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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended December 31, 2010

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from                      to

Commission File #0-16148

 

 

Multi-Color Corporation

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

OHIO   31-1125853

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

4053 Clough Woods Dr.

Batavia, Ohio 45103

(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant’s telephone number – (513) 381-1480

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

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

 

Large accelerated Filer   ¨    Accelerated Filer   x
Non-accelerated Filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Common shares, no par value – 13,288,709 (as of January 31, 2011)

 

 

 


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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

CONTENTS

 

     Page  

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
Item 1.    Financial Statements (Unaudited)   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009      3   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010      4   
   Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009      5   
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements      6   
Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      15   
Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      22   
Item 4.    Controls and Procedures      22   

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 1.    Legal Proceedings      23   
Item 1A.    Risk Factors      23   
Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds      23   
Item 3.    Defaults upon Senior Securities      23   
Item 5.    Other Information      23   
Item 6.    Exhibits      23   
Signatures      24   

 

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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
    December 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Net revenues

   $ 83,379      $ 65,981      $ 248,149      $ 207,602   

Cost of revenues

     67,198        54,622        198,577        170,467   
                                

Gross profit

     16,181        11,359        49,572        37,135   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     8,143        6,321        24,476        19,037   

Facility closure expenses/(income), net

     (258     1,214        (258     1,475   
                                

Operating income

     8,296        3,824        25,354        16,623   

Interest expense

     2,015        1,152        5,271        3,638   

Other income, net

     (139     (107     (222     (287
                                

Income before income taxes

     6,420        2,779        20,305        13,272   

Income tax expense

     1,634        580        6,022        3,656   
                                

Net Income

   $ 4,786      $ 2,199      $ 14,283      $ 9,616   
                                

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.36      $ 0.18      $ 1.11      $ 0.79   

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.36      $ 0.18      $ 1.10      $ 0.78   

Dividends per common share

   $ 0.05      $ 0.05      $ 0.15      $ 0.15   
                                

Weighted average shares and equivalents outstanding:

        

Basic

     13,267        12,215        12,914        12,206   

Diluted

     13,430        12,324        13,037        12,327   

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     December 31,
2010
    March  31,
2010
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 12,343      $ 8,149   

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $605 and $533 at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively

     50,772        32,546   

Inventories

     25,347        19,528   

Deferred tax asset

     2,731        2,418   

Prepaid expenses and other

     4,567        1,240   
                

Total current assets

     95,760        63,881   

Assets held for sale

     531        531   

Property, plant and equipment, net

     108,164        84,349   

Goodwill

     156,457        117,120   

Intangible assets, net

     37,804        16,829   

Deferred financing fees and other

     1,529        531   

Deferred tax asset

     2,204        2,101   
                

Total assets

   $ 402,449      $ 285,342   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of long-term debt

   $ 12,625      $ 10,001   

Accounts payable

     28,099        22,125   

Accrued income taxes

     1,800        1,353   

Accrued and other liabilities

     13,197        4,113   

Accrued payroll and benefits

     9,008        6,355   
                

Total current liabilities

     64,729        43,947   

Long-term debt

     118,682        75,642   

Deferred tax liability

     20,642        9,053   

Other liabilities

     13,403        10,072   
                

Total liabilities

     217,456        138,714   

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Preferred stock, no par value, 1,000 shares authorized, no shares outstanding

     —          —     

Common stock, no par value, stated value of $0.10 per share; 25,000 shares authorized, 13,322 and 12,361 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively

     676        577   

Paid-in capital

     73,269        64,606   

Treasury stock, 69 and 36 shares at cost at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively

     (647     (239

Restricted stock

     (469     (1,780

Retained earnings

     99,818        87,479   

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     12,346        (4,015
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     184,993        146,628   
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 402,449      $ 285,342   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited in thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     December 31, 2010     December 31, 2009  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 14,283      $ 9,616   

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

    

Depreciation

     9,539        8,508   

Amortization

     2,330        1,358   

Gain on facility closure

     (258     —     

Net (gain) loss on disposal of equipment

     (77     27   

Increase in deferred compensation

     14        88   

Stock based compensation expense

     2,108        1,648   

Excess tax deficiency from stock based compensation

     280        —     

Impairment loss on long-lived assets

     —          34   

Leasehold impairments included in facility closure expenses

     —          689   

Deferred taxes, net

     1,584        274   

Net (increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     2,126        2,818   

Net (increase) decrease in inventories

     1,084        (2,637

Net (increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other

     985        673   

Net increase (decrease) in accounts payable

     (2,640     1,359   

Net increase (decrease) in accrued liabilities and other

     (6,980     (752

Net increase (decrease) in deferred revenues

     20        (39
                

Cash provided by operating activities

     24,398        23,664   
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital expenditures

     (10,382     (4,659

Investment in CentroStampa

     (34,895     —     

Investment in Monroe Etiquette

     (8,197     —     

Net refund/(payment) of escrow on acquisition of business

     (88     235   

Proceeds from sale of plant and equipment

     809        742   

Other

     (25     —     
                

Cash used in investing activities

     (52,778     (3,682
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Borrowings under revolving line of credit

     98,428        43,891   

Payments under revolving line of credit

     (56,184     (53,374

Repayment of long-term debt

     (7,500     (7,500

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

     317        38   

Excess tax (benefit) from stock based compensation

     (280     —     

Capitalized loan fees

     (1,532     —     

Dividends paid

     (1,945     (1,851
                

Cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     31,304        (18,796
                

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     1,270        879   
                

Net increase in cash

     4,194        2,065   

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     8,149        3,194   
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 12,343      $ 5,259   
                

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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MULTI-COLOR CORPORATION

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

Item 1. Financial Statements (continued)

 

1. Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

The Company:

Multi-Color Corporation (the Company or MCC), headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a leader in global label solutions supporting a number of the world’s most prominent brands including leading producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage and specialty consumer products. MCC serves national and international brand owners in North, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and China with a comprehensive range of the latest label technologies in Pressure Sensitive, Cut and Stack, In-Mold, Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer.

Basis of Presentation:

The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Although certain information and footnote disclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP), have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations, the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The information furnished in these condensed consolidated financial statements reflects all estimates and adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods reported.

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. Certain prior period balances have been reclassified to conform to current year classifications.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements:

In preparing financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management makes estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition:

The Company recognizes revenue on sales of products when the customer receives title to the goods, which is generally upon shipment or delivery depending on sales terms. Revenues are generally denominated in the currency of the country from which the product is shipped. All revenues are net of applicable returns and discounts.

Inventories:

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value and are maintained using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) or specific identification method. Excess and obsolete cost reductions are generally established based on inventory age.

Accounts Receivable:

Our customers are primarily major consumer product, food, and wine and spirit companies and container manufacturers. Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from customers in connection with our normal business activities and are carried at sales value less allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established to reflect the expected losses of accounts receivable based on past collection history, age and specific individual risks identified. Losses may also depend to some degree on current and future economic conditions. Although future conditions are unknown to us and may result in additional credit losses, we do not anticipate significant adverse credit circumstances in fiscal 2011. If we are unable to collect all or part of the outstanding receivable balance, there could be a material impact on the Company’s operating results and cash flows.

Property, Plant and Equipment:

Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost.

Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, as follows:

 

Buildings

 

20-39 years

Machinery and equipment

 

3-15 years

Computers

 

3-5 years

Furniture and fixtures

 

5-10 years

 

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

Goodwill is not amortized and the Company tests goodwill annually, as of the last day of February of each fiscal year, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. Impairment is also tested when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying values may be greater than the fair values. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method, which estimates the economic benefit, over periods of up to eighteen years. Intangible assets are also tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying values may be greater than the fair values.

Income Taxes:

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are provided for temporary differences between the tax basis and reported basis of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years.

Derivative Financial Instruments:

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments by recognizing derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value and recognizing the resulting gains or losses as adjustments to earnings or accumulated other comprehensive earnings. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company manages interest costs using a mixture of fixed rate and variable rate debt. Additionally, the Company enters into interest rate swaps whereby it agrees to exchange with a counterparty, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount.

The Company’s interest rate swaps have been designated as effective cash flow hedges at inception and on an ongoing quarterly basis and therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive earnings. If a hedge or portion thereof is determined to be ineffective, any changes in fair value would be recorded in the consolidated income statement. See Note 7.

The Company manages foreign currency exchange rate risk by entering into forward currency contracts. The forward contracts have been designated as effective fair value hedges at inception and on an ongoing quarterly basis and therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. See Note 7.

Fair Value Disclosure:

The carrying value of financial instruments approximates fair value.

The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, the Company uses a fair value estimating three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the use of observable inputs. The three levels are:

Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2 – Observable inputs other than quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment.

The Company has two interest rate swaps, a $40,000 non-amortizing swap and a $40,000 amortizing swap, to convert variable interest rates on a portion of outstanding debt to fixed interest rates. The Company adjusts the carrying value of these derivatives to their estimated fair values and records the adjustment in other comprehensive earnings.

The Company has a forward currency hedge to fix the U.S. dollar value of a press purchased in Euros and delivered to the Batavia, Ohio plant. The forward contract is designated as a fair value hedge. The Company adjusts the carrying value of this derivative to its estimated fair value and records the adjustment in earnings.

Foreign Exchange:

The functional currency of each of the Company’s subsidiaries is the currency of the country in which the subsidiary operates. Assets and liabilities of foreign operations are translated using period end exchange rates, and revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates during each period. Translation gains and losses are reported in accumulated other comprehensive earnings as a component of stockholders’ equity. See Note 10.

Stock Based Compensation:

The Company accounts for stock based compensation based on the fair value of the award which is recognized as expense over the requisite service period. The Company’s stock based compensation expense for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $239 and $545, respectively. The Company’s stock based compensation expense for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $2,108 and $1,648, respectively. The nine months ended December 31, 2010 includes $1,154 for accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock options for certain former employees.

Subsequent Events:

The Company evaluated subsequent events through the date the financial statements were issued, and noted no material subsequent events had occurred requiring accrual or disclosure in the financial statements.

 

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New Accounting Pronouncements:

In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued revised accounting guidance to address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations. The amendments specify that if a public entity presents comparative financial statements, the entity should disclose revenue and earnings of the combined entity as though the business combination that occurred during the current year had occurred as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period only. The amendment also expands the supplemental pro forma disclosures to include a description of the nature and amount of material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2010, which for the Company is April 1, 2011. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company.

In December 2010, the FASB issued revised accounting guidance to modify step one of the goodwill impairment test for entities that have recognized goodwill and have one or more reporting units whose carrying amount for purposes of performing step one of the goodwill impairment test is zero or negative. For those entities which have one or more reporting units, the entity is required to perform step two of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. This guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010, which for the Company is April 1, 2011. This guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company.

In April 2010, the FASB issued revised accounting guidance to address whether an employee stock option should be classified as a liability or as an equity instrument if the exercise price is denominated in the currency in which a substantial portion of the entity’s equity securities trades. That currency may differ from the entity’s functional currency and from the payroll currency of the employee receiving the option. This guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2010, which for the Company is April 1, 2011. This guidance is not expected to have an impact on the Company.

 

2. Earnings Per Common Share

The computation of basic earnings per common share (EPS) is based upon the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS is computed using the weighted average number of shares, and if dilutive, potential common shares outstanding during the period. Potential common shares outstanding during the period consist of restricted shares and the incremental common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and are reflected in diluted EPS by application of the treasury stock method. The Company excluded 333 and 585 shares in the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, from the computation of diluted EPS because these shares would have an anti-dilutive effect. The Company excluded 576 and 558 shares in the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, from the computation of diluted EPS because these shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

The following is a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the basic EPS and diluted EPS computations (shares in thousands):

 

    

Three Months Ended

December 31,

    

Nine Months Ended

December 31,

 
     2010      2009      2010     2009  
     Shares      Per
Share
Amount
     Shares      Per
Share
Amount
     Shares      Per
Share
Amount
    Shares      Per
Share
Amount
 

Basic EPS

     13,267       $ 0.36         12,215       $ 0.18         12,914       $ 1.11        12,206       $ 0.79   

Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted shares

     163         —           109         —           123         (0.01     121         (0.01
                                                                      

Diluted EPS

     13,430       $ 0.36         12,324       $ 0.18         13,037       $ 1.10        12,327       $ 0.78   
                                                                      

 

3. Inventories

Inventories are comprised of the following:

 

     December 31,
2010
    March  31,
2010
 

Finished goods

   $ 12,192      $ 12,267   

Work in process

     3,674        2,390   

Raw materials

     10,043        5,730   
                
     25,909        20,387   

Inventory reserves

     (562     (859
                
   $ 25,347      $ 19,528   
                

 

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4. Debt

The components of the Company’s debt consisted of the following:

 

     December 31,
2010
    March 31,
2010
 

U.S. Revolving Credit Facility, 2.73% and 1.66% weighted average variable interest rate at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively, due in 2014

   $ 55,300      $ 45,000   

Australian Sub-Facility, 7.14% and 5.63% variable interest rate at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively, due in 2014

     11,241        10,642   

Term Loan Facility, 2.55% and 1.67% variable interest rate at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively, due in quarterly installments of $2,500 from 2009 to 2013

     22,500        30,000   

Euro Sub-Facility, 3.19% variable interest rate at December 31, 2010, due in 2014

     37,436        —     

Other Subsidiary Debt

     644        —     

Capital leases

     4,186        1   

Less current portion of debt

     (12,625     (10,001
                
   $ 118,682      $ 75,642   
                

The following is a schedule of future annual principal payments as of December 31, 2010:

 

January 2011 – December 2011

   $ 12,625   

January 2012 – December 2012

     10,985   

January 2013 – December 2013

     3,158   

January 2014 – December 2014

     104,539   
        

Total

   $ 131,307   
        

On February 29, 2008 and in connection with the Collotype acquisition, the Company executed a five-year $200,000 credit agreement with a consortium of bank lenders (Credit Facility) with an original expiration date in 2013. In June 2010, the Company amended the credit facility in conjunction with the acquisition of Guidotti CentroStampa. The amendment extended the expiration date of the credit facility from February 28, 2013 to April 1, 2014, increased the aggregate U.S. revolving commitment by $20,000 allowed up to US $40,000 of U.S. revolving loans to be advanced in alternative currencies, increased the maximum leverage ratio to 3.75 to 1.00 with scheduled step-downs, and implemented a change in interest rate margins over the applicable Eurocurrency or Australian Bank Bill Swap Rate (BBSY) ranging from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the leverage ratio. The Credit Facility contains an election to increase the facility by up to an additional $50,000. The Company incurred $1,532 of debt issuance costs related to the debt modification which are being deferred and amortized over the life of the amended Credit Facility. At December 31, 2010, the aggregate principal amount of $192,500 under the Credit Facility is comprised of the following: (i) a $130,000 revolving credit facility that allows the Company to borrow in alternative currencies up to the equivalent of $40,000 (“U.S. Revolving Credit Facility”); (ii) the Australian dollar equivalent of a $40,000 revolving credit facility (“Australian Sub-Facility”); and (iii) a $22,500 term loan facility (“Term Loan Facility”), which amortizes $10,000 per year.

