UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
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For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2011 |
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 | |
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For the transition period from ..... to .. |
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Commission file number: 001-14669
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Bermuda |
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74-2692550 |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
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Identification No.) |
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Clarenden House Church Street Hamilton, Bermuda |
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(Address of principal executive offices) |
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1 Helen of Troy Plaza |
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El Paso, Texas |
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79912 |
(Registrants United States Mailing Address) |
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(915) 225-8000
(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. Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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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).
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at July 5, 2011 |
Common Shares, $0.10 par value, per share |
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30,900,494 shares |
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I. |
FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (unaudited) |
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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements (unaudited) |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
(in thousands, except shares and par value) | |||||||
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May 31, |
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February 28, |
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2011 |
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2011 |
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Assets |
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Asset, current: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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16,037 |
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27,193 |
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Investments, at market value |
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1,177 |
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1,233 |
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Receivables - principally trade, less allowances of $5,249 and $4,148 |
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197,761 |
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188,404 |
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Inventory, net |
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228,234 |
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217,230 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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8,008 |
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5,149 |
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Income taxes receivable |
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1,508 |
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2,399 |
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Deferred tax assets, net |
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14,176 |
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18,843 |
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Total assets, current |
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466,901 |
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460,451 |
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Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $67,339 and $65,428 |
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82,191 |
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82,487 |
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Goodwill |
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356,137 |
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356,242 |
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Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $40,511 and $36,083 |
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300,207 |
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304,705 |
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Other assets, net of accumulated amortization of $3,187 and $4,096 |
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33,859 |
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36,639 |
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Total assets |
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1,239,295 |
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1,240,524 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Liabilities, current: |
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Revolving line of credit |
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53,200 |
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71,000 |
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Accounts payable, principally trade |
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77,545 |
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73,321 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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132,944 |
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141,620 |
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Long-term debt, current maturities |
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53,000 |
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53,000 |
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Total liabilities, current |
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316,689 |
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338,941 |
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Deferred compensation liability |
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3,115 |
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4,712 |
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Other liabilities, noncurrent |
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1,555 |
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1,594 |
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Deferred tax liabilities, net |
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19,374 |
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23,216 |
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Long-term debt, excluding current maturities |
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178,000 |
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178,000 |
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Liability for uncertain tax positions |
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2,928 |
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2,481 |
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Derivative liabilities, noncurrent |
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6,537 |
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6,031 |
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Total liabilities |
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528,198 |
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554,975 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Cumulative preferred stock, non-voting, $1.00 par. Authorized 2,000,000 shares; none issued |
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Common stock, $0.10 par. Authorized 50,000,000 shares; 30,893,487 and 30,838,860 shares issued and outstanding |
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3,089 |
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3,084 |
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Additional paid in capital |
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131,907 |
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130,015 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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Retained earnings |
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584,678 |
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560,300 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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711,097 |
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685,549 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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1,239,295 |
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1,240,524 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
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2011 |
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2010 |
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Sales revenue, net |
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271,467 |
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160,153 |
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Cost of goods sold |
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161,554 |
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87,726 |
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Gross profit |
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109,913 |
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72,427 |
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Selling, general, and administrative expense |
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79,259 |
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49,194 |
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Operating income before impairments |
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30,654 |
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23,233 |
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Asset impairment charges |
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501 |
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Operating income |
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30,654 |
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22,732 |
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Nonoperating income, net |
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143 |
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170 |
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Interest expense |
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Income before income taxes |
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27,368 |
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Income tax expense: |
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Current |
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1,390 |
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1,689 |
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Deferred |
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1,373 |
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666 |
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Net income |
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24,605 |
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18,387 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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0.80 |
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0.60 |
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Diluted |
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0.78 |
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0.59 |
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Weighted average shares of common stock used in computing net earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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30,857 |
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30,632 |
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Diluted |
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31,660 |
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31,353 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES | |||||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Net income |
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24,605 |
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18,387 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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7,094 |
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4,083 |
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Provision for doubtful receivables |
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227 |
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Share-based compensation |
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466 |
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407 |
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Intangible asset impairment charges |
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501 |
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(Gain) loss on the sale of property and equipment |
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Realized and unrealized loss on investments |
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Deferred income taxes and tax credits |
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1,373 |
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640 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition of businesses: |
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Receivables |
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(8,634 |
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3,025 |
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Inventories |
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(11,004 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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(2,862 |
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Other assets |
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(543 |
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Accounts payable |
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4,224 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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(11,002 |
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(12,055 |
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Accrued income taxes |
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447 |
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149 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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4,423 |
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4,854 |
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Net cash used in investing activities: |
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Capital, license, trademark, and other intangible expenditures |
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(2,036 |
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Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment |
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Proceeds from sale of investments |
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3,050 |
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Payments to acquire businesses |
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Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities |
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1,038 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities: |
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Proceeds from line of credit |
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142,700 |
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Repayment of line of credit |
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(160,500 |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options, net |
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1,207 |
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2,196 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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(16,617 |
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2,196 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning balance |
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27,193 |
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110,208 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, ending balance |
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16,037 |
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47,604 |
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Supplemental cash flow information: |
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Interest paid |
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2,285 |
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2,057 |
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Income taxes paid, net of refunds |
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1,486 |
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Value of common stock received as exercise price of options |
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$ |
837 |
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See accompanying notes to consolidated condensed financial statements.
HELEN OF TROY LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (unaudited)
May 31, 2011
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Conventions Used in this Report
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly our consolidated financial position as of May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, and the results of our consolidated operations for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010. The same accounting policies are followed in preparing quarterly financial data as are followed in preparing annual data. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes included in our latest annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended February 28, 2011, and our other reports on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
In this report and the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements and notes, unless the context suggests otherwise or otherwise indicated, references to the Company, our Company, Helen of Troy, we, us or our refer to Helen of Troy Limited and its subsidiaries, and amounts are expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars. References to Kaz refer to the operations of Kaz, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which we acquired in a merger on December 31, 2010. Kaz is its own segment within the Company referred to as the Healthcare / Home Environment segment. References to OXO refer to the operations of OXO International and certain affiliated subsidiaries that comprise the Housewares segment of the Companys business. Product and service names mentioned in this report are used for identification purposes only and may be protected by trademarks, trade names, services marks and/or other intellectual property rights of the Company and/or other parties in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The absence of a specific attribution in connection with any such mark does not constitute a waiver of any such right. All trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos referenced herein belong to their respective owners. We refer to the Companys common shares, par value $0.10 per share, as common stock. References to the FASB refer to the Financial Accounting Standards Board. References to GAAP refer to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. References to ASC refer to the codification of U.S. GAAP in the Accounting Standards Codification issued by the FASB.
