-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, DrB1CQ4fEEztWawc7PquFt0AnC7nhGDAiqKU36Wb9cYjU/oKqdXjoc+ZGMvqVoE4 MmQ/UHQp3XJqG7d/3eMuZQ== 0000025793-07-000028.txt : 20070724 0000025793-07-000028.hdr.sgml : 20070724 20070724160721 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000025793-07-000028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20070630 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition FILED AS OF DATE: 20070724 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070724 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: CROSS A T CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000025793 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: PENS, PENCILS & OTHER ARTISTS' MATERIALS [3950] IRS NUMBER: 050126220 STATE OF INCORPORATION: RI FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-06720 FILM NUMBER: 07996366 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE ALBION RD CITY: LINCOLN STATE: RI ZIP: 02865 BUSINESS PHONE: 4013331200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: ONE ALBION ROAD CITY: LINCOLN STATE: RI ZIP: 02865 8-K 1 form8-k2q2007.htm FORM 8-K A.T. CROSS CO. 2ND QTR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K

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

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 24, 2007

A. T. CROSS COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Rhode Island
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)

1-6720
(Commission
File Number)

05-0126220
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)

One Albion Road, Lincoln, Rhode Island
(Address of principal executive offices)

02865
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code (401) 333 1200

N/A
(Former name or former address if changed since last report.)

Section 2 - Financial Information

Item 2.02 - Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On July 24, 2007, the registrant issued the following press release announcing financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007:

NEWS RELEASE

CONTACTS:

Kevin F. Mahoney
Vice President, Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
401-335-8470

Integrated Corporate Relations
James Palczynski/David Griffith
203-682-8200

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

A.T. CROSS COMPANY REPORTS A DOUBLE DIGIT INCREASE IN

SECOND QUARTER 2007 SALES

Quarterly Earnings Per Share more than doubled

Earnings Guidance raised to high end of $0.37-$0.40 range

Lincoln, RI - July 24, 2007 - A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATX) today announced financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2007.

Second Quarter Results

Consolidated sales for the second quarter of 2007 increased 12.2% to $36.5 million compared to $32.5 million in the second quarter of 2006. Global writing instruments and accessories revenue was $23.9 million, up 1.1% compared to the same period last year. The Company's optical segment, comprised of Costa Del Mar, had a second quarter sales increase of 41.8% to $12.6 million, compared to the same period last year.

Gross margin in the second quarter increased 160 basis points to 56.1%, compared to 54.5% in last year's second quarter, as both segments reported improvements from the prior year's second quarter. Operating expenses were $18.6 million, or 50.9% of sales in the quarter, versus $17.0 million, or 52.4% of sales for the same period a year ago. Consolidated operating income in the second quarter was $1.9 million, a $1.2 million improvement compared to the operating profit of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2006.

Net income for the quarter was $1.0 million, or $0.07 per share, compared to net income of $0.4 million, or $0.03 per share, last year.

David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross said, "A.T. Cross continued to build on the strong financial results of the first quarter. We view the second quarter as the one where Costa Del Mar must perform well in its peak season and the Cross Writing Instrument and Accessory business must continue its drive to prepare for the critical September to December period. Our financial results indicate that both of these goals were accomplished."

Six-Month Results

Consolidated sales in the first half of 2007 increased 11.2% to $69.0 million compared to $62.1 million in 2006. Global writing instrument and accessory revenue was $48.6 million, up 2.9% compared to the same period last year. Costa Del Mar's net sales increased 37.7% to $20.4 million compared to the same period last year.

Year to date net income was $1.1 million or $0.07 per share, compared to net income of $0.3 million or $0.02 per share, last year.

Guidance

Costa Del Mar excelled in its peak season and the Cross writing instrument and accessory segment is poised for a successful September to December period. As a result, the Company is raising its 2007 revenue guidance from mid single digit growth to high single digit growth and is now targeting 2007 earnings per share at the high end of its $0.37-$0.40 range.

Conference Call

The Company's management will host a conference call today, July 24, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. Parties interested in participating in the conference call may dial-in at (800) 811-8845, while international callers may dial-in at (913) 981-4905. A live webcast of the call will be accessible on the Company's website at www.cross.com or www.viavid.net. The webcast will be archived for 30 days on these sites, while a telephone replay of the call will be available beginning at 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time on July 24, 2007 through July 31, 2007 at (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 for international callers, and entering the pass code of 1460522.