The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes. Loans under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility bear interest either at: (i) the greater of (a) Bank of America’s prime rate in effect from time to time; and (b) the federal funds rate in effect from time to time plus 0.5%; or (ii) the applicable London interbank offered rate plus the applicable margin for such loans which ranges from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio at the time of the borrowing. Loans under the Australian Sub-Facility bear interest at the BBSY Rate plus the applicable margin for such loans, which ranges from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio at the time of the borrowing.

Available borrowings under the Credit Facility at December 31, 2010 consisted of $36,521 under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility and $28,759 under the Australian Sub-Facility.

The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties as well as customary negative and affirmative covenants which requires the Company to maintain the following financial covenants: (i) a minimum consolidated net worth; (ii) a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.00, stepping down to 3.25 to 1.00 from September 30, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and stepping down again to 3.00 to 1.00 at June 30, 2012 for each fiscal quarter thereafter; and (iii) a minimum consolidated interest charge coverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00. The Credit Facility contains customary mandatory and optional prepayment provisions, customary events of default, and is secured by the capital stock of subsidiaries, intercompany debt and all of the Company’s property and assets, but excluding real property. The Company is in compliance with all covenants under the Credit Facility.

 

5. Major Customers

During the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, sales to major customers (those exceeding 10% of the Company’s net revenues in either period presented) approximated 19% and 26%, respectively of the Company’s consolidated net revenues. Approximately 14% and 18% of revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were to the Procter & Gamble Company. Approximately 5% and 8% of revenues for the three months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, were to the Miller Brewing Company.

 

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During the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, sales to major customers (those exceeding 10% of the Company’s net revenues in either period presented) approximated 22% and 29% respectively, of the Company’s consolidated net revenues. Approximately 16% and 18% of revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively, were to the Procter & Gamble Company. Approximately 6% and 11% of revenues for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 respectively, were to the Miller Brewing Company. In addition, accounts receivable balances of such major customers approximated 1% and 4% of the Company’s total accounts receivable balance at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively.

The loss or substantial reduction of the business of any of the major customers could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows.

 

6. Income Taxes

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, various foreign jurisdictions and various state and local jurisdictions where the statutes of limitations generally range from three to five years. At December 31, 2010, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 2008. The Company is no longer subject to state and local examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 2005. In foreign jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to examinations by tax authorities for years before fiscal 1999.

The benefits of tax positions are not recorded unless it is more likely than not the tax position would be sustained upon challenge by the appropriate tax authorities. Tax benefits that are more likely than not to be sustained are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is cumulatively greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized.

As of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, the Company had a liability of $4,173 and $3,531 respectively, recorded for unrecognized tax benefits for U.S. federal, state and foreign tax jurisdictions. The gross amount of interest and penalties associated with the liability at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively, was $1,907 and $1,074. The total liability for unrecognized tax benefits is classified in other noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet, as payment of cash is not anticipated within one year of the balance sheet date for any significant amounts. The Company recognized $478 of tax benefits in December 2010 related to the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions in certain foreign jurisdictions. The statute of limitations on these uncertain tax positions expired in December 2010. The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would favorably impact the effective tax rate is $4,173. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that approximately $592 of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2010 will decrease within the next 12 months due to the lapse of statute of limitations and settlements of certain state income tax matters.

 

7. Financial Instruments

Historically, the Company has used interest rate swap agreements (Swaps) in order to manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations under variable rate borrowings. Swaps involve the exchange of fixed and variable rate interest payments and do not represent an actual exchange of the underlying notional amounts between the two parties. The Swaps have been designated as cash flow hedges, with the effective portion of the gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income.

In April 2008, the Company entered into two Swaps, a $40,000 non-amortizing Swap and a $40,000 amortizing Swap, to convert variable interest rates on a portion of outstanding debt to fixed interest rates. The Swaps expire in 2013 and result in interest payments based on fixed rates of 3.45% for the non-amortizing Swap and 3.04% for the amortizing Swap, plus the applicable margin per the requirements in the Credit Facility ranging from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. The fixed interest rates at December 31, 2010 were 5.70% and 5.29% on the non-amortizing and amortizing Swaps, respectively. The balance of the amortizing Swap was $18,000 at December 31, 2010.

The Swaps were designated as highly effective cash flow hedges, with the effective portion of gains and losses, net of tax, recorded in other comprehensive earnings and are measured on an ongoing basis. At December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, the fair value of the Swaps was a net liability of $2,817 and $2,760, respectively, and was included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.

Foreign currency exchange risk arises from our international operations in Australia, South Africa, Europe and China as well as from transactions with customers or suppliers denominated in foreign currencies. The functional currency of each of the Company’s subsidiaries is the currency of the country in which the subsidiary operates. At times, the Company uses forward currency contracts to manage the impact of fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

In March 2010, the Company entered into a forward currency contract to fix the South African Rand value of a press purchased in USD and delivered to South Africa in April 2010. The forward contract was not designated for hedge accounting treatment and therefore, the change in fair value of the contract was recorded in earnings. The forward contract was settled in the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 and did not have a material impact on earnings.

In June 2010, the Company entered into two forward currency contracts to fix the U.S. dollar value of a press to be purchased in Euros and delivered to the Batavia, Ohio plant. The press was delivered in September 2010. The forward contracts are designated as fair value hedges and changes in the fair value of the contracts are recorded in earnings. The fair value of the remaining contract at December 31, 2010 is $67.

On July 1, 2010, the Company entered into a 32,000 Euro revolving loan that is designated under hedge accounting as a non-derivative economic hedge of the net investment in foreign operations.

 

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Gains and losses on the effective portions of non-derivatives designated under net investment hedge accounting are recognized in other comprehensive income to offset the change in the value of the net investment being hedged. The balance in equity is recognized in the profit and loss account when the related foreign subsidiary is disposed. The gains and losses on de-designated loans are recognized immediately in the profit and loss account. In the second quarter of fiscal 2011, the Company de-designated a portion of the hedge by paying down Euro 4,000 of the loan and recognized an after-tax loss of $262.

 

8. Acquisitions

On October 1, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of the capital shares of Monroe Etiquette, a French wine label specialist. The acquisition reinforced MCC’s commitment to expanding its global presence in the wine label market. The results of Monroe Etiquette’s operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements beginning October 1, 2010.

The preliminary purchase price for Monroe Etiquette consisted of the following:

 

Cash from proceeds of borrowings

   $ 8,984   

Deferred payment

     912   
        
   $ 9,896   
        

The cash portion of the purchase price was funded through $8,984 of borrowings under the credit facility (see Note 4 for details of the credit facility). Assumed net debt included $1,293 of bank debt and capital leases less $787 of cash acquired. The selling shareholders received approximately 89% of the proceeds in the form of cash on October 1, 2010. The remaining 11% of the purchase price will be paid in cash, but is deferred for five years after the closing date. The Company spent $49 in acquisition expenditures in the nine months ended December 31, 2010 related to the Monroe Etiquette acquisition.

