-----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, BJLn1MSO932BqkXosVMZR3Fz797DnMyLCi1+tAyxYNpIkQvB8n4fvaHfkb+8UdUZ KF3c8zvwqmxr7m1rx7HKjQ== 0001193125-03-053099.txt : 20030924 0001193125-03-053099.hdr.sgml : 20030924 20030923193928 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-03-053099 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: SC 13E3/A PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 FILED AS OF DATE: 20030924 GROUP MEMBERS: PHOENIX ACQUISITION CORP. GROUP MEMBERS: PHOENIX GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC. GROUP MEMBERS: WILLIAM A. WILKERSON SUBJECT COMPANY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BCT INTERNATIONAL INC / CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000351541 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS [5110] IRS NUMBER: 222358849 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13E3/A SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 005-34575 FILM NUMBER: 03906843 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 NE 30TH PL 5TH FL CITY: FT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33306 BUSINESS PHONE: 3055631224 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 NE 30TH PL STREET 2: 5TH FL CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33306 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BUSINESS CARDS TOMORROW INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19881017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GOOD TACO CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860318 FILED BY: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: BCT INTERNATIONAL INC / CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000351541 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: WHOLESALE-PAPER AND PAPER PRODUCTS [5110] IRS NUMBER: 222358849 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0228 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: SC 13E3/A BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 NE 30TH PL 5TH FL CITY: FT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33306 BUSINESS PHONE: 3055631224 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 3000 NE 30TH PL STREET 2: 5TH FL CITY: FORT LAUDERDALE STATE: FL ZIP: 33306 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: BUSINESS CARDS TOMORROW INC DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19881017 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: GOOD TACO CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19860318 SC 13E3/A 1 dsc13e3a.htm SCHEDULE 13E3/A SCHEDULE 13E3/A

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION,

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

SCHEDULE 13E-3/A

 

(RULE 13e-100) TRANSACTION STATEMENT UNDER SECTION 13(e)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

AND RULE 13e-3 THEREUNDER

(Amendment No. 2)

 

BCT International, Inc.


(Name of the Issuer)

 

BCT International, Inc.

Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc.

Phoenix Acquisition Corp.

William A. Wilkerson


(Name of Person(s) Filing Statement)

 

BCT International, Inc.

common stock, par value $0.04 per share


(Title of Class of Securities)

 

055-355-101


(CUSIP Number of Class of Securities)

 

BCT International, Inc.

3000 Northeast 30th Place

5th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306

 

Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc.

3000 Northeast 30th Place

5th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306

Phoenix Acquisition Corp.

3000 Northeast 30th Place

5th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306

 

William A. Wilkerson

3000 Northeast 30th Place

5th Floor

Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306


(Name, Address and Telephone Numbers of Persons Authorized to Receive Notices and Communications on Behalf of Person(s) Filing Statement) with copies to:

 

Robert Macaulay

Mitrani, Rynor, Adamsky

& Macaulay, P.A.

2200 SunTrust International Center

One Southeast Third Avenue

Miami, Florida 33131

 

Dennis J. Olle

Adorno & Yoss, P.A.

2601 S. Bayshore Drive

Suite 1600

Miami, Florida 33133

 

Joseph Greenberg

Gardner, Carton & Douglas

Suite 3700

191 N. Wacker Drive

Chicago, Illinois 60606


This statement is filed in connection with (check the appropriate box):

 

a.

  x   The filing of solicitation materials or an information statement subject to Regulation 14A, Regulation 14C or Rule 13e-3(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

b.

  ¨   The filing of a registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933.

c.

  ¨   A tender offer.

d.

  ¨   None of the above.

 

Check the following box if the soliciting materials or information statement referred to in checking box (a) are preliminary copies:  x

 

Check the following box if the filing is a final amendment reporting the results of the transaction:  ¨

 

CALCULATION OF FILING FEE

 


Transaction Valuation*   Amount of Filing Fee**

$4,862,378   $972.48

 

  The transaction valuation was based upon the product of 2,431,189 shares of common stock and the merger consideration of $2.00 per share.

 

**   The amount of the filing fee, calculated in accordance with Rule 0-11(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, equals 1/50 of 1% of the transaction valuation.

 

x   Check the box if any part of the fee is offset as provided by Exchange Act Rule 0-11(a) (2) and identify the filing with which the offsetting fee was previously paid. Identify the previous filing by registration statement number, or the Form or Schedule and the date of its filing.

 

Amount Previously Paid: $972.48                    

 

Form or Registration No.: Schedule 14A                

 

Filing Party: BCT International, Inc.                                

 

Date Filed: June 17, 2003                                                         


SECTION 13E-3 TRANSACTION STATEMENT

 

INTRODUCTION

 

This Amendment No. 2 (this “Amendment”) amends, supplements and restates the Rule 13e-3 Transaction Statement on Schedule 13E-3, as amended (the “Schedule 13E-3”) and is filed by: (1) BCT International, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“BCTI”), the issuer of the equity securities that are the subject of the Rule 13e-3 transaction described therein, (2) Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Phoenix”), (3) Phoenix Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (the “Merger Sub”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix, formed solely for the purpose of effecting the Rule 13e-3 transaction described herein, and (4) William A. Wilkerson, an individual (“Wilkerson”), who is 100% owner of Phoenix and a senior executive officer and director of BCTI, Phoenix and the Merger Sub. BCTI, Phoenix, the Merger Sub, and Wilkerson are referred to individually, as a “Filing Person” and collectively, as the “Filing Persons.” Phoenix, Merger Sub and Wilkerson and any other person that directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, Phoenix, Merger Sub and Wilkerson is referred to as the “Acquisition Group.”

 

Pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated as of May 29, 2003 (the “Merger Agreement”), by and among Phoenix, the Merger Sub and BCTI, the Merger Sub will merge into BCTI (the “Merger”). As a result of the Merger, each outstanding share of BCTI common stock, par value $0.04 per share (the “Common Stock”), will be cancelled and converted into the right to receive $2.00 in cash, other than any outstanding share of Common Stock that is held by stockholders who perfect their appraisal rights under Delaware law or any outstanding share of Common Stock beneficially owned by a Filing Person or the Acquisition Group. After the Merger, BCTI will be a privately held corporation, 100% of which will be beneficially owned by the Acquisition Group.

 

Concurrently with the filing of this Amendment, BCTI is filing a revised preliminary proxy statement (the “Proxy Statement”) pursuant to Section 14A of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), pursuant to which the BCTI board of directors is soliciting proxies from holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock in connection with the Merger. The cross reference sheet below is being supplied pursuant to General Instructions F and G to Schedule 13E-3 and shows the location in the Proxy Statement of the information required to be included in response to the Items of this Amendment. The information set forth in the Proxy Statement including all appendices thereto, is hereby incorporated herein by reference and the responses to each Item in this Amendment are qualified in their entirety by the information contained in the Proxy Statement and the appendices thereto.

 

 

ITEM 1.   SUMMARY TERM SHEET.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1001

 

The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet” and “Questions and Answers about the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 2.   SUBJECT COMPANY INFORMATION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1002

 

(a)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Summary Term Sheet – The Parties to the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(b)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – The Special Meeting Date, Time and Place”, “Special Meeting” and “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(c)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Comparative Market Price Data” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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(d)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the caption “Dividend Policy” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

(e)   Not applicable.

 

(f)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Factors – Background of the Merger” and “Prior Stock Purchases” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 3.   IDENTITY AND BACKGROUND OF FILING PERSON.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1003

 

(a)-(c)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – The Parties to the Merger” and “Conflicts of Interest” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

During the past five years, none of BCTI, Phoenix, the Merger Sub, or William A. Wilkerson has been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or has been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding violations with respect to such laws.

 

Directors and Executive Officers of BCTI. Set forth in the table below are the name, address and the present principal occupation or employment of any corporation or other organization in which such occupation or employment is conducted, and the five year employment history of each of the directors and executive officers of BCTI. Each person identified below is a United States citizen. Unless indicated otherwise, each person’s principal address and telephone number are 3000 N.E. 30th Place, 5th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306 and 954-563-1224.

 

Name

   Present Principal Occupation or Employment and Name Material Positions Held During the Past Five Years

William A. Wilkerson

   William Wilkerson has been Chairman of the Board and a Director of BCTI since January 1986. He was Chief Executive Officer of BCTI from May 1988 until October 1997. He was President and Chief Executive Officer of Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc. (a Florida corporation) from January 1978 to January 1982 and Chairman from January 1982 to January 1986. In February 2001, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer, and in May 2001 was appointed President as well.

Michael R. Hull

   Michael R. Hull joined BCTI in May 1996 and became Vice President/Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer beginning May 31, 1996. Mr. Hull is a certified public accountant, a member of the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and had previously worked in public accounting since 1985. Prior to joining BCTI, Mr. Hull served as an audit senior manager with the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse LLP for three years.

John N. Galardi

   John N. Galardi was formerly a Director of BCTI from August 1990 to November 1995. He joined the Board again in November 2000. He has been a franchisor for more than 30 years and is the Chairman of the Board of Galardi Group, Inc., a restaurant holding company based in Newport Beach, California, which operates 350 fast food restaurants. In addition, Mr. Galardi is an investor in several other private businesses.

 

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Jeffrey Hewson

   Jeffrey Hewson has over 30 years experience in the manufacture and distribution of office and computer supplies. In 1990 Mr. Hewson became President and Director of United Stationers Inc., a leading wholesale distributor of office and computer-related products. He retired as President of United Stationers at the end of 1995, but stayed on the United Stationers Board of Directors until November 1997. Mr. Hewson was also the master license franchisee for BCT Canada, which he successfully developed to nine franchised plants which were sold back to the Company in 1989. Mr. Hewson currently serves as director or consultant to numerous companies in the computer and office supply industry.

Henry A. Johnson

   Henry A. Johnson, founder of BCT, has been a Director of BCTI since January 1986. Mr. Johnson was appointed Senior Vice President of BCTI effective March 1, 2001. From January 1986 until October 1988, he was Senior Vice President/Operations of BCTI. In February 1989, he accepted the additional responsibilities of Executive Vice President of BCT. Previously, he was Senior Vice President/Operations for Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc. (a Florida corporation), from January 1978. In March 1990, he retired from his position with BCT. Since March 1991, Mr. Johnson has owned and his family has operated a private printing business, Colorful Copies, located in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Philip Pisciotta

   Philip Pisciotta joined the BCTI Board of Directors in June 2001. He brings experience in the areas of franchising, facilities management, manufacturing, construction, and development. Since 1986 he has been the CEO and Chairman of The Cove Group, Denver, Colorado, as well as a major stockholder of that company. He is a member of the board of directors of The Galardi Group.

Warren Ryan

   Warren Ryan was appointed to the BCTI Board in June, 2003. Mr. Ryan has been President of Ryanco, Inc., of Mesa Arizona, a diversified financial services company, since 1970. He has over thirty years of legal and real estate transaction experience.

 

To the knowledge of BCTI, during the past five years, none of the foregoing directors or executive officers have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding violations with respect to such laws.

 

Directors and Executive Officers of Phoenix. Set forth in the table below are the name, address and the present principal occupation or employment of any corporation or other organization in which such occupation or employment is conducted, and the five year employment history of each of the directors and executive officers of Phoenix. Each person identified below is a United States citizen. Unless indicated otherwise, each person’s address is 3000 N.E. 30th Place, 5th Floor, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306.

 

Name

   Present Principal Occupation or Employment and Material Positions Held During the Past Five Years

William A. Wilkerson

   See description under “BCTI.”

 

To the knowledge of Phoenix and BCTI, during the past five years, none of the foregoing directors or executive officers have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding violations with respect to such laws.

 

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Directors and Executive Officers of Phoenix Acquisition Corp. Set forth in the table below are the name, address and the present principal occupations or employment of any corporation or other organization in which such occupation or employment is conducted, and the five year employment history of each of the directors and executive officers of the Merger Sub. Each person identified below is a United States citizen. Phoenix principally employs each director and executive officer and, unless otherwise indicated, each person’s business address is 3000 N.E. 30th Place, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306.

 

Name

   Present Principal Occupation or Employment and Material Positions Held During the Past Five Years

William A. Wilkerson

   Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, see description under “BCTI.”

 

To the knowledge of Phoenix and Phoenix Acquisition Corp., during the past five years, none of the foregoing directors or executive officers have been convicted in a criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations or similar misdemeanors) or have been a party to a civil proceeding of a judicial or administrative body of competent jurisdiction resulting in a judgment, decree or final order enjoining future violations of, or prohibiting or mandating activities subject to, federal or state securities laws, or finding violations with respect to such laws.

 

ITEM 4.   TERMS OF THE TRANSACTION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1004

 

(a)(1)

   Not applicable.

(a)(2)(i)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger” and “Summary Term Sheet” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)(ii)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Consideration to be Offered to Our Stockholders”, “The Merger – Payment of Merger Consideration and Surrender of Stock Certificates” and “The Merger Agreement – Consideration to be Offered to Our Stockholders” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)(iii)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)(iv)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger” and “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)(v)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – The Special Meeting Date, Time and Place”, “Special Meeting – Proposal to be Considered at the Special Meeting”, “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Certain Effects of the Merger” and “The Merger – Payment of Merger Consideration and Surrender of Stock Certificates” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)(vi)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Accounting Treatment” and “The Merger – Accounting Treatment” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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(a)(2)(vii)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Our Stockholders” and “Special Factors – Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Our Stockholders” is incorporated
herein by reference.

(c)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Special Meeting – Proposal to be Considered at the Special Meeting”, “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Certain Effects of the Merger” and “The Merger – Payment of Merger Consideration and Surrender of Stock Certificates” is incorporated herein by reference.

(d)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Appraisal Rights”, “Special Meeting – Appraisal Rights” and “The Merger – Appraisal Rights” is incorporated herein by reference.

(e)

   None.

(f)

   Not applicable.

 

ITEM 5.   PAST CONTRACTS, TRANSACTIONS, NEGOTIATIONS AND AGREEMENTS
REGULATION   M-A ITEM 1005

 

(a)(1)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Factors – Background of the Merger” and “Conflicts of Interest – Certain Relationships between BCTI and the Acquisition Group” is incorporated herein by reference.

(a)(2)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Conflicts of Interest” and “Conflicts of Interest – Directors, Officers and Controlling Persons” is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)-(c)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Conflicts of Interest”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger” and “Conflicts of Interest – Other Conflicts – Employment Arrangements and Compensation Plans” is incorporated herein by reference.

(e)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Conflicts of Interest”, “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger” and “Conflicts of Interest – Certain Relationships between BCTI and the Acquisition Group” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

ITEM 6.   PURPOSES OF THE TRANSACTION AND PLANS OR PROPOSALS

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1006

 

(b)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Meeting”, “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Certain Effects of the Merger” and “The Merger Agreement – Consideration to be Offered to Our Stockholders” is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)(1)-(8)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Factors – Certain Effects of the Merger” and “The Merger Agreement – Generally” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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ITEM 7.   PURPOSES, ALTERNATIVES, REASONS AND EFFECTS.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1013

 

(a)       

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)      

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Opinion of Capitalink as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.
(c)        The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Recommendations of the S
pecial Committee and Our Board Directors”, “Summary Term Sheet – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.
(d)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Summary Term Sheet – Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to Our Stockholders”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Certain Effects of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences of the Merger to Our Stockholders” and “The Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.
    The federal income tax consequences to the acquisition group are as follows: The creation of Phoenix Acquisition Corp. and its merger with and into BCTI will be disregarded for federal income tax purposes because Phoenix Acquisition Corp. was organized by Phoenix to participate in the Merger merely as a conduit to enable Phoenix to acquire the common stock of BCTI. With respect to Phoenix and Wilkerson, the merger transaction will be treated as a taxable stock acquisition and Phoenix’s basis in the BCTI common stock purchased would be increased by an amount equal to the merger consideration paid to the holders of the BCTI common stock surrendered in the Merger. There will be no federal income tax consequences of the merger to BCTI, as it will continue operating as the surviving corporation.

 

ITEM 8.   FAIRNESS OF THE TRANSACTION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1014

 

(a)-(b)   Each of the Filing Persons believes that the Merger and its terms, as proposed, are fair to the shareholders of BCTI (other than the Acquisition Group). For a discussion of the factors considered by the Filing Persons in determining the fairness of the Merger, see the information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Purpose and Structure of the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Summary Term Sheet – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”,

 

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     “Special Factors – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to Fairness of the Merger” which is incorporated herein by reference.

(c)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – The Special Meeting Date, Time and Place”, “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval”, “The Merger Agreement” and “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors” is incorporated herein by reference.

(d)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Summary Term Sheet – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendation of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors” and “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

(e)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

(f)

   Not applicable.

 

ITEM 9.   REPORTS, OPINIONS, APPRAISALS AND NEGOTIATIONS.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1015

 

(a)-(c)     

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Reasons for Recommendations to the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to Fairness of the Merger” and “The Merger – Financing of the Merger; Fees and Expenses of the Merger”, is incorporated herein by reference. The written Opinion of the Capitalink, dated May 27, 2003, is attached to the Proxy Statement as Appendix B.

 

ITEM 10.   SOURCE AND AMOUNT OF FUNDS OR OTHER CONSIDERATION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1007

 

(a)-(d)     

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Financing of the Merger” and “The Merger – Financing of the Merger; Fees and Expenses of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference. A Commitment Letter from Bank of America, N.A. to Phoenix and Merger Sub, dated June 6, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(b).

 

ITEM 11.   INTEREST IN THE SUBJECT COMPANY SECURITIES.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1008

 

(a)

   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – Other Filing Persons”, “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Conflicts of Interest” and “Other Matters – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management” is incorporated herein by reference.

 

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(b)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Other Matters – Prior Stock Purchases” and “Special Factors – Background of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12.   THE SOLICITATION OR RECOMMENDATION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1012

(d)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval” and “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

(e)       

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Summary Term Sheet – Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Summary Term Sheet – Opinion of Capitalink”, “Special Factors – Background of the Merger”, “Special Factors – Reasons for the Recommendations of the Special Committee and Our Board of Directors”, “Special Factors – BCTI’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” and “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger” is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13.   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1010

(a)   The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Comparative Market Price Data”, “Selected Financial Information” and “Financial Statements of BCTI” is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)      

  Not applicable.

ITEM 14.   PERSONS/ASSETS, RETAINED, EMPLOYED, COMPENSATED OR USED.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1009

(a)-(b)

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement under the captions “Questions and Answers about the Merger”, “Summary Term Sheet – The Special Meeting Date, Time and Place”, “Special Meeting – Voting Rights; Vote Required for Adoption and Approval”, “Special Meeting – Solicitation of Proxies”, “Special Factors – The Acquisition Group’s Position as to the Fairness of the Merger”, “The Merger – Financing of the Merger; Fees and Expenses of the Merger” and “Appendix B – Opinion of Capitalink” is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 15.   OTHER MATERIAL INFORMATION.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1011

(b)      

  The information set forth in the Proxy Statement and appendices thereto is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 16.   EXHIBITS.

REGULATION M-A ITEM 1016

(a)   Preliminary Proxy Statement of BCT International, Inc., dated September 23, 2003, (the “Preliminary Proxy Statement”) is incorporated herein by reference.

(b)      

  Commitment Letter from Bank of America, N.A. to Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. and Phoenix Acquisition Corp., dated June 6, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(b).

(c)(1) 

  Report of Capitalink, L.C., dated May 20, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c)(1).

 

 

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(c)(2)   Opinion of Capitalink, L.C., dated May 27, 2003, is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c)(2).
(c)(3)   Report of Capitalink, L.C., dated May 27, 2003 is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c)(3).
(c)(4)   Report of Capitalink, L.C., dated November 20, 2001, is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c)(4).
(c)(5)   March 26, 2003 Letter to Board of Directors from the Special Committee with March 25, 2003 letter to Special Committee from Capitalink attached is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c)(5).
(c)(6)   Capitalink Draft Analysis dated February 20, 2003 is attached hereto as Exhibit 16(c).
(d)   Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of May 29, 2003, by and among Phoenix Group of Florida Group, Inc., Phoenix Acquisition Corp., William A. Wilkerson and BCT International, Inc., included as Appendix A to the Preliminary Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
(f)   Section 262 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, included as Appendix C to the Preliminary Proxy Statement and incorporated herein by reference.
(g)   Not applicable.

 

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(h)   SIGNATURE

 

After due inquiry and to the best of their knowledge and belief, each of the undersigned does certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

 

BCT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

By:

 

/s/    MICHAEL R. HULL


Name:

  Michael R. Hull

Title:

  Chief Financial Officer

PHOENIX GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC.

By:

 

/s/    WILLIAM A. WILKERSON


Name:

  William A. Wilkerson

Title:

  President

PHOENIX ACQUISITION CORP.

By:

 

/s/    WILLIAM A. WILKERSON


Name:

  William A. Wilkerson

Title:

  President

WILLIAM A. WILKERSON

By:

 

/s/    WILLIAM A. WILKERSON


Name:

  William A. Wilkerson

 

Dated: September 23, 2003

 

