, including Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter and back-to-school. Production forecasts for these products are known well in advance of shipment. The celebrations product category is defined as products primarily designed to celebrate certain life events or special occasions such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, or the birth of a child. These products are primarily sold into mass and specialty retailers, floral and packaging wholesalers and distributors. Products in this category are generally ordered on a replenishment basis throughout the year. The craft product category reflects products used for craft activities and includes ribbons, buttons, sewing patterns and accessories. These products are sold to mass market and specialty retailers and are generally ordered on a replenishment basis throughout the year.

The Company has relatively high market share in many products across its categories. Most of these markets have shown little growth and in some cases have declined in recent years. The Company continues to confront significant price pressure as its competitors source certain products from overseas and its customers increase direct sourcing from overseas factories. Increasing customer concentration has augmented customers' bargaining power, which has also contributed to price pressure. In recent fiscal years, the Company has experienced lower sales in certain Christmas product lines and in our non-retail packaging and floral product lines due to a decline in usage by consumers.

The Company has taken several measures to respond to sales volume, cost and price pressures. The Company believes it continues to have strong core Christmas product offerings which has allowed it to compete effectively in this competitive market. In addition, the Company is pursuing new product initiatives related to seasonal, celebrations and craft products, including new licensed and non-licensed product offerings. CSS continually invests in product and packaging design and product knowledge to assure that it can continue to provide unique added value to its customers. In addition, CSS maintains a purchasing office in Hong Kong to be able to provide foreign-sourced products at competitive prices. CSS continually evaluates the efficiency and productivity of its North American production and distribution facilities and of its back office operations to maintain its competitiveness.

On December 13, 2016, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the net assets and business of The McCall Pattern Company and certain affiliated companies ("McCall"), through newly-formed subsidiaries, for approximately $13,914,000 in cash plus transaction costs of approximately $1,484,000. McCall designs, manufactures, and sells sewing patterns under the McCall’s®, Butterick®, Kwik Sew® and Vogue Patterns® brand names. McCall is a leading provider of home sewing patterns, selling to mass market retailers, specialty fabric and craft chains, and wholesale distributors. A portion of the purchase price is being held in escrow for certain post closing adjustments and indemnification obligations. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method and resulted in a bargain purchase due to the fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $33,528,000 exceeding the amount paid. In connection with this bargain purchase, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $19,711,000 in the consolidated statements of operations in the third quarter of fiscal 2017, which was adjusted to $19,614,000 in the fourth quarter fiscal 2017.

On July 8, 2016, a subsidiary of the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of Lawrence Schiff Silk Mills, Inc. ("Schiff") for approximately $1,125,000 in cash. Schiff was a leading U.S. manufacturer and distributor of narrow woven ribbon prior to its April 2016 Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method and resulted in a bargain purchase due to the fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $1,501,000 exceeding the amount paid. In connection with this bargain purchase, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $376,000 in the consolidated statements of operations in the second quarter of fiscal 2017.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the

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reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

The significant accounting policies of the Company are described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. Judgments and estimates of uncertainties are required in applying the Company’s accounting policies in many areas. Following are some of the areas requiring significant judgments and estimates: revenue; the assessment of the recoverability of goodwill and other intangible and long-lived assets; the valuation of inventory and accounts receivable; income tax accounting; the valuation of share-based awards and resolution of litigation and other proceedings. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies affecting the application of those accounting policies as noted in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Seasonality

The seasonal nature of CSS’ business has historically resulted in lower sales levels and operating losses in the first and fourth quarters and comparatively higher sales levels and operating profits in the second and third quarters of the Company’s fiscal year, which ends March 31, thereby causing significant fluctuations in the quarterly results of operations of the Company.

Six Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2016

Net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2017 increased 2% to $149,721,000 from $146,609,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016 due to incremental sales of sewing patterns of $14,203,000 related to the acquisition of McCall on December 13, 2016, substantially offset by lower sales of seasonal products of $6,373,000, celebration products of $3,846,000 and craft products of $873,000.

Cost of sales, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 74% in the six months ended September 30, 2017 from 70% in the six months ended September 30, 2016 due to the recognition of the McCall inventory step-up through cost of sales of $7,028,000, which relates to the portion of acquired inventory that was sold during the period. In connection with the acquisition of McCall, the inventory acquired was marked up to estimated fair value and is being recognized through cost of sales as the inventory is sold. Excluding the recognition of the McCall inventory step-up in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, costs of sales, as a percentage of sales, was 70%.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $43,978,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017 increased from $38,495,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016 due to incremental costs related to the acquired McCall business of $7,327,000, partially offset by lower selling and marketing expenses of $577,000, payroll and employee expenses of $530,000 and travel expenses of $267,000.

