UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
☒ | ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the fiscal year ended June 27, 2021July 3, 2022
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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Commission File Number: 1-10542
UNIFI, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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7201 West Friendly Avenue
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (336) 294-4410
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
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Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☒
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 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 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 the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of December 25, 2020,26, 2021, the aggregate market value of the registrant’s voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $233,348,635.$313,304,229. The registrant has no non-voting stock.
As of August 20, 2021,29, 2022, the number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding was 18,517,713.18,000,052.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with the registrant’s 20212022 Annual Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K to the extent described herein.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that relate to our plans, objectives, estimates, and goals. Statements expressing expectations regarding our future, or projections or estimates relating to products, sales, revenues, expenditures, costs, strategies, initiatives, or earnings, are typical of such statements and are made under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations about our future performance, considering the information currently available to management. The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “strive”“strive,” and words of similar import, or the negative of such words, identify or signal the presence of forward-looking statements. These statements are not statements of historical fact; and they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition that we express or imply in any forward-looking statement. Factors that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:
| • | the competitive nature of the textile industry and the impact of global competition; |
| • | changes in the trade regulatory environment and governmental policies and legislation; |
| • | the availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials; |
| • | general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in markets where the Company competes, including economic and political factors over which the Company has no control; |
| • | changes in consumer spending, customer preferences, fashion trends and end uses for the Company’s products; |
| • | the financial condition of the Company’s customers; |
| • | the loss of a significant customer or brand partner; |
| • | natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or water shortages, extreme weather conditions and other disruptions at one of the Company’s facilities; |
| • | the disruption of operations, global demand, or financial performance as a result of catastrophic or extraordinary events, including epidemics or pandemics such as the recent |
| • | the success of the Company’s strategic business initiatives; |
| • | the volatility of financial and credit markets; |
| • | the ability to service indebtedness and fund capital expenditures and strategic business initiatives; |
| • | the availability of and access to credit on reasonable terms; |
| • | changes in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates; |
| • | fluctuations in production costs; |
| • | the ability to protect intellectual property; |
| • | the strength and reputation of the Company’s brands; |
| • | employee relations; |
| • | the ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees; |
| • | the impact of climate change or environmental, health and safety regulations; |
| • | the impact of tax laws, the judicial or administrative interpretations of tax laws and/or changes in such laws or interpretations; and |
| • | other factors discussed below in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” or in the Company’s other periodic reports and information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). |
All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control. New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on the Company. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, except as may be required by federal securities laws.
In light of all the above considerations, we reiterate that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we caution you not to rely on them as such.
UNIFI, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 27, 2021JULY 3, 2022
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Fiscal Year
The fiscal year for Unifi, Inc., its domestic subsidiaries and its subsidiary in El Salvador ends on the Sunday in June or July nearest June 30 of each year. Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal 2022, 2021, 2020 and 20192020 ended on July 3, 2022, June 27, 2021 and June 28, 2020, and June 30, 2019, respectively.
Unifi, Inc.’s remaining material operating subsidiaries’ fiscal years end on June 30. There were no significant transactions or events that occurred between Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal year end and such wholly owned subsidiaries’ fiscal year ends. Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal 2022 consisted of 53 weeks, while fiscal 2021 and 2020 each consisted of 52 weeks, while fiscal 2019 consisted of 53 weeks.
Presentation
All amounts, except per share amounts, are presented in thousands (000s), unless otherwise noted.
PART I
Item 1.Business
Unifi, Inc., a New York corporation formed in 1969 (together with its subsidiaries, “UNIFI,” the “Company,” “we,” “us”“us,” or “our”), is a multinational company that manufactures and sells innovative recycled and synthetic products, made from polyester and nylon, primarily to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers (UNIFI’s direct customers) that produce yarn and/or fabric for the apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets (UNIFI’s indirect customers). We sometimes refer to these indirect customers as “brand partners.” Polyester products include partially oriented yarn (“POY”), textured, solution and package dyed, twisted, beamed, and draw wound yarns, and each is available in virgin or recycled varieties. Nylon products include virgin or recycled textured, solution dyed and spandex covered yarns. Recycled solutions, made from both pre-consumer and post-consumer waste, include plastic bottle flake (“Flake”) made from polyester, and polymer beads (“Chip”) and staple fiber made from polyester or nylon.
UNIFI maintains one of the textile industry’s most comprehensive product offerings that includes a range of specialized, value-added and commodity solutions, with principal geographic markets in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. UNIFI has direct manufacturing operations in four countries and participates in joint ventures with operations in Israel and the United States (“U.S.”).
UNIFI has fourthree reportable segments:segments based on the primary geographies in which UNIFI distributes its products:
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Other information for UNIFI’s reportable segments is provided in Note 24, “Business Segment Information,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. In addition to UNIFI’s reportable segments, UNIFI conducts certain ancillary operations that primarily include for-hire transportation services, which comprise an All Other category. The ancillary operations classified within All Other are immaterial to UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements.
In discussion of our operating results in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (this “Annual Report”) and the combined impacts of certain concepts to both our Polyester and Nylon Segments, we refer to our operations in the “NACA” region, which is the region comprised of the trade zones covered by theDominican Republic—Central America Free Trade Agreement (“CAFTA-DR”) and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”). Prior to the establishment of the USMCA, we benefited from a similar, historical agreement known as the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”).
Strategic Overview and Operating Results
We believe UNIFI’s underlying performance during recent fiscal years reflects the strength of our global initiative to deliver differentiated solutions to customers and brand partners throughout the world. Our supply chain has been developed and enhanced in multiple regions around the globe, allowing us to deliver a diverse range of fibers and polymers to key customers in the markets we serve, especially apparel. These polyester and nylontextile products are supported by quality assurance, product development, product and otherfabric certifications, hangtags, co-marketing along with technical and customer service teams across UNIFI’s operating subsidiaries. We have developed this successful operating platform by improving operational and business processes and deriving value from sustainability-based initiatives, including polyester and nylon recycling.
This platform has provided growth in our core operations during recent fiscal years and has been augmented by significant capital investments that support the production and delivery of sustainable and innovative solutions. In order to achieve further growth, UNIFI is committed to investing strategically and synergistically in:
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We believe that further commercial expansion will require a continued stream of new technology and innovation that generates products with meaningful consumer benefits. Along with our recycled platform, UNIFI has significant yarn technologies that provide optimal performance characteristics for today’s marketplace, including moisture management, temperature moderation, stretch, ultra-violet protection, and fire retardation, among others. To achieve further growth, UNIFI remains focused on innovation, bringing to market the next wave of fibers and polymers for tomorrow’s applications. As we invest and grow, sustainability remains at our
core. We believe that increasing the awareness for recycled solutions in applications across fibers and polymers and furthering sustainability-based initiatives with like-minded brand partners will be key to our future success. GrowthWe also believe that our manufacturing processes and our technical knowledge and capabilities will also requireallow us to grow market share and develop new textile programs with new and existing customers. Ultimately, combining leading edge innovation with our prominent, high-quality partnerships. With a changing retail landscapebrand and a dynamic consumer, brands are demanding responsive, localized supply chains. In order to capitalize on these shifts, we expect to identifyagile regional business model will allow for underlying sales and enter into partnerships and commercial relationships that expand our global footprint in strategic regions. As the Americas and Asia remain significant components of the global supply chain, UNIFI will be diligent in exploring partnerships that advance our existing growth platform in these regions.profitability growth.
Our recent efforts to alleviate competitive pressures from imported polyester yarn into the U.S. are intended to complement our strategic initiatives and to stabilize the market share decline we have experienced in the U.S., while improving facility utilization and cost absorption. These efforts are further discussed below under the heading “Trade Regulation and Rules of Origin.” Execution on both our strategic and trade initiatives is expected to increase revenue and profitability.