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EX-16.B 3 dex16b.txt EXHIBIT 16.B Exhibit 16(b) Bank of America [LOGO] June 6, 2003 Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. and Phoenix Acquisition Corp. 3000 Northeast 30/th/ Place, Fifth Floor Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306 Attention: William A. Wilkerson, CEO BCT/Phoenix Acquisition Corp. Merger Financing Dear Sirs: Bank of America, N.A., a national banking association ("Bank"), is pleased to have approved for the Borrower described below credit facilities consisting of a term loan (denoted below by "I") and a revolving line of credit (denoted below by "II"), referred to herein individually as a "Loan" and collectively as "Loans," in amounts, for the purposes, on the terms and subject to the conditions, described below. Borrower: Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc., a Nevada corporation ("Phoenix") of which the majority owner is William A. Wilkerson ("Wilkerson"); and Phoenix Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Merger Sub") and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Phoenix. As stated below under "Conditions to First Advance for Both Loans," it is a condition precedent to Bank's obligation to fund the Loans that Merger Sub will merge with and into BCT International, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("BCT"), with BCT continuing as the surviving corporation, under the Acquisition Agreement, as hereinafter defined (the "Merger"). Amounts of Loans: I. Up to $4,000,000 in the form of a term loan (the "Term Loan"), the final notional amount to be equal to $2.00 multiplied by the number of shares of the outstanding Common Stock, par value $.04 per share, of BCT ("BCT Common Stock") to be converted into the right to receive the cash merger consideration under an Agreement and Plan of Merger among Phoenix, Merger Sub, Wilkerson and BCT (the "Acquisition Agreement"), it being understood that to the extent the principal amount of the Term Loan is less than the total required cash merger consideration, Borrower will provide the balance of such consideration from its own funds. The Acquisition Agreement shall be subject to approval by Bank in its sole discretion. BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 2 II. $500,000 revolving line of credit (the "Line of Credit"). Purpose: I. To finance (i) the acquisition of the outstanding BCT Common Stock not beneficially owned by Phoenix, Merger Sub, Wilkerson, or any other affiliate of Phoenix other than BCT, pursuant to the Acquisition Agreement, and (ii) repay all outstanding indebtedness of Phoenix or BCT to Bank. II. For general working capital and to replace Bank's existing lines of credit to Phoenix and BCT. Interest Rates: I. 30-day LIBOR, as determined by Bank and adjusted for reserves, deposit insurance assessments and other regulatory costs, plus 2.65%. II. Daily Floating LIBOR, as determined by Bank and adjusted for reserves, deposit insurance assessments and other regulatory costs, plus 2.50%. Hedge: I. Bank, at its discretion, may require that all or a portion of the interest rate be fixed using a fixed rate hedge with a counterparty acceptable to Bank. Maintenance of Bank Accounts: The Borrower shall maintain its principal operating account with the Bank. Prepayment: I. May be prepaid at any time or from time to time, provided that the amount prepaid is accompanied by all accrued and unpaid interest thereon and is applied to the unpaid installments in their inverse order of maturity. II. Prior to the Line Maturity, as hereinafter defined, Borrower may borrow, repay and reborrow under the Line of Credit so long as the maximum principal amount outstanding does not exceed the maximum amount of the Line of Credit and no default has occurred. Repayment Terms; Maturity: I. Forty-seven (47) consecutive equal monthly installments, each of $54,166.67 of principal, plus accrued interest, and one final installment of all unpaid principal in the approximate amount of $1,454,166.51, plus unpaid accrued interest. Installments will be due on the first day of BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 3 each month beginning in the first month following the Closing Date of the Loans. II. Due on the first anniversary of the date of closing ("Line Maturity") under the Loan Documents, as hereinafter defined, subject to acceleration upon the occurrence of an event of default under the Loan Documents. The Line of Credit shall be subject an annual review by the Bank, which shall not be under any obligation to renew same. All advances under the Line of Credit must be repaid to zero for at least thirty (30) consecutive days during each 12-month period until the Line Maturity. No advances shall be made on or after the Line Maturity. Loan Documents for Both Loans: The Loans shall be made under and governed by definitive loan documents to be executed and delivered by Borrower, BCT and Guarantor to Bank and containing the terms set forth in this commitment and such other terms, conditions, representations, warranties, covenants and indemnifications as are usual and customary in lending transactions such as the Loans, which documents shall include a credit agreement, promissory notes, a security agreement by Borrower, an assumption agreement by BCT, guarantees, subordination agreements by shareholders and affiliates of Borrower and BCT, financing statements and such other documents, instruments, guarantees, certificates and agreements executed or delivered by Borrower, BCT, any guarantor or third party in connection with the Loans (collectively, the "Loan Documents"). It is understood that, subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Loan Documents may be entered into at any time during the period commencing on June 3, 2003 or any earlier date of acceptance of this commitment and continuing through the 60/th/ day after the date of such acceptance, as such period may be extended as stated below under "Expiration." Closing and funding of the Loans must take place not later than 30- days after the date of execution and delivery of the Loan Documents. Collateral for Both Loans and Any Hedging Obligations to Bank: A first priority security interest in all assets, including without limitation all accounts receivable, chattel paper, deposit accounts, investment property, letter-of-credit rights, goods, inventory, equipment, fixtures, general intangibles, payment intangibles, instruments, documents, and commercial tort claims now owned or hereafter acquired by Borrower or BCT and all replacements and substitutions thereof, a collateral assignment of $2,000,000 of insurance on the life of Wilkerson, and proceeds of all of the foregoing (the "Collateral"). Guarantor for Both Loans: The Loans shall be unconditionally and fully guaranteed by Wilkerson, whose obligations to Bank shall be joint and several with Borrower, BCT and all future guarantors, if any, and shall be on such other written terms as are acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion. Subordination for Both Loans: All shareholders and affiliates of Borrower and, after the Merger shall have become effective, all BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 4 shareholders and affiliates of BCT, shall subordinate their rights as lenders and secured parties to the rights of Bank, on written terms acceptable to Bank, in its sole discretion. Conditions to First Advance for Both Loans: Prior to the making by Bank of the first advance to Borrower or BCT of the Loans, the following conditions precedent, among others to be set forth in the Loan Documents, shall have been satisfied. 1. Bank shall have received, duly executed, all Loan Documents and any other documents and instruments necessary or advisable in connection with the Loans, all of which shall be in form and substance satisfactory to Bank and its counsel in their discretion. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the assumption agreement between BCT and Bank included in the Loan Documents shall include (a) the agreement by BCT (i) to be substituted for Borrower as borrower and debtor under all of the Loan Documents (including, without limitation, the security agreement); (ii) to pay, perform, satisfy and discharge all of Borrower's obligations and liabilities under the Loan Documents, and (iii) to execute and deliver any and all documents, instruments and agreements and to pay all costs necessary to perfect, and to protect against the rights or interests of third parties, the security interest in the Collateral in favor of Bank under the Loan Documents, and (b) the authorization by BCT of Bank to file all financing statements and amendments to financing statements deemed necessary by Bank to perfect Bank's security interest in the Collateral under the Loan Documents. 2. The Merger shall have become effective and all outstanding shares of BCT Common Stock, other than shares owned by Phoenix, Merger Sub, Wilkerson, or any other affiliate of Phoenix other than BCT, shall been converted into the right to receive the cash merger consideration under the Acquisition Agreement. 3. All financing statements, amendments to financing statements, notices and other documents, instruments and agreements and instruments deemed by Bank and its counsel in their discretion to be necessary or advisable in connection with the Collateral shall have been recorded or filed in all necessary places, and sent to or received by all necessary persons, as the case may be. 4. Bank shall have received (i) casualty insurance policies on tangible personal property naming Bank as a loss payee thereunder, and (ii) evidence satisfactory to Bank as to the validity, enforceability and priority of Bank's security interest therein subject only to such exceptions as may be acceptable to Bank in its sole discretion. 5. Bank shall have received the written opinion of Borrower's and BCT's counsel as to the validity and enforceability of the Loan Documents, compliance by Borrower and BCT with applicable federal and state laws, including without limitation rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and state governmental authorities and such other matters as Bank may require in its sole discretion. 6. No change in business, ownership or senior management of Borrower or BCT before closing BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 5 under the Loan Documents, otherwise than as contemplated by the Acquisition Agreement. 7. Borrower shall have obtained insurance in the face amount of $2,000,000 on the life of Wilkerson and collaterally assigned such insurance to Bank as additional collateral for the Loans. 8. Bank shall have received any and all other financial information as it may reasonably require. 9. The Bank's existing lines of credit to Phoenix and BCT shall have been paid to zero and Bank's commitment to lend thereunder terminated by Phoenix and BCT. 10. Satisfaction of other conditions customarily imposed by Bank on loans similar to the Loans. Conditions to Each Subsequent Advance: II. Prior to the disbursement by Bank of any advances to BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, under the Line of Credit: Bank shall have determined that there shall exist no event of default as defined in the Loan Documents; the representations and warranties contained in the Loan Documents shall be true and accurate in all material respects as of the date of such advance; there shall have occurred no material adverse change in the condition, financial or otherwise, of BCT, Guarantor or any other person liable or to become liable for repayment of the Loans; and Bank shall have determined that the prospect of payment or performance of the Loans has not been materially impaired. Advance Procedure: II. Advances on the Line of Credit will be made by telephonic or written communication from a person believed by Bank to be an authorized representative of BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub. Unless otherwise agreed by Bank, all advances will be made to a demand deposit account maintained at Bank in the name of BCT. Reporting Requirements for Both Loans: So long as BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, is indebted to Bank, BCT shall submit to Bank the following: 1. Quarterly, within 45 days after the end of each fiscal quarter, internally prepared financial statements of BCT, including a balance sheet and statement of operations. 2. Annually, within ninety (90)days following the end of BCT's fiscal year, audited financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and reported on by a firm of independent certified public accountants acceptable to Bank, including a balance sheet, statement of operations, statement of changes in stockholders' equity and statement of cash flows. BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 6 All BCT financial statements shall be prepared on a consolidated and consolidating basis if BCT has any subsidiaries. 3. Guarantor shall submit to Bank his federal income tax returns within ten days after filing same with the Internal Revenue Service. He shall also submit to Bank his year-end personal financial statement, on a form approved by Bank, on or prior to January 31 of the succeeding year. 4. BCT shall submit to Bank each quarter a report showing a detailed aging of accounts receivable and an inventory accounting on the last day of each quarter as of the end of the preceding quarter. 5. Such other documents and reporting requirements as Bank may from time to time require. Financial Covenants: The Loan Documents will contain the following financial covenants, compliance with each of which will be measured as of the last day of each fiscal quarter of BCT: 1. Maximum Funded Senior Debt to EBITDA: Funded Senior Debt to EBITDA ratio (tested quarterly on a rolling four (4) quarter basis) commencing: a) From closing through Feb. 29, 2004 not to exceed 3.50 to 1 b) From March 1, 2004 through Feb. 28, 2005 not to exceed 2.50 to 1 c) From March 1, 2005 through Feb. 28, 2006 not to exceed 2.0 to 1 d) From March 1, 2006 and at all times thereafter not to exceed 1.0 to 1 As used herein, "Funded Senior Debt" means all outstanding indebtedness for borrowed money under the Loans and "EBITDA" means the sum of net income before taxes, plus interest expense, plus depreciation, amortization and other non-cash charges. 2. Maximum Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth: a) From closing of the Loans through Feb 28, 2005 not to exceed .85 to 1 b) From March 1, 2005 and at all times thereafter not to exceed .75 to 1 3. Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio: As tested quarterly on a rolling four (4) quarter basis, at least 1.5:1, calculated as follows: (i) EBITDAR minus maintenance capital expenditures and any distributions and dividends to stockholders; divided by (ii) interest plus current portion of all long-term debt plus current portion of BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 7 all long-term capitalized leases plus rent expense plus cash taxes paid plus all distributions to stockholders. As used herein, "EBITDAR" means EBITDA plus all rent expense. All accounting terms not specifically defined or specified herein shall have the meanings generally attributed to such terms under GAAP, as in effect from time to time, consistently applied. Affirmative Covenants: The Loan Documents will contain customary affirmative covenants, including, without limitation, delivery of financial statements, reports and other information requested by Bank; maintenance of insurance; continuation of business and maintenance of existence; compliance with laws; payment of taxes; maintenance of property and notice of environmental claims. Negative Covenants: The Loan Documents will contain customary negative covenants, including, without limitation, capital expenditures not to exceed $200,000 per annum on an non-cumulative basis, and limitations on lease expenditures, compensation, transfer of assets or control; liens, borrowings, payments of dividends and distributions, and change of business. At all times while BCT has in effect an election under Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code, provided no event of default shall have occurred and be continuing, BCT shall be permitted to pay dividends to its shareholders in an amount sufficient to provide them with funds to pay their income taxes on BCT's S corporation income. Closing Costs and Expenses: Borrower or BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, shall pay all costs and expenses incurred by Bank in connection with Bank's review, due diligence and closing of the Loans, including attorneys' fees and expenses in connection with the negotiation and preparation of the Loan Documents, the costs of any collateral or other audit by Bank, appraisal and inspection fees, whether or not either of the Loans actually closes. Material Adverse Change: This commitment may be terminated, in the sole discretion of Bank, upon the occurrence of a material adverse change, in the sole judgment of Bank, in the condition, financial or otherwise, of Borrower, BCT or Guarantor. Non-Assignable: This commitment and the right of Borrower and BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, to receive the Loans may not be assigned by Borrower or BCT. BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 8 Reliance: This commitment constitutes an offer by Bank to Borrower to make the Loans on the terns and conditions set forth herein and should not be relied upon by any third party other than BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, for any purpose. Counterparts: This commitment may be executed simultaneously in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original for evidentiary purposes, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Successors and Assigns: This commitment shall be binding on both parties thereto, their successors, assigns and representatives. Default: Borrower and BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, shall be in default under any and all Loan Documents if it defaults in the payment of any amounts due and owing under either of the Loans or any other obligation of Borrower or BCI', as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, to Bank or to any other party or if Borrower or BCT, as successor by Merger of Merger Sub, fails to timely and properly perform, keep and observe any term, covenant, agreement or condition in any of the Loan Documents. Amendment and Waiver: No alteration, modification, amendment or waiver of any terms and conditions of this commitment, or of any of the documents required by or delivered to Bank under this commitment, shall be effective or enforceable against Bank unless set forth in a writing signed by Bank. Governing Law: This commitment and the Loans shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to choice of law principles. Integration: The terns set forth above represent the entire understanding between Borrower and Bank with respect to the subject matter of this commitment, and this commitment supersedes any prior and contemporaneous agreements, commitments, discussions and understandings, loan proposals or terns sheets, oral or written, with respect to the subject matter of this commitment. BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 9 Arbitration: ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM BETWEEN THE PARTIES HERETO INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY RELATED INSTRUMENTS, AGREEMENTS OR DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING ANY CLAIM BASED ON OR ARISING FROM AN ALLEGED TORT, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY BINDING ARBITRATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FEDERAL ARBITRATION ACT (OR IF NOT APPLICABLE, THE APPLICABLE STATE LAW), THE RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE ARBITRATION OF COMMERCIAL DISPUTES OF J.A.M.S./ENDISPUTE OR ANY SUCCESSOR THEREOF ("J.A.M.S."), AND THE "SPECIAL RULES" SET FORTH BELOW OR IN ANY OF THE LOAN DOCUMENTS. IN THE EVENT OF ANY INCONSISTENCY, THE SPECIAL RULES SHALL CONTROL. JUDGMENT UPON ANY ARBITRATION AWARD MAY BE ENTERED IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION. EITHER PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT MAY BRING AN ACTION, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OR EXPEDITED PROCEEDING, TO COMPEL, ARBITRATION OF ANY CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM TO WHICH THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES IN ANY COURT HAVING JURISDICTION OVER SUCH ACTION. A. SPECIAL RULES. THE ARBITRATION SHALL BE CONDUCTED IN THE COUNTY OF BORROWER'S DOMICILE AT THE TIME OF THE EXECUTION OF THIS AGREEMENT OR, IF THERE IS REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, IN THE COUNTY WHERE SUCH REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY IS LOCATED, AND ADMINISTERED BY J.A.M.S., WHICH WILL APPOINT AN ARBITRATOR; IF J.A.M.S. IS UNABLE OR LEGALLY PRECLUDED FROM ADMINISTERING THE ARBITRATION, THEN THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION WILL SERVE. ALL ARBITRATION HEARINGS WILL BE COMMENCED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF THE DEMAND FOR ARBITRATION; FURTHER, THE ARBITRATOR SHALL ONLY, UPON A SHOWING OF CAUSE, BE PERMITTED TO EXTEND THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH HEARING FOR UP TO AN ADDITIONAL 60 DAYS. B. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS. NOTHING IN THIS ARBITRATION PROVISION SHALL BE DEEMED TO (I) LIMIT THE APPLICABILITY OF ANY OTHERWISE APPLICABLE STATUTES OF LIMITATION OR REPOSE AND ANY WAIVERS CONTAINED IN THIS AGREEMENT; OR (II) BE A WAIVER BY BANK OF THE PROTECTION AFFORDED TO IT BY 12 U.S.C. SEC. 91 OR ANY SUBSTANTIALLY EQUIVALENT STATE LAW; OR (III) LIMIT THE RIGHT OF BANK HERETO (A) TO EXERCISE SELF HELP REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) SETOFF, OR (B) TO FORECLOSE AGAINST ANY REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY COLLATERAL, OR (C) TO OBTAIN FROM A COURT PROVISIONAL OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES SUCH AS (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) INJUNCTIVE RELIEF, WRIT OF POSSESSION OR THE APPOINTMENT OF A RECEIVER. BANK MAY EXERCISE SUCH SELF HELP RIGHTS, FORECLOSE UPON SUCH PROPERTY, OR OBTAIN SUCH PROVISIONAL BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 10 OR ANCILLARY REMEDIES BEFORE, DURING OR AFTER THE PENDENCY OF ANY ARBITRATION PROCEEDING BROUGHT PURSUANT TO THIS AGREEMENT. NEITHER THIS EXERCISE OF SELF HELP REMEDIES NOR THE INSTITUTION OR MAINTENANCE OF AN ACTION FOR FORECLOSURE OR PROVISIONAL OR ANCILIARY REMEDIES SHALL CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE RIGHT OF ANY PARTY, INCLUDING THE CLAIMANT IN ANY SUCH ACTION, TO ARBITRATE THE MERITS OF THE CONTROVERSY OR CLAIM OCCASIONING RESORT TO SUCH REMEDIES. Commitment Fee: Borrower agrees to pay a commitment fee of $45,000, of which $25,000 shall be paid upon Bank's acceptance of this commitment and $20,000 shall be paid at closing. The fee shall be non-refundable, regardless whether either or both of the Loans close. Expiration Except as provided in the next sentence, this commitment is to be closed within 60 days of its acceptance date. If this commitment is not accepted by June 10, 2003 and the Loans are not closed within 60 days of the acceptance date, Bank shall have no further obligation to extend credit hereunder; provided, however, that Borrower may extend this commitment for two additional 30-day periods upon written (included faxed or electronically transmitted) notice to Bank of such extension and payment of a non-refundable fee of $10,000 prior to the commencement of each such additional 30-day period without the necessity of any consent or action by Bank, which payment(s) will be applied to the $45,000 commitment fee referred to above upon closing of the Loans. In no event shall this commitment be extended beyond October 2, 2003 without the prior written authorization from Bank, which may be withheld in the sole discretion of Bank. If you find the terms and conditions of this commitment to be acceptable to you, please execute the enclosed copy of this letter and return it to the undersigned. We appreciate the opportunity to provide you with the financial services of Bank of America, N.A. [Balance of page intentionally left blank] BCT International, Inc. June 6, 2003 Page 11 Very truly yours, BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. By: Frank Vrabel ---------------------------------------------- Frank Vrabel, Senior Vice President Accepted and agreed to this ___ day of June, 2003 by: PHOENIX GROUP OF FLORIDA, INC. By: William A. Wilkerson --------------------------------------------- William A. Wilkerson, President PHOENIX ACQUISITION CORP. By: William A. Wilkerson --------------------------------------------- William A. Wilkerson, President EX-16.(C)(1) 4 dex16c1.txt EXHIBIT 16.(C)(1) Exhibit 16(c)(1) BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL 05.20.03 PRESENTATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS This presentation and its analyses are only for the use of the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors and are not intended to, nor should they be, relied upon by any other party, including shareholders of BCT International, Inc. The consent of Capitalink is required prior to the disclosure to any third party of this presentation, its analyses, or of the assessments made by Capitalink. These materials are based solely on information contained in publicly available documents and certain other information provided to Capitalink by management and the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors. Capitalink has not attempted to investigate or verify the accuracy or completeness of such publicly available information or other information provided to Capitalink. Capitalink has relied upon the accuracy and completeness of such publicly available information and other information supplied to Capitalink. These materials are being furnished, and should be considered only in connection with, the oral presentation being provided by Capitalink in connection herewith. The preparation of these materials was completed on May 19, 2003 based on information publicly available or supplied to Capitalink through such date. Capitalink is not obligated to update this presentation or its analyses to reflect any information that becomes publicly available or that is provided to Capitalink after such date. [LOGO OF BCT(R)] [LOGO OF CAPITALINK] Smart Investment Banking(sm) BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TABLE OF CONTENTS TRANSACTION OVERVIEW...............................3 COMPANY OVERVIEW..................................12 COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.....................15 COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE........................28 VALUATION ANALYSIS................................35 Page 2 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW Page 3 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION . The Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of BCT International, Inc. ("BCT" or the "Company") has retained Capitalink, L.C. ("Capitalink") as financial advisor and to render an opinion as to whether, on the date of such opinion, the Merger Consideration (as defined below) as set forth in the draft Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 19, 2003, by and among the Company, Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. ("Phoenix"), Phoenix Acquisition Corp and William A. Wilkerson ("Wilkerson", and collectively with Phoenix, the "Phoenix Group") (the "Draft Agreement"), to purchase, by means of a merger, all of the Company's outstanding common stock that is not beneficially owned by Phoenix or Wilkerson, or their respective affiliates (the "Non-Affiliated Stockholders")(the "Proposed Transaction") is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company. . The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol "BCTI", and as of May 19, 2003, there were 5,121,471 shares of the Company's common stock outstanding (excluding treasury shares). . The closing price of the Company's stock on May 19, 2003 (date presentation materials completed) was $0.95. . The consideration proposed by Phoenix is $2.00 in cash for each share of the Company's common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group (the "Merger Consideration"). . Wilkerson, who is also the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, owns Phoenix. . The Phoenix Group beneficially owns 2,690,282 shares of common stock or approximately 52.6% of the issued and outstanding common stock. In addition, Wilkerson has an option to acquire an additional 327,500 shares of the common stock. If this option were exercised the Phoenix Group would then be the owner of 3,094,487 shares of common stock or approximately 55.4% of the issued and outstanding common stock. Page 4 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION TERMS Merger Consideration: $2.00 per share. Transaction Structure: The Phoenix Group will acquire the outstanding common stock of the Company that it does not own through a merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix with the Company, which shall continue to operate under the name BCT International, Inc. Estimated Timetable: The agreement is terminable by either party if not consummated on or prior to December 31, 2003. Shareholder Vote: The Company shall hold a stockholders meeting to be held as promptly as practicable for the purposes of voting upon the approval of the Proposed Transaction. A majority of the outstanding shares of common stock held by the Non-Affiliated Stockholders is required to approve the Proposed Transaction. Dissenters Rights: The consummation of the proposed transaction is conditioned, among other things, on holders of no more than 25% of the Company's outstanding common stock exercising their right to dissent from the Proposed Transaction, under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). To the extent provided by the DGCL, Phoenix will not make any payment of merger consideration with respect to shares held by any person who elects to demand appraisal of such dissenting stockholder's shares and duly and timely complies with all the provisions of the DGCL concerning the right of holders of shares to require appraisal of their shares, but such dissenting stockholders shall have the right to receive such consideration as may be determined to be due such dissenting stockholders pursuant to the DGCL. Page 5 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION TERMS Stock Options Generally: The Company will take necessary action to cause all outstanding options to terminate and expire upon consummation of the Proposed Transaction. No consideration shall be paid with respect to Company options beneficially owned by Wilkerson. Phoenix Group Stock Options: Members of the Phoenix Group shall not exercise options to purchase any additional shares of the Company's common stock, and the Company shall not exercise options to acquire any shares of its common stock from members of the Phoenix Group; provided however, that if there is a Competing Proposal or a Superior Proposal (each as defined in the Draft Agreement), Phoenix shall grant the Independent Committee a proxy to vote 454,036 shares of the Company's common stock currently held by members of the Phoenix Group (which are subject to an option held by the Company to purchase such shares). Competing Transactions: The Company may enter into discussions or negotiate with a party that makes an unsolicited written, bona fide proposal to the Company, provided, among other things, that Phoenix Group is provided with reasonable notice of the existence of such discussions or negotiations. Page 6 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . In September 2001, Phoenix offered to acquire the Company's outstanding stock not owned or controlled by the Phoenix Group for $0.85 per share in cash. During the Fall of 2001, the Independent Committee negotiated with members of the Phoenix Group, which concluded in an offer accepted at $1.13 in cash. . Subsequently, during the Securities and Exchange Commission review period, the Company and Phoenix Group agreed to terminate the offer. Pursuant to prior agreements, the Company retained options to acquire certain shares the Phoenix Group owned at prices ranging from $0.90 to $1.75. . In October 2002, the Company received an unsolicited indication of interest letter from a third party considering an offer to acquire the Company at a price ranging from $1.25 to $1.75 per share. . The Company had a preliminary discussion with the third party regarding their intentions. About that same time, management had begun to revise and update its business plans and strategy. Management asked the third party for a period of time to finalize their new plans and budgets. . In January 2003, the Independent Committee retained Capitalink to serve as its financial advisor. In addition, management presented the Independent Committee and Capitalink with a revised business plan and budgets. Subsequently Capitalink reviewed with management their business plan and budgets. . During January through March 2003, the Independent Committee and Capitalink had numerous meetings and discussions regarding the Company's strategic alternatives and management's revised business plan and budgets. . In late March 2003, Capitalink provided the Independent Committee with its recommendations. . On April 23, 2003, the Company received a proposal from Phoenix to acquire the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not owned by the Phoenix Group for cash consideration. The proposal indicated a belief that the fair range of per share consideration was $1.50 to $1.60, but that the Phoenix Group was willing to negotiate a price closer to $2.00 per share. Page 7 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . The Phoenix Group and the Independent Committee entered into negotiations, and on May 5, 2003, the Phoenix Group submitted a proposal of $1.85 per share. . The Independent Committee had additional discussions with Capitalink and subsequently entered into further negotiations with the Phoenix Group. . On May 8, 2003, the Independent Committee and the Phoenix Group agreed on per share consideration of $2.00. . The Independent Committee subsequently instructed Capitalink to undertake its analyses required to issue a fairness opinion. Page 8 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . The Independent Committee has retained Capitalink to render an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of a proposal by Phoenix to purchase, by means of a merger, all of the Company's outstanding common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group. . For purposes of rendering its opinion, Capitalink has: . Reviewed documents relating to the Proposed Transaction, including the Draft Agreement. . Reviewed publicly available financial information and other data with respect to the Company, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2002, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2002. . Reviewed draft financial information provided by the Company for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2003. . Reviewed and analyzed the Company's projected unlevered free cash flows and prepared discounted cash flows. . Reviewed and analyzed certain financial characteristics of companies that were deemed to have characteristics comparable to those of the Company. . Reviewed and analyzed the premiums paid in transactions involving the acquisition of a minority ownership interest in publicly-traded companies. . Reviewed and analyzed the premiums implied by the per share consideration in the Proposed Transaction. . Reviewed and analyzed the Company's adjusted book value. . Reviewed and analyzed the market value of the Notes (as defined below). . Reviewed and discussed with representatives of the management of the Company certain financial and operating information furnished by them, including financial analyses and projections and related assumptions with respect to the business, operations and prospects of the Company. . Considered the historical financial results and present financial condition of the Company. . Reviewed certain publicly available information concerning the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company. . Inquired about and discussed the Proposed Transaction and other matters related thereto with Company management, the Independent Committee and its legal counsel. Page 9 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Performed such other analyses and examinations as were deemed appropriate. . The Capitalink opinion is necessarily based upon market, economic and other conditions, as they exist on, and could be evaluated as of May 20, 2003. Accordingly, although subsequent developments may affect its opinion, Capitalink does not assume any obligation to update, review or reaffirm its opinion. . Capitalink assumes that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated substantially in accordance with the terms set forth in the Draft Agreement, without any further amendments thereto, and without waiver by the Company of any of the conditions to any obligations or in the alternative that any such amendments, revisions or waivers thereto will not be detrimental to the Company or the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company. . Capitalink has relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was used by it without assuming any responsibility for any independent verification of any such information and has further relied upon the assurances of Company management that it is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any such information inaccurate or misleading. With respect to the financial projections utilized, Capitalink assumed that such projections have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments, and that such projections provide a reasonable basis upon which it could form an opinion. . Capitalink has not made a physical inspection of the properties and facilities of the Company and has not made or obtained any evaluations or appraisals of the assets and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. Page 10 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Capitalink assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all other applicable federal and state statues, rules and regulations. In addition, based upon discussions with the Company, it is assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be a taxable event to the Company's stockholders. . Capitalink has not been requested to opine as to, and the opinion does not in any manner address, the underlying business decision of the Company to proceed with or affect the Proposed Transaction. . Capitalink was not asked to consider, and its opinion does not address, the relative merits of the Proposed Transaction as compared to any alternative business strategy that might exist for the Company. Capitalink was not engaged to seek alternatives to the Proposed Transaction that might exist for the Company. . The opinion is for the use and benefit of the Independent Committee in connection with its consideration of the Proposed Transaction and is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of the Company as to how such stockholder should vote in connection with the Proposed Transaction. We do not express any opinion as to the underlying valuation or future performance of the Company or the price at which the Company's common stock would trade at any time in the future. Page 11 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY OVERVIEW Page 12 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . BCT International, Inc. is the holding company of Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc. Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc.'s franchise system is the world's largest wholesale franchise printing chain, specializing in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements for resale by retail printing providers. . As of May 2003, 82 BCT franchises were in operation in 36 states and Canada (eight franchises). . Thermography is a specialized printing process that gives a raised printing effect similar to engraving and requires specialized equipment and operating techniques which commercial printers, quick printers, office superstores and other retail dealers choose not to invest in. . The Company's franchises typically operate through the placement of business card, stationery, rubber stamp and labels catalogs with commercial and retail "quick" printers, office superstores, forms brokers, office supply companies and stationers in the franchises' trade areas. . Franchises specialize in the fast turnaround of their products, delivering many items, such as business cards, in one business day, with most products being delivered within two days of the date of order. . BCT's operations also include the Pelican Paper Products Division ("PPP") that supplies paper products, press supplies and press parts to the BCT franchises (PPP is a primary supplier of paper products for the BCT franchises). PPP purchases raw paper directly from paper mills and paper brokers and utilizes the services of converters to convert the raw material to finished paper products. . PPP also performs converting and handling services for third parties. PPP utilizes three public storage facilities located strategically throughout the United States to house and ship out paper products to the franchises. . The Company's Orderprinting.com is a web-based ordering system that allows users to special order products from a personalized Internet site. The orders are electronically transmitted to the local BCT franchise for processing. Page 13 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . BCT derives its revenue from five principal sources: (i) royalties, which are based on a percentage of sales of the BCT franchises; (ii) franchise fees from newly franchised franchises and resale fees from the resale of operating franchises; (iii) sales of paper products to franchisees; (iv) catalog and miscellaneous equipment and parts sales classified as printing sales; and (v) interest income from financing franchise acquisitions (primarily resales) and receivables. . Capitalink noted several general factors to be considered in connection with the status of BCT as a publicly traded company: . The Company's common stock was delisted from NASDAQ National Market based on its failure to meet the minimum market value public float requirement of $5 million and it has traded on the OTC Bulletin Board since September 2001. . The Company does not have a distinct comparable peer group. For this reason, among others, the Company does not have any analyst coverage. . The Company's common stock historically has a limited trading volume and therefore a lack of liquidity for the Company's stockholders. . The Company is not part of a high-growth industry that attracts investor interest and a high trading multiple. . The Company has not realized the benefits of public company status (i.e., ability to raise capital, use of stock as currency in acquisitions), but incurs the increased expenses necessary to comply with reporting requirements and other public company obligations. Page 14 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Page 15 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE . Capitalink reviewed the Company's historical and estimated financial data for the five years ended February 28, 2003. In addition, Capitalink reviewed the Company's preliminary projections for the fiscal years ("FY") ending February 29, 2004 through February 28, 2007. . Revenue for the Company remained constant over the historical and review period - with a low of $17.5 million and a high of $19.3 million. Of the total revenue, approximately 28% is derived from royalties and franchise fees and approximately 64% from paper and printing sales. For FY2003, the Company also derived revenue of approximately $1.0 million from the operation of two Company-owned plants. . Over the past five fiscal years, the Company's gross margin for paper and printing sales has remained constant at approximately 15%. However, the Company's earning before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") has gradually fallen from a high of $3.0 million in FY1999 to $791,000 in FY2002, primarily as a result of rising selling, general and administrative costs. In addition, FY2002 EBITDA was negatively impacted from the downturn in the U.S. economy as a result of the events of September 11th. For FY2003, EBITDA increased slightly to approximately $1.2 million. . Despite little growth in the Company's underlying business, the Company's capital position has improved significantly over the past five years, with rising cash balances of approximately $1.1 million in FY1999 to $4.2 million in FY2003. This is primarily a result of the repayment of notes owed to the Company by franchisees (the "Notes"). The Notes primarily are comprised of overdue accounts receivable relating to the sale of paper products and royalty revenue that have been converted into longer-term commitments. Of the Company's approximately $10.6 million of total receivables as of February 28, 2003, approximately $6.8 million are represented by the Notes. . As of February 28, 2003, the Company had approximately $523,000 in interest-bearing debt, the majority of which relates to equipment leases on the Company's plant operations. . Given the little growth seen in the Company's core franchising business, the Company has begun several new initiatives, which include the addition of Company-owned plants and the implementation and roll-out of satellite stores. The satellite store plan will involve the franchising of smaller franchise regions to individuals who contract to provide business cards and other forms to customers within that region. The Page 16 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE supply of the cards and other forms would be provided by plants owned by the Company or other franchisees. Page 17 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Normalized Comparative Summary Income Statements ($ in thousands except per share)
for years ended February 28/29, ------------------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees $ 5,356 $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 5,117 $ 5,221 Paper and Printing Sales 12,817 13,881 13,424 12,068 12,019 Sales of Franchises 87 27 46 99 4 Company Owned Plant Sales - - - - 1,036 Other Fees - - 262 315 426 ------------------------------------------------------- Total Revenue 18,260 19,302 18,999 17,599 18,706 Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 10,410 Cost of Company Owned Plant Sales - - - - 237 ------------------------------------------------------- Cost of Revenue 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 10,647 ------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 7,321 7,728 7,394 7,007 8,059 Selling, General & Admin 4,290 6,619 6,455 6,376 6,863 Other 186 189 232 226 241 ------------------------------------------------------- Total Operating Expenses 4,476 6,808 6,687 6,602 7,104 ------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) 2,845 920 707 405 955 Interest Income (Expense) 340 336 381 408 303 Other Income (Expense) 6 952 49 - 18 ------------------------------------------------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 3,191 2,208 1,137 813 1,276 Income Tax (Benefit) 690 837 442 321 491 ------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Net Income $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785 ======================================================= Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 Total Depreciation & Amortization $ 186 $ 189 $ 232 $ 226 $ 241 Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) $ 82 $ 262 $ 150 $ 162 $ 427 Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,955 $ 1,799 $ 838 $ 469 $ 787 EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.47 $ 0.26 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,323 5,257 5,214 5,123 5,121 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.45 $ 0.25 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,596 5,388 5,235 5,123 5,121 NORMALIZING RECONCILIATION Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes $ (327) $ (357) $ (31) $ - $ - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------------------------------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (327) $ (357) $ (31) $ - $ - ======================================================= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 690 $ 837 $ 442 $ 321 $ 491 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 492 $ 785
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 18 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Normalized Common Sized Summary Income Statements
for years ended February 28/29, ----------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees 29.3% 27.9% 27.7% 29.1% 27.9% Paper and Printing Sales 70.2% 71.9% 70.7% 68.6% 64.3% Sales of Franchises 0.5% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.0% Company Owned Plant Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% Other Fees 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 1.8% 2.3% ----------------------------------------- Total Revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 55.7% Cost of Company Owned Plant Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% ----------------------------------------- Cost of Revenue 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 56.9% ----------------------------------------- Gross Profit 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% Selling, General & Admin 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% Other 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% ----------------------------------------- Total Operating Expenses 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 37.5% 38.0% ----------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 1.6% Other Income (Expense) 0.0% 4.9% 0.3% 0.0% 0.1% ----------------------------------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% Income Tax (Benefit) 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.6% ----------------------------------------- Normalized Net Income 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% ========================================= Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% Total Depreciation & Amortization 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3% Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX 16.2% 9.3% 4.4% 2.7% 4.2% Normalizing Reconciliation Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ----------------------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% ========================================= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.6% Reported Net Income (Loss) 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 2.8% 4.2%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 19 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Comparative Summary Balance Sheets ($ in thousands, except per share)
as of February 28/29, -------------------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E -------------------------------------------------------- ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Equivalents $ 1,143 $ 1,906 $ 1,799 $ 4,819 $ 4,244 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 3,252 3,293 3,568 2,889 3,076 Inventory 2,122 2,359 2,352 1,887 2,668 Deferred Income Taxes 476 482 321 419 369 Prepaid & Other 1,281 408 134 259 513 -------------------------------------------------------- Total Current Assets 8,274 8,448 8,174 10,273 10,870 Property & Equipment 1,442 1,633 1,707 1,869 2,638 Less Accumulated Depreciation (982) (1,104) (1,234) (1,434) (1,649) -------------------------------------------------------- Property & Equipment, net 460 529 473 435 989 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 6,052 7,275 6,362 5,170 4,807 Deferred Income Taxes 246 722 925 970 956 Intangible Assets, net 284 258 232 206 180 Other Assets 90 89 24 24 47 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 $ 17,849 ======================================================== LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 844 $ 1,111 $ 597 $ 432 $ 875 Accrued Expenses 753 1,349 403 871 519 Interest Bearing Debt 113 104 86 560 255 Other 311 218 167 125 55 -------------------------------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,021 2,782 1,253 1,988 1,704 Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 433 330 236 - 268 Other Long Term - 453 417 334 335 -------------------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 2,454 3,565 1,906 2,322 2,307 Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 60 - - - - Common Stock 230 233 233 233 233 Paid in Capital 12,506 12,597 12,597 12,605 12,605 Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) 1,322 2,334 2,998 3,490 4,276 Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable (1,166) (1,408) (1,544) (1,572) (1,572) -------------------------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 12,952 13,756 14,284 14,756 15,542 -------------------------------------------------------- $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 $ 17,849 ======================================================== Net Working Capital $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 9,166 Common Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,257 5,231 5,136 5,121 5,121 Book Value per Share $ 2.46 $ 2.63 $ 2.78 $ 2.88 $ 3.03 Tangible Book Value Per Share $ 2.41 $ 2.58 $ 2.74 $ 2.84 $ 3.00
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 20 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Common Sized Summary Balance Sheets
as of February 28/29, ----------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----------------------------------------- ASSETS Current Assets Cash & Equivalents 7.4% 11.0% 11.1% 28.2% 23.8% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 21.1% 19.0% 22.0% 16.9% 17.2% Inventory 13.8% 13.6% 14.5% 11.0% 14.9% Deferred Income Taxes 3.1% 2.8% 2.0% 2.5% 2.1% Prepaid & Other 8.3% 2.4% 0.8% 1.5% 2.9% ----------------------------------------- Total Current Assets 53.7% 48.8% 50.5% 60.2% 60.9% Property & Equipment 9.4% 9.4% 10.5% 10.9% 14.8% Less Accumulated Depreciation -6.4% -6.4% -7.6% -8.4% -9.2% ----------------------------------------- Property & Equipment, net 3.0% 3.1% 2.9% 2.5% 5.5% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 39.3% 42.0% 39.3% 30.3% 26.9% Deferred Income Taxes 1.6% 4.2% 5.7% 5.7% 5.4% Intangible Assets, net 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% Other Assets 0.6% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% ----------------------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ========================================= LIABILITIES & STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 5.5% 6.4% 3.7% 2.5% 4.9% Accrued Expenses 4.9% 7.8% 2.5% 5.1% 2.9% Interest Bearing Debt 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 3.3% 1.4% Other 2.0% 1.3% 1.0% 0.7% 0.3% ----------------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 13.1% 16.1% 7.7% 11.6% 9.5% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 2.8% 1.9% 1.5% 0.0% 1.5% Other Long Term 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 2.0% 1.9% ----------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 15.9% 20.6% 11.8% 13.6% 12.9% Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Common Stock 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% Paid in Capital 81.2% 72.7% 77.8% 73.8% 70.6% Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) 8.6% 13.5% 18.5% 20.4% 24.0% Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable -7.6% -8.1% -9.5% -9.2% -8.8% ----------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 84.1% 79.4% 88.2% 86.4% 87.1% ----------------------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ========================================= Net Working Capital 40.6% 32.7% 42.7% 48.5% 51.4%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 21 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Comparative Financial Analysis ($ in thousands, except per share)
as of & for years ended February 28/29, ------------------------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ------------------------------------------------------------- FINANCIAL REVIEW Revenue $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 $ 18,706 Gross Profit $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 $ 8,059 Total Operating Expenses $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,602 $ 7,104 Operating Income $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 405 $ 955 Pre-tax Income (Loss) $ 3,191 $ 2,208 $ 1,137 $ 813 $ 1,276 Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785 Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 Normalized Basic EPS $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Normalized Diluted EPS $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Total Assets $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 $ 17,849 Net Worth $ 12,952 $ 13,756 $ 14,284 $ 14,756 $ 15,542 Tangible Net Worth $ 12,668 $ 13,498 $ 14,052 $ 14,550 $ 15,362 Total Interest Bearing Debt $ 546 $ 434 $ 322 $ 560 $ 523 Net Interest Bearing Debt $ (597) $ (1,472) $ (1,477) $ (4,259) $ (3,721) Total Capitalization $ 13,498 $ 14,190 $ 14,606 $ 15,316 $ 16,065 FINANCIAL STRENGTH Quick Ratio 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 4.8 Current Ratio 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 6.4 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% 14.8% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 3.4% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% 3.3% Net Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization -4.4% -10.4% -10.1% -27.8% -23.2% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to Normalized EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.9 0.4 Normalized EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na Normalized EBITDA-CAPEX, net to Interest Exp. na na na na na EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY Accounts Receivable Turnover na 5.9 5.5 5.5 6.3 Inventory Turnover na 5.2 4.9 5.0 4.7 Asset Turnover na 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 Days Sales Outstanding na 61.9 65.9 67.0 58.2 Days Inventory Outstanding na 70.7 74.1 73.0 78.1 Days Payable Outstanding na 14.8 15.0 13.5 9.0 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets na 11.4% 4.5% 2.4% 5.6% Normalized EBIT to Net Worth na 14.0% 5.4% 2.8% 6.4% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets na 12.6% 5.9% 3.8% 7.0% Normalized EBITDA to Net Worth na 15.4% 7.0% 4.3% 8.0% Normalized Net Income to Average Assets na 8.4% 4.1% 3.0% 4.5% Normalized Net Income to Net Worth na 10.3% 5.0% 3.4% 5.2%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 22 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Comparative Financial Analysis Continued ($ in thousands, except per share)
as of & for years ended February 28/29, ----------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----------------------------------------- PROFITABILITY RATIOS (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit Margin 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% SG&A 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% Total Operating Expenses 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 37.5% 38.0% Operating Income 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% Normalized Net Income (Loss) 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% GROWTH RATES Revenue na 5.7% -1.6% -7.4% 6.3% Gross Profit na 5.6% -4.3% -5.2% 15.0% Operating Income na -67.7% -23.2% -42.7% 135.8% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na -30.8% -48.5% -28.5% 56.9% Normalized Net Income (Loss) na -45.2% -49.3% -29.2% 59.6% Normalized EBIT na -34.3% -59.6% -46.4% 140.2% Normalized EBITDA na -32.1% -52.1% -36.1% 92.4% Normalized Basic EPS na -53.7% -31.6% -23.1% 50.0% Normalized Diluted EPS na -51.3% -31.6% -23.1% 50.0% Total Assets na 12.4% -6.5% 5.5% 4.5% Net Worth na 6.2% 3.8% 3.3% 5.3% Tangible Net Worth na 6.6% 4.1% 3.5% 5.6% CAPEX, net na 219.5% -42.7% 8.0% 163.6% CUMULATIVE AVERAGE GROWTH RATE (CAGR) STATISTICS Revenue na 5.7% 2.0% -1.2% 0.6% Gross Profit na 5.6% 0.5% -1.5% 2.4% Operating Income na -67.7% -50.1% -47.8% -23.9% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na -30.8% -40.3% -36.6% -20.5% Normalized Net Income (Loss) na -45.2% -47.3% -41.8% -25.2% Normalized EBIT na -34.3% -48.5% -47.8% -23.6% Normalized EBITDA na -32.1% -43.0% -40.8% -20.5% Normalized Basic EPS na -53.7% -43.7% -37.5% -22.2% Normalized Diluted EPS na -51.3% -42.3% -36.5% -21.2% Total Assets na 12.4% 2.5% 3.5% 3.7% Net Worth na 6.2% 5.0% 4.4% 4.7% Tangible Net Worth na 6.6% 5.3% 4.7% 4.9% CAPEX, net na 219.5% 35.3% 25.5% 51.1% DEPRECIATION & Capital Spending Depreciation to CAPEX, net 226.8% 72.1% 154.7% 139.5% 56.4% CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 23 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Income Statement Graphs ($ in thousands, except per share)
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E ------------------------------------------------------- [Bar Graph] Revenue $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 $ 18,706 [Bar Graph] Gross Profit $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 $ 8,059 [Bar Graph] Total Operating Expenses $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,602 $ 7,104 [Bar Graph] Operating Income $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 405 $ 955 [Bar Graph] Interest Income (Expense) $ 340 $ 336 $ 381 $ 408 $ 303 [Bar Graph] Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 [Bar Graph] Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 [Bar Graph] Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 24 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Profitability and Cost Ratio (as % of Revenue) Graphs
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E ------------------------------------------------------- [Bar Graph] Gross Profit Margin 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% [Bar Graph] SG&A 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% [Bar Graph] Operating Income 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% [Bar Graph] Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 1.6% [Bar Graph] Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% [Bar Graph] Normalized Net Income (Loss) 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% [Bar Graph] Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% [Bar Graph] Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% [Bar Graph] CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 25 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Financial Strength Graphs ($ in thousands)
FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E ------------------------------------------------------ [Bar Graph] Net Working Capital $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 9,166 [Bar Graph] Quick Ratio 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 4.8 [Bar Graph] Current Ratio 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 6.4 [Bar Graph] Total Liabilities to Net Worth 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% 14.8% [Bar Graph] Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 3.4% [Bar Graph] Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% 3.3% [Bar Graph] Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na [Bar Graph] Total Interest Bearing Debt to EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.9 0.4 [Bar Graph] EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 26 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Efficiency Graphs
FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E -------------------------------------------- [Bar Graph] Days Sales Outstanding 61.9 65.9 67.0 58.2 [Bar Graph] Days Inventory Outstanding 70.7 74.1 73.0 78.1 [Bar Graph] Days Payable Outstanding 14.8 15.0 13.5 9.0 [Bar Graph] Normalized EBIT to Average Assets 11.4% 4.5% 2.4% 5.6% [Bar Graph] Normalized EBIT to Average Net Worth 14.0% 5.4% 2.8% 6.4% [Bar Graph] Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets 12.6% 5.9% 3.8% 7.0% [Bar Graph] Normalized EBITDA to Average Net Worth 15.4% 7.0% 4.3% 8.0% [Bar Graph] Net Income to Average Assets 8.4% 4.1% 3.0% 4.5% [Bar Graph] Net Income to Average Net Worth 10.3% 5.0% 3.4% 5.2%
Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 27 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE Page 28 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE . Capitalink reviewed the daily closing market price and trading volume of the Company's common stock over the period commencing May 20, 2002 through May 19, 2003. . Capitalink compared the daily closing market price performance of the Company's common stock for such period to both the Comparable Companies (as defined below) and the Russell 3000 Index. . Capitalink calculated total trading volumes at various closing price ranges of the Company's common stock. In addition, the number of trading days, and the respective percentages, at certain trading volumes, was set forth. . Capitalink noted the following characteristics of the Company's common stock: . The Company's stock has experienced limited liquidity with the average and median daily number of shares traded equal to 5,379 and 200 respectively. It was further noted that there was no volume on 114 trading days or approximately 45.2% of the available trading days. . During the twelve months ended May 19, 2003 the Company's share price has ranged from as high as $1.05 to as low as $0.67. The Company's common stock closed at $0.95 on May 19, 2003. . Capitalink noted that during the twelve months ended May 19, 2003, the Company's common stock increased 15.9%, while the Comparable Companies index fell slightly by 1.0% and the Russell 3000 Index declined 15.7%. Page 29 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Closing Price & Volume History [Bar Graph] DATE VOLUME BCTI CLOSE ------------------------------------ 19-May-03 6400 0.95 16-May-03 0 1.00 15-May-03 0 1.00 14-May-03 0 1.00 13-May-03 3,500 1.00 12-May-03 0 0.95 9-May-03 0 0.95 8-May-03 0 0.95 7-May-03 2,500 0.95 6-May-03 6,000 1.04 5-May-03 5,500 1.01 2-May-03 2,000 1.01 1-May-03 4,600 1.05 30-Apr-03 0 0.98 29-Apr-03 0 0.98 28-Apr-03 500 0.98 25-Apr-03 17,900 0.99 24-Apr-03 9,100 0.99 23-Apr-03 7,000 0.95 22-Apr-03 7,800 0.91 21-Apr-03 1,900 0.91 17-Apr-03 200 0.91 16-Apr-03 0 0.91 15-Apr-03 0 0.91 14-Apr-03 300 0.91 11-Apr-03 0 0.91 10-Apr-03 0 0.91 9-Apr-03 100 0.91 8-Apr-03 0 0.91 7-Apr-03 9,500 0.91 4-Apr-03 0 0.95 3-Apr-03 7,500 0.95 2-Apr-03 0 0.92 1-Apr-03 300 0.92 31-Mar-03 0 0.92 28-Mar-03 200 0.92 27-Mar-03 200 0.92 26-Mar-03 0 0.92 25-Mar-03 7,300 0.92 24-Mar-03 0 0.92 21-Mar-03 6,000 0.92 20-Mar-03 2,500 0.92 19-Mar-03 5,500 0.92 18-Mar-03 3,000 0.92 17-Mar-03 0 0.92 14-Mar-03 0 0.92 13-Mar-03 0 0.92 12-Mar-03 0 0.92 11-Mar-03 0 0.92 10-Mar-03 100 0.92 7-Mar-03 0 0.93 6-Mar-03 0 0.93 5-Mar-03 2,000 0.93 4-Mar-03 3,600 0.92 3-Mar-03 0 0.92 28-Feb-03 100 0.92 27-Feb-03 10,000 0.96 26-Feb-03 0 0.91 25-Feb-03 0 0.91 24-Feb-03 0 0.91 21-Feb-03 0 0.91 20-Feb-03 0 0.76 19-Feb-03 0 0.91 18-Feb-03 29800 0.91 14-Feb-03 800 0.97 13-Feb-03 5800 0.96 12-Feb-03 0 0.97 11-Feb-03 500 0.97 10-Feb-03 9500 0.99 7-Feb-03 0 0.98 6-Feb-03 0 0.98 5-Feb-03 0 0.98 4-Feb-03 5000 0.98 3-Feb-03 700 0.96 31-Jan-03 5000 0.96 30-Jan-03 0 0.96 29-Jan-03 0 0.96 28-Jan-03 100 0.96 27-Jan-03 0 0.96 24-Jan-03 6200 0.96 23-Jan-03 1000 1.01 22-Jan-03 100 1.03 21-Jan-03 2200 1.01 17-Jan-03 181,100 1.05 16-Jan-03 57,600 1.02 15-Jan-03 17,000 0.9 14-Jan-03 300 0.9 13-Jan-03 0 0.81 10-Jan-03 0 0.81 9-Jan-03 1,000 0.81 8-Jan-03 300 0.81 7-Jan-03 0 0.81 6-Jan-03 0 0.81 3-Jan-03 0 0.81 2-Jan-03 0 0.81 31-Dec-02 13,100 0.81 30-Dec-02 16,000 0.8 27-Dec-02 100 0.78 26-Dec-02 1,600 0.78 24-Dec-02 0 0.78 23-Dec-02 0 0.78 20-Dec-02 400 0.78 19-Dec-02 0 0.85 18-Dec-02 2,300 0.85 17-Dec-02 100 0.78 16-Dec-02 0 0.78 13-Dec-02 0 0.78 12-Dec-02 0 0.78 11-Dec-02 0 0.78 10-Dec-02 0 0.78 9-Dec-02 200 0.78 6-Dec-02 6,700 0.78 5-Dec-02 0 0.76 4-Dec-02 16,000 0.76 3-Dec-02 0 0.83 2-Dec-02 7,300 0.83 29-Nov-02 0 0.761 27-Nov-02 4,100 0.761 26-Nov-02 2,500 0.76 25-Nov-02 300 0.75 22-Nov-02 800 0.9 21-Nov-02 0 0.75 20-Nov-02 1,100 0.75 19-Nov-02 4,100 0.75 18-Nov-02 1,800 0.75 15-Nov-02 0 0.75 14-Nov-02 0 0.75 13-Nov-02 0 0.75 12-Nov-02 0 0.75 11-Nov-02 0 0.75 8-Nov-02 7,900 0.75 7-Nov-02 13,000 0.76 6-Nov-02 1,700 0.72 5-Nov-02 0 0.72 4-Nov-02 0 0.72 1-Nov-02 2,500 0.72 31-Oct-02 15,500 0.75 30-Oct-02 3,800 0.685 29-Oct-02 0 0.68 28-Oct-02 200 0.68 25-Oct-02 14,900 0.68 24-Oct-02 0 0.74 23-Oct-02 500 0.74 22-Oct-02 0 0.68 21-Oct-02 0 0.68 18-Oct-02 500 0.68 17-Oct-02 0 0.68 16-Oct-02 1,000 0.68 15-Oct-02 200 0.68 14-Oct-02 0 0.67 11-Oct-02 16,700 0.67 10-Oct-02 0 0.71 9-Oct-02 5,000 0.71 8-Oct-02 6,500 0.72 7-Oct-02 7,200 0.72 4-Oct-02 100 0.71 3-Oct-02 0 0.71 2-Oct-02 100 0.71 1-Oct-02 0 0.7 30-Sep-02 9,400 0.7 27-Sep-02 0 0.71 26-Sep-02 2,000 0.71 25-Sep-02 4,300 0.71 24-Sep-02 11,100 0.7 23-Sep-02 2,000 0.7 20-Sep-02 5,000 0.73 19-Sep-02 88,700 0.72 18-Sep-02 0 0.78 17-Sep-02 1,800 0.78 16-Sep-02 55,900 0.765 13-Sep-02 0 0.76 12-Sep-02 0 0.76 11-Sep-02 200 0.76 10-Sep-02 0 0.82 9-Sep-02 10,000 0.82 6-Sep-02 0 0.81 5-Sep-02 0 0.81 4-Sep-02 2,500 0.81 3-Sep-02 4,000 0.83 30-Aug-02 100 0.81 29-Aug-02 0 0.8 28-Aug-02 0 0.8 27-Aug-02 0 0.8 26-Aug-02 0 0.8 23-Aug-02 500 0.8 22-Aug-02 0 0.82 21-Aug-02 15,000 0.82 20-Aug-02 16,000 0.85 19-Aug-02 5,000 0.93 16-Aug-02 0 0.85 15-Aug-02 2,400 0.85 14-Aug-02 17,000 0.85 13-Aug-02 6,000 0.858 12-Aug-02 5,500 0.8 9-Aug-02 0 0.75 8-Aug-02 34,300 0.75 7-Aug-02 4,500 0.81 6-Aug-02 0 0.81 5-Aug-02 175,200 0.81 2-Aug-02 200 0.81 1-Aug-02 0 0.81 31-Jul-02 0 0.81 30-Jul-02 2,600 0.81 29-Jul-02 7,200 0.8 26-Jul-02 71,900 0.81 25-Jul-02 5,700 0.79 24-Jul-02 500 0.78 23-Jul-02 3,000 0.78 22-Jul-02 3,500 0.75 19-Jul-02 0 0.8 18-Jul-02 1,500 0.8 17-Jul-02 0 0.78 16-Jul-02 1,500 0.78 15-Jul-02 2,500 0.82 12-Jul-02 5,000 0.82 11-Jul-02 0 0.77 10-Jul-02 0 0.77 9-Jul-02 0 0.77 8-Jul-02 2,500 0.77 5-Jul-02 0 0.79 3-Jul-02 64,600 0.79 2-Jul-02 11,000 0.79 1-Jul-02 0 0.84 28-Jun-02 0 0.84 27-Jun-02 0 0.84 26-Jun-02 0 0.84 25-Jun-02 0 0.84 24-Jun-02 0 0.84 21-Jun-02 0 0.84 20-Jun-02 5,700 0.84 19-Jun-02 100 0.82 18-Jun-02 2,000 0.82 17-Jun-02 0 0.82 14-Jun-02 0 0.82 13-Jun-02 0 0.82 12-Jun-02 10,000 0.82 11-Jun-02 2,400 0.83 10-Jun-02 0 0.83 7-Jun-02 0 0.83 6-Jun-02 2,000 0.83 5-Jun-02 1,000 0.83 4-Jun-02 9,500 0.83 3-Jun-02 200 0.85 31-May-02 0 0.82 30-May-02 0 0.82 29-May-02 200 0.82 28-May-02 0 0.85 24-May-02 0 0.85 23-May-02 0 0.85 22-May-02 26300 0.85 21-May-02 0 0.82 20-May-02 1500 0.82
Start End High Average Median Low Avg. Volume Median Volume - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------ --------- -------- ------------------- ----------- ------------- 20-May-02 $ 0.8200 19-May-03 $ 0.9500 1-May-03 $ 1.0500 $ 0.8386 $ 0.8200 14-Oct-02 $ 0.6700 5,379 200
Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 30 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI vs Comparable Company Index vs Russel 3000 Index [Bar Graph] ------------------------------------------- COMPANY COMPARABLE RUSSELL DATE INDEX INDEX 3000 INDEX --------------------------------------------------------- 19-May-03 115.9 99.0 84.3 16-May-03 122.0 100.2 86.3 15-May-03 122.0 99.6 86.6 14-May-03 122.0 99.8 86.0 13-May-03 122.0 98.9 86.2 12-May-03 115.9 100.1 86.4 9-May-03 115.9 98.0 85.3 8-May-03 115.9 96.1 84.2 7-May-03 115.9 97.4 85.0 6-May-03 126.8 98.2 85.4 5-May-03 123.2 96.3 84.7 2-May-03 123.2 96.0 84.9 1-May-03 128.0 95.5 83.6 30-Apr-03 119.5 96.2 83.6 29-Apr-03 119.5 93.3 83.6 28-Apr-03 119.5 94.3 83.3 25-Apr-03 120.7 91.9 81.9 24-Apr-03 120.7 91.5 83.0 23-Apr-03 115.9 91.6 83.7 22-Apr-03 111.0 92.7 83.0 21-Apr-03 111.0 91.2 81.3 17-Apr-03 111.0 90.5 81.4 16-Apr-03 111.0 90.5 80.2 15-Apr-03 111.0 90.1 81.1 14-Apr-03 111.0 88.6 80.6 11-Apr-03 111.0 88.2 79.1 10-Apr-03 111.0 88.3 79.3 9-Apr-03 111.0 88.7 78.9 8-Apr-03 111.0 90.0 79.9 7-Apr-03 111.0 88.8 80.2 4-Apr-03 115.9 88.2 80.0 3-Apr-03 115.9 89.8 79.9 2-Apr-03 112.2 89.7 80.3 1-Apr-03 112.2 89.2 78.3 31-Mar-03 112.2 89.3 77.4 28-Mar-03 112.2 90.6 78.7 27-Mar-03 112.2 90.8 79.1 26-Mar-03 112.2 92.0 79.2 25-Mar-03 112.2 92.6 79.7 24-Mar-03 112.2 91.1 78.7 21-Mar-03 112.2 93.0 81.5 20-Mar-03 112.2 91.7 79.7 19-Mar-03 112.2 91.0 79.5 18-Mar-03 112.2 90.7 78.9 17-Mar-03 112.2 93.0 78.5 14-Mar-03 112.2 93.6 75.9 13-Mar-03 112.2 97.3 75.8 12-Mar-03 112.2 94.7 73.4 11-Mar-03 112.2 95.4 73.2 10-Mar-03 112.2 95.3 73.7 7-Mar-03 113.4 96.8 75.6 6-Mar-03 113.4 96.7 75.0 5-Mar-03 113.4 96.5 75.7 4-Mar-03 112.2 96.8 75.1 3-Mar-03 112.2 95.7 76.2 28-Feb-03 112.2 95.8 76.7 27-Feb-03 117.1 94.9 76.4 26-Feb-03 111.0 94.3 75.5 25-Feb-03 111.0 95.6 76.5 24-Feb-03 111.0 95.4 75.9 21-Feb-03 111.0 95.8 77.3 20-Feb-03 92.7 95.4 76.3 19-Feb-03 111.0 96.5 76.9 18-Feb-03 111.0 96.7 77.5 14-Feb-03 118.3 97.6 76.0 13-Feb-03 117.1 97.7 74.6 12-Feb-03 118.3 95.3 74.7 11-Feb-03 118.3 96.6 75.7 10-Feb-03 120.7 97.8 76.3 7-Feb-03 119.5 97.0 75.7 6-Feb-03 119.5 98.2 76.5 5-Feb-03 119.5 98.1 77.0 4-Feb-03 119.5 99.4 77.4 3-Feb-03 117.1 100.9 78.5 31-Jan-03 117.1 101.1 78.2 30-Jan-03 117.1 99.6 77.1 29-Jan-03 117.1 99.0 78.8 28-Jan-03 117.1 98.0 78.3 27-Jan-03 117.1 95.5 77.3 24-Jan-03 117.1 96.2 78.6 23-Jan-03 123.2 96.7 80.9 22-Jan-03 125.6 92.0 80.1 21-Jan-03 123.2 91.5 80.9 17-Jan-03 128.0 93.5 82.1 16-Jan-03 124.4 86.2 83.3 15-Jan-03 109.8 85.8 83.6 14-Jan-03 109.8 85.8 84.7 13-Jan-03 98.8 85.7 84.3 10-Jan-03 98.8 86.0 84.4 9-Jan-03 98.8 86.4 84.4 8-Jan-03 98.8 84.1 82.8 7-Jan-03 98.8 84.1 84.0 6-Jan-03 98.8 84.5 84.6 3-Jan-03 98.8 81.6 82.7 2-Jan-03 98.8 82.8 82.8 31-Dec-02 98.8 80.9 80.2 30-Dec-02 97.6 81.4 80.1 27-Dec-02 95.1 81.3 79.9 26-Dec-02 95.1 81.5 81.1 24-Dec-02 95.1 80.3 81.3 23-Dec-02 95.1 80.2 81.8 20-Dec-02 95.1 80.0 81.6 19-Dec-02 103.7 79.0 80.5 18-Dec-02 103.7 77.6 81.1 17-Dec-02 95.1 78.9 82.2 16-Dec-02 95.1 78.9 82.9 13-Dec-02 95.1 77.5 81.1 12-Dec-02 95.1 77.9 82.2 11-Dec-02 95.1 77.3 82.4 10-Dec-02 95.1 77.4 82.3 9-Dec-02 95.1 74.9 81.2 6-Dec-02 95.1 78.9 83.0 5-Dec-02 92.7 77.5 82.5 4-Dec-02 92.7 78.0 83.4 3-Dec-02 101.2 78.6 83.8 2-Dec-02 101.2 79.0 85.1 29-Nov-02 92.8 80.6 85.2 27-Nov-02 92.8 80.1 85.4 26-Nov-02 92.7 79.1 83.1 25-Nov-02 91.5 81.6 84.9 22-Nov-02 109.8 81.5 84.6 21-Nov-02 91.5 82.5 84.8 20-Nov-02 91.5 81.9 83.0 19-Nov-02 91.5 80.2 81.4 18-Nov-02 91.5 81.0 81.8 15-Nov-02 91.5 82.8 82.6 14-Nov-02 91.5 81.6 82.1 13-Nov-02 91.5 80.2 80.1 12-Nov-02 91.5 79.3 80.2 11-Nov-02 91.5 78.6 79.5 8-Nov-02 91.5 80.9 81.2 7-Nov-02 92.7 80.7 82.0 6-Nov-02 87.8 82.5 83.9 5-Nov-02 87.8 81.8 83.1 4-Nov-02 87.8 81.9 82.5 1-Nov-02 87.8 82.6 81.9 31-Oct-02 91.5 79.1 80.5 30-Oct-02 83.5 78.7 80.8 29-Oct-02 82.9 77.9 80.0 28-Oct-02 82.9 77.1 80.7 25-Oct-02 82.9 76.8 81.4 24-Oct-02 90.2 76.0 80.0 23-Oct-02 90.2 78.5 81.2 22-Oct-02 82.9 76.9 80.6 21-Oct-02 82.9 76.8 81.5 18-Oct-02 82.9 73.6 80.1 17-Oct-02 82.9 73.9 79.8 16-Oct-02 82.9 71.4 77.9 15-Oct-02 82.9 72.8 79.8 14-Oct-02 81.7 69.4 76.3 11-Oct-02 81.7 69.6 75.7 10-Oct-02 86.6 67.9 73.0 9-Oct-02 86.6 67.0 70.5 8-Oct-02 87.8 68.8 72.5 7-Oct-02 87.8 70.6 71.5 4-Oct-02 86.6 73.4 72.9 3-Oct-02 86.6 74.8 74.7 2-Oct-02 86.6 76.6 75.5 1-Oct-02 85.4 77.3 77.4 30-Sep-02 85.4 73.5 74.6 27-Sep-02 86.6 74.2 75.6 26-Sep-02 86.6 76.4 78.0 25-Sep-02 86.6 75.2 76.6 24-Sep-02 85.4 73.6 74.8 23-Sep-02 85.4 76.2 76.0 20-Sep-02 89.0 78.1 77.1 19-Sep-02 87.8 76.7 77.0 18-Sep-02 95.1 78.0 79.3 17-Sep-02 95.1 78.3 79.7 16-Sep-02 93.3 79.6 81.3 13-Sep-02 92.7 79.6 81.3 12-Sep-02 92.7 80.6 81.0 11-Sep-02 92.7 82.3 83.0 10-Sep-02 100.0 81.4 83.0 9-Sep-02 100.0 82.0 82.5 6-Sep-02 98.8 82.8 81.7 5-Sep-02 98.8 80.0 80.3 4-Sep-02 98.8 83.2 81.6 3-Sep-02 101.2 80.0 80.2 30-Aug-02 98.8 83.0 83.5 29-Aug-02 97.6 81.4 83.7 28-Aug-02 97.6 82.7 83.6 27-Aug-02 97.6 84.8 85.1 26-Aug-02 97.6 84.9 86.4 23-Aug-02 97.6 84.0 85.7 22-Aug-02 100.0 83.1 87.7 21-Aug-02 100.0 81.0 86.6 20-Aug-02 103.7 79.7 85.4 19-Aug-02 113.4 80.3 86.6 16-Aug-02 103.7 78.7 84.7 15-Aug-02 103.7 78.2 83.7 14-Aug-02 103.7 78.3 83.7 13-Aug-02 104.6 77.0 80.7 12-Aug-02 97.6 76.3 82.5 9-Aug-02 91.5 77.7 82.9 8-Aug-02 91.5 76.4 82.7 7-Aug-02 98.8 75.3 80.2 6-Aug-02 98.8 76.1 78.7 5-Aug-02 98.8 72.3 76.4 2-Aug-02 98.8 73.4 79.0 1-Aug-02 98.8 75.9 81.0 31-Jul-02 98.8 75.4 83.3 30-Jul-02 98.8 75.4 82.7 29-Jul-02 97.6 76.1 82.3 26-Jul-02 98.8 71.1 78.1 25-Jul-02 96.3 69.5 76.9 24-Jul-02 95.1 70.4 77.2 23-Jul-02 95.1 67.9 73.2 22-Jul-02 91.5 71.5 75.3 19-Jul-02 97.6 73.3 77.8 18-Jul-02 97.6 75.2 80.6 17-Jul-02 95.1 77.1 82.9 16-Jul-02 95.1 77.1 82.4 15-Jul-02 100.0 77.0 83.6 12-Jul-02 100.0 80.8 83.9 11-Jul-02 93.9 81.0 84.4 10-Jul-02 93.9 83.2 83.9 9-Jul-02 93.9 83.9 86.6 8-Jul-02 93.9 85.6 88.8 5-Jul-02 96.3 84.8 89.9 3-Jul-02 96.3 82.8 86.8 2-Jul-02 96.3 82.8 86.4 1-Jul-02 102.4 87.3 88.4 28-Jun-02 102.4 89.6 90.6 27-Jun-02 102.4 89.1 90.5 26-Jun-02 102.4 89.6 89.0 25-Jun-02 102.4 88.5 89.2 24-Jun-02 102.4 88.7 90.7 21-Jun-02 102.4 87.4 90.5 20-Jun-02 102.4 88.5 92.0 19-Jun-02 100.0 86.0 93.3 18-Jun-02 100.0 86.9 94.8 17-Jun-02 100.0 86.9 94.8 14-Jun-02 100.0 85.1 92.2 13-Jun-02 100.0 86.0 92.3 12-Jun-02 100.0 89.3 93.3 11-Jun-02 101.2 86.6 92.8 10-Jun-02 101.2 89.4 94.4 7-Jun-02 101.2 91.8 94.2 6-Jun-02 101.2 91.4 94.1 5-Jun-02 101.2 97.1 96.0 4-Jun-02 101.2 98.5 95.3 3-Jun-02 103.7 99.1 95.4 31-May-02 100.0 99.6 97.7 30-May-02 100.0 99.5 97.5 29-May-02 100.0 99.1 97.8 28-May-02 103.7 100.3 98.4 24-May-02 103.7 101.0 99.2 23-May-02 103.7 102.2 100.4 22-May-02 103.7 101.104 99.29366 21-May-02 100.0 100.2193 98.86757 20-May-02 100.0 100 100 % Change BCTI Comparables Russell 3000 First Half of Period -8.5% -19.8% -18.6% Second Half of Period 26.7% 23.6% 3.6% Full Period 15.9% -1.0% -15.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Reflects the market cap weighted prices of the comparable companies utilized in the Comparable Company Analysis. Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 31 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Closing Price Ranges as Percentage of Total Trading Days May 20, 2002 - May 19, 2003 [CHART APPEARS HERE]
Price Range $0.000 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.725 $0.726 - $0.775 $0.776 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.875 $0.876 - $0.925 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 2 29 33 71 29 41 Percentage 0.8% 11.5% 13.1% 28.2% 11.5% 16.3% Price Range $0.926 - $0.975 $0.976 - $1.025 $1.026 + - ------------------------------------------------------------ Days in Range 24 19 4 Percentage 9.5% 7.5% 1.6%
Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 32 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Trading Volume per Price Range as Percentage of Total Volume May 20, 2002 - May 19, 2003 [CHART APPEARS HERE]
Price Range $0.000 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.725 $0.726 - $0.775 $0.776 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.875 $0.876 - $0.925 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 16,700 161,200 168,200 445,600 102,100 96,500 Percentage 1.2% 11.9% 12.4% 32.9% 7.5% 7.1% Price Range $0.926 - $0.975 $0.976 - $1.025 $1.026 + - ------------------------------------------------------------ Volume 59,500 113,800 191,800 Percentage 4.4% 8.4% 14.2%
Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 33 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Trading Volume Ranges as Percentage of Total Volume May 20, 2002 - May 19, 2003 [CHART APPEARS HERE]
No volume **0*0,250 **0,251*1,000 **1,001*2,500 **2,501*5,000 **5,001*10,000 **10,001*25,000 **25,001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 114 21 19 26 19 29 14 10 Percentage 45.2% 8.3% 7.5% 10.3% 7.5% 11.5% 5.6% 4.0%
Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 34 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS Page 35 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . Based upon a review of the Company's historical financial data, projections, and certain other qualitative data, Capitalink utilized several valuation methodologies to determine a range of values for the Company. . Capitalink did not form a conclusion as to whether any individual analysis, considered in isolation, supported or failed to support an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Proposed Transaction. . Capitalink did not place any particular reliance or weight on any individual analysis, but instead concluded that the analyses, taken as a whole, supported its determination. Accordingly, the analyses must be considered as a whole and selecting portions of analyses or the factors considered, without considering all analyses and factors collectively, could create an incomplete and incorrect view of the process underlying the analyses in connection with the preparation of the opinion. . The financial reviews and analyses include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand Capitalink's financial review and analyses, the tables must be read together with the text of the presentation. The tables alone are not a complete description of the financial review and analyses and considering the tables alone could create a misleading or incomplete view of Capitalink's financial review and analyses. . The methodologies utilized by Capitalink included: . A review of the historical and projected financial information of the Company as prepared by management. . A review and comparison of the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company, the Comparable Companies and a general market index. . A review of a discounted cash flow analysis of the Company, with sensitivity analyses based on a range of assumptions. . A review and comparison of trading multiples for deemed comparable publicly-traded companies for the Company. Page 36 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . A review and comparison of the premiums paid in transactions involving the acquisition of a minority ownership interest in publicly-traded companies. . A review of the premiums implied by the per share consideration in the Proposed Transaction. . A review and determination of the Company's adjusted book value analysis. . A review and determination of the market value of the Notes. Page 37 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS ILLUSTRATIVE INDICATED REFERENCE RANGE SUMMARY [Bar Graph] RANGE ---------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis $ 1.89 -- $ 2.06 Comparable Company Analysis $ 1.57 -- $ 2.20 Minority Interest Acquisitions/ Premiums Paid Analysis $ 1.29 -- $ 1.51 Adjusted Net Book Value Analysis $ 2.02 -- $ 2.02 One Year Stock Trading Range $ 0.67 -- $ 1.05 Merger Consideration $ 2.00 -- $ 2.00 (1) Please reference the appropriate Analysis for further discussion and sources of information. Page 38 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS Indicated Reference Range Summary ($ in thousands, except per share)
Methodology (1) Statistic Selected Multiple Range TIC/Enterprise Value Indicated Share Price - -------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------------------- -------------------- --------------------- DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Revenue Terminal Multiple $ 3,381 - $ 4,638 $ 1.88 - $ 2.11 EBITDA Terminal Multiple $ 3,972 - $ 4,808 $ 1.99 - $ 2.14 Perpetual Growth Terminal Value $ 2,809 - $ 3,645 $ 1.78 - $ 1.93 Indicated Reference Range $ 1.89 - $ 2.06 COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Total Invested Capital as Multiple of: LTM Revenue $ 18,381 0.32x - 0.59x $ 5,853 - $ 10,890 $ 0.88 - $ 1.77 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.4x - 7.7x $ 5,327 - $ 7,628 $ 0.79 - $ 1.20 Enterprise Value as Multiple of: LTM Revenue $ 18,381 0.32x - 0.58x $ 5,835 - $ 10,707 $ 2.36 - $ 3.22 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.3x - 7.4x $ 5,238 - $ 7,295 $ 2.26 - $ 2.62 Indicated Reference Range $ 1.57 - $ 2.20 MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITIONS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Prior One Day $ 0.95 33.3% - 54.8% $ 1.27 - $ 1.47 Prior Five Day $ 0.95 40.5% - 64.0% $ 1.33 - $ 1.56 Prior 30 Day $ 0.91 40.8% - 63.9% $ 1.28 - $ 1.49 Indicated Reference Range $ 1.29 - $ 1.51 PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Closing Price as of May 19, 2003 110.5% Prior Day Closing Price 100.0% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price 104.1% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price 104.1% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price 104.6% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price 109.1% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price 113.0% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price 112.8% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price 122.1% Prior Year Average Closing Price 138.5% ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS As of February 28, 2003 $ 2.02
(1) Please reference the appropriate Analysis for further discussion and sources of information. Page 39 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . The discounted cash flow analysis estimates value based upon a company's projected future free cash flow discounted at a rate reflecting risks inherent in its business and capital structure. Unlevered free cash flow represents the amount of cash generated and available for principal, interest and dividend payments after providing for ongoing business operations. . While the discounted cash flow analysis is the most scientific of the methodologies, it is dependent on projections and is further dependent on numerous industry-specific and macroeconomic factors. . Capitalink performed discounted cash flow analyses based on the preliminary projected cash flows for the Company's (i) base case franchising operations, (ii) Company-owned plants, and (iii) satellite stores concept. A set of projected cash flows was derived for each operation, as differing sets of assumptions were applied to each given the specific risks of each operation. . The range of terminal values represents the residual value of the operation at the end of the forecast period. Capitalink presented a range of terminal values by applying a range of multiples to each of the operations FY2007 projected revenue and EBITDA. . In addition, Capitalink presented a perpetual growth scenario whereby ranges of growth rates were applied to the operation's FY2007 free cash flows in order to determine a terminal value, rather than multiples. . In each of the scenarios noted in (i) to (iii) above, ranges of enterprise values were derived. These operation value ranges were added together to derive the total estimated enterprise value of the Company. The total enterprise value range was reduced by the Company's net debt to arrive at an equity value range. The Company's estimated net debt as of February 28, 2003 was approximately ($7.3) million, which includes approximately $523,000 in interest bearing debt, $4.2 million in cash, an estimated $1.0 million from the exercise of in the money ("ITM") options and an assumed $2.5 million fair market value of the Notes (see Notes analysis). Page 40 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . Taking into account the enterprise value ranges for all three operations, and the Company's net debt and common stock share equivalents of 5.68 million, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated shares prices of between $1.89 and $2.06. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was within this indicated valuation range. BASE CASE OPERATIONS . The Company's base case operations include the Company's core franchising revenues and expenses and the Company's general and administration expenses. Capitalink utilized the forecasts provided by Company management, which show little growth in revenues, constant margins, and a gradual increase in salaries and other general and administration expenses. For the forecast period, the Company projects a gradual decrease in EBITDA from approximately $1.4 million for FY2004, to approximately $615,000 for FY2007. . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 16.0% to 18.5%. This was based on an estimated weighted average cost of capital ("WACC") of 17.3% (based on the Company's existing debt and an 18.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the base case discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.15 times to 0.2 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $3.4 million to $4.1 million. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 3.5 times to 4.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $3.1 million to $3.5 million. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (growth rates of 2.75% to 3.00%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $2.9 million to $3.3 million. Page 41 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS COMPANY-OWNED PLANT OPERATIONS . The Company's plant operations include the associated revenues and expenses related to the operation of the Company-owned plants. The Company currently owns a plant in San Francisco and Tampa and expects to purchase an additional three plants over the next three years. Capitalink utilized the forecasts provided by Company management, which show an increase in revenue from $3.7 million for FY2004 to $7.8 million for FY2007, and EBITDA from $180,000 in FY2004 to $1.1 million in FY2007. . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 23.0% to 25.5%. This was based on an estimated WACC of 24.5% (based on the Company's existing debt and a 26.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the Company plant discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.4 times to 0.5 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $(290,000) to $195,000. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 4.5 times to 5.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $490,000 to $913,000. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (growth rates of 4.50% to 4.75%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $(357,000) to $(35,000). SATELLITE STORE OPERATIONS . The Company's satellite store operations include the associated revenues and expenses related to the franchising of satellite stores in regions that are currently underserved by BCT or are not profitable enough to justify the existence of a full plant. The Company is currently testing the concept in Tampa. The Company expects to roll out these new line of stores across the country gradually over the next five years and projects a total of 14 satellite stores in operation by FY2007. Page 42 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 20.5% to 23.0%. This was based on an estimated WACC of 21.8% (based on the Company's existing debt and a 23.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the satellite store discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.9 times to 1.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $234,000 and $315,000. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 6.0 times to 6.5 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $308,000 to $389,000. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (with growth rates of 10.50% to 10.75%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $257,000 to $428,000. Page 43 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - INDICATED REFERENCE RANGE ($ in thousands, except per share)
Selected Indicated Equity Indicated Share Multiple Range Indicated EV Value Value (1) Price (2) ---------------- --------------------- --------------------- ----------------- REVENUE TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS Base Case 0.15x - 0.20x $ 3,437 - $ 4,129 Company Owned Plants 0.40x - 0.50x (290) - 195 Satellite Store Initiative 0.90x - 1.00x 234 - 315 -------- ------- $ 3,381 - $ 4,638 $ 10,713 - $ 11,970 $ 1.88 - $ 2.11 ======== ======= EBITDA TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS Base Case 3.5x - 4.0x $ 3,173 - $ 3,505 Company Owned Plants 4.5x - 5.0x 490 - 913 Satellite Store Initiative 6.0x - 6.5x 308 - 389 -------- ------- $ 3,972 - $ 4,808 $ 11,304 - $ 12,140 $ 1.99 - $ 2.14 ======== ======= PERPETUAL GROWTH TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS Base Case 2.75% - 3.00% $ 2,909 - $ 3,252 Company Owned Plants 4.50% - 4.75% (357) - (35) Satellite Store Initiative 10.50% - 10.75% 257 - 428 -------- -------- $ 2,809 - $ 3,645 $ 10,141 - $ 10,977 $ 1.78 - $ 1.93 ======== ======== Indicated Reference Range $ 1.89 - $ 2.06
(1) Adjusted for ($7,332) net debt, which includes assumed cash from in the money options/warrants and the net present value of notes receivable. (2) Based upon and assumes 5,686 common stock share equivalents outstanding. Page 44 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS - BASE CASE PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands)
ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- REVENUE Royalty Income $ 5,117 $ 5,221 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 Pelican Paper Sales 12,068 12,019 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 Franchise Sales 99 4 - - - - OPC Fees 306 426 360 330 330 330 Company Plant Sales - - - - - - ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 17,590 17,670 17,569 17,539 17,539 17,539 Cost of Goods Sold 10,726 10,410 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin 6,864 7,260 7,101 7,059 7,047 7,047 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries & Employee Benefits 3219 2,763 3,074 3,258 3,454 3,661 Consultancy Costs 602 519 400 400 400 400 Occupancy Costs 200 216 220 234 249 249 Travel and Entertainment 147 188 238 246 254 262 Bad Debt 1300 1,400 900 900 900 900 Other G&A 739 765 848 882 921 960 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 6,207 5,851 5,680 5,920 6,178 6,432 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- EBITDA 657 1,409 1,421 1,139 869 615 Deprec. & Amort 226 218 200 200 200 200 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- EBIT 431 1,191 1,221 939 669 415 Income Taxes 168 464 476 366 261 162 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income 263 727 745 573 408 253 Add: Deprec. & Amort 226 218 200 200 200 200 Add: Change in Net WC - (1,151) 311 12 8 9 Less: Capital Expenditures 162 520 150 150 150 150 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ 327 $ (726) $ 1,106 $ 635 $ 466 $ 312 ======================= ================================================= INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND ASSUMPTIONS Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ 168 $ 464 $ 476 $ 366 $ 261 $ 162 NOL Usage - - - - - - ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ 168 $ 464 $ 476 $ 366 $ 261 $ 162 ======================= ================================================= Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ========== ================================================= ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- GROWTH ASSUMPTIONS Royalty Income na 2.0% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Pelican Paper Sales na -0.4% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Franchise Sales na -96.0% -100.0% na na na OPC Fees na 39.2% -15.5% -8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Company Plant Sales na na na na na na Total Revenue na 0.5% -0.6% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Cost of Goods Sold na -2.9% 0.6% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% Gross Margin na 5.8% -2.2% -0.6% -0.2% 0.0% Salaries & Employee Benefits na -14.2% 11.3% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% Consultancy Costs na -13.8% -22.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Occupancy Costs na 8.0% 1.9% 6.4% 6.4% 0.0% Travel and Entertainment na 27.9% 26.6% 3.4% 3.3% 3.1% Bad Debt na 7.7% -35.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other G&A na 3.5% 10.8% 4.0% 4.4% 4.2% Total Operating Expenses na -5.7% -2.9% 4.2% 4.4% 4.1% EBITDA na 114.5% 0.9% -19.8% -23.7% -29.2% Unlevered After-tax Income na 176.3% 2.5% -23.1% -28.8% -38.0% MARGIN REVIEW Cost of Paper Sales Margin 11.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.7% 12.6% 12.6% Gross Margin 39.0% 41.1% 40.4% 40.2% 40.2% 40.2% EBITDA Margin 3.7% 8.0% 8.1% 6.5% 5.0% 3.5% NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL ASSUMPTIONS AR Days Outstanding 64 60 60 60 60 A/R - % of Sales 17.5% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% Days Inventory Outs. 91 90 90 90 90 Inv - % Cost of Sales 24.9% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs 5.4% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% AP Days Outstanding 20 10 10 10 10 A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs 5.4% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs 3.5% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% NON-CASH NET WORKING CAPITAL Accounts Receivable $ 2,889 $ 3,076 $ 2,888 $ 2,883 $ 2,883 $ 2,883 Inventory 1,887 2,668 2,581 2,584 2,587 2,587 Prepayments 678 882 646 656 667 677 Accounts Payable 432 875 442 449 457 464 Acc Exp & Deferred Rev 996 574 807 820 834 846 ----------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $ 4,026 $ 5,177 $ 4,866 $ 4,854 $ 4,846 $ 4,837 ======================= ==================================================== Change in Non-Cash Net WC $ (1,151) $ 311 $ 12 $ 8 $ 9 ========== ====================================================
Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 45 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - BASE CASE PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands) REVENUE TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $ 2,777 $ 3,385 $ 3,994 $ 4,602 $ 5,211 $ 5,820 13.5% $ 2,666 $ 3,229 $ 3,792 $ 4,355 $ 4,918 $ 5,481 16.0% $ 2,564 $ 3,085 $ 3,607 $ 4,129 $ 4,650 $ 5,172 18.5% $ 2,469 $ 2,953 $ 3,437 $ 3,922 $ 4,406 $ 4,890 21.0% $ 2,382 $ 2,832 $ 3,282 $ 3,732 $ 4,182 $ 4,632 23.5% $ 2,301 $ 2,719 $ 3,138 $ 3,557 $ 3,976 $ 4,395 Average of Box $ 3,774
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 21.9% 36.0% 45.7% 52.9% 58.4% 62.7% 13.5% 21.1% 34.9% 44.5% 51.7% 57.2% 61.6% 16.0% 20.3% 33.8% 43.4% 50.5% 56.1% 60.5% 18.5% 19.6% 32.8% 42.3% 49.4% 54.9% 59.4% 21.0% 18.9% 31.8% 41.1% 48.2% 53.8% 58.3% 23.5% 18.2% 30.8% 40.0% 47.1% 52.7% 57.2% Average of Box 46.4%
EBITDA TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $ 3,235 $ 3,448 $ 3,662 $ 3,875 $ 4,089 $ 4,302 13.5% $ 3,090 $ 3,287 $ 3,485 $ 3,682 $ 3,879 $ 4,077 16.0% $ 2,957 $ 3,139 $ 3,322 $ 3,505 $ 3,688 $ 3,871 18.5% $ 2,834 $ 3,004 $ 3,173 $ 3,343 $ 3,513 $ 3,683 21.0% $ 2,721 $ 2,878 $ 3,036 $ 3,194 $ 3,352 $ 3,510 23.5% $ 2,616 $ 2,763 $ 2,910 $ 3,057 $ 3,204 $ 3,351 Average of Box $ 3,336
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 33.0% 37.1% 40.8% 44.1% 47.0% 49.6% 13.5% 31.9% 36.0% 39.7% 42.9% 45.8% 48.4% 16.0% 30.9% 35.0% 38.5% 41.7% 44.6% 47.3% 18.5% 30.0% 33.9% 37.4% 40.6% 43.5% 46.1% 21.0% 29.0% 32.9% 36.4% 39.5% 42.4% 45.0% 23.5% 28.1% 31.9% 35.3% 38.4% 41.3% 43.8% Average of Box 39.6%
PERPETUAL GROWTH TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $ 4,243 $ 4,311 $ 4,384 $ 4,462 $ 4,544 $ 4,632 13.5% $ 3,596 $ 3,635 $ 3,676 $ 3,719 $ 3,765 $ 3,812 16.0% $ 3,174 $ 3,199 $ 3,225 $ 3,252 $ 3,280 $ 3,309 18.5% $ 2,874 $ 2,891 $ 2,909 $ 2,927 $ 2,946 $ 2,965 21.0% $ 2,648 $ 2,660 $ 2,673 $ 2,685 $ 2,699 $ 2,713 23.5% $ 2,470 $ 2,479 $ 2,488 $ 2,498 $ 2,508 $ 2,518 Average of Box $ 3,078
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 48.9% 49.7% 50.6% 51.4% 52.3% 53.2% 13.5% 41.5% 42.2% 42.8% 43.5% 44.1% 44.8% 16.0% 35.7% 36.2% 36.7% 37.2% 37.7% 38.3% 18.5% 30.9% 31.3% 31.8% 32.2% 32.6% 33.1% 21.0% 27.0% 27.4% 27.7% 28.1% 28.4% 28.8% 23.5% 23.8% 24.1% 24.4% 24.7% 25.0% 25.3% Average of Box 34.5%
All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 46 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS - COMPANY OWNED PLANT PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands)
ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- REVENUE San Francisco $ - $ 286 $ 688 $ 791 $ 869 $ 913 Tampa - 750 1,620 1,782 1,960 2,156 Mid-South - - 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Mid-West - - 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Northeast - - - 1,050 1,470 1,543 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- - 1,036 3,708 6,563 7,387 7,854 Cost of Goods Sold - 237 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - 799 2,862 5,061 5,697 6,057 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries & Employee Benefits - - 1,746 2,870 3,155 3,354 Occupancy Costs - - 177 318 352 368 Equipment Leases - - 81 89 76 76 Advertising - - 72 114 120 120 Delivery Expense - - 348 525 591 628 Training Costs 100 150 238 250 Other - 995 158 248 181 179 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- - 995 2,682 4,314 4,713 4,975 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- EBITDA - (196) 180 747 984 1,082 Deprec. & Amort - 23 100 100 100 100 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- EBIT - (219) 80 647 884 982 Income Taxes - (85 31 252 345 383 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - (134) 49 395 539 599 Add: Deprec. & Amort - 23 100 100 100 100 Add: Change in Net WC - - (305) (235) (68) (38) Less: Capital Expenditures - - 1,800 975 75 75 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ (111) $ (1,956) $ (715) $ 496 $ 586 ================== =============================================== INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND ASSUMPTIONS Statutory Tax Rate 0.0% 39.0 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate 0.0% 39.0 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ - $ (85) $ 31 $ 252 $ 345 $ 383 NOL Usage - - - - - - ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ - $ (85) $ 31 $ 252 $ 345 $ 383 ================== =============================================== Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ======== =============================================== ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- GROWTH ASSUMPTIONS San Francisco na na 140.4% 15.0% 9.9% 5.1% Tampa na na 116.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% Mid-South na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Mid-West na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Northeast na na na na 40.0% 5.0% Total Revenue na na 257.9% 77.0% 12.6% 6.3% Cost of Goods Sold na na 256.9% 77.5% 12.6% 6.3% Gross Margin na na 258.2% 76.9% 12.6% 6.3% Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 64.3% 9.9% 6.3% Occupancy Costs na na na 79.8% 10.7% 4.5% Equipment Leases na na na 9.5% -14.6% 0.0% Advertising na na na 58.3% 5.3% 0.0% Delivery Expense na na na 51.1% 12.6% 6.3% Training Costs na na na 50.0% 58.7% 5.0% Other na na -84.1% 57.1% -27.0% -1.1% Total Operating Expenses na na 169.5% 60.9% 9.2% 5.6% EBITDA na na na 315.9% 31.7% 10.0% Unlevered After-tax Income na na na 712.4% 36.6% 11.1% MARGIN REVIEW Cost of Paper Sales Margin na na 47.8% 15.7% 13.8% 16.7% Gross Margin na na 77.2% 77.1% 77.1% 77.1% EBITDA Margin na na 4.8% 11.4% 13.3% 13.8% NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL ASSUMPTIONS AR Days Outstanding na 30 30 30 30 A/R - % of Sales na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Days Inventory Outs. na - - - - Inv - % Cost of Sales na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% AP Days Outstanding na - - - - A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% NON-CASH NET WORKING CAPITAL Accounts Receivable $ - $ - $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 Inventory - - - - - - Prepayments - - - - - - Accounts Payable - - - - - - Accrued Expenses - - - - - - ------------------ ----------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ - $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 ================== =============================================== Change in Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ (305) $ (235) $ (68) $ (38) ======= ===============================================
Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 47 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - COMPANY OWNED PLANT PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands) REVENUE TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% $ (822) $ (382) $ 58 $ 498 $ 938 $ 1,378 20.5% $ (888) $ (479) $ (70) $ 339 $ 747 $ 1,156 23.0% $ (947) $ (567) $ (186) $ 195 $ 575 $ 956 25.5% $ (999) $ (645) $ (290) $ 65 $ 419 $ 774 28.0% $ (1,046) $ (715) $ (384) $ (53) $ 278 $ 609 30.5% $ (1,087) $ (778) $ (469) $ (159) $ 150 $ 459 Average of Box $ (54)
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% -107.1% -345.6% 3032.2% 441.7% 281.4% 223.5% 20.5% -92.1% -255.9% -2322.9% 604.0% 328.3% 247.5% 23.0% -80.4% -201.5% -818.5% 977.9% 397.0% 278.7% 25.5% -71.0% -165.0% -489.1% 2744.9% 507.5% 320.8% 28.0% -63.3% -138.9% -344.9% -3128.1% 714.2% 380.4% 30.5% -56.9% -119.3% -264.0% -971.0% 1236.9% 471.4% Average of Box 603.8%
EBITDA TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% $ 420 $ 723 $ 1,026 $ 1,329 $ 1,632 $ 1,935 20.5% $ 266 $ 547 $ 829 $ 1,111 $ 1,392 $ 1,674 23.0% $ 127 $ 389 $ 651 $ 913 $ 1,175 $ 1,437 25.5% $ 1 $ 246 $ 490 $ 734 $ 979 $ 1,223 28.0% $ (112) $ 116 $ 344 $ 572 $ 800 $ 1,028 30.5% $ (214) $ (1) $ 212 $ 425 $ 638 $ 851 Average of Box $ 697
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% 505.6% 335.5% 265.9% 228.1% 204.3% 188.0% 20.5% 742.3% 411.7% 305.8% 253.6% 222.5% 201.9% 23.0% 1447.8% 539.3% 362.4% 287.1% 245.3% 218.8% 25.5% 123579.0% 795.5% 448.7% 332.7% 274.6% 239.7% 28.0% -1426.2% 1571.2% 596.4% 398.5% 313.5% 266.1% 30.5% -695.6% -126359.9% 905.7% 501.6% 367.4% 300.5% Average of Box 357.7%
PERPETUAL GROWTH TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS
ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% $ 801 $ 853 $ 907 $ 963 $ 1,022 $ 1,082 20.5% $ 267 $ 303 $ 340 $ 378 $ 417 $ 457 23.0% $ (113) $ (88) $ (62) $ (35) $ (7) $ 22 25.5% $ (395) $ (376) $ (357) $ (337) $ (317) $ (296) 28.0% $ (610) $ (595) $ (580) $ (565) $ (550) $ (534) 30.5% $ (776) $ (765) $ (754) $ (742) $ (730) $ (718) Average of Box $ (197)
DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% 312.6% 299.5% 287.6% 276.7% 266.6% 257.2% 20.5% 738.0% 663.0% 602.1% 551.7% 509.2% 473.1% 23.0% -1408.2% -1847.2% -2677.2% -4841.4% -24719.4% 8014.2% 25.5% -332.4% -354.2% -379.0% -407.2% -439.9% -478.0% 28.0% -180.1% -187.0% -194.3% -202.1% -210.6% -219.8% 30.5% -119.7% -123.0% -126.4% -130.0% -133.8% -137.8% Average of Box -2076.2%
All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 48 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS - SATELLITE STORE PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands)
ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- REVENUE Royalty Income $ - $ - $ - $ 23 $ 123 $ 293 Pelican Paper Sales - - - 42 231 548 Franchise Sales - - 35 140 140 140 OPC Fees - - - - - - Company Plant Sales - - - - - - --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- - - 35 205 494 981 Cost of Goods Sold - - - 37 201 477 --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 35 168 293 504 OPERATING EXPENSES Salaries & Employee Benefits - - 39 142 146 149 Advertising - - 25 25 25 25 Admin - - 8 6 6 6 Other - - 92 141 146 151 --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- - - 164 314 323 331 --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - (129) (146) (29) 173 Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- EBIT - - (129) (146) (29) 173 Income Taxes - - - - - - --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - (129) (146) (29) 173 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - Add: Change in Net WC - - - (5) (24) (40) Less: Capital Expenditures - - - - - - --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $ (129) $ (151) $ (53) $ 133 ===================== =============================================== INCOME TAX EXPENSE AND ASSUMPTIONS Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Current Period Tax $ - $ - $ (50) $ (57) $ (11) $ 67 NOL Usage - - 50 57 11 (67) --------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ===================== =============================================== Ending NOL Balance $ - $ 50 $ 107 $ 118 $ 40 ======== =============================================== ACTUAL/ESTIMATED PROJECTED ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------ FYE FEB 28/29 FYE FEB 28/29 ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------ GROWTH ASSUMPTIONS Royalty Income na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Pelican Paper Sales na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Franchise Sales na na na 300.0% 0.0% 0.0% OPC Fees na na na na na na Company Plant Sales na na na na na na Total Revenue na na na 484.8% 141.6% 98.4% Cost of Goods Sold na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Gross Margin na na na 380.0% 74.6% 71.7% Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 268.8% 2.5% 2.4% Advertising na na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Admin na na na -25.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other na na na 53.3% 3.5% 3.4% Total Operating Expenses na na na 92.0% 2.7% 2.6% EBITDA na na na na na na Unlevered After-tax Income na na na na na na MARGIN REVIEW Cost of Paper Sales Margin na na na 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% Gross Margin na na 100.0% 82.1% 59.3% 51.4% EBITDA Margin na na -367.1% -71.3% -5.9% 17.6% NON-CASH WORKING CAPITAL ASSUMPTIONS AR Days Outstanding na 30 30 30 30 A/R - % of Sales na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Days Inventory Outs. na - - - - Inv - % Cost of Sales na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% AP Days Outstanding na - - - - A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% NON-CASH NET WORKING CAPITAL Accounts Receivable $ - $ - $ - $ 5 $ 29 $ 69 Inventory - - - - - - Prepayments - - - - - - Accounts Payable - - - - - - Accrued Expenses - - - - - - ---------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ - $ - $ 5 $ 29 $ 69 ====================== ================================================ Change in Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ - $ (5) $ (24) $ (40) ========= ================================================
Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 49 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS - SATELLITE STORE PROJECTIONS ($ in thousands) REVENUE TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x 1.20x -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ 216 $ 276 $ 335 $ 394 $ 453 $ 513 18.0% $ 188 $ 243 $ 298 $ 353 $ 408 $ 463 20.5% $ 162 $ 213 $ 264 $ 315 $ 366 $ 417 23.0% $ 139 $ 186 $ 234 $ 281 $ 329 $ 376 25.5% $ 118 $ 162 $ 206 $ 251 $ 295 $ 339 28.0% $ 99 $ 140 $ 181 $ 223 $ 264 $ 305 Average of Box $ 274 DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL REVENUE MULTIPLES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x 1.20x -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 191.6% 171.9% 159.2% 150.3% 143.7% 138.7% 18.0% 204.9% 181.1% 166.2% 155.8% 148.3% 142.6% 20.5% 220.7% 191.8% 174.0% 162.0% 153.4% 146.9% 23.0% 239.9% 204.2% 183.0% 169.0% 159.0% 151.5% 25.5% 263.4% 218.7% 193.2% 176.8% 165.2% 156.7% 28.0% 293.1% 236.1% 205.1% 185.6% 172.2% 162.4% Average of Box 172.0% EBITDA TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x 6.50x 7.00x 7.50x -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ 324 $ 376 $ 428 $ 480 $ 532 $ 584 18.0% $ 287 $ 336 $ 384 $ 432 $ 481 $ 529 20.5% $ 254 $ 299 $ 344 $ 389 $ 434 $ 479 23.0% $ 225 $ 267 $ 308 $ 350 $ 392 $ 434 25.5% $ 198 $ 237 $ 276 $ 315 $ 354 $ 393 28.0% $ 173 $ 210 $ 246 $ 283 $ 319 $ 356 Average of Box $ 348 DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL EBITDA MULTIPLES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x 6.50x 7.00x 7.50x -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 161.3% 152.8% 146.3% 141.3% 137.2% 133.9% 18.0% 168.6% 158.7% 151.3% 145.6% 141.0% 137.2% 20.5% 176.9% 165.3% 156.8% 150.2% 145.0% 140.8% 23.0% 186.4% 172.8% 162.9% 155.4% 149.5% 144.7% 25.5% 197.3% 181.2% 169.7% 161.1% 154.4% 149.0% 28.0% 209.9% 190.8% 177.4% 167.4% 159.7% 153.6% Average of Box 156.3% PERPETUAL GROWTH TERMINAL VALUE ANALYSIS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ESTIMATED RANGE OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 10.00% 10.25% 10.50% 10.75% 11.00% 11.25% -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ 1,075 $ 1,139 $ 1,209 $ 1,286 $ 1,372 $ 1,468 18.0% $ 615 $ 643 $ 673 $ 705 $ 740 $ 776 20.5% $ 379 $ 395 $ 411 $ 428 $ 446 $ 465 23.0% $ 238 $ 248 $ 257 $ 268 $ 278 $ 290 25.5% $ 145 $ 152 $ 158 $ 165 $ 172 $ 179 28.0% $ 81 $ 85 $ 90 $ 95 $ 99 $ 104 Average of Box $ 341 DISCOUNTED TERMINAL VALUES AS % OF ENTERPRISE VALUES -------------------------------------------------------------------- TERMINAL PERPETUAL GROWTH RATES Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 10.00% 10.25% 10.50% 10.75% 11.00% 11.25% -------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 118.4% 117.4% 116.4% 115.4% 114.4% 113.5% 18.0% 132.0% 130.6% 129.3% 127.9% 126.6% 125.4% 20.5% 151.5% 149.5% 147.6% 145.7% 143.9% 142.1% 23.0% 181.5% 178.3% 175.3% 172.5% 169.7% 167.0% 25.5% 232.3% 226.8% 221.5% 216.6% 211.8% 207.3% 28.0% 335.9% 323.6% 312.2% 301.6% 291.8% 282.6% Average of Box 160.3% All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 50 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Cost of Capital Calculation & Net Debt ($ and shares in thousands, except per share) COST OF EQUITY+A33 Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Riskless (1) 20 year treasury yield (Rf) 4.7% 4.7% 4.7% Risk (2) Equity risk premium (EP) 7.8% 7.8% 7.8% Industry risk premium (IP) -2.9% -2.9% -2.9% Size Premium (SP) 9.2% 9.2% 9.2% Company Specific Operational Risk 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% New Strategy Risk 0.0% 5.0% 5.0% --------- ------------- ---------------- Cost of Equity 18.8% 26.8% 23.8% ========= ============= ================ WEIGHTED AVERAGE COST OF CAPITAL After Tax Cost of Debt 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% ========= ============= ================ Weighted Average Cost of Capital 17.3% 24.5% 21.8% ========= ============= ================ EQUITY VALUE NET DEBT ASSUMPTIONS As of Feb 28, 2003 ------------------------------------------ Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Debt & Other Obligations Interest Bearing Debt $ 523 $ 523 $ 523 Minority Interests - - - Preferred Stock - - - --------- ------------- ---------------- 523 523 523 --------- ------------- ---------------- Less Cash Cash on Hand 4,244 4,244 4,244 Assumed $ - exercise of options 1,017 1,017 1,017 Assumed $ - Notes (3) 2,594 2,594 2,594 --------- ------------- ---------------- 7,855 7,855 7,855 --------- ------------- ---------------- Net Debt $ (7,332) $ (7,332) $ (7,332) ========= ============= ================ COST OF DEBT Nominal % of Weighted Type of Debt Rate Amount of Debt Cost of Debt ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Note 1 9.00% $ 193 36.9% 3.3% Note 2 6.50% 182 34.8% 2.3% Note 3 0.00% 148 28.3% 0.0% ------ ------- ------------- $ 523 100.0% 5.6% ====== ======= ============= CAPITALIZATION Stock Price Market % of Type Shares Outs. 19-May-03 Value Total Capital ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debt $ 523 9.7% Common Stock 5,121 $ 0.9500 4,865 90.3% -------- -------------- $ 5,388 100.0% ======== ============== COMMON STOCK EQUIVALENTS
As of Feb 28, 2003 ------------------------------------------ Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Common Stock Outstanding 5,121 5,121 5,121 Stock issued re Other - - - --------- ------------- ---------------- 5,121 5,121 5,121 --------- ------------- ---------------- Options in the money: Avg Exercise $ Options * $2.00 $ 1.80 565 565 565 - - - --------- ------------- ---------------- 565 565 565 --------- ------------- ---------------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,686 5,686 5,686 ========= ============= ================
* denotes less than or equal to - ---------- (1) As reported by the Federal Reserve Board on a weekly-average basis for the week ended March 9, 2003. (2) Sourced from the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Edition 2003 Yearbook. Industry risk premium is based on SIC 27 (Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries) and SIC 511 (Paper & Paper Products). (3) See Notes Analysis for details. Sources of information: Company financials, projections & management, Ibbotson 2003 SBBI and Federal Reserve Board. Page 51 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . The selected comparable company analysis compares the trading multiples of the Company with those of other publicly traded companies that are similar with respect to business and revenue model, operating sector, size and target customer base. . Capitalink located five companies that it deemed comparable to the Company with respect to their industry sector and market served (the "Comparable Companies"). However, none of the Comparable Companies are involved in franchising. All provide commercial printing services including business forms and labels, and the supply of paper and related products as their primary business and are classified either under the SIC code 27 (Printing, Publishing and Allied Services) and/or 511 (Paper and Paper Products). . Based on size (in terms of enterprise value and revenues), BCT is in the lower range of the Comparable Companies. As of May 19, 2003, the enterprise values for the Comparable Companies ranged from approximately $43.7 million to approximately $2.3 billion and revenue ranged from approximately $134.8 million to approximately $2.0 billion. In comparison, BCT had an enterprise value and latest twelve months ("LTM") revenue of approximately $888,000 and $18.4 million, respectively. . Multiples utilizing market value, total invested capital ("TIC") and enterprise value were used in the analyses. The differences among the three are as follows: . Market value equals price per share times number of shares outstanding, . TIC equals market value plus interest bearing debt, preferred stock and minority interest, and . Enterprise value equals TIC, less cash and equivalents. . Multiples based on TIC were calculated given the significant level of cash held by the Company (approximately $4.8 million, as of November 30, 2002). The significant difference between the multiples based on TIC and enterprise value suggests that the market is not fully valuing the cash and assets of the business. Page 52 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . Market values were used to calculate multiples of earnings per share ("EPS"), common equity, and net tangible common equity, while TIC and enterprise values were used to calculate multiples of LTM revenue, LTM EBITDA, and total assets. For comparison purposes, all operating profits including EBITDA were normalized to exclude unusual and extra-ordinary expenses or income. . The comparable company analysis generated a wide range of multiples: . Based on TIC, the mean LTM revenue and EBITDA multiple was 0.71 times and 8.6 times respectively, compared with 0.31 times and 5.8 times, respectively for the Company. . Based on enterprise value, the mean LTM revenue and EBITDA multiple was 0.69 times and 8.3 times respectively, compared with 0.05 times and 0.9 times, respectively for the Company. . Capitalink noted that the EBITDA margin for the Company of 5.4% was lower than all of the Comparable Companies (the median of which was 9.4%) with the exception of Impresso (3.1%). This might account for the lower valuation of the Company relative to the Comparable Companies, despite the fact that most of the Company's profits come from its franchising operations. . Capitalink also noted that the Company's debt ratio (5.1%) is much lower than any of the Comparable Companies (the mean of which was 60.7%). This explains the significant difference between multiples based on TIC and enterprise value for the Comparable Companies relative to the Company. . Capitalink also calculated and compared the implied multiples for the Company based on the Merger Consideration in the Proposed Transaction. Based on TIC, this would represent an LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA multiple of 0.66 times and 12.3 times, respectively, which is significantly greater than the average of the Comparable Companies. However, based on enterprise value, this would represent a LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA multiple of 0.21 times and 3.8 times, respectively. These multiples lie just below the low end of the range of the Comparable Companies. In determining the enterprise value for this calculation, Capitalink included both cash balances and an estimation of the fair market value of the Notes (see Notes analysis). Page 53 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . Capitalink expects the Company's valuation multiples to be below the Comparable Companies due to the smaller size of the Company, lower historical growth and limited future growth. . Capitalink selected an appropriate multiple range for the Company as follows: . 0.32 times to 0.59 times LTM revenue based on TIC, and 0.32 times to 0.58 times LTM revenue based on enterprise value. . 5.4 times to 7.7 times LTM EBITDA based on TIC, and 5.3 times to 7.4 times LTM EBITDA based on enterprise value. . Based on the selected multiple ranges, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated share prices of $1.57 to $2.20. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was within this indicated valuation range. . An analysis of publicly-traded comparable companies is not mathematical; rather it involves complex consideration and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the Comparable Companies and other factors that could affect the public trading of the Comparable Companies. Page 54 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - INDICATED REFERENCE RANGE ($ in thousands, except per share)
Statistic Selected Multiple Range Indicated TIC/EV Value --------- ----------------------- ---------------------- TOTAL INVESTED CAPITAL (TIC) MULTIPLE LTM Revenue $ 18,381 0.32x - 0.59x $ 5,853 - $ 10,890 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.4x - 7.7x $ 5,327 - $ 7,628 TOTAL ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV) MULTIPLE LTM Revenue $ 18,381 0.32x - 0.58x $ 5,835 - $ 10,707 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.3x - 7.4x $ 5,238 - $ 7,295 Indicated Reference Range Indicated Equity Value(1) Indicated Share Price (2) ------------------------- ------------------------- TOTAL INVESTED CAPITAL (TIC) MULTIPLE LTM Revenue $ 5,025 - $ 10,062 $ 0.88 - $ 1.77 LTM EBITDA $ 4,499 - $ 6,800 $ 0.79 - $ 1.20 TOTAL ENTERPRISE VALUE (EV) MULTIPLE LTM Revenue $ 13,423 - $ 18,295 $ 2.36 - $ 3.22 LTM EBITDA $ 12,826 - $ 14,883 $ 2.26 - $ 2.62 INDICATED REFERENCE RANGE $ 1.57 - $ 2.20
- ---------- (1) Adjusted for $828 and ($7,588) debt and net debt, respectively for TIC and EV. Net debt includes assumed cash from in the money options/warrants and the net present value of notes receivable. (2) Based upon and assumes 5,686 common stock share equivalents outstanding. Page 55 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - VALUATION MULTIPLES ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Total % Below/Above Market Invested Enterprise Stock Price 52-week Value Capital Value Company 19-May-03 High-Low MV TIC (1) EV (2) - ---------------------------- ----------- ------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 18.320 27.3% - 27.7% $ 244,169 $ 420,503 $ 413,453 Mail-Well, Inc. 2.310 65.2% - 143.2% 111,672 888,923 888,579 Impreso, Inc. 2.030 42.7% - 18.0% 10,716 42,919 42,787 Moore Corporation(4) 12.050 16.6% - 53.5% 1,365,542 2,461,655 2,341,674 Wallace Computer Services(4) 26.860 0.3% - 70.0% 1,134,674 1,343,581 1,284,804 High $ 1,365,542 $ 2,461,655 $ 2,341,674 Mean 573,355 1,031,516 994,260 Median 244,169 888,923 888,579 Low 10,716 42,919 42,787 BCT International $ 0.950 11.2% - 41.8% $ 4,865 $ 5,693 $ 888 BCT International - Merger Consideration(5) $ 11,372 $ 12,200 $ 3,784 MV as a Multiple of TIC as a Multiple of EV as a Multiple of ----------------------- ----------------------- ----------------------- 5 Yr EPS LTM Common Net Tang. LTM LTM Total LTM LTM Total Growth Company EPS Equity Equity Revenue EBITDA Assets Revenue EBITDA Assets Proj. (3) - ---------------------------- ---- ------ --------- ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. 15.3x 1.0x 1.8x 0.59x 5.4x 0.7x 0.58x 5.3x 0.7x 10.0% Mail-Well, Inc. 1.8 2.1 na 0.52 6.7 0.8 0.52 6.7 0.8 5.0% Impreso, Inc. 16.9 0.6 0.6 0.32 10.1 0.7 0.32 10.1 0.7 na Moore Corporation(4) 15.1 3.2 4.4 1.22 12.9 1.0 1.16 12.3 1.0 na Wallace Computer Services(4) 14.0 2.4 4.0 0.89 7.7 1.4 0.85 7.4 1.4 na High 16.9x 3.2x 4.4x 1.22x 12.9x 1.4x 1.16x 12.3x 1.4x 10.0% Mean 12.6 1.9 2.7 0.71 8.6 0.9 0.69 8.3 0.9 7.5% Median 15.1 2.1 2.9 0.59 7.7 0.8 0.58 7.4 0.8 7.5% Low 1.8 0.6 0.6 0.32 5.4 0.7 0.32 5.3 0.7 5.0% BCT International 10.6x 0.3x 0.3x 0.31x 5.8x 0.3x 0.05x 0.9x 0.0x na BCT International - Merger Consideration(5) 24.7x 0.7x 0.8x 0.66x 12.3x 0.7x 0.21x 3.8x 0.2x na
(1) Total Invested Capital equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests. (2) Enterprise Value equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash. (3) Sources of estimates: Multex Estimates and other various securities analysts' estimates and reports. (4) Merger of Moore and Wallace in final stages. (5) Reflects Merger Consideration, the effect of in-the-money options/warrants and the net present value of notes receivable. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 56 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - MARGIN AND OTHER ANALYSES ($ in thousands)
LTM (1) ----------------------------------------------------------------- as Percentage of Revenue Return on ------------------------------------------------ ---------------- Gross Operating Net Average Average Company Ticker Revenue Margin S G & A Margin EBITDA EBIT Income Assets Equity - ---------------------------- ------ ----------- ------ ------- --------- ------ ---- ------ ------- ------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. CGX $ 709,780 24.5% 19.0% 5.5% 11.0% 5.5% 2.2% 2.6% 5.7% Mail-Well, Inc. MWL 1,712,542 19.8% 15.1% 4.7% 7.8% 4.6% 3.7% 5.7% 130.5% Impreso, Inc. ZCOM 134,781 10.1% 7.3% 2.7% 3.1% 2.2% 0.5% 1.0% 3.9% Moore Corporation MCL 2,019,683 31.9% 26.2% 5.7% 9.4% 5.2% 4.4% 4.7% 22.0% Wallace Computer Services WCS 1,505,704 27.3% 19.9% 7.4% 11.6% 7.4% 5.3% 8.6% 17.4% High $ 2,019,683 31.9% 26.2% 7.4% 11.6% 7.4% 5.3% 8.6% 130.5% Mean 1,216,498 22.7% 17.5% 5.2% 8.6% 5.0% 3.2% 4.5% 35.9% Median 1,505,704 24.5% 19.0% 5.5% 9.4% 5.2% 3.7% 4.7% 17.4% Low 134,781 10.1% 7.3% 2.7% 3.1% 2.2% 0.5% 1.0% 3.9% BCT International BCTI $ 18,381 43.1% 39.0% 4.1% 5.4% 4.1% 2.5% 2.6% 3.1% LTM (1) as of Latest Available Filing ------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Days Total Debt Total Total Latest FY A/R Inv. Sales Current to Total Debt Debt to Rev Company Ticker Turnover Turnover Outs. Ratio Capitaliztion to TIC EBITDA Growth - ---------------------------- ------ -------- -------- ----- ------- ------------- ------ ------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. CGX 6.0x 16.55x 60.4 1.7 41.4% 41.6% 2.3x -5.8% Mail-Well, Inc. MWL 7.7 13.2 47.6 1.5 93.6% 87.4% 5.8x -7.5% Impreso, Inc. ZCOM 9.2 3.5 39.8 1.3 65.5% 74.3% 7.6x 27.9% Moore Corporation MCL 5.9 10.3 62.0 1.3 72.0% 43.9% 5.7x -5.4% Wallace Computer Services WCS 6.3 12.5 57.6 2.7 30.8% 15.5% 1.2x -8.5% High 9.2x 16.5x 62.0 2.7 93.6% 87.4% 7.6x 27.9% Mean 7.0 11.2 53.5 1.7 60.7% 52.6% 4.5 0.1% Median 6.3 12.5 57.6 1.5 65.5% 43.9% 5.7 -5.8% Low 5.9 3.5 39.8 1.3 30.8% 15.5% 1.2 -8.5% BCT International BCTI 7.0x 4.56x 52.4 5.0 5.1% 13.9% 0.8x -7.3%
(1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 57 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - INCOME STATEMENT OVERVIEW ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue EBITDA (1) EBIT (1) Net Income (1) ------------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Latest Latest Latest Latest Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K - --------------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 709,780 $ 643,948 $ 77,984 $ 84,256 $ 39,343 $ 42,944 $ 15,887 $ 16,680 Mail-Well, Inc. 1,712,542 1,728,705 133,127 133,309 78,546 77,856 62,777 70,169 Impreso, Inc. 134,781 123,065 4,234 4,730 2,972 3,468 655 1,063 Moore Corporation 2,019,683 2,038,039 190,747 175,393 104,981 88,647 89,073 72,408 Wallace Computer Services 1,505,704 1,545,629 174,014 176,292 111,510 109,885 80,056 89,588 High $ 2,019,68 $ 2,038,039 $ 190,747 $ 176,292 $ 111,510 $ 109,885 $ 89,073 $ 89,588 Mean 1,216,498 1,215,877 116,021 114,796 67,470 64,560 49,690 49,982 Median 1,505,704 1,545,629 133,127 133,309 78,546 77,856 62,777 70,169 Low 134,781 123,065 4,234 4,730 2,972 3,468 655 1,063 BCT International $ 18,381 $ 18,007 $ 988 $ 1,039 $ 755 $ 813 $ 460 $ 492 EPS (1) ------------------------- Latest Latest Latest Available Available Company LTM 10-K 10-Q 10-K - --------------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 1.20 $ 1.27 31-Dec-02 31-Mar-02 Mail-Well, Inc. 1.32 1.47 31-Mar-03 31-Dec-02 Impreso, Inc. 0.12 0.20 28-Feb-03 31-Aug-02 Moore Corporation 0.80 0.65 31-Mar-03 31-Dec-02 Wallace Computer Services 1.92 2.17 31-Jan-03 31-Jul-02 High $ 1.92 $ 2.17 Mean 1.07 1.15 Median 1.20 1.27 Low 0.12 0.20 BCT International $ 0.09 $ 0.10 30-Nov-02 28-Feb-02
(1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 58 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - BALANCE SHEET OVERVIEW ($ in thousands)
As of Latest Available Filing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash, Total Equivalents Accounts Current Intangibles, Total Company & Mrkt Sec Receivables Inventory Assets PPE, net net Assets - --------------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ----------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 7,050 $ 113,018 $ 31,991 $ 162,276 $ 281,661 $ 110,556 $ 562,466 Mail-Well, Inc. 344 227,049 104,546 380,164 379,677 311,578 1,110,270 Impreso, Inc. 132 13,562 34,318 48,816 15,411 - 64,327 Moore Corporation 119,981 344,567 137,372 673,487 252,549 113,927 2,352,830 Wallace Computer Services 58,777 229,882 89,799 419,524 307,745 184,624 931,247 High $ 119,981 $ 344,567 $ 137,372 $ 673,487 $ 379,677 $ 311,578 $ 2,352,830 Mean 37,257 185,616 79,605 336,853 247,409 144,137 1,004,228 Median 7,050 227,049 89,799 380,164 281,661 113,927 931,247 Low 132 13,562 31,991 48,816 15,411 - 64,327 BCT International $ 4,805 $ 2,386 $ 2,697 $ 10,806 $ 963 $ 186 $ 18,185 As of Latest Available Filing ------------------------------------------------------- Total Latest Current Total Total Net Tangible Available Company Liabilities Debt Common Eq Common Eq Filing - --------------------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- -------------- ------------ Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 97,442 $ 176,334 $ 249,809 $ 139,253 31-Dec-02 Mail-Well, Inc. 255,547 777,251 53,449 (258,129) 31-Mar-03 Impreso, Inc. 36,194 32,203 16,944 16,944 28-Feb-03 Moore Corporation 538,210 1,096,113 425,819 311,892 31-Mar-03 Wallace Computer Services 155,862 208,907 468,983 284,359 31-Jan-03 High $ 538,210 $ 1,096,113 $ 468,983 $ 311,892 Mean 216,651 458,162 243,001 98,864 Median 155,862 208,907 249,809 139,253 Low 36,194 32,203 16,944 (258,129) BCT International $ 2,146 $ 828 $ 15,291 $ 15,105 30-Nov-02
Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 59 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS CONSOLIDATED GRAPHICS, INC. OVERVIEW Name Consolidated Graphic Symbol CGX Latest Fiscal YE 31-Mar-02 Latest Rprt Per 31-Dec-02 Address 5858 Westheimer City, State Zip Houston, TX 77057 Telephone 713-787-0977 Website consolidatedgraphics.com Officers Joe Davis, Chmn & CEO A national provider of commercial printing services. Sales are mainly derived from commercial printing services, which include electronic prepress, printing, finishing, storage and delivery of high quality, custom-designed products. Examples of such products include multicolor product and capability brochures, shareholder communications, catalogs, training manuals, point-of-purchase marketing materials and direct mail pieces. INCOME AND CASHFLOW STATEMENT DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ---------------------- ---------------------- Dec-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 Mar-02 Mar-01 --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Revenue $ 709,780 $ 544,174 $ 478,342 $ 643,948 $ 683,396 COGS 535,750 411,860 353,257 477,147 494,158 --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Gross Profit 174,030 132,314 125,085 166,801 189,238 Selling, General & Administrative 134,687 98,188 87,358 123,857 124,665 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Operating Income 39,343 34,126 37,727 42,944 64,573 Interest Income / (Expense), net (11,053) (8,020) (12,111) (15,144) (20,858) Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Pre-tax Income 28,290 26,106 25,616 27,800 43,715 Taxes 12,403 9,920 8,637 11,120 15,164 --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- After-tax Income 15,887 16,186 16,979 16,680 28,551 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Normalized Net Income 15,887 16,186 16,979 16,680 28,551 Preferred Dividends - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 15,887 $ 16,186 $ 16,979 $ 16,680 $ 28,551 ========= ========== ========= ========== ========= EBIT $ 39,343 $ 34,126 $ 37,727 $ 42,944 $ 64,573 Depreciation & Amortization $ 38,641 $ 27,658 $ 30,329 $ 41,312 $ 38,783 EBITDA $ 77,984 $ 61,784 $ 68,056 $ 84,256 $ 103,356 CAPEX $ 14,838 $ 9,507 $ 10,939 $ 16,270 $ 26,434 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 63,146 $ 52,277 $ 57,117 $ 67,986 $ 76,922 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 86,415 $ 72,566 $ 55,907 $ 69,756 $ 68,118 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,212 13,054 13,107 13,142 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.20 $ 1.23 $ 1.30 $ 1.27 $ 2.17 Basic Reported EPS $ (4.12) $ (4.40) $ 0.99 $ 1.27 $ 1.68 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,528 13,334 13,380 13,186 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.18 $ 1.20 $ 1.27 $ 1.25 $ 2.17 Diluted Reported EPS $ (4.02) $ (4.30) $ 0.97 $ 1.25 $ 1.68 NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (70,351) $ (74,376) $ (4,025) $ - $ (6,440) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (70,351) (74,376) (4,025) - (6,440) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - --------- ---------- --------- ---------- --------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (70,351) $ (74,376) $ (4,025) $ - $ (6,440) ========= ========== ========= ========== ========= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 12,403 $ 9,920 $ 8,637 $ 11,120 $ 15,164 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ (54,464) $ (58,190) $ 12,954 $ 16,680 $ 22,111 PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (AS % OF REVENUE) Gross Profit 24.5% 24.3% 26.1% 25.9% 27.7% S,G & A 19.0% 18.0% 18.3% 19.2% 18.2% Operating Income 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% Pre-Tax 4.0% 4.8% 5.4% 4.3% 6.4% EBIT 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% EBITDA 11.0% 11.4% 14.2% 13.1% 15.1% Normalized Net Income to Common 2.2% 3.0% 3.5% 2.6% 4.2% Reported Net Income -7.7% -10.7% 2.7% 2.6% 3.2% CAPEX 2.1% 1.7% 2.3% 2.5% 3.9%
BALANCE SHEET DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ---------------------- 31-Dec-02 Mar-02 Mar-01 --------- ---------- --------- Cash & Equivalents $ 7,050 $ 8,955 $ 8,667 Marketable Securities - - - --------- ---------- --------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 7,050 8,955 8,667 Accounts Receivable 113,018 121,981 116,095 Inventory 31,991 32,771 31,536 Other Current Assets 10,217 11,267 8,628 --------- ---------- --------- Total Current Assets 162,276 174,974 164,926 PPE, net 281,661 293,831 299,871 Intangibles, net 110,556 199,331 203,030 Investments - - - Other Assets 7,973 8,597 6,840 --------- ---------- --------- Total Assets $ 562,466 $ 676,733 $ 674,667 ========= ========== ========= Accounts Payable $ 32,759 $ 32,068 $ 33,865 Accrued Expenses 43,435 37,382 32,609 Short Term Debt 21,198 19,877 18,711 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 50 611 253 --------- ---------- --------- Total Current Liabilities 97,442 89,938 85,438 Other LT Liabilities 60,079 66,337 54,966 Long Term Debt 155,136 213,860 246,729 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- ---------- --------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 312,657 370,135 387,133 --------- ---------- --------- Common Equity 249,809 306,598 287,534 --------- ---------- --------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 562,466 $ 676,733 $ 674,667 ========= ========== ========= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,314 13,206 13,019 Cash Value per share $ 0.53 $ 0.68 $ 0.67 Book Value per share $ 18.76 $ 23.22 $ 22.09 Tangible Book Value per share $ 10.46 $ 8.12 $ 6.49 EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 6.04x 5.41x 5.89x Inventory Turnover 16.55x 14.84x 15.67x Asset Turnover 1.15x 0.95x 1.01x Days Sales Outstanding 60.4 67.5 62.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 22.1 24.6 23.3 Days Payable Outstanding 17.6 20.0 20.0 Return on Avg Assets 2.6% 2.5% na Return on Avg Common Equity 5.7% 5.6% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 1.67 1.95 1.93 Quick Ratio 1.34 1.58 1.56 Total Debt $ 176,334 $ 233,737 $ 265,440 Net Debt $ 169,284 $ 224,782 $ 256,773 Total Capitalization $ 426,143 $ 540,335 $ 552,974 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 41.4% 43.3% 48.0% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 39.7% 41.6% 46.4% Total Debt/TIC 41.9% 55.6% 63.1% Total Debt/EBITDA 2.26x 2.77x 2.57x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 2.79x 3.44x 3.45x EBITDA/Interest Expense 7.06x 5.56x 4.96x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 5.71x 4.49x 3.69x
MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 18.32 52 Week High $ 25.20 52 Week Low $ 14.35 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 56 Beta 0.53 Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,328 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 11,100 Market Cap $ 244,169 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 420,503 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 413,453 Ownership Insiders% Owned 17.00% Institutional % Owned 59.00% Number of Institutions 235 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of ---------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ---------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.34x 0.59x 0.58x EBIT 6.21x 10.69x 10.51x EBITDA 3.13x 5.39x 5.30x Normalized Net Income 15.37x 26.47x 26.02x Basic Normalized EPS 15.27x na na Projected Mar-04 Mean Revenue 0.34x 0.59x 0.58x Mar-05 Mean Revenue 0.33x 0.57x 0.56x Mar-04 Mean EPS 18.69x na na Mar-05 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.43x 0.75x 0.74x Common Equity 0.98x na na Tangible Common Equity 1.75x na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- March-04 1 $ 712,300 $ 0.98 March-05 1 $ 733,700 na LT Growth 1 10.00% PERIOD GROWTH RATES Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Dec-02 Mar-02 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue 13.8% -5.8% EBIT -9.5% -33.5% EBITDA -9.2% -18.5% NOTES Add backs include restructuring expenses and asset impairment charges. Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 60 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS MAIL-WELL, INC. OVERVIEW Name Mail-Well, Inc. Symbol MWL Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-02 Latest Rprt Per 31-Mar-03 Address 8310 S. Valley Highway #400 City, State Zip Englewood, CO 80112 Telephone (303) 790-8023 Website imagex.com Officers Paul Reilly, Pres & CEO Operates 103 printing and manufacturing facilities throughout North America and three in the United Kingdom. The Company provides high-impact color printing, and general commercial printing. The Company also has an envelope business that provides customized envelopes and packaging products, including Tyvek mailers used by the United States Postal Service, sold directly to end users or to independent distributors who sell to end users, and envelopes and other products sold to wholesalers, paper merchants, printers, brokerage firms, office product establishments and superstores. INCOME AND CASHFLOW STATEMENT DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------------- ------------------------- Mar-03 Mar-03 Mar-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Revenue $ 1,712,542 $ 427,319 $ 443,482 $ 1,728,705 $ 1,868,768 COGS 1,373,380 343,472 355,453 1,385,361 1,481,135 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Gross Profit 339,162 83,847 88,029 343,344 387,633 Selling, General & Administrative 259,023 63,480 68,191 263,734 277,004 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Operating Income 80,139 20,367 19,838 79,610 110,629 Interest Income / (Expense), net (73,535) (17,979) (14,905) (70,461) (63,314) Other Income / (Expense), net (1,593) (131) (292) (1,754) (1,923) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Pre-tax Income 5,011 2,257 4,641 7,395 45,392 Taxes (57,766) 484 (4,524) (62,774) (5,200) ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- After-tax Income 62,777 1,773 9,165 70,169 50,592 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Normalized Net Income 62,777 1,773 9,165 70,169 50,592 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 62,777 $ 1,773 $ 9,165 $ 70,169 $ 50,592 =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== EBIT $ 78,546 $ 20,236 $ 19,546 $ 77,856 $ 108,706 Depreciation & Amortization $ 54,581 $ 12,573 $ 13,445 $ 55,453 $ 69,402 EBITDA $ 133,127 $ 32,809 $ 32,991 $ 133,309 $ 178,108 CAPEX $ 25,972 $ 6,416 $ 11,340 $ 30,896 $ 32,742 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 107,155 $ 26,393 $ 21,651 $ 102,413 $ 145,366 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 1,845 $ (13,440) $ 7,686 $ 22,971 $ 170,935 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 47,668 47,358 47,665 47,562 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.04 $ 0.19 $ 1.47 $ 1.06 Basic Reported EPS $ (1.35) $ 0.07 $ (2.82) $ (4.24) $ (2.86) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 48,376 47,358 47,665 47,562 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.04 $ 0.19 $ 1.47 $ 1.06 Diluted Reported EPS $ (1.36) $ 0.06 $ (2.82) $ (4.24) $ (2.86) NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (74,422) $ (1,130) $ (22,774) $ (96,066) $ (95,805) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (37,466) - - (37,466) - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (111,888) (1,130) (22,774) (133,532) (95,805) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes (6,369) 2,500 (7,999) (16,868) (91,004) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes (10,125) - - (10,125) - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (128,382) $ 1,370 $ (142,521) $ (272,273) $ (186,809) =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ (20,300) $ 484 $ (4,524) $ (25,308) $ (5,200) Reported Net Income (Loss) $ (65,605) $ 3,143 $ (133,356) $ (202,104) $ (136,217) PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (AS % OF REVENUE) Gross Profit 19.8% 19.6% 19.8% 19.9% 20.7% S,G & A 15.1% 14.9% 15.4% 15.3% 14.8% Operating Income 4.7% 4.8% 4.5% 4.6% 5.9% Pre-Tax 0.3% 0.5% 1.0% 0.4% 2.4% EBIT 4.6% 4.7% 4.4% 4.5% 5.8% EBITDA 7.8% 7.7% 7.4% 7.7% 9.5% Normalized Net Income to Common 3.7% 0.4% 2.1% 4.1% 2.7% Reported Net Income -3.8% 0.7% -30.1% -11.7% -7.3% CAPEX 1.5% 1.5% 2.6% 1.8% 1.8%
BALANCE SHEET DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of -------------------------- 31-Mar-03 Dec-02 Dec-01 ----------- ----------- ------------ Cash & Equivalents $ 344 $ 2,650 $ 894 Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 344 2,650 894 Accounts Receivable 227,049 219,924 233,045 Inventory 104,546 103,533 111,648 Other Current Assets 48,225 50,254 233,462 ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Current Assets 380,164 376,361 579,049 PPE, net 379,677 379,624 428,564 Intangibles, net 311,578 308,947 420,723 Investments - - - Other Assets 38,851 42,435 48,531 ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Assets $ 1,110,270 $ 1,107,367 $ 1,476,867 =========== =========== ============ Accounts Payable $ 143,715 $ 151,930 $ 160,659 Accrued Expenses 49,660 53,292 51,407 Short Term Debt 2,193 2,961 303,170 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 59,979 67,848 62,520 ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Current Liabilities 255,547 276,031 577,756 Other LT Liabilities 26,216 27,630 105,183 Long Term Debt 775,058 760,938 552,051 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,056,821 1,064,599 1,234,990 ----------- ----------- ------------ Common Equity 53,449 42,768 241,877 ----------- ----------- ------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $ 1,110,270 $ 1,107,367 $ 1,476,867 =========== =========== ============ Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 48,343 48,337 48,326 Cash Value per share $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 Book Value per share $ 1.11 $ 0.88 $ 5.01 Tangible Book Value per share $ (5.34) $ (5.51) $ (3.70) EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 7.66x 7.63x 8.02x Inventory Turnover 13.20x 12.88x 13.27x Asset Turnover 1.54x 1.34x 1.27x Days Sales Outstanding 47.6 47.8 45.5 Days Inventory Outstanding 27.7 28.3 27.5 Days Payable Outstanding 33.1 34.6 33.4 Return on Avg Assets 5.7% 5.4% na Return on Avg Common Equity 130.5% 49.3% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 1.49 1.36 1.00 Quick Ratio 1.08 0.99 0.81 Total Debt $ 777,251 $ 763,899 $ 855,221 Net Debt $ 776,907 $ 761,249 $ 854,327 Total Capitalization $ 830,700 $ 806,667 $ 1,097,098 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 93.6% 94.7% 78.0% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 93.5% 94.4% 77.9% Total Debt/TIC 87.4% 85.9% 96.2% Total Debt/EBITDA 5.84x 5.73x 4.80x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 7.25x 7.46x 5.88x EBITDA/Interest Expense 1.81x 1.89x 2.81x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.46x 1.45x 2.30x
MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 2.31 52 Week High $ 6.63 52 Week Low $ 0.95 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 92 Beta 1.53 Shares Outstanding (000's) 48,343 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 26,300 Market Cap $ 111,672 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 888,923 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 888,579 Ownership Insiders% Owned 46.00% Institutional % Owned 54.00% Number of Institutions 117 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of ------------------------------------ Market Cap TIC EV ------------------------------------ Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.07x 0.52x 0.52x EBIT 1.42x 11.32x 11.31x EBITDA 0.84x 6.68x 6.67x Normalized Net Income 1.78x 14.16x 14.15x Basic Normalized EPS 1.75x na na Projected Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.07x 0.52x 0.52x Dec-04 Mean Revenue 0.06x 0.52x 0.51x Dec-03 Mean EPS 9.24x na na Dec-04 Mean EPS 5.50x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.10x 0.80x 0.80x Common Equity 2.09x na na Tangible Common Equity na na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-03 1 $ 1,696,000 $ 0.25 December-04 1 $ 1,726,000 $ 0.42 LT Growth - 5.00% PERIOD GROWTH RATES Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Mar-03 Dec-02 ------------------ ------------------ Revenue -3.6% -7.5% EBIT 3.5% -28.4% EBITDA -0.6% -25.2% NOTES Add backs include restructuring expenses and asset impairment charges. Discontinued operations represent sale of label & printed office product segments. Extraordinary items include gain from settlement of debt. Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 61 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS IMPRESO, INC. OVERVIEW Name Impreso, Inc. Symbol ZCOM Latest Fiscal YE 31-Aug-02 Latest Rprt Per 28-Feb-03 Address 652 Southwestern Blvd. City, State Zip Coppell, TX 75019 Telephone 972-462-0100 Website tstimpreso.com Officers Marshall Sorokwasz, CEO Impreso, Inc. is the holding company of TST/Impreso, Inc. (TST), a manufacturer and distributor to dealers and other resellers of various paper and film products for commercial and home use in domestic and international markets, and Hotsheet.com, Inc., the owner of Hotsheet.com, an online Web reference directory. TST manufactures and distributes its products under its own IMPRESO label, generic labels and private labels. Hotsheet is an Internet Website directory, or portal, specializing in listing popular and useful Web destinations utilized by a wide general audience. INCOME AND CASHFLOW STATEMENT DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------------- ------------------------- Feb-03 Feb-03 Feb-02 Aug-02 Aug-01 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Revenue $ 134,781 $ 63,512 $ 51,796 $ 123,065 $ 96,208 COGS 121,187 57,062 46,323 110,448 84,752 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Gross Profit 13,594 6,450 5,473 12,617 11,456 Selling, General & Administrative 9,896 4,785 4,221 9,332 7,872 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Operating Income 3,698 1,665 1,252 3,285 3,584 Interest Income / (Expense), net (1,871) (958) (831) (1,744) (1,633) Other Income / (Expense), net (726) 157 1,066 183 72 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Pre-tax Income 1,101 864 1,487 1,724 2,023 Taxes 446 343 558 661 776 ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- After-tax Income 655 521 929 1,063 1,247 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Normalized Net Income 655 521 929 1,063 1,247 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 655 $ 521 $ 929 $ 1,063 $ 1,247 =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== EBIT $ 2,972 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 3,468 $ 3,656 Depreciation & Amortization $ 1,262 $ - $ - $ 1,262 $ 874 EBITDA $ 4,234 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 4,730 $ 4,530 CAPEX $ 1,540 $ - $ - $ 1,540 $ 1,200 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,694 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 3,190 $ 3,330 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 5,441 $ - $ - $ 5,441 $ 4,946 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.24 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.24 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items 1,005 - - 1,005 - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (392) - - (392) - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes 613 - - 613 - Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ----------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ 613 $ - $ - $ 613 $ - =========== ========== ========== =========== =========== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 838 $ 343 $ 558 $ 1,053 $ 776 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 1,268 $ 521 $ 929 $ 1,676 $ 1,247 PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit 10.1% 10.2% 10.6% 10.3% 11.9% S,G & A 7.3% 7.5% 8.1% 7.6% 8.2% Operating Income 2.7% 2.6% 2.4% 2.7% 3.7% Pre-Tax 0.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4% 2.1% EBIT 2.2% 2.9% 4.5% 2.8% 3.8% EBITDA 3.1% 2.9% 4.5% 3.8% 4.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 0.5% 0.8% 1.8% 0.9% 1.3% Reported Net Income 0.9% 0.8% 1.8% 1.4% 1.3% CAPEX 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 1.2%
BALANCE SHEET DATA ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ---------------------- 28-Feb-03 Aug-02 Aug-01 ---------- ---------- --------- Cash & Equivalents $ 132 $ 203 $ 211 Marketable Securities - - - ---------- ---------- --------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 132 203 211 Accounts Receivable 13,562 15,864 11,748 Inventory 34,318 34,111 38,460 Other Current Assets 804 740 351 ---------- ---------- --------- Total Current Assets 48,816 50,918 50,770 PPE, net 15,411 15,939 11,213 Intangibles, net - - - Investments - - - Other Assets 100 115 219 ---------- ---------- --------- Total Assets $ 64,327 $ 66,972 $ 62,202 ========== ========== ========= Accounts Payable $ 11,606 $ 16,302 $ 18,572 Accrued Expenses 2,596 3,703 1,942 Short Term Debt 21,992 18,992 19,720 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities - - - ---------- ---------- --------- Total Current Liabilities 36,194 38,997 40,234 Other LT Liabilities 978 949 927 Long Term Debt 10,211 10,609 6,328 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ---------- ---------- --------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 47,383 50,555 47,489 ---------- ---------- --------- Common Equity 16,944 16,417 14,713 ---------- ---------- --------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 64,327 $ 66,972 $ 62,202 ========== ========== ========= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,265 Cash Value per share $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Book Value per share $ 3.21 $ 3.11 $ 2.79 Tangible Book Value per share $ 3.21 $ 3.11 $ 2.79 EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 9.16x 8.91x 8.19x Inventory Turnover 3.54x 3.04x 2.20x Asset Turnover 2.05x 1.91x 1.55x Days Sales Outstanding 39.8 40.9 44.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 103.0 119.9 165.6 Days Payable Outstanding 38.9 53.1 73.2 Return on Avg Assets 1.0% 1.6% na Return on Avg Common Equity 3.9% 6.8% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 1.35 1.31 1.26 Quick Ratio 0.40 0.43 0.31 Total Debt $ 32,203 $ 29,601 $ 26,048 Net Debt $ 32,071 $ 29,398 $ 25,837 Total Capitalization $ 49,147 $ 46,018 $ 40,761 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 65.5% 64.3% 63.9% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 65.3% 63.9% 63.4% Total Debt/TIC 75.0% 69.0% 60.7% Total Debt/EBITDA 7.61x 6.26x 5.75x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 11.95x 9.28x 7.82x EBITDA/Interest Expense 2.26x 2.71x 2.77x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.44x 1.83x 2.04x MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange NASDAQ Stock Price $ 2.03 52 Week High $ 3.54 52 Week Low $ 1.72 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 2 Beta 0.94 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 1,700 Market Cap $ 10,716 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 42,919 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 42,787 Ownership Insiders % Owned 68.00% Institutional % Owned 3.00% Number of Institutions 9 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of ----------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ----------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.08x 0.32x 0.32x EBIT 3.61x 14.44x 14.40x EBITDA 2.53x 10.14x 10.11x Normalized Net Income 16.36x 65.53x 65.33x Basic Normalized EPS 16.92x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.17x 0.67x 0.67x Common Equity 0.63x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.63x na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na PERIOD GROWTH RATES Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Feb-03 Aug-02 ---------------- ------------------ Revenue 22.6% 27.9% EBIT -21.4% -5.1% EBITDA -21.4% 4.4% NOTES Unusual expense relates to litigation settlement Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 62 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS MOORE CORPORATION OVERVIEW Name Moore Corporation Symbol MCL Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-02 Latest Rprt Per 31-Mar-03 Address 6100 Vipond Drive City, State Zip Mississauga, ON L5T 2, Canada Telephone (905) 362-3100 Website http://www.moore.com/ Officers Alfred Eckert, III, Chair Moore operates in three complementary business segments: Forms and Labels, Outsourcing and Commercial. The Forms and Labels business designs, manufactures and sells paper based and electronic business forms and labels, and provides electronic print management solutions. The Outsourcing business provides high-quality, high-volume variably imaged print and mail, electronic statement and database management services. The Commercial business produces high-quality, multi-color personalized business communications and provides direct marketing services. INCOME AND CASHFLOW STATEMENT DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Mar-03 Mar-03 Mar-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Revenue $ 2,019,683 $ 511,145 $ 529,501 $ 2,038,039 $ 2,154,57 COGS 1,374,451 345,452 361,008 1,390,007 1,552,561 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Gross Profit 645,232 165,693 168,493 648,032 602,013 Selling, General & Administrative 529,559 129,833 146,633 546,359 814,658 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Operating Income 115,673 35,860 21,860 101,673 (212,645) Interest Income / (Expense), net (16,033) (6,499) (2,611) (12,145) (23,758) Other Income / (Expense), net (10,692) 839 (1,495) (13,026) (22,338) ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Pre-tax Income 88,948 30,200 17,754 76,502 (258,741) Taxes (1,482) 840 4,794 2,472 (32,192) ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- After-tax Income 90,430 29,360 12,960 74,030 (226,549) Minority Interest (1,357) (202) (467) (1,622) (1,810) Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income 89,073 29,158 12,493 72,408 (228,359) Preferred Dividends - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 89,073 $ 29,158 $ 12,493 $ 72,408 $ (228,359) ============ ============================ ============================ EBIT $ 104,981 $ 36,699 $ 20,365 $ 88,647 $ (234,983) Depreciation & Amortization $ 85,766 $ 21,175 $ 22,155 $ 86,746 $ 239,072 EBITDA $ 190,747 $ 57,874 $ 42,520 $ 175,393 $ 4,089 CAPEX $ 14,441 $ 7,583 $ 2,083 $ 8,941 $ 37,072 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 176,306 $ 50,291 $ 40,437 $ 166,452 $ (32,983) GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 134,865 $ (22,395) $ 1,135 $ 158,395 $ 137,121 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 112,276 111,848 111,556 88,648 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.80 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.65 $ (2.58) Basic Reported EPS $ 0.81 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.66 $ (4.21) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 113,229 114,269 114,022 88,648 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.79 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.64 $ (2.58) Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.79 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.64 $ (4.21) NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ 850 $ - $ - $ 850 $ (129,679) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - (15,345) Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes 850 - - 850 (145,024) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ 850 $ - $ - $ 850 $ (145,024) ============ ============================ ============================ Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ (1,482) $ 840 $ 4,794 $ 2,472 $ (32,192) Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 89,923 $ 29,158 $ 12,493 $ 73,258 $ (373,383) PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (AS % OF REVENUE) Gross Profit 31.9% 32.4% 31.8% 31.8% 27.9% S,G & A 26.2% 25.4% 27.7% 26.8% 37.8% Operating Income 5.7% 7.0% 4.1% 5.0% -9.9% Pre-Tax 4.4% 5.9% 3.4% 3.8% -12.0% EBIT 5.2% 7.2% 3.8% 4.3% -10.9% EBITDA 9.4% 11.3% 8.0% 8.6% 0.2% Normalized Net Income to Common 4.4% 5.7% 2.4% 3.6% -10.6% Reported Net Income 4.5% 5.7% 2.4% 3.6% -17.3% CAPEX 0.7% 1.5% 0.4% 0.4% 1.7%
BALANCE SHEET DATA ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 31-Mar-03 Dec-02 Dec-01 ----------- ------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 119,981 $ 139,630 $ 84,855 Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 119,981 139,630 84,855 Accounts Receivable 344,567 341,383 336,153 Inventory 137,372 129,889 128,421 Other Current Assets 71,567 49,229 27,110 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Assets 673,487 660,131 576,539 PPE, net 252,549 255,722 307,640 Intangibles, net 113,927 112,688 42,294 Investments 928,151 32,256 32,204 Other Assets 384,716 378,962 378,309 ----------- ------------------------- Total Assets $ 2,352,830 $ 1,439,759 $ 1,336,986 =========== ========================= Accounts Payable $ 450,779 $ 486,507 $ 486,626 Accrued Expenses - - - Short Term Debt 2,642 2,135 18,034 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 84,789 79,904 84,182 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 538,210 568,546 588,842 Other LT Liabilities 295,330 294,602 304,632 Long Term Debt 1,087,106 187,463 111,062 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests 6,365 6,652 11,200 Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,927,011 1,057,263 1,015,736 ----------- ------------------------- Common Equity 425,819 382,496 321,250 ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 2,352,830 $ 1,439,759 $ 1,336,986 =========== ========================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 113,398 111,842 111,804 Cash Value per share $ 1.06 $ 1.25 $ 0.76 Book Value per share $ 3.76 $ 3.42 $ 2.87 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.75 $ 2.41 $ 2.50 EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 5.89x 6.02x 6.41x Inventory Turnover 10.29x 10.76x 12.09x Asset Turnover 1.07x 1.47x 1.61x Days Sales Outstanding 62.0 60.7 56.9 Days Inventory Outstanding 35.5 33.9 30.2 Days Payable Outstanding 89.8 91.7 75.0 Return on Avg Assets 4.7% 5.2% na Return on Avg Common Equity 22.0% 20.6% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 1.25 1.16 0.98 Quick Ratio 1.00 0.93 0.76 Total Debt $ 1,096,113 $ 196,250 $ 140,296 Net Debt $ 976,132 $ 56,620 $ 55,441 Total Capitalization $ 1,521,932 $ 578,746 $ 461,546 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 72.0% 33.9% 30.4% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 64.1% 9.8% 12.0% Total Debt/TIC 44.5% 8.0% 5.7% Total Debt/EBITDA 5.75x 1.12x 34.31x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 6.22x 1.18x na EBITDA/Interest Expense 11.90x 14.44x 0.17x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 11.00x 13.71x na MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 12.05 52 Week High $ 14.45 52 Week Low $ 7.85 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 1 Beta 0.69 Shares Outstanding (000's) 113,323 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 111,100 Market Cap $ 1,365,542 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 2,461,655 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 2,341,674 OWNERSHIP Insiders % Owned 2.00% Institutional % Owned 70.00% Number of Institutions 226 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of --------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.68x 1.22x 1.16x EBIT 13.01x 23.45x 22.31x EBITDA 7.16x 12.91x 12.28x Normalized Net Income 15.33x 27.64x 26.29x Basic Normalized EPS 15.06x na na Projected Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.54x 0.97x 0.93x Dec-04 Mean Revenue 0.48x 0.87x 0.82x Dec-03 Mean EPS 14.01x na na Dec-04 Mean EPS 10.86x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.58x 1.05x 1.00x Common Equity 3.21x na na Tangible Common Equity 4.38x na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ---------------------------------------------- December-03 2 $ 2,529,010 $ 0.86 December-04 2 $ 2,845,600 $ 1.11 LT Growth na na na PERIOD GROWTH RATES Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Mar-03 Dec-02 --------------------------------------- Revenue -3.5% -5.4% EBIT 80.2% -137.7% EBITDA 36.1% 4189.4% NOTES Add backs include restructuring cost provisioning, and debt settlement expenses. Note - Merger with Wallace in final stages. Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 63 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS WALLACE COMPUTER SERVICES OVERVIEW Name Wallace Computer Se Symbol WCS Latest Fiscal YE 31-Jul-02 Latest Rprt Per 31-Jan-03 Address 2275 Cabot Drive City, State Zip Lisle, IL 60532 Telephone (630) 588-5000 Website http://www.wallace.com/ Officers M. David Jones, CEO A provider of printed products and print management services to Fortune 1000 customers. The Company operates in two business segments: the forms and labels segment and the integrated graphics segment. The principal products and services supplied by the forms and labels segment include the design and manufacture of paper-based forms, the manufacture of both electronic data processing (EDP) labels and packaging labels, as well as the manufacture and distribution of a standard line of office products. 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($ in thousands, except per share) Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Jan-03 Jan-03 Jan-02 Jul-02 Jul-01 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Revenue $ 1,505,704 $ 764,888 $ 804,813 $ 1,545,629 $ 1,689,534 COGS 1,094,087 555,959 596,266 1,134,394 1,236,589 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Gross Profit 411,617 208,929 208,547 411,235 452,945 Selling, General & Administrative 300,107 155,599 156,842 301,350 334,452 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Operating Income 111,510 53,330 51,705 109,885 118,493 Interest Income / (Expense), net (18,231) (8,917) (11,529) (20,843) (28,273) Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Pre-tax Income 93,279 44,413 40,176 89,042 90,220 Taxes 13,223 16,633 2,864 (546) 36,311 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- After-tax Income 80,056 27,780 37,312 89,588 53,909 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income 80,056 27,780 37,312 89,588 53,909 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 80,056 $ 27,780 $ 37,312 $ 89,588 $ 53,909 ============ ============================ ============================ EBIT $ 111,510 $ 53,330 $ 51,705 $ 109,885 $ 118,493 Depreciation & Amortization $ 62,504 $ 30,848 $ 34,751 $ 66,407 $ 78,848 EBITDA $ 174,014 $ 84,178 $ 86,456 $ 176,292 $ 197,341 CAPEX $ 26,715 $ 15,067 $ 11,603 $ 23,251 $ 41,310 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 147,299 $ 69,111 $ 74,853 $ 153,041 $ 156,031 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 133,352 $ 53,099 $ 61,300 $ 141,553 $ 175,703 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 41,917 41,098 41,326 40,699 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.92 $ 0.66 $ 0.91 $ 2.17 $ 1.32 Basic Reported EPS $ 1.28 $ 0.65 $ (3.40) $ (2.77) $ 1.31 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 42,483 41,098 41,699 40,951 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.89 $ 0.65 $ 0.91 $ 2.15 $ 1.32 Diluted Reported EPS $ 1.29 $ 0.64 $ (3.40) $ (2.75) $ 1.30 NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (11,096) $ (643) $ (32,832) $ (43,285) $ (513) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (16,881) - - (16,881) (200) ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (27,977) (643) (32,832) (60,166) (713) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - (144,078) (144,078) - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (27,977) $ (643) $ (176,910) $ (204,244) $ (713) ============ ============================ ============================ Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 30,104 $ 16,633 $ 2,864 $ 16,335 $ 36,511 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 52,079 $ 27,137 $ (139,598) $ (114,656) $ 53,196 PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit 27.3% 27.3% 25.9% 26.6% 26.8% S,G & A 19.9% 20.3% 19.5% 19.5% 19.8% Operating Income 7.4% 7.0% 6.4% 7.1% 7.0% Pre-Tax 6.2% 5.8% 5.0% 5.8% 5.3% EBIT 7.4% 7.0% 6.4% 7.1% 7.0% EBITDA 11.6% 11.0% 10.7% 11.4% 11.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 5.3% 3.6% 4.6% 5.8% 3.2% Reported Net Income 3.5% 3.5% -17.3% -7.4% 3.1% CAPEX 1.8% 2.0% 1.4% 1.5% 2.4%
BALANCE SHEET DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 31-Jan-03 Jul-02 Jul-01 ----------- ------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 58,777 $ 25,178 $ - Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 58,777 25,178 - Accounts Receivable 229,882 245,141 280,456 Inventory 89,799 85,437 100,922 Other Current Assets 41,066 49,159 33,661 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Assets 419,524 404,915 415,039 PPE, net 307,745 318,338 391,166 Intangibles, net 184,624 188,101 340,180 Investments - - - Other Assets 19,354 18,640 18,037 ----------- ------------------------- Total Assets $ 931,247 $ 929,994 $ 1,164,422 =========== ========================= Accounts Payable $ 68,942 $ 78,403 $ 74,087 Accrued Expenses 86,241 76,467 91,284 Short Term Debt 679 1,233 4,000 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities - 13,373 20,231 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 155,862 169,476 189,602 Other LT Liabilities 98,174 102,086 110,116 Long Term Debt 208,228 209,303 284,087 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 462,264 480,865 583,805 ----------- ------------------------- Common Equity 468,983 449,129 580,617 ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 931,247 $ 929,994 $ 1,164,422 =========== ========================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 42,244 41,556 40,889 Cash Value per share $ 1.39 $ 0.61 $ - Book Value per share $ 11.10 $ 10.81 $ 14.20 Tangible Book Value per share $ 6.73 $ 6.28 $ 5.88 EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 6.34x 5.88x 6.02x Inventory Turnover 12.49x 12.17x 12.25x Asset Turnover 1.62x 1.48x 1.45x Days Sales Outstanding 57.6 62.1 60.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 29.2 30.0 29.8 Days Payable Outstanding 19.3 19.4 17.2 Return on Avg Assets 8.6% 8.6% na Return on Avg Common Equity 17.4% 17.4% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 2.69 2.39 2.19 Quick Ratio 2.12 1.89 1.66 Total Debt $ 208,907 $ 210,536 $ 288,087 Net Debt $ 150,130 $ 185,358 $ 288,087 Total Capitalization $ 677,890 $ 659,665 $ 868,704 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 30.8% 31.9% 33.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 22.1% 28.1% 33.2% Total Debt/TIC 15.5% 15.7% 21.4% Total Debt/EBITDA 1.20x 1.19x 1.46x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 1.42x 1.38x 1.85x EBITDA/Interest Expense 9.54x 8.46x 6.98x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 8.08x 7.34x 5.52x
MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 26.86 52 Week High $ 26.94 52 Week Low $ 15.80 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 340 Beta 0.82 Shares Outstanding (000's) 42,244 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 41,000 Market Cap $ 1,134,674 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 1,343,581 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 1,284,804 OWNERSHIP Insiders % Owned 3.00% Institutional % Owned 83.00% Number of Institutions 329 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of --------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.75x 0.89x 0.85x EBIT 10.18x 12.05x 11.52x EBITDA 6.52x 7.72x 7.38x Normalized Net Income 14.17x 16.78x 16.05x Basic Normalized EPS 13.99x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 1.22x 1.44x 1.38x Common Equity 2.42x na na Tangible Common Equity 3.99x na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ---------------------------------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na PERIOD GROWTH RATES Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Jan-03 Jul-02 - -------------------------------------------------------- Revenue -5.0% -8.5% EBIT 3.1% -7.3% EBITDA -2.6% -10.7% NOTES Add backs reflect restructuring charges and change in accounting principle in accordance with SFAS No.142 (Goodwill impairment). Note - Merger with Moore in final stages. Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 64 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS BCT INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW Name BCT International Symbol BCTI Latest Fiscal YE 28-Feb-02 Latest Rprt Per 30-Nov-02 Address 3000 NE 30th Place City, State Zip Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 Telephone 954-563-1224 Website Officers Bill Wilkerson, CEO BCT International, Inc. operates the Business Cards Tomorrow franchise system. Founded in 1975, the system has grown to include 82 Business Cards Tomorrow Franchises specializing in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements for resale by retail printing providers in 36 states and Canada. BCT's operations also include the Pelican Paper Products Division (PPP), which supplies paper products, press supplies and press parts to the BCT Franchises. INCOME AND CASHFLOW STATEMENT DATA
($ in thousands, except per share) Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Nov-02 Nov-02 Nov-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Revenue $ 18,381 $ 14,097 $ 13,723 $ 18,007 $ 19,429 COGS 10,460 7,941 8,073 10,592 11,605 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Gross Profit 7,921 6,156 5,650 7,415 7,824 Selling, General & Administrative 7,166 5,279 4,715 6,602 6,687 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Operating Income 755 877 935 813 1,137 Interest Income / (Expense), net - - - - - Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Pre-tax Income 755 877 935 813 1,137 Taxes 295 342 368 321 442 ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- After-tax Income 460 535 567 492 695 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income 460 535 567 492 695 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 460 $ 535 $ 567 $ 492 $ 695 ============ ============================ ============================ EBIT $ 755 $ 877 $ 935 $ 813 $ 1,137 Depreciation & Amortization $ 233 $ 177 $ 170 $ 226 $ 232 EBITDA $ 988 $ 1,054 $ 1,105 $ 1,039 $ 1,369 CAPEX $ 142 $ 124 $ 144 $ 162 $ 150 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 846 $ 930 $ 961 $ 877 $ 1,219 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 981 $ 450 $ 2,729 $ 3,260 $ 316 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,214 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,235 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 NORMALIZED RECONCILIATION Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes - - - - - Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - (31) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------ ---------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (31) ============ ============================ ============================ Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 295 $ 342 $ 368 $ 321 $ 442 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 460 $ 535 $ 567 $ 492 $ 664 PROFITABILITY & COST RATIOS (AS % OF REVENUE) Gross Profit 43.1% 43.7% 41.2% 41.2% 40.3% S,G & A 39.0% 37.4% 34.4% 36.7% 34.4% Operating Income 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% Pre-Tax 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% EBIT 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% EBITDA 5.4% 7.5% 8.1% 5.8% 7.0% Normalized Net Income to Common 2.5% 3.8% 4.1% 2.7% 3.6% Reported Net Income 2.5% 3.8% 4.1% 2.7% 3.4% CAPEX 0.8% 0.9% 1.0% 0.9% 0.8%
BALANCE SHEET DATA ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 30-Nov-02 Feb-02 Feb-01 ----------- ------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 4,805 $ 4,819 $ 1,799 Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 4,805 4,819 1,799 Accounts Receivable 2,386 2,889 3,568 Inventory 2,697 1,887 2,352 Other Current Assets 918 678 455 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Assets 10,806 10,273 8,174 PPE, net 963 435 473 Intangibles, net 186 206 232 Investments 43 24 24 Other Assets 6,187 6,140 7,287 ----------- ------------------------- Total Assets $ 18,185 $ 17,078 $ 16,190 =========== ========================= Accounts Payable $ 789 $ 432 $ 597 Accrued Expenses 938 791 403 Short Term Debt 294 640 86 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 125 125 167 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,146 1,988 1,253 Other LT Liabilities 214 334 417 Long Term Debt 534 - 236 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 2,894 2,322 1,906 ----------- ------------------------- Common Equity 15,291 14,756 14,284 ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 18,185 $ 17,078 $ 16,190 =========== ========================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,136 Cash Value per share $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 0.35 Book Value per share $ 2.99 $ 2.88 $ 2.78 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.95 $ 2.84 $ 2.74 EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY A/R Turnover 6.97x 5.58x 5.45x Inventory Turnover 4.56x 5.00x 4.93x Asset Turnover 1.04x 1.08x 1.20x Days Sales Outstanding 52.4 65.4 67.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 80.0 73.0 74.0 Days Payable Outstanding 12.6 10.9 11.9 Return on Avg Assets 2.6% 3.0% na Return on Avg Common Equity 3.1% 3.4% na FINANCIAL STRENGTH Current Ratio 5.04 5.17 6.52 Quick Ratio 3.78 4.22 4.65 Total Debt $ 828 $ 640 $ 322 Net Debt $ (3,977) $ (4,179) $ (1,477) Total Capitalization $ 16,119 $ 15,396 $ 14,606 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 5.1% 4.2% 2.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -24.7% -27.1% -10.1% Total Debt/TIC 14.5% 11.2% 5.7% Total Debt/EBITDA 0.84x 0.62x 0.24x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 0.98x 0.73x 0.26x EBITDA/Interest Expense na na na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na na MARKET INFORMATION As of Date 19-May-03 Exchange OTC BB Stock Price $ 0.95 52 Week High $ 1.07 52 Week Low $ 0.67 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 3 Beta 0.83 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 2,800 Market Cap $ 4,865 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 5,693 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 888 OWNERSHIP Insiders % Owned 52.00% Institutional % Owned 2.00% Number of Institutions 4 VALUATION RATIOS Multiple of --------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.26x 0.31x 0.05x EBIT 6.44x 7.54x 1.18x EBITDA 4.92x 5.76x 0.90x Normalized Net Income 10.58x 12.38x 1.93x Basic Normalized EPS 10.56x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.27x 0.31x 0.05x Common Equity 0.32x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.32x na na MEAN CONSENSUS ESTIMATES Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ---------------------------------------------- December-02 na - $ - December-03 na - $ - LT Growth na na na PERIOD GROWTH RATES Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Nov-02 Feb-02 --------------------------------------- Revenue 2.7% -7.3% EBIT -6.2% -28.5% EBITDA -4.6% -24.1% NOTES Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 65 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS . The minority interest acquisition premiums analysis involves the comparison of the premium derived in the Proposed Transaction to premiums in other transactions where a minority interest of a public company was acquired. Capitalink reviewed the one-day, five-day and 30-day premiums for all minority interest transactions where: . The acquiring party previously had greater than 50% shareholding in the target company, . The transaction was announced on or after January 2001, and . The transaction value is less than or equal to $25.0 million. . Capitalink believes an examination of the premiums paid in minority acquisitions are more appropriate than transactions involving a control acquisition and are more comparable to the Proposed Transaction. The premium in such a scenario should not be as high as a situation where control is acquired. . Based on the premiums paid in the scenario set forth above, Capitalink derived an indicated range of per share market values for the Company using the prior one-day, five-day and 30-day share price as of May 19, 2003. Based on the selected multiple ranges, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated share prices of $1.29 to $1.51. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was above this indicated valuation range. Page 66 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS INDICATED REFERENCE RANGE - ACQUISITIONS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS
Statistic Selected Multiple Range Indicated Share Price --------- ----------------------- --------------------- ACQUISITIONS PREMIUMS PAID (1) Prior One Day $ 0.95 33.3% - 54.8% $ 1.27 - $ 1.47 Prior 5 Day $ 0.95 40.5% - 64.0% $ 1.33 - $ 1.56 Prior 30 Day $ 0.91 40.8% - 63.9% $ 1.28 - $ 1.49 Indicated Reference Range $ 1.29 - $ 1.51
- ---------- (1) Includes acquisitions by controlling shareholder (*50%)of minority interests from January 2001 with deal value * $25 million. Acquisitions at a discount (negative premiums) have been excluded. * denotes less than or equal to Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. and Mergerstat, Inc. Page 67 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS ACQUISITION PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS (1)
PREVIOUS PREMIUMS ANNOUNC. OWNERSHIP PERCENTAGE ------------------------ DATE SELLER BUYER PERCENTAGE SOUGHT 1 DAY 5 DAY 30 DAY --------- ------------------------ ----------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ------ ------ ------ 5-May-03 Westerbeke Corp Westerbeke Acquisition Corp 56.20% 43.80% 65.75% 65.75% 71.43% 5-May-03 Atlantic Data Services Private Group Led by Management of Inc Atlantic Data 65.06% 34.94% 1.01% 2.04% 14.50% 5-May-03 Semele Group Inc Private Group Led by Management of Semele Group Inc 53.08% 46.92% 25.00% 25.00% 21.21% 29-Apr-03 RWD Technologies Inc Research Park Acquisition Inc 66.00% 34.00% 128.26% 147.06% 156.10% 27-Mar-03 DSI Toys Inc DSI Acquisition Inc 73.28% 26.72% 11.90% 8.05% 0.00% 26-Mar-03 InvestorsBancorp Inc Private Group Led by Management of InvestorsBancor 61.80% 38.20% -1.39% 4.80% 9.65% 24-Mar-03 Judge Group Inc Private Group Led by Management of Judge Group Inc 60.00% 40.00% 17.14% 12.33% 29.13% 6-Feb-03 deltathree Inc Atarey Hasharon Chevra Lepituach Vehashkaot Benadl 71.00% 29.00% 37.25% 27.27% 48.94% 3-Feb-03 9278 Communications Inc NTSE Holding Corp 54.20% 45.80% 185.71% 257.14% 150.00% 29-Jan-03 DSI Toys Inc Mvii Llc 55.20% 44.80% -2.22% -6.38% 15.79% 22-Nov-02 Unimark Group Inc (The) M&M Nominee LLC 62.50% 37.50% 132.14% 160.00% 66.67% 19-Nov-02 MDI Entertainment Inc Scientific Games Corp 66.00% 34.00% 27.27% 40.00% 53.85% 13-Nov-02 Media Source Inc Private Group Led By Davis 65.90% 34.10% 12.44% 45.16% 36.36% 19-Sep-02 WJ Communications Inc Fox Paine & Co LLC 65.50% 34.50% 0.92% 0.00% 29.41% 13-Aug-02 Oriole Homes Corp Levy Group (The) 60.10% 39.90% 63.33% 63.33% 29.29% 13-Aug-02 R-B Rubber Products Inc Dash Multi-Corp Inc 70.00% 30.00% 83.01% 69.70% 95.80% 5-Aug-02 Sandata Technologies Inc Sandata Acquisition Corp 74.40% 25.60% 282.00% 516.13% 180.88% 12-Jun-02 Swiss Army Brands Inc Victorinox AG 66.90% 33.10% 41.73% 42.63% 40.85% 16-May-02 Electric Lightwave Inc Citizens Communications Co 85.00% 15.00% 105.88% 79.49% 55.56% 16-May-02 Balanced Care Corp IPC Advisors Sarl 53.30% 46.70% 150.00% 177.78% 127.27% 10-Apr-02 PartsBase Inc Private Group Led by Robert A Hammond Jr 65.00% 35.00% 95.83% 95.83% 95.83% 3-Apr-02 CBNY Investment Services Private Group Led By CBNY Corp Investment Services Mgmt 73.60% 26.40% 1.30% 1.00% 1.00% 28-Mar-02 Shibazaki Seisakusho Ltd Alcoa Inc 50.50% 20.30% 30.87% 28.09% 44.71% 14-Mar-02 Konover Property Trust Prometheus Southeast Retail Trust 66.00% 34.00% 20.00% 20.00% 24.26% 11-Mar-02 Hawker Pacific Aerospace Deutsche Lufthansa AG 72.70% 27.30% 2.20% 3.50% 51.16% 6-Mar-02 CAA AG Harman International Industries Inc 78.15% 21.85% 0.44% 27.50% 12.50% 22-Jan-02 Rottlund Co Inc (The) Private Group Led by David and Bernard Rotter 71.40% 28.60% 18.06% 29.79% 46.63% 16-Nov-01 Ugly Duckling Corp Private Group led by Ernest C Garcia II 61.00% 39.00% 41.77% 42.91% 30.74% 18-Sep-01 Organic Inc Seneca Investments LLC 80.90% 19.10% 13.79% 17.86% 37.50% 22-Aug-01 HomeServices.Com Inc Berkshire Hathaway Inc 83.50% 16.50% 38.78% 40.50% 66.67% 14-Aug-01 National Home Centers Private Group Led By Dwain Inc A Newman 63.49% 36.51% 21.74% 17.65% 35.92% 3-Aug-01 Lincoln Snacks Co Lincoln Snacks Acquisition Corp 89.80% 10.20% 12.90% 16.67% 27.27% 6-Jun-01 HIS Sportswear AG VF Corp 85.00% 15.00% 18.48% 46.72% 32.09% 30-Apr-01 STV Group Inc Private Group Led By ESOP Of STV Group Inc 62.81% 37.19% 97.37% 110.28% 80.00% 27-Apr-01 Pierre Foods Inc PF Management Inc 63.00% 37.00% 101.61% 62.34% 121.24% 2-Apr-01 Milestone Properties Inc Concord Assets Group Inc 68.80% 31.20% 40.96% 40.96% 40.96% 27-Mar-01 Hahn Automotive Private Group Led By Futerman Warehouse Inc 64.00% 36.00% 33.33% 33.33% 9.89% 9-Feb-01 Marketing Specialists Private Group Led By Richmont Corp Capital Partners I 83.20% 16.80% 98.41% 66.67% 468.18% 24-Jan-01 Firecom Inc Private Group Led By Mendez 68.80% 31.20% 59.09% 59.09% 34.62% High 282.0% 516.1% 468.2% Mean 54.8% 64.0% 63.9% Median 33.3% 40.5% 40.8% Low -2.2% -6.4% 0.0%
- ---------- (1) Includes acquisitions by controlling shareholder (*50%)of minority interests from January 2001 with deal value * $25 million. Acquisitions at a discount (negative premiums) have been excluded. * denotes less than or equal to Sources of information: Mergerstat, Inc. Page 68 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS . The premiums paid analysis involves the comparison of Merger Consideration to the average closing price of the Company's common stock over varying time periods prior to May 19, 2003. . The analysis suggests that for the periods calculated, the Merger Consideration represents a significant premium (100.0% to 138.5%) over the average closing share price for each period. The premium as of May 19, 2003 was 110.5%. . In addition, the daily premium or discount over the period May 20, 2002 to May 19, 2003 was graphed based on Merger Consideration. For the full prior one-year period, the Merger Consideration represented a significant premium over the prevailing daily share price. Page 69 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Merger Consideration $ 2.0000 Price per Share Premium --------- ------- Closing Price as of May 19, 2003 $ 0.9500 110.5% Sensitivity Analysis: Prior Day Closing Price $ 1.0000 100.0% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9800 104.1% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9800 104.1% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9775 104.6% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9563 109.1% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9392 113.0% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.9399 112.8% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price $ 0.9003 122.1% Prior Year Average Closing Price $ 0.8386 138.5% Sources of information: Draft Agreement and Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 70 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS BCTI DAILY MERGER CONSIDERATION PREMIUM (MAY 23, 2002 - MAY 23, 2003) [Bar Graph] DAILY PREMIUM/ DATE (DISCOUNT) ---------- ----------- 5/19/2003 110.5% 5/16/2003 100.0% 5/15/2003 100.0% 5/14/2003 100.0% 5/13/2003 100.0% 5/12/2003 110.5% 5/9/2003 110.5% 5/8/2003 110.5% 5/7/2003 110.5% 5/6/2003 92.3% 5/5/2003 98.0% 5/2/2003 98.0% 5/1/2003 90.5% 4/30/2003 104.1% 4/29/2003 104.1% 4/28/2003 104.1% 4/25/2003 102.0% 4/24/2003 102.0% 4/23/2003 110.5% 4/22/2003 119.8% 4/21/2003 119.8% 4/17/2003 119.8% 4/16/2003 119.8% 4/15/2003 119.8% 4/14/2003 119.8% 4/11/2003 119.8% 4/10/2003 119.8% 4/9/2003 119.8% 4/8/2003 119.8% 4/7/2003 119.8% 4/4/2003 110.5% 4/3/2003 110.5% 4/2/2003 117.4% 4/1/2003 117.4% 3/31/2003 117.4% 3/28/2003 117.4% 3/27/2003 117.4% 3/26/2003 117.4% 3/25/2003 117.4% 3/24/2003 117.4% 3/21/2003 117.4% 3/20/2003 117.4% 3/19/2003 117.4% 3/18/2003 117.4% 3/17/2003 117.4% 3/14/2003 117.4% 3/13/2003 117.4% 3/12/2003 117.4% 3/11/2003 117.4% 3/10/2003 117.4% 3/7/2003 115.1% 3/6/2003 115.1% 3/5/2003 115.1% 3/4/2003 117.4% 3/3/2003 117.4% 2/28/2003 117.4% 2/27/2003 108.3% 2/26/2003 119.8% 2/25/2003 119.8% 2/24/2003 119.8% 2/21/2003 119.8% 2/20/2003 163.2% 2/19/2003 119.8% 2/18/2003 119.8% 2/14/2003 106.2% 2/13/2003 108.3% 2/12/2003 106.2% 2/11/2003 106.2% 2/10/2003 102.0% 2/7/2003 104.1% 2/6/2003 104.1% 2/5/2003 104.1% 2/4/2003 104.1% 2/3/2003 108.3% 1/31/2003 108.3% 1/30/2003 108.3% 1/29/2003 108.3% 1/28/2003 108.3% 1/27/2003 108.3% 1/24/2003 108.3% 1/23/2003 98.0% 1/22/2003 94.2% 1/21/2003 98.0% 1/17/2003 90.5% 1/16/2003 96.1% 1/15/2003 122.2% 1/14/2003 122.2% 1/13/2003 146.9% 1/10/2003 146.9% 1/9/2003 146.9% 1/8/2003 146.9% 1/7/2003 146.9% 1/6/2003 146.9% 1/3/2003 146.9% 1/2/2003 146.9% 12/31/2002 146.9% 12/30/2002 150.0% 12/27/2002 156.4% 12/26/2002 156.4% 12/24/2002 156.4% 12/23/2002 156.4% 12/20/2002 156.4% 12/19/2002 135.3% 12/18/2002 135.3% 12/17/2002 156.4% 12/16/2002 156.4% 12/13/2002 156.4% 12/12/2002 156.4% 12/11/2002 156.4% 12/10/2002 156.4% 12/9/2002 156.4% 12/6/2002 156.4% 12/5/2002 163.2% 12/4/2002 163.2% 12/3/2002 141.0% 12/2/2002 141.0% 11/29/2002 162.8% 11/27/2002 162.8% 11/26/2002 163.2% 11/25/2002 166.7% 11/22/2002 122.2% 11/21/2002 166.7% 11/20/2002 166.7% 11/19/2002 166.7% 11/18/2002 166.7% 11/15/2002 166.7% 11/14/2002 166.7% 11/13/2002 166.7% 11/12/2002 166.7% 11/11/2002 166.7% 11/8/2002 166.7% 11/7/2002 163.2% 11/6/2002 177.8% 11/5/2002 177.8% 11/4/2002 177.8% 11/1/2002 177.8% 10/31/2002 166.7% 10/30/2002 192.0% 10/29/2002 194.1% 10/28/2002 194.1% 10/25/2002 194.1% 10/24/2002 170.3% 10/23/2002 170.3% 10/22/2002 194.1% 10/21/2002 194.1% 10/18/2002 194.1% 10/17/2002 194.1% 10/16/2002 194.1% 10/15/2002 194.1% 10/14/2002 198.5% 10/11/2002 198.5% 10/10/2002 181.7% 10/9/2002 181.7% 10/8/2002 177.8% 10/7/2002 177.8% 10/4/2002 181.7% 10/3/2002 181.7% 10/2/2002 181.7% 10/1/2002 185.7% 9/30/2002 185.7% 9/27/2002 181.7% 9/26/2002 181.7% 9/25/2002 181.7% 9/24/2002 185.7% 9/23/2002 185.7% 9/20/2002 174.0% 9/19/2002 177.8% 9/18/2002 156.4% 9/17/2002 156.4% 9/16/2002 161.4% 9/13/2002 163.2% 9/12/2002 163.2% 9/11/2002 163.2% 9/10/2002 143.9% 9/9/2002 143.9% 9/6/2002 146.9% 9/5/2002 146.9% 9/4/2002 146.9% 9/3/2002 141.0% 8/30/2002 146.9% 8/29/2002 150.0% 8/28/2002 150.0% 8/27/2002 150.0% 8/26/2002 150.0% 8/23/2002 150.0% 8/22/2002 143.9% 8/21/2002 143.9% 8/20/2002 135.3% 8/19/2002 115.1% 8/16/2002 135.3% 8/15/2002 135.3% 8/14/2002 135.3% 8/13/2002 133.1% 8/12/2002 150.0% 8/9/2002 166.7% 8/8/2002 166.7% 8/7/2002 146.9% 8/6/2002 146.9% 8/5/2002 146.9% 8/2/2002 146.9% 8/1/2002 146.9% 7/31/2002 146.9% 7/30/2002 146.9% 7/29/2002 150.0% 7/26/2002 146.9% 7/25/2002 153.2% 7/24/2002 156.4% 7/23/2002 156.4% 7/22/2002 166.7% 7/19/2002 150.0% 7/18/2002 150.0% 7/17/2002 156.4% 7/16/2002 156.4% 7/15/2002 143.9% 7/12/2002 143.9% 7/11/2002 159.7% 7/10/2002 159.7% 7/9/2002 159.7% 7/8/2002 159.7% 7/5/2002 153.2% 7/3/2002 153.2% 7/2/2002 153.2% 7/1/2002 138.1% 6/28/2002 138.1% 6/27/2002 138.1% 6/26/2002 138.1% 6/25/2002 138.1% 6/24/2002 138.1% 6/21/2002 138.1% 6/20/2002 138.1% 6/19/2002 143.9% 6/18/2002 143.9% 6/17/2002 143.9% 6/14/2002 143.9% 6/13/2002 143.9% 6/12/2002 143.9% 6/11/2002 141.0% 6/10/2002 141.0% 6/7/2002 141.0% 6/6/2002 141.0% 6/5/2002 141.0% 6/4/2002 141.0% 6/3/2002 135.3% 5/31/2002 143.9% 5/30/2002 143.9% 5/29/2002 143.9% 5/28/2002 135.3% 5/24/2002 135.3% 5/23/2002 135.3% 22-May-02 135.3% 21-May-02 143.9% 20-May-02 143.9% Sources of information: Draft Agreement and Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 71 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS . Capitalink performed an adjusted book value analysis, based upon a going concern premise, to determine the value of the Company assuming all of its assets were valued at market value. Under historical cost accounting most assets in the Company's financial statements are generally not reflected at market value, but reflect historical acquisition costs. . For the purposes of this analysis, based upon discussions with Company management and utilizing the Company's balance sheet as of February 28, 2003, the following adjustments to market value were assumed: . Accounts receivable for collectability and timing issues. . Inventory to reflect spoilage, wastage, obsolete inventory and timing issues. . Property, plant and equipment to reflect obsolescence and current market value. . Notes to reflect market value (see Notes Analysis). . No market value for intangible assets. . Deferred taxes for timing issues. . The results of the analysis indicate that the market value of the Company's assets is approximately $12.8 million. After deducting total liabilities of approximately $2.3 million, the adjusted net book value of common equity is approximately $10.5 million. Taking into account the 565,000 assumed in the money options, Capitalink calculated an indicated equity value of approximately $11.5 million or $2.02 per share. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was slightly below this indicated valuation range. Page 72 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS ($ in thousands) FEB 28, 2003E UNADJUSTED BOOK VALUE Adjs (1) Notes ADJUSTED ------------- -------- ----- -------- Assets: Cash & Equivalents $ 4,244 $ - $ 4,244 Accounts Receivable, net 2,570 (643) a 1,928 Notes Receivables, net 5,313 (2,719) b 2,594 Inventory 2,668 (534) c 2,134 Deferred Income Taxes 1,325 (504) d 821 Prepaid & Other 513 - 513 Net Property, Plant & Equipment 989 (495) e 495 Intangible Assets 180 (180) f - Other 47 - 47 ------------- -------- -------- Total Assets $ 17,849 $ (5,074) $ 12,775 ============= ======== ======== Liabilities: Accounts Payable 875 - 875 Accrued Expenses 519 - 519 Interest Bearing Debt 523 - 523 Deferred Revenue 390 - 390 ------------- -------- -------- 2,307 - 2,307 Contingent Liabilities: Contingencies - - - ------------- -------- -------- - - - ------------- -------- -------- Total Liabilities 2,307 - 2,307 ------------- -------- -------- Net Book Value $ 15,542 $ (5,074) $ 10,468 ============= ======== ======== Adjusted Net Book Value: Indicated Net Book Value $ 10,468 Cash from assumed exercise of in the money options 1,017 -------- Indicated Equity Value 11,485 ======== Common Stock Equivalents: Common Stock Shares Outstanding 5,121 Shares from in the money options 565 -------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,686 ======== Indicated Share Price $ 2.02 ======== ADJUSTMENT A55NOTES: a 25% market value adjustment for collectability and timing issues. b See Note Analysis for details. c 20% market value adjustment for spoilage, wastage, usage and timing issues. d Market value calculated at Base Case WACC and estimated three year horizon. e 50% market value adjustment for obsolescence. f No market value. - ---------- (1) Assumes assets are sold as part of ongoing business. Estimated market value adjustments determined in discussions with Company management. Please note, this analysis is not a liquidation analysis, which would have resulting in substantially lower indicated values. Sources of information: Company financials and management. Page 73 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS NOTES RECEIVABLE NET PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS . Capitalink reviewed the Notes to determine their estimated current market value. The Notes were primarily generated from overdue accounts receivables owed by franchisees as a result of royalty and paper product payments that were in default. These balances were rolled into each of the Notes, each with a scheduled payment plan. Although the Company does provide a reserve for collectability of the Notes, it does not take into account the current market value of the Notes. . The Notes represent a level of excess working capital in the Company's operations that would not normally be taken into account in any cash flow valuation based on earnings or revenues. Consequently, Capitalink separately determined the Note's estimated current market value, and utilizing that indicated value in its valuation analyses, providing greater accuracy as to the Company's value. . As of February 28, 2003, the Company had approximately 39 Notes totaling approximately $6.8 million. Based on discussions with Company management, Capitalink determined the payment probability for each of the Notes. Payment probability was based on a number of factors, including the franchisee's performance record, debt balances, management quality, security, and local market growth. In the aggregate, the payment probability was approximately 55%, or receipt of approximately $3.7 million is expected, over the aggregate life of the Notes. . Utilizing the Company's base case WACC of 17.3% (as discussed in the Discounted Cash Flow Analysis) and applying the varying time horizons for each of the Notes, Capitalink derived the net present value of the amount anticipated to be collected. The net present value of the amount to be collected was calculated to be approximately $2.6 million. . It is important to note that Capitalink derived payment probabilities of the Notes in conjunction with and based on discussions with management. Capitalink does not guarantee or assure, in any respect, that any of the Notes will be collected. Page 74 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL VALUATION ANALYSIS NOTES RECEIVABLE NET PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS NOTES RECEIVABLE NET PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS ($ in thousands)
FEB 28, 2003 NET PRINCIPAL ADJUSTED EXPECTED AVERAGE PRESENT BALANCE VALUE (1) REALIZATION % TERM (MONTHS) VALUE (2) ------------ --------- ------------- ------------- --------- Total Notes Receivable $ 6,813 $ 3,744 55.0% 67 $ 2,594 NOTES RECEIVABLE STATISTICS Number of Issued Notes 39 Size Statistics Largest $ 898 Average $ 175 Median $ 98 Smallest $ 5
- ---------- (1) Realization based on discussions with Company management, given the performance of each plant, accounts receivable balance, expected collateral and payment history of each note holder. (2) Determined by discounting the after tax principal and interest cash flows of the notes at the Company's base case WACC estimated at 17.3%. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 75
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Independent Committee of the Board of Directors

BCT International, Inc.

