-----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, T3h8s4rMHiTkX48wmCFRk3pJmRvMWnQj04j+9yhWcYCfLUhsa8xWsZZylhmp+F9v VM04D3mHWUZ6GM8bz9jl3Q== 0000920401-97-000012.txt : 19970918 0000920401-97-000012.hdr.sgml : 19970918 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0000920401-97-000012 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 8 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 19970630 FILED AS OF DATE: 19970904 SROS: NASD FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: RIVAL CO CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000860194 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: ELECTRIC HOUSEWARES & FANS [3634] IRS NUMBER: 133327021 STATE OF INCORPORATION: DE FISCAL YEAR END: 0630 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: SEC FILE NUMBER: 000-20274 FILM NUMBER: 97675007 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 E 101ST TERRACE CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64131 BUSINESS PHONE: 8169434100 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 800 E 101ST TERRACE CITY: KANSAS CITY STATE: MO ZIP: 64131 10-K 1 FORM 10-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 (Mark One) [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____ to ____. Commission File Number: 0-20274 ------- THE RIVAL COMPANY (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 43-0794462 (State or other jurisdiction of (IRS Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 800 E. 101st Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64131 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (816) 943-4100 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: Common Stock, par value $ .01 per share Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. (1) Yes X No (2) Yes X No --- --- --- --- Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ] The aggregate market value of voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant is $118,603,000 as of August 29,1997. The non-inclusion of shares held by directors, officers and beneficial owners of more than 5% of the outstanding stock shall not be deemed an admission that such persons are affiliates of the Registrant. 9,448,847 ----------------------------- (number of shares of common stock outstanding as of August 29, 1997.) Documents Incorporated by Reference Part I and Part II incorporate information by reference from the registrant's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997. Part III incorporates information by reference from the Registrant's definitive Proxy Statement, to be filed with the Commission for its 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 1 PART I Item l. Business. The Rival Company, the registrant, together with its subsidiaries, is referred to herein as "Rival" or as the "Company". The Company's executive offices are located at 800 E. 101st Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64131, and its telephone number is (816) 943-4100. The Rival Company was incorporated in Delaware on April 7, 1986 for the purpose of acquiring Rival Manufacturing Company. General The Company is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of a variety of products including small kitchen and personal care appliances such as Crock Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, can openers and massagers; products for the home environment including space heaters, air purifiers, sump, well and utility pumps, humidifiers and fans; and building supply and industrial products such as household ventilation, door chimes, ceiling fans and industrial fans. Since 1992, Rival's sales have grown from $163.5 million to $376.5 million largely as the result of seven acquisitions that enabled Rival to expand its product line beyond kitchen appliances, its primary products for over sixty years. As a consequence, Rival has expanded its sales through national hardware/home centers and has entered new markets of distribution such as electrical and industrial wholesale distributors. The Company has also broadened its international presence. Between January 1996 and January 1997, the Company made three acquisitions: * Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. ("Fasco") which manufactures an assortment of products including household ventilation, ceiling fans, door chimes and heaters was acquired in January 1996. Prior to the acquisition, Fasco generated annual sales of approximately $40.0 million in the home center, building supply and electrical wholesale distribution channels. * Bionaire, Inc. ("Bionaire") which assembles and sells air purifiers and humidifiers for household use was acquired in April, 1996. Prior to the acquisition, Bionaire had annual sales of approximately $57.0 million with retail distribution in the U.S., Canada and Europe. * Dazey Corporation ("Dazey"). In January 1997, the Company acquired certain assets, primarily consisting of inventory, equipment and tooling, for the manufacture and sale of products including fryers, combination cookers, skillets, indoor grills and waffle makers. Sales of these products, which will be marketed under the Rival brand name, are estimated to be approximately $20 million annually. These three acquisitions contributed $88.6 million to fiscal 1997 consolidated sales. The Company distributes the Rival (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Rival Select (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Simer (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Pollenex (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Patton (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Bionaire (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Fasco (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) and White Mountain (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) product lines to substantially all major retail outlets in the U.S. and Canada, including such mass merchants as Kmart, Target and Wal-Mart; hardware/home centers such as Ace Hardware, Home Depot and Lowes; department stores, catalog showrooms and warehouse clubs. The Company also sells Patton commercial fans and Fasco building supply and home products to industrial and electrical dealers and distributors. The Company has focused its resources to provide its customers with superior service, product innovation and marketing support. To accomplish this, the Company has developed automated ordering, shipping, invoicing and data storage and retrieval systems that are linked to the retailers "point-of-sale" systems. These automated systems are supported by close coordination between the traffic, warehousing, sales support and finance departments of the retailer and the Company. 2 The Company believes that its highly integrated and cost effective manufacturing represents a competitive strength. The Company manufactures approximately 70% of the products it sells. Its seven manufacturing facilities (all of which are located in the U.S.) produce electric motors, molded plastic components, screw machine parts, stampings and stoneware. The Company believes that the ability to manufacture the majority of its products in North America is one of the Company's fundamental strengths. Manufacturing capability gives the Company flexibility, bargaining power with third party vendors, quality control, and quick response time. The ability to manufacture is also helpful in evaluating a prospective acquisition. The Company believes it has significant opportunities for continued growth through the enhancement of existing product lines, new product development, and product line acquisitions. The Company believes that product line acquisitions will continue to be a significant factor in the future growth of the Company. The continuing consolidation within the retail sector, the increasing automation demands and the trend of major retailers to reduce the number of suppliers are expected to provide opportunities to acquire product lines with established positions and shelf space. The Company also believes that its relationships with major retailers and its existing broad product offerings can enhance the shelf space of product lines which Rival may acquire. The Company believes that it has adequate access to financing and that its recent experience in making successful acquisitions will facilitate future acquisitions. Products and Business Units The Company manages its operations through four business units: * Kitchen Electrics and Personal Care. This group sells products including Crock Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, toasters, ice cream freezers, can openers, food slicers, mixers, indoor grills, irons, potpourri simmerers, fryers, skillets, and massagers to retailers and two step distributors throughout the United States. * Home Environment. This group sells products including fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, electric space heaters, sump, well and utility pumps, showerheads, and household ventilation to retail customers throughout the United States. * Industrial and Building Supply. Our industrial group sells products including industrial fans and drum blowers, household ventilation, ceiling fans, door chimes, electric heaters and household convenience items to electrical and industrial wholesale distributors throughout the United States. * International. Our international group sells the Company's products in Canada and Europe from its sales and distribution facilities in Toronto and the Netherlands. It also ships products from the United States to distributors in Latin America and Asia. The following table indicates the Company's net sales by business unit together with sales made directly to consumers for the periods presented: Years ended June 30 ------------------------ (in millions) Product Category 1997 1996 1995 ---------------- ------ ------ ------ Kitchen electrics and personal care $188.8 $178.9 $161.6 Home environment 116.5 91.8 55.6 Industrial/building supply 30.8 26.9 3.8 International 35.8 12.9 6.9 Consumer 4.6 3.4 3.8 ------ ------ ------ Total $376.5 $313.9 $231.7 ====== ====== ====== The majority of the Company's sales are in product lines which are relatively mature and thus provide a stable base of revenues. Future growth is expected to be generated primarily from 1) the introduction of new products and product lines under each of the Company's brand names, 2) expansion and enhancement of the customer base and distribution for Patton and Fasco products, 3) future acquisitions and 4) increased sales through international markets. 3 Product Development The Company has an internal product development team dedicated to product line enhancements, and the introduction of new products. As part of this effort, the Company maintains its own engineering and development department to conduct research activities relating to the improvement of existing products and the development of new products. This department presently consists of over 60 people, including engineers, product designers, draftsmen and product managers. The Company also retains the services of outside engineering and design consultants from time to time. The Company's expenditures for product engineering and development were $4.5 million, $3.1 million and $2.5 million for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Costs associated with changes to existing products and the development of new products are charged to operations as incurred. As a result of acquisitions, the Company has been able to significantly strengthen the engineering and development department without increasing the department's expenditures as a percent of the Company's net sales. Internal product development is critical, not only for growth, but also to maintain existing market share. The Company regularly enhances existing products by adding new features and modernizing their design in order to maintain their visual appeal and competitiveness. Acquisitions For a number of years, the Company's growth strategy has included the selective acquisitions of modest sized product lines. The Company acquires a product line when it believes it can use either its manufacturing or distribution strengths to reduce costs or increase sales. The Company has had sufficient resources to more aggressively pursue this strategy since its initial public offering in June 1992. In fiscal 1993, the Company acquired the assets of Simer Pump, a $22 million assembler of sump, well and utility pumps and of Pollenex Corporation, a $28 million marketer of massagers, showerheads and air cleaners. In fiscal 1994, the Company acquired operating assets of White Mountain Freezer, Inc., a $3 million manufacturer of premium quality ice cream freezers. In 1995, the Company acquired Patton Electric Company, a $40 million manufacturer of space heaters and fans for household and industrial use. In 1996, the Company acquired Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. which generates approximately $40 million in sales of household ventilation products, ceiling fans, door chimes and other household products to retailers and electrical wholesale distributors and it acquired Bionaire, Inc. with over $50 million in sales of humidifiers and air purifiers to retailers. And in 1997, the Company acquired certain assets of Dazey Corporation for the manufacture and sale of an assortment of small kitchen electric appliances with sales of approximately $20 million. The housewares and hardware industries includes hundreds of companies with limited product offerings and annual sales below $50 million. The fragmented nature of the industry together with the continuing retail consolidation and increasing automation requirements are expected to result in additional acquisition opportunities. The Company believes that given its strong financial condition, broad customer base, manufacturing expertise and recent acquisition experience, it is poised to capitalize on such opportunities. As such, product line acquisitions remain a key component of the Company's long term growth strategy. Marketing The vast majority of the Company's sales are to the retail trade. For this reason, the Company directs its marketing efforts at the retailer. The Company's products are sold in all major channels of distribution including mass merchants, hardware/home centers, department