NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 30, 2010
Commission file number 1-14170
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 59-2605822 | |
| (State of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
8100 SW Tenth Street, Suite 4000, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33324
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(954) 581-0922
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
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
þ
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its
corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes
o
No
o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a
non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated
filer”, “accelerated filer”, and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
| Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer þ |
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes
o
No
þ
The number of shares of registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 5, 2010 was 46,144,083.
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP.
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
INDEX
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| January 30, | May 2, | |||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | |||||||
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Assets
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Current assets:
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Cash and equivalents
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$ | 57,788 | $ | 84,140 | ||||
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Trade receivables — net of allowances of $510 ($445 - 2009)
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44,984 | 53,735 | ||||||
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Inventories
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32,022 | 39,612 | ||||||
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Deferred income taxes — net
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3,949 | 3,262 | ||||||
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Prepaid and other assets
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4,776 | 5,552 | ||||||
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Total current assets
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143,519 | 186,301 | ||||||
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Property — net
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52,974 | 56,141 | ||||||
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Goodwill
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13,145 | 13,145 | ||||||
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Intangible assets — net
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1,615 | 1,861 | ||||||
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Other assets
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7,505 | 8,234 | ||||||
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$ | 218,758 | $ | 265,682 | ||||
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
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Current liabilities:
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Accounts payable
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$ | 38,071 | $ | 48,005 | ||||
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Accrued liabilities
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22,059 | 20,142 | ||||||
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Income taxes payable
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135 | 314 | ||||||
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Total current liabilities
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60,265 | 68,461 | ||||||
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Deferred income taxes — net
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16,203 | 16,517 | ||||||
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Other liabilities
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10,993 | 10,692 | ||||||
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Shareholders’ equity:
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Preferred stock, 7% cumulative, $1 par value - 1,000,000 shares
authorized; 150,000 shares issued; no shares outstanding
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150 | 150 | ||||||
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Common stock, $.01 par value - 75,000,000 shares authorized;
50,176,867 shares issued (50,045,718 shares at May 2, 2009)
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501 | 500 | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital
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28,031 | 27,153 | ||||||
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Retained earnings
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121,556 | 160,209 | ||||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(941 | ) | — | |||||
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Treasury stock — at cost:
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Preferred stock — 150,000 shares
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(5,100 | ) | (5,100 | ) | ||||
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Common stock — 4,032,784 shares
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(12,900 | ) | (12,900 | ) | ||||
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Total shareholders’ equity
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131,297 | 170,012 | ||||||
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$ | 218,758 | $ | 265,682 | ||||
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| January 30, | January 31, | January 30, | January 31, | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
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Net sales
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$ | 131,462 | $ | 129,430 | $ | 443,864 | $ | 426,732 | ||||||||
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Cost of sales
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88,722 | 92,308 | 299,804 | 301,037 | ||||||||||||
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Gross profit
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42,740 | 37,122 | 144,060 | 125,695 | ||||||||||||
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Selling, general & administrative
expenses
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34,106 | 31,924 | 106,940 | 98,999 | ||||||||||||
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Interest expense
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32 | 28 | 89 | 83 | ||||||||||||
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Other (expense) income — net
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(23 | ) | 662 | (320 | ) | 1,425 | ||||||||||
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Income before income taxes
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8,579 | 5,832 | 36,711 | 28,038 | ||||||||||||
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Provision for income taxes
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3,054 | 2,178 | 13,069 | 10,150 | ||||||||||||
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Net income
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$ | 5,525 | $ | 3,654 | $ | 23,642 | $ | 17,888 | ||||||||
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Net income per share —
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Basic
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$ | .12 | $ | .08 | $ | .51 | $ | .39 | ||||||||
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Diluted
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$ | .12 | $ | .08 | $ | .51 | $ | .39 | ||||||||
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Cash dividends per share
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$ | 1.35 | $ | — | $ | 1.35 | $ | — | ||||||||
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Weighted average common shares outstanding —
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Basic
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46,080 | 46,003 | 46,038 | 45,996 | ||||||||||||
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Diluted