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Gentlemen:

 

We have been advised that, pursuant to a draft Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 19, 2003, by and among the BCT International, Inc. (the “Company”), Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. (“Phoenix”), Phoenix Acquisition Corp. and William A. Wilkerson (“Wilkerson”, and collectively with Phoenix, the “Phoenix Group”) (the “Draft Agreement”), Phoenix intends to purchase, by means of a merger, all of the Company’s outstanding common stock that is not beneficially owned by Phoenix or Wilkerson, or their respective affiliates (the “Acquisition Group”) in exchange for $2.00 in cash for each share of the Company’s common stock (the “Merger Consideration”).

 

The transaction described above is referred to as the “Proposed Transaction.” We have been retained to render an opinion as to whether, on the date of such opinion, the Merger Consideration is fair, from a financial point of view, to the stockholders of the Company other than the Acquisition Group and officers, directors and affiliates of the Company (the “Non-Affiliated Stockholders”).

 

We have not been requested to opine as to, and our opinion does not in any manner address, the underlying business decision of the Company to proceed with or effect the Proposed Transaction. In addition, we have not been requested to explore any alternatives to the Proposed Transaction. Further, our opinion does not address the relative merits of the Proposed Transaction as compared to any alternative business strategy that might exist for the Company.

 

In arriving at our opinion, we took into account our assessment of general economic, market and financial conditions as well as our experience in connection with similar transactions and securities valuations generally and, among other things (i) reviewed documents relating to the Proposed Transaction, including the Draft Agreement; (ii) reviewed publicly available financial information and other data with respect to the Company, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2002, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2002; (iii) reviewed draft financial information provided by the Company for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2003; (iv) reviewed and analyzed the Company’s projected unlevered free cash flows and prepared discounted cash flows; (v)

 

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reviewed and analyzed certain financial characteristics of companies that were deemed to have characteristics comparable to those of the Company; (vi) reviewed and analyzed the premiums paid in transactions involving the acquisition of a minority ownership interest in publicly-traded companies; (vii) reviewed and analyzed the premiums implied by the per share consideration in the Proposed Transaction; (viii) reviewed and analyzed the Company’s adjusted book value; (ix) reviewed and analyzed the market value of certain notes receivable; (x) reviewed and discussed with representatives of the management of the Company certain financial and operating information furnished by them, including financial analyses and projections and related assumptions with respect to the business, operations and prospects of the Company; (xi) considered the historical financial results and present financial condition of the Company; (xii) reviewed certain publicly available information concerning the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company; (xiii) inquired about and discussed the Proposed Transaction and other matters related thereto with Company management, the Independent Committee and its legal counsel; and (xiv) performed such other analyses and examinations as were deemed appropriate.

 

In arriving at our opinion, we have relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was used without assuming any responsibility for any independent verification of any such information and we have further relied upon the assurances of Company management that it is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any such information inaccurate or misleading. With respect to the financial projections utilized, we assumed that such projections have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments, and that such projections provide a reasonable basis upon which we could form an opinion. We have not made a physical inspection of the properties and facilities of the Company and have not made or obtained any evaluations or appraisals of the assets and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. We have assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all other applicable federal and state statues, rules and regulations. In addition, based upon discussions with the Company, it is assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be a taxable event to the Company’s stockholders.

 

We have also assumed, with your consent, that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated substantially in accordance with the terms set forth in the Draft Agreement, without any further amendments thereto, and without waiver by the Company of any of the conditions to any obligations or in the alternative that any such amendments, revisions or waivers thereto will not be detrimental to the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company.

 

Our opinion is necessarily based upon market, economic and other conditions as they existed on, and could be evaluated as of, May 27, 2003. Accordingly, although subsequent developments may affect our opinion, we have not assumed any obligation to update, review or reaffirm our opinion.

 

Our opinion is for the use and benefit of the Independent Committee and the Board of Directors in connection with its consideration of the Proposed Transaction and is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of the Company as to how such stockholder should vote in connection with the Proposed Transaction. We do not express any


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opinion as to the underlying valuation or future performance of the Company or the price at which the Company’s common stock would trade at any time in the future. Based upon and subject to the foregoing, it is our opinion that, as of the date of this letter, the Merger Consideration is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company.

 

In connection with our services, we have previously received a retainer and will receive the balance of our fee upon the rendering of this opinion. In addition, the Company has agreed to indemnify us for certain liabilities that may arise out of the rendering this opinion.

 

Our opinion is for the use and benefit of the Independent Committee and the Board of Directors and is rendered in connection with its consideration of the Proposed Transaction and may not be used by the Company for any other purpose or reproduced, disseminated, quoted or referred to by the Company at any time, in any manner or for any purpose, without the prior written consent of Capitalink, except that this opinion may be reproduced in full in, and references to the opinion and to Capitalink and its relationship with the Company may be included in, any proxy statement or other materials relating to the Proposed Transaction that the Company files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Very truly yours,

 

CAPITALINK, L.C.

