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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(X) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended January 1, 2000
OR
( ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Commission file number 1-6666
SALANT CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
1114 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10036
Telephone: (212) 221-7500
Incorporated in the State of Delaware Employer Identification No. 13-3402444
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $1 per share,
Trading Over-The-Counter - Bulletin Board
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (l) 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 __
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents
and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan
confirmed by a court.
Yes X No __
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As of March 20, 2000, there were outstanding 9,901,140 shares of the
Common Stock of the registrant. Based on the closing price of the Common Stock
on such date, the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by
non-affiliates of the registrant on such date was $8,862,478. For purposes of
this computation, shares held by affiliates and by directors and executive
officers of the registrant have been excluded. Such exclusion of shares held by
directors and executive officers is not intended, nor shall it be deemed, to be
an admission that such persons are affiliates of the registrant.
Documents incorporated by reference: The definitive Proxy Statement of Salant
Corporation to be filed relating to the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders is
incorporated by reference in Part III hereof.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
Item 1. Business
Item 2. Properties
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder
Matters
Item 6. Selected Consolidated Financial Data
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
Item7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9. Disagreements on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Item 11. Executive Compensation
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions
PART IV
Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedule and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURES
PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Introduction. Salant Corporation ("Salant" or the "Company"), which was
incorporated in Delaware in 1987, is the successor to a business founded in 1893
and incorporated in New York in 1919. The Company designs, manufactures, imports
and markets to retailers throughout the United States brand name and private
label menswear apparel products. The Company currently sells its products to
department and specialty stores, and for a portion of 1999 made limited sales of
certain products to national chains, major discounters and mass volume retailers
throughout the United States. In June 1997, the Company discontinued the
operations of the Made in the Shade division, which produced and marketed
women's junior sportswear. In December 1998, the Company determined to
discontinue and sell its Salant Children's Apparel Group (the "Children's
Group"), which manufactured and marketed blanket sleepers, pajamas and
underwear. Also at that time, the Company decided to sell or close its non-Perry
Ellis menswear businesses in order to focus on the Perry Ellis brand. During
1999, the Company substantially completed the process of closing or selling
these businesses. (As used herein, the "Company" includes Salant and its
subsidiaries.)
Bankruptcy Court Cases.
On June 27, 1990, Salant and Denton Mills Inc. ("Denton Mills"), a wholly owned
subsidiary of Salant, each filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Southern District of New York (the "Bankruptcy Court") a separate voluntary
petition for relief (the "1990 Case") under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United
States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code"). On July 30, 1993, the Bankruptcy Court
issued an order confirming the Company's reorganization plan. On February 25,
2000, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order closing the 1990 Case.
On December 29, 1998 (the "Filing Date"), Salant filed a voluntary petition
under chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the Bankruptcy Court (the "1998
Case") in order to implement a restructuring of its 10-1/2 % Senior Secured
Notes due December 31, 1998 (the "Senior Notes"). Salant also filed its plan of
reorganization (the "Plan") with the Bankruptcy Court on the Filing Date in
order to implement its restructuring. On April 16, 1999, the Bankruptcy Court
issued an order confirming the Plan (the "Confirmation Order"). The Plan was
consummated on May 11, 1999 (the "Effective Date").
In accordance with the Plan, Salant's focus is primarily on its Perry Ellis
men's apparel business and, as a result, has exited its other businesses,
including its Children's Group and non-Perry Ellis menswear divisions. To that
end, Salant has sold its John Henry and Manhattan businesses. These businesses
include the John Henry, Manhattan and Lady Manhattan trade names, the John Henry
and Manhattan dress shirt inventory, the leasehold interest in a dress shirt
facility located in Valle Hermosa, Mexico, and the equipment located at the
Valle Hermosa facility and at Salant's facility located in Andalusia, Alabama.
Salant has also sold its Children's Group business. This sale was primarily for
inventory related to the Children's Group business and the Dr. Denton trademark.
Pursuant to the Plan (i) all of the outstanding principal amount of Senior
Notes, plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was converted into 95% of
Salant's new Common Stock, subject to dilution, and (ii) all of Salant's
existing old Common Stock was converted into 5% of Salant's new Common Stock,
subject to dilution. Salant's general unsecured creditors (including trade
creditors) were unimpaired under the Plan and were entitled to be paid in full.
The Plan was approved by all of the holders of Senior Notes that voted and over
96% of the holders of Salant's old Common Stock that voted.
Salant operates its Perry Ellis businesses under certain licensing agreements
(the "Perry Ellis Licenses") between Salant and Perry Ellis International, Inc.
("PEI"). During the 1998 Case, Supreme International, Corporation ("Supreme")
entered into discussions with PEI to acquire PEI and, thereafter, Supreme
acquired PEI. Prior to the hearing on the confirmation of the Plan, Supreme (in
its own capacity and on behalf of PEI (collectively, referred to herein as
"Supreme-PEI")) filed an objection to the confirmation. In connection with the
confirmation of the Plan, Salant and Supreme-PEI settled and resolved their
differences and the material terms of such settlement were set forth in a term
sheet (the "Term Sheet") attached to and incorporated into the Confirmation
Order (the "PEI Settlement").
The PEI Settlement. The following is a summary of the material provisions of the
Term Sheet setting forth the terms of the PEI Settlement. The following
description is qualified in its entirety by the provisions of the Term Sheet.
The PEI Settlement provided that (i) Salant would return to PEI the license to
sell Perry Ellis products in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and
Canada (Salant retained the right to sell its existing inventory in Canada
through January 31, 2000); (ii) the royalty rate due PEI under Salant's Perry
Ellis Portfolio pants license with respect to regular price sales in excess of
$15.0 million annually would be increased to 5%; (iii) Salant would provide
Supreme-PEI with the option to take over any real estate lease for a retail
store that Salant intends to close; (iv) Salant would assign to Supreme-PEI its
sublicense with Aris Industries, Inc. for the manufacture, sale and distribution
of the Perry Ellis America brand sportswear and, depending on certain
circumstances, Salant would receive certain royalty payments from Supreme-PEI
through the year 2005; (v) Salant would pay PEI its pre-petition invoices of
$616,844 and post-petition invoices of $56,954 on the later of (a) the Effective
Date of the Plan or (b) the due date with respect to such amounts; (vi)
Supreme-PEI (a) agreed and acknowledged that the sales of businesses made by
Salant during the 1998 Case did not violate the terms of the Perry Ellis
Licenses and did not give rise to the termination of the Perry Ellis Licenses
and (b) consented to the change of control arising from the conversion of debt
into equity under the Plan and acknowledged that such change of control did not
give rise to any right to terminate the Perry Ellis Licenses; and (vii)
Supreme-PEI withdrew with prejudice its objection to confirmation of the Plan,
and supported confirmation of the Plan.
Men's Apparel. In fiscal 1999, the Company's ongoing business was primarily
comprised of Perry Ellis products. The Company markets accessories, dress
shirts, slacks and sportswear under the PERRY ELLIS and PORTFOLIO BY PERRY ELLIS
trademarks and a limited amount of private label accessories. The non-Perry
Ellis menswear divisions, which were closed or sold during 1999, consisted of
the Bottoms division and the Salant Menswear Group that marketed dress shirts
and accessories. The Bottoms division primarily manufactured men's and boys'
jeans, principally under the Sears, Roebuck & Co. ("Sears") CANYON RIVER BLUES
trademark, and men's casual slacks under Sears' CANYON RIVER BLUES KHAKIS
trademark (collectively "Canyon River Blues Product"). Pursuant to an Agreement
dated March 10, 1999, between the Company and Sears, the Company agreed to
continue to deliver, in the ordinary course, Canyon River Blues Product to Sears
until the middle of May 1999. During the end of May and early June 1999, the
Company delivered to Sears the remaining Canyon River Blues Product at a
discount to Sears. The Agreement by its terms was subject to Bankruptcy Court
approval, which approval was granted in 1999.
The Salant Menswear Group also marketed dress shirts and accessories, primarily
under the JOHN HENRY, MANHATTAN and licensed trademarks. Pursuant to the Plan,
the Company has sold or otherwise disposed of substantially all of its
businesses other than the businesses conducted under the Perry Ellis trademarks.
In that connection, the Company sold its dress shirt business and its John
Henry, Manhattan and related trademarks to Supreme pursuant to a Purchase and
Sale Agreement, dated December 28, 1998 (subject to and subsequently approved by
the Bankruptcy Court on February 26, 1999).
Children's Sleepwear and Underwear. The Children's Group conducted the Company's
children sleepwear and underwear business. The Children's Group marketed blanket
sleepers primarily using a number of well-known licensed cartoon characters
created by, among others, DISNEY and WARNER BROS. The Children's Group also
marketed pajamas under the DR DENTON and OSHKOSH B'GOSH trademarks, and
sleepwear and underwear under the JOE BOXER trademark. At the end of the first
quarter of 1998, the Company determined not to continue with its Joe Boxer
sportswear line for Fall 1998. Instead, consistent with the approach that the
Joe Boxer Corporation (Salant's licensor of the Joe Boxer trademark) had taken,
the Company focused on its core business of underwear and sleepwear. In
connection with the Plan, the Company adopted a formal plan to discontinue the
Children's Group. Pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated January 14,
1999, the Company sold to the Wormser Company ("Wormser"), all of Salant's right
to, title and interest in, certain assets of the Children's Group. All assets of
the Children's Group not sold to Wormser have been or will be disposed.
Retail Outlet Stores. The retail outlet stores business of the Company consists
of a chain of outlet stores (the "Stores division"), through which it sells
products manufactured by the Company and other Perry Ellis licensed
manufacturers. In December 1997, the Company announced the restructuring of the
Stores division, pursuant to which the Company closed all stores other than its
Perry Ellis outlet stores. This resulted in the closing of 42 outlet stores. At
the end of 1999, Salant operated 28 Perry Ellis outlet stores.