Note 2 New Accounting Pronouncements
From time to time, new accounting pronouncements are issued by the FASB or other standards setting bodies that are adopted by the Company as of the specified effective date. Unless otherwise discussed, the Companys management believes that the impact of recently issued standards that are not yet effective will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows upon adoption.
Note 3 Litigation
We are involved in various legal claims and proceedings in the normal course of operations. We believe the outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.
Note 4 Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed based upon the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period plus the effect of dilutive securities. Our dilutive securities consist entirely of outstanding options for common stock that were in-the-money, meaning that the exercise price of the options was less than the average market price of our common stock during the period reported. Out-of-the-money options are outstanding options to purchase common stock that were excluded from the computation of earnings per share because the exercise price of the options was greater than the average market price of our common stock during the period reported. Thus, their effect would be antidilutive.
The effect of dilutive securities was approximately 803,500 and 721,000 shares of common stock for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Options for common stock that were antidilutive totaled approximately 407,300 and 481,500 at May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Note 5 Comprehensive Income
The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, for each of the periods covered by this report are as follows:
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Net income |
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24,605 |
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18,387 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
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Cash flow hedges - interest rate swaps, net of tax (1) |
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(500 |
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399 |
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Cash flow hedges - foreign currency, net of tax (2) |
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872 |
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Unrealized gain (loss) - auction rate securities, net of tax (3) |
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156 |
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Comprehensive income, net of tax |
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23,878 |
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19,814 |
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The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, for the periods covered by our consolidated condensed balance sheets are as follows:
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Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges - interest rate swaps, net of tax (1) |
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(6,852 |
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(6,352 |
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Unrealized holding losses on cash flow hedges - foreign currency, net of tax (2) |
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(804 |
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Temporary impairment loss on auction rate securities, net of tax (3) |
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(921 |
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Total accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(8,577 |
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(7,850 |
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(1) The change in unrealized loss on interest rate swap cash flow hedges is recorded net of tax benefit (expense) of $0.42 and ($0.21) million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The unrealized holding loss on interest rate swap cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss includes net deferred tax benefits of $3.69 and $3.27 million at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, respectively.
(2) The change in unrealized loss on foreign currency cash flow hedges is recorded net of tax benefits (expense) of $0.09 and ($0.41) million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The unrealized holding loss on foreign currency cash flow hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, includes net deferred tax benefits of $0.39 and $0.30 million at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, respectively.
(3) The change in temporary impairment loss on auction rate securities is recorded net of tax benefit (expense) of $0.04 and ($0.08) million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The temporary impairment loss on auction rate securities included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, includes net deferred tax benefits of $0.50 and $0.46 million at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, respectively.
Note 6 Segment Information
In the tables that follow, we present three segments: Personal Care, Housewares and Healthcare / Home Environment. Our Personal Care segments products include hair dryers, straighteners, curling irons, hairsetters, shavers, mirrors, hot air brushes, home hair clippers and trimmers, paraffin baths, massage cushions, footbaths, body massagers, brushes, combs, hair accessories, liquid and aerosol hair styling products, mens fragrances, mens and womens antiperspirants and deodorants, liquid and bar soaps, shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments, foot powder, body powder, and skin care products. Our Housewares segment reports the operations of the OXO family of brands whose products include kitchen tools, cutlery, bar and wine accessories, household cleaning tools, food storage containers, tea kettles, trash cans, storage and organization products, hand tools, gardening tools, kitchen mitts and trivets, barbeque tools and baby and toddler care products. The Healthcare / Home Environment segment reports the operations of Kaz, which we acquired on December 31, 2010, as further discussed in Note (9) to these consolidated condensed financial statements. Kaz is a provider of a broad range of consumer products in two primary product categories consisting of healthcare and home environment. Significant products of the segment include humidifiers, de-humidifiers, vaporizers, thermometers, air purifiers, fans, portable heaters, heating pads and electronic insect control traps and devices.
All three segments sell their products primarily through mass merchandisers, drugstore chains, warehouse clubs, catalogs, grocery stores, and specialty stores. In addition, the Personal Care segment sells extensively through beauty supply retailers and wholesalers and the Healthcare / Home Environment segment sells certain of its product lines through medical distributors and other products through home improvement stores. We use third-party manufacturers to produce our goods.
The following tables contain segment information for the periods covered by our consolidated condensed statements of income:
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Total |
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Sales revenue, net |
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122,718 |
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52,946 |
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$ |
95,803 |
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$ |
271,467 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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19,852 |
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10,865 |
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Capital, license, trademark and other intangible expenditures |
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897 |
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580 |
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559 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,661 |
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1,441 |
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2,992 |
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May 31, 2010 |
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Care |
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Home Environment |
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Total |
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Sales revenue, net |
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112,228 |
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47,925 |
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$ |
- |
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160,153 |
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Operating income before impairment |
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13,583 |
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9,650 |
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23,233 |
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Asset impairment charges |
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501 |
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- |
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501 |
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Operating income |
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13,082 |
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9,650 |
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- |
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22,732 |
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Capital, license, trademark and other intangible expenditures |
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296 |
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490 |
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786 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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2,589 |
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1,494 |
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- |
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4,083 |
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We compute operating income for each segment based on net sales revenue, less cost of goods sold, SG&A and any impairment charges associated with the segment. The SG&A used to compute each segments operating income is comprised of SG&A directly associated with the segment, plus overhead expenses that are allocable to the segment. We make allocations of overhead between operating segments using a number of relevant allocation criteria, depending on the nature of the expense, the most significant of which are relative revenues, estimates of relative labor expenditures, headcount, and facilities square footage. For the three month period ended May 31, 2011, we began making an allocation of corporate overhead to the Healthcare / Home Environment segment. This allocation totaled $1.50 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year. As we continue to further integrate the operations of the Healthcare / Home Environment segment, we expect to allocate the costs of certain operating functions that will likely be shared between segments. When we decide such operating cost allocations are appropriate, there may be some additional reduction in the operating results of the Healthcare / Home Environment segment offset by increases in operating income of the Personal Care and Housewares segments. The extent of this operating income impact between the segments has not yet been determined. We do not allocate other items of income and expense, including income taxes to operating segments.