On July 1, 2010, the Company acquired 100% of Guidotti CentroStampa (CentroStampa) a leading European wine & spirit and olive oil label specialist based in Tuscany, Italy. The acquisition reinforced MCC’s commitment to expanding its global presence in the wine & spirit label market and provided an entry into the olive oil label market. The results of CentroStampa’s operations have been included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements beginning July 1, 2010.

The preliminary purchase price for CentroStampa consisted of the following:

 

Cash from proceeds of borrowings

   $ 41,004   

MCC common stock (934,567 shares issued)

     7,928   

Contingent consideration

     9,267   
        
   $ 58,199   
        

The Company issued 934,567 shares of its common stock to CentroStampa equity holders with a restriction on sale or transfer within one year of the closing date. The value of this stock was determined based on the estimated fair value. The Company used the closing market price on July 1, 2010 to determine the estimated fair market value. The stock value was then reduced by 17.6% to reflect the estimated fair value of the discount for the one-year sale restriction as determined by an independent valuation.

The cash portion of the purchase price was funded through $41,004 of borrowings under the amended credit facility. See Note 4 for details of the credit facility amendment in conjunction with the acquisition of CentroStampa. Assumed net debt included $4,368 of bank debt and capital leases less $6,109 of cash acquired. The Company spent $897 in acquisition expenditures in the nine months ended December 31, 2010 related to the CentroStampa acquisition.

The selling shareholders have agreed to indemnify MCC with respect to the acquisition, including certain losses arising out of a breach of their warranties or covenants under the acquisition agreement (Agreement). The Agreement provides that 5% of the Purchase Price is subject to achieving certain financial targets and subject to certain quantitative measures. During the third quarter ended December 31, 2010, we adjusted the fair value of the contingent consideration related to the acquisition. The adjustment was based on information obtained during the current quarter relating to conditions that existed at the acquisition date. As a result, we treated this as a purchase price adjustment as of the acquisition date. On December 31, 2010, certain financial targets subject to certain quantitative measures required to realize the contingent payment were satisfied in full and the entire liability will be paid in July of 2011. An additional 10% is held in escrow for up to five years to fund certain potential indemnification obligations of the selling shareholders.

At December 31, 2010, 10% of the purchase price ($6,907) is in an escrow account for the CentroStampa acquisition and will be released from the first to the fifth anniversary of the date of closing in the amount of 2% of the purchase price per year in accordance with the provisions of the escrow agreement.

The determination of the final purchase price and its allocation to specific assets acquired and liabilities assumed for CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette will be finalized during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 once fair value appraisals of assets and valuation of tax liabilities are finalized. We do not anticipate any substantial changes to the preliminary purchase price or related allocation.

 

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Based on fair value estimates, the preliminary purchase price for CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette has been allocated to individual assets acquired and liabilities assumed as follows:

 

     CentroStampa      Monroe
Etiquette
 

Assets Acquired:

     

Cash, less debt assumed

   $ 1,741       $ —     

Accounts receivable

     15,110         2,153   

Inventories

     5,574         313   

Property, plant and equipment

     16,327         3,072   

Intangible assets

     16,383         4,296   

Goodwill

     23,827         3,798   

Other assets

     1,157         104   
                 

Total assets

   $ 80,119       $ 13,736   
                 

Liabilities Assumed:

     

Accounts payable

     7,020         302   

Accrued income taxes payable

     253         170   

Accrued and other liabilities

     6,044         983   

Net debt assumed

     —           506   

Deferred tax liabilities

     8,603         1,879   
                 

Total liabilities

     21,920         3,840   
                 

Net assets acquired

   $ 58,199       $ 9,896   
                 

The preliminary estimated fair value of identifiable intangible assets and their estimated useful lives are as follows:

 

     CentroStampa      Monroe Etiquette  

Customer relationships

   $ 13,697         18 years       $ 4,221         18 years   

Trademarks

     440         1.5 years         75         1.25 years   

Licensing intangible

     2,246         5 years         —        
                       

Total identifiable intangibles

   $ 16,383          $ 4,296      
                       

Identifiable intangible assets are amortized over their useful lives based on a number of assumptions including the estimated period of economic benefit and utilization.

None of the goodwill arising from the CentroStampa or Monroe Etiquette acquisition is deductible for income tax purposes. Below is a roll forward of the acquisition goodwill from acquisition date to December 31, 2010:

 

     CentroStampa      Monroe Etiquette  

Balance at acquisition date

   $ 23,827       $ 3,798   

Foreign exchange impact

   $ 2,223         (69
                 

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 26,050       $ 3,729   
                 

The goodwill for CentroStampa is attributable to the workforce of the acquired business, and the access to two significant markets, the olive oil label market and the Italian wine label market. Italy represents approximately 18% of the world’s wine production and is also a leading producer of olive oils.

The goodwill for Monroe Etiquette is attributable to access to the French wine label market and the workforce of the acquired business.

The accounts receivable acquired as part of the CentroStampa acquisition had a fair value of $15,110 at the acquisition date. The gross contractual value of the receivables prior to any adjustments was $15,197 and the estimated contractual cash flows that are not expected to be collected are $87. The accounts receivable acquired as part of the Monroe Etiquette acquisition had a fair value of $2,153 at December 31, 2010. The gross contractual value of the receivables prior to any adjustments was $2,176 and the estimated contractual cash flows that are not expected to be collected are $23.

The following table provides the unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three months and the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 as if CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette had been acquired as of the beginning of each period presented. The pro forma results include certain purchase accounting adjustments, such as capital lease adjustments, the estimated changes in depreciation, intangible asset amortization and interest expense. However, pro forma results do not include any anticipated synergies from the combination of the two companies, and accordingly, are not necessarily indicative of the results that would have occurred if the acquisition had occurred on the dates indicated or that may result in the future.

 

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     Three Months Ended December 31,      Nine Months Ended December 31,  
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

Net revenues

   $ 83,379       $ 82,036       $ 264,931       $ 251,558   

Net income

   $ 4,786       $ 2,142       $ 16,153       $ 11,073   

Diluted earnings per share

   $ 0.36       $ 0.16       $ 1.21       $ 0.83   

During the third quarter of fiscal 2011 MCC announced plans to invest in establishing label operations in China. MCC will be located in the major southern city of Guangzhou, near many national and international consumer product brand owners. The new business will be managed by MCC’s Asia Pacific President of Consumer Products. The business is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

On February 29, 2008, the Company acquired 100% of Collotype which provided the Company with a broader international operating footprint to better serve its existing and acquired customers and an expanded ability to attract new international customers. The results of Collotype’s operations were included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements beginning March 1, 2008.

The Company had $747 and $677 in an escrow account at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010 respectively, pending resolution of various contingencies primarily related to income taxes for pre-acquisition activities of Collotype. During the nine months ended December 31, 2010, $88 was paid from the escrow to settle tax contingencies related to the pre-acquisition activities of Collotype. Any change in escrow amounts would represent an offset to additional assumed liabilities with no change in the purchase price.

 

9. Fair Value Measurements

The Company defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To increase consistency and comparability in fair value measurements, the Company uses a fair value estimating three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the use of observable inputs. The three levels are:

 

Level 1 - Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs

The determination of where an asset or liability falls in the hierarchy requires significant judgment.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company has two interest rate swaps, a $40,000 non-amortizing swap and a $40,000 amortizing swap, to convert variable interest rates on a portion of outstanding debt to fixed interest rates (see Note 7). The Company adjusts the carrying value of these derivatives to their estimated fair values and records the adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income.