stores, catalog showrooms, warehouse clubs, drug stores, military exchanges, mail order companies and premium companies. Rival's broad distribution to retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada was a key consideration in each of the seven acquisitions consummated by the Company since 1992. Simer's, Patton's and Fasco's strong distribution in hardware/home centers in conjunction with the Rival and Pollenex product lines has provided the Company with the opportunity 4 to combine the strengths of each of the sales organizations. The consolidated group can thus focus its combined efforts on the retail trade which provides the Company and its customers with efficiencies in distribution, warehousing, computer systems and sales and purchasing personnel. The Patton and Fasco acquisitions also provide the Company with a new class of customers, the industrial and electrical distributors. The approximate breakdown of the Company's sales by class of customer is as follows: Years ended June 30 ------------------- Class of Customer 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------- ---- ---- ---- Mass Merchant 44% 47% 48% Hardware/Home Center 17 17 17 Department Store 12 9 12 Electrical and Industrial Distributor 9 10 2 Drug Store, Warehouse Clubs and Other 18 17 21 ---- ---- ---- 100% 100% 100% ==== ==== ==== The Company reaches its customers through its sales organization which consists of a combination of in-house sales managers, field sales associates and independent manufacturers' representative firms. The Company's largest customer, Wal-Mart (including Sam's Wholesale Club), accounted for 26% of net sales in fiscal 1997 and 1996, and 28% of net sales in fiscal 1995. The Company's next five largest customers in fiscal 1997 represented 19% of net sales. While the Company does not have long-term contractual relationships with any of its customers, it has been doing business with Wal-Mart and with its next five largest customers continuously for over ten years. The strategy of providing quality products at a promotional price is consistent with the marketing strategy of mass merchants who often use promotions in the small appliance department to create consumer traffic in their stores. The Company works closely with its retail customers in planning their marketing programs and promotions. The Company's advertising strategy is designed to supplement the marketing programs of its customers. Rather than stressing national advertising, the Company devotes approximately 80% of its advertising budget to more cost-effective cooperative advertising with retailers, such as circulars and inserts. The cooperative advertising provides identification of the Company's various brand names together with the name of the retailer. Customer Service The Company's major customers have developed programs of "Quick Response" to reduce inventory and related carrying costs and improve in-stock positions. These programs have continued to grow in importance as retailers have reduced their overall number of vendors in order to minimize freight, warehousing and vendor support costs, such as paperwork and personnel costs. In conjunction with the retailers' systems, the Company has developed automated ordering, shipping and invoicing systems and has been able to combine products sold under more than one of the Company's brand names to certain retailers to help minimize the retailers' support costs. Point of sales information is utilized to generate orders through an Electronic Data Interchange ("EDI") computer system. Additionally, the Company's distribution facilities in Clinton and Sedalia, Missouri, New Haven, Indiana, Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Toronto, Canada incorporate state- of-the-art computer systems that provide information on shipping directly back to the customers' systems. The Company believes that its accommodation of its customers' "Quick-Response" programs has further solidified its position as a key supplier to its most important customers. 5 Manufacturing The Company's seven plants, all of which are in the U.S, manufacture and assemble approximately 70% of the products it sells. The Company's remaining products are produced, to its specifications, primarily in China. The Company's plants are highly integrated and produce electric motors, injection molded plastic components, screw machine parts, stampings and stoneware. The ability to manufacture the majority of its products in the U.S. is one of the Company's fundamental strengths. Manufacturing capability gives the Company flexibility, bargaining power with third party vendors, quality control, and quick response time when high demand for product results in customers placing reorders with short delivery dates. The Company operates four manufacturing and assembly facilities in rural Missouri (Clinton, Sedalia, Sweet Springs and Warrensburg), near Kansas City, Missouri which specialize in the production of kitchen electrics. A facility in Flowood, Mississippi produces the stoneware for the Company's Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, Potpourri Crocks (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) and Crock Grills (REGISTERED TRADEMARK). Additionally, the Company operates a facility in New Haven, Indiana which produces fans and heaters and a facility in Fayetteville, North Carolina which specializes in home environment and building supply products. In the past five years, the Company has spent approximately $33.6 million to build a new distribution facility in Sedalia, Missouri and to significantly upgrade manufacturing capabilities. Seasonality A significant percentage of the products sold by the Company are given as gifts and, as such, sell at larger volumes during the holiday season. When holiday shipments are combined with seasonal products such as heaters and humidifiers, sales during the months of August through November are at a higher level than during the other months of the year. Additionally, the Company's working capital requirements, primarily inventories and receivables, peak during the fall. The Company meets these seasonal working capital needs through borrowings under its revolving credit facility. Five of the Company's product lines have sales with specific seasonal trends. These are space heaters and humidifiers which are sold primarily during the fall and winter, and ice cream freezers, pumps and fans which are sold primarily during the spring and summer. Competition The markets for the Company's products are mature and highly competitive. Competition is based upon price, access to retail shelf space, product enhancements, new product introductions, as well as marketing support and distribution systems. Several competitors, most notably, Black & Decker, Sunbeam/Oster, and Hamilton Beach/Proctor Silex, each generate annual sales of small electric household appliances which are higher than sales of the Company. Other significant competitors include Wayne Home Equipment, Masco, Nortek, Teledyne, Honeywell, Holmes, National Presto, Toastmaster, and West Bend. Smaller manufacturers compete with the Company on a limited product- offering basis. A few European manufacturers, such as Braun, Group SEB and Moulinex have established niches in the small electric household appliance market, particularly in the high-end department store trade. Trademarks and Patents The Company considers its various trademarks to be a valuable tool in the marketing of its products. Of particular importance to the Company are the Rival (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Rival Select (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Simer (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Pollenex (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Patton (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), Bionaire (REGISTERED TRADEMARK), White Mountain (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) and the Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) trademarks. In the course of its operations, the Company files patent applications covering various aspects of the items produced. While the Company's mechanical and design patents in the aggregate are considered to be of importance to the Company, the overall business is not dependent upon any single patent or group of patents. Regulation The Company is subject to federal, state and local regulations concerning the environment, occupational safety and health, and consumer product safety. The Company has not experienced significant difficulty in complying with such regulations and compliance has not had a material adverse effect on the Company's business. All of the Company's electric-powered products are listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. or the Canadian Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., which are independent, not-for-profit corporations engaged in the testing of products for compliance with certain public safety standards. 6 Foreign Operations Approximately 10 percent of the Company's sales are generated by its international operations. Information regarding foreign operations is incorporated herein by reference from the information provided in Note 12 to Consolidated Financial Statements from the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, page 30. Employees The Company has approximately 2,500 full-time associates including 250 salaried personnel, except during August through November when employment will likely increase by approximately 10%. Approximately 360 hourly associates at the Flowood, Mississippi plant are represented by a labor organization under a collective bargaining agreement which expires in December 1998. The Company considers its labor relations to be excellent and has experienced no work stoppage or labor dispute during the past ten years. Item 2. Properties Owned/ Square Location Leased Feet Present Use -------- ------ ------- ----------- Kansas City, Missouri leased 32,000 General Offices Sedalia, Missouri owned 157,000 Manufacturing & assembly leased 67,000 Manufacturing and assembly owned 216,000 Warehousing and distribution Clinton, Missouri owned 164,000 Manufacturing & assembly owned 279,000 Warehousing & distribution Sweet Springs, Missouri owned 125,000 Manufacturing and service return processing Warrensburg, Missouri leased 68,000 Manufacturing & assembly Flowood, Mississippi owned 142,000 Manufacturing New Haven, Indiana owned 302,000 Manufacturing & distribution Peru, Indiana owned 172,000 Warehousing Fayetteville, North Carolina owned 282,500 Manufacturing & assembly owned 60,000 Warehousing & distribution Mississauga, Ontario leased 55,000 General office, warehousing & distribution The Warrensburg plant and 67,000 square feet of the Sedalia plant are occupied under long-term leases which give the Company the option to purchase the relevant property at a nominal cost. The general offices are occupied under a lease through 2005. The Mississauga facility is leased through July 2002. Item 3. Legal Proceedings. The Company is party to various product liability lawsuits relating to its products and incidental to its business. The Company believes that many of the personal injury and damage claims brought against it arise from the misuse or misapplication of the Company's products and rarely involve manufacturing defects. In such cases, the Company vigorously defends against such actions. Historically, product liability awards have rarely exceeded the Company's individual per occurrence self-insured retention. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's future product liability experience will be consistent with its past experience. The Company believes that the ultimate conclusion of the various pending claims and lawsuits of the Company will not have a material adverse affect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. Item 4. Submission of Matters to be a Vote of Security Holders. None. PART II Item 5. Market for the registrant's common equity and related stockholder matters. Incorporated herein by reference from the information provided under the caption "Common Stock Price Range" in the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, page 32. Item 6. Selected financial data. Incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, page 14. Item 7. Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations. Incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, pages 15-19. Item 7A. Quantitative and qualitative disclosure about market risk. Incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, Note 1, page 25. Item 8. Financial statements and supplementary data. Incorporated herein by reference from the Company's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1997, pages 20-31. Item 9. Changes in and disagreements with accountants on accounting and financial disclosure. None. PART III Item 10. Directors and executive officers of the registrant. Item 11. Executive compensation. Item 12. Security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management. Item 13. Certain relationships and related transactions. Information incorporated into Items 10, 11, 12 and 13 above by reference from the information included under the captions entitled "Nominees for Election," "Executive Officers," "Executive Compensation," "Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Related Party Transaction" in the Company's definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A with respect to its 1997 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. 8 PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, financial statement schedules and reports on Form 8-K. a) The financial statements and schedules listed in the accompanying index to consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedules on page 10 are filed as part of this report. b) The exhibits listed in the accompanying index to exhibits are filed as part of this report. 