10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


QUARTERLY REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended:

July 2, 2006

001-12415

(Commission File Number)

 


BWAY CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


DELAWARE

(State of incorporation)

36-3624491

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

8607 Roberts Drive, Suite 250

Atlanta, Georgia

(Address of principal executive offices)

30350-2237

(Zip Code)

(770) 645-4800

(Registrant’s telephone number)

 


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.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  ¨    Non-accelerated filer  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of August 10, 2006, there were 1,000 shares of BWAY Corporation’s Common Stock outstanding.

 



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BWAY CORPORATION

Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2006

INDEX

 

         

Page

Number

   PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Financial Statements   
   Consolidated Balance Sheets at July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005 (Unaudited)    1
   Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 (Unaudited)    2
   Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three and Nine Months Ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 (Unaudited)    3
   Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)    4

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    16

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    21

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures    21
   PART II – OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings    22

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors    22

Item 2.

   Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    22

Item 3.

   Defaults Upon Senior Securities    22

Item 4.

   Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    22

Item 5.

   Other Information    22

Item 6.

   Exhibits    22


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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 

(Dollars in thousands, except share data)

   July 2,
2006
    October 2,
2005
 

Assets

    

Current assets

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 22,608     $ 51,889  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,790 and $1,613

     114,895       104,122  

Inventories, net

     76,549       71,965  

Deferred tax assets

     11,391       9,174  

Other

     5,556       3,750  
                

Total current assets

     230,999       240,900  

Property, plant and equipment, net

     141,926       142,476  

Other assets

    

Goodwill

     219,154       219,218  

Other intangible assets, net

     146,998       156,751  

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $5,680 and $4,085

     8,994       10,589  

Other

     4,046       2,060  
                

Total other assets

     379,192       388,618  
                

Total Assets

   $ 752,117     $ 771,994  
                

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

    

Current liabilities

    

Accounts payable

   $ 109,822     $ 97,968  

Accrued salaries and wages

     11,705       13,786  

Accrued interest

     5,710       10,803  

Accrued rebates

     9,105       10,104  

Income taxes payable

     5,507       7,993  

Current portion of long-term debt

     —         30,000  

Other

     20,286       16,537  
                

Total current liabilities

     162,135       187,191  

Long-term debt

     365,300       365,300  

Other long-term liabilities

    

Deferred tax liabilities

     71,046       76,119  

Other

     20,579       19,948  
                

Total other long-term liabilities

     91,625       96,067  

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

    

Stockholder’s equity

    

Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued

     —         —    

Common stock, $.01 par value, 24,000,000 shares authorized; 1,000 shares issued and outstanding

     —         —    

Additional paid-in capital

     104,082       104,082  

Retained earnings

     29,322       19,701  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (347 )     (347 )
                

Total stockholder’s equity

     133,057       123,436  
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

   $ 752,117     $ 771,994  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

  

July 2,

2006

  

July 3,

2005

  

July 2,

2006

  

July 3,

2005

 

Net sales

   $ 242,675    $ 227,412    $ 669,467    $ 608,949  
                             

Costs, expenses and other:

           

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     204,889      191,543      583,891      524,349  

Depreciation and amortization

     10,112      9,372      30,449      32,565  

Selling and administrative

     4,833      5,238      14,391      15,272  

Restructuring and impairment charges

     338      3,943      533      4,821  

Interest, net

     8,441      8,155      24,952      23,928  

Financial advisory fees

     123      123      371      371  

Other expense (income), net

     65      61      538      (592 )
                             

Total costs, expenses and other

     228,801      218,435      655,125      600,714  
                             

Income before income taxes

     13,874      8,977      14,342      8,235  

Provision for income taxes

     4,564      2,965      4,721      2,692  
                             

Net income

   $ 9,310    $ 6,012    $ 9,621    $ 5,543  
                             

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

  

July 2,

2006

   

July 3,

2005

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 9,621     $ 5,543  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation

     20,696       23,669  

Amortization of other intangible assets

     9,753       8,896  

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     1,595       1,590  

Provision for doubtful accounts

     177       108  

Impairment charge

     —         775  

Loss (gain) on disposition of property, plant and equipment

     358       (715 )

Utilization of acquired deferred tax asset

     1,659       —    

Deferred income taxes

     (7,290 )     (3,094 )

Stock-based compensation

     914       1,286  

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (10,950 )     (20,369 )

Inventories

     (4,584 )     (11,128 )

Other assets

     (4,333 )     10  

Accounts payable

     11,490       25,297  

Accrued and other liabilities

     (6,837 )     (52 )

Income taxes, net

     (2,486 )     5,904  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     19,783       37,720  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (20,342 )     (14,926 )

Business acquisitions

     —         (268 )

Proceeds from disposition of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale

     725       1,243  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,617 )     (13,951 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Repayments of term loan

     (30,000 )     (19,700 )

Increase (decrease) in unpresented bank drafts in excess of cash available for offset

     735       (623 )

Principal payments under capital leases

     (182 )     (162 )
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (29,447 )     (20,485 )
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and equivalents

     (29,281 )     3,284  

Cash and equivalents, beginning of period

     51,889       27,325  
                

Cash and equivalents, end of period

   $ 22,608     $ 30,609  
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:

    

Interest

   $ 28,450     $ 28,082  
                

Income taxes

   $ 12,838     $ (118 )
                

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Amounts owed for capital expenditures

   $ 1,261     $ 791  
                

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment utilizing capital leases

   $ —       $ 81  
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

1. GENERAL

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements include the accounts of BWAY Corporation (“BWAY”) and our subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”, “we” or “our”) and have been prepared without audit. Certain information and footnote disclosures, including critical and significant accounting policies, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These statements and the accompanying notes should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 2, 2005 (the “Annual Report”). The consolidated financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented.

Results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2006 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year, particularly in view of the seasonality of the packaging business.

Business and Segment Information

We manufacture and distribute metal and rigid plastic containers primarily in the United States. We operate the company as two divisions. Our BWAY Packaging Division primarily sells and markets our metal packaging products and our NAMPAC Division primarily sells and markets our rigid plastic packaging products.

We are a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCO Holding Company (“BCO Holding”), an affiliate of Kelso & Company, L.P., a private equity firm, as a result of a merger transaction whereby all outstanding shares of BWAY’s common stock, with certain exceptions, were redeemed on February 7, 2003.

On July 7, 2004, we acquired all of the stock of North America Packaging Corporation (“NAMPAC”) from MVOC, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and sole owner of the common shares of NAMPAC (the “NAMPAC Acquisition”). As a result of the acquisition, NAMPAC became a wholly owned subsidiary of BWAY.

We operate on a 52/53-week fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to September 30. Our NAMPAC subsidiary reports its operations on a calendar month basis. There were no material transactions between the different period ends that required adjustment in the consolidated financial statements.

Stock-Based Compensation

We account for stock-based compensation using the intrinsic value method prescribed in Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) Opinion 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations (“APB 25”). Accordingly, we are not required to record compensation expense when the exercise price of stock options granted to employees or directors is equal to or greater than the fair market value of the stock when the option is granted.

If we determined stock-based compensation based on the fair-value method, our net income would be as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
    July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Net income, as reported

   $ 9,310     $ 6,012     $ 9,621     $ 5,543  

Add: Stock-based compensation included in reported net income, net of related tax effects

     277       416       616       866  

Less: Pro forma stock-based compensation under SFAS 123, net of related tax effects

     (656 )     (832 )     (2,021 )     (2,200 )
                                

Pro forma net income

   $ 8,931     $ 5,596     $ 8,216     $ 4,209  
                                

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

On May 18, 2006, the Texas Governor signed into law a Texas margin tax (H.B. No. 3) which restructures the state business tax by replacing the taxable capital and earned surplus components of the current franchise tax with a new “taxable margin” component. Because the tax base on the Texas margin tax is derived from an income-based measure, we believe the margin tax is an income tax and, therefore, the provisions of SFAS 109 regarding the recognition of deferred taxes apply to the new margin tax. In accordance with SFAS 109, the effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax law should be included in tax expense attributable to continuing operations in the period that includes the enactment date. The change did not have a material impact on deferred tax expense.