Significant Customers. In 1999 approximately 19% of the Company's sales were
made to Federated Department Stores, Inc. ("Federated") and approximately 18% of
the Company's sales were made to Dillards Corporation ("Dillards"). Also in
1999, approximately 16% of the Company's sales were made to the May Company
("May") and approximately 13% of the Company's sales were made to Marmaxx
Corporation ("Marmaxx"). In 1998 and 1997, approximately 20% and 19% of the
Company's sales were made to Sears, respectively and approximately 11% and 10%
of the Company's sales were made to Dillards for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
Also in 1998 and 1997, approximately 14% and 12% of the Company's sales were
made to Federated, respectively and approximately 10% and 11% of the Company's
sales were made to Marmaxx for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
No other customer accounted for more than 10% of the sales during 1997, 1998 or
1999.
Trademarks. The markets in which the Company operates are highly competitive.
The Company competes primarily on the basis of brand recognition, quality,
fashion, price, customer service and merchandising expertise.
Approximately 90.3% of the Company's net sales for 1999 were attributable to
products sold under Company owned or licensed designer trademarks and other
internationally recognized brand names and the balance was attributable to
products sold under retailers' private labels, including Sears' CANYON RIVER
BLUES.
Since the Effective Date, substantially all of the Company's business is now
conducted under the Perry Ellis Trademarks. During 1999, 78.8% of the Company's
sales was attributable to products sold under the PERRY ELLIS and PORTFOLIO BY
PERRY ELLIS trademarks (the "Perry Ellis Trademarks"); these products are sold
through leading department and specialty stores. No other line of products
accounted for more than 10% of the Company's sales during 1999.
Trademarks Licensed to the Company. The Perry Ellis Trademarks are licensed to
the Company under the Perry Ellis Licenses with PEI. The license agreements
contain renewal options, which, subject to compliance with certain conditions
contained therein, permit the Company to extend the terms of such license
agreements. Assuming the exercise by the Company of all available renewal
options, the license agreements covering men's apparel and accessories will
expire on December 31, 2015. The Company also has rights of first refusal
worldwide for certain new licenses granted by PEI for men's apparel and
accessories through February 1, 2001. On January 28, 1999, PEI and Supreme
announced that they had entered into a definitive agreement under which Supreme
would acquire for cash all of the stock of PEI for $75 million. On April 7,
1999, Supreme completed the acquisition of PEI and became Salant's licensor
under the Perry Ellis Licenses.
Design and Manufacturing. Products sold by the Company's various divisions are
manufactured to the designs and specifications (including fabric selections) of
designers employed by those divisions. In limited cases, the Company's designers
may receive input from the Company's licensors on general themes or color
palettes.
During 1999, approximately 8.0% of the products produced by the Company
(measured in units) were manufactured in the United States, with the balance
manufactured in foreign countries. Facilities operated by the Company accounted
for approximately 56.4% of its domestic-made products and 9.3% of its
foreign-made products; the balance in each case was attributable to unaffiliated
contract manufacturers. In 1999, approximately 26.2% of the Company's foreign
production was manufactured in Guatemala, approximately 19.8% was manufactured
in Hong Kong and approximately 15.7% was manufactured in China.
The Company's foreign sourcing operations are subject to various risks of doing
business abroad, including currency fluctuations (although the predominant
currency used is the U.S. dollar), quotas and, in certain parts of the world,
political instability. Although the Company's operations have not been
materially adversely affected by any of such factors to date, any substantial
disruption of its relationships with its foreign suppliers could adversely
affect its operations. Some of the Company's imported merchandise is subject to
United States Customs duties. In addition, bilateral agreements between the
major exporting countries and the United States impose quotas, which limit the
amounts of certain categories of merchandise that may be imported into the
United States. Any material increase in duty levels, material decrease in quota
levels or material decrease in available quota allocations could adversely
affect the Company's operations.
Raw Materials. The raw materials used in the Company's manufacturing operations
consist principally of finished fabrics made from natural, synthetic and blended
fibers. These fabrics and other materials, such as leathers used in the
manufacture of various accessories, are purchased from a variety of sources both
within and outside the United States. The Company believes that adequate sources
of supply at acceptable price levels are available for all such materials.
Substantially all of the Company's foreign purchases are denominated in U.S.
currency. No single supplier accounted for more than 10% of Salant's raw
material purchases during 1999.
Employees. As of the end of 1999, the Company employed approximately 600
persons, of whom 200 were engaged in distribution operations and the remainder
were employed in executive, marketing and sales, product design, engineering and
purchasing activities and in the operation of the Company's retail outlet
stores. The Company believes that its relations with its employees are
satisfactory. Pursuant to the business plan implemented in connection with the
Plan, the Company no longer engages in manufacturing and has closed all of its
distribution facilities, except for its Winnsboro, South Carolina facility,
which is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Competition. The apparel industry in the United States is highly competitive and
characterized by a relatively small number of multi-line manufacturers (such as
the Company) and a larger number of specialty manufacturers. The Company faces
substantial competition in its markets from companies in both categories. Many
of the Company's competitors have greater financial resources than the Company.
The Company seeks to maintain its competitive position in the markets for its
branded products on the basis of the strong brand recognition associated with
those products and, with respect to all of its products, on the basis of
styling, quality, fashion, price and customer service.
Environmental Regulations. Current environmental regulations have not had, and
in the opinion of the Company, assuming the continuation of present conditions,
are not expected to have a material effect on the business, capital
expenditures, earnings or competitive position of the Company.
Seasonality of Business and Backlog of Orders. This information is included
under Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations.
Salant Children's Group - Discontinued Operation. In December 1998, the Company
determined to restructure and sell its Children's Group, which manufactured and
marketed blanket sleepers primarily using a number of well-known cartoon
characters created by, among others, DISNEY and WARNER BROTHERS. The Children's
Group also marketed pajamas under the DR DENTON and OSHGOSH B'GOSH trademarks
and sleepwear and underwear under the JOE BOXER trademark. The financial
statements of the Company included in this report treat the Children's Group as
a discontinued operation.
Made in the Shade - Discontinued Operation. In June 1997, the Company
discontinued the operations of the Made in the Shade division, which produced
and marketed women's junior sportswear under the Company owned trademarks MADE
IN THE SHADE and PRIME TIME. The financial statements of the Company included in
this report treat the Made in the Shade division as a discontinued operation.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
The Company's principal executive offices are located at 1114 Avenue of the
Americas, New York, New York 10036. The Company's principal properties consist
of a distribution center in South Carolina and two buildings held for sale, one
in Alabama and one in Texas. During 1999, the Company sold or closed all
manufacturing and distribution facilities, except for the distribution facility
in South Carolina. The Company owns approximately 360,179 square feet of space
devoted to distribution. The Company leases approximately 87,374 square feet of
combined office, design and showroom space. As of the end of 1999, the Company's
Stores division operated 28 retail outlet stores, comprising approximately
62,808 square feet of selling space, all of which are leased. Except as noted
above, substantially all of the owned and leased property of the Company is used
in connection with its men's apparel business or general corporate
administrative functions.
The Company believes that its facilities and equipment are adequately
maintained, in good operating condition, and are adequate for the Company's
present needs.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is a defendant in several legal actions. In the opinion of the
Company's management, based upon the advice of the respective attorneys handling
such cases, such actions are not expected to have a material adverse effect on
the Company's consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash
flow. In addition, the Company notes the following legal proceedings.
1. Bankruptcy Case. On the Filing Date, Salant filed a voluntary petition for
relief under chapter 11 of -------------------------- the Bankruptcy Code in the
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No.
98-10107 (CB)). The Company filed its Plan on the Filing Date and the Plan was
confirmed by the Bankruptcy Court on April 16, 1999. The Plan was consummated on
the Effective Date. The 1998 Case is currently pending under the caption In re
Salant Corporation, Chapter 11 Case No. 98-10107 (CB). All pre-Filing Date
- -------------------------- non-disputed and allowed claims against Salant have
been or will be satisfied pursuant to the terms of the Plan. Salant has filed,
and expects to continue to file, objections to all disputed pre-Filing Date
claims asserted against Salant in the 1998 Case.
2. Rodriguez-Olvera Action. The Company was a defendant in a lawsuit captioned
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Rodriguez-Olvera, et al. v. Salant Corp., et al., Case No. 97-07-14605-CV, in
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Court of Maverick County, Texas (the "Rodriguez-Olvera Action"). The plaintiffs
in the Rodriguez-Olvera Action asserted personal injury, wrongful death, and
survival claims arising out of a bus accident that occurred on June 23, 1997
wherein fourteen persons were killed and twelve others claimed injuries. The
Rodriguez-Olvera plaintiffs sought compensation from the Company for those
deaths and injuries. The Company's insurers agreed to pay (and the Company has
been informed that they did pay) $30 million to settle this matter in September
1999, and the Rodriguez-Olvera Action has been dismissed.
The Company is also a defendant in a related declaratory judgment action,
captioned Hartford Fire Insurance Company v. Salant Corporation, Index No.
60233/98, in the Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York (the
"Hartford Action"), relating to the Company's insurance coverage for the claims
that were the subject of the Rodriguez-Olvera Action. In the Hartford Action,
the Company's insurers seek a declaratory judgment that the claims asserted in
the Rodriguez-Olvera Action are not covered under the policies that the insurers
had issued. The Company's insurers nevertheless provided a defense to the
Company in the Rodriguez-Olvera Action, and as indicated above, paid $30 million
to settle the case without prejudice to their positions in the Hartford Action.