Consistent with our renewed focus on delivering recycled and synthetic fibers around the globe, we executed a strategic divestiture of our 34% minority ownership interest in Parkdale America, LLC (“PAL”) (the “PAL Investment”), a domestic cotton yarn supplier, in fiscal 2020. The PAL Investment was sold for $60,000 in cash to Parkdale, Incorporated (“Parkdale”), the existing majority partner. Cash proceeds from the divestiture provided additional flexibility and liquidity for both long-term opportunities and uncertainty associated with current economic volatility.
Fiscal 20212022 Financial Performance
In fiscal 2021,2022, global economic recovery, domestic weather events, supply chain challenges, and general inflationary pressures led to higher input costs. In the U.S., rising input costs and a tighter labor pool placed meaningful pressure on our Polyesterdomestic gross profit performance during fiscal 2022.
In the past, selling price adjustments were primarily associated with changes in the price of polyester and Nylon Segmentsnylon raw materials, but the current environment requires that selling price adjustments accommodate significant increases in all categories of input costs, including packaging, supplies, additives, and labor. For the majority of our portfolio, we were able to implement selling price adjustments to protect gross margins. However, some selling price adjustments in the U.S. and Central America were not realized rapidly enough to avoid temporary gross margin declines in certain portions of our portfolio. While we have navigated the dynamic cost environment better than in recent prior years, elevated levels of input costs and lower levels of labor productivity in our manufacturing operations adversely impacted byour gross margin and remain headwinds to UNIFI’s profitability.
In order to address these input cost and labor headwinds during fiscal 2022, we (i) instituted responsive selling price adjustments at all locations and (ii) prioritized more focused training and retention initiatives within our domestic manufacturing workforce. We expect both actions to improve our profitability in future periods.
In addition to the COVID-19 pandemic, as manufacturing activityrecent escalation of input costs, UNIFI experienced inefficiencies in the NACA region has recovered less rapidly thanglobal supply chain in Asiaconnection with (i) freight costs and Brazil. Althoughlogistics slowdowns in foreign markets; (ii) a tighter labor pool in the U.S.; and (iii) suppressed productivity remains pressured by lowerfrom our business partners resulting from pandemic-related lockdowns in certain regions, particularly Asia. Despite some stabilization of these events, we experienced global demand our Asia Segmentvolatility and uncertainty in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and at the start of fiscal 2023, as the threat of recession continues to perform well with bothcreate uncertainty for calendar 2022 and 2023. The existing challenges and future uncertainty, particularly for rising input costs, labor productivity, and global demand, could worsen and/or continue for prolonged periods, materially impacting our Americas and Asia Segments. The need for future selling price adjustments could impact our ability to retain current customer programs and compete successfully for new and existing customer programs. Theprograms in certain regions.
In fiscal 2022, the Brazil Segment was able to navigate its domestic recovery more favorably than competitive importers, resulting in sales volume, profitability and market share gainsSegment’s results normalized as compared to recent fiscal years. We believe2021. The performance in fiscal 2021 was largely the result of outperformance by the Brazil Segment includesthat included the temporary capture of market share from competitive imports and higher conversion margin due to the unfavorable dynamics facing competitors related to higher input and freight costs combined with longer delivery times.
Although sales volumesThe Asia Segment continued to perform well with both new and existing customer programs in fiscal 2022, despite recent disruptions due to COVID-19 lockdowns in China. The Asia Segment is better able to navigate volatility in product demand due to its asset light model and the lack of cost absorption that can be unfavorable in times of weaker demand for more asset intensive operations like our Americas and Brazil Segments.
Russia-Ukraine Conflict
We recognize the disruption to global markets and supply chains caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. While volatility and uncertainty continue, we have no significant customers or supply chain partners in the NACAconflicted region, were pressured in fiscal 2021, our operations benefited from selling price stability and responsiveness and sales mix improvements. Accordingly, we were able to achieve better-than-expected operating results in fiscal 2021.
While sales and gross profit pressures from the COVID-19 pandemic have weighed on certain aspects of our financial results, we have remained diligent in effectively managing our operations while delivering on customer demand. Accordingly,not been directly impacted by the conflict. Indirectly, we generated operating cash flows and reduced our debt principal during fiscal 2021. Our performance in fiscal 2021 has further strengthened our balance sheet and solidified a foundation for further growth subsequentrecognize that additional or prolonged impacts to the negative impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We believe that several aspects ofpetroleum or other global markets could cause further inflationary pressures to our business will remain drivers for growth once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides, including: (i) continued sales and portfolio growth for our Asia Segment; (ii) U.S. market share recapture from our recent trade initiatives; (iii) continued commitments in sustainability by corporations, governments and other entities leading to further demand for our REPREVE® platform; (iv) leading-edge innovation and commercialization efforts that deliver meaningful consumer products; and (v) continued expansion of our portfolio with additional markets, applications, and brand partners.raw material costs or unforeseen adverse impacts.
COVID-19 Pandemic
InBeginning in March 2020 with the World Health Organization declaredOrganization’s declaration of the current COVID-19 outbreak as a global pandemic. Efforts to containpandemic, the spreadglobal economy has seen the negative effects of COVID-19 intensified during Marchlocal, state and April 2020. Several states, including North Carolina, where UNIFI’s primary manufacturing and administrative operations are located, declared states of emergency. A number of foreign and local governments also enacted temporary business closures, issued quarantine orders and took other restrictive measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The local and globalfederal containment efforts. These measures significantly reduced economic activity and demand, thereby reducing overall demand for UNIFI’s products from March 2020 to December 2020.
In an effort to protect the health and safety of our employees, customers and communities, UNIFI took proactive, aggressive actions from the earliest signs of the outbreak that included social distancing and travel restriction policies for all locations along with reducing costs in both manufacturing and selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) without impacting our ability to service customers. These measures remainwere relaxed in effectfiscal 2022 and are evaluated regularly against local, state, and federal recommendations.
Global measures taken to combat the COVID-19 pandemic generated a significant decline in global business activity that may have a lasting impact on the global economy and consumer demand. The duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its related impact on our business is currently unknown.
Throughout calendar 2020, the Asia Segment’s overall performance and profitability was moderately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, while our U.S.,Americas and Brazil and El SalvadorSegments’ operations were more adversely impacted, most notably in the June 2020 and September 2020 quarters during the most intense declines in global demand. The global disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted, and will continue to negatively impact, overall global demand and business activity, including textiles in both the Americas and Asia for a currently unknown duration.
Our operating results forDuring fiscal 2021, indicate a robust recovery of the textile supply chain and increased activity from the considerably low levels of demand experienced in the June 2020 quarter. However, the anticipated economic recovery could be jeopardized by a significant hampering of local and global healthcare systems’ ability to treat infections, mutations of the virus (such as the Delta variant) that cause further difficulty in containment efforts or shelter-in-place orders in UNIFI’s primary geographic markets.
Specifically, the local government in Sao Paolo, Brazil issued lockdown orders during late March 2021 that continued into April 2021 in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 among its citizens. Additionally,resulting in store closings and manufacturing shutdowns occurred around that same time.shutdowns. The restrictions caused an immediate disruption of our Brazil Segment’s revenue during the quarantine period, although demand levels appear to have been restoredrecovered at the end of fiscal 2021.
Despite economic pressures amidBeginning in March 2022, China implemented a strict COVID-19 zero-tolerance policy that included geographic markets near Suzhou, China, where our sales and administrative office is located. Due to these severe lockdowns in China, the Asia Segment’s results were adversely impacted, primarily during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. We also believe that if these lockdowns remain in place, this could adversely impact the results of our Asia Segment in the first half of fiscal 2023, along with the current global demand uncertainty.