EX-16.(C)(3) 6 dex16c3.txt EXHIBIT 16.(C)(3) Exhibit 16(C)(3) BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 05.27.03 PRESENTATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS This presentation and its analyses are only for the use of the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors and are not intended to, nor should they be, relied upon by any other party, including shareholders of BCT International, Inc. The consent of Capitalink is required prior to the disclosure to any third party of this presentation, its analyses, or of the assessments made by Capitalink. These materials are based solely on information contained in publicly available documents and certain other information provided to Capitalink by management and the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors. Capitalink has not attempted to investigate or verify the accuracy or completeness of such publicly available information or other information provided to Capitalink. Capitalink has relied upon the accuracy and completeness of such publicly available information and other information supplied to Capitalink. These materials are being furnished, and should be considered only in connection with, the oral presentation being provided by Capitalink in connection herewith. The preparation of these materials was completed on May 23, 2003 based on information publicly available or supplied to Capitalink through such date. Capitalink is not obligated to update this presentation or its analyses to reflect any information that becomes publicly available or that is provided to Capitalink after such date. [LOGO] BCT [LOGO] CAPITAL LINK Smart Investment Banking/SM/ BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS TRANSACTION OVERVIEW...........................................................3 COMPANY OVERVIEW..............................................................12 COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE.................................................15 COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE....................................................28 VALUATION ANALYSIS............................................................35 Page 2 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW Page 3 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION . The Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of BCT International, Inc. ("BCT" or the "Company") has retained Capitalink, L.C. ("Capitalink") as financial advisor and to render an opinion as to whether, on the date of such opinion, the Merger Consideration (as defined below) as set forth in the draft Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated May 19, 2003, by and among the Company, Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. ("Phoenix"), Phoenix Acquisition Corp and William A. Wilkerson ("Wilkerson", and collectively with Phoenix, the "Phoenix Group") (the "Draft Agreement"), to purchase, by means of a merger, all of the Company's outstanding common stock that is not beneficially owned by Phoenix or Wilkerson, or their respective affiliates (the "Non-Affiliated Stockholders")(the "Proposed Transaction") is fair, from a financial point of view, to the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company. . The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol "BCTI", and as of May 23, 2003, there were 5,121,471 shares of the Company's common stock outstanding (excluding treasury shares). . The closing price of the Company's stock on May 23, 2003 (date presentation materials completed) was $1.00. . The consideration proposed by Phoenix is $2.00 in cash for each share of the Company's common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group (the "Merger Consideration"). . Wilkerson, who is also the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, owns Phoenix. . The Phoenix Group beneficially owns 2,690,282 shares of common stock or approximately 52.6% of the issued and outstanding common stock. In addition, Wilkerson has an option to acquire an additional 327,500 shares of the common stock. If this option were exercised the Phoenix Group would then be the owner of 3,094,487 shares of common stock or approximately 55.4% of the issued and outstanding common stock. Page 4 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION TERMS Merger Consideration: $2.00 per share. Transaction Structure: The Phoenix Group will acquire the outstanding common stock of the Company that it does not own through a merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix with the Company, which shall continue to operate under the name BCT International, Inc. Estimated Timetable: The agreement is terminable by either party if not consummated on or prior to December 31, 2003. Shareholder Vote: The Company shall hold a stockholders meeting to be held as promptly as practicable for the purposes of voting upon the approval of the Proposed Transaction. A majority of the outstanding shares of common stock held by the Non-Affiliated Stockholders is required to approve the Proposed Transaction. Dissenters Rights: The consummation of the proposed transaction is conditioned, among other things, on holders of no more than 25% of the Company's outstanding common stock exercising their right to dissent from the Proposed Transaction, under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). To the extent provided by the DGCL, Phoenix will not make any payment of merger consideration with respect to shares held by any person who elects to demand appraisal of such dissenting stockholder's shares and duly and timely complies with all the provisions of the DGCL concerning the right of holders of shares to require appraisal of their shares, but such dissenting stockholders shall have the right to receive such consideration as may be determined to be due such dissenting stockholders pursuant to the DGCL. Page 5 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANSACTION TERMS Stock Options Generally: The Company will take necessary action to cause all outstanding options to terminate and expire upon consummation of the Proposed Transaction. No consideration shall be paid with respect to Company options beneficially owned by Wilkerson. Phoenix Group Stock Options: Members of the Phoenix Group shall not exercise options to purchase any additional shares of the Company's common stock, and the Company shall not exercise options to acquire any shares of its common stock from members of the Phoenix Group; provided however, that if there is a Competing Proposal or a Superior Proposal (each as defined in the Draft Agreement), Phoenix shall grant the Independent Committee a proxy to vote 454,036 shares of the Company's common stock currently held by members of the Phoenix Group (which are subject to an option held by the Company to purchase such shares). Competing Transactions: The Company may enter into discussions or negotiate with a party that makes an unsolicited written, bona fide proposal to the Company, provided, among other things, that Phoenix Group is provided with reasonable notice of the existence of such discussions or negotiations. Page 6 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . In September 2001, Phoenix offered to acquire the Company's outstanding stock not owned or controlled by the Phoenix Group for $0.85 per share in cash. During the Fall of 2001, the Independent Committee negotiated with members of the Phoenix Group, which concluded in an offer accepted at $1.13 in cash. . Subsequently, during the Securities and Exchange Commission review period, the Company and Phoenix Group agreed to terminate the offer. Pursuant to prior agreements, the Company retained options to acquire certain shares the Phoenix Group owned at prices ranging from $0.90 to $1.75. . In October 2002, the Company received an unsolicited indication of interest letter from a third party considering an offer to acquire the Company at a price ranging from $1.25 to $1.75 per share. . The Company had a preliminary discussion with the third party regarding their intentions. About that same time, management had begun to revise and update its business plans and strategy. Management asked the third party for a period of time to finalize their new plans and budgets. . In January 2003, the Independent Committee retained Capitalink to serve as its financial advisor. In addition, management presented the Independent Committee and Capitalink with a revised business plan and budgets. Subsequently Capitalink reviewed with management their business plan and budgets. . During January through March 2003, the Independent Committee and Capitalink had numerous meetings and discussions regarding the Company's strategic alternatives and management's revised business plan and budgets. . In late March 2003, Capitalink provided the Independent Committee with its recommendations. . On April 23, 2003, the Company received a proposal from Phoenix to acquire the outstanding shares of the Company's common stock not owned by the Phoenix Group for cash consideration. The proposal indicated a belief that the fair range of per share consideration was $1.50 to $1.60, but that the Phoenix Group was willing to negotiate a price closer to $2.00 per share. Page 7 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . The Phoenix Group and the Independent Committee entered into negotiations, and on May 5, 2003, the Phoenix Group submitted a proposal of $1.85 per share. . The Independent Committee had additional discussions with Capitalink and subsequently entered into further negotiations with the Phoenix Group. . On May 8, 2003, the Independent Committee and the Phoenix Group agreed on per share consideration of $2.00. . The Independent Committee subsequently instructed Capitalink to undertake its analyses required to issue a fairness opinion. Page 8 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . The Independent Committee has retained Capitalink to render an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of a proposal by Phoenix to purchase, by means of a merger, all of the Company's outstanding common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group. . For purposes of rendering its opinion, Capitalink has: . Reviewed documents relating to the Proposed Transaction, including the Draft Agreement. . Reviewed publicly available financial information and other data with respect to the Company, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2002, and the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2002. . Reviewed draft financial information provided by the Company for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2003. . Reviewed and analyzed the Company's projected unlevered free cash flows and prepared discounted cash flows. . Reviewed and analyzed certain financial characteristics of companies that were deemed to have characteristics comparable to those of the Company. . Reviewed and analyzed the premiums paid in transactions involving the acquisition of a minority ownership interest in publicly-traded companies. . Reviewed and analyzed the premiums implied by the per share consideration in the Proposed Transaction. . Reviewed and analyzed the Company's adjusted book value. . Reviewed and analyzed the market value of the Notes (as defined below). . Reviewed and discussed with representatives of the management of the Company certain financial and operating information furnished by them, including financial analyses and projections and related assumptions with respect to the business, operations and prospects of the Company. . Considered the historical financial results and present financial condition of the Company. . Reviewed certain publicly available information concerning the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company. . Inquired about and discussed the Proposed Transaction and other matters related thereto with Company management, the Independent Committee and its legal counsel. Page 9 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Performed such other analyses and examinations as were deemed appropriate. . The Capitalink opinion is necessarily based upon market, economic and other conditions, as they exist on, and could be evaluated as of May 23, 2003. Accordingly, although subsequent developments may affect its opinion, Capitalink does not assume any obligation to update, review or reaffirm its opinion. . Capitalink assumes that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated substantially in accordance with the terms set forth in the Draft Agreement, without any further amendments thereto, and without waiver by the Company of any of the conditions to any obligations or in the alternative that any such amendments, revisions or waivers thereto will not be detrimental to the Company or the Non-Affiliated Stockholders of the Company. . Capitalink has relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was used by it without assuming any responsibility for any independent verification of any such information and has further relied upon the assurances of Company management that it is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any such information inaccurate or misleading. With respect to the financial projections utilized, Capitalink assumed that such projections have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments, and that such projections provide a reasonable basis upon which it could form an opinion. . Capitalink has not made a physical inspection of the properties and facilities of the Company and has not made or obtained any evaluations or appraisals of the assets and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. Page 10 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Capitalink assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all other applicable federal and state statues, rules and regulations. In addition, based upon discussions with the Company, it is assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be a taxable event to the Company's stockholders. . Capitalink has not been requested to opine as to, and the opinion does not in any manner address, the underlying business decision of the Company to proceed with or affect the Proposed Transaction. . Capitalink was not asked to consider, and its opinion does not address, the relative merits of the Proposed Transaction as compared to any alternative business strategy that might exist for the Company. Capitalink was not engaged to seek alternatives to the Proposed Transaction that might exist for the Company. . The opinion is for the use and benefit of the Independent Committee in connection with its consideration of the Proposed Transaction and is not intended to be and does not constitute a recommendation to any stockholder of the Company as to how such stockholder should vote in connection with the Proposed Transaction. We do not express any opinion as to the underlying valuation or future performance of the Company or the price at which the Company's common stock would trade at any time in the future. Page 11 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY OVERVIEW Page 12 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . BCT International, Inc. is the holding company of Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc. Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc.'s franchise system is the world's largest wholesale franchise printing chain, specializing in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements for resale by retail printing providers. . As of May 2003, 82 BCT franchises were in operation in 36 states and Canada (eight franchises). . Thermography is a specialized printing process that gives a raised printing effect similar to engraving and requires specialized equipment and operating techniques which commercial printers, quick printers, office superstores and other retail dealers choose not to invest in. . The Company's franchises typically operate through the placement of business card, stationery, rubber stamp and labels catalogs with commercial and retail "quick" printers, office superstores, forms brokers, office supply companies and stationers in the franchises' trade areas. . Franchises specialize in the fast turnaround of their products, delivering many items, such as business cards, in one business day, with most products being delivered within two days of the date of order. . BCT's operations also include the Pelican Paper Products Division ("PPP") that supplies paper products, press supplies and press parts to the BCT franchises (PPP is a primary supplier of paper products for the BCT franchises). PPP purchases raw paper directly from paper mills and paper brokers and utilizes the services of converters to convert the raw material to finished paper products. . PPP also performs converting and handling services for third parties. PPP utilizes three public storage facilities located strategically throughout the United States to house and ship out paper products to the franchises. . The Company's Orderprinting.com is a web-based ordering system that allows users to special order products from a personalized Internet site. The orders are electronically transmitted to the local BCT franchise for processing. Page 13 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . BCT derives its revenue from five principal sources: (i) royalties, which are based on a percentage of sales of the BCT franchises; (ii) franchise fees from newly franchised franchises and resale fees from the resale of operating franchises; (iii) sales of paper products to franchisees; (iv) catalog and miscellaneous equipment and parts sales classified as printing sales; and (v) interest income from financing franchise acquisitions (primarily resales) and receivables. . Capitalink noted several general factors to be considered in connection with the status of BCT as a publicly traded company: . The Company's common stock was delisted from NASDAQ National Market based on its failure to meet the minimum market value public float requirement of $5 million and it has traded on the OTC Bulletin Board since September 2001. . The Company does not have a distinct comparable peer group. For this reason, among others, the Company does not have any analyst coverage. . The Company's common stock historically has a limited trading volume and therefore a lack of liquidity for the Company's stockholders. . The Company is not part of a high-growth industry that attracts investor interest and a high trading multiple. . The Company has not realized the benefits of public company status (i.e., ability to raise capital, use of stock as currency in acquisitions), but incurs the increased expenses necessary to comply with reporting requirements and other public company obligations. Page 14 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Page 15 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE . Capitalink reviewed the Company's historical and estimated financial data for the five years ended February 28, 2003. In addition, Capitalink reviewed the Company's preliminary projections for the fiscal years ("FY") ending February 29, 2004 through February 28, 2007. . Revenue for the Company remained constant over the historical and review period - with a low of $17.5 million and a high of $19.3 million. Of the total revenue, approximately 28% is derived from royalties and franchise fees and approximately 64% from paper and printing sales. For FY2003, the Company also derived revenue of approximately $1.0 million from the operation of two Company-owned plants. . Over the past five fiscal years, the Company's gross margin for paper and printing sales has remained constant at approximately 15%. However, the Company's earning before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") has gradually fallen from a high of $3.0 million in FY1999 to $791,000 in FY2002, primarily as a result of rising selling, general and administrative costs. In addition, FY2002 EBITDA was negatively impacted from the downturn in the U.S. economy as a result of the events of September 11th. For FY2003, EBITDA increased slightly to approximately $1.2 million. . Despite little growth in the Company's underlying business, the Company's capital position has improved significantly over the past five years, with rising cash balances of approximately $1.1 million in FY1999 to $4.2 million in FY2003. This is primarily a result of the repayment of notes owed to the Company by franchisees (the "Notes"). The Notes primarily are comprised of overdue accounts receivable relating to the sale of paper products and royalty revenue that have been converted into longer-term commitments. Of the Company's approximately $10.6 million of total receivables as of February 28, 2003, approximately $6.8 million are represented by the Notes. . As of February 28, 2003, the Company had approximately $523,000 in interest-bearing debt, the majority of which relates to equipment leases on the Company's plant operations. . Given the little growth seen in the Company's core franchising business, the Company has begun several new initiatives, which include the addition of Company-owned plants and the implementation and roll-out of satellite stores. The satellite store plan will involve the franchising of smaller franchise regions to individuals who contract to provide business cards and other forms to customers within that region. The Page 16 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE supply of the cards and other forms would be provided by plants owned by the Company or other franchisees. Page 17 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Normalized Comparative Summary Income Statements ($ in thousands except per share)
for years ended February 28/29, ----------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----------------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees $ 5,356 $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 5,117 $ 5,221 Paper and Printing Sales 12,817 13,881 13,424 12,068 12,019 Sales of Franchises 87 27 46 99 4 Company Owned Plant Sales -- -- -- -- 1,036 Other Fees -- -- 262 315 426 ----------------------------------------------- Total Revenue 18,260 19,302 18,999 17,599 18,706 Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 10,410 Cost of Company Owned Plant Sales -- -- -- -- 237 ----------------------------------------------- Cost of Revenue 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 10,647 ----------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 7,321 7,728 7,394 7,007 8,059 Selling, General & Admin 4,290 6,619 6,455 6,376 6,863 Other 186 189 232 226 241 ----------------------------------------------- Total Operating Expenses 4,476 6,808 6,687 6,602 7,104 ----------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) 2,845 920 707 405 955 Interest Income (Expense) 340 336 381 408 303 Other Income (Expense) 6 952 49 -- 18 ----------------------------------------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 3,191 2,208 1,137 813 1,276 Income Tax (Benefit) 690 837 442 321 491 ----------------------------------------------- Normalized Net Income $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785 =============================================== Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 Total Depreciation & Amortization $ 186 $ 189 $ 232 $ 226 $ 241 Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) $ 82 $ 262 $ 150 $ 162 $ 427 Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,955 $ 1,799 $ 838 $ 469 $ 787 Earnings per Share Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.47 $ 0.26 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,323 5,257 5,214 5,123 5,121 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.45 $ 0.25 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,596 5,388 5,235 5,123 5,121 Normalizing Reconciliation Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes $ (327) $ (357) $ (31) $ -- $ -- Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- ----------------------------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (327) $ (357) $ (31) $ -- $ -- =============================================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 690 $ 837 $ 442 $ 321 $ 491 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 492 $ 785
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for years ended February 28/29, ------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees 29.3% 27.9% 27.7% 29.1% 27.9% Paper and Printing Sales 70.2% 71.9% 70.7% 68.6% 64.3% Sales of Franchises 0.5% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.0% Company Owned Plant Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% Other Fees 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 1.8% 2.3% ------------------------------------- Total Revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 55.7% Cost of Company Owned Plant Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% ------------------------------------- Cost of Revenue 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 56.9% ------------------------------------- Gross Profit 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% Selling, General & Admin 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% Other 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% ------------------------------------- Total Operating Expenses 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 37.5% 38.0% ------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 1.6% Other Income (Expense) 0.0% 4.9% 0.3% 0.0% 0.1% ------------------------------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% Income Tax (Benefit) 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.6% ------------------------------------- Normalized Net Income 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% ===================================== Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% Total Depreciation & Amortization 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3% Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX 16.2% 9.3% 4.4% 2.7% 4.2% Normalizing Reconciliation Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ------------------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% ===================================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.6% Reported Net Income (Loss) 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 2.8% 4.2%
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as of February 28/29, ----------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----------------------------------------------- Assets Current Assets Cash & Equivalents $ 1,143 $ 1,906 $ 1,799 $ 4,819 $ 4,244 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 3,252 3,293 3,568 2,889 3,076 Inventory 2,122 2,359 2,352 1,887 2,668 Deferred Income Taxes 476 482 321 419 369 Prepaid & Other 1,281 408 134 259 513 ----------------------------------------------- Total Current Assets 8,274 8,448 8,174 10,273 10,870 Property & Equipment 1,442 1,633 1,707 1,869 2,638 Less Accumulated Depreciation (982) (1,104) (1,234) (1,434) (1,649) ----------------------------------------------- Property & Equipment, net 460 529 473 435 989 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 6,052 7,275 6,362 5,170 4,807 Deferred Income Taxes 246 722 925 970 956 Intangible Assets, net 284 258 232 206 180 Other Assets 90 89 24 24 47 ----------------------------------------------- $15,406 $17,321 $16,190 $17,078 $17,849 =============================================== Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 844 $ 1,111 $ 597 $ 432 $ 875 Accrued Expenses 753 1,349 403 871 519 Interest Bearing Debt 113 104 86 560 255 Other 311 218 167 125 55 ----------------------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,021 2,782 1,253 1,988 1,704 Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 433 330 236 -- 268 Other Long Term -- 453 417 334 335 ----------------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 2,454 3,565 1,906 2,322 2,307 Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 60 -- -- -- -- Common Stock 230 233 233 233 233 Paid in Capital 12,506 12,597 12,597 12,605 12,605 Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) 1,322 2,334 2,998 3,490 4,276 Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable (1,166) (1,408) (1,544) (1,572) (1,572) ----------------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 12,952 13,756 14,284 14,756 15,542 ----------------------------------------------- $15,406 $17,321 $16,190 $17,078 $17,849 =============================================== Net Working Capital $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 9,166 Common Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,257 5,231 5,136 5,121 5,121 Book Value per Share $ 2.46 $ 2.63 $ 2.78 $ 2.88 $ 3.03 Tangible Book Value Per Share $ 2.41 $ 2.58 $ 2.74 $ 2.84 $ 3.00
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as of February 28/29, ------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ------------------------------------- Assets Current Assets Cash & Equivalents 7.4% 11.0% 11.1% 28.2% 23.8% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 21.1% 19.0% 22.0% 16.9% 17.2% Inventory 13.8% 13.6% 14.5% 11.0% 14.9% Deferred Income Taxes 3.1% 2.8% 2.0% 2.5% 2.1% Prepaid & Other 8.3% 2.4% 0.8% 1.5% 2.9% ------------------------------------- Total Current Assets 53.7% 48.8% 50.5% 60.2% 60.9% Property & Equipment 9.4% 9.4% 10.5% 10.9% 14.8% Less Accumulated Depreciation -6.4% -6.4% -7.6% -8.4% -9.2% ------------------------------------- Property & Equipment, net 3.0% 3.1% 2.9% 2.5% 5.5% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 39.3% 42.0% 39.3% 30.3% 26.9% Deferred Income Taxes 1.6% 4.2% 5.7% 5.7% 5.4% Intangible Assets, net 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2% 1.0% Other Assets 0.6% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.3% ------------------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ===================================== Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 5.5% 6.4% 3.7% 2.5% 4.9% Accrued Expenses 4.9% 7.8% 2.5% 5.1% 2.9% Interest Bearing Debt 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 3.3% 1.4% Other 2.0% 1.3% 1.0% 0.7% 0.3% ------------------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 13.1% 16.1% 7.7% 11.6% 9.5% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 2.8% 1.9% 1.5% 0.0% 1.5% Other Long Term 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 2.0% 1.9% ------------------------------------- Total Liabilities 15.9% 20.6% 11.8% 13.6% 12.9% Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Common Stock 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.3% Paid in Capital 81.2% 72.7% 77.8% 73.8% 70.6% Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) 8.6% 13.5% 18.5% 20.4% 24.0% Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable -7.6% -8.1% -9.5% -9.2% -8.8% ------------------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 84.1% 79.4% 88.2% 86.4% 87.1% ------------------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ===================================== Net Working Capital 40.6% 32.7% 42.7% 48.5% 51.4%
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as of & for years ended February 28/29, ----------------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- Financial Review Revenue $18,260 $19,302 $18,999 $17,599 $18,706 Gross Profit $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 $ 8,059 Total Operating Expenses $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,602 $ 7,104 Operating Income $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 405 $ 955 Pre-tax Income (Loss) $ 3,191 $ 2,208 $ 1,137 $ 813 $ 1,276 Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785 Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 Normalized Basic EPS $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Normalized Diluted EPS $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.15 Total Assets $15,406 $17,321 $16,190 $17,078 $17,849 Net Worth $12,952 $13,756 $14,284 $14,756 $15,542 Tangible Net Worth $12,668 $13,498 $14,052 $14,550 $15,362 Total Interest Bearing Debt $ 546 $ 434 $ 322 $ 560 $ 523 Net Interest Bearing Debt $ (597) $(1,472) $(1,477) $(4,259) $(3,721) Total Capitalization $13,498 $14,190 $14,606 $15,316 $16,065 Financial Strength Quick Ratio 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 4.8 Current Ratio 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 6.4 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% 14.8% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 3.4% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% 3.3% Net Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization -4.4% -10.4% -10.1% -27.8% -23.2% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to Normalized EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.9 0.4 Normalized EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na Normalized EBITDA-CAPEX, net to Interest Exp na na na na na Effectiveness and Efficiency Accounts Receivable Turnover na 5.9 5.5 5.5 6.3 Inventory Turnover na 5.2 4.9 5.0 4.7 Asset Turnover na 1.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 Days Sales Outstanding na 61.9 65.9 67.0 58.2 Days Inventory Outstanding na 70.7 74.1 73.0 78.1 Days Payable Outstanding na 14.8 15.0 13.5 9.0 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets na 11.4% 4.5% 2.4% 5.6% Normalized EBIT to Net Worth na 14.0% 5.4% 2.8% 6.4% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets na 12.6% 5.9% 3.8% 7.0% Normalized EBITDA to Net Worth na 15.4% 7.0% 4.3% 8.0% Normalized Net Income to Average Assets na 8.4% 4.1% 3.0% 4.5% Normalized Net Income to Net Worth na 10.3% 5.0% 3.4% 5.2%
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as of & for years ended February 28/29, --------------------------------------- 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003E ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit Margin 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% SG&A 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% Total Operating Expenses 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 37.5% 38.0% Operating Income 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% Normalized Net Income (Loss) 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% Growth Rates Revenue na 5.7% -1.6% -7.4% 6.3% Gross Profit na 5.6% -4.3% -5.2% 15.0% Operating Income na -67.7% -23.2% -42.7% 135.8% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na -30.8% -48.5% -28.5% 56.9% Normalized Net Income (Loss) na -45.2% -49.3% -29.2% 59.6% Normalized EBIT na -34.3% -59.6% -46.4% 140.2% Normalized EBITDA na -32.1% -52.1% -36.1% 92.4% Normalized Basic EPS na -53.7% -31.6% -23.1% 50.0% Normalized Diluted EPS na -51.3% -31.6% -23.1% 50.0% Total Assets na 12.4% -6.5% 5.5% 4.5% Net Worth na 6.2% 3.8% 3.3% 5.3% Tangible Net Worth na 6.6% 4.1% 3.5% 5.6% CAPEX, net na 219.5% -42.7% 8.0% 163.6% Cumulative Average Growth Rate (CAGR) Statistics Revenue na 5.7% 2.0% -1.2% 0.6% Gross Profit na 5.6% 0.5% -1.5% 2.4% Operating Income na -67.7% -50.1% -47.8% -23.9% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na -30.8% -40.3% -36.6% -20.5% Normalized Net Income (Loss) na -45.2% -47.3% -41.8% -25.2% Normalized EBIT na -34.3% -48.5% -47.8% -23.6% Normalized EBITDA na -32.1% -43.0% -40.8% -20.5% Normalized Basic EPS na -53.7% -43.7% -37.5% -22.2% Normalized Diluted EPS na -51.3% -42.3% -36.5% -21.2% Total Assets na 12.4% 2.5% 3.5% 3.7% Net Worth na 6.2% 5.0% 4.4% 4.7% Tangible Net Worth na 6.6% 5.3% 4.7% 4.9% CAPEX, net na 219.5% 35.3% 25.5% 51.1% Depreciation & Capital Spending Depreciation to CAPEX, net 226.8% 72.1% 154.7% 139.5% 56.4% CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3%
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FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E --------------------------------------------------------- [Bar Graph] Revenue $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 $ 18,706 [Bar Graph] Gross Profit $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 $ 8,059 [Bar Graph] Total Operating Expenses $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,602 $ 7,104 [Bar Graph] Operating Income $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 405 $ 955 [Bar Graph] Interest Income (Expense) $ 340 $ 336 $ 381 $ 408 $ 303 [Bar Graph] Normalized EBIT $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 405 $ 973 [Bar Graph] Normalized EBITDA $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 631 $ 1,214 [Bar Graph] Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 492 $ 785
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FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E --------------------------------------------------------- [Graph Appears Here] Gross Profit Margin 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 43.1% [Graph Appears Here] SG&A 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 36.2% 36.7% [Graph Appears Here] Operating Income 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 2.3% 5.1% [Graph Appears Here] Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 1.6% [Graph Appears Here] Pre-tax Income (Loss) 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 4.6% 6.8% [Graph Appears Here] Normalized Net Income (Loss) 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 2.8% 4.2% [Graph Appears Here] Normalized EBIT 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 2.3% 5.2% [Graph Appears Here] Normalized EBITDA 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 3.6% 6.5% [Graph Appears Here] CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 2.3%
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CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Financial Strength Graphs ($ in thousands) FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E [Graph Appears Here] Net Working Capital $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 9,166 [Graph Appears Here] Quick Ratio 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 4.8 [Graph Appears Here] Current Ratio 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 6.4 [Graph Appears Here] Total Liabilities to Net Worth 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% 14.8% [Graph Appears Here] Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 3.4% [Graph Appears Here] Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% 3.3% [Graph Appears Here] Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na [Graph Appears Here] Total Interest Bearing Debt to EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.9 0.4 [Graph Appears Here] EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 26 3 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Selected Normalized Efficency Graphs FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 FY 2003E -------------------------------------------------------- Days Sales Outstanding [Graph Appears Here] 61.9 65.9 67.0 58.2 Days Inventory Outstanding [Graph Appears Here] 70.7 74.1 73.0 78.1 Days Payable Outstanding [Graph Appears Here] 14.8 15.0 13.5 9.0 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets [Graph Appears Here] 11.4% 4.5% 2.4% 5.6% Normalized EBIT to Average Net Worth [Graph Appears Here] 14.0% 5.4% 2.8% 6.4% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets [Graph Appears Here] 12.6% 5.9% 3.8% 7.0% Normalized EBITDA to Average Net Worth [Graph Appears Here] 15.4% 7.0% 4.3% 8.0% Net Income to Average Assets [Graph Appears Here] 8.4% 4.1% 3.0% 4.5% Net Income to Average Net Worth [Graph Appears Here] 10.3% 5.0% 3.4% 5.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financial statements and management Page 27 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE Page 28 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE . Capitalink reviewed the daily closing market price and trading volume of the Company's common stock over the period commencing May 23, 2002 through May 23, 2003. . Capitalink compared the daily closing market price performance of the Company's common stock for such period to both the Comparable Companies (as defined below) and the Russell 3000 Index. . Capitalink calculated total trading volumes at various closing price ranges of the Company's common stock. In addition, the number of trading days, and the respective percentages, at certain trading volumes, was set forth. . Capitalink noted the following characteristics of the Company's common stock: . The Company's stock has experienced limited liquidity with the average and median daily number of shares traded equal to 5,279 and 200 respectively. It was further noted that there was no volume on 115 trading days or approximately 45.5% of the available trading days. . During the twelve months ended May 23, 2003 the Company's share price has ranged from as high as $1.05 to as low as $0.67. The Company's common stock closed at $1.00 on May 23, 2003. . Capitalink noted that during the twelve months ended May 19, 2003, the Company's common stock increased 17.6%, while the Comparable Companies index fell slightly by 1.2% and the Russell 3000 Index declined 14.7%. Page 29 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Closing Price & Trading Volume History May 23, 2002 - May 23, 2003 [LINE CHART] BCTI Closing Price & Volume History ------------------------------ [Graph Appears Here] Date Volume BCTI Close ------------------------------------ 23-May-03 0 1.00 22-May-03 7600 1.00 21-May-03 0 0.93 20-May-03 300 0.93 19-May-03 6400 0.95 16-May-03 0 1.00 15-May-03 0 1.00 14-May-03 0 1.00 13-May-03 3,500 1.00 12-May-03 0 0.95 09-May-03 0 0.95 08-May-03 0 0.95 07-May-03 2,500 0.95 06-May-03 6,000 1.04 05-May-03 5,500 1.01 02-May-03 2,000 1.01 01-May-03 4,600 1.05 30-Apr-03 0 0.98 29-Apr-03 0 0.98 28-Apr-03 500 0.98 25-Apr-03 17,900 0.99 24-Apr-03 9,100 0.99 23-Apr-03 7,000 0.95 22-Apr-03 7,800 0.91 21-Apr-03 1,900 0.91 17-Apr-03 200 0.91 16-Apr-03 0 0.91 15-Apr-03 0 0.91 14-Apr-03 300 0.91 11-Apr-03 0 0.91 10-Apr-03 0 0.91 09-Apr-03 100 0.91 08-Apr-03 0 0.91 07-Apr-03 9,500 0.91 04-Apr-03 0 0.95 03-Apr-03 7,500 0.95 02-Apr-03 0 0.92 01-Apr-03 300 0.92 31-Mar-03 0 0.92 28-Mar-03 200 0.92 27-Mar-03 200 0.92 26-Mar-03 0 0.92 25-Mar-03 7,300 0.92 24-Mar-03 0 0.92 21-Mar-03 6,000 0.92 20-Mar-03 2,500 0.92 19-Mar-03 5,500 0.92 18-Mar-03 3,000 0.92 17-Mar-03 0 0.92 14-Mar-03 0 0.92 13-Mar-03 0 0.92 12-Mar-03 0 0.92 11-Mar-03 0 0.92 10-Mar-03 100 0.92 07-Mar-03 0 0.93 06-Mar-03 0 0.93 05-Mar-03 2,000 0.93 04-Mar-03 3,600 0.92 03-Mar-03 0 0.92 28-Feb-03 100 0.92 27-Feb-03 10,000 0.96 26-Feb-03 0 0.91 25-Feb-03 0 0.91 24-Feb-03 0 0.91 21-Feb-03 0 0.91 20-Feb-03 0 0.76 19-Feb-03 0 0.91 18-Feb-03 29800 0.91 14-Feb-03 800 0.97 13-Feb-03 5800 0.96 12-Feb-03 0 0.97 11-Feb-03 500 0.97 10-Feb-03 9500 0.99 07-Feb-03 0 0.98 06-Feb-03 0 0.98 05-Feb-03 0 0.98 04-Feb-03 5000 0.98 03-Feb-03 700 0.96 31-Jan-03 5000 0.96 30-Jan-03 0 0.96 29-Jan-03 0 0.96 28-Jan-03 100 0.96 27-Jan-03 0 0.96 24-Jan-03 6200 0.96 23-Jan-03 1000 1.01 22-Jan-03 100 1.03 21-Jan-03 2200 1.01 17-Jan-03 181,100 1.05 16-Jan-03 57,600 1.02 15-Jan-03 17,000 0.9 14-Jan-03 300 0.9 13-Jan-03 0 0.81 10-Jan-03 0 0.81 09-Jan-03 1,000 0.81 08-Jan-03 300 0.81 07-Jan-03 0 0.81 06-Jan-03 0 0.81 03-Jan-03 0 0.81 02-Jan-03 0 0.81 31-Dec-02 13,100 0.81 30-Dec-02 16,000 0.8 27-Dec-02 100 0.78 26-Dec-02 1,600 0.78 24-Dec-02 0 0.78 23-Dec-02 0 0.78 20-Dec-02 400 0.78 19-Dec-02 0 0.85 18-Dec-02 2,300 0.85 17-Dec-02 100 0.78 16-Dec-02 0 0.78 13-Dec-02 0 0.78 12-Dec-02 0 0.78 11-Dec-02 0 0.78 10-Dec-02 0 0.78 09-Dec-02 200 0.78 06-Dec-02 6,700 0.78 05-Dec-02 0 0.76 04-Dec-02 16,000 0.76 03-Dec-02 0 0.83 02-Dec-02 7,300 0.83 29-Nov-02 0 0.761 27-Nov-02 4,100 0.761 26-Nov-02 2,500 0.76 25-Nov-02 300 0.75 22-Nov-02 800 0.9 21-Nov-02 0 0.75 20-Nov-02 1,100 0.75 19-Nov-02 4,100 0.75 18-Nov-02 1,800 0.75 15-Nov-02 0 0.75 14-Nov-02 0 0.75 13-Nov-02 0 0.75 12-Nov-02 0 0.75 11-Nov-02 0 0.75 08-Nov-02 7,900 0.75 07-Nov-02 13,000 0.76 06-Nov-02 1,700 0.72 05-Nov-02 0 0.72 04-Nov-02 0 0.72 01-Nov-02 2,500 0.72 31-Oct-02 15,500 0.75 30-Oct-02 3,800 0.685 29-Oct-02 0 0.68 28-Oct-02 200 0.68 25-Oct-02 14,900 0.68 24-Oct-02 0 0.74 23-Oct-02 500 0.74 22-Oct-02 0 0.68 21-Oct-02 0 0.68 18-Oct-02 500 0.68 17-Oct-02 0 0.68 16-Oct-02 1,000 0.68 15-Oct-02 200 0.68 14-Oct-02 0 0.67 11-Oct-02 16,700 0.67 10-Oct-02 0 0.71 09-Oct-02 5,000 0.71 08-Oct-02 6,500 0.72 07-Oct-02 7,200 0.72 04-Oct-02 100 0.71 03-Oct-02 0 0.71 02-Oct-02 100 0.71 01-Oct-02 0 0.7 30-Sep-02 9,400 0.7 27-Sep-02 0 0.71 26-Sep-02 2,000 0.71 25-Sep-02 4,300 0.71 24-Sep-02 11,100 0.7 23-Sep-02 2,000 0.7 20-Sep-02 5,000 0.73 19-Sep-02 88,700 0.72 18-Sep-02 0 0.78 17-Sep-02 1,800 0.78 16-Sep-02 55,900 0.765 13-Sep-02 0 0.76 12-Sep-02 0 0.76 11-Sep-02 200 0.76 10-Sep-02 0 0.82 09-Sep-02 10,000 0.82 06-Sep-02 0 0.81 05-Sep-02 0 0.81 04-Sep-02 2,500 0.81 03-Sep-02 4,000 0.83 30-Aug-02 100 0.81 29-Aug-02 0 0.8 28-Aug-02 0 0.8 27-Aug-02 0 0.8 26-Aug-02 0 0.8 23-Aug-02 500 0.8 22-Aug-02 0 0.82 21-Aug-02 15,000 0.82 20-Aug-02 16,000 0.85 19-Aug-02 5,000 0.93 16-Aug-02 0 0.85 15-Aug-02 2,400 0.85 14-Aug-02 17,000 0.85 13-Aug-02 6,000 0.858 12-Aug-02 5,500 0.8 09-Aug-02 0 0.75 08-Aug-02 34,300 0.75 07-Aug-02 4,500 0.81 06-Aug-02 0 0.81 05-Aug-02 175,200 0.81 02-Aug-02 200 0.81 01-Aug-02 0 0.81 31-Jul-02 0 0.81 30-Jul-02 2,600 0.81 29-Jul-02 7,200 0.8 26-Jul-02 71,900 0.81 25-Jul-02 5,700 0.79 24-Jul-02 500 0.78 23-Jul-02 3,000 0.78 22-Jul-02 3,500 0.75 19-Jul-02 0 0.8 18-Jul-02 1,500 0.8 17-Jul-02 0 0.78 16-Jul-02 1,500 0.78 15-Jul-02 2,500 0.82 12-Jul-02 5,000 0.82 11-Jul-02 0 0.77 10-Jul-02 0 0.77 09-Jul-02 0 0.77 08-Jul-02 2,500 0.77 05-Jul-02 0 0.79 03-Jul-02 64,600 0.79 02-Jul-02 11,000 0.79 01-Jul-02 0 0.84 28-Jun-02 0 0.84 27-Jun-02 0 0.84 26-Jun-02 0 0.84 25-Jun-02 0 0.84 24-Jun-02 0 0.84 21-Jun-02 0 0.84 20-Jun-02 5,700 0.84 19-Jun-02 100 0.82 18-Jun-02 2,000 0.82 17-Jun-02 0 0.82 14-Jun-02 0 0.82 13-Jun-02 0 0.82 12-Jun-02 10,000 0.82 11-Jun-02 2,400 0.83 10-Jun-02 0 0.83 07-Jun-02 0 0.83 06-Jun-02 2,000 0.83 05-Jun-02 1,000 0.83 04-Jun-02 9,500 0.83 03-Jun-02 200 0.85 31-May-02 0 0.82 30-May-02 0 0.82 29-May-02 200 0.82 28-May-02 0 0.85 24-May-02 0 0.85 23-May-02 0 0.85
Start End High Average Median Low Avg.Volume Median Volume - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------ -------- -------- ------------------- ---------- ------------- 23-May-02 $ 0.8500 23-May-03 $ 1.0000 1-May-03 $ 1.0500 $ 0.8407 $ 0.8200 14-Oct-02 $ 0.6700 5.279 200
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 30 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI vs Comparable Company Index vs Russel 3000 Index ------------------------------------------- [Graph Appears Here] ------------------------------------------- Company Comparable Russell Date Index Company 3000 Index ------------------------------------------------------------ 23-May-03 17.6 98.8 85.3 22-May-03 17.6 97.8 85.1 21-May-03 09.4 96.8 84.3 20-May-03 09.4 96.1 83.9 19-May-03 11.8 96.3 84.0 16-May-03 17.6 97.5 86.0 15-May-03 17.6 96.9 86.3 14-May-03 17.6 97.1 85.7 13-May-03 17.6 96.2 85.9 12-May-03 11.8 97.5 86.1 09-May-03 11.8 95.3 85.0 08-May-03 11.8 93.5 83.9 07-May-03 11.8 94.7 84.7 06-May-03 22.4 95.5 85.1 05-May-03 18.8 93.7 84.4 02-May-03 18.8 93.4 84.6 01-May-03 23.5 92.9 83.3 30-Apr-03 15.3 93.6 83.3 29-Apr-03 15.3 90.7 83.3 28-Apr-03 15.3 91.7 83.0 25-Apr-03 16.5 89.3 81.6 24-Apr-03 16.5 89.0 82.7 23-Apr-03 11.8 89.0 83.4 22-Apr-03 07.1 90.1 82.7 21-Apr-03 07.1 88.6 81.0 17-Apr-03 07.1 88.0 81.1 16-Apr-03 07.1 88.0 79.9 15-Apr-03 07.1 87.6 80.8 14-Apr-03 07.1 86.1 80.3 11-Apr-03 07.1 85.7 78.8 10-Apr-03 07.1 85.8 79.0 09-Apr-03 07.1 86.2 78.6 08-Apr-03 07.1 87.5 79.6 07-Apr-03 07.1 86.3 79.9 04-Apr-03 11.8 85.8 79.7 03-Apr-03 11.8 87.2 79.6 02-Apr-03 08.2 87.1 80.0 01-Apr-03 08.2 86.7 78.0 31-Mar-03 08.2 86.8 77.1 28-Mar-03 08.2 88.1 78.4 27-Mar-03 08.2 88.3 78.8 26-Mar-03 08.2 89.4 78.9 25-Mar-03 08.2 90.0 79.4 24-Mar-03 08.2 88.5 78.4 21-Mar-03 08.2 90.4 81.2 20-Mar-03 08.2 89.1 79.4 19-Mar-03 08.2 88.5 79.2 18-Mar-03 08.2 88.2 78.6 17-Mar-03 08.2 90.4 78.2 14-Mar-03 08.2 91.0 75.6 13-Mar-03 08.2 94.6 75.5 12-Mar-03 08.2 92.0 73.1 11-Mar-03 08.2 92.8 72.9 10-Mar-03 08.2 92.7 73.5 07-Mar-03 09.4 94.2 75.3 06-Mar-03 09.4 94.0 74.8 05-Mar-03 09.4 93.9 75.4 04-Mar-03 08.2 94.1 74.8 03-Mar-03 08.2 93.1 75.9 28-Feb-03 08.2 93.1 76.4 27-Feb-03 12.9 92.2 76.1 26-Feb-03 07.1 91.7 75.2 25-Feb-03 07.1 92.9 76.2 24-Feb-03 07.1 92.7 75.6 21-Feb-03 07.1 93.1 77.0 20-Feb-03 89.4 92.8 76.0 19-Feb-03 07.1 93.9 76.7 18-Feb-03 07.1 94.0 77.2 14-Feb-03 14.1 94.9 75.7 13-Feb-03 12.9 95.1 74.3 12-Feb-03 14.1 92.7 74.4 11-Feb-03 14.1 93.9 75.4 10-Feb-03 16.5 95.1 76.0 07-Feb-03 15.3 94.3 75.5 06-Feb-03 15.3 95.6 76.3 05-Feb-03 15.3 95.4 76.8 04-Feb-03 15.3 96.7 77.2 03-Feb-03 12.9 98.2 78.2 31-Jan-03 12.9 98.3 77.9 30-Jan-03 12.9 96.8 76.8 29-Jan-03 12.9 96.2 78.5 28-Jan-03 12.9 95.3 78.0 27-Jan-03 12.9 92.8 77.1 24-Jan-03 12.9 93.5 78.3 23-Jan-03 18.8 94.0 80.6 22-Jan-03 21.2 89.5 79.8 21-Jan-03 18.8 88.9 80.6 17-Jan-03 23.5 91.0 81.8 16-Jan-03 20.0 83.9 83.0 15-Jan-03 05.9 83.6 83.3 14-Jan-03 05.9 83.6 84.4 13-Jan-03 95.3 83.5 84.0 10-Jan-03 95.3 83.7 84.1 09-Jan-03 95.3 84.1 84.0 08-Jan-03 95.3 81.9 82.5 07-Jan-03 95.3 81.8 83.7 06-Jan-03 95.3 82.3 84.3 03-Jan-03 95.3 79.4 82.4 02-Jan-03 95.3 80.5 82.5 31-Dec-02 95.3 78.7 79.9 30-Dec-02 94.1 79.2 79.8 27-Dec-02 91.8 79.0 79.6 26-Dec-02 91.8 79.2 80.8 24-Dec-02 91.8 78.1 81.0 23-Dec-02 91.8 78.0 81.5 20-Dec-02 91.8 77.8 81.3 19-Dec-02 00.0 76.8 80.2 18-Dec-02 00.0 75.5 80.8 17-Dec-02 91.8 76.7 81.9 16-Dec-02 91.8 76.8 82.6 13-Dec-02 91.8 75.4 80.8 12-Dec-02 91.8 75.9 81.9 11-Dec-02 91.8 75.3 82.1 10-Dec-02 91.8 75.4 82.0 09-Dec-02 91.8 72.9 80.9 06-Dec-02 91.8 76.9 82.7 05-Dec-02 89.4 75.5 82.2 04-Dec-02 89.4 76.0 83.1 03-Dec-02 97.6 76.6 83.5 02-Dec-02 97.6 77.1 84.8 29-Nov-02 89.5 78.6 84.9 27-Nov-02 89.5 78.1 85.1 26-Nov-02 89.4 77.1 82.8 25-Nov-02 88.2 79.6 84.6 22-Nov-02 105.9 79.4 84.3 21-Nov-02 88.2 80.5 84.5 20-Nov-02 88.2 79.9 82.7 19-Nov-02 88.2 78.2 81.1 18-Nov-02 88.2 79.0 81.5 15-Nov-02 88.2 80.7 82.3 14-Nov-02 88.2 79.5 81.8 13-Nov-02 88.2 78.2 79.8 12-Nov-02 88.2 77.3 79.9 11-Nov-02 88.2 76.6 79.2 08-Nov-02 88.2 78.9 80.9 07-Nov-02 89.4 78.7 81.7 06-Nov-02 84.7 80.4 83.6 05-Nov-02 84.7 79.7 82.8 04-Nov-02 84.7 79.9 82.2 01-Nov-02 84.7 80.5 81.6 31-Oct-02 88.2 77.1 80.2 30-Oct-02 80.6 76.8 80.5 29-Oct-02 80.0 75.9 79.7 28-Oct-02 80.0 75.1 80.4 25-Oct-02 80.0 74.9 81.1 24-Oct-02 87.1 74.0 79.7 23-Oct-02 87.1 76.5 80.9 22-Oct-02 80.0 74.9 80.3 21-Oct-02 80.0 74.8 81.2 18-Oct-02 80.0 71.6 79.9 17-Oct-02 80.0 72.0 79.5 16-Oct-02 80.0 69.5 77.6 15-Oct-02 80.0 70.9 79.5 14-Oct-02 78.8 67.6 76.0 11-Oct-02 78.8 67.8 75.4 10-Oct-02 83.5 66.1 72.7 09-Oct-02 83.5 65.3 70.2 08-Oct-02 84.7 67.0 72.3 07-Oct-02 84.7 68.8 71.2 04-Oct-02 83.5 71.5 72.6 03-Oct-02 83.5 72.8 74.4 02-Oct-02 83.5 74.6 75.2 01-Oct-02 82.4 75.3 77.1 30-Sep-02 82.4 71.6 74.4 27-Sep-02 83.5 72.2 75.3 26-Sep-02 83.5 74.4 77.7 25-Sep-02 83.5 73.3 76.4 24-Sep-02 82.4 71.7 74.5 23-Sep-02 82.4 74.3 75.8 20-Sep-02 85.9 76.1 76.8 19-Sep-02 84.7 74.8 76.7 18-Sep-02 91.8 76.0 79.0 17-Sep-02 91.8 76.3 79.4 16-Sep-02 90.0 77.6 81.0 13-Sep-02 89.4 77.5 81.0 12-Sep-02 89.4 78.5 80.7 11-Sep-02 89.4 80.2 82.7 10-Sep-02 96.5 79.3 82.7 09-Sep-02 96.5 79.9 82.2 06-Sep-02 95.3 80.8 81.4 05-Sep-02 95.3 78.0 80.0 04-Sep-02 95.3 81.1 81.3 03-Sep-02 97.6 78.0 79.9 30-Aug-02 95.3 80.9 83.2 29-Aug-02 94.1 79.3 83.4 28-Aug-02 94.1 80.7 83.3 27-Aug-02 94.1 82.7 84.8 26-Aug-02 94.1 82.8 86.1 23-Aug-02 94.1 81.9 85.4 22-Aug-02 96.5 81.0 87.4 21-Aug-02 96.5 79.0 86.3 20-Aug-02 100.0 77.7 85.1 19-Aug-02 109.4 78.2 86.2 16-Aug-02 100.0 76.7 84.4 15-Aug-02 100.0 76.2 83.4 14-Aug-02 100.0 76.3 83.4 13-Aug-02 100.9 75.0 80.4 12-Aug-02 94.1 74.4 82.2 09-Aug-02 88.2 75.8 82.6 08-Aug-02 88.2 74.4 82.3 07-Aug-02 95.3 73.3 79.9 06-Aug-02 95.3 74.1 78.4 05-Aug-02 95.3 70.5 76.1 02-Aug-02 95.3 71.5 78.8 01-Aug-02 95.3 74.0 80.7 31-Jul-02 95.3 73.5 83.0 30-Jul-02 95.3 73.5 82.4 29-Jul-02 94.1 74.2 82.0 26-Jul-02 95.3 69.3 77.8 25-Jul-02 92.9 67.7 76.6 24-Jul-02 91.8 68.7 77.0 23-Jul-02 91.8 66.2 72.9 22-Jul-02 88.2 69.7 75.0 19-Jul-02 94.1 71.5 77.5 18-Jul-02 94.1 73.4 80.3 17-Jul-02 91.8 75.2 82.6 16-Jul-02 91.8 75.2 82.1 15-Jul-02 96.5 75.1 83.3 12-Jul-02 96.5 78.9 83.6 11-Jul-02 90.6 79.0 84.1 10-Jul-02 90.6 81.3 83.6 09-Jul-02 90.6 81.9 86.3 08-Jul-02 90.6 83.6 88.4 05-Jul-02 92.9 82.9 89.6 03-Jul-02 92.9 81.0 86.5 02-Jul-02 92.9 81.0 86.1 01-Jul-02 98.8 85.3 88.1 28-Jun-02 98.8 87.5 90.2 27-Jun-02 98.8 87.1 90.1 26-Jun-02 98.8 87.6 88.6 25-Jun-02 98.8 86.6 88.9 24-Jun-02 98.8 86.8 90.4 21-Jun-02 98.8 85.5 90.2 20-Jun-02 98.8 86.6 91.6 19-Jun-02 96.5 84.2 92.9 18-Jun-02 96.5 85.0 94.5 17-Jun-02 96.5 85.0 94.4 14-Jun-02 96.5 83.2 91.8 13-Jun-02 96.5 84.1 91.9 12-Jun-02 96.5 87.4 92.9 11-Jun-02 97.6 84.8 92.4 10-Jun-02 97.6 87.5 94.1 07-Jun-02 97.6 89.8 93.9 06-Jun-02 97.6 89.5 93.8 05-Jun-02 97.6 95.0 95.7 04-Jun-02 97.6 96.4 94.9 03-Jun-02 100.0 97.0 95.0 31-May-02 96.5 97.5 97.4 30-May-02 96.5 97.4 97.2 29-May-02 96.5 97.0 97.4 28-May-02 100.0 98.1 98.1 24-May-02 100.0 98.8 98.8 23-May-02 100.0 100.0 100.0 % Change BCTI Comparables Russell 3000 First Half of Period 5.9% -20.6% -15.7% Second Half of Period 11.1% 24.4% 1.2% Full Period 17.6% -1.2% -14.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Reflects the market cap weighted prices of the comparable companies utilized in the Comparable Company Analysis. Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 31 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMPANY MARKET PERFORMANCE BCTI Closing Price Ranges as Percentage of Total Trading Days May 23, 2002 - May 23, 2003 [BAR GRAPH]
Price Range $0.000 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.725 $0.726 - $0.775 $0.776 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.875 $0.876 - $0.925 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 2 29 33 69 28 41 Percentage 0.8% 11.5% 13.0% 27.3% 11.1% 16.2% Price Range $0.926 - $0.975 $0.976 - $1.025 $1.026 + - --------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 26 21 4 Percentage 10.3% 8.3% 1.6%
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Price Range $0.000 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.725 $0.726 - $0.775 $0.776 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.875 $0.876 - $0.925 $0.926 - $0.975 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 16,700 161,200 168,200 444,100 75,800 96,500 59,800 Percentage 1.3% 12.1% 12.6% 33.3% 5.7% 7.2% 4.5% Price Range $0.976 - $1.025 $1.026 + - -------------------------------------- Volume 121,400 191,800 Percentage 9.1% 14.4%
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No volume **0* 0,250 **0,251*1,000 **1,001*2,500 **2,501*5,000 **5,001*10,000 **10,001*25,000 **25,001 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 115 21 20 25 19 30 14 9 Percentage 45.5% 8.3% 7.9% 9.9% 7.5% 11.9% 5.5% 3.6%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 34 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS Page 35 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . Based upon a review of the Company's historical financial data, projections, and certain other qualitative data, Capitalink utilized several valuation methodologies to determine a range of values for the Company. . Capitalink did not form a conclusion as to whether any individual analysis, considered in isolation, supported or failed to support an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Proposed Transaction. . Capitalink did not place any particular reliance or weight on any individual analysis, but instead concluded that the analyses, taken as a whole, supported its determination. Accordingly, the analyses must be considered as a whole and selecting portions of analyses or the factors considered, without considering all analyses and factors collectively, could create an incomplete and incorrect view of the process underlying the analyses in connection with the preparation of the opinion. . The financial reviews and analyses include information presented in tabular format. In order to fully understand Capitalink's financial review and analyses, the tables must be read together with the text of the presentation. The tables alone are not a complete description of the financial review and analyses and considering the tables alone could create a misleading or incomplete view of Capitalink's financial review and analyses. . The methodologies utilized by Capitalink included: . A review of the historical and projected financial information of the Company as prepared by management. . A review and comparison of the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company, the Comparable Companies and a general market index. . A review of a discounted cash flow analysis of the Company, with sensitivity analyses based on a range of assumptions. . A review and comparison of trading multiples for deemed comparable publicly-traded companies for the Company. Page 36 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . A review and comparison of the premiums paid in transactions involving the acquisition of a minority ownership interest in publicly-traded companies. . A review of the premiums implied by the per share consideration in the Proposed Transaction. . A review and determination of the Company's adjusted book value analysis. . A review and determination of the market value of the Notes. Page 37 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS Illustrative Indicated Reference Range Summary ---------------------------------------------- [Graph Appears Here] Range ------------------ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis $1.88 -- $2.06 Comparable Company Analysis $1.58 -- $2.20 Minority Interest Acquisitions/ $1.36 -- $1.58 Premiums Paid Analysis Adjusted Net Book Value Analysis $2.02 -- $2.02 One Year Stock Trading Range $0.67 -- $1.05 Merger Consideration $2.00 -- $2.00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Please reference the appropriate Analysis for further discussion and sources of information. Page 38 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS Indicated Reference Range Summary ($ in thousands, except per share)
Selected Multiple TIC/Enterprise Indicated Share Methodology (1) Statistic Range Value Price - ----------------------------------------------------- --------- ----------------- ---------------- --------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Revenue Terminal Multiple $3,381 - $ 4,638 $1.88 - $ 2.10 EBITDA Terminal Multiple $3,972 - $ 4,808 $1.99 - $ 2.13 Perpetual Growth Terminal Value $2,809 - $ 3,645 $1.78 - $ 1.93 Indicated Reference Range $1.88 - $ 2.06 Comparable Company Analysis Total Invested Capital as Multiple of: LTM Revenue $18,381 0.32x - 0.59x $5,961 - $10,852 $0.90 - $ 1.76 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.4x - 7.7x $5,309 - $ 7,628 $0.79 - $ 1.20 Enterprise Value as Multiple of: LTM Revenue $18,381 0.32x - 0.58x $5,943 - $10,669 $2.38 - $ 3.21 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.3x - 7.4x $5,220 - $ 7,295 $2.25 - $ 2.62 Indicated Reference Range $1.58 - $ 2.20 Minority Interest Acquisitions Premiums Paid Analysis Prior One Day $ 1.00 33.3% - 54.8% $1.33 - $ 1.55 Prior Five Day $ 1.00 40.5% - 64.0% $1.40 - $ 1.64 Prior 30 Day $ 0.95 40.8% - 63.9% $1.34 - $ 1.56 Indicated Reference Range $1.36 - $ 1.58 Premiums Paid Analysis Closing Price as of May 23, 2003 100.0% Prior Day Closing Price 100.0% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price 107.9% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price 104.9% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price 103.5% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price 107.2% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price 112.0% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price 111.0% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price 120.7% Prior Year Average Closing Price 137.9% Adjusted Net Book Value Analysis As of February 28, 2003 $ 2.02
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Please reference the appropriate Analysis for further discussion and sources of information. Page 39 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . The discounted cash flow analysis estimates value based upon a company's projected future free cash flow discounted at a rate reflecting risks inherent in its business and capital structure. Unlevered free cash flow represents the amount of cash generated and available for principal, interest and dividend payments after providing for ongoing business operations. . While the discounted cash flow analysis is the most scientific of the methodologies, it is dependent on projections and is further dependent on numerous industry-specific and macroeconomic factors. . Capitalink performed discounted cash flow analyses based on the preliminary projected cash flows for the Company's (i) base case franchising operations, (ii) Company-owned plants, and (iii) satellite stores concept. A set of projected cash flows was derived for each operation, as differing sets of assumptions were applied to each given the specific risks of each operation. . The range of terminal values represents the residual value of the operation at the end of the forecast period. Capitalink presented a range of terminal values by applying a range of multiples to each of the operations FY2007 projected revenue and EBITDA. . In addition, Capitalink presented a perpetual growth scenario whereby ranges of growth rates were applied to the operation's FY2007 free cash flows in order to determine a terminal value, rather than multiples. . In each of the scenarios noted in (i) to (iii) above, ranges of enterprise values were derived. These operation value ranges were added together to derive the total estimated enterprise value of the Company. The total enterprise value range was reduced by the Company's net debt to arrive at an equity value range. The Company's estimated net debt as of February 28, 2003 was approximately ($7.3) million, which includes approximately $523,000 in interest bearing debt, $4.2 million in cash, an estimated $1.0 million from the exercise of in the money ("ITM") options and an assumed $2.6 million market value of the Notes (see Notes analysis). Page 40 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . Taking into account the enterprise value ranges for all three operations, and the Company's net debt and common stock share equivalents of 5.68 million, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated shares prices of between $1.88 and $2.06. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was within this indicated valuation range. Base Case Operations . The Company's base case operations include the Company's core franchising revenues and expenses and the Company's general and administration expenses. Capitalink utilized the forecasts provided by Company management, which show little growth in revenues, constant margins, and a gradual increase in salaries and other general and administration expenses. For the forecast period, the Company projects a gradual decrease in EBITDA from approximately $1.4 million for FY2004, to approximately $615,000 for FY2007. . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 16.0% to 18.5%. This was based on an estimated weighted average cost of capital ("WACC") of 17.4% (based on the Company's existing debt and an 18.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the base case discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.15 times to 0.2 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $3.4 million to $4.1 million. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 3.5 times to 4.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $3.1 million to $3.5 million. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (growth rates of 2.75% to 3.00%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $2.9 million to $3.3 million. Page 41 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Company-owned Plant Operations . The Company's plant operations include the associated revenues and expenses related to the operation of the Company-owned plants. The Company currently owns a plant in San Francisco and Tampa and expects to purchase an additional three plants over the next three years. Capitalink utilized the forecasts provided by Company management, which show an increase in revenue from $3.7 million for FY2004 to $7.8 million for FY2007, and EBITDA from $180,000 in FY2004 to $1.1 million in FY2007. . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 23.0% to 25.5%. This was based on an estimated WACC of 24.6% (based on the Company's existing debt and a 26.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the Company plant discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.4 times to 0.5 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $(290,000) to $195,000. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 4.5 times to 5.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $490,000 to $913,000. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (growth rates of 4.50% to 4.75%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $(357,000) to $(35,000). Satellite Store Operations . The Company's satellite store operations include the associated revenues and expenses related to the franchising of satellite stores in regions that are currently underserved by BCT or are not profitable enough to justify the existence of a full plant. The Company is currently testing the concept in Tampa. The Company expects to roll out these new line of stores across the country gradually over the next five years and projects a total of 14 satellite stores in operation by FY2007. Page 42 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . In order to arrive at a present value, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 20.5% to 23.0%. This was based on an estimated WACC of 21.9% (based on the Company's existing debt and a 23.8% estimated cost of equity). . The results of the satellite store discounted cash flow analysis under the three terminal value scenarios were as follows: . Utilizing the revenue terminal scenario (range of 0.9 times to 1.0 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise value of $234,000 and $315,000. . Utilizing the EBITDA terminal scenario (range of 6.0 times to 6.5 times), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $308,000 to $389,000. . Utilizing a perpetual growth scenario (with growth rates of 10.50% to 10.75%), Capitalink calculated a range of indicated enterprise values of $257,000 to $428,000. Page 43 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Indicated Reference Range ($ in thousands, except per share)
Indicated Equity Indicated Share Selected Multiple Range Indicated EV Value Value (1) Price (2) ----------------------- ------------------ ----------------- --------------- Revenue Terminal Value Analysis Base Case 0.15x - 0.20x $3,437 - $4,129 Company Owned Plants 0.40x - 0.50x (290) - 195 Satellite Store Initiative 0.90x - 1.00x 234 - 315 ------ ------ $3,381 - $4,638 $10,706 - $11,963 $1.88 - $2.10 ====== ====== EBITDA Terminal Value Analysis Base Case 3.5x - 4.0x $3,173 - $3,505 Company Owned Plants 4.5x - 5.0x 490 - 913 Satellite Store Initiative 6.0x - 6.5x 308 - 389 ------ ------ $3,972 - $4,808 $11,297 - $12,133 $1.99 - $2.13 ====== ====== Perpetual Growth Terminal Value Analysis Base Case 2.75% - 3.00% $2,909 - $3,252 Company Owned Plants 4.50% - 4.75% (357) - (35) Satellite Store Initiative 10.50% - 10.75% 257 - 428 ------ ------ $2,809 - $3,645 $10,134 - $10,970 $1.78 - $1.93 ====== ====== Indicated Reference Range $1.88 - $2.06
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Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------- ------------------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ----------------- ------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------- ------------------------------------- Revenue Royalty Income $ 5,117 $ 5,221 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 Pelican Paper Sales 12,068 12,019 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 Franchise Sales 99 4 -- -- -- -- OPC Fees 306 426 360 330 330 330 Company Plant Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------------- ------------------------------------- 17,590 17,670 17,569 17,539 17,539 17,539 Cost of Goods Sold 10,726 10,410 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ----------------- ------------------------------------- Gross Margin 6,864 7,260 7,101 7,059 7,047 7,047 Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits 3219 2,763 3,074 3,258 3,454 3,661 Consultancy Costs 602 519 400 400 400 400 Occupancy Costs 200 216 220 234 249 249 Travel and Entertainment 147 188 238 246 254 262 Bad Debt 1300 1,400 900 900 900 900 Other G&A 739 765 848 882 921 960 ----------------- ------------------------------------- 6,207 5,851 5,680 5,920 6,178 6,432 ----------------- ------------------------------------- EBITDA 657 1,409 1,421 1,139 869 615 Deprec. & Amort 226 218 200 200 200 200 ----------------- ------------------------------------- EBIT 431 1,191 1,221 939 669 415 Income Taxes 168 464 476 366 261 162 ----------------- ------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income 263 727 745 573 408 253 Add: Deprec. & Amort 226 218 200 200 200 200 Add: Change in Net WC -- (1,151) 311 12 8 9 Less: Capital Expenditures 162 520 150 150 150 150 ----------------- ------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ 327 $ (726) $ 1,106 $ 635 $ 466 $ 312 ================= ===================================== Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ 168 $ 464 $ 476 $ 366 $ 261 $ 162 NOL Usage -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------------- ------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ 168 $ 464 $ 476 $ 366 $ 261 $ 162 ================= ===================================== Ending NOL Balance $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- ======= =====================================
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------- --------------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ---------------- --------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---------------- --------------------------------- Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na 2.0% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Pelican Paper Sales na -0.4% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Franchise Sales na -96.0% -100.0% na na na OPC Fees na 39.2% -15.5% -8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Company Plant Sales na na na na na na Total Revenue na 0.5% -0.6% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Cost of Goods Sold na -2.9% 0.6% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% Gross Margin na 5.8% -2.2% -0.6% -0.2% 0.0% Salaries & Employee Benefits na -14.2% 11.3% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% Consultancy Costs na -13.8% -22.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Occupancy Costs na 8.0% 1.9% 6.4% 6.4% 0.0% Travel and Entertainment na 27.9% 26.6% 3.4% 3.3% 3.1% Bad Debt na 7.7% -35.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other G&A na 3.5% 10.8% 4.0% 4.4% 4.2% Total Operating Expenses na -5.7% -2.9% 4.2% 4.4% 4.1% EBITDA na 114.5% 0.9% -19.8% -23.7% -29.2% Unlevered After-tax Income na 176.3% 2.5% -23.1% -28.8% -38.0% Margin Review Cost of Paper Sales Margin 11.1% 13.4% 12.8% 12.7% 12.6% 12.6% Gross Margin 39.0% 41.1% 40.4% 40.2% 40.2% 40.2% EBITDA Margin 3.7% 8.0% 8.1% 6.5% 5.0% 3.5% Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions AR Days Outstanding 64 60 60 60 60 A/R - % of Sales 17.5% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% Days Inventory Outs. 91 90 90 90 90 Inv - % Cost of Sales 24.9% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs 5.4% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% AP Days Outstanding 20 10 10 10 10 A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs 5.4% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs 3.5% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivable $2,889 $ 3,076 $2,888 $2,883 $2,883 $2,883 Inventory 1,887 2,668 2,581 2,584 2,587 2,587 Prepayments 678 882 646 656 667 677 Accounts Payable 432 875 442 449 457 464 Acc Exp & Deferred Rev 996 574 807 820 834 846 ---------------- --------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $4,026 $ 5,177 $4,866 $4,854 $4,846 $4,837 ================ ================================= Change in Non-Cash Net WC $(1,151) $ 311 $ 12 $ 8 $ 9 ======= =================================
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CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Base Case Projections ($ in thousands) Revenue Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $2,777 $3,385 $3,994 $4,602 $5,211 $5,820 13.5% $2,666 $3,229 $3,792 $4,355 $4,918 $5,481 --------------- 16.0% $2,564 $3,085 $3,607 $4,129 $4,650 $5,172 18.5% $2,469 $2,953 $3,437 $3,922 $4,406 $4,890 --------------- 21.0% $2,382 $2,832 $3,282 $3,732 $4,182 $4,632 23.5% $2,301 $2,719 $3,138 $3,557 $3,976 $4,395 ------ Average of Box $3,774 ------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 21.9% 36.0% 45.7% 52.9% 58.4% 62.7% 13.5% 21.1% 34.9% 44.5% 51.7% 57.2% 61.6% ------------- 16.0% 20.3% 33.8% 43.4% 50.5% 56.1% 60.5% 18.5% 19.6% 32.8% 42.3% 49.4% 54.9% 59.4% ------------- 21.0% 18.9% 31.8% 41.1% 48.2% 53.8% 58.3% 23.5% 18.2% 30.8% 40.0% 47.1% 52.7% 57.2% ---- Average of Box 46.4% ---- EBITDA Terminal Value Analysis - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $3,235 $3,448 $3,662 $3,875 $4,089 $4,302 13.5% $3,090 $3,287 $3,485 $3,682 $3,879 $4,077 --------------- 16.0% $2,957 $3,139 $3,322 $3,505 $3,688 $3,871 18.5% $2,834 $3,004 $3,173 $3,343 $3,513 $3,683 --------------- 21.0% $2,721 $2,878 $3,036 $3,194 $3,352 $3,510 23.5% $2,616 $2,763 $2,910 $3,057 $3,204 $3,351 ------ Average of Box $3,336 ------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 33.0% 37.1% 40.8% 44.1% 47.0% 49.6% 13.5% 31.9% 36.0% 39.7% 42.9% 45.8% 48.4% ------------- 16.0% 30.9% 35.0% 38.5% 41.7% 44.6% 47.3% 18.5% 30.0% 33.9% 37.4% 40.6% 43.5% 46.1% ------------- 21.0% 29.0% 32.9% 36.4% 39.5% 42.4% 45.0% 23.5% 28.1% 31.9% 35.3% 38.4% 41.3% 43.8% ---- Average of Box 39.6% ---- Perpetual Growth Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% $4,243 $4,311 $4,384 $4,462 $4,544 $4,632 13.5% $3,596 $3,635 $3,676 $3,719 $3,765 $3,812 --------------- 16.0% $3,174 $3,199 $3,225 $3,252 $3,280 $3,309 18.5% $2,874 $2,891 $2,909 $2,927 $2,946 $2,965 --------------- 21.0% $2,648 $2,660 $2,673 $2,685 $2,699 $2,713 23.5% $2,470 $2,479 $2,488 $2,498 $2,508 $2,518 ------ Average of Box $3,078 ------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.0% 48.9% 49.7% 50.6% 51.4% 52.3% 53.2% 13.5% 41.5% 42.2% 42.8% 43.5% 44.1% 44.8% ------------- 16.0% 35.7% 36.2% 36.7% 37.2% 37.7% 38.3% 18.5% 30.9% 31.3% 31.8% 32.2% 32.6% 33.1% ------------- 21.0% 27.0% 27.4% 27.7% 28.1% 28.4% 28.8% 23.5% 23.8% 24.1% 24.4% 24.7% 25.0% 25.3% ---- Average of Box 34.5% ---- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 46 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Financial Projections - Company Owned Plant Projections ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------- ---------------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ---------------- ---------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------- ---------------------------------- Revenue San Francisco $ -- $ 286 $ 688 $ 791 $ 869 $ 913 Tampa -- 750 1,620 1,782 1,960 2,156 Mid-South -- -- 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Mid-West -- -- 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Northeast -- -- -- 1,050 1,470 1,543 ------------- ---------------------------------- -- 1,036 3,708 6,563 7,387 7,854 Cost of Goods Sold -- 237 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 ------------- ---------------------------------- Gross Margin -- 799 2,862 5,061 5,697 6,057 Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits -- -- 1,746 2,870 3,155 3,354 Occupancy Costs -- -- 177 318 352 368 Equipment Leases -- -- 81 89 76 76 Advertising -- -- 72 114 120 120 Delivery Expense -- -- 348 525 591 628 Training Costs 100 150 238 250 Other -- 995 158 248 181 179 ------------- ---------------------------------- -- 995 2,682 4,314 4,713 4,975 ------------- ---------------------------------- EBITDA -- (196) 180 747 984 1,082 Deprec. & Amort. -- 23 100 100 100 100 ------------- ---------------------------------- EBIT -- (219) 80 647 884 982 Income Taxes -- (85) 31 252 345 383 ------------- ---------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income -- (134) 49 395 539 599 Add: Deprec. & Amort. -- 23 100 100 100 100 Add: Change in Net WC -- -- (305) (235) (68) (38) Less: Capital Expenditures -- -- 1,800 975 75 75 ------------- ---------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ -- $ (111) $(1,956) $ (715) $ 496 $ 586 ============= ================================== Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 0.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate 0.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ -- $ (85) $ 31 $ 252 $ 345 $ 383 NOL Usage -- -- -- -- -- -- ------------- ---------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ -- $ (85) $ 31 $ 252 $ 345 $ 383 ============= ================================== Ending NOL Balance $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- ====== ==================================
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------- -------------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ---------------- -------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------- -------------------------------- Growth Assumptions San Francisco na na 140.4% 15.0% 9.9% 5.1% Tampa na na 116.0% 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% Mid-South na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Mid-West na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Northeast na na na na 40.0% 5.0% Total Revenue na na 257.9% 77.0% 12.6% 6.3% Cost of Goods Sold na na 256.9% 77.5% 12.6% 6.3% Gross Margin na na 258.2% 76.9% 12.6% 6.3% Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 64.3% 9.9% 6.3% Occupancy Costs na na na 79.8% 10.7% 4.5% Equipment Leases na na na 9.5% -14.6% 0.0% Advertising na na na 58.3% 5.3% 0.0% Delivery Expense na na na 51.1% 12.6% 6.3% Training Costs na na na 50.0% 58.7% 5.0% Other na na -84.1% 57.1% -27.0% -1.1% Total Operating Expenses na na 169.5% 60.9% 9.2% 5.6% EBITDA na na na 315.9% 31.7% 10.0% Unlevered After-tax Income na na na 712.4% 36.6% 11.1% Margin Review Cost of Paper Sales Margin na na 47.8% 15.7% 13.8% 16.7% Gross Margin na na 77.2% 77.1% 77.1% 77.1% EBITDA Margin na na 4.8% 11.4% 13.3% 13.8% Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions AR Days Outstanding na 30 30 30 30 A/R - % of Sales na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Days Inventory Outs. na -- -- -- -- Inv - % Cost of Sales na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% AP Days Outstanding na -- -- -- -- A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivable $-- $-- $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 Inventory -- -- -- -- -- -- Prepayments -- -- -- -- -- -- Accounts Payable -- -- -- -- -- -- Accrued Expenses -- -- -- -- -- -- --------- -------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $-- $-- $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 ========= ================================ Change in Non-Cash Net WC $-- $ (305) $ (235) $ (68) $ (38) === ================================
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CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Company Owned Plant Projections ($ in thousands) Revenue Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount ------------------------------------------------------ Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% $ (822) $(382) $ 58 $ 498 $938 $1,378 20.5% $ (888) $(479) $ (70) $ 339 $747 $1,156 --------------- 23.0% $ (947) $(567) $(186) $ 195 $575 $ 956 25.5% $ (999) $(645) $(290) $ 65 $419 $ 774 --------------- 28.0% $(1,046) $(715) $(384) $ (53) $278 $ 609 30.5% $(1,087) $(778) $(469) $(159) $150 $ 459 ----- Average of Box $ (54) ----- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount ------------------------------------------------------ Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% -107.1% -345.6% 3032.2% 441.7% 281.4% 223.5% 20.5% -92.1% -255.9% -2322.9% 604.0% 328.3% 247.5% ----------------- 23.0% -80.4% -201.5% -818.5% 977.9% 397.0% 278.7% 25.5% -71.0% -165.0% -489.1% 2744.9% 507.5% 320.8% ----------------- 28.0% -63.3% -138.9% -344.9% -3128.1% 714.2% 380.4% 30.5% -56.9% -119.3% -264.0% -971.0% 1236.9% 471.4% ------- Average of Box 603.8% ------- EBITDA Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount ---------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.0% $ 420 $723 $1,026 $1,329 $1,632 $1,935 20.5% $ 266 $547 $ 829 $1,111 $1,392 $1,674 --------------- 23.0% $ 127 $389 $ 651 $ 913 $1,175 $1,437 25.5% $ 1 $246 $ 490 $ 734 $ 979 $1,223 --------------- 28.0% $(112) $116 $ 344 $ 572 $ 800 $1,028 30.5% $(214) $ (1) $ 212 $ 425 $ 638 $ 851 ------ Average of Box $ 697 ------ Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 18.0% 505.6% 335.5% 265.9% 228.1% 204.3% 188.0% 20.5% 742.3% 411.7% 305.8% 253.6% 222.5% 201.9% --------------- 23.0% 1447.8% 539.3% 362.4% 287.1% 245.3% 218.8% 25.5% 123579.0% 795.5% 448.7% 332.7% 274.6% 239.7% --------------- 28.0% -1426.2% 1571.2% 596.4% 398.5% 313.5% 266.1% 30.5% -695.6% -126359.9% 905.7% 501.6% 367.4% 300.5% ----- Average of Box 357.7% ----- Perpetual Growth Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ---------------------------------------------------------- Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.0% $ 801 $ 853 $ 907 $ 963 $1,022 $1,082 20.5% $ 267 $ 303 $ 340 $ 378 $ 417 $ 457 --------------- 23.0% $(113) $ (88) $ (62) $ (35) $ (7) $ 22 25.5% $(395) $(376) $(357) $(337) $ (317) $ (296) --------------- 28.0% $(610) $(595) $(580) $(565) $ (550) $ (534) 30.5% $(776) $(765) $(754) $(742) $ (730) $ (718) ----- Average of Box $(197) ----- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18.0% 312.6% 299.5% 287.6% 276.7% 266.6% 257.2% 20.5% 738.0% 663.0% 602.1% 551.7% 509.2% 473.1% ----------------- 23.0% -1408.2% -1847.2% -2677.2% -4841.4% -24719.4% 8014.2% 25.5% -332.4% -354.2% -379.0% -407.2% -439.9% -478.0% ----------------- 28.0% -180.1% -187.0% -194.3% -202.1% -210.6% -219.8% 30.5% -119.7% -123.0% -126.4% -130.0% -133.8% -137.8% ------- Average of Box -2076.2% ------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 48 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Financial Projections - Satellite Store Projections ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------- ----------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ---------------- ----------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------ ----------------------------- Revenue Royalty Income $-- $-- $ -- $ 23 $ 123 $ 293 Pelican Paper Sales -- -- -- 42 231 548 Franchise Sales -- -- 35 140 140 140 OPC Fees -- -- -- -- -- -- Company Plant Sales -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------------------------- -- -- 35 205 494 981 Cost of Goods Sold -- -- -- 37 201 477 ----------- ----------------------------- Gross Margin -- -- 35 168 293 504 Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits -- -- 39 142 146 149 Advertising -- -- 25 25 25 25 Admin -- -- 8 6 6 6 Other -- -- 92 141 146 151 ----------- ----------------------------- -- -- 164 314 323 331 ----------- ----------------------------- EBITDA -- -- (129) (146) (29) 173 Deprec. & Amort -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------------------------- EBIT -- -- (129) (146) (29) 173 Income Taxes -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income -- -- (129) (146) (29) 173 Add: Deprec. & Amort -- -- -- -- -- -- Add: Change in Net WC -- -- -- (5) (24) (40) Less: Capital Expenditures -- -- -- -- -- -- ----------- ----------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $-- $-- $(129) $(151) $ (53) $ 133 =========== ============================= Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Current Period Tax $-- $-- $ (50) $ (57) $ (11) $ 67 NOL Usage -- -- 50 57 11 (67) ----------- ----------------------------- Income Tax Expense $-- $-- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- =========== ============================= Ending NOL Balance $-- $ 50 $ 107 $ 118 $ 40 === =============================
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------- ---------------------------------- FYE Feb 28/29 FYE Feb 28/29 ---------------- ---------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---- ---- ------- ------ ------ ------ Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Pelican Paper Sales na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Franchise Sales na na na 300.0% 0.0% 0.0% OPC Fees na na na na na na Company Plant Sales na na na na na na Total Revenue na na na 484.8% 141.6% 98.4% Cost of Goods Sold na na na na 448.0% 137.2% Gross Margin na na na 380.0% 74.6% 71.7% Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 268.8% 2.5% 2.4% Advertising na na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Admin na na na -25.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other na na na 53.3% 3.5% 3.4% Total Operating Expenses na na na 92.0% 2.7% 2.6% EBITDA na na na na na na Unlevered After-tax Income na na na na na na Margin Review Cost of Paper Sales Margin na na na 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% Gross Margin na na 100.0% 82.1% 59.3% 51.4% EBITDA Margin na na -367.1% -71.3% -5.9% 17.6% Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions AR Days Outstanding na 30 30 30 30 A/R - % of Sales na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Days Inventory Outs na -- -- -- -- Inv - % Cost of Sales na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Prepay - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% AP Days Outstanding na -- -- -- -- A/P - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Acc Exp - % of Direct and Op Costs na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivable $-- $-- $ -- $ 5 $ 29 $ 69 Inventory -- -- -- -- -- -- Prepayments -- -- -- -- -- -- Accounts Payable -- -- -- -- -- -- Accrued Expenses -- -- -- -- -- -- ---------- ---------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $-- $-- $ -- $ 5 $ 29 $ 69 ========== ================================== Change in Non-Cash Net WC $-- $ -- $ (5) $ (24) $ (40) === ==================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 49 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Satellite Store Projections ($ in thousands) Revenue Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------- Rate 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x 1.20x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $216 $276 $335 $394 $453 $513 18.0% $188 $243 $298 $353 $408 $463 ------------ 20.5% $162 $213 $264 $315 $366 $417 23.0% $139 $186 $234 $281 $329 $376 ------------ 25.5% $118 $162 $206 $251 $295 $339 28.0% $ 99 $140 $181 $223 $264 $305 ---- Average of Box $274 ---- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Revenue Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------- Rate 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x 1.20x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 191.6% 171.9% 159.2% 150.3% 143.7% 138.7% 18.0% 204.9% 181.1% 166.2% 155.8% 148.3% 142.6% ------------- 20.5% 220.7% 191.8% 174.0% 162.0% 153.4% 146.9% 23.0% 239.9% 204.2% 183.0% 169.0% 159.0% 151.5% ------------- 25.5% 263.4% 218.7% 193.2% 176.8% 165.2% 156.7% 28.0% 293.1% 236.1% 205.1% 185.6% 172.2% 162.4% ----- Average of Box 172.0% ----- EBITDA Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x 6.50x 7.00x 7.50x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $324 $376 $428 $480 $532 $584 18.0% $287 $336 $384 $432 $481 $529 ------------ 20.5% $254 $299 $344 $389 $434 $479 23.0% $225 $267 $308 $350 $392 $434 ------------ 25.5% $198 $237 $276 $315 $354 $393 28.0% $173 $210 $246 $283 $319 $356 ----- Average of Box $ 348 ----- Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal EBITDA Multiples Discount --------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00x 5.50x 6.00x 6.50x 7.00x 7.50x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 161.3% 152.8% 146.3% 141.3% 137.2% 133.9% 18.0% 168.6% 158.7% 151.3% 145.6% 141.0% 137.2% ------------- 20.5% 176.9% 165.3% 156.8% 150.2% 145.0% 140.8% 23.0% 186.4% 172.8% 162.9% 155.4% 149.5% 144.7% ------------- 25.5% 197.3% 181.2% 169.7% 161.1% 154.4% 149.0% 28.0% 209.9% 190.8% 177.4% 167.4% 159.7% 153.6% ----- Average of Box 156.3% ----- Perpetual Growth Terminal Value Analysis - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated Range of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 10.00% 10.25% 10.50% 10.75% 11.00% 11.25% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $1,075 $1,139 $1,209 $1,286 $1,372 $1,468 18.0% $ 615 $ 643 $ 673 $ 705 $ 740 $ 776 --------------- 20.5% $ 379 $ 395 $ 411 $ 428 $ 446 $ 465 23.0% $ 238 $ 248 $ 257 $ 268 $ 278 $ 290 --------------- 25.5% $ 145 $ 152 $ 158 $ 165 $ 172 $ 179 28.0% $ 81 $ 85 $ 90 $ 95 $ 99 $ 104 ------ Average of Box $ 341 ------ Discounted Terminal Values as % of Enterprise Values - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------- Rate 10.00% 10.25% 10.50% 10.75% 11.00% 11.25% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% 118.4% 117.4% 116.4% 115.4% 114.4% 113.5% 18.0% 132.0% 130.6% 129.3% 127.9% 126.6% 125.4% -------------- 20.5% 151.5% 149.5% 147.6% 145.7% 143.9% 142.1% 23.0% 181.5% 178.3% 175.3% 172.5% 169.7% 167.0% -------------- 25.5% 232.3% 226.8% 221.5% 216.6% 211.8% 207.3% 28.0% 335.9% 323.6% 312.2% 301.6% 291.8% 282.6% ----- Average of Box 160.3% ----- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. Page 50 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Cost of Capital Calculation & Net Debt ($ and shares in thousands, except per share) Cost of Equity+A33 Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Riskless (1) 20 year treasury yield (Rf) 4.7% 4.7% 4.7% Risk (2) Equity risk premium (EP) 7.8% 7.8% 7.8% Industry risk premium (IP) -2.9% -2.9% -2.9% Size Premium (SP) 9.2% 9.2% 9.2% Company Specific Operational Risk 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% New Strategy Risk 0.0% 5.0% 5.0% ---- ---- ---- Cost of Equity 18.8% 26.8% 23.8% ==== ==== ==== Weighted Average Cost of Capital After Tax Cost of Debt 3.4% 3.4% 3.4% ==== ==== ==== Weighted Average Cost of Capital 17.4% 24.6% 21.9% ==== ==== ==== Equity Value Net Debt Assumptions As of Feb 28, 2003 ------------------------------------------- Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Debt & Other Obligations Interest Bearing Debt $ 523 $ 523 $ 523 Minority Interests -- -- -- Preferred Stock -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- 523 523 523 ------- ------- ------- Less Cash Cash on Hand 4,244 4,244 4,244 Assumed $ - exercise of options 1,017 1,017 1,017 Assumed $ - Notes (3) 2,587 2,587 2,587 ------- ------- ------- 7,848 7,848 7,848 ------- ------- ------- Net Debt $(7,325) $(7,325) $(7,325) ======= ======= ======= Cost of Debt Nominal % of Weighted Type of Debt Rate Amount of Debt Cost of Debt - ------------ ------- ------ ------- ------------ Note 1 9.00% $193 36.9% 3.3% Note 2 6.50% 182 34.8% 2.3% Note 3 0.00% 148 28.3% 0.0% ---- ----- --- $523 100.0% 5.6% ==== ===== === Capitalization Stock Price Market % of Type Shares Outs. 23-May-03 Value Total Capital - ---- ------------ --------- ------ ------------- Debt $ 523 9.3% Common Stock 5,121 $1.0000 5,121 90.7% ------ ----- $5,644 100.0% ====== ===== Common Stock Equivalents
As of Feb 28, 2003 ------------------------------------------- Company Owned Base Case Plants Satellite Stores --------- ------------- ---------------- Common Stock Outstanding 5,121 5,121 5,121 Stock issued re Other -- -- -- ----- ----- ----- 5,121 5,121 5,121 ----- ----- ----- Options in the money: Avg Exercise $ Options less than $2.00 $1.80 565 565 565 -- -- -- ----- ----- ----- 565 565 565 ----- ----- ----- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,686 5,686 5,686 ===== ===== =====
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) As reported by the Federal Reserve Board on a weekly-average basis for the week ended March 9, 2003. (2) Sourced from the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Edition 2003 Yearbook. Industry risk premium is based on SIC 27 (Printing, Publishing, And Allied Industries) and SIC 511 (Paper & Paper Products). (3) See Notes Analysis for details. Sources of information: Company financials, projections & management, Ibbotson 2003 SBBI and Federal Reserve Board. Page 51 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . The selected comparable company analysis compares the trading multiples of the Company with those of other publicly traded companies that are similar with respect to business and revenue model, operating sector, size and target customer base. . Capitalink located five companies that it deemed comparable to the Company with respect to their industry sector and market served (the "Comparable Companies"). However, none of the Comparable Companies are involved in franchising. All provide commercial printing services including business forms and labels, and the supply of paper and related products as their primary business and are classified either under the SIC code 27 (Printing, Publishing and Allied Services) and/or 511 (Paper and Paper Products). . Based on size (in terms of enterprise value and revenues), BCT is in the lower range of the Comparable Companies. As of May 23, 2003, the enterprise values for the Comparable Companies ranged from approximately $43.7 million to approximately $2.5 billion and revenue ranged from approximately $134.8 million to approximately $2.0 billion. In comparison, BCT had an enterprise value and latest twelve months ("LTM") revenue of approximately $1.1 million and $18.4 million, respectively. . Multiples utilizing market value, total invested capital ("TIC") and enterprise value were used in the analyses. The differences among the three are as follows: . Market value equals price per share times number of shares outstanding, . TIC equals market value plus interest bearing debt, preferred stock and minority interest, and . Enterprise value equals TIC, less cash and equivalents. . Multiples based on TIC were calculated given the significant level of cash held by the Company (approximately $4.8 million, as of November 30, 2002). The significant difference between the multiples based on TIC and enterprise value suggests that the market is not fully valuing the cash and assets of the business. Page 52 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . Market values were used to calculate multiples of earnings per share ("EPS"), common equity, and net tangible common equity, while TIC and enterprise values were used to calculate multiples of LTM revenue, LTM EBITDA, and total assets. For comparison purposes, all operating profits including EBITDA were normalized to exclude unusual and extra-ordinary expenses or income. . The comparable company analysis generated a wide range of multiples: . Based on TIC, the mean LTM revenue and EBITDA multiple was 0.72 times and 8.7 times respectively, compared with 0.32 times and 6.0 times, respectively for the Company. . Based on enterprise value, the mean LTM revenue and EBITDA multiple was 0.70 times and 8.5 times respectively, compared with 0.06 times and 1.2 times, respectively for the Company. . Capitalink noted that the EBITDA margin for the Company of 5.4% was lower than all of the Comparable Companies (the median of which was 9.4%) with the exception of Impresso (3.1%). This might account for the lower valuation of the Company relative to the Comparable Companies, despite the fact that most of the Company's profits come from its franchising operations. . Capitalink also noted that the Company's debt ratio (5.1%) is much lower than any of the Comparable Companies (the mean of which was 60.7%). This explains the significant difference between multiples based on TIC and enterprise value for the Comparable Companies relative to the Company. . Capitalink also calculated and compared the implied multiples for the Company based on the Merger Consideration in the Proposed Transaction. Based on TIC, this would represent an LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA multiple of 0.66 times and 12.3 times, respectively, which is significantly greater than the average of the Comparable Companies. However, based on enterprise value, this would represent a LTM revenue and LTM EBITDA multiple of 0.21 times and 3.8 times, respectively. These multiples lie just below the low end of the range of the Comparable Companies. In determining the enterprise value for this calculation, Capitalink included both cash balances and an estimation of the fair market value of the Notes (see Notes Analysis). Page 53 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . Capitalink expects the Company's valuation multiples to be below the Comparable Companies due to the smaller size of the Company, lower historical growth and limited future growth. . Capitalink selected an appropriate multiple range for the Company as follows: . 0.32 times to 0.59 times LTM revenue based on TIC, and 0.32 times to 0.58 times LTM revenue based on enterprise value. . 5.4 times to 7.7 times LTM EBITDA based on TIC, and 5.3 times to 7.4 times LTM EBITDA based on enterprise value. . Based on the selected multiple ranges, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated share prices of $1.58 to $2.20. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was within this indicated valuation range. . An analysis of publicly-traded comparable companies is not mathematical; rather it involves complex consideration and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the Comparable Companies and other factors that could affect the public trading of the Comparable Companies. Page 54 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Indicated Reference Range ($ in thousands, except per share)
Selected Indicated Indicated Indicated Statistic Multiple Range TIC/EV Value Equity Value (1) Share Price (2) --------- -------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- Total Invested Capital (TIC) Multiple LTM Revenue $18,381 0.32x - 0.59x $5,961 - $10,852 $ 5,133 - $10,024 $0.90 - $1.76 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.4x - 7.7x $5,309 - $ 7,628 $ 4,481 - $ 6,800 $0.79 - $1.20 Total Enterprise Value (EV) Multiple LTM Revenue $18,381 0.32x - 0.58x $5,943 - $10,669 $13,524 - $18,250 $2.38 - $3.21 LTM EBITDA $ 988 5.3x - 7.4x $5,220 - $ 7,295 $12,801 - $14,876 $2.25 - $2.62 Indicated Reference Range $1.58 - $2.20
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Adjusted for $828 and ($7,581) debt and net debt, respectively for TIC and EV. Net debt includes assumed cash from in the money options/warrants and the net present value of notes receivable. (2) Based upon and assumes 5,686 common stock share equivalents outstanding. Page 55 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Valuation Multiples ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Total % Below/Above Market Invested Enterprise Stock Price 52-week Value Capital Value Company 23-May-03 High-Low MV TIC (1) EV (2) - ----------------------------- ----------- ------------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $18.210 27.7% - 26.9% $ 242,703 $ 419,037 $ 411,987 Mail-Well, Inc. 2.550 61.5% - 168.4% 123,275 900,526 900,182 Impreso, Inc. 2.180 37.0% - 26.7% 11,508 43,711 43,579 Moore Corporation (4) 12.730 11.9% - 62.2% 1,442,602 2,538,715 2,418,734 Wallace Computer Services (4) 26.860 0.3% - 70.0% 1,134,674 1,343,581 1,284,804 --------------------------------------------- High $1,442,602 $2,538,715 $2,418,734 Mean 590,952 1,049,114 1,011,857 Median 242,703 900,526 900,182 Low 11,508 43,711 43,579 --------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 1.000 6.5% - 49.3% $ 5,121 $ 5,949 $ 1,144 BCT International - Merger Consideration (5) $ 11,372 $ 12,200 $ 3,791 MV as a Multiple of TIC as a Multiple of EV as a Multiple of ------------------------- ------------------------- ------------------------- 5 Yr EPS LTM Common Net Tang. LTM LTM Total LTM LTM Total Growth Company EPS Equity Equity Revenue EBITDA Assets Revenue EBITDA Assets Proj. (3) - ----------------------------- ---- ------ --------- ------- ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. 15.2x 1.0x 1.7x 0.59x 5.4x 0.7x 0.58x 5.3x 0.7x 10.0% Mail-Well, Inc. 1.9 2.3 na 0.53 6.8 0.8 0.53 6.8 0.8 5.0% Impreso, Inc. 18.2 0.7 0.7 0.32 10.3 0.7 0.32 10.3 0.7 na Moore Corporation (4) 15.9 3.4 4.6 1.26 13.3 1.1 1.20 12.7 1.0 na Wallace Computer Services (4) 14.0 2.4 4.0 0.89 7.7 1.4 0.85 7.4 1.4 na ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ High 18.2x 3.4x 4.6x 1.26x 13.3x 1.4x 1.20x 12.7x 1.4x 10.0% Mean 13.0 2.0 2.8 0.72 8.7 1.0 0.70 8.5 0.9 7.5% Median 15.2 2.3 2.9 0.59 7.7 0.8 0.58 7.4 0.8 7.5% Low 1.9 0.7 0.7 0.32 5.4 0.7 0.32 5.3 0.7 5.0% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BCT International 11.1x 0.3x 0.3x 0.32x 6.0x 0.3x 0.06x 1.2x 0.1x na BCT International - Merger Consideration (5) 24.7x 0.7x 0.8x 0.66x 12.3x 0.7x 0.21x 3.8x 0.2x na
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Total Invested Capital equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests. (2) Enterprise Value equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash. (3) Sources of estimates: Multex Estimates and other various securities analysts' estimates and reports. (4) Merger of Moore and Wallace in final stages. (5) Reflects Merger Consideration, the effect of in-the-money options/warrants and the net present value of notes receivable. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 56 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Margin and Other Analyses ($ in thousands)
LTM (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- as Percentage of Revenue Return on ----------------------------------------------------- ----------------- Gross Operating Net Average Average Company Ticker Revenue Margin S G & A Margin EBITDA EBIT Income Assets Equity - --------------------------- ------ ---------- ------ ------- --------- ------ ---- ------ ------- ------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. CGX $ 709,780 24.5% 19.0% 5.5% 11.0% 5.5% 2.2% 2.6% 5.7% Mail-Well, Inc. MWL 1,712,542 19.8% 15.1% 4.7% 7.8% 4.6% 3.7% 5.7% 130.5% Impreso, Inc. ZCOM 134,781 10.1% 7.3% 2.7% 3.1% 2.2% 0.5% 1.0% 3.9% Moore Corporation MCL 2,019,683 31.9% 26.2% 5.7% 9.4% 5.2% 4.4% 4.7% 22.0% Wallace Computer Services WCS 1,505,704 27.3% 19.9% 7.4% 11.6% 7.4% 5.3% 8.6% 17.4% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $2,019,683 31.9% 26.2% 7.4% 11.6% 7.4% 5.3% 8.6% 130.5% Mean 1,216,498 22.7% 17.5% 5.2% 8.6% 5.0% 3.2% 4.5% 35.9% Median 1,505,704 24.5% 19.0% 5.5% 9.4% 5.2% 3.7% 4.7% 17.4% Low 134,781 10.1% 7.3% 2.7% 3.1% 2.2% 0.5% 1.0% 3.9% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International BCTI $ 18,381 43.1% 39.0% 4.1% 5.4% 4.1% 2.5% 2.6% 3.1% LTM (1) as of Latest Available Filing ------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- Days Total Debt Total Total Latest FY A/R Inv. Sales Current to Total Debt Debt to Rev Company Turnover Turnover Outs. Ratio Capitalization to TIC EBITDA Growth - --------------------------- -------- -------- ----- ------- -------------- ------ ------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. 6.0x 16.55x 60.4 1.7 41.4% 41.6% 2.3x -5.8% Mail-Well, Inc. 7.7 13.2 47.6 1.5 93.6% 87.4% 5.8x -7.5% Impreso, Inc. 9.2 3.5 39.8 1.3 65.5% 74.3% 7.6x 27.9% Moore Corporation 5.9 10.3 62.0 1.3 72.0% 43.9% 5.7x -5.4% Wallace Computer Services 6.3 12.5 57.6 2.7 30.8% 15.5% 1.2x -8.5% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9.2x 16.5x 62.0 2.7 93.6% 87.4% 7.6x 27.9% 7.0 11.2 53.5 1.7 60.7% 52.6% 4.5 0.1% 6.3 12.5 57.6 1.5 65.5% 43.9% 5.7 -5.8% 5.9 3.5 39.8 1.3 30.8% 15.5% 1.2 -8.5% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International 7.0x 4.56x 52.4 5.0 5.1% 13.9% 0.8x -7.3%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 57 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Income Statement Overview ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue EBITDA (1) EBIT (1) ----------------------- ------------------- ------------------- Latest Latest Latest Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K - --------------------------- ---------- ---------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 709,780 $ 643,948 $ 77,984 $ 84,256 $ 39,343 $ 42,944 Mail-Well, Inc. 1,712,542 1,728,705 133,127 133,309 78,546 77,856 Impreso, Inc. 134,781 123,065 4,234 4,730 2,972 3,468 Moore Corporation 2,019,683 2,038,039 190,747 175,393 104,981 88,647 Wallace Computer Services 1,505,704 1,545,629 174,014 176,292 111,510 109,885 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $2,019,683 $2,038,039 $190,747 $176,292 $111,510 $109,885 Mean 1,216,498 1,215,877 116,021 114,796 67,470 64,560 Median 1,505,704 1,545,629 133,127 133,309 78,546 77,856 Low 134,781 123,065 4,234 4,730 2,972 3,468 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 18,381 $ 18,007 $ 988 $ 1,039 $ 755 $ 813 Net Income (1) EPS (1) ----------------- -------------- Latest Latest Latest Latest Available Available Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K 10-Q 10-K - --------------------------- ------- ------- ----- ------ --------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $15,887 $16,680 $1.20 $1.27 31-Dec-02 31-Mar-02 Mail-Well, Inc. 62,777 70,169 1.32 1.47 31-Mar-03 31-Dec-02 Impreso, Inc. 655 1,063 0.12 0.20 28-Feb-03 31-Aug-02 Moore Corporation 89,073 72,408 0.80 0.65 31-Mar-03 31-Dec-02 Wallace Computer Services 80,056 89,588 1.92 2.17 31-Jan-03 31-Jul-02 ------------------------------------------ High $89,073 $89,588 $1.92 $2.17 Mean 49,690 49,982 1.07 1.15 Median 62,777 70,169 1.20 1.27 Low 655 1,063 0.12 0.20 ------------------------------------------ BCT International $ 460 $ 492 $0.09 $0.10 30-Nov-02 28-Feb-02
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 58 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Balance Sheet Overview ($ in thousands)
As of Latest Available Filing --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash, Total Equivalents Accounts Current Intangibles, Total Company & Mrkt Sec Receivables Inventory Assets PPE, net net Assets - --------------------------- ----------- ----------- --------- -------- -------- ------------ ---------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 7,050 $113,018 $ 31,991 $162,276 $281,661 $110,556 $ 562,466 Mail-Well, Inc. 344 227,049 104,546 380,164 379,677 311,578 1,110,270 Impreso, Inc. 132 13,562 34,318 48,816 15,411 -- 64,327 Moore Corporation 119,981 344,567 137,372 673,487 252,549 113,927 2,352,830 Wallace Computer Services 58,777 229,882 89,799 419,524 307,745 184,624 931,247 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ High $119,981 $344,567 $137,372 $673,487 $379,677 $311,578 $2,352,830 Mean 37,257 185,616 79,605 336,853 247,409 144,137 1,004,228 Median 7,050 227,049 89,799 380,164 281,661 113,927 931,247 Low 132 13,562 31,991 48,816 15,411 -- 64,327 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BCT International $ 4,805 $ 2,386 $ 2,697 $ 10,806 $ 963 $ 186 $ 18,185 As of Latest Available Filing ----------------------------------------------------- Latest Total Current Total Total Net Tangible Available Company Liabilities Debt Common Eq Common Eq Filing - --------------------------- ------------- ---------- --------- ------------ --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 97,442 $ 176,334 $249,809 $ 139,253 31-Dec-02 Mail-Well, Inc. 255,547 777,251 53,449 (258,129) 31-Mar-03 Impreso, Inc. 36,194 32,203 16,944 16,944 28-Feb-03 Moore Corporation 538,210 1,096,113 425,819 311,892 31-Mar-03 Wallace Computer Services 155,862 208,907 468,983 284,359 31-Jan-03 ------------------------------------------------------------ High $538,210 $1,096,113 $468,983 $ 311,892 Mean 216,651 458,162 243,001 98,864 Median 155,862 208,907 249,809 139,253 Low 36,194 32,203 16,944 (258,129) ------------------------------------------------------------ BCT International $ 2,146 $ 828 $ 15,291 $ 15,105 30-Nov-02
