Filed by Bowne Pure Compliance
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For
the quarterly period ended September 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission file number 1-2661
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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13-1920657 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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1845 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA
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19103 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
(215) 569-9900
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o 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.
(Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act.) o Yes þ No
As of October 24, 2008, there were 9,775,081 shares of common stock outstanding which excludes
shares which may still be issued upon exercise of stock options or upon vesting of restricted stock
unit grants.
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
2
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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September 30, |
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(In thousands, except per share data) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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SALES |
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$ |
174,161 |
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$ |
172,882 |
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$ |
228,808 |
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$ |
219,684 |
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COSTS AND EXPENSES |
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Cost of sales |
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129,454 |
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126,683 |
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167,167 |
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160,202 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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27,863 |
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25,158 |
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51,413 |
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45,841 |
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Interest expense (income), net |
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916 |
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284 |
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1,200 |
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(90 |
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Other expense (income), net |
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36 |
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(159 |
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(30 |
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(401 |
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158,269 |
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151,966 |
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219,750 |
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205,552 |
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INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES |
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15,892 |
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20,916 |
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9,058 |
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14,132 |
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE |
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5,388 |
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7,381 |
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3,050 |
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5,024 |
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NET INCOME |
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$ |
10,504 |
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$ |
13,535 |
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$ |
6,008 |
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$ |
9,108 |
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE |
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Basic |
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$ |
1.05 |
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1.25 |
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$ |
.59 |
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$ |
.84 |
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Diluted |
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1.03 |
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1.22 |
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$ |
.58 |
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$ |
.82 |
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WEIGHTED AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING |
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Basic |
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10,043 |
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10,857 |
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10,149 |
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10,869 |
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Diluted |
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10,156 |
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11,129 |
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10,282 |
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11,161 |
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CASH DIVIDENDS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK |
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.15 |
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$ |
.14 |
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$ |
.30 |
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$ |
.28 |
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COMPREHENSIVE INCOME |
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Net income |
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10,504 |
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$ |
13,535 |
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$ |
6,008 |
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$ |
9,108 |
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Foreign currency translation adjustment |
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1 |
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2 |
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1 |
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Comprehensive income |
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$ |
10,504 |
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$ |
13,536 |
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$ |
6,010 |
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$ |
9,109 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
3
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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September 30, |
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March 31, |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
5,783 |
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$ |
28,109 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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139,372 |
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39,144 |
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Inventories |
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156,359 |
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105,532 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,737 |
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7,276 |
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Assets held for sale |
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3,461 |
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3,590 |
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Other current assets |
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13,353 |
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16,242 |
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Total current assets |
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325,065 |
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199,893 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET |
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52,924 |
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50,632 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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Goodwill |
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50,072 |
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48,361 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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44,987 |
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42,454 |
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Other |
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3,113 |
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3,701 |
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Total other assets |
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98,172 |
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94,516 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
476,161 |
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$ |
345,041 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Notes payable |
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$ |
102,980 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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10,400 |
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10,246 |
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Accrued customer programs |
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10,374 |
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9,438 |
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Other current liabilities |
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77,782 |
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44,209 |
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Total current liabilities |
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201,536 |
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63,893 |
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LONG-TERM DEBT, NET OF CURRENT PORTION |
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10,065 |
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10,192 |
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LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS |
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5,439 |
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6,121 |
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DEFERRED INCOME TAXES |
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2,298 |
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2,482 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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256,823 |
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262,353 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
476,161 |
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$ |
345,041 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
4
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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September 30, |
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(In thousands) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
6,008 |
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$ |
9,108 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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6,570 |
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6,594 |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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183 |
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243 |
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Deferred tax provision (benefit) |
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356 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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(35 |
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Compensation expense related to stock options |
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1,390 |
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1,399 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase
of a business: |
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Increase in accounts receivable |
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(99,313 |
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(110,556 |
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Increase in inventory |
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(46,706 |
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(57,876 |
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Decrease in other assets |
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2,974 |
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428 |
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Increase in other liabilities |
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35,823 |
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38,187 |
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Increase in accrued taxes |
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495 |
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7,185 |
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Total adjustments |
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(98,263 |
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(115,118 |
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Net cash used for operating activities |
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(92,255 |
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(106,010 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of a business |
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(10,614 |
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Final payment of purchase price for a business previously acquired |
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(2,700 |
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Purchase of property, plant and equipment |
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(7,338 |
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(2,350 |
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Proceeds from sale of assets |
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102 |
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Net cash used for investing activities |
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(20,550 |
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(2,350 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Payments on long-term obligations |
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(131 |
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(101 |
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Borrowings on notes payable |
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247,280 |
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36,400 |
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Repayments on notes payable |
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(144,300 |
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(16,300 |
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Dividends paid |
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(3,044 |
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(3,035 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(9,431 |
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(5,676 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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99 |
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2,639 |
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Tax benefit realized for stock options exercised |
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4 |
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345 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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90,477 |
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14,272 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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2 |
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1 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(22,326 |
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(94,087 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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28,109 |
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100,091 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
5,783 |
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$ |
6,004 |
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
5
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2008
(Unaudited)
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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES: |
Basis of Presentation -
CSS Industries, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, CSS or the Company) has prepared
the consolidated financial statements included herein pursuant to the rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has condensed or omitted certain
information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements
prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States
pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the statements include
all adjustments (which include normal recurring adjustments) required for a fair presentation of
financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.
These consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008. The results of operations for the interim periods are not
necessarily indicative of the results for the full year.
Principles of Consolidation -
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and all of its
subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions and accounts have been eliminated in
consolidation.
Nature of Business -
CSS is a consumer products company primarily engaged in the design, manufacture, procurement,
distribution and sale of seasonal and all occasion products, principally to mass market
retailers. These products include gift wrap, gift bags, gift boxes, boxed greeting cards, gift
tags, decorative tissue paper, decorations, classroom exchange Valentines, decorative ribbons
and bows, floral accessories, Halloween masks, costumes, make-up and novelties, Easter egg dyes
and novelties, craft and educational products, memory books, stationery, journals, notecards,
infant and wedding photo albums and scrapbooks, and other gift items that commemorate lifes
celebrations. The seasonal nature of CSS business has historically resulted in lower sales
levels and operating losses in the first and fourth quarters and comparatively higher sales
levels and operating profits in the second and third quarters of the Companys fiscal year,
which ends March 31, thereby causing significant fluctuations in the quarterly results of
operations of the Company.
Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions -
Translation adjustments are charged or credited to a separate component of stockholders equity.
Gains and losses on foreign currency transactions are not material and are included in other
expense (income), net in the consolidated statements of operations.
Use of Estimates -
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Judgments and assessments of uncertainties are required
in applying the Companys accounting policies in many areas. Such estimates pertain to the
valuation of inventory and accounts receivable, the assessment of the recoverability of goodwill
and other intangible assets, income tax accounting, the valuation of share-based awards and
resolution of litigation and other proceedings. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
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Inventories -
The Company records inventory when title is transferred, which occurs upon receipt or prior to
receipt dependent on supplier shipping terms. The Company adjusts unsaleable and slow-moving
inventory to its estimated net realizable value. Substantially all of the Companys inventories
are stated at the lower of first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost or market. The remaining portion of
the inventory is valued at the lower of last-in, first-out (LIFO) cost or market. Inventories
consisted of the following (in thousands):
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September 30, |
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March 31, |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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Raw material |
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$ |
25,285 |
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$ |
22,836 |
|
Work-in-process |
|
|
23,391 |
|
|
|
29,827 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
107,683 |
|
|
|
52,869 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
156,359 |
|
|
$ |
105,532 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Assets Held for Sale -
Assets held for sale in the amount of $3,461,000 represents two former manufacturing facilities
and a distribution facility which the Company is in the process of selling. The Company expects
to sell these facilities within the next 12 months for an amount greater than the current
carrying value. The Company ceased depreciating these facilities at the time they were
classified as held for sale.
Revenue Recognition -
The Company recognizes revenue from product sales when the goods are shipped, title and risk of
loss have been transferred to the customer and collection is reasonably assured. Provisions for
returns, allowances, rebates to customers and other adjustments are provided in the same period
that the related sales are recorded.
Net Income Per Common Share -
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted net income per common share
for the three and six months ended September 30, 2008 and 2007 (in thousands, except per share
data):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Numerator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
10,504 |
|
|
$ |
13,535 |
|
|
$ |
6,008 |
|
|
$ |
9,108 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Denominator: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding for basic
income per common share |
|
|
10,043 |
|
|
|
10,857 |
|
|
|
10,149 |
|
|
|
10,869 |
|
Effect of dilutive stock options |
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
272 |
|
|
|
133 |
|
|
|
292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted weighted average shares outstanding for
diluted income per common share |
|
|
10,156 |
|
|
|
11,129 |
|
|
|
10,282 |
|
|
|
11,161 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic net income per common share |
|
$ |
1.05 |
|
|
$ |
1.25 |
|
|
$ |
.59 |
|
|
$ |
.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net income per common share |
|
$ |
1.03 |
|
|
$ |
1.22 |
|
|
$ |
.58 |
|
|
$ |
.82 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7
Statements of Cash Flows -
For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all holdings of
highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity at time of purchase of three months or less to be
cash equivalents.
(2) STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION:
2004 Equity Compensation Plan
Under the terms of the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan (2004 Plan), the Human Resources
Committee (Committee) of the Board of Directors may grant incentive stock options,
non-qualified stock options, restricted stock grants, stock appreciation rights, stock bonuses
and other awards to officers and other employees. Grants under the 2004 Plan may be made
through August 3, 2014. The term of each grant is at the discretion of the Committee, but in no
event greater than ten years from the date of grant. The Committee has discretion to determine
the date or dates on which granted options become exercisable. All options outstanding as of
September 30, 2008 become exercisable at the rate of 25% per year commencing one year after the
date of grant. Performance-vested restricted stock units (RSUs) vest on the third anniversary
of the date on which the award was granted, provided that certain performance metrics have been
met during the performance period, and time-vested RSUs vest at a rate of 50% on each of the
third and fourth anniversaries of the date on which the award was granted. At September 30,
2008, there were 1,091,625 shares available for grant under the 2004 Plan.
2006 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors
Under the terms of the CSS Industries, Inc. 2006 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors
(2006 Plan), non-qualified stock options to purchase up to 200,000 shares of common stock are
available for grant to non-employee directors at exercise prices of not less than fair market
value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant. Under the 2006 Plan, options to
purchase 4,000 shares of the Companys common stock will be granted automatically to each
non-employee director on the last day that the Companys common stock is traded in each November
until 2010. Each option will expire five years after the date the option is granted and
commencing one year after the date of grant, options begin vesting and are exercisable at the
rate of 25% per year. At September 30, 2008, there were 156,000 shares available for grant
under the 2006 Plan.