9 THE RIVAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES Index to Consolidated Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules INDEX Page Reference -------------- Annual Report to Form 10-K Stockholders --------- ------------ Independent Auditors' Report 31 Financial Statements: Consolidated Balance Sheets--June 30, 1997 and 1996 20 Consolidated Statements of Earnings-- Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 21 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity--Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996, and 1995 22 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows-- Years Ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 24-31 Financial Statement Schedule: Independent Auditors' Report on Financial Statement Schedule and Consent 11 Schedule VII - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts 12 10 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE AND CONSENT The Board of Directors The Rival Company: The audits referred to in our report dated August 4, 1997 included the related financial statement schedule for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997, included in the 1997 annual report on Form 10-K. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of The Rival Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement schedule based on our audits. In our opinion such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement (No. 33-69392) on Form S-8 of The Rival Company of the above report and our report dated August 4, 1997 relating to the consolidated balance sheets of The Rival Company and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997, which report is incorporated by reference in the June 30, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of The Rival Company. Kansas City, Missouri /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP -------------------------- September 2, 1997 KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP 11 SCHEDULE VII THE RIVAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES ______________ VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (amounts in thousands) Additions Additions Beginning Charged to from Deductions Ending Balance Expense Acquisitions (A) Balance ------- ------- ------------ ----- ------- Allowance for collection loss and discounts: Year ended 6-30-97 $2,785 $ 986 $ --- $1,213 $2,558 Year ended 6-30-96 $1,909 $ 463 $ 547 $ 134 $2,785 Year ended 6-30-95 $1,693 $ 356 $ 351 $ 491 $1,909 (A): Write-off of accounts and changes in discount allowances. 12 SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. THE RIVAL COMPANY By: /s/ Thomas K. Manning --------------------- Chief Executive Officer September 2, 1997 Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated below. Signature Title Date - --------- ----- ---- /s/ Thomas K. Manning - ------------------------- Thomas K. Manning Chairman of the Board of September 2, 1997 Directors, Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) /s/ William L. Yager - ------------------------- William L. Yager President, Chief Operating September 2, 1997 Officer and Director /s/ W. Mark Meierhoffer - ------------------------- W. Mark Meierhoffer Senior Vice President, September 2, 1997 Chief Financial Officer (Principal Accounting and Financial Officer) /s/ William S. Endres - ------------------------- William S. Endres Senior Vice President Sales and September 2, 1997 Marketing and Director /s/ Darrel M. Sanders - ------------------------- Darrel M. Sanders Senior Vice President September 2, 1997 Operations and Director /s/ Jack J. Culberg - ------------------------- Jack J. Culberg Director September 2, 1997 /s/ Todd Goodwin - ------------------------- Todd Goodwin Director September 2, 1997 /s/ John E. Grimm, III - ------------------------- John E. Grimm, III Director September 2, 1997 /s/ Lanny R. Julian - ------------------------- Lanny R. Julian Director September 2, 1997 /s/ Noel Thomas Patton - ------------------------- Noel Thomas Patton Director September 2, 1997 /s/ Beatrice B. Smith - ------------------------- Beatrice B. Smith Director September 2, 1997 13 INDEX TO EXHIBITS Sequentially Exhibit Numbered Number Exhibit Page - ------ ------- ---- 2 (a) Agreement of Sale, dated September 11, 1992 between the Rival Company and the Marley Company, relative to the acquisition by the Company of specified assets of Simer Pump (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of September 15, 1992). (b) Purchase Agreement by and between The Rival Company and Pollenex Corporation dated April 30, 1993 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of April 30, 1993). (c) Purchase Agreement by and among Rival Acquisition Company, The Rival Company and Patton Electric Company, Inc., Giant Lion Trading, Ltd. and Noel Thomas Patton and Eve M. Patton dated April 21, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Registrant's Form 8-K dated as of April 21, 1995). (d) Stock Purchase Agreement between H.S. Investments, Inc. as seller, and The Rival Company, as buyer as of December 29, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2 to Form 8-K dated as of January 2, 1996). (e) Offer to purchase all of the Common Shares of Bionaire Inc. (Offering Circular) dated March 5, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 1 to Form 8-K dated as of April 2, 1996). 3 (a) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The Rival Company, a Delaware corporation (the "Company") (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(a) to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1992). (b) Bylaws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3(b) to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 1994). 4 (a) Form of Certificate representing shares of Common Stock, par value $.01 per share (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-1, Registration Number 33-46794 dated June 2, 1992 ("Registrant's S-1")). (b) Form of Certificate of Ownership and Merger of The Rival Company into Rival Manufacturing Company (incorporated by reference to Registrant's S-1). 10(a) Note Purchase Agreement for $50,000,000 Senior Unsecured Notes dated as of July 23, 1993 between the Company and the Purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1993). (b) Note Purchase Agreement for $50,000,000 Senior Unsecured Notes dated as of April 15, 1996 between the Company and The Purchasers listed therein (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1996). (c) Credit Agreement for a $75,000,000 Revolving Credit Facility dated as of April 15, 1996 between the Company, the banks listed therein and, NationsBank of Texas, N.A. as agent (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-Q for the quarter ending March 31, 1996). (d) ** The Company's 1986 Stock Option Plan, as amended and restated (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to Registrant's S-1). (e) ** The Company's 1994 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit A to Registrant's Proxy Statement, dated September 23, 1994 for its 1994 Annual Meeting of Shareholders). (f) ** Rival Secular Trust Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(e) to Registrant's S-1). 14 (g) ** Employment Agreements, dated as of February 1, 1989 between the Company and Thomas K. Manning, William S. Endres, Darrel Sanders and William L. Yager (incorporated by reference to Registrant's Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 1993). (h) * Description of The Rival Company, Management Incentive Compensation Plan. (i) * Employment Agreement dated as of December 1, 1996 between the ** Company and W. Mark Meierhoffer. 11 * Statement regarding computation of earnings per share of the Company. 13 * Annual Report to Stockholders for fiscal year ended June 30, 1997 (except for those pages which are specifically incorporated herein by reference, the Company's Annual Report is not to be deemed filed as part of this report.) 21 * List of subsidiaries of the Company. 23 * Independent auditors' consent __________________________ * Filed herewith ** Management contract or compensation plan arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit pursuant to Item14(c) of Form 10-K. __________________________ The above exhibits may be obtained by Shareholders upon written request to the Office of the Secretary, 800 E. 101st Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri 64131. 15 EX-10.H 2 Exhibit 10(h) The Rival Company Management Incentive Compensation Plan Each year, under the Management Incentive Bonus Plan, the Committee establishes a goal relating to the Company's operating income that sets the minimum and maximum bonus pools that may be earned. No bonus is paid to the Chief Executive Officer, the President, or the Senior Vice Presidents if a minimum level of budgeted operating income is not achieved. The incentive pool is established as a percentage of operating income earned by the Company over the threshold. A majority of the incentive pool generated by reaching the target is distributed in cash ratably to designated executive officers and managers at year-end based on a weighing of positions and base salaries. The remaining portion of the incentive pool is distributed to outstanding performers within the eligible group based on the recommendation of the CEO to the Committee. The targeted and maximum bonuses payable to executive officers represent a significant portion of an executive's total compensation (25-30% of the total compensation derived from a combination of base salary, bonus and stock options). EX-10.I 3 Exhibit 10(i) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT -------------------- This EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ("Agreement") is entered into as of December 1, 1996, by and between THE RIVAL COMPANY, a Delaware corporation (the "Company"), and W. Mark Meierhoffer (the "Executive"). A. Executive is currently employed as the Sr. Vice President of the Company. B. The Company and Executive desire to continue such employment and to provide economic security to the Executive, on the terms hereinafter set forth, in the event such employment is terminated under certain circumstances. Accordingly, in consideration of the foregoing premises, and for other valuable consideration, the adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, the Company and the Executive, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows: 1. In the event that the Executive's employment is terminated by the Company other than for "just cause" (as defined in numerical paragraph 2 hereof) or Executive terminates his employment for stated "good cause" (as defined in numerical paragraph 3 hereof), the Company shall be obligated to pay Executive (or his estate if Executive shall have died after being discharged) twelve months severance pay, which shall equal such number of months multiplied by the Executive's Annual Base Salary, divided by 12. For purposes of this Agreement, Executive's Annual Base Salary shall equal the base salary paid to Executive by the Company during the one year period ending on the last day of the most recent pay period preceding the date of termination, provided that if Executive has been employed by the Company for a shorter period, the base salary for such shorter period shall be annualized. Such severance pay shall be paid to Executive (or his estate) in substantially equal monthly installments on the first day of each of the twelve months commencing with the month immediately following the month in which his employment with the Company is terminated. 2. The term "just cause", for purposes of termination of Executive's employment for "just cause", shall mean (a) the Executive's violation of any reasonable rule or regulation of the Board of Directors or the Executive's superior or the Chief Executive Officer of the Company that results in significant damage to the Company or which, after written notice to do so, Executive fails to make reasonable efforts to correct within a reasonable time, (b) any refusal by Executive to comply with a reasonable, direct order, (c) any wilful misconduct by Executive in the responsibilities reasonably assigned to him, (d) any refusal by Executive to perform his job as required to meet Company objectives or (e) the Executive's performing services for any other corporation or person which competes with the Company while he is employed by the Company and without the written approval of the Chief Executive Officer of the Company; provided, however, that there shall be a rebuttable presumption that any discharge of Executive by the Company within two (2) years after there has been a "change in control" (as defined in numerical paragraph 4 hereof) is a discharge other than for "just cause." 3. The term "good cause", for purposes of termination by Executive of Executive's employment for "good cause" shall mean: (a) any reduction in Executive's salary, benefits or annual bonus not substantially commensurate with reductions for other executive employees of the Company, (b) the involuntary relocation or proposed involuntary relocation of Executive outside the Kansas City and Clinton areas by the Company, (c) the assignment to Executive of services and responsibilities not approved by Executive which are not substantially commensurate with the executive and managerial services and responsibilities which he is then performing for the Company or (d) a good faith belief by Executive that Executive can no longer perform his duties for the Company because of actions taken by the Company. 4. For purposes of this Agreement, a "change in control" shall mean (a) the acquisition, directly or indirectly, by any "person" or "group" of "persons" (as the terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the rules thereunder) of beneficial ownership of securities of the Company or of securities of the Company's ultimate parent corporation representing 30% or more of the combined voting power of the then outstanding securities of such corporation, (b) any merger, consolidation or sale of all or a substantial part of the assets of the Company or (c) a change in the Board of Directors such that a majority of a Board of Directors of the Company or the Company's ultimate parent corporation ceases to consist of Continuing Directors ("Continuing Director " means any person who was a member of the Board of Directors of the Company or the ultimate parent corporation, as the case may be, as of the date hereof, and any person who subsequently becomes a member of such Board of Directors if such person's appointment, election or nomination for election to such Board of Directors is recommended or approved by a majority of the then Continuing Directors of such Board of Directors). 