Currently, there are discussions being held with a view to reaching an agreement
for the settlement of the Hartford Action; if the settlement proposal is
achieved as contemplated, management believes there would be no material impact
on the Company's financial position or the results of operations. Pending such a
settlement of this action, Salant's insurers have not withdrawn their
reservation of rights, and the possibility remains that one or more of such
insurers will seek recourse against Salant.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of 1999, no matter was submitted to a vote of security
holders of Salant by means of the solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
Salant's common stock is currently trading on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin
Board under the trading symbol SLNT.OB. On December 30, 1998, the old common
stock suspended trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE"). The NYSE had
advised Salant that this action was taken in view of the fact that Salant had
fallen below the NYSE's continued listing criteria. Subsequent to December 30,
1998, the old common stock was traded on the Over-the-Counter Bulletin Board.
The high and low sale prices per share of common stock (old and new) for each
quarter of 1998 and 1999 are set forth below. The price of the old common stock
is reflected for all of 1998 and the first two quarters of 1999, while the price
of the new common stock is reflected in the third and fourth quarters of 1999.
The Company did not declare or pay any dividends during such years. The
Company's financing agreement requires the satisfaction of certain net worth
tests and other financial benchmarks prior to having the right to pay any cash
dividends. As of January 1, 2000, the Company was prohibited from paying cash
dividends by reason of, among other things, these provisions.
High and Low Sale Prices Per Share of the new Common Stock *
Quarter High Low
1999
Fourth 4.250 1.060
Third 6.500 4.120
High and Low Sale Prices Per Share of the old Common Stock *
Quarter High Low
1999
Second 0.310 0.125
First 0.200 0.046
1998
Fourth 0.500 0.031
Third 0.875 0.406
Second 0.813 0.500
First 1.813 0.375
* The new common stock was issued in conjunction with the restructuring of the
Company's debt pursuant to the Plan on the Effective Date, at which time the old
common stock was cancelled. No adjustment has been made to the price of the old
common stock reflected above. Although the Effective Date of the Plan was May
11, 1999, trading of the Company's new common stock did not occur until August
11, 1999, therefore no prices are reflected for the second quarter of 1999 for
the new common stock.
On March 20, 2000 there were 979 holders of record of shares of Common Stock,
and the closing market price was $2.625.
All of the outstanding voting securities of the Company's subsidiaries are owned
beneficially and (except for shares of certain foreign subsidiaries of the
Company owned of record by others to satisfy local laws) of record by the
Company.
ITEM 6. SELECTED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL DATA
(Amounts in thousands except share, per share and ratio data)
The following selected consolidated financial data as of January 2, 1999 and
January 1, 2000 and for each of the fiscal years in the three year period ended
January 1, 2000 have been derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements of
the Company, which have been audited by Deloitte & Touche LLP, whose report
thereon appears under Item 8, "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data". The
selected consolidated financial data for fiscal years 1995 through 1997 have
been derived from the Company's audited consolidated financial statements, which
are not included herein. Such consolidated financial data should be read in
conjunction with Item 7, "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations" and with the Consolidated Financial
Statements, including the related notes thereto, included elsewhere herein.
Jan. 01 Jan. 02 Jan. 03, Dec. 28, Dec. 30,
2000 1999 1998 1996 1995
(52 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (53 Weeks) (52 Weeks) (52 Weeks)
For The Year Ended:
Continuing Operations:
Net sales $248,730 $300,586 $ 347,667 $ 371,958 $ 445,889
Restructuring costs (a) (4,039) (24,825) (2,066) (11,730) (3,550)
Loss from continuing operations (2,148) (56,775) (8,394) (12,652) (3,943)
Discontinued Operations:
Income/(loss) from operations, net of income taxes(1,955) (10,163) (10,464) 3,329 3,445
Loss on disposal, net of income taxes - (5,724) (1,330) - -
Extraordinary gain (b) 24,703 - 2,100 - 1,000
Net income/(loss)(a) 20,600 (72,662) (18,088) (9,323) 502
Pro forma basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share:
Earnings/(loss) per share from continuing
operations before extraordinary gain (a) $(0.21) $(5.68)$ (0.84) $ (1.26) $ (0.39)
Earnings/(loss) per share from discontinued
operations (0.20) (1.59) (1.18) 0.33 0.34
Earnings per share from extraordinary gain 2.47 - 0.21 - 0.10
Pro forma basic and diluted earnings/(loss) per share (a)2.06 (7.27) (1.81) (0.93) 0.05
Cash dividends per share - - - - -
At Year End:
Current assets $93,331 $149,697 $147,631 $149,476 $163,031
Total assets 121,803 176,129 228,583 231,717 251,340
Current liabilities (c) 32,069 201,766 180,898 56,032 59,074
Long-term debt (c) -- -- -- 106,231 110,040
Deferred liabilities 4,133 5,2735,382 8,863 11,373
Working capital/(deficiency) 61,262 (52,069) (33,267) 93,444 103,957
Current ratio 2.9:1 0.7:1 0.8:1 2.7:1 2.8:1
Shareholders' equity / (deficiency) $85,601 $(30,910) $42,303 $60,591 $70,853
Book value per share $8.65 $(2.04) $2.79 $4.01 $4.71
Number of shares outstanding 9,901 15,171 15,171 15,094 15,041
Pro forma Book value per share -- $(3.09) $4.23 $6.06 $7.09
Pro forma number of shares outstanding -- 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000
(a)Includes, for the year ended January 1, 2000, a provision for $4,039
($0.40 per pro forma share; tax benefit not available) for restructuring
costs related primarily to the severance for employees terminated in
connection with the Company's restructuring and exit from its non Perry
Ellis businesses. For the year ended January 2, 1999, a provision of
$24,825 ($2.48 per pro forma share; tax benefit not available) for
restructuring costs primarily related to the Company's intention to focus
solely on its Perry Ellis men's apparel business and, as a result, exit its
non-Perry Ellis menswear divisions. For the year ended January 3, 1998, a
provision of $2,066 ($0.21 per pro forma share; tax benefit not available)
for restructuring costs principally related to (i) $3,530 in connection
with the decision in the fourth quarter to close all retail outlet stores
other than Perry Ellis outlet stores and (ii) the reversal of previously
recorded restructuring provisions of $1,464, primarily resulting from the
settlement of liabilities for less than the carrying amount, resulting in
the reversal of the excess portion of the provision. For the year ended
December 28, 1996, a provision of $11,730 ($1.17 per pro forma share; tax
benefit not available) for restructuring costs principally related to (i)
the write-off of goodwill and the write-down of other assets for a product
line which has been put up for sale, (ii) the write-off of certain assets
and accrual for future royalties for a licensed product line and (iii)
employee costs related to closing certain facilities. For the year ended
December 30, 1995, a provision of $3,550 ($0.36 per pro forma share; tax
benefit not available) for restructuring costs principally related to (i)
fixed asset write-downs at locations to be closed and (ii) inventory
markdowns for discontinued product lines. See Note 3. - Restructuring Costs
to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion
regarding years 1997-1999.
(b) Includes, for the year ended January 1, 2000, a gain of $24,703 ($2.47 per
pro forma share) related to the conversion of all the Senior Notes and the
related unpaid interest into equity. For the year ended January 3, 1998, a
gain of $2,100 ($0.21 per pro forma share) related to the reversal of
excess liabilities previously provided for the anticipated settlement of
claims arising from the 1990 Chapter 11 proceeding. For the year ended
December 30, 1995, a gain of $1,000 ($0.10 per pro forma share) related
also to the reversal of 1990 Chapter 11 amounts.
(c) At January 1, 2000 the Senior Notes had been converted into equity. At
January 2, 1999 and January 3, 1998, long term debt of $104,879 has been
classified as liabilities subject to compromise and a current liability,
respectively. See Note 1. - Financial Reorganization to the Consolidated
Financial Statements.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS.
Overview
In connection with the 1998 Case, Salant filed the Plan with the Bankruptcy
Court in order to implement its restructuring. The restructuring consisted of
two key components; (i) the conversion of all principal and accrued interest on
the Senior Notes into 95% of new Common Stock of Salant and (ii) the sale or
disposal of substantially all of the Company's businesses other than the
businesses conducted under the Perry Ellis Trademarks.
Results of Operations
Fiscal 1999 Compared with Fiscal 1998
Net Sales
In fiscal 1999, net sales of $248.4 million were $52.2 million, or 17.4%, less
than net sales of $300.6 million in fiscal 1998. The decrease resulted from the
Company's exit from its non-Perry Ellis businesses during 1999, namely its
Manhattan, John Henry, Gant and private label dress shirt and accessories
businesses and its private label bottoms business. Net sales for these
businesses in fiscal 1999 were $44.5 million, compared to $112.7 million in
fiscal 1998, a decrease of $68.3 million, or 60.6%. Net sales for the Company's
ongoing Perry Ellis and private label businesses for fiscal 1999 were $203.9
million, an increase of $16.0 million, or 8.5%, over fiscal 1998 net sales of
$187.9 million. Of the increase, net sales of the Company's Perry Ellis retail
outlet stores (28 stores in fiscal 1999 compared to 20 stores in fiscal 1998)
increased $3.4 million, or 25.0%, net sales of Perry Ellis men's apparel at
wholesale increased $12.4 million, or 7.5%, and net sales of the Company's
private label accessories business increased $.2 million, or 2.1%.
Gross Profit
In fiscal 1999, gross profit of $56.0 million was $6.4 million less than gross
profit of $62.4 million in fiscal 1998. Gross profit margin increased from 20.8%
in fiscal 1998 to 22.5% in fiscal 1999. Gross profit for the Company's ongoing
Perry Ellis and private label businesses increased to $57.5 million, or 28.2%,
in fiscal 1999 compared to $51.8 million, or 27.6%, in fiscal 1998. Gross profit
for the non-Perry Ellis businesses exited by the Company in fiscal 1999, noted
above, was $(1.5) million, or (3.5)%, compared to $10.6 million, or 9.4%, in
fiscal 1998. The decrease resulted from markdowns required to dispose of the
inventories of these businesses.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses (S,G&A) for fiscal 1999 were $54.9
million, or 22.1% of net sales, compared to $72.0 million, or 23.9% of net
sales, in fiscal 1998, a decrease of $17.1 million, or 23.7%. As part of the
Company's restructuring noted above, headcount in S,G&A was reduced from 525 in
fiscal 1998 to 400 in fiscal 1999, resulting in savings of $8.3 million in
salaries and related benefits. In addition, the Company realized savings due to
the reduced overhead associated with the reorganization of the Company, along
with the reduction of consulting fees.