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, & Hoovers. Page 59 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Consolidated Graphic Address 5858 Officers Symbol CGX Westheimer Joe Davis, Latest Fiscal YE 31-Mar-02 City, State Zip Chmn & CEO Latest Rprt Per 31-Dec-02 Houston, TX 77057 Telephone 713-787-0977 Website consolidatedgraphics.com A national provider of commercial printing services. Sales are mainly derived from commercial printing services, which include electronic prepress, printing, finishing, storage and delivery of high quality, custom-designed products. Examples of such products include multicolor and capability brochures, shareholder communications, catalogs, training manuals, point-of-purchase marketing materials and direct mail pieces. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------------------------------- Dec-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 Mar-02 Mar-01 -------- ------------------- ------------------- Revenue $709,780 $544,174 $478,342 $643,948 $683,396 COGS 535,750 411,860 353,257 477,147 494,158 -------- ------------------- ------------------- Gross Profit 174,030 132,314 125,085 166,801 189,238 Selling, General & Administrative 134,687 98,188 87,358 123,857 124,665 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Operating Income 39,343 34,126 37,727 42,944 64,573 Interest Income / (Expense), net (11,053) (8,020) (12,111) (15,144) (20,858) Other Income / (Expense), net -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Pre-tax Income 28,290 26,106 25,616 27,800 43,715 Taxes 12,403 9,920 8,637 11,120 15,164 -------- ------------------- ------------------- After-tax Income 15,887 16,186 16,979 16,680 28,551 Minority Interest -- -- -- -- -- Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income 15,887 16,186 16,979 16,680 28,551 Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 15,887 $ 16,186 $ 16,979 $ 16,680 $ 28,551 ======== =================== =================== EBIT $ 39,343 $ 34,126 $ 37,727 $ 42,944 $ 64,573 Depreciation & Amortization $ 38,641 $ 27,658 $ 30,329 $ 41,312 $ 38,783 EBITDA $ 77,984 $ 61,784 $ 68,056 $ 84,256 $103,356 CAPEX $ 14,838 $ 9,507 $ 10,939 $ 16,270 $ 26,434 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 63,146 $ 52,277 $ 57,117 $ 67,986 $ 76,922 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 86,415 $ 72,566 $ 55,907 $ 69,756 $ 68,118 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,212 13,054 13,107 13,142 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.20 $ 1.23 $ 1.30 $ 1.27 $ 2.17 Basic Reported EPS $ (4.12) $ (4.40) $ 0.99 $ 1.27 $ 1.68 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,528 13,334 13,380 13,186 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.18 $ 1.20 $ 1.27 $ 1.25 $ 2.17 Diluted Reported EPS $ (4.02) $ (4.30) $ 0.97 $ 1.25 $ 1.68 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Normalized Reconciliation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $(70,351) $(74,376) $ (4,025) $ -- $ (6,440) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items -- -- -- -- -- Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (70,351) (74,376) (4,025) -- (6,440) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------------------- ------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $(70,351) $(74,376) $ (4,025) $ -- $ (6,440) ======== =================== =================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 12,403 $ 9,920 $ 8,637 $ 11,120 $ 15,164 Reported Net Income (Loss) $(54,464) $(58,190) $ 12,954 $ 16,680 $ 22,111 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Profit 24.5% 24.3% 26.1% 25.9% 27.7% S,G & A 19.0% 18.0% 18.3% 19.2% 18.2% Operating Income 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% Pre-Tax 4.0% 4.8% 5.4% 4.3% 6.4% EBIT 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% EBITDA 11.0% 11.4% 14.2% 13.1% 15.1% Normalized Net Income to Common 2.2% 3.0% 3.5% 2.6% 4.2% Reported Net Income -7.7% -10.7% 2.7% 2.6% 3.2% CAPEX 2.1% 1.7% 2.3% 2.5% 3.9% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------- 31-Dec-02 Mar-02 Mar-01 --------- ------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 7,050 $ 8,955 $ 8,667 Marketable Securities -- -- -- -------- ------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 7,050 8,955 8,667 Accounts Receivable 113,018 121,981 116,095 Inventory 31,991 32,771 31,536 Other Current Assets 10,217 11,267 8,628 -------- ------------------- Total Current Assets 162,276 174,974 164,926 PPE, net 281,661 293,831 299,871 Intangibles, net 110,556 199,331 203,030 Investments -- -- -- Other Assets 7,973 8,597 6,840 -------- ------------------- Total Assets $562,466 $676,733 $674,667 ======== =================== Accounts Payable $ 32,759 $ 32,068 $ 33,865 Accrued Expenses 43,435 37,382 32,609 Short Term Debt 21,198 19,877 18,711 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities 50 611 253 -------- ------------------- Total Current Liabilities 97,442 89,938 85,438 Other LT Liabilities 60,079 66,337 54,966 Long Term Debt 155,136 213,860 246,729 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests -- -- -- Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- -------- ------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 312,657 370,135 387,133 -------- ------------------- Common Equity 249,809 306,598 287,534 -------- ------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $562,466 $676,733 $674,667 ======== =================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,314 13,206 13,019 Cash Value per share $ 0.53 $ 0.68 $ 0.67 Book Value per share $ 18.76 $ 23.22 $ 22.09 Tangible Book Value per share $ 10.46 $ 8.12 $ 6.49 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.04x 5.41x 5.89x Inventory Turnover 16.55x 14.84x 15.67x Asset Turnover 1.15x 0.95x 1.01x Days Sales Outstanding 60.4 67.5 62.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 22.1 24.6 23.3 Days Payable Outstanding 17.6 20.0 20.0 Return on Avg Assets 2.6% 2.5% na Return on Avg Common Equity 5.7% 5.6% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.67 1.95 1.93 Quick Ratio 1.34 1.58 1.56 Total Debt $176,334 $233,737 $265,440 Net Debt $169,284 $224,782 $256,773 Total Capitalization $426,143 $540,335 $552,974 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 41.4% 43.3% 48.0% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 39.7% 41.6% 46.4% Total Debt/TIC 42.1% 55.8% 63.3% Total Debt/EBITDA 2.26x 2.77x 2.57x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 2.79x 3.44x 3.45x EBITDA/Interest Expense 7.06x 5.56x 4.96x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 5.71x 4.49x 3.69x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 - ---------- --------- Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 18.21 52 Week High $ 25.20 52 Week Low $ 14.35 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 56 Beta 0.53 Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,328 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 11,100 Market Cap $242,703 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $419,037 Enterprise Value (EV) $411,987 Ownership Insiders % Owned 17.00% Institutional % Owned 59.00% Number of Institutions 235 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.34x 0.59x 0.58x EBIT 6.17x 10.65x 10.47x EBITDA 3.11x 5.37x 5.28x Normalized Net Income 15.28x 26.38x 25.93x Basic Normalized EPS 15.18x na na Projected Mar-04 Mean Revenue 0.34x 0.59x 0.58x Mar-05 Mean Revenue 0.33x 0.57x 0.56x Mar-04 Mean EPS 18.58x na na Mar-05 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.43x 0.74x 0.73x Common Equity 0.97x na na Tangible Common Equity 1.74x na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March-04 1 $712,300 $ 0.98 March-05 1 $733,700 na LT Growth 1 10.00% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Dec-02 Mar-02 ------------------------------------- Revenue 13.8% -5.8% EBIT -9.5% -33.5% EBITDA -9.2% -18.5% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs include restructuring expenses and asset impairment charges. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 60 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mail-Well, Inc. Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Mail-Well, Inc. Address 8310 S. Valley Highway #400 Officers Symbol MWL City, State Zip Englewood, Paul Reilly, Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-02 CO 80112 Pres & CEO Telephone (303) 790-8023 Latest Rprt Per 31-Mar-03 Website imagex.com Operates 103 printing and manufacturing facilities throughout North America and three in the United Kingdom. The Company provides high-impact color printing, and general commercial printing. The Company also has an envelope business that provides customized envelopes and packaging products, including Tyvek mailers used by the United States Postal Service, sold directly to end users or to independent distributors who sell to end users, and envelopes and other products sold to wholesalers, paper merchants, printers, brokerage firms, office product establishments and superstores. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM -------------------- ----------------------- Mar-03 Mar-03 Mar-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Revenue $1,712,542 $427,319 $ 443,482 $1,728,705 $1,868,768 COGS 1,373,380 343,472 355,453 1,385,361 1,481,135 ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Gross Profit 339,162 83,847 88,029 343,344 387,633 Selling, General & Administrative 259,023 63,480 68,191 263,734 277,004 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Operating Income 80,139 20,367 19,838 79,610 110,629 Interest Income / (Expense), net (73,535) (17,979) (14,905) (70,461) (63,314) Other Income / (Expense), net (1,593) (131) (292) (1,754) (1,923) ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Pre-tax Income 5,011 2,257 4,641 7,395 45,392 Taxes (57,766) 484 (4,524) (62,774) (5,200) ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- After-tax Income 62,777 1,773 9,165 70,169 50,592 Minority Interest -- -- -- -- -- Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Normalized Net Income 62,777 1,773 9,165 70,169 50,592 Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 62,777 $ 1,773 $ 9,165 $ 70,169 $ 50,592 ========== ==================== ======================= EBIT $ 78,546 $ 20,236 $ 19,546 $ 77,856 $ 108,706 Depreciation & Amortization $ 54,581 $ 12,573 $ 13,445 $ 55,453 $ 69,402 EBITDA $ 133,127 $ 32,809 $ 32,991 $ 133,309 $ 178,108 CAPEX $ 25,972 $ 6,416 $ 11,340 $ 30,896 $ 32,742 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 107,155 $ 26,393 $ 21,651 $ 102,413 $ 145,366 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 1,845 $(13,440) $ 7,686 $ 22,971 $ 170,935 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 47,668 47,358 47,665 47,562 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.04 $ 0.19 $ 1.47 $ 1.06 Basic Reported EPS $ (1.35) $ 0.07 $ (2.82) $ (4.24) $ (2.86) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 48,376 47,358 47,665 47,562 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.04 $ 0.19 $ 1.47 $ 1.06 Diluted Reported EPS $ (1.36) $ 0.06 $ (2.82) $ (4.24) $ (2.86) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (74,422) $ (1,130) $ (22,774) $ (96,066) $ (95,805) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items -- -- -- -- -- Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (37,466) -- -- (37,466) -- ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (111,888) (1,130) (22,774) (133,532) (95,805) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- (111,748) (111,748) -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes (6,369) 2,500 (7,999) (16,868) (91,004) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes (10,125) -- -- (10,125) -- ---------- -------------------- ----------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (128,382) $ 1,370 $(142,521) $ (272,273) $ (186,809) ========== ==================== ======================= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ (20,300) $ 484 $ (4,524) $ (25,308) $ (5,200) Reported Net Income (Loss) $ (65,605) $ 3,143 $(133,356) $ (202,104) $ (136,217) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 19.8% 19.6% 19.8% 19.9% 20.7% S,G & A 15.1% 14.9% 15.4% 15.3% 14.8% Operating Income 4.7% 4.8% 4.5% 4.6% 5.9% Pre-Tax 0.3% 0.5% 1.0% 0.4% 2.4% EBIT 4.6% 4.7% 4.4% 4.5% 5.8% EBITDA 7.8% 7.7% 7.4% 7.7% 9.5% Normalized Net Income to Common 3.7% 0.4% 2.1% 4.1% 2.7% Reported Net Income -3.8% 0.7% -30.1% -11.7% -7.3% CAPEX 1.5% 1.5% 2.6% 1.8% 1.8% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------ 31-Mar-03 Dec-02 Dec-01 ---------- ------------------------ Cash & Equivalents $ 344 $ 2,650 $ 894 Marketable Securities -- -- -- ---------- ------------------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 344 2,650 894 Accounts Receivable 227,049 219,924 233,045 Inventory 104,546 103,533 111,648 Other Current Assets 48,225 50,254 233,462 ---------- ------------------------ Total Current Assets 380,164 376,361 579,049 PPE, net 379,677 379,624 428,564 Intangibles, net 311,578 308,947 420,723 Investments -- -- -- Other Assets 38,851 42,435 48,531 ---------- ------------------------ Total Assets $1,110,270 $1,107,367 $1,476,867 ========== ======================== Accounts Payable $ 143,715 $ 151,930 $ 160,659 Accrued Expenses 49,660 53,292 51,407 Short Term Debt 2,193 2,961 303,170 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities 59,979 67,848 62,520 ---------- ------------------------ Total Current Liabilities 255,547 276,031 577,756 Other LT Liabilities 26,216 27,630 105,183 Long Term Debt 775,058 760,938 552,051 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests -- -- -- Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- ---------- ------------------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,056,821 1,064,599 1,234,990 ---------- ------------------------ Common Equity 53,449 42,768 241,877 ---------- ------------------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $1,110,270 $ 1,107,36 $1,476,867 ========== ======================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 48,343 48,337 48,326 Cash Value per share $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 Book Value per share $ 1.11 $ 0.88 $ 5.01 Tangible Book Value per share $ (5.34) $ (5.51) $ (3.70) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 7.66x 7.63x 8.02x Inventory Turnover 13.20x 12.88x 13.27x Asset Turnover 1.54x 1.34x 1.27x Days Sales Outstanding 47.6 47.8 45.5 Days Inventory Outstanding 27.7 28.3 27.5 Days Payable Outstanding 33.1 34.6 33.4 Return on Avg Assets 5.7% 5.4% na Return on Avg Common Equity 130.5% 49.3% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.49 1.36 1.00 Quick Ratio 1.08 0.99 0.81 Total Debt $ 777,251 $ 763,899 $ 855,221 Net Debt $ 776,907 $ 761,249 $ 854,327 Total Capitalization $ 830,700 $ 806,667 $1,097,098 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 93.6% 94.7% 78.0% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 93.5% 94.4% 77.9% Total Debt/TIC 86.3% 84.8% 95.0% Total Debt/EBITDA 5.84x 5.73x 4.80x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 7.25x 7.46x 5.88x EBITDA/Interest Expense 1.81x 1.89x 2.81x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.46x 1.45x 2.30x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 - ---------- --------- Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 2.55 52 Week High $ 6.63 52 Week Low $ 0.95 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 92 Beta 1.53 Shares Outstanding (000's) 48,343 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 26,300 Market Cap $123,275 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $900,526 Enterprise Value (EV) $900,182 Ownership Insiders % Owned 46.00% Institutional %Owned 54.00% Number of Institutions 117 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.07x 0.53x 0.53x EBIT 1.57x 11.46x 11.46x EBITDA 0.93x 6.76x 6.76x Normalized Net Income 1.96x 14.34x 14.34x Basic Normalized EPS 1.93x na na Projected Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.07x 0.53x 0.53x Dec-04 Mean Revenue 0.07x 0.52x 0.52x Dec-03 Mean EPS 10.20x na na Dec-04 Mean EPS 6.07x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.11x 0.81x 0.81x Common Equity 2.31x na na Tangible Common Equity na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-03 1 $1,696,000 $0.25 December-04 1 $1,726,000 $0.42 LT Growth -- 5.00% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Mar-03 Dec-02 ------------------ ------------------ Revenue -3.6% -7.5% EBIT 3.5% -28.4% EBITDA -0.6% -25.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs include restructuring expenses and asset impairment charges. Discontinued operations represent sale of label & printed office product segments. Extraordinary items include gain from settlement of debt. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 61 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Impreso, Inc. Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Impreso, Inc. Address 652 Officers Southwestern Blvd. Marshall Sorokwasz, Symbol ZCOM City, State Zip Coppell, CEO TX 75019 Latest Fiscal YE 31-Aug-02 Telephone 972-462-0100 Latest Rprt Per 28-Feb-03 Website tstimpreso.com Impreso, Inc. is the holding company of TST/Impreso, Inc. (TST), a manufacturer and distributor to dealers and other resellers of various paper and film products for commercial and home use in domestic and international markets, and Hotsheet.com, Inc., the owner of Hotsheet.com, an online Web reference directory. TST manufactures and distributes its products under its own IMPRESO label, generic labels and private labels. Hotsheet is an Internet Website directory, or portal, specializing in listing popular and useful Web destinations utilized by a wide general audience.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------- ------------------ Feb-03 Feb-03 Feb-02 Aug-02 Aug-01 -------- ----------------- ------------------ Revenue $134,781 $63,512 $51,796 $123,065 $96,208 COGS 121,187 57,062 46,323 110,448 84,752 -------- ----------------- ------------------ Gross Profit 13,594 6,450 5,473 12,617 11,456 Selling, General & Administrative 9,896 4,785 4,221 9,332 7,872 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----------------- ------------------ Operating Income 3,698 1,665 1,252 3,285 3,584 Interest Income / (Expense), net (1,871) (958) (831) (1,744) (1,633) Other Income / (Expense), net (726) 157 1,066 183 72 -------- ----------------- ------------------ Pre-tax Income 1,101 864 1,487 1,724 2,023 Taxes 446 343 558 661 776 -------- ----------------- ------------------ After-tax Income 655 521 929 1,063 1,247 Minority Interest -- -- -- -- -- Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----------------- ------------------ Normalized Net Income 655 521 929 1,063 1,247 Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----------------- ------------------ Normalized Net Income to Common $ 655 $ 521 $ 929 $ 1,063 $ 1,247 ======== ================= ================== EBIT $ 2,972 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 3,468 $ 3,656 Depreciation & Amortization $ 1,262 $ -- $ -- $ 1,262 $ 874 EBITDA $ 4,234 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 4,730 $ 4,530 CAPEX $ 1,540 $ -- $ -- $ 1,540 $ 1,200 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,694 $ 1,822 $ 2,318 $ 3,190 $ 3,330 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 5,441 $ -- $ -- $ 5,441 $ 4,946 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.24 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.12 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.24 $ 0.10 $ 0.18 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Normalized Reconciliation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items 1,005 -- -- 1,005 -- Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (392) -- -- (392) -- -------- ----------------- ------------------ Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes 613 -- -- 613 -- Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- -------- ----------------- ------------------ Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ 613 $ -- $ -- $ 613 $ -- ======== ================= ================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 838 $ 343 $ 558 $ 1,053 $ 776 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 1,268 $ 521 $ 929 $ 1,676 $ 1,247 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Profit 10.1% 10.2% 10.6% 10.3% 11.9% S,G & A 7.3% 7.5% 8.1% 7.6% 8.2% Operating Income 2.7% 2.6% 2.4% 2.7% 3.7% Pre-Tax 0.8% 1.4% 2.9% 1.4% 2.1% EBIT 2.2% 2.9% 4.5% 2.8% 3.8% EBITDA 3.1% 2.9% 4.5% 3.8% 4.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 0.5% 0.8% 1.8% 0.9% 1.3% Reported Net Income 0.9% 0.8% 1.8% 1.4% 1.3% CAPEX 1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 1.2% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ----------------- 28-Feb-03 Aug-02 Aug-01 --------- ----------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 132 $ 203 $ 211 Marketable Securities -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 132 203 211 Accounts Receivable 13,562 15,864 11,748 Inventory 34,318 34,111 38,460 Other Current Assets 804 740 351 ------- ------- ------- Total Current Assets 48,816 50,918 50,770 PPE, net 15,411 15,939 11,213 Intangibles, net -- -- -- Investments -- -- -- Other Assets 100 115 219 ------- ------- ------- Total Assets $64,327 $66,972 $62,202 ======= ======= ======= Accounts Payable $11,606 $16,302 $18,572 Accrued Expenses 2,596 3,703 1,942 Short Term Debt 21,992 18,992 19,720 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- Total Current Liabilities 36,194 38,997 40,234 Other LT Liabilities 978 949 927 Long Term Debt 10,211 10,609 6,328 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests -- -- -- Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 47,383 50,555 47,489 ------- ------- ------- Common Equity 16,944 16,417 14,713 ------- ------- ------- Total Liabilities & Equity $64,327 $66,972 $62,202 ======= ======= ======= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,265 Cash Value per share $ 0.03 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Book Value per share $ 3.21 $ 3.11 $ 2.79 Tangible Book Value per share $ 3.21 $ 3.11 $ 2.79 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 9.16x 8.91x 8.19x Inventory Turnover 3.54x 3.04x 2.20x Asset Turnover 2.05x 1.91x 1.55x Days Sales Outstanding 39.8 40.9 44.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 103.0 119.9 165.6 Days Payable Outstanding 38.9 53.1 73.2 Return on Avg Assets 1.0% 1.6% na Return on Avg Common Equity 3.9% 6.8% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.35 1.31 1.26 Quick Ratio 0.40 0.43 0.31 Total Debt $32,203 $29,601 $26,048 Net Debt $32,071 $29,398 $25,837 Total Capitalization $49,147 $46,018 $40,761 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 65.5% 64.3% 63.9% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 65.3% 63.9% 63.4% Total Debt/TIC 73.7% 67.7% 59.6% Total Debt/EBITDA 7.61x 6.26x 5.75x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 11.95x 9.28x 7.82x EBITDA/Interest Expense 2.26x 2.71x 2.77x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.44x 1.83x 2.04x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 Exchange NASDAQ --------- Stock Price $ 2.18 52 Week High $ 3.46 52 Week Low $ 1.72 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 2 Beta 0.94 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 1,700 Market Cap $11,508 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $43,711 Enterprise Value (EV) $43,579 Ownership Insiders % Owned 68.00% Institutional % Owned 3.00% Number of Institutions 9 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.09x 0.32x 0.32x EBIT 3.87x 14.71x 14.66x EBITDA 2.72x 10.32x 10.29x Normalized Net Income 17.57x 66.74x 66.54x Basic Normalized EPS 18.17x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.18x 0.68x 0.68x Common Equity 0.68x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.68x na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ----------- ---------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Feb-03 Aug-02 ---------------- ------------------ Revenue 22.6% 27.9% EBIT -21.4% -5.1% EBITDA -21.4% 4.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Unusual expense relates to litigation settlement - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 62 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moore Corporation Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Moore Address 6100 Vipond Drive Officers Corporation City, State Zip Alfred Eckert, Symbol MCL Mississauga, ON L5T 2, III, Chair Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-02 Canada Latest Rprt Per 31-Mar-03 Telephone (905) 362-3100 Website http: //www.moore.com/ Moore operates in three complementary business segments: Forms and Labels, Outsourcing and Commercial. The Forms and Labels business designs, manufactures and sells paper based and electronic business forms and labels, and provides electronic print management solutions. The Outsourcing business provides high-quality, high-volume variably imaged print and mail, electronic statement and database management services. The Commercial business produces high-quality, multi-color personalized business communications and provides direct marketing services. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ------------------- ----------------------- Mar-03 Mar-03 Mar-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Revenue $2,019,683 $511,145 $529,501 $2,038,039 $2,154,574 COGS 1,374,451 345,452 361,008 1,390,007 1,552,561 ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Gross Profit 645,232 165,693 168,493 648,032 602,013 Selling, General & Administrative 529,559 129,833 146,633 546,359 814,658 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Operating Income 115,673 35,860 21,860 101,673 (212,645) Interest Income / (Expense), net (16,033) (6,499) (2,611) (12,145) (23,758) Other Income / (Expense), net (10,692) 839 (1,495) (13,026) (22,338) ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Pre-tax Income 88,948 30,200 17,754 76,502 (258,741) Taxes (1,482) 840 4,794 2,472 (32,192) ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- After-tax Income 90,430 29,360 12,960 74,030 (226,549) Minority Interest (1,357) (202) (467) (1,622) (1,810) Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Normalized Net Income 89,073 29,158 12,493 72,408 (228,359) Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- ---------- ------------------- ----------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 89,073 $ 29,158 $ 12,493 $ 72,408 $ (228,359) ========== =================== ======================= EBIT $ 104,981 $ 36,699 $ 20,365 $ 88,647 $ (234,983) Depreciation & Amortization $ 85,766 $ 21,175 $ 22,155 $ 86,746 $ 239,072 EBITDA $ 190,747 $ 57,874 $ 42,520 $ 175,393 $ 4,089 CAPEX $ 14,441 $ 7,583 $ 2,083 $ 8,941 $ 37,072 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 176,306 $ 50,291 $ 40,437 $ 166,452 $ (32,983) GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 134,865 $(22,395) $ 1,135 $ 158,395 $ 137,121 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 112,276 111,848 111,556 88,648 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.80 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.65 $ (2.58) Basic Reported EPS $ 0.81 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.66 $ (4.21) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 113,229 114,269 114,022 88,648 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.79 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.64 $ (2.58) Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.79 $ 0.26 $ 0.11 $ 0.64 $ (4.21) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ 850 $ -- $ -- $ 850 $ (129,679) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items -- -- -- -- (15,345) Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ----------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes 850 -- -- 850 (145,024) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ----------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ 850 $ -- $ -- $ 850 $ (145,024) ========== ======== ======== ======================= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ (1,482) $ 840 $ 4,794 $ 2,472 $ (32,192) Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 89,923 $ 29,158 $ 12,493 $ 73,258 $ (373,383) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 31.9% 32.4% 31.8% 31.8% 27.9% S, G & A 26.2% 25.4% 27.7% 26.8% 37.8% Operating Income 5.7% 7.0% 4.1% 5.0% -9.9% Pre-Tax 4.4% 5.9% 3.4% 3.8% -12.0% EBIT 5.2% 7.2% 3.8% 4.3% -10.9% EBITDA 9.4% 11.3% 8.0% 8.6% 0.2% Normalized Net Income to Common 4.4% 5.7% 2.4% 3.6% -10.6% Reported Net Income 4.5% 5.7% 2.4% 3.6% -17.3% CAPEX 0.7% 1.5% 0.4% 0.4% 1.7% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------ 31-Mar-03 Dec-02 Dec-01 ---------- ------------------------ Cash & Equivalents $ 119,981 $ 139,630 $ 84,855 Marketable Securities -- -- -- ---------- ------------------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 119,981 139,630 84,855 Accounts Receivable 344,567 341,383 336,153 Inventory 137,372 129,889 128,421 Other Current Assets 71,567 49,229 27,110 ---------- ------------------------ Total Current Assets 673,487 660,131 576,539 PPE, net 252,549 255,722 307,640 Intangibles, net 113,927 112,688 42,294 Investments 928,151 32,256 32,204 Other Assets 384,716 378,962 378,309 ---------- ------------------------ Total Assets $2,352,830 $ 1,439,75 $1,336,986 ========== ======================== Accounts Payable $ 450,779 $ 486,507 $ 486,626 Accrued Expenses -- -- -- Short Term Debt 2,642 2,135 18,034 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities 84,789 79,904 84,182 ---------- ------------------------ Total Current Liabilities 538,210 568,546 588,842 Other LT Liabilities 295,330 294,602 304,632 Long Term Debt 1,087,106 187,463 111,062 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests 6,365 6,652 11,200 Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- ---------- ------------------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,927,011 1,057,263 1,015,736 ---------- ------------------------ Common Equity 425,819 382,496 321,250 ---------- ------------------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $2,352,830 $ 1,439,75 $1,336,986 ========== ======================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 113,398 111,842 111,804 Cash Value per share $ 1.06 $ 1.25 $ 0.76 Book Value per share $ 3.76 $ 3.42 $ 2.87 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.75 $ 2.41 $ 2.50 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 5.89x 6.02x 6.41x Inventory Turnover 10.29x 10.76x 12.09x Asset Turnover 1.07x 1.47x 1.61x Days Sales Outstanding 62.0 60.7 56.9 Days Inventory Outstanding 35.5 33.9 30.2 Days Payable Outstanding 89.8 91.7 75.0 Return on Avg Assets 4.7% 5.2% na Return on Avg Common Equity 22.0% 20.6% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.25 1.16 0.98 Quick Ratio 1.00 0.93 0.76 Total Debt $1,096,113 $ 196,250 $ 140,296 Net Debt $ 976,132 $ 56,620 $ 55,441 Total Capitalization $1,521,932 $ 578,746 $ 461,546 Total Debt/Total 72.0% 33.9% 30.4% Capitalization Net Debt/Total 64.1% 9.8% 12.0% Capitalization Total Debt/TIC 43.2% 7.7% 5.5% Total Debt/EBITDA 5.75x 1.12x 34.31x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 6.22x 1.18x na EBITDA/Interest Expense 11.90x 14.44x 0.17x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 11.00x 13.71x na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 ---------- Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 12.73 52 Week High $ 14.45 52 Week Low $ 7.85 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 1 Beta 0.69 Shares Outstanding (000's) 113,323 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 111,100 Market Cap $1,442,602 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $2,538,715 Enterprise Value (EV) $2,418,734 Ownership Insiders % Owned 2.00% Institutional % Owned 70.00% Number of Institutions 226 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mutiple of -------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV -------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.71x 1.26x 1.20x EBIT 13.74x 24.18x 23.04x EBITDA 7.56x 13.31x 12.68x Normalized Net Income 16.20x 28.50x 27.15x Basic Normalized EPS 15.91x na na Projected Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.57x 1.00x 0.96x Dec-04 Mean Revenue 0.51x 0.89x 0.85x Dec-03 Mean EPS 14.80x na na Dec-04 Mean EPS 11.47x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.61x 1.08x 1.03x Common Equity 3.39x na na Tangible Common Equity 4.63x na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-03 2 $2,529,010 $0.86 December-04 2 $2,845,600 $1.11 LT Growth na na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Mar-03 Dec-02 ------------------ ------------------ Revenue -3.5% -5.4% EBIT 80.2% -137.7% EBITDA 36.1% 4189.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs include restructuring cost provisioning, and debt settlement expenses. Note - Merger with Wallace in final stages. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 63 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wallace Computer Services Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Wallace Computer Se_ Address 2275 Officers Cabot Drive M. David Jones, Symbol WCS City, State Zip Lisle, CEO IL 60532 Latest Fiscal YE 31-Jul-02 Telephone (630) 588-5000 Latest Rprt Per 31-Jan-03 Website http://www.wallace.com/ A provider of printed products and print management services to Fortune 1000 customers. The Company operates in two business segments: the forms and labels segment and the integrated graphics segment. The principal products and services supplied by the forms and labels segment include the design and manufacture of paper-based forms, the manufacture of both electronic data processing (EDP) labels and packaging labels, as well as the manufacture and distribution of a standard line of office products. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM -------------------- ----------------------- Jan-03 Jan-03 Jan-02 Jul-02 Jul-01 ---------- -------- --------- ---------- ---------- Revenue $1,505,704 $764,888 $804,813 $1,545,629 $1,689,534 COGS 1,094,087 555,959 596,266 1,134,394 1,236,589 ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Gross Profit 411,617 208,929 208,547 411,235 452,945 Selling, General & Administrative 300,107 155,599 156,842 301,350 334,452 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Operating Income 111,510 53,330 51,705 109,885 118,493 Interest Income / (Expense), net (18,231) (8,917) (11,529) (20,843) (28,273) Other Income / (Expense), net -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Pre-tax Income 93,279 44,413 40,176 89,042 90,220 Taxes 13,223 16,633 2,864 (546) 36,311 ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- After-tax Income 80,056 27,780 37,312 89,588 53,909 Minority Interest -- -- -- -- -- Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Normalized Net Income 80,056 27,780 37,312 89,588 53,909 Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- -- ---------- -------- -------- ---------- ---------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 80,056 $ 27,780 $ 37,312 $ 89,588 $ 53,909 ========== ======== ======== ========== ========== EBIT $ 111,510 $ 53,330 $ 51,705 $ 109,885 $ 118,493 Depreciation & Amortization $ 62,504 $ 30,848 $ 34,751 $ 66,407 $ 78,848 EBITDA $ 174,014 $ 84,178 $ 86,456 $ 176,292 $ 197,341 CAPEX $ 26,715 $ 15,067 $ 11,603 $ 23,251 $ 41,310 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 147,299 $ 69,111 $ 74,853 $ 153,041 $ 156,031 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 133,352 $ 53,099 $ 61,300 $ 141,553 $ 175,703 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 41,917 41,098 41,326 40,699 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.92 $ 0.66 $ 0.91 $ 2.17 $ 1.32 Basic Reported EPS $ 1.28 $ 0.65 $ (3.40) $ (2.77) $ 1.31 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 42,483 41,098 41,699 40,951 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.89 $ 0.65 $ 0.91 $ 2.15 $ 1.32 Diluted Reported EPS $ 1.29 $ 0.64 $ (3.40) $ (2.75) $ 1.30 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $(11,096) $ (643) $ (32,832) $ (43,285) $ (513) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items -- -- -- -- -- Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items (16,881) -- -- (16,881) (200) -------- ------- --------- --------- ------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (27,977) (643) (32,832) (60,166) (713) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- (144,078) (144,078) -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- -------- ------- --------- --------- ------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $(27,977) $ (643) $(176,910) $(204,244) $ (713) ======== ======= ========= ========= ======= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 30,104 $16,633 $ 2,864 $ 16,335 $36,511 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 52,079 $27,137 $(139,598) $(114,656) $53,196 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 27.3% 27.3% 25.9% 26.6% 26.8% S,G & A 19.9% 20.3% 19.5% 19.5% 19.8% Operating Income 7.4% 7.0% 6.4% 7.1% 7.0% Pre-Tax 6.2% 5.8% 5.0% 5.8% 5.3% EBIT 7.4% 7.0% 6.4% 7.1% 7.0% EBITDA 11.6% 11.0% 10.7% 11.4% 11.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 5.3% 3.6% 4.6% 5.8% 3.2% Reported Net Income 3.5% 3.5% -17.3% -7.4% 3.1% CAPEX 1.8% 2.0% 1.4% 1.5% 2.4% - -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ---------------------- 31-Jan-03 Jul-02 Jul-01 --------- -------- ---------- Cash & Equivalents $ 58,777 $ 25,178 $ -- Marketable Securities -- -- -- -------- -------- ---------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 58,777 25,178 -- Accounts Receivable 229,882 245,141 280,456 Inventory 89,799 85,437 100,922 Other Current Assets 41,066 49,159 33,661 -------- -------- ---------- Total Current Assets 419,524 404,915 415,039 PPE, net 307,745 318,338 391,166 Intangibles, net 184,624 188,101 340,180 Investments -- -- -- Other Assets 19,354 18,640 18,037 -------- -------- ---------- Total Assets $931,247 $929,994 $1,164,422 ======== ======== ========== Accounts Payable $ 68,942 $ 78,403 $ 74,087 Accrued Expenses 86,241 76,467 91,284 Short Term Debt 679 1,233 4,000 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities -- 13,373 20,231 -------- -------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 155,862 169,476 189,602 Other LT Liabilities 98,174 102,086 110,116 Long Term Debt 208,228 209,303 284,087 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests -- -- -- Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- -------- -------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 462,264 480,865 583,805 -------- -------- ---------- Common Equity 468,983 449,129 580,617 -------- -------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Equity $931,247 $929,994 $1,164,422 ======== ======== ========== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 42,244 41,556 40,889 Cash Value per share $ 1.39 $ 0.61 $ -- Book Value per share $ 11.10 $ 10.81 $ 14.20 Tangible Book Value per share $ 6.73 $ 6.28 $ 5.88 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.34x 5.88x 6.02x Inventory Turnover 12.49x 12.17x 12.25x Asset Turnover 1.62x 1.48x 1.45x Days Sales Outstanding 57.6 62.1 60.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 29.2 30.0 29.8 Days Payable Outstanding 19.3 19.4 17.2 Return on Avg Assets 8.6% 8.6% na Return on Avg Common Equity 17.4% 17.4% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 2.69 2.39 2.19 Quick Ratio 2.12 1.89 1.66 Total Debt $208,907 $210,536 $288,087 Net Debt $150,130 $185,358 $288,087 Total Capitalization $677,890 $659,665 $868,704 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 30.8% 31.9% 33.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 22.1% 28.1% 33.2% Total Debt/TIC 15.5% 15.7% 21.4% Total Debt/EBITDA 1.20x 1.19x 1.46x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 1.42x 1.38x 1.85x EBITDA/Interest Expense 9.54x 8.46x 6.98x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 8.08x 7.34x 5.52x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 - ---------- --------- Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 26.86 52 Week High $ 26.94 52 Week Low $ 15.80 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 340 Beta 0.82 Shares Outstanding (000's) 42,244 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 41,000 Market Cap $1,134,674 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $1,343,581 Enterprise Value (EV) $1,284,804 Ownership Insiders % Owned 3.00% Institutional % Owned 83.00% Number of Institutions 329 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ---------- ----- ------ Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.75x 0.89x 0.85x EBIT 10.18x 12.05x 11.52x EBITDA 6.52x 7.72x 7.38x Normalized Net Income 14.17x 16.78x 16.05x Basic Normalized EPS 13.99x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 1.22x 1.44x 1.38x Common Equity 2.42x na na Tangible Common Equity 3.99x na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Jan-03 Jul-02 ---------------- ------------------ Revenue -5.0% -8.5% EBIT 3.1% -7.3% EBITDA -2.6% -10.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs reflect restructuring charges and change in accounting principle in accordance with SFAS No.142 (Goodwill impairment). Note - Merger with Moore in final stages. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 64 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name BCT Address 3000 NE Officers International 30th Place Bill Wilkerson, Symbol BCTI City, State Zip Ft. CEO Lauderdale, FL 33306 Latest Fiscal YE 28-Feb-02 Telephone 954-563-1224 Latest Rprt Per 30-Nov-02 Website BCT International, Inc. operates the Business Cards Tomorrow franchise system. Founded in 1975, the system has grown to include 82 Business Cards Tomorrow Franchises specializing in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements for resale by retail printing providers in 36 states and Canada. BCT's operations also include the Pelican Paper Products Division (PPP), which supplies paper products, press supplies and press parts to the BCT Franchises. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------- ------------------ Nov-02 Nov-02 Nov-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 ------- ----------------- ------------------ Revenue $18,381 $14,097 $13,723 $18,007 $19,429 COGS 10,460 7,941 8,073 10,592 11,605 ------- ----------------- ----------------- Gross Profit 7,921 6,156 5,650 7,415 7,824 Selling, General & Administrative 7,166 5,279 4,715 6,602 6,687 Research & Development -- -- -- -- -- Other Operating -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Operating Income 755 877 935 813 1,137 Interest Income / (Expense), net -- -- -- -- -- Other Income / (Expense), net -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Pre-tax Income 755 877 935 813 1,137 Taxes 295 342 368 321 442 ------- ----------------- ----------------- After-tax Income 460 535 567 492 695 Minority Interest -- -- -- -- -- Equity in Affiliates -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Normalized Net Income 460 535 567 492 695 Preferred Dividends -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 460 $ 535 $ 567 $ 492 $ 695 ======= ================= ================= EBIT $ 755 $ 877 $ 935 $ 813 $ 1,137 Depreciation & Amortization $ 233 $ 177 $ 170 $ 226 $ 232 EBITDA $ 988 $ 1,054 $ 1,105 $ 1,039 $ 1,369 CAPEX $ 142 $ 124 $ 144 $ 162 $ 150 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 846 $ 930 $ 961 $ 877 $ 1,219 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 981 $ 450 $ 2,729 $ 3,260 $ 316 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,214 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,235 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items -- -- -- -- -- Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Accounting Changes, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- (31) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes -- -- -- -- -- ------- ----------------- ----------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ (31) ======= ================= ================= Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 295 $ 342 $ 368 $ 321 $ 442 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 460 $ 535 $ 567 $ 492 $ 664 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 43.1% 43.7% 41.2% 41.2% 40.3% S,G & A 39.0% 37.4% 34.4% 36.7% 34.4% Operating Income 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% Pre-Tax 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% EBIT 4.1% 6.2% 6.8% 4.5% 5.9% EBITDA 5.4% 7.5% 8.1% 5.8% 7.0% Normalized Net Income to Common 2.5% 3.8% 4.1% 2.7% 3.6% Reported Net Income 2.5% 3.8% 4.1% 2.7% 3.4% CAPEX 0.8% 0.9% 1.0% 0.9% 0.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ----------------- 30-Nov-02 Feb-02 Feb-01 --------- ----------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 4,805 $ 4,819 $ 1,799 Marketable Securities -- -- -- -------- ----------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 4,805 4,819 1,799 Accounts Receivable 2,386 2,889 3,568 Inventory 2,697 1,887 2,352 Other Current Assets 918 678 455 -------- ----------------- Total Current Assets 10,806 10,273 8,174 PPE, net 963 435 473 Intangibles, net 186 206 232 Investments 43 24 24 Other Assets 6,187 6,140 7,287 -------- ----------------- Total Assets $18,185 $17,078 $16,190 ======== ================= Accounts Payable $ 789 $ 432 $ 597 Accrued Expenses 938 791 403 Short Term Debt 294 640 86 Short Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Other Current Liabilities 125 125 167 -------- ----------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,146 1,988 1,253 Other LT Liabilities 214 334 417 Long Term Debt 534 -- 236 Long Term Capital Leases -- -- -- Minority Interests -- -- -- Pref Stock (Liq Value) -- -- -- -------- ----------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 2,894 2,322 1,906 -------- ----------------- Common Equity 15,291 14,756 14,284 -------- ----------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $18,185 $17,078 $16,190 ======== ================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,136 Cash Value per share $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 0.35 Book Value per share $ 2.99 $ 2.88 $ 2.78 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.95 $ 2.84 $ 2.74 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.97x 5.58x 5.45x Inventory Turnover 4.56x 5.00x 4.93x Asset Turnover 1.04x 1.08x 1.20x Days Sales Outstanding 52.4 65.4 67.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 80.0 73.0 74.0 Days Payable Outstanding 12.6 10.9 11.9 Return on Avg Assets 2.6% 3.0% na Return on Avg Common Equity 3.1% 3.4% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 5.04 5.17 6.52 Quick Ratio 3.78 4.22 4.65 Total Debt $ 828 $ 640 $ 322 Net Debt $(3,977) $(4,179) $(1,477) Total Capitalization $16,119 $15,396 $14,606 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 5.1% 4.2% 2.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -24.7% -27.1% -10.1% Total Debt/TIC 13.9% 10.8% 5.4% Total Debt/EBITDA 0.84x 0.62x 0.24x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 0.98x 0.73x 0.26x EBITDA/Interest Expense na na na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 23-May-03 Exchange OTC BB Stock Price $ 1.00 52 Week High $ 1.07 52 Week Low $ 0.67 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 3 Beta 0.83 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) -- Float (000's) 2,800 Market Cap $5,121 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $5,949 Enterprise Value (EV) $1,144 Ownership Insiders % Owned 52.00% Institutional % Owned 2.00% Number of Institutions 4 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multple of -------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV -------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.28x 0.32x 0.06x EBIT 6.78x 7.88x 1.52x EBITDA 5.18x 6.02x 1.16x Normalized Net Income 11.13x 12.93x 2.49x Basic Normalized EPS 11.11x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.28x 0.33x 0.06x Common Equity 0.33x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.34x na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na -- $-- December-03 na -- $-- LT Growth na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Nov-02 Feb-02 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue 2.7% -7.3% EBIT -6.2% -28.5% EBITDA -4.6% -24.1% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoover Page 65 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS . The minority interest acquisition premiums analysis involves the comparison of the premium derived in the Proposed Transaction to premiums in other transactions where a minority interest of a public company was acquired. Capitalink reviewed the one-day, five-day and 30-day premiums for all minority interest transactions where: . The acquiring party previously had greater than 50% shareholding in the target company, . The transaction was announced on or after January 2001, and . The transaction value is less than or equal to $25.0 million. . Capitalink believes an examination of the premiums paid in minority acquisitions are more appropriate than transactions involving a control acquisition and are more comparable to the Proposed Transaction. The premium in such a scenario should not be as high as a situation where control is acquired. . Based on the premiums paid in the scenario set forth above, Capitalink derived an indicated range of per share market values for the Company using the prior one-day, five-day and 30-day share price as of May 23, 2003. Based on the selected multiple ranges, Capitalink calculated a range of indicated share prices of $1.36 to $1.58. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was above this indicated valuation range. Page 66 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS Indicated Reference Range - Acquisitions Premiums Paid Analysis
Statistic Selected Multiple Range Indicated Share Price --------- ----------------------- --------------------- Acquisitions Premiums Paid (1) Prior One Day $1.00 33.3% - 54.8% $1.33 - $1.55 Prior 5 Day $1.00 40.5% - 64.0% $1.40 - $1.64 Prior 30 Day $0.95 40.8% - 63.9% $1.34 - $1.56 Indicated Reference Range $1.36 - $1.58
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Includes acquisitions by controlling shareholder (greater than 50%)of minority interests from January 2001 with deal value less than $25 million. Acquisitions at a discount (negative premiums) have been excluded. Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. and Mergerstat, Inc. Page 67 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS MINORITY INTEREST ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS Acquisition Premiums Paid Analysis (1)
Previous Premiums Announc. Ownership Percentage ---------------------- Date Seller Buyer Percentage Sought 1 Day 5 Day 30 Day - --------- ----------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ------ ------ ------ 5-May-03 Westerbeke Corp Westerbeke Acquisition Corp 56.20% 43.80% 65.75% 65.75% 71.43% 5-May-03 Atlantic Data Services Inc Private Group Led by Management of Atlantic Data 65.06% 34.94% 1.01% 2.04% 14.50% 5-May-03 Semele Group Inc Private Group Led by Management of Semele Group Inc 53.08% 46.92% 25.00% 25.00% 21.21% 29-Apr-03 RWD Technologies Inc Research Park Acquisition Inc 66.00% 34.00% 128.26% 147.06% 156.10% 27-Mar-03 DSI Toys Inc DSI Acquisition Inc 73.28% 26.72% 11.90% 8.05% 0.00% 26-Mar-03 InvestorsBancorp Inc Private Group Led by Management of InvestorsBancor 61.80% 38.20% -1.39% 4.80% 9.65% 24-Mar-03 Judge Group Inc Private Group Led by Management of Judge Group Inc 60.00% 40.00% 17.14% 12.33% 29.13% 6-Feb-03 deltathree Inc Atarey Hasharon Chevra Lepituach Vehashkaot Benadl 71.00% 29.00% 37.25% 27.27% 48.94% 3-Feb-03 9278 Communications Inc NTSE Holding Corp 54.20% 45.80% 185.71% 257.14% 150.00% 29-Jan-03 DSI Toys Inc Mvii Llc 55.20% 44.80% -2.22% -6.38% 15.79% 22-Nov-02 Unimark Group Inc (The) M&M Nominee LLC 62.50% 37.50% 132.14% 160.00% 66.67% 19-Nov-02 MDI Entertainment Inc Scientific Games Corp 66.00% 34.00% 27.27% 40.00% 53.85% 13-Nov-02 Media Source Inc Private Group Led By Davis 65.90% 34.10% 12.44% 45.16% 36.36% 19-Sep-02 WJ Communications Inc Fox Paine & Co LLC 65.50% 34.50% 0.92% 0.00% 29.41% 13-Aug-02 Oriole Homes Corp Levy Group (The) 60.10% 39.90% 63.33% 63.33% 29.29% 13-Aug-02 R-B Rubber Products Inc Dash Multi-Corp Inc 70.00% 30.00% 83.01% 69.70% 95.80% 5-Aug-02 Sandata Technologies Inc Sandata Acquisition Corp 74.40% 25.60% 282.00% 516.13% 180.88% 12-Jun-02 Swiss Army Brands Inc Victorinox AG 66.90% 33.10% 41.73% 42.63% 40.85% 16-May-02 Electric Lightwave Inc Citizens Communications Co 85.00% 15.00% 105.88% 79.49% 55.56% 16-May-02 Balanced Care Corp IPC Advisors Sarl 53.30% 46.70% 150.00% 177.78% 127.27% 10-Apr-02 PartsBase Inc Private Group Led by Robert A Hammond Jr 65.00% 35.00% 95.83% 95.83% 95.83% 3-Apr-02 CBNY Investment Services Corp Private Group Led By CBNY Investment Services Mgmt 73.60% 26.40% 1.30% 1.00% 1.00% 28-Mar-02 Shibazaki Seisakusho Ltd Alcoa Inc 50.50% 20.30% 30.87% 28.09% 44.71% 14-Mar-02 Konover Property Trust Prometheus Southeast Retail Trust 66.00% 34.00% 20.00% 20.00% 24.26% 11-Mar-02 Hawker Pacific Aerospace Deutsche Lufthansa AG 72.70% 27.30% 2.20% 3.50% 51.16% 6-Mar-02 CAA AG Harman International Industries Inc 78.15% 21.85% 0.44% 27.50% 12.50% 22-Jan-02 Rottlund Co Inc (The) Private Group Led by David and Bernard Rotter 71.40% 28.60% 18.06% 29.79% 46.63% 16-Nov-01 Ugly Duckling Corp Private Group led by Ernest C Garcia II 61.00% 39.00% 41.77% 42.91% 30.74% 18-Sep-01 Organic Inc Seneca Investments LLC 80.90% 19.10% 13.79% 17.86% 37.50% 22-Aug-01 HomeServices.Com Inc Berkshire Hathaway Inc 83.50% 16.50% 38.78% 40.50% 66.67% 14-Aug-01 National Home Centers Inc Private Group Led By Dwain A Newman 63.49% 36.51% 21.74% 17.65% 35.92% 3-Aug-01 Lincoln Snacks Co Lincoln Snacks Acquisition Corp 89.80% 10.20% 12.90% 16.67% 27.27% 6-Jun-01 HIS Sportswear AG VF Corp 85.00% 15.00% 18.48% 46.72% 32.09% 30-Apr-01 STV Group Inc Private Group Led By ESOP Of STV Group Inc 62.81% 37.19% 97.37% 110.28% 80.00% 27-Apr-01 Pierre Foods Inc PF Management Inc 63.00% 37.00% 101.61% 62.34% 121.24% 2-Apr-01 Milestone Properties Inc Concord Assets Group Inc 68.80% 31.20% 40.96% 40.96% 40.96% 27-Mar-01 Hahn Automotive Warehouse Inc Private Group Led By Futerman 64.00% 36.00% 33.33% 33.33% 9.89% 9-Feb-01 Marketing Specialists Corp Private Group Led By Richmont Capital Partners I 83.20% 16.80% 98.41% 66.67% 468.18% 24-Jan-01 Firecom Inc Private Group Led By Mendez 68.80% 31.20% 59.09% 59.09% 34.62% ---------------------------------- High 282.0% 516.1% 468.2% Mean 54.8% 64.0% 63.9% Median 33.3% 40.5% 40.8% Low -2.2% -6.4% 0.0% ----------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Includes acquisitions by controlling shareholder (greater than 50%)of minority interests from January 2001 with deal value less than $25 million. Acquisitions at a discount (negative premiums) have been excluded. Sources of information: Mergerstat, Inc. Page 68 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS . The premiums paid analysis involves the comparison of Merger Consideration to the average closing price of the Company's common stock over varying time periods prior to May 23, 2003. . The analysis suggests that for the periods calculated, the Merger Consideration represents a significant premium (100.0% to 138.5%) over the average closing share price for each period. The premium as of May 23, 2003 was 100.0%. . In addition, the daily premium or discount over the period May 23, 2002 to May 23, 2003 was graphed based on Merger Consideration. For the full prior one-year period, the Merger Consideration represented a significant premium over the prevailing daily share price. Page 69 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Premiums Paid Analysis Merger Consideration $2.0000 Price per Share Premium --------- ------- Closing Price as of May 23, 2003 $1.0000 100.0% Sensitivity Analysis: Prior Day Closing Price $1.0000 100.0% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9620 107.9% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9760 104.9% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9830 103.5% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9653 107.2% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9435 112.0% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price $0.9479 111.0% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price $0.9060 120.7% Prior Year Average Closing Price $0.8407 137.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Draft Agreement and Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 70 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Daily Premium/ Date (Discount) ---------------------- 05/23/2003 100.0% 05/22/2003 100.0% 05/21/2003 115.1% 05/20/2003 115.1% 05/19/2003 110.5% 05/16/2003 100.0% 05/15/2003 100.0% 05/14/2003 100.0% 05/13/2003 100.0% 05/12/2003 110.5% 05/09/2003 110.5% 05/08/2003 110.5% 05/07/2003 110.5% 05/06/2003 92.3% 05/05/2003 98.0% 05/02/2003 98.0% 05/01/2003 90.5% 04/30/2003 104.1% 04/29/2003 104.1% 04/28/2003 104.1% 04/25/2003 102.0% 04/24/2003 102.0% 04/23/2003 110.5% 04/22/2003 119.8% 04/21/2003 119.8% 04/17/2003 119.8% 04/16/2003 119.8% 04/15/2003 119.8% 04/14/2003 119.8% 04/11/2003 119.8% 04/10/2003 119.8% 04/09/2003 119.8% 04/08/2003 119.8% 04/07/2003 119.8% 04/04/2003 110.5% 04/03/2003 110.5% 04/02/2003 117.4% 04/01/2003 117.4% 03/31/2003 117.4% 03/28/2003 117.4% 03/27/2003 117.4% 03/26/2003 117.4% 03/25/2003 117.4% 03/24/2003 117.4% 03/21/2003 117.4% 03/20/2003 117.4% 03/19/2003 117.4% 03/18/2003 117.4% 03/17/2003 117.4% 03/14/2003 117.4% 03/13/2003 117.4% 03/12/2003 117.4% 03/11/2003 117.4% 03/10/2003 117.4% 03/07/2003 115.1% 03/06/2003 115.1% 03/05/2003 115.1% 03/04/2003 117.4% 03/03/2003 117.4% 02/28/2003 117.4% 02/27/2003 108.3% 02/26/2003 119.8% 02/25/2003 119.8% 02/24/2003 119.8% 02/21/2003 119.8% 02/20/2003 163.2% 02/19/2003 119.8% 02/18/2003 119.8% 02/14/2003 106.2% 02/13/2003 108.3% 02/12/2003 106.2% 02/11/2003 106.2% 02/10/2003 102.0% 02/07/2003 104.1% 02/06/2003 104.1% 02/05/2003 104.1% 02/04/2003 104.1% 02/03/2003 108.3% 01/31/2003 108.3% 01/30/2003 108.3% 01/29/2003 108.3% 01/28/2003 108.3% 01/27/2003 108.3% 01/24/2003 108.3% 01/23/2003 98.0% 01/22/2003 94.2% 01/21/2003 98.0% 01/17/2003 90.5% 01/16/2003 96.1% 01/15/2003 122.2% 01/14/2003 122.2% 01/13/2003 146.9% 01/10/2003 146.9% 01/09/2003 146.9% 01/08/2003 146.9% 01/07/2003 146.9% 01/06/2003 146.9% 01/03/2003 146.9% 01/02/2003 146.9% 12/31/2002 146.9% 12/30/2002 150.0% 12/27/2002 156.4% 12/26/2002 156.4% 12/24/2002 156.4% 12/23/2002 156.4% 12/20/2002 156.4% 12/19/2002 135.3% 12/18/2002 135.3% 12/17/2002 156.4% 12/16/2002 156.4% 12/13/2002 156.4% 12/12/2002 156.4% 12/11/2002 156.4% 12/10/2002 156.4% 12/09/2002 156.4% 12/06/2002 156.4% 12/05/2002 163.2% 12/04/2002 163.2% 12/03/2002 141.0% 12/02/2002 141.0% 11/29/2002 162.8% 11/27/2002 162.8% 11/26/2002 163.2% 11/25/2002 166.7% 11/22/2002 122.2% 11/21/2002 166.7% 11/20/2002 166.7% 11/19/2002 166.7% 11/18/2002 166.7% 11/15/2002 166.7% 11/14/2002 166.7% 11/13/2002 166.7% 11/12/2002 166.7% 11/11/2002 166.7% 11/08/2002 166.7% 11/07/2002 163.2% 11/06/2002 177.8% 11/05/2002 177.8% 11/04/2002 177.8% 11/01/2002 177.8% 10/31/2002 166.7% 10/30/2002 192.0% 10/29/2002 194.1% 10/28/2002 194.1% 10/25/2002 194.1% 10/24/2002 170.3% 10/23/2002 170.3% 10/22/2002 194.1% 10/21/2002 194.1% 10/18/2002 194.1% 10/17/2002 194.1% 10/16/2002 194.1% 10/15/2002 194.1% 10/14/2002 198.5% 10/11/2002 198.5% 10/10/2002 181.7% 10/09/2002 181.7% 10/08/2002 177.8% 10/07/2002 177.8% 10/04/2002 181.7% 10/03/2002 181.7% 10/02/2002 181.7% 10/01/2002 185.7% 09/30/2002 185.7% 09/27/2002 181.7% 09/26/2002 181.7% 09/25/2002 181.7% 09/24/2002 185.7% 09/23/2002 185.7% 09/20/2002 174.0% 09/19/2002 177.8% 09/18/2002 156.4% 09/17/2002 156.4% 09/16/2002 161.4% 09/13/2002 163.2% 09/12/2002 163.2% 09/11/2002 163.2% 09/10/2002 143.9% 09/09/2002 143.9% 09/06/2002 146.9% 09/05/2002 146.9% 09/04/2002 146.9% 09/03/2002 141.0% 08/30/2002 146.9% 08/29/2002 150.0% 08/28/2002 150.0% 08/27/2002 150.0% 08/26/2002 150.0% 08/23/2002 150.0% 08/22/2002 143.9% 08/21/2002 143.9% 08/20/2002 135.3% 08/19/2002 115.1% 08/16/2002 135.3% 08/15/2002 135.3% 08/14/2002 135.3% 08/13/2002 133.1% 08/12/2002 150.0% 08/09/2002 166.7% 08/08/2002 166.7% 08/07/2002 146.9% 08/06/2002 146.9% 08/05/2002 146.9% 08/02/2002 146.9% 08/01/2002 146.9% 07/31/2002 146.9% 07/30/2002 146.9% 07/29/2002 150.0% 07/26/2002 146.9% 07/25/2002 153.2% 07/24/2002 156.4% 07/23/2002 156.4% 07/22/2002 166.7% 07/19/2002 150.0% 07/18/2002 150.0% 07/17/2002 156.4% 07/16/2002 156.4% 07/15/2002 143.9% 07/12/2002 143.9% 07/11/2002 159.7% 07/10/2002 159.7% 07/09/2002 159.7% 07/08/2002 159.7% 07/05/2002 153.2% 07/03/2002 153.2% 07/02/2002 153.2% 07/01/2002 138.1% 06/28/2002 138.1% 06/27/2002 138.1% 06/26/2002 138.1% 06/25/2002 138.1% 06/24/2002 138.1% 06/21/2002 138.1% 06/20/2002 138.1% 06/19/2002 143.9% 06/18/2002 143.9% 06/17/2002 143.9% 06/14/2002 143.9% 06/13/2002 143.9% 06/12/2002 143.9% 06/11/2002 141.0% 06/10/2002 141.0% 06/07/2002 141.0% 06/06/2002 141.0% 06/05/2002 141.0% 06/04/2002 141.0% 06/03/2002 135.3% 05/31/2002 143.9% 05/30/2002 143.9% 05/29/2002 143.9% 05/28/2002 135.3% 05/24/2002 135.3% 05/23/2002 135.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Draft Agreement and Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 71 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS . Capitalink performed an adjusted book value analysis, based upon a going concern premise, to determine the value of the Company assuming all of its assets were valued at market value. Under historical cost accounting most assets in the Company's financial statements are generally not reflected at market value, but reflect historical acquisition costs. . For the purposes of this analysis, based upon discussions with Company management and utilizing the Company's balance sheet as of February 28, 2003, the following adjustments to market value were assumed: . Accounts receivable for collectability and timing issues. . Inventory to reflect spoilage, wastage, obsolete inventory and timing issues. . Property, plant and equipment to reflect obsolescence and current market value. . Notes to reflect market value (see Notes Analysis). . No market value for intangible assets. . Deferred taxes for timing issues. . The results of the analysis indicate that the market value of the Company's assets is approximately $12.8 million. After deducting total liabilities of approximately $2.3 million, the adjusted net book value of common equity is approximately $10.5 million. Taking into account the 565,000 assumed in the money options, Capitalink calculated an indicated equity value of approximately $11.5 million or $2.02 per share. . Capitalink noted that the offer price of the Proposed Transaction was slightly below this indicated valuation range. Page 72 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS Adjusted Net Book Value Analysis ($ in thousands)
Feb 28, 2003E Unadjusted Book Value Adjs (1) Notes Adjusted ------------- -------- ----- -------- Assets: Cash & Equivalents $ 4,244 $ -- $ 4,244 Accounts Receivable, net 2,570 (643) a 1,928 Notes Receivables, net 5,313 (2,726) b 2,587 Inventory 2,668 (534) c 2,134 Deferred Income Taxes 1,325 (506) d 819 Prepaid & Other 513 -- 513 Net Property, Plant & Equipment 989 (495) e 495 Intangible Assets 180 (180) f -- Other 47 -- 47 ------- ------- ------- Total Assets $17,849 $(5,083) $12,766 ======= ======= ======= Liabilities: Accounts Payable 875 -- 875 Accrued Expenses 519 -- 519 Interest Bearing Debt 523 -- 523 Deferred Revenue 390 -- 390 ------- ------- ------- 2,307 -- 2,307 Contingent Liabilities: Contingencies -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- Total Liabilities 2,307 -- 2,307 ------- ------- ------- Net Book Value $15,542 $(5,083) $10,459 ======= ======= ======= Adjusted Net Book Value: Indicated Net Book Value $10,459 Cash from assumed exercise of in the money options 1,017 ------- Indicated Equity Value 11,476 ======= Common Stock Equivalents: Common Stock Shares Outstanding 5,121 Shares from in the money options 565 ------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,686 ======= Indicated Share Price $ 2.02 =======
Adjustment A55Notes: a 25% market value adjustment for collectability and timing issues. b See Note Analysis for details. c 20% market value adjustment for spoilage, wastage, usage and timing issues. d Market value calculated at Base Case WACC and estimated three year horizon. e 50% market value adjustment for obsolescence. f No market value. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumes assets are sold as part of ongoing business. Estimated market value adjustments determined in discussions with Company management. Please note, this analysis is not a liquidation analysis, which would have resulting in substantially lower indicated values. Sources of information: Company financials and management. Page 73 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS NOTES RECEIVABLE NET PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS . Capitalink reviewed the Notes to determine their estimated current market value. The Notes were primarily generated from overdue accounts receivables owed by franchisees as a result of royalty and paper product payments that were in default. These balances were rolled into each of the Notes, each with a scheduled payment plan. Although the Company does provide a reserve for collectability of the Notes, it does not take into account the current market value of the Notes. . The Notes represent a level of excess working capital in the Company's operations that would not normally be taken into account in any cash flow valuation based on earnings or revenues. Consequently, Capitalink separately determined the Note's estimated current market value, and utilizing that indicated value in its valuation analyses, providing greater accuracy as to the Company's value. . As of February 28, 2003, the Company had approximately 39 Notes totaling approximately $6.8 million. Based on discussions with Company management, Capitalink determined the payment probability for each of the Notes. Payment probability was based on a number of factors, including the franchisee's performance record, debt balances, management quality, security, and local market growth. In the aggregate, the payment probability was approximately 55%, or receipt of approximately $3.7 million is expected, over the aggregate life of the Notes. . Utilizing the Company's base case WACC of 17.4% (as discussed in the Discounted Cash Flow Analysis) and applying the varying time horizons for each of the Notes, Capitalink derived the net present value of the amount anticipated to be collected. The net present value of the amount to be collected was calculated to be approximately $2.6 million. . It is important to note that Capitalink derived payment probabilities of the Notes in conjunction with and based on discussions with management. Capitalink does not guarantee or assure, in any respect, that any of the Notes will be collected. Page 74 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS NOTES RECEIVABLE NET PRESENT VALUE ANALYSIS Notes Receivable Net Present Value Analysis ($ in thousands)
Feb 28, 2003 Net Principal Adjusted Expected Average Present Balance Value (1) Realization % Term (Months) Value (2) ------------ --------- ------------- ------------- --------- Total Notes Receivable $6,813 $3,744 55.0% 67 $2,587 Notes Receivable Statistics Number of Issued Notes 39 Size Statistics Largest $ 898 Average $ 175 Median $ 98 Smallest $ 5
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Realization based on discussions with Company management, given the performance of each plant, accounts receivable balance, expected collateral and payment history of each note holder. (2) Determined by discounting the after tax principal and interest cash flows of the notes at the Company's base case WACC estimated at 17.4%. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management. Page 75
EX-16.(C)(4) 7 dex16c4.txt EXHIBIT 16.(C)(4) EXHIBIT 16(C)(4) BCT InternationaL, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11.20.01 [LOGO] PRESENTATION TO THE SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS This presentation and its analyses are only for the use of the Special Committee of the Board of Directors and are not intended to, nor should they be, relied upon by any other party, including shareholders of the Company. The consent of Capitalink is required prior to the disclosure to any third party of this presentation, its analyses, or of the assessments made by Capitalink. These materials are based solely on information contained in publicly available documents and certain other information provided to Capitalink by management and the Special Committee. Capitalink has not attempted to investigate or verify the accuracy or completeness of such publicly available information or other information provided to Capitalink. Capitalink has relied upon the accuracy and completeness of such publicly available information and other information supplied to Capitalink. These materials are being furnished, and should be considered only in connection with, the oral presentation being provided by Capitalink in connection herewith. The preparation of these materials was completed on November 16, 2001 based on information publicly available or supplied to Capitalink through such date (except that Capitalink reviewed two draft Agreements and Plans of Merger dated November 19 and 20, 2001). Capitalink is not obligated to update this presentation or its analyses to reflect any information that becomes publicly available or that is provided to Capitalink after such date. [LOGO] Smart Investment Banking (SM) BCT InternationaL, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TABLE OF CONTENTS TRANSACTION OVERVIEW ......................... 3 OVERVIEW OF COMPANY .......................... 15 VALUATION ANALYSIS ........................... 32 Page 2 BCT InternationaL, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW Page 3 BCT InternationaL, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION . The Special Committee of the Board of Directors of BCT International, Inc. ("BCT" or the "Company") has retained Capitalink, L.C. ("Capitalink") to render an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of a proposal by Phoenix Group of Florida, Inc. ("Phoenix") to purchase, by means of merger to be voted on by the Company's stockholders, all of the Company's outstanding common stock that is not beneficially owned by Phoenix or William A. Wilkerson ("Wilkerson"), or their respective affiliates (collectively the "Phoenix Group") (the "Proposed Transaction"). . The Company's common stock is publicly traded on the over-the-counter market under the symbol "BCTI", and as of August 31, 2001, there were approximately 5,121,000 shares of the Company's common stock outstanding (excluding treasury shares). . The closing price of the Company's stock on November 16, 2001 (date presentation materials completed) and September 20, 2001 (date first offer was communicated) was $0.69 and $0.65, respectively. . The consideration proposed by Phoenix is $1.13 in cash for each share of the Company's common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group. . Wilkerson, who is also the Company's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, owns Phoenix. . As reported in the Schedule 13D/A filed by the Phoenix Group on September 7, 2001, Phoenix beneficially owns 2,702,312 shares of common stock or 51.6% of the issued and outstanding common stock and Wilkerson beneficially owns 62,675 shares of common stock or 1.2% of the issued and outstanding common stock. In addition, Wilkerson has an option to acquire an additional 330,000 shares of the common stock pursuant to the Company's employee option plan. If this option were Page 4 BCT InternationaL, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION exercised Wilkerson would be the owner of 392,675 shares of common stock or 7.1% of the issued and outstanding common stock. . As reported in the Schedule 13D/A on or about September 1, 2001, Phoenix entered into various oral agreements to privately purchase an aggregate of 288,858 shares of common stock from several shareholders for a purchase price of $0.90 per share. In addition, Phoenix reported that it had exercised a previously disclosed option dated May 31, 2001 to purchase 623,782 shares from a private shareholder for a purchase price of $1.75 per share. . In connection with its purchases Phoenix borrowed certain funds pursuant to a $2,000,000 bank credit facility. As reported in the Company's Form 8-K filed on August 31, 2001, as a condition of the borrowing, the Company agreed to provide a corporate guaranty, including a pledge of substantially all of the Company assets. Wilkerson requested that the Company provide this guaranty. The Company formed a Special Committee of the Board of Directors consisting of Jeffrey Hewson and Phil Pisciotta to consider this request. Acting on the Special Committee's recommendation, the Company entered into an agreement with Phoenix and Wilkerson (the "Phoenix Agreement") to provide the corporate guaranty on the conditions that: 1. The last year of Wilkerson's employment agreement with the Company was eliminated, so that the agreement now terminates on February 28, 2002. 2. Wilkerson and Phoenix, jointly and severally, agreed to (i) grant the Company an assignable one-year option to repurchase all of the shares of the Company's common stock bought with the borrowed funds at the same price paid by Phoenix and (ii) pay the Company's expenses incurred in connection with the transaction described below, unless (a) Wilkerson and/or Phoenix make an offer (which may be contingent upon the receipt of financing) on or before Page 5 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION September30, 2001, to purchase for cash all of the Company's shares which are held by all other shareholders, and providing for a closing of that transaction on or before April 15, 2002 and (b) such transaction closes on terms deemed fair to the Company and its shareholders by the Special Committee. 3. Wilkerson and Phoenix, jointly and severally, agreed to immediately reimburse the Company and its subsidiary (Business Cards Tomorrow, Inc.) for all payments the Company (and its subsidiary) make pursuant to the corporate guaranty described above. As collateral for their reimbursement obligations, Wilkerson and Phoenix granted to the Company a first priority security interest in any and all shares of the Company's common stock which Phoenix purchases with the borrowed funds and a subordinated security interest in the 935,382 shares of the Company's common stock already owned by Phoenix and pledged to the bank. Page 6 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANACTIONS TERMS Price: $1.13 per share. Transaction Structure: The Phoenix Group will acquire the outstanding common stock of the Company that it does not own through a merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Phoenix with the Company, which shall continue to operate under the name BCT International, Inc. Estimated Timetable: The agreement is terminable by either party if not consummated on or prior to April 15, 2002. Dissenters Rights: The consummation of the proposed transaction is conditioned, among other things, on holders of no more than 25% of the Company's outstanding common stock exercising their right to dissent from the Proposed Transaction, under the Delaware General Corporation Law (the "DGCL"). To the extent provided by the DGCL, Phoenix will not make any payment of merger consideration with respect to shares held by any person who elects to demand appraisal of such dissenting stockholder's shares and duly and timely complies with all the provisions of the DGCL concerning the right of holders of shares to require appraisal of their shares, but such dissenting stockholders shall have the right to receive such consideration as may be determined to be due such dissenting stockholders pursuant to the DGCL. Stock Options: The Company will take necessary action to cause all outstanding options to terminate and expire upon consummation of the Proposed Transaction. Any shares issued prior to closing pursuant to the exercise of options will be acquired at $1.13 per share. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Page 7 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF PROPOSED TRANACTIONS TERMS consideration shall be paid with respect to Company options beneficially owned by Wilkerson. Page 8 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . May 21, 2001: Wilkerson acquires an option to purchase 623,782 shares of the Company's common stock at an exercise price of $1.75 per share from a private shareholder. . June 19, 2001: A special committee was formed consisting of Jeffrey Hewson and Phil Pisciotta. . June 29, 2001: Wilkerson files an amended Form 13D disclosing the option and that he is considering various alternative courses of action with respect to the management and ongoing operations of the Company, including without limitation: (i) the acquisition of additional common stock of the Company; (ii) the acquisition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company or all of the remaining outstanding Common Stock of the Company (whether by means of a merger or another form of transaction); (iii) meetings and discussions with the Board of Directors of the Company (on which Wilkerson already serves) with the intent to influence the Company's business and affairs in this regard; and (iv) any other activities deemed by Wilkerson to be effective for the purpose of so influencing the business and affairs of the Company. . August 9, 2001: The Company enters into the Phoenix Agreement with Phoenix and Wilkerson in which the Company guarantees a $2,000,000 loan for the benefit of Phoenix and Wilkerson. . August 22, 2001: Phoenix and Wilkerson jointly file a Form 13D disclosing that Wilkerson transferred 935,582 shares of common stock to Phoenix and that Phoenix acquired the rights to purchase 618,442 shares of Common Stock at a price of $1.50 per share from a private shareholder. In addition, the Form 13D discloses that on August 20 and 21, 2001, Phoenix purchased 237,848 shares of common stock in private transactions for an aggregate purchase price of $214,063 ($.90 per share). . August 31, 2001: The Company files a Form 8-K disclosing the Phoenix Agreement. Page 9 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . September 7, 2001: Phoenix and Wilkerson file an amended Schedule 13D disclosing, among other things, private purchases totaling 288,858 shares of common stock at a purchase price of $0.90 per share. . September 10, 2001: On September 10, 2001, the Company's common stock was delisted from NASDAQ National Market based on its failure to meet the minimum market value public float requirement of $5 million and began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. . September 20, 2001: Offer letter from Phoenix to the Company's Board indicating a proposal to acquire the Company's outstanding stock not owned or controlled by the Phoenix Group for $0.85 per share in cash. The Special Committee retains Capitalink to provide the fairness opinion in connection with the Proposed Transaction. Capitalink provides Special Committee with document request list. . October 4, 2001: Capitalink reviews with the Special Committee its preliminary analysis of the Proposed Transaction and the potential valuation range of the Company. . October 16, 2001: Conference call for Capitalink to update the Special Committee on its findings. . October 18, 2001: Conference call for Capitalink to update the Special Committee on its findings. . October 22, 2001: Special Committee receives verbal offer increasing per share consideration to $0.95. . October 24, 2001: Conference call for Capitalink to update the Special Committee on its findings. Page 10 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW BACKGROUND OF AND EVENTS LEADING TO PROPOSED TRANSACTION . October 26, 2001: Special Committee receives verbal offer increasing per share consideration to $1.10. . November 1, 2001: Conference call for Capitalink to update the Special Committee on its findings. . November 5, 2001: Special Committee receives written offer increasing per share consideration to $1.13. . November 7, 2001: Conference call for the Special Committee to discuss the $1.13 per share offer that has been verbally communicated. . November 15, 2001: Draft Agreement and Plan of Merger circulated which includes the $1.13 per share offer. . November 19, 2001: Amended Draft Agreement and Plan of Merger circulated. . November 20, 2001: Draft Final Agreement and Plan of Merger circulated. Page 11 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . The Special Committee has retained Capitalink to render an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of a proposal by Phoenix to purchase, by means of a merger to be voted on by the Company's stockholders, all of the Company's outstanding common stock not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group. . For purposes of rendering its opinion, Capitalink has: . Reviewed documents relating to the Proposed Transaction, including a draft Agreement and Plan of Merger among Phoenix, Phoenix Acquisition Corp., and the Company, as received on November 20, 2001 (the "Agreement"). Capitalink assumes that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated in accordance with the terms described in the Agreement, and that any revisions thereto will not be detrimental to the Company or to the holders of its common stock, other than the Phoenix Group. . Reviewed publicly available financial information and other data with respect to the Company, including the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2001, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended August 31, 2001, the Current Report on Form 8-K dated August 15, 2001, the amended Schedule 13D dated June 20, 2001 filed by Wilkerson, the Schedule 13D dated August 15, 2001 filed by Phoenix and Wilkerson, the amended Schedule 13D dated August 29, 2001 filed by Steven N. Bronson, the amended Schedule 13D dated September 1, 2001 filed by Phoenix and Wilkerson, and certain other relevant financial and operating data relating to the Company made available to Capitalink. . Reviewed and analyzed certain financial characteristics of companies that were deemed to have characteristics comparable to those of BCT (however, no companies were deemed to be directly comparable to BCT). . Reviewed and analyzed the premium to be paid in the Proposed Transaction and premiums paid in certain other transactions (however, no transactions were deemed to be directly comparable to the Proposed Transaction). Page 12 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Reviewed and discussed with representatives of the management of BCT certain financial and operating information furnished by them, including financial analyses and projections and related assumptions with respect to the business, operations and prospects of the Company. . Considered the historical financial results and present financial condition of BCT. . Reviewed certain publicly available information concerning the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of BCT. . Inquired about and discussed the Proposed Transaction and other matters related thereto with BCT management, the Special Committee and its legal counsel. . Performed such other analyses and examinations as were deemed appropriate . The Capitalink opinion is necessarily based upon market, economic and other conditions, as they exist on, and could be evaluated as of, November 16, 2001. Accordingly, although subsequent developments may affect its opinion, Capitalink does not assume any obligation to update, review or reaffirm its opinion. . Capitalink has relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was used by it without assuming any responsibility for any independent verification of any such information and has further relied upon the assurances of Company management that it is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any such information inaccurate or misleading. With respect to the financial projections utilized, Capitalink assumed that such projections have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments, and that such projections provide a reasonable basis upon which it could form an opinion. Page 13 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRANSACTION OVERVIEW SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT . Capitalink has not made a physical inspection of the properties and facilities of BCT, and has not made or obtained any evaluations or appraisals of the assets and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. . Capitalink assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be consummated in a manner that complies in all respects with the applicable provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and all other applicable federal and state statues, rules and regulations. In addition, based upon discussions with the Company, it is assumed that the Proposed Transaction will be a taxable event to the BCT shareholders. . Capitalink has not been requested to opine as to, and the opinion does not in any manner address, the underlying business decision of BCT to proceed with or affect the Proposed Transaction. . Capitalink has not been requested to explore any alternatives to the Proposed Transaction. . The opinion does not intend to be and does not constitute a recommendation to any shareholder of BCT as to how such shareholder should vote with respect to the Proposed Transaction if such matter is put before the shareholders. Page 14 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY Page 15 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . The Company operates the Business Cards Tomorrow franchise system, the world's largest wholesale franchise printing chain. . The Company was founded in 1975, and its franchises specialize in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements for resale by retail printing providers. . Thermography is a specialized printing process that gives a raised printing effect similar to engraving and requires specialized equipment and operating techniques which commercial printers, quick printers, office superstores and other retail dealers choose not to invest in. . The franchises typically operate through the placement of business card, stationery, rubber stamp and labels catalogs with commercial and retail "quick" printers, office superstores, forms brokers, office supply companies and stationers in the franchises' trade areas. . Franchises specialize in the fast turnaround of their products, delivering many items, such as business cards, in one business day, with most products being delivered within two days of the date of order. . BCT's operations also include the Pelican Paper Products Division ("PPP") that supplies paper products, press supplies and press parts to the BCT franchises. PPP is a primary supplier of paper products for the BCT franchises. PPP purchases raw paper directly from paper mills and paper brokers and utilizes the services of converters to convert the raw material to finished paper products. Page 16 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY SUMMARY . PPP also performs converting and handling services for third parties. PPP utilizes three public storage facilities located strategically throughout the United States to house and ship out paper products to the franchises. . BCT derives revenues from five principal sources: (i) royalties, which are based on a percentage of sales of the BCT franchises; (ii) franchise fees from newly franchised franchises and resale fees from the resale of operating franchises; (iii) sales of paper products to franchisees; (iv) catalog and miscellaneous equipment and parts sales classified as printing sales; and (v) interest income from financing franchise acquisitions (primarily resales) and receivables. . Capitalink noted several general factors to be considered in connection with the status of BCT as a publicly traded company: . On September 10, 2001, the Company's common stock was delisted from NASDAQ National Market based on its failure to meet the minimum market value public float requirement of $5 million and began trading on the OTC Bulletin Board. . As noted hereinafter, the Company does not have a distinct comparable peer group. For this reason, among others, the Company does not have any analyst coverage. . The Company's common stock historically has a limited trading volume and therefore a lack of liquidity for the Company's shareholders. . The Company is not part of a high-growth industry that attracts investor interest and a high trading multiple. . The Company has not realized the benefits of public company status (i.e., ability to raise capital, use of stock as currency in acquisitions), but incurs the increased expenses necessary to comply with reporting requirements and other public company obligations. Page 17 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY FINANCIAL REVIEW . Capitalink reviewed the Company's historical financial data and noted decreasing revenue both for the three months and the six months ended August 31, 2001 as compared to the corresponding periods in the prior fiscal year. . Earnings from operations have decreased over the last two years and, on an annualized basis, for the six months ended August 31, 2001. . Capitalink also reviewed the Company's systemwide historical and projected sales information. In addition, Capitalink also reviewed Company projections for the fiscal years ending February 2002, 2003 and 2004. Page 18 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY FINANCIAL REVIEW Comparative Summary Income Statements ($ in thousands except per share)
for 6 months ended LTM for years ended February 28/29, August 31, August 31, ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 2001 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Royalties and Franchise Fees $ 4,852 $ 4,921 $ 5,356 $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 2,757 $ 2,614 $ 5,124 Paper and Printing Sales 10,118 11,734 12,817 13,881 13,424 6,911 6,385 12,898 Sales of Franchises 40 44 87 27 46 24 22 44 Other Fees - - - - 262 169 173 266 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Total Revenue 15,010 16,699 18,260 19,302 18,999 9,861 9,194 18,332 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 8,823 9,857 10,939 11,574 11,605 5,877 5,527 11,255 Selling, General & Administrative 5,820 4,171 4,290 6,619 6,455 2,553 3,240 7,142 Depreciation and Amortization 247 199 186 189 232 101 114 245 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Total Operating Expenses 14,890 14,227 15,415 18,382 18,292 8,531 8,881 18,642 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Operating Income (Loss) 120 2,472 2,845 920 707 1,330 313 (310) Interest Income (Expense) 206 321 340 336 381 100 139 420 Other Income (Expense) - 2 6 952 49 - - 49 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 326 2,795 3,191 2,208 1,137 1,430 452 159 Income Tax (Benefit) 54 986 690 837 442 557 176 61 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations 272 1,809 2,501 1,371 695 873 276 98 Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes (657) (244) (327) (357) (31) (31) - - ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Net Income (Loss) $ (385) $ 1,565 $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 842 $ 276 $ 98 ================================================= ================== ========== Property & Equipment Depreciation & Amortization $ 221 $ 173 $ 160 $ 163 $ 206 $ 87 $ 100 $ 219 ================================================= ================== ========== Total Depreciation & Amortization $ 247 $ 199 $ 186 $ 189 $ 232 $ 101 $ 114 $ 245 ================================================= ================== ========== Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) $ 240 $ 88 $ 82 $ 262 $ 150 $ 132 $ 51 $ 69 ================================================= ================== ========== Basic Earnings Per Share: From Continuing Operations $ 0.05 $ 0.35 $ 0.47 $ 0.26 $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ 0.05 $ 0.01 ================================================= ================== ========== From Extraordinary Items $ (0.13) $ (0.05) $ (0.06) $ (0.07) $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ - $ - ================================================= ================== ========== Net Income (Loss) $ (0.08) $ 0.30 $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 ================================================= ================== ========== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,018 5,230 5,323 5,257 5,214 5,231 5,124 ================================================= ================== Diluted Earnings Per Share: From Continuing Operations $ 0.05 $ 0.33 $ 0.45 $ 0.25 $ 0.13 $ 0.17 $ 0.05 $ 0.01 ================================================= ================== ========== From Extraordinary Items $ (0.13) $ (0.04) $ (0.06) $ (0.07) $ (0.01) $ (0.01) $ - $ - ================================================= ================== ========== Net Income (Loss) $ (0.08) $ 0.28 $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 ================================================= ================== ========== Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,018 5,540 5,596 5,388 5,235 5,246 5,124 ================================================= ==================
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for 6 months ended LTM for years ended February 28/29, August 31, August 31, -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 2001 -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Royalties and Franchise Fees 32.3% 29.5% 29.3% 27.9% 27.7% 28.0% 28.4% 28.0% Paper and Printing Sales 67.4% 70.3% 70.2% 71.9% 70.7% 70.1% 69.4% 70.4% Sales of Franchises 0.3% 0.3% 0.5% 0.1% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% Other Fees 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 1.7% 1.9% 1.5% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Total Revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 58.8% 59.0% 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 59.6% 60.1% 61.4% Selling, General & Administrative 38.8% 25.0% 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 25.9% 35.2% 39.0% Depreciation and Amortization 1.6% 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Total Operating Expenses 99.2% 85.2% 84.4% 95.2% 96.3% 86.5% 96.6% 101.7% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Operating Income (Loss) 0.8% 14.8% 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 13.5% 3.4% -1.7% Interest Income (Expense) 1.4% 1.9% 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 1.0% 1.5% 2.3% Other Income (Expense) 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 2.2% 16.7% 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 14.5% 4.9% 0.9% Income Tax (Benefit) 0.4% 5.9% 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 5.6% 1.9% 0.3% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations 1.8% 10.8% 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 8.9% 3.0% 0.5% Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -4.4% -1.5% -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% -0.3% 0.0% 0.0% -------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Net Income (Loss) -2.6% 9.4% 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 8.5% 3.0% 0.5% ============================================ ================== ========== Property & Equipment Depreciation & Amortization 1.5% 1.0% 0.9% 0.8% 1.1% 0.9% 1.1% 1.2% ============================================ ================== ========== Total Depreciation & Amortization 1.6% 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% ============================================ ================== ========== Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) 1.6% 0.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 1.3% 0.6% 0.4% ============================================ ================== ==========
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as of February 28/29, as of August 31, -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Assets Current Assets Cash & Equivalents $ 314 $ 989 $ 1,143 $ 1,906 $ 1,799 $ 1,316 $ 3,170 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 1,641 2,418 3,252 3,293 3,568 3,100 2,043 Inventory 2,468 2,354 2,122 2,359 2,352 2,648 2,375 Deferred Income Taxes 312 919 476 482 321 408 321 Prepaid & Other 523 950 1,281 408 134 351 261 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Total Current Assets 5,258 7,630 8,274 8,448 8,174 7,823 8,170 Property & Equipment 1,437 1,331 1,442 1,633 1,707 1,690 1,759 Less Accumulated Depreciation (675) (794) (982) (1,104) (1,234) (1,119) (1,336) -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Property & Equipment, net 762 537 460 529 473 571 423 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 3,209 5,376 6,052 7,275 6,362 7,635 6,511 Deferred Income Taxes 1,569 214 246 722 925 819 809 Intangible Assets, net 337 311 284 258 232 245 219 Other Assets 94 89 90 89 24 24 24 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- $ 11,229 $ 14,157 $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,117 $ 16,156 ================================================== ==================== Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 1,032 $ 1,264 $ 844 $ 1,111 $ 597 $ 950 $ 286 Accrued Expenses 291 777 753 1,349 403 604 563 Interest Bearing Debt 49 105 113 104 86 104 86 Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates - - - - - - - Other 272 339 311 218 167 218 167 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Total Current Liabilities 1,644 2,485 2,021 2,782 1,253 1,876 1,102 Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 215 539 433 330 236 271 194 Long Term Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates - - - - - - - Other Long Term - - - 453 417 372 320 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Total Liabilities 1,859 3,024 2,454 3,565 1,906 2,519 1,616 Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 60 60 60 - - - - Common Stock 216 223 230 233 233 233 233 Paid in Capital 12,056 12,254 12,506 12,597 12,597 12,597 12,605 Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) (2,403) (845) 1,322 2,334 2,998 3,176 3,274 Treasury Stock (559) (559) (1,166) (1,408) (1,544) (1,408) (1,572) -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 9,370 11,133 12,952 13,756 14,284 14,598 14,540 -------------------------------------------------- -------------------- $ 11,229 $ 14,157 $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,117 $ 16,156 ================================================== ==================== Net Working Capital $ 3,614 $ 5,145 $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 5,947 $ 7,068 ================================================== ==================== Book Value per Share $ 1.81 $ 2.09 $ 2.46 $ 2.68 $ 2.78 $ 2.79 $ 2.84 ================================================== ====================
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as of February 28/29, as of August 31, ---------------------------------------- ---------------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Assets Current Assets Cash & Equivalents 2.8% 7.0% 7.4% 11.0% 11.1% 7.7% 19.6% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 14.6% 17.1% 21.1% 19.0% 22.0% 18.1% 12.6% Inventory 22.0% 16.6% 13.8% 13.6% 14.5% 15.5% 14.7% Deferred Income Taxes 2.8% 6.5% 3.1% 2.8% 2.0% 2.4% 2.0% Prepaid & Other 4.7% 6.7% 8.3% 2.4% 0.8% 2.1% 1.6% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Total Current Assets 46.8% 53.9% 53.7% 48.8% 50.5% 45.7% 50.6% Property & Equipment 12.8% 9.4% 9.4% 9.4% 10.5% 9.9% 10.9% Less Accumulated Depreciation -6.0% -5.6% -6.4% -6.4% -7.6% -6.5% -8.3% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Property & Equipment, net 6.8% 3.8% 3.0% 3.1% 2.9% 3.3% 2.6% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 28.6% 38.0% 39.3% 42.0% 39.3% 44.6% 40.3% Deferred Income Taxes 14.0% 1.5% 1.6% 4.2% 5.7% 4.8% 5.0% Intangible Assets, net 3.0% 2.2% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% Other Assets 0.8% 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ======================================== ================ Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 9.2% 8.9% 5.5% 6.4% 3.7% 5.6% 1.8% Accrued Expenses 2.6% 5.5% 4.9% 7.8% 2.5% 3.5% 3.5% Interest Bearing Debt 0.4% 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 0.6% 0.5% Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 2.4% 2.4% 2.0% 1.3% 1.0% 1.3% 1.0% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Total Current Liabilities 14.6% 17.6% 13.1% 16.1% 7.7% 11.0% 6.8% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 1.9% 3.8% 2.8% 1.9% 1.5% 1.6% 1.2% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other Long Term 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 2.2% 2.0% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Total Liabilities 16.6% 21.4% 15.9% 20.6% 11.8% 14.7% 10.0% Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 0.5% 0.4% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Common Stock 1.9% 1.6% 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4% Paid in Capital 107.4% 86.6% 81.2% 72.7% 77.8% 73.6% 78.0% Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) -21.4% -6.0% 8.6% 13.5% 18.5% 18.6% 20.3% Treasury Stock -5.0% -3.9% -7.6% -8.1% -9.5% -8.2% -9.7% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 83.4% 78.6% 84.1% 79.4% 88.2% 85.3% 90.0% ---------------------------------------- ---------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ======================================== ================ Net Working Capital 32.2% 36.3% 40.6% 32.7% 42.7% 34.7% 43.7% ======================================== ================
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as of & as of & for 6 months for LTM as of & for years ended February 28/29, ended August 31, August 31, ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 2001 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Financial Review Revenue $ 15,010 $ 16,699 $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 9,861 $ 9,194 $ 18,332 Paper and Printing Sales Gross Margin $ 1,295 $ 1,877 $ 1,878 $ 2,307 $ 1,819 $ 1,034 $ 858 $ 1,643 Operating Income $ 120 $ 2,472 $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 1,330 $ 313 $ (310) Pre-tax Income (Loss) $ 326 $ 2,795 $ 3,191 $ 2,208 $ 1,137 $ 1,430 $ 452 $ 159 Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations $ 272 $ 1,809 $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 873 $ 276 $ 98 Net Income (Loss) $ (385) $ 1,565 $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 842 $ 276 $ 98 Earnings before Interest & Taxes (EBIT) $ 120 $ 2,474 $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 1,330 $ 313 $ (261) Earnings before Interest, Tax, Deprec $ 367 $ 2,673 $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 1,431 $ 427 $ (16) & Amort (EBITDA) Basic Earnings Per Share $ (0.08) $ 0.30 $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 Diluted Earnings Per Share $ (0.08) $ 0.28 $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.16 $ 0.05 $ 0.02 Total Assets $ 11,229 $ 14,157 $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,117 $ 16,156 $ 16,156 Net Worth $ 9,370 $ 11,133 $ 12,952 $ 13,756 $ 14,284 $ 14,598 $ 14,540 $ 14,540 Tangible Net Worth $ 9,033 $ 10,822 $ 12,668 $ 13,498 $ 14,052 $ 14,353 $ 14,321 $ 14,321 Total Interest Bearing Debt $ 264 $ 644 $ 546 $ 434 $ 322 $ 375 $ 280 $ 280 Net Interest Bearing Debt $ (50) $ (345) $ (597) $ (1,472) $ (1,477) $ (941) $ (2,890) $ (2,890) Total Capitalization $ 9,634 $ 11,777 $ 13,498 $ 14,190 $ 14,606 $ 14,973 $ 14,820 $ 14,820 Common Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,184 5,322 5,257 5,231 5,136 5,231 5,121 5,121 Book Value per Share $ 1.81 $ 2.09 $ 2.46 $ 2.68 $ 2.78 $ 2.79 $ 2.84 $ 2.84 Tangible Book Value per Share $ 1.74 $ 2.03 $ 2.41 $ 2.58 $ 2.74 $ 2.74 $ 2.80 $ 2.80 Financial Strength Quick Ratio 1.7 2.1 3.0 2.2 4.6 2.8 5.3 5.3 Current Ratio 3.2 3.1 4.1 3.0 6.5 4.2 7.4 7.4 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 19.8% 27.2% 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 17.3% 11.1% 11.1% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 2.8% 5.8% 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 2.6% 1.9% 1.9% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 2.7% 5.5% 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 2.5% 1.9% 1.9% Net Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization -0.5% -2.9% -4.4% -10.4% -10.1% -6.3% -19.5% -19.5% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to EBITDA 0.7 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.7 na EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na na na na EBITDA less CAPEX, net to Interest Expense na na na na na na na na Effectiveness and Efficiency Accounts Receivable Turnover na 8.2 6.4 5.9 5.5 3.1 3.3 7.1 Inventory Turnover na 4.1 4.9 5.2 4.9 2.3 2.3 4.5 Asset Turnover na 1.3 1.2 1.2 1.1 0.6 0.6 1.1 Days Sales Outstanding na 44.4 56.7 61.9 65.9 59.6 56.1 51.2 Days Inventory Outstanding na 89.3 74.7 70.7 74.1 78.4 79.1 81.4 Days Payable Outstanding na 27.4 23.4 17.1 12.1 22.5 9.3 12.3 EBIT to Average Assets na 19.5% 19.3% 11.4% 4.5% na na -1.6% EBIT to Average Net Worth na 24.1% 23.7% 14.0% 5.4% na na -1.8% EBITDA to Average Assets na 21.1% 20.5% 12.6% 5.9% na na -0.1% EBITDA to Average Net Worth na 26.1% 25.2% 15.4% 7.0% na na -0.1% Net Income to Average Assets na 12.3% 14.7% 6.2% 4.0% na na 0.6% Net Income to Average Net Worth na 15.3% 18.1% 7.6% 4.7% na na 0.7%
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as of & as of & for 6 months for LTM as of & for years ended February 28/29, ended August 31, August 31, ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2000 2001 2001 ------------------------------------------------- ------------------ ---------- Profitability Ratios Paper and Printing Sales Gross Margin 12.8% 16.0% 14.7% 16.6% 13.6% 15.0% 13.4% 12.7% The following Ratios are as % of Revenue SG&A 38.8% 25.0% 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 25.9% 35.2% 39.0% Operating Income 0.8% 14.8% 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 13.5% 3.4% -1.7% Pre-tax Income (Loss) 2.2% 16.7% 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 14.5% 4.9% 0.9% Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations 1.8% 10.8% 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 8.9% 3.0% 0.5% Net Income (Loss) -2.6% 9.4% 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 8.5% 3.0% 0.5% EBIT 0.8% 14.8% 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 13.5% 3.4% -1.4% EBITDA 2.4% 16.0% 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 14.5% 4.6% -0.1% Growth Rates Revenue na 11.3% 9.3% 5.7% -1.6% na -6.8% -3.5% Operating Income na 1960.0% 15.1% -67.7% -23.2% na -76.5% -143.8% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na 757.4% 14.2% -30.8% -48.5% na -68.4% -86.0% Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations na 565.1% 38.3% -45.2% -49.3% na -68.4% -85.9% Net Income (Loss) na na 38.9% -53.4% -34.5% na -67.2% -85.2% EBIT na 1961.7% 15.2% -34.3% -59.6% na -76.5% -134.5% EBITDA na 628.3% 13.6% -32.1% -52.1% na -70.2% -101.6% Basic Earnings Per Share na na 36.7% -53.7% -31.6% na -68.8% -84.6% Diluted Earnings Per Share na na 39.3% -51.3% -31.6% na -68.8% -84.6% Total Assets na 26.1% 8.8% 12.4% -6.5% na -5.6% -0.2% Net Worth na 18.8% 16.3% 6.2% 3.8% na -0.4% 1.8% Tangible Net Worth na 19.8% 17.1% 6.6% 4.1% na -0.2% 1.9% CAPEX, net na -63.3% -6.8% 219.5% -42.7% na -61.4% -54.0% Cumulative Average Growth Rate (CAGR) Statistics Revenue na 11.3% 10.3% 8.7% 6.1% na na na Operating Income na 1960.0% 386.9% 97.2% 55.8% na na na Pre-tax Income (Loss) na 757.4% 212.9% 89.2% 36.7% na na na Profit (Loss) from Continuing Operations na 565.1% 203.2% 71.5% 26.4% na na na Net Income (Loss) na na na na na na na na EBIT na 1961.7% 387.4% 149.9% 58.4% na na na EBITDA na 628.3% 187.7% 77.7% 28.1% na na na Basic Earnings Per Share na na na na na na na na Diluted Earnings Per Share na na na na na na na na Total Assets na 26.1% 17.1% 15.5% 9.6% na na na Net Worth na 18.8% 17.6% 13.7% 11.1% na na na Tangible Net Worth na 19.8% 18.4% 14.3% 11.7% na na na CAPEX, net na -63.3% -41.5% 3.0% -11.1% na na na Depreciation & Capital Spending Depreciation to CAPEX, net 92.1% 196.6% 195.1% 62.2% 137.3% 65.9% 196.1% 317.4% CAPEX, net to Revenue 1.6% 0.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 1.3% 0.6% 0.4%
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Sales ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actual Projected ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------- FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 ------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Printing Sales Systemwide $105,328,121 $107,685,767 $107,185,301 $101,551,214 $ 94,688,309 $ 93,826,516 Number of Plants 87 86 87 83 74 74 Highest Plant $ 3,595,387 $ 3,806,428 $ 3,723,336 $ 3,663,390 $ 3,844,675 $ 4,036,909 Average Plant $ 1,210,668 $ 1,237,767 $ 1,232,015 $ 1,167,255 $ 1,088,371 $ 1,078,466 Median Plant $ 972,334 $ 1,045,389 $ 1,125,191 $ 1,007,492 $ 914,929 $ 875,628 Lowest Plant (1) $ 12,785 $ 12,542 $ 68,330 $ 77,763 $ 73,875 $ 77,569 Total Top 10 Plants $ 27,029,595 $ 28,114,873 $ 27,146,357 $ 26,810,424 $ 27,156,727 $ 27,691,457 Total Top 20 Plants $ 45,156,731 $ 46,974,683 $ 46,045,662 $ 44,955,726 $ 45,064,845 $ 45,611,841 Total Top 30 Plants $ 59,478,452 61,625,333 $ 60,668,063 $ 59,597,446 $ 59,648,800 $ 60,188,854 As % of Total Plants Sales Top 10 Plants 25.66% 26.11% 25.33% 26.40% 28.68% 29.51% Top 20 Plants 42.87% 43.62% 42.96% 44.27% 47.59% 48.61% Top 30 Plants 56.47% 57.23% 56.60% 58.69% 62.99% 64.15% Growth Compound Growth --------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Actual Projected Actual Projected --------------------------------------------------- ------------------- FY 2000 FY 2001 5mFY02 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 '99-'01 '99-'04 --------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Printing Sales Systemwide 2.24% -0.46% -5.01% -5.26% -6.76% -0.91% 0.88% -2.89% Number of Plants -1.15% 1.16% na -10.84% -10.84% 0.00% 0.00% -3.19% Highest Plant 5.87% -2.18% na 4.95% 4.95% 5.00% 1.76% 2.34% Average Plant 2.24% -0.46% na -6.76% -6.76% -0.91% 0.88% -2.29% Median Plant 7.51% 7.63% na -9.19% -9.19% -4.30% 7.57% -2.07% Lowest Plant (1) -1.90% 444.81% na -5.00% -5.00% 5.00% 131.18% 43.42% Total Top 10 Plants 4.02% -3.44% na 1.29% 1.29% 1.97% 0.22% 0.49% Total Top 20 Plants 4.03% -1.98% na 0.24% 0.24% 1.21% 0.98% 0.20% Total Top 30 Plants 3.61% -1.55% na 0.09% 0.09% 0.91% 1.00% 0.24% As % of Total Plants Sales Top 10 Plants Top 20 Plants Top 30 Plants
Sales ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actual Projected ------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 ------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Paper Sales Systemwide na $13,641,759 $13,455,224 $12,557,761 $11,720,158 $10,938,423 Highest Plant na $ 562,184 $ 576,980 $ 538,495 $ 502,578 $ 469,056 Average Plant na $ 152,593 $ 154,658 $ 144,342 $ 134,714 $ 125,729 Median Plant na $ 126,770 $ 132,394 $ 123,563 $ 115,322 $ 107,630 Lowest Plant (1) na $ 25,670 $ 20,593 $ 19,219 $ 17,938 $ 16,741 Total Top 10 Plants na $ 3,831,955 $ 3,820,878 $ 3,566,025 $ 3,328,172 $ 3,106,182 Total Top 20 Plants na $ 6,142,096 $ 6,192,476 $ 5,779,438 $ 5,393,949 $ 5,034,173 Total Top 30 Plants na $ 7,966,964 $ 8,050,597 $ 7,513,622 $ 7,012,464 $ 6,544,732 As % of Total Plants Sales Top 10 Plants na 28.9% 28.4% 28.4% 28.4% 28.4% Top 20 Plants na 46.3% 46.0% 46.0% 46.0% 46.0% Top 30 Plants na 60.0% 59.8% 59.8% 59.8% 59.8%
Growth Compound Growth ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Actual Projected Actual Projected ------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------- FY 2000 FY 2001 5mFY02 FY 2002 FY 2003 FY 2004 '00-'01 '00-'04 ------------------------- -------------------------- ------------------- Paper Sales Systemwide na -1.37% 17.23% -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% -1.37% -5.37% Highest Plant na 2.63% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% 2.63% -4.43% Average Plant na 1.35% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% 1.35% -4.73% Median Plant na 4.44% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% 4.44% -4.01% Lowest Plant (1) na -19.78% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% -19.78% -10.14% Total Top 10 Plants na -0.29% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% -0.29% -5.11% Total Top 20 Plants na 0.82% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% 0.82% -4.85% Total Top 30 Plants na 1.05% na -6.67% -6.67% -6.67% 1.05% -4.80% As % of Total Plants Sales Top 10 Plants na 28.9% 28.4% 28.4% 28.4% 28.4% Top 20 Plants na 46.3% 46.0% 46.0% 46.0% 46.0% Top 30 Plants na 60.0% 59.8% 59.8% 59.8% 59.8%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Excludes Plants with no reported sales. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 25 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW . Capitalink reviewed the daily closing market price and trading volume of the BCT common stock over the period from November 16, 2000 through November 16, 2001. . Capitalink compared the daily closing market price performance of the BCT common stock for such period to both the Comparable Companies (as defined hereinafter) and the Russell 3000 Index. . Capitalink calculated total trading volumes at various closing price ranges of BCT common stock. In addition, the number of trading days, and the respective percentages, at certain trading volumes, was set forth. . There was a total of 103 trading days, or 41.4%, where the daily trading volume was less than 1,000 shares or the stock did not trade. Page 26 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW BCT Closing Price & Trading Volume History November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 [GRAPH APPEARS HERE] BCT International Page 27 - -------------------------------------------------------- Date Volume Close - -------------------------------------------------------- 16-Nov-01 1000 0.69 15-Nov-01 5500 0.7 14-Nov-01 9700 0.56 13-Nov-01 2500 0.56 12-Nov-01 1600 0.56 9-Nov-01 0 0.6 8-Nov-01 400 0.6 7-Nov-01 0 0.6 6-Nov-01 18500 0.6 5-Nov-01 85400 0.5 2-Nov-01 0 0.66 1-Nov-01 0 0.66 31-Oct-01 12500 0.66 30-Oct-01 600 0.57 29-Oct-01 11300 0.55 26-Oct-01 0 0.65 25-Oct-01 0 0.65 24-Oct-01 0 0.65 23-Oct-01 200 0.65 22-Oct-01 0 0.66 19-Oct-01 3200 0.66 18-Oct-01 3400 0.65 17-Oct-01 1000 0.75 16-Oct-01 15000 0.66 15-Oct-01 500 0.75 12-Oct-01 0 0.71 11-Oct-01 200 0.71 10-Oct-01 2500 0.8 9-Oct-01 3800 0.78 8-Oct-01 0 0.71 5-Oct-01 14300 0.71 4-Oct-01 0 0.63 3-Oct-01 45300 0.63 2-Oct-01 3200 0.59 1-Oct-01 0 0.58 28-Sep-01 0 0.58 27-Sep-01 200 0.58 26-Sep-01 45200 0.61 25-Sep-01 1500 0.75 24-Sep-01 5400 0.65 21-Sep-01 4500 0.65 20-Sep-01 100 0.65 19-Sep-01 2700 0.63 18-Sep-01 2700 0.65 17-Sep-01 0 0.57 10-Sep-01 6200 0.57 7-Sep-01 0 0.76 6-Sep-01 200 0.76 5-Sep-01 23800 0.8 4-Sep-01 1000 0.8 31-Aug-01 6200 0.8 30-Aug-01 8000 0.75 29-Aug-01 0 0.9 28-Aug-01 9500 0.9 27-Aug-01 0 0.84 24-Aug-01 5300 0.84 23-Aug-01 7800 0.84 22-Aug-01 14800 0.85 21-Aug-01 8300 0.85 20-Aug-01 2000 0.83 17-Aug-01 1200 0.85 16-Aug-01 100 0.85 15-Aug-01 1000 0.85 14-Aug-01 4100 0.91 13-Aug-01 6500 0.86 10-Aug-01 0 0.94 9-Aug-01 100 0.94 8-Aug-01 1000 0.86 7-Aug-01 0 0.87 6-Aug-01 0 0.87 3-Aug-01 400 0.87 2-Aug-01 5000 0.86 1-Aug-01 8600 0.9 31-Jul-01 100 0.95 30-Jul-01 13600 0.9 27-Jul-01 25600 0.88 26-Jul-01 39600 0.85 25-Jul-01 30700 0.76 24-Jul-01 0 1.01 23-Jul-01 0 1.01 20-Jul-01 13400 1.01 19-Jul-01 2600 1.02 18-Jul-01 2100 1.03 17-Jul-01 6500 1.06 16-Jul-01 100 1.04 13-Jul-01 0 1.04 12-Jul-01 2600 1.04 11-Jul-01 1500 0.98 10-Jul-01 300 1 9-Jul-01 1100 1.02 6-Jul-01 8000 1.03 5-Jul-01 8800 1.1 3-Jul-01 1500 1.08 2-Jul-01 1800 1.1 29-Jun-01 5700 1.03 28-Jun-01 11400 1.08 27-Jun-01 0 0.95 26-Jun-01 0 0.97 25-Jun-01 200 0.97 22-Jun-01 4900 0.97 21-Jun-01 2200 0.96 20-Jun-01 1700 0.98 19-Jun-01 4100 1 18-Jun-01 23800 1.01 15-Jun-01 0 1.05 14-Jun-01 0 1.05 13-Jun-01 6600 1.05 12-Jun-01 7700 1 11-Jun-01 26900 0.91 8-Jun-01 8800 1.01 7-Jun-01 2000 1.02 6-Jun-01 12700 1.03 5-Jun-01 4700 1.16 4-Jun-01 1700 1.27 1-Jun-01 0 1.26 31-May-01 5500 1.26 30-May-01 300 1.15 29-May-01 10300 1.12 25-May-01 0 1.26 24-May-01 5700 1.26 23-May-01 0 1.4 22-May-01 0 1.4 21-May-01 200 1.4 18-May-01 5700 1.26 17-May-01 36500 1.26 16-May-01 900 1.29 15-May-01 400 1.3 14-May-01 14600 1.24 11-May-01 0 1.29 10-May-01 2100 1.29 9-May-01 1600 1.3 8-May-01 2300 1.3 7-May-01 2000 1.31 4-May-01 0 1.22 3-May-01 0 1.22 2-May-01 500 1.22 1-May-01 5100 1.25 30-Apr-01 300 1.25 27-Apr-01 0 1.25 26-Apr-01 0 1.25 25-Apr-01 0 1.25 24-Apr-01 0 1.25 23-Apr-01 500 1.25 20-Apr-01 0 1.4 19-Apr-01 7500 1.4 18-Apr-01 12000 1.25 17-Apr-01 0 1.19 16-Apr-01 0 1.19 12-Apr-01 700 1.19 11-Apr-01 0 1.11 10-Apr-01 1000 1.11 9-Apr-01 1800 1.1 6-Apr-01 7800 0.9375 5-Apr-01 6000 1.0625 4-Apr-01 4000 1 3-Apr-01 13000 1 2-Apr-01 10100 1.0938 30-Mar-01 200 1.1562 29-Mar-01 1100 1.1562 28-Mar-01 1500 1.1562 27-Mar-01 1000 1.1875 26-Mar-01 1700 1.1875 23-Mar-01 0 1.2188 22-Mar-01 1300 1.2188 21-Mar-01 5800 1.25 20-Mar-01 0 1.3125 19-Mar-01 0 1.3125 16-Mar-01 2100 1.3125 15-Mar-01 0 1.375 14-Mar-01 600 1.375 13-Mar-01 0 1.375 12-Mar-01 1800 1.375 9-Mar-01 900 1.375 8-Mar-01 1700 1.375 7-Mar-01 500 1.375 6-Mar-01 3500 1.375 5-Mar-01 2000 1.5 2-Mar-01 0 1.5625 1-Mar-01 0 1.5625 28-Feb-01 10500 1.5625 27-Feb-01 4600 1.4375 26-Feb-01 36300 1.4375 23-Feb-01 19100 1.375 22-Feb-01 34900 1.25 21-Feb-01 8500 1.2188 20-Feb-01 100 1.25 16-Feb-01 100 1.25 15-Feb-01 4500 1.1875 14-Feb-01 7400 1.1875 13-Feb-01 2000 1.2188 12-Feb-01 6200 1.2188 9-Feb-01 3900 1.25 8-Feb-01 0 1.375 7-Feb-01 200 1.375 6-Feb-01 5600 1.25 5-Feb-01 0 1.2812 2-Feb-01 400 1.2812 1-Feb-01 200 1.375 31-Jan-01 4500 1.375 30-Jan-01 15700 1.375 29-Jan-01 0 1.2812 26-Jan-01 3000 1.2812 25-Jan-01 4700 1.2188 24-Jan-01 200 1.3125 23-Jan-01 800 1.2812 22-Jan-01 24600 1.3125 19-Jan-01 0 1.3125 18-Jan-01 1100 1.3125 17-Jan-01 200 1.3125 16-Jan-01 0 1.3125 12-Jan-01 16500 1.3125 11-Jan-01 2900 1.3125 10-Jan-01 2900 1.3125 9-Jan-01 0 1.3125 8-Jan-01 2800 1.3125 5-Jan-01 20200 1.3438 4-Jan-01 500 1.3125 3-Jan-01 6100 1.375 2-Jan-01 2000 1.375 29-Dec-00 18000 1.3125 28-Dec-00 43800 1.3125 27-Dec-00 15600 1.375 26-Dec-00 23200 1.375 22-Dec-00 51100 1.375 21-Dec-00 15100 1.375 20-Dec-00 90100 1.375 19-Dec-00 10600 1.4375 18-Dec-00 22700 1.5 15-Dec-00 3200 1.375 14-Dec-00 1600 1.375 13-Dec-00 100 1.375 12-Dec-00 10500 1.3125 11-Dec-00 6100 1.25 8-Dec-00 9800 1.1875 7-Dec-00 21700 1.3438 6-Dec-00 0 1.3125 5-Dec-00 0 1.3125 4-Dec-00 5000 1.3125 1-Dec-00 2000 1.4375 30-Nov-00 0 1.5156 29-Nov-00 30700 1.5156 28-Nov-00 500 1.4844 27-Nov-00 13700 1.5625 24-Nov-00 6500 1.5312 22-Nov-00 2200 1.5312 21-Nov-00 2800 1.5312 20-Nov-00 4400 1.5625 17-Nov-00 18700 1.625 16-Nov-00 4100 1.5625
Start End High Average Median Low Avg. Volume Median Volume - ------------------- ------------------ ------------------ -------- --------- ----------------- ------------ ------------- 16-Nov-00 S 1.5625 16-Nov-01 S 0.6900 17-Nov-00 S 1.6250 S 1.0869 S 1.1562 5-Nov-01 S 0.5000 6,350 2,000
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 27 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW BCT vs Comparable Company Index (1) and Russell 3000 Index November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 [GRAPH APPEARS HERE] Indexed -------------------------------------------------- Date Company Comparables Russell 3K - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16-Nov-01 44.2 143.88 82.8 15-Nov-01 44.8 145.12 83.0 14-Nov-01 35.8 145.38 83.0 13-Nov-01 35.8 145.24 82.7 12-Nov-01 35.8 146.37 81.2 9-Nov-01 38.4 140.69 81.2 8-Nov-01 38.4 142.96 81.2 7-Nov-01 38.4 144.38 81.1 6-Nov-01 38.4 144.00 81.3 5-Nov-01 32.0 148.77 80.1 2-Nov-01 42.2 149.69 79.0 1-Nov-01 42.2 148.47 78.9 31-Oct-01 42.2 145.31 77.2 30-Oct-01 36.5 146.62 77.1 29-Oct-01 35.2 141.48 78.5 26-Oct-01 41.6 143.54 80.3 25-Oct-01 41.6 145.26 80.0 24-Oct-01 41.6 146.66 78.9 23-Oct-01 41.6 152.33 78.8 22-Oct-01 42.2 155.16 79.2 19-Oct-01 42.2 156.32 78.1 18-Oct-01 41.6 160.18 77.6 17-Oct-01 48.0 162.16 78.3 16-Oct-01 42.2 163.52 79.8 15-Oct-01 48.0 165.22 79.2 12-Oct-01 45.4 162.57 79.3 11-Oct-01 45.4 161.65 79.8 10-Oct-01 51.2 157.68 78.4 9-Oct-01 49.9 159.63 76.6 8-Oct-01 45.4 158.74 77.0 5-Oct-01 45.4 160.64 77.6 4-Oct-01 40.3 157.17 77.6 3-Oct-01 40.3 157.56 77.7 2-Oct-01 37.8 156.25 76.1 1-Oct-01 37.1 149.09 75.2 28-Sep-01 37.1 149.94 75.5 27-Sep-01 37.1 148.76 73.8 26-Sep-01 39.0 146.34 73.0 25-Sep-01 48.0 148.36 73.5 24-Sep-01 41.6 134.32 72.9 21-Sep-01 41.6 127.86 70.2 20-Sep-01 41.6 134.39 71.6 19-Sep-01 40.3 144.91 73.9 18-Sep-01 41.6 154.39 75.2 17-Sep-01 36.5 161.27 75.8 10-Sep-01 36.5 167.59 79.7 7-Sep-01 48.6 173.35 79.4 6-Sep-01 48.6 175.31 80.9 5-Sep-01 51.2 182.19 82.6 4-Sep-01 51.2 184.55 82.9 31-Aug-01 51.2 191.16 82.9 30-Aug-01 48.0 191.12 82.6 29-Aug-01 57.6 192.05 83.9 28-Aug-01 57.6 191.96 84.8 27-Aug-01 53.8 190.75 86.0 24-Aug-01 53.8 184.59 86.4 23-Aug-01 53.8 186.36 84.8 22-Aug-01 54.4 187.07 85.0 21-Aug-01 54.4 188.00 84.4 20-Aug-01 53.1 183.63 85.4 17-Aug-01 54.4 184.62 84.8 16-Aug-01 54.4 185.19 86.2 15-Aug-01 54.4 179.78 86.0 14-Aug-01 58.2 181.52 86.6 13-Aug-01 55.0 182.77 86.9 10-Aug-01 60.2 183.46 86.7 9-Aug-01 60.2 182.61 86.2 8-Aug-01 55.0 183.31 86.3 7-Aug-01 55.7 178.79 87.8 6-Aug-01 55.7 183.27 87.6 3-Aug-01 55.7 188.94 88.6 2-Aug-01 55.0 189.20 89.0 1-Aug-01 57.6 190.89 88.7 31-Jul-01 60.8 184.12 88.2 30-Jul-01 57.6 176.14 87.8 27-Jul-01 56.3 167.49 87.9 26-Jul-01 54.4 158.57 87.6 25-Jul-01 48.6 149.42 86.6 24-Jul-01 64.6 144.98 85.4 23-Jul-01 64.6 148.38 86.9 20-Jul-01 64.6 149.52 88.2 19-Jul-01 65.3 148.03 88.5 18-Jul-01 65.9 145.76 88.0 17-Jul-01 67.8 141.18 88.6 16-Jul-01 66.6 140.44 87.6 13-Jul-01 66.6 139.19 88.7 12-Jul-01 66.6 139.19 88.2 11-Jul-01 62.7 140.71 86.1 10-Jul-01 64.0 141.06 86.3 9-Jul-01 65.3 140.96 87.6 6-Jul-01 65.9 145.19 87.0 5-Jul-01 70.4 144.24 89.1 3-Jul-01 69.1 152.15 90.2 2-Jul-01 70.4 154.63 90.4 29-Jun-01 65.9 146.35 89.8 28-Jun-01 69.1 144.84 89.7 27-Jun-01 60.8 145.71 88.5 26-Jun-01 62.1 141.35 88.8 25-Jun-01 62.1 137.02 88.9 22-Jun-01 62.1 138.29 89.4 21-Jun-01 61.4 132.86 90.3 20-Jun-01 62.7 138.27 89.4 19-Jun-01 64.0 148.47 88.5 18-Jun-01 64.6 152.62 88.3 15-Jun-01 67.2 153.01 88.7 14-Jun-01 67.2 153.40 89.1 13-Jun-01 67.2 152.08 90.8 12-Jun-01 64.0 156.55 91.8 11-Jun-01 58.2 156.92 91.7 8-Jun-01 64.6 157.16 92.6 7-Jun-01 65.3 156.93 93.5 6-Jun-01 65.9 155.26 92.9 5-Jun-01 74.2 150.25 93.9 4-Jun-01 81.3 151.06 92.5 1-Jun-01 80.6 149.22 92.1 31-May-01 80.6 144.66 91.6 30-May-01 73.6 145.93 91.0 29-May-01 71.7 151.64 92.5 25-May-01 80.6 150.86 93.4 24-May-01 80.6 146.45 94.4 23-May-01 89.6 144.46 94.1 22-May-01 89.6 141.87 95.7 21-May-01 89.6 140.38 95.9 18-May-01 80.6 135.25 94.2 17-May-01 80.6 136.85 93.9 16-May-01 82.6 141.38 93.5 15-May-01 83.2 134.53 91.0 14-May-01 79.4 136.43 90.9 11-May-01 82.6 136.74 90.7 10-May-01 82.6 131.27 91.4 9-May-01 83.2 128.89 91.5 8-May-01 83.2 129.32 91.9 7-May-01 83.8 128.60 92.0 4-May-01 78.1 123.74 92.3 3-May-01 78.1 124.05 91.0 2-May-01 78.1 123.25 92.4 1-May-01 80.0 123.16 92.2 30-Apr-01 80.0 118.82 91.0 27-Apr-01 80.0 116.62 91.0 26-Apr-01 80.0 118.82 89.7 25-Apr-01 80.0 114.86 89.2 24-Apr-01 80.0 117.84 87.7 23-Apr-01 80.0 115.93 88.7 20-Apr-01 89.6 115.11 90.2 19-Apr-01 89.6 110.11 91.0 18-Apr-01 80.0 108.50 89.7 17-Apr-01 76.2 107.33 86.5 16-Apr-01 76.2 104.45 85.5 12-Apr-01 76.2 105.80 85.9 11-Apr-01 71.0 106.84 84.6 10-Apr-01 71.0 105.33 84.7 9-Apr-01 70.4 105.62 82.4 6-Apr-01 60.0 106.82 81.7 5-Apr-01 68.0 106.54 83.4 4-Apr-01 64.0 107.04 79.8 3-Apr-01 64.0 113.29 80.1 2-Apr-01 70.0 114.92 83.0 30-Mar-01 74.0 114.96 84.3 29-Mar-01 74.0 109.53 83.3 28-Mar-01 74.0 113.65 83.7 27-Mar-01 76.0 113.51 85.8 26-Mar-01 76.0 113.84 83.8 23-Mar-01 78.0 112.08 82.8 22-Mar-01 78.0 114.54 81.2 21-Mar-01 80.0 115.21 81.6 20-Mar-01 84.0 116.22 83.1 19-Mar-01 84.0 114.65 85.1 16-Mar-01 84.0 119.64 83.6 15-Mar-01 88.0 115.38 85.3 14-Mar-01 88.0 119.77 85.0 13-Mar-01 88.0 121.64 87.2 12-Mar-01 88.0 121.79 85.8 9-Mar-01 88.0 122.73 89.6 8-Mar-01 88.0 123.25 91.9 7-Mar-01 88.0 122.20 91.9 6-Mar-01 88.0 122.55 91.4 5-Mar-01 96.0 123.46 90.5 2-Mar-01 100.0 121.70 90.0 1-Mar-01 100.0 123.13 90.3 28-Feb-01 100.0 128.23 90.2 27-Feb-01 92.0 128.46 91.5 26-Feb-01 92.0 122.45 92.5 23-Feb-01 88.0 122.31 90.8 22-Feb-01 80.0 124.08 91.1 21-Feb-01 78.0 127.81 91.5 20-Feb-01 80.0 128.11 93.2 16-Feb-01 80.0 125.94 95.0 15-Feb-01 76.0 115.60 96.7 14-Feb-01 76.0 116.41 95.8 13-Feb-01 78.0 116.20 95.8 12-Feb-01 78.0 113.79 96.7 9-Feb-01 80.0 112.56 95.6 8-Feb-01 88.0 110.15 96.8 7-Feb-01 88.0 112.67 97.5 6-Feb-01 80.0 113.50 98.4 5-Feb-01 82.0 114.13 98.3 2-Feb-01 82.0 114.80 98.1 1-Feb-01 88.0 114.47 99.9 31-Jan-01 88.0 112.55 99.4 30-Jan-01 88.0 113.28 100.1 29-Jan-01 82.0 116.90 99.4 26-Jan-01 82.0 120.24 98.6 25-Jan-01 78.0 118.72 98.7 24-Jan-01 84.0 120.13 99.4 23-Jan-01 82.0 121.26 99.1 22-Jan-01 84.0 121.36 97.6 19-Jan-01 84.0 120.16 97.6 18-Jan-01 84.0 113.75 98.1 17-Jan-01 84.0 137.43 97.0 16-Jan-01 84.0 144.14 96.7 12-Jan-01 84.0 145.43 96.0 11-Jan-01 84.0 120.68 96.5 10-Jan-01 84.0 119.54 95.3 9-Jan-01 84.0 119.21 94.0 8-Jan-01 84.0 116.42 93.6 5-Jan-01 86.0 110.92 93.9 4-Jan-01 84.0 110.58 96.6 3-Jan-01 88.0 108.54 97.9 2-Jan-01 88.0 110.17 93.0 29-Dec-00 84.0 99.55 96.2 28-Dec-00 84.0 94.32 97.4 27-Dec-00 88.0 93.80 96.7 26-Dec-00 88.0 94.48 95.5 22-Dec-00 88.0 96.06 94.9 21-Dec-00 88.0 96.28 92.2 20-Dec-00 88.0 95.57 91.7 19-Dec-00 92.0 94.54 94.9 18-Dec-00 96.0 95.11 96.3 15-Dec-00 88.0 97.50 95.5 14-Dec-00 88.0 98.26 97.4 13-Dec-00 88.0 97.90 99.1 12-Dec-00 84.0 101.92 100.1 11-Dec-00 80.0 95.02 101.0 8-Dec-00 76.0 96.39 100.0 7-Dec-00 86.0 99.11 97.5 6-Dec-00 84.0 98.66 97.9 5-Dec-00 84.0 95.21 99.7 4-Dec-00 84.0 96.62 95.5 1-Dec-00 92.0 96.44 95.1 30-Nov-00 97.0 97.25 94.7 29-Nov-00 97.0 97.60 96.7 28-Nov-00 95.0 97.38 96.4 27-Nov-00 100.0 97.03 97.8 24-Nov-00 98.0 95.90 97.4 22-Nov-00 98.0 97.47 95.6 21-Nov-00 98.0 97.05 97.5 20-Nov-00 100.0 98.70 97.4 17-Nov-00 104.0 100.12 99.6 16-Nov-00 100.0 100.00 100.0 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Reflects the market cap weighted prices of the comparable companies utilized in the Comparable Company Analysis. Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 28 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW BCT Closing Price Ranges as Percentage of Total Trading Days November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 [GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
Price Range S0.000 - S0.750 S0.751 S0.875 S0.876 S1.000 S1.001 - S1.125 S1.126 - S1.250 S1.251 - S1.375 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 45 24 23 29 38 66 Percentage 18.1% 9.6% 9.2% 11.6% 15.3% 26.5% Price Range S1.376 - S1.500 S1.501 - S1.625 S1.626+ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 12 12 0 Percentage 4.8% 4.8% 0.0%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 29 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW BCT Trading Volume per Price Range as Percentage of Total Volume November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 [GRAPH APPEARS HERE]