In July 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return and requires that we recognize in our financial statements, the impact of a tax position, if that position is more likely than not of being sustained on audit, based on the technical merits of the position. This interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods and disclosure requirements for uncertain tax positions. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for us in October 2007, at the beginning of our 2008 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of FIN 48 may have on our financial statements.

 

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2. INVENTORIES

Inventories consist of the following:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

July 2,

2006

   

October 2,

2005

 

Inventories at FIFO cost

    

Raw materials

   $ 28,258     $ 28,999  

Work-in-process

     36,744       29,737  

Finished goods

     27,552       25,316  
                
     92,554       84,052  

LIFO reserve

     (16,005 )     (12,087 )
                

Inventories, net

   $ 76,549     $ 71,965  
                

During the first nine months of fiscal 2006, the LIFO reserve increased $3.9 million primarily as a result of changes in the cost of plastic resin.

 

3. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

The following table sets forth the change in goodwill by reportable segment during the first nine months of fiscal 2006:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   Metal
Packaging
   Plastics
Packaging
    Total  

Goodwill, October 2, 2005

   $ 112,556    $ 106,662     $ 219,218  

Correction related to the NAMPAC Acquisition

     —        667       667  

Utilization of acquired deferred tax asset, net of contingency

     —        (731 )     (731 )
                       

Goodwill, July 2, 2006

   $ 112,556    $ 106,598     $ 219,154  
                       

During the implementation of an automated time keeping system in the first quarter of fiscal 2006 at facilities acquired in the NAMPAC Acquisition, we determined that the accrued vacation liability recorded as part of the purchase price allocation for the NAMPAC Acquisition was understated by approximately $0.7 million due to differences between actual pay practices and documentation provided and used to determine the purchase price allocation. We recorded an adjustment of $0.7 million to the accrued salaries and wages liability related to accrued vacation in the consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2006 with an offsetting increase to goodwill. Based on the amount of this adjustment and the impact on previously reported financial statements, management determined that such previously issued financial statements were not materially misstated.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, we reduced goodwill for approximately $1.7 million related to the utilization of a deferred tax asset associated with a net operating loss carryforward acquired in the NAMPAC Acquisition. However, a portion of the net operating loss carryforward is currently under review by the Internal Revenue Service. As such, we have established a contingent liability for approximately $1.0 million based on our estimate of net operating loss carry forwards that are probable of disallowance by the Internal Revenue Service.

The following table sets forth identifiable intangible assets by major asset class:

 

     July 2, 2006    October 2, 2005

(Dollars in thousands)

   Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net    Gross
Carrying
Amount
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net

Amortized intangible assets

               

Customer relationships (1)

   $ 158,060    $ (30,327 )     127,733    $ 158,060    $ (21,924 )   $ 136,136

Tradenames (2)

     22,833      (4,366 )     18,467      22,833      (3,150 )     19,683

Non-compete agreements (3)

     401      (216 )     185      401      (82 )     319
                                           

Total amortized intangible assets

     181,294      (34,909 )     146,385      181,294      (25,156 )     156,138
                                           

Unamortized intangible assets

               

Technology

     613      —         613      613      —         613
                                           

Total identifiable intangible assets

   $ 181,907    $ (34,909 )   $ 146,998    $ 181,907    $ (25,156 )   $ 156,751
                                           

(1) Useful lives range between 14 and 18 years.
(2) Useful lives range between 10 and 15 years.
(3) Useful lives range between 3 and 4 years.

We amortize finite-lived, identifiable intangible assets over their remaining useful lives, which range from 3 to 18 years. These finite-lived intangibles are amortized in proportion to the underlying cash flows that were used in determining their initial valuation. We periodically review the underlying cash flow assumptions to determine if they remain reasonable. The portion of these intangibles associated with the carryover basis from Predecessor (as defined in the Annual Report) continues to be amortized on a straight-line basis.

 

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Expected amortization expense:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

    

Fiscal Year Ending

  

2006

   $ 13,003

2007

     13,405

2008

     12,900

2009

     12,510

2010

     12,398

Thereafter

     91,922
      
   $ 156,138
      

In the first nine months of fiscal 2006, we recorded $9.8 million of the $13.0 million of amortization expense expected for fiscal year 2006. In the first nine months of fiscal 2005, we recorded amortization expense of $8.9 million.

 

4. LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   October 2,
2005
 

10% Senior subordinated notes, due 2010

   $ 200,000    $ 200,000  

Senior credit facility: term loan

     165,300      195,300  
               

Total long-term debt

     365,300      395,300  

Less: current portion

     —        (30,000 )
               

Long-term debt, net of current portion

   $ 365,300    $ 365,300  
               

The current portion of long-term debt at October 2, 2005 represented a voluntary prepayment on the Term Loan made in the first quarter of fiscal 2006. Prepayments on the Term Loan reduce future scheduled payments. As further discussed in Note 9, we refinanced the senior credit facility as of July 17, 2006 to facilitate the acquisition of assets and assumption of certain liabilities from Industrial Containers Ltd. As a result of this refinancing, scheduled payments on the new credit facility for the next twelve months consist of quarterly payments in the amount of $0.6 million beginning September 30, 2006.

Senior Subordinated Notes

10% Senior Notes Due 2010

The notes were issued on November 27, 2002 in a private offering of $200.0 million principal amount of 10% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2010. In December 2003, we exchanged the notes for new notes registered under the Securities Act in an equal principal amount (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes mature on October 15, 2010. The Senior Notes are governed by an indenture dated as of November 27, 2002 between BWAY Finance Corp. and The Bank of New York, as trustee, as assumed by BWAY Corporation on February 7, 2003 and as amended from time to time (the “Indenture”).

The Senior Notes are unsecured senior subordinated obligations of the Company and are effectively subordinated to all senior debt obligations (as defined in the Indenture) of the Company. Interest on the notes is payable semi-annually in arrears on April 15 and October 15 of each year.

Except in certain cases following an equity offering, the Senior Notes cannot be redeemed until October 15, 2006. Thereafter, we may redeem some or all of these notes at the redemption prices specified in the Indenture (105.0% on October 15, 2006 declining annually to 100% on October 15, 2009), plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. Upon the occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined in the Indenture) the holders of the Senior Notes could require us to repurchase the notes at 101% of the principal amount plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability (and some or all of our subsidiaries) to: incur additional debt, pay dividends or distributions on our capital stock or to repurchase our capital stock, make certain investments, create liens on our assets to secure debt, engage in transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with another company and transfer and sell assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions. At July 2, 2006, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants contained in the Indenture.

Under the terms of the Indenture and in connection with its guarantee of our Credit Facility, NAMPAC and its subsidiaries have fully and unconditionally guaranteed the Senior Notes. The Indenture requires any current or future subsidiary of the Company that guarantees certain indebtedness of the Company to guarantee the Senior Notes (see Note 10).

We incurred and have deferred approximately $8.0 million in financing costs related to the underwriting and registration of the Senior Notes. We are amortizing these deferred costs to interest expense over the term of the notes. At July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005, approximately $4.4 million and $5.2 million, respectively, of these deferred costs were unamortized.