The fair value of each stock option granted was estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following average assumptions:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the Six Months |
|
|
|
Ended September 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Expected dividend yield at time of grant |
|
|
2.18 |
% |
|
|
1.59 |
% |
Expected stock price volatility |
|
|
36 |
% |
|
|
29 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
3.5 |
% |
|
|
4.8 |
% |
Expected life of option (in years) |
|
|
4.2 |
|
|
|
4.2 |
|
Expected volatilities are based on historical volatility of the Companys common stock. The
expected life of the option is estimated using historical data pertaining to option exercises
and employee terminations. The risk-free interest rate is based on U.S. Treasury yields in
effect at the time of grant.
The weighted average fair value of stock options granted during the six months ended September
30, 2008 and 2007 was $7.70 and $9.44, respectively. The weighted average fair value of
restricted stock units granted during the six months ended September 30, 2008 was $27.50.
8
As of September 30, 2008, there was $3,792,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related
to non-vested stock option awards granted under the Companys equity incentive plans which is
expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.2 years. As of September 30,
2008, there was $1,191,000 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested RSUs
granted under the Companys equity incentive plans which is expected to be recognized over a
weighted average period of three years.
Compensation cost related to stock options and RSUs recognized in operating results (included in
selling, general and administrative expenses) was $725,000 and $718,000 in the quarters ended
September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and was $1,390,000 and $1,399,000 for the six months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
(3) |
|
DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: |
The Company enters into foreign currency forward contracts in order to reduce the impact of
certain foreign currency fluctuations. Firmly committed transactions and the related
receivables and payables may be hedged with forward exchange contracts. Gains and losses
arising from foreign currency forward contracts are recognized in income or expense as offsets
of gains and losses resulting from the underlying hedged transactions. As of September 30,
2008, the notional amount of open foreign currency forward contracts was $13,118,000 and the
related unrealized gain was $684,000. There were no open foreign currency forward contracts as
of March 31, 2008.
(4) |
|
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS: |
On August 5, 2008, a subsidiary of the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of
the business and assets of Hampshire Paper Corp. (Hampshire Paper) for approximately
$10,250,000 in cash. Hampshire Paper is a manufacturer and supplier of waxed tissue, paper,
foil, and foil decorative packaging to the wholesale floral and horticultural industries. A
portion of the purchase price is being held in escrow for certain post-closing adjustments and
indemnification obligations. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the excess of
cost over fair market value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired
(estimated to be approximately $1,711,000, subject to the completion of appraisals in accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 141) was recorded as goodwill in
the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. For tax purposes, goodwill resulting
from this acquisition is deductible.
On December 3, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the business
and assets of C.R. Gibson, Inc. (C.R. Gibson), through a newly-formed subsidiary, C.R. Gibson,
LLC, for approximately $73,847,000 in cash, including transaction costs of approximately
$200,000. In the first quarter of fiscal 2009, $2,700,000 of the purchase price was paid as
settlement of an obligation assumed as contemplated in the Asset Purchase Agreement. C.R.
Gibson, headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, is a designer, marketer and distributor of memory
books, stationery, journals, notecards, infant and wedding photo albums and scrapbooks, and
other gift items that commemorate lifes celebrations. As of September 30, 2008, a portion of
the purchase price is being held in escrow for certain indemnification obligations. The
acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the excess of cost over the fair market value of
the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired of $17,409,000 was recorded as
goodwill in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet. For tax purposes, goodwill
resulting from this acquisition is deductible.
9
(5) |
|
BUSINESS RESTRUCTURING: |
On January 4, 2008, the Company announced a restructuring plan to close the Companys Elysburg,
Pennsylvania production facilities and its Troy, Pennsylvania distribution facility. This
restructuring was undertaken as the Company has increasingly shifted from domestically
manufactured to foreign sourced boxed greeting cards and gift tags. Under the restructuring
plan, both facilities were closed as of March 31, 2008. As part of the restructuring plan, the
Company recorded a restructuring reserve of $628,000, including severance related to 75
employees. Also, in connection with the restructuring plan, the Company recorded an impairment
of property, plant and equipment at the affected facilities of $1,222,000, which was included in
restructuring expenses in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. During the quarter and six months
ended September 30, 2008, the Company made payments of $68,000 and $306,000, respectively,
primarily for costs related to severance. The Company increased the restructuring reserve by
$183,000 during the six months ended September 30, 2008 primarily related to the ratable
recognition of retention bonuses for employees providing service until their termination. As of
September 30, 2008, the remaining liability of $196,000 was classified as a current liability in
the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and will be paid in fiscal 2009. The Company
expects to incur additional period expenses related to this restructuring program of
approximately $347,000 during the remainder of fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2010.
Selected information relating to the aforementioned restructuring follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Termination |
|
|
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Costs |
|
|
Costs |
|
|
Total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring reserve as of March 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
319 |
|
Cash paid fiscal 2009 |
|
|
(306 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(306 |
) |
Charges to expense fiscal 2009 |
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restructuring reserve as of September 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
186 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
196 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(6) |
|
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLES: |
The Company performs the required annual impairment test of the carrying amount of goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangible assets in the fourth quarter of its fiscal year.