Price Range S0.000 - S0.750 S0.751 - S0.875 S0.876 - S1.000 S1.001 - S1.125 S1.126 - S1.250 S1.251 - S1.375 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 311,800 161,200 135,900 148,700 145,100 498,400 Percentage 19.7% 10.2% 8.6% 9.4% 9.2% 31.5% Price Range S1.376 - S1.500 S1.501 - S1.625 S1.626+ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 86,400 93,600 0 Percentage 5.5% 5.9% 0.0%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 30 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OVERVIEW OF COMPANY STOCK REVIEW BCT Trading Volume Ranges as a Percentage of Total Volume November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 [GRAPH APPEARS HERE] No volume *0**1,000 *1,001**2,500 *2,501**5,000 *5,001**10,000 *10,001**25,000 *25,001**50,000 *50,001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Days in Range 58 45 34 30 35 33 11 3 Percentage 23.3% 18.1% 13.7% 12.0% 14.1% 13.3% 4.4% 1.2%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information Commodity Systems, Inc. * means more than ** means less than Page 31 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS Page 32 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . Based upon a review of the Company's historical financial data, projections, and certain other qualitative data, Capitalink utilized several methodologies to determine a range of value of the Company's outstanding common stock that is not beneficially owned by the Phoenix Group. . Capitalink did not form a conclusion as to whether any individual analysis, considered in isolation, supported or failed to support an opinion as to the fairness, from a financial point of view, of the Proposed Transaction to the BCT shareholders other than the Phoenix Group. . Capitalink did not place any particular reliance or weight on any individual analysis, but instead concluded that the analyses, taken as a whole, supported its determination. Accordingly, the analyses must be considered as a whole and selecting portions of analyses or the factors considered, without considering all analyses and factors collectively, could create an incomplete and incorrect view of the process underlying the analyses in connection with the preparation of the opinion. . The methodologies utilized by Capitalink included: . A review of the historical and projected financial information of the Company as filed publicly (with respect to the historical data) and prepared by Company management. . A review and comparison of trading multiples for comparable publicly-traded companies. . Performing a discounted cash flow analysis of the Company with sensitivity analyses based on a range of assumptions. . A review of the acquisition premiums paid relative to recent public market trading prices (i) for acquisitions where the enterprise value of the transaction was less than $25 million, and (ii) for acquisitions of minority interests where the enterprise value of the transaction was less than $25 million. . A review of the premium of the consideration in the Proposed Transaction as compared to the closing prices of the Company's common stock over varying time frames. . A review of the Company's balance sheet to determine an approximate adjusted net book value. Page 33 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS METHODOLOGIES . It is noted that Capitalink undertook an extensive search for transactions that might be deemed comparable to the Proposed Transaction in order to undertake an analysis of the applicable multiples in such transactions. However, there were no such transactions identified. Page 34 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SUMMARY REVIEW Valuation Summary $ in thousands, except per share)
Company Implied Price Per Share (1) --------------------------------------------- Methodology Statistic (1) High Mean Median Low - ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- --------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis LTM Earnings $ 98 $ 0.26 $ 0.22 $ 0.24 $ 0.16 Estimated Current Fiscal Year Earnings $ 519 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 $ 1.03 Estimated Next Fiscal Year Earnings $ 371 $ 0.67 $ 0.67 $ 0.67 $ 0.67 Common Equity $ 14,540 $ 2.37 $ 1.86 $ 1.91 $ 1.12 Discounted Cash Flow Analysis Management Case - EBITDA Multiple na $ 1.24 $ 1.22 na $ 1.21 Management Case - Perpetual Growth na $ 1.09 $ 1.09 na $ 1.08 Revised Case - EBITDA Multiple na $ 1.47 $ 1.44 na $ 1.42 Revised Case - Perpetual Growth na $ 1.23 $ 1.21 na $ 1.20 Acquisitions Premiums Analysis Control Acquisitions - Stock Price One Day Prior na $ 2.59 $ 1.20 $ 1.05 $ 0.72 Control Acquisitions - Stock Price Five Days Prior na $ 3.33 $ 1.09 $ 0.96 $ 0.48 Minority Interest Acquisitions - Stock Price One Day Prior na $ 2.67 $ 1.01 $ 0.88 $ 0.69 Minority Interest Acquisitions - Stock Price Five Days Prior na $ 2.58 $ 0.91 $ 0.81 $ 0.60 Minority Interest Acquisitions - Stock Price Thirty Days Prior na $ 2.38 $ 1.01 $ 0.90 $ 0.72 Adjusted Book Value Analysis Liquidation Premise $ 5,213 na $ 1.02 na na Premiums Paid Analysis As of November 16, 2001 63.8% One Day Prior 61.4% Average 5 Days Prior 84.0% Average 10 Days Prior 89.3% Average 20 Days Prior 83.3% Average 30 Days Prior 73.8% Average 60 Days Prior 65.1% Average 90 Days Prior 47.2% Average Six Months Prior 30.4% Average One Year Prior 4.0%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Please reference the appropriate Analysis for further discussion and sources of information. Page 35 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . The selected comparable company analysis provides a range of value, at a given point in time, based on the market's perception (as reflected in stock prices) of publicly traded companies deemed similar to BCT. . The Company's distinct niche as a franchisor of wholesale printers eliminates the possibility of locating directly comparable public companies. Capitalink focused on the printing industry, locating six companies (the "Comparable Companies"). . Only one of the Comparable Companies, IPI Inc., is a franchisor. . Based on its market value of approximately $3.5 million, BCT is smaller than all but one of the Comparable Companies. . Capitalink focused on the Comparable Companies' respective market values relative to (a) last twelve months ("LTM") earnings per share ("EPS"), (b) estimated current fiscal year ("CFY") EPS, (c) estimated next fiscal year ("NFY") EPS, and (d) common equity. . While earnings is the most relevant characteristic to be compared, only three of the Comparable Companies had a positive LTM EPS, and only one, Consolidated Graphics, Inc. had estimated CFY and NFY EPS. It is noted that Consolidated Graphics is considerably larger than the other Comparable Companies, both in terms of market value and revenue. Page 36 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS . It is noted that the consideration in the Proposed Transaction falls in the lower end of the implied market values derived from the Comparable Companies' common equity multiple. . Based both on the lack of publicly traded companies that are deemed directly comparable to BCT and on the lack of earnings characteristics for the Comparable Companies, Capitalink has not placed significant weight on the selected comparable company analysis. . An analysis of publicly-traded comparable companies is not mathematical; rather it involves complex consideration and judgments concerning differences in financial and operating characteristics of the Comparable Companies and other factors that could affect the public trading of the Comparable Companies. Page 37 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Implied Value ($ in thousands, except per share)
Earnings ----------------------------------- LTM Est CFY (1) Est NFY (1) Common Equity --------- ----------- ---------- --------------- BCT International $ 98 $ 519 $ 371 $ 14,540 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Companies Multiples High 13.4x 10.2x 9.2x 0.8x Mean 11.4 10.2 9.2 0.7 Median 12.5 10.2 9.2 0.7 Low 8.4 10.2 9.2 0.4 Implied Range of Enterprise Value High na na na na Mean na na na na Median na na na na Low na na na na Implied Range of Market Value (2) High $ 1,310 $ 5,269 $ 3,420 $ 12,154 Mean 1,121 5,269 3,420 9,531 Median 1,225 5,269 3,420 9,819 Low 828 5,269 3,420 5,759 Implied Range of Market Value Per Share (3) High $ 0.26 $ 1.03 $ 0.67 $ 2.37 Mean 0.22 1.03 0.67 1.86 Median 0.24 1.03 0.67 1.91 Low 0.16 1.03 0.67 1.12 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
_______________________________________________________________________________ (1) Estimates have been derived from Company Projections and Management. (2) Assumes Net Debt of ($5,136). See DCF Analysis for calculation. (3) Assumes 5,136 shares outstanding. See DCF Analysis for calculation. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, Inc., Bloomberg, LP, Commodity Systems, Inc., and/or Hoovers, Inc. Page 38 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Valuation Multiples ($ in thousands, except per share data)
% Below/Above Market Value as a Multiple of ---------------------------------------------- Stock Price 52-week Market Enterprise EPS Common Net Tang. ---------------------------- Company 16-Nov-01 High-Low Value Value (1) LTM Est CFY(2) Est NFY(2) Equity Common Eq -------------------- --------- -------------- -------- ----------- ------ ---------- ---------- ------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc $ 16.040 27.4% - 63.5% $209,643 $445,461 13.4x 10.2x 9.2x 0.7x 2.1x Geographics, Inc. 0.090 79.5% - 63.6% 3,437 13,819 na na na 0.7 1.6 IPI Inc 4.100 25.5% - 98.8% 18,778 (7,402) na na na 0.7 0.7 Impreso, Inc 2.250 33.2% - 50.0% 11,880 35,595 12.5 na na 0.8 0.8 iPrint Technologies 0.200 89.2% - 25.0% 6,048 6,062 na na na 0.4 0.4 Paris Corporation 3.040 17.8% - 73.7% 9,941 2,768 8.4 na na 0.6 0.6 -------------------------------------------------------------- High 13.4x 10.2x 9.2x 0.8x 2.1x Mean 11.4 10.2 9.2 0.7 1.1 Median 12.5 10.2 9.2 0.7 0.8 Low 8.4 10.2 9.2 0.4 0.4 ------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 0.690 57.5% - 38.0% $ 3,533 $ 643 69.0x 6.9x 9.6x 0.2x 0.2x Enterprise Value as a Multiple of 5 Year --------------------------------------------- Revenue LTM LTM EPS Growth ------------------------- Company LTM Est CFY(2) Est NFY(2) EBIT EBITDA Assets Proj.(2) --- ---------- ---------- ---- ------ ------ --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc 0.7x 0.7x 0.6x 9.7x 5.1x 0.7x 15.0% Graphics, Inc 0.4 na na na na 0.5 na IPI Inc na na na na na na na Impreso, Inc 0.4 na na 11.3 9.0 0.6 na iPrint Technologies 0.5 0.6 0.4 na na 0.3 na Paris Corporation 0.1 na na 1.3 1.0 0.1 na ------------------------------------------------------- 0.7x 0.7x 0.6x 11.3x 9.0x 0.7x 15.0% 0.4 0.6 0.5 7.4 5.0 0.5 15.0% 0.4 0.6 0.5 9.7 5.1 0.5 15.0% 0.1 0.6 0.4 1.3 1.0 0.1 15.0% ------------------------------------------------------- BCT International 0.0x 0.0x 0.0x na na 0.0x na
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Enterprise Value equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash. (2) Sources of estimates: Multex Research and other various securities analysts' estimates and reports. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, Inc., Bloomberg, LP, Commodity Systems, Inc., and/or Hoovers, Inc. Page 39 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Margin and Other Analyses ($ in thousands)
LTM (1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- as Percentage of Revenue Return on ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Operating Net Average Average Company Ticker Revenue Margin SG & A Margin EBITDA EBIT Income Assets Common Eq - ------------------ -------- --------- ------ ------ -------- ------ ---- ------ ------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc CGX $661,999 26.6% 18.7% 6.9% 13.2% 6.9% 2.3% 2.3% 5.3% Geographics, Inc. GGIT 35,922 12.3% 25.8% 13.4% 7.7% 13.5% 16.7% 22.6% 110.9% IPI Inc IDH 8,069 81.2% 80.1% -12.8% 7.0% -12.8% -10.5% 2.9% 3.7% Impreso, Inc ZCOM 87,820 11.8% 8.4% 3.4% 4.5% 3.6% 1.1% 1.9% 6.7% iPrint Technologies IPRT 11,806 35.0% 147.0% 177.4% -130.1% 164.1% -164.1% 71.4% -87.9% Paris Corporation PBFI 43,232 12.7% 9.8% 2.9% 6.6% 5.1% 2.7% 5.8% 7.8% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $661,999 81.2% 147.0% 6.9% 13.2% 6.9% 2.7% 5.8% 7.8% Mean 141,475 29.9% 48.3% -31.7% -20.1% -29.1% -30.9% -14.5% - 30.4% Median 39,577 19.7% 22.3% -4.9% -1.3% -4.6% -4.7% -0.5% 0.8% Low 8,069 11.8% 8.4% -177.4% -130.1% -164.1% -164.1% -71.4% -110.9% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International BCTI $ 18,332 38.6% 39.0% -1.7% -0.1% -1.4% 0.5% 0.6% 0.7% as of Latest Available Filing - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accts Days Total Debt Total Debt Latest FY Receivable Inventory Sales Current to Total to Revenue Company Turnover Turnover Outstanding Ratio Capitalization EBITDA Growth - -------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc 5.8x 15.52x 63.2 2.1 44.8% 2.8x 9.4% Geographics, Inc. 5.6 4.53x 65.0 0.7 67.4% na 34.3% IPI Inc 6.6 7.09x 55.6 5.1 0.2% na -9.6% Impreso, Inc 8.9 2.68x 41.0 1.3 62.7% 6.0x 20.5% iPrint Technologies 5.9 na 62.3 3.0 0.1% na 424.2% Paris Corporation 8.0 9.80x 45.7 3.5 8.2% 0.5x 21.4% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- High 8.9x 15.5x 65.0 5.1 67.4% 6.0x 424.2% Mean 6.8 7.9 55.5 2.6 30.6% 3.1 83.4% Median 6.2 7.1 59.0 2.6 26.5% 2.8 20.9% Low 5.6 2.7 41.0 0.7 0.1% 0.5 -9.6% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International 6.5x 4.76x 55.9 7.4 1.9% na -1.6%
________________________________________________________________________________ (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, Inc., Bloomberg, LP, Commodity Systems, Inc., and/or Hoovers, Inc. Page 40 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Income Statement Overview ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue EBITDA (1) EBIT (1) Net Income (1) EPS (1) -------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ---------------- Latest Latest Latest Latest Latest Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K - --------------------------- ---------- --------- --------- -------- --------- -------- --------- -------- -------- ------ Consolidated Graphics, Inc $661,999 $683,396 $ 87,129 $ 97,063 $ 45,985 $ 58,280 $ 15,541 $ 22,111 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 Geographics, Inc. 35,922 36,602 (2,783) (2,064) (4,862) (3,863) (6,002) (5,007) (0.17) (0.14) IPI Inc 8,069 9,294 (567) 330 (1,030) (204) (851) (192) (0.17) (0.04) Impreso, Inc 87,820 74,118 3,962 3,481 3,156 2,792 934 931 0.18 0.18 iPrint Technologies 11,806 17,069 (15,365) (32,017) (19,369) (35,975) (19,369) (35,975) (0.62) (1.39) Paris Corporation 43,232 43,011 2,847 1,991 2,191 1,263 1,166 663 0.36 0.21 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $661,999 $683,396 $ 87,129 $ 97,063 $ 45,985 $ 58,280 $ 15,541 $ 22,111 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 Mean 141,475 143,915 12,537 11,464 4,345 3,716 (1,430) (2,912) 0.13 0.08 Median 39,577 39,807 1,140 1,161 581 530 42 235 0.00 0.07 Low 8,069 9,294 (15,365) (32,017) (19,369) (35,975) (19,369) (35,975) (0.62) (1.39) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 18,332 $ 18,999 $ (16) $ 988 $ (261) $ 756 $ 98 $ 695 $ 0.01 $ 0.13 Latest Latest Available Available Company 10-Q 10-K - --------------------------- --------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc 30-Sep-01 31-Mar-01 Geographics, Inc. 30-Jun-01 31-Mar-01 IPI Inc 31-Aug-01 30-Nov-00 Impreso, Inc 31-May-01 31-Aug-00 iPrint Technologies 30-Sep-01 31-Dec-00 Paris Corporation 30-Jun-01 30-Sep-00 BCT International 31-Aug-01 28-Feb-01
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, Inc., Bloomberg, LP, Commodity Systems, Inc., and/or Hoovers, Inc. Page 41 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS Comparable Company Analysis - Balance Sheet Overview ($ in thousands)
As of Latest Available Filing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash, Total Total Equivalents Accounts Current Intangibles, Total Current Company & Mrkt Sec Receivables Inventory Assets PPE, net net Assets Liabilities - ---------------------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ---------- ----------- ---------- --------- ---------- Consolidated $ 6,850 $ 113,255 $ 31,045 $ 161,768 $ 287,603 $ 200,904 $ 657,829 $ 77,532 Graphics, Inc Geographics, Inc. 177 5,453 7,268 13,463 9,141 2,907 25,753 18,013 IPI Inc 26,229 1,089 187 29,705 660 2,624 33,594 5,863 Impreso, Inc 198 10,800 36,667 48,138 10,562 - 58,940 37,382 iPrint Technologies 7,446 2,156 - 14,719 2,657 - 20,137 4,860 Paris Corporation 8,537 5,401 3,842 18,750 1,598 - 20,921 5,358 High $ 26,229 $ 113,255 $ 36,667 $ 161,768 $ 287,603 $ 200,904 $ 657,829 $ 77,532 Mean 8,240 23,026 13,168 47,757 52,037 34,406 136,196 24,835 Median 7,148 5,427 5,555 24,228 5,899 1,312 29,674 11,938 Low 177 1,089 - 13,463 660 - 20,137 4,860 BCT International $ 3,170 $ 2,043 $ 2,375 $ 8,170 $ 423 $ 219 $ 16,156 $ 1,102 ---------------------------------------------------- Net Latest Total Total Tangible Available Company Debt Common Eq Common Eq Filing - ---------------------- ----------- ---------- ----------- --------- Consolidated $ 242,668 $ 298,423 $ 97,519 30-Sep-01 Graphics, Inc Geographics, Inc. 10,559 5,113 2,206 30-Jun-01 IPI Inc 49 27,682 25,058 31-Aug-01 Impreso, Inc 23,913 14,212 14,212 31-May-01 iPrint Technologies 14 15,269 15,269 30-Sep-01 Paris Corporation 1,364 15,338 15,338 30-Jun-01 High $ 242,668 $ 298,423 $ 97,519 Mean 46,428 62,673 28,267 Median 5,962 15,304 15,304 Low 14 5,113 2,206 BCT International $ 280 $ 14,540 $ 14,321 31-Aug-01
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, Inc., Bloomberg, LP, Commodity Systems, Inc., and/or Hoovers, Inc. Page 42 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Consolidated Graphic Address 5858 Westheimer Officers Joe Davis Attorneys Symbol CGX City, State Zip Houston, TX 77057 Charles White Auditors Arthur Andersen Latest Fiscal YE 31-Mar-01 Telephone 713-787-0977 Wayne Rose Transfer Agent American Stock Latest Rprt Per 30-Sep-01 Fax 713-787-5013 Transfer & Trust
Consolidated Graphics has bought more than 60 medium-sized printing firms since 1985. CGX, which is one of the nation's largest commercial printers, generates most of its sales by printing items such as brochures, catalogs, and direct mail fliers. The company also provides electronic services (online digital asset management, online purchasing) and fulfillment services. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share)
LTM Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ------------------------ ------------------------ Sep-01 Sep-01 Sep-00 Mar-01 Mar-00 -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Revenue $661,999 $ 324,59 $345,989 $683,396 $624,895 COGS 485,738 238,882 247,302 494,158 437,345 -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Gross Profit 176,261 85,710 98,687 189,238 187,550 Selling, General & 123,983 61,312 61,994 124,665 109,944 Administrative Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating 6,440 - - 6,440 - -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Operating Income 45,838 24,398 36,693 58,133 77,606 Interest Expense, net 19,660 8,764 10,109 21,005 13,584 Other, net 147 - - 147 108 -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Pre-tax Income 26,325 15,634 26,584 37,275 64,130 Taxes 10,784 6,254 10,634 15,164 25,651 -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ After-tax Income 15,541 9,380 15,950 22,111 38,479 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - Normalized Net Income 15,541 9,380 15,950 22,111 38,479 Preferred Dividends - - - - - -------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Normalized Net Income to Common $ 15,541 $ 9,380 $ 15,950 $ 22,111 $ 38,479 ======== ======================== ======================== EBIT $ 45,985 $ 24,398 $ 36,693 $ 58,280 $ 77,714 Depreciation & Amortization $ 41,144 $ 20,832 $ 18,471 $ 38,783 $ 32,881 EBITDA $ 87,129 $ 45,230 $ 55,164 $ 97,063 $110,595 CAPEX $ 21,852 $ 7,485 $ 12,067 $ 26,434 $ 25,172 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 65,277 $ 37,745 $ 43,097 $ 70,629 $ 85,423 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 61,951 $ 28,304 $ 34,471 $ 68,118 $ 68,319
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Operations Extraordinary Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total After-tax Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Tax Provision on Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Taxes $ 10,784 $ 6,254 $ 10,634 $ 15,164 $25,651 Reported Net Income $ 15,541 $ 9,380 $ 15,950 $ 22,111 $38,479 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,054 13,318 13,142 15,155 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.20 $ 0.72 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 $ 2.54 Basic Reported EPS $ 1.20 $ 0.72 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 $ 2.54 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,334 13,329 13,186 15,336 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.18 $ 0.70 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 $ 2.51 Diluted Reported EPS $ 1.18 $ 0.70 $ 1.20 $ 1.68 $ 2.51 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 26.6% 26.4% 28.5% 27.7% 30.0% S,G & A 18.7% 18.9% 17.9% 18.2% 17.6% Operating Income 6.9% 7.5% 10.6% 8.5% 12.4% Pre-Tax 4.0% 4.8% 7.7% 5.5% 10.3% EBIT 6.9% 7.5% 10.6% 8.5% 12.4% EBITDA 13.2% 13.9% 15.9% 14.2% 17.7% Normalized Net Income 2.3% 2.9% 4.6% 3.2% 6.2% Reported Net Income 2.3% 2.9% 4.6% 3.2% 6.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of --------------------- 30-Sep-01 Mar-01 Mar-00 --------- --------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 6,850 $ 8,667 $ 8,197 Marketable Securities - - - --------- --------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 6,850 8,667 8,197 Accounts Receivable 113,255 116,095 115,646 Inventory 31,045 31,536 32,670 Other Current Assets 10,618 8,628 8,518 --------- --------------------- Total Current Assets 161,768 164,926 165,031 PPE, net 287,603 299,871 310,344 Intangibles, net 200,904 203,030 198,588 Investments - - - Other Assets 7,554 6,840 6,885 --------- --------------------- Total Assets $ 657,829 $ 674,667 $ 680,848 ========= ===================== Accounts Payable $ 23,994 $ 33,865 $ 55,780 Accrued Expenses 32,425 32,609 35,260 Short Term Debt 16,443 18,711 5,083 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 4,670 253 3,607 --------- --------------------- Total Current Liabilities 77,532 85,438 99,730 Other LT Liabilities 55,649 54,966 47,180 Long Term Debt 226,225 246,729 261,407 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- --------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 359,406 387,133 408,317 --------- --------------------- Common Equity 298,423 287,534 272,531 --------- --------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 657,829 $ 674,667 $ 680,848 ========= ===================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,134 13,019 13,708 Cash Value per share $ 0.52 $ 0.67 $ 0.60 Book Value per share $ 22.72 $ 22.09 $ 19.88 Tangible Book Value per share $ 7.42 $ 6.49 $ 5.39
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 5.77 x 5.90 x 5.40 x Inventory Turnover 15.52 x 15.39 x 13.39 x Asset Turnover 0.99 x 1.01 x 0.92 x Days Sales Outstanding 63.2 61.9 67.5 Days Inventory Outstanding 23.5 23.7 27.3 Days Payable Outstanding 17.1 26.2 37.2 Return on Avg Assets 2.3% 3.3% na Return on Avg Common Equity 5.3% 7.9% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 2.09 1.93 1.65 Quick Ratio 1.69 1.56 1.33 Total Debt $ 242,668 $ 265,440 $ 266,490 Net Debt $ 235,818 $ 256,773 $ 258,293 Total Capitalization $ 541,091 $ 552,974 $ 539,021 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 44.8% 48.0% 49.4% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 43.6% 46.4% 47.9% Total Debt/EBITDA 2.79 x 2.73 x 2.41 x EBITDA/Interest Expense 4.43 x 4.62 x 8.14 x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 3.32 x 3.36 x 6.29 x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 16.04 52 Week High $ 22.10 52 Week Low $ 9.81 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 35 Beta 0.72 Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,070 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 8,800 Market Cap $ 209,642.8 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 445,460.8 Institutional % Owned 40.00% Number of Institutions 157 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------- Market Cap EV --------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.32x 0.67x EBIT 4.56x 9.69x EBITDA 2.41x 5.11x Normalized Net Income 13.49x 28.66x Basic Normalized EPS 13.37x Projected Mar-02 Mean Revenue 0.31x 0.67x Mar-02 Mean Revenue 0.30x 0.65x Mar-02 Mean EPS 10.15x na Mar-03 Mean EPS 9.22x na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.32x 0.68x Common Equity 0.70x 1.49x Tangible Common Equity 2.15x 4.57x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March-02 2 $668,700 $ 1.58 March-03 2 $688,760 $ 1.74 LT Growth 1 na 15.00% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Sep-01 Mar-01 ---------------- ------------------ Revenue -6.2% 9.4% EBIT -33.5% -25.0% EBITDA -18.0% -12.2% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 43 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Geographics, Inc. Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Geographics, Inc. Symbol GGIT Latest Fiscal YE 31-Mar-01 Latest Rprt Per 30-Jun-01 Address 1555 Odell Road City, State Zip Blaine, WA 98231 Telephone 360-332-6711 Fax 360-332-6352 Officers James Dorman William Graham John Rossmiller William Paquin Attorneys Auditors KPMG Transfer Agent Montreal Trust Centre - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Geographics is primarily engaged in the development, manufacture, marketing and distribution of specialty paper products, generally made using pre-printed designs, including stationery, business cards, brochures, memo pads, and poster boards. Geographics is also engaged in the development, marketing and distribution of plastic ready-to-assemble filing and storage cabinets. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share)
LTM Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ---------------------- -------------------- Jun-01 Jun-01 Jun-00 Mar-01 Mar-00 --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Revenue $ 35,922 $ 8,524 $ 9,204 $ 36,602 $27,255 COGS 31,486 7,039 6,499 30,946 18,999 --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Gross Profit 4,436 1,485 2,705 5,656 8,256 Selling, General & Administrative 9,267 1,915 2,135 9,487 7,576 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Operating Income (4,831) (430) 570 (3,831) 680 Interest Expense, net 1,140 218 222 1,144 927 Other, net (31) (13) (14) (32) 483 --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Pre-tax Income (6,002) (661) 334 (5,007) 236 Taxes - - - - - --------- ---------------------- -------------------- After-tax Income (6,002) (661) 334 (5,007) 236 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Normalized Net Income (6,002) (661) 334 (5,007) 236 Preferred Dividends - - - - - --------- ---------------------- -------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ (6,002) $ (661) $ 334 $ 5,007) $ 236 ========= ====================== ==================== EBIT $ (4,862) $ (443) $ 556 $ (3,863) $ 1,163 Depreciation & Amortization $ 2,079 $ 687 $ 407 $ 1,799 $ 1,330 EBITDA $ (2,783) $ 244 $ 963 $ (2,064) $ 2,493 CAPEX $ 1,534 $ 507 $ 77 $ 1,104 $ 444 EBITDA - CAPEX $ (4,317) $ (263) $ 886 $ (3,168) $ 2,049 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ (242) $ 386 $ 274 $ (354) $(2,621) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Operations Extraordinary $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Items Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total After-tax Special $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Items Tax Provision on Special $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Items Reported Taxes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Net Income $ (6,002) $ (661) $ 334 $ (5,007) $ 236 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 35,284 35,832 35,284 19,442 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ (0.14) $ 0.01 Basic Reported EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ (0.14) $ 0.01 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 35,284 36,711 35,284 20,599 Diluted Normalized EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ (0.14) $ 0.01 Diluted Reported EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.02) $ 0.01 $ (0.14) $ 0.01 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 12.3% 17.4% 29.4% 15.5% 30.3% S,G & A 25.8% 22.5% 23.2% 25.9% 27.8% Operating Income 13.4% 5.0% 6.2% -10.5% 2.5% Pre-Tax -16.7% -7.8% 3.6% -13.7% 0.9% EBIT 13.5% -5.2% 6.0% 10.6% 4.3% EBITDA -7.7% 2.9% 10.5% -5.6% 9.1% Normalized Net Income 16.7% 7.8% 3.6% 13.7% 0.9% Reported Net Income -16.7% -7.8% 3.6% -13.7% 0.9% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ---------------------------- 30-Jun-01 Mar-01 Mar-00 ----------- ---------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 177 $ 421 $ 361 Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ---------------------------- Total Cash & Mkt 177 421 361 Securities Accounts Receivable 5,453 7,344 6,079 Inventory 7,268 6,634 5,301 Other Current Assets 565 604 562 ----------- ---------------------------- Total Current Assets 13,463 15,003 12,303 PPE, net 9,141 9,007 9,305 Intangibles, net 2,907 3,127 317 Investments - - Other Assets 242 198 442 ----------- ---------------------------- Total Assets $ 25,753 $ 27,335 $ 22,367 =========== ============================ Accounts Payable $ 5,919 $ 5,401 $ 3,699 Accrued Expenses 2,881 4,237 2,084 Short Term Debt 7,932 8,407 5,765 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 1,281 1,950 1,628 ----------- ---------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 18,013 19,995 13,176 Other LT Liabilities - - - Long Term Debt 2,627 1,629 3,539 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ---------------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 20,640 21,624 16,715 ----------- ---------------------------- Common Equity 5,113 5,711 5,652 ----------- ---------------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 25,753 $ 27,335 $ 22,367 =========== ============================ Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 38,192 38,193 26,966 Cash Value per share $ 0.00 $ 0.01 $ 0.01 Book Value per share $ 0.13 $ 0.15 $ 0.21 Tangible Book Value per share $ 0.06 $ 0.07 $ 0.20 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 5.61 x 5.45 x 4.48 x Inventory Turnover 4.53 x 5.19 x 3.58 x Asset Turnover 1.35 x 1.47 x 1.22 x Days Sales Outstanding 65.0 66.9 81.4 Days Inventory Outstanding 80.6 70.4 101.8 Days Payable Outstanding 50.7 41.1 50.8 Return on Avg Assets -22.6% -20.1% na Return on Avg Common Equity -110.9% -88.1% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 0.75 0.75 0.93 Quick Ratio 0.34 0.42 0.53 Total Debt $ 10,559 $ 10,036 $ 9,304 Net Debt $ 10,382 $ 9,615 $ 8,943 Total Capitalization $ 15,672 $ 15,747 $ 14,956 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 67.4% 63.7% 62.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 66.2% 61.1% 59.8% Total Debt/EBITDA na na 3.73 x EBITDA/Interest Expense na na 2.69 x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na 2.21 x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange OTC BB Stock Price $ 0.09 52 Week High $ 0.44 52 Week Low $ 0.06 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 18 Beta (0.28) Shares Outstanding (000's) 38,190 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 26,000 Market Cap $ 3,437.1 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 13,819.1 Institutional % Owned 0.00% Number of Institutions - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of -------------------------------- Market Cap EV -------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.10x 0.38x EBIT na na EBITDA na na Normalized Net Income na na Basic Normalized EPS na Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean EPS na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.13x 0.54x Common Equity 0.67x 2.70x Tangible Common Equity 1.56x 6.26x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 - $ - $ - December-02 - $ - $ - LT Growth - na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Jun-01 Mar-01 ---------------- ---------------- Revenue -7.4% 34.3% EBIT -179.7% -432.2% EBITDA -74.7% -182.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 44 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IPI Inc Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name IPI Inc Symbol IDH Latest Fiscal YE 30-Nov-00 Latest Rprt Per 31-Aug-01 Address 8091 Wallace Road City, State Zip Eden Prairie, MN 55344 Telephone 952-975-6200 Fax 952-975-6262 Officers Robert Sutter David Engel David Oswald Margo Barnhart Attorneys Auditors Arthur Andersen Transfer Agent Norwest Bank Minnesota IPI has about 220 franchised Insty-Printslocations which provide graphic design, typesetting, binding, and other commercial printing services to companies for products such as stationery, business cards, forms, brochures, and overhead transparencies. Subsidiary Change of Mind Learning Systems franchises Dreamcatcher Learning Centers, which provide supplemental education in reading, writing, math, G.E.D. & college prep studies. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ----------------- ------------------- Aug-01 Aug-01 Aug-00 Nov-00 Nov-99 -------- ----------------- ------------------- Revenue $ 8,069 $ 5,851 $ 7,076 $ 9,294 $ 10,278 COGS 1,521 4,999 5,944 2,466 3,026 -------- ----------------- ------------------- Gross Profit 6,548 852 1,132 6,828 7,252 Selling, General & Administrative 6,466 1,059 513 5,920 4,853 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating 1,112 - - 1,112 240 -------- ----------------- ------------------- Operating Income (1,030) (207) 619 (204) 2,159 Interest Expense, net 388 (89) (360) 117 - Other, net - - - - - -------- ----------------- ------------------- Pre-tax Income (1,418) (118) 979 (321) 2,159 Taxes (567) (47) 391 (129) 864 -------- ----------------- ------------------- After-tax Income (851) (71) 588 (192) 1,295 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - -------- ----------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income (851) (71) 588 (192) 1,295 Preferred Dividends - - - - - -------- ----------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ (851) $ (71) $ 588 $ (192) $ 1,295 ======== ================= =================== EBIT $ (1,030) $ (207) $ 619 $ (204) $ 2,159 Depreciation & Amortization $ 463 $ 328 $ 399 $ 534 $ 440 EBITDA $ (567) $ 121 $ 1,018 $ 330 $ 2,599 CAPEX $ 185 $ 101 $ 125 $ 209 $ 371 EBITDA - CAPEX $ (752) $ 20 $ 893 $ 121 $ 2,228 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ (2,153) $(1,592) $ 1,292 $ 731 $ 2,214 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ 16,578 $16,148 $ 474 $ 904 $ 811 Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Operations Extraordinary $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Items Total $ 16,578 $16,148 $ 474 $ 904 $ 811 Total After-tax Special Items $ 9,947 $ 9,689 $ 284 $ 542 $ 487 Tax Provision on Special Items $ 6,631 $ 6,459 $ 190 $ 362 $ 324 Reported Taxes $ 6,064 $ 6,412 $ 581 $ 233 $ 1,188 Reported Net Income $ 9,096 $ 9,618 $ 872 $ 350 $ 1,782 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 4,859 4,843 4,847 4,734 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.01) $ 0.12 $ (0.04) $ 0.27 Basic Reported EPS $ 1.87 $ 1.98 $ 0.18 $ 0.07 $ 0.38 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 4,859 4,843 4,847 4,734 Diluted Normalized EPS $ (0.17) $ (0.01) $ 0.12 $ (0.04) $ 0.27 Diluted Reported EPS $ 1.87 $ 1.98 $ 0.18 $ 0.07 $ 0.38 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 81.2% 14.6% 16.0% 73.5% 70.6% S,G & A 80.1% 18.1% 7.2% 63.7% 47.2% Operating Income -12.8% 3.5% 8.7% -2.2% 21.0% Pre-Tax 17.6% -2.0% 13.8% -3.5% 21.0% EBIT -12.8% 3.5% 8.7% -2.2% 21.0% EBITDA 7.0% 2.1% 14.4% 3.6% 25.3% Normalized Net Income -10.5% 1.2% 8.3% 2.1% 12.6% Reported Net Income 112.7% 164.4% 12.3% 3.8% 17.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------ 31-Aug-01 Nov-00 Nov-99 --------- ------------------ Cash & Equivalents $ 8,370 $ 643 $ 2,022 Marketable Securities 17,859 15,638 6,504 --------- ------------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 26,229 16,281 8,526 Accounts Receivable 1,089 1,370 1,371 Inventory 187 242 271 Other Current Assets 2,200 2,103 4,591 --------- ------------------ Total Current Assets 29,705 19,996 14,759 PPE, net 660 776 1,246 Intangibles, net 2,624 3,393 3,151 Investments - - - Other Assets 605 753 860 --------- ------------------ Total Assets $ 33,594 $ 24,918 $ 20,016 ========= ================== Accounts Payable $ 281 $ 676 $ 485 Accrued Expenses 861 1,023 878 Short Term Debt - 4,438 - Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 4,721 200 390 --------- ------------------ Total Current Liabilities 5,863 6,337 1,753 Other LT Liabilities - - - Long Term Debt - - - Long Term Capital Leases 49 105 319 Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- ------------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 5,912 6,442 2,072 --------- ------------------ Common Equity 27,682 18,476 17,944 --------- ------------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $ 33,594 $ 24,918 $ 20,016 ========= ================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 4,859 4,859 4,734 Cash Value per share $ 5.40 $ 3.35 $ 1.80 Book Value per share $ 5.70 $ 3.80 $ 3.79 Tangible Book Value per share $ 5.16 $ 3.10 $ 3.12 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.56x 6.78x 7.50x Inventory Turnover 7.09x 9.61x 11.17x Asset Turnover 0.28x 0.41x 0.51x Days Sales Outstanding 55.6 53.8 48.7 Days Inventory Outstanding 51.5 38.0 32.7 Days Payable Outstanding 19.2 22.3 21.8 Return on Avg Assets -2.9% -0.9% na Return on Avg Common Equity -3.7% -1.1% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 5.07 3.16 8.42 Quick Ratio 5.03 3.12 8.26 Total Debt $ 49 $ 4,543 $ 319 Net Debt $ (26,180)$(11,738) $ (8,207) Total Capitalization $ 27,731 $ 23,019 $ 18,263 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 0.2% 19.7% 1.7% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -94.4% -51.0% -44.9% Total Debt/EBITDA na 13.77x 0.12x EBITDA/Interest Expense na 2.82x na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na 1.03x na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange AMEX Stock Price $ 4.10 52 Week High $ 5.50 52 Week Low $ 2.06 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 9 Beta 0.15 Shares Outstanding (000's) 4,580 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 1,500 Market Cap $18,778.0 Enterprise Value (EV) $(7,402.0) Institutional % Owned 8.00% Number of Institutions 5 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ---------------- Market Cap EV ---------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 2.33x na EBIT na na EBITDA na na Normalized Net Income na na Basic Normalized EPS na Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean EPS na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.56x na Common Equity 0.68x na Tangible Common Equity 0.75x na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 - $ - $ - December-02 - $ - $ - LT Growth - na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Aug-01 Nov-00 --------- -------- Revenue -17.3% -9.6% EBIT -133.4% -109.4% EBITDA -88.1% -87.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Unusual Items comprise investment income. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 45 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Impreso, Inc Overview - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name Impreso, Inc Address 652 Southwestern Officers Marshall Sorokwasz Attorneys Symbol ZCOM City, State Zip Coppell, TX 75019 Richard Bloom Auditors Arthur Andersen Latest Fiscal YE 31-Aug-00 Telephone 972-462-0100 Donald Jett Transfer Agent American Stock Latest Rprt Per 31-May-01 Fax 972-462-7764 Susan Atkins Transfer & Trust - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended --------------------- ---------------------- May-01 May-01 May-00 Aug-00 Aug-99 --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Revenue $ 87,820 $65,660 $ 51,958 $ 74,118 $61,506 COGS 77,481 57,863 45,007 64,625 53,845 --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Gross Profit 10,339 7,797 6,951 9,493 7,661 Selling, General & Administrative 7,397 5,582 5,023 6,838 5,606 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Operating Income 2,942 2,215 1,928 2,655 2,055 Interest Expense, net 1,547 1,140 897 1,304 833 Other, net 214 159 82 137 42 --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Pre-tax Income 1,609 1,234 1,113 1,488 1,264 Taxes 675 488 370 557 490 --------- --------------------- ---------------------- After-tax Income 934 746 743 931 774 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Normalized Net Income 934 746 743 931 774 Preferred Dividends - - - - - --------- --------------------- ---------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 934 $ 746 $ 743 $ 931 $ 774 ========= ===================== ====================== EBIT $ 3,156 $ 2,374 $ 2,010 $ 2,792 $ 2,097 Depreciation & Amortization $ 806 $ 619 $ 502 $ 689 $ 545 EBITDA $ 3,962 $ 2,993 $ 2,512 $ 3,481 $ 2,642 CAPEX $ 1,482 $ 220 $ 1,035 $ 2,297 $ 658 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,480 $ 2,773 $ 1,477 $ 1,184 $ 1,984 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 3,675 $(5,098 $ (3,676) $ (5,099) $ (91) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued Operations $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Extraordinary Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total After-tax Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Tax Provision on Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Taxes $ 675 $ 488 $ 370 $ 557 $ 490 Reported Net Income $ 934 $ 746 $ 743 $ 931 $ 774 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg 5,283 5,293 5,293 5,293 Shares Out (000's) Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg 5,283 5,293 5,293 5,293 Shares Out (000's) Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.18 $ 0.14 $ 0.14 $ 0.18 $ 0.15 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 11.8% 11.9% 13.4% 12.8% 12.5% S,G & A 8.4% 8.5% 9.7% 9.2% 9.1% Operating Income 3.4% 3.4% 3.7% 3.6% 3.3% Pre-Tax 1.8% 1.9% 2.1% 2.0% 2.1% EBIT 3.6% 3.6% 3.9% 3.8% 3.4% EBITDA 4.5% 4.6% 4.8% 4.7% 4.3% Normalized Net Income 1.1% 1.1% 1.4% 1.3% 1.3% Reported Net Income 1.1% 1.1% 1.4% 1.3% 1.3% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Under the IBM brand, IMPRESO brand and private label, Impreso makes continuous-feed stock business forms, thermal and plain fax paper, paper for copy machines and printers, and special surface papers. They have three manufacturing plants and distributes in North America through over 45 warehouses. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 31-May-01 Aug-00 Aug-99 ------------ ------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 187 $ 150 $ 23 Marketable Securities 11 11 11 --------- ------- -------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 198 161 34 Accounts Receivable 10,800 8,914 6,296 Inventory 36,667 21,233 18,801 Other Current Assets 473 280 724 --------- ------- -------- Total Current Assets 48,138 30,588 25,855 PPE, net 10,562 8,769 7,210 Intangibles, net - - - Investments - - - Other Assets 240 27 19 --------- ------- -------- Total Assets $ 58,940 $39,384 $ 33,084 ========= ======= ======== Accounts Payable $ 16,176 $ 6,624 $ 9,054 Accrued Expenses 3,157 1,985 1,679 Short Term Debt 17,425 12,469 6,358 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 624 255 63 --------- ------- -------- Total Current Liabilities 37,382 21,333 17,154 Other LT Liabilities 858 764 728 Long Term Debt 6,488 3,782 2,629 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- ------- -------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 44,728 25,879 20,511 --------- ------- -------- Common Equity 14,212 13,505 12,573 --------- ------- -------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 58,940 $39,384 $ 33,084 ========= ======= ======== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,293 5,293 5,293 Cash Value per share $ 0.04 $ 0.03 $ 0.01 Book Value per share $ 2.69 $ 2.55 $ 2.38 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.69 $ 2.55 $ 2.38 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 8.91 x 9.75 x 9.77 x Inventory Turnover 2.68 x 3.23 x 2.86 x Asset Turnover 1.79 x 2.05 x 1.86 x Days Sales 41.0 37.5 37.4 Outstanding Days Inventory 136.4 113.1 127.4 Outstanding Days Payable 49.0 40.0 55.6 Outstanding Return on Avg Assets 1.9% 2.6% na Return on Avg 6.7% 7.1% na Common Equity - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.29 1.43 1.51 Quick Ratio 0.31 0.44 0.41 Total Debt $ 23,913 $ 16,251 $ 8,987 Net Debt $ 23,715 $ 16,090 $ 8,953 Total Capitalization $ 38,125 $ 29,756 $ 21,560 Total Debt/Total 62.7% 54.6% 41.7% Capitalization Net Debt/Total 62.2% 54.1% 41.5% Capitalization Total Debt/EBITDA 6.04x 4.67x 3.40x EBITDA/Interest Expense 2.56x 2.67x 3.17x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.60x 0.91x 2.38x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange NasdaqSC Stock Price $ 2.25 52 Week High $ 3.37 52 Week Low $ 1.50 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 1 Beta 1.19 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,280 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 1,500 Market Cap $ 11,880.0 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 35,595.0 Institutional % Owned 1.00% Number of Institutions 10 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------------------- Market Cap EV --------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.14x 0.41x EBIT 3.76x 11.28x EBITDA 3.00x 8.98x Normalized Net Income 12.72x 38.11x Basic Normalized EPS 12.50x Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean EPS na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.20x 0.60x Common Equity 0.84x 2.50x Tangible Common Equity 0.84x 2.50x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 - $ - $ - December-02 - $ - $ - LT Growth - na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended May-01 Aug-00 -------------------- -------------------- Revenue 26.4% 20.5% EBIT 18.1% 33.1% EBITDA 19.1% 31.8% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 46 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- iPrint Technologies Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name iPrint Technologies Symbol IPRT Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-00 Latest Rprt Per 30-Sep-01 Address 255 Constitution City, State Zip Menlo Park, CA 94025 Telephone 650-298-8500 Fax 650-364-7742 Officers Royal Farros Robyn Cerutti Gregory Korjeff Nickoletta Swank Attorneys Auditors Arthur Andersen Transfer Agent American Stock Transfer & Trust iPrint Technologies allows customers to design, proof, and order some 3,500 customized print products -- including cards, stationery, label, mugs, and T-shirts -- through its retail Web site. The company, which outsources the printing work, also offers specialized printing and photocopying services; operates co-branded printing Web sites with 3M, OfficeMax, and other firms; and develops sites for third parties.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ----------------- ------------------ Sep-01 Sep-01 Sep-00 Dec-00 Dec-99 -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Revenue $ 11,806 $ 7,273 $ 12,536 $ 17,069 $ 3,256 COGS 7,671 4,623 8,973 12,021 2,265 -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Gross Profit 4,135 2,650 3,563 5,048 991 Selling, General & Administrative 17,349 11,659 29,074 34,764 10,534 Research & Development 5,877 4,120 4,895 6,652 3,544 Other Operating 1,849 - - 1,849 668 -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Operating Income (20,940) (13,129) (30,406) (38,217) (13,755) Interest Expense, net - - - - - Other, net 1,571 968 1,639 2,242 323 -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Pre-tax Income (19,369) (12,161) (28,767) (35,975) (13,432) Taxes - - - - - -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- After-tax Income (19,369) (12,161) (28,767) (35,975) (13,432) Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Normalized Net Income (19,369) (12,161) (28,767) (35,975) (13,432) Preferred Dividends - - - - - -------- --------- --------- ---------- ---------- Normalized Net Income to Common $(19,369) (12,161) $ (28,767) $ (35,975) $ (13,432) ======== ======= ========= ========== ========== EBIT $(19,369) (12,161) $ (28,767) $ (35,975) $ (13,432) Depreciation & Amortization $ 4,004 $ 1,550 $ 1,504 $ 3,958 $ 362 EBITDA $(15,365) $ (10,611) $ (27,263) $ (32,017) $ (13,070) CAPEX $ 505 $ 372 $ 3,589 $ 3,722 $ 1,851 EBITDA - CAPEX $(15,870) $ (10,983) $ (30,852) $ (35,739) $ (14,921) GAAP Operating Cash Flow $(16,469) $ (11,035) $ (26,566) $ (32,000) $ (10,845) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ (1,379) $ (1,379) $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued Operations $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Extraordinary Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total $ (1,379) $ (1,379) $ - $ - $ - Total After-tax Special Items $ (1,379) $ (1,379) $ - $ - $ - Tax Provision on Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Taxes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Net Income $(20,748) $ (13,540) $ (28,767) $ (35,975) $ (13,432) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 30,180 24,606 25,970 7,265 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.62) $ (0.40) $ (1.17) $ (1.39) $ (1.85) Basic Reported EPS $ (0.67) $ (0.45) $ (1.17) $ (1.39) $ (1.85) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 30,180 24,606 25,970 7,265 Diluted Normalized EPS $ (0.62) $ (0.40) $ (1.17) $ (1.39) $ (1.85) Diluted Reported EPS $ (0.67) $ (0.45) $ (1.17) $ (1.39) $ (1.85) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 35.0% 36.4% 28.4% 29.6% 30.4% S,G & A 147.0% 160.3% 231.9% 203.7% 323.5% Operating Income -177.4% -180.5% -242.5% -223.9% -422.5% Pre-Tax -164.1% -167.2% -229.5% -210.8% -412.5% EBIT -164.1% -167.2% -229.5% -210.8% -412.5% EBITDA -130.1% -145.9% -217.5% -187.6% -401.4% Normalized Net Income -164.1% -167.2% -229.5% -210.8% -412.5% Reported Net Income -175.7% -186.2% -229.5% -210.8% -412.5% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ----------------------- 30-Sep-01 Dec-00 Dec-99 --------- --------- ---------- Cash & Equivalents $ 7,090 $ 19,283 $ 15,080 Marketable Securities 356 356 - --------- --------- ---------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 7,446 19,639 15,080 Accounts Receivable 2,156 1,874 255 Inventory - - - Other Current Assets 5,117 8,300 892 --------- --------- ----------- Total Current Assets 14,719 29,813 16,227 PPE, net 2,657 4,070 2,136 Intangibles, net - - - Investments - - - Other Assets 2,761 205 - --------- --------- ---------- Total Assets $ 20,137 $ 34,088 $ 18,363 ========= ========= ========== Accounts Payable $ 1,934 $ 2,509 $ 935 Accrued Expenses 2,920 2,546 2,121 Short Term Debt 6 196 96 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities - - - --------- --------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 4,860 5,251 3,152 Other LT Liabilities - - - Long Term Debt 8 12 119 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - 30,793 --------- --------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 4,868 5,263 34,064 --------- --------- ---------- Common Equity 15,269 28,825 (15,701) --------- --------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 20,137 $ 34,088 $ 18,363 ========= ========= ========== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 30,240 30,054 8,336 Cash Value per share $ 0.25 $ 0.65 $ 1.81 Book Value per share $ 0.50 $ 0.96 $ (1.88) Tangible Book Value per share $ 0.50 $ 0.96 $ (1.88) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 5.86 x 16.03 x 12.77 x Inventory Turnover na na na Asset Turnover 0.44 x 0.65 x 0.18 x Days Sales Outstanding 62.3 22.8 28.6 Days Inventory Outstanding na na na Days Payable Outstanding 24.8 11.4 20.1 Return on Avg Assets -71.4% -137.2% na Return on Avg Common Equity -87.9% -548.2% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 3.03 5.68 5.15 Quick Ratio 3.03 5.68 5.15 Total Debt $ 14 $ 208 $ 31,008 Net Debt (1) $ 14 $ 208 $ 31,008 Total Capitalization $ 15,283 $ 29,033 $ 15,307 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 0.1% 0.7% 202.6% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 0.1% 0.7% 202.6% Total Debt/EBITDA na na na EBITDA/Interest Expense na na na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange NasdaqNM Stock Price $ 0.20 52 Week High $ 1.84 52 Week Low $ 0.16 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 26 Beta - Shares Outstanding (000's) 30,240 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 11,000 Market Cap $ 6,048.0 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 6,062.0 Institutional % Owned 1.00% Number of Institutions 17 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ---------------- Market Cap EV ---------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.51x 0.51x EBIT na na EBITDA na na Normalized Net Income na na Basic Normalized EPS na Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue 0.56x 0.56x Dec-01 Mean Revenue 0.39x 0.39x Dec-01 Mean EPS na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.30x 0.30x Common Equity 0.40x 0.40x Tangible Common Equity 0.40x 0.40x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 4 $ 10,871 $ (0.57) December-02 1 $ 15,560 $ (0.05) LT Growth - na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Sep-01 Dec-00 ------ ------ Revenue -42.0% 424.2% EBIT -57.7% 167.8% EBITDA -61.1% 145.0% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes YTD 9/01 unusual items are restructuring expenses. (1) Cash is not included in the calcuation for Net Debt due to the large requirements of cash working capital in the business - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 47 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Paris Corporation Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Paris Corporation Symbol PBFI Latest Fiscal YE 30-Sep-00 Latest Rprt Per 30-Jun-01 Address 122 Kisel Road City, State Zip Burlington, NJ 08016 Telephone 609-387-7300 Fax 609-971-6658 Officers Dominic Toscani Gerard Toscani William Lomano Attorneys Auditors Goldenberg Rosenthal Transfer Agent Chase Mellon Shareholder Services Paris makes papers and other products for laser and inkjet printers, including its growing Burlington line, which has a marketing agreement with Microsoft's Picture It creative software products. Paris sells its products through office T products distributors and retailers in North America. It also owns 57% of Signature, which markets office products to supermarkets and drugstores.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Fiscal Years Ended -------------------------------------------- Ended Jun-01 Jun-01 Jun-00 Sep-00 Sep-99 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Revenue $ 43,232 $ 32,278 $ 32,057 $ 43,011 $ 35,433 COGS 37,743 27,887 28,665 38,521 31,358 -------- -------------------- -------------------- Gross Profit 5,489 4,391 3,392 4,490 4,075 Selling, General & 4,238 3,319 3,318 4,237 3,808 Administrative Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - -------- -------------------- -------------------- Operating Income 5,489 4,391 3,392 4,490 4,075 Interest Expense, net 149 149 7 7 58 Other, net 940 602 672 1,010 1,250 -------- -------------------- -------------------- Pre-tax Income 2,042 1,525 739 1,256 1,459 Taxes 710 424 317 603 548 -------- -------------------- -------------------- After-tax Income 1,332 1,101 422 653 911 Minority Interest (166) (141) 35 10 50 Equity in Affiliates - - - - - Normalized Net 1,166 960 457 663 961 Income Preferred Dividends - - - - - -------- -------------------- -------------------- Normalized Net Income to $ 1,166 $ 960 $ 457 $ 663 $ 961 ======== ==================== ==================== Common EBIT $ 2,191 $ 1,674 $ 746 $ 1,263 $ 1,517 Depreciation & Amortization $ 656 $ 299 $ 371 $ 728 $ 556 EBITDA $ 2,847 $ 1,973 $ 1,117 $ 1,991 $ 2,073 CAPEX $ (368) $ (320) $ 248 $ 200 $ 912 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 3,215 $ 2,293 $ 869 $ 1,791 $ 1,161 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 2,354 $ 1,155 $ (840) $ 359 $ 628 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Operations Extraordinary $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Items Total $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Total After-tax Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Tax Provision on Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Reported Taxes $ 710 $ 424 $ 317 $ 603 $ 548 Reported Net Income $ 1,166 $ 960 $ 457 $ 663 $ 961 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 3,310 3,264 3,234 3,526 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.27 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.27 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 3,310 3,264 3,234 3,526 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.27 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.36 $ 0.29 $ 0.14 $ 0.21 $ 0.27 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 12.7% 13.6% 10.6% 10.4% 11.5% S,G & A 9.8% 10.3% 10.4% 9.9% 10.7% Operating Income 2.9% 3.3% 0.2% 0.6% 0.8% Pre-Tax 4.7% 4.7% 2.3% 2.9% 4.1% EBIT 5.1% 5.2% 2.3% 2.9% 4.3% EBITDA 6.6% 6.1% 3.5% 4.6% 5.9% Normalized Net Income 2.7% 3.0% 1.4% 1.5% 2.7% Reported Net Income 2.7% 3.0% 1.4% 1.5% 2.7% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of --------------------- 30-Jun-01 Sep-00 Sep-99 ---------- --------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 4,475 $ 2,828 $ 3,880 Marketable Securities 4,062 3,686 3,567 --------- --------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 8,537 6,514 7,447 Accounts Receivable 5,401 5,422 5,959 Inventory 3,842 3,862 4,167 Other Current Assets 970 1,096 645 --------- --------------------- Total Current Assets 18,750 16,894 18,218 PPE, net 1,598 1,590 1,942 Intangibles, net - - - Investments - 251 500 Other Assets 573 542 760 --------- --------------------- Total Assets $ 20,921 $ 19,277 $ 21,420 ========= ===================== Accounts Payable $ 3,564 $ 4,147 $ 5,197 Accrued Expenses 289 297 700 Short Term Debt 1,139 - - Short Term Capital - - - Leases Other Current 366 330 623 --------- --------------------- Liabilities Total Current Liabilities 5,358 4,774 6,520 Other LT Liabilities - - 219 Long Term Debt - - - Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests 225 84 94 Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- --------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock $ 5,583 4,858 6,833 --------- --------------------- Common Equity 15,338 14,419 14,587 --------- --------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 20,921 $ 19,277 $ 21,420 ========= ===================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 3,271 3,938 3,938 Cash Value per share $ 2.61 $ 1.65 $ 1.89 Book Value per share $ 4.69 $ 3.66 $ 3.70 Tangible Book Value per share $ 4.69 $ 3.66 $ 3.70 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 7.99x 7.56x 5.95x Inventory Turnover 9.80x 9.60x 7.53x Asset Turnover 2.15x 2.11x 1.65x Days Sales Outstanding 45.7 48.3 61.4 Days Inventory Outstanding 37.3 38.0 48.5 Days Payable Outstanding 33.5 39.9 53.9 Return on Avg Assets 5.8% 3.3% na Return on Avg Commin Equity 7.8% 4.6% na - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 3.50 3.54 2.79 Quick Ratio 2.78 2.73 2.16 Total Debt $ 1,364 $ 84 $ 94 Net Debt $ (7,173) $ (6,430) $ (7,353) Total Capitalization $ 16,702 $ 14,503 $ 14,681 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 8.2% 0.6% 0.6% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -42.9% -44.3% -50.1% Total Debt/EBITDA 0.48x 0.04x 0.05x EBITDA/Interest Expense 19.11x 284.43x 35.74x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest 21.58x 255.86x 20.02x Expense - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange NasdaqSC Stock Price $ 3.04 52 Week High $ 3.70 52 Week Low $ 1.75 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 1 Beta - Shares Outstanding (000's) 3,270 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 1,000 Market Cap $ 9,940.8 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 2,767.8 Institutional % Owned 1.00% Number of Institutions 5 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ------------------------ Market Cap EV ------------------------ Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.23x 0.06x EBIT 4.54x 1.26x EBITDA 3.49x 0.97x Normalized Net Income 8.53x 2.37x Basic Normalized EPS 8.44x Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean Revenue na na Dec-01 Mean EPS na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.48x 0.13x Common Equity 0.65x 0.18x Tangible Common Equity 0.65x 0.18x - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 - $ - $ - December-02 - $ - $ - LT Growth - na na - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Jun-01 Sep-00 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue 0.7% 21.4% EBIT 124.4% -16.7% EBITDA 76.6% -4.0% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 48 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS SELECTED COMPARABLE COMPANY ANALYSIS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name BCT International Symbol BCTI Latest Fiscal YE 28-Feb-01 Latest Rprt Per 31-Aug-01 Address 3000 N.E. 30th Pl City, State Zip Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Telephone 954-563-1224 Fax 954-565-0742 Officers William Wilkerson Michael Hull Henry Johnson Attorneys Auditors PriceWaterhouseCoopers Transfer Agent Registrar & Transfer Co BCT International is a wholesale printing chain with 84 franchises in the US, Canada, and Argentina. The franchises specialize in thermography and make items such as business cards, letterheads, and labels, which are sold to retail printers, mailing centers, and superstores. BCT's Pelican Paper Products division supplies paper and printing equipment to the franchisees. The company also operates Orderprinting.com. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ----------------- -------------------- Aug-01 Aug-01 Aug-00 Feb-01 Feb-00 -------- ------- ------- -------- -------- Revenue $ 18,332 $ 9,194 $ 9,861 $ 18,999 $ 19,302 COGS 11,255 5,527 5,877 11,605 11,574 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- Gross Profit 7,077 3,667 3,984 7,394 7,728 Selling, General & Administrative 7,142 3,240 2,553 6,455 6,619 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating 245 114 101 232 189 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- Operating Income (310) 313 1,330 707 920 Interest Expense, net (420) (139) (100) (381) (336) Other, net 49 - - 49 11 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- Pre-tax Income 159 452 1,430 1,137 1,267 Taxes 61 176 557 442 479 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- After-tax Income $ 98 $ 276 $ 873 $ 695 $ 788 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- Normalized Net Income 98 276 873 695 788 Preferred Dividends - - - - - Normalized Net Income to -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- Common $ 98 $ 276 $ 873 $ 695 $ 788 ======== ====== ======= ======== ======== EBIT $ (261) $ 313 $ 1,330 $ 756 $ 931 Depreciation & Amortization $ 245 $ 114 $ 101 $ 232 $ 189 $ (16) $ 427 $ 1,431 $ 988 $ 1,120 EBITDA $ 69 $ 51 $ 132 $ 150 $ 262 CAPEX EBITDA - CAPEX $ (85) $ 376 $ 1,299 $ 838 $ 858 GAAP Operating Cash fLOW $ 2,171 $1,456 $ (399) $ 316 $ 1,437 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Item Reconciliation: Pre-tax Special Items Unusual Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Accounting Changes $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Discontinued Operations $ - $ - $ (31) $ (31) $ (357) Extraordinary Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 941 Total $ - $ - $ (31) $ (31) $ 584 Total After-tax Special Items $ - $ - $ (31) $ (31) $ 226 Tax Provision on Special Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 358 Reported Taxes $ 61 $ 176 $ 557 $ 442 $ 837 Reported Net Income $ 98 $ 276 $ 842 $ 664 $ 1,014 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,124 5,231 5,214 5,257 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.17 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.05 $ 0.16 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,124 5,246 5,235 5,388 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.01 $ 0.05 $ 0.17 $ 0.13 $ 0.15 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.02 $ 0.05 $ 0.16 $ 0.13 $ 0.19 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Core Gross Profit 38.6% 39.9% 40.4% 38.9% 40.0% S,G & A 39.0% 35.2% 25.9% 34.0% 34.3% Operating Income -1.7% 3.4% 13.5% 3.7% 4.8% Pre-Tax 0.9% 4.9% 14.5% 6.0% 6.6% EBIT -1.4% 3.4% 13.5% 4.0% 4.8% EBITDA -0.1% 4.6% 14.5% 5.2% 5.8% Normalized Net Income 0.5% 3.0% 8.9% 3.7% 4.1% Reported Net Income 0.5% 3.0% 8.5% 3.5% 5.3% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, As of As of except per share) ------------------- 31-Aug-01 Feb-01 Feb-00 --------- ------- ---------- Cash & Equivalents $ 3,170 $ 1,799 $ 1,906 Marketable Securities - - - --------- ------- ---------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 3,170 1,799 1,906 Accounts Receivable 2,043 3,568 3,293 Inventory 2,375 2,352 2,359 Other Current Assets 582 455 890 --------- ------- ---------- Total Current Assets 8,170 8,174 8,448 PPE, net 423 473 529 Intangibles, net 219 232 258 Investments - - - Other Assets 7,344 7,311 8,086 --------- ------- ---------- Total Assets $ 16,156 $16,190 $ 17,321 ========= ======= ========== Accounts Payable $ 286 $ 597 $ 1,111 Accrued Expenses 563 403 1,349 Short Term Debt 86 86 104 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 167 167 218 --------- ------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities 1,102 1,253 2,782 Other LT Liabilities 320 417 453 Long Term Debt 194 236 330 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- ------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,616 1,906 3,565 --------- ------- ---------- Common Equity 14,540 14,284 13,756 --------- ------- ---------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 16,156 $16,190 $ 17,321 ========= ======= ========== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 5,136 5,231 Cash Value per share $ 0.62 $ 0.35 $ 0.36 Book Value per share $ 2.84 $ 2.78 $ 2.63 Tangible Book Value $ 2.80 $ 2.74 $ 2.58 per share - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.53 x 5.54 x 5.86 x Inventory Turnover 4.76 x 4.93 x 4.91 x Asset Turnover 1.13 x 1.13 x 1.11 x Days Sales Outstanding 55.9 65.9 62.3 Days Inventory Outstanding 76.6 74.1 74.4 Days Payable Outstanding 8.6 17.0 22.1 Return on Avg Assets 0.6% 4.1% na Return on Avg Common Equity 0.7% 5.0% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 7.41 6.52 3.04 Quick Ratio 5.26 4.65 2.19 Total Debt $ 280 $ 322 $ 434 Net Debt $ (2,890) $ (1,477) $ (1,472) Total Capitalization $ 14,820 $ 14,606 $ 14,190 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 1.9% 2.2% 3.1% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -19.5% -10.1% -10.4% Total Debt/EBITDA na 0.33 x 0.39 x EBITDA/Interest Expense na na na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 16-Nov-01 Exchange OTC BB Stock Price $ 0.69 52 Week High $ 1.63 52 Week Low $ 0.50 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 6 Beta 0.47 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 2,700 Market Cap $ 3,533.5 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 643.5 Institutional % Owned 1.00% Number of Institutions 8 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ---------------------- Market Cap EV ---------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.19x 0.04x EBIT na na EBITDA na na Normalized Net Income 36.06x 6.57x Basic Normalized EPS 69.00x Projected Dec-01 Mean Revenue 0.20x 0.04x Dec-01 Mean Revenue 0.21x 0.04x Dec-01 Mean EPS 6.93x na Dec-02 Mean EPS 9.56x na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.22x 0.04x Common Equity 0.24x 0.04x Tangible Common Equity 0.25x 0.04x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-01 - $ 17,726 $ 0.10 December-02 - $ 16,610 $ 0.07 LT Growth - na na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Six Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Aug-01 Feb-01 ------ ------ Revenue -6.8% -1.6% EBIT -76.5% -18.8% EBITDA -70.2% -11.8% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes FY00 & FY01 discontinued operation are losses from Company owned franchises. FY00 extraordinary item is legal settlement. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: Multex, Yahoo Finance, and Hoovers Page 49 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . The discounted cash flow analysis estimates value based on a company's projected future free cash flow discounted at a rate reflecting risks inherent in its business and capital structure. Free cash flow represents the amount of cash generated and available for principal, interest and dividend payments after providing for ongoing business operations. . While the discounted cash flow analysis is the most scientific of the methodologies, it is dependent on projections provided by the Company and is further dependent on numerous industry-specific and macroeconomic factors. . Capitalink utilized both the forecasts provided by Company management ("Management Case"), and the resulting forecasts based on certain modifications made by Capitalink to the Management Case ("Revised Case"). . Management Case assumed fiscal year ending February 2003 and 2004 growth rates for royalty income to be -5.4% and -1.0%, respectively, the Revised Case assumed 0% growth in each year. . Management Case assumed fiscal year ending February 2003 and 2004 growth rates for paper sales to be -6.7% for each year, the Revised Case assumed 0% growth in each year. Capitalink undertook two sets of discounted cash flow analyses, based on each of the Management Case and the Revised Case. . Under the Management Case, projected free cash flows in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 are $578,000 and $522,000, respectively. . Under the Revised Case, projected free cash flows in fiscal years 2003 and 2004 are $507,000 and $600,000, respectively. The lower free cash in year 2003 under the Revised Case results from the higher levels of working capital required by the greater revenue as compared to the Management Case. Page 50 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS . In order to arrive at a present value of the free cash flows, Capitalink utilized discount rates ranging from 25.0% to 37.5%. This range was based on a derived weighted average cost of capital equal to 31.4%: . Capital structure is 7.3% debt, 92.7% equity. . Cost of equity was determined to be 33.5% based on the riskless and risk-based rates. . Cost of debt was determined to be 8.0% based on outstanding acquisition notes payable. . The range of terminal values represents the residual value of the Company at the end of the forecast period. Capitalink presented a range of terminal values by applying a range of multiples to the Company's projected EBITDA. Capitalink noted that utilizing the EBITDA multiple; the terminal value on average represented 101.5% and 101.1% of the implied enterprise value for the Management Case and Revised Case, respectively. Thus, all of the value was derived from a terminal event and not the projected free cash flows. . In addition, Capitalink presented a perpetual growth scenario whereby ranges of growth rates were applied to the Company's 2004 free cash flows in order to determine a terminal value, rather than multiples. Capitalink noted that utilizing the perpetual growth scenario; the terminal value on average represented 104.2% and 102.4% of the implied enterprise value for the Management Case and Revised Case, respectively. Thus, all of the value was derived from a terminal event and not the projected free cash flows. . In each of the scenarios discussed, a range of enterprise values was derived. The enterprise values were reduced by net debt to arrive at an equity value. Because the "net debt" is actually a negative due to the Company's available cash and the calculated present value of the notes receivable (as Page 51 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS discussed later and assumed to be available excess working capital), such net debt is added to the enterprise value to arrive at a market value. . It was noted that utilizing either terminal value scenario under both Management and Revised Cases the net debt represented in excess of 70% of the respectively calculated equity values. . Capitalink calculated a range of equity values per share based on approximately 5,136,000 shares outstanding as of August 31, 2001. The shares outstanding are comprised of 5,121,000 shares of common stock, and 15,000 "in-the-money" options, at an exercise price is $1.12 or below. . Capitalink found that the midpoints of the ranges of equity values per share with respect to the EBITDA multiple were $1.22 under the Management Case, and $1.44 under the Revised Case. Under the perpetual growth scenario, the midpoints were $1.09 under the Management Case, and $1.21 under the Revised Case. Page 52 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Financial Projections - Management Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 ---------------------- -------------------------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Revenues Royalty Income $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 2,614 $ 2,543 $ 5,157 $ 4,877 $ 4,829 Pelican Paper Sales 13,881 13,424 6,385 6,144 12,529 11,693 10,913 Franchise Sales 27 46 22 18 40 40 40 Other 952 311 139 130 269 282 297 ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Total $20,254 $19,048 $ 9,160 $ 8,835 $17,995 $16,893 $16,079 Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Sales Paper 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,921 10,193 9,513 ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Gross Margin $ 8,680 $ 7,443 $ 3,633 $ 3,441 $ 7,074 $ 6,700 $ 6,566 Less Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits na 2,787 1,660 1,367 3,027 2,740 2,822 General and Administrative na 574 235 335 570 599 616 IT Programming Costs na 669 258 199 457 550 550 Occupancy Costs na 204 93 89 182 187 193 Travel and Entertainment na 375 177 193 370 389 396 Professional Fees na 236 251 328 579 200 206 Bad Debt na 1,452 450 450 900 900 900 Management Incentive na 125 100 100 200 250 250 Net Loss Company Plants na 31 16 68 84 120 75 ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Total 6,619 6,453 3,240 3,129 6,369 5,934 6,009 ---------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ EBITDA $ 2,061 $ 990 $ 393 $ 312 $ 705 $ 766 $ 557 ================================== ==========================================
Actual Projected ----------------- -------------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Sep - Feb February 28/29 ----------------- -------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 ----------------- -------------------------------------------- Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na -2.4% -2.7% -2.1% -5.4% -1.0% Pelican Paper Sales na -3.3% -3.8% -6.7% -6.7% -6.7% Franchise Sales na 70.4% -18.2% -13.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other na -67.3% -6.5% -13.5% 5.0% 5.0% ----------------- -------------------------------------------- Total na -6.0% -53.6% -5.5% -6.1% -4.8% Margin Assumptions Cost of Paper Sales Margin 16.6% 13.6% 12.2% 12.8% 12.8% 12.8% Gross Margin 42.9% 39.1% 38.9% 39.3% 39.7% 40.8% Growth Assumptions Salaries & Employee Benefits na na -17.7% 8.6% -9.5% 3.0% General and Administrative na na 42.6% -0.7% 5.0% 3.0% IT Programming Costs na na -22.9% -31.7% 20.4% 0.0% Occupancy Costs na na -4.3% -10.8% 3.0% 3.0% Travel and Entertainment na na 9.0% -1.3% 5.0% 2.0% Professional Fees na na 30.7% 145.3% -65.5% 3.0% Bad Debt na na 0.0% -38.0% 0.0% 0.0% Management Incentive na na 0.0% 60.0% 25.0% 0.0% ----------------- -------------------------------------------- Net Loss Company Plants na na 325.0% 171.0% 42.9% -37.5% na -2.5% -3.4% -1.3% -6.8% 1.3% Margin Review EBITDA Margin % 10.2% 5.2% 3.5% 3.9% 4.5% 3.5%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 53 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Management Case ($ in thousands, except per share) Free Cash Flows
Actual Projected ---------------------------- ------------------------------ FY ended FY ended February 28/29 6 Mths 6 Mths February 28/29 ----------------- Mar - Aug Sep - Feb -------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ Revenue $ 20,254 $ 19,048 $ 9,160 $ 8,835 $ 16,893 $ 16,079 Cost of Sales 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,193 9,513 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ Gross Margin 8,680 7,443 3,633 3,441 6,700 6,566 Operating Expenses 6,619 6,455 3,240 3,129 5,934 6,009 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ EBITDA 2,061 988 393 312 766 557 less: Deprec. & Amort. 189 232 114 137 220 220 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ EBIT 1,872 756 279 175 546 337 Income Taxes 837 442 176 69 216 133 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ After-tax Income before 1,035 314 103 106 330 204 Interest Add: Deprec. & Amort. 189 232 114 137 220 220 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net 1,365 (1,505) 1,374 (906) 278 248 Wkg Cap. Less: Capital Expenditures 262 150 51 99 250 150 ---------------------------- ------------------------------ Free Cash Flows $ 2,327 $(1,109)$ 1,540 $ (762) $ 578 $ 522 ============================ ==============================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ---------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $ 960 $1,129 $1,297 $1,382 $1,550 $1,719 27.5% $ 899 $1,060 $1,221 $1,302 $1,463 $1,625 ----------------- 30.0% $ 841 $ 996 | $1,150 $1,227 | $1,382 $1,536 32.5% $ 787 $ 935 | $1,083 $1,157 | $1,305 $1,453 ----------------- 35.0% $ 736 $ 878 $1,020 $1,091 $1,232 $1,374 37.5% $ 688 $ 824 $ 960 $1,028 $1,164 $1,300 ---------- Average of Box | $ 1,154 | ---------- Estimated Range of Equity Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount --------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $6,097 $6,266 $6,434 $6,519 $6,687 $6,856 27.5% $6,036 $6,197 $6,358 $6,439 $6,600 $6,761 ----------------- 30.0% $5,978 $6,132 | $6,287 $6,364 | $6,518 $6,673 32.5% $5,924 $6,072 | $6,220 $6,294 | $6,442 $6,589 ----------------- 35.0% $5,873 $6,015 $6,156 $6,227 $6,369 $6,511 37.5% $5,825 $5,961 $6,097 $6,165 $6,301 $6,437 ---------- Average of Box | $ 6,291 | ---------- -------------------------------- Terminal Value - EBITDA Multiple -------------------------------- Terminal Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple --------------------------------------------------------- 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x --------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA Terminal Value $ 1,532 $ 1,811 $ 2,090 $ 2,229 $ 2,507 $ 2,786 ========================================================= Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount -------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - -------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% 159.6% 97.1% 97.5% 97.6% 97.9% 98.1% 27.5% 98.7% 98.9% 99.0% 99.1% 99.2% 99.3% ----------------- 30.0% 100.9% 100.8% | 100.7% 100.6% | 100.6% 100.5% 32.5% 103.4% 102.8% | 102.4% 102.3% | 102.0% 101.8% ----------------- 35.0% 106.0% 105.0% 104.3% 104.0% 103.6% 103.2% 37.5% 108.8% 107.3% 106.3% 105.9% 105.2% 104.7% --------- Average of Box | 101.5% | --------- Estimated Range of Equity Values per Share Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ------------------------------------------------------ Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x - ----------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $ 1.19 $ 1.22 $ 1.25 $ 1.27 $ 1.30 $ 1.33 27.5% $ 1.18 $ 1.21 $ 1.24 $ 1.25 $ 1.29 $ 1.32 ---------------- 30.0% $ 1.16 $ 1.19| $ 1.22 $ 1.24 |$ 1.27 $ 1.30 32.5% $ 1.15 $ 1.18| $ 1.21 $ 1.23 |$ 1.25 $ 1.28 ---------------- 35.0% $ 1.14 $ 1.17 $ 1.20 $ 1.21 $ 1.24 $ 1.27 37.5% $ 1.13 $ 1.16 $ 1.19 $ 1.20 $ 1.23 $ 1.25 -------- Average of Box | $ 1.22 | -------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 54 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Management Case ($ in thousands, except per share) Free Cash Flows Actual Projected ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- FY ended FY ended February 28/29 6 Mths 6 Mths February 28/29 ----------------------- Mar - Aug Sep - Feb -------------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- Revenue $ 20,254 $ 19,048 $ 9,160 $ 8,835 $ 16,893 $ 16,079 Cost of Sales 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,193 9,513 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- Gross Margin 8,680 7,443 3,633 3,441 6,700 6,566 Operating Expenses 6,619 6,455 3,240 3,129 5,934 6,009 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- EBITDA 2,061 988 393 312 766 557 less: Deprec. & Amort 189 232 114 137 220 220 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- EBIT 1,872 756 279 175 546 337 Income Taxes 837 442 176 69 216 133 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- After-tax Income before Interest 1,035 314 103 106 330 204 Add: Deprec. & Amort 189 232 114 137 220 220 Add: (Used) from by Net WC 1,365 (1,505) 1,374 (906) 278 248 Less: Capital Expenditures 262 150 51 99 250 150 ----------------------------------- --------------------------------- Free Cash Flows $ 2,327 $ (1,109) $ 1,540 $ (762) $ 578 $ 522 =================================== =================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ---------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% - ---------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $665 $674 $684 $694 $705 $716 27.5% $554 $561 $569 $577 $585 $594 ------------- 30.0% $462 $469 | $475 $481 | $488 $495 32.5% $386 $391 | $396 $401 | $407 $412 ------------- 35.0% $320 $324 $329 $333 $337 $342 37.5% $263 $267 $271 $274 $278 $282 ------- Average of Box | $ 438 | ------- Estimated Range of Equity Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ----------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ----------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $5,801 $5,811 $5,821 $5,831 $5,842 $5,852 27.5% $5,691 $5,698 $5,706 $5,714 $5,722 $5,731 ----------------- 30.0% $5,599 $5,605 | $5,612 $5,618 | $5,625 $5,631 32.5% $5,522 $5,528 | $5,533 $5,538 | $5,543 $5,549 ----------------- 35.0% $5,457 $5,461 $5,465 $5,470 $5,474 $5,479 37.5% $5,400 $5,404 $5,407 $5,411 $5,415 $5,419 --------- Average of Box | $ 5,575 | --------- ----------------------------------- Terminal Value - Perpetual Growth ----------------------------------- Terminal Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------- EBITDA $575 $577 $578 $579 $581 $582 less: Deprec. & Amort 200 200 200 200 200 200 ------------------------------------------------- EBIT 375 377 378 379 381 382 Income Taxes 148 149 149 150 150 151 ------------------------------------------------- After-tax Income before Int 227 228 229 230 230 231 Add: Deprec. & Amort 200 200 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) from by Net WC -- -- -- -- -- -- Less: Capital Expenditures 200 200 200 200 200 200 ------------------------------------------------ Free Cash Flows $227 $228 $229 $230 $230 $231 ================================================ Disc Rate Perpetual Growth Terminal Values - ------------------------------------------------------------------ 25.0% $1,044 $1,060 $1,076 $1,093 $1,111 $1,128 27.5% $ 936 $ 950 $ 963 $ 977 $ 991 $1,006 30.0% $ 849 $ 860 $ 871 $ 883 $ 895 $ 907 32.5% $ 776 $ 786 $ 796 $ 806 $ 816 $ 826 35.0% $ 715 $ 724 $ 732 $ 741 $ 749 $ 758 37.5% $ 663 $ 670 $ 678 $ 685 $ 693 $ 701 Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ----------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% 95.1% 95.2% 95.2% 95.3% 95.4% 95.4% 27.5% 97.9% 97.9% 97.9% 98.0% 98.0% 98.0% ----------------- 30.0% 101.7% 101.7% | 101.7% 101.7% | 101.6% 101.6% 32.5% 106.9% 106.8% | 106.7% 106.6% | 106.5% 106.4% ----------------- 35.0% 113.7% 113.6% 113.4% 113.2% 113.0% 112.9% 37.5% 123.0% 122.7% 122.4% 122.1% 121.8% 121.5% -------- Average of Box | 104.2% | -------- Estimated Range of Equity Values per Share Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $ 1.13 $ 1.13 $ 1.13 $ 1.14 $ 1.14 $ 1.14 27.5% $ 1.11 $ 1.11 $ 1.11 $ 1.11 $ 1.11 $ 1.12 -------------------- 30.0% $ 1.09 $ 1.09 | $ 1.09 $ 1.09 | $ 1.10 $ 1.10 32.5% $ 1.08 $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 $ 1.08 | $ 1.08 $ 1.08 -------------------- 35.0% $ 1.06 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 $ 1.06 $ 1.07 $ 1.07 37.5% $ 1.05 $ 1.05 $ 1.05 $ 1.05 $ 1.05 $ 1.06 --------- Average of Box | $ 1.09 | --------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 55 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Long Term and Equity Assumptions - Management Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected -------------------------- ---------------------------------------- FY ended FY ended February 28/29 6 Mths 6 Mths February 28/29 --------------- Mar - Aug Sep - Feb ----------------- Terminal 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period -------------------------- ---------------------------------------- Existing Fixed Assets Gross Assets $1,633 $1,707 $1,759 $1,759 $1,759 $1,759 Less Acc Deprec 1,104 1,234 1,335 1,439 1,563 1,657 -------------------------- ----------------------------- Net Book Value $ 529 $ 473 $ 424 $ 320 $ 196 $ 102 ========================== ============================= Deprec Expense $ 163 $ 206 $ 101 $ 104 $ 124 $ 94 $ 70 ========================== ======================================== New Fixed Assets Capex $ 99 $ 250 $ 150 $ 200 ======================================== Total Capex Years Deprec Expense 5 $ 20 $ 70 $ 100 $ 100 ======================================== Net Book Value Mach & Equip $ 99 $ 349 $ 499 Gross Assets $ 99 $ 349 $ 499 Less Acc Deprec 20 90 190 ----------------------------- Net Book Value $ 79 $ 259 $ 309 ============================= Total Assets Gross Assets $1,633 $1,707 $1,759 $1,858 $2,108 $2,258 Less Acc Deprec 1,104 1,234 1,335 1,459 1,653 1,847 -------------------------- ----------------------------- Net Book Value $ 529 $ 473 $ 424 $ 399 $ 455 $ 411 ========================== ============================= Deprec Expense $ 163 $ 206 $ 101 $ 124 $ 194 $ 194 $ 170 ========================== ======================================== Intangibles Gross Intangible $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 Less Acc Amort 216 242 255 268 294 320 ========================== ======================================== Net Book Value $ 258 $ 232 $ 219 $ 206 $ 180 $ 154 ========================== ======================================== Amort Expense $ 26 $ 26 $ 13 $ 13 $ 26 $ 26 $ 30 ========================== ======================================== Deprec & Amort Expense $ 189 $ 232 $ 114 $ 137 $ 220 $ 220 $ 200 ========================== ========================================
Actual as of 8/31/2001 ---------- Equity Value Assumptions Debt & Other Obligations Interest Bearing Debt $ 280 Contingent Liabilities (1) 550 Other - ---------- 830 ---------- Less Cash Cash on Hand 3,170 Assumed cash from exercise of options 17 Assumed value of notes (2) 2,780 ----------- 5,967 ----------- Net Debt $ (5,137) =========== Common Stock Equivalents (in thousands) Common Stock Outstanding 5,121 Stock issued re Other - ----------- 5,121 ----------- Exercise $ Options in the money: Plan 1 $ 1.12 15 Plan 2 $ - - ----------- 15 ----------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,136 =========== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Guarantee of a plant purchase obligation to a third party. (2) Based upon a collectibility and recovery analysis prepared in consultation with Company Management. See Note Receivable Summary Analysis. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 56 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Operating and Working Capital Assumptions - Management Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 Terminal ------------------ ------------------ 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Growth Statistics and Assumptions Revenue na -6.0% na -53.6% 91.2% -4.8% Cost of Sales na 0.3% na 53.5% 89.0% -6.7% Operating Expenses na 2.5% na -51.5% 89.7% 1.3% EBITDA na -52.1% na -68.4% 145.4% -27.2% EBIT na -59.6% na -76.9% 211.8% -38.2% After-tax Income Pre-Interest na -69.7% na -66.3% 211.8% -38.2% Profitability Gross Margin 42.9% 39.1% 39.7% 38.9% 39.7% 40.8% EBITDA 10.2% 5.2% 4.3% 3.5% 4.5% 3.5% EBIT 9.2% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 3.2% 2.1% After-tax Income Pre-Interest 5.1% 1.6% 1.1% 1.2% 2.0% 1.3% Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% Effective Tax Rate 44.7% 58.5% 63.1% 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% Current Period Tax $ 837 $ 442 $ 176 $ 69 $ 216 $ 133 NOL Usage - - - - - ---------------------------- ------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ 837 $ 442 $ 176 $ 69 $ 216 $ 133 ============================ =============================== Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - ========= =============================== Actual Projected ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 Terminal ------------------ ------------------ 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period ---------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions Accounts Receivable (AR) AR Days Outstanding 59 68 na 65 65 65 % of Sales 16.3% 18.7% na 17.8% 17.8% 17.8% Inventory Days Inventory Outs. 74 74 na 74 74 74 % Cost of Sales 20.4% 20.3% na 20.3% 20.3% 20.3% Prepayments % of Direct and Op Costs 2.2% 0.7% na 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% Accounts Payable (AP) AP Days Outstanding 22 12 na 12 12 12 % of Direct and Op Costs 6.1% 3.3% na 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% Accrued Expenses & Other % of Direct and Op Costs 8.6% 3.2% na 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% Changes in Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivables $ 3,293 $ 3,568 $ 2,043 $ 3,205 $ 3,008 $ 2,863 Inventory 2,359 2,352 2,375 2,214 2,066 1,929 Prepayments 408 134 111 121 113 109 Accounts Payables 1,111 597 286 568 530 510 Accrued Expenses & Other 1,567 570 730 553 516 497 --------------------------- ------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $ 3,382 $ 4,887 $ 3,513 $ 4,419 $ 4,141 $ 3,893 ============================ =============================== % of EBITDA 164.1% 494.6% 893.9% 1416.3% 540.8% 698.7% ============================ =============================== Cash Flow (Used) Sourced by Non-Cash Net Wrkg Cap $ 1,365 $(1,505) $ 1,374 $ (906) $ 278 $ 248 $ - ============================ =========================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 57 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Cost of Capital Calculation ($ in thousands, except per share) Cost of Common Stock Riskless (1) 20 year treasury coupon (Rf) 5.0% Risk (2) Equity risk premium (EP) 7.8% Industry risk premium (IP) 2.3% Size Premium (SP) 8.4% Company Specific Risk 10.0% ----- 33.5% ===== Cost of Debt Nominal % of Weighted Type of Debt Rate Amount of Debt Cost of Debt ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acquisition Notes Payble 8.00% $ 280 100.0% 8.0% - 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0% 0.0% - 0.0% 0.0% ----------------------------------- $ 280 100.0% 8.0% =================================== Note: Company has $2m unused line of credit at LIBOR + 2.35%. As of November 16, 2001 LIBOR was 2.10%. Weighted Average Cost of Capital
Shares Outs. Stock Price Market % of Nominal Effective Cost of Weighted Type (in thousands) 16-Nov-01 Value Total Capital Rate Tax Rate Capital Cost of Capital ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Debt $ 280 7.3% 8.0% 39.5% 4.8% 0.4% Common Stock 5,121 $ 0.6900 3,533 92.7% 33.5% 33.5% 31.0% ------- ------- ------ $ 3,813 100.0% 31.4% ======= ======= ======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) As reported by the Federal Reserve Board on a weekly-average basis for the week ended November 9, 2001. (2) Sourced from the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Edition 2001 Yearbook. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 58 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Financial Projections - Revised Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected (1) ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 ------------------ ------------------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Revenues Royalty Income $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 2,614 $ 2,543 $ 5,157 $ 5,157 $ 5,157 Pelican Paper Sales 13,881 13,424 6,385 6,144 12,529 12,529 12,529 Franchise Sales 27 46 22 18 40 40 40 Other 952 311 139 130 269 282 297 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Total $20,254 $19,048 $ 9,160 $ 8,835 $17,995 $18,008 $18,023 Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Sales Paper 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,921 10,921 10,921 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Gross Margin $ 8,680 $ 7,443 $ 3,633 $ 3,441 $ 7,074 $ 7,087 $ 7,102 Less Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits na 2,787 1,660 1,367 3,027 2,740 2,822 General and Administrative na 574 235 335 570 599 616 IT Programming Costs na 669 258 199 457 550 550 Occupancy Costs na 204 93 89 182 187 193 Travel and Entertainment na 375 177 193 370 389 396 Professional Fees na 236 251 328 579 200 206 Bad Debt na 1,452 450 450 900 900 900 Management Incentive na 125 100 100 200 250 250 Net Loss Company Plants na 31 16 68 84 120 75 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ Total 6,619 6,453 3,240 3,129 6,369 5,934 6,009 ----------------------------- ------------------------------------ EBITDA $ 2,061 $ 990 $ 393 $ 312 $ 705 $ 1,153 $ 1,093 ============================= ====================================
Actual Projected (1) --------------- ------------------------------------ FY ended 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Sep - Feb February 28/29 --------------- ------------------------ 2000 2001 2002 2002 2003 2004 --------------- ------------------------------------ Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na -2.4% -2.7% -2.1% 0.0% 0.0% Pelican Paper Sales na -3.3% -3.8% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% Franchise Sales na 70.4% -18.2% -13.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other na -67.3% -6.5% -13.5% 5.0% 5.0% --------------- ------------------------------------ Total na -6.0% -53.6% -5.5% 0.1% 0.1% Margin Assumptions Cost of Paper Sales Margin 16.6% 13.6% 12.2% 12.8% 12.8% 12.8% Gross Margin 42.9% 39.1% 38.9% 39.3% 39.4% 39.4% Growth Assumptions Salaries & Employee Benefits na na -17.7% 8.6% -9.5% 3.0% General and Administrative na na 42.6% -0.7% 5.0% 3.0% IT Programming Costs na na -22.9% -31.7% 20.4% 0.0% Occupancy Costs na na -4.3% -10.8% 3.0% 3.0% Travel and Entertainment na na 9.0% -1.3% 5.0% 2.0% Professional Fees na na 30.7% 145.3% -65.5% 3.0% Bad Debt na na 0.0% -38.0% 0.0% 0.0% Management Incentive na na 0.0% 60.0% 25.0% 0.0% Net Loss Company Plants na na 325.0% 171.0% 42.9% -37.5% --------------- ------------------------------------ na -2.5% -3.4% -1.3% 89.7% 1.3% Margin Review EBITDA Margin % 10.2% 5.2% 3.5% 3.9% 6.4% 6.1%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) All assumptions remain the same as in Management Case except royalty income and paper sales stabilize after FY 2002. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 59 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Revised Case Terminal Values-EBITDA-Multiple ($ in thousands, except per share) Free Cash Flows
Actual Projected -------------------------------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ended February 28/29 6 Mths 6 Mths February 28/29 --------------------- Mar-Aug Sep-Feb ---------------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 -------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue $20,254 $19,048 $9,160 $8,835 $18,008 $18,023 Cost of Sales 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,921 10,921 Gross Margin 8,680 7,443 3,633 3,441 7,087 7,102 Operating Expenses 6,619 6,455 3,240 3,129 5,934 6,009 EBITDA 2,061 988 393 312 1,153 1,093 less: Deprec. & Amort 189 232 114 137 220 220 EBIT 1,872 756 279 175 933 873 Income Taxes 837 442 176 69 369 345 After-tax Income before 1,035 314 103 106 564 528 Interest Add: Deprec. & Amort 189 232 114 137 220 220 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net 1,365 (1,505) 1,374 (906) (27) 2 Wkg Cap Less: Capital Expenditures 262 150 51 99 250 150 Free Cash Flows $ 2,327 $(1,109) $1,540 $ (762) $ 507 $ 600 =================================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $1,845 $2,176 $2,506 $2,671 $3,002 $3,333 27.5% $1,744 $2,060 $2,376 $2,535 $2,851 $3,167 30.0% $1,649 $1,952 $2,255 $2,406 $2,709 $3,011 32.5% $1,560 $1,850 $2,140 $2,285 $2,575 $2,865 35.0% $1,476 $1,755 $2,033 $2,172 $2,450 $2,728 37.5% $1,398 $1,664 $1,931 $2,065 $2,332 $2,598 -------- Average of $ 2,272 --------
Estimated Range of Equity Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $6,982 $7,312 $7,643 $7,808 $8,139 $8,470 27.5% $6,881 $7,197 $7,513 $7,671 $7,988 $8,304 30.0% $6,786 $7,089 $7,391 $7,543 $7,846 $8,148 32.5% $6,697 $6,987 $7,277 $7,422 $7,712 $8,002 35.0% $6,613 $6,891 $7,169 $7,308 $7,587 $7,865 37.5% $6,534 $6,801 $7,068 $7,201 $7,468 $7,735 -------- Average of $ 7,408 --------
Terminal Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple ----------------------------------------------------------------- 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x ----------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA Terminal Value $3,005 $3,551 $4,097 $4,370 $4,917 $5,463 =================================================================
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% 162.9% 98.8% 99.0% 99.0% 99.1% 99.2% 27.5% 99.7% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.8% 99.9% 30.0% 101.0% 100.8% 100.7% 100.7% 100.6% 100.5% 32.5% 102.2% 101.9% 101.6% 101.5% 101.4% 101.2% 35.0% 103.6% 103.0% 102.6% 102.4% 102.2% 101.9% 37.5% 105.0% 104.2% 103.6% 103.4% 103.0% 102.7% ------ Average of 101.1% ------
Estimated Range of Equity Values per Share
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.75x 3.25x 3.75x 4.00x 4.50x 5.00x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $1.36 $1.42 $1.49 $1.52 $1.58 $1.65 27.5% $1.34 $1.40 $1.46 $1.49 $1.56 $1.62 30.0% $1.32 $1.38 $1.44 $1.47 $1.53 $1.59 32.5% $1.30 $1.36 $1.42 $1.45 $1.50 $1.56 35.0% $1.29 $1.34 $1.40 $1.42 $1.48 $1.53 37.5% $1.27 $1.32 $1.38 $1.40 $1.45 $1.51 -------- Average of $ 1.44 --------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 60 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Revised Case ($ in thousands, except per share) Free Cash Flows Actual Projected ------------------------------------------------------ FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 ---------------- ----------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 ------------------------------------------------------ Revenue $20,254 $19,048 $ 9,160 $ 8,835 $18,008 $18,023 Cost of Sales 11,574 11,605 5,527 5,394 10,921 10,921 ------------------------------------------------------ Gross Margin 8,680 7,443 3,633 3,441 7,087 7,102 Operating Expenses 6,619 6,455 3,240 3,129 5,934 6,009 ------------------------------------------------------ EBITDA 2,061 988 393 312 1,153 1,093 less: Deprec. & Amort. 189 232 114 137 220 220 ------------------------------------------------------ EBIT 1,872 756 279 175 933 873 Income Taxes 837 442 176 69 369 345 ------------------------------------------------------ After-tax Income before 1,035 314 103 106 564 528 Interest Add: Deprec. & Amort. 189 232 114 137 220 220 Add: (Used) from by 1,365 (1,505) 1,374 (906) (27) 2 Net WC Less: Capital Expenditures 262 150 51 99 250 150 ------------------------------------------------------ Free Cash Flows $2,327 $(1,109) $ 1,540 $ (762) $ 507 $ 600 ====================================================== Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ------------------------------------------------------ Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------------ 25.0% $ 1,589 $ 1,612 $ 1,635 $ 1,659 $ 1,683 $ 1,708 27.5% $ 1,345 $ 1,363 $ 1,381 $ 1,400 $ 1,419 $ 1,439 30.0% $ 1,147 $ 1,162 $ 1,177 $ 1,192 $ 1,207 $ 1,222 32.5% $ 984 $ 996 $ 1,008 $ 1,020 $ 1,033 $ 1,045 35.0% $ 847 $ 857 $ 867 $ 877 $ 887 $ 898 37.5% $ 731 $ 739 $ 747 $ 756 $ 765 $ 773 ------- Average of Box $ 1,099 ------- Estimated Range of Equity Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ------------------------------------------------------ Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------------ 25.0% $ 6,726 $ 6,748 $ 6,772 $ 6,796 $ 6,820 $ 6,845 27.5% $ 6,482 $ 6,500 $ 6,518 $ 6,537 $ 6,556 $ 6,575 30.0% $ 6,284 $ 6,299 $ 6,313 $ 6,328 $ 6,344 $ 6,359 32.5% $ 6,121 $ 6,133 $ 6,145 $ 6,157 $ 6,170 $ 6,182 35.0% $ 5,984 $ 5,994 $ 6,004 $ 6,014 $ 6,024 $ 6,035 37.5% $ 5,868 $ 5,876 $ 5,884 $ 5,893 $ 5,901 $ 5,910 ------- Average of Box $ 6,236 ------- --------------------------------- Terminal Value - Perpetual Growth --------------------------------- Terminal Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ------------------------------------------------------ 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------------ EBITDA $1,128 $1,131 $1,134 $1,136 $1,139 $1,142 less: Deprec. & 200 200 200 200 200 200 ------------------------------------------------------ Amort. EBIT 928 931 934 936 939 942 Income Taxes 367 368 369 370 371 372 ------------------------------------------------------ After-tax Income before 561 563 565 566 568 570 Int. Add: Deprec. & Amort. 200 200 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) from by - - - - - - Net WC Less: Capital Expenditures 200 200 200 200 200 200 ------------------------------------------------------ Free Cash Flows $ 561 $ 563 $ 565 $ 566 $ 568 $ 570 ====================================================== Disc Rate Perpetual Growth Terminal Values --------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $ 2,582 $ 2,619 $ 2,658 $ 2,697 $ 2,738 $ 2,779 27.5% $ 2,315 $ 2,346 $ 2,378 $ 2,410 $ 2,443 $ 2,477 30.0% $ 2,099 $ 2,125 $ 2,152 $ 2,179 $ 2,206 $ 2,234 32.5% $ 1,920 $ 1,942 $ 1,964 $ 1,988 $ 2,011 $ 2,035 35.0% $ 1,768 $ 1,788 $ 1,807 $ 1,827 $ 1,847 $ 1,868 37.5% $ 1,639 $ 1,656 $ 1,673 $ 1,691 $ 1,709 $ 1,727 Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount ------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% ------------------------------------------------- 25.0% 98.3% 98.4% 98.4% 98.4% 98.4% 98.5% 27.5% 99.7% 99.7% 99.7% 99.7% 99.7% 99.7% 30.0% 101.4% 101.4% 101.3% 101.3% 101.3% 101.3% 32.5% 103.5% 103.5% 103.5% 103.4% 103.4% 103.3% 35.0% 106.2% 106.2% 106.1% 106.0% 106.0% 105.9% 37.5% 109.6% 109.5% 109.4% 109.3% 109.2% 109.0% ------ Average of Box 102.4% ------ Estimated Range of Equity Values per Share Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount -------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.25% 3.50% 3.75% 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% -------------------------------------------------- 25.0% $ 1.31 $ 1.31 $ 1.32 $ 1.32 $ 1.33 $ 1.33 27.5% $ 1.26 $ 1.27 $ 1.27 $ 1.27 $ 1.28 $ 1.28 30.0% $ 1.22 $ 1.23 $ 1.23 $ 1.23 $ 1.24 $ 1.24 32.5% $ 1.19 $ 1.19 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 $ 1.20 35.0% $ 1.17 $ 1.17 $ 1.17 $ 1.17 $ 1.17 $ 1.17 37.5% $ 1.14 $ 1.14 $ 1.15 $ 1.15 $ 1.15 $ 1.15 ------- Average of Box $ 1.21 ------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 61 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Long Term and Equity Assumptions - Revised Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected ------------------------------ ------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar - Aug Sep - Feb February 28/29 Terminal ------------------ -------------------------- 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period ------------------------------ ------------------------------------- Existing Fixed Assets Gross Assets $ 1,633 $ 1,707 $ 1,759 $ 1,759 $ 1,759 $ 1,759 Less Acc Deprec 1,104 1,234 1,335 1,439 1,563 1,657 ------------------------------ -------------------------- Net Book Value $ 529 $ 473 $ 424 $ 320 $ 196 $ 102 ============================== ========================== Deprec Expense $ 163 $ 206 $ 101 $ 104 $ 124 $ 94 $ 70 ============================== ===================================== New Fixed Assets Capex $ 99 $ 250 $ 150 $ 200 ================================= Total Capex Years Deprec Expense 5 $ 20 $ 70 $ 100 $ 100 ================================= Net Book Value Mach & Equip $ 99 $ 349 $ 499 Gross Assets $ 99 $ 349 $ 499 Less Acc Deprec 20 90 190 -------------------------- Net Book Value $ 79 $ 259 $ 309 ========================== Total Assets Gross Assets $ 1,633 $ 1,707 $ 1,759 $ 1,858 $ 2,108 $ 2,258 Less Acc Deprec 1,104 1,234 1,335 1,459 1,653 1,847 ------------------------------ -------------------------- Net Book Value $ 529 $ 473 $ 424 $ 399 $ 455 $ 411 ============================== ========================== Deprec Expense $ 163 $ 206 $ 101 $ 124 $ 194 $ 194 $ 170 ============================== ===================================== Intangibles Gross Intangible $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 $ 474 Less Acc Amort 216 242 255 268 294 320 ------------------------------ -------------------------- Net Book Value $ 258 $ 232 $ 219 $ 206 $ 180 $ 154 ============================== ========================== Amort Expense $ 26 $ 26 $ 13 $ 13 $ 26 $ 26 $ 30 ============================== ===================================== Deprec & Amort Expense $ 189 $ 232 $ 114 $ 137 $ 220 $ 220 $ 200 ============================== =====================================
Actual as of 8/31/2001 ------------- Equity Value Assumptions Debt & Other Obligations Interest Bearing Debt $ 280 Contingent Liabilities (1) 550 Other - ------------- 830 ------------- Less Cash Cash on Hand 3,170 Assumed cash from exercise of options 17 Assumed value of notes (2) 2,780 ------------- 5,967 ------------- Net Debt $ (5,137) ============= Common Stock Equivalents (in thousands) Common Stock Outstanding 5,121 Stock issued re Other - ------------- 5,121 Exercise $ Options in the money: Plan 1 $ 1.12 15 Plan 2 $ - - ------------- 15 ------------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,136 =============
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Guarantee of a plant purchase obligation to a third party. (2) Based upon a collectibility and recovery analysis prepared in consultation with Company Management. See Note Receivable Summary Analysis. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 62 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS DISCOUNTED CASH FLOW ANALYSIS Operating and Working Capital Assumptions - Revised Case ($ in thousands)
Actual Projected -------------------------------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar-Aug Sep-Feb February 28/29 -------------- -------------- Terminal 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period -------------------------------------------------------------- Growth Statistics and Assumptions Revenue na -6.0% na -53.6% 103.8% 0.1% Cost of Sales na 0.3% na -53.5% 102.5% 0.0% Operating Expenses na -2.5% na -51.5% 89.7% 1.3% EBITDA na -52.1% na -68.4% 269.5% -5.2% EBIT na -59.6% na -76.9% 433.1% -6.5% After-tax Income before Inter na -69.7% na -66.3% 433.1% -6.5% Profitability Gross Margin 42.9% 39.1% 39.7% 38.9% 39.4% 39.4% EBITDA 10.2% 5.2% 4.3% 3.5% 6.4% 6.1% EBIT 9.2% 4.0% 3.0% 2.0% 5.2% 4.8% After-tax Income 5.1% 1.6% 1.1% 1.2% 3.1% 2.9% before Inter Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% Effective Tax Rate 44.7% 58.5% 63.1% 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% 39.5% Current Period Tax $ 837 $ 442 $ 176 $ 69 $ 369 $ 345 NOL Usage - - - - - -------------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ 837 $ 442 $ 176 $ 69 $ 369 $ 345 ================================================== Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - ================================
Actual Projected ---------------------------------------------------------------- FY ended 6 Mths 6 Mths FY ended February 28/29 Mar-Aug Sep-Feb February 28/29 -------------- -------------- Terminal 2000 2001 2001 2002 2003 2004 Period ---------------------------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions Accounts Receivable (AR) AR Days Outstanding 59 68 na 65 65 65 % of Sales 16.3% 18.7% na 17.8% 17.8% 17.8% Inventory Days Inventory Outstanding 74 74 na 74 74 74 % Cost of Sales 20.4% 20.3% na 20.3% 20.3% 20.3% Prepayments % of Direct and Op Costs 2.2% 0.7% na 0.7% 0.7% 0.7% Accounts Payable (AP) AP Days Outstanding 22 12 na 12 12 12 % of Direct and Op Costs 6.1% 3.3% na 3.3% 3.3% 3.3% Accrued Expenses & Other % of Direct and Op Costs 8.6% 3.2% na 3.2% 3.2% 3.2% Changes in Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivables $3,293 $ 3,568 $2,043 $ 3,205 $3,207 $3,209 Inventory 2,359 2,352 2,375 2,214 2,214 2,214 Prepayments 408 134 111 121 118 119 Accounts Payables 1,111 597 286 568 554 557 Accrued Expenses & Other 1,567 570 730 553 539 542 ---------------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $3,382 $ 4,887 $3,513 $ 4,419 $4,446 $4,444 ==================================================== % of EBITDA 164.1% 494.6% 893.9% 1416.3% 385.6% 406.7% ==================================================== Cash Flow (Used) Sourced by Non-Cash Net Wrkg Cap $1,365 $(1,505) $1,374 $ (906) $ (27) $ 2 $ - ===============================================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. Page 63 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS . The premiums paid analysis involves the comparison of the consideration in the Proposed Transaction to the average closing price of the Company's common stock over varying time periods prior to November 16, 2001. . The premium in the Proposed Transaction is based on the consideration per share of $1.13. . It is noted that the per share consideration of $1.13 in the Proposed Transaction has represented a premium to the trading price of the Company's since June 2001; however, prior to such time, it would have represented a discount to the stock price for most of November 2000 - May 2001. Page 64 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS Premiums Paid Analysis Per Share Consideration $ 1.1300
Closing Price per Share Premium ------------- --------- As of November 16, 2001 $ 0.6900 63.8% Sensitivity Analysis: Prior Day Closing Price $ 0.7000 61.4% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6140 84.0% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.5970 89.3% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6165 83.3% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6503 73.8% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6843 65.1% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.7677 47.2% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price $ 0.8666 30.4% Prior Year Average Closing Price $ 1.0869 4.0%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Draft Agreement. Share price data provided by Commodity Systems, Inc. Page 65 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS PREMIUMS PAID ANALYSIS BCT International - Daily Premiums Paid November 16, 2000 - November 16, 2001 Daily Exchange Premium/(Discount) Analysis Page 66 BCTI Offer Premium/ Date Close Price (Discount) ---------------------------------------- ----------- 16-Nov-01 0.69 $ 1.1300 63.8% 15-Nov-01 0.7 $ 1.1300 61.4% 14-Nov-01 0.56 $ 1.1300 101.8% 13-Nov-01 0.56 $ 1.1300 101.8% 12-Nov-01 0.56 $ 1.1300 101.8% 9-Nov-01 0.6 $ 1.1300 88.3% 8-Nov-01 0.6 $ 1.1300 88.3% 7-Nov-01 0.6 $ 1.1300 88.3% 6-Nov-01 0.6 $ 1.1300 88.3% 5-Nov-01 0.5 $ 1.1300 126.0% 2-Nov-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 1-Nov-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 31-Oct-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 30-Oct-01 0.57 $ 1.1300 98.2% 29-Oct-01 0.55 $ 1.1300 105.5% 26-Oct-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 25-Oct-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 24-Oct-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 23-Oct-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 22-Oct-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 19-Oct-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 18-Oct-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 17-Oct-01 0.75 $ 1.1300 50.7% 16-Oct-01 0.66 $ 1.1300 71.2% 15-Oct-01 0.75 $ 1.1300 50.7% 12-Oct-01 0.71 $ 1.1300 59.2% 11-Oct-01 0.71 $ 1.1300 59.2% 10-Oct-01 0.8 $ 1.1300 41.3% 9-Oct-01 0.78 $ 1.1300 44.9% 8-Oct-01 0.71 $ 1.1300 59.2% 5-Oct-01 0.71 $ 1.1300 59.2% 4-Oct-01 0.63 $ 1.1300 79.4% 3-Oct-01 0.63 $ 1.1300 79.4% 2-Oct-01 0.59 $ 1.1300 91.5% 1-Oct-01 0.58 $ 1.1300 94.8% 28-Sep-01 0.58 $ 1.1300 94.8% 27-Sep-01 0.58 $ 1.1300 94.8% 26-Sep-01 0.61 $ 1.1300 85.2% 25-Sep-01 0.75 $ 1.1300 50.7% 24-Sep-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 21-Sep-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 20-Sep-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 19-Sep-01 0.63 $ 1.1300 79.4% 18-Sep-01 0.65 $ 1.1300 73.8% 17-Sep-01 0.57 $ 1.1300 98.2% 10-Sep-01 0.57 $ 1.1300 98.2% 7-Sep-01 0.76 $ 1.1300 48.7% 6-Sep-01 0.76 $ 1.1300 48.7% 5-Sep-01 0.8 $ 1.1300 41.3% 4-Sep-01 0.8 $ 1.1300 41.3% 31-Aug-01 0.8 $ 1.1300 41.3% 30-Aug-01 0.75 $ 1.1300 50.7% 29-Aug-01 0.9 $ 1.1300 25.6% 28-Aug-01 0.9 $ 1.1300 25.6% 27-Aug-01 0.84 $ 1.1300 34.5% 24-Aug-01 0.84 $ 1.1300 34.5% 23-Aug-01 0.84 $ 1.1300 34.5% 22-Aug-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 21-Aug-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 20-Aug-01 0.83 $ 1.1300 36.1% 17-Aug-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 16-Aug-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 15-Aug-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 14-Aug-01 0.91 $ 1.1300 24.2% 13-Aug-01 0.86 $ 1.1300 31.4% 10-Aug-01 0.94 $ 1.1300 20.2% 9-Aug-01 0.94 $ 1.1300 20.2% 8-Aug-01 0.86 $ 1.1300 31.4% 7-Aug-01 0.87 $ 1.1300 29.9% 6-Aug-01 0.87 $ 1.1300 29.9% 3-Aug-01 0.87 $ 1.1300 29.9% 2-Aug-01 0.86 $ 1.1300 31.4% 1-Aug-01 0.9 $ 1.1300 25.6% 31-Jul-01 0.95 $ 1.1300 18.9% 30-Jul-01 0.9 $ 1.1300 25.6% 27-Jul-01 0.88 $ 1.1300 28.4% 26-Jul-01 0.85 $ 1.1300 32.9% 25-Jul-01 0.76 $ 1.1300 48.7% 24-Jul-01 1.01 $ 1.1300 11.9% 23-Jul-01 1.01 $ 1.1300 11.9% 20-Jul-01 1.01 $ 1.1300 11.9% 19-Jul-01 1.02 $ 1.1300 10.8% 18-Jul-01 1.03 $ 1.1300 9.7% 17-Jul-01 1.06 $ 1.1300 6.6% 16-Jul-01 1.04 $ 1.1300 8.7% 13-Jul-01 1.04 $ 1.1300 8.7% 12-Jul-01 1.04 $ 1.1300 8.7% 11-Jul-01 0.98 $ 1.1300 15.3% 10-Jul-01 1 $ 1.1300 13.0% 9-Jul-01 1.02 $ 1.1300 10.8% 6-Jul-01 1.03 $ 1.1300 9.7% 5-Jul-01 1.1 $ 1.1300 2.7% 3-Jul-01 1.08 $ 1.1300 4.6% 2-Jul-01 1.1 $ 1.1300 2.7% 29-Jun-01 1.03 $ 1.1300 9.7% 28-Jun-01 1.08 $ 1.1300 4.6% 27-Jun-01 0.95 $ 1.1300 18.9% 26-Jun-01 0.97 $ 1.1300 16.5% 25-Jun-01 0.97 $ 1.1300 16.5% 22-Jun-01 0.97 $ 1.1300 16.5% 21-Jun-01 0.96 $ 1.1300 17.7% 20-Jun-01 0.98 $ 1.1300 15.3% 19-Jun-01 1 $ 1.1300 13.0% 18-Jun-01 1.01 $ 1.1300 11.9% 15-Jun-01 1.05 $ 1.1300 7.6% 14-Jun-01 1.05 $ 1.1300 7.6% 13-Jun-01 1.05 $ 1.1300 7.6% 12-Jun-01 1 $ 1.1300 13.0% 11-Jun-01 0.91 $ 1.1300 24.2% 8-Jun-01 1.01 $ 1.1300 11.9% 7-Jun-01 1.02 $ 1.1300 10.8% 6-Jun-01 1.03 $ 1.1300 9.7% 5-Jun-01 1.16 $ 1.1300 -2.6% 4-Jun-01 1.27 $ 1.1300 -11.0% 1-Jun-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 31-May-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 30-May-01 1.15 $ 1.1300 -1.7% 29-May-01 1.12 $ 1.1300 0.9% 25-May-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 24-May-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 23-May-01 1.4 $ 1.1300 -19.3% 22-May-01 1.4 $ 1.1300 -19.3% 21-May-01 1.4 $ 1.1300 -19.3% 18-May-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 17-May-01 1.26 $ 1.1300 -10.3% 16-May-01 1.29 $ 1.1300 -12.4% 15-May-01 1.3 $ 1.1300 -13.1% 14-May-01 1.24 $ 1.1300 -8.9% 11-May-01 1.29 $ 1.1300 -12.4% 10-May-01 1.29 $ 1.1300 -12.4% 9-May-01 1.3 $ 1.1300 -13.1% 8-May-01 1.3 $ 1.1300 -13.1% 7-May-01 1.31 $ 1.1300 -13.7% 4-May-01 1.22 $ 1.1300 -7.4% 3-May-01 1.22 $ 1.1300 -7.4% 2-May-01 1.22 $ 1.1300 -7.4% 1-May-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 30-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 27-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 26-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 25-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 24-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 23-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 20-Apr-01 1.4 $ 1.1300 -19.3% 19-Apr-01 1.4 $ 1.1300 -19.3% 18-Apr-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 17-Apr-01 1.19 $ 1.1300 -5.0% 16-Apr-01 1.19 $ 1.1300 -5.0% 12-Apr-01 1.19 $ 1.1300 -5.0% 11-Apr-01 1.11 $ 1.1300 1.8% 10-Apr-01 1.11 $ 1.1300 1.8% 9-Apr-01 1.1 $ 1.1300 2.7% 6-Apr-01 0.9375 $ 1.1300 20.5% 5-Apr-01 1.0625 $ 1.1300 6.4% 4-Apr-01 1 $ 1.1300 13.0% 3-Apr-01 1 $ 1.1300 13.0% 2-Apr-01 1.0938 $ 1.1300 3.3% 30-Mar-01 1.1562 $ 1.1300 -2.3% 29-Mar-01 1.1562 $ 1.1300 -2.3% 28-Mar-01 1.1562 $ 1.1300 -2.3% 27-Mar-01 1.1875 $ 1.1300 -4.8% 26-Mar-01 1.1875 $ 1.1300 -4.8% 23-Mar-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 22-Mar-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 21-Mar-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 20-Mar-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 19-Mar-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 16-Mar-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 15-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 14-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 13-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 12-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 9-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 8-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 7-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 6-Mar-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 5-Mar-01 1.5 $ 1.1300 -24.7% 2-Mar-01 1.5625 $ 1.1300 -27.7% 1-Mar-01 1.5625 $ 1.1300 -27.7% 28-Feb-01 1.5625 $ 1.1300 -27.7% 27-Feb-01 1.4375 $ 1.1300 -21.4% 26-Feb-01 1.4375 $ 1.1300 -21.4% 23-Feb-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 22-Feb-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 21-Feb-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 20-Feb-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 16-Feb-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 15-Feb-01 1.1875 $ 1.1300 -4.8% 14-Feb-01 1.1875 $ 1.1300 -4.8% 13-Feb-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 12-Feb-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 9-Feb-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 8-Feb-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 7-Feb-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 6-Feb-01 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 5-Feb-01 1.2812 $ 1.1300 -11.8% 2-Feb-01 1.2812 $ 1.1300 -11.8% 1-Feb-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 31-Jan-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 30-Jan-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 29-Jan-01 1.2812 $ 1.1300 -11.8% 26-Jan-01 1.2812 $ 1.1300 -11.8% 25-Jan-01 1.2188 $ 1.1300 -7.3% 24-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 23-Jan-01 1.2812 $ 1.1300 -11.8% 22-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 19-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 18-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 17-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 16-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 12-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 11-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 10-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 9-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 8-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 5-Jan-01 1.3438 $ 1.1300 -15.9% 4-Jan-01 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 3-Jan-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 2-Jan-01 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 29-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 28-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 27-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 26-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 22-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 21-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 20-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 19-Dec-00 1.4375 $ 1.1300 -21.4% 18-Dec-00 1.5 $ 1.1300 -24.7% 15-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 14-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 13-Dec-00 1.375 $ 1.1300 -17.8% 12-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 11-Dec-00 1.25 $ 1.1300 -9.6% 8-Dec-00 1.1875 $ 1.1300 -4.8% 7-Dec-00 1.3438 $ 1.1300 -15.9% 6-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 5-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 4-Dec-00 1.3125 $ 1.1300 -13.9% 1-Dec-00 1.4375 $ 1.1300 -21.4% 30-Nov-00 1.5156 $ 1.1300 -25.4% 29-Nov-00 1.5156 $ 1.1300 -25.4% 28-Nov-00 1.4844 $ 1.1300 -23.9% 27-Nov-00 1.5625 $ 1.1300 -27.7% 24-Nov-00 1.5312 $ 1.1300 -26.2% 22-Nov-00 1.5312 $ 1.1300 -26.2% 21-Nov-00 1.5312 $ 1.1300 -26.2% 20-Nov-00 1.5625 $ 1.1300 -27.7% 17-Nov-00 1.625 $ 1.1300 -30.5% 16-Nov-00 1.5625 Premiums Paid Analysis