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46,307 | 46,205 | 46,281 | 46,178 | ||||||||||||
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
| January 30, | January 31, | |||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | |||||||
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Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
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Net income
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$ | 23,642 | $ | 17,888 | ||||
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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9,852 | 9,106 | ||||||
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Deferred income tax (benefit) provision
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(481 | ) | 225 | |||||
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Loss on disposal of property, net
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232 | 86 | ||||||
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Impairment loss on long-lived assets
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500 | — | ||||||
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Stock-based compensation
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278 | 258 | ||||||
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Changes in assets and liabilities:
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Trade receivables
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8,751 | 5,554 | ||||||
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Inventories
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7,590 | (173 | ) | |||||
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Prepaid and other assets
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288 | 2,678 | ||||||
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Accounts payable
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(9,934 | ) | (10,745 | ) | ||||
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Accrued and other liabilities
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388 | 76 | ||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities
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41,106 | 24,953 | ||||||
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Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
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Marketable securities purchased
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— | (109,450 | ) | |||||
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Marketable securities sold
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— | 112,450 | ||||||
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Additions to property, plant and equipment
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(5,776 | ) | (4,897 | ) | ||||
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
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12 | 153 | ||||||
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(5,764 | ) | (1,744 | ) | ||||
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Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
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Common stock cash dividends
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(62,295 | ) | — | |||||
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Proceeds from stock options exercised
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247 | 218 | ||||||
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Stock-based tax benefits
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354 | 48 | ||||||
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
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(61,694 | ) | 266 | |||||
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Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Equivalents
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(26,352 | ) | 23,475 | |||||
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Cash and Equivalents — Beginning of Year
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84,140 | 51,497 | ||||||
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Cash and Equivalents — End of Period
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$ | 57,788 | $ | 74,972 | ||||
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Other Cash Flow Information:
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Interest paid
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$ | 87 | $ | 83 | ||||
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Income taxes paid
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13,623 | 6,610 | ||||||
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NATIONAL BEVERAGE CORP. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
(Unaudited)
1. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete portfolio of
multi-flavored soft drinks, juice drinks, water and specialty beverages throughout the United
States. Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various
operating subsidiaries. When used in this report, the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and
“National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its subsidiaries.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) and rules
and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for interim financial information. The
financial statements do not include all information and notes required by GAAP for complete
financial statements. In our opinion, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments)
considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Results for the interim periods
presented are not necessarily indicative of results which might be expected for the entire fiscal
year.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended May 2, 2009. In preparing these interim financial statements, we have reviewed
and considered for disclosure all significant events occurring through the date of financial
statement issuance.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We use derivative financial instruments to partially mitigate our exposure to changes in raw
material costs. All derivative financial instruments are recorded at fair value in our Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated fair value of derivative financial instruments is
calculated based on market rates to settle the instruments. Such valuation does not entail a
significant amount of judgment and the inputs that are significant to the fair value measurement
are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. We do not use derivative financial instruments for
trading or speculative purposes. See Note 6.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or market. Inventories at January
30, 2010 are comprised of finished goods of $19,506 and raw materials of $12,516. Inventories at
May 2, 2009 are comprised of finished goods of $22,168 and raw materials of $17,444.
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3. PROPERTY
Property consists of the following:
| January 30, | May 2, | |||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | |||||||
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Land
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$ | 9,779 | $ | 9,779 | ||||
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Buildings and improvements
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43,926 | 44,224 | ||||||
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Machinery and equipment
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127,935 | 123,911 | ||||||
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Total
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181,640 | 177,914 | ||||||
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Less accumulated depreciation
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(128,666 | ) | (121,773 | ) | ||||
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Property — net
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$ | 52,974 | $ | 56,141 | ||||
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Depreciation
expense was $2,781 and $8,199 for the three-month and nine-month periods ended January
30, 2010, respectively, and $2,511 and $7,496 for the three-month and nine-month periods ended
January 31, 2009, respectively.
