QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ________________ to ________________
Commission file number 000-22117
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
06-1269834
(State or other jurisdiction
(I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation or organization)
Identification No.)
4 Landmark Square
Stamford,
Connecticut
06901
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(203) 975-7110
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share
SLGN
Nasdaq Global Select Market
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☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the Registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of October 31, 2020, the number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common stock was 110,587,054.
Revolving loans and current portion of long-term debt
$
284,465
$
841,430
$
29,813
Trade accounts payable
592,881
550,557
727,053
Accrued payroll and related costs
119,369
69,191
66,866
Accrued liabilities
245,626
156,599
194,797
Total current liabilities
1,242,341
1,617,777
1,018,529
Long-term debt
3,163,305
1,809,955
2,214,608
Deferred income taxes
371,966
274,107
254,836
Other liabilities
456,104
403,648
419,764
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock
1,751
1,751
1,751
Paid-in capital
301,463
285,061
289,422
Retained earnings
2,348,728
2,118,860
2,141,302
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(272,352)
(287,923)
(259,742)
Treasury stock
(1,160,727)
(1,149,219)
(1,149,411)
Total stockholders’ equity
1,218,863
968,530
1,023,322
$
6,452,579
$
5,074,017
$
4,931,059
See accompanying notes.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Net sales
$
1,488,499
$
1,321,342
$
3,695,353
$
3,441,635
Cost of goods sold
1,230,148
1,113,727
3,027,809
2,884,510
Gross profit
258,351
207,615
667,544
557,125
Selling, general and administrative expenses
91,525
76,065
282,011
233,816
Rationalization charges
2,505
3,195
7,247
48,594
Other pension and postretirement income
(9,712)
(4,340)
(29,122)
(13,320)
Income before interest and income taxes
174,033
132,695
407,408
288,035
Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt
27,725
26,767
77,051
82,272
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
—
1,676
1,481
1,676
Interest and other debt expense
27,725
28,443
78,532
83,948
Income before income taxes
146,308
104,252
328,876
204,087
Provision for income taxes
33,457
22,978
80,253
45,117
Net income
$
112,851
$
81,274
$
248,623
$
158,970
Earnings per share:
Basic net income per share
$
1.02
$
0.73
$
2.24
$
1.43
Diluted net income per share
$
1.01
$
0.73
$
2.23
$
1.43
Weighted average number of shares:
Basic
110,921
111,058
110,895
110,985
Effect of dilutive securities
691
463
565
554
Diluted
111,612
111,521
111,460
111,539
See accompanying notes.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Net income
$
112,851
$
81,274
$
248,623
$
158,970
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Changes in net prior service credit and actuarial losses
1,807
2,625
4,555
7,745
Change in fair value of derivatives
681
(159)
(1,670)
(2,647)
Foreign currency translation
22,520
(25,016)
(15,495)
(24,213)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
25,008
(22,550)
(12,610)
(19,115)
Comprehensive income
$
137,859
$
58,724
$
236,013
$
139,855
See accompanying notes.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
2020
2019
Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
Net income
$
248,623
$
158,970
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
163,454
156,780
Rationalization charges
7,247
48,594
Stock compensation expense
13,880
12,669
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
1,481
1,676
Other changes that provided (used) cash, net of effects from acquisitions:
Trade accounts receivable, net
(311,008)
(250,783)
Inventories
2,435
(75,414)
Trade accounts payable
(73,814)
(63,609)
Accrued liabilities
57,187
(10,475)
Other, net
8,981
19,181
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
118,466
(2,411)
Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired
(940,875)
—
Capital expenditures
(165,163)
(166,848)
Other, net
999
509
Net cash used in investing activities
(1,105,039)
(166,339)
Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
Borrowings under revolving loans
993,406
1,139,329
Repayments under revolving loans
(748,539)
(464,759)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
1,639,661
—
Repayments of long-term debt
(766,170)
(308,161)
Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors
(79,006)
(83,670)
Dividends paid on common stock
(40,432)
(38,615)
Debt issuance costs
(10,265)
—
Repurchase of common stock
(13,155)
(27,364)
Net cash provided by financing activities
975,500
216,760
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
1,008
(3,440)
Cash and cash equivalents:
Net (decrease) increase
(10,065)
44,570
Balance at beginning of year
203,824
72,819
Balance at end of period
$
193,759
$
117,389
Interest paid, net
$
70,948
$
97,630
Income taxes paid, net
91,378
31,067
See accompanying notes.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Common stock - shares outstanding
Balance at beginning of period
110,886
111,176
110,780
110,430
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units
—
—
365
746
Repurchases of common stock
—
(408)
(259)
(408)
Balance at end of period
110,886
110,768
110,886
110,768
Common stock - par value
Balance at beginning and end of period
$
1,751
$
1,751
$
1,751
$
1,751
Paid-in capital
Balance at beginning of period
296,639
280,636
289,422
276,062
Stock compensation expense
4,824
4,425
13,880
12,669
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units
—
—
(1,839)
(3,670)
Balance at end of period
301,463
285,061
301,463
285,061
Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of period
2,249,391
2,049,995
2,141,302
1,997,785
Net income
112,851
81,274
248,623
158,970
Dividends declared on common stock
(13,514)
(12,409)
(40,532)
(37,302)
Adoption of accounting standards updates related to credit losses in 2020 and leases in 2019
—
—
(665)
(593)
Balance at end of period
2,348,728
2,118,860
2,348,728
2,118,860
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Balance at beginning of period
(297,360)
(265,373)
(259,742)
(268,808)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
25,008
(22,550)
(12,610)
(19,115)
Balance at end of period
(272,352)
(287,923)
(272,352)
(287,923)
Treasury stock
Balance at beginning of period
(1,160,727)
(1,137,107)
(1,149,411)
(1,125,525)
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units
—
—
(4,382)
(11,582)
Repurchases of common stock
—
(12,112)
(6,934)
(12,112)
Balance at end of period
(1,160,727)
(1,149,219)
(1,160,727)
(1,149,219)
Total stockholders' equity
$
1,218,863
$
968,530
$
1,218,863
$
968,530
Dividends declared on common stock per share
$
0.12
$
0.11
$
0.36
$
0.33
See accompanying notes.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation.The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2019 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. We review goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment as of July 1 of each year and more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment. We determined that our goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets were not impaired in our annual 2020 assessment performed during the third quarter.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements. In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an accounting standards update, or ASU, that amends the guidance on the accounting for credit losses on financial instruments. This new standard introduces an approach, based on expected losses, to estimate credit losses on certain types of financial instruments. The new approach to estimating credit losses (referred to as the current expected credit losses model) applies to most financial assets measured at amortized cost and certain other instruments, including trade and other receivables. We adopted this new standard on January 1, 2020 using the transition method, which allowed us to recognize the effects of applying this standard as a cumulative effect to retained earnings as of January 1, 2020. As a result of the adoption of this standard, we reduced retained earnings by $0.7 million. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Note 2. Revenue