The change in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended September 30, 2008 is as
follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of March 31, 2008 |
|
$ |
48,361 |
|
Acquisition of Hampshire Paper |
|
|
1,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of September 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
50,072 |
|
|
|
|
|
With the acquisition of the Hampshire Paper business, the Company recorded a preliminary
estimate of intangible assets subject to the completion of appraisals. Such intangible assets
recorded as of September 30, 2008 include tradenames that are not subject to amortization in the
amount of $1,200,000. Additionally, the Company recorded $1,300,000 relating to customer lists
which are being amortized over ten years, $250,000 relating to a covenant not to complete that
is being amortized over five years and $200,000 relating to patents that are being amortized
over a weighted-average period of 8.5 years.
10
Included in intangible assets, net in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets are
the following acquired intangible assets (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tradenames |
|
$ |
25,265 |
|
|
$ |
23,790 |
|
Customer relationships, net |
|
|
19,128 |
|
|
|
18,480 |
|
Non-compete, net |
|
|
400 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
Patent, net |
|
|
194 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
44,987 |
|
|
$ |
42,454 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $363,000 and $15,000 for the quarters
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and was $691,000 and $30,000 for the six months
ended September 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. Based on the current composition of
intangibles, amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2009 and each of the succeeding
four years is projected to be as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Fiscal 2009 |
|
$ |
763 |
|
Fiscal 2010 |
|
|
1,526 |
|
Fiscal 2011 |
|
|
1,526 |
|
Fiscal 2012 |
|
|
1,509 |
|
Fiscal 2013 |
|
|
1,476 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
6,800 |
|
|
|
|
|
(7) |
|
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: |
CSS and its subsidiaries are involved in ordinary, routine legal proceedings that are not
considered by management to be material. In the opinion of Company counsel and management, the
ultimate liabilities resulting from such legal proceedings will not materially affect the
consolidated financial position of the Company or its results of operations or cash flows.
(8) |
|
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: |
In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 162, The
Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. SFAS No. 162 identifies, within the
accounting literature established by the FASB, the sources and hierarchy of the accounting
principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities
that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. SFAS No. 162 is
effective 60 days following the Securities and Exchange Commissions approval of the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly
in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Company does not believe that
the adoption of SFAS No. 162 will have a significant effect on its financial position or results
of operations.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (FSP) No. 142-3, Determination of the
Useful Life of Intangible Assets. FSP No. 142-3 amends the factors an entity should consider
in developing renewal or extension assumptions used in determining the useful life of recognized
intangible assets under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. This
new guidance applies prospectively to intangible assets that are acquired individually or with a
group of other assets in business combinations and asset acquisitions. FSP No. 142-3 is
effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after
December 15, 2008. Early adoption is prohibited. The Company does not believe that the
adoption of FSP No. 142-3 will have a significant effect on its financial position or results of
operations.
11
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and
Hedging Activities. SFAS No. 161 requires companies with derivative instruments to disclose
information that should enable financial-statement users to understand how and why a company
uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted
for under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect a companys
financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15,
2008. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS No. 161 on its
consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS
No. 141R), which replaces SFAS No. 141. The statement retains the purchase method of
accounting for acquisitions, but requires a number of changes, including changes in the way
assets and liabilities are recognized in the purchase accounting. It also changes the
recognition of assets acquired and liabilities assumed arising from contingencies, requires the
capitalization of in-process research and development at fair value, and requires the expensing
of acquisition-related costs as incurred. SFAS No. 141R is effective for fiscal year beginning
after December 15, 2008 (fiscal 2010 for the Company) and will apply prospectively to business
combinations completed on or after April 1, 2009.
In March 2007, the FASB ratified Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 06-10 Accounting for
Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Agreements (EITF 06-10). EITF 06-10 provides
guidance for determining a liability for the postretirement benefit obligation as well as
recognition and measurement of the associated asset on the basis of the terms of the collateral
assignment agreement. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2007. As previously disclosed in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year
ended March 31, 2008, the Company adopted EITF 06-10 on April 1, 2008 through a cumulative
effect of an accounting change which resulted in a reduction to equity of $566,000. The Company
does not expect that EITF 06-10 will have a significant impact on future results.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities. SFAS No. 159 permits companies to choose to measure many financial
instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial
reporting by providing companies with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported
earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply
complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. The Company adopted SFAS No. 159 on April 1, 2008 and it did not have an
effect on its consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. SFAS No. 157
establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosure about such fair value
measurements. In February 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157-2, Effective Date of FASB
Statement No. 157, which amends SFAS No. 157 by delaying its effective date by one year (until
April 1, 2009 for the Company) for non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except
for items that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a
recurring basis. The Company adopted SFAS No. 157 for financial assets and liabilities on April
1, 2008. There was no impact to the Companys consolidated financial statements upon adoption
of SFAS No. 157. See Note 9 for further discussion of the adoption of this Statement. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the provisions of SFAS No. 157 for
non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities.
(9) |
|
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS: |
The Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 on April 1, 2008. SFAS No. 157 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. Market participants
are defined as buyers or sellers in the principle or most advantageous market for the asset or
liability that are independent of the reporting entity, knowledgeable and able and willing to
transact for the asset or liability. There was no impact to the Companys condensed
consolidated financial statements upon adoption of SFAS No. 157.