4. DEBT
At January 30, 2010, a subsidiary of the Company maintained unsecured revolving credit facilities
with banks aggregating $75,000 (the “Credit Facilities”). The Credit Facilities expire through
December 2013 and currently bear interest at rates ranging from .3% to .6% above LIBOR or, at our
election, .5% below the banks’ reference rates. At January 30, 2010, $2,795 of the Credit
Facilities was utilized for standby letters of credit and $72,205 was available for borrowings.
The Credit Facilities require the subsidiary to maintain certain financial ratios and contain other
restrictions, none of which are expected to have a material impact on our operations or financial
position. Significant financial ratios and restrictions include: fixed charge coverage; net worth
ratio; and limitations on incurrence of debt. At January 30, 2010, we were in compliance with all
loan covenants and approximately $25,000 of retained earnings was restricted from distribution.
5. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
During the nine months ended January 30, 2010, options to purchase 3,000 shares of common stock
were granted (weighted average exercise price of $6.05 per share), options to purchase 131,149
shares were exercised (weighted average exercise price of $1.89 per share), and options to purchase
12,462 shares were cancelled (weighted average exercise price of $5.08 per share). At January 30,
2010, options to purchase 454,672 shares (weighted average exercise price of $4.35 per share) were
outstanding and stock-based awards to purchase 3,253,504 shares of common stock were available for
grant.
6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
In fiscal 2010, we entered into two aluminum swap contracts to partially mitigate our exposure to
changes in the cost of aluminum cans through January 2011. The financial
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instruments were designated and accounted for as a cash flow hedge. Accordingly, gains or losses
attributable to the effective portion of the cash flow hedge are reported in Other Comprehensive
Income/Loss (“OCI”) and reclassified into earnings, through cost of sales, in the period in which
the hedged transaction affects earnings. Any gains or losses related to hedge ineffectiveness are
recognized in the current period cost of sales. As of January 30, 2010, the notional amount of our
outstanding aluminum swap contracts was $22,364 and the fair value of the derivative liability was
$1,461 which was included in Accrued liabilities. The following summarizes the gains (losses)
recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and OCI relative to the cash flow
hedges for the third quarter and nine months ended January 30,
2010:
| Third | Nine | |||||||
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Recognized in OCI-
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(Loss) before income taxes
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$ | (1,668 | ) | $ | (1,071 | ) | ||
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Less income tax (benefit)
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(594 | ) | (381 | ) | ||||
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Net
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$ | (1,074 | ) | $ | (690 | ) | ||
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Reclassified from OCI to cost of sales-
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Gain before income taxes
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$ | 284 | $ | 390 | ||||
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Less income tax provision
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101 | 139 | ||||||
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Net
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$ | 183 | $ | 251 | ||||
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Net change to OCI
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$ | (1,257 | ) | $ | (941 | ) | ||
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The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of our cash flow hedges was immaterial.
Assuming no change in the commodity prices as measured on January 30, 2010, $941 of unrealized net
loss will be reclassified from OCI and recognized in earnings over the next twelve months. See
Notes 1 and 7.
7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Comprehensive income for the third quarter and nine months ended January 30, 2010 and January 31,
2009 was comprised of net income and changes in the fair value of our cash flow hedges (see Note 6
above) as follows:
| Third Quarter Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| 2010 | 2009 | 2010 | 2009 | |||||||||||||
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Net income
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$ | 5,525 | $ | 3,654 | $ | 23,642 | $ | 17,888 | ||||||||
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Cash flow hedges, net of tax
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(1,257 | ) | — | (941 | ) | — | ||||||||||
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Comprehensive income
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$ | 4,268 | $ | 3,654 | $ | 22,701 | $ | 17,888 | ||||||||
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8. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued new guidance on fair
value measurements. The guidance defines fair value, provides a framework for measuring fair value
and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. The guidance was effective at the beginning
of our 2009 fiscal year for all financial assets and liabilities and for nonfinancial assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. For all other nonfinancial assets and
liabilities, the
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guidance was effective at the beginning of our 2010 fiscal year. The adoption of this guidance did
not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued new guidance to improve, simplify, and converge internationally
the accounting for business combinations and the reporting of noncontrolling interests in
consolidated financial statements. The guidance was effective as of the beginning of our 2010
fiscal year and its adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial
statements.