The following tables present our revenues disaggregated by reportable business segment and geography as they best depict how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Revenues by business segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Metal containers
$
856,660
$
822,262
$
1,962,370
$
1,904,941
Closures
475,105
353,436
1,242,725
1,072,979
Plastic containers
156,734
145,644
490,258
463,715
$
1,488,499
$
1,321,342
$
3,695,353
$
3,441,635
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Revenues by geography were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
North America
$
1,143,562
$
1,078,187
$
2,858,561
$
2,747,518
Europe and other
344,937
243,155
836,792
694,117
$
1,488,499
$
1,321,342
$
3,695,353
$
3,441,635
Our contracts generally include standard commercial payment terms generally acceptable in each region. We do not provide financing with extended payment terms beyond generally standard commercial payment terms for the applicable industry. We have no significant obligations for refunds, warranties or similar obligations. Trade accounts receivable, net are shown separately on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Contract assets are the result of the timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections. Our contract assets primarily consist of unbilled accounts receivable related to over time revenue recognition and were $80.2 million, $73.4 million, and $71.1 million as of September 30, 2020 and 2019 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Unbilled receivables are included in trade accounts receivable, net on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Note 3. Acquisitions
Cobra Plastics Acquisition
On February 4, 2020 we acquired Cobra Plastics, Inc., or Cobra Plastics, a manufacturer and seller of injection molded plastic closures for a wide variety of consumer products, with a particular focus on the aerosol overcap market. The purchase price for this acquisition of $39.8 million, net of cash acquired, was primarily funded with revolving loan borrowings under our amended and restated senior secured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement. For this acquisition, we applied the acquisition method of accounting and recognized assets acquired and liabilities assumed at fair value as of the acquisition date, and we recognized goodwill of $18.4 million and a customer relationship intangible asset of $11.5 million. Cobra Plastics' results of operations were included in our closures business since the acquisition date and were not significant since such date.
Albéa Dispensing Business Acquisition
On June 1, 2020, we acquired the dispensing operations of the Albéa Group, or the Albéa Dispensing Business, a leading global supplier of highly engineered pumps, sprayers and foam dispensing solutions to major branded consumer goods product companies in the beauty and personal care markets. It operates a global network of ten manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, South America and Asia. This acquisition is strategically important for us, as it expands our closures franchise and, in particular, our dispensing systems operations. The Albéa Dispensing Business is included in our closures business as of the acquisition date.
We acquired the Albéa Dispensing Business for a purchase price in cash of $901.0 million, net of cash acquired. The purchase price is subject to adjustment for working capital, other current assets and current liabilities and net indebtedness. We incurred acquisition related costs for the Albéa Dispensing Business totaling $0.7 million and $19.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. We funded the purchase price for this acquisition with term and revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement, including a delayed draw term loan of $900 million. See Note 8 for further information.
The initial purchase price has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on estimated fair values at the date of acquisition using valuation techniques including the income, cost and market approaches, primarily using Level 3 inputs (as defined in Note 9). The purchase price allocation is preliminary and subject to change pending a final valuation of the assets and liabilities, including property, plant and equipment and intangible assets, and the related tax impact of any adjustments to
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
such valuations. In connection with this acquisition, we recorded a charge of $3.5 million related to the write-up of acquired inventory of the Albéa Dispensing Business as a result of purchase accounting.
The allocated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed are summarized as follows (in thousands)
Trade accounts receivable
$
42,742
Inventories
41,102
Property, plant and equipment
192,723
Other intangible assets
285,000
Other assets
33,478
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(62,930)
Deferred income tax liabilities
(101,795)
Debt and other liabilities
(31,843)
Total identifiable net assets
398,477
Goodwill
502,570
Cash paid at closing, net of cash acquired
$
901,047
Goodwill of $502.6 million consists largely of our increased capacity to serve our global customers and achieve operational synergies and has been assigned to our closures segment. A majority of the goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Other intangible assets consist of customer relationships of $257.0 million with an estimated remaining life of 24 years and technology know-how of $28.0 million with an estimated remaining life of 8 years. Acquired property, plant and equipment are being depreciated on a straight-line basis with estimated remaining lives of up to 35 years.
Our consolidated results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included the results for the Albéa Dispensing Business since the acquisition date. Net sales from the Albéa Dispensing Business operations of $81.3 million and $111.2 million were included in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
Note 4. Rationalization Charges
We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Rationalization charges by business segment were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Metal containers
$
1,639
$
3,035
$
4,755
$
42,280
Closures
787
72
2,229
5,979
Plastic containers
79
88
263
335
$
2,505
$
3,195
$
7,247
$
48,594
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans were as follows:
Employee Severance and Benefits
Plant Exit Costs
Non-Cash Asset Write-Down
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
42,815
$
898
$
—
$
43,713
Charged to expense
4,138
2,005
1,104
7,247
Utilized and currency translation
(5,410)
(2,251)
(1,104)
(8,765)
Balance at September 30, 2020
$
41,543
$
652
$
—
$
42,195
Rationalization reserves as of September 30, 2020 were recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities of $4.8 million and other liabilities of $37.4 million. Exclusive of the footprint optimization plan for our metal container business and our resulting withdrawal from the Central States, Southeast and Southwest Areas Pension Plan, or the Central States Pension Plan, announced in 2019, remaining expenses and cash expenditures for our rationalization plans are expected to be $2.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Remaining expenses for the accretion of interest for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to average approximately $1.1 million per year and be recognized annually for the next twenty years, and remaining cash expenditures for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to be approximately $3.1 million annually for the next twenty years, beginning in 2020.