12
In accordance with SFAS No. 157, the Company has categorized its financial assets and
liabilities, based on the priority of the inputs to the valuation technique, into a three-level
fair value hierarchy. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in
active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to
unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the financial assets and
liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the
lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the instrument.
The Companys recurring assets and liabilities recorded on the condensed consolidated balance
sheet are categorized based on the inputs to the valuation techniques as follows:
Level 1 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on unadjusted quoted prices
for identical assets or liabilities in an active market that the Company has the ability to
access.
Level 2 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on quoted prices in markets
that are not active or model inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly for
substantially the full term of the asset or liability. Examples of Level 2 inputs include
quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in non-active markets and pricing
models whose inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the asset or liability.
Level 3 Financial assets and liabilities whose values are based on prices or valuation
techniques that require inputs that are both unobservable and significant to the overall fair
value measurement.
The following table presents the Companys fair value hierarchy for those financial assets and
liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in its condensed consolidated balance
sheet as of September 30, 2008.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Active |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Markets for |
|
|
Other |
|
|
Significant |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Identical |
|
|
Observable |
|
|
Unobservable |
|
|
|
September 30, |
|
|
Assets |
|
|
Inputs |
|
|
Inputs |
|
(in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
(Level 1) |
|
|
(Level 2) |
|
|
(Level 3) |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Marketable securities |
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Cash surrender value of life insurance policies |
|
|
822 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
822 |
|
|
|
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
2,175 |
|
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
1,322 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred compensation plans |
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
853 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
13
CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW
On December 3, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of the business and
assets of C.R. Gibson, which is a designer, marketer and distributor of memory books, stationery,
journals and notecards, infant and wedding photo albums and scrapbooks, and other gift items that
commemorate lifes celebrations. In consideration, the Company paid approximately $73,847,000 in
cash, including transaction costs of approximately $200,000. A portion of the purchase price is
being held in escrow for certain indemnification obligations. The acquisition was accounted for as
a purchase and the excess of cost over the fair market value of the net tangible and identifiable
intangible assets acquired of $17,409,000 was recorded as goodwill in the accompanying condensed
consolidated balance sheet.
On August 5, 2008, a subsidiary of the Company completed the acquisition of substantially all of
the business and assets of Hampshire Paper Corp. (Hampshire Paper) for approximately $10,250,000
in cash. Hampshire Paper is a manufacturer and supplier of waxed tissue, paper, foil, and foil
decorative packaging to the wholesale floral and horticultural industries. A portion of the
purchase price is being held in escrow for certain post-closing adjustments and indemnification
obligations. The acquisition was accounted for as a purchase and the excess of cost over fair
market value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired (estimated to be
approximately $1,711,000, subject to the completion of appraisals in accordance with SFAS 141) was
recorded as goodwill in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Historically, significant growth at CSS has come through acquisitions. Management anticipates that
it will continue to utilize acquisitions to stimulate further growth.
Approximately 70% of the Companys sales are attributable to seasonal (Christmas, Valentines Day,
Easter and Halloween) products, with the remainder being attributable to everyday products.
Seasonal products are sold primarily to mass market retailers, and the Company has relatively high
market shares in many of these categories. Most of these markets have shown little or no growth in
recent years, and the Company continues to confront significant price pressure as its competitors
source certain products from overseas and its customers increase direct sourcing from overseas
factories. Increasing customer concentration has augmented their bargaining power, which has also
contributed to price pressure.
The Company has taken several measures to respond to cost and price pressures. CSS continually
invests in product and packaging design and product knowledge to assure it can continue to provide
unique added value to its customers. In addition, CSS maintains an office and showroom in Hong
Kong to be able to provide alternatively sourced products at competitive prices. CSS continually
evaluates the efficiency and productivity in its North American production and distribution
facilities and of its back office operations to maintain its competitiveness domestically. In the
last five fiscal years, the Company has closed five manufacturing plants and six warehouses
totaling 1,344,000 square feet. Additionally, in fiscal 2007 the Company combined the management
and back office support for its Memphis, Tennessee based Cleo gift wrap operation into its Berwick
Offray ribbon and bow subsidiary. This action enhanced administrative efficiencies and provided
incremental penetration of gift packaging products into broader everyday channels of distribution.
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The Companys everyday craft, trim-a-package, stationery and memory product lines have higher
inherent growth potential due to higher market growth rates. Further, the Companys everyday
craft, trim-a-package, stationery and floral product lines have higher inherent growth potential
due to CSS relatively low current market share. The Company continues to pursue sales growth in
these and other areas.
LITIGATION
CSS and its subsidiaries are involved in ordinary, routine legal proceedings that are not
considered by management to be material. In the opinion of Company counsel and management, the
ultimate liabilities resulting from such legal proceedings will not materially affect the
consolidated financial position of the Company or its results of operations or cash flows.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual
results could differ from those estimates.
