-----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, OuToKVb01oEx5pLEk+gC+7FmsmFvTZt1sjwC+bZSmM2vm/bqqegpYzJl3IE5VoJs YVbs0PztXLueqZs6Cid37w== 0000025793-08-000021.txt : 20080220 0000025793-08-000021.hdr.sgml : 20080220 20080220171638 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000025793-08-000021 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 1 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20071229 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition FILED AS OF DATE: 20080220 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20080220 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: 08630536 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-k4q2007.htm A.T. CROSS COMPANY FORM 8-K ITEM 2.02 4Q2007 - COVER UNITED STATES

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) February 20, 2008

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 February 20, 2008, the registrant issued the following press release announcing financial results for the fourth quarter and full year periods ended December 29, 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 STRONG GROWTH; ISSUES 2008 GUIDANCE

Revenue for 2007 grew 9%
EPS for 2007 increased from $0.22 to $0.45 Per Share
Fourth Quarter Earnings Improved 22% to $0.22 Per Share
2008 EPS Guidance $0.48 to $0.50 (+14% to +19%)

Lincoln, RI - February 20, 2008 - A.T. Cross Company (AMEX: ATX) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 29, 2007.

Fourth Quarter Results

Consolidated sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 increased 5.2% to $47.7 million compared to $45.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2006. The Cross Accessory Division recorded revenue of $40.4 million, up 2.6% compared to the same period last year. The Cross Optical Group, comprised of Costa Del Mar, had a fourth quarter sales increase of 23.1% to $7.3 million.

Gross margin in the fourth quarter increased 490 basis points to 55.6%, compared to 50.7% in last year's fourth quarter, as both segments reported continued improvements in gross margins. Operating expenses were $21.4 million, or 44.8% of sales in the quarter, versus $18.9 million, or 41.7% of sales for the same period a year ago. Consolidated operating income in the fourth quarter was $5.1 million, or 10.8% of sales, versus $4.1 million, or 9.0% of sales in the prior year fourth quarter.

Net income for the fourth quarter was $3.3 million, or $0.22 per basic share, compared to $2.7 million, or $0.18 per basic share, last year.

Full Year Results

Consolidated sales in 2007 increased 9.0% to $151.9 million compared to $139.3 million in 2006. Cross Accessory Division revenue was $115.3 million, up 3.0% from $111.9 million in the prior year. Costa Del Mar's net sales increased 33.5% to $36.6 million, versus $27.4 million in the prior year. For 2007, net income doubled to $6.7 million or $0.45 per basic share, compared to $3.3 million or $0.22 per basic share in 2006. The income tax provision for the year was favorably impacted by the recognition of tax benefits, the realization of which were previously considered uncertain. These tax benefits favorably impacted results by $0.03 per share for the full year 2007.

Guidance

In 2008, the Company currently anticipates to grow consolidated 2008 revenue between 6% to 8%. EPS is expected to be in the range between $0.48 and $0.50. This is 14% to 19% above our 2007 recurring EPS.

David G. Whalen, President and Chief Executive Officer of A.T. Cross said, "We are very pleased with the progress our Company made in 2007. The business performed very well during a challenging time for retailers. We believe our results underscore the strength of our brands, the quality of our products and the excellent execution of well thought out strategies."

Mr. Whalen continued, "Our strategic initiatives for fiscal 2008 are to grow the Cross brand and to continue to make improvements in our Accessory Division cost structure. We will relentlessly pursue greater profit from this division. We will also continue to build the Costa Del Mar sunglass business by broadening its distribution into new markets, expanding its demographic reach to younger consumers and women, and delivering world class products and technology. We believe that Costa has a clear national opportunity and that we are still in the early stages of the brand's development. The transformation of A.T. Cross will continue in 2008. We look forward to providing our shareholders with another strong year."

Conference Call

The Company's management will host a conference call today, February 20, 2008 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. Parties interested in participating in the conference call may dial-in at (888) 747-4655, while international callers may dial-in at (913) 312-0854. 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 7:30 PM Eastern Time on February 20, 2008 through February 28, 2008 at (888) 203-1112 or (719) 457-0820 for international callers, and entering the pass code of 9420686.

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 positive revenue and earnings performance of the Cross Accessory Division and reduction in its cost structure.) 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' demand for the Company's existing and new writing instrument and extension 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 r esults could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. The information contained in this document is as of February 20, 2008. 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.

 

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A. T. CROSS COMPANY

CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

December 29,

December 30,

2007

2006

2007

2006

Net sales

$47,723

$45,346

$151,885

$139,336

Cost of goods sold

21,189

22,349

66,610

65,873

Gross Profit

26,534

22,997

85,275

73,463

Selling, general and administrative expenses

19,091

16,380

66,933

59,155

Service and distribution costs

1,678

1,296

5,993

5,407

Research and development expenses

634

713

2,529

2,407

Restructuring charges

0

526

285

1,695

Operating Income

5,131

4,082

9,535

4,799

Interest and other income (expense)

63

(169

)

(170

)

(325

)

Income Before Income Taxes

5,194

3,913

9,365

4,474

Income tax provision

1,944

1,226

2,638

1,187

Net Income

$ 3,250

$ 2,687

$ 6,727

$ 3,287

Net Income per Share:

Basic

$0.22

$ 0.18

$0.45

$0.22

Diluted

$0.21

$ 0.18

$0.43

$0.22

Weighted Average Shares Outstanding:

Basic

15,090

14,712

14,946

14,703

Diluted

15,676

15,069

15,551

14,900

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

December 29,

December 30,

2007

2006

2007

2006

Segment Data:

Cross Accessory Division

Net Sales

$40,425

$39,416

$115,313

$111,942

Operating Income

4,394

3,400

3,655

624

Interest and Other Income (Expense)

75

(171

)

(113

)

(323

)

Income Before Income Taxes

4,469

3,229

3,542

301

Segment Data:

Cross Optical Group

Net Sales

$ 7,298

$ 5,930

$36,572

$27,394

Operating Income

737

682

5,880

4,175

Interest and Other (Expense) Income

(12

)

2

(57

)

(2

)

Income Before Income Taxes

725

684

5,823

4,173

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 29,

December 30,

December 29,

December 30,

2007

2006

2007

2006

Cross Accessory Division Sales Data:

Americas

$17,686

$18,061

$49,921

$52,065

Europe, Middle East and Africa

17,103

15,782

43,420

38,809

Asia Pacific

5,184

4,837

19,448

18,485

Other

452

736

2,524

2,583

Total Net Sales

$40,425

$39,416

$115,313

$111,942

 

 

A. T. CROSS COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, unaudited)

December 29, 2007

December 30, 2006

Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 13,572

$ 11,307

Accounts receivable

31,382

31,990

Inventories

31,804

24,922

Deferred income taxes

5,237

5,103

Other current assets

8,330

5,153

Total Current Assets

90,325

78,475

Property, plant and equipment, net

17,248

22,536

Goodwill

7,288

7,288

Intangibles and other assets

5,960

5,064

Deferred income taxes

8,217

6,083

Total Assets

$129,038

$119,446

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

$ 27,070

$ 27,899

Retirement plan obligations

2,353

2,397

Total Current Liabilities

29,423

30,296

Retirement plan obligations

5,067

7,779

Deferred gain on sale of real estate

4,302

0

Long-term debt, less current maturities

2,925

7,100

Other long-term liabilities

2,791

0

Accrued warranty costs

1,315

1,308

Shareholders' equity

83,215

72,963

Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

$129,038

$119,446

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: February 20, 2008

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

 

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