UNIFI has been able to navigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic textileto minimize the overall impact to UNIFI for fiscal 2021 and 2022 as global demand and business activity levels inconsumer spending were predominantly restored over fiscal 2021 exceeded our expectations when we began theand such economic levels did not decline within fiscal year.2022. However, there is no certainty that such levels will continue or increase during the remainder of calendar 2021.2022. Additionally, there is no clear indication that the recent demand and activity levels were the result of sustained economic restoration, as those levels could have been favorably impacted by pent up demand. UNIFI will continue to monitor the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the COVID-19 pandemic, prioritizingand the health and safety of our employees, while delivering on customer demand.potential recessionary pressures that have become pervasive in calendar 2022.
REPREVE®
In the early 2000s, by recycling our own production waste into useful polyester fibers, we took the first steps toward building an important supply chain with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. After more than a decade,nearly two decades, our REPREVE® brand has become the quintessential recycled fiber of choice for brand, retail, and textile partners around the globe. REPREVE® is most commonly offered in the following fiber forms: polyester staple fiber, polyester filament, nylon staple fiber, and nylon filament, comprising our REPREVE® Fiber platform; as well as inplatform. We also sell REPREVE Chip, which is a polyester resin form as REPREVE® Chip.product. Beyond the high quality, versatility, and breadth of application that REPREVE® offers, UNIFI combines transparency, traceability, and certification for REPREVE® products to support our customers’ own sustainability narratives.
REPREVE® is our flagship brand and our fastest growing brand. As part of our efforts to expand consumer brand recognition of REPREVE,®, UNIFI has developed recycling-focused sponsorships with various brand partners and other entities that span across sporting, music, and outdoor events. The increasing success and awareness of the REPREVE® brand continues to provide new opportunities for growth, allowing for expansion into new end uses and markets for REPREVE,®, as well as continued growth of the brand with current customers. This has driven traction with global brands and retailers who obtain value and lasting consumer interest from the innovation and sustainability aspects that REPREVE® provides.
We remain committed to sustainability. During fiscal 2021,2022, we achieved twoa significant milestones by: (i)milestone by surpassing more than 2530 billion recycled plastic bottles transformed since the inception of REPREVE® and (ii) receivingREPREVE. In addition, in fiscal 2021, we received comparably favorable Higg Materials Sustainability Index scores for REPREVE® produced in the U.S., demonstrating that the brand’s global warming potential is meaningfully better than conventional alternatives such as generic recycled yarn and virgin yarn. Our dedication continues withas we pursue our next goal of reaching the 3050 billion recycled plastic bottles mark in calendar 2022.by December 2025. We will continue growing the business for our REPREVE® products and believe our engagement and research and development work with brands and retailers continues to create new, worldwide sales opportunities.
The primary metric for tracking growth of the REPREVE® brand is REPREVE® Fiber sales. REPREVE Fiber represents Unifi's collection of fiber products on its recycled platform, with or without added technologies. Of our consolidated sales in fiscal 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2021,2022, REPREVE® Fiber comprised 25%31%, 31% and 37%, and 36%, or $186,141, $245,832, and $293,080, respectively.
Capital Investments
In fiscal 2015, we began a significant, three-year capital investment plan to increase our manufacturing capabilities and capacity, expand our technological foundation and customize our asset base to improve our ability to deliver small-lot and high-value solutions. These investments were made primarily for the PolyesterAmericas Segment.
Most notably, we made significant investments in the production and supply chain for REPREVE,®, including backward integration by building a bottle processing plant and additional production lines in the REPREVE® Recycling Center. Furthermore, UNIFI (i) installed bi-component spinning machinery to produce specialized, high-value yarns and (ii) made machinery modifications to meet the ever-changing demands of the market, all while (iii) investing in routine capital maintenance to ensure high-quality manufacturing.
Subsequent to the multi-year capital investment plan, our capital investments have ranged from approximately $15,000 to $25,000 each fiscal year, and most recently include (i) making further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas and (ii) beginningannual maintenance capital expenditures.
Fiscal 2022 capital investments increased to approximately $40,000 in connection with our plans to invest approximately $100,000 into the purchaseAmericas and installation ofBrazil Segments for new eAFK Evo texturing machines,machinery that has significant efficiency, productivity, and (iii) annual maintenance capital expenditures.flexibility benefits over our legacy equipment.
In fiscal 2022,2023, we expect to invest between $40,000$35,000 and $45,000$40,000 in capital projects, includingincluding: (i) the purchase and installation of additional eAFK Evo texturing machines, (ii) making further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas, and (iii) approximately $10,000 to $12,000 of annual maintenance capital expenditures. We are encouraged by the initial metrics surrounding the eAFK Evo texturing machines currently operating in our facilities, and we expect these upgrades to generate meaningful investment returns in the future.
Nonetheless, the severity and duration of the COVID-19 pandemic, along with any other economic disruptions and other factors could adversely impact the speed at which we invest in capital projects, as we continue to prioritize liquidity, safety, and maintenance.
Share Repurchases
In addition to capital investments and debt retirement, UNIFI may utilize excess cash for strategic share repurchases. On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board of Directors (“Board”) approved a share repurchase program (the “2018 SRP”) under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.
As of June 27, 2021,July 3, 2022, UNIFI had repurchased a total of 84701 shares at an average price of $23.72,$15.90, leaving $48,008$38,859 available for repurchase under the 2018 SRP. UNIFI will continue to evaluate opportunities to use excess cash flows from operations or existing borrowings to repurchase additional stock, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to support its operational needs and to fund future strategic growth opportunities.
Developments in Principal Markets
Americas
Since 2017, apparel production experienced multi-year growth in the NACA region,North and Central America regions, which comprisescomprise the principal markets for UNIFI’s Polyester and Nylon Segments.Americas Segment. The share of synthetic apparel production for these regions as a percentage of U.S. retail stabilized at approximately 18%, while retail consumption grew. The CAFTA-DR region, which continues to be a competitive alternative to Asian supply chains for textile products, maintained its share of synthetic apparel supply to U.S. retailers. The relative share of synthetic apparel versus cotton apparel as a proportion of the overall apparel market increased and provided growth for the consumption of synthetic yarns within the CAFTA-DR region.
During the last fourfive fiscal years, several key drivers affected our financial results. During fiscal 2018 and 2019, our operations in the U.S. were unfavorably impacted by (i) rising raw material costs and (ii) a surge of imported polyester textured yarn that depressed our pricing, market share, and fixed cost absorption. During fiscal 2020, our financial results began to improve following more stable import and raw material cost environments. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant unfavorable impact to product demand and our annual profitability suffered accordingly. Near the end of fiscal 2020, we divested a minority interest investment and significantly improved our liquidity position, supporting business preservation and the ability to better capture long-term growth opportunities. Throughout fiscal 2021, our businesses experienced sequential improvement alongside global demand and economic recovery, and we capitalized on profitable opportunities that fueled strong consolidated results. Throughout fiscal 2022, we experienced adverse pressure from rising input costs and weakening labor productivity primarily in our domestic operations. Looking ahead, our operations remain well positioned to capture long-term growth opportunities, and we are working to mitigate any potential recession impacts.
Brazil
UNIFI’s AsianBrazilian operations play a key role in our strategy. This segment is primarily impacted by (i) price pressures from imported fiber, fabric, and finished goods (similar to our U.S. operations), (ii) the inflation rate in Brazil, and (iii) changes in the value of the Brazilian Real (“BRL”). Competition and economic and political volatility remain challenging conditions in South America, despite our strong performance in fiscal 2021 and 2022, thus UNIFI continues to (i) aggressively pursue mix enrichment by working with customers to develop programs using our differentiated products, including REPREVE and (ii) implement process improvements and manufacturing efficiency plans to help lower per-unit costs.
Asia
UNIFI’s Asia operations remain an important part of our strategy due to the significant capacity and production that exists in Asia, which enhances our ability to service customers with global supply chains. Competition in the Asia region remains high; however, interest and demand for UNIFI’s products in Asia have helped support strong sales volumes in recent years. We are encouraged by programs undertaken with key brands and retailers that benefit from the diversification and innovation of our global portfolio.