About A.T. Cross Company

Building on the rich tradition of its award-winning writing instruments and reputation for innovation and craftsmanship, A.T. Cross Company is a designer and marketer of branded personal and business accessories. Cross provides a range of distinctive products that appeal to a growing market of consumers seeking to enhance their image and facilitate their lifestyle. Cross products, including award-winning quality writing instruments, leather goods, timepieces, and business accessories and Costa Del Mar sunglasses, are distributed in retail and corporate gift channels worldwide. For more information, visit the A.T. Cross website at www.cross.com and the Costa Del Mar website at www.costadelmar.com.

Statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (including but not limited to statements relating to the expected revenue and earnings growth for the Writing Instrument and Accessory segment of the business.) In addition, words such as "believes," "anticipates," "expects," and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to consumers' and retailers' reaction to the Company's existing and new writing instrument and accessory products, retailers' support for the Company's merchandising initiatives, and the ability of the Company to match forecasts and production with consumer demand, and are not guarantees since there are inherent difficulties in predicting future results. Actual results could differ materiall y from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this document is as of July 24, 2007. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this document as a result of new information or future events or developments. Additional discussion of factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from management's expectations is contained in the Company's filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

(Tables to follow)

 

A. T. CROSS COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

Net sales

$36,476

$32,509

$69,048

$62,071

Cost of goods sold

16,022

14,777

30,222

28,658

Gross Profit

20,454

17,732

38,826

33,413

Selling, general and administrative expenses

16,462

14,596

32,341

28,148

Service and distribution costs

1,335

1,607

2,789

2,816

Research and development expenses

636

598

1,235

1,131

Restructuring charges

143

239

295

817

Operating Income

1,878

692

2,166

501

Interest and other (expense) income

(226

)

14

(266

)

(13

)

Income Before Income Taxes

1,652

706

1,900

488

Income tax provision

662

297

787

208

Net Income

$ 990

$ 409

$ 1,113

$ 280

Basic and diluted net income per share

$0.07

$ 0.03

$0.07

$0.02

Weighted average shares outstanding

14,940

14,699

14,848

14,692

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

Segment Data:

Writing Instruments & Accessories

Net Sales

$23,906

$23,646

$48,599

$47,216

Operating Loss

(1,343

)

(1,326

)

(1,710

)

(2,439

)

Interest and Other (Expense) Income

(197

)

15

(237

)

(11

)

Loss Before Income Taxes

(1,540

)

(1,311

)

(1,947

)

(2,450

)

Segment Data:

Optical

Net Sales

$12,570

$ 8,863

$20,449

$14,855

Operating Income

3,221

2,018

3,876

2,940

Interest and Other Expense

(29

)

(1

)

(29

)

(2

)

Income Before Income Taxes

3,192

2,017

3,847

2,938

Three Months Ended

Six Months Ended

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

Writing Instruments & Accessories Sales Data:

Americas

$10,277

$11,408

$20,412

$21,194

Europe, Middle East and Africa

8,507

7,455

17,014

15,151

Asia Pacific

4,452

4,275

9,572

9,662

Other

670

508

1,601

1,209

Total Net Sales

$23,906

$23,646

$48,599

$47,216

 

 

A. T. CROSS COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, unaudited)

June 30, 2007

July 1, 2006

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 13,808

$ 10,592

Accounts receivable

24,091

22,432

Inventories

33,366

22,962

Deferred income taxes

5,095

6,346

Other current assets

6,141

4,869

Total Current Assets

82,501

67,201

Property, plant and equipment, net

14,492

20,642

Goodwill

7,288

7,288

Intangibles and other assets

5,455

5,265

Deferred income taxes

8,748

5,058

Total Assets

$118,484

$105,454

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

$ 21,307

$ 18.849

Retirement plan obligations

2,178

2,056

Total Current Liabilities

23,485

20,905

Retirement plan obligations

7,205

10,137

Deferred gain on sale of real estate

4,562

0

Long-term debt, less current maturities

3,487

4,950

Other long-term liabilities

2,829

0

Accrued warranty costs

1,308

1,478

Shareholders' equity

75,608

67,984

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$118,484

$105,454

For information at A.T. Cross contact:

Kevin F. Mahoney

Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

(401) 335-8470

kmahoney@cross.com

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.

A. T. CROSS COMPANY
(Registrant)

Date: July 24, 2007

KEVIN F. MAHONEY
(Kevin F. Mahoney)
Vice President, Finance
Chief Financial Officer

 

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