Note 5. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
Unrecognized Net Defined Benefit Plan Costs
Change in Fair Value of Derivatives
Foreign Currency Translation
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
(139,102)
$
(3,182)
$
(117,458)
$
(259,742)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(872)
(3,176)
(15,495)
(19,543)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss
5,427
1,506
—
6,933
Other comprehensive loss
4,555
(1,670)
(15,495)
(12,610)
Balance at September 30, 2020
$
(134,547)
$
(4,852)
$
(132,953)
$
(272,352)
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the unrecognized net defined benefit plan costs component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, were net (losses) of $(2.4) million and $(7.3) million, respectively, excluding income tax benefits of $0.6 million and $1.9 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 these net (losses) consisted of amortization of net actuarial (losses) of $(2.9) million and $(8.6) million and amortization of net prior service credit of $0.4 million and $1.3 million, respectively. Amortization of net actuarial losses and net prior service credit was recorded in other pension and postretirement income in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. See Note 11 for further information.
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were not significant.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications related to foreign currency translation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, consisted of (i) foreign currency gains related to translation of quarter end financial statements of foreign subsidiaries utilizing a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar of $42.4 million and $19.4 million, respectively, (ii) foreign currency (losses) related to intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of $(0.4) million and $(3.3) million, respectively, and (iii) foreign currency (losses) related to our net investment hedges of $(25.2) million and $(41.4) million, respectively, excluding income tax benefits of $6.0 million and $9.8 million, respectively. See Note 9 for further discussion.
Note 6. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Raw materials
$
294,896
$
275,015
$
286,953
Work-in-process
154,157
127,590
134,417
Finished goods
370,406
413,864
355,337
Other
15,217
12,620
12,793
834,676
829,089
789,500
Adjustment to value inventory at cost on the LIFO method
(156,495)
(125,883)
(156,495)
$
678,181
$
703,206
$
633,005
Note 7. Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill were as follows:
Metal Containers
Closures
Plastic Containers
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019
$
113,463
$
801,776
$
226,984
$
1,142,223
Acquisitions
—
520,946
—
520,946
Currency translation
2,217
37,511
(434)
39,294
Balance at September 30, 2020
$
115,680
$
1,360,233
$
226,550
$
1,702,463
In connection with our acquisitions of Cobra Plastics and the Albéa Dispensing Business as discussed in Note 3, we recognized goodwill of $521.0 million.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
The components of other intangible assets, net were as follows:
Sept. 30, 2020
Dec. 31, 2019
Gross Amount
Accumulated Amortization
Gross Amount
Accumulated Amortization
(Dollars in thousands)
Definite-lived intangibles:
Customer relationships
$
696,003
$
(136,583)
$
422,042
$
(116,575)
Other
70,766
(29,070)
39,447
(22,439)
766,769
(165,653)
461,489
(139,014)
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
Trade names
32,140
—
32,140
—
$
798,909
$
(165,653)
$
493,629
$
(139,014)
In connection with our acquisitions of Cobra Plastics and the Albéa Dispensing Business as discussed in Note 3, we recognized intangible assets for customer relationships of $268.5 million and technology know-how of $28.0 million.
Amortization expense was $10.4 million and $25.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and $6.7 million and $20.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively. Amortization expense is expected to be $35.9 million, $40.7 million, $39.9 million, $39.9 million and $38.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2020 through 2024, respectively.
Note 8. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Dec. 31, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Bank debt
Bank revolving loans
$
246,000
$
766,000
$
—
U.S. term loans
900,000
800,000
760,000
Canadian term loans
—
15,943
4,703
Other foreign bank revolving and term loans
39,825
37,062
31,127
Total bank debt
1,185,825
1,619,005
795,830
4¾% Senior Notes
300,000
300,000
300,000
3¼% Senior Notes
762,223
708,630
729,755
4⅛% Senior Notes
600,000
—
400,000
2¼% Senior Notes
586,325
—
—
Finance leases
35,035
33,440
33,288
Total debt - principal
3,469,408
2,661,075
2,258,873
Less unamortized debt issuance costs and debt discount
21,638
9,690
14,452
Total debt
3,447,770
2,651,385
2,244,421
Less current portion
284,465
841,430
29,813
$
3,163,305
$
1,809,955
$
2,214,608
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
At September 30, 2020, the current portion of long-term debt consisted of $246.0 million of bank revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, $36.6 million of other foreign bank revolving and term loans and $1.9 million of finance leases.
On February 26, 2020, we issued (i) an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of our 4⅛% Senior Notes due 2028, or the 4⅛% Notes, at 99.5 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest from November 12, 2019, and €500 million aggregate principal amount of our 2¼% Senior Notes due 2028, or the 2¼% Notes, at 100 percent of their principal amount. We used the net proceeds from these issuances and revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement to prepay all of our outstanding U.S. term loans under the Credit Agreement at that time. As a result of this prepayment, we recorded a pre-tax charge for the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2020 for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
2¼% SENIOR NOTES
The 2¼% Notes are general unsecured obligations of Silgan, ranking equal in right of payment with our existing and future unsecured unsubordinated indebtedness, including our 4¾% Senior Notes due 2025, or the 4¾% Notes, our 3¼% Senior Notes due 2025, or the 3¼% Notes, and the 4⅛% Notes, and ahead of our existing and future subordinated debt, if any. The 2¼% Notes are effectively subordinated to Silgan’s secured debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt and structurally subordinated to all obligations of subsidiaries of Silgan.