Credit Facility

As of July 2, 2006, the credit facility consisted of (a) a $225.0 million term loan facility (the “Term Loan”) maturing June 30, 2011 (or April 15, 2010 under certain conditions) and (b) a $30.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”) maturing June 30, 2009 (the Term Loan and Revolver, collectively, the “Credit Facility”).

 

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We made a voluntary prepayment on the Term Loan of $30.0 million in November 2005. As a result of prepayments, our next scheduled quarterly repayment becomes due in December 2009. Repayments permanently reduce the Term Loan.

Interest accrues on the Term Loan and the Revolver at an applicable margin plus either (a) a base rate (which is the higher of prime or 0.5% in excess of the overnight federal funds rate) or (b) a Eurodollar rate. For the Term Loan, the applicable margins were initially fixed at 1.25% for base rate loans and at 2.25% for Eurodollar rate loans, and can range down to 1.00% and 2.00%, respectively, based upon meeting specified consolidated leverage ratio targets. For the Revolver, the applicable margins were initially fixed at 1.75% for base rate loans and 2.75% for Eurodollar rate loans, and can range down to 1.00% and 2.00%, respectively, based upon meeting specified consolidated leverage ratio targets. Borrowing at the base rate or the Eurodollar rate is at our discretion. The effective borrowing rate on Term Loan borrowings outstanding at July 2, 2006 was approximately 7.3%.

The credit agreement contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability (and the ability of some or all of our subsidiaries) to: incur additional debt, pay dividends or distributions on our capital stock or to repurchase our capital stock, make certain investments, create liens on our assets to secure debt, engage in transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with another company and transfer and sell assets. We are also required to maintain a minimum Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio and to not exceed a Maximum Consolidated Total Leverage Ratio (each as defined in the credit agreement). These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions.

BCO Holding and each of our direct and indirect subsidiaries have guaranteed our obligations under the Credit Facility. The Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of our assets and the assets of BCO Holding. In addition, we have pledged as collateral all of the issued and outstanding stock of our subsidiaries, which are wholly-owned by BWAY.

At July 2, 2006, we had $8.0 million in standby letter of credit commitments that reduced our available borrowings under the Revolver to $22.0 million. At July 2, 2006, we did not have any outstanding Revolver borrowings.

We incurred and have deferred approximately $6.7 million in financing costs related to the underwriting of the Credit Facility. The costs are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the loan primarily in proportion to the outstanding principal. At July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005, approximately $4.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of these deferred costs were unamortized.

 

5. EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATIONS

The following table summarizes our employee benefit obligation liabilities:

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   October 2,
2005

Defined benefit pension liability

   $ 3,188    $ 3,475

Retiree medical and other postretirement benefits

     4,978      5,024

Deferred compensation

     6,428      6,200
             
   $ 14,594    $ 14,699
             

The following table summarizes the components of net periodic benefit cost. The defined benefit pension plan was frozen effective October 31, 2004.

 

     Defined Benefit Pension Plan     Other Postretirement Benefits
     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
    July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
    July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005

Components of net periodic benefit cost

                   

Service cost

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 71     $ 2    $ 1    $ 5    $ 3

Interest cost

     150       163       449       464       88      108      266      298

Expected return on plan assets

     (151 )     (133 )     (452 )     (427 )     —        —        —        —  

Recognized net actuarial loss

     —         —         —         —         14      15      40      43
                                                           

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ (1 )   $ 30     $ (3 )   $ 108     $ 104    $ 124    $ 311    $ 344
                                                           

 

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6. RESTRUCTURING LIABILITY

The following table sets forth changes in our restructuring liability from October 2, 2005 to July 2, 2006. The nature of the liability has not changed from that previously reported in the Annual Report. However, the “2005 Plastics Manufacturing Restructuring Plan” was revised during the quarter to include severance for five additional salaried employees. We recorded an additional charge of $0.3 million related to this change. The restructuring liability is included in other current liabilities and relates to the Plastic Packaging segment.

 

(Dollars in millions)

  

Balance

October 2,

2005

  

Additions /

(Adjustments)

   Expenditures    

Balance

July 2,

2006

Restructuring liability

          

Severance costs

   $ 0.4    $ 0.3    $ (0.5 )   $ 0.2

Facility closure costs

     1.5      0.2      (1.0 )     0.7
                            

Total

   $ 1.9    $ 0.5    $ (1.5 )   $ 0.9
                            

 

7. CONTINGENCIES

Environmental

We are subject to a broad range of federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws, including those governing discharges to air, soil and water, the handling and disposal of hazardous substances and the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from the release of hazardous substances. We believe that we are currently in compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws, though future expenditures may be necessary in order to maintain such compliance, including compliance with air emission control requirements for volatile organic compounds. In addition, in the course of our operations we use, store and dispose of hazardous substances. Some of our current and former facilities are currently involved in environmental investigations and remediation resulting from the release of hazardous substances or the presence of other contaminants. While we do not believe that any investigation or identified remediation obligations will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, there are no assurances that such obligations will not arise in the future. Many of our facilities have a history of industrial usage for which investigation and remediation obligations could arise in the future and which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, except to the extent otherwise disclosed herein, we believe it is remote that any such material losses could result from environmental remediation matters or environmental investigations relating to our current or former facilities.

We have incurred approximately $1.1 million of the estimated $1.7 million in capital expenditures we expect to incur to comply with federal Maximum Achievable Control Technology (“MACT”) regulations related to air emission control requirements for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“HAP”) and volatile organic compounds. We have until November 2006 to comply with the new regulations.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2005, we joined a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) group related to a waste disposal site in Georgia. Our status as a PRP was based on documents indicating that waste materials were transported to the site from our Homerville, Georgia facility prior to our acquisition of the facility in 1989. We jointed the PRP group in order to reduce our exposure, which we estimate will approximate $0.1 million.

From time to time, we receive requests for information or are identified as a PRP pursuant to the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or analogous state laws with respect to off-site waste disposal sites utilized by our current or former facilities or our predecessors in interest. We do not believe that any of these identified matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

We record reserves for environmental liabilities when environmental investigation and remediation obligations are probable and related costs are reasonably estimable. We had accrued liabilities of approximately $0.3 million for environmental investigation and remediation obligations as of July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005; however, future expenditures may exceed the amounts accrued.

Other

We are involved in legal proceedings from time to time in the ordinary course of business. We believe that the outcome of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. At July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005, we had accrued liabilities of approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively, related to litigation matters.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, one of our customers notified us that it had initiated a voluntary product recall of certain of its products due to potential leaks in certain of the containers that we likely provided. At July 2, 2006, we had an accrued liability of approximately $0.7 million related to this matter.

Letters of Credit

At July 2, 2006, a bank had issued standby letters of credit on our behalf in the aggregate amount of $8.0 million primarily in favor of our workers’ compensation insurers and purchasing card vendor.

Commodity Risk

We are subject to various risks and uncertainties related to changing commodity prices for and the availability of the materials used in the manufacture of our products (primarily steel and resin).

 

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8. BUSINESS SEGMENTS

Our operations are organized and reviewed by management along our product lines in two reportable segments —Metal Packaging and Plastics Packaging. We operate these reportable segments as separate divisions and differentiate the segments based on the nature of the products and services they offer. The primary raw material and manufacturing process are unique for each segment. A further description of each business segment and of our Corporate services area follows:

Metal Packaging. Metal Packaging includes our metal packaging products, which include paint cans, aerosol containers, ammunition boxes and other general line containers made from steel. Metal Packaging is a separate division of the Company with management and production facilities and processes distinct from our Plastics Packaging Division.