The significant accounting policies of the Company are described in the notes to the consolidated
financial statements included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2008. Judgments and estimates of uncertainties are required in applying the Companys accounting
policies in many areas. Following are some of the areas requiring significant judgments and
estimates: revenue; cash flow and valuation assumptions in performing asset impairment tests of
long-lived assets and goodwill; valuation reserves for inventory and accounts receivable; income
tax accounting; the valuation of share-based awards and resolution of litigation and other
proceedings. There have been no material changes to the critical accounting policies affecting the
application of those accounting policies as noted in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Seasonality
The seasonal nature of CSS business has historically resulted in lower sales levels and operating
losses in the first and fourth quarters and comparatively higher sales levels and operating profits
in the second and third quarters of the Companys fiscal year which ends March 31, thereby causing
significant fluctuations in the quarterly results of operations of the Company.
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Six Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Six Months Ended September 30, 2007
Sales for the six months ended September 30, 2008 increased 4% to $228,808,000 from $219,684,000 in
2007 primarily due to sales of acquired businesses, primarily C.R. Gibson, which was acquired on
December 3, 2007. Excluding sales of acquired businesses, sales declined 9%, primarily due to
lower sales in the Christmas gift wrap, gift bag and gift tissue product lines, as well as
generally reduced buying patterns of retailers caused by the weak economic environment.
Cost of sales, as a percentage of sales, was 73% in 2008 and 2007 as higher margin sales of C.R
Gibson in the current year were substantially offset by higher material and fuel costs compared to
the same period in the prior year.
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses increased $5,572,000, or 12%, over the prior
year period. The increase was primarily due to incremental costs of C.R. Gibson, partially offset
by lower commissions expense as a result of the mix of product shipped during the same period in
the prior year.
Interest expense of $1,200,000 in 2008 was unfavorable compared to interest income of $90,000 in
2007. The increase in interest expense was substantially due to increased borrowings during the
six months compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily as a result of cash utilized to
purchase C.R. Gibson on December 3, 2007 and repurchases of the Companys common stock, net of cash
generated from operations.
Income taxes, as a percentage of income before taxes, were 34% in 2008 and 36% in 2007. The
decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a benefit recorded in the current year
following the settlement of an outstanding tax audit.
Net income for the six months ended September 30, 2008 was $6,008,000, or $.58 per diluted share
compared to $9,108,000, or $.82 per diluted share in 2007. The reduction in net income was
primarily the result of reduced Christmas sales, higher material and fuel costs and increased
interest expense due to higher borrowings, net of income contributed by acquired businesses.
Included in net income per diluted share for the six month period is non-recurring costs of $.05
per diluted share associated with the restructuring related to the closure of three
Pennsylvania-based facilities announced in January 2008.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2008 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2007
Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2008 increased 1% to $174,161,000 from $172,882,000
in 2007 primarily due to sales of acquired businesses, primarily C.R. Gibson, which was acquired on
December 3, 2007. Excluding sales of acquired businesses, sales declined 10%, primarily due to
lower sales in the Christmas gift wrap, gift bag and gift tissue product lines, as well as
generally reduced buying patterns of retailers caused by the weak economic environment.
Cost of sales, as a percentage of sales, was 74% in 2008 and 73% in 2007. The increase in cost of
sales was primarily due to higher material and fuel costs compared to the same quarter in the prior
year.
SG&A expenses increased $2,705,000, or 11%, over the prior year period. The increase was primarily
due to incremental costs of C.R. Gibson, partially offset by lower commissions expense as a result
of the mix of product shipped during the same period in the prior year.
Interest expense, net of $916,000 in 2008 increased over interest expense, net of $284,000 in 2007
due to higher borrowing levels during the quarter compared to the same quarter in the prior year,
primarily as a result of cash utilized to purchase C.R. Gibson on December 3, 2007 and repurchases
of the Companys common stock, net of cash generated from operations.
Income taxes, as a percentage of income before taxes, were 34% in 2008 and 35% in 2007. The
decrease in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a benefit recorded in the second quarter of
fiscal 2009 following the settlement of an outstanding tax audit.
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Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2008 was $10,504,000, or $1.03 per diluted
share, compared to $13,535,000, or $1.22 per diluted share in 2007. The decrease in net income was
primarily attributable to the impact of lower Christmas sales, higher material and fuel costs and
higher interest expense, net of income contributed by acquired businesses. Included in net income
per diluted share for the quarter is non-recurring costs of $.02 per diluted share associated with
the restructuring related to the closure of three Pennsylvania-based facilities announced in
January 2008.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
At September 30, 2008, the Company had working capital of $123,529,000 and stockholders equity of
$256,823,000. The increase in accounts receivable from March 31, 2008 reflected seasonal billings
of current year Halloween and Christmas accounts receivables, net of current year collections. The
increase in inventories and other current liabilities was primarily a result of the normal seasonal
inventory build necessary for the fiscal 2009 shipping season. The decrease in stockholders
equity was primarily attributable to treasury share repurchases and payments of cash dividends,
partially offset by year-to-date net income.
The Company relies primarily on cash generated from its operations and seasonal borrowings to meet
its liquidity requirements. Historically, a significant portion of the Companys revenues have
been seasonal with approximately 80% of sales recognized in the second and third quarters. As
payment for sales of Christmas related products is usually not received until just before or just
after the holiday selling season in accordance with general industry practice, short-term borrowing
needs increase throughout the second and third quarters, peaking prior to Christmas and dropping
thereafter. Seasonal financing requirements are met under a $50,000,000 revolving credit facility
with five banks and an accounts receivable securitization facility with an issuer of
receivables-backed commercial paper. This facility has a funding limit of $100,000,000 during peak
seasonal periods and $25,000,000 during off-peak seasonal periods. In addition, the Company has
outstanding $20,000,000 of 4.48% senior notes due ratably in annual $10,000,000 installments
through December 2009. These financing facilities are available to fund the Companys seasonal
borrowing needs and to provide the Company with sources of capital for general corporate purposes,
including acquisitions as permitted under the revolving credit facility. At September 30, 2008,
there was $20,000,000 of long-term borrowings outstanding related to the senior notes and
$102,980,000 outstanding under the Companys short-term credit facilities. In addition, the
Company has less than $500,000 of capital leases outstanding. Based on its current operating plan,
the Company believes its sources of available capital are adequate to meet its future cash needs
for at least the next 12 months.