UNIFI’s Brazilian operations also play a key role in our strategy. This segment is primarily impacted by (i) price pressures from imported fiber, fabric and finished goods (similar to our U.S. operations), (ii) the inflation rate in Brazil, and (iii) changes in the value of the Brazilian Real (“BRL”). Competition and economic and political volatility remain challenging conditions in South America, despite our strong performance in fiscal 2021, thus UNIFI continues to (i) aggressively pursue mix enrichment by working with customers to develop programs using our differentiated products and (ii) implement process improvements and manufacturing efficiency plans to help lower per-unit costs.
UNIFI’s operations in Asia and Brazil have been critical to global growth and expansion. Looking ahead, we expect expansionto expand into additional markets in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East utilizing the asset-light supply chain and service model that has been successful for us in Asia.
As we expand our operations outside of the Americas, we will continue to evaluate the level of capital investment required to support the needs of our customers and we intend to allocate our resources accordingly.
Industry Overview
UNIFI operates in the textile industry and, within that broad category, the respective markets for yarns, fabrics, fibers, and end-use products, such as apparel and hosiery, automotive, industrial products, and home furnishings.furnishings, among others. Even though the textile industry is global, there are several distinctive regional or other geographic markets that often shape the business strategies and operations of participants in the industry. Because of free trade agreements and other trade regulations entered into by the U.S. government, the U.S. textile industry, which is otherwise a distinctive geographic market on its own, is often considered in conjunction with other geographic markets or regions in North, South, and Central America, such as the NACA region. The Company’s principal markets for its domestic operations are in the NACA region.America.
According to data compiled by PCI WoodMackenzie, a global leader in research and analysis for the polyester and raw material markets, global demand for polyester yarns has grown steadily since 1980. In calendar 2003, polyester replaced cotton as the fiber with the largest percentage of worldwide fiber sales. In calendar 2018, global polyester consumption accounted for an estimated 56% of global fiber consumption, and global demand was projected to increase by approximately 3.0% to 3.5% annually through calendar 2025. In calendar 2018, global nylon consumption accounted for an estimated 5% of global fiber consumption. However, the continued decline in the U.S. nylon market during fiscal 2021 had an unfavorable impact on UNIFI’s Nylon Segment. Additionally, due to the higher cost of nylon, the industry may transition certain products from nylon to polyester. The polyester and nylon fiber sectors together accounted for approximately 61% of North American textile consumption during calendar 2018. We estimate that these calendar 2018 trends remained similar or identical throughout calendar 2019. COVID-19 adversely impacted the textile industry during calendar 2020, but we believe the share of polyester and nylon consumption has generally remained unchanged.
According to the National Council of Textile Organizations, the U.S. textile and apparel industry’s total shipments were approximately $64.4$65.2 billion for calendar 20202021 as the U.S. textile and apparel industry exported nearly $25.4$28.4 billion of textile and apparel products. The U.S. textile industry remains a large manufacturing employer.
Trade Regulation and Rules of Origin
The duty rate on imports into the U.S. of finished apparel categories that utilize polyester and nylon yarns generally range from 16% to 32%. For many years, imports of fabric and finished goods into the U.S. have increased significantly from countries that do not participate in free trade agreements or trade preference programs, despite duties charged on those imports. The primary drivers for that growth were lower overseas operating costs, foreign government subsidization of textile industries, increased overseas sourcing by U.S. retailers, the entry of China into the World Trade Organization, and the staged elimination of all textile and apparel quotas. Although global apparel imports represent a significant percentage of the U.S. market, Regional FTAs (as defined below), which follow general “yarn forward” rules of origin, provide duty free advantages for apparel made from regional fibers, yarns and fabrics, allowing UNIFI opportunities to participate in this growing market.
A significant number of UNIFI’s customers in the apparel market produce finished goods that meet the eligibility requirements for duty-free treatment in the regions covered by NACAthe Americas Segment and the Colombia and Peru free trade agreements (collectively, the “Regional FTAs”). These Regional FTAs contain rules of origin requirements in order for covered products to be eligible for duty-free treatment. In the case of textiles such as fabric, yarn (such as POY), fibers (filament and staple), and certain garments made from them, the products are generally required to be fully formed within the respective regions. UNIFI is the largest filament yarn manufacturer, and one of the few producers of qualifying synthetic yarns, in the regions covered by these Regional FTAs.
The U.S. has maintained a positive trade balance in the textile and apparel sector under the NAFTA, and UNIFI anticipates the modifications made inadoption of the USMCA in this sector willcalendar 2020, did not significantly impact textile and apparel trade in the region. The USMCA includes strong rules of origin and closesclosed several loopholes in the NAFTA that allowed non-originating inputs, such as sewing thread, pocketing, and narrow elastic fabrics.
U.S. legislation commonly referred to as the “Berry Amendment” stipulates that certain textile and apparel articles purchased by the U.S. Department of Defense must be manufactured in the U.S. and must consist of yarns and fibers produced in the U.S. UNIFI believes it is the largest producer of polyester and nylon filament yarns for Berry Amendment compliant purchasing programs.
UNIFI refers to fibers sold with specific rules of origin requirements under the Regional FTAs and the Berry Amendment, as “Compliant Yarns.” Approximately two-thirds of UNIFI’s sales within the Polyester and Nylon SegmentsAmericas Segment are sold as Compliant Yarns under the terms of the Regional FTAs or the Berry Amendment.
UNIFI believes the requirements of the rules of origin and the associated duty-free cost advantages in the Regional FTAs, together with the Berry Amendment and the growing demand for supplier responsiveness and improved inventory turns, will ensure that a portion of the existing textile industry will remain based in the Americas. UNIFI expects that the NACA region covered by the Americas Segment will continue to maintain its share of apparel production as a percentage of U.S. retail. UNIFI believes the remaining synthetic apparel production within these NACA region markets is more specialized and defensible, and, in some cases, apparel producers are bringing programs back to the NACA region as part of a balanced sourcing strategy for somecertain brands and retailers. Because UNIFI is the largest of only a few significant producers of Compliant Yarns under these Regional FTAs, one of UNIFI’s business strategies is to continue to leverage its eligibility status for duty-free processing to increase its share of business with regional and domestic fabric producers who ship their products into this region.
Over the longer term, the textile industry in the NACA region is expected to continue to be impacted by Asian supply chains where costs are much lower and regulation is limited.
Imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India, which increased approximately 79% from calendar 2013 to 2017 and which continued to grow during calendar 2018, remained elevated during fiscal 2019 and created considerable pressure on our margins and competitiveness in the U.S. Accordingly, in October 2018, UNIFI filed antidumping and countervailing duty cases with the U.S. Department of Commerce (the “Commerce Department”) and the U.S. International Trade Commission (the “ITC”) alleging that dumped and subsidized imports of polyester textured yarn from China and India arewere causing material injury to the domestic polyester textured yarn industry.
In response to antidumping and countervailing duty cases filed with the Commerce Department and the ITC in October 2018, the Commerce Department announced on April 29, 2019 affirmative preliminary countervailing duty determinations on unfairly subsidized imports of polyester textured yarn from (i) China at rates of 32% or more and (ii) India at rates of 7% or more. Subsequently, the Commerce Department and the ITC completed their investigations and began imposing associated final duties on imports. Pursuant to the conclusion of these investigations, subject imports from China and India are being assessed combined antidumping and countervailing duty rates of 97% and higher and 18% and higher, respectively, in addition to normal course duties in effect. The positive developments in our pursuit of relief from low-cost and subsidized imports are critical steps in our efforts to compete against imported yarns that have flooded the U.S. market in recent years.
Subsequent to the completion of the trade initiatives against China and India, imports from Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam (the “Subject Countries”) seemingly replaced the imports from China and India and surged into the U.S. market. Subject import volume from the Subject Countries increased from calendar 2017 to calendar 2019 by over 80%. Similar to the adverse impacts of imports from China and India in previous years, the subject imports from the Subject Countries undersold the domestic industry, taking sales from, and exerting considerable downward pricing pressure on, yarns produced by UNIFI. Accordingly, UNIFI iswas again a petitioner to the Commerce Department and the ITC alleging dumping of polyester textured yarn in the U.S. market from the Subject Countries.