The 2¼% Notes will mature on June 1, 2028. Interest on the 2¼% Notes will be payable semi-annually in cash on January 15 and July 15 of each year, beginning on July 15, 2020. The 2¼% Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture by and among Silgan, U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, Elavon Financial Services DAC, UK Branch, as paying agent, and Elavon Financial Services DAC, as registrar and transfer agent, which indenture contains covenants that are generally less restrictive than those in the Credit Agreement and substantially similar to the covenants in the indenture for the 4¾% Notes and the 3¼% Notes and the indenture for the 4⅛% Notes.
The 2¼% Notes are redeemable, at our option, in whole or in part, at any time after March 1, 2023, initially at 101.125 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, declining ratably to 100 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the redemption date, on or after March 1, 2025.
In addition, prior to March 1, 2023, we may redeem up to 35 percent of the aggregate principal amount of the 2¼% Notes with the proceeds of certain equity offerings at a redemption price of 102.25 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. We may also redeem the 2¼% Notes, in whole or in part, prior to March 1, 2023 at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of their principal amount plus a make-whole premium as provided in the indenture for the 2¼% Notes, together with accrued and unpaid interest to the date of redemption. We will be required to make an offer to repurchase the 2¼% Notes at a repurchase price equal to 101 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest to the date of repurchase, upon the occurrence of a change of control repurchase event as provided in the indenture for the 2¼% Notes.
Incremental U.S. Term Loans
On April 17, 2020, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into an Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, or the Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement, with the lenders thereunder and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent and a lender. The Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement was entered into pursuant to the Credit Agreement and provided for the lenders thereunder to lend to us, on a delayed draw basis, $900 million of Incremental U.S. Term Loans, or the Incremental U.S. Term Loans, to fund the purchase price for the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business. On June 1, 2020, we borrowed $900 million of Incremental U.S. Term Loans under the Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement to fund the purchase price for the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business.
The Incremental U.S. Term Loans mature on May 30, 2024 and are repayable in installments of $90 million on each of December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023, with the remaining outstanding principal balance to be repaid on May 30, 2024.
The Incremental U.S. Term Loans initially have an Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of 1.75 percent per annum in the case of Eurodollar Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and 0.75 percent per annum in the case of Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement), in both cases until the delivery of our financial statements for the fiscal quarter ending June 30, 2020. The Applicable Margin will vary between 1.25 percent to 1.75 percent per annum for Eurodollar
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Rate Loans and between 0.25 percent to 0.75 percent per annum for Base Rate Loans, in both cases based on our Total Net Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement).
The Incremental U.S. Term Loans are guaranteed by the US Guarantors (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and secured on a pari passu basis by the same collateral that secures our outstanding loans under the Credit Agreement.
Note 9. Financial Instruments
The financial instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, debt obligations and swap agreements. Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate their fair market values. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at September 30, 2020:
Carrying Amount
Fair Value
(Dollars in thousands)
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
193,759
$
193,759
Liabilities:
Bank debt
$
1,185,825
$
1,185,825
4¾% Senior Notes
300,000
305,250
3¼% Senior Notes
762,223
772,589
4⅛% Senior Notes
599,062
613,500
2¼% Senior Notes
586,325
573,133
Derivative instruments (accrued and other liabilities)
6,588
6,588
Fair Value Measurements
GAAP 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 (exit price). GAAP classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into a hierarchy consisting of three levels. Level 1 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs represent unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
The financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a recurring basis at September 30, 2020 consisted of our cash and cash equivalents and derivative instruments. We measured the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs. We measured the fair value of our derivative instruments using the income approach. The fair value of our derivative instruments reflects the estimated amounts that we would pay or receive based on the present value of the expected cash flows derived from market interest rates and prices. As such, these derivative instruments were classified within Level 2.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
Our bank debt, 4¾% Senior Notes, 3¼% Senior Notes, 4⅛% Senior Notes and 2¼% Senior Notes were recorded at historical amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we have not elected to measure them at fair value. We measured the fair value of our variable rate bank debt using the market approach based on Level 2 inputs. Fair values of the 4¾% Senior
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Notes, 3¼% Senior Notes, 4⅛% Senior Notes and 2¼% Senior Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 input.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Our derivative financial instruments were recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. Changes in fair values of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction.
We utilize certain derivative financial instruments to manage a portion of our interest rate and natural gas cost exposures. We generally limit our use of derivative financial instruments to interest rate and natural gas swap agreements. We do not engage in trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments. For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or price risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge. Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a high correlation between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.
We utilize certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk. Net investment hedges that qualify for hedge accounting result in the recognition of foreign currency gains or losses, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We generally do not utilize external derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
We have entered into two U.S. dollar interest rate swap agreements, each for $50.0 million notional principal amount, to manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. These agreements have a fixed rate of 2.878 percent and mature on March 24, 2023. The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements is recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and was not significant for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof. The total fair value of our interest rate swap agreements in effect at September 30, 2020 was not significant.
Natural Gas Swap Agreements
We have entered into natural gas swap agreements to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices. The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our natural gas swap agreements is recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and was not significant for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2020. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof. The total fair value of our natural gas swap agreements in effect at September 30, 2020 was not significant.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
In an effort to minimize foreign currency exchange rate risk, we have financed acquisitions of foreign operations primarily with borrowings denominated in Euros and Canadian dollars. In addition, where available, we have borrowed funds in local currency or implemented certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to foreign operations. We have designated the 3¼% Senior Notes and the 2¼% Senior Notes, which are Euro denominated, as net investment hedges. Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 were $(25.2) million and $(41.4) million, respectively.
Note 10. Commitments and Contingencies
A competition authority in Germany commenced an antitrust investigation in 2015 involving the industry association for metal packaging in Germany and its members, including our metal container and closures subsidiaries in Germany. At the end of April 2018, the European Commission commenced an antitrust investigation involving the metal packaging industry in Europe including our metal container and closures subsidiaries, which should effectively close out the investigation in Germany. Given
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
the current stage of the investigation, we cannot reasonably assess what actions may result from these investigations or estimate what costs we may incur as a result thereof.
We are a party to other legal proceedings, contract disputes and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business. We are not a party to, and none of our properties are subject to, any pending legal proceedings which could have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.