Per Share Consideration $ 1.1300 Closing Price per Share Premium -------------- -------------- As of November 16, 2001 $ 0.6900 63.8% Sensitivity Analysis: Prior Day Closing Price $ 0.7000 61.4% Prior 5 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6140 84.0% Prior 10 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.5970 89.3% Prior 20 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6165 83.3% Prior 30 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6503 73.8% Prior 60 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.6843 65.1% Prior 90 Trading Day Average Closing Price $ 0.7677 47.2% Prior Six Month Average Closing Price $ 0.8666 30.4% Prior Year Average Closing Price $ 1.0869 4.0%
Page 66 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS . The acquisition premiums analysis involves the comparison of the premium in the Proposed Transaction to premiums in other transactions. Capitalink reviewed the premiums paid in two groups of acquisitions. It is noted that neither of the groups of acquisitions represent transactions comparable to the Proposed Transaction, as such comparable transactions could not be located: . Acquisitions since January 1, 2001 where the enterprise value of the acquired company was less than $25 million. . Acquisitions of minority interests since January 1999 with deal size less than $25 million. . Capitalink believes an examination of the premiums paid in the minority acquisitions are significant as, in the Proposed Transaction, the acquisition on its own does not convey control of the acquired company. The premium in such a scenario should not be as high as a situation where control is acquired. . Based on the premiums paid in the scenarios set forth above, Capitalink derived an implied range of per share market values in the Proposed Transaction (i.e., what the consideration in the Proposed Transaction would be if the premium was as noted in the low, mean, median, and high ranges of the selected acquisitions). The mean and medians of the implied value per share for the total market acquisitions ranged from $.96 - $1.20; and for the minority interest acquisitions, ranged from $.81 - $1.01. Page 67 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ACQUISITION PREMIUMS ANALYSIS Acquisition Premiums Analysis
Prior One Day Prior 5 Day Prior 30 Day ------------- ----------- ------------ Share Price $ 0.69 $ 0.60 $ 0.66 Transaction Premium (at $1.13 per Share Consideration) 63.8% 88.3% 71.2%
Using Recent Total Market Acquisition Premiums (1) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acquisition Premium High 275.0% 455.6% Mean 73.5% 82.3% Median 51.7% 60.0% Low 3.8% -19.8% Implied Range of Market Value per Share High $ 2.59 $ 3.33 Mean 1.20 1.09 Median 1.05 0.96 Low 0.72 0.48 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Using Recent Total Market, Minority Interest Acquisition Premiums (2) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Acquisition Premium High 286.7% 329.4% 260.8% Mean 46.6% 51.2% 53.1% Median 27.6% 34.5% 36.1% Low 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% Implied Range of Market Value per Share High $ 2.67 $ 2.58 $ 2.38 Mean 1.01 0.91 1.01 Median 0.88 0.81 0.90 Low 0.69 0.60 0.72 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Includes all transactions since January 1, 2001 with enterprise value * $25 million. (2) Includes all minority interest transactions since January 1, 1999 with a deal value * $25 million. * represents less than sign Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc, Mergerstat, Inc. and Bloomberg, LP. Page 68 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS . The adjusted net book value analysis is balance sheet-oriented methodology whereby a company's balance sheet is restated to fair market value. This involves the revaluation of the assets and liabilities recorded on the balance sheet, and the identification and valuation of otherwise unrecorded tangible and intangible assets and liabilities. . In the use of the adjusted net book value analysis, Capitalink assumed the value of the Company in an orderly liquidation. In such a liquidation scenario, Capitalink assumed that the assets are sold piecemeal, not as part of a mass assemblage. It is further assumed that the assets have been given adequate exposure in their normal secondary market, and there is an incurred liquidation cost. . Capitalink utilized the Company's balance sheet as of August 31, 2001, the latest available financial data prior to the date of the opinion. The balance sheet indicates a net book value, prior to any adjustment, of approximately $14.5 million. . Each of the adjustments are footnoted on the attached analysis; however, please note the following: . Both inventory and plant and equipment are discounted significantly based on their specialized natures and the existence of a limited marketplace. . The Company has an aggregate of $7,284,000 in notes receivable from 31 of its franchisees (the "Notes"). Based on discussions with Company management, Capitalink determined the payment probability for each of the Notes. Payment probability is based on a number of factors including, the franchisee's performance record, debt balances, management quality, and local market. In the aggregate, the payment probability was 52%, or receipt of $3,814,000 is expected, over the aggregate life of the Notes. . Additionally, based on discussions with Company management, it was determined that the Company would collect an aggregate $2,018,000 from the collateral and guarantees securing the Page 69 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS Notes. Therefore, over the aggregate life of the Notes, approximately $5,832,000 is expected to be collected, or 80% of the value of the Notes. . Utilizing the Company's weighted average cost of capital (as discussed in the discounted cash flow analysis) and applying the varying time horizons for each of the Notes, Capitalink derived the net present value of the amount anticipated to be collected. The net present value of the amount to be collected was calculated to be approximately $2,780,000, which is the adjusted amount reflected in the adjusted net book value analysis. . It is important to note that Capitalink derived payment probabilities of the Notes in conjunction with and based on discussions with management. Capitalink does not assure that the amounts noted herein will be collected. . The adjusted net book value of $6,516,000 would be further reduced by the liquidation costs of 20%, resulting in a fair market value of $5,213,000, or $.1.02 per share. Page 70 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS Adjusted Net Book Value Analysis as of August 31, 2001 ($ in thousands) |-----------------------------| | Liquidation Premise | | --------------------------- | Unadjusted | | Book Value | Adjs (1) Notes Adjusted | ------------ |---------- ------- ----------| Current Assets: | | Cash & Equivalents $ 2,823 | $ - $ 2,823 | Cash National Account 347 | (149) a 198 | Accounts Receivable, net 2,818 | (1,409) b 1,409 | Inventory 2,375 | (1,544) c 831 | Assets Held For Sale 150 | (150) d - | Prepaid Expenses 111 | (111) e - | ---------- | --------- -------- | Total Current Assets 8,624 | (3,363) 5,261 | | | Long Term Assets: | | Net Property, Plant & 423 | (275) f 148 | Equipment | | Notes Receivables, net 5,736 | (2,956) g 2,780 | Intangible Assets 219 | (219) h - | Security Deposits 24 | - I 24 | Deferred Tax Assets 1,155 | (1,155) j - | ---------- | --------- -------- | Total Long Term Assets 1,398 | (1,374) 24 | ---------- | --------- -------- | | | Total Assets $ 16,181 | $ (7,968) $ 8,213 | ========== | ========= ======== | |-----------------------------| |-----------------------------| | Liquidation Premise | | --------------------------- | Unadjusted | | Book Value | Adjs (1) Notes Adjusted | ------------ |---------- ------- ----------| | | Current Liabilities: | | Notes Payable, Current 86 | - 86 | Accounts Payable 286 | (149) k 137 | Accured Expenses 580 | - 580 | Deferred Revenue, Current - | - - | ---------- | --------- -------- | Total Current Liabilities 952 | (149) 803 | | | Long Term Liabilities | | Notes Payable 194 | - 194 | Deferred Revenue 487 | (487) l - | ---------- | --------- -------- | Total Long Term Liabilities 681 | - 194 | | | Contingent Liabilities | | Other - | 700 m 700 | ---------- | --------- -------- | Total Contingent Liabilities - | 700 700 | ---------- | --------- -------- | | | Total Liabilities 1,633 | - 1,697 | ---------- | --------- -------- | | | Net Book Value $ 14,548 | $ (7,968) $ 6,516 | ========== | ========= ======== | |-----------------------------| Adjusted Net Book Value 6,516 Less Liquidation Costs (2) 20% (1,303) -------- $ 5,213 ======== Fair Market Value Number Outstanding Shares as of August 31, 2001 5,121 Fair Market Value, Per Share $ 1.02 ======== Explanation of Notes: a Amounts due to franchises and to the national account. b Expect to collect 50% of total Accounts Receivable. c 65% reduction due to specialized inventory and limited market. d Includes BCT's share of BCT Hawaii. FMV is negative. e No value under liquidation scenario. f 65% reduction due to specialized assets and limited market. g Adjusted as per Notes analysis. h Consist of rights to franchise BCTs in Canada. No Liquidation value. I No value under liquidation scenario. j No value under liquidation scenario. k Corresponding liability removed as per adjustment in (a) l No value under liquidation scenario. m Contingent liabilities include note guarantee for BUT 3039 and remaining office leases. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Adjustments determined in discussions with Company Management. (2) Liquidation costs include legal, accounting, and adminstrative expenses. Sources of Information: Company Financials and Management Page 71 BCT International, Inc. CONFIDENTIAL - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VALUATION ANALYSIS ADJUSTED NET BOOK VALUE ANALYSIS Notes Receivable Summary Analysis as of August 31, 2001 ($ in thousands) Total Notes Receivable $ 7,284 Number of Notes Receivable 31 Largest Note Receivable $ 730 Average Note Receivable $ 235 Median Note Receivable $ 211 Smallest Note Receivable $ 6 Collections and Recoveries (1) Percent Percent Collected Net Present Collected Amount or Recovered Value (4) or Recovered ------- ------------ ----------- ------------ Estimated Collections (2) $ 3,814 52.4% $ 1,830 25.1% Estimated Recoveries (3) 2,018 27.7% 949 13.0% ------- ------------ ----------- ------------ $ 5,832 80.1% $ 2,780 38.2% ======= ============ =========== ============ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) The collectibility and recovery analysis was prepared in consultation with Company Management. (2) Represents estimated receipts during the term or any applicable default period. (3) Represents estimated recovery, net of collection costs, from collateral or guarantees. (4) Present value of receipts and recovery calculated at the Company's Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC). See DCF Analysis for WACC calculation. Sources of Information: Company Financials and Management Page 72
EX-16.(C)(5) 8 dex16c5.txt EXHIBIT 16.(C)(5) Exhibit 16c(5) March 26, 2003 Board of Directors BCT International, Inc. 3000 NE 30th Place 5th Floor Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306 Gentlemen: The Company has, during the past eighteen to twenty-four months, gone through some changes and new circumstances that have required increased attention from our Board and the formation of an Independent Special Committee, composed of the two of us. The Special Committee was formed by the Board on June 19, 2001 to (i) consider the terms and conditions of a "going private" transaction proposed by Bill Wilkerson, and (ii) consider any other bona fide offers made to the Company in this respect. The "going-private" program, started in mid-2001, was not successfully completed. At that time, the Board felt that a "going private" transaction would give shareholders a liquidity opportunity at a difficult time for the Company and for the market for small company shares. In support, the Board agreed to underwrite a significant change in the Company's shareholding by employing the Company's assets to guarantee a $2 million bank loan provided to Bill to enable him to acquire Company shares. The outcome was that Bill increased his shareholding from approximately 20% to over 50% of the outstanding stock. One proviso was that the Company could for a year purchase these newly acquired shares, at Bill's cost, via an option that expires this April 15th. This was designed to give the Board flexibility in the event that Bill did not complete the "going-private" transaction. In October 2002, several months after the "going-private" transaction had been terminated, the Company received a letter from New Valley Corporation, indicating its preliminary interest in acquiring all of the Company's stock at between $1.25 and $1.75 per share. Since new management and initiatives were showing promise of significantly increasing the value of the Company and, presumably, the price that an acquirer would be willing to pay, we elected to defer a definitive response to New Valley until the Company's new business plan was fully prepared and an analysis of the Company's value giving effect to the new business plan could be obtained. The most recent direct contact with New Valley was a letter from this Special Committee indicating that the Board valued the Company at a higher level than before given recent performance and the business plan. They have since verbally indicated to Capitalink a fairly lukewarm interest given the expiring option and potentially higher price they would be required to pay. During this same overall period of time, the Company has achieved a substantial improvement in operating performance and debt collection under the "new" day-to-day leadership of Hank Johnson and his team. This current and potential performance was reflected in the detailed Business Plan created by management at the end of last year and the beginning of this year. The business plan was partly developed with input provided by Edison Partners, a well recognized financial advisory organization. They were also asked to provide a professional valuation, given the new business plan. Board of Directors BCT international, Inc. March 26,2003 Page 2 Throughout this process, Capitalink and Gardner, Carlton & Douglas have provided professional guidance and advice to Phil and me. Capitalink has provided a valuation and some recommendations for the Board to consider. These are addressed in the attached letter. It is apparent given the Company's current and potential cash pool, together with the spread of valuations provided by both Edison and Capitalink, that there is an opportunity for the Board to unlock some value for the benefit of all the shareholders, without diminishing the Company's ongoing development. At a minimum, the Special Committee recommends that the Board immediately approve the exercise by the Company of its option to purchase for $0.90 per share the approximately 454,000 shares acquired by Bill at $0.90 per share during his "going-private" attempt. As Directors of the Company, we respectfully suggest that during the remaining option period the Board also seriously consider and act on one or more of the other suggestions contained in the attached letter from Capitalink designed to enhance shareholder value, assuming that Bill still does not wish to extend the option period and given no further interest from New Valley at an acceptable higher valuation. We believe that the functions and responsibilities of the Special Committee as authorized by the Board in June 2001 have now been completed. Sincerely, /s/ Jeff Hewson /s/ Philip Pisciotta --------------- -------------------- Jeff Hewson Philip Pisciotta Attachment to Exhibit 16c(5) ______________________________ [LOGO] CAPITALINK Columbus Center Smart Investment Banking(__) One Alhambra Plaza, Suite 1410 Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Phone 305-446-2026 Fax 305-44_-2926 www.capitalinklc.com March 25, 2003 Mr. Jeffrey K. Hewson Chairman Independent Committee of the Board of Directors BCT International, Inc. 3000 N.E. 30th Place 5th floor Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306 Dear Jeff: Pursuant to the Agreement dated January 21, 2003 between Capitalink, L.C. ("Capitalink") and the Independent Committee of the Board of Directors of BCT International, Inc. (the "Independent Committee"), Capitalink has been retained to assist and advise the Independent Committee in connection with the potential purchase of the outstanding shares of common stock of BCT International, Inc. (the "Company") by merger or otherwise. The Company has received an indication of interest from New Valley Corporation ("New Valley") to acquire the Company's outstanding shares of common stock. In providing the recommendations set forth below, we took into account our assessment of general economic, market and financial conditions as well as our experience in similar types of transactions and securities valuations generally. We also (i) reviewed publicly available financial information and other data with respect to the Company, including the quarterly report on Form 10-QSB for the quarterly period ended November 30, 2002, the annual report on Form l0-KSB for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2002, and the draft balance sheet as of February 28, 2003 (ii) reviewed and analyzed the Company's current capitalization table on a basic and fully-diluted basis, (iii) reviewed certain publicly available information concerning the trading of, and the trading market for, the common stock of the Company, (iv) considered the historical financial results and present financial condition of the Company, (v) reviewed and analyzed the Company's business plan and financial projections based on three potential scenarios - base case, Company store case and satellite store case (the "Scenarios") and varying combinations of the Scenarios, (vi) reviewed and analyzed the Company's notes receivable, (vii) reviewed and analyzed the Company's projected unlevered Mergers & Acquisitions | Fairness Opinions & Valuations | Restructuring | Capital Raising | Financial Advisory March 25, 2003 Page 2 free cash flows under each of the Scenarios, and prepared discounted cash flow analyses based on various assumptions with respect to the Company's weighted average cost of capital and terminal values, (viii) reviewed and analyzed certain financial characteristics of companies that were deemed to have characteristics comparable to those of the Company, (ix) analyzed and reviewed the impact on the Company's capitalization of various combinations of (a) the repurchase of certain tranches of shares from Mr. Wilkerson, (b) the repurchase of shares from the public, and (c) a cash distribution to shareholders through a dividend, (x) inquired about and discussed the Company's options and other matters related thereto with Company management and its legal counsel, and (xi) performed such other analyses and examinations as were deemed appropriate. We have relied upon and assumed the accuracy and completeness of all of the financial and other information that was used without assuming any responsibility for any independent verification of any such information and we have further relied upon the assurances of Company management that it is not aware of any facts or circumstances that would make any such information inaccurate or misleading. With respect to the financial projections utilized, we assumed that such projections have been reasonably prepared on a basis reflecting the best currently available estimates and judgments, and that such projections provide a reasonable basis upon which we could form a recommendation. We have not made a physical inspection of the properties and facilities of the Company, and have not made or obtained any evaluations or appraisals of the assets and liabilities (contingent or otherwise) of the Company. Further, we have not reviewed existing, or been requested to make recommendations regarding, management stock option plans, employment agreements or similar incentive-based information. The following factors are important in our recommendation of potential undertakings by the Independent Committee and Board to maximize shareholder value: 1. We have specifically been asked not to market the Company and seek out alternative offers. 2. The Company has a significant amount of cash - approximately $4.8 million ($0.94 per share) - as of November 30, 2002. 3. The closing price of the Company's common stock was $0.92 per share as of March 24, 2003, while an analysis of the discounted cash flow of the Company's base case financial projections resulted in an average of the equity value per share equal to approximately $2.00. 4. The Company has formulated an alternative business plan, utilizing the Company store and satellite store cases (the "Alternative Plan"), which indicates a current value of the Company's common stock of approximately $2.50 per share. 5. The indication of interest from New Valley places a value range of $1.25 to $1.75 per share. As discussed in our meeting of February 24, in subsequent conversations, and as set forth in the analysis attached hereto, we believe that, at a price of $0.92 per share, the Company is currently undervalued and that the Board should consider various alternatives in an attempt to "unlock" the unrecognized value. March 25, 2003 Page 3 You will recall that the first alternative we recommended to the Independent Committee was to see if Mr. Wilkerson would attempt to acquire the balance of the Company's shares that he does not beneficially own by utilizing the Company's cash balances through a self-tender offer at $2.00 per share. The Independent Committee subsequently informed us that Mr. Wilkerson rejected this alternative because he felt it would unduly leverage the Company. It should be noted that our analysis does not indicate that this would be the case. We then recommended as an alternative that Mr. Wilkerson extend the expiration date of the options to purchase shares beneficially owned by Mr. Wilkerson in order to allow the Company to negotiate with New Valley. The Independent Committee subsequently informed us that Mr. Wilkerson also rejected this alternative. Based upon the foregoing, we recommend that the Independent Committee undertake the following steps: A. Determine New Valley's interest in acquiring the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company at a valuation range in excess of $1.75 per share. B. Further, we recommend that the Company immediately exercise its option to purchase approximately 454,000 shares at an exercise price of $0.90 per share from Mr. Wilkerson. If the Company receives an indication that New Valley would not be interested in acquiring the Company at values greater than $1.75 per share, the Independent Committee has requested we consider (i) the Independent Committee's preference to buy a portion of Mr. Wilkerson's shares in order to reduce his ownership interest to approximately 45.0%/l/, and (ii) the Independent Committee's desire to return cash to its shareholders either through a public tender offer or cash dividend. Based upon these additional factors and the foregoing, we would then recommend the Independent Committee undertake the following steps: A. The Company should issue a cash dividend of $.60 per share, or approximately $2.8 million in the aggregate, or B. The Company exercises its option to purchase approximately 618,400 shares at an exercise price of $1.50 per share from Mr. Wilkerson/2/. In addition the Company should tender the public shareholders for approximately 500,000 shares at a purchase price of $1.50 per share. - ---------- /1/ It is noted that, although Mr. Wilkinson's ownership interest might drop below 50%, Capitalink believes he would retain effective control. /2/ We understand that the Company has made loans to, and guarantees on behalf of, Mr. Wilkerson. Our recommendations assume that such loans will be satisfied by Mr. Wilkerson with proceeds from the Company's exercise of the options. March 25, 2003 Page 4 Subsequent to the initial preparation of this letter in draft form, the Independent Committee further instructed us to request from the Company draft financial information for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2003. As of today's date, we have received a draft balance sheet that indicates a cash balance of approximately $4.2 million ($0.83 per share), and working capital of approximately $8.7 million. The draft balance sheet indicates a similar working capital position to, and stronger current ratio than the balance sheet as of November 30, 2002. Based upon our limited review of the draft balance sheet, we do not believe revisions are required to our recommendations set forth herein. Our recommendation is for the use and benefit of the Independent Committee and may not be used by the Company for any other purpose or reproduced, disseminated, quoted or referred to by the Company at any time. Further, our recommendation does not consider the requirements, if any, of the Sarbenes-Oxley Act of 2002, nor have we examined such requirements, if any. We performed a variety of financial and comparative analyses for the purpose of rendering these recommendations. We believe that our analyses must be considered as a whole and that selecting portions of the analyses, without considering all analyses and factors, could create a misleading view of the underlying processes. The analyses we performed are not necessarily indicative of actual values or actual future results, which may be significantly more or less favorable than suggested by such analyses. In addition, we do not express any opinion as to the underlying valuation or future performance of the Company or the price at which the Company's common stock would trade at any time in the future. Sincerely yours, CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step One - Exercise Option on Wilkerson's $0.90 shares. ($ and shares balances in thousands, except per share amounts)
Option Current Exercise (1) Proforma Post Step One -------------- ------------ ---------------------- % of % of Shareholding (Basic) Shares Total Shares Shares Total ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- Wilkerson: $0.90 Shares 454 (454) -- $1.50 Shares 618 -- 618 Other 1,618 -- 1,618 ----- ---- ----- 2,690 52.5% (454) 2,236 47.9% Other Shareholders 2,431 47.5% -- 2,431 52.1% ----- ----- ---- ----- ----- 5,121 100.0% (454) 4,667 100.0% ===== ===== ==== ===== ===== Shareholding (ITM Diluted) (2) Wilkerson: $0.90 Shares 454 (454) -- $1.50 Shares 618 -- 618 Other 1,945 -- 1,945 ----- ---- ----- 3,018 53.1% (454) 2,564 49.0% Other Shareholders 2,668 46.9% -- 2.668 51.0% ----- ----- ---- ----- ----- 5,686 100.0% (454) 5,232 100.0% ===== ===== ==== ===== =====
Proforma Current (3) Cost of Post Step One Balance Exercise Balance ----------- -------- ------------- Cash Balances Cash on Hand $4,805 $(409) $4,396 ====== ===== ====== Cash on Hand, Per Share $ 0.94 $ 0.94 ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Exercise of the Company's option to buyback approximately 454,000 shares from Wi1kerson at $0.90 per share. (2) Includes warrants and options assumed to be in-the-money (ITM), ie. < $2.00. (3) Based on cash balances as of November 30, 2002. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management March 25, 2003 Capitalink, L C 1 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step Two - Comparison of Option A and B ($ and shares balances in thousands, except per share amounts)
Total Cash % of Total Dividend/Cost Shares Required (1) Cash (2) Per Share (2) Repurchased ------------ ---------- ------------- ----------- Step Two - Option A: Cash Dividend Wilkerson $1,342 47.9% $0.60 na Other Shareholders 1,459 52.1% $0.60 na ------ ----- $2,800 100.0% $0.60 ====== ===== Cash Balance, Post Step Two - Option A $1,596 ====== Step Two - Option B: Exercise Option on Wilkerson's $1.50 shares and initiate $1.50 public tender offer Wilkerson $ 928 52.2% $1.50 618 Other Shareholders 750 42.2% $1.50 500 Estimated Costs of Public Tender Offer 100 5.6% ------ ----- ----- $1,778 100.0% $1.59 1,118 ====== ===== ===== Cash Balance, Post Step Two - Option B $2,619 ====== % of Total Basic Shares O/S Issues ---------------- ------------------------------------------------------ Step Two - Option A: Cash Dividend Wilkerson 47.9% 1) Fast Implementation, requires only board approval Other Shareholders 52.1% 2) Minimal or no costs ----- 100.0% 3) Dividends subject to investor's ordinary income tax ===== Cash Balance, Post Step Two - Option A Step Two - Option B: Exercise Option on Wilkerson's $1.50 shares and initiate $1.50 public tender offer Wilkerson 45.6% 1) Requires SEC filings Other Shareholders 54.4% 2) Longer implementation Estimated Costs of Public Tender Offer 3) Costs of public tender (legal, accounting, other) ----- 100.0% 4) Tender offer proceeds subject to capital gains tax. ===== Cash Balance, Post Step Two - Option B
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) See corresponding analysis. (2) Based on basic shares oustanding post step one, of approximately 4.667 million shares. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management March 25, 2003 Capitalink, L C 2 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step Two - Option A: Cash Dividend ($ and shares balances in thousands, except per share amounts) Proforma Proforma Cash Post Step Two Post Step One (1) Dividend Option A ----------------- -------- ------------- Cash Balances Cash on Hand $4,396 $(2,800) $1,596 ====== ======= ====== Cash on Hand, Per Share $ 0.94 $ (0.60) $ 0.34 ====== ======= ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumed share and cash balances after completion of Step One. (2) Based on basic shares outstanding post step one, of approximately 4.667 million shares. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management March 25, 2003 Capitalink, L.C 3 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Step Two - Option B: Exercise Option on Wilkerson's $1.50 shares and initiate $1.50 public tender offer ($ and shares balances in thousands, expect per share amounts)
Proforma Option Exercise & Proforma Post Step One (1) Public Tender (2) Post Step Two - Option B ----------------- ----------------- ------------------------ %of %of Shares Total Shares Shares Total ------ ----- ------ ------ ----- Shareholding (Basic) Wilkerson: $0.90 Shares -- -- -- $1.50 Shares 618 (618) -- Other 1,618 -- 1,618 ----- ------ ----- 2,236 47.9% (618) 1,618 45.6% Other Shareholders 2,431 52.1% (500) 1,931 54.4% ----- ----- ------ ----- ----- 4,667 100.0% (1,737) 3,549 100.0% ===== ===== ====== ===== ===== Shareholding (ITM Diluted)(3) Wilkerson: $0.90 Shares -- -- -- $1.50 Shares 618 (618) -- Other 1,945 1,945 ----- ----- 2,564 49.0% 1,945 47.3% Other Shareholders 2,668 51.0% (500) 2,168 52.7% ----- ----- ------ ----- ----- 5,232 100.0% (1,118) 4,114 100.0% ===== ===== ====== ===== =====
Step 1 Step 2.Opt. B Proforma Proforma Balance Cost(4) Balance -------- ------- ------------- Cash Balances Cash on Hand $4,396 $(1,778) $2,619 ====== ======= ====== Cash on Hand, Per Share $ 0.94 $ 0.74 ====== ====== - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumed share and cash balances after Completion of Step One. (2) Exercise of the Company's option to buyback approximately 618,000 shares from Wilkerson at $1.50 per share and public tender offer to buy 500,000 shares at $1.50. (3) Includes Warrants and options assumed to be in-the-money (ITM),ie. <$2.00. (4) Total cost of completing $1.50 buyback from Wilkerson and through public tender offer, plus an additional $100,000 to cover administration costs of tender offer. Sources of information: Company financial statements and management March 25, 2003 Capitalink, L.C 4 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flow Analysis ($ in thousand, except per share amounts)
Base Case Only Full Plan(1) ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- FYB February 28/29 FYB February 28/29 ---------------------------------- ---------------------------------- 2004 2005 2006 2007 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ EBITDA Base Case $ 1,486 $1,204 $ 934 $ 680 $ 1,486 $1,204 $ 934 $ 680 Company Stores -- -- -- -- 180 747 984 1,082 Satellite Stores -- -- -- -- 28 517 751 1,195 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Total EBITDA 1,486 1,204 934 680 1,693 2,468 2,669 2,957 Less Depreciation & Amort 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ EBIT 1,286 1,004 734 480 1,393 2,168 2,369 2,657 Less Taxes 502 392 286 187 543 846 924 1,036 Add Depreciation & Amort 200 200 200 200 300 300 300 300 Less Change in Working Capital 233 14 10 10 (336) (700) 77 173 Less Capital Expenditure 150 150 150 150 1,950 1,123 225 225 Add Cash Received From Notes (3) 692 692 692 692 692 692 692 692 ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Free Cash Flow $ 1,759 $1,368 $1,200 $1,045 $ (445) $ 490 $2,289 $2,561 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step One Opening Cash $ 4,805 $6,156 $7,524 $8,724 $ 4,805 $3,952 $4,442 $6,731 Free Cash Flow 1,759 1,368 1,200 1,045 $ (445) $ 490 $2,289 $2,561 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- (409) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 6,156 $7,524 $8,724 $9,769 $ 3,952 $4,442 $6,731 $9,292 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step Two-Option A Opening Cash $ 4,805 $3,355 $4,724 $5,924 $ 4,805 $1,151 $1,642 $3,_31 Free Cash Flow 1,759 1,368 1,200 1,045 (445) 490 2,289 2,561 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- (409) -- -- -- Step Two-Option A (5) (2,800) -- -- -- (2,800) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 3,355 $4,724 $5,924 $6,968 $ 1,151 $1,642 $3,931 $6,492 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step Two-Option B Opening Cash $ 4,805 $4,378 $5,747 $6,946 $ 4,805 $2,174 $2,664 $4,953 Free Cash Flow 1,759 1,368 1,200 1,045 (445) 490 2,289 2,561 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- (409) -- -- -- Step Two - Option B (6) (1,778) -- -- -- (1,778) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 4,378 $5,747 $6,946 $7,991 $ 2,174 $2,664 $4,953 $7,515 ======= ====== ====== ====== ======= ====== ====== ====== Full Plan (Deferred Company Store Expansion)(2) ----------------------------------------------- FYB February 28/29 ----------------------------------------------- 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------- ------ ------ ------ EBITDA Base Case $ 1,486 $1,204 $ 934 $ 680 Company Stores 80 496 901 1,049 Satellite Stores 28 517 751 1,195 ------- ------ ------ ------ Total EBITDA 1,593 2,217 2,585 2,924 Less Depreciation & Amort 300 300 300 300 ------- ------ ------ ------ EBIT 1,293 1,917 2,285 2,624 Less Taxes 504 748 891 1,023 Add Depreciation & Amort 300 300 300 300 Less Change in Working Capital (336) (700) 77 173 Less Capital Expenditure 1,050 1,125 1,125 225 Add Cash Received, From Notes (3) 692 692 692 692 ------- ------ ------ ------ Free Cash Flow $ 395 $ 337 $1,338 $2,541 ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step One Opening Cash $ 4,805 $4,791 $5,128 $6,466 Free Cash Flow $ 395 $ 337 $1,338 $2,541 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 4,791 $5,128 $6,466 $9,007 ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step Two - Option A Opening Cash $ 4,805 $1,9_0 $2,327 $3,665 Free Cash Flow 395 337 1,338 2,541 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- Step Two - Option A (5) (2,800) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 1,990 $2,327 $3,665 $6,206 ======= ====== ====== ====== Pro Forma Step Two - Option B Opening Cash $ 4,805 $3,013 $3,350 $4,688 Free Cash Flow 395 337 1,338 2,541 Step One (4) (409) -- -- -- Step Two - Option B (6) (1,778) -- -- -- ------- ------ ------ ------ Closing Cash $ 3,013 $3,350 $4,688 $7,229 ======= ====== ====== ======
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Assumes base case, company owned stores and satellite store initiatives are implemented. (2) Assumes the delayed purchase of two company owned stores and assuming only one store is purchased each year between 2004 and 2006. (3) Based on company's projections of probable receipts for fiscal year 2004. (4) Exercise of the company's option to buyback approximately 454,000 shares from Wilkerson at $0.90 per share. (5) Cash dividend of approximately $0.60 per share. (6) Exercise of the Company's option to buyback approximately 618,000 shares from Wilkerson at $1.50 per share and public lender offer to buy 500,000 shares at $1.50 Sources of information Company Financials, Management and SEC fillings. March 23, 2003 Capitalink, L C 5
EX-16.(C)(6) 9 dex16c6.txt EXHIBIT 16.(C)(6) BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Exhibit 16C6 Draft Analysis As of February 20, 2003 This presentation and its analyses are only for the use of the Special Committee and the Board of Directors and are not intended to, nor should they be, relied upon by any other party, including stockholders of BCT International, Inc. The consent of Capitalink is required prior to the disclosure to any third party of this presentation, its analyses, or of the assessments made by Capitalink. These materials are based solely on information contained in publicly available documents and certain other information provided to Capitalink by management, the Special Committee and the Board of Directors. Capitalink has not attempted to investigate or verify the accuracy or completeness of such publicly available information or other information provided to Capitalink. Capitalink has relied upon the accuracy and completeness of such publicly available information and other information to Capitalink. 1 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Table of Contents 1 - Strategic Discussion Points 2 - Financial and Indicated Value Summary 3 - Key Discussion Points 4 - Capitalization Table 5 - Market Performance 6 - Financial Performance 7 - Notes Receivable Analysis 8 - Discounted Cash Flow Analysis 9 - Comparable Company Analysis 10 - Share Repurchase Analysis 2 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strategic Discussion Points 3 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Strategic Discussions Points 1 - Business Plan - Status Quo vs Proposed. 2 - Status Quo. 3 - Negotiate with New Valley. 4 - Market Company - Strategic / Financial Buyers. 5 - Exercise all/part of Company's option to buy Wilkerson's shares. 6 - Buyback shares at market. 7 - Buyback using tender offer. 8 - Issue cash dividend. 9 - Employment Agreement / Options - Wilkerson 10 - Employment Agreement / Options - Others 11 - Timing Issues 4 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial and Indicated Value Summary 5 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary Financials ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ended February 28/29 February 28/29 ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Revenues Base Case $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 $ 17,781 $ 17,569 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 Company Stores - - - 528 3,708 6,563 7,387 7,854 Satellite Stores - - - - 371 1,299 2,215 3,386 ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total Revenue $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 $ 18,309 $ 21,647 $ 25,400 $ 27,141 $ 28,779 ============================================== =============================================== EBITDA Base Case $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 781 $ 1,218 $ 1,486 $ 1,204 $ 934 $ 680 Company Stores - - - (200) 80 597 746 832 Satellite Stores - - - - 28 517 751 1,195 ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total EBITDA $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 781 $ 1,018 $ 1,593 $ 2,318 $ 2,431 $ 2,707 ============================================== =============================================== Free Cash Flow Base Case (1) $ 1,085 $ 141 $ 3,098 $ 443 $ 1,067 $ 676 $ 508 $ 353 Company Stores - - - - (2,925) 102 351 433 Satellite Stores - - - - (248) (164) 593 931 ---------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Total Free Cash Flow $ 1,085 $ 141 $ 3,098 $ 443 $ (2,105) $ 615 $ 1,452 $ 1,717 ============================================== ===============================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Base Case free cash flow for 2000 to 2002 is based on cash flow statements for Company. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. 6 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summary Indicated Value
($ in thousands) Scenarios (1) Scenarios (1) ------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- BC BC BC+CS BC BC BC+CS BC +CS + SS +SS BC +CS + SS +SS -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- --------- Indicated Values Enterprise Value $ 3,631 $ 3,189 $ 6,546 $ 6,103 ======== ======== ======== ======== Market Value $ 11,421 $ 10,979 $ 14,855 $ 14,412 ======== ======== ======== ======== Market Value Per Share $ 2.01 $ 1.93 $ 2.51 $ 2.44 ======== ======== ======== ======== Assumed Shares Outstanding 5,686 5,686 5,916 5,916 ======== ======== ======== ======== Wilkerson Buyback No Open Market Purchase Open Market Purchase of 500 Shares @ $1.00 ------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 200 $ 2.05 $ 1.975 $ 2.5797 $ 2.49 $ 2.15 $ 2.075 $ 2.727 $ 2.632 500 $ 2.11 $ 2.021 $ 2.6502 $ 2.57 $ 2.23 $ 2.133 $ 2.823 $ 2.732 800 $ 2.15 $ 2.065 $ 2.7206 $ 2.64 $ 2.28 $ 2.188 $ 2.918 $ 2.811 1100 $ 2.19 $ 2.099 $ 2.8009 $ 2.71 $ 2.33 $ 2.233 $ 3.013 $ 2.901 1400 $ 2.22 $ 2.122 $ 2.8712 $ 2.77 $ 2.38 $ 2.268 $ 3.106 $ 2.990 Open Market Purchase of 750 Shares @ $1.20 Open Market Purchase of 1,250 Shares @ $1.40 ------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------- 200 $ 2.18 $ 2.09 $ 2.77 $ 2.68 $ 2.24 $ 2.14 $ 2.89 $ 2.80 500 $ 2.26 $ 2.16 $ 2.89 $ 2.79 $ 2.34 $ 2.22 $ 3.03 $ 2.93 800 $ 2.32 $ 2.21 $ 2.98 $ 2.88 $ 2.40 $ 2.28 $ 3.15 $ 3.04 1100 $ 2.38 $ 2.27 $ 3.09 $ 2.98 $ 2.48 $ 2.35 $ 3.29 $ 3.16 1400 $ 2.44 $ 2.31 $ 3.20 $ 3.08 $ 2.56 $ 2.41 $ 3.43 $ 3.29
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Base Case free cash flow for 2000 to 2002 is based on cash flow statements for Company. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. 7 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Discussion Points 8 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Discussion Points Capitalization Table 1) Company is currently majority owned by Wilkerson who has 52.5% and 53.1% on a basic and ITM fully diluted level, respectively. 2) Issue of Hummingbird intentions given their shareholding of 9.8% on a basic level. 3) Less than 0.4% of total common shares oustanding (excluding holdings of Wilkerson/Phoenix) is traded on average each day. Stock Analysis 1) Share price performance of Company has been poor. For the past three years, the Company has traded below $2.00 and has remained below $1.00 for most of the last twelve months ("LTM"). 2) Average price was $0.85 over LTM and $1.72 since September 1997. 3) Trading volume of Company also low. Company did not trade for 41% over the available trading days over LTM. Average and median volume is 8,108 and 200 respectively. Company History, Analysis and Graphs 1) Financial performance of Company has been consistent with no signficant increases or falls in revenue and profitability over last three years. 2) Company has significant amount of cash available of $4.8 million and very little debt of $828,000 (relating to notes generated through acquisition of Company stores). 3) Tangible book value per share is $2.59, consisting primarily of cash and accounts and notes receivable owed by franchisees. Notes Analysis 1) Examined notes receivables which total $6.7 million and applied payment probability based on likelihood of being paid. Also present valued the note payments to derive NPV of notes using Company's base case WACC. 2) Of the $6.7 million notes, approximately $3.8 million are considered collectible for our analysis, which equates to a present value of approximately $2.8 million. 9 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Discussion Points Discounted Cash Flow Analysis 1) Conducted three sets of DCF's based on the Base Case Scenario (BC), Company Owned Franchises Scenario (CS) and Satellite Store scenario (SS). 2) For each scenario we used three different DCF methodologies (terminal revenue, EBITDA and perpetual growth), and three different WACC based on the differing risks of each scenario. 3) We used projections provided by the Company to calculate the indicated market value per share of persuing each scenario combination. 4) Based on the projections, it makes sense to continue with the satellite store iniatives. Question of whether the ownership of company owned stores is required to complete the SS plan. 5) CS scenario in itself results in a lower valuation for the Company due to the high price paid for the stores (0.6x revenue), and the extra training costs of area managers, etc. If satellite stores are predominantly owned by existing franchisees, then company owned stores are less important to this strategy. 6) Based on analysis, value range of Company is between $2.01 and $2.44 under a base case and under all three cases scenario, respectively (assuming no share buyback transaction). Comparable Company Analysis 1) No real comparables to the Company, so little reliance will be placed on this analysis. 2) Included comparable companies that were involved in commercial printing/and or paper-related distribution/resellers. 3) Company is trading well below this group on an enterprise value basis and towards the low end of the group on a total invested capital basis. 4) EBITDA multiple more reliable than revenue multiples for Company due to revenue mix of pelican paper sales and royalty revenue. 10 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Discussion Points Share Repurchase Analysis 1) Key is to balance the following issues: - What percentage ownership do you want Wilkerson to have post share repurchase program? Company can potentially repurchase up to 1.4 million shares from Wilkerson at an average price of $1.36 for all three tranches of $0.90, $1.50 and $1.75 shares. This could be limited by the inclusion of shares purchased using the $2.0 milion loan guaranteed by the Company. Wilkerson's shareholding can potentially fall from 52.5% to 34.7%. - Will it be cheaper to buy on the open market or a combination of both? If Company can repurchase shares on the open market at average prices less than what they can buy from Wilkerson, then it would have a greater positive impact on the share price. However, if purchase shares on open market, then the percentage of Wilkerson and Hummingbird's holdings will increase. - What impact will the share buyback have on liquidity of the stock? If the Company buybacks Wilkerson's shares, then there will be little impact on liquidity as his shares are not traded on market. However, an open market repurchase will impact the number of shares circulating on the market which although will increase the theorectical market value per share, may be impacted by further illiquidity issues. - How much cash do we have to complete a buyback? The Company currently has approximately $4.8 million in cash, of which they require $2.0 million in cash for the next fiscal year and approximately $1.0 million in reserves. This leaves approximately $1.8 million to use in a share buyback or alternatively cash dividend, etc. However, this does not include expected cash received from the exercise of ITM options and the receipt of note payments (expected to be approximately $692,000 in fiscal 2004). 11 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Key Discussion Points - What Impact will the share buyback have on the Company's share price? The Company's share price is likely to increase relative to the number of shares repurchased and the amount of cash used to buy back the shares. The more shares purchased at a lower share price, the higher the underlying value of the stock. - Should a cash dividend be given instead? Announcement of cash dividend may immediately increase share price by amount of dividend as the market is not giving full value to the cash balances held by the Company. However, once the share price becomes ex, the share price will fall by the amount of the dividend (but perhaps no less than the original price before the dividend was announced). Potential new tax laws favor cash dividends as under a buyback the shareholder is taxed in relation to their cost basis. Wilkerson's shareholding will remain the same if cash dividend is chosen. Cash dividend will decrease the value of the Company placed by New Valley. 12 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitalization Table 13 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Capitalization Table (1) ($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
% of Total Outstanding ------------------------ ITM Price Common ITM ITM Fully Other Fully Fully Fully Purchased (2) Stock Basic (3) Options (4) Diluted Options Diluted Basic Diluted Diluted -------------- ------ --------- ----------- ---------- ------- ------- ----- ------- ------- William A. Wilkerson (5) Prior Purchases 38,600 Capital Contribution 955,382 Other Purchases $ 0.90 454,036 $ 1.50 618,482 $ 1.75 623,782 --------- Total 2,690,282 2,690,282 327,500 3,017,782 - 3,017,782 52.5% 53.1% 50.2% ========= Other Officers & Directors Total 109,548 109,548 200,460 310,008 215,000 525,008 2.1% 5.5% 8.7% ========= Hummingbird Management, LLC (6) Prior Purchases na 385,912 Recent Purchases $ 0.70 5,000 $ 0.98 22,500 $ 1.05 89,655 --------- 503,067 503,067 - 503,067 503,067 9.8% 8.8% 8.4% ========= Other Shareholders/ Option holders 1,818,561 36,625 1,855,186 105,000 1,960,186 35.5% 32.6% 32.6% ---------- ------- --------- ------- --------- ------ ------ ------ Total Shares Outstanding 5,121,458 564,585 5,686,043 320,000 6,006,043 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ======= ======= ====== ====== ====== Plus Treasury Stock 707,000 707,000 707,000 ---------- --------- --------- Total Shares Issued 5,828,458 6,393,04 6,713,043 ========== ========= =========
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) As of February 14th, 2003. (2) Where known, the purchase price paid per share is presented. (3) Based on total common shares outstanding, excluding in-the-money ("ITM") options and warrants. (4) ITM options include all warrants and options with exercise price less than or equal to $2.00 (5) Includes shares and options held by Wilkerson and Phoenix Group. (6) Based on SEC 13D Filing by Hummingbird Management, LLC, dated January 17, 2003. Sources of information: Company Financials, Management and SEC filings. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 14 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Performance DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 15 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Closing Price & Trading Volume History September 29, 1997 - February 20, 2003 [GRAPH]
Start End High Average Median Low Avg. Volume Median Volume - ------------------ ------------------ ------------------ --------- --------- ------------------ ------------- -------------- 29-Sep-97 $ 2.6250 17-Feb-03 $ 0.9100 06-Apr-98 $ 3.6250 $ 1.7253 $ 1.6094 26-Oct-98 $ 0.2813 59,740 38,650
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 16 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Closing Price & Trading Volume History February 20, 2002 - February 20, 2003 [GRAPH]
Start End High Average Median Low Avg. Volume Median Volume - ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- --------- -------- ------------------ ----------- ------------- 20-Feb-02 $ 1.1010 20-Feb-03 $ 0.9100 01-Apr-02 $ 1.1100 $ 0.8529 $ 0.8100 26-Apr-02 $ 0.5600 8,108 200
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 17 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International vs Comparable Company Index (1) and Russell 3000 Index February 20, 2002 - February 20, 2003 [CHART] ----- BCT International Comparables ----- Russell 3000 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- % Change BCT Internation: Comparables Russell 3000 First Half of Period -22.8% -4.8% -14.9% Second Half of Period 7.4% 22.8% -10.7% Full Period -17.3% 16.1% -23.4% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Reflects the market cap weighted prices of the comparable companies utilized in the Comparable Company Analysis. Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 18 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Closing Price Ranges as Percentage of Total Trading February 20, 2003 - February 20, 2003 [CHART]
Price Range $0.000 - $0.600 $0.601 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.750 $0.751 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.900 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 1 2 51 93 35 Percentage 0.4% 0.8% 20.2% 36.8% 13.8% Price Range $0.901 - $0.975 $0.976 - $1.050 $1.051 - $1.125 $1.126 + - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Days in Range 15 26 30 0 Percentage 5.9% 10.3% 11.9% 0.0% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BCT International Trading Volume per Price Range as Percentage of Total February 20, 2002 - February 20, 2003 [CHART] Price Range $0.000 - $0.600 $0.601 - $0.675 $0.676 - $0.750 $0.751 - $0.825 $0.826 - $0.900 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Volume 386,700 16,700 499,300 588,100 133,200 Percentage 18.9% 0.8% 24.3% 28.7% 6.5% $0.901 - $0.975 $0.976 - $1.050 $1.051 - $1.125 $1.126 + ------------------------------------------------------------------ Volume 53,900 282,500 91,000 0 Percentage 2.6% 13.8% 4.4% 0.0% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ BCT International Trading Volume Ranges as a Percentage of Total February 20, 2002 - February 20, 2003 [CHART] greater less greater less greater less greater less greater less greater less less No than than than than than than than than than than than than than volume 0 0,250 0,251 1,000 1,001 2,500 2,501 5,000 5,001 10,000 10,001 25,000 25,001 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Days in Range 109 19 21 23 21 26 19 15 Percentage 43.1% 7.5% 8.3% 9.1% 8.3% 10.3% 7.5% 5.9% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Commodity Systems, Inc.
DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 21 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Performance DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 22 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Comparative Summary Income Statements ($ in thousands except per share)
for years ended February 28, -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees $ 4,921 $ 5,356 $ 5,394 $ 5,267 $ 5,117 Paper an Printing Sales 11,734 12,817 13,881 13,424 12,068 Sales of Franchises 44 87 27 46 99 Company-Owned Franchise Sales - - - - - Other Fees - - - 262 315 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Revenue $ 16,699 $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 9,857 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 Cost of Company-Owned Franchise Sales - - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost of Revenue 9,857 10,939 11,574 11,605 10,592 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 6,842 7,321 7,728 7,394 7,007 Selling, General & Admin 4,171 4,290 6,619 6,455 6,226 Other 199 186 189 232 226 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Operating Expenses 4,370 4,476 6,808 6,687 6,452 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating Income (Loss) 2,472 2,845 920 707 555 Interest Income (Expense) 321 340 336 381 408 Other Income (Expense) 2 6 952 49 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 2,795 3,191 2,208 1,137 963 Income Tax (Benefit) 986 690 837 442 380 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Net Income $ 1,809 $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 584 ========================================================================== Normalized EBIT $ 2,474 $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 555 Total Depreciation & Amortization $ 199 $ 186 $ 189 $ 232 $ 226 Normalized EBITDA $ 2,673 $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 781 Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) $ 88 $ 82 $ 262 $ 150 $ 162 Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX $ 2,585 $ 2,955 $ 1,799 $ 838 $ 619 Earnings per Share Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.35 $ 0.47 $ 0.26 $ 0.13 $ 0.11 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.30 $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,230 5,323 5,257 5,214 5,123 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.33 $ 0.45 $ 0.25 $ 0.13 $ 0.11 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.28 $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,540 5,596 5,388 5,235 5,123 Normalizing Reconciliation Unusual (Expense) Gain Items $ - $ - $ - $ - $ (150) Income Tax Shelter (Charge) from Unusual Items - - - - 59 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unusual (Expense) Gain Items, net of Taxes - - - - (92) Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes (244) (327) (357) (31) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (244) $ (327) $ (357) $ (31) $ (92) ========================================================================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 986 $ 690 $ 837 $ 442 $ 321 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 1,565 $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 492 Reported Comprehensive Net Income (Loss) $ 1,565 $ 2,174 $ 1,014 $ 664 $ 492 for the 9 months ended LTM November 30, November 30, ------------------------------ --------------- 2001 2002 2002 ------------------------------ --------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees $ 3,844 $ 3,894 $ 5,167 Paper an Printing Sales 9,297 9,080 11,851 Sales of Franchises 89 3 13 Company-Owned Franchise Sales - 528 528 Other Fees 190 338 463 ------------------------------ --------------- Total Revenue $ 13,420 $ 13,843 $ 18,022 Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 8,073 7,822 10,341 Cost of Company-Owned Franchise Sales - 119 119 ------------------------------ --------------- Cost of Revenue 8,073 7,941 10,460 ------------------------------ --------------- Gross Profit 5,347 5,902 7,562 Selling, General & Admin 4,395 5,102 6,933 Other 170 177 233 ------------------------------ --------------- Total Operating Expenses 4,565 5,279 7,166 ------------------------------ --------------- Operating Income (Loss) 782 623 396 Interest Income (Expense) 303 254 359 Other Income (Expense) - - - ------------------------------ --------------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 1,085 877 755 Income Tax (Benefit) 427 342 295 ------------------------------ --------------- Normalized Net Income $ 659 $ 535 $ 460 ============================== =============== Normalized EBIT $ 782 $ 623 $ 396 Total Depreciation & Amortization $ 170 $ 177 $ 233 Normalized EBITDA $ 952 $ 800 $ 629 Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) $ 144 $ 124 $ 142 Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX $ 808 $ 676 $ 487 Earnings per Share Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.08 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.09 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,123 5,121 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.08 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.09 Weighted Average Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,123 5,121 Normalizing Reconciliation Unusual (Expense) Gain Items $ (150) $ - $ - Income Tax Shelter (Charge) from Unusual Items 59 - - ------------------------------ --------------- Unusual (Expense) Gain Items, net of Taxes (92) - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - ------------------------------ --------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (92) $ - $ - ============================== =============== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 368 $ 342 $ 295 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 567 $ 535 $ 460 Reported Comprehensive Net Income (Loss) $ 567 $ 535 $ 460
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Normalized Common Sized Summary Income Statements for the 9 months ended LTM for years ended February 28, November 30, November 30, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2001 2002 2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Royalties and Franchise Fees 29.5% 29.3% 27.9% 27.7% 29.1% 28.6% 28.1% 28.7% Paper an Printing Sales 70.3% 70.2% 71.9% 70.7% 68.6% 69.3% 65.6% 65.8% Sales of Franchises 0.3% 0.5% 0.1% 0.2% 0.6% 0.7% 0.0% 0.1% Company-Owned Franchise Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 2.9% Other Fees 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 1.8% 1.4% 2.4% 2.6% ------------------------------------------------- --------------------- ---------- Total Revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of Revenue Cost of Paper and Printing Sales 59.0% 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 60.2% 56.5% 57.4% Cost of Company-Owned Franchise Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.9% 0.7% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Cost of Revenue 59.0% 59.9% 60.0% 61.1% 60.2% 60.2% 57.4% 58.0% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Gross Profit 41.0% 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 39.8% 42.6% 42.0% Selling, General & Admin 25.0% 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 35.4% 32.7% 36.9% 38.5% Other 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Total Operating Expenses 26.2% 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 36.7% 34.0% 38.1% 39.8% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Operating Income (Loss) 14.8% 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 3.2% 5.8% 4.5% 2.2% Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.0% Other Income (Expense) 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Pre-tax Income (Loss) 16.7% 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 5.5% 8.1% 6.3% 4.2% Income Tax (Benefit) 5.9% 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 2.2% 3.2% 2.5% 1.6% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Normalized Net Income 10.8% 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 3.3% 4.9% 3.9% 2.6% ================================================= ==================== ========== Normalized EBIT 14.8% 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 3.2% 5.8% 4.5% 2.2% Total Depreciation & Amortization 1.2% 1.0% 1.0% 1.2% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% 1.3% Normalized EBITDA 16.0% 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 4.4% 7.1% 5.8% 3.5% Capital Expenditures, net of Disposals (CAPEX, net) 0.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 1.1% 0.9% 0.8% Normalized EBITDA - CAPEX 15.5% 16.2% 9.3% 4.4% 3.5% 6.0% 4.9% 2.7% Normalizing Reconciliation Unusual (Expense) Gain Items 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -0.9% -1.1% 0.0% 0.0% Income Tax Shelter (Charge) from Unusual Items 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.3% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Unusual (Expense) Gain Item 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% -0.5% -0.7% 0.0% 0.0% Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes -1.5% -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% ------------------------------------------------- -------------------- ---------- Total Reconciling Items, net of -1.5% -1.8% -1.8% -0.2% -0.5% -0.7% 0.0% 0.0% Taxes ================================================= ==================== ========== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) 5.9% 3.8% 4.3% 2.3% 1.8% 2.7% 2.5% 1.6% Reported Net Income (Loss) 9.4% 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 2.8% 4.2% 3.9% 2.6% Reported Comprehensive Net Income(Loss) 9.4% 11.9% 5.3% 3.5% 2.8% 4.2% 3.9% 2.6% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/2/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparative Summary Balance Sheets ($ in thousands, except per share) as of February 28, as of November 30, ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Assets 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2001 2002 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Current Assets Cash & Equivalents $ 989 $ 1,143 $ 1,906 $ 1,799 $ 4,819 $ 4,328 $ 4,805 Accounts Receivable 2,418 3,252 3,293 3,568 2,889 1,800 2,386 Inventory 2,354 2,122 2,359 2,352 1,887 2,415 2,697 Deferred Income Taxes 919 476 482 321 419 321 419 Prepaid & Other 950 1,281 408 134 259 280 499 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Total Current Assets 7,630 8,274 8,448 8,174 10,273 9,144 10,806 Property & Equipment 1,331 1,442 1,633 1,707 1,869 1,851 2,551 Less Accumulated Depreciation (794) (982) (1,104) (1,234) (1,434) (1,384) (1,588 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Property & Equipment, net 537 460 529 473 435 467 963 Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 5,376 6,052 7,275 6,362 5,170 6,143 5,186 Deferred Income Taxes 214 246 722 925 970 809 1,001 Intangible Assets, net 311 284 258 232 206 212 186 Other Assets 89 90 89 24 24 24 43 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- $ 14,157 $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 $ 16,799 $ 18,185 ====================================================== ===================== Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 1,264 $ 844 $ 1,111 $ 597 $ 432 $ 658 $ 789 Accrued Expenses 777 753 1,349 403 871 699 938 Interest Bearing Debt 105 113 104 86 560 86 294 Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates - - - - - - - Other 339 311 218 167 125 - 125 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,485 2,021 2,782 1,253 1,988 1,443 2,146 Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 539 433 330 236 - 172 534 Other Long Term - - 453 417 334 353 214 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Total Liabilities 3,024 2,454 3,565 1,906 2,322 1,968 2,894 Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 60 60 - - - - - Common Stock 223 230 233 233 233 233 233 Paid in Capital 12,254 12,506 12,597 12,597 12,605 12,605 12,605 Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) (845) 1,322 2,334 2,998 3,490 3,565 4,025 Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable (559) (1,166) (1,408) (1,544) (1,572) (1,572) (1,572 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 11,133 12,952 13,756 14,284 14,756 14,831 15,291 ------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- $ 14,157 $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 $ 16,799 $ 18,185 ====================================================== ===================== Net Working Capital $ 5,145 $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 7,701 $ 8,660 Common Shares Outstanding (thousands) 5,322 5,257 5,231 5,136 5,121 5,115 5,121 Book Value per Share $ 2.09 $ 2.46 $ 2.63 $ 2.78 $ 2.88 $ 2.90 $ 2.99 Tangible Book Value Per Share $ 2.03 $ 2.41 $ 2.58 $ 2.74 $ 2.84 $ 2.86 $ 2.95 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Common Sized Summary Balance Sheet as of February 28, as of November 30, ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Assets 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2001 2002 ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Current Assets Cash & Equivalents 7.0% 7.4% 11.0% 11.1% 28.2% 25.8% 26.4% Accounts Receivable 17.1% 21.1% 19.0% 22.0% 16.9% 10.7% 13.1% Inventory 16.6% 13.8% 13.6% 14.5% 11.0% 14.4% 14.8% Deferred Income Taxes 6.5% 3.1% 2.8% 2.0% 2.5% 1.9% 2.3% Prepaid & Other 6.7% 8.3% 2.4% 0.8% 1.5% 1.7% 2.7% ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Current Assets 53.9% 53.7% 48.8% 50.5% 60.2% 54.4% 59.4% Property & Equipment 9.4% 9.4% 9.4% 10.5% 10.9% 11.0% 14.0% Less Accumulated Depreciation -5.6% -6.4% -6.4% -7.6% -8.4% -8.2% -8.7% ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Property & Equipment, net 3.8% 3.0% 3.1% 2.9% 2.5% 2.8% 5.3% Accounts and Notes Receivable, net 38.0% 39.3% 42.0% 39.3% 30.3% 36.6 28.5% Deferred Income Taxes 1.5% 1.6% 4.2% 5.7% 5.7% 4.8% 5.5% Intangible Assets, net 2.2% 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1.2% 1.3% 1.0% Other Assets 0.6% 0.6% 0.5% 0.1% 0.1% 0.1% 0.2% ---------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ==================================================== ============================ Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Current Liabilities Accounts Payable 8.9% 5.5% 6.4% 3.7% 2.5% 3.9% 4.3% Accrued Expenses 5.5% 4.9% 7.8% 2.5% 5.1% 4.2% 5.2% Interest Bearing Debt 0.7% 0.7% 0.6% 0.5% 3.3% 0.5% 1.6% Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other 2.4% 2.0% 1.3% 1.0% 0.7% 0.0% 0.7% -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 17.6% 13.1% 16.1% 7.7% 11.6% 8.6% 11.8% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt 3.8% 2.8% 1.9% 1.5% 0.0% 1.0% 2.9% Long Term Interest Bearing Debt, Affiliates 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other Long Term 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 2.0% 2.1% 1.2% -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Liabilities 21.4% 15.9% 20.6% 11.8% 13.6% 11.7% 15.9% Stockholders' Equity Preferred Stock 0.4% 0.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Common Stock 1.6% 1.5% 1.3% 1.4% 1.4% 1.4 1.3% Paid in Capital 86.6% 81.2% 72.7% 77.8% 73.8% 75.0% 69.3% Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) -6.0% 8.6% 13.5% 18.5% 20.4% 21.2% 22.1% Treasury Stock & Stock Receivable -3.9% -7.6% -8.1% -9.5% -9.2% -9.4% -8.6% -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- Total Stockholders' Equity 78.6% 84.1% 79.4% 88.2% 86.4% 88.3% 84.1% -------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------- 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% ================================================== ============================ Net Working Capital 36.3% 40.6% 32.7% 42.7% 48.5% 45.8% 47.6% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparative Financial Analysis ($ in thousands, except per share) as of & for years ended February 28, ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Review Revenue $ 16,699 $ 18,260 $ 19,302 $ 18,999 $ 17,599 Gross Profit $ 6,842 $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 Total Operating Expenses $ 4,370 $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,452 Operating Income $ 2,472 $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 555 Pre-tax Income (Loss) $ 2,795 $ 3,191 $ 2,208 $ 1,137 $ 963 Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 1,809 $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 584 Normalized EBIT $ 2,474 $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 555 Normalized EBITDA $ 2,673 $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 781 Normalized Basic EPS $ 0.30 $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Normalized Diluted EPS $ 0.28 $ 0.39 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 Total Assets FALSE $ 15,406 $ 17,321 $ 16,190 $ 17,078 Net Worth $ 11,133 $ 12,952 $ 13,756 $ 14,284 $ 14,756 Tangible Net Worth $ 10,822 $ 12,668 $ 13,498 $ 14,052 $ 14,550 Total Interest Bearing Debt $ 644 $ 546 $ 434 $ 322 $ 560 Net Interest Bearing Debt $ (345) $ (597) $ (1,472) $ (1,477) $ (4,259) Total Capitalization $ 11,777 $ 13,498 $ 14,190 $ 14,606 $ 15,316 Financial Strength Quick Ratio 2.1 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 Current Ratio 3.1 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 27.2% 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 5.8% 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 5.5% 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% Net Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization -2.9% -4.4% -10.4% -10.1% -27.8% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to Normalized EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.7 Normalized EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na Normalized EBITDA-CAPEX, net to Interest Exp. na na na na na Effectiveness and Efficiency Accounts Receivable Turnover na 5.6 5.9 5.3 6.1 Inventory Turnover na 5.2 4.9 4.9 5.6 Asset Turnover na 1.2 1.1 1.2 1.0 Days Sales Outstanding na 65.0 62.3 68.5 59.9 Days Inventory Outstanding na 70.8 74.4 74.0 65.0 Days Payable Outstanding na 20.1 14.2 10.3 11.7 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets na 18.5% 10.8% 4.7% 3.2% Normalized EBIT to Net Worth na 22.0% 13.6% 5.3% 3.8% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets na 19.7% 11.9% 6.1% 4.6% Normalized EBITDA to Net Worth na 23.4% 15.0% 6.9% 5.3% Normalized Net Income to Average Assets na 16.2% 7.9% 4.3% 3.4% Normalized Net Income to Net Worth na 19.3% 10.0% 4.9% 4.0% as of & for the 9 months ended as of & for LTM November 30, November 30, ---------------------------- -------------- 2001 2002 2002 ---------------------------- -------------- Financial Review Revenue $ 13,420 $ 13,843 $ 18,022 Gross Profit $ 5,347 $ 5,902 $ 7,562 Total Operating Expenses $ 4,565 $ 5,279 $ 7,166 Operating Income $ 782 $ 623 $ 396 Pre-tax Income (Loss) $ 1,085 $ 877 $ 755 Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 659 $ 535 $ 460 Normalized EBIT $ 782 $ 623 $ 396 Normalized EBITDA $ 952 $ 800 $ 629 Normalized Basic EPS $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.09 Normalized Diluted EPS $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.09 Total Assets $ 16,799 $ 18,185 $ 18,185 Net Worth $ 14,831 $ 15,291 $ 15,291 Tangible Net Worth $ 14,619 $ 15,105 $ 15,105 Total Interest Bearing Debt $ 258 $ 828 $ 828 Net Interest Bearing Debt $ (4,070) $ (3,977) $ (3,977) Total Capitalization $ 15,089 $ 16,119 $ 16,119 Financial Strength Quick Ratio 4.7 3.8 3.8 Current Ratio 6.3 5.0 5.0 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 13.3% 18.9% 18.9% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 1.7% 5.4% 5.4% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 1.7% 5.1% 5.1% Net Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization -27.0% -24.7% -24.7% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to Normalized EBITDA 0.3 1.0 1.3 Normalized EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na Normalized EBITDA-CAPEX, net to Interest Exp. na na na Effectiveness and Efficiency Accounts Receivable Turnover 3.0 3.0 8.6 Inventory Turnover 3.4 3.5 4.1 Asset Turnover 0.9 0.8 1.0 Days Sales Outstanding 91.4 91.3 42.4 Days Inventory Outstanding 81.2 79.4 89.2 Days Payable Outstanding 13.7 12.7 15.0 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets na na 2.3% Normalized EBIT to Net Worth na na 2.6% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets na na 3.6% Normalized EBITDA to Net Worth na na 4.2% Normalized Net Income to Average Assets na na 2.5% Normalized Net Income to Net Worth na na 3.0% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Comparative Financial Analysis Continued ($ in thousands, except per share) as of & for the 9 months ended as of & for LTM as of & for years ended February 28, November 30, November 30, --------------------------------------------- ------------------ --------------- 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2001 2002 2002 --------------------------------------------- ------------------ --------------- Profitability Ratios (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit Margin 41.0% 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 39.8% 42.6% 42.0% SG&A 25.0% 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 35.4% 32.7% 36.9% 38.5% Total Operating Expenses 26.2% 24.5% 35.3% 35.2% 36.7% 34.0% 38.1% 39.8% Operating Income 14.8% 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 3.2% 5.8% 4.5% 2.2% Pre-tax Income (Loss) 16.7% 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 5.5% 8.1% 6.3% 4.2% Normalized Net Income (Loss) 10.8% 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 3.3% 4.9% 3.9% 2.6% Normalized EBIT 14.8% 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 3.2% 5.8% 4.5% 2.2% Normalized EBITDA 16.0% 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 4.4% 7.1% 5.8% 3.5% Growth Rates Revenue na na 15.6% -1.6% -7.4% na 3.2% 2.4% Gross Profit na na 12.9% -4.3% -5.2% na 10.4% 7.9% Operating Income na na -62.8% -23.2% -21.5% na -20.3% -28.6% Pre-tax Income (Loss) na na -21.0% -48.5% -15.3% na -19.2% -21.6% Normalized Net Income (Loss) na na -24.2% -49.3% -16.0% na -18.8% -21.2% Normalized EBIT na na -24.3% -59.6% -26.6% na -20.3% -28.6% Normalized EBITDA na na -22.9% -52.1% -21.0% na -16.0% -19.5% Normalized Basic EPS na na -36.7% -31.6% -23.1% na -9.1% -10.0% Normalized Diluted EPS na na -32.1% -31.6% -23.1% na -9.1% -10.0% Total Assets na na na -6.5% 5.5% na 8.3% 6.5% Net Worth na na 23.6% 3.8% 3.3% na 3.1% 3.6% Tangible Net Worth na na 24.7% 4.1% 3.5% na 3.3% 3.8% CAPEX, net na na 197.7% -42.7% 8.0% na -13.9% -12.3% Cumulative Average Growth Rate (CAGR) Statistics Revenue na 9.3% 7.5% 4.4% 1.3% na na na Gross Profit na 7.0% 6.3% 2.6% 0.6% na na na Operating Income na 15.1% -39.0% -34.1% -31.2% na na na Pre-tax Income (Loss) na 14.2% -11.1% -25.9% -23.4% na na na Normalized Net Income (Loss) na 38.3% -12.9% -27.3% -24.6% na na na Normalized EBIT na 15.2% -13.0% -32.6% -31.2% na na na Normalized EBITDA na 13.6% -12.2% -28.2% -26.5% na na na Normalized Basic EPS na 36.7% -20.4% -24.3% -24.0% na na na Normalized Diluted EPS na 39.3% -17.6% -22.6% -22.7% na na na Total Assets na na na na na na na na Net Worth na 16.3% 11.2% 8.7% 7.3% na na na Tangible Net Worth na 17.1% 11.7% 9.1% 7.7% na na na CAPEX, net na -6.8% 72.5% 19.5% 16.5% na na na Depreciation & Capital Spending Depreciation to CAPEX, net 226.1% 226.8% 72.1% 154.7% 139.5% 118.1% 142.7% 164.1% CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 1.1% 0.9% 0.8% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
28 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Selected Normalized Income Statement Graphs ($ in thousands, except per share) [BAR CHARTS APPEAR HERE WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:]
FY 1998 FY 1999 FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2002 LTM 2002 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- -------- Revenue $16,699 $18,260 $19,302 $18,999 $17,599 $18,022 Gross Profit $ 6,842 $ 7,321 $ 7,728 $ 7,394 $ 7,007 $ 7,562 Total Operating Expenses $ 4,370 $ 4,476 $ 6,808 $ 6,687 $ 6,452 $ 7,166 Operating Income $ 2,472 $ 2,845 $ 920 $ 707 $ 555 $ 396 Interest Income (Expense) $ 321 $ 340 $ 336 $ 381 $ 408 $ 359 Normalized EBIT $ 2,474 $ 2,851 $ 1,872 $ 756 $ 555 $ 396 Normalized EBITDA $ 2,673 $ 3,037 $ 2,061 $ 988 $ 781 $ 629 Normalized Net Income (Loss) $ 1,809 $ 2,501 $ 1,371 $ 695 $ 584 $ 460 Normalized Basic EPS $ 0.30 $ 0.41 $ 0.19 $ 0.13 $ 0.10 $ 0.09
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selected Normalized Profitability and Cost Ratio (as % of Revenue) Graphs RGraph Data Gross Profit Margin 41.0% 40.1% 40.0% 38.9% 39.8% 42.0% SG&A 25.0% 23.5% 34.3% 34.0% 35.4% 38.5% Operating Income 14.8% 15.6% 4.8% 3.7% 3.2% 2.2% Interest Income (Expense) 1.9% 1.9% 1.7% 2.0% 2.3% 2.0% Pre-tax Income (Loss) 16.7% 17.5% 11.4% 6.0% 5.5% 4.2% Normalized Net Income (Loss) 10.8% 13.7% 7.1% 3.7% 3.3% 2.6% Normalized EBIT 14.8% 15.6% 9.7% 4.0% 3.2% 2.2% Normalized EBITDA 16.0% 16.6% 10.7% 5.2% 4.4% 3.5% CAPEX, net to Revenue 0.5% 0.4% 1.4% 0.8% 0.9% 0.8% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selected Normalized Financial Strength Graphs ($ in thousands) FGraph Data Net Working Capital $ 5,145 $ 6,253 $ 5,666 $ 6,921 $ 8,285 $ 8,660 Current Ratio 3.1 4.1 3.0 6.5 5.2 5.0 Quick Ratio 2.1 3.0 2.2 4.6 4.2 3.8 Total Liabilities to Net Worth 27.2% 18.9% 25.9% 13.3% 15.7% 18.9% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Net Worth 5.8% 4.2% 3.2% 2.3% 3.8% 5.4% Total Interest Bearing Debt to Total Capitalization 5.5% 4.0% 3.1% 2.2% 3.7% 5.1% Interest Expense to Interest Bearing Debt na na na na na na Total Interest Bearing Debt to EBITDA 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 0.7 1.3 EBITDA to Interest Expense na na na na na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Selected Normalized Efficiency Graphs EGraph Data Days Sales Outstanding na 65.0 62.3 68.5 59.9 42.4 Days Inventory Outstanding na 70.8 74.4 74.0 65.0 89.2 Days Payable Outstanding na 20.1 14.2 10.3 11.7 15.0 Normalized EBIT to Average Assets na 18.5% 10.8% 4.7% 3.2% 2.3% Normalized EBIT to Average Net Worth na 22.0% 13.6% 5.3% 3.8% 2.6% Normalized EBITDA to Average Assets na 19.7% 11.9% 6.1% 4.6% 3.6% Normalized EBITDA to Average Net Worth na 23.4% 15.0% 6.9% 5.3% 4.2% Net Income to Average Assets na 16.2% 7.9% 4.3% 3.4% 2.5% Net Income to Average Net Worth na 19.3% 10.0% 4.9% 4.0% 3.0% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Sources of information: Company financial statements and management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
32 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Receivable Analysis DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 33
BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Receivable Analysis - Indicated Present Value as of December 31, 2002 ($ in thousands) Payment Adjusted Value Interest Note Plant Location Name Notes Probability of Notes (1) Rate Expiry Date - ----------------------------------- -------------------- -------- ------------- --------------- ------------ --------------- 1 Fort Lauderdale Roberts $ 160 100% $ 160 4.25% 02/15/2006 2 Port St. Lucie Schweisthai 333 50% 167 8.00% 03/01/2018 9 Tampa Barnes 544 0% - 10.00% 03/01/2012 10 Jacksonville Kish 17 75% 13 9.00% 05/01/2003 10 Jacksonville Kish 33 80% 26 10.00% 05/01/2006 12 Mobile Scott (3) 56 100% 56 na na 13 Jackson McCoy 325 100% 325 8.50% 01/15/2013 14 Metairie Harvey (4) 8 100% 8 na na 2033 Greensboro Howerton 295 0% - 9.00% 03/01/2012 2037 Richmond Seaton (4) 8 100% 8 na na 2038 Pittsburgh Smyrl 194 60% 116 9.75% 06/01/2006 2042 Columbia Schneider (4) 8 100% 8 na na 2043 Waterbury Redwanz 52 75% 39 8.00% 10/01/2004 2044 Philadelphia Rafat 77 75% 58 9.75% 08/01/2005 2046 Upper Saddle River Credendino 199 75% 149 9.50% 06/01/2007 2049 Louisville Petree 417 80% 334 5.00% 03/01/2012 2052 Norcross Judge (4) 8 100% 8 na na 2053 Marietta Fryman 573 75% 430 9.00% 08/01/2011 2054 New York Alpert 94 100% 94 9.00% 04/01/2005 3013 Costa Mesa Hopkins 167 50% 84 9.75% 07/01/2010 3028 Anaheim Shehab 85 75% 64 9.50% 06/01/2005 3040 San Marcos Cain 125 100% 125 0.00% 03/01/2011 3045 Hawaii Wilkerson/BCT 566 0% - 8.00% 03/01/2012 3048 Spokane Cleland 17 100% 17 0.00% 01/01/2005 3051 Gardena Damitz 222 50% 111 5.75% 07/01/2011 4001 Columbus Apple 23 100% 23 9.00% 01/01/2004 4001 Columbus Apple 100 80% 80 5.00% 01/01/2009 4022 Toledo Winzer 98 50% 49 9.75% 08/01/2010 4024 St. Louis Zimmerman 15 100% 15 8.00% 12/31/2005 4027 Waukegan Johnson 131 80% 105 9.75% 06/01/2010 4028 Detroit Tudek 80 50% 40 8.00% 06/01/2005 4033 Brookfield Franck 704 50% 352 10.25% 03/01/2012 4034 Kansas City Rhomberg 369 60% 221 9.75% 02/01/2011 4035 Akron Teague 22 100% 22 9.75% 07/01/2003 4036 Cleveland Begalke 177 90% 159 9.65% 07/01/2010 6012 Dallas Purtell 377 80% 302 9.50% 01/01/2008 7001 Mississauga Allison (4) 8 100% 8 na na 7008 Calgary Beaton/Allison (4) 8 100% 8 na na 7010 Vancouver Wilson 5 100% 5 na na -------- --------------- Totals $ 6,700 $ 3,788 ======== =============== Term Of Monthly Present Plant Location Note (Mths) Payment Value (2) - ----------------------------------- ----------------- ------------- ------------ 1 Fort Lauderdale 38 $ 5 $ 135 2 Port St. Lucie 182 2 90 9 Tampa 110 - - 10 Jacksonville 4 3 16 10 Jacksonville 40 1 23 12 Mobile na na 56 13 Jackson 121 4 212 14 Metairie na na 8 2033 Greensboro 110 - - 2037 Richmond na na 8 2038 Pittsburgh 41 3 100 2042 Columbia na na 8 2043 Waterbury 21 2 36 2044 Philadelphia 31 2 51 2046 Upper Saddle River 53 3 123 2049 Louisville 110 4 206 2052 Norcross na na 8 2053 Marietta 103 6 300 2054 New York 27 4 87 3013 Costa Mesa 90 1 61 3028 Anaheim 29 2 57 3040 San Marcos 98 1 72 3045 Hawaii 110 - - 3048 Spokane 24 1 15 3051 Gardena 102 1 72 4001 Columbus 12 2 24 4001 Columbus 72 1 58 4022 Toledo 91 1 36 4024 St. Louis 36 0 13 4027 Waukegan 89 2 77 4028 Detroit 29 2 35 4033 Brookfield 110 5 248 4034 Kansas City 97 3 159 4035 Akron 6 4 21 4036 Cleveland 90 2 117 6012 Dallas 60 6 242 7001 Mississauga na na 8 7008 Calgary na na 8 7010 Vancouver na na 5 ------------ Totals $ 2,794 ============ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Adjustments determined in discussions with Company Management. (2) Note Payments are discounted using the Company's estimated Cost of Capital of 15.0% under the base case scenario. (3) Note paid in January 2003. (4) Represents equipment financing which is to be returned to manufacturer. Rebate to be given back to purchaser. Sources of Information: Company Financials and Management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
34 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Receivable Analysis - Explanation of Discounts as of December 31, 2002 ($ in thousands)
Debt to 2001 2002 Sales Accounts Total Sales Payment Plant Location Name Sales Sales Growth Note Receivable Receivable Ratio Probability (1) - ------------------------- ---- ------ ----- ------ ------ ---------- ---------- ------- --------------- 1 Fort Lauderdale Roberts $2,999 $3,249 8% $160 $16 $176 5% 100% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Port St. Lucie Schweisthai 307.9 398 29% 333 56 389 98% 50% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Tampa Barnes 1772.19 1,544 -13% 544 234 778 50% 0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Jacksonville Kish 1440.7 1,486 3% 17 55 72 na 75% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Jacksonville Kish 33 33 7% 80% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Mobile Scott(3) 1993.1 2,002 0% 56 12 68 3% 100% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Jackson McCoy 616.5 654 6% 325 3 328 50% 100% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Metairie Harvey (4) 1126.6 1,150 2% 8 46 54 5% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2033 Greensboro Howerton 81.4 - -100% 295 183 478 na 0% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2037 Richmond Seaton (4) 794.8 822 3% 8 48 56 7% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2038 Pittsburgh Smyrl 914.5 869 -5% 194 181 375 43% 60% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2042 Columbia Schneider (4) 1290.7 1,262 -2% 8 10 18 1% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2043 Waterbury Redwanz 825 864 5% 52 194 246 28% 75% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2044 Philadelphia Rafat 918.5 942 3% 77 83 160 17% 75% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2046 Upper Saddle River Credendino 1260.8 1,276 1% 199 12 211 17% 75% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2049 Louisville Petree 1121.9 1,137 1% 417 14 431 38% 80% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2052 Norcross Judge (4) 1978.3 1,936 -2% 8 18 26 1% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2053 Marietta Fryman 1044.8 1,088 4% 573 30 603 55% 75% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2054 New York Alpert 1319.7 1,449 10% 94 21 115 8% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3013 Costa Mesa Hopkins 688.4 669 -3% 167 67 234 35% 50% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3028 Anaheim Shehab 764.5 720 -6% 85 24 109 15% 75% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3040 San Marcos Cain 1060.9 1,028 -3% 125 58 183 18% 100% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3045 Hawaii Wilkerson/BCT 726.9 741 2% 566 45 611 82% 0% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Plant Location Reasoning (1) - ------------------------ --------------------- 1 Fort Lauderdale - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Port St. Lucie High debt balances, falling sales, small territory. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Tampa Taken over plant Sept. 18th. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Jacksonville High Debt Balances, Poor Track Record - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 10 Jacksonville - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12 Mobile - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13 Jackson - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 14 Metairie - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2033 Greensboro Operations closed by IRS and assets liquidated in February 2002. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2037 Richmond - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2038 Pittsburgh High Debt Balances, Poor Cash Flow, Poor Track Record. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2042 Columbia - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2043 Waterbury Underperformer, Poor Management, Cash flow at risk in supporting debt. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2044 Philadelphia Poor performance record, cash flow can no longer support debt levels. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2046 Upper Saddle River Currently paying no royalties, Poor Track record with AR building up. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2049 Louisville High Debt Balances, 2 brothers bought from previous owner with BCT financing. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2052 Norcross - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2053 Marietta High Debt Balances. Acquired via purchase of BCT Plant. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2054 New York - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3013 Costa Mesa Small market, no growth, rising competition and high debt. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3028 Anaheim Poor Management in a tough local market. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3040 San Marcos - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3045 Hawaii Poor Performance in deteriorating market. Cannot support debt payments. - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Receivable Analysis - Explanation of Discounts as of December 31, 2002 ($ in thousands) Accounts Total Debt to 2001 2002 Sales Receiv- Receiv- Sales Payment Plant Location Name Sales Sales Growth Note able able Ratio Probability(1) Reasoning (1) - ----- -------- ---- ----- ----- ------ ---- ---- ---- ----- -------------- ------------- 3048 Spokane Cleland 829.3 894 8% 17 3 20 2% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3051 Gardena Damitz 1287.3 1,324 3% 222 205 427 32% 50% Sales falling and low profitability. Poor track record - Company has had to write-off previous debts in another transaction. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4001 Columbus Apple 2053.7 1,864 -9% 23 2 25 na 100% Agreed to reduce note to $100k & $23k notes due to revalued value of territory - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4001 Columbus Apple 100 - 100 7% 80% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4022 Toledo Winzer 442.7 450 2% 98 42 140 31% 50% Small Market, Father/Son Owner, Poor Mgmt. Owner is also in poor health. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4024 St. Louis Zimmerman 1421.7 1,474 4% 15 101 116 8% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4027 Waukegan Johnson 585.37 558 -5% 131 57 188 34% 80% Negative sales growth, cash flow falling. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4028 Detroit Tudek 992.4 1,010 2% 80 198 278 28% 50% Poor payment history, Shown dislike to Company, rising competition. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4033 Brookfield Franck 2059.5 2,688 31% 704 217 921 34% 50% Just purchased business from BCT, limited experience, high debt levels. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4034 Kansas City Rhomberg 750.7 819 9% 369 72 441 54% 60% Poor track record, father/son business, high debt levels. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4035 Akron Teague 1500.2 1,682 12% 22 3 25 1% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4036 Cleveland Begalke 1274.3 1,217 -5% 177 69 246 20% 90% New Franchisee with no track record, however royalty and AR are starting to fall behind. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6012 Dallas Purtell 1955 1,934 -1% 377 43 420 22% 80% Poor mgmt performance, High debt levels. Franchise has indicated it is considering filing for bankruptcy protection. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7001 Mississauga Allison (4) 2009.3 2,141 7% 8 11 19 1% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7008 Calgary Beaton/ Allison (4) 570.2 600 5% 8 2 10 2% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7010 Vancouver Wilson 530.9 569 7% 5 7 12 2% 100% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------ ---------- ------ -------- Totals (2) $ 44,509 $ 6,700 $ 2,442 $ 9,142 ============ ========== ====== ======== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Adjustments determined in discussions with Company Management. (2) Includes only receivables from franchisees that have positive note balances. Sources of Information: Company Financials and Management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
36 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 37 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Summary Indicated Value Range ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Multiple Enterprise WACC Range Value Range of Values ----------- ------------- ------------ -------------------------------------------------- BC BC BC+CS Base Case Valuation (BC) 15.6% BC (1) +CS (1) + SS (2) +SS (2) ------------ ----------- ------------- ---------- Revenue 0.15x - 0.2x $ 3,901 EBITDA 3.5x - 3.75x $ 3,544 Perpetual Growth 2.75% - 3% $ 3,450 Average $ 3,631 $ 3,631 $ 3,631 $ 3,631 $ 3,631 Company Owned Franchises (CS) 22.5% Revenue 0.4x - 0.5x $ (367) EBITDA 4.5x - 4.75x $ (209) Perpetual Growth 4.5% - 4.75% $ (753) Average (443) - (443) - (443) Satellite Store Initiative (SS) 19.9% Revenue 0.8x - 0.9x $ 2,024 EBITDA 4.5x - 4.75x $ 3,415 Perpetual Growth 5.5% - 5.75% $ 3,306 Average 2,915 - - 2,915 2,915 ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- Total Indicated Enterprise Value 3,631 3,189 6,546 6,103 less Net Debt (Net Cash) (7,790) (7,790) (8,309) (8,309) ------------ ----------- ------------- ----------- Total Indicated Market Value $ 11,421 $ 10,979 $ 14,855 $ 14,412 ============ =========== ============= =========== Shares Outstanding 5,686 5,686 5,916 5,916 Indicated Market Value Per Share $ 2.01 $ 1.93 $ 2.51 $ 2.44 ============ =========== ============= =========== - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Net Debt and shares outstanding assumes approximately 564,585 in-the-money options with exercise prices less than $2.00 (2) Net Debt and shares outstanding assumed to be as in (1) plus an additional 320,000 in-the-money options with exercise prices less than $2.50. Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
38 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Projections - Base Case ($ in thousands) Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ FY ended FY ending February 28/29 February 28/29 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Revenues Royalty Income $ 5,117 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 $ 5,209 Pelican Paper Sales 12,068 12,131 12,000 12,000 12,000 12,000 Franchise Sales 99 19 - - - - OPC Fees 306 422 360 330 330 330 Company Plant Sales - - - - - - ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Total $ 17,590 $ 17,781 $ 17,569 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Sales Paper 10,726 10,569 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Gross Margin $ 6,864 $ 7,212 $ 7,101 $ 7,059 $ 7,047 $ 7,047 Less Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits 3219 2,862 3,074 3,258 3,454 3,661 Consultancy Costs 602 614 400 400 400 400 Occupancy Costs 200 207 220 234 249 249 Travel and Entertainment 147 206 218 226 234 242 Bad Debt 1300 1,400 900 900 900 900 Other G&A 739 705 803 837 876 915 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Total 6,207 5,994 5,615 5,855 6,113 6,367 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------ EBITDA $ 657 $ 1,218 $ 1,486 $ 1,204 $ 934 $ 680 ======================= ================================================
Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------------------------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ending February 28/29 February 28/29 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Pelican Paper Sales na 0.5% -1.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Franchise Sales na -80.8% -100.0% na na na OPC Fees na 37.9% -14.7% -8.3% 0.0% 0.0% Company Plant Sales na na na na na na ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Total na 1.1% -1.2% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Margin Assumptions Cost of Paper Sales Margin 11.1% 12.9% 12.8% 12.7% 12.6% 12.6% Gross Margin 39.0% 40.6% 40.4% 40.2% 40.2% 40.2% Growth Assumptions Salaries & Employee Benefits na -11.1% 7.4% 6.0% 6.0% 6.0% Consultancy Costs na 2.0% -34.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Occupancy Costs na 3.5% 6.3% 6.4% 6.4% 0.0% Travel and Entertainment na 40.1% 5.8% 3.7% 3.5% 3.4% Bad Debt na 7.7% -35.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Other G&A na -4.6% 13.9% 4.2% 4.7% 4.5% ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- na -3.4% -6.3% 4.3% 4.4% 4.2% Margin Review EBITDA Margin % 3.7% 6.9% 8.5% 6.9% 5.3% 3.9% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. DRAFT ANALYSIS -2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
39 BCT International, Inc. Confidiential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Base Case Projections Terminal Value - Revenue Multiple ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 17,590 $ 17,781 $ 17,569 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 Cost of Sales 10,726 10,569 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin 6,864 7,212 7,101 7,059 7,047 7,047 Operating Expenses 6,207 5,994 5,615 5,855 6,113 6,367 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBITDA 657 1,218 1,486 1,204 934 680 less: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBIT 431 994 1,286 1,004 734 480 Income Taxes - - 502 392 286 187 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income 431 994 784 612 448 293 Add: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. 759 (255) 233 14 10 10 Less: Capital Expenditures 162 520 150 150 150 150 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ 1,254 $ 443 $ 1,067 $ 676 $ 508 $ 353 ========================= =================================================== Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Discount Terminal Revenue Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% $ 2,885 $ 3,513 $ 4,142 $ 4,770 $ 5,398 $ 6,026 12.5% $ 2,766 $ 3,347 $ 3,927 $ 4,508 $ 5,089 $ 5,669 -------------------------- 15.0% $ 2,656 $ 3,194 $ 3,731 $ 4,269 $ 4,807 $ 5,344 17.5% $ 2,554 $ 3,053 $ 3,552 $ 4,051 $ 4,549 $ 5,048 -------------------------- 20.0% $ 2,461 $ 2,924 $ 3,387 $ 3,850 $ 4,314 $ 4,777 22.5% $ 2,373 $ 2,805 $ 3,236 $ 3,667 $ 4,098 $ 4,529 ------------- Average of Box $ 3,901 -------------
Terminal Values Terminal Revenue Multiple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Terminal Value $ 877 $ 1,754 $ 2,631 $ 3,508 $ 4,385 $ 5,262 ============================================================================= Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Discount Terminal Revenue Multiple -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.05x 0.10x 0.15x 0.20x 0.25x 0.30x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% 21.8% 35.8% 45.5% 52.7% 58.2% 62.5% 12.5% 21.0% 34.7% 44.4% 51.5% 57.1% 61.5% -------------------------- 15.0% 20.2% 33.7% 43.2% 50.4% 55.9% 60.4% 17.5% 19.5% 32.7% 42.1% 49.2% 54.8% 59.3% -------------------------- 20.0% 18.8% 31.7% 41.0% 48.1% 53.7% 58.2% 22.5% 18.2% 30.7% 40.0% 47.0% 52.6% 57.1% ------------- Average of Box 46.2% ------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Source of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Base Case Projections Terminal Value - EBITDA Multiple ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 17,590 $ 17,781 $ 17,569 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 Cost of Sales 10,726 10,569 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin 6,864 7,212 7,101 7,059 7,047 7,047 Operating Expenses 6,207 5,994 5,615 5,855 6,113 6,367 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBITDA 657 1,218 1,486 1,204 934 680 less: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBIT 431 994 1,286 1,004 734 480 Income Taxes - - 502 392 286 187 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income 431 994 784 612 448 293 Add: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. 759 (255) 233 14 10 10 Less: Capital Expenditures 162 520 150 150 150 150 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ 1,254 $ 443 $ 1,067 $ 676 $ 508 $ 353 ========================= ===================================================
Terminal Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 3.75x 4.25x 4.75x ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA Terminal Value $ 1,700 $ 2,040 $ 2,380 $ 2,550 $ 2,890 $ 3,230 ============================================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discount Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 3.75x 4.25x 4.75x --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% $ 3,475 $ 3,718 $ 3,962 $ 4,084 $ 4,327 $ 4,571 12.5% $ 3,311 $ 3,536 $ 3,761 $ 3,874 $ 4,099 $ 4,324 -------------------------- 15.0% $ 3,161 $ 3,369 $ 3,578 $ 3,682 $ 3,890 $ 4,099 17.5% $ 3,023 $ 3,216 $ 3,409 $ 3,506 $ 3,699 $ 3,893 -------------------------- 20.0% $ 2,895 $ 3,075 $ 3,255 $ 3,344 $ 3,524 $ 3,704 22.5% $ 2,778 $ 2,945 $ 3,112 $ 3,196 $ 3,363 $ 3,530 ------------- Average of Box $ 3,544 -------------
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discount Rate 2.50x 3.00x 3.50x 3.75x 4.25x 4.75x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% 48.9% 39.3% 43.0% 44.7% 47.8% 50.6% 12.5% 34.0% 38.2% 41.9% 43.6% 46.7% 49.5% -------------------------- 15.0% 33.0% 37.1% 40.8% 42.5% 45.5% 48.3% 17.5% 32.0% 36.1% 39.7% 41.4% 44.4% 47.2% -------------------------- 20.0% 31.0% 35.0% 38.6% 40.3% 43.3% 46.1% 22.5% 30.1% 34.0% 37.6% 39.2% 42.2% 45.0% ------------- Average of Box 41.1% ------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Base Case Projections Terminal Value - Perpetual Growth ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ 17,590 $ 17,781 $ 17,569 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 $ 17,539 Cost of Sales 10,726 10,569 10,468 10,480 10,492 10,492 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin 6,864 7,212 7,101 7,059 7,047 7,047 Operating Expenses 6,207 5,994 5,615 5,855 6,113 6,367 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBITDA 657 1,218 1,486 1,204 934 680 less: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBIT 431 994 1,286 1,004 734 480 Income Taxes - - 502 392 286 187 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income 431 994 784 612 448 293 Add: Deprec. & Amort. 226 224 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. 759 (255) 233 14 10 10 Less: Capital Expenditures 162 520 150 150 150 150 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ 1,254 $ 443 $ 1,067 $ 676 $ 508 $ 353 ========================= =================================================== Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% $ 5,050 $ 5,153 $ 5,263 $ 5,381 $ 5,507 $ 5,644 12.5% $ 4,137 $ 4,193 $ 4,251 $ 4,313 $ 4,378 $ 4,446 ------------------------- 15.0% $ 3,571 $ 3,605 $ 3,641 $ 3,678 $ 3,716 $ 3,757 17.5% $ 3,182 $ 3,205 $ 3,229 $ 3,253 $ 3,278 $ 3,304 ------------------------- 20.0% $ 2,897 $ 2,912 $ 2,929 $ 2,946 $ 2,963 $ 2,981 22.5% $ 2,676 $ 2,688 $ 2,700 $ 2,712 $ 2,724 $ 2,737 ------------- Average of Box $ 3,450 ------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Terminal Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EBITDA $ 695 $ 697 $ 699 $ 700 $ 702 $ 704 less: Deprec. & Amort. 200 200 200 200 200 200 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EBIT 495 497 499 500 502 504 Income Taxes 193 194 194 195 196 196 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ After-tax Income before Int. 302 303 304 305 306 307 Add: Deprec. & Amort. 200 200 200 200 200 200 Add: (Used) from by Net WC - - - - - - Less: Capital Expenditures 200 200 200 200 200 200 --------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Free Cash Flows $ 302 $ 303 $ 304 $ 305 $ 306 $ 307 ============================================================================== Discount Rate Perpetual Growth Terminal Values -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% $ 3,898 $ 4,042 $ 4,196 $ 4,361 $ 4,537 $ 4,728 12.5% $ 2,948 $ 3,032 $ 3,120 $ 3,213 $ 3,311 $ 3,415 15.0% $ 2,370 $ 2,425 $ 2,483 $ 2,544 $ 2,607 $ 2,672 17.5% $ 1,981 $ 2,021 $ 2,062 $ 2,105 $ 2,149 $ 2,195 20.0% $ 1,702 $ 1,732 $ 1,764 $ 1,796 $ 1,829 $ 1,863 22.5% $ 1,492 $ 1,516 $ 1,540 $ 1,565 $ 1,591 $ 1,617 Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates Discount --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 2.25% 2.50% 2.75% 3.00% 3.25% 3.50% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10.0% 55.3% 56.2% 57.1% 58.1% 59.0% 60.0% 12.5% 47.2% 47.9% 48.6% 49.3% 50.1% 50.9% -------------------------- 15.0% 40.7% 41.2% 41.8% 42.4% 43.0% 43.6% 17.5% 35.4% 35.9% 36.3% 36.8% 37.3% 37.8% -------------------------- 20.0% 31.0% 31.4% 31.8% 32.2% 32.6% 33.0% 22.5% 27.4% 27.7% 28.0% 28.4% 28.7% 29.0% ------------ Average of Box 39.3% ------------ - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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BCT International, Inc. Confidential - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating and Working Capital Assumptions - Base Case Projections ($ in thousands) Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Terminal 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ Growth Statistics and Assumptions Revenue na 1.1% -1.2% -0.2% 0.0% 0.0% Cost of Sales na -1.5% -1.0% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% Operating Expenses na -3.4% -6.3% 4.3% 4.4% 8.7% EBITDA na 85.4% 22.0% -19.0% -22.4% -43.5% EBIT na 130.6% 29.4% -21.9% -26.9% -52.2% After-tax Income before Interest na 130.6% -21.1% -21.9% -26.9% -52.2% Profitability Gross Margin 39.0% 40.6% 40.4% 40.2% 40.2% 40.2% EBITDA 3.7% 6.9% 8.5% 6.9% 5.3% 3.9% EBIT 2.5% 5.6% 7.3% 5.7% 4.2% 2.7% After-tax Income before Interest 2.5% 5.6% 4.5% 3.5% 2.6% 1.7% Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate 0.0% 0.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ - $ - $ 502 $ 392 $ 286 $ 187 NOL Usage - - - - - - ------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Income Tax Expense $ - $ - $ 502 $ 392 $ 286 $ 187 ======================== ================================================ Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - ============ ================================================ Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Terminal 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions Accounts Receivable (AR) AR Days Outstanding 60 65 60 60 60 60 % of Sales 16.4% 17.7% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% 16.4% Inventory Days Inventory Outs. 64 91 90 90 90 90 % Cost of Sales 17.6% 25.0% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% 24.7% Prepayments % of Direct and Op Costs 4.0% 4.1% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% 4.0% Accounts Payable (AP) AP Days Outstanding 9 10 10 10 10 10 % of Direct and Op Costs 2.6% 2.6% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% 2.7% Accrued Expenses % of Direct and Op Costs 5.1% 5.3% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% 5.0% Changes in Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivables $ 3,568 $ 2,889 $ 3,143 $ 2,888 $ 2,883 $ 2,883 $ 2,883 Inventory 2,352 1,887 2,637 2,581 2,584 2,587 2,587 Prepayments 455 678 679 643 653 664 674 Accounts Payables 597 432 432 441 448 455 462 Accrued Expenses 403 871 871 804 817 830 843 ------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ Non-Cash Net WC $ 3,023 $ 2,264 $ 2,519 $ 2,286 $ 2,272 $ 2,262 $ 2,252 ==================================== ================================================ % of EBITDA 344.6% 206.8% 153.8% 188.7% 242.2% 331.2% ======================== ================================================ Cash Flow (Used) Sourced by Non-Cash Net Wrkg Capital $ 759 $ (255) $ 233 $ 14 $ 10 $ 10 $ - ======================== ============================================================ - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C.
43 BTC International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Projections - Company Owned Stores ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ending February 28/29 February 28/29 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Revenues San Francisco $ - $ - $ 688 $ 791 $ 869 $ 913 Tampa - - 1,620 1,782 1,960 2,156 Mid-South - - 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Mid-West - - 700 1,470 1,544 1,621 Northeast - - - 1,050 1,470 1,543 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Total $ - $ - $ 3,708 $ 6,563 $ 7,387 $ 7,854 Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Sales Paper - - 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Gross Margin $ - $ - $ 2,862 $ 5,061 $ 5,697 $ 6,057 Less Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits - - 1,746 2,870 3,155 3,354 Occupancy Costs - - 177 318 352 368 Equipment Leases - - 81 89 76 76 Advertising - - 72 114 120 120 Delivery Expense - - 348 525 591 628 Training Costs - - 100 150 238 250 Other - - 258 398 419 429 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- Total - - 2,782 4,464 4,951 5,225 ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------- EBITDA $ - $ - $ 80 $ 597 $ 746 $ 832 ====================== ==============================================
Actual/Estimated Projected --------------------------------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ending February 28/29 February 28/29 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- --------------------------------------------- Growth Assumptions San Francisco na na na 15.0% 9.9% 5.1% Tampa na na na 10.0% 10.0% 10.0% Mid-South na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Mid-West na na na 110.0% 5.0% 5.0% Northeast na na na na 40.0% 5.0% ----------------------- --------------------------------------------- Total na na na 77.0% 12.6% 6.3% Margin Assumptions Gross Margin na na 77.2% 77.1% 77.1% 77.1% Growth Assumptions Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 64.3% 9.9% 6.3% Occupancy Costs na na na 79.8% 10.7% 4.5% Equipment Leases na na na 9.5% -14.6% 0.0% Advertising na na na 58.3% 5.3% 0.0% Delivery Expense na na na 51.1% 12.6% 6.3% Training Costs na na na 50.0% 58.7% 5.0% Other na na na 54.3% 5.3% 2.4% ----------------------- --------------------------------------------- na na na 60.5% 10.9% 5.5% Margin Review EBITDA Margin % na na 2.1% 9.1% 10.1% 10.6%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financials, Projections and Management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 44 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential ================================================================================ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Terminal Value - Revenue Multiple Company Owned Store Projections --------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows
Actual/Estimated Projected -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 3,708 $ 6,563 $ 7,387 $ 7,854 Cost of Sales - - 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 2,862 5,061 5,697 6,057 Operating Expenses - - 2,782 4,464 4,951 5,225 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 80 597 746 832 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - (20) 497 646 732 Income Taxes - - - 186 252 285 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - (20) 311 394 447 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (305) (234) (68) (39) Less: Capital Expenditures - - 2,700 75 75 75 -------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $(2,925) $ 102 $ 351 $ 433 ========================== =================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Revenue Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ (1,185) $ (711) $ (236) $ 238 $ 712 $ 1,186 18.0% $ (1,259) $ (819) $ (379) $ 61 $ 501 $ 942 ------------------------ 20.5% $ (1,324) $ (915) $ (507) $ (98) $ 311 $ 720 23.0% $ (1,383) $ (1,002) $ (622) $ (241) $ 139 $ 520 ------------------------ 25.5% $ (1,435) $ (1,080) $ (726) $ (371) $ (16) $ 338 28.0% $ (1,481) $ (1,150) $ (819) $ (488) $ (157) $ 174 --------- Average of Box $ (367) ---------
Terminal Values
Terminal Revenue Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Terminal Value $ 1,571 $ 2,356 $ 3,142 $ 3,927 $ 4,712 $ 5,498 ============================================================================
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Revenue Multiple ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.20x 0.30x 0.40x 0.50x 0.60x 0.70x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15.5% -80.0% -200.2% -802.5% 996.9% 399.6% 279.8% 18.0% -69.9% -161.2% -464.9% 3583.5% 526.5% 327.2% -------------------------- 20.5% -61.8% -134.0% -322.9% -2093.7% 788.2% 397.5% 23.0% -55.0% -113.9% -244.8% -788.9% 1638.5% 512.4% -------------------------- 25.5% -49.4% -98.5% -195.5% -478.1% -13091.8% 733.6% 28.0% -44.7% -86.3% -161.6% -338.9% -1262.6% 1333.9% --------- Average of Box -862.6% ---------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 45 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Company Owned Store Projections ($ in thousands, except per share) Terminal Value - EBITDA Multiple Unlevered Free Cash Flows