Plastics Packaging. Plastics Packaging includes the plastics packaging products manufactured and distributed by NAMPAC. Principal products in this segment include open- and tight-head pails and drums and other multi-purpose rigid industrial plastic packaging. Plastics Packaging is a separate division of the Company with management and production facilities and processes distinct from our Metal Packaging Division.

Corporate. Corporate includes accounting and finance, information technology, payroll and human resources and various other overhead charges, each to the extent not allocated to the divisions.

Segment assets include, among other things, inventories, property, plant and equipment, goodwill and other intangible assets. Consolidated total assets not allocated to the individual segments are included in the corporate services area. The accounting policies of our segments have not changed from those described in the Annual Report. There were no intersegment sales in the periods presented. Management’s evaluation of segment performance is principally based on a measure of segment earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.

The following sets forth certain financial information attributable to our business segments for three and nine months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005.

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

  

July 2,

2006

  

July 3,

2005

  

July 2,

2006

  

July 3,

2005

 

Net sales

           

Metal packaging

   $ 153,687    $ 146,815    $ 405,984    $ 386,903  

Plastics packaging

     88,988      80,597      263,483      222,046  
                             

Consolidated net sales

   $ 242,675    $ 227,412    $ 669,467    $ 608,949  
                             

Income before income taxes

           

Metal packaging

   $ 26,106    $ 24,911    $ 58,567    $ 60,545  

Plastics packaging

     9,273      8,685      19,511      15,822  
                             

Segment earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization

     35,379      33,596      78,078      76,367  

Less:

           

Corporate undistributed expenses

     2,549      3,088      7,264      7,410  

Depreciation and amortization (see below)

     10,112      9,372      30,449      32,565  

Restructuring and impairment charges

     338      3,943      533      4,821  

Interest expense, net

     8,441      8,155      24,952      23,928  

Other expense (income), net

     65      61      538      (592 )
                             

Consolidated income before income taxes

   $ 13,874    $ 8,977    $ 14,342    $ 8,235  
                             

Depreciation and amortization

           

Metal packaging

   $ 5,149    $ 5,083    $ 15,809    $ 16,116  

Plastics packaging

     4,508      3,818      13,209      14,957  
                             

Segment depreciation and amortization

     9,657      8,901      29,018      31,073  

Corporate

     455      471      1,431      1,492  
                             

Consolidated depreciation and amortization

   $ 10,112    $ 9,372    $ 30,449    $ 32,565  
                             

The following table sets forth total assets attributable to our business segments and a reconciliation of segment assets to consolidated total assets as of July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005.

 

(Dollars in thousands)

  

July 2,

2006

  

October 2,

2005

Total assets

     

Metal packaging

   $ 306,569    $ 303,364

Plastics packaging

     280,948      285,434
             

Segment assets

     587,517      588,798

Corporate

     164,600      183,196
             

Consolidated total assets

   $ 752,117    $ 771,994
             

 

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9. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

On July 17, 2006, we acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities associated with the plastic and steel general line pail business of Industrial Containers Ltd. (“ICL”) for approximately $66.1 million, excluding approximately $1.5 million of transaction costs. In association with the transaction, we refinanced our existing credit facility. The new credit facility provides for a $190.0 million term loan, CDN$56.4 million term loan ($50.0 million U.S. dollar equivalent at closing), $50.0 million revolving credit facility and a $5.0 million revolving credit facility available in U.S. dollars or equivalent Canadian dollars. With certain exceptions, the revolving credit facilities expire on July 17, 2012 and the term loans expire on July 17, 2013. The term loans and revolving credit facilities will expire on April 15, 2010 if we have not refinanced our outstanding $200.0 million of senior subordinated notes. The covenants contained in the credit agreement related to the new credit facility are substantially similar to those in the previous credit agreement. We incurred approximately $3.5 million in costs associated with the new debt.

On July 17, 2006, we paid a $10.0 million dividend to BCO Holding to facilitate a repurchase of BCO Holding common stock from Jean-Pierre M. Ergas, our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. The shares repurchased represented both shares held by Mr. Ergas prior to the repurchase as well as stock options contemporaneously exercised.

 

10. SUPPLEMENTAL GUARANTOR SUBSIDIARIES INFORMATION

The Senior Notes and Term Loan are guaranteed on a full, unconditional joint and several basis by our wholly owned subsidiaries. The following condensed, consolidating financial information presents the consolidating financial statements of BWAY and its subsidiaries, all of which have guaranteed the Senior Notes and Term Loan, as of and for the three and nine months ended July 2, 2006. Separate financial statements of the guarantor subsidiaries are not presented because we have determined that they would not be material to investors.

BWAY is the sole borrower under the Credit Facility and each of its subsidiaries is a guarantor. In addition, each of the subsidiaries has guaranteed the Senior Notes.

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information

July 2, 2006

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 22,019     $ 589     $ —       $ 22,608  

Accounts receivable, net

     68,883       46,012       —         114,895  

Inventories, net

     53,398       23,151       —         76,549  

Deferred tax assets

     8,227       3,164       —         11,391  

Other

     4,011       1,545       —         5,556  
                                

Total current assets

     156,538       74,461       —         230,999  
                                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     86,147       55,779       —         141,926  

Other assets

        

Goodwill

     120,259       98,895       —         219,154  

Other intangible assets, net

     53,122       93,876       —         146,998  

Deferred financing costs, net

     8,994       —         —         8,994  

Other

     3,124       922       —         4,046  

Investment in subsidiaries

     223,370       —         (223,370 )     —    
                                

Total other assets

     408,869       193,693       (223,370 )     379,192  
                                

Total Assets

   $ 651,554     $ 323,933     $ (223,370 )   $ 752,117  
                                

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

   $ 55,530     $ 54,292     $ —       $ 109,822  

Accrued salaries and wages

     6,571       5,134       —         11,705  

Accrued interest

     5,710       —         —         5,710  

Accrued rebates

     7,982       1,123       —         9,105  

Income taxes payable

     (2,800 )     8,307       —         5,507  

Other

     18,916       1,370       —         20,286  
                                

Total current liabilities

     91,909       70,226       —         162,135  
                                

Long-term debt

     365,300       —         —         365,300  

Other long-term liabilities

        

Deferred tax liabilities

     23,753       47,293       —         71,046  

Intercompany

     20,602       (20,602 )     —          

Other

     16,933       3,646       —         20,579  
                                

Total other long-term liabilities

     61,288       30,337       —         91,625  
                                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

     —         —         —         —    

Stockholder’s equity

        

Common stock

     —         1       (1 )     —    

Additional paid-in capital

     104,082       214,107       (214,107 )     104,082  

Retained earnings

     29,322       9,609       (9,609 )     29,322  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (347 )     (347 )     347       (347 )
                                

Total stockholder’s equity

     133,057       223,370       (223,370 )     133,057  
                                

Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

   $ 651,554     $ 323,933     $ (223,370 )   $ 752,117  
                                

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information

October 2, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Assets

        

Current assets

        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 50,161     $ 1,728       —       $ 51,889  

Accounts receivable, net

     61,900       42,222       —         104,122  

Inventories, net

     41,776       30,189       —         71,965  

Deferred tax assets

     8,226       948       —         9,174  

Other

     2,925       825       —         3,750  
                                

Total current assets

     164,988       75,912       —         240,900  
                                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     90,594       51,882       —         142,476  

Other assets

        

Goodwill

     120,259       98,959       —         219,218  

Other intangible assets, net

     58,042       98,709       —         156,751  

Deferred financing costs, net

     10,589       —         —         10,589  

Other

     1,138       922       —         2,060  

Investment in subsidiaries

     219,231       —         (219,231 )     —    
                                

Total other assets

     409,259       198,590       (219,231 )     388,618  
                                

Total Assets

   $ 664,841     $ 326,384     $ (219,231 )   $ 771,994  
                                

Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

        