Gain on bargain purchase of $376,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016 related to the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and business of Schiff on July 8, 2016. The acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method and resulted in a bargain purchase due to the fair value of the net assets acquired of approximately $1,501,000 exceeding the amount paid of $1,125,000. There was no such gain recorded in the six months ended September 30, 2017.

Interest income, net of $7,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017 decreased from $93,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to lower average balances of funds invested in short-term investments compared to the prior year.

Other income, net of $328,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017 increased from $102,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to incremental rental income related to the McCall acquisition.

The income tax benefit, as a percentage of loss before income taxes, was 21% in the six months ended September 30, 2017 compared to income tax expense, as a percentage of income before taxes, of 38% in the six months ended September 30, 2016. The decrease in income tax expense (benefit), as a percentage of income (loss) before income taxes, was primarily attributable to the permanent reinvestment of current year foreign earnings at lower income tax rates. Additionally, the Company’s first half of fiscal 2018 effective tax rate includes tax expense of $276,000 associated with the Company’s adoption of an accounting standard update regarding the tax impact of certain stock-based compensation. This discrete tax expense reduced the income tax benefit recorded during the first half of fiscal 2018, further lowering the rate. There was no permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings tax benefit or stock-based compensation tax expense during the first half of fiscal 2017.  The Company expects to continue to experience volatility in its effective tax rate due to the timing and amount of certain stock-based compensation income tax effects.

The net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2017 was $4,051,000, or $0.45 per diluted share compared to net income of $3,706,000, or $0.41 per diluted share for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.

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Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2016

Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2017 slightly increased to $101,397,000 from $101,291,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2016 as incremental sales of sewing patterns of $7,084,000 related to the acquisition of McCall on December 13, 2016 and higher sales of craft products of $1,580,000 were substantially offset by lower sales of seasonal products of $5,531,000 and celebration products of $3,028,000.

Cost of sales, as a percentage of net sales, increased to 74% in the three months ended September 30, 2017 from 69% in the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to the recognition of the McCall inventory step-up through cost of sales in the amount of $3,843,000, which relates to the portion of acquired inventory that was sold during the period. In connection with the acquisition of McCall, the inventory acquired was marked up to estimated fair value and is being recognized through cost of sales as the inventory is sold. Excluding the recognition of the McCall inventory step-up in the second quarter of fiscal 2018, costs of sales, as a percentage of sales, was 70%. The increase was a result of the mix of seasonal and celebrations products with lower margins that shipped in the second quarter of the current fiscal year as compared to the second quarter in the prior fiscal year.

Selling, general and administrative expenses of $23,282,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased from $20,921,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2016 due to incremental costs related to the acquired McCall business of $3,518,000, higher professional fees of $280,000 and stock compensation expense of $234,000, partially offset by lower payroll and employee expenses of $739,000, and lower selling and marketing related expenses of $374,000.

Gain on bargain purchase of $376,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2016 related to the acquisition of Schiff on July 8, 2016. There was no such gain recorded in the three months ended September 30, 2017.

Interest expense, net was $47,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to interest income, net of $4,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2016. The difference was primarily due to lower average balances of funds invested in short-term investments compared to the prior year.

Other income, net of $169,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2017 increased from $11,000 in the three months ended September 30, 2016 primarily due to incremental rental income related to the McCall acquisition of $78,000, and the gain on sale of fixed assets of $14,000 recorded in the second quarter of fiscal 2018 compared to a loss on sale of fixed assets of $43,000 recorded in the same quarter in the prior fiscal year.

Income tax expense, as a percentage of income before income taxes, was 14% and 37% in the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively. The decrease in income tax expense, as a percentage of income before income taxes, was primarily attributable to the permanent reinvestment of current year foreign earnings at lower income tax rates. There was no permanent reinvestment of foreign earnings tax benefit during the second quarter of fiscal 2017.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2017 was $3,013,000, or $0.33 per diluted share compared to $6,992,000, or $0.77 per diluted share for the comparable period in fiscal 2017.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