In December 2020, the ITC made affirmative determinations in its preliminary phase of antidumping duty investigations concerning polyester textured yarn from the Subject Countries. In May 2021, the Commerce Department announced preliminary antidumping duty rates on imports from the Subject Countries. In November 2021, the ITC determined that the U.S. textile industry was materially injured by reason of imports of polyester textured yarn from the Subject Countries, and in December 2021, the Commerce Department issued unanimous final antidumping duty orders on such imports. The entire investigative process will take approximately one year, with final determinations of dumpingapplicable rates for the applicable countries range as follows: Indonesia, 7% to 26%; Malaysia, 8%; Thailand, 14% to 56%; and injury likely occurring by the end of calendar 2021.Vietnam, 2% to 22%.
While the ultimate short-term and long-term impacts of these duties are not yet known, UNIFI expects these countervailing and antidumping duty rates to play a significant role in helping to normalize the competitive position of UNIFI’s yarns in the U.S. market against the respective imported yarns.
Competition
The industry in which UNIFI operates is global and highly competitive. UNIFI competes not only as a global yarn producer, but also as part of a regional supply chain for certain textile products. For sales of Compliant Yarns, UNIFI competes with a limited number of foreign and domestic producers of polyester and nylon yarns. For sales of non-Compliant Yarns, UNIFI competes with a larger number of foreign and domestic producers of polyester and nylon yarns that can meet the required customer specifications of quality, reliability, and timeliness. UNIFI is affected by imported textile, apparel, and hosiery products, which adversely impact demand for UNIFI’s polyester and nylon products in certain of its markets. Several foreign competitors have significant advantages, including lower wages, raw material costs and capital costs and favorable foreign currency exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar (“USD”), any of which could make UNIFI’s products, or the related supply chains, less competitive. While competitors have traditionally focused on high-volume commodity products, they are now increasingly focused on specialty products that UNIFI historically has been able to leverage to generate higher margins.
UNIFI’s major competitors in the NACAAmericas region for polyester yarns are Aquafil O'Mara; United Textiles of America S.de R.L. de C.V.; NanYa Plastics Corp. of America (“NanYa”); AKRA, S.A. de C.V.; and C S Central America S.A. de C.V.
UNIFI’s major competitor in Brazil is Avanti Industria Comercio Importacao e Exportacao Ltda.Petroquimica Suape (Companhia Petroquimica de Pernambuco or PQS), among other traders of imported yarns and fibers.
UNIFI’s operations in Asia face competition from multiple yarn manufacturers in that region and identification of them is not feasible. However, much of our portfolio in the Asia region is advantaged by specialty and recycled products and a global sourcing and support model that assists in differentiation.
UNIFI’s major competitors for nylon yarn sales in the U.S. are Sapona Manufacturing Company, Inc. and McMichael Mills, Inc.
Globally, competitors for our REPREVE products include recycled brands from Far Eastern New Century, Tiejin, Radici, and Polygenta.
Raw Materials, Suppliers and Sourcing
The primary raw material supplier for the PolyesterAmericas Segment of virgin Chip and POY is NanYa. For the Brazil Segment, Reliance Industries, Ltd. is the primary supplier of POY. The primary suppliers of nylon raw materials for the NylonAmericas Segment are U.N.F. Industries Ltd. (“UNF”); UNF America, LLC (“UNFA”); The LYCRA CompanyCompany; and Nilit America, Inc. (“Nilit”).Nilit. Each of UNF and UNFA is a 50/50 joint venture between UNIFI and Nilit.owned 50% by UNIFI. Currently, there are multiple domestic and foreign suppliers available to fulfill UNIFI’s sourcing requirements for its recycled products. The majority of plastic bottles we utilize in the U.S. are obtained in open-market transactions from various entities throughout the U.S., while our Asian subsidiaries source recycled materials from various countries and entities throughout Asia.
For its operations in the U.S., UNIFI produces and buys certain of its raw material fibers for Compliant Yarns from a variety of sources in both the U.S. and Israel, and UNIFI produces a portion of its Chip requirements in its REPREVE® Recycling Center and purchases the remainder of such requirements from external suppliers for use in its domestic spinning facility to produce POY. In addition, UNIFI purchases nylon and polyester products for resale from various suppliers. Although UNIFI does not generally have difficulty obtaining its raw material requirements, UNIFI has, in the past, experienced interruptions or limitations in the supply of certain raw materials.
UNIFI’s bottle processing facility in Reidsville, North Carolina provides a high-quality source of Flake for the REPREVE® Recycling Center as well as for sale to external parties. Combined with recent technology advancements in recycling, we believe the Flake produced at the bottle processing facility will enhanceenhances our ability to grow REPREVE® into other markets, such as nonwovens, carpet fiber, and packaging.
The prices of the principal raw materials used by UNIFI continuously fluctuate, and it is difficult or impossible to predict trends or upcoming developments. During fiscal 2017 and 2018, UNIFI operated in a predominantly increasing virgin polyester raw material cost environment, which continued into fiscal 2019 and included a temporary but significant spike in polyester raw material costs in September and October of 2018. During fiscal 2020 and 2021, UNIFI operated in a predominantly decreasing virginpolyester raw material cost environment. During fiscal 2022, UNIFI operated in a predominantly increasing polyester raw material cost environment.
UNIFI believes that polyester raw material cost fluctuations during most of 2018 were a result of volatility in the crude oil markets, while the cost spike experienced in fiscal 2019 was primarily driven by supply and demand dynamics for certain polyester feedstock. Further, weWe consider the raw material price decreases during most of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2021 to be the result of a decline in global demand, while increasing raw material prices during the second half of fiscal 2021 and most of fiscal 2022 appeared to reflect global demand rebounds.rebounds and inflationary pressures. The continuing volatility in global crude oil prices is likely to impact UNIFI’s polyester and nylon raw material costs, but it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact or whether the movement in crude oil prices will stabilize, increase, or decrease. In any event, UNIFI monitors these dynamic factors closely and does not currently engage in hedges of polyester or nylon raw materials.
Products, Technologies and Related Markets
UNIFI manufactures and sells polyester products in the U.S., El Salvador and Brazil, and nylon products in the U.S. and Colombia, for a wide range of end uses. In Asia, UNIFI manages a network of vendors and suppliers to contract manufacture products to direct and indirect customers around the globe.
Our virgin and recycled products sold across all geographies range from specialty, value-added to commodity. We provide products to a variety of end-use markets, principally apparel, industrial, furnishings, and automotive. We report our recycled portion of consolidated sales via our REPREVE® Fiber metric, which comprised 25%31%, 31%37%, and 37%36%, or $186,141, $245,832 and $293,080 of consolidated sales for fiscal 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2021,2022, respectively.
We estimate consolidated net sales for fiscal 20212022 were distributed across our primary end markets as follows:listed below.
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UNIFI also adds value to the overall supply chain for textile products and increases consumer demand for UNIFI’s own products through the development and introduction of branded yarns and technologies that provide unique sustainability, performance, comfort and aesthetic advantages. UNIFI’s branded portion of its yarn portfolio continues to provide product differentiation to brand partners, mills, and consumers, and is based on two core platforms, REPREVE® (recycled) and PROFIBER™ (virgin):
REPREVE® is a family of sustainable products made from recycled materials, including plastic bottles. REPREVE® recycled fibers may also be customized to provide leading performance and/or aesthetic properties, enabling a differentiated consumer experience. Additionally, we support the REPREVE® brand via industry leading transparency, traceability and certification programs.