The following tables contain identifiable assets allocable to each segment for the periods covered by our consolidated condensed balance sheets:
IDENTIFIABLE ASSETS AT MAY 31, 2011 AND FEBRUARY 28, 2011 | |||||||||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||||||||
|
|
Personal |
|
|
|
Healthcare / |
|
|
| ||||
|
|
Care |
|
Housewares |
|
Home Environment |
|
Total |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
May 31, 2011 |
|
$ |
475,474 |
|
$ |
361,959 |
|
$ |
401,862 |
|
$ |
1,239,295 |
|
February 28, 2011 |
|
474,344 |
|
363,128 |
|
403,052 |
|
1,240,524 |
| ||||
Note 7 Property and Equipment
A summary of property and equipment is as follows:
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||
(in thousands) | ||||||||||
|
|
Estimated |
|
|
|
|
| |||
|
|
Useful Lives |
|
May 31, |
|
February 28, |
| |||
|
|
(Years) |
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Land |
|
- |
|
|
$ |
9,073 |
|
$ |
9,073 |
|
Building and improvements |
|
10 - 40 |
|
|
65,513 |
|
65,605 |
| ||
Computer and other equipment |
|
3 - 10 |
|
|
47,368 |
|
47,171 |
| ||
Tools, dies and molds |
|
1 - 3 |
|
|
15,730 |
|
13,080 |
| ||
Transportation equipment |
|
3 - 5 |
|
|
118 |
|
118 |
| ||
Furniture and fixtures |
|
5 - 15 |
|
|
8,726 |
|
8,668 |
| ||
Construction in progress |
|
- |
|
|
3,002 |
|
4,200 |
| ||
Property and equipment, gross |
|
|
|
|
149,530 |
|
147,915 |
| ||
Less accumulated depreciation |
|
|
|
|
(67,339 |
) |
(65,428 |
) | ||
Property and equipment, net |
|
|
|
|
$ |
82,191 |
|
$ |
82,487 |
|
Depreciation expense was $2.32 and $2.06 million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
We lease certain facilities, equipment and vehicles under operating leases, which expire at various dates through fiscal 2019. Certain leases contain escalation clauses and renewal or purchase options. Rent expense related to our operating leases was $1.39 and $0.57 million for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
Note 8 Intangible Assets
Annual Impairment Testing in the First Quarter of Fiscal 2012 - The Company performed its annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the first quarter of fiscal 2012. As a result of its testing, the Company concluded no impairment charges were required as the estimated fair value of the indefinite-lived trademarks and licenses, reporting unit net assets, and the Companys estimated enterprise value exceeded their respective carrying values as of the date of the evaluation.
Annual Impairment Testing in the First Quarter of Fiscal 2011 - The Company performed its annual evaluation of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment during the first quarter of fiscal 2011. As a result of its testing, the Company recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $0.50 million ($0.49 million after tax). The charge was related to an indefinite-lived trademark in our Personal Care segment that was written down to its fair value, determined on the basis of future discounted cash flows using the relief from royalty method.
A summary of the carrying amounts and associated accumulated amortization for all intangible assets by operating segment is as follows:
GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
(in thousands) |
|
|
May 31, 2011 |
|
February 28, 2011 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Gross |
|
Cumulative |
|
|
|
|
|
Gross |
|
Cumulative |
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
|
|
Carrying |
|
Goodwill |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Book |
|
Carrying |
|
Goodwill |
|
Accumulated |
|
Net Book |
| ||||||||
Description / Life |
|
Amount |
|
Impairments |
|
Amortization |
|
Value |
|
Amount |
|
Impairments |
|
Amortization |
|
Value |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Personal Care: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Goodwill |
|
$ |
81,841 |
|
$ |
(46,490 |
) |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
35,351 |
|
$ |
81,901 |
|
$ |
(46,490 |
) |
$ |
- |
|
$ |
35,411 |
|
Trademarks - indefinite |
|
75,303 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
75,303 |
|
75,303 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
75,303 |
| ||||||||
Trademarks - finite |
|
150 |
|
- |
|
(63 |
) |
87 |
|
150 |
|
- |
|
(62 |
) |
88 |
| ||||||||
Licenses - indefinite |
|
10,300 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
10,300 |
|
10,300 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
10,300 |
| ||||||||
Licenses - finite |
|
19,564 |
|
- |
|
(15,580 |
) |
3,984 |
|
19,564 |
|
- |
|
(15,450 |
) |
4,114 |
| ||||||||
Other intangibles - finite |
|
49,401 |
|
- |
|
(10,539 |
) |
38,862 |
|
49,401 |
|
- |
|
(9,048 |
) |
40,353 |
| ||||||||
Total Personal Care |
|
236,559 |
|
(46,490 |
) |
(26,182 |
) |
163,887 |
|
236,619 |
|
(46,490 |
) |
(24,560 |
) |
165,569 |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Housewares: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Goodwill |
|
166,131 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
166,131 |
|
166,131 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
166,131 |
| ||||||||
Trademarks - indefinite |
|
75,200 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
75,200 |
|
75,200 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
75,200 |
| ||||||||
Other intangibles - finite |
|
19,250 |
|
- |
|
(10,254 |
) |
8,996 |
|
19,320 |
|
- |
|
(9,893 |
) |
9,427 |
| ||||||||
Total Housewares |
|
260,581 |
|
- |
|
(10,254 |
) |
250,327 |
|
260,651 |
|
- |
|
(9,893 |
) |
250,758 |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Healthcare / Home Environment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Goodwill |
|
154,655 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
154,655 |
|
154,700 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
154,700 |
| ||||||||
Other intangibles - finite |
|
91,550 |
|
- |
|
(4,075 |
) |
87,475 |
|
91,550 |
|
- |
|
(1,630 |
) |
89,920 |
| ||||||||
Total Healthcare / Home Environment |
|
246,205 |
|
- |
|
(4,075 |
) |
242,130 |
|
246,250 |
|
- |
|
(1,630 |
) |
244,620 |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Total |
|
$ |
743,345 |
|
$ |
(46,490 |
) |
$ |
(40,511 |
) |
$ |
656,344 |
|
$ |
743,520 |
|
$ |
(46,490 |
) |
$ |
(36,083 |
) |
$ |
660,947 |
|
The following table summarizes the amortization expense attributable to intangible assets for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as well as our estimated amortization expense for the fiscal years ending the last day of each February 2012 through 2017.