Note 11. Retirement Benefits
The components of the net periodic pension benefit credit were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost
$
2,983
$
2,871
$
9,958
$
9,383
Interest cost
5,816
7,149
17,236
21,241
Expected return on plan assets
(18,104)
(15,200)
(54,091)
(45,425)
Amortization of prior service cost
43
46
154
86
Amortization of actuarial losses
2,993
4,084
8,862
12,324
Net periodic benefit credit
$
(6,269)
$
(1,050)
$
(17,881)
$
(2,391)
The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefit credit were as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Service cost
$
18
$
16
$
66
$
60
Interest cost
142
200
425
569
Amortization of prior service credit
(487)
(586)
(1,454)
(1,749)
Amortization of actuarial gains
(115)
(33)
(254)
(366)
Net periodic benefit credit
$
(442)
$
(403)
$
(1,217)
$
(1,486)
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Note 12. Income Taxes
Silgan and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, has completed its review of the 2018 tax year with no change to our filed federal income tax return. We have been accepted into the Compliance Assurance Program for the 2019 and 2020 tax years which provides for the review by the IRS of tax matters relating to our tax return prior to filing.
Note 13. Treasury Stock
On October 17, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to an aggregate of $300.0 million of our common stock by various means from time to time through and including December 31, 2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we repurchased an aggregate of 259,461 shares of our common stock at an average price per share of $26.71, for a total purchase price of $6.9 million. At September 30, 2020, we had approximately $105.6 million remaining under this authorization for the repurchase of our common stock.
During the first nine months of 2020, we issued 582,151 treasury shares which had an average cost of $3.16 per share for restricted stock units that vested during the period. In accordance with the Silgan Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, we repurchased 217,325 shares of our common stock at an average cost of $28.63 to satisfy minimum employee withholding tax requirements resulting from the vesting of such restricted stock units.
We account for treasury shares using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method. As of September 30, 2020, 64,226,667 shares of our common stock were held in treasury.
Note 14. Stock-Based Compensation
We currently have one stock-based compensation plan in effect under which we have issued options and restricted stock units to our officers, other key employees and outside directors. During the first nine months of 2020, 453,622 restricted stock units were granted to certain of our officers, other key employees and outside directors. The fair value of these restricted stock units at the grant date was $13.6 million, which is being amortized ratably over the respective vesting period from the grant date.
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SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Note 15. Business Segment Information
Reportable business segment information was as follows:
Metal Containers
Closures
Plastic Containers
Corporate
Total
(Dollars in thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net sales
$
856,660
$
475,105
$
156,734
$
—
$
1,488,499
Depreciation and amortization(1)
21,008
27,777
9,207
39
58,031
Rationalization charges
1,639
787
79
—
2,505
Segment income
94,497
64,161
21,887
(6,512)
174,033
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Net sales
$
822,262
$
353,436
$
145,644
$
—
$
1,321,342
Depreciation and amortization(1)
21,477
20,847
9,512
39
51,875
Rationalization charges
3,035
72
88
—
3,195
Segment income
81,128
44,784
11,425
(4,642)
132,695
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Net sales
$
1,962,370
$
1,242,725
$
490,258
$
—
$
3,695,353
Depreciation and amortization(1)
62,034
69,927
28,046
120
160,127
Rationalization charges
4,755
2,229
263
—
7,247
Segment income
213,757
167,971
66,918
(41,238)
407,408
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Net sales
$
1,904,941
$
1,072,979
$
463,715
$
—
$
3,441,635
Depreciation and amortization(1)
64,021
62,345
27,665
120
154,151
Rationalization charges
42,280
5,979
335
—
48,594
Segment income
134,053
131,896
36,902
(14,816)
288,035
_____________
(1)Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs of $1.2 million and $3.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, and amortization of debt issuance costs of $0.8 million and $2.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019, respectively.
Total segment income is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(Dollars in thousands)
Total segment income
$
174,033
$
132,695
$
407,408
$
288,035
Interest and other debt expense
27,725
28,443
78,532
83,948
Income before income taxes
$
146,308
$
104,252
$
328,876
$
204,087
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at September 30, 2020 and 2019 and for the
three and nine months then ended is unaudited)
Sales and segment income of our metal container business and part of our closures business are dependent, in part, upon fruit and vegetable harvests. The size and quality of these harvests varies from year to year, depending in large part upon the weather conditions in applicable regions. Because of the seasonality of the harvests, we have historically experienced higher unit sales volume in the third quarter of our fiscal year and generated a disproportionate amount of our annual segment income during that quarter.
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Item 2.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Statements included in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Such forward-looking statements are made based upon management’s expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us and therefore involve a number of uncertainties and risks, including, but not limited to, those described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. As a result, the actual results of our operations or our financial condition could differ materially from those expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements.
General
We are a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions for consumer goods products. We currently produce steel and aluminum containers for human and pet food and general line products; metal and plastic closures and dispensing systems for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care and beauty products; and custom designed plastic containers for personal care, food, health care, pharmaceutical, household and industrial chemical, pet food and care, agricultural, automotive and marine chemical products. We are a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, a leading worldwide manufacturer of metal and plastic closures and dispensing systems and a leading manufacturer of plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.
Our objective is to increase shareholder value by efficiently deploying capital and management resources to grow our business, reduce operating costs and build sustainable competitive positions, or franchises, and to complete acquisitions that generate attractive cash returns. We have grown our net sales and income from operations largely through acquisitions but also through internal growth, and we continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market. If acquisition opportunities are not identified over a longer period of time, we may use our cash flow to repay debt, repurchase shares of our common stock or increase dividends to our stockholders or for other permitted purposes.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain unaudited income statement data expressed as a percentage of net sales for the periods presented:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Net sales
Metal containers
57.6
%
62.2
%
53.1
%
55.3
%
Closures
31.9
26.8
33.6
31.2
Plastic containers
10.5
11.0
13.3
13.5
Consolidated
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Cost of goods sold
82.6
84.3
81.9
83.8
Gross profit
17.4
15.7
18.1
16.2
Selling, general and administrative expenses
6.2
5.8
7.7
6.8
Rationalization charges
0.2
0.2
0.2
1.4
Other pension and postretirement income
(0.7)
(0.3)
(0.8)
(0.4)
Income before interest and income taxes
11.7
10.0
11.0
8.4
Interest and other debt expense
1.9
2.1
2.1
2.5
Income before income taxes
9.8
7.9
8.9
5.9
Provision for income taxes
2.2
1.7
2.2
1.3
Net income
7.6
%
6.2
%
6.7
%
4.6
%
Summary unaudited results of operations for the periods presented are provided below.