In
May 2009, the FASB issued new guidance on subsequent events that established general standards
of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before
financial statements are issued. We adopted the guidance effective August 1, 2009.
In January 2010, the FASB issued guidance amending certain disclosure requirements regarding fair
value measurements. The new guidance requires more robust disclosures about the different classes
of assets and liabilities measured at fair value, the valuation techniques and inputs used, the
activity in Level 3 fair value measurements, and the transfers between Levels 1, 2, and 3. The
guidance is effective for our fourth quarter beginning January 31, 2010 and its adoption is not
expected to materially impact our consolidated financial statements.
9. CASH DIVIDEND
On January 22, 2010, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $1.35 per share, aggregating
$62,295, to shareholders of record on January 6, 2010.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF
OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
OVERVIEW
National Beverage Corp. develops, manufactures, markets and distributes a complete portfolio of
quality beverage products throughout the United States. Incorporated in Delaware in 1985, National
Beverage Corp. is a holding company for various operating subsidiaries. In this report, the terms
“we,” “us,” “our,” “Company” and “National Beverage” mean National Beverage Corp. and its
subsidiaries.
We consider ourselves to be a leader in the development and sale of flavored beverage products in
the United States, offering the widest selection of flavored soft drinks, juices, sparkling waters,
energy drinks and nutritionally-enhanced waters. Our flavor development spans over 100 years
originating with our flagship brands, Shasta
®
and Faygo
®
, each of which has over 50 flavor
varieties. We also maintain a diverse line of flavored beverage products geared to the
health-conscious consumer, including Everfresh
®
, Home Juice
®
, and Mr. Pure
®
100% juice and
juice-based products; LaCroix
®
, Crystal Bay
®
and ClearFruit
®
flavored, sparkling, and spring water
products; and ÀSanté
®
nutritionally-enhanced waters. In addition, we distribute Rip It
®
energy
drinks, Ohana
®
fruit-flavored drinks and St. Nick’s
®
holiday soft drinks. Substantially all of our
brands are produced in twelve manufacturing facilities that are strategically located near major
metropolitan markets throughout the continental United States. To a lesser extent, we develop and
produce soft drinks for certain retailers and beverage companies (“allied brands”).
Our strategy emphasizes the growth of our products by offering a branded beverage portfolio of
proprietary flavors, supporting the franchise value of regional brands and expanding those brands
with distinctive packaging and broader demographic emphasis, developing and acquiring innovative
products tailored toward healthy lifestyles, and appealing to the “quality-price” expectations of
the family consumer. We believe that the “regional share dynamics” of our brands which results in
more retailer sponsored promotional activities, perpetuates consumer loyalty within local regional
markets.
Over the last several years, we have focused on increasing penetration of our brands in the
convenience channel through Company-owned and independent distributors. The convenience channel
consists of convenience stores, gas stations and other smaller “up-and-down-the-street” accounts.
Because of the higher retail prices and margins that typically prevail in this market, we have
undertaken several measures to expand convenience channel distribution in recent years. These
measures include development of new products and serving sizes specifically targeted for this
market, such as ClearFruit, Crystal Bay, Rip It and ÀSanté. Additionally, we have created
proprietary and specialized packaging with distinctive graphics for these products. We intend to
continue our focus on enhancing growth in the convenience channel through both specialized
packaging and innovative product development.