At September 30, 2017, the Company had working capital of $189,818,000 and stockholders’ equity of $287,905,000. Operating activities used net cash of $34,162,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $42,026,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2016. Net cash used for operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2017 reflected our working capital requirements which resulted in an increase in accounts receivable of $47,443,000 primarily reflecting seasonal billings of current year Christmas accounts receivable, net of current year collections; an increase in accounts payable of $11,865,000 and an increase in inventory of $8,436,000 due to the normal seasonal inventory build necessary for the fiscal 2018 shipping season; an increase in other accrued liabilities and long-term obligations of $4,489,000; and an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $3,516,000. Included in the net loss for the six months ended September 30, 2017 were non-cash charges for amortization of inventory step-up of $7,028,000, depreciation and amortization of $4,246,000, provision for accounts receivable allowances of $1,298,000 and share-based compensation of $803,000. Net cash used for operating activities during the six months ended September 30, 2016 reflected our working capital requirements which resulted in an increase in accounts receivable of $48,987,000 primarily reflecting seasonal billings of current year Christmas accounts receivable, net of current year collections; an increase in inventory of $19,815,000 and an increase in accounts payable of $12,514,000 due to the normal seasonal inventory build necessary for the fiscal 2017 shipping season, as well as higher inventory related to the acquisition of Blumenthal Lansing Company, LLC and Schiff, and higher levels of of finished goods inventory to support new customer reset programs; and an increase in other accrued liabilities and long-term obligations of $2,821,000. Included in net income for the six months ended September 30, 2016 were non-cash charges for depreciation and amortization of $4,270,000, provision for accounts receivable allowances of $2,553,000, deferred tax provision of $799,000, share-based compensation of $688,000 and gain on bargain purchase of $376,000.

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Our investing activities provided net cash of $17,243,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017, consisting primarily of the proceeds from held-to-maturity securities of $20,000,000, partially offset by capital expenditures of $2,021,000 and the purchase of a company-owned life insurance policy of $750,000. In the six months ended September 30, 2016, our investing activities provided net cash of $56,255,000, consisting primarily of the proceeds from held-to-maturity securities of $60,000,000, partially offset by capital expenditures of $2,831,000 and the purchase of a business of $1,125,000.

Our financing activities used net cash of $3,716,000 in the six months ended September 30, 2017, consisting primarily of payments of cash dividends of $3,644,000. In the six months ended September 30, 2016, financing activities used net cash of $3,915,000, consisting primarily of payments of cash dividends of $3,634,000.

The Company relies primarily on cash on hand, cash generated from its operations and, if needed, seasonal borrowings under its revolving credit facility to meet its liquidity requirements throughout the year. Historically, a significant portion of the Company’s revenues have been seasonal, primarily Christmas related, with approximately 68% of sales recognized in the second and third quarters. As payment for sales of Christmas related products is usually not received until just before or just after the holiday selling season in accordance with general industry practice, working capital has historically increased in the second and third quarters, peaking prior to Christmas and dropping thereafter. Seasonal financing requirements are available under a revolving credit facility with two banks. Reflecting the seasonality of the Company’s business, the maximum credit available at any one time under the credit facility (“Commitment Level”) adjusts to $50,000,000 from February to June (“Low Commitment Period”), $100,000,000 from July to October (“Medium Commitment Period”) and $150,000,000 from November to January (“High Commitment Period”) in each respective year over the term of the facility. The Company has the option to increase the Commitment Level during part of any Low Commitment Period from $50,000,000 to an amount not less than $62,500,000 and not in excess of $125,000,000; provided, however, that the Commitment Level must remain at $50,000,000 for at least three consecutive months during each Low Commitment Period. The Company has the option to increase the Commitment Level during all or part of any Medium Commitment Period from $100,000,000 to an amount not in excess $125,000,000. Fifteen days prior written notice is required for the Company to exercise an option to increase the Commitment Level with respect to a particular Low Commitment Period or Medium Commitment Period. The Company may exercise an option to increase the Commitment Level no more than three times each calendar year. This financing facility is available to fund the Company's seasonal borrowing needs and to provide the Company with sources of capital for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions as permitted under the revolving credit facility. This facility is due to expire on March 16, 2020. At September 30, 2017, there were no borrowings outstanding under the Company’s revolving credit facility, and the Company did not borrow any amount under the facility during the six months ended September 30, 2017. The Company had approximately $336,000 of other debt outstanding and approximately $232,000 of capital leases outstanding at September 30, 2017. The Company is in compliance with all financial debt covenants as of September 30, 2017. Based on its current operating plan, the Company believes its sources of available capital are adequate to meet its future cash needs for at least the next 12 months.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company’s letter of credit commitments are as follows (in thousands):

	Less than 1 Year		1-3 Years	4-5 Years	After 5 Years	Total
Letters of credit	$	1,338	—	—	—	$	1,338

The Company has a reimbursement obligation with respect to stand-by letters of credit that guarantee the funding of workers compensation claims. The Company has no financial guarantees with any third parties or related parties other than with respect to certain obligations of its subsidiaries.