5. The Company acknowledges and agrees that Executive shall be entitled to receive all of the payments provided for herein regardless of any income which Executive may receive from other sources after the termination of his employment with the Company. 6. Nothing in this Agreement shall confer upon Executive the right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or, subject to the terms hereof, shall affect any right which the Company or any of its subsidiaries may have to terminate the employment of the Executive. No benefit provided herein is intended or shall be deemed to be granted to Executive in lieu of any benefits, rights or privileges to which may be entitled while he is an employee of the Company under any retirement, pension, insurance, hospitalization, stock option, stock purchase, incentive compensation or other plan of the Company which may now be in effect or which may hereafter be adopted, it being understood that Executive shall have the same rights and privileges to participate in such plans while employed by the Company as any other executive employee of the Company. 7. As consideration for the execution of this Agreement by the Company, Executive covenants and agrees as follows: (a) During the term of and at all times after the termination (whether by the Company or the Executive) of Executive's employment with the Company, Executive shall keep confidential and not disclose to any person, firm or corporation (other than the Company, a person designated in writing by the Company, or as may otherwise be required by law or reasonable business practice), the trade secrets or confidential information or knowledge relating to the business of the Company or its affiliates or subsidiaries, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing: (i) the names of the Company's agents, suppliers and customers; (ii) the contractual arrangements between the Company and its agents, suppliers or customers; (iii) the financial details (including credit and discount terms) of the Company's relationship with its agents, suppliers or customers; (iv) the names of prospective customers and their requirements; (v) information concerning the Company's financial structure or operating results; (vi) information concerning all inventions, products, discoveries, improvements, processes, manufacturing, marketing and service methods or techniques, developments, ideas, concepts, designs, styles, specifications, knowhow, strategies and data, whether or not patentable or registerable under copyright or similar statues, owned by the Company; (vii) information concerning the remuneration paid by the Company to its employees; or (viii) any other matter which is not readily available to the public relating to the business of the Company. (b) All correspondence, notes, recordings, files, keys, computer programs (whether source code or object code) and other materials and reproductions thereof pertaining in any respect to the Company, its subsidiaries or affiliates or any of their respective businesses, shall be the property of and shall be delivered to and retained by the Company upon Executive's termination of employment with the Company. 8. Executive acknowledges that the provisions of numerical paragraph 7 hereof are reasonable and necessary to protect the legitimate interests of the Company and its subsidiaries and affiliates (such subsidiaries and affiliates, whether now in existence or coming into existence later during the term of this Employment Agreement, being third-party intended beneficiaries of numerical paragraph 7 of this Agreement) and that any violation by Executive of any provision of numerical paragraph 7 will cause irreparable injury to the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates. Executive acknowledges that the Company, its subsidiaries and affiliates are entitled to appropriate injunctive relief in any court of competent jurisdiction to enforce their rights hereunder, in addition to any other rights available to them at law or in equity. 9. In the event Executive commences litigation to enforce his rights under this Agreement and prevails in such litigation, Executive shall be entitled to recover his costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys' fees. 10. No delay or omission to exercise any right, power or remedy accruing under this Agreement shall impair any such right, power or remedy nor shall it be construed to be a waiver of any such right, power or remedy or of any similar right, power or remedy to which a party thereafter becomes entitled. Any waiver, permit, consent or approval of any kind or character under this Agreement, or any waiver of any provisions or conditions of this Agreement, must be in writing and shall be effective only to the extent specifically set forth in such writing. 11. If any part of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or incapable of being enforced in whole or in part by reason of any rule of law or public policy, such part shall be deemed to be severed from the remainder of this Agreement for the purpose only of the particular legal proceedings in question and all other covenants and provisions of this Agreement shall in every other respect continue in full force and effect and no covenant or provision shall be deemed dependent upon any other covenant or provision. 12. This Agreement shall inure to and be binding upon the parties hereto and their respective heirs, successors and assigns, including, without limitation, any person, partnership or corporation which may acquire all or substantially all of the Company's assets and business or with or into which the Company may be consolidated or merged, and this provision shall apply in the event of any subsequent merger, consolidation or transfer. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written. COMPANY: THE RIVAL COMPANY By: _____________________ William L. Yager President EXECUTIVE: ____________________________ W. Mark Meierhoffer Sr. Vice President Finance & Administration EX-11 4 Exhibit 11 THE RIVAL COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES Earnings Per Share (in thousands except per share data) Years Ended June 30 ------------------- Primary Earnings Per Share* 1997 1996 1995 - --------------------------- ------- ------- ------- Net earnings $10,685 $14,239 $13,985 ======= ======= ======= Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 9,895 9,950 9,505 ======= ======= ======= Earnings per common and common equivalent share $ 1.08 $ 1.43 $ 1.47 ======= ======= ======= Computation of weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding: Average common shares outstanding 9,684 9,725 9,312 Average number of options outstanding 690 557 433 Less treasury shares acquired with proceeds from exercise of options (479) (332) (240) ------- ------- ------- Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 9,895 9,950 9,505 ======= ======= ======= * Fully diluted earnings per share is equal to primary earnings per share for all periods presented. EX-13 5 Consolidated Statements of Earnings Data (in thousands, except per share amounts) Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $376,465 $313,864 $231,711 $229,233 $184,451 Cost of sales 278,455 230,207 168,406 162,703 130,979 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Gross profit 98,010 83,657 63,305 66,530 53,472 Selling, general and administrative expenses 63,809 50,561 34,461 37,483 30,005 Restructuring expenses 3,000 - - - - Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 3,069 2,432 1,774 1,635 1,347 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Operating income 28,132 30,664 27,070 27,412 22,120 Interest expense 10,081 7,117 4,216 4,113 3,560 Other expenses 21 295 120 205 301 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Earnings before income taxes and extraordinary item 18,030 23,252 22,734 23,094 18,259 Income tax expense 7,345 9,013 8,749 8,777 7,023 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Earnings before extraordinary item 10,685 14,239 13,985 14,317 11,236 Extraordinary loss, extinguishment of debt, net - - - - 510 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- Net earnings $ 10,685 $ 14,239 $ 13,985 $ 14,317 $ 10,726 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Net earnings per share $ 1.08 $ 1.43 $ 1.47 $ 1.51 $ 1.14 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Dividends per share $ 0.24 $ 0.20 $ 0.16 $ 0.12 $ - ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding (1) 9,895 9,950 9,505 9,475 9,417 ======== ======== ======== ======== ======== (1) Stock options are included as common stock equivalents. Consolidated Balance Sheet Data (in thousands) At June 30, 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Working capital $ 84,819 $ 91,396 $ 60,293 $ 60,063 $ 52,225 Total assets 298,605 288,251 204,368 151,467 139,666 Long-term debt (less current portion) 84,000 88,000 42,000 46,000 50,000 Stockholders' equity 110,390 106,148 93,805 76,104 62,085 * The tables above should be read in conjunction with the Company's consolidated financial statements and notes, which appear herein on pages 20-31, inclusive. Page 14 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Consolidated Statements of Earnings Data (expressed as a percentage of sales) Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of sales 74.0 73.3 72.7 ------ ------ ------ Gross profit 26.0 26.7 27.3 Selling, general and administrative expenses 16.9 16.1 14.9 Restructuring expenses 0.8 0.0 0.0 Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 0.8 0.8 0.7 ------ ------ ------ Operating income 7.5 9.8 11.7 Interest expense 2.7 2.3 1.8 Other expenses 0.0 0.1 0.1 ------ ------ ------ Earnings before income taxes 4.8 7.4 9.8 Income tax expense 2.0 2.9 3.8 ------ ------ ------ Net earnings 2.8% 4.5% 6.0% ====== ====== ====== Net Sales by Business Unit ($ in millions) In order to better focus on each of its product lines and its broadened customer base, the Company is now managing its operations using a business unit approach. The business units identified by the Company are as follows: * Kitchen Electrics and Personal Care. This group sells products including Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, toasters, ice cream freezers, can openers and massagers to retailers and two step distributors throughout the United States. * Home Environment. This group sells products including fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, electric space heaters, sump, well and utility pumps and household ventilation to retail customers throughout the United States. * Industrial and Building Supply. Our industrial group sells products including industrial fans and drum blowers, household ventilation, ceiling fans, door chimes, electric heaters and household convenience items to electrical and industrial wholesale distributors throughout the United States. * International. Our international group sells the Company's products in Canada and Europe from its sales and distribution facilities in Toronto and the Netherlands. It also ships products from the United States to distributors in Latin America and Asia. Sales by business unit and direct consumer sales are reflected in the charts below as if the Company had used the business unit approach for each of the prior three years. (PIE CHART) 1995 - ---- Kitchen Electrics $161.6 Consumer 3.8 Home Environment 55.6 Industrial/Building Supply 3.8 International 6.9 ------ $231.7 (PIE CHART) 1996 - ---- Kitchen Electrics $178.9 Consumer 3.4 Home Environment 91.8 Industrial/Building Supply 26.9 International 12.9 ------ $313.9 (PIE CHART) 1997 - ---- Kitchen Electrics $188.8 Consumer 4.6 Home Environment 116.5 Industrial/Building Supply 30.8 International 35.8 ------ $376.5 Page 15 General The Company's sales grew from $313.9 million in fiscal 1996 to $376.5 million in fiscal 1997. The growth was the result of three acquisitions: * Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. ("Fasco") which manufactures an assortment of products including household ventilation, ceiling fans, door chimes and heaters was acquired in January 1996. Fasco generates annual sales of approximately $30.0 million in the home center, building supply and electrical distribution channels. * Bionaire, Inc. ("Bionaire") which assembles and sells air purifiers and humidifiers for household use was acquired in April 1996. Bionaire has annual sales of approximately $50.0 million with retail distribution in the U.S., Canada and Europe. * Dazey. In January 1997, the Company acquired certain assets, primarily consisting of inventory, equipment and tooling, for the manufacture and sale of products including fryers, combination cookers, skillets, indoor grills and waffle makers. Sales of these products, which will be marketed under the Rival brand name, are estimated to be approximately $20 million annually. Together, Fasco, Bionaire and Dazey contributed approximately $88.6 million to fiscal 1997 sales. Fasco and Bionaire contributed approximately $24.5 million to fiscal 1996 sales. Exclusive of these acquisitions, sales were generally flat as the Company's home environment and industrial/building supply business units worked to integrate the Fasco and Bionaire product lines. The kitchen electrics group solidified market share gains achieved in fiscal 1996 when sales of these products grew by more than 10%. The vast majority of the Company's sales are in product lines which are relatively mature and provide a stable base of revenues. Future growth is expected to be generated primarily from 1) the introduction of new products and product lines under each of the Company's brand names, 2) expansion and enhancement of the customer base and distribution for Patton and Fasco products, 3) future acquisitions and 4) increased sales through international markets. (BAR CHART) Net Sales (Millions of Dollars) 1993 184.5 1994 229.2 1995 231.7 1996 313.9 1997 376.5 (BAR CHART) Operating Income* (Millions of Dollars) 1993 22.1 1994 27.4 1995 27.1 1996 30.7 1997 31.1 * (excluding restructuring charge) Fiscal 1997 Compared to Fiscal 1996 Net Sales Net sales increased $62.6 million to $376.5 million for the year ended June 30, 1997 ("fiscal 1997") compared to $313.9 million for the year ended June 30, 1996 ("fiscal 1996"). The acquisitions of Fasco, Bionaire and Dazey between January 1996 and January 1997 contributed $64.1 million in incremental sales. Excluding these acquired businesses, sales in the kitchen electrics business unit increased approximately $3.5 million or two percent due to new product introductions in the iron and massager categories. Industrial sales were adversely affected by a $4.0 million decrease in sales of fans and drum blowers due to unusually mild weather. The growth in the home environment and international business units was generally consistent with incremental sales from the Fasco and Bionaire acquisitions. Gross Profit Gross profit was $98.0 million (26.0% of net sales) in fiscal 1997 compared to $83.7 million (26.7% of net sales) in fiscal 1996. The decline in gross margins was the result of unfavorable manufacturing variances caused by excess plant capacity together with high service returns from retail customers. The under utilization in manufacturing was the result of recent acquisitions and has been addressed through the closing of two plants in Montreal, Canada and in Peru, Indiana. Additionally, production in the Sweet Springs, Missouri plant was significantly curtailed as the facility is now being used as a centralized return center to more effectively process and inspect customer returns. Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $63.8 million (16.9% of net sales) in fiscal 1997 compared to $50.6 million (16.1% of net sales) in fiscal 1996. Selling expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 12.7% to 13.4%. The higher expenses as a percentage of net sales are due, in part, to the full year impact of the international and industrial sales contributed by the Bionaire and Fasco acquisitions. Although the Company expects to reduce selling expenses of these business units as a percentage of net sales in the future, they will likely continue to be higher than the kitchen electrics and home Page 16 environment business units. Distribution expenses also increased as a percentage of net sales due to inefficiencies caused by congestion in the Clinton, Missouri distribution center. A new distribution center was opened in July 1997 in Sedalia, Missouri in order to increase shipping capacity and improve efficiency. General and administrative expenses were $13.5 million (3.6% of net sales) in fiscal 1997 compared to $10.7 million (3.4% of net sales) in fiscal 1996. Costs incurred by the product engineering group were $3.8 million in fiscal 1997 compared to $2.7 million in fiscal 1996 as the Company increased its spending on product development. Other general and administrative costs increased at rates consistent with the sales growth. Restructuring Charge A restructuring charge of $3.0 million was recognized in fiscal 1997 as a result of the decision to close the Montreal, Canada production and shipping facility together with the consolidation of certain Canadian administrative functions. The Montreal facility was acquired as part of the Bionaire acquisition in April 1996. The closing reflects efforts by the Company to reduce its excess plant capacity and is expected to save nearly $3.0 million annually. The restructuring cost reflects the estimated cost of future lease obligations in excess of projected sublease income as well as severance costs. Interest Expense Interest expense was $10.1 million in fiscal 1997 compared to $7.1 million in fiscal 1996. Total average borrowings increased from $106 million to $154 million due to the three acquisitions made between January 1996 and January 1997 together with higher working capital requirements. Average interest rates declined from 6.7% in fiscal 1996 to 6.4% in fiscal 1997 due to lower rates on the revolving credit facility. Income Taxes Effective income tax rates were 40.7% in fiscal 1997 compared to 38.8% in fiscal 1996. The statutory rate was 35% in each year. The difference between the statutory rate and the effective rate is primarily due to nondeductible amortization of goodwill recorded as a result of the 1986 acquisition of the Company and the 1996 acquisition of Bionaire. Additional differences arise due to state income taxes and differences between the rate of taxation between the Company's U.S. and international operations. In fiscal 1997, the Company's Canadian operations operated at a loss as a result of the aforementioned restructuring charge. The tax benefit recognized by the Company on the Canadian loss was below the U.S. statutory rate. Net Earnings Net earnings were $10.7 million ($1.08 per share) in fiscal 1997 compared to $14.2 million ($1.43 per share) in fiscal 1996 due to the higher interest costs and the restructuring charge discussed above. Average shares outstanding declined slightly due to the repurchase of 295,000 shares in April 1997 and May 1997. Fiscal 1996 Compared to Fiscal 1995 Net Sales Net sales increased $82.2 million to $313.9 million for fiscal 1996 compared to $231.7 million for the year ended June 30, 1995 ("fiscal 1995"). The majority ($61.6 million) of the $82.2 million increase reflected the sales contributions of Patton, Fasco and Bionaire, companies acquired between April 1995 and April 1996. Excluding these acquired businesses, sales increased by $20.6 million (9%), primarily from a $17.3 million increase in kitchen electrics and personal care sales. A modest price increase combined with higher unit sales, especially of toasters and Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, contributed to the sales growth. Gross Profit Gross profit was $83.7 million (26.7% of net sales) in fiscal 1996 compared to $63.3 million (27.3% of net sales) in fiscal 1995. The decline in the gross margin as a percentage of sales was the result of low margins on sales of Patton products caused by the high cost of component inventories purchased in the April 1995 acquisition, and unfavorable variances resulting from failure of overseas suppliers to deliver components. (BAR CHART) Interest Expense (Millions of Dollars) 1993 3.6 1994 4.1 1995 4.2 1996 7.1 1997 10.1 (BAR CHART) Stockholders' Equity (Millions of Dollars) 1993 62.1 1994 76.1 1995 93.8 1996 106.1 1997 110.4 Page 17 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Selling, general and administrative expenses totaled $51.3 million (16.3% of net sales) in fiscal 1996 compared to $34.9 million (15.0% of net sales) in fiscal 1995. Selling expenses increased as a percentage of net sales from 11.2% to 12.7%. The higher selling expense percentage was primarily the result of the operations of Fasco and Bionaire. Excluding these businesses, selling expenses were 11.6% as compared to 11.2% in the prior year with the increase being the result of incremental spending on print and television advertising to promote the Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cooker. Selling expenses for Fasco and Bionaire totaled $5.8 million (24.3% of net sales). These expenses were especially high due to the seasonality of Bionaire sales (Bionaire was acquired in the fourth fiscal quarter and less than 10% of annual volume is shipped during such quarter) and the incomplete integration of Bionaire and Fasco businesses into the consolidated entity. General and administrative expenses were $11.4 million in fiscal 1996 compared to $8.9 million in 1995. The increase was generally required to support the company's growth. General and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales declined from 3.8% to 3.6%. Interest Expense Interest expense was $7.1 million in fiscal 1996 compared to $4.2 million in fiscal 1995. Total average borrowings increased from $66 million to $106 million due to the aforementioned acquisitions. The average interest rate increased from 6.1% to 6.7% as a result of higher interest rates on the revolving credit facility and the issuance of 10 year notes in April 1996 at an interest rate of 7.21%. Income Taxes Effective income tax rates were 38.8% in fiscal 1996 compared to 38.5% in fiscal 1995. The statutory rate was 35% in each year. The difference between the statutory rate and the effective rate is primarily due to nondeductible amortization of goodwill recorded as a result of the 1986 acquisition of the Company, provisions for state income taxes and differences between the rate of taxation between the Company's U.S. and international operations. Net Earnings Net earnings were $14.2 million ($1.43 per share) in fiscal 1996 compared to $14.0 million ($1.47 per share) in fiscal 1995. The decrease in net earnings per share reflects additional shares issued by the Company in conjunction with the acquisition of Patton. Liquidity & Capital Resources The Company generated earnings plus depreciation and amortization of $20.9 million in fiscal 1997, $22.5 million in fiscal 1996 and $20.6 million in fiscal 1995. In recent years, the Company has used its operating cash flows to make significant investments in its business as evidenced by the $83.9 million spent on four acquisitions and the investment of $23.2 million in plant and equipment during the three years ended June 30, 1997. Cash provided by operating activities was $19.4 million in fiscal 1997, $3.7 million in fiscal 1996 and $9.2 million in fiscal 1995. The amount of net cash provided by operating activities can fluctuate significantly as a result of changes in accounts receivable and inventory balances. Investing activities have resulted in a net use of cash during each of the past three fiscal years due to expenditures for property, plant and equipment together with acquisitions. Capital expenditures were $12.5 million in fiscal 1997, $5.9 million in fiscal 1996 and $4.9 million in fiscal 1995. The fiscal 1997 expenditures included $3.2 million for the construction of a 200,000 square foot distribution center which was completed in July 1997 at a total cost of approximately $4.0 million. (BAR CHART) Net Earnings (Millions of Dollars) 1993 10.7 1994 14.3 1995 14.0 1996 14.2 1997 10.7 (BAR CHART) Dividends per Share 1993 0.00 1994 0.12 1995 0.16 1996 0.20 1997 0.24 (BAR CHART) Total Assets (Millions of Dollars) 1993 139.7 1994 151.5 1995 204.4 1996 288.3 1997 298.6 Page 18 Cash flows from financing activities in fiscal 1997 consisted of $13.2 million in net borrowings under its revolving credit facilities. In fiscal 1996, the Company borrowed $50 million in a private placement under a ten year, 7.21% unsecured note purchase agreement. The proceeds of the private placement were used to repay borrowings which had accumulated under a revolving credit agreement as a result of acquisitions. The Company's operations require significant amounts of working capital, particularly during the fall of each year. Sales are on terms which generally range from 30 days to 75 days, resulting in substantial accounts receivable balances. Due to the seasonal nature of the business, the Company builds inventory levels during the spring and summer in anticipation of a heavy August through November selling season for the kitchen electrics products and some seasonal home environment items such as humidifiers and heaters. Historically, inventory levels peak in August. The Company relies on revolving credit loans to finance these working capital requirements. As of June 30, 1997, the Company had $88 million in long term debt (including $4 million current portion) and $85 million in revolving loan commitments. Revolving credit loans outstanding were $65.1 million as of such date. The long term debt requires annual principal payments ranging from $4.0 million to $7.0 million over the next five years and has a final maturity in 2008. The revolving credit facilities include a $75 million U.S. bank line and a Canadian facility for the Canadian dollar equivalent of U.S. $10.0 million. The U.S. revolving credit facility expires in June 1999 and currently bears interest at a floating rate of LIBOR plus .75%. In addition, the Company is required to pay a fee of .25% on the unused portion of the commitment. The term notes and the revolving credit loans include financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, minimum fixed charge coverage ratios and maximum leverage ratios. The borrowings under the U.S. revolving credit facility are required to be $45 million or less for a period of 45 consecutive days each year. No assets of the Company are pledged to secure any indebtedness. Management believes that cash generated from operations, together with the revolving loan commitments will be sufficient to meet its cash requirements for the foreseeable future. Inflation The Company believes that its business is not affected by inflation, except to the extent the economy in general is affected thereby. Forward Looking Information This annual report contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which may include statements concerning projection of revenues, income or loss, capital expenditures, capital structure, or other financial items, statements regarding the plans and objectives of management for future operations, statements of future economic performance, statements of the assumptions underlying or relating to any of the foregoing statements, and other statements which are other than statements of historical fact. These statements appear in a number of places in this annual report and include statements regarding the intent, belief, or current expectations of the Company's management with respect to (i) the demand and price for the Company's products and services, (ii) the Company's competitive position, (iii) the supply and price of materials used by the Company, (iv) the cost and timing of the completion of new or expanded facilities, or (v) other trends affecting the Company's financial condition or results of operations. Statements made throughout this report are based on current estimates of future events, and the Company has no obligation to update or correct these estimates. Readers are cautioned that any such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and that actual results may differ materially as a result of these various factors. (BAR CHART) Working Capital (Millions of Dollars) 1993 52.2 1994 60.1 1995 60.3 1996 91.4 1997 84.8 (BAR CHART) Long-Term Debt (Millions of