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
Sept. 30, 2020
Sept. 30, 2019
(dollars in millions)
Net sales
Metal containers
$
856.7
$
822.3
$
1,962.4
$
1,904.9
Closures
475.1
353.4
1,242.7
1,073.0
Plastic containers
156.7
145.6
490.3
463.7
Consolidated
$
1,488.5
$
1,321.3
$
3,695.4
$
3,441.6
Segment income
Metal containers (1)
$
94.5
$
81.1
$
213.8
$
134.1
Closures (2)
64.2
44.8
168.0
131.9
Plastic containers (3)
21.9
11.4
66.9
36.9
Corporate (4)
(6.6)
(4.6)
(41.3)
(14.9)
Consolidated
$
174.0
$
132.7
$
407.4
$
288.0
(1) Includes rationalization charges of $1.6 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $4.7 million and $42.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(2) Includes rationalization charges of $0.8 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $2.2 million and $6.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Includes a charge of $3.5 million for the write-up of inventory for purchase accounting as a result of the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
(3) Includes rationalization charges of $0.1 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 and $0.3 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019.
(4) Includes costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $0.7 million and $19.0 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,respectively.
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Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
Overview. Consolidated net sales were $1.49 billion in the third quarter of 2020, a 12.7 percent increase as compared to the third quarter of 2019 primarily due to higher volumes across all businesses including the impact from acquisitions, a more favorable mix of products sold in the closures business and the impact of favorable foreign currency translation, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs in all businesses and a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal and plastic container businesses. Income before interest and income taxes for the third quarter of 2020 was $174.0 million, a $41.3 million increase as compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to higher volumes and strong operating performance across all businesses, higher pension income and a more favorable mix of products sold in the closures business, partially offset by the impact from the renewal of certain significant customer contracts at the end of 2019 and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold in the metal container business. Results for the third quarters of 2020 and 2019 included rationalization charges of $2.5 million and $3.2 million, respectively. Results for the third quarters of 2020 and 2019 also included other pension and postretirement income of $9.7 million and $4.3 million, respectively. Results for the third quarter of 2020 also included costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $0.7 million, while results for the third quarter of 2019 included a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.7 million. Net income for the third quarter of 2020 was $112.9 million as compared to $81.3 million for the same period in 2019. Net income per diluted share for the third quarter of 2020 was $1.01 as compared to $0.73 for the same period in 2019.
Net Sales. The $167.2 million increase in consolidated net sales in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the third quarter of 2019 was the result of higher net sales across all the businesses.
Net sales for the metal container business increased $34.4 million, or 4.2 percent, in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately seventeen percent and the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of approximately $4.0 million, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold. The increase in unit volumes was primarily due to the continued increase in at home food consumption and a shift in the timing of certain fruit and vegetable pack shipments from the first half of the year to the third quarter.
Net sales for the closures business increased $121.7 million, or 34.4 percent, in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately ten percent, a more favorable mix of products sold due primarily to strong unit volume growth in dispensing closures and the impact of favorable foreign currency translation of approximately $2.0 million, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs. The increase in unit volumes was principally the result of the inclusion of the recent acquisitions of the Albéa Dispensing Business and Cobra Plastics and continued strong volumes for certain consumer health, hygiene, personal care and food products. These volume gains were partially offset by weak demand for certain beauty products during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Net sales for the plastic container business increased $11.1 million, or 7.6 percent, in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was principally due to higher volumes of approximately fourteen percent, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs and a less favorable mix of products sold. The increase in volumes was due primarily to higher demand for certain food and consumer health and hygiene products and continued new business awards.
Gross Profit. Gross profit margin increased 1.7 percentage points to 17.4 percent in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 for the reasons discussed below in "Income before Interest and Income Taxes."
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased to 6.2 percent in the third quarter of 2020 as compared to 5.8 percent in the same period in 2019. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $15.4 million to $91.5 million for the third quarter of 2020 as compared to $76.1 million for the same period in 2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was principally due to the inclusion of selling, general and administrative expenses from the Albéa Dispensing Business and Cobra Plastics which were acquired in 2020 and costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $0.7 million.
Income before Interest and Income Taxes. Income before interest and income taxes for the third quarter of 2020 increased by $41.3 million as compared to the third quarter of 2019, and margins increased to 11.7 percent from 10.0 percent over the same periods. The increase in income before interest and income taxes was primarily the result of higher income in each of the businesses, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Rationalization charges were $2.5 million and $3.2 million in the third quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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Segment income of the metal container business for the third quarter of 2020 increased $13.4 million as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 11.0 percent from 9.9 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was due primarily to higher unit volumes and strong operating performance, higher pension income and lower rationalization charges, partially offset by the impact from the renewal of certain significant customer contracts at the end of 2019 and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold. Rationalization charges were $1.6 million and $3.0 million in the third quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Segment income of the closures business for the third quarter of 2020 increased $19.4 million as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 13.5 percent from 12.7 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was primarily due to higher unit volumes including from recent acquisitions, a more favorable mix of products sold, strong operating performance and higher pension income.
Segment income of the plastic container business for the third quarter of 2020 increased $10.5 million as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 14.0 percent from 7.8 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was primarily attributable to higher volumes, strong operating performance and lower manufacturing costs and higher pension income.
Interest and Other Debt Expense. Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for the third quarter of 2020 increased $0.9 million to $27.7 million as compared to $26.8 million in the same period in 2019. This increase was due to higher average outstanding borrowings primarily related to the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business, partially offset by lower weighted average interest rates. Loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2019 was the result of the redemption of all outstanding 5½% Senior Notes due 2022.
Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rates were 22.9 percent and 22.0 percent for the third quarters of 2020 and 2019, respectively, both of which were favorably impacted by an audit period expiration.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Nine Months Ended September, 2019
Overview. Consolidated net sales were $3.70 billion in the first nine months of 2020, a 7.4 percent increase as compared to the first nine months of 2019 primarily as a result of higher volumes in each of the businesses including the impact from acquisitions and a more favorable mix of products sold in the closures business, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs across all businesses, a less favorable mix of products sold in the metal and plastic container businesses and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation. Income before interest and income taxes for the first nine months of 2020 increased by $119.4 million as compared to the same period in 2019 primarily due to higher volumes and strong operating performance in each of the businesses, lower rationalization charges, higher pension income and a more favorable mix of products sold in the closures business. These increases were partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses, the impact from the renewal of certain significant customer contracts at the end of 2019 and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold in the metal container business, the negative impact from the purchase accounting write-up of acquired inventory of the Albéa Dispensing Business and the unfavorable impact of a charge in the plastic container business for a non-commercial legal dispute relating to prior periods. Results for the first nine months of 2020 and 2019 included rationalization charges of $7.2 million and $48.6 million, respectively. Results for the first nine months of 2020 also included costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $19.0 million. Results for the first nine months of 2020 and 2019 included a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million and $1.7 million, respectively. Results for the first nine months of 2020 and 2019 also included other pension and postretirement income of $29.1 million and $13.3 million, respectively. Net income for the first nine months of 2020 was $248.6 million as compared to $159.0 million for the same period in 2019. Net income per diluted share for the first nine months of 2020 was $2.23 as compared to $1.43 for the same period in 2019.
Net Sales. The $253.8 million increase in consolidated net sales in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the first nine months of 2019 was the result of higher net sales across all businesses.
Net sales for the metal container business increased $57.5 million, or 3.0 percent, in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately thirteen percent, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material and other manufacturing costs and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold. The increase in unit volumes was primarily the result of continued higher demand in at home food consumption and lower volumes in the first quarter of 2019 as a result of the 2018 pre-buy of products by customers in anticipation of significant metal inflation in 2019.
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Net sales for the closures business increased $169.7 million, or 15.8 percent, in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily the result of higher unit volumes of approximately six percent and a more favorable mix of products sold, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $10.0 million. The increase in unit volumes was principally the result of the inclusion of the recent acquisitions of the Albéa Dispensing Business and Cobra Plastics, strong volumes for certain consumer health, hygiene, personal care and food products, and lower volumes in the first quarter of 2019 as a result of the 2018 pre-buy of products by customers in anticipation of significant metal inflation in 2019. These volume gains were partially offset by weak demand for certain beauty and beverage products.
Net sales for the plastic container business increased $26.6 million, or 5.7 percent, in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019. This increase was primarily due to higher volumes of approximately twelve percent, partially offset by the pass through of lower raw material costs, a less favorable mix of products sold and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $1.0 million. The increase in volumes was due primarily to continued higher demand for certain food and consumer health and hygiene products and continued new business awards.
Gross Profit. Gross profit margin increased 1.9 percentage points to 18.1 percent in the first nine months of 2020 as compared to the same period in 2019 for the reasons discussed below in "Income before Interest and Income Taxes".
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased to 7.7 percent for the first nine months of 2020 as compared to 6.8 percent in the same period in 2019. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $48.2 million to $282.0 million for the first nine months of 2020 as compared to $233.8 million for the same period in 2019. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was principally the result of costs attributed to announced acquisitions of $19.0 million, the inclusion of selling, general and administrative expenses from the Albéa Dispensing Business and Cobra Plastics which were acquired in 2020, one-time plant employee incentive payments in the first quarter of 2020 and a charge of $2.8 million in the plastic container business for a non-commercial legal dispute relating to prior periods.
Income before Interest and Income Taxes. Income before interest and income taxes for the first nine months of 2020 increased by $119.4 million as compared to the first nine months of 2019, and margins increased to 11.0 percent from 8.4 percent over the same periods. The increase in income before interest and income taxes was primarily due to higher income in each of the businesses, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses. Rationalization charges were $7.2 million and $48.6 million for the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Segment income of the metal container business for the first nine months of 2020 increased $79.7 million as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 10.9 percent from 7.0 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was primarily attributable to lower rationalization charges, higher unit volumes and strong operating performance and higher pension income, partially offset by the impact from the renewal of certain significant customer contracts at the end of 2019 and a higher percentage of smaller cans sold. Rationalization charges were $4.7 million and $42.3 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Segment income of the closures business for the first nine months of 2020 increased $36.1 million, as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 13.5 percent from 12.3 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was primarily due to higher unit volumes including from recent acquisitions, strong operating performance, a more favorable mix of products sold, higher pension income and lower rationalization charges, partially offset by the negative impact from the purchase accounting write-up of inventory of the Albéa Dispensing Business. Rationalization charges were $2.2 million and $6.0 million in the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Segment income of the plastic container business for the first nine months of 2020 increased $30.0 million as compared to the same period in 2019, and segment income margin increased to 13.6 percent from 8.0 percent over the same periods. The increase in segment income was primarily attributable to higher volumes, strong operating performance and lower manufacturing costs and higher pension income, partially offset by the unfavorable impact of a charge of $2.8 million for a non-commercial legal dispute relating to prior periods.
Interest and Other Debt Expense. Interest and other debt expense before loss on early extinguishment of debt for the first nine months of 2020 decreased $5.2 million to $77.1 million as compared to $82.3 million in the same period in 2019 primarily due to lower weighted average interest rates, partially offset by higher average outstanding borrowings primarily related to the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business and additional revolving loan borrowings outstanding during the first half of the current year principally to hold cash and cash equivalents to ensure liquidity against potential credit market disruptions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Weighted average interest rates were lower during the first nine months of 2020 due to
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lower variable market rates and the redemption of all outstanding 5½% Senior Notes due 2022 in the third quarter of 2019. During the first nine months of 2020, we recognized a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million in conjunction with the prepayment of U.S. term loans under the Credit Agreement. Loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.7 million in the first nine months of 2019 was the result of the redemption of all outstanding 5½% Senior Notes due 2022.