As of September 30, 2008, the Companys letter of credit commitments are as follows (in thousands):
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Less than 1 |
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1-3 |
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4-5 |
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After 5 |
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Year |
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|
Years |
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|
Years |
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|
Years |
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Total |
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Letters of credit |
|
$ |
5,925 |
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|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
5,925 |
|
The Company has a reimbursement obligation with respect to stand-by letters of credit that
guarantee the funding of workers compensation claims and guarantee the funding of obligations to
certain vendors. The Company has no financial guarantees or other arrangements with any third
parties or related parties other than its subsidiaries.
In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into arrangements with vendors to purchase
merchandise in advance of expected delivery. These purchase orders do not contain any significant
termination payments or other penalties if cancelled.
LABOR RELATIONS
With the exception of the bargaining units at the gift wrap facilities in Memphis, Tennessee and
the ribbon manufacturing facilities in Hagerstown, Maryland, which totaled approximately 700
employees as of September 30, 2008, CSS employees are not represented by labor unions. Because of
the seasonal nature of certain of its businesses, the number of production employees fluctuates
during the year. The collective bargaining agreement with the labor union representing Cleos
production and maintenance employees at the Cleo gift wrap plant and warehouses in Memphis,
Tennessee remains in effect until December 31, 2010. The collective bargaining
agreement with the labor union representing the Hagerstown-based production and maintenance
employees remains in effect until December 31, 2009.
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ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
See Note 8 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information concerning recent
accounting pronouncements and the impact of those standards.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This report includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, among others, statements relating to expected future
costs of the Companys restructuring plan involving the closure of its facilities in Elysburg,
Pennsylvania and Troy, Pennsylvania; continued use of acquisitions to stimulate further growth; the
expected future impact of legal proceedings and changes in accounting principles; and the
anticipated effects of measures taken by the Company to respond to cost and price pressures.
Forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of the Companys management as well as
assumptions made by and information currently available to the Companys management as to future
events and financial performance with respect to the Companys operations. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any
forward-looking statements to reflect the events or circumstances arising after the date as of
which they were made. Actual events or results may differ materially from those discussed in
forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including without limitation, general
market conditions; increased competition; increased operating costs, including labor-related and
energy costs and costs relating to the imposition or retrospective application of duties on
imported products; currency risks and other risks associated with international markets; risks
associated with acquisitions, including acquisition integration costs and the risk that the Company
may not be able to integrate and derive the expected benefits from such acquisitions; risks
associated with the restructuring plan to close the Companys facilities in Elysburg, Pennsylvania
and Troy, Pennsylvania, including the risk that the restructuring related savings may be less than
and/or costs may exceed the presently expected amounts and the risk that the closures will
adversely affect the Companys ability to fulfill its customers orders on time; risks associated
with the Companys enterprise resource planning systems standardization project, including the risk
that the cost of the project will exceed expectations, the risk that the expected benefits of the
project will not be realized and the risk that implementation of the project will interfere with
and adversely affect the Companys operations and financial performance; the risk that customers
may become insolvent; costs of compliance with governmental regulations and government
investigations; liability associated with non-compliance with governmental regulations, including
regulations pertaining to the environment, Federal and state employment laws, and import and export
controls and customs laws; and other factors described more fully in the Companys annual report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008 and elsewhere in the Companys filings with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result of these factors, readers are cautioned not to
place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements included herein or that may be made
elsewhere from time to time by, or on behalf of, the Company.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
The Company is exposed to the impact of interest rate changes and manages this exposure through the
use of variable-rate and fixed-rate debt. The Company is also exposed to foreign currency
fluctuations which it manages by entering into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge the
majority of firmly committed transactions and related receivables that are denominated in a foreign
currency. The Company does not enter into contracts for trading purposes and does not use
leveraged instruments. The market risks associated with debt obligations and other significant
instruments as of September 30, 2008 have not materially changed from March 31, 2008 (see Item 7A
of the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008).
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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
(a) |
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As of the end of the period covered by
this report, the Companys management, with the participation of the Companys President and
Chief Executive Officer and Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated
the effectiveness of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures in accordance with Rule
13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Based upon that
evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer and Vice President Finance and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures are
effective in providing reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the
Company in reports that it files under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commissions rules
and forms. |
(b) |
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Changes in Internal Controls. There was no change in the Companys internal control over
financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) as promulgated by the
Securities and Exchange Commission under the Exchange Act) during the second quarter of fiscal
year 2009 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the
Companys internal control over financial reporting. |
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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Share Repurchase Program
A total of 264,400 shares were repurchased at an average price of $25.64 in the second quarter of
fiscal 2009. As of September 30, 2008, there remained an outstanding authorization to repurchase
134,400 shares of outstanding CSS common stock as represented in the table below.