Current liabilities

        

Accounts payable

   $ 48,311     $ 49,657       —       $ 97,968  

Accrued salaries and wages

     12,233       1,553       —         13,786  

Accrued interest

     10,803       —         —         10,803  

Accrued rebates

     9,458       646       —         10,104  

Income taxes payable

     4,117       3,876       —         7,993  

Current portion of long-term debt

     30,000       —         —         30,000  

Other

     15,292       1,245       —         16,537  
                                

Total current liabilities

     130,214       56,977       —         187,191  
                                

Long-term debt

     365,300       —         —         365,300  

Other long-term liabilities

        

Deferred tax liabilities

     28,388       47,731       —         76,119  

Intercompany

     1,324       (1,324 )     —         —    

Other

     16,179       3,769       —         19,948  
                                

Total other long-term liabilities

     45,891       50,176       —         96,067  
                                

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

        

Stockholder’s equity

        

Common stock

     —         1       (1 )     —    

Additional paid-in capital

     104,082       214,107       (214,107 )     104,082  

Retained earnings

     19,701       5,470       (5,470 )     19,701  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (347 )     (347 )     347       (347 )
                                

Total stockholder’s equity

     123,436       219,231       (219,231 )     123,436  
                                

Total Liabilities and Stockholder’s Equity

   $ 664,841     $ 326,384     $ (219,231 )   $ 771,994  
                                

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

Three Months Ended July 2, 2006

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales

   $ 153,687     $ 88,988     $ —       $ 242,675
                              

Costs, expenses and other

        

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     126,298       78,769       (178 )     204,889

Depreciation and amortization

     5,431       4,681       —         10,112

Selling and administrative

     3,894       939       —         4,833

Restructuring charge

     338       —         —         338

Interest, net

     8,446       (5 )     —         8,441

Financial advisory fees

     123       —         —         123

Other expense (income), net

     65       (178 )     178       65
                              

Total costs, expenses and other

     144,595       84,206       —         228,801
                              

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     9,092       4,782       —         13,874

Provision for income taxes

     3,025       1,539       —         4,564

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     3,243       —         (3,243 )     —  
                              

Net income

   $ 9,310     $ 3,243     $ (3,243 )   $ 9,310
                              

 

BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

Three Months Ended July 3, 2005

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated

Net sales

   $ 147,442     $ 79,970     $ —       $ 227,412
                              

Costs, expenses and other

        

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     121,567       70,154       (178 )     191,543

Depreciation and amortization

     5,530       3,842       —         9,372

Selling and administrative

     4,475       763       —         5,238

Restructuring and impairment charges

     3,943       —         —         3,943

Interest, net

     8,183       (28 )     —         8,155

Financial advisory fees

     123       —         —         123

Other (income) expense, net

     (134 )     17       178       61
                              

Total costs, expenses and other

     143,687       74,748       —         218,435
                              

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     3,755       5,222       —         8,977

Provision for income taxes

     1,313       1,652       —         2,965

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     3,570       —         (3,570 )     —  
                              

Net income

   $ 6,012     $ 3,570     $ (3,570 )   $ 6,012
                              

 

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Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

Nine Months Ended July 2, 2006

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 405,982     $ 263,485     $ —       $ 669,467  
                                

Costs, expenses and other

        

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     343,219       241,205       (533 )     583,891  

Depreciation and amortization

     16,721       13,728       —         30,449  

Selling and administrative

     11,639       2,752       —         14,391  

Restructuring charge

     533       —         —         533  

Interest, net

     24,964       (12 )     —         24,952  

Financial advisory fees

     371       —         —         371  

Other expense (income), net

     294       (289 )     533       538  
                                

Total costs, expenses and other

     397,741       257,384       —         655,125  
                                

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     8,241       6,101       —         14,342  

Provision for income taxes

     2,759       1,962       —         4,721  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     4,139       —         (4,139 )     —    
                                

Net income

   $ 9,621     $ 4,139     $ (4,139 )   $ 9,621  
                                

BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

Nine Months Ended July 3, 2005

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

Net sales

   $ 396,802     $ 212,147     $ —       $ 608,949  
                                

Costs, expenses and other

        

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     332,567       192,315       (533 )     524,349  

Depreciation and amortization

     21,542       11,023       —         32,565  

Selling and administrative

     12,357       2,915       —         15,272  

Restructuring and impairment charges

     4,821       —         —         4,821  

Interest, net

     23,958       (30 )     —         23,928  

Financial advisory fees

     371       —         —         371  

Other income, net

     (566 )     (559 )     533       (592 )
                                

Total costs, expenses and other

     395,050       205,664       —         600,714  
                                

Income before income taxes and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     1,752       6,483       —         8,235  

Provision for income taxes

     572       2,120       —         2,692  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     4,363       —         (4,363 )     —    
                                

Net income

   $ 5,543     $ 4,363     $ (4,363 )   $ 5,543  
                                

 

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BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended July 2, 2006

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations    Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 8,633     $ 11,150     $ —      $ 19,783  
                               

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditures

     (7,318 )     (13,024 )     —        (20,342 )

Other

     725       —         —        725  
                               

Net cash used in investing activities

     (6,593 )     (13,024 )     —        (19,617 )
                               

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Repayments of term loan

     (30,000 )     —         —        (30,000 )

Other

     (182 )     735       —        553  
                               

Net cash used in financing activities

     (30,182 )     735       —        (29,447 )
                               

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (28,142 )     (1,139 )     —        (29,281 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     50,161       1,728       —        51,889  
                               

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 22,019     $ 589     $ —      $ 22,608  
                               

BWAY Corporation and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

Nine Months Ended July 3, 2005

 

 

 

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   BWAY
Corporation
    Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations    Consolidated  

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 33,350     $ 4,370     $ —      $ 37,720  
                               

Cash flows from investing activities

         

Capital expenditures

     (7,158 )     (7,768 )     —        (14,926 )

Other

     975       —         —        975  
                               

Net cash used in investing activities

     (6,183 )     (7,768 )     —        (13,951 )
                               

Cash flows from financing activities

         

Repayments of term loan

     (19,700 )     —         —        (19,700 )

Other

     (785 )     —         —        (785 )
                               

Net cash used in financing activities

     (20,485 )     —         —        (20,485 )
                               

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     6,682       (3,398 )     —        3,284  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     22,800       4,525       —        27,325  
                               

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 29,482     $ 1,127     $ —      $ 30,609  
                               

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, or GAAP, which often require the judgment of management in the selection and application of certain accounting principles and methods. We believe that the quality and reasonableness of our most critical accounting policies enable the fair presentation of our financial position and results of operations. However, investors are cautioned that the sensitivity of financial statements to these methods, assumptions and estimates could create materially different results under different conditions or using different assumptions. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 1 of this report.

Results of Operations

Our operations are organized and reviewed by management along our product lines in two reportable segments —Metal Packaging and Plastics Packaging. We operate these reportable segments as separate divisions and differentiate the segments based on the nature of the products and services they offer. The primary raw material and manufacturing process are unique for each segment. In addition to the business segments, we report certain items as “corporate,” which relate to corporate services including accounting and finance, information technology, payroll and human resources and various other overhead charges, each to the extent not allocated to the divisions.

Metal Packaging. Metal Packaging includes our metal packaging products, which include paint cans, aerosol containers, ammunition boxes and other general line containers made from steel. Metal Packaging is a separate division of the Company with management and production facilities and processes distinct from our Plastics Packaging Division.