The Company entered into a foreign currency forward contract to fix the U.S. dollar value of a press purchased in Euros for the Batavia, Ohio plant (see Note 7). The Company adjusts the carrying value of the derivative to the estimated fair value and records the adjustment in earnings.

At December 31, 2010, the Company carried the following financial assets and liabilities at fair value:

 

     Fair Value Measurements  
     Fair Value at
December 31,
2010 or at Initial
Valuation Date
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable
Inputs (Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

(Level 3)
 

Interest rate swap liability

   $ (2,817     —         $ (2,817     —     

Foreign currency forward contract

     67        —           67        —     

Items measured on a nonrecurring basis as of initial valuation date:

         

Goodwill related to the CentroStampa acquisition

     23,827        —           —          23,827   

Intangibles related to the CentroStampa acquisition

     16,383        —           —          16,383   

Goodwill related to the Monroe Etiquette acquisition

     3,798        —           —          3,798   

Intangibles related to the Monroe Etiquette acquisition

     4,296        —           —          4,296   

In conjunction with the acquisition of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, the Company valued goodwill and intangibles acquired based on the Company’s best estimate of the present value of discounted cash flows and other factors.

 

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At March 31, 2010, the Company carried the following financial assets and liabilities at fair value:

 

           Fair Value Measurement  
     Fair Value at
March 31,  2010
    Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
    Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
 

Interest rate swaps

   $ (2,760     —         $ (2,760     —     

The Company values interest rate swaps using proprietary pricing models based on well recognized financial principles and available market data. The Company values foreign currency forward contracts by using spot rates at the date of valuation.

Debt denominated in foreign currencies is designated to hedge exposures to currency exchange rate movement on our investment in foreign operations.

Fair value measurements of nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities are primarily used in goodwill and other intangible asset impairment analyses and in the valuation of assets held for sale. The Company tests goodwill annually, as of the last day of February of each fiscal year, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. Impairment is also tested when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying values may be greater than the fair values.

 

10. Comprehensive Income

 

     Three Months Ended December 31,      Nine Months Ended December 31,  
     2010      2009      2010      2009  

Net income

   $ 4,786       $ 2,199       $ 14,283       $ 9,616   

Unrealized foreign currency translation gain

     6,768         2,128         16,230         26,848   

Unrealized gain on interest swaps, net of tax

     501         223         131         581   
                                   

Total comprehensive income

   $ 12,055       $ 4,550       $ 30,644       $ 37,045   
                                   

 

11. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill movements consisted of the following:

 

Balance at March 31, 2010

   $ 117,120   

Acquisition of CentroStampa

     23,827   

Acquisition of Monroe Etiquette

     3,798   

Currency translation and other

     11,712   
        

Balance at December 31, 2010

   $ 156,457   
        

Intangible assets consist of the following:

 

     Balance at cost
at March 31,
2010
     CentroStampa/
Monroe
Etiquette
Acquisition
     Foreign
Exchange
     Intangibles
at Cost
     Accumulated
Amortization
    Net Intangibles
at December  31,
2010
 

Customer relationships

   $ 20,790       $ 17,918       $ 2,300         41,008       $ (6,809   $ 34,199   

Technology

     1,537         —           79         1,616         (601     1,015   

Trademarks

     —           515         39         554         (174     380   

Licensing intangible

     —           2,246         208         2,454         (244     2,210   
                                                    
   $ 22,327       $ 20,679       $ 2,626       $ 45,632       $ (7,828   $ 37,804   
                                                    

The amortization of intangible assets for the nine months ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $2,330 and $1,358, respectively.

 

12. Facility Closures

During the three months ending December 31, 2009, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Sharonville, Ohio to its Batavia, Ohio facility in order to consolidate certain employees into existing owned office space. The lease for the Sharonville, Ohio location expires in April 2017. In connection with the relocation, the Company recorded a charge of $1,214 for remaining lease obligations and other costs related to its Sharonville facility. In the three months ending December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a contract to sublease the

 

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remaining unoccupied space and recorded an adjustment of $258 to the initial charge to incorporate the impact of the additional sublease income.

On February 12, 2010, the Company entered into a supply agreement to fulfill gravure cylinder requirements. As a part of the agreement, the Company sold certain assets associated with the manufacturing of gravure cylinders for $4,300 in cash. The Company recorded a net after-tax gain of $2,100 on the sale in its fourth quarter fiscal 2010 financial results, including a charge of $262 for severance and other termination benefits and for plant clean-up costs. This liability is included in accrued and other liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010. The remaining liability for these costs is expected to be paid by the end of fiscal 2011. The Erlanger facility is currently held for sale. Below is a roll-forward of the reserves for employee severance and other termination benefits and other plant clean-up costs.

 

     Balance
March 31, 2010
     Amounts Expensed      Amounts Paid     Balance
December 31, 2010
 

Employee Benefits

   $ 62       $ —         $ (62   $ —     

Plant Clean-up Costs

     172         —           (89     83   
                                  

Total

   $ 234       $ —         $ (151   $ 83   
                                  

In January 2009, the Company announced plans to consolidate its heat transfer label (HTL) manufacturing business located in Framingham, Massachusetts into its other existing facilities. The transition began immediately with final plant closure occurring in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. In connection with the closure of the Framingham facility, the Company recorded a total pre-tax charge of $2,553 during its fourth quarter period ending March 31, 2009, consisting of $1,407 in cash charges for employee severance and other termination benefits related to 62 associates and other shut-down costs and $1,146 in non-cash charges related to asset impairments. Below is a roll-forward of the reserves for employee severance and other termination benefits and other plant shut-down costs:

 

     Balance
March 31, 2010
     Amounts Expensed      Amounts Paid     Balance
December 31,
2010
 

Employee Benefits and Other Accruals

   $ 91       $ —         $ (91   $ —     

 

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation

The Company is subject to various legal claims and contingencies that arise out of the normal course of business, including claims related to commercial transactions, product liability, health and safety, taxes, environmental, employee-related matters and other matters. Litigation is subject to numerous uncertainties and the outcome of individual claims and contingencies is not predictable. It is possible that some legal matters for which reserves have not been established could result in an unfavorable outcome for the Company and any such unfavorable outcome could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

14. Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosures

Supplemental disclosures with respect to cash flow information and non-cash investing and financing activities are as follows:

 

     Nine months ended
December 31, 2010
    Nine months ended
December 31, 2009
 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information:

    

Interest paid

   $ 4,405      $ 3,256   

Income taxes paid

     7,049        2,174   

Supplemental Disclosures of Non-Cash Activities:

    

Interest rate swap fair value

     (57     961   

Business combinations accounted for as a purchase:

    

Assets acquired

     92,114        —     

Liabilities assumed

     (30,915     —     

Common stock issued

     (7,928     —     

Liability for deferred payments

     (10,179     —     

Cash acquired

     6,896        —     
                

Net cash paid

   $ 49,988      $ —     
                

 

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (Amounts in Thousands)

Information included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains certain forward-looking statements that involve potential risks and uncertainties. Multi-Color Corporation’s future results could differ materially from those discussed herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed herein and those discussed in the Company’s Annual Report on

 

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Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements that speak only as of the date thereof. Results for interim periods may not be indicative of annual results.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses. We continually evaluate our estimates, including, but not limited to, those related to revenue recognition, bad debts, inventories and any related reserves, income taxes, fixed assets, goodwill and intangible assets. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

We believe the following critical accounting policies impact the more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements. Additionally, our senior management has reviewed the critical accounting policies and estimates with the Board of Directors’ Audit and Finance Committee. For a more detailed discussion of the application of these and other accounting policies, refer to Note 2 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010.