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Maximum |
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Total Number of |
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Number of Shares |
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Total Number |
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Shares Purchased as |
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that May Yet Be |
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of Shares |
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Average Price |
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Part of Publicly |
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Purchased Under |
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Purchased (1) |
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Paid Per Share |
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Announced Program (2) |
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|
the Program (2) |
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July 1 through July 31, 2008 |
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98,800 |
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$ |
24.93 |
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98,800 |
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300,000 |
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August 1 through August 31, 2008 |
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61,500 |
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|
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26.46 |
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|
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61,500 |
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238,500 |
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September 1
through September 30, 2008 |
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104,100 |
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|
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26.06 |
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104,100 |
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134,400 |
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Total Second Quarter |
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264,400 |
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$ |
25.64 |
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264,400 |
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134,400 |
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(1) |
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All share repurchases were effected in open-market transactions and in accordance with
the safe harbor provisions of Rule 10b-18 of the Exchange Act. |
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(2) |
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On May 29, 2008, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had authorized the
repurchase of up to 500,000 shares of the Companys common stock (the Repurchase
Program). As of September 30, 2008, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 365,600
shares pursuant to the Repurchase Program. An expiration date has not been established for
the Repurchase Program. As of October 23, 2008, the Company had repurchased the available
shares remaining under the Repurchase Program and on that date the Company announced that
its Board of Directors had authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 500,000 shares
of the Companys common stock. An expiration date has not been established for the
repurchase program announced on October 23, 2008. |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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(a) |
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The annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on July 31, 2008.
The matters voted upon at the annual meeting were the election of directors, a proposal
to approve an Amendment to the Companys 2004 Equity Compensation Plan and a proposal
to approve the Companys Management Incentive Program. |
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(b) |
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The result of the vote of the stockholders for the election of directors was as
set forth in the table that follows. The individuals listed in the table below were
elected to serve as Directors of the Company until the next annual meeting and until
their successors shall be elected and qualify: |
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SHARES OF VOTING STOCK |
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FOR |
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WITHHELD |
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Scott A. Beaumont |
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9,450,890 |
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37,612 |
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James H. Bromley |
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9,414,130 |
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74,372 |
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Jack Farber |
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9,424,952 |
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63,550 |
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John J. Gavin |
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9,450,440 |
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38,062 |
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Leonard E. Grossman |
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9,305,008 |
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183,494 |
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James E. Ksansnak |
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9,414,475 |
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74,027 |
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Rebecca C. Matthias |
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9,450,403 |
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38,099 |
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Christopher J. Munyan |
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9,425,694 |
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62,808 |
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(c) |
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The result of the vote of the stockholders on the proposal to approve the
Amendment to the 2004 Equity Compensation Plan was as follows: |
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For |
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8,729,659 |
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Against |
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263,659 |
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Abstain |
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3,060 |
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Broker non-votes |
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492,124 |
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(d) |
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The result of the vote of the stockholders on the proposal to approve the
Companys Management Incentive Program was as follows: |
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For |
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8,958,953 |
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Against |
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34,223 |
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Abstain |
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3,202 |
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Broker non-votes |
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492,124 |
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Item 6. Exhibits
Exhibit 10.1 Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2008.
Exhibit 10.2 Letter Agreement dated August 1, 2008 between CSS Industries, Inc. and PNC
Bank, National Association regarding a $10 million Committed Line of Credit.
Exhibit 10.3 Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 1, 2008 among Granite Acquisition Corp.,
Lion Ribbon Company, Inc., Hampshire Paper Corp. and the Shareholders of Hampshire Paper
Corp.
Exhibit 10.4 2004 Equity Compensation Plan (amended and restated as of July 31, 2008)
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Registrants Current Report on Form 8-K
dated July 31, 2008).
Exhibit 10.5 Employment Agreement dated as of July 25, 2008 between CSS Industries, Inc. and
Paul Quick.
Exhibit 10.6 Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of September 5, 2008 between CSS
Industries, Inc. and Christopher J. Munyan.
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required
by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required
by Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Exhibit 32.1 Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required
by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350.
Exhibit 32.2 Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required
by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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CSS INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
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Date: October 30, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Christopher J. Munyan
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Christopher J. Munyan |
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President and Chief
Executive Officer
(principal executive officer) |
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Date: October 30, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Clifford E. Pietrafitta
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Clifford E. Pietrafitta |
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Vice President Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial and accounting officer) |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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10.1 |
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Amendment to the Amended and Restated Loan Agreement dated July 31, 2008. |
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10.2 |
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Letter Agreement dated August 1, 2008 between CSS Industries, Inc. and PNC Bank, National Association regarding a $10 million Committed Line of Credit. |
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10.3 |
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Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 1, 2008 among Granite Acquisition Corp., Lion Ribbon Company, Inc., Hampshire Paper Corp. and the Shareholders of Hampshire Paper Corp. |
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10.5 |
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Employment Agreement dated as of July 25, 2008 between CSS Industries, Inc. and Paul Quick. |
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10.6 |
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Amendment to Employment Agreement dated as of September 5, 2008 between CSS Industries, Inc. and Christopher J. Munyan. |
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31.1 |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a- 14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a- 14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. |
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32.1 |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a- 14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350. |
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32.2 |
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer of CSS Industries, Inc. required by Rule 13a-14(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U. S. C. Section 1350. |