PROFIBER™ is a family of virgin material-based performance yarn products that are customizable with a broad selection of industry-leading technologies designed to deliver an array of consumer benefits.
consumers. UNIFI’s branded yarns can be found in a variety of products of well-known international brands, retailers, and department stores, including, Abercrombie & Fitch, Aeropostale, Belk, Bermuda Sands, Bestseller, BUFF, Costco Wholesale, Dillard’s, Express, Georgio Armani, Guess, H&M, Haggar, Hard Rock International, Hollister, Hugo Boss, Kate Spade New York, Kohl’s, L2 Brands, Lane Bryant, Levi Strauss & Co., Loft, Lovesac, Macy’s, MJ Soffe, New Era, Nike, Odlo, PVH, PACSUN, Patagonia, Penti, Pottery Barn, Primark, Quiksilver, REI, Roxy, Sainsbury’s, Sealy, Serta, S. Oliver, Sunbrella, TARGET, The North Face, Tommy Hilfiger, Toms, Volcom, Walmart, Williams Sonoma and Zara.stores.
In addition to the above brands and products, UNIFI combines its research and development efforts with the demands of customers and markets to develop innovative technologies that enhance yarn characteristics. Application of these technologies allows for various, separate benefits, including, among other things,including: water repellency, flame retardation, soil release, enhanced color-fastness achieved with less water use, and protection from ultra-violet rays.rays, among other attributes.
Customers
UNIFI’s Polyester Segment, AsiaAmericas Segment, Brazil Segment and NylonAsia Segment haveserve approximately 400, 800,550, 400, and 150800 customers, respectively, all in a variety of geographic markets. UNIFI’s products are manufactured according to customer specifications and are shipped based upon customer order requirements. Customer payment terms are generally consistent with prevailing industry practices for the geographies in which we participate.
UNIFI’s consolidated net sales are not materially dependent on a single direct customer and no single direct customer accounts for 10% or more of UNIFI’s consolidated net sales. UNIFI’s top 10 direct customers accounted for approximately 24% of consolidated net sales for fiscal 20212022 and approximately 26%34% of receivables as of June 27, 2021.July 3, 2022. However, UNIFI’s consolidated net sales are dependent on demand from a relatively small number of brand partners. UNIFI’s net sales within its Nylon Segment are materially dependent upon a domestic customer that accounted for approximately 20% of the Nylon Segment’s net sales for fiscal 2021.
Sales and Marketing
UNIFI employs an internal sales force of approximately 50 persons operating out of sales offices primarily in the U.S., Brazil, China, El Salvador, Colombia, Turkey, and Turkey.Europe. UNIFI also relies on independent sales agents for sales in several other countries. UNIFI seeks to create strong customer relationships and to build and strengthen those relationships throughout the supply chain. Through frequent communications with customers, partnering in product development, and engaging key downstream brands and retailers, UNIFI has created significant pull-through sales and brand recognition for its products. For example, UNIFI works with brands and retailers to educate and create demand for its products, such asincluding recent engagements involving REPREVE® at multiple events and venues in the U.S. UNIFI then works with key fabric mill partners to develop specific fabrics for those brands and retailers utilizing UNIFI products. In many of these regards, UNIFI draws upon and integrates the resources of its research and development personnel. In addition, UNIFI is enhancing co-branding activations with integrated point-of-sale and online marketing with popular brands and retailers to further enable consumers to find REPREVE® and PROFIBER™other performance technology products in multiple retail channels. Based on the establishment of many commercial and branded programs, this strategy has been successful for UNIFI.
Product Customization and Manufacturing Processes
UNIFI uses advanced production processes to manufacture its high-quality products cost-effectively in North America, Central America, and South America.Brazil and transfers relevant technical knowledge to its asset light operations in Asia for manufacture with trusted supply chain partners. UNIFI believes that its flexibility and know-how in producing specialty polyesterrecycled and nylonsynthetic products provide important development and commercialization advantages, in addition to the recent ability to vertically integrate with post-industrial and post-consumer materials.
UNIFI produces Flake, Chip, and POY using recycled materials. In addition to its yarns manufactured from virgin polyester and nylon, UNIFI sells its recycled products externally or further processes them internally to add value for customers seeking recycled components. The REPREVE® Bottle Processing Center in Reidsville, North Carolina produces Flake that can be sold externally or further processed internally at our REPREVE® Recycling Center in Yadkinville, North Carolina. Recycled polyester Chip output from the REPREVE® Recycling Center can be sold externally or further processed internally into polyester POY.
Additional processing of UNIFI’s polyester POY includes texturing, dyeing, twisting, beaming, draw winding, and draw winding.covering. The texturing process, which is common to both polyester and nylon, involves the use of high-speed machines to draw, heat, and false-twist POY to produce yarn with different physical characteristics, depending on its ultimate end use. Texturing gives the yarn greater bulk, strength, stretch, consistent dye-ability, and a softer feel, thereby making it suitable for use in the knitting and weaving of fabric. Solution dyeing and package dyeing allow for matching of customer-specific color requirements for yarns sold into various markets. Twisting incorporates real twist into filament yarns, which can be sold for a variety of uses, such as sewing thread, home furnishings, and apparel. Beaming places both textured and covered yarns onto beams to be used by customers in warp knitting and weaving applications. The draw winding process utilizes heat and draws POY to produce mid-tenacity, flat yarns.
Additional processing of UNIFI’s nylon yarn products primarily includes Lastly, covering and texturing. Covering involves the wrappingoperations utilize a spandex core to produce yarns with more stretch, compression, or air entangling of filament or spun yarn around a core yarn, primarily spandex. This process enhances a fabric’s ability to stretch, recover its original shape and resist wrinkles, while maintaining a softer feel.comfort.
UNIFI’s subsidiaries in Asia offer the same high-quality and innovative products and technologies through contract manufacturing arrangements with local manufacturers. This asset-light model allows for seamless integration of our products into the global supply chain of our customers. As we expand our Asian operations to meet the needs of our global customers, we will continue to leverage the asset-light model where the existing infrastructure can accommodate our highly technical processes, while continually evaluating the need for additional UNIFI assets in response to ever-changing market dynamics.
Research and Development
UNIFI employs approximately 140 persons, primarily in the U.S., who work closely with UNIFI’s customers, brand partners, and others to develop a variety of new yarns as well as improvements to the performance properties of existing yarns and fabrics. Among other things, UNIFI evaluates trends and uses the latest technology to create innovative yarns that meet the needs of evolving consumer preferences. Most of UNIFI’s branded yarns, including its flagship REPREVE® brand, were derived from its research and development initiatives.
UNIFI also includes, as part of its research and development initiatives, the use of continuous improvement methodologies to increase its manufacturing and other operational efficiencies, both to enhance product quality and to derive cost savings.
For fiscal 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019,2020, UNIFI incurred $12,103, $11,483, $11,257 and $12,359,$11,257, respectively, in costs for research and development (including salaries and benefits of the personnel involved in those efforts).
Intellectual Property
UNIFI has numerous trademarks registered in the U.S. and in other countries and jurisdictions around the world. Due to its current brand recognition and potential growth opportunities, UNIFI believes that its portfolio of registered REPREVE® trademarks is its most significant trademark asset. Ownership rights in registered trademarks typically do not expire if the trademarks are continued in use and properly protected under applicable law.
UNIFI licenses certain trademarks, including Dacron® and Softec™, from Invista S.a.r.l. (“INVISTA”).
UNIFI also employs its innovative manufacturing know-how, methods and processes to produce and deliver proprietary solutions to customers and brand partners. UNIFI relies on the copyright and trade secret laws of the U.S. and other countries, as well as nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, to protect these rights.
Human Capital (not presented in thousands)
As of June 27, 2021,July 3, 2022, UNIFI had approximately 2,8803,100 employees, along withwhich includes approximately 230300 individuals working under temporary labor contracts. The number of employees in each of the Polyester Segment, theAmericas, Brazil, and Asia Segment, the Brazil Segment, the Nylon SegmentSegments and the corporate office were approximately 1,610, 80, 570, 510,2,270, 630, 90, and 110, respectively, at June 27, 2021.July 3, 2022. While employees of our Brazil Segment are unionized, none of the labor forces employed by UNIFI’s domestic or other foreign subsidiaries are currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement. UNIFI believes the Company has a good relationship with its employees.