Royalty Income
Royalty income decreased $3.4 million, or 64.2%, to $1.9 million in fiscal 1999
from $5.3 million in fiscal 1998. The decrease in royalties was due to the sale
of the John Henry and Manhattan trademarks, which resulted in royalty income
from these trademarks for only the first quarter of 1999 versus the entire year
of 1998.
Provision for Restructuring
During the first quarter of 1999, the Company recorded a provision for
restructuring of $4.0 million, primarily for severance pay for employees
terminated in 1999, as part of the Company's restructuring and exit from its
non-Perry Ellis businesses. During 1999 the Company incurred approximately $5.7
million (mostly cash related items) of restructuring costs that were either
provided for in 1999 or included in the restructuring reserve balance at January
2, 1999. These costs included severance and employee costs of $4.1 million,
lease payments of $0.8 million, royalty payments of $0.5 million and the
remaining balance for other restructuring costs, offset by $0.4 million of gains
from the sale of fixed assets.
At January 1, 2000 the Company had a building in Andalusia, Alabama still
available for sale. The Company is investigating, through various channels, an
efficient and timely disposal/sale of this building. Additional costs of $0.1
million are anticipated and accrued due to holding the Andalusia facility and
additional employee related expenses of $0.2 million were accrued and are
anticipated for 2000. The additional employee related expenses are primarily
related to increased insurance costs for closed facilities. These additional
costs were offset by the favorable results of settlements of royalties and other
restructuring costs of $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively.
In fiscal 1998, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $24.8
million, also related to the Company's exit from its non-Perry Ellis businesses.
The provision included $16.2 million for the loss on sale of the Company's
Manhattan and John Henry trademarks, goodwill and related operating assets. The
provision also included (i) $6.3 million for write downs of property, plant and
equipment of the Company's manufacturing, distribution and office facilities to
be disposed of as part of its restructuring, (ii) $2.9 million for the write off
of other assets, severance costs, lease termination and other restructuring
costs, and (iii) an offset of $.6 million relating to adjustments of previously
recorded restructuring reserves and the gain on sale of a facility in Thomson,
Georgia.
Interest Expense, Net
For fiscal 1999, net interest expense was $.4 million compared to $13.9 million
in fiscal 1998. The decrease resulted primarily from the conversion of $104.9
million aggregate principal face amount of Senior Notes into equity, as part of
the Company's restructuring in fiscal 1999. In addition, the sale of the
Company's Manhattan and John Henry trademarks for $27 million, as well as the
Company's operating cash flow for fiscal 1999 of $45.2 million, has
significantly reduced the Company's borrowing needs under its credit facility.
At January 1, 2000 there were no borrowings outstanding under the Company's
credit facility, compared to $38.5 million at January 2, 1999.
Loss from Continuing Operations
In fiscal 1999, the Company's loss from continuing operations was $2.1 million,
or $.21 per pro forma share, compared to a loss of $56.8 million, or $5.68 per
pro forma share, in fiscal 1998.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization,
Reorganization Costs, Debt Restructuring Costs, Restructuring Charges,
Discontinued Operations, and Extraordinary Gain
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, reorganization
costs, debt restructuring costs, restructuring charges, discontinued operations
and extraordinary gain was $8.6 million (3.5% of net sales) in fiscal 1999,
compared to $3.3 million (1.1% of net sales) in fiscal 1998, an increase of $5.3
million, or 160.6%. The Company believes this information is helpful in
understanding cash flow from operations which is available for debt service and
capital expenditures. This measure is not included in generally accepted
accounting principles and is not a substitute for operating income, net income
or cash flows from operating activities.
Extraordinary Gain
In fiscal 1999, the Company recorded an extraordinary gain of $24.7 million, or
$2.47 per pro forma share, on the conversion of its Senior Notes and related
unpaid interest into New Common Stock, as part of its restructuring. The holders
of the Senior Notes exchanged $104.9 million of Senior Notes and $14.8 million
of accrued and unpaid interest for 9.5 million shares of New Common Stock,
representing 95% of the issued and outstanding shares of the Company.
Loss from Discontinued Operations
In fiscal 1999, the Company recorded a charge of $2.0 million related to the
discontinuance of its Children's Group. The charge of $2.0 million related to
additional losses incurred during the phase-out period and additional expenses
incurred in disposing of the assets related to the Children's business.
In fiscal 1998, the Company recorded a charge of $15.9 million, also relating to
the discontinuance of the Children's Group. Of the $15.9 million, $10.2 million
related to operating losses of the Children's Group prior to the date of
discontinuance, and $5.7 million represented estimated future operating losses
and the estimated loss on the sale of the business. The $5.7 million consisted
of asset write-offs of $2.9 million, estimated losses from operations during the
phase out period of $1.6 million, severance pay of $1.5 million and royalty and
lease payments of $1.5 million, offset by $1.8 million for the sale of the
Company's Dr. Denton trademark.
The Children's Group had net sales of $5.5 million and $42.8 million in fiscal
1999 and 1998, respectively.
Net Income/(Loss)
Net income for fiscal 1999 was $20.6 million, or $2.06 per pro forma share,
compared to a net loss of $72.7 million, or $7.27 per pro forma share for fiscal
1998. In addition to the items noted above, the improvement was due to lower
chapter 11 reorganization costs ($.5 million in 1999 as compared to $3.2 million
in 1998) and a debt restructuring charge of $8.6 million recorded in 1998.
Fiscal 1998 Compared with Fiscal 1997
Net Sales
In fiscal 1998 net sales of $300.6 million were $47.1 million, or 13.5%, less
than the $347.7 million of net sales in fiscal 1997. Sales of men's apparel at
wholesale decreased by $39.1 million, or 12.0%, in fiscal 1998. This decrease
resulted primarily from (i) a $19.4 million reduction in sales of men's bottoms
primarily due to reduced demand for basic denim products and the phase-out of
the Company's discontinued Thomson brand; (ii) an $8.5 million reduction in
non-Perry Ellis product sales, principally as a result of lower sales of Gant,
John Henry and Manhattan dress shirts and the discontinuance of Manhattan
sportswear; and (iii) a $7.1 million decrease in Perry Ellis dress shirt sales,
primarily as a result of the planned reduction of sales to off price channels of
distribution.
Sales by the retail outlet stores division in fiscal 1998 decreased by $8.0
million, or 37.0%, from fiscal 1997. This reduction was primarily caused by the
elimination of all non-Perry Ellis retail outlet stores at the end of fiscal
1997.
Gross Profit
In fiscal 1998 gross profit of $62.4 million was $14.9 million less than the
$77.3 million of gross profit in fiscal 1997. The gross profit margin decreased
from 22.2% in fiscal 1997 to 20.8% in fiscal 1998. The decline in gross profit
and gross profit margin was primarily attributable to (i) approximately $10.5
million to lower sales and (ii) approximately $4.4 million of loss of gross
profit, relating to the markdowns taken on the disposition of non-Perry Ellis
inventories in connection with the Company's restructuring.
Selling General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, General, and Administrative (S,G&A) expenses for fiscal 1998 were $72.0
million (23.9% of net sales) compared to $73.2 million (21.0% of net sales) for
fiscal 1997. Through the first nine months of fiscal 1998, the Company decreased
its SG&A expenses by approximately $6.3 million. This decrease in SG&A expenses,
however, was substantially offset in the fourth quarter of fiscal 1998 by (i)
approximately $2.8 million of additional bonus needs required for the management
retention program in connection with the Company's restructuring activities,
(ii) the write-off of approximately $2.2 million of miscellaneous receivables
from a company that ceased doing business in January 1999 and (iii)
approximately $1.5 million in additional cost relating to the Company's Year
2000 Compliance Program.
Provision for Restructuring
In fiscal 1998, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $24.8
million related to the decision of the Company to focus primarily on its Perry
Ellis men's apparel business, and in connection therewith, exit its other
businesses. Subsequent to January 2, 1999, Salant sold its John Henry and
Manhattan businesses pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December
28, 1998. These businesses included the John Henry, Manhattan and Lady Manhattan
trade names and the related goodwill, the leasehold interest in a dress shirt
facility located in Valle Hermosa, Mexico, and the equipment located at the
Valle Hermosa facility and at the Company's facility located in Andalusia,
Alabama. These assets had a net book value of $43.2 million (consisting of $30.0
million for goodwill, $9.7 million for licenses and $3.5 million for fixed
assets) and were sold for $27.0 million, resulting in a loss of $16.2 million.
At the end of fiscal 1998 the net realizable value of $27.0 million for these
assets was included in the consolidated balance sheet as assets held for sale.
The assets not sold in this transaction were also included as assets held for
sale and were recorded at their estimated net realizable value of $1.4 million.
In addition to the $16.2 million above, the restructuring provision consisted of
(i) $6.3 million of additional property, plant and equipment write-downs, (ii)
$2.9 million for the write off of other assets, severance costs, lease exit
costs and other restructuring costs and (iii) offset by $0.6 million from the
reversal of previously recorded restructuring reserves primarily resulting from
the settlement of liabilities for less than the carrying amount and the gain on
the sale of the Thomson manufacturing and distribution facility. As of January
2, 1999, $3.6 million remained in the restructuring reserve relating to future
lease payments of $0.8 million, royalties of $0.6 million, of which $0.5 million
related to a1996 restructuring provision for future minimum royalties, severance
of $0.8 million and other miscellaneous restructuring costs of $1.3 million.