Beverage industry sales are seasonal with the highest volume typically realized during the summer
months. Additionally, our operating results are subject to numerous
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factors, including fluctuations in the costs of raw materials, changes in consumer preference for
beverage products and competitive pricing in the marketplace.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three
Months Ended January 30, 2010 (third quarter of fiscal 2010) compared to
Three Months Ended January 31, 2009 (third quarter of fiscal 2009)
Net income
was $5,525 for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 as compared to $3,654 for the third quarter
of fiscal 2009. The increase in net income for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 of approximately
$1,871, or 51.2% over the similar quarter a year ago, was primarily due to higher net sales coupled
with an improved gross profit margin, offset in part by higher selling, general and administrative
(“SG&A”) expenses.
Net sales
for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 increased 1.6% to $131,462 as compared to $129,430 for
the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The net sales improvement reflects a 2.3% increase in unit
pricing due primarily to product mix and a .2% increase in case volume of the Company’s energy
drinks, juices and waters offset in part by a .9% decline in carbonated soft
drink volume.
Gross
profit approximated 32.5% of net sales for the third quarter of
fiscal 2010 as compared to 28.7%
of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009. The gross profit improvement was due primarily
to the unit selling price increase noted above and lower raw material costs. Cost of goods sold per unit
decreased 3.2%.
SG&A
expenses were $34,106 or 25.9% of net sales for the third quarter of
fiscal 2010 as compared to
$31,924 or 24.7% of net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2009.
The increase in expenses was
due to higher marketing and distribution expenses.
Other (expense) income includes interest income of $44 (fiscal 2010) and $177 (fiscal 2009).
Included in other (expense) income for the third quarter of
fiscal 2009 was income of $728 in connection with a
legal settlement.
The Company’s effective rate for income taxes, based upon estimated annual income tax rates,
approximated 35.6% for the third quarter of fiscal 2010 and 37.3% for the comparable period in
fiscal 2009. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% was
primarily due to the combined effect of state income taxes, nondeductible expenses and nontaxable
interest income.
Nine Months Ended January 30, 2010 (first nine months of fiscal 2010) compared to
Nine Months Ended January 31, 2009 (first nine months of fiscal 2009)
Net income
was $23,642 for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 as compared to $17,888 for the first
nine months of fiscal 2009. The increase in net income for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 of
$5,754 or 32.2% over the similar period a year ago was primarily due
to higher net sales, coupled
with an improved gross profit margin, offset in part by higher SG&A expenses.
Net sales
for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 increased 4.0% to $443,864 as compared to $426,732
for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The net sales improvement reflects
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a 1.2%
increase in unit pricing and case volume growth of 1.1% for the
Company’s energy drinks, juices and waters, and 6.2% for
branded carbonated soft drinks. This improvement was partially offset by a decline in allied-branded case volume.
Gross
profit approximated 32.5% of net sales for the first nine months of
fiscal 2010 as compared to
29.5% of net sales for the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The gross profit improvement was due
primarily to the unit selling price increase noted above and lower raw material costs. Cost of goods sold
per unit decreased 3.1%.
SG&A
expenses were $106,940 or 24.1% of net sales for the first nine
months of fiscal 2010 as compared
to $98,999 or 23.2% of net sales for the comparable period in fiscal 2009. The increase in
expenses was due to higher marketing and administrative expenses. Included in SG&A expenses for
the nine months ended January 30, 2010 was a $500 impairment loss related to an owned warehouse.
Other (expense) income includes interest income of $198 (fiscal 2010) and $626 (fiscal 2009).
Included in other (expense) income for the first nine months of
fiscal 2010 was a loss of $232 from
the disposal of property, plant and equipment and $250 from the write-off of other assets.
Included in other (expense) income for the first nine months of
fiscal 2009 was income of $728 in connection with
a legal settlement.
The Company’s effective rate for income taxes, based upon estimated annual income tax rates,
approximated 35.6% for the first nine months of fiscal 2010 and 36.2% for the comparable period in
fiscal 2009. The difference between the effective rate and the federal statutory rate of 35% was
primarily due to the combined effect of state income taxes, nondeductible expenses and nontaxable
interest income.
