-----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, GLyp3iHZUPPTqMzLb0yWaAV1cB/YQs4BDVRrgipP1Fpf39LbKkgtGqQHi3MCdgTH 74RnHXMRVYmv0xL/a1r7PQ== 0001019056-05-000400.txt : 20050408 0001019056-05-000400.hdr.sgml : 20050408 20050408111247 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001019056-05-000400 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 2 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20050408 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20050408 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20050408 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ESCALADE INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000033488 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: [3949] IRS NUMBER: 132739290 STATE OF INCORPORATION: IN FISCAL YEAR END: 1226 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-06966 FILM NUMBER: 05740623 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 817 MAXWELL AVE STREET 2: P O BOX 899 CITY: EVANSVILLE STATE: IN ZIP: 47717 BUSINESS PHONE: 8124671200 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: PO BOX 889 CITY: EVANSVILLE STATE: IN ZIP: 47706 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MARTIN YALE BUSINESS MACHINES CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19820310 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: MARTIN YALE INDUSTRIES INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19720306 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING CO DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19710504 8-K 1 escalade_8k.txt FORM 8-K 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) April 08, 2005 ------------------------- ESCALADE, INCORPORATED - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Indiana - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation) 0-6996 13-2739290 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.) 251 Wedcor Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 46992 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (260) 569-7208 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below): [ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) [ ] Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) [ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) Section 2 - Financial Information Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 8, 2005, Escalade, Incorporated ("Escalade") issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing financial information regarding Escalade's completed first quarter of fiscal 2005. The information hereunder shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing. Section 9 - Financial Statements and Exhibits Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits (c) Exhibits EXHIBIT NUMBER DESCRIPTION 99.1 Press release dated April 8, 2005 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Act of 1934, Escalade, Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf in Wabash, Indiana by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. Date: April 8, 2005 ESCALADE, INCORPORATED By: /s/ TERRY D. FRANDSEN ------------------------------------------ Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 2 EX-99.1 2 ex99_1.txt EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 PRESS RELEASE ESCALADE ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER RESULTS Wabash, IN (April 8, 2005) Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ESCA) announced today that net income nearly doubled for the quarter, increasing 93% to $1,154,000 or nine cents per share as compared to five cents in the year ago quarter due in full to the turnaround of the office products operations. Net sales fell 13% for the quarter to $29,782,000 due primarily to product rationalization, delays or timing shifts of product shipments, and discontinued business with unprofitable customers. Escalade Sports' net sales of sporting goods products were off 7% to $14,021,000 due to a shift in the timing of basketball system purchases by our customers that will result in future shipments closer to their actual needs. Net income declined from a profit in the year ago quarter to a small loss this quarter. It is not unusual for our seasonally slow first quarter to produce a small loss. During the quarter we completed the acquisition of the assets of ChildLife, Inc., a manufacturer of premium wood outdoor residential play systems. This should add between five and six million dollars in revenue to the balance of this year and gives us an entry into a new product line that we believe we can grow and will enhance some of our current product offerings. We are still finalizing our fall and Christmas product placement with our customers so it is a little early to predict our full year sales revenues, however, we believe we have strong, innovative product offerings and that our dealer base will continue to expand. Martin Yale's net sales of office products declined 17% for the quarter to $15,761,000, primarily due to product rationalization and the discontinuation of business with unprofitable customers. Additionally, a temporary supply interruption of paper shredders resulted in both a loss of business for the quarter and the postponement of some shipments. This has now been fully corrected. Net income increased 293% for the quarter due to last years aggressive worldwide cost reduction programs, U.S. facility consolidation, and to a lesser extent by price increases that were only partially realized during the quarter. Additionally, net income was increased by lower effective tax rates as European profitability allowed the partial utilization of tax loss carryforwards. Mr. Jack Costelloe, President of Martin Yale remarked that "There are more cost reductions to be realized as we consolidate and synergize European distribution; however, they will come at a much slower pace. Our primary focus now needs to shift to product development and innovation that creates growth in future years." Mr. Bill Reed, CEO and President of Escalade stated that "During the quarter, we paid our second annual dividend, increasing it 25% to $0.15 per share and replenished our stock buyback program, boosting it back to the $3,000,000 level. We are continuing to look for other means of enhancing shareholder value including reviewing acquisition opportunities." Escalade is a quality manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact Terry Frandsen Vice President and CFO at 260/569-7208 or C.W. (Bill) Reed, President and CEO at 260/569-7233. 3 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited, In Thousands Except Per Share Amounts)
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended ------------------------------ ------------------------------ 19 March 2005 20 March 2004 19 March 2005 20 March 2004 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- NET SALES .................................... $ 29,782 $ 34,060 $ 216,431 $ 221,758 OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of goods sold ................... 20,859 24,518 154,732 159,223 Selling and administrative ........... 7,175 8,050 42,195 40,558 Restructuring ........................ -- -- 2,366 -- Impairment of goodwill ............... -- -- 1,312 -- ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- OPERATING INCOME ............................. 1,748 1,492 15,826 21,977 OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) Interest expense ..................... (286) (365) (1,692) (2,200) Other income (expense) ............... 245 (18) 281 2,543 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES ................... 1,707 1,109 14,415 22,320 PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES ................... 553 511 6,032 6,880 ------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- NET INCOME ................................... $ 1,154 $ 598 $ 8,383 $ 15,440 ============= ============= ============= ============= PER SHARE DATA Basic earnings per share ............. $ 0.09 $ 0.05 $ 0.64 $ 1.20 ============= ============= ============= ============= Diluted earnings per share ........... $ 0.09 $ 0.05 $ 0.63 $ 1.18 ============= ============= ============= ============= Average shares outstanding ........... 13,058 12,910 13,031 12,911 CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (Unaudited, In Thousands) 19 March 2005 20 March 2004 25 December 2004 ------------- ------------- ------------- ASSETS Current assets ....................................... $ 77,910 $ 71,911 $ 83,402 Property, Plant & Equipment - net .................... 15,773 17,024 16,498 Other assets ......................................... 17,140 17,670 17,311 Goodwill ............................................. 17,793 18,707 17,888 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total ............................................ $ 128,616 $ 125,312 $ 135,099 ============= ============= ============= LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities .................................. $ 27,865 $ 37,681 $ 47,606 Other liabilities .................................... 32,151 27,428 17,515 Stockholders' equity ................................. 68,600 60,203 69,978 ------------- ------------- ------------- Total ............................................ $ 128,616 $ 125,312 $ 135,099 ============= ============= =============
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks, include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, Escalade's ability to successfully integrate the operations of acquired assets and businesses, new product development, the continuation and development of key customer and supplier relationships, Escalade's ability to control costs, general economic conditions, fluctuations in operating results, changes in the securities markets and other risks detailed from time to time in Escalade's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Escalade's future financial performance could differ materially from the expectations of management contained herein. Escalade undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this report. 4 -----END PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE-----