As of September 30, 2017, the Company is committed to pay guaranteed minimum royalties attributable to sales of certain licensed products. Reference is made to contractual obligations included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. There have been no significant changes to such contractual obligations.

In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into arrangements with vendors to purchase merchandise in advance of expected delivery. These purchase orders do not contain any significant termination payments or other penalties if cancelled.

LABOR RELATIONS

With the exception of the bargaining unit at the ribbon manufacturing facility in Hagerstown, Maryland, which totaled 88 employees as of September 30, 2017, CSS employees are not represented by labor unions. Because of the seasonal nature of certain of its businesses, the number of production employees fluctuates during the year. The collective bargaining agreement with the labor union representing the Hagerstown-based production and maintenance employees remains in effect until December 31, 2017.

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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements for information concerning recent accounting pronouncements and the impact of those standards.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding: the Company’s strategy to grow its presence in the largest retailers in North America by expanding and diversifying the Company’s product lines, including through acquisitions; pursuing new product initiatives within certain identified product categories; the expected future impact of legal proceedings; the period of time over which inventory acquired as part of the McCall acquisition will be sold; the expected amount and timing of future amortization expense and future compensation expense relating to non-vested outstanding stock options and RSUs; and the Company’s belief that its sources of available capital are adequate to meet its future cash needs for at least the next 12 months. Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Company’s management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management as to future events and financial performance with respect to the Company’s operations. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances arising after the date as of which they were made. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including without limitation: general market and economic conditions; increased competition (including competition from foreign products which may be imported at less than fair value and from foreign products which may benefit from foreign governmental subsidies); information technology risks, such as cyber attacks and data breaches; increased operating costs, including labor-related and energy costs and costs relating to the imposition or retrospective application of duties on imported products; currency risks and other risks associated with international markets; risks associated with acquisitions, including difficulties identifying and evaluating suitable acquisition opportunities, realization of intangible assets and recoverability of long-lived assets, acquisition integration costs, and the risk that the Company may not be able to integrate and derive the expected benefits from acquisitions; risks associated with the combination of the facilities and/or operations of the Company’s operating businesses; the risk that customers may become insolvent, may delay payments or may impose deductions or penalties on amounts owed to the Company; costs of compliance with governmental regulations and government investigations; liability associated with non-compliance with governmental regulations, including regulations pertaining to the environment, federal and state employment laws, and import and export controls, customs laws and consumer product safety regulations; and other factors described more fully in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017 and elsewhere in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, the Company.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company’s activities expose it to a variety of market risks, including the effects of changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company actively monitors these exposures and, where considered appropriate, manages these risks. The Company manages its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations by entering into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the majority of firmly committed transactions and related receivables that are denominated in a foreign currency. The Company does not enter into contracts for trading purposes and does not use leveraged instruments. The market risks associated with debt obligations and other significant instruments as of September 30, 2017 have not materially changed from March 31, 2017 (see Item 7A of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017).

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based upon that evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management, including the President and Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding disclosure.

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(b) Changes in Internal Controls. There was no change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act) during the second quarter of fiscal year 2018 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 6. Exhibits

10.1	CSS Industries, Inc. Management Incentive Program (as amended and restated effective as of April 1, 2017) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2017).
10.2	CSS Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (as amended and restated effective as of August 1, 2017) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.2 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2017).
10.3	Amendment 2017-1 to the Nonqualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan Covering Officer-Employees of CSS Industries, Inc. and its Affiliates (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to the Registrant's Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 4, 2017).
*Exhibit 31.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
*Exhibit 31.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
*Exhibit 32.1	Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350.
*Exhibit 32.2	Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350.
*101.INS	XBRL Instance Document.
*101.SCH	XBRL Schema Document.
*101.CAL	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.
*101.LAB	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
*101.PRE	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.
*101.DEF	XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

*    Filed with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

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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.

	CSS INDUSTRIES, INC.
	(Registrant)
Date: November 7, 2017	By:	/s/ Christopher J. Munyan
		Christopher J. Munyan
		President and Chief Executive Officer
		(principal executive officer)
Date: November 7, 2017	By:	/s/ John M. Roselli
		John M. Roselli
		Executive Vice President – Finance and Chief Financial Officer
		(principal financial and accounting officer)

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