AMORTIZATION OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||
Aggregate Amortization Expense |
|
|
| |
For the three months ended |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
May 31, 2011 |
|
$ |
4,557 |
|
May 31, 2010 |
|
$ |
1,971 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Estimated Amortization Expense |
|
|
| |
For the fiscal years ended |
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| |
February 2012 |
|
$ |
17,806 |
|
February 2013 |
|
$ |
17,776 |
|
February 2014 |
|
$ |
17,227 |
|
February 2015 |
|
$ |
16,742 |
|
February 2016 |
|
$ |
16,599 |
|
February 2017 |
|
$ |
16,526 |
|
NOTE 9 - Acquisitions
Kaz, Inc. Acquisition On December 31, 2010, we completed the merger of Kaz under the terms of an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated December 8, 2010, among us, Helen of Troy Texas Corporation, our wholly-owned subsidiary, KI Acquisition Corp., our indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Kaz, and certain shareholders of Kaz. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, all of the shares of capital stock of Kaz were cancelled and converted into a total cash purchase price of $271.50 million, subject to certain future adjustments. The acquisition was funded with $77.50 million of cash and $194.00 million in short- and long-term debt. Based in Southborough, Massachusetts, Kaz is a world leader in providing a broad range of consumer products in two primary product categories consisting of healthcare and home environment. Kaz sources, markets and distributes a number of well-recognized brands including: Vicks, Braun, Kaz, Smart-Temp, SoftHeat, Honeywell, Duracraft, Protec, Stinger and Nosquito. The acquisition will help broaden the Companys geographic footprint, increase our mutual significance with common customers and vendors, and expand our customer base worldwide.
The following schedule presents the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired, assumed or recognized at the acquisition date at their fair values. These balances are provisional and may be subject to additional adjustment.
KAZ - NET ASSETS RECORDED UPON ACQUISITION AT DECEMBER 31, 2010 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||
|
|
|
| |
Assets: |
|
|
| |
Cash |
|
$ |
4,258 |
|
Receivables |
|
70,792 |
| |
Inventory |
|
62,415 |
| |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
2,197 |
| |
Property and equipment |
|
4,083 |
| |
Goodwill |
|
154,700 |
| |
Other intangible assets - finite |
|
91,550 |
| |
Deferred tax assets |
|
12,376 |
| |
Other assets |
|
3,098 |
| |
Subtotal - assets |
|
405,469 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Liabilities: |
|
|
| |
Accounts payable |
|
41,371 |
| |
Accrued expenses |
|
64,118 |
| |
Income taxes payable |
|
1,496 |
| |
Deferred tax liabilities |
|
24,303 |
| |
Liabilities for uncertain tax positions |
|
1,453 |
| |
Deferred compensation |
|
1,230 |
| |
Subtotal - liabilities |
|
133,971 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Net assets recorded |
|
$ |
271,498 |
|
The fair values of the intangible assets acquired were estimated by applying income and market approaches. These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and, therefore, represent Level 3 measurements. Key assumptions included various discount rates based upon a 10.25 percent weighted average cost of capital, royalty rates ranging from 2.00 to 3.50 percent used in the determination of patent estate values and customer attrition rates of 10.00 percent per year used in the determination of customer list values.
Gross receivables of $77.49 million have been recorded in the transaction. We estimate that $6.70 million of gross receivables will not be collected. The goodwill of $154.70 million arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies and economies of scale expected from combining the operations of the Company and Kaz. All of the goodwill was assigned to the Companys Healthcare / Home Environment segment. None of the goodwill recognized is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.
Pert Plus and Sure Acquisition - On March 31, 2010, we completed the acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of the Pert Plus hair care and Sure antiperspirant and deodorant businesses from Innovative Brands, LLC for a net purchase price of $69.00 million, which we paid with cash on hand. Net assets acquired consist principally of accounts receivable, finished goods inventories, prepaid expenses, goodwill, patents, trademarks, tradenames, product design specifications, production know-how, certain fixed assets, distribution rights and customer lists, less certain product related operating accruals and other current liabilities. We market Pert Plus and Sure products primarily into retail trade channels.
We accounted for the acquisition as the purchase of a business and recorded the excess purchase price as goodwill. All of the goodwill is held in jurisdictions that do not allow deductions for tax purposes. We completed our analysis of the economic lives of all the assets acquired and determined the appropriate allocation of the initial purchase price. We assigned the acquired trademarks indefinite economic lives and will amortize the customer list and patent rights over expected average lives of approximately 8.2 and 7.5 years, respectively. For the customer list, we used our historical attrition rates to assign an expected life. For patent rights, we used the underlying non-renewable term of a royalty free license we acquired for the use of patented formulas in certain Pert Plus and Sure products. The trademarks acquired are considered to have indefinite lives that are not subject to amortization. The goodwill arising from the Pert Plus and Sure acquisition consists largely of the distribution network, marketing synergies and economies of scale expected to occur from the addition of the new product line.
The following schedule presents the acquisition date fair value of the net assets of Pert Plus and Sure:
PERT PLUS AND SURE - NET ASSETS ACQUIRED ON MARCH 31, 2010 | ||||
(in thousands) | ||||
| ||||
Receivables |
|
$ |
8,589 |
|
Inventory |
|
4,887 |
| |
Prepaid expenses |
|
392 |
| |
Tools, dies and molds |
|
730 |
| |
Goodwill |
|
15,845 |
| |
Trademarks |
|
23,650 |
| |
Patent rights |
|
2,600 |
| |
Customer list |
|
21,275 |
| |
Total assets acquired |
|
77,968 |
| |
Less: Accounts payable and other current liabilities assumed or recorded at acquisition |
|
(8,968 |
) | |
Net assets acquired |
|
$ |
69,000 |
|
The fair values of the intangible assets acquired were estimated by applying income and market approaches. These fair value measurements were based on significant inputs that are not observable in the market and, therefore, represent Level 3 measurements. Key assumptions included various discount rates based upon a 15.80 percent weighted average cost of capital, royalty rates of 5.00 percent used in the determination of trademark values and customer attrition rates of 11.50 percent per year used in the determination of customer list values.
Note 10 Short Term Debt
We have a Credit Agreement (the 2010 RCA) with Bank of America, N.A. that provides for an unsecured total revolving commitment of up to $150.00 million, subject to certain terms and limitations as described below. The commitment under the 2010 RCA terminates on December 30, 2015. Borrowings under the 2010 RCA accrue interest at a Base Rate plus a margin of 0.25 to 1.375 percent per annum based on the Leverage Ratio (as defined in the 2010 RCA) at the time of borrowing. The base rate is equal to the highest of the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the 2010 RCA) plus 0.50 percent, Bank of Americas prime rate or the one month LIBOR rate plus 1.00 percent. Alternatively, if we elect, borrowings accrue interest based on the respective 1, 2, 3, or 6-month LIBOR rate plus a margin of 1.25 to 2.375 percent per annum based upon the Leverage Ratio at the time of the borrowing. We incur loan commitment fees at a rate ranging from 0.30 to 0.50 percent per annum on the unused balance of the 2010 RCA. We incur letter of credit fees under the 2010 RCA at a rate ranging from 1.25 to 2.375 percent per annum on the face value of any letter of credit. Outstanding letters of credit reduce the borrowing availability under the 2010 RCA on a dollar for dollar basis. The 2010 RCA and our other debt are unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. As of May 31, 2011, there were $53.20 million in revolving loans and $1.50 million of open letters of credit outstanding against the 2010 RCA. For the three months ended May 31, 2011, borrowings under the 2010 RCA incurred interest charges at rates ranging from 1.95 to 4.00 percent. As of May 31, 2011, the amount available for borrowings under the 2010 RCA was $95.30 million.