Actual/Estimated Projected -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 3,708 $ 6,563 $ 7,387 $ 7,854 Cost of Sales - - 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 2,862 5,061 5,697 6,057 Operating Expenses - - 2,782 4,464 4,951 5,225 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 80 597 746 832 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - (20) 497 646 732 Income Taxes - - - 186 252 285 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - (20) 311 394 447 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (305) (234) (68) (39) Less: Capital Expenditures - - 2,700 75 75 75 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $ (2,925) $ 102 $ 351 $ 433 ========================== ===================================================
Terminal Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ EBITDA Terminal Value $ 2,912 $ 3,328 $ 3,744 $ 3,952 $ 4,368 $ 4,784 ==============================================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ (375) $ (124) $ 127 $ 253 $ 504 $ 755 18.0% $ (507) $ (274) $ (41) $ 75 $ 308 $ 542 -------------------------- 20.5% $ (626) $ (410) $ (193) $ (85) $ 132 $ 349 23.0% $ (733) $ (531) $ (330) $ (229) $ (28) $ 174 -------------------------- 25.5% $ (829) $ (641) $ (454) $ (360) $ (172) $ 16 28.0% $ (916) $ (741) $ (565) $ (478) $ (302) $ (127) ------------- Average of Box $ (209) -------------
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% -776.4% -1622.7% 1775.1% 943.4% 523.2% 382.4% 18.0% -321.6% -680.0% -5099.8% 2936.4% 793.3% 494.9% --------------------------- 20.5% -242.2% -423.1% -1010.4% -2431.1% 1723.5% 714.6% 23.0% -192.5% -303.4% -549.9% -835.9% -7690.9% 1331.8% --------------------------- 25.5% -158.6% -234.3% -372.8% -496.2% -1148.3% 13436.3% 28.0% -134.0% -189.3% -279.1% -348.6% -608.7% -1586.0% ------------- Average of Box -1206.8% -------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 46 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential ================================================================================ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Terminal Value - Revenue Multiple Company Owned Store Projections --------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows
Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 3,708 $ 6,563 $ 7,387 $ 7,854 Cost of Sales - - 846 1,502 1,690 1,797 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 2,862 5,061 5,697 6,057 Operating Expenses - - 2,782 4,464 4,951 5,225 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 80 597 746 832 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - (20) 497 646 732 Income Taxes - - - 186 252 285 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - (20) 311 394 447 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - 100 100 100 100 Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (305) (234) (68) (39) Less: Capital Expenditures - - 2,700 75 75 75 ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $(2,925) $ 102 $ 351 $ 433 ========================= ===================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15.5% $ 318 $ 379 $ 443 $ 510 $ 580 $ 654 18.0% $ (271) $ (231) $ (191) $ (149) $ (105) $ (60) ------------------------ 20.5% $ (669) $ (642) $ (615) $ (586) $ (557) $ (527) 23.0% $ (954) $ (934) $ (915) $ (894) $ (874) $ (852) ------------------------ 25.5% $ (1,164) $ (1,150) $ (1,135) $ (1,120) $ (1,105) $ (1,089) 28.0% $ (1,324) $ (1,313) $ (1,302) $ (1,290) $ (1,279) $ (1,267) ----------- Average of Box $ (753) -----------
Terminal Values
Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA $ 865 $ 867 $ 869 $ 872 $ 874 $ 876 less: Deprec. & Amort. 100 100 100 100 100 100 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBIT 765 767 769 772 774 776 Income Taxes 298 299 300 301 302 303 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- After-tax Income before Int. 467 468 469 471 472 473 Add: Deprec. & Amort. 100 100 100 100 100 100 Add: (Used) from by Net WC - - - - - - Less: Capital Expenditures 100 100 100 100 100 100 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Free Cash Flows $ 467 $ 468 $ 469 $ 471 $ 472 $ 473 =============================================================================
Discount Rate Perpetual Growth Terminal Values ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15.5% $ 4,059 $ 4,161 $ 4,267 $ 4,378 $ 4,494 $ 4,616 18.0% $ 3,334 $ 3,404 $ 3,477 $ 3,552 $ 3,630 $ 3,711 20.5% $ 2,829 $ 2,881 $ 2,933 $ 2,988 $ 3,044 $ 3,103 23.0% $ 2,457 $ 2,496 $ 2,537 $ 2,579 $ 2,622 $ 2,666 25.5% $ 2,171 $ 2,203 $ 2,235 $ 2,268 $ 2,302 $ 2,337 28.0% $ 1,945 $ 1,971 $ 1,997 $ 2,024 $ 2,052 $ 2,080
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rate 4.00% 4.25% 4.50% 4.75% 5.00% 5.25% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15.5% 771.4% 662.9% 581.5% 518.2% 467.6% 426.2% 18.0% -690.4% -824.0% -1020.5% -1337.8% -1936.5% -3490.6% ----------------------- 20.5% -220.1% -233.4% -248.4% -265.3% -284.5% -306.6% 23.0% -124.9% -129.5% -134.4% -139.7% -145.4% -151.5% ----------------------- 25.5% -84.3% -86.5% -88.9% -91.4% -94.1% -96.9% 28.0% -61.9% -63.3% -64.7% -66.1% -67.6% -69.2% ----------- Average of Box -196.9% -----------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 47 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating and Working Capital Assumptions - Company Owned Store Projections ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ----------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Terminal 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period ----------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Growth Statistics and Assumptions Revenue na na na 77.0% 12.6% 6.3% Cost of Sales na na na 77.5% 12.6% 6.3% Operating Expenses na na na 60.5% 10.9% 17.0% EBITDA na na na 649.7% 24.9% 39.3% EBIT na na na -2542.8% 30.0% 47.3% After-tax Income before Interest na na na -1629.1% 26.6% 43.5% Profitability Gross Margin na na 77.2% 77.1% 77.1% 77.1% EBITDA na na 2.1% 9.1% 10.1% 10.6% EBIT na na -0.5% 7.6% 8.7% 9.3% After-tax Income before Interest na na -0.5% 4.7% 5.3% 5.7% Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate na na 0.0% 37.4% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ - $ - $ (8) $ 194 $ 252 $ 285 NOL Usage - - 8 (8) - - ----------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ - $ - $ - $ 186 $ 252 $ 285 ======================= =============================================== Ending NOL Balance $ - $ 8 $ - $ - $ - =========== ===============================================
Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Terminal 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions Accounts Receivable (AR) AR Days Outstanding na na 30 30 30 30 % of Sales na na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Inventory Days Inventory Outs. - - - - - - % Cost of Sales 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Prepayments % of Direct and Op Costs na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Accounts Payable (AP) AP Days Outstanding na na - - - - % of Direct and Op Costs na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Accrued Expenses % of Direct and Op Costs na na 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% Changes in Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivables $ - $ - $ - $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 Inventory - - - - Prepayments - - - - Accounts Payables - - - - Accrued Expenses - - - - ----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ - $ - $ 305 $ 539 $ 607 $ 646 =================================== =============================================== % of EBITDA na na 382.9% 90.3% 81.4% 77.6% ======================= =============================================== Cash Flow (Used) Sourced by Non-Cash Net Wrkg Capital $ - $ - $ (305) $ (234) $ (68) $ (39) $ - ======================= ===========================================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 48 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Projections - Satellite Stores ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected ---------------------- ------------------------------------------- FY ended FY ended February 28/29 February 28/29 ---------------------- ------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ---------------------- ------------------------------------------- Revenues Royalty Income $ - $ - $ 31 $ 233 $ 723 $ 1,125 Pelican Paper Sales - - 60 436 1,422 2,260 Franchise Sales - - 280 630 70 - OPC Fees - - - - - - Company Plant Sales - - - - - - ------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Total $ - $ - $371 $1,299 $ 2,215 $ 3,386 Cost of Goods Sold Cost of Sales Paper - - 52 380 1,237 1,967 ------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Gross Margin $ - $ - $319 $ 919 $ 978 $ 1,419 Less Operating Expenses Salaries & Employee Benefits 0 - 126 219 165 158 Advertising 0 - 100 75 - - Admin 0 - 5 8 12 16 Other 0 - 60 100 50 50 ------------------ ---------------------------------------------- Total - - 291 402 227 224 ------------------ ---------------------------------------------- EBITDA $ - $ - $ 28 $ 517 $ 751 $ 1,195 ================== ============================================== Number of Stores 8 26 26 26 Total Satellite System Sales $515 $3,878 $12,048 $18,758 Average Sales Per Store $ 64 $ 149 $ 463 $ 721 Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------------------------------------------------ FY ended FY ended February 28/29 February 28/29 ------------------------------------------------------------------ 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- ------------------------------------------ Growth Assumptions Royalty Income na na na 652.9% 210.7% 55.7% Pelican Paper Sales na na na 631.5% 226.0% 59.0% Franchise Sales na na na 125.0% -88.9% -100.0% OPC Fees na na na na na na Company Plant Sales na na na na na na ----------------------- ------------------------------------------ Total na na na 250.5% 70.5% 52.9% Margin Assumptions Cost of Paper Sales Margin na na 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% 13.0% Gross Margin na na 86.0% 70.8% 44.1% 41.9% Growth Assumptions Salaries & Employee Benefits na na na 73.8% -24.7% -4.2% Advertising na na na -25.0% -100.0% na Admin na na na 60.0% 50.0% 33.3% Other na na na 66.7% -50.0% 0.0% ------------------------------------------------------------------ na na na 38.1% -43.5% -1.3% Margin Review EBITDA Margin % na na 7.5% 39.8% 33.9% 35.3%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company Financial, Projections and Management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 49 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Satellite Stores Terminal Value - Revenue Multiple ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows
Actual/Estimated Projected -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 371 $ 1,299 $ 2,215 $ 3,386 Cost of Sales - - 52 380 1,237 1,967 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 319 919 978 1,419 Operating Expenses - - 291 402 227 224 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 28 517 751 1,195 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - 28 517 751 1,195 Income Taxes - - 11 202 293 466 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - 17 316 458 729 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (264) (480) 135 202 Less: Capital Expenditures - - - - - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $ (248) $ (164) $ 593 $ 931 ============================================================================= Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal Revenue Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.60x 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% $ 1,934 $ 2,148 $ 2,362 $ 2,576 $ 2,790 $ 3,004 16.5% $ 1,781 $ 1,980 $ 2,178 $ 2,376 $ 2,575 $ 2,773 ------------------------ 19.0% $ 1,642 $ 1,827 $ 2,011 $ 2,195 $ 2,379 $ 2,563 21.5% $ 1,516 $ 1,687 $ 1,859 $ 2,030 $ 2,201 $ 2,372 ------------------------ 24.0% $ 1,401 $ 1,560 $ 1,720 $ 1,879 $ 2,039 $ 2,198 26.5% $ 1,296 $ 1,444 $ 1,593 $ 1,742 $ 1,890 $ 2,039 ----------- Average of Box $ 2,024 ----------- Terminal Values Terminal Revenue Multiple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 0.60x 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Revenue Terminal Value $ 2,032 $ 2,370 $ 2,709 $ 3,047 $ 3,386 $ 3,724 ============================================================================= Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal Revenue Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 0.60x 0.70x 0.80x 0.90x 1.00x 1.10x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% 66.4% 69.8% 72.5% 74.8% 76.7% 78.4% 16.5% 66.8% 70.2% 72.9% 75.1% 77.1% 78.7% ------------------------ 19.0% 67.3% 70.6% 73.3% 75.5% 77.4% 79.0% 21.5% 67.8% 71.0% 73.7% 75.9% 77.8% 79.4% ------------------------ 24.0% 68.3% 71.5% 74.2% 76.4% 78.2% 79.8% 26.5% 68.9% 72.1% 74.7% 76.8% 78.7% 80.2% ----------- Average of Box 74.6% -----------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. 50 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Satellite Stores Terminal Value - EBITDA Multiple ---------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share)
Unlevered Free Cash Flows Actual/Estimated Projected -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 371 $ 1,299 $ 2,215 $ 3,386 Cost of Sales - - 52 380 1,237 1,967 -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 319 919 978 1,419 Operating Expenses - - 291 402 227 224 -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 28 517 751 1,195 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - 28 517 751 1,195 Income Taxes - - 11 202 293 466 -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - 17 316 458 729 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (264) (480) 135 202 Less: Capital Expenditures - - - - - - -------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $ (248) $ (164) $ 593 $ 931 ========================== ================================================== Estimated Range of Enterprise Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% $ 3,294 $ 3,672 $ 4,050 $ 4,239 $ 4,617 $ 4,995 16.5% $ 3,042 $ 3,392 $ 3,743 $ 3,918 $ 4,268 $ 4,618 ------------------------- 19.0% $ 2,813 $ 3,138 $ 3,463 $ 3,626 $ 3,951 $ 4,276 21.5% $ 2,605 $ 2,907 $ 3,209 $ 3,360 $ 3,663 $ 3,965 ------------------------- 24.0% $ 2,414 $ 2,696 $ 2,977 $ 3,118 $ 3,400 $ 3,681 26.5% $ 2,241 $ 2,503 $ 2,766 $ 2,897 $ 3,160 $ 3,422 ------------- Average of Box $ 3,415 ------------- Terminal Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA Terminal Value $ 4,184 $ 4,781 $ 5,379 $ 5,678 $ 6,275 $ 6,873 ============================================================================= Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values Terminal EBITDA Multiple Discount ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 3.50x 4.00x 4.50x 4.75x 5.25x 5.75x -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% 127.0% 82.3% 84.0% 84.7% 85.9% 87.0% 16.5% 80.6% 82.6% 84.2% 84.9% 86.2% 87.2% -------------------------- 19.0% 80.9% 82.9% 84.5% 85.2% 86.4% 87.4% 21.5% 81.2% 83.2% 84.8% 85.5% 86.7% 87.7% -------------------------- 24.0% 81.6% 83.5% 85.1% 85.8% 86.9% 87.9% 26.5% 82.0% 83.9% 85.4% 86.1% 87.2% 88.2% ------------ Average of Box 85.0% ------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. 51 BCT International, Inc. Confidential ================================================================================ Discounted Cash Flow Analysis - Terminal Value - Revenue Multiple Satellite Stores ($ in thousands, except per share) Unlevered Free Cash Flows
Actual/Estimated Projected ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Revenue $ - $ - $ 371 $ 1,299 $ 2,215 $ 3,386 Cost of Sales - - 52 380 1,237 1,967 ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Gross Margin - - 319 919 978 1,419 Operating Expenses - - 291 402 227 224 ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- EBITDA - - 28 517 751 1,195 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- EBIT - - 28 517 751 1,195 Income Taxes - - 11 202 293 466 ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Unlevered After-tax Income - - 17 316 458 729 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - Add: (Used) Sourced by Net Wkg Cap. - - (264) (480) 135 202 Less: Capital Expenditures - - - - - - ----------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Unlevered Free Cash Flows $ - $ - $ (248) $ (164) $ 593 $ 931 ======================= ==================================================
Estimated Range of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% $ 6,027 $ 6,194 $ 6,371 $ 6,558 $ 6,757 $ 6,969 16.5% $ 4,492 $ 4,588 $ 4,688 $ 4,794 $ 4,904 $ 5,019 ----------------------- 19.0% $ 3,512 $ 3,573 $ 3,637 $ 3,703 $ 3,771 $ 3,843 21.5% $ 2,835 $ 2,877 $ 2,920 $ 2,965 $ 3,011 $ 3,058 ----------------------- 24.0% $ 2,342 $ 2,372 $ 2,402 $ 2,434 $ 2,466 $ 2,500 26.5% $ 1,967 $ 1,989 $ 2,012 $ 2,035 $ 2,059 $ 2,084 ---------- Average of Box $ 3,306 ----------
Terminal Values
Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% -------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBITDA $ 1,255 $ 1,258 $ 1,261 $ 1,264 $ 1,267 $ 1,270 less: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- EBIT 1,255 1,258 1,261 1,264 1,267 1,270 Income Taxes 489 491 492 493 494 495 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- After-tax Income before Int. 766 767 769 771 773 775 Add: Deprec. & Amort. - - - - - - Add: (Used) from by Net WC - - - - - - Less: Capital Expenditures - - - - - - ----------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Free Cash Flows $ 766 $ 767 $ 769 $ 771 $ 773 $ 775 ==========================================================================
Discount Rate Perpetual Growth Terminal Values ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% $ 8,507 $ 8,771 $ 9,050 $ 9,346 $ 9,661 $ 9,996 16.5% $ 6,657 $ 6,822 $ 6,993 $ 7,173 $ 7,361 $ 7,558 19.0% $ 5,469 $ 5,581 $ 5,698 $ 5,819 $ 5,945 $ 6,076 21.5% $ 4,640 $ 4,723 $ 4,808 $ 4,896 $ 4,986 $ 5,080 24.0% $ 4,029 $ 4,093 $ 4,158 $ 4,225 $ 4,294 $ 4,365 26.5% $ 3,561 $ 3,611 $ 3,663 $ 3,716 $ 3,770 $ 3,826
Discounted Terminal Values as Percentage of Enterprise Values
Discount Terminal Perpetual Growth Rates -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rate 5.00% 5.25% 5.50% 5.75% 6.00% 6.25% ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14.0% 89.2% 89.5% 89.8% 90.1% 90.4% 90.7% 16.5% 86.8% 87.1% 87.4% 87.7% 88.0% 88.2% ----------------------- 19.0% 84.7% 85.0% 85.2% 85.5% 85.8% 86.0% 21.5% 82.8% 83.0% 83.3% 83.5% 83.8% 84.0% ----------------------- 24.0% 81.0% 81.3% 81.5% 81.8% 82.0% 82.2% 26.5% 79.5% 79.7% 80.0% 80.2% 80.4% 80.6% ---------- Average of Box 84.4% ----------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- All Discounted amounts have been calculated utilizing a mid-year convention. Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 52 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Operating and Working Capital Assumptions - Satellite Stores ($ in thousands)
Actual/Estimated Projected --------------------- ------------------------------------------------ FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, --------------------- --------------------------------------- Terminal 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period --------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Growth Statistics and Assumptions Revenue na na na 250.5% 70.5% 52.9% Cost of Sales na na na 631.7% 225.0% 59.0% Operating Expenses na na na 38.1% -43.5% -44.3% EBITDA na na na 1770.4% 45.1% 131.0% EBIT na na na 1770.4% 45.1% 131.0% After-tax Income before Interest na na na 1770.4% 45.1% 131.0% Profitability Gross Margin na na 86.0% 70.8% 44.1% 41.9% EBITDA na na 7.5% 39.8% 33.9% 35.3% EBIT na na 7.5% 39.8% 33.9% 35.3% After-tax Income before Interest na na 4.6% 24.3% 20.7% 21.5% Income Tax Expense and Assumptions Statutory Tax Rate 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Effective Tax Rate na na 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% 39.0% Current Period Tax $ - $ - $ 11 $ 202 $ 293 $ 466 NOL Usage - - - - - - --------------------- --------------------------------------- Income Tax Expense $ - $ - $ 11 $ 202 $ 293 $ 466 ===================== ======================================= Ending NOL Balance $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - =========== ======================================= Actual/Estimated Projected ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- FY ended Feb 28, FY ending Feb 28/29, ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Terminal 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Period ------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- Non-Cash Working Capital Assumptions Accounts Receivable (AR) AR Days Outstanding na na 30 30 30 30 % of Sales na na 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% 8.2% Franchise Fee Receivable Franchise fee earned $ 280 $ 910 $ 980 $ 980 Less Franchise fee received (23) (221) (547) (852) --------------------------------------- Ending Franchise fee receivable 257 689 433 128 --------------------------------------- Changes in Non-Cash Net Working Capital Accounts Receivable $ - $ - $ - $ 7 $ 55 $ 176 $ 278 Franchise Fee Receivable 257 689 433 128 ------------------------------ --------------------------------------- Non-Cash Net WC $ - $ - $ - $ 264 $ 744 $ 609 $ 407 ============================== ======================================= % of EBITDA na na 956.0% 143.8% 81.1% 34.0% ==================== ======================================= Cash Flow (Used) Sourced by Non-Cash Net Wrkg Capital $ - $ - $ (264) $ (480) $ 135 $ 202 $ - ==================== =================================================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: Company financials, projections and management. 53 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cost of Capital Calculation & Net Debt ($ in thousands, except per share)
Cost of Common Stock Company Owned Base Case Franchises Satellite Stores --------------- --------------- ---------------- Riskless (1) 30 year treasury coupon (Rf) 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% Risk (2) Equity risk premium (EP) 7.8% 7.8% 7.8% Industry risk premium (IP) 2.3% 2.3% 2.3% Size Premium (SP) 8.4% 8.4% 8.4% Company Specific Stable Revenues -6.0% -6.0% -6.0% Operational Risk 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% New Strategy Risk 0.0% 5.0% 5.0% --------------- --------------- ---------------- Cost of Equity 17.4% 25.4% 22.4% =============== =============== ================ Weighted Average Cost of Capital After Tax Cost of Debt 4.9% 4.9% 4.9% =============== =============== ================ Weighted Average Cost of Capital 15.6% 22.5% 19.9% =============== =============== ================ Equity Value Net Debt Assumptions Estimated as of 28 Feb 2003 ------------------------------------------------- Company Owned Base Case Franchises Satellite Stores --------------- --------------- ---------------- Debt & Other Obligations Interest Bearing Debt $ 828 $ 828 $ 828 Minority Interests - - - Preferred Stock - - - --------------- --------------- ---------------- 828 828 828 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Less Cash Cash on Hand 4,805 4,805 4,805 Assumed cash from exercise of options 1,019 1,019 1,538 Assumed cash from Notes Receivable (3) 2,794 2,794 2,794 --------------- --------------- ---------------- 8,618 8,618 9,137 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Net Debt $ (7,790) $ (7,790) $ (8,309) =============== =============== ================ Cost of Debt Nominal % of Weighted Type of Debt Rate Amount of Debt Cost of Debt --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Payable 8.00% $ 828 100.0% 8.0% ------------------------------------------------ $ 828 100.0% 8.0% ================================================ Shares Outs. Stock Price Market % of Type (in thousands) 05-Feb-03 Value Total Capital --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debt $ 828 14.2% Common Stock 5,121 $ 0.9800 5,019 85.8% -------------------------------- $ 5,847 100.0% ================================ Estimated as of 28 Feb 2003 ------------------------------------------------ Company Owned Base Case Franchises Satellite Stores --------------- --------------- ---------------- Common Stock Equivalents (in thousands) Common Stock Outstanding 5,121 5,121 5,121 Stock issued re Other - - - --------------- --------------- ---------------- 5,121 5,121 5,121 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Avg Exercise $ Options in the money: Options less than $2.00 $ 1.80 565 565 565 Options less than $2.50 $ 2.26 - - 230 --------------- --------------- ---------------- 565 565 795 --------------- --------------- ---------------- Total Common Stock Equivalents 5,686 5,686 5,916 =============== =============== ================
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) As reported by the Federal Reserve Board on a weekly-average basis for the week ended February 20, 2003. (2) Sourced from the Ibbotson SBBI Valuation Edition 2002 Yearbook. Sources of information: Company financials, projections & management, Ibbotson 2002 SBBI and Federal Reserve Board. 54 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis 55 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis - Valuation Multiples ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Market Value as a Multiple of ------------------------------------ % Below/Above Total EPS Stock Price 52-week Market Invested Enterprise ------------------ Common Net Tang. Company 20-Feb-03 High-Low Value Capital(1) Value(2) LTM Est CFY(3) Equity Common Eq - -------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------- ----------- ----------- ------- ----------- --------- ----------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 24.770 0.5% - 72.6% $ 330,135 $ 506,469 $ 499,419 na 15.5x 1.3x 2.4x Mail-Well, Inc. 2.150 69.0% - 126.3% 103,740 1,020,528 880,690 na 6.5 0.7 na Impreso, Inc. 1.960 44.6% - 14.0% 10,347 44,544 44,338 8.5 na 0.6 0.6 Moore Corporation 11.150 22.8% - 42.0% 1,242,210 1,487,394 1,373,342 na 13.4 3.6 5.3 Wallace Computer Services 25.400 5.5% - 60.8% 1,061,720 1,270,702 1,233,337 19.2 na 2.3 3.9 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $1,242,210 $1,487,394 $1,373,342 19.2x 15.5x 3.6x 5.3x Mean 549,630 865,927 806,225 13.9 11.8 1.7 3.1 Median 330,135 1,020,528 880,690 13.9 13.4 1.3 3.2 Low 10,347 44,544 44,338 8.5 6.5 0.6 0.6 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 0.910 18.0% - 97.8% $ 4,660 $ 5,488 $ 683 11.4x 7.0x 0.3x 0.3x
Total Invested Capitals(TIC)as a Multiple of Enterprise Value (EV) as a Multiple of -------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ Revenue Revenue 5 Year ------- LTM LTM Total -------- LTM LTM Total EPS Growth Company LTM EBIT EBITDA Assets LTM EBIT EBITDA Assets Proj.3) - -------------------------- -------- -------- -------- --------- -------- -------- ------- ------- ----------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. 0.7x 12.9x 6.5x 0.9x 0.7x 12.7x 6.4x 0.9x 10.0% Mail-Well, Inc. 0.7 18.4 9.9 0.7 0.6 15.9 8.6 0.6 5.0% Impreso, Inc. 0.3 11.7 8.7 0.6 0.3 11.7 8.6 0.6 na Moore Corporation 0.7 na 8.5 1.0 0.7 na 7.8 1.0 15.0% Wallace Computer Services 0.8 11.9 7.4 1.4 0.8 11.5 7.2 1.3 na --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High 0.8x 18.4x 9.9x 1.4x 0.8x 15.9x 8.6x 1.3x 15.0% Mean 0.7 13.7 8.2 0.9 0.6 12.9 7.7 0.9 10.0% Median 0.7 12.4 8.5 0.9 0.7 12.2 7.8 0.9 10.0% Low 0.3 11.7 6.5 0.6 0.3 11.5 6.4 0.6 5.0% --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International 0.3x 7.3x 5.6x 0.3x 0.0x 0.9x 0.7x 0.0x na
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Total Invested Capital equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests. (2) Enterprise Value equals Market Value plus total debt, preferred stock, and minority interests, less cash. (3) Sources of estimates: Multex Estimates and other various securities analysts' estimates and reports. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, Hoovers & BCT International financial statements and management. 56 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis - Margin and Other Analyses ($ in thousands)
LTM (1) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- as Percentage of Revenue Return on ----------------------------------------------------------- ------------------- Gross Operating Net Average Average Company Ticker Revenue Margin S G & A Margin EBITDA EBIT Income Assets Common Eq - --------------------------- ------- ---------- ------ --------- --------- -------- ------ -------- -------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. CGX $ 709,780 24.5% 19.0% 5.5% 11.0% 5.5% -1.6% -1.9% -4.2% Mail-Well, Inc. MWL 1,521,018 18.8% 15.0% 3.8% 6.8% 3.6% -0.6% -0.6% -4.6% Impreso, Inc. ZCOM 129,506 10.2% 7.4% 2.8% 4.0% 2.9% 0.9% 1.8% 7.3% Moore Corporation MCL 2,053,308 31.3% 29.7% 1.6% 8.5% 1.8% -1.2% -1.9% -7.6% Wallace Computer Services WCS 1,522,126 27.1% 20.1% 7.0% 11.3% 7.0% 3.6% 5.9% 12.2% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $ 2,053,308 31.3% 29.7% 7.0% 11.3% 7.0% 3.6% 5.9% 12.2% Mean 1,187,148 22.4% 18.2% 4.2% 8.3% 4.2% 0.2% 0.7% 0.6% Median 1,521,018 24.5% 19.0% 3.8% 8.5% 3.6% -0.6% -0.6% -4.2% Low 129,506 10.2% 7.4% 1.6% 4.0% 1.8% -1.6% -1.9% -7.6% ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International BCTI $ 18,381 43.1% 39.0% 4.1% 5.4% 4.1% 2.5% 2.6% 3.1%
LTM (1) as of Latest Available Filing --------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- Accts Days Total Debt Total Debt Latest FY Receivable Inventory Sales Current to Total Total Debt to Revenue Company Turnover Turnover Outstanding Ratio Capitalization to TIC EBITDA Growth - ------------------------- ---------- --------- ----------- ------- -------------- ---------- ---------- --------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc 6.0x 16.55x 60.4 1.7 41.4% 34.8% 2.3x -5.8% Mail-Well, Inc. 7.0 11.7 52.3 1.3 85.6% 89.8% 8.9x -9.3% Impreso, Inc. 8.9 3.2 41.0 1.3 67.2% 76.8% 6.7x 27.9% Moore Corporation 6.1 10.8 59.6 1.1 41.3% 16.5% 1.4x -4.6% Wallace Computer Services 6.1 12.3 59.9 2.4 31.5% 16.4% 1.2x -8.5% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High 8.9x 16.5x 60.4 2.4 85.6% 89.8% 8.9x 27.9% Mean 6.8 10.9 54.6 1.6 53.4% 46.9% 4.1 -0.1% Median 6.1 11.7 59.6 1.3 41.4% 34.8% 2.3 -5.8% Low 6.0 3.2 41.0 1.1 31.5% 16.4% 1.2 -9.3% -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International BCTI 7.0x 4.56x 52.4 5.0 5.1% 15.1% 0.8x -7.3%
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, Hoovers & BCT International financial statements and management. 57 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis - Income Statement Overview ($ in thousands, except per share data)
Revenue EBITDA (1) EBIT (1) --------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Latest Latest Latest Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K - --------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 709,780 $ 643,948 $ 77,984 $ 84,256 $ 39,343 $ 42,944 Mail-Well, Inc. 1,521,018 1,653,471 102,805 136,451 55,485 76,816 Impreso, Inc. 129,506 123,065 5,135 4,730 3,800 3,468 Moore Corporation 2,053,308 2,154,574 175,224 17,380 36,507 (221,692) Wallace Computer Services 1,522,126 1,545,629 171,409 176,292 107,202 109,885 Net Income (1) EPS (1) ------------------------- ------------------------ Latest Latest Latest Latest Available Available Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K 10-Q 10-K - --------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ (11,550) $ 16,680 $(0.88) $ 1.27 31-Dec-02 31-Mar-02 Mail-Well, Inc. (9,041) 14,281 (0.19) 0.30 30-Sep-02 31-Dec-01 Impreso, Inc. 1,215 1,063 0.23 0.20 30-Nov-02 31-Aug-02 Moore Corporation (25,536) (287,937) (0.41) (3.25) 30-Sep-02 31-Dec-01 Wallace Computer Services 55,155 55,826 1.32 1.35 31-Oct-02 31-Jul-02
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $ 2,053,308 $ 2,154,574 $ 175,224 $ 176,292 $ 107,202 Mean 1,187,148 1,224,137 106,511 83,822 48,467 Median 1,521,018 1,545,629 102,805 84,256 39,343 Low 129,506 123,065 5,135 4,730 3,800 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $ 109,885 $ 55,155 $ 55,826 $ 1.32 $ 1.35 Mean 2,284 2,049 (40,018) 0.01 (0.03) Median 42,944 (9,041) 14,281 (0.19) 0.30 Low (221,692) (25,536) (287,937) (0.88) (3.25) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Revenue EBITDA (1) EBIT (1) --------------------------------- ------------------------ ------------------------ Latest Latest Latest Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K LTM 10-K - --------------------------------- ---------------- --------------- ----------- ------------ ----------- ----------- BCT International $ 18,381 $ 18,007 $ 988 $ 1,189 $ 755 $ 963 Net Income (1) EPS (1) ------------------------- ------------------------ Latest Latest Latest Latest Available Available Company LTM 10-K LTM 10-K 10-Q 10-K - --------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ----------- ------------ ------------- ------------ BCT International $ 460 $ 584 $ 0.08 $ 0.11 30-Nov-02 28-Feb-02
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) May exclude special items, such as extraordinary and non-recurring expenses. See individual company overviews for details of exclusions, if any. Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, Hoovers & BCT International financial statements and management. 58 BCT International, Inc. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Comparable Company Analysis - Balance Sheet Overview ($ in thousands)
As of Latest Available Filing ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash, Equivalents Accounts Total Current Intangibles, Total Company & Mrkt Sec Receivables Inventory Assets PPE, net net Assets - ------------------------------ -------------- ------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- ------------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 7,050 $ 113,018 $ 31,991 $ 162,276 $ 281,661 $ 110,556 $ 562,466 Mail-Well, Inc. 139,838 228,014 106,137 541,342 387,936 412,037 1,379,758 Impreso, Inc. 206 13,249 39,606 53,767 15,737 - 69,615 Moore Corporation 114,052 334,137 131,644 610,312 264,596 112,873 1,417,462 Wallace Computer Services 37,365 254,577 95,328 423,245 313,028 185,647 941,186 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- High $ 139,838 $ 334,137 $ 131,644 $ 610,312 $ 387,936 $ 412,037 $1,417,462 Mean 59,702 188,599 80,941 358,188 252,592 164,223 874,097 Median 37,365 228,014 95,328 423,245 281,661 112,873 941,186 Low 206 13,249 31,991 53,767 15,737 - 69,615 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 4,805 $ 2,386 $ 2,697 $ 10,806 $ 963 $ 186 $ 18,185 As of Latest Available Filing ----------------------------------------------------------- Latest Total Current Total Total Net Tangible Available Company Liabilities Debt Common Eq Common Eq Filing - ------------------------------ --------------- -------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- Consolidated Graphics, Inc. $ 97,442 $ 176,334 $ 249,809 $ 139,253 31-Dec-02 Mail-Well, Inc. 412,854 916,788 154,194 (257,843) 30-Sep-02 Impreso, Inc. 41,497 34,197 16,728 16,728 30-Nov-02 Moore Corporation 547,148 245,184 348,593 235,720 30-Sep-02 Wallace Computer Services 175,689 208,982 454,813 269,166 31-Oct-02 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- High $ 547,148 $ 916,788 $ 454,813 $ 269,166 Mean 254,926 316,297 244,827 80,605 Median 175,689 208,982 249,809 139,253 Low 41,497 34,197 16,728 (257,843) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International $ 2,146 $ 828 $ 15,291 $ 15,105 30-Nov-02
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources of information: SEC Edgar filings, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, Hoovers & BCT International financial statements and management. 59
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Consolidated Graphics, Inc. Overview - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Name Consolidated Graphic Address 5858 Westheimer Joe Davis, Chmn & CEO A national provider of commercial Latest Fiscal YE l31-Mar-02 Telephone 713-787-0977 printing services. Sales are Latest Rprt Per P31-Dec-02 Website consolidatedgraphics.com mainly derived from commercial printing services, which include electronic prepress, printing, finishing storage and delivery of high quality, custom-designed products. Examples of such products - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ------------------- ------------------- Dec-02 Dec-02 Dec-01 Mar-02 Mar-01 ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Revenue $ 709,780 $544,174 $478,342 $643,948 $683,396 COGS 535,750 411,860 353,257 477,147 494,158 ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Gross Profit 174,030 132,314 125,085 166,801 189,238 Selling, General & Administrative 134,687 98,188 87,358 123,857 124,665 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Operating Income 39,343 34,126 37,727 42,944 64,573 Interest Income / (Expense), net (11,053) (8,020) (12,111) (15,144) (20,858) Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Pre-tax Income 28,290 26,106 25,616 27,800 43,715 Taxes 39,840 38,927 10,207 11,120 17,676 ------------ ------------------- ------------------- After-tax Income (11,550) (12,821) 15,409 16,680 26,039 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income (11,550) (12,821) 15,409 16,680 26,039 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ------------ ------------------- ------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ (11,550) $(12,821) $ 15,409 $ 16,680 $ 26,039 ============ =================== =================== EBIT $ 39,343 $ 34,126 $ 37,727 $ 42,944 $ 64,573 Depreciation & Amortization $ 38,641 $ 27,658 $ 30,329 $ 41,312 $ 38,783 EBITDA $ 77,984 $ 61,784 $ 68,056 $ 84,256 $103,356 CAPEX $ 14,838 $ 9,507 $ 10,939 $ 16,270 $ 26,434 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 63,146 $ 52,277 $ 57,117 $ 67,986 $ 76,922 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 86,415 $ 72,566 $ 55,907 $ 69,756 $ 68,118 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,212 13,054 13,107 13,142 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.88) $ (0.97) $ 1.18 $ 1.27 $ 1.98 Basic Reported EPS $ (4.12) $ (4.40) $ 0.99 $ 1.27 $ 1.68 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 13,528 13,334 13,380 13,186 Diluted Normalized EPS $ (0.86) $ (0.95) $ 1.16 $ 1.25 $ 1.97 Diluted Reported EPS $ (4.02) $ (4.30) $ 0.97 $ 1.25 $ 1.68 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (70,351) $(74,376) $ (4,025) $ - $ - Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - (6,440) Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items 27,437 29,007 1,570 - 2,512 ------------ ------------------ ------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (42,914) (45,369) (2,455) - (3,928) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------ ------------------ ------------------ Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (42,914) $(45,369) $ (2,455) $ - $ (3,928) ============ ================== =================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 12,403 $ 9,920 $ 8,637 $ 11,120 $ 15,164 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ (54,464) $(58,190) $ 12,954 $ 16,680 $ 22,111 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 24.5% 24.3% 26.1% 25.9% 27.7% S,G & A 19.0% 18.0% 18.3% 19.2% 18.2% Operating Income 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% Pre-Tax 4.0% 4.8% 5.4% 4.3% 6.4% EBIT 5.5% 6.3% 7.9% 6.7% 9.4% EBITDA 11.0% 11.4% 14.2% 13.1% 15.1% Normalized Net Income to Common -1.6% -2.4% 3.2% 2.6% 3.8% Reported Net Income -7.7% -10.7% 2.7% 2.6% 3.2% CAPEX 2.1% 1.7% 2.3% 2.5% 3.9% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance Sheet Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------ 31-Dec-02 Mar-02 Mar-01 --------- ------------------ Cash & Equivalents $ 7,050 $ 8,955 $ 8,667 Marketable Securities - - - --------- ------------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 7,050 8,955 8,667 Accounts Receivable 113,018 121,981 116,095 Inventory 31,991 32,771 31,536 Other Current Assets 10,217 11,267 8,628 --------- ------------------ Total Current Assets 162,276 174,974 164,926 PPE, net 281,661 293,831 299,871 Intangibles, net 110,556 199,331 203,030 Investments - - - Other Assets 7,973 8,597 6,840 --------- ------------------ Total Assets $562,466 $676,733 $674,667 ========= ================== Accounts Payable $ 32,759 $ 32,068 $ 33,865 Accrued Expenses 43,435 37,382 32,609 Short Term Debt 21,198 19,877 18,711 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 50 611 253 --------- ------------------ Total Current Liabilities 97,442 89,938 85,438 Other LT Liabilities 60,079 66,337 54,966 Long Term Debt 155,136 213,860 246,729 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - --------- ------------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 312,657 370,135 387,133 --------- ------------------ Common Equity 249,809 306,598 287,534 --------- ------------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $562,466 $676,733 $674,667 ========= ================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,314 13,206 13,019 Cash Value per share $ 0.53 $ 0.68 $ 0.67 Book Value per share $ 8.76 $ 23.22 $ 22.09 Tangible Book Value per share $ 10.46 $ 8.12 $ 6.49 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Effectiveness and Efficiency - ------------------------------------------------------------------ A/R Turnover 6.04x 5.41x 5.89x Inventory Turnover 16.55x 14.84x 15.67x Asset Turnover 1.15x 0.95x 1.01x Days Sales Outstanding 60.4 67.5 62.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 22.1 24.6 23.3 Days Payable Outstanding 17.6 20.0 20.0 Return on Avg Assets -1.9% 2.5% na Return on Avg Common Equity -4.2% 5.6% na - ------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Financial Strength - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Current Ratio 1.67 1.95 1.93 Quick Ratio 1.34 1.58 1.56 Total Debt $ 176,334 $ 233,737 $ 265,440 Net Debt $ 169,284 $ 224,782 $ 256,773 Total Capitalization $ 426,143 $ 540,335 $ 552,974 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 41.4% 43.3% 48.0% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 39.7% 41.6% 46.4% Total Debt/TIC 34.8% 46.2% 52.4% Total Debt/EBITDA 2.26x 2.77x 2.57x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 2.79x 3.44x 3.45x EBITDA/Interest Expense 7.06x 5.56x 4.96x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 5.71x 4.49x 3.69x - ------------------------------------------------------------------ - --------------------------------------------------- Market Information - --------------------------------------------------- As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 24.77 52 Week High $ 24.90 52 Week Low $ 14.35 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 49 Beta 0.63 Shares Outstanding (000's) 13,328 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 11,000 Market Cap $ 330,135 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 506,469 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 499,419 Ownership Insiders % Owned 17.00% Institutional % Owned 56.00% Number of Institutions 212 - --------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - --------------------------------------------------- Multiple of -------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV -------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.47x 0.71x 0.70x EBIT 8.39x 12.87x 12.69x EBITDA 4.23x 6.49x 6.40x Normalized Net Income na na na Basic Normalized EPS na na na Projected Mar-03 Mean Revenue 0.46x 0.71x 0.70x Mar-04 Mean Revenue 0.44x 0.67x 0.66x Mar-03 Mean EPS 15.48x na na Mar-04 Mean EPS 13.39x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.59x 0.90x 0.89x Common Equity 1.32x na na Tangible Common Equity 2.37x na na - --------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - --------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - --------------------------------------------------- March-03 1 $ 713,600 $ 1.60 March-04 1 $752,500 $ 1.85 LT Growth 1 10.00% - --------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - --------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Dec-02 Mar-02 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue 13.8% -5.8% EBIT -9.5% -33.5% EBITDA -9.2% -18.5% - ---------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------- Notes - --------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. 60 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mail-Well, Inc. Overview - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Mail-Well, Inc. Address 8310 S. Valley Hwy Officers Paul Reilly, Symbol MWL City, State Englewood, CO 80112 Pres & CEO Latest Fiscal31-Dec-01 Telephone (303) 790-8023 Latest Rprt P30-Sep-02 Website imagex.com Operates 103 printing and manufacturing facilities throughout North America and three in the United Kingdom.The Company provides high-impact color printing, and general commercial printing. The Company also has an envelope business that provides customi
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) LTM Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended ---------------------- ---------------------- Sep-02 Sep-02 Sep-01 Dec-01 Dec-00 ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Revenue $ 1,521,018 $ 1,293,16 $1,425,622 $1,653,471 $1,823,583 COGS 1,235,255 1,041,064 1,129,900 1,324,091 1,438,435 ----------- -------------------- ---------------------- Gross Profit 285,763 252,105 295,722 329,380 385,148 Selling, General & Administra 227,929 200,051 222,896 250,774 261,465 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Operating Income 57,834 52,054 72,826 78,606 123,683 Interest Income / (Expense), (55,954) (52,553) (49,350) (52,751) (62,127) Other Income / (Expense), net (2,349) (2,061) (1,502) (1,790) (974) ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Pre-tax Income (469) (2,560) 21,974 24,065 60,582 Taxes 8,572 10,824 12,035 9,784 22,615 ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- After-tax Income (9,041) (13,384) 9,939 14,281 37,967 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Normalized Net Income (9,041) (13,384) 9,939 14,281 37,967 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ----------- ---------------------- ---------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ (9,041) $ (13,384) $ 9,939 $ 14,281 $ 37,967 =========== ====================== ====================== EBIT $ 55,485 $ 49,993 $ 71,324 $ 76,816 $ 122,709 Depreciation & $ 47,320 $ 40,439 $ 52,754 $ 59,635 $ 60,222 EBITDA $ 102,805 $ 90,432 $ 124,078 $ 136,451 $ 182,931 CAPEX $ 29,621 $ 26,943 $ 24,121 $ 26,799 $ 57,772 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 73,184 $ 63,489 $ 99,957 $ 109,652 $ 125,159 GAAP Operating $ 23,010 $ 7,745 $ 136,718 $ 151,983 $ 131,400 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out 47,665 47,526 47,562 48,789 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.19) $ (0.28) $ 0.21 $ 0.30 $ 0.78 Basic Reported EPS $ (2.80) $ (1.84) $ (1.90) $ (2.86) $ 0.57 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out 47,665 47,526 47,562 56,678 Diluted Normalizd EPS $ (0.19) $ (0.28) $ 0.21 $ 0.30 $ 0.67 Diluted Reported EPS $ (2.80) $ (1.84) $ (1.90) $ (2.86) $ 0.49 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Normalized Reconciliation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Restructuring/Goodwill Impa $ (92,898) $ (82,486) $ (34,378) $ (44,790) $ (6,160) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual 36,230 32,170 13,407 17,468 2,402 ----------- -------------------- -------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net (56,668) (50,316) (20,971) (27,322) (3,758) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net (57,700) (13,958) (79,434) (123,176) (8,038) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes (10,125) (10,125) - - 1,447 ----------- -------------------- -------------------- Total Reconciling Items, n $ (124,493) $ (74,399) $ (100,405) $ (150,498 $ (10,349) =========== ==================== ==================== Reported Income $ (27,658) $ (21,346) $ (1,372) $ (7,684) $ 20,213 Reported Net $ (133,534) $ (87,783) $ (90,466) $ (136,217) $ 27,618 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gross Profit 18.8% 19.5% 20.7% 19.9% 21.1% S,G & A 15.0% 15.5% 15.6% 15.2% 14.3% Operating Income 3.8% 4.0% 5.1% 4.8% 6.8% Pre-Tax 0.0% -0.2% 1.5% 1.5% 3.3% EBIT 3.6% 3.9% 5.0% 4.6% 6.7% EBITDA 6.8% 7.0% 8.7% 8.3% 10.0% Normalized Net Income to Common -0.6% -1.0% 0.7% 0.9% 2.1% Reported Net Income -8.8% -6.8% -6.3% -8.2% 1.5% CAPEX 1.9% 2.1% 1.7% 1.6% 3.2% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data -------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ---------------------- 30-Sep-02 Dec-01 Dec-00 ---------- --------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 139,838 $ 809 $ 94 Marketable Securities - - - ---------- --------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securi 139,838 809 94 Accounts Receivable 228,014 207,750 203,968 Inventory 106,137 104,544 131,417 Other Current Assets 67,353 367,451 452,241 ---------- ---------------------- Total Current 541,342 680,554 787,720 PPE, net 387,936 375,415 431,025 Intangibles, net 412,037 347,061 389,148 Investments - - - Other Assets 38,443 46,094 45,064 ---------- ---------------------- Total Assets $1,379,758 $ 1,449,1 $1,652,957 ========== ====================== Accounts Payable $ 155,773 $ 142,521 $ 127,912 Accrued Expenses 48,843 44,310 48,444 Short Term Debt 142,845 302,822 40,040 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilitie 65,393 57,245 57,978 ---------- ---------------------- Total Current 412,854 546,898 274,374 Other LT Liabilities 38,767 110,172 112,977 Long Term Debt 773,943 550,177 879,753 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ---------- ---------------------- Total Liabilities 1,225,564 1,207,247 1,267,104 ---------- ---------------------- Common Equity 154,194 241,877 385,853 ---------- ---------------------- Total Liabilities $1,379,758 $ 1,449,1 $1,652,957 ========== ====================== Common Share 48,225 48,326 47,455 Cash Value p $ 2.90 $ 0.02 $ 0.00 Book Value p $ 3.20 $ 5.01 $ 8.13 Tangible Bo $ (5.35) $ (2.18) $ (0.07) -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency -------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.98x 8.03x 8.94x Inventory Turnover 11.73x 11.22x 10.95x Asset Turnover 1.08x 1.07x 1.10x Days Sales Outstanding 52.3 45.4 40.8 Days Inventory Outstanding 31.1 32.5 33.3 Days Payable Outstanding 37.2 31.3 27.5 Return on Avg Assets -0.6% 0.9% na Return on Avg Common Equi -4.6% 4.6% na -------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength -------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.31 1.24 2.87 Quick Ratio 1.05 1.05 2.39 Total Debt $ 916,788 $ 852,999 $ 919,793 Net Debt $ 776,950 $ 852,190 $ 919,699 Total Capitalization $1,070,982 $1,094,87 $1,305,646 Total Debt/Total Capitali 85.6% 77.9% 70.4% Net Debt/Total Capitaliza 72.5% 77.8% 70.4% Total Debt/TIC 89.8% 83.6% 90.1% Total Debt/EBITDA 8.92x 6.25x 5.03x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 12.53x 7.78x 7.35x EBITDA/Interest Expense 1.84x 2.59x 2.94x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Ex 1.31x 2.08x 2.01x --------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 2.15 52 Week High $ 6.94 52 Week Low $ 0.95 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 87 Beta 1.36 Shares Outstanding (000's) 48,251 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 26,300 Market Cap $ 103,740 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 1,020,528 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 880,690 Ownership Insiders % Owned 45.00% Institutional % Owned 54.00% Number of Institutions 126 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ------------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ------------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.07x 0.67x 0.58x EBIT 1.87x 18.39x 15.87x EBITDA 1.01x 9.93x 8.57x Normalized Net Income na na na Basic Normalized EPS na na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenu 0.06x 0.60x 0.52x Dec-03 Mean Revenu 0.06x 0.59x 0.51x Dec-02 Mean EPS 6.52x na na Dec-03 Mean EPS 5.12x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.08x 0.74x 0.64x Common Equity 0.67x na na Tangible Common Equit na na na - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 1 $ 1,693,150 $ 0.33 December-03 1 $ 1,722,970 $ 0.42 LT Growth - 5.00% - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
- --------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - --------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Sep-02 Dec-01 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue -9.3% -9.3% EBIT -29.9% -37.4% EBITDA -27.1% -25.4% - --------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs include restructuring expenses and asset impairment charges. Discontinued operations represent sale of label & printed office product segments. Extraordinary items include gain from settlement of debt. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. 61 Impreso, Inc. Overview Name Impreso, Inc. Address 652 Southwestern Blvd. Symbol ZCOM City, State Zip Coppell, TX 75019 Latest Fiscal YE 31-Aug-02 Telephone 972-462-0100 Latest Rprt Per 30-Nov-02 Website tstimpreso.com Officers Marshall Sorokwasz, CEO Impreso, Inc. is the holding company of TST/Impreso, Inc. (TST), a manufacturer and distributor to dealers and other resellers of various paper and film products for commercial and home use in domestic and international markets, and Hotsheet.com, Inc., th Income and cashflow Statement Data ($ in thousands, except per share)
Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ---------------------- ------------------------ Nov-02 Nov-02 Nov-01 Aug-02 Aug-01 ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Revenue $129,506 $31,842 $25,401 $123,065 $96,208 COGS 116,243 28,598 22,803 110,448 84,752 ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Gross Profit 13,263 3,244 2,598 12,617 11,456 Selling, General & Administrative 9,603 2,370 2,099 9,332 7,872 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Operating Income 3,660 874 499 3,285 3,584 Interest Income / (Expense), net (1,774) (483) (453) (1,744) (1,633) Other Income / (Expense), net 140 107 150 183 72 ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Pre-tax Income 2,026 498 196 1,724 2,023 Taxes 811 193 43 661 776 ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- After-tax Income 1,215 305 153 1,063 1,247 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Normalized Net Income 1,215 305 153 1,063 1,247 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ---------- --------- --------- --------- -------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 1,215 $ 305 $ 153 $ 1,063 $ 1,247 ========== ========= ========== ========== ======== EBIT $ 3,800 $ 981 $ 649 $ 3,468 $ 3,656 Depreciation & Amortization $ 1,335 $ 366 $ 293 $ 1,262 $ 874 EBITDA $ 5,135 $ 1,347 $ 942 $ 4,730 $ 4,530 CAPEX $ 1,644 $ 163 $ 59 $ 1,540 $ 1,200 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 3,491 $ 1,184 $ 883 $ 3,190 $ 3,330 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ (120) $(4,435) $ 1,126 $ 5,441 $ 4,946 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.06 $ 0.15 $ 0.32 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,279 5,281 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.06 $ 0.03 $ 0.20 $ 0.24 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.23 $ 0.06 $ 0.15 $ 0.32 $ 0.24
Normalized Reconciliation Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - 1,005 1,005 - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items - - (392) (392) - ------- --------------------- --------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes - - 613 613 - Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------- --------------------- --------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ - $ - $ 613 $ 613 $ - ======= ===================== ===================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 811 $193 $ 435 $1,053 $ 776 Reported Net Income(Loss) $ 1,215 $305 $ 766 $1,676 $1,247
Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) Gross Profit 10.2% 10.2% 10.2% 10.3% 11.9% S,G & A 7.4% 7.4% 8.3% 7.6% 8.2% Operating Income 2.8% 2.7% 2.0% 2.7% 3.7% Pre-Tax 1.6% 1.6% 0.8% 1.4% 2.1% EBIT 2.9% 3.1% 2.6% 2.8% 3.8% EBITDA 4.0% 4.2% 3.7% 3.8% 4.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 0.9% 1.0% 0.6% 0.9% 1.3% Reported Net Income 0.9% 1.0% 3.0% 1.4% 1.3% CAPEX 1.3% 0.5% 0.2% 1.3% 1.2%
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 30-Nov-02 Aug-02 Aug-01 ------------ ------------ ------------ Cash & Equivslents $ 206 $ 203 $ 11 Marketable Securities - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Cash & Mkt Securities 206 203 211 Accounts Receivable 13,249 15,864 11,748 Inventory 39,606 34,111 38,460 Other Current Assets 706 740 351 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Current Assets 53,767 50,918 50,770 PPE, net 15,737 15,939 11,213 Intangibles, net - - - Investments - - - Other Assets 111 115 219 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Assets $ 69,615 $ 66,972 $ 62,202 ============ ============ ============ Accounts Payable $ 15,097 $ 16,302 $ 18,572 Accrued Expenses 2,630 3,703 1,942 Short Term Debt 23,770 18,992 19,720 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Current Liabilities 41,497 38,997 40,234 Other LT Liabilities 963 949 927 Long Term Debt 10,427 10,609 6,328 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 52,887 50,555 47,489 ------------ ------------ ------------ Common Equity 16,728 16,417 14,713 ------------ ------------ ------------ Total Liabilities & Equity $ 69,615 $ 66,972 $ 62,202 ============ ============ ============ Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 5,279 5,265 Cash Value per share $ 0.04 $ 0.04 $ 0.04 Book Value per share $ 3.17 $ 3.11 $ 2.79 Tangible Book Value per share $ 3.17 $ 3.11 $ 2.79
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 8.90 x 8.91 x 8.19 x Inventory Turnover 3.15 x 3.04 x 2.20 x Asset Turnover 1.90 x 1.91 x 1.55 x Days Sales Outstanding 41.0 40.9 44.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 115.7 119.9 165.6 Days Payable Outstanding 45.5 53.1 73.2 Return on Avg Assets 1.8% 1.6% na Return on Avg Common Equity 7.3% 6.8% na - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.30 1.31 1.26 Quick Ratio 0.34 0.43 0.31 Total Debt $34,197 $29,601 $26,048 Net Debt $33,991 $29,398 $25,837 Total Capitalization $50,925 $46,018 $40,761 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 67.2% 64.3% 63.9% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 66.7% 63.9% 63.4% Total Debt/TIC 76.8% 66.5% 58.5% Total Debt/EBITDA 6.66x 6.26x 5.75x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 9.80x 9.28x 7.82x EBITDA/Interest Expense 2.89x 2.71x 2.77x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 1.97x 1.83x 2.04x - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - --------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange NASDAQ Stock Price $ 1.96 52 Week High $ 3.54 52 Week Low $ 1.72 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 3 Beta 0.81 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,279 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 1,700 Market Cap $10,347 Total Invested Capital (TIC) %44,544 Enterprise Value (EV) $44,338 Ownership Insiders % Owned 68.00% Institutional % Owned 3.00% Number of Institutions 10 - --------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - --------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of ------------------------------------ Market Cap TIC EV ----------- ----------- ------------ Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.08x 0.34x 0.34x EBIT 2.72x 11.72x 11.67x EBITDA 2.01x 8.67x 8.63x Normalized Net Income 8.52x 36.66x 36.49x Basic Normalized EPS 8.52x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.15x 0.64x 0.64x Common Equity 0.62x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.62x na na - --------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - --------------------------------------------------------------- Year # Ests Revenue EPS Ending - --------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na - --------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - --------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Nov-02 Aug-02 ----------- ------------ Revenue 25.4% 27.9% EBIT 51.2% -5.1% EBITDA 43.0% 4.4% - --------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------- -------------- ----------- ----------- ------------ Notes Unusual expense relates to litigation settlement Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moore Corporation Overview
- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Moore Corporation Address 6100 Vipond Drive Officers Alfred Eckert, III, Chair Symbol MCL City, State Zip Mississauga, ON L5T 2, Canada Latest Fiscal YE 31-Dec-01 Telephone (905) 362-3100 Latest Rprt Per 30-Sep-02 Website http://www.moore.com/ - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Moore operates in three complementary business segments: Forms and Labels, Outsourcing and Commercial. The Forms and Labels business designs, manufactures and sells paper based and electronic business forms and labels, and provides electronic print manage - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ------------------------- ------------------------------ Sep-02 Sep-02 Sep-01 Dec-01 Dec-00 ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Revenue $ 2,053,308 $ 1,516,059 $ 1,617,325 $ 2,154,574 $2,258,418 COGS 1,409,680 1,036,672 1,179,553 1,552,561 1,598,525 ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Gross Profit 643,628 479,387 437,772 602,013 659,893 Selling, General & Administrative 610,487 406,295 610,466 814,658 730,160 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Operating Income 33,141 73,092 (172,694) (212,645) (70,267) Interest Income / (Expense), net (17,338) (8,965) (18,280) (26,653) (25,561) Other Income / (Expense), net 3,366 4,936 (7,477) (9,047) (9,797) ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Pre-tax Income 19,169 69,063 (198,451) (248,345) (105,625) Taxes 28,346 13,034 7,125 22,437 (26,750) ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ After-tax Income (9,177) 56,029 (205,576) (270,782) (78,875) Minority Interest (1,014) (577) (1,373) (1,810) (2,157) Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Normalized Net Income (10,191) 55,452 (206,949) (272,592) (81,032) Preferred Dividends 15,345 - - 15,345 - ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Normalized Net Income to Common $ (25,536) $ 55,452 $ (206,949) $ (287,937) $ (81,032) ============ ========================= ============================== EBIT $ 36,507 $ 78,028 $ (180,171) $ (221,692) $ (80,064) Depreciation & Amortization $ 138,717 $ 65,578 $ 165,933 $ 239,072 $ 152,546 EBITDA $ 175,224 $ 143,606 $ (14,238) $ 17,380 $ 72,482 CAPEX $ 25,122 $ 3,423 $ 14,581 $ 36,280 $ 36,913 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 150,102 $ 140,183 $ (28,819) $ (18,900) $ 35,569 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 131,333 $ 90,160 $ 95,156 $ 136,329 $ 34,690 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 111,568 88,457 88,648 88,457 Basic Normalized EPS $ (0.41) $ 0.50 $ (2.34) $ (3.25) $ (0.92) Basic Reported EPS $ (0.70) $ 0.41 $ (3.10) $ (4.21) $ (0.75) Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 113,885 88,457 88,648 88,457 Diluted Normalized EPS $ (0.42) $ 0.49 $ (2.34) $ (3.25) $ (0.92) Diluted Reported EPS $ (0.71) $ 0.40 $ (3.10) $ (4.21) $ (0.75) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (19,765) $ - $ (109,914) $ (129,679) $ 24,033 Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items (27,142) (16,746) - (10,396) - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items 18,294 6,531 42,866 54,629 (9,373) ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (28,613) (10,215) (67,048) (85,446) 14,660 Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------------ ------------------------- ------------------------------ Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (28,613) $ (10,215) $ (67,048) $ (85,446) $ 14,660 ============ ========================= ============================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 10,052 $ 6,503 $ (35,741) $ (32,192) $ (17,377) Reported Net Income (Loss) $ (54,149) $ 45,237 $ (273,997) $ (373,383) $ (66,372) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 31.3% 31.6% 27.1% 27.9% 29.2% S,G & A 29.7% 26.8% 37.7% 37.8% 32.3% Operating Income 1.6% 4.8% -10.7% -9.9% -3.1% Pre-Tax 0.9% 4.6% -12.3% -11.5% -4.7% EBIT 1.8% 5.1% -11.1% -10.3% -3.5% EBITDA 8.5% 9.5% -0.9% 0.8% 3.2% Normalized Net Income to Common -1.2% 3.7% -12.8% -13.4% -3.6% Reported Net Income -2.6% 3.0% -16.9% -17.3% -2.9% CAPEX 1.2% 0.2% 0.9% 1.7% 1.6% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ----------------------- 30-Sep-02 Dec-01 Dec-00 ----------- ----------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 114,052 $ 84,855 $ 36,538 Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ----------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 114,052 84,855 36,538 Accounts Receivable 334,137 336,153 407,304 Inventory 131,644 128,421 154,484 Other Current Assets 30,479 27,110 92,562 ----------- ----------------------- Total Current Assets 610,312 576,539 690,888 PPE, net 264,596 307,640 409,099 Intangibles, net 112,873 42,294 130,530 Investments 33,473 32,204 33,650 Other Assets 396,208 378,309 479,420 ----------- ----------------------- Total Assets $ 1,417,462 $1,336,986 $1,743,587 =========== ======================= Accounts Payable $ 459,467 $ 486,626 $ 400,057 Accrued Expenses - - - Short Term Debt 30,291 74,215 32,137 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 57,390 28,001 36,053 ----------- ----------------------- Total Current Liabilities 547,148 588,842 468,247 Other LT Liabilities 306,828 304,632 366,945 Long Term Debt 208,192 111,062 272,465 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests 6,701 11,200 11,245 Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ----------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 1,068,869 1,015,736 1,118,902 ----------- ----------------------- Common Equity 348,593 321,250 624,685 ----------- ----------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 1,417,462 $1,336,986 $1,743,587 =========== ======================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 111,401 111,804 88,457 Cash Value per share $ 1.02 $ 0.76 $ 0.41 Book Value per share $ 3.13 $ 2.87 $ 7.06 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.12 $ 2.50 $ 5.59 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.13 x 5.80 x 5.54 x Inventory Turnover 10.84 x 10.98 x 10.35 x Asset Turnover 1.49 x 1.40 x 1.30 x Days Sales Outstanding 59.6 63.0 65.8 Days Inventory Outstanding 33.7 33.3 35.3 Days Payable Outstanding 85.5 68.4 62.7 Return on Avg Assets -1.9% -18.7% na Return on Avg Common Equity -7.6% -60.9% na - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 1.12 0.98 1.48 Quick Ratio 0.87 0.76 1.15 Total Debt $ 245,184 $ 196,477 $ 315,847 Net Debt $ 131,132 $ 111,622 $ 279,309 Total Capitalization $ 593,777 $ 517,727 $ 940,532 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 41.3% 37.9% 33.6% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 22.1% 21.6% 29.7% Total Debt/TIC 16.5% 13.2% 21.2% Total Debt/EBITDA 1.40 x 11.30 x 4.36 x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 1.63 x na 8.88 x EBITDA/Interest Expense 10.11 x 0.65 x 2.84 x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 8.66 x na 1.39 x - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 11.15 52 Week High $ 14.45 52 Week Low $ 7.85 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 1,013 Beta 0.68 Shares Outstanding (000's) 111,409 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 109,200 Market Cap $ 1,242,210 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 1,487,394 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 1,373,342 Ownership Insiders % Owned 2.00% Institutional % Owned 57.00% Number of Institutions 223 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of --------------------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV --------------------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.60x 0.72x 0.67x EBIT 34.03x 40.74x 37.62x EBITDA 7.09x 8.49x 7.84x Normalized Net Income na na na Basic Normalized EPS na na na Projected Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.49x 0.58x 0.54x Dec-04 Mean Revenue 0.43x 0.51x 0.48x Dec-03 Mean EPS 13.43x na na Dec-04 Mean EPS 10.14x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.88x 1.05x 0.97x Common Equity 3.56x na na Tangible Common Equity 5.27x na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-03 2 $2,558,750 $ 0.83 December-04 2 $2,890,000 $ 1.10 LT Growth 1 na 15.00% - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Sep-02 Dec-01 ----------------- ---------------- Revenue -6.3% -4.6% EBIT -143.3% 176.9% EBITDA -1108.6% -76.0% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs include restructuring cost provisioning, and debt settlement expenses. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. 63
- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wallace Computer Services Overview - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Wallace Computer Services Address 2275 Cabot Drive Officers M.David Jones, CEO Symbol WCS City, State Zip Lisle, IL 60532 Latest Fiscal YE 31-Jul-02 Telephone (630) 588-5000 Latest Rprt Per 31-Oct-02 Website http://www.wallace.com/ A provider of printed products and print management services to Fortune 1000 customers. The Company operates in two business segments: the forms and labels segment and the integrated graphics segment. The principal products and services supplied by the fo - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ------------------------ ---------------------------- Oct-02 Oct-02 Oct-01 Jul-02 Jul-01 ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Revenue $ 1,522,126 $ 384,930 $ 408,433 $ 1,545,629 $ 1,689,534 COGS 1,109,724 278,688 303,358 1,134,394 1,236,589 ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Gross Profit 412,402 106,242 105,075 411,235 452,945 Selling, General & Administrative 305,200 81,369 77,519 301,350 334,452 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Operating Income 107,202 24,873 27,556 109,885 118,493 Interest Income / (Expense), net (19,334) (4,349) (5,858) (20,843) (28,273) Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Pre-tax Income 87,868 20,524 21,698 89,042 90,220 Taxes 32,713 7,806 8,309 33,216 36,711 ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- After-tax Income 55,155 12,718 13,389 55,826 53,509 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income 55,155 12,718 13,389 55,826 53,509 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 55,155 $ 12,718 $ 13,389 $ 55,826 $ 53,509 =========== ======================== ============================ EBIT $ 107,202 $ 24,873 $ 27,556 $ 109,885 $ 118,493 Depreciation & Amortization $ 64,207 $ 15,575 $ 17,775 $ 66,407 $ 78,848 EBITDA $ 171,409 $ 40,448 $ 45,331 $ 176,292 $ 197,341 CAPEX $ 24,556 $ 7,487 $ 6,182 $ 23,251 $ 41,310 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 146,853 $ 32,961 $ 39,149 $ 153,041 $ 156,031 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 127,056 $ 22,522 $ 37,019 $ 141,553 $ 175,703 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 41,828 41,109 41,326 40,699 Basic Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.30 $ 0.33 $ 1.35 $ 1.31 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.74 $ 0.29 $ (3.22) $ (2.77) $ 1.31 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 42,135 41,408 41,699 40,951 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 1.32 $ 0.30 $ 0.32 $ 1.34 $ 1.31 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.73 $ 0.29 $ (3.19) $ (2.75) $ 1.30 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ (41,368) $ (643) $ (2,560) $ (43,285) $ (513) Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items 16,134 251 998 16,881 200 ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes (25,234) (392) (1,562) (26,404) (313) Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - (144,078) (144,078) - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - - Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ----------- ------------------------ ---------------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ (25,234) $ (392) $(145,640) $ (170,482) $ (313) =========== ======================== ============================ Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 16,579 $ 7,555 $ 7,311 $ 16,335 $ 36,511 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 29,921 $ 12,326 $(132,251) $ (114,656) $ 53,196 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 27.1% 27.6% 25.7% 26.6% 26.8% S,G & A 20.1% 21.1% 19.0% 19.5% 19.8% Operating Income 7.0% 6.5% 6.7% 7.1% 7.0% Pre-Tax 5.8% 5.3% 5.3% 5.8% 5.3% EBIT 7.0% 6.5% 6.7% 7.1% 7.0% EBITDA 11.3% 10.5% 11.1% 11.4% 11.7% Normalized Net Income to Common 3.6% 3.3% 3.3% 3.6% 3.2% Reported Net Income 2.0% 3.2% -32.4% -7.4% 3.1% CAPEX 1.6% 1.9% 1.5% 1.5% 2.4% - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Balance Sheet Data - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of ------------------------- 31-Oct-02 Jul-02 Jul-01 ----------- ------------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 37,365 $ 25,178 $ - Marketable Securities - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 37,365 25,178 - Accounts Receivable 254,577 245,141 280,456 Inventory 95,328 85,437 100,922 Other Current Assets 35,975 49,159 33,661 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Assets 423,245 404,915 415,039 PPE, net 313,028 318,338 391,166 Intangibles, net 185,647 188,101 340,180 Investments - - - Other Assets 19,266 18,640 18,037 ----------- ------------------------- Total Assets $ 941,186 $ 929,994 $1,164,422 =========== ========================= Accounts Payable $ 76,138 $ 78,403 $ 74,087 Accrued Expenses 98,431 76,467 91,284 Short Term Debt 1,120 1,233 4,000 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities - 13,373 20,231 ----------- ------------------------- Total Current Liabilities 175,689 169,476 189,602 Other LT Liabilities 102,822 102,086 110,116 Long Term Debt 207,862 209,303 284,087 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 486,373 480,865 583,805 ----------- ------------------------- Common Equity 454,813 449,129 580,617 ----------- ------------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $ 941,186 $ 929,994 $1,164,422 =========== ========================= Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 41,646 41,556 40,889 Cash Value per share $ 0.90 $ 0.61 $ - Book Value per share $ 10.92 $ 10.81 $ 14.20 Tangible Book Value per share $ 6.46 $ 6.28 $ 5.88 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Effectiveness and Efficiency - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ A/R Turnover 6.09x 5.88x 6.02x Inventory Turnover 12.28x 12.17x 12.25x Asset Turnover 1.63x 1.48x 1.45x Days Sales Outstanding 59.9 62.1 60.6 Days Inventory Outstanding 29.7 30.0 29.8 Days Payable Outstanding 19.9 19.4 17.2 Return on Avg Assets 5.9% 5.3% na Return on Avg Common Equity 12.2% 10.8% na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Financial Strength - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Current Ratio 2.41 2.39 2.19 Quick Ratio 1.87 1.89 1.66 Total Debt $ 208,982 $ 210,536 $ 288,087 Net Debt $ 171,617 $ 185,358 $ 288,087 Total Capitalization $ 663,795 $ 659,665 $ 868,704 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 31.5% 31.9% 33.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization 25.9% 28.1% 33.2% Total Debt/TIC 16.4% 16.6% 22.7% Total Debt/EBITDA 1.22x 1.19x 1.46x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 1.42x 1.38x 1.85x EBITDA/Interest Expense 8.87x 8.46x 6.98x EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense 7.60x 7.34x 5.52x - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Market Information - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange NYSE Stock Price $ 25.40 52 Week High $ 26.89 52 Week Low $ 15.80 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 605 Beta 0.75 Shares Outstanding (000's) 41,800 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 40,600 Market Cap $1,061,720 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $1,270,702 Enterprise Value (EV) $1,233,337 Ownership Insiders % Owned 3.00% Institutional % Owned 80.00% Number of Institutions 324 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Valuation Ratios - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Multiple of ------------------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV ------------------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.70x 0.83x 0.81x EBIT 9.90x 11.85x 11.50x EBITDA 6.19x 7.41x 7.20x Normalized Net Income 19.25x 23.04x 22.36x Basic Normalized EPS 19.24x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-03 Mean Revenue na na na Dec-02 Mean EPS na na na Dec-03 Mean EPS na na na Most Recent Filing Assets 1.13x 1.35x 1.31x Common Equity 2.33x na na Tangible Common Equity 3.94x na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na na na December-03 na na na LT Growth na na na - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Oct-02 Jul-02 ------------------ ------------------ Revenue -5.8% -8.5% EBIT -9.7% -7.3% EBITDA -10.8% -10.7% - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Notes Add backs reflect restructuring charges and change in accounting principle in accordance with SFAS No. 142 (Goodwill impairment). - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 64 CAPITALINK, L.C.
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BCT International Overview - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name BCT International Address 3000 NE 30th Place Officers Bill Wilkerson, CEO Symbol BCTI City, State Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306 Latest Fiscal YE 28-Feb-02 Telephone 954-563-1224 Latest Rprt Per 30-Nov-02 Website
BCT International, Inc. operates the Business Cards Tomorrow franchise system. Founded in 1975, the system has grown to include 82 Business Cards Tomorrow Franchises specializing in thermography products, labels, rubber stamps and business announcements f - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income and Cashflow Statement Data - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share)
Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended LTM ------------------ ------------------- Nov-02 Nov-02 Nov-01 Feb-02 Feb-01 ------- ------------------ ------------------- Revenue $18,381 $14,097 $13,723 $18,007 $19,429 COGS 10,460 7,941 8,073 10,592 11,605 ------- ------------------ ------------------- Gross Profit 7,921 6,156 5,650 7,415 7,824 Selling, General & Administrative 7,166 5,279 4,565 6,452 6,687 Research & Development - - - - - Other Operating - - - - - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Operating Income 755 877 1,085 963 1,137 Interest Income / (Expense), net - - - - - Other Income / (Expense), net - - - - - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Pre-tax Income 755 877 1,085 963 1,137 Taxes 295 342 427 380 442 ------- ------------------ ------------------- After-tax Income 460 535 659 584 695 Minority Interest - - - - - Equity in Affiliates - - - - - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Normalized Net Income 460 535 659 584 695 Preferred Dividends - - - - - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Normalized Net Income to Common $ 460 $ 535 $ 659 $ 584 $ 695 ======= ================== =================== EBIT $ 755 $ 877 $ 1,085 $ 963 $ 1,137 Depreciation & Amortization $ 233 $ 177 $ 170 $ 226 $ 232 EBITDA $ 988 $ 1,054 $ 1,255 $ 1,189 $ 1,369 CAPEX $ 142 $ 124 $ 144 $ 162 $ 150 EBITDA - CAPEX $ 846 $ 930 $ 1,111 $ 1,027 $ 1,219 GAAP Operating Cash Flow $ 981 $ 450 $ 2,729 $ 3,260 $ 316 Basic Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,214 Basic Normalized EPS $ 0.08 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 Basic Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported Weighted Avg Shares Out (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,123 5,235 Diluted Normalized EPS $ 0.08 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 Diluted Reported EPS $ 0.09 $ 0.10 $ 0.11 $ 0.10 $ 0.13 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Normalized Reconciliation - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Restructuring/Goodwill Impairment $ - $ - $ (150) $ (150) $ - Other Unusual (Expense) Gain Items - - - - - Tax Shelter (Charge) on Unusual Items - - 59 59 - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Unusual (Exp) Gain Items, net of Taxes - - (92) (92) - Accounting Changes, net of Taxes - - - - - Discontinued Operations, net of Taxes - - - - (31) Extraordinary Items, net of Taxes - - - - - ------- ------------------ ------------------- Total Reconciling Items, net of Taxes $ - $ - $ (92) $ (92) $ (31) ======= ================== =================== Reported Income Tax (Benefit) $ 295 $ 342 $ 368 $ 321 $ 442 Reported Net Income (Loss) $ 460 $ 535 $ 567 $ 492 $ 664 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Profitability & Cost Ratios (as % of Revenue) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gross Profit 43.1% 43.7% 41.2% 41.2% 40.3% S,G & A 39.0% 37.4% 33.3% 35.8% 34.4% Operating Income 4.1% 6.2% 7.9% 5.3% 5.9% Pre-Tax 4.1% 6.2% 7.9% 5.3% 5.9% EBIT 4.1% 6.2% 7.9% 5.3% 5.9% EBITDA 5.4% 7.5% 9.1% 6.6% 7.0% Normalized Net Income to Common 2.5% 3.8% 4.8% 3.2% 3.6% Reported Net Income 2.5% 3.8% 4.1% 2.7% 3.4% CAPEX 0.8% 0.9% 1.0% 0.9% 0.8% - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance Sheet Data - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ($ in thousands, except per share) As of As of --------------------- 30-Nov-02 Feb-02 Feb-01 ---------- ---------------------- Cash & Equivalents $ 4,805 $ 4,819 $ 1,799 Marketable Securities - - - ------- -------------------- Total Cash & Mkt Securities 4,805 4,819 1,799 Accounts Receivable 2,386 2,889 3,568 Inventory 2,697 1,887 2,352 Other Current Assets 918 678 455 ------- -------------------- Total Current Assets 10,806 10,273 8,174 PPE, net 963 435 473 Intangibles, net 186 206 232 Investments 43 24 24 Other Assets 6,187 6,140 7,287 ------- -------------------- Total Assets $18,185 $ 17,078 $ 16,190 ======= ==================== Accounts Payable $ 789 $ 432 $ 597 Accrued Expenses 938 791 403 Short Term Debt 294 640 86 Short Term Capital Leases - - - Other Current Liabilities 125 125 167 ------- -------------------- Total Current Liabilities 2,146 1,988 1,253 Other LT Liabilities 214 334 417 Long Term Debt 534 - 236 Long Term Capital Leases - - - Minority Interests - - - Pref Stock (Liq Value) - - - ------- -------------------- Total Liabilities & Pref Stock 2,894 2,322 1,906 ------- -------------------- Common Equity 15,291 14,756 14,284 ------- -------------------- Total Liabilities & Equity $18,185 $ 17,078 $ 16,190 ======= ==================== Common Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 5,121 5,136 Cash Value per share $ 0.94 $ 0.94 $ 0.35 Book Value per share $ 2.99 $ 2.88 $ 2.78 Tangible Book Value per share $ 2.95 $ 2.84 $ 2.74 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Effectiveness and Efficiency - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A/R Turnover 6.97x 5.58x 5.45x Inventory Turnover 4.56x 5.00x 4.93x Asset Turnover 1.04x 1.08x 1.20x Days Sales Outstanding 52.4 65.4 67.0 Days Inventory Outstanding 80.0 73.0 74.0 Days Payable Outstanding 12.6 11.0 11.9 Return on Avg Assets 2.6% 3.5% na Return on Avg Common Equity 3.1% 4.0% na - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Financial Strength - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current Ratio 5.04 5.17 6.52 Quick Ratio 3.78 4.22 4.65 Total Debt $ 828 $ 640 $ 322 Net Debt $ (3,977) $ (4,179) $ (1,477) Total Capitalization $ 16,119 $ 15,396 $ 14,606 Total Debt/Total Capitalization 5.1% 4.2% 2.2% Net Debt/Total Capitalization -24.7% -27.1% -10.1% Total Debt/TIC 15.1% 11.7% 5.9% Total Debt/EBITDA 0.84 x 0.54 x 0.24 x Total Debt/EBITDA-CAPEX 0.98 x 0.62 x 0.26 x EBITDA/Interest Expense na na na EBITDA-CAPEX/Interest Expense na na na - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Market Information - ---------------------------------------------------------------- As of Date 20-Feb-03 Exchange OTC BB Stock Price $ 0.91 52 Week High $ 1.11 52 Week Low $ 0.46 Avg. Daily Volume (000's) 6 Beta 0.88 Shares Outstanding (000's) 5,121 Total Outstanding Warrants & Options (000's) - Float (000's) 2,800 Market Cap $ 4,660 Total Invested Capital (TIC) $ 5,488 Enterprise Value (EV) $ 683 Ownership Insiders % Owned 52.00% Institutional % Owned 2.00% Number of Institutions 4 - ---------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Valuation Ratios - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Multiple of -------------------------------------- Market Cap TIC EV -------------------------------------- Latest Twelve Months Revenue 0.25x 0.30x 0.04x EBIT 6.17x 7.27x 0.90x EBITDA 4.72x 5.55x 0.69x Normalized Net Income 10.13x 11.93x 1.49x Basic Normalized EPS 11.38x na na Projected Dec-02 Mean Revenue 0.26x 0.31x 0.04x Dec-03 Mean Revenue 0.27x 0.31x 0.04x Dec-02 Mean EPS 7.00x na na Dec-03 Mean EPS 5.94x na na Most Recent Filing Assets 0.26x 0.30x 0.04x Common Equity 0.30x na na Tangible Common Equity 0.31x na na - ---------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Mean Consensus Estimates - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Year Ending # Ests Revenue EPS - ---------------------------------------------------------------- December-02 na 17,781 $ 0.13 December-03 na 17,539 $ 0.15 LT Growth na na na - ---------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Period Growth Rates - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Nine Months Ended Fiscal Years Ended Nov-02 Feb-02 ----------------- ------------------ Revenue 2.7% -7.3% EBIT -19.2% -15.3% EBITDA -16.0% -13.1% - ----------------------------------------------------------------
- ---------------------------------------------------------------- Notes - ---------------------------------------------------------------- Sources: SEC Edgar, Multex, CapitalIQ, Commodity Systems, and/or Hoovers. DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 65 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share Repurchase Analysis DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 66 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share Repurchase Analysis ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase(2) - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- Wilkerson - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------- BuyBack (1) Wilkerson Shareholding %, Basic (3) - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- - 52.5% 55.2% 58.2% 61.5% 65.3% 69.5% 74.3% 100 51.6% 54.3% 57.3% 60.6% 64.4% 68.7% 73.6% 200 50.6% 53.3% 56.3% 59.7% 63.5% 67.8% 72.8% 300 49.6% 52.3% 55.3% 58.7% 62.5% 66.9% 72.0% 400 48.5% 51.2% 54.3% 57.7% 61.5% 66.0% 71.1% 500 47.4% 50.1% 53.1% 56.6% 60.5% 65.0% 70.2% 600 46.2% 48.9% 52.0% 55.4% 59.4% 63.9% 69.2% 700 45.0% 47.7% 50.8% 54.2% 58.2% 62.8% 68.1% 800 43.7% 46.4% 49.5% 52.9% 56.9% 61.5% 67.0% 900 42.4% 45.1% 48.1% 51.6% 55.6% 60.2% 65.8% 1,000 41.0% 43.7% 46.7% 50.1% 54.2% 58.9% 64.5% 1,100 39.5% 42.2% 45.2% 48.6% 52.6% 57.4% 63.1% 1,200 38.0% 40.6% 43.6% 47.0% 51.0% 55.8% 61.5% 1,300 36.4% 38.9% 41.9% 45.3% 49.3% 54.1% 59.9% 1,400 34.7% 37.2% 40.1% 43.4% 47.4% 52.2% 58.1% - ----------- Avg Price Average Cost of Open Market Repurchase(2) - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------------------- $ 0.90 $ - $ 225 $ 450 $ 675 $ 900 $ 1,125 $ 1,350 $ 1.00 $ - $ 250 $ 500 $ 750 $1,000 $ 1,250 $ 1,500 $ 1.10 $ - $ 275 $ 550 $ 825 $1,100 $ 1,375 $ 1,650 $ 1.20 $ - $ 300 $ 600 $ 900 $1,200 $ 1,500 $ 1,800 $ 1.30 $ - $ 325 $ 650 $ 975 $1,300 $ 1,625 $ 1,950 $ 1.40 $ - $ 350 $ 700 $ 1,050 $1,400 $ 1,750 $ 2,100 $ 1.50 $ - $ 375 $ 750 $ 1,125 $1,500 $ 1,875 $ 2,250 $ 1.60 $ - $ 400 $ 800 $ 1,200 $1,600 $ 2,000 $ 2,400 - ---------------------------------------------------------- Average Cost of Wilkerson BuyBack(1) - ---------------------------------------------------------- Shares Repurchased - ------------------------------------ Total Average $ 0.90 $ 1.50 $ 1.75 Total Cost Cost - ------------------------------------ ------------------ - - $ - $ - 100 100 $ 90 $ 0.90 100 200 $ 90 $ 0.90 100 300 $ 90 $ 0.90 100 400 $ 90 $ 0.90 54 46 500 $ 118 $ 0.96 100 600 $ 150 $ 1.05 100 700 $ 150 $ 1.11 100 800 $ 150 $ 1.16 100 900 $ 150 $ 1.20 100 1,000 $ 150 $ 1.23 73 27 1,100 $ 157 $ 1.26 100 1,200 $ 175 $ 1.30 100 1,300 $ 175 $ 1.33 100 1,400 $ 175 $ 1.36 - --------------------------- ------- 454 619 327 $ 1,909 =========================== ======= - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on basic shareholdings of Wilkerson/Phoenix combined, see proforma capitalization table. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 67 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Implied Market Value Per Share with Share Repurchase ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Implied Market Value Per Share, Assuming $1.00 Average Price Paid On Open Market Repurchase ------------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ Average Price $1.00 (2) ------------------------------------------------------- - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 ------------------------------------------------------- ------------ Wilkerson BuyBack(1) Base Case ------------------------------------------------------- - $ 2.01 $ 2.06 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.22 $ 2.29 $ 2.37 100 $ 2.03 $ 2.08 $ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.25 $ 2.33 $ 2.41 200 $ 2.05 $ 2.10 $ 2.15 $ 2.22 $ 2.28 $ 2.36 $ 2.44 300 $ 2.07 $ 2.12 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.31 $ 2.39 $ 2.48 400 $ 2.09 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.27 $ 2.35 $ 2.43 $ 2.53 $ 1.00 500 $ 2.11 $ 2.17 $ 2.23 $ 2.30 $ 2.38 $ 2.46 $ 2.56 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.12 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.32 $ 2.40 $ 2.49 $ 2.59 700 $ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.26 $ 2.34 $ 2.42 $ 2.51 $ 2.62 800 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.28 $ 2.36 $ 2.44 $ 2.54 $ 2.66 $ 1.20 900 $ 2.16 $ 2.23 $ 2.30 $ 2.38 $ 2.47 $ 2.57 $ 2.69 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.32 $ 2.40 $ 2.49 $ 2.60 $ 2.73 1,100 $ 2.19 $ 2.26 $ 2.33 $ 2.42 $ 2.52 $ 2.63 $ 2.77 1,200 $ 2.20 $ 2.27 $ 2.35 $ 2.44 $ 2.54 $ 2.66 $ 2.80 1,300 $ 2.21 $ 2.28 $ 2.36 $ 2.46 $ 2.57 $ 2.69 $ 2.84 1,400 $ 2.22 $ 2.29 $ 2.38 $ 2.48 $ 2.59 $ 2.72 $ 2.88 Base Case + Satellite Stores ------------------------------------------------------- - $ 2.51 $ 2.58 $ 2.65 $ 2.73 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 $ 3.02 100 $ 2.54 $ 2.61 $ 2.68 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.96 $ 3.07 200 $ 2.57 $ 2.64 $ 2.72 $ 2.80 $ 2.90 $ 3.01 $ 3.13 300 $ 2.60 $ 2.67 $ 2.75 $ 2.84 $ 2.94 $ 3.05 $ 3.18 400 $ 2.63 $ 2.71 $ 2.79 $ 2.88 $ 2.99 $ 3.11 $ 3.24 $ 1.00 500 $ 2.65 $ 2.73 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 $ 3.03 $ 3.15 $ 3.29 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.68 $ 2.76 $ 2.85 $ 2.95 $ 3.07 $ 3.19 $ 3.34 700 $ 2.70 $ 2.78 $ 2.88 $ 2.98 $ 3.10 $ 3.23 $ 3.39 800 $ 2.72 $ 2.81 $ 2.91 $ 3.02 $ 3.14 $ 3.28 $ 3.44 $ 1.20 900 $ 2.75 $ 2.84 $ 2.94 $ 3.05 $ 3.18 $ 3.33 $ 3.49 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.77 $ 2.87 $ 2.97 $ 3.09 $ 3.22 $ 3.38 $ 3.55 1,100 $ 2.80 $ 2.90 $ 3.01 $ 3.13 $ 3.27 $ 3.43 $ 3.61 1,200 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 $ 3.04 $ 3.16 $ 3.31 $ 3.48 $ 3.67 1,300 $ 2.84 $ 2.95 $ 3.07 $ 3.20 $ 3.35 $ 3.53 $ 3.73 1,400 $ 2.87 $ 2.98 $ 3.10 $ 3.24 $ 3.40 $ 3.58 $ 3.80 Base Case + Company Stores ------------------------------------------------------- - $ 1.93 $ 1.97 $ 2.02 $ 2.07 $ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.26 100 $ 1.95 $ 1.99 $ 2.04 $ 2.10 $ 2.16 $ 2.22 $ 2.30 200 $ 1.97 $ 2.01 $ 2.07 $ 2.12 $ 2.18 $ 2.25 $ 2.33 300 $ 1.99 $ 2.04 $ 2.09 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.29 $ 2.37 400 $ 2.01 $ 2.06 $ 2.11 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.32 $ 2.41 $ 1.00 500 $ 2.02 $ 2.08 $ 2.13 $ 2.20 $ 2.27 $ 2.35 $ 2.44 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.04 $ 2.09 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.29 $ 2.37 $ 2.47 700 $ 2.05 $ 2.10 $ 2.16 $ 2.23 $ 2.31 $ 2.40 $ 2.50 800 $ 2.06 $ 2.11 $ 2.18 $ 2.25 $ 2.33 $ 2.42 $ 2.53 $ 1.20 900 $ 2.07 $ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.27 $ 2.35 $ 2.45 $ 2.56 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.08 $ 2.14 $ 2.21 $ 2.29 $ 2.37 $ 2.47 $ 2.59 1,100 $ 2.09 $ 2.16 $ 2.23 $ 2.31 $ 2.40 $ 2.50 $ 2.62 1,200 $ 2.10 $ 2.16 $ 2.24 $ 2.32 $ 2.42 $ 2.52 $ 2.65 1,300 $ 2.11 $ 2.17 $ 2.25 $ 2.34 $ 2.43 $ 2.55 $ 2.68 1,400 $ 2.12 $ 2.19 $ 2.26 $ 2.35 $ 2.46 $ 2.58 $ 2.72 Base Case + Company Stores + Satellite Stores ------------------------------------------------------ - $ 2.44 $ 2.50 $ 2.57 $ 2.64 $ 2.73 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 100 $ 2.46 $ 2.53 $ 2.60 $ 2.68 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.97 200 $ 2.49 $ 2.56 $ 2.63 $ 2.72 $ 2.81 $ 2.91 $ 3.02 300 $ 2.52 $ 2.59 $ 2.67 $ 2.75 $ 2.85 $ 2.95 $ 3.07 400 $ 2.55 $ 2.62 $ 2.70 $ 2.79 $ 2.89 $ 3.00 $ 3.13 $ 1.00 500 $ 2.57 $ 2.65 $ 2.73 $ 2.83 $ 2.93 $ 3.05 $ 3.18 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.59 $ 2.67 $ 2.76 $ 2.86 $ 2.96 $ 3.08 $ 3.22 700 $ 2.61 $ 2.70 $ 2.79 $ 2.89 $ 3.00 $ 3.12 $ 3.27 800 $ 2.64 $ 2.72 $ 2.81 $ 2.92 $ 3.03 $ 3.17 $ 3.31 $ 1.20 900 $ 2.66 $ 2.75 $ 2.84 $ 2.95 $ 3.07 $ 3.21 $ 3.37 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.68 $ 2.77 $ 2.87 $ 2.99 $ 3.11 $ 3.26 $ 3.42 1,100 $ 2.71 $ 2.80 $ 2.90 $ 3.02 $ 3.15 $ 3.30 $ 3.48 1,200 $ 2.73 $ 2.82 $ 2.93 $ 3.05 $ 3.19 $ 3.35 $ 3.53 1,300 $ 2.75 $ 2.85 $ 2.96 $ 3.09 $ 3.23 $ 3.40 $ 3.59 1,400 $ 2.77 $ 2.87 $ 2.99 $ 3.12 $ 3.27 $ 3.45 $ 3.65 ------------ - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on base case scenario. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 68 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Implied Market Value Per Share with Share Repurchase ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Implied Market Value Per Share, Assuming $1.20 Average Price Paid On Open Market Repurchase ------------------------------------------------------ Open Market Repurchase @ Average Price $1.20 (2) ------------------------------------------------------ - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 ------------------------------------------------------ ---------- Wilkerson BuyBack(1) Base Case ------------------------------------------------------ - $ 2.01 $ 2.05 $ 2.09 $ 2.13 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.30 100 $ 2.03 $ 2.07 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.21 $ 2.27 $ 2.33 200 $ 2.05 $ 2.09 $ 2.13 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.30 $ 2.37 300 $ 2.07 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.21 $ 2.27 $ 2.33 $ 2.41 400 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.19 $ 2.24 $ 2.30 $ 2.37 $ 2.45 $1.00 500 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.21 $ 2.26 $ 2.33 $ 2.40 $ 2.48 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.12 $ 2.17 $ 2.22 $ 2.28 $ 2.35 $ 2.42 $ 2.51 700 $ 2.13 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.30 $ 2.37 $ 2.45 $ 2.54 800 $ 2.15 $ 2.20 $ 2.26 $ 2.32 $ 2.39 $ 2.47 $ 2.57 $1.20 900 $ 2.16 $ 2.21 $ 2.27 $ 2.34 $ 2.42 $ 2.50 $ 2.60 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.18 $ 2.23 $ 2.29 $ 2.36 $ 2.44 $ 2.53 $ 2.63 1,100 $ 2.19 $ 2.25 $ 2.31 $ 2.38 $ 2.46 $ 2.56 $ 2.67 1,200 $ 2.20 $ 2.26 $ 2.32 $ 2.40 $ 2.48 $ 2.58 $ 2.70 1,300 $ 2.21 $ 2.27 $ 2.34 $ 2.42 $ 2.51 $ 2.61 $ 2.73 1,400 $ 2.22 $ 2.28 $ 2.35 $ 2.44 $ 2.53 $ 2.64 $ 2.77 Base Case + Satellite Stores ------------------------------------------------------ - $ 2.51 $ 2.57 $ 2.63 $ 2.70 $ 2.78 $ 2.86 $ 2.96 100 $ 2.54 $ 2.60 $ 2.66 $ 2.74 $ 2.82 $ 2.91 $ 3.00 200 $ 2.57 $ 2.63 $ 2.70 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.95 $ 3.05 300 $ 2.60 $ 2.66 $ 2.73 $ 2.81 $ 2.90 $ 3.00 $ 3.11 400 $ 2.63 $ 2.70 $ 2.77 $ 2.85 $ 2.94 $ 3.05 $ 3.16 $1.00 500 $ 2.65 $ 2.73 $ 2.80 $ 2.89 $ 2.98 $ 3.09 $ 3.21 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.68 $ 2.75 $ 2.83 $ 2.92 $ 3.02 $ 3.13 $ 3.26 700 $ 2.70 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.95 $ 3.05 $ 3.17 $ 3.30 800 $ 2.72 $ 2.80 $ 2.89 $ 2.98 $ 3.09 $ 3.21 $ 3.35 $1.20 900 $ 2.75 $ 2.83 $ 2.92 $ 3.02 $ 3.13 $ 3.26 $ 3.41 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.95 $ 3.06 $ 3.17 $ 3.31 $ 3.46 1,100 $ 2.80 $ 2.88 $ 2.98 $ 3.09 $ 3.22 $ 3.36 $ 3.52 1,200 $ 2.82 $ 2.91 $ 3.01 $ 3.13 $ 3.26 $ 3.40 $ 3.58 1,300 $ 2.84 $ 2.94 $ 3.04 $ 3.16 $ 3.30 $ 3.45 $ 3.63 1,400 $ 2.87 $ 2.96 $ 3.07 $ 3.20 $ 3.34 $ 3.51 $ 3.70 Base Case + Company Stores ------------------------------------------------------- - $ 1.93 $ 1.96 $ 2.00 $ 2.04 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.19 100 $ 1.95 $ 1.98 $ 2.02 $ 2.07 $ 2.11 $ 2.17 $ 2.22 200 $ 1.97 $ 2.01 $ 2.05 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.20 $ 2.26 300 $ 1.99 $ 2.03 $ 2.07 $ 2.12 $ 2.17 $ 2.23 $ 2.29 400 $ 2.01 $ 2.05 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.20 $ 2.26 $ 2.33 $1.00 500 $ 2.02 $ 2.07 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.22 $ 2.29 $ 2.36 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.04 $ 2.08 $ 2.13 $ 2.18 $ 2.24 $ 2.31 $ 2.38 700 $ 2.05 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.20 $ 2.26 $ 2.33 $ 2.41 800 $ 2.06 $ 2.10 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.28 $ 2.35 $ 2.44 $1.20 900 $ 2.07 $ 2.12 $ 2.17 $ 2.23 $ 2.30 $ 2.38 $ 2.47 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.08 $ 2.13 $ 2.19 $ 2.25 $ 2.32 $ 2.40 $ 2.50 1,100 $ 2.09 $ 2.14 $ 2.20 $ 2.27 $ 2.34 $ 2.43 $ 2.53 1,200 $ 2.10 $ 2.15 $ 2.21 $ 2.28 $ 2.36 $ 2.45 $ 2.55 1,300 $ 2.11 $ 2.16 $ 2.22 $ 2.29 $ 2.38 $ 2.47 $ 2.58 1,400 $ 2.12 $ 2.17 $ 2.24 $ 2.31 $ 2.39 $ 2.49 $ 2.61 Base Case + Company Stores + Satellite Stores ------------------------------------------------------- - $ 2.44 $ 2.49 $ 2.55 $ 2.62 $ 2.69 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 100 $ 2.46 $ 2.52 $ 2.58 $ 2.65 $ 2.72 $ 2.81 $ 2.90 200 $ 2.49 $ 2.55 $ 2.61 $ 2.68 $ 2.76 $ 2.85 $ 2.95 300 $ 2.52 $ 2.58 $ 2.65 $ 2.72 $ 2.80 $ 2.90 $ 3.00 400 $ 2.55 $ 2.61 $ 2.68 $ 2.76 $ 2.85 $ 2.94 $ 3.05 $1.00 500 $ 2.57 $ 2.64 $ 2.71 $ 2.79 $ 2.88 $ 2.99 $ 3.10 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $ 2.59 $ 2.66 $ 2.74 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 $ 3.02 $ 3.14 700 $ 2.61 $ 2.69 $ 2.76 $ 2.85 $ 2.95 $ 3.06 $ 3.19 800 $ 2.64 $ 2.71 $ 2.79 $ 2.88 $ 2.98 $ 3.10 $ 3.23 $1.20 900 $ 2.66 $ 2.74 $ 2.82 $ 2.92 $ 3.02 $ 3.14 $ 3.28 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $ 2.68 $ 2.76 $ 2.85 $ 2.95 $ 3.06 $ 3.19 $ 3.33 1,100 $ 2.71 $ 2.79 $ 2.88 $ 2.98 $ 3.10 $ 3.23 $ 3.39 1,200 $ 2.73 $ 2.81 $ 2.91 $ 3.01 $ 3.14 $ 3.28 $ 3.44 1,300 $ 2.75 $ 2.84 $ 2.93 $ 3.05 $ 3.17 $ 3.32 $ 3.49 1,400 $ 2.77 $ 2.86 $ 2.96 $ 3.08 $ 3.22 $ 3.37 $ 3.55 ---------- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on base case scenario. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 69 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Implied Market Value Per Share with Share Repurchase ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Implied Market Value Per Share, Assuming $1.40 Average Price Paid On Open Market Repurchase
----------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ Average Price $1.40 (2) ----------------------------------------------------- - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 ----------------------------------------------------- Wilkerson BuyBack (1) Base Case ----------------------------------------------------- - $2.01 $2.04 $2.07 $2.10 $2.14 $2.18 $2.23 100 $2.03 $2.06 $2.09 $2.13 $2.17 $2.21 $2.26 200 $2.05 $2.08 $2.11 $2.15 $2.19 $2.24 $2.29 300 $2.07 $2.10 $2.14 $2.18 $2.22 $2.27 $2.33 400 $2.09 $2.13 $2.16 $2.21 $2.25 $2.31 $2.37 $ 1.00 500 $2.11 $2.15 $2.19 $2.23 $2.28 $2.34 $2.40 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $2.12 $2.16 $2.20 $2.25 $2.30 $2.36 $2.42 700 $2.13 $2.17 $2.22 $2.26 $2.32 $2.38 $2.45 800 $2.15 $2.19 $2.23 $2.28 $2.34 $2.40 $2.48 $ 1.20 900 $2.16 $2.20 $2.25 $2.30 $2.36 $2.43 $2.51 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $2.18 $2.22 $2.27 $2.32 $2.39 $2.46 $2.54 1,100 $2.19 $2.23 $2.29 $2.34 $2.41 $2.48 $2.57 1,200 $2.20 $2.25 $2.30 $2.36 $2.43 $2.51 $2.60 1,300 $2.21 $2.26 $2.31 $2.38 $2.45 $2.53 $2.63 1,400 $2.22 $2.27 $2.33 $2.39 $2.47 $2.56 $2.66 Base Case + Satellite Stores ----------------------------------------------------- - $2.51 $2.56 $2.61 $2.67 $2.74 $2.81 $2.89 100 $2.54 $2.59 $2.65 $2.71 $2.78 $2.85 $2.93 200 $2.57 $2.62 $2.68 $2.74 $2.82 $2.89 $2.98 300 $2.60 $2.65 $2.71 $2.78 $2.86 $2.94 $3.03 400 $2.63 $2.69 $2.75 $2.82 $2.90 $2.99 $3.09 $ 1.00 500 $2.65 $2.72 $2.78 $2.86 $2.94 $3.03 $3.14 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $2.68 $2.74 $2.81 $2.89 $2.97 $3.07 $3.18 700 $2.70 $2.76 $2.84 $2.92 $3.01 $3.11 $3.22 800 $2.72 $2.79 $2.87 $2.95 $3.04 $3.15 $3.27 $ 1.20 900 $2.75 $2.82 $2.90 $2.98 $3.08 $3.19 $3.32 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $2.77 $2.85 $2.93 $3.02 $3.12 $3.24 $3.38 1,100 $2.80 $2.87 $2.96 $3.06 $3.16 $3.29 $3.43 1,200 $2.82 $2.90 $2.99 $3.09 $3.20 $3.33 $3.48 1,300 $2.84 $2.93 $3.02 $3.12 $3.24 $3.38 $3.54 1,400 $2.87 $2.95 $3.05 $3.16 $3.28 $3.43 $3.60
----------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ Average Price $1.40 (2) ----------------------------------------------------- - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 ----------------------------------------------------- Wilkerson BuyBack (1) Base Case + Company Stores ----------------------------------------------------- - $1.93 $1.96 $1.98 $2.01 $2.04 $2.08 $2.12 100 $1.95 $1.97 $2.00 $2.03 $2.07 $2.11 $2.15 200 $1.97 $2.00 $2.03 $2.06 $2.10 $2.14 $2.18 300 $1.99 $2.02 $2.05 $2.08 $2.12 $2.17 $2.22 400 $2.01 $2.04 $2.07 $2.11 $2.15 $2.20 $2.25 $ 1.00 500 $2.02 $2.06 $2.09 $2.13 $2.17 $2.22 $2.28 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $2.04 $2.07 $2.10 $2.15 $2.19 $2.24 $2.30 700 $2.05 $2.08 $2.12 $2.16 $2.21 $2.26 $2.32 800 $2.06 $2.09 $2.13 $2.18 $2.23 $2.28 $2.35 $ 1.20 900 $2.07 $2.11 $2.15 $2.19 $2.25 $2.31 $2.37 - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $2.08 $2.12 $2.16 $2.21 $2.27 $2.33 $2.40 1,100 $2.09 $2.13 $2.18 $2.23 $2.29 $2.35 $2.43 1,200 $2.10 $2.14 $2.19 $2.24 $2.30 $2.37 $2.45 1,300 $2.11 $2.15 $2.20 $2.25 $2.32 $2.39 $2.48 1,400 $2.12 $2.16 $2.21 $2.27 $2.33 $2.41 $2.50 Base Case + Company Stores + Satellite Stores ----------------------------------------------------- - $2.44 $2.48 $2.53 $2.59 $2.65 $2.71 $2.79 100 $2.46 $2.51 $2.56 $2.62 $2.68 $2.75 $2.83 200 $2.49 $2.54 $2.59 $2.65 $2.72 $2.80 $2.88 300 $2.52 $2.57 $2.63 $2.69 $2.76 $2.84 $2.93 400 $2.55 $2.60 $2.66 $2.73 $2.80 $2.88 $2.98 $ 1.00 500 $2.57 $2.63 $2.69 $2.76 $2.84 $2.93 $3.02 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 600 $2.59 $2.65 $2.72 $2.79 $2.87 $2.96 $3.06 700 $2.61 $2.68 $2.74 $2.82 $2.90 $3.00 $3.10 800 $2.64 $2.70 $2.77 $2.85 $2.94 $3.04 $3.15 $ 1.20 900 $2.66 $2.72 $2.80 $2.88 $2.97 $3.08 $3.20 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1,000 $2.68 $2.75 $2.83 $2.91 $3.01 $3.12 $3.25 1,100 $2.71 $2.78 $2.86 $2.95 $3.05 $3.16 $3.30 1,200 $2.73 $2.80 $2.88 $2.98 $3.08 $3.20 $3.34 1,300 $2.75 $2.82 $2.91 $3.01 $3.12 $3.25 $3.40 1,400 $2.77 $2.85 $2.94 $3.04 $3.16 $3.29 $3.45 - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on base case scenario. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 70 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Requirements of Share Repurchase ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ $1.00(2) Wilkerson -------------------------------------------------------------------- BuyBack(1) - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Required For Share Repurchase(3) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $ - $ 250 $ 500 $ 750 $1,000 $1,250 $ 1,500 100 $ 90 $ 340 $ 590 $ 840 $1,090 $1,340 $ 1,590 200 $ 180 $ 430 $ 680 $ 930 $1,180 $1,430 $ 1,680 300 $ 270 $ 520 $ 770 $1,020 $1,270 $1,520 $ 1,770 400 $ 360 $ 610 $ 860 $1,110 $1,360 $1,610 $ 1,860 500 $ 478 $ 728 $ 978 $1,228 $1,478 $1,728 $ 1,978 600 $ 628 $ 878 $1,128 $1,378 $1,628 $1,878 $ 2,128 700 $ 778 $1,028 $1,278 $1,528 $1,778 $2,028 $ 2,278 800 $ 928 $1,178 $1,428 $1,678 $1,928 $2,178 $ 2,428 900 $1,078 $1,328 $1,578 $1,828 $2,078 $2,328 $ 2,578 1,000 $1,228 $1,478 $1,728 $1,978 $2,228 $2,478 $ 2,728 1,100 $1,384 $1,634 $1,884 $2,134 $2,384 $2,634 $ 2,884 1,200 $1,559 $1,809 $2,059 $2,309 $2,559 $2,809 $ 3,059 1,300 $1,734 $1,984 $2,234 $2,484 $2,734 $2,984 $ 3,234 1,400 $1,909 $2,159 $2,409 $2,659 $2,909 $3,159 $ 3,409 - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ $1.20(2) Wilkerson -------------------------------------------------------------------- BuyBack(1) - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Required For Share Repurchase(3) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $ - $ 300 $ 600 $ 900 $1,200 $1,500 $ 1,800 100 $ 90 $ 390 $ 690 $ 990 $1,290 $1,590 $ 1,890 200 $ 180 $ 480 $ 780 $1,080 $1,380 $1,680 $ 1,980 300 $ 270 $ 570 $ 870 $1,170 $1,470 $1,770 $ 2,070 400 $ 360 $ 660 $ 960 $1,260 $1,560 $1,860 $ 2,160 500 $ 478 $ 778 $1,078 $1,378 $1,678 $1,978 $ 2,278 600 $ 628 $ 928 $1,228 $1,528 $1,828 $2,128 $ 2,428 700 $ 778 $1,078 $1,378 $1,678 $1,978 $2,278 $ 2,578 800 $ 928 $1,228 $1,528 $1,828 $2,128 $2,428 $ 2,728 900 $1,078 $1,378 $1,678 $1,978 $2,278 $2,578 $ 2,878 1,000 $1,228 $1,528 $1,828 $2,128 $2,428 $2,728 $ 3,028 1,100 $1,384 $1,684 $1,984 $2,284 $2,584 $2,884 $ 3,184 1,200 $1,559 $1,859 $2,159 $2,459 $2,759 $3,059 $ 3,359 1,300 $1,734 $2,034 $2,334 $2,634 $2,934 $3,234 $ 3,534 1,400 $1,909 $2,209 $2,509 $2,809 $3,109 $3,409 $ 3,709 - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ $1.40(2) Wilkerson -------------------------------------------------------------------- BuyBack(1) - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - ----------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Required For Share Repurchase(3) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $ - $ 350 $ 700 $1,050 $1,400 $1,750 $ 2,100 100 $ 90 $ 440 $ 790 $1,140 $1,490 $1,840 $ 2,190 200 $ 180 $ 530 $ 880 $1,230 $1,580 $1,930 $ 2,280 300 $ 270 $ 620 $ 970 $1,320 $1,670 $2,020 $ 2,370 400 $ 360 $ 710 $1,060 $1,410 $1,760 $2,110 $ 2,460 500 $ 478 $ 828 $1,178 $1,528 $1,878 $2,228 $ 2,578 600 $ 628 $ 978 $1,328 $1,678 $2,028 $2,378 $ 2,728 700 $ 778 $1,128 $1,478 $1,828 $2,178 $2,528 $ 2,878 800 $ 928 $1,278 $1,628 $1,978 $2,328 $2,678 $ 3,028 900 $1,078 $1,428 $1,778 $2,128 $2,478 $2,828 $ 3,178 1,000 $1,228 $1,578 $1,928 $2,278 $2,628 $2,978 $ 3,328 1,100 $1,384 $1,734 $2,084 $2,434 $2,784 $3,134 $ 3,484 1,200 $1,559 $1,909 $2,259 $2,609 $2,959 $3,309 $ 3,659 1,300 $1,734 $2,084 $2,434 $2,784 $3,134 $3,484 $ 3,834 1,400 $1,909 $2,259 $2,609 $2,959 $3,309 $3,659 $ 4,009 Cash Balance after Share Repurchase(4) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $2,805 $2,555 $2,305 $2,055 $1,805 $1,555 $ 1,305 100 $2,715 $2,465 $2,215 $1,965 $1,715 $1,465 $ 1,215 200 $2,625 $2,375 $2,125 $1,875 $1,625 $1,375 $ 1,125 300 $2,535 $2,285 $2,035 $1,785 $1,535 $1,285 $ 1,035 400 $2,445 $2,195 $1,945 $1,695 $1,445 $1,195 $ 945 500 $2,327 $2,077 $1,827 $1,577 $1,327 $1,077 $ 827 600 $2,177 $1,927 $1,677 $1,427 $1,177 $ 927 $ 677 700 $2,027 $1,777 $1,527 $1,277 $1,027 $ 777 $ 527 800 $1,877 $1,627 $1,377 $1,127 $ 877 $ 627 $ 377 900 $1,727 $1,477 $1,227 $ 977 $ 727 $ 477 $ 227 1,000 $1,577 $1,327 $1,077 $ 827 $ 577 $ 327 $ 77 1,100 $1,421 $1,171 $ 921 $ 671 $ 421 $ 171 $ (79) 1,200 $1,246 $ 996 $ 746 $ 496 $ 246 $ (4) $ (254) 1,300 $1,071 $ 821 $ 571 $ 321 $ 71 $ (179) $ (429) 1,400 $ 896 $ 646 $ 396 $ 146 $ (104) $ (354) $ (604) Cash Balance after Share Repurchase(4) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $2,805 $2,505 $2,205 $1,905 $1,605 $1,305 $ 1,005 100 $2,715 $2,415 $2,115 $1,815 $1,515 $1,215 $ 915 200 $2,625 $2,325 $2,025 $1,725 $1,425 $1,125 $ 825 300 $2,535 $2,235 $1,935 $1,635 $1,335 $1,035 $ 735 400 $2,445 $2,145 $1,845 $1,545 $1,245 $ 945 $ 645 500 $2,327 $2,027 $1,727 $1,427 $1,127 $ 827 $ 527 600 $2,177 $1,877 $1,577 $1,277 $ 977 $ 677 $ 377 700 $2,027 $1,727 $1,427 $1,127 $ 827 $ 527 $ 227 800 $1,877 $1,577 $1,277 $ 977 $ 677 $ 377 $ 77 900 $1,727 $1,427 $1,127 $ 827 $ 527 $ 227 $ (73) 1,000 $1,577 $1,277 $ 977 $ 677 $ 377 $ 77 $ (223) 1,100 $1,421 $1,121 $ 821 $ 521 $ 221 $ (79) $ (379) 1,200 $1,246 $ 946 $ 646 $ 346 $ 46 $ (254) $ (554) 1,300 $1,071 $ 771 $ 471 $ 171 $ (129) $ (429) $ (729) 1,400 $ 896 $ 596 $ 296 $ (4) $ (304) $ (604) $ (904) Cash Balance after Share Repurchase(4) -------------------------------------------------------------------- - $2,805 $2,455 $2,105 $1,755 $1,405 $1,055 $ 705 100 $2,715 $2,365 $2,015 $1,665 $1,315 $ 965 $ 615 200 $2,625 $2,275 $1,925 $1,575 $1,225 $ 875 $ 525 300 $2,535 $2,185 $1,835 $1,485 $1,135 $ 785 $ 435 400 $2,445 $2,095 $1,745 $1,395 $1,045 $ 695 $ 345 500 $2,327 $1,977 $1,627 $1,277 $ 927 $ 577 $ 227 600 $2,177 $1,827 $1,477 $1,127 $ 777 $ 427 $ 77 700 $2,027 $1,677 $1,327 $ 977 $ 627 $ 277 $ (73) 800 $1,877 $1,527 $1,177 $ 827 $ 477 $ 127 $ (223) 900 $1,727 $1,377 $1,027 $ 677 $ 327 $ (23) $ (373) 1,000 $1,577 $1,227 $ 877 $ 527 $ 177 $ (173) $ (523) 1,100 $1,421 $1,071 $ 721 $ 371 $ 21 $ (329) $ (679) 1,200 $1,246 $ 896 $ 546 $ 196 $ (154) $ (504) $ (854) 1,300 $1,071 $ 721 $ 371 $ 21 $ (329) $ (679) $(1,029) 1,400 $ 896 $ 546 $ 196 $ (154) $ (504) $ (854) $(1,204) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Estimated cash cost of combined option buyback in (1) and open market repurchase in (2) (4) Cash balances only include cash bank balances immediately available for use and excludes cash proceeds from ITM options and notes. Adjusted for approximately $2.0 million in cash required for next fiscal year. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS-2/20/2003 71 CAPITALINK, L.C. BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Share Buyback - Impact on Stock ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Shares Outstanding Post - Share Repurchase
--------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Open Market Repurchase(2) Open Market Repurchase(2) --------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Wilkerson - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ BuyBack(1) Total Basic Shares Oustanding(3) Shares Trading on Public Market(3)(4) ------------------------------------------------ - 5,828 5,578 5,328 5,078 4,828 4,578 4,328 2,767 2,498 2,227 1,953 1,677 1,397 1,113 100 5,728 5,478 5,228 4,978 4,728 4,478 4,228 2,773 2,504 2,233 1,959 1,683 1,403 1,118 200 5,628 5,378 5,128 4,878 4,628 4,378 4,128 2,780 2,511 2,240 1,966 1,689 1,409 1,124 300 5,528 5,278 5,028 4,778 4,528 4,278 4,028 2,788 2,519 2,247 1,973 1,696 1,415 1,129 400 5,428 5,178 4,928 4,678 4,428 4,178 3,928 2,795 2,526 2,255 1,980 1,703 1,422 1,136 500 5,328 5,078 4,828 4,578 4,328 4,078 3,828 2,803 2,534 2,262 1,988 1,711 1,429 1,142 600 5,228 4,978 4,728 4,478 4,228 3,978 3,728 2,811 2,542 2,271 1,996 1,719 1,436 1,149 700 5,128 4,878 4,628 4,378 4,128 3,878 3,628 2,820 2,551 2,279 2,005 1,727 1,444 1,157 800 5,028 4,778 4,528 4,278 4,028 3,778 3,528 2,829 2,560 2,288 2,014 1,736 1,453 1,165 900 4,928 4,678 4,428 4,178 3,928 3,678 3,428 2,838 2,569 2,298 2,024 1,745 1,462 1,173 1,000 4,828 4,578 4,328 4,078 3,828 3,578 3,328 2,848 2,579 2,308 2,034 1,755 1,472 1,182 1,100 4,728 4,478 4,228 3,978 3,728 3,478 3,228 2,859 2,590 2,319 2,044 1,766 1,482 1,192 1,200 4,628 4,378 4,128 3,878 3,628 3,378 3,128 2,869 2,601 2,330 2,056 1,778 1,494 1,203 1,300 4,528 4,278 4,028 3,778 3,528 3,278 3,028 2,881 2,613 2,342 2,068 1,790 1,506 1,215 1,400 4,428 4,178 3,928 3,678 3,428 3,178 2,928 2,893 2,625 2,355 2,081 1,803 1,519 1,228 ---------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ Number of Weeks Required to Buyback Shares on Open Market --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ No Weeks Required @ 5,000 Daily Volume No Weeks Required @ 8,000 Daily Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ --------------- % Vol Used --------------- 25% - 28 57 85 114 142 171 - 18 36 53 71 89 107 35% - 20 41 61 81 102 122 - 13 25 38 51 64 76 40% - 18 36 53 71 89 107 - 11 22 33 45 56 67 50% - 14 28 43 57 71 85 - 9 18 27 36 45 53 --------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ No Weeks Required @ 10,000 Daily Volume No Weeks Required @ 20,000 Daily Volume --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ --------------- % Vol Used --------------- 25% - 14 28 43 57 71 85 - 7 14 21 28 36 43 35% - 10 20 31 41 51 61 - 5 10 15 20 25 31 40% - 9 18 27 36 45 53 - 4 9 13 18 22 27 50% - 7 14 21 28 36 43 - 4 7 11 14 18 21 --------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------ - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
(1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on basic common shares oustanding, see proforma capitalization table. (4) Includes all common shares outstanding, excluding shares held by Wilkerson/Phoenix. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 CAPITALINK, L.C. 72 BCT International, Inc. Confidential - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Available for Cash Dividend ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Shares Outstanding Post - Share Repurchase
------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase (2) Open Market Repurchase @ $1.00 (2) - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Wilkerson - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 BuyBack (1) ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Total Basic Shares Oustanding (3) Maximum Cash Dividend Payable (4) ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- - 5,828 5,578 5,328 5,078 4,828 4,578 4,328 $0.31 $0.28 $0.24 $0.21 $0.17 $0.12 $0.07 100 5,728 5,478 5,228 4,978 4,728 4,478 4,228 $0.30 $0.27 $0.23 $0.19 $0.15 $0.10 $0.05 200 5,628 5,378 5,128 4,878 4,628 4,378 4,128 $0.29 $0.26 $0.22 $0.18 $0.14 $0.09 $0.03 300 5,528 5,278 5,028 4,778 4,528 4,278 4,028 $0.28 $0.24 $0.21 $0.16 $0.12 $0.07 $0.01 400 5,428 5,178 4,928 4,678 4,428 4,178 3,928 $0.27 $0.23 $0.19 $0.15 $0.10 $0.05 $ - 500 5,328 5,078 4,828 4,578 4,328 4,078 3,828 $0.25 $0.21 $0.17 $0.13 $0.08 $0.02 $ - 600 5,228 4,978 4,728 4,478 4,228 3,978 3,728 $0.23 $0.19 $0.14 $0.10 $0.04 $ - $ - 700 5,128 4,878 4,628 4,378 4,128 3,878 3,628 $0.20 $0.16 $0.11 $0.06 $0.01 $ - $ - 800 5,028 4,778 4,528 4,278 4,028 3,778 3,528 $0.17 $0.13 $0.08 $0.03 $ - $ - $ - 900 4,928 4,678 4,428 4,178 3,928 3,678 3,428 $0.15 $0.10 $0.05 $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,000 4,828 4,578 4,328 4,078 3,828 3,578 3,328 $0.12 $0.07 $0.02 $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,100 4,728 4,478 4,228 3,978 3,728 3,478 3,228 $0.09 $0.04 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,200 4,628 4,378 4,128 3,878 3,628 3,378 3,128 $0.05 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,300 4,528 4,278 4,028 3,778 3,528 3,278 3,028 $0.02 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,400 4,428 4,178 3,928 3,678 3,428 3,178 2,928 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Open Market Repurchase @ $1.20 (2) Open Market Repurchase @ $1.40 (2) - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Wilkerson - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 - 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 1,500 BuyBack (1) ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- Maximum Cash Dividend Payable (4) Maximum Cash Dividend Payable (4) ------------------------------------------------------ ----------------------------------------------------- - $0.31 $0.27 $0.23 $0.18 $0.13 $0.07 $0.00 $0.31 $0.26 $0.21 $0.15 $0.08 $0.01 $ - 100 $0.30 $0.26 $0.21 $0.16 $0.11 $0.05 $ - $0.30 $0.25 $0.19 $0.13 $0.07 $ - $ - 200 $0.29 $0.25 $0.20 $0.15 $0.09 $0.03 $ - $0.29 $0.24 $0.18 $0.12 $0.05 $ - $ - 300 $0.28 $0.23 $0.19 $0.13 $0.07 $0.01 $ - $0.28 $0.22 $0.17 $0.10 $0.03 $ - $ - 400 $0.27 $0.22 $0.17 $0.12 $0.06 $ - $ - $0.27 $0.21 $0.15 $0.08 $0.01 $ - $ - 500 $0.25 $0.20 $0.15 $0.09 $0.03 $ - $ - $0.25 $0.19 $0.13 $0.06 $ - $ - $ - 600 $0.23 $0.18 $0.12 $0.06 $ - $ - $ - $0.23 $0.17 $0.10 $0.03 $ - $ - $ - 700 $0.20 $0.15 $0.09 $0.03 $ - $ - $ - $0.20 $0.14 $0.07 $ - $ - $ - $ - 800 $0.17 $0.12 $0.06 $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.17 $0.11 $0.04 $ - $ - $ - $ - 900 $0.15 $0.09 $0.03 $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.15 $0.08 $0.01 $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,000 $0.12 $0.06 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.12 $0.05 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,100 $0.09 $0.03 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.09 $0.02 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,200 $0.05 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.05 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,300 $0.02 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $0.02 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - 1,400 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - - ----------- ------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------------------------------------
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (1) Represents the buyback of shares previously purchased by Wilkerson/Phoenix, assuming all $0.90, $1.50 shares and 327,000 of the $1.75 shares were purchased using $2.0 million loan guaranteed by the Company. (2) Represents an open market repurchase of shares. (3) Based on basic common shares oustanding, see proforma capitalization table. (4) Calculated by dividing cash available after share buyback, with the number of common shares outstanding. Sources of information: Company management DRAFT ANALYSIS - 2/20/2003 73 CAPITALINK, L.C.
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