LIQUIDITY AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of funds is cash generated from operations, which may be supplemented by
borrowings under existing credit facilities. We maintain unsecured revolving credit facilities
aggregating $75,000, of which $2,795 was utilized for standby letters of credit at January 30,
2010. There was no debt outstanding under the credit facilities. Management expects that current
liquid assets combined with the funds anticipated to be generated from operations and the
availability under the current Credit Facilities will be sufficient in the aggregate to fund the
Company’s working capital needs for the next twelve months.
Cash Flows
The Company’s cash position for the nine months ended January 30, 2010 decreased approximately
$26,352 from May 2, 2009, which compares to an increase of $23,475 for the comparable 2009 fiscal
period. The decline in cash was primarily due to the payment of a special cash dividend of $1.35
per share totaling $62,295 on January 22, 2010. The effect on cash from the special dividend was
offset in part by net cash provided by operating activities.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended January 30, 2010 amounted to
$41,106, as compared to $24,953 for the comparable period a year ago. For the nine months ended
January 30, 2010, cash flow was principally generated by
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net income of $23,642, depreciation and amortization totaling $9,852, combined with decreases in
trade accounts receivable of $8,751 and inventories of $7,590, offset in part by a decrease in
accounts payable of $9,934.
Net cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended January 30, 2010 totaled $5,764, as
compared to $1,744 for the similar 2009 fiscal period. For the 2010 fiscal period, cash used in
investing activities was attributable to additions to property, plant and equipment.
Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended January 30, 2010 was $61,694 as
compared to cash provided by financing activities of $266 during the same 2009 fiscal period. As
previously noted, the Company paid a special cash dividend of $1.35 per share which equated to
$62,295 in January 2010.
Financial Position
During the first nine months of fiscal 2010, working capital decreased $34,586 to $83,254 due to
the cash dividend payment, partially offset by cash provided by operating activities. Trade
receivables, inventory and accounts payable decreased due to lower volume related to seasonality.
The current ratio was 2.4 to 1 at January 30, 2010 and 2.7 to 1 at May 2, 2009.
NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
See Note 8 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information about recently
issued accounting standards.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There are no material changes to the disclosures made on this matter in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2009.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the
supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Principal Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
“disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based
upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that
our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure information required to be
disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and (2) accumulated and
communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial
Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent
fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain
statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the “Form 10-Q”) constitute
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other
factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be
materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by
such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
general economic and business conditions, pricing of competitive products, success in acquiring
other beverage businesses, success of new product and flavor introductions, fluctuations in the
costs of raw materials, our ability to increase selling prices, continued retailer support for our
products, changes in consumer preferences, success of implementing business strategies, changes in
business strategy or development plans, government regulations, regional weather conditions and
other factors referenced in this Form 10-Q. For a further list and description of various risks,
relevant factors and uncertainties that could cause future results or events to differ materially
from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements, see the “Risk Factors” and
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” sections
contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 2, 2009 and other filings
with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim an obligation to update any such factors
or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any forward-looking statements contained
herein to reflect future events or developments.
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes in our risk factors from those disclosed in our 2009 Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
The exhibits listed in the accompanying exhibit index are filed as part of this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q.
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SIGNATURE
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.
Date: March 11, 2010
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National Beverage Corp.
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| By: | /s/ Dean A. McCoy | |||
| Dean A. McCoy | ||||
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Senior Vice President and
Chief Accounting Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 | |
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32.2
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 |
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Part I Financial InformationprintItem 1. Financial StatementsprintItem 2. Management S Discussion and Analysis Of Financial Condition and Results Of OperationsprintItem 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market RiskprintItem 4. Controls and ProceduresprintPart II Other InformationprintItem 1A. Risk FactorsprintItem 6. Exhibitsprint