The 2010 RCA and our other debt agreements require the maintenance of maximum debt leverage and interest coverage ratios, specify minimum consolidated net worth levels and contain other customary covenants, which restrict us, among other things, from incurring liens on any of our properties, except under certain conditions, and limit our ability to pay dividends and repurchase shares of our common stock. As of May 31, 2011, all our debt agreements effectively limited our ability to incur more than an estimated $199.70 million of additional debt from all sources, including draws on the 2010 RCA. As of May 31, 2011, we were in compliance with the terms of the 2010 RCA and our other debt agreements.
Note 11 Accrued Expenses and Current Liabilities
A summary of accrued expenses and other current liabilities is as follows:
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
|
|
May 31, |
|
February 28, |
| ||
|
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Accrued sales returns, discounts and allowances |
|
$ |
34,639 |
|
$ |
32,136 |
|
Accrued warranty returns |
|
24,369 |
|
24,021 |
| ||
Accrued compensation |
|
13,962 |
|
24,379 |
| ||
Accrued advertising |
|
7,814 |
|
10,159 |
| ||
Accrued interest |
|
2,900 |
|
1,973 |
| ||
Accrued royalties |
|
6,694 |
|
7,265 |
| ||
Accrued legal expenses and professional fees |
|
5,958 |
|
6,851 |
| ||
Accrued benefits and payroll taxes |
|
10,848 |
|
10,100 |
| ||
Accrued freight |
|
1,727 |
|
1,950 |
| ||
Accrued property, sales and other taxes |
|
5,716 |
|
4,668 |
| ||
Kaz acquisition liabilities |
|
4,261 |
|
4,261 |
| ||
Derivative liabilities, current |
|
5,317 |
|
4,564 |
| ||
Other |
|
8,739 |
|
9,293 |
| ||
Total accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
|
$ |
132,944 |
|
$ |
141,620 |
|
Kaz acquisition liabilities at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011 consist of $4.26 million of additional purchase price due to former Kaz owners as a working capital adjustment settlement.
Note 12 Income Taxes
United States Income Taxes - In April 2010, the IRS concluded its audits of the 2007 and 2008 consolidated U.S. federal tax returns for Helen of Troy Texas Corporation. No adjustments were made to either years tax returns. The U.S. federal income tax returns of Kaz, Inc. and its subsidiaries for tax years 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008 are currently under examination. The IRS has issued a notice of proposed adjustment for the 2006 tax year, which is currently under appeal. The Company is protesting the adjustments and believes that the potential impact of any adjustments sustained at appeal will not have a material impact on our results of operations or financial position. The IRS has not proposed any adjustments for the other tax years under examination.
Income Tax Provisions - We must make certain estimates and judgments in determining income tax expense for financial statement purposes. These estimates and judgments must be used in the calculation of certain tax assets and liabilities because of differences in the timing of recognition of revenue and expense for tax and financial statement purposes. We must assess the likelihood that we will be able to recover our deferred tax assets. If recovery is not likely, we must increase our provision for taxes by recording a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets that we estimate will not ultimately be recoverable. As changes occur in our assessments regarding our ability to recover our deferred tax assets, our tax provision is increased in any period in which we determine that the recovery is not probable.
In 1994, we engaged in a corporate restructuring that, among other things, resulted in a greater portion of our income not being subject to taxation in the U.S. If such income were subject to U.S. federal income taxes, our effective income tax rate would increase materially. Future actions by taxing authorities may result in tax liabilities that are significantly higher than the reserves established which could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated results of operations or cash flows. Additionally, the U.S. government is constantly considering numerous proposed legislative changes in the tax law that, if enacted, could increase our overall effective tax rate.
Note 13 Long-Term Debt
A summary of long-term debt is as follows:
LONG-TERM DEBT
(dollars in thousands)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
Original |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
|
|
Date |
|
Interest |
|
|
|
May 31, |
|
February 28, |
| ||
|
|
Borrowed |
|
Rates |
|
Matures |
|
2011 |
|
2011 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
$15 million unsecured Senior Note payable at a fixed interest rate of 7.24%. Interest payable quarterly. Annual principal payments of $3 million began in July 2008. |
|
07/97 |
|
7.24% |
|
07/12 |
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
$ |
6,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
$50 million unsecured floating interest rate 7 year Senior Notes. Interest set and payable quarterly at three-month LIBOR plus 85 basis points. Principal is due at maturity. Notes can be prepaid without penalty. (1) (2) |
|
06/04 |
|
5.89% |
|
06/11 |
|
50,000 |
|
50,000 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
$75 million unsecured floating interest rate 10 year Senior Notes. Interest set and payable quarterly at three-month LIBOR plus 90 basis points. Principal is due at maturity. Notes can be prepaid without penalty. (1) |
|
06/04 |
|
6.01% |
|
06/14 |
|
75,000 |
|
75,000 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
$100 million unsecured Senior Notes payable at a fixed interest rate of 3.90%. Interest payable semi-annually. Annual principal payments of $20 million begin in January 2014. Prepayment of notes are subject to a make whole premium. |
|
01/11 |
|
3.90% |
|
01/18 |
|
100,000 |
|
100,000 |
| ||
Total long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
231,000 |
|
231,000 |
| ||
Less current maturities of long-term debt |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(53,000 |
) |
(53,000 |
) | ||
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
178,000 |
|
$ |
178,000 |
|
(1) Floating interest rates have been hedged with interest rate swaps to effectively fix interest rates. Additional information regarding these swaps is provided in Note 15.
(2) In June 2011, $50.00 million of principal on our 7 year Senior Notes were repaid at maturity.
The fair market value of the fixed rate debt at May 31, 2011 computed using a discounted cash flow analysis was $107.83 million compared to the $106.00 million book value and represents a Level 2 liability. All other long-term debt has floating interest rates, and its book value approximates its fair value at May 31, 2011.
All of our debt is unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. Our debt agreements require the maintenance of certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio (as that term is defined in the various agreements), a minimum interest coverage ratio (as defined in the various agreements), and a minimum consolidated net worth (as defined in the various agreements). Additionally, our debt agreements contain other customary covenants, including, among other things, covenants restricting the Company, except under certain conditions set forth therein, from (1) incurring debt, (2) incurring liens on any of its properties, (3) making certain types of investments, (4) selling certain assets or making other fundamental changes relating to mergers and consolidations, and (5) limit our ability to repurchase shares of our common stock and pay dividends.