Dollars) 1993 50.0 1994 46.0 1995 42.0 1996 88.0 1997 84.0 Page 19 Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) June 30, 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assets Current assets: Cash $ 194 $ 1,503 Accounts receivable (net of allowance for collection losses and discounts of $2,558 and $2,785 in 1997 and 1996, respectively) 74,663 74,103 Inventories 105,287 102,030 Deferred income tax charges 2,584 1,602 Prepaid expenses 1,375 2,142 -------- -------- Total current assets 184,103 181,380 Property, plant and equipment, net 46,695 40,345 Goodwill 62,314 60,086 Other assets 5,493 6,440 -------- -------- $298,605 $288,251 ======== ======== Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Notes payable to bank $ 65,075 $ 51,896 Current portion of long-term debt 4,000 4,000 Trade accounts payable 15,477 20,354 Accrued interest 1,979 2,232 Income taxes payable 1,231 197 Other payables and accrued expenses 11,522 11,305 -------- -------- Total current liabilities 99,284 89,984 Long-term debt, less current portion 84,000 88,000 Deferred income taxes and other liabilities 4,931 4,119 Stockholders' equity Common Stock; $0.01 par value. Authorized 15,000,000 shares; issued, 9,769,244 in 1997 and 9,755,064 in 1996; outstanding, 9,448,847 in 1997 and 9,729,667 in 1996 98 97 Paid-in capital 45,656 45,488 Foreign currency translation (632) (468) Treasury stock, at cost (4,438) (310) Retained earnings 69,706 61,341 -------- -------- Total stockholders' equity 110,390 106,148 -------- -------- Commitments and contingencies $298,605 $288,251 ======== ======== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 20 Consolidated Statements of Earnings (in thousands, except per share amounts) Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Net sales $376,465 $313,864 $231,711 Cost of sales 278,455 230,207 168,406 -------- -------- -------- Gross profit 98,010 83,657 63,305 Selling expenses 50,352 39,884 26,019 General and administrative expenses 13,457 10,677 8,442 Restructuring expenses 3,000 - - Amortization of goodwill and other intangible assets 3,069 2,432 1,774 -------- -------- -------- Operating income 28,132 30,664 27,070 -------- -------- -------- Other expenses: Interest expense 10,081 7,117 4,216 Miscellaneous, net 21 295 120 -------- -------- -------- Total other expenses 10,102 7,412 4,336 -------- -------- -------- Earnings before income taxes 18,030 23,252 22,734 Income tax expense 7,345 9,013 8,749 -------- -------- -------- Net earnings $ 10,685 $ 14,239 $ 13,985 ======== ======== ======== Weighted average common and common equivalent shares outstanding 9,895 9,950 9,505 ======== ======== ======== Net earnings per share $ 1.08 $ 1.43 $ 1.47 ======== ======== ======== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 21 Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts) Foreign Total Common Paid-In Currency Treasury Retained Stockholders' Stock Capital Translation Stock Earnings Equity - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Balance June 30, 1994 $93 $40,176 $(409) $ (310) $36,554 $ 76,104 Common stock issued - 9,370 shares - 43 - - - 43 Foreign currency translation adjustments - - 14 - - 14 Compensation expense from issuance of non-qualified stock options, net of income tax benefit of $18 - 32 - - - 32 Income tax benefit recognized upon exercise of non-qualified stock options - 43 - - - 43 Purchase of common stock for treasury - 427,100 shares - - - (6,824) - (6,824) Common stock issued relative to the acquisition of a business - 850,000 shares 4 5,072 - 6,824 - 11,900 Dividends paid - - - - (1,492) (1,492) Net earnings - - - - 13,985 13,985 ---------------------------------------------------------- Balance June 30, 1995 97 45,366 (395) (310) 49,047 93,805 Common stock issued - 14,734 shares - 30 - - - 30 Foreign currency translation adjustments - - (73) - - (73) Income tax benefit recognized upon exercise of non-qualified stock options - 92 - - - 92 Dividends paid - - - - (1,945) (1,945) Net earnings - - - - 14,239 14,239 ---------------------------------------------------------- Balance June 30, 1996 97 45,488 (468) (310) 61,341 106,148 Common stock issued - 14,180 shares 1 138 - - - 139 Foreign currency translation adjustments - - (164) - - (164) Income tax benefit recognized upon exercise of non-qualified stock options - 30 - - - 30 Purchase of common stock for treasury - 295,000 shares - - - (4,128) - (4,128) Dividends paid - - - - (2,320) (2,320) Net earnings - - - - 10,685 10,685 ---------------------------------------------------------- Balance June 30, 1997 $98 $45,656 $(632) $(4,438) $69,706 $110,390 ========================================================== See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Page 22 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Net earnings $10,685 $14,239 $13,985 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 10,246 8,293 6,638 Provision for losses on accounts receivable 986 463 356 Deferred income taxes (432) (402) 260 Other 292 433 75 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions: Accounts receivable (1,546) (15,101) (2,610) Inventories 2,499 (3,727) (5,435) Prepaid expenses 767 455 248 Income taxes 1,034 (380) 171 Accounts payable and accruals (5,103) (567) (4,537) ------- ------- ------- Total adjustments 8,743 (10,533) (4,834) ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by operating activities 19,428 3,706 9,151 ------- ------- ------- Cash Flows From Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (12,460) (5,873) (4,905) Acquisition of businesses (10,922) (47,670) (25,269) Other (61) (619) 329 ------- ------- ------- Net cash used in investing activities (23,443) (54,162) (29,845) ------- ------- ------- Cash Flows From Financing Activities: Borrowings under working capital loans 89,529 122,854 85,627 Repayment of working capital loans (76,350) (115,100) (52,600) Borrowings under term loan agreements - 50,000 - Repayment of long-term debt (4,000) (4,000) (4,000) Net proceeds from issuance of common stock 139 30 43 Dividends paid (2,320) (1,945) (1,492) Purchase of common stock for treasury (4,128) - (6,824) ------- ------- ------- Net cash provided by financing activities 2,870 51,839 20,754 ------- ------- ------- Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash (164) (73) 14 ------- ------- ------- Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash (1,309) 1,310 74 Cash at Beginning of Period 1,503 193 119 ------- ------- ------- Cash at End of Period $ 194 $ 1,503 $ 193 ======= ======= ======= See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements. Page 23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Operations of The Rival Company and its Subsidiaries The Rival Company and its subsidiaries ("the Company") design, manufacture and market small household appliances, personal care appliances, commercial and industrial fans, ventilation equipment as well as sump, well and utility pumps. The Company sells its products to retail and industrial customers, primarily in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's raw materials are readily available, and the Company is not dependent on any small group of suppliers. Principles of Consolidation The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of The Rival Company and its direct and indirect wholly-owned subsidiaries: Bionaire Corporation, Bionaire International B.V. ("Bionaire - Europe"), Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. ("Fasco"), Patton Electric Company, Inc. ("Patton"), Patton Electric (Hong Kong) Limited ("PEHK"), Rival Consumer Sales Corporation, The Rival Company of Canada, Ltd. ("Rival-Canada") and Waverly Products Company, Ltd. All significant intercompany account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Inventories Approximately 43% of the Company's inventories are stated at the lower of LIFO (last-in, first-out method) cost or market at June 30, 1997 (45% at June 30, 1996). The balance of the inventories is stated at the lower of FIFO (first- in, first-out) cost or market. Depreciation Depreciation on property, plant and equipment is computed on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets which range from 3 to 10 years on furniture and fixtures as well as machinery and equipment and 10 to 40 years on buildings and improvements. Goodwill The excess of the purchase price paid in the 1986 acquisition of the Company over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired (goodwill) is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a period of forty years. The goodwill resulting from subsequent acquisitions is being amortized on a straight-line basis over periods ranging from 15 to 30 years. The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and measures impairment, if any, by determining whether the amortization of the goodwill balance over its remaining life can be recovered through undiscounted future operating cash flows. Goodwill is reflected in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets net of accumulated amortization of $14,448,000 and $12,220,000 at June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Other Assets Other assets include non-compete agreements with an aggregate unamortized balance of $3.3 million. Such agreements are being amortized on a straight- line basis over their contractual terms which range from three to eight years. Income Taxes The Company and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return. The Company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in earnings in the period that includes the enactment date. Research and Development Research and development costs are expensed when incurred. Such costs were $4,477,000 in 1997, $3,136,000 in 1996 and $2,502,000 in 1995. Self-insurance The Company maintains a self-insurance program against general and product liability claims, as well as medical claims and workers' compensation claims, with excess coverage above the Company's self-insured retention. Provisions for such claims are accrued based upon the Company's estimate of its aggregate liability. Net Sales The Company recognizes revenue at the time products are shipped to its customers. Sales to one of the Company's customers were 26%, 26% and 28% of consolidated net sales for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Company's customer base consists primarily of retailers and distributors who sell to retailers throughout the United States and Canada. As such, a significant concentration of the Company's business activity is with entities whose ability to meet their obligations with the Company is dependent upon prevailing economic conditions within the retail industry. Page 24 Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities in foreign currencies are translated into dollars at the rates prevailing at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates for the year. The net exchange differences resulting from these translations are reported in stockholders' equity, net of tax effects. Fair Value of Financial Instruments The carrying amount of cash, accounts receivable, notes payable to bank and trade accounts payable approximates fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt ($86.8 million at June 30, 1997) was estimated using current interest rates for similar debt. The carrying amount of long-term debt at June 30, 1997 was $88.0 million. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swap agreement ($0.1 million at June 30, 1997) represents the estimated amount the Company would pay to settle the swap agreement. The Company has no other derivative financial instruments. Net Earnings Per Share Net earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of common shares and dilutive common equivalent shares outstanding. Common stock options, which are common stock equivalents, have a dilutive effect on net earnings per common share in all periods and are therefore included in the computation of net earnings per common share. In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement No. 128, "Earnings Per Share" which revises the calculation and presentation provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion 15 and related interpretations. Statement No. 128 is effective for the Company's quarter ending December 31, 1997. Retroactive application will be required. The Company believes the adoption of Statement No. 128 will not have a significant effect on its reported earnings per share. Use of Estimates The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires the Company to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those amounts. 2. Acquisitions On January 7, 1997, the Company acquired certain of the assets of Dazey Corporation. Assets acquired include the inventory, tooling, machinery and equipment for the production and sale of the kitchen product line of Dazey. Sales of these products, which will be marketed under the Rival brand name, are estimated to be approximately $20 million annually and contributed approximately $6.5 million to the Company's fiscal 1997 consolidated sales. The Company paid $9.9 million in cash for the assets of Dazey. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and, accordingly, the purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed based upon their respective fair values. The allocation of the purchase price to assets acquired is as follows: inventories - $5.8 million; property, plant and equipment - $0.9 million and goodwill - $3.4 million. The Company also assumed liabilities of $0.2 million. The proforma effect of this acquisition on operating results for prior periods is not material. On January 2, 1996, the Company acquired 100% of the Common Stock of Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. ("Fasco"), a Fayetteville, North Carolina manufacturer of heating, ventilating and other convenience products that are distributed through wholesale and retail markets with annual sales of approximately $40 million at the date of acquisition. The Company paid $23.5 million in cash for the stock of Fasco together with a non-compete agreement from the seller and its affiliates. On April 3, 1996, the Company, through a wholly-owned Canadian subsidiary, completed the acquisition of Bionaire, Inc. ("Bionaire"). Bionaire, which had annual sales of approximately $57 million and was headquartered in Lachine, Quebec, assembles and markets air purifiers, humidifiers and related accessories such as replacement filters. The Company paid $25.0 million in cash for the stock of Bionaire. The consolidated operating results for the Company for the fiscal years ended June 30, 1996 and 1995 on a proforma basis as though the Fasco and Bionaire acquisitions had occurred on July 1, 1994 would be as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts) (unaudited): net sales - $383,646 and $363,045; net earnings - $14,995 and $17,770; earnings per share - $1.51 and $1.74. The proforma results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the actual operating results that would have occurred had the acquisitions been consummated on July 1, 1994 or of future operating results on a combined basis. The operating results of Fasco, Bionaire and Dazey have been included in the consolidated results of the Company since the date of their respective acquisitions. During fiscal 1996, Fasco and Bionaire contributed $24.5 million in net sales. Fasco, Bionaire and Dazey contributed a combined $88.6 million in net sales in fiscal 1997. Page 25 3. Inventories Inventories consist of (in thousands): at June 30, 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raw materials and work in process $ 52,933 $ 42,470 Finished goods 57,794 64,103 -------- -------- 110,727 106,573 Valuation to LIFO (5,440) (4,543) -------- -------- $105,287 $102,030 ======== ======== If LIFO inventories had been stated at the lower of FIFO cost or market, earnings before income taxes would have been $897,000, $761,000 and $544,000 higher for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. 4. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant and equipment is summarized as follows (in thousands): at June 30, 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Land $ 1,125 $ 958 Buildings and improvements 23,993 19,601 Machinery and equipment 50,832 44,247 Furniture and fixtures 6,392 5,248 ------- ------- 82,342 70,054 Less accumulated depreciation (35,647) (29,709) ------- ------- $46,695 $40,345 ======= ======= 5. Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt On April 15, 1996, the Company entered into a $75 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a group of banks (the "Revolving Credit Facility"). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at floating rates determined at the Company's option to be LIBOR plus .75% or prime. In addition, the Company is required to pay a fee of .25% per annum on the unused portion of the commitment. At June 30, 1997, $55.3 million was outstanding under the Revolving Credit Facility. Rival-Canada also has a revolving credit facility through a Canadian bank for the Canadian Dollar equivalent of U.S. $10 million. As of June 30, 1997, U.S. $9.8 million was outstanding under the credit line. On April 19, 1996, the Company sold $50 million in unsecured notes in a private placement. The notes bear interest at a rate of 7.21%, and have a final maturity in 2008. In conjunction with the sale of these notes, the Company entered into a twelve year interest rate swap transaction with Bank of America, N.A. in the notional amount of $25 million. The effect of the swap transaction was to convert the interest payment stream on $25 million of the notes to a variable rate which is approximately 0.45% above the prevailing six month LIBOR rate. Income or expense associated with the interest rate swap agreement is recognized on the accrual basis as an adjustment to interest expense. On July 23, 1993, the Company sold $50 million in unsecured notes in a private placement. These notes bear interest at a per annum rate of 6.42% which is paid semiannually and have a final maturity in 2003. The balance outstanding on June 30, 1997 was $38.0 million. Installment payments on the long-term debt for the next five fiscal years are as follows: 1998, $4,000,000; 1999, $6,000,000; 2000, $7,000,000; 2001, $7,000,000; 2002, $7,000,000. The unsecured notes and the Revolving Credit Facility include financial covenants regarding minimum net worth, minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and maximum leverage ratios. At June 30, 1997, the Company had $15.7 million in unrestricted retained earnings available for future dividends. The year-end interest rate (exclusive of commitment fees) on working capital loans under the Revolving Credit Facility was 6.13% and 6.31% at June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. Total interest paid on all indebtedness during the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $10,334,000, $6,373,000 and $4,189,000, respectively. Page 26 6. Income Taxes Income tax expense (benefit) is comprised of the following (in thousands): Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Current: Federal $6,690 $9,356 $7,629 State and local 640 549 811 Foreign 447 (490) 49 ------ ------ ------ Total current tax expense 7,777 9,415 8,489 Deferred tax expense (benefit) (432) (402) 260 ------ ------ ------ Total income tax expense $7,345 $9,013 $8,749 ====== ====== ====== The tax effects of temporary differences that result in deferred assets and (liabilities) are presented below (in thousands). There were no valuation allowances provided for deferred tax assets. at June 30, 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Depreciation $(3,887) $(3,516) Inventory (1,297) (1,436) Pension plan costs (392) (469) ------- ------- Total deferred tax liabilities (5,576) (5,421) ------- ------- Bad debts 416 461 Reserves not currently deductible 2,157 1,876 Carryforward of Canadian income tax benefit 1,014 500 Other 245 408 ------- ------- Total deferred tax assets 3,832 3,245 ------- ------- Net deferred tax liabilities $(1,744) $(2,176) ======= ======= A reconciliation of the U.S. statutory rates to the Company's effective tax rates is as follows: Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Income tax expense at statutory rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State income tax expense net of federal income tax benefit 2.3 1.5 2.4 Amortization of goodwill 2.9 1.8 1.7 Other .5 .5 (.6) ----- ----- ----- Effective tax rate 40.7% 38.8% 38.5% ===== ===== ===== Total income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995 was $6,140,000, $9,703,000 and $8,275,000, respectively. The Company has foreign investment tax credits approximating $1,300,000 and domestic and foreign net operating loss carryforwards approximating $1,500,000 and $3,400,000, respectively, with respect to its acquisition of Bionaire. Utilization of these carryforwards is subject to limitation and such carryforwards expire starting in 2011 for domestic and 2001 for foreign. 7. Pension and Retirement Plans The Company has noncontributory defined benefit pension and retirement plans covering salaried and certain hourly employees. The components of the net periodic pension cost of the plans are as follows (in thousands): Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Service cost-benefits earned during the period $ 663 $ 566 $ 535 Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 879 826 765 Actual return on plan assets (1,416) (2,528) (936) Net amortization and deferral 286 1,631 128 ------- ------- ------- Net periodic pension expense $ 412 $ 495 $ 492 ======= ======= ======= Page 27 The following table sets forth the plans' funded status and the amounts included in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands): at June 30, 1997 1996 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Actuarial present value of accumulated benefit obligations: Vested $10,529 $ 9,536 Non-vested 776 771 ------- ------- Accumulated benefit obligation 11,305 10,307 Excess of projected benefit obligation over accumulated benefit obligation 1,693 1,655 ------- ------- Projected benefit obligation 12,998 11,962 ======= ======= Fair value of plan assets 15,146 13,959 ======= ======= Plan assets in excess of projected benefit obligation 2,148 1,997 Unrecognized net (gain) loss (980) (635) Unrecognized prior service cost 700 231 Unrecognized net transition asset (amortized over 22 years) (936) (1,025) ------- ------- Prepaid pension cost $ 932 $ 568 ======= ======= As of June 30, 1997, approximately 10% of pension plan assets were invested in cash equivalents, 34% were invested in an intermediate term bond fund which consisted primarily of U.S. Government obligations and 56% were invested in common stocks. Significant pension plan assumptions are as follows: Years ended June 30, 1997 1996 1995 - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Discount rate 7.50% 7.50% 7.50% Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.00% 8.00% 8.25% Salary increase rate 4.50% 4.50% 4.50% The Company has a Savings Plan (401K) which allows employees to make voluntary contributions of up to 15% of annual compensation, as defined. The Company makes partial matching contributions which were $119,000, $95,000 and $71,000 for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. The Company does not provide any postretirement benefits other than pensions. 8. Leases The Company maintains operating leases on equipment, warehouse and office properties. Rental expense under such leases amounted to $1,800,000, $790,000 and $406,000 for the years ended June 30, 1997, 1996 and 1995, respectively. Future rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with a remaining term in excess of one year at June 30, 1997 are as follows: 1998, $1,360,000; 1999, $1,328,000; 2000, $1,235,000; 2001, $757,000; 2002, $724,000; thereafter, $1,936,000. 9. Compensation Arrangements The 1994 Stock Option Plan provides for the granting of options to purchase 700,000 shares of common stock. Additionally, the 1986 Stock Option Plan provided for the granting of options to purchase 742,000 shares of common stock. Options granted under the plans may be either incentive stock options or nonqualified stock options and have terms of ten years. The option price for incentive stock options under the plans is to be the greater of par value or fair market value on the date of grant. The option price for nonqualified stock options under the plans is to be determined by the Company's Board of Directors, but may not be less than par value. At the end of each year following the date of grant, 25% of the options become exercisable, with accumulation privileges. The Company accounts for the stock options in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees", and related interpretations. As such, compensation expense is recorded on the date of grant only if the current market price of the underlying stock exceeds the exercise price. On June 30, 1997, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" (FAS 123), which permits entities to recognize as expense over the vesting period the fair value of all stock-based awards on the date of grant. Alternatively, FAS 123 allows entities to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide pro forma net earnings and pro forma earnings per share disclosures for employee stock option grants made in 1996 and future years as if the fair-value-based method defined in FAS 123 had been applied. Page 28 The Company has elected to continue to apply the provisions of APB Opinion No. 25 and provide the pro forma disclosure provisions of FAS 123. A combined summary of the status of the Company's two fixed stock option plans at the end of 1997, 1996 and 1995, and changes during these years is presented below: 1997 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Weighted- Weighted- Weighted- Number average Number average Number average of exercise of exercise of exercise Fixed options shares price shares price shares price - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding at beginning of year 687,821 15.07 537,555 11.98 421,825 10.57 Granted 202,100 14.73 177,000 23.87 137,800 16.23 Exercised (14,180) 9.71 (14,734) 2.05 (9,370) 4.67 Forfeited (47,650) 21.00 (12,000) 19.22 (12,700) 16.76 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Outstanding at end of year 828,091 14.74 687,821 15.07 537,555 11.98 ======= ======= ======= Options exercisable at year end 435,579 319,161 232,130 ======= ======= ======= The following table summarizes information about fixed stock options outstanding at June 30,1997.
Options Outstanding Options exercisable - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------- Range of Number Weighted-average Number exercise outstanding remaining Weighted-average exercisable Weighted-average prices at 6/30/97 contractual life price at 6/30/97 exercise price - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ (in years) $0.19 102,741 2.6 $ 0.19 102,741 $ 0.19 $11.125 - 16.00 459,900 7.7 13.46 218,375 12.50 $19.50 - 25.625 265,450 8.0 22.59 114,463 21.62 - ----------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------ Total 828,091 7.0 $14.74 435,579 $11.99 =============================================== ==============================