Plastics Packaging. Plastics Packaging includes the plastics packaging products manufactured and distributed by NAMPAC. Principal products in this segment include open- and tight-head pails and drums and other multi-purpose rigid industrial plastic packaging. Plastics Packaging is a separate division of the Company with management and production facilities and processes distinct from our Metal Packaging Division.

The following table sets forth changes in our statements of operations and line items as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005.

 

                           As a % of Net Sales  
     Three Months Ended    Change     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Net sales

   $ 242,675    $ 227,412    $ 15,263     6.7  %   100.0  %   100.0  %

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     204,889      191,543      13,346     7.0  %   84.4  %   84.2  %
                                        

Gross margin

     37,786      35,869      1,917     5.3  %   15.6  %   15.8  %
                                        

Depreciation and amortization

     10,112      9,372      740     7.9  %   4.2 %   4.1 %

Selling and administrative expense

     4,833      5,238      (405 )   (7.7 ) %   2.0 %   2.3 %

Restructuring and impairment charges

     338      3,943      (3,605 )   (91.4 ) %   0.1 %   1.7 %

Interest expense, net

     8,441      8,155      286     3.5  %   3.5 %   3.6 %

Financial advisory fees

     123      123      —       —   %   0.1 %   0.1 %

Other expense, net

     65      61      4     6.6  %   —   %   —   %
                                        

Income before income taxes

     13,874      8,977      4,897     54.6  %   5.7 %   3.9 %

Provision for income taxes

     4,564      2,965      1,599     53.9  %   1.9 %   1.3 %
                                        

Net income

   $ 9,310    $ 6,012    $ 3,298     54.9  %   3.8 %   2.6 %
                                        

 

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The following table sets forth changes in our statements of operations and line items as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005.

 

                            As a % of Net Sales  
     Nine Months Ended     Change     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
    $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Net sales

   $ 669,467    $ 608,949     $ 60,518     9.9 %   100.0  %   100.0  %

Cost of products sold (excluding depreciation and amortization)

     583,891      524,349       59,542     11.4  %   87.2  %   86.1  %
                                         

Gross margin

     85,576      84,600       976     1.2 %   12.8  %   13.9  %
                                         

Depreciation and amortization

     30,449      32,565       (2,116 )   (6.5 ) %   4.5 %   5.3 %

Selling and administrative expense

     14,391      15,272       (881 )   (5.8 ) %   2.1 %   2.5 %

Restructuring and impairment charges

     533      4,821       (4,288 )   (88.9 ) %   0.1 %   0.8 %

Interest expense, net

     24,952      23,928       1,024     4.3 %   3.7 %   3.9 %

Financial advisory fees

     371      371       —       —   %   0.1 %   0.1 %

Other expense (income), net

     538      (592 )     1,130     (190.9 ) %   0.1 %   (0.1 ) %
                                         

Income before income taxes

     14,342      8,235       6,107     74.2  %   2.1 %   1.4 %

Provision for income taxes

     4,721      2,692       2,029     75.4  %   0.7 %   0.4 %
                                         

Net income

   $ 9,621    $ 5,543     $ 4,078     73.6  %   1.4 %   0.9 %
                                         

Net Sales

             

Net Sales by Segment

             
                             As a % of the Total  
     Three Months Ended     Change     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
    $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 153,687    $ 146,815     $ 6,872     4.7  %   63.3  %   64.6 %

Plastics packaging

     88,988      80,597       8,391     10.4  %   36.7  %   35.4  %
                                         

Consolidated net sales

   $ 242,675    $ 227,412     $ 15,263     6.7  %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                         
     Nine Months Ended     Change     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
    $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 405,984    $ 386,903     $ 19,081     4.9 %   60.6 %   63.5 %

Plastics packaging

     263,483      222,046       41,437     18.7 %   39.4 %   36.5 %
                                         

Consolidated net sales

   $ 669,467    $ 608,949     $ 60,518     9.9 %   100.0 %   100.0 %
                                         
The increase in metal packaging segment net sales in the three and nine month periods ended July 2, 2006 over the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 is primarily related to both higher net volume and to higher selling prices.   
The increase in plastics packaging segment net sales in the three and nine month periods ended July 2, 2006 over the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 is primarily related to higher selling prices associated with the cost of plastic resin and, to a lesser extent, net increases in volume.    
Cost of Products Sold  

Cost of Products Sold by Segment

(excluding depreciation and amortization)

 

 

                            As a % of the Total  
     Three Months Ended     Change     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
    $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 126,045    $ 120,350     $ 5,695     4.7 %   61.5 %   62.8 %

Plastics packaging

     78,769      71,086       7,683     10.8 %   38.5 %   37.1 %
                                         

Segment CPS

     204,814      191,436       13,378     7.0 %   100.0 %   99.9 %

Corporate undistributed expenses

     75      107       (32 )   (29.9 )%   —   %   0.1 %
                                         

Consolidated CPS

   $ 204,889    $ 191,543     $ 13,346     7.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %
                                         

 

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     Nine Months Ended    Change     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 342,514    $ 321,183    $ 21,331     6.6  %   58.7  %   61.3 %

Plastics packaging

     241,207      202,927      38,280     18.9  %   41.3  %   38.7  %
                                        

Segment CPS

     583,721      524,110      59,611     11.4  %   100.0  %   100.0  %

Corporate undistributed expenses

     170      239      (69 )   (28.9 ) %   —   %   —   %
                                        

Consolidated CPS

   $ 583,891    $ 524,349    $ 59,542     11.4  %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                        

The increase in cost of products sold, excluding depreciation and amortization, (“CPS”) for the metal packaging segment in each of the three and nine month periods ended July 2, 2006 over the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 is primarily due to the net volume increase in segment net sales, as discussed above, changes in the mix of products sold and higher material costs. Metal packaging segment CPS as a percentage of segment net sales was 82.0% in each of the third quarters of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 and increased to 84.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 from 83.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2005, for the reasons previously discussed. In addition, segment CPS decreased approximately $1.8 million and $4.7 million in the three and nine month periods ended July 2, 2006, respectively, over the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 related to a decrease in inventory costs as a result of our LIFO method of accounting.

The increase in CPS for the plastics packaging segment in the three month period ended July 2, 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 is primarily due to higher plastic resin costs partially offset by lower overhead costs as a result of cost reduction efforts. Plastics packaging segment CPS as a percentage of segment net sales remained essentially unchanged at 88.5% in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 from 88.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2005. The increase in CPS for the plastics packaging segment in the nine month period ended July 2, 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 is primarily due to higher plastic resin costs and the unfavorable LIFO adjustment discussed below partially offset by lower overhead costs as a result of cost reduction efforts. Plastics packaging segment CPS as a percentage of segment net sales remained essentially unchanged at 91.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 from 91.4% in the first nine months of fiscal 2005. Segment CPS increased approximately $0.4 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 and increased approximately $2.3 million for first nine months of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal related to fluctuations in inventory costs as a result of our LIFO method of accounting.