In fiscal 1997, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $2.1
million, consisting of (i) a $3.5 million provision related to the decision in
the fourth quarter to close all retail outlet stores other than the outlet
stores that would be used as Perry Ellis outlet stores and (ii) the reversal of
previously recorded restructuring provisions of $1.4 million, including $0.3
million in the fourth quarter, primarily resulting from the settlement of
liabilities for less than the carrying amount, as a result of a settlement
agreement and license arrangement with the former owners of the Company's JJ.
Farmer trademark, resulting in the reversal of the excess portion of the
provision.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense was $13.9 million for fiscal 1998 compared with $14.6
million for fiscal 1997. The decrease in interest expense related primarily to a
lower average borrowing rate.
Loss from Continuing Operations before extraordinary gain
In fiscal 1998, the Company reported a loss from continuing operations before
extraordinary gain of $56.8 million or $5.68 per pro forma share, compared to a
loss from continuing operations before extraordinary gain of $8.4 million, or
$0.84 per pro forma share in fiscal 1997.
Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization,
Reorganization Costs, Debt Restructuring Costs,Restructuring Charges,
Discontinued Operations, and Extraordinary Gain
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, reorganization
costs, debt restructuring costs, restructuring charges, discontinued operations,
and extraordinary gain was $3.3 million (1.1% of net sales) in fiscal 1998,
compared to $17.2 million (5% of net sales) in fiscal 1997, a decrease of $13.9
million, or 81%. The Company believes this information is helpful in
understanding cash flow from operations that is available for debt service and
capital expenditures. This measure is not contained in generally accepted
accounting principles and is not a substitute for operating income, net income
or net cash flows from operating activities.
Loss from Discontinued Operations
For fiscal 1998, the Company recognized a charge of $15.9 million reflecting the
discontinuance of the Children's Group. Of the $15.9 million, $10.2 million
related to operating losses prior to the date the decision was made to
discontinue the business and $5.7 million represented estimated future operating
losses and the loss from the sale of the business. The $5.7 million was
comprised of (i) a write-off of assets of $2.9 million, (ii) an estimated loss
from operations of $1.6 million, (iii) severance of $1.5 million and (iv)
royalty and lease payments of $1.5 million, offset by $1.8 million for the sale
of the Dr. Denton trademark. The Children's Group had net sales of $42.8 million
in 1998 and $49.3 million in 1997.
In June 1997, the Company discontinued the operations of the Made in the Shade
division, which produced and marketed women's junior sportswear. The loss from
operations of the division in 1997 was $8.1 million, which included a charge of
$4.5 million for the write-off of goodwill. Additionally, in 1997, the Company
recorded a charge of $1.3 million to accrue for expected operating losses during
the phase-out period. In addition, the Company discontinued the Children's Group
in 1998 and the loss from operations of $2.3 million was added to the loss of
$8.1 million from the discontinued operations of the Made in the Shade division.
Net Loss
As a result of the above, the net loss for fiscal 1998 was $72.7 million, or
$7.27 per pro forma share, compared with a net loss of $18.1 million, or $1.81
per pro forma share for fiscal 1997.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Upon commencement of the 1998 Case, Salant filed a motion seeking the authority
of the Bankruptcy Court to enter into a revolving credit facility with The CIT
Group/Commercial Services, Inc. ("CIT"), Salant's existing working capital
lender pursuant to and in accordance with the terms of the Ratification and
Amendment Agreement, dated as of December 29, 1998 (the "Amendment") which,
together with related documents are referred to as the "CIT DIP Facility,"
effective as of the Filing Date, which would replace the Company's existing
working capital facility under its then existing credit agreement. On December
29, 1998, the Bankruptcy Court approved the CIT DIP Facility on an interim basis
and on January 19, 1999 the Bankruptcy Court approved the CIT DIP Facility on a
final basis.
The CIT DIP Facility provided for a general working capital facility, in the
form of direct borrowings and letters of credit, up to $85 million subject to an
asset-based borrowing formula. The CIT DIP Facility consisted of an $85 million
revolving credit facility, with a $30 million letter of credit subfacility. As
collateral for borrowings under the CIT DIP Facility, the Company granted to CIT
a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all of the
Company's assets and those of its subsidiaries, with superpriority
administrative claim status over any and all administrative expenses in the 1998
Case, subject to a $2 million carve-out for professional fees and the fees of
the United States Trustee.
On May 11, 1999, the effective date of the Plan, the Company entered into a
syndicated revolving credit facility (the "Credit Agreement") with CIT pursuant
to and in accordance with the terms of a commitment letter dated December 7,
1998, which replaced the CIT DIP Facility described above.
The Credit Agreement provides for a general working capital facility, in the
form of direct borrowings and letters of credit, up to $85 million subject to an
asset-based borrowing formula. The Credit Agreement consists of an $85 million
revolving credit facility, with at least a $35 million letter of credit
subfacility. As collateral for borrowings under the Credit Agreement, the
Company granted to CIT and a syndicate of lenders arranged by CIT (the
"Lenders") a first priority lien on and security interest in substantially all
of the assets of the Company. The Credit Agreement has an initial term of three
years.
The Credit Agreement also provides, among other things, that (i) the Company
will be charged an interest rate on direct borrowings of .25% in excess of the
Prime Rate or at the Company's request, 2.25% in excess of LIBOR (as defined in
the Credit Agreement), and (ii) the Lenders may, in their sole discretion, make
loans to the Company in excess of the borrowing formula but within the $85
million limit of the revolving credit facility. The Company is required under
the agreement to maintain certain financial covenants relating to consolidated
tangible net worth, capital expenditures, maximum pre-tax losses/minimum pre-tax
income and minimum interest coverage ratios. The Company was in compliance with
all applicable covenants at January 1, 2000.
Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company will pay or paid the following
fees: (i) a documentary letter of credit fee of 1/8 of 1.0% on issuance and 1/8
of 1.0% on negotiation; (ii) a standby letter of credit fee of 1.0% per annum
plus bank charges; (iii) a commitment fee of $325 thousand; (iv) an unused line
fee of .25%; (v) an agency fee of $100 thousand (only for the second and third
years of the term of the Credit Agreement); (vi) a collateral management fee of
$8,333 per month; and (vii) a field exam fee of $750 per day plus out-of-pocket
expenses.
At the end of fiscal 1999, there were no direct borrowings outstanding, letters
of credit outstanding under the Credit Agreement were $30.1 million and the
Company had unused availability, based on outstanding letters of credit and
existing collateral, of $16.5 million. In addition to the unused availability,
the Company had approximately $30.1 million of cash available to fund its
operations. At the end of fiscal 1998, direct borrowings and letters of credit
outstanding were $38.5 million and $24.3 million, respectively, and the Company
had unused availability of $13.0 million. During fiscal 1999, the maximum amount
of direct borrowings and letters of credit outstanding under the Credit
Agreement was $66.9 million, at which time the Company had unused availability
of $13.0 million. During fiscal 1998, the maximum aggregate amount of direct
borrowings and letters of credit outstanding at any one time was $100.9 million,
at which time the Company had unused availability of $8.4 million.
The Company's cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 1999 was $45.2
million, which primarily reflects (i) a decrease in inventory of $27.9 million,
(ii) a decrease of accounts receivable of $22.4 million, (iii) an increase in
accounts payable of $9.3 million, (iv) cash provided by discontinued operations
of $6.2 million and (v) non-cash charges, such as depreciation, amortization and
other assets of $ 6.1 million. These items were offset by a decrease in
liabilities subject to compromise of $19.6 million, a decrease in accrued
liabilities of $1.2 million, a decrease in deferred liabilities of $1.1 million
and a loss from continuing operations of $2.1 million.
Cash provided by investing activities for fiscal 1999 was $21.2 million, which
reflects proceeds from the sale of assets of $28.3 million, partially offset by
$4.6 million of capital expenditures and $2.5 million for the installation of
store fixtures in department stores. During fiscal 2000, the Company plans to
make capital expenditures of approximately $3.1 million and to spend an
additional $2.0 million for the installation of store fixtures in department
stores.
Cash used in financing activities in fiscal 1999 was $37.6 million, primarily
attributable to repayment of short-term borrowings under the Company's financing
agreement.
New Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standard ("SFAS") No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities". The statement establishes accounting and
reporting standards requiring that derivative instruments (including certain
derivative instruments embedded in other contracts) be recorded in the balance
sheet as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. The statement
requires that changes in a derivative's fair value be recognized currently in
earnings unless specific hedge accounting criteria are met. Special accounting
for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's gains and losses to offset related
results on the hedged item in the income statement and requires that a company
formally document, designate, and assess the effectiveness of transactions that
receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is effective for fiscal years beginning
after June 15, 2000; however, it may be adopted earlier. It cannot be applied
retroactively to financial statements of prior periods. The Company does not
currently use derivatives or hedges and the impact and timing of adopting SFAS
No. 133 on its financial statements has not been determined.
Year 2000 Compliance Issues
The Company has not experienced any material Year 2000 computer problems and, to
the best of the Company's knowledge, its suppliers, customers and financial
institutions also have not experienced any material Year 2000 computer problems.
To date, the Company's computer and the computers used to operate the systems
within the Company's office and distribution facilities (i.e. the conveyors, air
conditioning, telephone and security systems) have functioned properly into the
year 2000. As a result, the Company has been able to service its customers and
communicate with its suppliers without disruption.
Seasonality
Although the Company typically introduces and withdraws various individual
products throughout the year, its principal products are organized into the
customary retail Spring, Transition, Fall and Holiday seasonal lines. The
Company's products are designed as much as one year in advance and manufactured
approximately one season in advance of the related retail selling season.