As of May 31, 2011, our debt agreements effectively limited our ability to incur more than $199.70 million of additional debt from all sources, including draws on the 2010 RCA. As of May 31, 2011, we were in compliance with the terms of all of our debt agreements.
The following table contains a summary of the components of our interest expense for the periods covered by our consolidated condensed statements of income:
INTEREST EXPENSE
(in thousands)
|
|
|
Three Months Ended May 31, |
| ||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest and commitment fees |
|
$ |
1,686 |
|
$ |
568 |
| |
Deferred finance costs |
|
217 |
|
57 |
| |||
Interest rate swap settlements, net |
|
1,526 |
|
1,535 |
| |||
Total interest expense |
|
$ |
3,429 |
|
$ |
2,160 |
|
Note 14 Fair Value
The following tables present the fair value hierarchy of our financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value or measured for disclosure purposes on a recurring basis as of May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011:
FAIR VALUES OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
(in thousands)
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices in |
|
Significant Other |
|
Significant |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
Active Markets |
|
Observable |
|
Unobservable |
| ||||
|
|
Fair Values at |
|
for Identical Assets |
|
Market Inputs |
|
Inputs |
| ||||
Description |
|
May 31, 2011 |
|
(Level 1) |
|
(Level 2) |
|
(Level 3) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Money market accounts |
|
$ |
1,909 |
|
$ |
1,909 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
Commercial paper |
|
1,850 |
|
1,850 |
|
- |
|
- |
| ||||
Investments |
|
1,177 |
|
1,177 |
|
- |
|
- |
| ||||
Auction rate securities |
|
17,583 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
17,583 |
| ||||
Total assets |
|
$ |
22,519 |
|
$ |
4,936 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
17,583 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Long-term debt - fixed rate (1) |
|
$ |
107,829 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
107,829 |
|
$ |
- |
|
Long-term debt - floating rate |
|
125,000 |
|
- |
|
125,000 |
|
- |
| ||||
Interest rate swaps |
|
10,541 |
|
- |
|
10,541 |
|
- |
| ||||
Foreign currency contracts |
|
1,312 |
|
- |
|
1,312 |
|
- |
| ||||
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
244,682 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
244,682 |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
Quoted Prices in |
|
Significant Other |
|
Significant |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
Active Markets |
|
Observable |
|
Unobservable |
| ||||
|
|
Fair Value at |
|
for Identical Assets |
|
Market Inputs |
|
Inputs |
| ||||
Description |
|
February 28, 2011 |
|
(Level 1) |
|
(Level 2) |
|
(Level 3) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Money market accounts |
|
$ |
6,435 |
|
$ |
6,435 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
- |
|
Commercial paper |
|
1,560 |
|
1,560 |
|
- |
|
- |
| ||||
Investments |
|
1,233 |
|
1,233 |
|
- |
|
- |
| ||||
Auction rate securities |
|
20,711 |
|
- |
|
- |
|
20,711 |
| ||||
Total assets |
|
$ |
29,939 |
|
$ |
9,228 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
20,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Long-term debt - fixed rate (1) |
|
$ |
104,650 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
104,650 |
|
$ |
- |
|
Long-term debt - floating rate |
|
125,000 |
|
- |
|
125,000 |
|
- |
| ||||
Interest rate swaps |
|
9,625 |
|
- |
|
9,625 |
|
- |
| ||||
Foreign currency contracts |
|
970 |
|
- |
|
970 |
|
- |
| ||||
Total liabilities |
|
$ |
240,245 |
|
$ |
- |
|
$ |
240,245 |
|
$ |
- |
|
(1) Debt values are reported at their estimated fair values in this table, but are recorded in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets at the undiscounted value of remaining principal payments due.
Money market accounts and commercial paper are included in cash and cash equivalents in the accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets and are classified as Level 1 assets. Investments are also classified as Level 1 assets because they consist of mutual funds, which are stated in the consolidated condensed balance sheets at market value, as determined by the most recent trading price of each fund as of the balance sheet dates.
We classify our auction rate securities (ARS) as Level 3 assets because we determine their estimated fair values with discounted cash flow models using the methodology and assumptions described in Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements contained in our latest annual report on Form 10-K.
We classify our fixed and floating rate debt as Level 2 liabilities because the estimation of the fair market value of debt requires the use of a discount rate based upon current market rates of interest for debt with comparable remaining terms. Such comparable rates are considered significant other observable market inputs. The fair market value of the fixed rate debt was computed using a discounted cash flow analysis and discount rates, ranging from 1.76 to 3.91 percent at May 31, 2011 and 1.86 to 4.36 percent at February 28, 2011, depending on the term of the loan. All other long-term debt has floating interest rates, and its book value approximates its fair value as of the reporting date.
We use derivatives for hedging purposes and our derivatives are primarily foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps. We determine the fair value of our derivative instruments based on Level 2 inputs in the fair value hierarchy.
The Companys other non-financial assets include goodwill and other intangible assets, which we classify as Level 3 assets. These assets are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis as part of the Companys impairment assessments and as circumstances require.
The table below presents a reconciliation of our ARS measured and recorded at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the three month period ended May 31, 2011:
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (Level 3)
(in thousands)
|
|
Three Months |
| |
|
|
Ended |
| |
|
|
May 31, 2011 |
| |
|
|
|
| |
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
20,711 |
|
Total gains (losses): |
|
|
| |
Included in net income - realized |
|
120 |
| |
Included in other comprehensive income - unrealized |
|
(198 |
) | |
Sales at par |
|
(3,050 |
) | |
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
17,583 |
|
|
|
|
| |
Cumulative unrealized losses relating to assets still held at the reporting date, net of taxes |
|
$ |
(921 |
) |
Note 15 Financial Instruments and Risk Management
Foreign Currency Risk - Our functional currency is the U.S. Dollar. By operating internationally, we are subject to foreign currency risk from transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar (foreign currencies). Such transactions include sales, certain inventory purchases and operating expenses. As a result of such transactions, portions of our cash, trade accounts receivable, and trade accounts payable are denominated in foreign currencies. During the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately 20 and 14 percent, respectively, of our net sales revenue was in foreign currencies. These sales were primarily denominated in British Pounds, Euros, Mexican Pesos, Canadian Dollars, Japanese Yen, Australian Dollars, Chilean Pesos, Peruvian Soles and Venezuelan Bolivares Fuertes. We make most of our inventory purchases from the Far East and use the U.S. Dollar for such purchases. In our consolidated condensed statements of income, exchange gains and losses resulting from the remeasurement of foreign taxes receivable, taxes payable, deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities, are recognized in their respective income tax lines, and all other foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in SG&A. For the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, we recorded net foreign exchange gains (losses), including the impact of currency hedges, of ($0.15) and ($0.54) million, respectively, in SG&A and ($0.04) and $0.15 million, respectively, in income tax expense.