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue on sales of products when the customer receives title to the goods, which is generally upon shipment or delivery depending on sales terms. Revenues are generally denominated in the currency of the country from which the product is shipped and are net of applicable returns and discounts.

Accounts Receivable

Our customers are primarily major consumer product, food, and wine and spirit companies and container manufacturers. Accounts receivable consist of amounts due from customers in connection with our normal business activities and are carried at sales value less allowance for doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is established to reflect the expected losses of accounts receivable based on past collection history, age and specific individual risks identified. Losses may also depend to some degree on current and future economic conditions. Although these conditions are unknown to us and may result in additional credit losses, we do not anticipate significant adverse credit circumstances in fiscal 2011. If we are unable to collect all or part of the outstanding receivable balance, there could be a material impact on the Company’s operating results and cash flows.

The accounts receivable balances in Australia, South Africa, Europe and China are subject to foreign exchange rate fluctuations which can cause the balance to change significantly with an offset to other comprehensive earnings.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market value and are maintained using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) or specific identification method. Excess and obsolete cost reductions are generally established based on inventory age.

Goodwill and Other Acquired Intangible Assets

Goodwill is not amortized and the Company tests goodwill annually, as of the last day of February of each fiscal year, for impairment by comparing the fair value of the reporting unit goodwill to its carrying amount. Impairment is also tested when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying values may be greater than the fair values. Intangible assets with definite useful lives are amortized using the straight-line method, which estimates the economic benefit, over periods of up to eighteen years. Intangible assets are also tested for impairment when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets’ carrying values may be greater than the fair values.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We review long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that assets might be impaired and the related carrying amounts may not be recoverable. The determination of whether impairment exists involves various estimates and assumptions, including the determination of the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by the assets involved in the review. The cash flow estimates are based upon our historical experience, adjusted to reflect estimated future market and operating conditions. Measurement of an impairment loss requires a determination of fair value. We base our estimates of fair values on quoted market prices when available, independent appraisals as appropriate and industry trends or other market knowledge. Changes in the market condition and/or losses of a production line could have a material impact on the consolidated statements of income.

Income Taxes

Income taxes are recorded based on the current year amounts payable or refundable, as well as the consequences of events that give rise to deferred tax assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities result from temporary differences between the tax basis and reported book basis of assets and liabilities and result in taxable or deductible amounts in future years. Our accounting for deferred taxes involves certain estimates and assumptions that we believe are appropriate. Future changes in regulatory tax laws and/or different positions held by taxing authorities may affect the amounts recorded for income taxes.

 

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The benefits of tax positions are not recorded unless it is more likely than not the tax position would be sustained upon challenge by the appropriate tax authorities. Tax benefits that are more likely than not to be sustained are measured at the largest amount of benefit that is cumulatively greater than a 50% likelihood of being realized.

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company accounts for derivative financial instruments by recognizing derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities in the balance sheet at fair value and recognizing the resulting gains or losses as adjustments to earnings or accumulated other comprehensive earnings. The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

The Company manages interest costs using a mixture of fixed rate and variable rate debt. Additionally, the Company enters into interest rate swaps whereby it agrees to exchange with a counterparty, at specified intervals, the difference between fixed and variable interest amounts calculated by reference to an agreed upon notional principal amount.

The Company’s interest rate swaps have been designated as effective cash flow hedges at inception and on an ongoing quarterly basis and therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded in other comprehensive earnings. If a hedge or portion thereof is determined to be ineffective, any changes in fair value would be recorded in the consolidated income statement. See Note 7.

The Company manages foreign currency exchange rate risk by entering into forward currency contracts. The forward contracts have been designated as effective fair value hedges at inception and on an ongoing quarterly basis and therefore, any changes in fair value are recorded in earnings. See Note 7.

Executive Overview

We are a leader in global label solutions supporting a number of the world’s most prominent brands including leading producers of home and personal care, wine and spirit, food and beverage and specialty consumer products. MCC serves national and international brand owners in North, Central and South America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and China with a comprehensive range of the latest label technologies in Pressure Sensitive, Cut and Stack, In-Mold, Shrink Sleeve and Heat Transfer.

On October 1, 2010, MCC acquired 100% of the shares of Monroe Etiquette for Euro 8 million, less net debt assumed (the Purchase Price). The selling shareholder received approximately 89% of the proceeds in the form of cash on October 1, 2010. The remaining 11% of the Purchase Price will be paid in cash, but is deferred for five years after the closing date. The selling shareholders have agreed to indemnify MCC with respect to the acquisition, including certain losses arising out of a breach of their warranties or covenants under the Agreement.

On June 28, 2010, the Company entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire Guidotti CentroStampa S.p.A. (CentroStampa). On July 1, 2010, pursuant to the stock purchase agreement, the Company acquired 100% of the shares of CentroStampa for Euro 50,500 less net debt assumed. The selling shareholders received approximately 80% of the proceeds in the form of cash and 20% in the form of 934,567 shares of MCC common stock. This stock represented approximately 8% of MCC’s shares outstanding immediately prior to consummation of the acquisition.

On June 28, 2010, the Company entered into an amendment (the First Amendment) to the Company’s Credit Agreement dated as of February 29, 2008 (Credit Agreement) with the lenders there under, effective simultaneously with the closing of the acquisition.

The First Amendment amended the Credit Agreement to (i) permit the acquisition of CentroStampa S.p.A. by the Company; (ii) increase the Aggregate U.S. Revolving Commitment (as defined in the First Amendment) by USD $20,000 thereby increasing the total borrowing capacity from USD $180,000 to USD $200,000, with the potential to increase total borrowing capacity by USD $50,000; (iii) allow up to US $40,000 of U.S. revolving loans to be advanced in alternative currencies; (iv) extend the maturity date of the Credit Facilities (as defined in the Credit Agreement) to April 1, 2014; (v) increase the maximum leverage ratio to 3.75 to 1.00 with scheduled step-downs; and (vi) implement a change in interest rate margins over the applicable Eurocurrency or Australian BBSY rate ranging from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the leverage ratio. The Company incurred $1,532 of debt issuance costs related to the debt modification which are being deferred and amortized over the life of the amended Credit Facility.

On February 12, 2010, the Company entered into a supply agreement to fulfill gravure cylinder requirements. As a part of the agreement, the Company sold certain assets associated with the manufacturing of gravure cylinders for $4,300 in cash. The Company recorded an after-tax gain of $2,100 on the sale in its fourth quarter fiscal 2010 financial results. The Erlanger facility is currently held for sale.

During fiscal 2010, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Sharonville, Ohio to its Batavia, Ohio facility in order to consolidate certain employees into existing owned office space. The lease for the Sharonville, Ohio location expires in April 2017. In connection with the relocation, the Company recorded a charge of $1,214 for remaining lease obligations and other costs related to its Sharonville facility. In the three months ending December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a contract to sublease the remaining unoccupied space and recorded an adjustment of $258 to the initial charge to incorporate the impact of the additional sublease income.