Backlog
The Company does not consider the amount of its backlog of orders to be
significant to an understanding of its business primarily due to increased
utilization of EDI technology, which provides for the electronic transmission of
orders from customers' computers to the Company's computers. As a result, orders
are placed closer to the required delivery date than had been the case prior to
EDI technology. At March 20, 2000, the Company's backlog of orders was
approximately $41.9 million, which was 7.9% less than the backlog of orders of
approximately $45.5 million that existed at April 5, 1999. The decrease is due
to the Company's decision to focus primarily on its Perry Ellis business and
exit from its non-Perry Ellis apparel businesses and its Children's Apparel
Group.
Factors that May Affect Future Results and Financial Condition
This report contains or incorporates by reference forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Where any such forward-looking statement includes a statement of the assumptions
or bases underlying such forward-looking statement, the Company cautions that
assumed facts or bases almost always vary from the actual results, and the
differences between assumed facts or bases and actual results can be material,
depending on the circumstances. Where, in any forward-looking statement, the
Company or its management expresses an expectation or belief as to future
results, there can be no assurance that the statement of the expectation or
belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. The words "believe",
"expect", "estimate", "project", "seek", "anticipate" and similar expressions
may identify forward-looking statements. The Company's future operating results
and financial condition are dependent upon the Company's ability to successfully
design, manufacture, import and market apparel. Taking into account the
foregoing, the following are identified as important factors that could cause
results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking
statement made by, or on behalf of, the Company:
Competition. The apparel industry in the United States is highly competitive and
characterized by a relatively small number of multi-line manufacturers (such as
the Company) and a large number of specialty manufacturers. The Company faces
substantial competition in its markets from manufacturers in both categories.
Many of the Company's competitors have greater financial resources than the
Company. The Company also competes for private label programs with the internal
sourcing organizations of many of its own customers.
Strategic Initiatives. Management of the Company is considering various
strategic opportunities, including but not limited to, new menswear license
and/or acquisitions. Management is also exploring ways to increase productivity
and efficiency, and to reduce the cost structures of its respective businesses.
Through this process management expects to increase its distribution channels
and achieve effective economies of scale. No assurance may be given that any
transactions resulting from this process will be announced or completed.
Apparel Industry Cycles and other Economic Factors. The apparel industry
historically has been subject to substantial cyclical variation, with consumer
spending on apparel tending to decline during recessionary periods. A decline in
the general economy or uncertainties regarding future economic prospects may
affect consumer spending habits, which, in turn, could have a material adverse
effect on the Company's results of operations and financial condition.
Retail Environment. Various retailers, including some of the Company's
customers, have experienced declines in revenue and profits in recent periods
and some have been forced to file for bankruptcy protection. To the extent that
these financial difficulties continue, there can be no assurance that the
Company's financial condition and results of operations would not be adversely
affected.
Seasonality of Business and Fashion Risk. The Company's principal products are
organized into seasonal lines for resale at the retail level during the Spring,
Transition, Fall and Holiday Seasons. Typically, the Company's products are
designed as much as one year in advance and manufactured approximately one
season in advance of the related retail selling season. Accordingly, the success
of the Company's products is often dependent on the ability of the Company to
successfully anticipate the needs of the Company's retail customers and the
tastes of the ultimate consumer up to a year prior to the relevant selling
season.
Foreign Operations. The Company's foreign sourcing operations are subject to
various risks of doing business abroad, including currency fluctuations
(although the predominant currency used is the U.S. dollar), quotas and, in
certain parts of the world, political instability. Any substantial disruption of
its relationship with its foreign suppliers could adversely affect the Company's
operations. Some of the Company's imported merchandise is subject to United
States Customs duties. In addition, bilateral agreements between the major
exporting countries and the United States impose quotas, which limit the amount
of certain categories of merchandise that may be imported into the United
States. Any material increase in duty levels, material decrease in quota levels
or material decrease in available quota allocation could adversely affect the
Company's operations. The Company's operations in Asia are subject to certain
political and economic risks including, but not limited to, political
instability, changing tax and trade regulations and currency devaluations and
controls. Although the Company has experienced no material foreign currency
transaction losses, its operations in the region are subject to an increased
level of economic instability. The impact of these events on the Company's
business, and in particular its sources of supply cannot be determined at this
time.
Dependence on Contract Manufacturing. As of January 1, 2000, the Company
produced 87% of all of its products (in units) through arrangements with
independent contract manufacturers. As the Company has closed its manufacturing
facilities during 1999, the use of independent contracts will increase in fiscal
year 2000. The use of such contractors and the resulting lack of direct control
could subject the Company to difficulty in obtaining timely delivery of products
of acceptable quality. In addition, as is customary in the industry, the Company
does not have any long-term contracts with its fabric suppliers or product
manufacturers. While the Company is not dependent on one particular product
manufacturer or raw material supplier, the loss of several such product
manufacturers and/or raw material suppliers in a given season could have a
material adverse effect on the Company's performance.
Because of the foregoing factors, as well as other factors affecting the
Company's operating results and financial condition, past financial performance
should not be considered to be a reliable indicator of future performance, and
investors are cautioned not to use historical trends to anticipate results or
trends in the future. In addition, the Company's participation in the highly
competitive apparel industry often results in significant volatility in the
Company's common stock price.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company does not engage in the trading of market risk sensitive instruments
in the normal course of business. Financing arrangements for the Company are
subject to variable interest rates including rates primarily based on the
Reference Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement), with a LIBOR option. An
analysis of the Credit Agreement can be found in Note 9 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements, Financing Agreements, included in this report of Form
10-K. On January 1, 2000 there were no direct borrowings outstanding under the
Credit Agreement.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Independent Auditors' Report
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Salant Corporation:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Salant
Corporation and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of January 1, 2000 and January
2, 1999, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive
income, shareholders' equity/deficiency and cash flows for the years ended
January 1, 2000, January 2, 1999 and January 3, 1998. Our audits also included
the financial statement schedule listed in the index at Item 14. These financial
statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the
Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these
financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with generally accepted auditing
standards. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain
reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting
the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes
assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by
management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.
We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, such financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of Salant Corporation and subsidiaries as of
January 1, 2000 and January 2, 1999, the results of their operations and their
cash flows for the years ended January 1, 2000, January 2, 1999 and January 3,
1998 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our
opinion, the financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the
basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all
material respects the information set forth therein.
As discussed in Note 1 to the financial statements, the Bankruptcy Court has
entered an order confirming the Plan of Reorganization which became effective on
May 11, 1999.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
March 6, 2000
New York, New York
Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended
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January 1, January 2, January 3,
2000 1999 1998
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Net sales $ 248,370 $ 300,586 $ 347,667
Cost of goods sold 192,391 238,192 270,328
------------ ----------- -----------
Gross profit 55,979 62,394 77,339
Selling, general and administrative expenses (54,909) (71,999) (73,169)
Royalty income 1,945 5,254 5,596
Goodwill amortization (519) (1,881) (1,881)
Other income, net 579 199 564
Restructuring costs (Note 3) (4,039) (24,825) (2,066)
Reorganization costs (Note 1) (500) (3,200) --
Debt restructuring costs (Note 10) -- (8,633) --
---------------- ----------- ----------------
(Loss)/Income from continuing operations before interest,
income taxes and extraordinary gain (1,464) (42,691) 6,383
Interest expense, net (Notes 9 and 10) 439 13,944 14,610
-------------- ---------- ------------
Loss from continuing operations
before income taxes and extraordinary gain (1,903) (56,635) ( 8,227)
Income taxes (Note 12) 245 140 167
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Loss from continuing operations
before extraordinary gain (2,148) (56,775) ( 8,394)
Discontinued operations (Note 17):
Loss from discontinued operations (1,955) (10,163) (10,464)
Loss on disposal -- (5,724) (1,330)
Extraordinary gain (Note 4) 24,703 -- 2,100
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Net Income/(Loss) $ 20,600 $ (72,662) $ (18,088)
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Pro Forma basic and diluted loss per share (Note 2):
Loss per share from continuing
operations before extraordinary gain $ (0.21) $ (5.68) $ (0.84)
Loss per share from discontinued operations $ (0.20) (1.59) (1.18)
Extraordinary gain 2.47 -- 0.21
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Pro Forma basic and diluted income/(loss) per share $ 2.06 $ (7.27) $ (1.81)
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Pro Forma weighted average common stock outstanding 9,998 10,000 10,000
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in thousands)
January 1, January 2, January 3,
2000 1999 1998
------------- ------------ ------------
Net income/(loss) $20,600 $(72,662) $(18,088)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments 54 (203) (70)
Minimum pension liability adjustments 1,055 (348) (326)
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Comprehensive income/(loss) $21,709 $(73,213) $(18,484)
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)