Depreciation and Amortization

Depreciation and Amortization by Segment

 

                       As a % of the Total  
     Three Months Ended    Change     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 5,149    $ 5,083    $ 66     1.3  %   50.9 %   54.2 %

Plastics packaging

     4,508      3,818      690     18.1  %   44.6  %   40.7  %
                                        

Segment depreciation and amortization

     9,657      8,901      756     8.5  %   95.5  %   95.0  %

Corporate

     455      471      (16 )   (3.4 ) %   4.5  %   5.0  %
                                        

Consolidated depreciation and amortization

   $ 10,112    $ 9,372      740     7.9  %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                        

 

     Nine Months Ended    Change     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 15,809    $ 16,116    $ (307 )   (1.9 ) %   51.9  %   49.5  %

Plastics packaging

     13,209      14,957      (1,748 )   (11.7 ) %   43.4  %   45.9  %
                                        

Segment depreciation and amortization

     29,018      31,073      (2,055 )   (6.6 ) %   95.3  %   95.4  %

Corporate

     1,431      1,492      (61 )   (4.1 ) %   4.7  %   4.6  %
                                        

Consolidated depreciation and amortization

   $ 30,449    $ 32,565      (2,116 )   (6.5 ) %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                        

The decrease in metal packaging segment depreciation and amortization expense (“D&A”) for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 relates partially due to lower amortization of intangible assets and to the timing of fixed asset capitalizations. The increase in metal packaging segment D&A in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 relates the lower amortization offset by higher depreciation associated with timing of fixed asset capitalizations. We recorded additional depreciation of approximately $3.9 million in the first and second quarters of fiscal 2005 associated with the shortened useful lives on certain assets (primarily equipment), which were subsequently disposed of in connection with the closure of certain of our plastics manufacturing facilities. Net of this additional depreciation, plastics packaging segment D&A increased in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006 over the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 due to higher depreciation associated with capital expenditures and to higher amortization of intangibles.

 

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Selling and Administrative Expenses

Selling and Administrative Expense by Segment

 

                       As a % of the Total  
     Three Months Ended    Change     Three Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 1,536    $ 1,554    $ (18 )   (1.2 ) %   31.8 %   29.7  %

Plastics packaging

     946      826      120     14.5  %   19.6  %   15.8  %
                                        

Segment selling and administrative expense

     2,482      2,380      102     4.3  %   51.4  %   45.4  %

Corporate undistributed administrative expense

     2,351      2,858      (507 )   (17.7 ) %   48.6  %   54.6  %
                                        

Consolidated selling and administrative expense

   $ 4,833    $ 5,238    $ (405 )   (7.7 ) %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                        

 

     Nine Months Ended    Change     Nine Months Ended  

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
   July 3,
2005
   $     %     July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
 

Metal packaging

   $ 4,903    $ 5,175    $ (272 )   (5.3 ) %   34.1 %   33.9  %

Plastics packaging

     2,765      3,297      (532 )   (16.1 ) %   19.2  %   21.6  %
                                        

Segment selling and administrative expense

     7,668      8,472      (804 )   (9.5 ) %   53.3  %   55.5  %

Corporate undistributed administrative expense

     6,723      6,800      (77 )   (1.1 ) %   46.7  %   44.5  %
                                        

Consolidated selling and administrative expense

   $ 14,391    $ 15,272    $ (881 )   (5.8 ) %   100.0  %   100.0  %
                                        

The decrease in metal packaging segment selling and administrative expense (“S&A”) in the nine month period ended July 3, 2006 is primarily related to a lower bonus expense and to lower spending from the comparable period of fiscal 2005. Metal packaging segment S&A in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 is comparable with the third quarter of fiscal 2005.

The decrease in plastics packaging segment S&A in the nine month period ended July 3, 2006 is primarily related to lower wages and spending from the comparable period of fiscal 2005 as part of a cost reduction initiative. Plastics packaging segment S&A increased in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 primarily due to an increase in bonus expense.

The decrease in corporate undistributed S&A in the third quarter of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 is primarily due a decrease in accrued litigation, lower stock based compensation and lower bonus expense. The decrease in corporate undistributed administrative expenses for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 over the comparable period of fiscal 2005 is primarily due to a recovery of approximately $0.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2005 of a previously written-off note receivable offset by lower spending and the changes noted above for the third quarter of fiscal 2006.

Interest, Taxes and Other

Interest Expense, Net. Interest expense, net, increased $0.3 million and $1.0 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2006, respectively, from the comparable periods of fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of higher interest rates on the variable rate Credit Facility partially offset by a decrease in average Credit Facility borrowings outstanding.

Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rate increased slightly to 32.9% for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 from 32.7% for the comparable period of fiscal 2005.

Other Expense (Income), Net. Other expense (income), net, for the first nine months of fiscal 2006 relates primarily to losses from the disposal of idled equipment in the second quarter. Other expense (income), net, in the first nine months of fiscal 2005 relates primarily to gains on the sale in the first quarter of idled equipment and a vacant manufacturing facility in Dallas, Texas.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash requirements for operations and capital expenditures during the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and the first nine months of fiscal 2005 were primarily financed through internally generated cash flows. During the first nine months of fiscal 2006, cash and cash equivalents decreased $29.3 million to $22.6 million primarily due to a $30.0 million repayment on the Term Loan during the period. During the first nine months of fiscal 2005, cash and cash equivalents increased $3.3 million to $30.6 million primarily due to cash from operations partially offset by a $19.7 million repayment on the Term Loan. Long-term debt outstanding at July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 was $365.3 million and $395.3 million, respectively. There were no Revolver borrowings outstanding at either date.

At July 2, 2006, we had $22.0 million in revolving credit available after taking into consideration $8.0 million in standby letters of credit, which reduce available borrowings under the $30.0 million Revolver.

Interest accrues on the Term Loan and the Revolver at an applicable margin plus either (a) a base rate (which is the higher of prime or 0.5% in excess of the overnight federal funds rate) or (b) a Eurodollar rate. For the Term Loan, the applicable margins were initially fixed at 1.25% for base rate loans and at 2.25% for Eurodollar rate loans and can range down to 1.00% and 2.00%, respectively, based upon meeting specified consolidated leverage ratio targets. For the Revolver, the applicable margins are initially fixed at 1.75% for base rate loans and 2.75% for Eurodollar rate loans and can range down to 1.00% and 2.00%, respectively, based upon meeting specified consolidated leverage ratio targets. Borrowing at the base rate or the Eurodollar rate is at our discretion. The rate margins are subject to quarterly change based on our ratio of Consolidated Indebtedness to Consolidated EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization), each as defined in the underlying credit agreement. The weighted-average interest rate on outstanding Term Loan borrowings at July 2, 2006 was approximately 7.3%.

 

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In July 2006, we refinanced our Credit Facility in connection with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Industrial Containers Ltd. for approximately $66.1 million (see Note 9 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1).

The following table presents financial information on our cash flows and changes in cash and cash equivalents for each of the nine months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005.

 

     Nine Months Ended    

Change

 

(Dollars in thousands)

   July 2,
2006
    July 3,
2005
   

Net cash provided by operating activities

   $ 19,783     $ 37,720     $ (17,937 )

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,617 )     (13,951 )     (5,666 )

Net cash used in financing activities

     (29,447 )     (20,485 )     (8,962 )
                        

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

   $ (29,281 )   $ 3,284     $ (32,565 )
                        

Cash and cash equivalents , end of period

   $ 22,608     $ 30,609    
                  

Net income, adjusted for depreciation, amortization of other intangible assets and deferred financing costs, impairment charge, loss/gain on disposition of property, plant and equipment and stock-based compensation expense, provided cash from operating activities of $42.9 million and $41.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. The net change in accounts receivable, inventories and accounts payable used operating cash of $4.0 million and $6.2 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. An increase in other assets in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 used cash of $4.3 million. Accrued and other liabilities used cash of $6.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 primarily as a result of interest payments in excess of interest expense. Interest paid in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005 was $28.4 million and $28.1 million, respectively. The change in accrued income taxes, net of changes in deferred income taxes, used cash of $8.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 versus cash provided of $2.8 million in the fist nine months of fiscal 2005 primarily as a result of the difference between the provision for income taxes and tax payments or refunds. Income taxes paid in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 was $12.8 million compared to net income tax refunds of $(0.1) million in the first nine months of fiscal 2005.