We believe in the importance of the retention, growth, and development of our employees. UNIFI endeavors to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to our employees, as well as professional development opportunities to cultivate talent throughout the organization. We are focused on employee health and safety initiatives and have implemented protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic to enhance workplace safety. We also value people and ideas from varying backgrounds and are constantly striving to create a more diverse workforce and inclusive organization.
Geographic Data
Geographic information reported in conformance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) is included in Note 24, “Business Segment Information,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Information regarding risks attendant to UNIFI’s foreign operations is included in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Annual Report.
Seasonality
UNIFI is not significantly impacted by seasonality; however, UNIFI typically experiences its highest sales volumes in the fourth quarter of its fiscal years. Excluding the effects of fiscal years with 53 weeks rather than 52 weeks, the most significant effects on UNIFI’s results of operations for particular periods during a year are due to planned manufacturing shutdowns by either UNIFI or its customers for certain holiday or traditional shutdown periods.
Backlog
UNIFI’s level of unfilled orders is affected by many factors, including the timing of specific orders and the delivery time for specific products, as well as a customer’s ability or inability to cancel the related order. As such, UNIFI does not consider the amount of unfilled orders, or backlog, to be a meaningful indicator of expected levels of future sales or to be material to an understanding of UNIFI’s business as a whole.
Working Capital
UNIFI funds its working capital requirements through cash flows generated from operations, along with short-term borrowings, as needed. For more detailed information, see “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in this Annual Report.
Inflation
Prior to fiscal 2021, UNIFI’s input costs had experienced steady and predictable increases. However, in calendar 2021 and 2022, UNIFI, along with many other textile manufacturers and a range of other industries, began to experience above-average inflationary pressures on a range of input costs, including but not limited to labor, freight, energy, and raw materials. Accordingly, we began implementing responsive selling price adjustments during both fiscal 2021 and 2022 to protect gross margins. While our selling price adjustments have thus far been successful at mitigating much of the inflationary pressure that has occurred, further significant fluctuations in input costs may not be immediately recoverable via selling price adjustments and our gross margins could suffer. However, we monitor our input costs closely, and we expect to maintain our ability to respond quickly to cost fluctuations to minimize any potential adverse impacts to earnings.
Beyond the current inflationary environment experienced in fiscal 2022, UNIFI expects that costs tocould continue to rise long term for certain consumables used to produce and ship its products, as well as for its utilities and labor. UNIFI expects to mitigate the impacts of such rising costs through increased operational efficiencies and increased selling prices, but rising inflation could becomebe a factor that negatively impacts UNIFI’s profitability.
Environmental Matters
UNIFI is subject to various federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations limiting the use, storage, handling, release, discharge, and disposal of a variety of hazardous substances and wastes used in or resulting from its operations (and to potential remediation obligations thereunder). These laws include the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, the Clean Air Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (including provisions relating to underground storage tanks), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, commonly referred to as “Superfund” or “CERCLA” and various state counterparts to such laws. UNIFI’s operations are also governed by laws and regulations relating to workplace safety and worker health, principally the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations issued thereunder, which, among other things, establish exposure standards regarding hazardous materials and noise standards and regulate the use of hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
UNIFI believes that it has obtained, and is in compliance in all material respects with, all significant permits required to be issued by federal, state, or local law in connection with the operation of its business. UNIFI also believes that the operation of its production facilities and its disposal of waste materials are substantially in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and that there are no material ongoing or anticipated capital expenditures associated with environmental control facilities necessary to remain in compliance with such provisions. UNIFI incurs normal operating costs associated with the discharge of materials into the environment but does not believe that these costs are material or inconsistent with those of its domestic competitors.
On September 30, 2004, Unifi Kinston, LLC (“UK”), a subsidiary of Unifi, Inc., completed its acquisition of polyester filament manufacturing assets located in Kinston, North Carolina (“Kinston”) from INVISTA. The land for the Kinston site was leased pursuant to a 99-year ground lease (the “Ground Lease”) with E.I. DuPont de Nemours (“DuPont”). Since 1993, DuPont has been investigating and cleaning up the Kinston site under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Corrective Action program. The program requires DuPont to identify all potential areas of environmental concern (“AOCs”), assess the extent of containment at the identified AOCs and remediate the AOCs to comply with applicable regulatory standards. Effective March 20, 2008, UK entered into a lease termination agreement associated with conveyance of certain assets at the Kinston site to DuPont. This agreement terminated the Ground Lease and relieved UK of any future responsibility for environmental remediation, other than participation with DuPont, if so called upon, with regard to UK’s period of operation of the Kinston site, which was from 2004 to 2008. At this time, UNIFI has no basis to determine if or when it will have any responsibility or obligation with respect to the AOCs or the extent of any potential liability for the same. UK continues to own property (the “Kentec site”) acquired in the 2004 transaction with INVISTA that has contamination from DuPont’s prior operations and is monitored by DEQ. The Kentec site has been remediated by DuPont, and DuPont has received authority from DEQ to discontinue further remediation, other than natural attenuation. Prior to transfer of responsibility to UK, DuPont and UK had a duty to monitor and report the environmental status of the Kentec site to DEQ. Effective April 10, 2019, UK assumed sole remediator responsibility of the Kentec site pursuant to its contractual obligations with INVISTA and received $180 of net monitoring and reporting costs due from DuPont. In connection with monitoring, UK expects to sample and report to DEQ annually. At this time, UNIFI does not expect any active site remediation will be required but expects that any costs associated with active site remediation, if ever required, would likely be immaterial.
Joint Ventures and Unconsolidated Affiliates
UNIFI participates in two joint ventures that supply raw materials to the NylonAmericas Segment, one located in the U.S. and one in Israel. As of June 27, 2021,July 3, 2022, UNIFI had $2,159$2,072 recorded for these investments in unconsolidated affiliates. Other information regarding UNIFI’s unconsolidated affiliates is provided in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and in Note 10, “Other Non-Current Assets” under the subheading “Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates and Variable Interest Entities,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
During fiscal 2020, UNIFI and Parkdale finalized negotiations to sell UNIFI’s PAL Investment to Parkdale for $60,000. The transaction closed on April 29, 2020, and UNIFI received $60,000 in cash.
Available Information
UNIFI’s website is www.unifi.com. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and all amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as well as proxy statements and other information we file with, or furnish to, the SEC are available free of charge on our website. We make these documents available as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically transmit them to the SEC. Except as otherwise stated in these documents, the information on our website is not a part of this Annual Report and is not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report or any of our other filings with the SEC. In addition, many of our corporate governance documents are available on our website, including ourour: Audit Committee Charter, Compensation Committee Charter, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Ethical Business Conduct Policy Statement, and Code of Ethics for Senior Financial and Executive Officers. Copies of such materials, as well as any of our SEC reports and all amendments thereto, may also be obtained without charge by writing to Unifi, Inc., 7201 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410, Attention: Corporate Secretary.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Many of the factors that affect UNIFI’s business and operations involve risk and uncertainty. The factors described below are some of the risks that could materially negatively affect UNIFI’s business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. You should consider all such risks in evaluating UNIFI or making any investment decision involving UNIFI.
Strategic Risks
UNIFI faces intense competition from a number of domestic and foreign yarn producers and importers of foreign-sourced fabric, apparel, and other textile products. Because UNIFI and the supply chains in which UNIFI conducts its business do not typically operate on the basis of long-term contracts with textile customers or brand partners, these competitive factors could cause UNIFI’s customers or brand partners to shift rapidly to other producers.