In January 2009, the Company announced plans to consolidate our heat transfer label (HTL) manufacturing business located in Framingham, Massachusetts into our other existing facilities. The transition began immediately with final plant closure occurring in the second quarter of fiscal 2010. In connection with the closure of the Framingham facility, the Company recorded a total pre-tax charge of $2,553 during the

 

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fourth quarter period ending March 31, 2009, consisting of $1,407 in cash charges for employee severance and other termination benefits related to 62 associates and $1,146 in non-cash charges related to asset impairments.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended December 31, 2010 compared to the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009:

 

                   $      %  
     2010      2009      Change      Change  

Net Revenues

   $ 83,379       $ 65,981       $ 17,398         26

The increase in revenues was due primarily to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, which generated $15,461 in combined revenues or 23% of the third quarter increase. In addition, revenues increased due to a 3% favorable foreign exchange impact. Excluding the impact of acquisitions and foreign exchange, the impact of organic sales volume and pricing was less than 1% compared to the prior year quarter.

 

     2010      % of
Revenues
    2009      % of
Revenues
    $
Change
     %
Change
 

Cost of Revenues

   $ 67,198         81   $ 54,622         83   $ 12,576         23

Gross Profit

   $ 16,181         19   $ 11,359         17   $ 4,822         42

Consolidated gross profit increased 42% compared to the same period of the prior year due to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, which contributed 38% to the gross profit increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The remaining increase is primarily due to the impact of foreign exchange and improved operating efficiencies. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 19% from 17% in the same period of the prior year.

 

           % of            % of     $     %  
     2010     Revenues     2009      Revenues     Change     Change  

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

   $ 8,143        10   $ 6,321         10   $ 1,822        29

Facility Closure Expense/(Income)

   $ (258     —        $ 1,214         2   $ (1,472     121

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $1,822 or 29% compared to the prior year due primarily to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, which contributed $1,629 of SG&A in the current quarter, $297 in acquisition related and China start-up expenses and the impact of foreign exchange partially offset by reductions in headcount and other cost decreases.

During the three months ending December 31, 2009, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Sharonville, Ohio to its Batavia, Ohio facility in order to consolidate certain employees into existing owned office space. In connection with the relocation, the Company recorded a charge of $1,214 for remaining lease obligations and other costs related to its Sharonville facility. In the three months ending December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a contract to sublease the remaining unoccupied space and recorded an adjustment of $258 to the initial charge to incorporate the impact of the additional sublease income.

Interest Expense and Other (Income) Expense

 

                 $     %  
     2010     2009     Change     Change  

Interest Expense

   $ 2,015      $ 1,152      $ 863        75

Other (Income) Expense, net

   $ (139   $ (107   $ (32     30

Interest expense increased 75% to $2,015 compared to the same period of the prior year due to the increase in borrowings to finance the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, the impact of higher interest rates, and higher interest expense related to present value adjustments of various lease and other liabilities partially offset by a reduction of bank debt due to debt repayments. We had $131,307 of debt at December 31, 2010 compared to $87,851 of debt at December 31, 2009.

 

                   $      %  
     2010      2009      Change      Change  

Income Tax Expense

   $ 1,634       $ 580       $ 1,054         182

Our effective tax rate increased from 21% in the third quarter of fiscal 2010 to 25% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 due primarily to an increase in income in higher tax jurisdictions, partially offset by the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions whose statute of limitations have expired. Our expected tax rate for fiscal year 2011 is 30%.

 

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Nine Months Ended December 31, 2010 compared to the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2009:

 

                   $      %  
     2010      2009      Change      Change  

Net Revenues

   $ 248,149       $ 207,602       $ 40,547         20

The increase in revenues was due partially to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, which generated $27,536 in revenues or 13% of the year-to-date revenue increase. In addition, revenues increased due to a 5% increase in organic sales volumes and mix and a 3% favorable foreign exchange impact, partially offset by a 1% unfavorable pricing impact. The sales volume increase was primarily due to higher volumes in our North American customer base. The unfavorable pricing impact was due to reduced pricing schedules associated with new agreements entered into in the second quarter of fiscal 2010 with three of our largest customers.

 

     2010      % of
Revenues
    2009      % of
Revenues
    $ Change      %
Change
 

Cost of Revenues

   $ 198,577         80   $ 170,467         82   $ 28,110         16

Gross Profit

   $ 49,572         20   $ 37,135         18   $ 12,437         33

Consolidated gross profit increased 33% compared to the same period of the prior year due to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette which contributed 18% to the gross profit increase in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and due to higher sales volumes, the impact of foreign exchange and improved operating efficiencies. Gross profit as a percentage of revenues increased to 20% from 18% in the same period of the prior year.

 

           % of            % of     $     %  
     2010     Revenues     2009      Revenues     Change     Change  

Selling, General & Administrative Expenses

   $ 24,476        10   $ 19,037         9   $ 5,439        29

Facility Closure Expenses

   $ (258     —        $ 1,475         1   $ (1,733     117

Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $5,439 or 29% compared to the prior year due primarily to the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, which contributed $2,626 of SG&A, $1,658 in severance and stock compensation charges for accelerated vesting of restricted stock and stock options, $1,272 in acquisition related and China start-up expenses and foreign exchange partially offset by reductions in headcount and other cost decreases.

During the nine months ending December 31, 2009, the Company relocated its corporate headquarters from Sharonville, Ohio to its Batavia, Ohio facility in order to consolidate certain employees into existing owned office space. In connection with the relocation, the Company recorded a charge of $1,214 for remaining lease obligations and other costs related to its Sharonville facility. In the nine months ending December 31, 2010, the Company entered into a contract to sublease the remaining unoccupied space and recorded an adjustment of $258 to the initial charge to incorporate the impact of the additional sublease income

In fiscal 2009, the Company also recorded $261 in employee retention charges related to the Framingham plant closure.

Interest Expense and Other (Income) Expense

 

                 $      %  
     2010     2009     Change      Change  

Interest Expense

   $ 5,271      $ 3,638      $ 1,633         45

Other (Income) Expense, net

   $ (222   $ (287   $ 65         (23 )% 

Interest expense increased 45% to $5,271 compared to the same period of the prior year due to the increase in borrowings to finance the acquisitions of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette, the impact of higher interest rates, the impact of foreign exchange and higher interest expense related to present value adjustments of various lease and other liabilities partially offset by a reduction of bank debt due to debt repayments. Our average outstanding debt during the nine months ended December 31, 2010 was $117,880 compared to $96,933 in the prior year.

 

                   $      %  
     2010      2009      Change      Change  

Income Tax Expense

   $ 6,022       $ 3,656       $ 2,366         65

Our effective tax rate increased from 28% for the nine months ended December 2009 to 30% for the nine months ended December 2010 due primarily to an increase in income in higher tax jurisdictions, partially offset by the release of reserves for uncertain tax positions whose statute of limitations has expired. Our expected tax rate for fiscal year 2011 is 30%.

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Through the nine months ended December 31, 2010, net cash provided by operating activities was $24,398 compared to $23,664 in the same period of the prior year. The increase in cash flow is primarily due to cash generated from earnings, collection of accounts receivable and lower inventory balances, partially offset by higher tax payments in fiscal 2011 and $1,272 in acquisition expenditures. The consolidated days sales outstanding (DSO) at December 31, 2010 is approximately 52 days.