January 1, January 2,
2000 1999
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 30,116 $ 1,222
Accounts receivable - net of allowance for doubtful accounts
of $2,419 in 1999 and $2,661 in 1998 15,956 38,359
Inventories (Notes 5 and 9) 41,669 69,590
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 5,490 5,266
Assets held for sale (Note 3) 100 28,400
Net assets of discontinued operations (Note 17) -- 6,860
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Total current assets 93,331 149,697
Property, plant and equipment, net (Notes 6 and 9) 14,185 12,371
Other assets (Notes 7 and 12) 14,287 14,061
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$ 121,803 $ 176,129
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY / (DEFICIENCY)
Current liabilities:
Loans payable (Note 9) -- 38,496
Accounts payable 12,097 2,831
Reserve for business restructuring (Note 3) 2,308 3,551
Liabilities subject to compromise (Notes 1and 10) 4,604 143,807
Accrued salaries, wages and other liabilities (Note 8) 11,751 13,081
Net liabilities of discontinued operations (Note 17) 1,309 --
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Total current liabilities 32,069 201,766
Deferred liabilities (Note 15) 4,133 5,273
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 9, 10, 13, 14, 16 and 20)
Shareholders' equity / (deficiency) (Notes 2 and 14): Preferred stock, par value
$2 per share:
Authorized 5,000 shares; none issued -- --
Common stock (old), par value $1 per share
Authorized 30,000 shares; -- 15,405
issued and issuable - 15,405 shares in 1998
Common stock (new), par value $1 per share
Authorized 45,000 shares;
Issued and issuable - 10,000 in 1999 10,000 --
Additional paid-in capital 206,040 107,249
Deficit (127,297) (147,897)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Note 18) (2,944) (4,053)
Less - treasury stock, at cost - 99 shares in 1999 and 234 shares in 1998 (198) (1,614)
------------------ -----------------
Total shareholders' equity/(deficiency) 85,601 (30,910)
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$ 121,803 $ 176,129
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY / (DEFICIENCY)
(Amounts in thousands)
Accum-
ulated Total
Other Share-
Common Stock Add'l Compre- Treasury Stock holders'
-------------------- ---------------------------
Number Paid-In hensive Number Equity/
of Shares Amount Capital Deficit Income of SharesAmount (Deficiency)
--------- ------------------------------------------------------------- -----------
Balance at December 28, 1996 15,328 $15,328 $107,130 $(57,147)$(3,106) 234 $(1,614) $60,591
Stock options exercised 77 77 119 196
Net loss (18,088) (18,088)
Other Comprehensive Income (396) (396)
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Balance at January 3, 1998 15,405 $15,405 $107,249 $(75,235)$(3,502) 234 $(1,614) $42,303
Net loss (72,662) (72,662)
Other Comprehensive Income (551) (551)
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Balance at January 2, 1999 15,405$15,405$107,249$(147,897)$(4,053) 234 $(1,614) $(30,910)
Net Income 20,600 20,600
Other Comprehensive Income 1,109 1,109
Reorganization:
Cancel Old Common Stock (15,405) (15,405) 13,791 (234) 1,614 --
Issue New Common Stock 10,000 10,000 85,000 95,000
Purchase of Treasury Stock 99 (198) 198
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Balance at January 1, 2000 10,000 $10,000 $206,040 $(127,297)$(2,944) 99 $(198) $85,601
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Salant Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Amounts in thousands)
Year Ended
January 1, January 2, January 3,
2000 1999 1998
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Loss from continuing operations $ (2,148) $ (56,775) $ (8,394)
Adjustments to reconcile loss from continuing operations to
net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities:
Depreciation 5,027 7,474 6,578
Amortization of intangibles 519 1,881 1,881
Write-down of fixed assets - 10,931 1,274
Write-down of other assets - 39,952 -
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 22,403 1,276 (7,717)
Inventories 27,921 15,187 3,863
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (224) (1,730) 629
Assets held for sale - (28,400)
Other assets (521) 301 (242)
Accounts payable 9,266 (21,058) (1,690)
Accrued salaries, wages and other liabilities (1,209) (1,222) (2,589)
Liabilities subject to compromise (19,621) 38,928
Reserve for business restructuring (1,243) 787 (205)
Deferred liabilities (1,140) (1,372) (2,203)
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Net cash (used in)/provided by continuing operating activities39,030 6,160 (8,815)
Cash provided by/(used in) discontinued operations 6,214 (5,257) (5,120)
---------- ------------- ------------
Net cash provided by/(used in) operations 45,244 903 (13,935)
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures, net of disposals (4,579) (4,871) (5,104)
Store fixture expenditures (2,486) (1,148) (3,122)
Proceeds from sale of assets 28,300 - -
--------- ---------------- ----------------
Net cash provided by/(used in) investing activities 21,235 (6,019) (8,226)
--------- -------------- ------------
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Net short-term borrowings/(repayments) (38,496) 4,696 26,123
Retirement of long-term debt - - (3,372)
Exercise of stock options - - 196
Purchase of treasury stock (198) - -
Other, net 1,109 (551) (70)
---------- -------------- ---------------
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities (37,585) 4,145 22,877
---------- ------------ ------------
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 28,894 (971) 716
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of year 1,222 2,193 1,477
---------- ------------ -------------
Cash and cash equivalents - end of year $ 30,116 $ 1,222 $ 2,193
========= =========== ============
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: Cash paid during the year
for:
Interest $ 1,054 $ 5,441 $ 16,479
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Income taxes $ 90 $ 321 $ 201
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Supplemental investing and financing non-cash transactions:
Common Stock issued for Senior Notes 104,879 -- --
Common Stock issued for pre-petition interest 14,703 -- --
Common Stock issued for post-petition interest 121 -- --
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
SALANT CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in Thousands of Dollars, Except Share and Per Share Data)
Note 1. Financial Reorganization
On December 29, 1998 (the "Filing Date"), Salant Corporation filed a petition
under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code")
with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York
(the "Bankruptcy Court") (the "1998 Case") in order to implement a restructuring
of its 10-1/2 % Senior Secured Notes due December 31, 1998 (the "Senior Notes").
Salant also filed its plan of reorganization (the "Plan") with the Bankruptcy
Court on the Filing Date in order to implement its restructuring. On April 16,
1999, the Bankruptcy Court issued an order (the "Confirmation Order") confirming
the Plan. The effective date of the Plan occurred on May 11, 1999 (the
"Effective Date").
Pursuant to the Plan (i) all of the outstanding principal amount of Senior
Notes, plus all accrued and unpaid interest thereon, was converted into 95% of
Salant's new common stock, subject to dilution, and (ii) all of Salant's
existing common stock was converted into 5% of Salant's new common stock,
subject to dilution. Salant's general unsecured creditors (including trade
creditors) were unimpaired and are entitled to be paid in full. The Plan was
approved by all of the holders of Senior Notes that voted and over 96% of the
holders of Salant common stock that voted.
Salant operates its Perry Ellis businesses under certain licensing agreements
(the "Perry Ellis Licenses") between Salant and Perry Ellis International, Inc.
("PEI"). During the 1998 Case, Supreme International, Corporation ("Supreme")
entered into discussions with PEI to acquire PEI and, thereafter, Supreme
acquired PEI. Prior to the hearing on the confirmation of the Plan, Supreme (in
its own capacity and on behalf of PEI (collectively, referred to herein as
"Supreme-PEI")) filed an objection to the confirmation. In connection with the
confirmation of the Plan, Salant and Supreme-PEI settled and resolved their
differences and the material terms of such settlement were set forth in a term
sheet (the "Term Sheet") attached to and incorporated into the Confirmation
Order (the "PEI Settlement").
The following is a summary of the material provisions of the Term Sheet setting
forth the terms of the PEI Settlement. The following description is qualified in
its entirety by the provisions of the Term Sheet. The PEI Settlement provided
that (i) Salant would return to PEI the license to sell Perry Ellis products in
Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and Canada (Salant retained the right
to sell its existing inventory in Canada through January 31, 2000); (ii) the
royalty rate due PEI under Salant's Perry Ellis Portfolio pants license with
respect to regular price sales in excess of $15.0 million annually would be
increased to 5%; (iii) Salant would provide Supreme-PEI with the option to take
over any real estate lease for a retail store that Salant intends to close; (iv)
Salant would assign to Supreme-PEI its sublicense with Aris Industries, Inc. for
the manufacture, sale and distribution of the Perry Ellis America brand
sportswear and, depending on certain circumstances, Salant would receive certain
royalty payments from Supreme-PEI through the year 2005; (v) Salant would pay
PEI its pre-petition invoices of $616,844 and post-petition invoices of $56,954
on the later of (a) the Effective Date of the Plan or (b) the due date with
respect to such amounts; (vi) Supreme-PEI (a) agreed and acknowledged that the
sales of businesses made by Salant during the 1998 Case did not violate the
terms of the Perry Ellis Licenses and did not give rise to the termination of
the Perry Ellis Licenses and (b) consented to the change of control arising from
the conversion of debt into equity under the Plan and acknowledged that such
change of control did not give rise to any right to terminate the Perry Ellis
Licenses; and (vii) Supreme-PEI withdrew with prejudice its objection to
confirmation of the Plan, and supported confirmation of the Plan.
As of the Filing Date, Salant had $143,807 (consisting of $14,703 in Senior Note
interest, $104,879 of Senior Notes and $24,225 of unsecured pre-bankruptcy
claims) of liabilities subject to compromise, in addition to $38,496 of loans
payable to CIT. In addition Salant accrued the estimated fees in the 1998 fourth
quarter of $3.2 million in connection with the administration of the 1998 Case.
Pursuant to the Plan, on the Effective Date, all of Salant's then existing
common stock ("Old Common Stock"), $1.00 par value per share, was cancelled. In
accordance with the Plan, 10,000,000 shares of new common stock, $1.00 par value
per share (the "New Common Stock"), were issued by Salant as follows: (i)
9,500,000 shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the holders (the
"Noteholders") of Salant's Senior Notes, in full satisfaction of all of the
outstanding principal amount, plus all accrued and unpaid interest on the Senior
Notes and (ii) 500,000 shares of the New Common Stock were distributed to the
holders of Salant's Old Common Stock, in full satisfaction of any and all
interests of such holders in Salant.
Accordingly, under the Plan, as of the Effective Date, Salant's stockholders
immediately prior to the Effective Date, who at that time owned 100% of the
outstanding Old Common Stock of Salant, received, in the aggregate, 5% of the
issued and outstanding shares of New Common Stock, subject to dilution, and the
Noteholders received, in the aggregate, 95% of the issued and outstanding shares
of New Common Stock, subject to dilution. The Company reserved 1,111,111 shares
(10% of the outstanding shares) of New Common Stock for the Stock Award and
Incentive Plan.
The authorized capital stock of Salant as of the Effective Date consists of (i)
45,000,000 shares of New Common Stock, $1.00 par value per share and (ii)
5,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock, $2.00 par value per share (the "Preferred
Stock"). No Preferred Stock has been issued either in connection with the Plan
or otherwise.