Net cash used in investing activities for capital expenditures was $20.3 million and $14.9 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and 2005, respectively. Net cash used in investing activities was partially offset in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and 2005 by proceeds of $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively, from the sale of property, plant and equipment and assets held for sale. We expect total capital expenditures in fiscal 2006 to exceed fiscal 2005 capital expenditures by approximately $3.0 to $6.0 million due to certain manufacturing improvement initiatives and for improvements required to meet certain environmental standards.

Net cash used in financing activities related primarily to repayments on the Term Loan of $30.0 million and $19.7 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2006 and fiscal 2005, respectively.

The Indenture contains covenants that, among other things, limit our ability (and the ability of some or all of our subsidiaries) to incur additional debt, pay dividends or distributions on our capital stock or to repurchase our capital stock, make certain investments, create liens on our assets to secure debt, engage in transactions with affiliates, merge or consolidate with another company and transfer and sell assets. These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions.

At July 2, 2006, we were in compliance with all applicable covenants contained in the Indenture related to the Senior Notes.

We expect that cash provided from operations and available borrowings under our new credit facility (as discussed above) will provide sufficient working capital to operate our business, to make expected capital expenditures and to meet foreseeable liquidity requirements, including debt service on the Senior Notes in the next 12 months. However, we cannot provide assurance that our business will generate sufficient cash flows or that future borrowings will be available in an amount sufficient to enable us to service our debt, including the Senior Notes, or to fund our other liquidity needs in the long term.

Market Risk

Our cash flows and earnings are exposed to the market risk of interest rate changes resulting from variable rate borrowings under our Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest on the outstanding Term Loan and the Revolver borrowings at an applicable margin (based on certain ratios contained in the credit agreement) plus a market rate of interest. At July 2, 2006, we had Term Loan borrowings of $165.0 million that were subject to interest rate risk. Each 100 basis point increase in interest rates relative to these borrowings would impact quarterly pretax earnings by approximately $0.4 million based on the July 2, 2006 debt level. There were no outstanding borrowings at July 2, 2006 under the Revolver.

The fair value of the Senior Notes is exposed to the market risk of interest rate changes.

Commodity Risk

We are subject to various risks and uncertainties related to changing commodity prices for and the availability of the materials used in the manufacture of our products (primarily steel and resin).

Critical Accounting Policies

For a summary of our critical accounting policies, see management’s discussion and analysis in Item 7 of the Annual Report. Our critical accounting policies have not changed since October 2, 2005.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

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Contractual Obligations

For a summary of our significant contractual obligations, see the “Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments” section of Item 7 in the Annual Report. As of July 2, 2006, the nature and timing of the obligations has not materially changed since October 2, 2005. However, we refinanced our credit facility on July 17, 2006 in association with the acquisition of substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of Industrial Containers Ltd. (see Note 9 to the unaudited consolidated financial statements in Item 1). The terms of the new facility will impact the contractual obligations disclosure previously reported in the Annual Report.

At July 2, 2006, a bank had issued standby letters of credit on our behalf in the aggregate amount of $8.0 million primarily in favor of our workers’ compensation insurers and purchasing card vendor.

Environmental Matters

We are subject to a broad range of federal, state and local environmental, health and safety laws, including those governing discharges to air, soil and water, the handling and disposal of hazardous substances and the investigation and remediation of contamination resulting from the release of hazardous substances. We believe that we are currently in compliance with all applicable environmental, health and safety laws, though future expenditures may be necessary in order to maintain such compliance, including compliance with air emission control requirements for volatile organic compounds. In addition, in the course of our operations we use, store and dispose of hazardous substances. Some of our current and former facilities are currently involved in environmental investigations and remediation resulting from the release of hazardous substances or the presence of other contaminants. While we do not believe that any investigation or identified remediation obligations will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows, there are no assurances that such obligations will not arise in the future. Many of our facilities have a history of industrial usage for which investigation and remediation obligations could arise in the future and which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, except to the extent otherwise disclosed herein, we believe it is remote that any such material losses could result from environmental remediation matters or environmental investigations relating to our current or former facilities.

We have incurred approximately $1.1 million of the estimated $1.7 million in capital expenditures we expect to incur to comply with federal Maximum Achievable Control Technology (“MACT”) regulations related to air emission control requirements for Hazardous Air Pollutants (“HAP”) and volatile organic compounds. We have until November 2006 to comply with the new regulations.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2005, we joined a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) group related to a waste disposal site in Georgia. Our status as a PRP was based on documents indicating that waste materials were transported to the site from our Homerville, Georgia facility prior to our acquisition of the facility in 1989. We jointed the PRP group in order to reduce our exposure, which we estimate will approximate $0.1 million.

From time to time, we receive requests for information or are identified as a PRP pursuant to the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act or analogous state laws with respect to off-site waste disposal sites utilized by our current or former facilities or our predecessors in interest. We do not believe that any of these identified matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

We record reserves for environmental liabilities when environmental investigation and remediation obligations are probable and related costs are reasonably estimable. We had accrued liabilities of approximately $0.3 million for environmental investigation and remediation obligations as of July 2, 2006 and October 2, 2005; however, future expenditures may exceed the amounts accrued.

Other

In the third quarter of fiscal 2006, one of our customers notified us that it had initiated a voluntary product recall of certain of its products due to potential leaks in certain of the containers that we likely provided. At July 2, 2006, we had an accrued liability of approximately $0.7 million related to this matter.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

We do not purchase, sell or hold derivatives or other market risk-sensitive instruments to hedge commodity price risk, interest rate risk or exchange rate risk or for trading purposes.

For a discussion of interest rate risk and its relation to our indebtedness, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in Item 2, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Our purchases from foreign suppliers in transactions denominated in foreign currencies are not significant and we do not believe we are exposed to a significant market risk of exchange rate changes related to fluctuations in the value of these foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures: Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, has concluded, based upon its evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report, that our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms.

 

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Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting: There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the three months ended July 2, 2006 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

There are no events to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There are no material changes to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

There are no events to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

There are no events to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.

There are no events to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 5. Other Information.

There is no information to report under this item for the quarter ended July 2, 2006.

Item 6. Exhibits.

See Index to Exhibits.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document contains forward-looking statements as encouraged by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this document, other than historical information, are forward-looking statements. These statements represent management’s current judgment on what the future holds. A variety of factors could cause business conditions and the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those expected by the Company or expressed in the Company’s forward-looking statements. These factors include, without limitation, competitive risks from substitute products and other container manufacturers, termination of the Company’s customer contracts, loss or reduction of business from key customers, dependence on key personnel, changes in steel, resin and other raw material costs or availability, labor unrest, catastrophic loss of one of the Company’s manufacturing facilities, environmental exposures, management’s inability to identify or execute selective acquisitions, failures in the Company’s computer systems, unanticipated expenses, delays in implementing cost reduction initiatives, potential equipment malfunctions and the other factors discussed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company takes no obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrences of unanticipated events or changes to future results of operations.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  BWAY Corporation
 

(Registrant)

Date: August 11, 2006

 

By:

 

/s/ Jean-Pierre M. Ergas

   

Jean-Pierre M. Ergas

   

Chairman and

   

Chief Executive Officer

   

(Principal Executive Officer)

Date: August 11, 2006

 

By:

 

/s/ Kevin C. Kern

   

Kevin C. Kern

   

Vice President, Administration and

Chief Financial Officer

   

(Principal Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer)


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
  

Description of Document

31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) (17 C.F.R. 240.13a-14(a)).
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) (17 C.F.R. 240.13a-14(a)).
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.