Through the nine months ended December 31, 2010, net cash used in investing activities was $52,778 as compared to net cash used of $3,682 in the same period of the prior year. The increase in net cash used in investing activities is primarily due to the acquisition of CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette. Capital expenditures in the nine months ended December 31, 2010 were $10,382 and were partially offset by proceeds from the sale of plant and equipment of $809. The majority of these expenditures were to purchase new presses in the Australian, South African and North American operations. Cash used in investing activities in the prior year included capital expenditures of $4,659. The projected amount of capital expenditures for fiscal 2011 is $13,000.

Through the nine months ended December 31, 2010, net cash provided by financing activities was $31,304 as compared to net cash used in financing activities of $18,796 in the prior year. During the nine months ended December 31, 2010, we had net debt additions of $34,744 compared to net debt payments of $16,983 in the prior year. The increase in net debt was due to an increase in borrowings to finance the CentroStampa and Monroe Etiquette acquisition.

On February 29, 2008 and in connection with the Collotype acquisition, the Company executed a five-year $200,000 credit agreement with a consortium of bank lenders (Credit Facility) with an original expiration date in 2013. In June 2010, the Company amended the credit facility in conjunction with the acquisition of CentroStampa. The amendment extended the expiration date of the credit facility from February 28, 2013 to April 1, 2014, increased the aggregate U.S. revolving commitment by $20,000, allowed up to US $40,000 of U.S. revolving loans to be advanced in alternative currencies, increased the maximum leverage ratio to 3.75 to 1.00 with scheduled step-downs, and implemented a change in interest rate margins over the applicable Eurocurrency or Australian Bank Bill Swap Bid Rate (BBSY) ranging from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the leverage ratio. The Credit Facility contains an election to increase the facility by up to an additional $50,000. The Company incurred $1,532 of debt issuance costs related to the debt modification which are being deferred and amortized over the life of the amended Credit Facility. At December 31, 2010, the aggregate principal amount of $192,500 under the Credit Facility is comprised of the following: (i) a $130,000 revolving credit facility that allows the Company to borrow in alternative currencies up to the equivalent of $40,000 (“U.S. Revolving Credit Facility”); (ii) the Australian dollar equivalent of a $40,000 revolving credit facility (“Australian Sub-Facility”); and (iii) a $22,500 term loan facility (“Term Loan Facility”), which amortizes $10,000 per year.

The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, capital expenditures and other corporate purposes. Loans under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan Facility bear interest at either: (i) the greater of (a) Bank of America’s prime rate in effect from time to time; and (b) the federal funds rate in effect from time to time plus 0.5%; or (ii) the applicable London interbank offered rate plus the applicable margin for such loans which ranges from 1.75% to 3.25% based on the Company’s leverage ratio at the time of the borrowing. Loans under the Australian Sub-Facility bear interest at the BBSY rate plus the applicable margin for such loans, which ranges from 1.75% to 3.25% based on Multi-Color’s leverage ratio at the time of the borrowing.

Available borrowings under the Credit Facility at December 31, 2010 consisted of $36,521 under the U.S. Revolving Credit Facility and $28,759 under the Australian Sub-Facility.

The Credit Facility contains customary representations and warranties as well as customary negative and affirmative covenants. The Credit Facility requires MCC to maintain the following financial covenants: (i) a minimum consolidated net worth; (ii) a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.00, stepping down to 3.25 to 1.00 from September 30, 2011 to March 31, 2012 and stepping down again to 3.00 to 1.00 at June 30, 2012 for each fiscal quarter thereafter; and (iii) a minimum consolidated interest charge coverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00. The Credit Facility contains customary mandatory and optional prepayment provisions, customary events of default, and is secured by the capital stock of subsidiaries, intercompany debt and the Company’s property and assets, but excluding real property.

We believe that we have both sufficient short and long-term liquidity and financing. We had a working capital position of $31,031 and $19,934 at December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2010, respectively and were in compliance with our loan covenants and current in our principal and interest payments on all debt.

 

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Contractual Obligations

The following table summarizes MCC’s contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010:

Aggregated Information about Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments for Continuing Operations:

 

December 31, 2010

   Total      Year 1      Year 2      Year 3      Year 4      Year 5      More
than 5
years
 

Total debt

   $ 131,307       $ 12,625       $ 10,985       $ 3,158       $ 104,539       $ —         $ —     

Interest on total debt (1)

     18,012         5,980         5,533         5,195         1,304         —           —     

Rent due under operating leases

     33,877         6,017         5,749         5,647         5,521         4,918         6,025   

Unconditional purchase obligations

     1,625         1,591         8         8         9         9         —     

Pension and post retirement obligations

     1,020         35         59         49         37         62         778   

Deferred compensation

     880         880         —           —           —           —           —     

Unrecognized tax benefits (2)

     —           —           —           —           —           —           —     

Deferred purchase price

     11,336         10,245         —           —           —           1,091         —     
                                                              

Total Contractual Cash Obligations

   $ 198,057       $ 37,373       $ 22,334       $ 14,057       $ 111,410       $ 6,080       $ 6,803   
                                                              

 

(1) Interest on floating rate debt was estimated using projected forward LIBOR, EURIBOR and BBSY rates as of December 31, 2010.
(2) The table excludes $4,173 of liabilities related to unrecognized tax benefits as the timing and extent of such payments are not determinable.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

The Company has no material changes to the disclosures made in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Their evaluation concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in connection with the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.

During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, MCC’s internal control over financial reporting.

Forward-Looking Statements

The Company believes certain statements contained in this report that are not historical facts constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and are intended to be covered by the safe harbors created by that Act. Reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which they are made.

Statements concerning expected financial performance, on-going business strategies, and possible future actions which the Company intends to pursue in order to achieve strategic objectives constitute forward-looking information. Implementation of these strategies and the achievement of such financial performance are each subject to numerous conditions, uncertainties and risk factors. Factors which could cause actual performance by the Company to differ materially from these forward-looking statements include, without limitation, factors discussed in conjunction with a forward-looking statement; changes in general economic and business conditions; the ability to consummate and successfully integrate acquisitions; ability to manage foreign operations; currency exchange rate fluctuations; the success and financial condition of the Company’s significant customers; competition; acceptance of new product offerings; changes in business strategy or plans; quality of management; the Company’s ability to maintain an effective system of internal control; availability, terms and development of capital and credit; cost and price changes; raw material cost pressures; availability of raw materials; ability to pass raw material cost increases to its customers; business abilities and judgment of personnel; changes in, or the failure to comply with, government regulations, legal proceedings and developments; risk associated with significant leverage; increases in general interest rate levels affecting the Company’s interest costs; ability to manage global political uncertainty; and terrorism and political unrest. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Part II - Other Information

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings – The Company is subject to various legal claims and contingencies that arise out of the normal course of business, including claims related to commercial transactions, product liability, health and safety, taxes, environmental, employee-related matters and other matters. Litigation is subject to numerous uncertainties and the outcome of individual claims and contingencies is not predictable. It is possible that some legal matters for which reserves have not been established could result in an unfavorable outcome for the Company and any such unfavorable outcome could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors – The Company had no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosed in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2010.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds – None

 

Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities – None

 

Item 5. Other Information – None

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  31.1 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

  31.2 Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

  32.1 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

  32.2 Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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Signature

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

 

    Multi-Color Corporation
  (Registrant)

Date: February 8, 2011

       
      By:  

/s/ Sharon E. Birkett

        Sharon E. Birkett
        Vice President, Chief Financial
        and Accounting Officer, Secretary

 

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