The per share weighted-average fair value of stock options granted during 1997 and 1996 was $5.87 and $7.33, respectively, on the date of grant using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: expected dividend yield of 1.83% and 1.82% for 1997 and 1996, respectively; weighted average risk-free interest rate of 6.50%, expected volatility factor of 30.83% and 17.28% for 1997 and 1996, respectively; and a weighted-average expected life of eight years. Since the Company applies APB Opinion No. 25 in accounting for its plans, no compensation expense has been recognized for its stock options in the financial statements. Had the Company recorded compensation expense based on the fair value at the grant date for its stock options under FAS 123, the Company's net earnings and earnings per share would have been reduced by approximately $582,000 or $0.06 per share in 1997 and approximately $414,000 or $0.04 per share in 1996. Pro forma net earnings reflect only options granted during 1997 and 1996. Therefore, the full impact of calculating compensation expense for stock options under FAS 123 is not reflected in the pro forma net earnings amounts presented above, because compensation expense is reflected over the options' vesting period of four years for the 1996 and 1997 options. Compensation expense for options granted prior to July 1, 1995 is not considered. The Company provides an incentive compensation plan for certain members of management. Bonuses under the plan are computed based upon actual earnings from operations compared to budgeted earnings from operations. Bonuses under the plan were $392,000 for 1997, $750,000 for 1996 and $450,000 for 1995. 10. Restructuring Charge A restructuring charge of $3.0 million was recognized in fiscal 1997 as a result of the decision to close the Montreal, Canada production and shipping facility together with the consolidation of certain Canadian administrative functions. The Montreal facility was acquired as part of the Bionaire acquisition in April 1996. The charge consisted of: 1) estimated cash expenditures for employee termination costs of approximately $0.5 million, including severance pay and related benefits for approximately 100 people. 2) estimated future leasehold costs in excess of projected rentals to be received from subleasing the facility through June 2000 of approximately $2.5 million. The following table reflects the activity recorded for the charge in fiscal 1997 (in thousands): Employee Lease Severance Termination Total - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reserve established $ 500 $2,500 $3,000 Cash payments (331) (457) (788) ------ ------ ------ Reserve remaining at June 30, 1997 $ 169 $2,043 $2,212 ====== ====== ====== Page 29 11. Contingencies The Company is party to various product liability lawsuits relating to its products and incidental to its business. The Company believes that many of the personal injury and damage claims brought against it arise from the misuse or misapplication of the Company's products and rarely involve manufacturing defects. In such cases, the Company vigorously defends against such actions. Historically, product liability awards have rarely exceeded the Company's individual per occurrence self-insured retention. There can be no assurance, however, that the Company's future product liability experience will be consistent with its past experience. The Company believes that the ultimate conclusion of the various pending claims and lawsuits of the Company will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. 12. Business Segments The Rival Company manages its operations through four business units: kitchen electrics and personal care ("kitchen electrics"), home environment, industrial and building supply ("industrial") and international. The kitchen electrics business unit sells products including Crock-Pot (REGISTERED TRADEMARK) slow cookers, toasters, ice cream freezers, can openers and massagers to retailers throughout the U.S. The home environment business unit sells products including fans, air purifiers, humidifiers, electric space heaters, utility pumps and household ventilation to retailers throughout the U.S. The industrial group sells products including industrial fans and drum blowers, household ventilation, ceiling fans, door chimes and electric heaters to electrical and industrial wholesale distributors throughout the U.S. The international business unit sells the Company's products outside the U.S. The Company is reporting business segment information in accordance with the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information" which was issued in June 1997. Prior to a series of acquisitions which occurred between April 1995 and April 1996, the Company had only one business segment. Because of the broadening of the product line and the diversification of the customer base which resulted from these acquisitions, the Company began to manage its operations using the business unit approach in fiscal 1997. Prior year business unit information is not reported, as it would be impracticable to create such information. The Rival Company evaluates performance based upon contribution margin, which it defines as gross margin less selling expenses. Administrative functions such as finance and management information systems are centralized and are not allocated to the business units. The various business units share manufacturing and distribution facilities. Costs of operating the manufacturing plants are allocated to the business units through full- absorption standard costing and distribution costs are allocated based upon volume shipped from each distribution center. Because the Company's property, plant and equipment are not allocable to the business units, only inventory and accounts receivable are included in the segment assets as reported herein. Cost of sales consists of the standard cost of production together with an allocation of any manufacturing and other cost variances. There are no transfers of product or intercompany profits recognized between segments as the manufacturing and purchasing functions serve all business units. Summary financial information for each reportable segment, together with non-business unit results consisting of sales directly to consumers, for fiscal 1997 is as follows (in thousands):
Kitchen Home Electrics Environment Industrial International Other Total -------- -------- ------- ------- ------ -------- Net sales $188,803 $116,485 $30,750 $35,825 $4,602 $376,465 Gross profit 49,985 25,384 8,093 11,632 2,916 98,010 Selling expenses 20,217 14,462 8,506 5,858 1,309 50,352 Contribution margin 29,768 10,922 (413) 5,774 1,607 47,658 Inventory 45,221 41,154 12,535 6,377 - 105,287 Accounts receivable 38,049 27,079 7,529 2,006 - 74,663
Revenues and non-current assets by geographic region as of June 30, 1997 are as follows (in thousands): Latin America United States Canada Europe and Other Total -------- ------- ------ ------ -------- Revenues $340,640 $22,419 $9,531 $3,875 $376,465 Non-current assets 109,501 3,152 1,849 - $114,502 Page 30 13. Unaudited Quarterly Financial Data Unaudited quarterly financial data is as follows (amounts in thousands except per share amounts): Fiscal 1997 Sept. 1996 Dec. 1996 March 1997 June 1997 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net sales $99,650 $121,566 $74,828 $80,421 Gross profit 28,583 35,046 14,340 20,041 Operating income 11,228 16,682 (4,153) 4,375 Net earnings $ 5,276 $ 8,594 $(4,338) $ 1,153 ======= ======== ======= ======= Net earnings per share $ 0.53 $ 0.86 $ (0.44) $ 0.12 ======= ======== ======= ======= Fiscal 1996 Sept. 1995 Dec. 1995 March 1996 June 1996 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Net sales $73,897 $ 97,450 $61,916 $80,601 Gross profit 21,416 27,310 16,658 18,273 Operating income 9,826 13,982 4,432 2,424 Net earnings $ 5,093 $ 7,456 $ 1,572 $ 118 ======= ======== ======= ======= Net earnings per share $ 0.51 $ 0.75 $ 0.16 $ 0.01 ======= ======== ======= ======= Independent Auditors' Report The Board of Directors and Stockholders The Rival Company: We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Rival Company and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and 1996 and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of The Rival Company and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. KPMG PEAT MARWICK LLP Kansas City, Missouri August 4, 1997 Page 31 Investor Information Corporate Headquarters 800 East 101st Terrace Kansas City, Missouri 64131 (816) 943-4100 SEC Form 10-K Stockholders may receive a copy of the Company's 1997 Annual Report to the Securities and Exchange Commission on Form 10-K free of charge by writing to the Office of the Secretary. Annual Meeting The 1997 annual meeting of shareholders will be held at 9:00 a.m., Central Standard time, on Tuesday, November 4, 1997, at the Doubletree Hotel, 10100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, Kansas. Formal notice of the meeting, a proxy statement and proxy form will be mailed separately to all shareholders of record at the close of business on September 5, 1997. Management urges all shareholders to vote their proxies and thus participate in the decisions that will be made at this meeting. Registrar & Transfer Agent UMB bank, N.A., P.O. Box 410064 Kansas City, MO 64141 For change of name, address, or to replace lost stock certificates, write the UMB bank, N.A. at the above address, or phone: (816) 860-7445. Independent Auditors KPMG Peat Marwick LLP 1600 Commerce Bank Building Kansas City, MO 64106 Security Analyst Contact Security analyst inquiries are welcome. Please direct them to Mr. W. Mark Meierhoffer, Senior Vice President - Finance and Administration at 816-943-4100. Common Stock Price Range The Common Stock of The Rival Company is traded on The Nasdaq stock market under the symbol RIVL. Stock price quotations can be found in major daily newspapers and in The Wall Street Journal. The Rival Company made its initial public offering of common stock at a price of $10.50 per share on June 2, 1992. The following table shows the range of high and low sales prices of the Company's common stock for fiscal 1997 and 1996. Fiscal 1997 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter ended September 30 $23.25 $17.75 Second Quarter ended December 31 24.88 21.25 Third Quarter ended March 31 24.31 21.00 Fourth Quarter ended June 30 21.88 13.50 Fiscal 1996 High Low - --------------------------------------------------------------------------- First Quarter ended September 30 $20.25 $14.25 Second Quarter ended December 31 23.00 19.25 Third Quarter ended March 31 24.25 20.50 Fourth Quarter ended June 30 25.75 22.25 At June 30, 1997, there were 9,448,847 shares outstanding and 213 stockholders of record. A substantial number of shares of common stock are held in "street name." The number of individual stockholders is believed to be approximately 3,500. Dividends The Board of Directors approved a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share payable in September 1997. Future dividend payments are subject to approval of the Board of Directors. The Company paid dividends of $0.24 per share in fiscal 1997 and $0.20 per share in fiscal 1996. Page 32 Directors and Executive Officers Board of Directors Thomas K. Manning (1), Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer William L. Yager, President and Chief Operating Officer William S. Endres, Senior Vice President-Sales and Marketing Darrel M. Sanders, Senior Vice President-Operations Jack J. Culberg (1), Investor and former Chairman of the Board of The Rival Company Todd Goodwin (1, 2), Partner, Gibbons Goodwin van Amerongen, Investment bankers John E. Grimm III (2), Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Midbrook, Inc., Consultants Lanny R. Julian (2, 3), President, DONLAN Marketing Group, L.L.C., a marketing consulting company Noel Thomas Patton (3), Investor and former owner of Patton Electric Company, Inc. Beatrice Smith, Ph.D. (1, 3), Dean, College of Human Environmental Sciences, University of Missouri - Columbia 1 - Member, Executive Committee, 2 - Member, Compensation and Stock Option Committee, 3 - Member, Audit Committee Officers Thomas K. Manning, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer William L. Yager, President and Chief Operating Officer William S. Endres, Senior Vice President-Sales and Marketing W. Mark Meierhoffer, Senior Vice President-Finance and Administration Darrel M. Sanders, Senior Vice President-Operations Neal Bastick, Vice President-International Sales Stanley D. Biggs, Vice President, Treasurer and Corporate Secretary Gerald E. Byle, Vice President-Canadian Sales Scott Royal-Ferris, Vice President-Kitchen Electrics Sales Sidney W. Hose, Vice President-Home Environment Sales James Houchen, Vice President-Materials Management A. Aykut Ozgunay, Vice President-Engineering Jon K. Patterson, Vice President-Management Information Systems Michael A. Pignataro, Vice President-Industrial Sales Mark S. Sesler, Vice President-Marketing Trademarks Trademarks of The Rival Company mentioned in this Annual Report include Rival, Rival Select, Simer, Pollenex, Patton, Bionaire, Crock-Pot, Crock Grill, Potpourri Crock and White Mountain. (COPYRIGHT) The Rival Company 1997 Page 33 EX-21 6 Exhibit 21 THE RIVAL COMPANY List of Subsidiaries Bionaire Corporation Bionaire France Bionaire International B.V. Fasco Consumer Products, Inc. Patton Electric Company, Inc. Patton Electric (Hong Kong) Limited Rival Consumer Sales Corporation The Rival Company of Canada, Ltd. Waverly Products Company, Ltd. EX-23 7 Exhibit 23 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE AND CONSENT The Board of Directors The Rival Company: The audits referred to in our report dated August 4, 1997 included the related financial statement schedule for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997, included in the 1997 annual report on Form 10-K. This financial statement schedule is the responsibility of The Rival Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on this financial statement schedule based on our audits. In our opinion such financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein. We consent to incorporation by reference in the registration statement (No. 33-69392) on Form S-8 of The Rival Company of the above report and our report dated August 4, 1997 relating to the consolidated balance sheets of The Rival Company and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1997 and 1996, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended June 30, 1997, which report is incorporated by reference in the June 30, 1997 annual report on Form 10-K of The Rival Company. Kansas City, Missouri /s/ KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP -------------------------- September 2, 1997 KPMG Peat Marwick, LLP EX-27 8
5 This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from Form 10-K for the year ended 6/30/97 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial statements. YEAR YEAR JUN-30-1997 JUN-30-1996 JUL-01-1996 JUL-01-1995 JUN-30-1997 JUN-30-1996 194 1,503 0 0 77,221 76,888 2,558 2,785 105,287 102,030 184,103 181,380 82,342 70,054 35,647 29,709 298,605 288,251 99,284 89,984 84,000 88,000 0 0 0 0 98 97 110,292 106,051 298,605 288,251 376,465 313,864 376,465 313,864 278,455 230,207 278,455 230,207 69,878 52,993 986 463 10,081 7,117 18,030 23,252 7,345 9,013 10,685 14,239 0 0 0 0 0 0 10,685 14,239 1.08 1.43 1.08 1.43
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