We have historically hedged against certain foreign currency exchange rate-risk by using a series of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges to protect against the foreign currency exchange risk inherent in our forecasted transactions denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. We do not enter into any forward exchange contracts or similar instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.
Interest Rate Risk Interest on our long-term debt outstanding as of May 31, 2011 is both floating and fixed. Fixed rates are in place on $106.00 million of Senior Notes at rates ranging from 3.90 to 7.24 percent and floating rates are in place on $53.20 million in advances against our 2010 RCA and $125 million of Senior Notes. If short term interest rates increase, we will incur higher interest rates on any outstanding balances under the 2010 RCA. The floating rate Senior Notes reset as described in Note 13, and have been effectively converted to fixed rate debt using interest rate swaps, as described below.
We manage our floating rate debt using interest rate swaps (the swaps). As of May 31, 2011, we had two swaps that converted an aggregate notional principal of $125.00 million from floating interest rate payments under our 7 and 10 year Senior Notes to fixed interest rate payments at 5.89 and 6.01 percent, respectively. In the swap transactions, we maintain two contracts to pay fixed rates of interest on an aggregate notional principal amount of $125 million at rates of 5.04 and 5.11 percent on our 7 and 10 year Senior Notes, respectively, while simultaneously receiving floating rate interest payments set at 0.31 percent as of May 31, 2011 on the same notional amounts. The fixed rate side of the swap will not change over the life of the swap. The floating rate payments are reset quarterly based on three month LIBOR. The resets are concurrent with the interest payments made on the underlying debt. Changes in the spread between the fixed rate payment side of the swap and the floating rate receipt side of the swap offset 100 percent of the change in any period of the underlying debts floating rate payments. These swaps are used to reduce the Companys risk of increased interest costs; however, when interest rates drop significantly below the swap rates, we lose the benefit that our floating rate debt would provide, if not managed with swaps. The swaps are considered 100 percent effective.
The following table summarizes the fair values of our various derivative instruments at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011:
FAIR VALUES OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS IN THE CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
May 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued |
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
Final |
|
|
|
and Other |
|
Derivative |
| |||
|
|
|
|
Settlement |
|
Notional |
|
Current |
|
Liabilities, |
| |||
Designated as hedging instruments |
|
Hedge Type |
|
Date |
|
Amount |
|
Liabilities |
|
Noncurrent |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Foreign currency contracts - sell Pounds |
|
Cash flow |
|
2/2012 |
|
£ |
7,000 |
|
$ |
298 |
|
$ |
- |
|
Foreign currency contracts - sell Canadian |
|
Cash flow |
|
12/2012 |
|
$ |
13,000 |
|
243 |
|
239 |
| ||
Foreign currency contracts - sell Euros |
|
Cash flow |
|
2/2012 |
|
|
4,000 |
|
532 |
|
- |
| ||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,073 |
|
239 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest rate swaps |
|
Cash flow |
|
6/2014 |
|
$ |
125,000 |
|
4,244 |
|
6,297 |
| ||
Total fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
5,317 |
|
$ |
6,536 |
| |
| ||||||||||||||
February 28, 2011 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued |
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
| |||
|
|
|
|
Final |
|
|
|
and Other |
|
Derivative |
| |||
|
|
|
|
Settlement |
|
Notional |
|
Current |
|
Liabilities, |
| |||
Designated as hedging instruments |
|
Hedge Type |
|
Date |
|
Amount |
|
Liabilities |
|
Noncurrent |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Foreign currency contracts - sell Pounds |
|
Cash flow |
|
2/2012 |
|
£ |
7,000 |
|
$ |
197 |
|
$ |
- |
|
Foreign currency contracts - sell Canadian |
|
Cash flow |
|
12/2012 |
|
$ |
13,000 |
|
208 |
|
191 |
| ||
Foreign currency contracts - sell Euros |
|
Cash flow |
|
2/2012 |
|
|
5,000 |
|
374 |
|
- |
| ||
Subtotal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
779 |
|
191 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest rate swaps |
|
Cash flow |
|
6/2014 |
|
$ |
125,000 |
|
3,785 |
|
5,840 |
| ||
Total fair value |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
4,564 |
|
$ |
6,031 |
|
The pre-tax effect of derivative instruments for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
PRE TAX EFFECT OF DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
(in thousands)
|
|
Three Months Ended May 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Gain \ (Loss) |
|
Gain \ (Loss) Reclassified |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
|
|
Recognized in OCI |
|
from Accumulated Other |
|
Gain \ (Loss) Recognized |
| ||||||||||||||||||
|
|
(effective portion) |
|
|
Comprehensive Loss into Income |
|
|
as Income (1) |
| ||||||||||||||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Location |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
|
Location |
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||
Foreign currency contracts - ordinary and cash flow hedges |
|
$ |
(487 |
) |
$ |
1,254 |
|
SG&A |
|
$ |
(144 |
) |
$ |
52 |
|
SG&A |
|
$ |
(63 |
) |
$ |
(74 |
) | ||
Interest rate swap contracts - cash flow hedges |
|
(2,442 |
) |
(930 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
(1,526 |
) |
(1,535 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
- |
| ||||||||
Total |
|
$ |
(2,929 |
) |
$ |
324 |
|
|
|
$ |
(1,670 |
) |
$ |
(1,483 |
) |
|
|
$ |
(63 |
) |
$ |
(74 |
) | ||
(1) The amounts shown represent the ineffective portion of the change in fair value of a cash flow hedge.
We expect losses of $1.1 million associated with foreign currency contracts that are currently reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss to be reclassified into income over the next twelve months. The amount ultimately realized, however, will differ as exchange rates change and the underlying contracts settle.
Counterparty Credit Risk - Financial instruments, including foreign currency contracts and interest rate swaps, expose us to counterparty credit risk for nonperformance. We manage our exposure to counterparty credit risk through only dealing with counterparties who are substantial international financial institutions with significant experience using such derivative instruments. Although our theoretical credit risk is the replacement cost at the then estimated fair value of these instruments, we believe that the risk of incurring credit risk losses is remote.