Post-restructuring, Salant has focused primarily on its Perry Ellis men's
apparel business and, as a result, Salant exited its other businesses, including
its Children's Group and non-Perry Ellis menswear divisions. During 1999, the
Company sold its John Henry and Manhattan businesses. These businesses included
the John Henry, Manhattan and Lady Manhattan trade names, the John Henry and
Manhattan dress shirt inventory, the leasehold interest in the dress shirt
facility located in Valle Hermosa, Mexico, and the equipment located at the
Valle Hermosa facility and at Salant's facility located in Andalusia, Alabama.
During 1999, Salant also sold its Children's Group, which primarily involved the
sale of inventory related to the Children's Group. As a result of the above,
Salant will now report its business operations as a single segment.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Consolidation
The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of Salant Corporation
("Salant") and subsidiaries. (As used herein, the "Company" includes Salant and
its subsidiaries but excludes Salant Children's Group and Made in the Shade
divisions.) In December 1998, the Company decided to discontinue the operations
of the Children's Group, which produced and marketed children's blanket sleepers
primarily using a number of well-known licensed characters created by, among
others, DISNEY and WARNER BROTHERS. The Children's Group also marketed pajamas
under the DR DENTON and OSHKOSH B'GOSH trademarks, and sleepwear and underwear
under the JOE BOXER trademark. In June 1997, the Company discontinued the
operations of the Made in the Shade division, which produced and marketed
women's junior sportswear. As further described in Note 17, the consolidated
financial statements and the notes thereto reflect the Children's Group and Made
in the Shade divisions as discontinued operations. Intercompany balances and
transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The Company's principal business is the designing, manufacturing, importing and
marketing of men's apparel. The Company currently sells its products to
retailers, including department and specialty stores, and for a portion of 1999
made limited sales of certain products to national chains, major discounters and
mass volume retailers, throughout the United States.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted
accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities (such as accounts
receivable, inventories, restructuring reserves and valuation allowances for
income taxes), disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of
the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Fiscal Year
The Company's fiscal year ends on the Saturday closest to December 31. The 1999
and 1998 fiscal years were comprised of 52 weeks. The 1997 fiscal year was
comprised of 53 weeks.
Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications were made to the 1997 and 1998 consolidated financial
statements to conform to the 1999 presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company treats cash on hand, deposits in banks and certificates of deposit
with original maturities of less than 3 months as cash and cash equivalents for
the purposes of the statements of cash flows.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost (principally determined on a
first-in, first-out basis for apparel operations and the retail inventory method
on a first-in, first-out basis for outlet store operations) or market.
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost and are depreciated or
amortized over their estimated useful lives, or for leasehold improvements, the
lease term, if shorter. Depreciation and amortization are computed principally
by the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes and by accelerated
methods for income tax purposes.
The annual depreciation rates used are as follows:
Buildings and improvements 2.5% - 10.0%
Machinery, equipment and autos 6.7% - 33.3%
Furniture and fixtures 10.0% - 33.3%
Leasehold improvements Shorter of the life of the asset or the lease
term
Other Assets
Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over their useful
lives of 25 years. Costs in excess of fair value of net assets acquired are
assessed for recoverability on a periodic basis. In evaluating the value and
future benefits of these intangible assets, their carrying value would be
reduced by the excess, if any, of the intangibles over management's best
estimate of undiscounted future operating income of the acquired businesses
before amortization of the related intangible assets over the remaining
amortization period.
Income Taxes
Deferred income taxes are provided to reflect the tax effect of temporary
differences between financial statement income and taxable income in accordance
with the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 109,
"Accounting for Income Taxes".
Fair Value of Financial Instruments
For financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts
receivable and payable, and accrued expenses, the carrying amounts approximated
fair value because of their short maturity. Liabilities subject to compromise
are valued based upon the amount the Company plans to pay in accordance with the
Plan. In addition, deferred liabilities have carrying amounts approximating fair
value.
Earnings/(Loss) Per Share
Pro forma basic income/(loss) per share is based on the weighted average number
of common shares as if the New Common Stock had been issued at the beginning of
the earliest period presented. Common stock equivalents are not considered, as
the options for the New Common Stock are anti-dilutive for the periods
presented.
The following is a comparison of basic and diluted income/(loss) per share using
the historical shares outstanding. Common stock equivalents are not considered
for the Old Common Stock, as the options were cancelled or anti-dilutive. Such
computation does not give retroactive effect to the issuance of the New Common
Stock.
1999 1998 1997
Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share:
From continuing operations (0.18) (3.74) (0.55)
From discontinued operations (0.17) (1.05) (0.78)
From extraordinary gain 2.09 0.00 0.14
---- ---- ----
Basic and diluted income/(loss) per share 1.74 (4.79) (1.19)
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Weighted average common stock outstanding 11,830 15,171 15,139
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Foreign Currency
The Company had no forward foreign exchange contracts at the end of fiscal 1999.
In fiscal 1998, the Company entered into forward foreign exchange contracts,
relating to its projected 1999 Mexican peso needs, to fix its cost of acquiring
pesos and diminish the risk of currency fluctuations. Gains and losses on
foreign currency contracts are included in income and offset the gains and
losses on the underlying transactions. On January 2, 1999, the outstanding
foreign currency contracts had a cost of approximately $4,886 and a year end
market value of approximately $4,851. Subsequent to year-end 1998 and in
connection with the restructuring, the outstanding foreign currency contracts
were sold without a material gain or loss.
In fiscal 1997, the Company entered into forward foreign exchange contracts,
relating to 80% of its projected 1998 Mexican peso needs, to fix its cost of
acquiring pesos and diminish the risk of currency fluctuations. Gains and losses
on foreign currency contracts are included in income and offset the gains and
losses on the underlying transactions. On January 3, 1998, the outstanding
foreign currency contracts had a cost of approximately $8,900 and a year end
market value of approximately $10,000.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue is recognized at the time merchandise is shipped. Retail outlet store
revenues are recognized at the time of sale.
New Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities". The statement
establishes accounting and reporting standards requiring that derivative
instruments (including certain derivative instruments embedded in other
contracts) be recorded in the balance sheet as either an asset or liability
measured at fair value. The statement requires that changes in a derivative's
fair value be recognized currently in earnings unless specific hedge accounting
criteria are met. Special accounting for qualifying hedges allows a derivative's
gains and losses to offset related results on the hedged item in the income
statement and requires that a company formally document, designate, and assess
the effectiveness of transactions that receive hedge accounting. SFAS No. 133 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000; however, it may be
adopted earlier. It cannot be applied retroactively to financial statements of
prior periods. The Company does not currently use derivatives or hedges and the
impact and timing of adopting SFAS No. 133 on its financial statements has not
been determined.
Note 3. Restructuring Costs
In 1999, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $4,039 related
the Company's 1998 decision to focus primarily on it Perry Ellis men's apparel
business. The restructuring charge related primarily to employee costs of $3,898
that could not be accrued in 1998, as the employees were not notified until
1999. In addition, $161 of the charge was related to the write off of store
fixtures and the closing of the operations in Canada. During 1999 the Company
used approximately $5,671 of its restructuring reserves related to severance and
employee costs of $4,080, lease payments of $753 offset by $389 of gains from
the sale of fixed assets, royalties of $452 and the remaining balance for other
restructuring costs. At the end of fiscal 1999, $2,308 remained in the reserve
of which approximately $850 relates to severance and other employee related
costs, $600 for lease buy outs and other asset related disposal costs and $858
for other restructuring items.
Assets held for sale at January 1, 2000 relates to the building in Andalusia,
Alabama. The Company is investigating, through various channels, an efficient
and timely disposal/sale of this building. Additional costs of $119 are
anticipated due to holding the Andalusia facility and additional employee
related expenses of $212 were accrued and are anticipated for 2000. These
additional costs were offset by the favorable results of settlements of
royalties and other restructuring liabilities of $140 and $191, respectively.
Activity in the accrued reserve for restructuring for fiscal 1999 is as follows:
Balance First Quarter Balance
1/2/99 Uses Provisions Other 1/1/00
Lease payments and
other property costs $ 845 $ (753) $ (389) $ 508 $ 600
Royalties 592 (452) -- (140) --
Severance 840 (4,080) 3,878 212 850
Other 1,274 (386) 161 (191) 858
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$3,551 $(5,671) $4,039 $ 389 $2,308
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In 1998, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $24,825 related
to the decision of the Company to focus primarily on its Perry Ellis men's
apparel business. As a result, the Company has substantially exited its other
businesses. During 1999, Salant sold its John Henry and Manhattan businesses
pursuant to a Purchase and Sale Agreement dated December 28, 1998 (subject to
and subsequently approved by the Bankruptcy Court on February 26, 1999). These
businesses included the John Henry, Manhattan and Lady Manhattan trade names and
the related goodwill, the leasehold interest in a dress shirt facility located
in Valle Hermosa, Mexico, and the equipment located at the Valle Hermosa
facility and at Salant's facility located in Andalusia, Alabama. These assets
had a net book value of $43,184 (consisting of $29,979 for goodwill, $9,680 for
licenses and $3,525 for fixed assets) and were sold for $27,000, resulting in a
loss of $16,184. At the end of fiscal 1998 the net realizable value of $27,000
for these assets was included in the consolidated balance sheet as assets held
for sale. The assets not sold in this transaction were also included as assets
held for sale and are recorded at their estimated net realizable value of $1,400
at January 2, 1999.
In addition to the $16,184 charge noted above, the restructuring provision
consisted of (i) $6,305 of additional property, plant and equipment write-downs,
(ii) $2,936 for the write off of other assets, severance costs, lease exit costs
and other restructuring costs and (iii) offset by $600 from the reversal of
previously recorded restructuring reserves primarily resulting from the
settlement of liabilities for less than the carrying amount and the gain on the
sale of the Thomson manufacturing and distribution facility.
In 1997, the Company recorded a provision for restructuring of $2,066,
consisting of (i) $3,530 related to the decision in the fourth quarter to close
all retail outlet stores other than Perry Ellis outlet stores,