Provision for Income Taxes. The effective tax rates were 24.4 percent and 22.1 percent for the first nine months of 2020 and 2019, respectively. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2020 was unfavorably impacted by increased income in higher tax jurisdictions and certain nondeductible expenses principally related to costs incurred for the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business, partially offset by the favorable impact of an audit period expiration. The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2019 benefitted from an audit period expiration, the resolution of a prior year tax audit and the timing of certain tax deductions.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Our principal sources of liquidity have been net cash from operating activities and borrowings under our debt instruments, including our senior secured credit facility. Our liquidity requirements arise from our obligations under the indebtedness incurred in connection with our acquisitions and the refinancing of that indebtedness, capital investment in new and existing equipment, the funding of our seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate uses.
On February 26, 2020, we issued (i) an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of the 4⅛% Notes at 99.5 percent of their principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest from November 12, 2019, and €500 million aggregate principal amount of the 2¼% Notes at 100 percent of their principal amount. We used the net proceeds from these issuances and revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement to prepay all of our outstanding U.S. term loans under the Credit Agreement. As a result of this prepayment, we recorded a pre-tax charge for the loss on early extinguishment of debt of $1.5 million during the first quarter of 2020 for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
On April 17, 2020, we and certain of our subsidiaries entered into the Incremental Term Loan Commitment Agreement pursuant to the Credit Agreement, which provided for the lenders thereunder to lend to us, on a delayed draw basis, $900 million of Incremental U.S. Term Loans to fund the purchase price for the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business. On June 1, 2020, we borrowed the Incremental U.S. Term Loans to fund the purchase price for the acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business.
On June 1, 2020, we acquired the Albéa Dispensing Business. This business operates a global network of ten manufacturing facilities across North America, Europe, South America and Asia. We funded the purchase price for this acquisition with the Incremental U.S. Term Loans and revolving loan borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
You should also read Notes 3 and 8 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we used net proceeds from the issuance of the 2¼% Notes and the additional 4⅛% Notes and the Incremental U.S. Term Loans of $1,639.7 million, net borrowings of revolving loans of $244.9 million, cash provided by operations of $118.5 million and cash and cash equivalents of $10.0 million (excluding the positive effect of exchange rate changes of $1.0 million) to fund the purchases of the Albéa Dispensing Business and Cobra Plastics for $940.9 million, repayments of long-term debt of $766.2 million, net capital expenditures and other investing activities of $164.2 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $79.0 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $40.4 million, repurchases of our common stock of $13.1 million and debt issuance costs of $10.3 million.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, we used net borrowings of revolving loans of $674.6 million to fund repayments of long-term debt of $308.2 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $83.7 million, cash used in operations of $2.4 million, net capital expenditures and other investing activities of $166.3 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $38.6 million and repurchases of our common stock of $27.4 million and to increase cash and cash equivalents (including the negative effect of exchange rate changes of $3.4 million) by $44.6 million.
At September 30, 2020, we had $246.0 million of revolving loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement. After taking into account outstanding letters of credit, the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement at September 30, 2020 was $927.3 million and Cdn $15.0 million.
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Because we sell metal containers and closures used in fruit and vegetable pack processing, we have seasonal sales. As is common in the industry, we must utilize working capital to build inventory and then carry accounts receivable for some customers beyond the end of the packing season. Due to our seasonal requirements, which generally peak sometime in the summer or early fall, we may incur short-term indebtedness to finance our working capital requirements. Our peak seasonal working capital requirements have historically averaged approximately $350 million. We fund seasonal working capital requirements through revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, other foreign bank loans and cash on hand. We may use the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, after taking into account our seasonal needs and outstanding letters of credit, for other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividends, stock repurchases and to refinance or repurchase other debt.
We believe that cash generated from operations and funds from borrowings available under the Credit Agreement and other foreign bank loans will be sufficient to meet our expected operating needs, planned capital expenditures, debt service, tax obligations, pension benefit plan contributions, share repurchases and common stock dividends for the foreseeable future. We continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market and may incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, to finance any such acquisition.
We are in compliance with all financial and operating covenants contained in our financing agreements and believe that we will continue to be in compliance during 2020 with all of these covenants.
Rationalization Charges
We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Under our rationalization plans, we made cash payments of $7.7 million and $3.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Exclusive of the footprint optimization plan for our metal container business and our resulting withdrawal from the Central States Pension Plan announced in 2019, remaining expenses and cash expenditures for our rationalization plans are expected to be $2.1 million and $3.9 million, respectively. Remaining expenses for the accretion of interest for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to average approximately $1.1 million per year and be recognized annually for the next twenty years, and remaining cash expenditures for the withdrawal liability related to the Central States Pension Plan are expected to be approximately $3.1 million annually for the next twenty years, beginning in 2020.
You should also read Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risks relating to our operations result primarily from changes in interest rates and, with respect to our international metal container and closures operations and our Canadian plastic container operations, from foreign currency exchange rates. In the normal course of business, we also have risk related to commodity price changes for items such as natural gas. We employ established policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks. Interest rate, foreign currency and commodity pricing transactions are used only to the extent considered necessary to meet our objectives. We do not utilize derivative financial instruments for trading or other speculative purposes.
Information regarding our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity pricing risk has been disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019. Since such filing, other than the changes discussed in Notes 3, 8 and 9 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report, there has not been a material change to our interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk or commodity pricing risk or to our policies and procedures to manage our exposure to these risks.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
As required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or the Exchange Act, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based upon that evaluation, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including the Principal Executive Officer and the Principal Financial Officer, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting during the period covered by this Quarterly Report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these internal controls.
On June 1, 2020, we acquired the Albéa Dispensing Business. You should read Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report for further information on our acquisition of the Albéa Dispensing Business. We are currently in the process of integrating the internal controls and procedures of the Albéa Dispensing Business into our internal controls over financial reporting. As provided under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, we will include the internal controls and procedures of the Albéa Dispensing Business in our annual assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for our 2021 fiscal year.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this Quarterly Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