Risks Inherent in Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investment Holdings Our cash, cash equivalents and investments are subject to interest rate risk, credit risk, and liquidity risk. Cash consists of both interest bearing and non-interest bearing disbursement or short-term investment accounts. Cash equivalents consist of commercial paper and money market investment accounts. Investments consist of BAA3 to AAA rated ARS and mutual funds. The following table summarizes our cash, cash equivalents, and investments at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011:
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND INVESTMENTS
(in thousands)
|
|
May 31, 2011 |
|
|
February 28, 2011 |
| ||||||
|
|
Carrying |
|
Range of |
|
|
Carrying |
|
Range of |
| ||
|
|
Amount |
|
Interest Rates |
|
|
Amount |
|
Interest Rates |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts - unrestricted |
|
$ |
9,920 |
|
0.00 to 1.60% |
|
|
$ |
16,587 |
|
0.00 to 1.60% |
|
Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts - restricted |
|
2,358 |
|
0.00 to 1.25% |
|
|
2,611 |
|
0.00 to 1.25% |
| ||
Commercial paper |
|
1,850 |
|
0.08 to 0.09% |
|
|
1,560 |
|
0.13% |
| ||
Money market funds |
|
1,909 |
|
0.01 to 4.20% |
|
|
6,435 |
|
0.03 to 3.27% |
| ||
Total cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
16,037 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
27,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Auction rate securities |
|
$ |
17,583 |
|
0.00 to 2.85% |
|
|
$ |
20,711 |
|
1.76 to 8.47% |
|
Mutual funds, principally equity based |
|
1,177 |
|
|
|
|
1,233 |
|
|
| ||
Total investments |
|
$ |
18,760 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
21,944 |
|
|
|
Our cash balances at May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011 include restricted cash of $2.36 and $2.61 million, respectively, denominated in Venezuelan Bolivares Fuertes, shown above under the heading Cash, interest and non-interest-bearing accounts restricted. The balances arise from our operations within the Venezuelan market. Until we are able to officially repatriate cash from Venezuela, we intend to use these cash balances in-country to continue to fund operations. We do not otherwise rely on these restricted funds as a source of liquidity.
Most of our cash equivalents and investments are in commercial paper, money market accounts, mutual funds and ARS with frequent rate resets; therefore, we believe there is no material interest rate risk. In addition, our commercial paper and ARS are from issuers with high credit ratings; therefore, we believe the commercial paper and ARS do not present a significant credit risk.
We hold investments in ARS collateralized by student loans (with underlying maturities from 17 to 35 years). Substantially all of the collateral is guaranteed by the U.S. government under the Federal Family Education Loan Program. Liquidity for these securities was normally dependent on an auction process that reset the applicable interest rate at pre-determined intervals, ranging from 7 to 35 days. Beginning in February 2008, the auctions for the ARS held by us and others were unsuccessful, requiring us to hold them beyond their typical auction reset dates. Auctions fail when there is insufficient demand. However, this does not represent a default by the issuer of the security. Upon an auctions failure, the interest rates reset based on a formula contained in the security. The securities will continue to accrue interest and be auctioned until one of the following occurs: the auction succeeds; the issuer calls the securities; or the securities mature. ARS are currently classified as non-current assets held for sale under the heading Other assets in our consolidated balance sheets.
At May 31, 2011 and February 28, 2011, we had cumulative pre-tax unrealized losses on our ARS of $1.42 and $1.34 million, respectively, which are reflected in accumulated other comprehensive loss in our accompanying consolidated condensed balance sheets, net of related tax effects of $0.50 and $0.46 million, respectively. The recording of these unrealized losses is not a result of the quality of the underlying collateral, but rather a markdown reflecting a lack of liquidity and other market conditions. During the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, we liquidated $3.05 and $0.10 million, respectively, of ARS at par.
Note 16 Repurchase of Helen of Troy Common Stock
Under the latest program approved by our Board of Directors, as of May 31, 2011, we are authorized to purchase up to 1,166,734 shares of common stock in the open market or through private transactions. During the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and May 31, 2010, there was no open market repurchase activity. During the three month period ended May 31, 2011, employees tendered 26,183 shares of common stock having an aggregate market value of $0.84 million, or an average of $31.98 per share, as payment for the exercise price arising from the exercise of options. We accounted for this activity as a purchase and retirement of the shares.
On July 7, 2011, a key employee tendered 1,016,227 shares of common stock having a market value of $36.52 million as payment for the exercise price and related federal tax obligations arising from the exercise of 1,625,000 stock options. We accounted for this activity as a purchase and retirement of the shares at a $35.93 per share average price.
Note 17 Share-Based Compensation Plans
We have options outstanding under two expired and two active share-based compensation plans. The Company recorded share-based compensation expense in SG&A for the three month periods ended May 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, as follows:
SHARE BASED PAYMENT EXPENSE
(in thousands, except per share data)
|
|
Three Months Ended May 31, |
| ||||
|
|
2011 |
|
2010 |
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Stock options |
|
$ |
466 |
|
$ |
407 |
|
Employee stock purchase plan |
|
- |
|
- |
| ||
Share-based payment expense |
|
466 |
|
407 |
| ||
Less income tax benefits |
|
(25 |
) |
(25 |
) | ||
Share-based payment expense, net of income tax benefits |
|
$ |
441 |
|
$ |
382 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Earnings per share impact of share based payment expense: |
|
|
|
|
| ||
Basic |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
On May 17, 2011 the Board of Directors authorized and granted options for 351,500 shares of common stock at an exercise price of $32.90 per share to various officers and employees of the Company. The fair value of the options were estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair values of $12.92 and $13.21 for grants with four and five year vesting terms, respectively. The following assumptions were used for the four and five year grants, respectively: expected life of 4.05 and 4.35 years; risk free interest rates of 1.38 and 1.51 percent; zero dividend yield; and expected volatility of 52.41 and 51.48 percent.
A summary of option activity as of May 31, 2011, and changes during the three months then ended is as follows:
SUMMARY OF STOCK OPTION ACTIVITY
(in thousands, except contractual term and per share data)
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Weighted |
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Average |
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Average |
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Average |
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Remaining |
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Exercise |
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Grant Date |
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Contractual |
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Aggregate |
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Price |
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Fair Value |
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Term |
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Intrinsic |
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Options |
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(per share) |
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(per share) |
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(in years) |
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Value |
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Outstanding at February 28, 2011 |
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2,510 |
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$ |
17.64 |
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$ |
6.40 |
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3.05 |
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$ |
26,054 |
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Granted |
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352 |
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32.90 |
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Exercised |
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(81 |
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(22.99 |
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685 |
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Forfeited / expired |
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(36 |
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(28.24 |
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Outstanding at May 31, 2011 |
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2,745 |
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$ |
19.30 |
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$ |
7.14 |
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3.47 |
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$ |
36,119 |
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