UNIFI competes not only against domestic and foreign yarn producers, but also against importers of foreign-sourced fabric, apparel, and other textile products into the U.S. and other countries in which UNIFI does business, particularly in Brazil with respect to commodity yarn products. The primary competitive factors in the textile industry include price, quality, product styling, performance attributes and differentiation, brand reputation, flexibility and location of production and finishing, delivery time, and customer service. The needs of certain customers and brand partners and the characteristics of particular products determine the relative importance of these various factors. A large number of UNIFI’s foreign competitors have significant competitive advantages that may include lower labor and raw material costs, production facilities in locations outside UNIFI’s existing supply chain, government subsidies, and favorable foreign currency exchange rates against the USD. If any of these advantages increase, if new and/or larger competitors emerge in the future, or if UNIFI’s brand reputation is detrimentally impacted, UNIFI’s products could become less competitive, and its sales and profits may decrease as a result. In particular, devaluation of the Chinese currency against the USD could result in UNIFI’s products becoming less competitive from a pricing standpoint and/or could result in the NACA region losing market share to Chinese imports, thereby adversely impacting UNIFI’s sales and profits. While these foreign competitors have traditionally focused on commodity production, they are now increasingly focused on value-added products. UNIFI may not be able to continue to compete effectively with foreign-made textile and apparel products, which would materially adversely affect its business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Similarly, to maximize their own supply chain efficiency, customers and brand partners sometimes request that UNIFI’s products be produced and sourced from specific geographic locations that are in close proximity to the customer’s fabric mills or that have other desirable attributes from the customer’s perspective. These locations are sometimes situated outside the footprint of UNIFI’s existing global supply chain. If UNIFI is unable to move production based on customer requests or other shifts in regional demand, we may lose sales and experience an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
A significant portion of our sales is dependent upon demand from a few large brand partners.
UNIFI’s strategy involves the sale of products and solutions to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers (UNIFI’s direct customers) that produce yarn and/or fabric for brands and retailers in the apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial and other end-use markets (UNIFI’s indirect customers). We refer to these indirect customers as “brand partners.” Although we generally do not derive revenue directly from our brand partners, sales volumes to our direct customers are linked with demand from our brand partners because our direct sales generally form a part of our brand partners’ supply chains. A significant portion of our overall sales is tied to ongoing programs for a smalllimited number of brand partners. Our future operating results depend on both the success of our largest brand partners and on our success in diversifying our products and our indirect customer base. Because we typically do not operate on the basis of long-term contracts, our customers and brand partners can cease incorporating our products into their own with little notice to us and with little or no penalty. The loss of a large brand partner, and the failure to add new customers to replace the corresponding lost sales, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows.
Significant price volatility of UNIFI’s raw materials and rising energy costs may result in increased production costs. UNIFI attempts to pass such increases in production costs on to its customers through responsive price increases. However, any such price increases are effective only after a time lag that may span one or more quarters, during which UNIFI and its margins are negatively affected.
Petroleum-based chemicals and recycled plastic bottles comprise a significant portion of UNIFI’s raw materials. The prices for these products and related energy costs are volatile and dependent on global supply and demand dynamics, including geo-political risks. While UNIFI enters into raw material supply agreements from time to time, these agreements typically provide index pricing based on quoted market prices. Therefore, supply agreements provide only limited protection against price volatility. UNIFI attempts to pass on to its customers increases in raw material costs, but at times it cannot. When it can, there is typically a time lag that adversely affects UNIFI and its margins during one or more quarters. Certain customers are subject to an index-based pricing model in which UNIFI’s prices are adjusted based on the change in the cost of certain raw materials in the prior quarter. Pricing adjustments for other customers must be negotiated independently. In ordinary market conditions in which raw material price increases have stabilized and sales volumes are consistent with traditional levels, UNIFI has historically been successful in implementing price adjustments within one to two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for its index priced customers and within two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for its non-index priced customers. UNIFI has lost in the past (and expects that it may lose in the future) customers to its competitors as a result of price increases. In addition, competitors may be able to obtain raw materials at a lower cost due to market regulations that favor local producers in certain foreign locations where UNIFI operates, and certain other market regulations that favor UNIFI over other producers may be amended or repealed. Additionally, inflation can have a long-term impact by increasing the costs of materials, labor and/or energy, any of which costs may adversely impact UNIFI’s ability to maintain satisfactory margins. If UNIFI is not able to pass on such cost increases to customers in a timely manner (or if it loses a large number of customers to competitors as a result of price increases), the result could be material and adverse to its business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Depending on the price volatility of petroleum-based inputs, recycled bottles, and other raw materials, the price gap between virgin chip and recycled chip could make virgin raw materials more cost-effective than recycled raw materials, which could result in an adverse effect on UNIFI’s ability to sell its REPREVE® brand recycled products profitably.
The success of UNIFI’s business is tied to the strength and reputation of its brands. If the reputation of one or more of our brands erodes significantly, it could have a material impact on our financial results.
UNIFI has invested heavily in branding and marketing initiatives, and certain of our brands, particularly our REPREVE® brand, have widespread recognition. Our financial success is directly dependent on the success of our brands. The success of a brand can suffer if our marketing plans or product initiatives do not have the desired impact on a brand’s image or its ability to attract consumers. Our financial results could also be negatively impacted if one of our brands suffers substantial harm to its reputation due to a product recall, product-related litigation, the sale of counterfeit products, or other circumstances that tarnish the qualities and values represented by our brands. Part of our strategy also includes the license of our trademarks to brand partners, customers, independent contractors, and other third parties. For example, we license our REPREVE® trademarks to brand partners that feature this trademark on their marketing materials as part of a co-branded environmental sustainability product narrative. Although we make concerted efforts to protect our brands through quality control mechanisms and contractual obligations imposed on our licensees, there is a risk that some licensees might not be in full compliance with those mechanisms and obligations. If the reputation of one or more of our brands is significantly eroded, it could adversely affect our sales, results of operations, cash flows, and/or financial condition.
UNIFI’s future success will depend in part on its ability to protect and preserve its intellectual property rights, and UNIFI’s inability to enforce these rights could cause it to lose sales, reduce any competitive advantage it has developed or otherwise harm its business.
UNIFI’s future success depends in part on its ability to protect and preserve its rights in the trademarks and other intellectual property it owns or licenses, including its proprietary know-how, methods and processes. UNIFI relies on the trademark, copyright, and trade secret laws of the U.S. and other countries, as well as nondisclosure and confidentiality agreements, to protect its intellectual property rights. However, UNIFI may be unable to prevent third parties, employees, or contractors from using its intellectual property without authorization, breaching nondisclosure or confidentiality agreements, or independently developing technology that is similar to UNIFI’s. The use of UNIFI’s intellectual property by others without authorization may cause it to lose sales, reduce any competitive advantage UNIFI has developed, or otherwise harm its business.
Financial Risks
UNIFI has significant foreign operations, and its consolidated results of operations and business may be adversely affected by the risks associated with doing business in foreign locations, including the risk of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
UNIFI has foreign operations in Brazil, China, Colombia, El Salvador, and Turkey and participates in joint ventures located in Israel. In addition, to help service its customers, UNIFI from time to time engages with third-party independent contractors to provide sales and distribution, manufacturing, and other operational and administrative support services in locations around the world. UNIFI serves customers throughout the Americas and Asia, as well as various countries in Europe. UNIFI’s foreign operations are subject to certain political, tax, economic, and other uncertainties not encountered by its domestic operations that can materially impact UNIFI’s supply chains or other aspects of its foreign operations. The risks of international operations include trade barriers, duties, exchange controls, national and regional labor strikes, social and political unrest, general economic risks, compliance with a variety of foreign laws (including tax laws), the difficulty of enforcing agreements and collecting receivables through foreign legal systems, taxes on distributions or deemed distributions to UNIFI or any of its U.S. subsidiaries, maintenance of minimum capital requirements, and import and export controls. UNIFI’s consolidated results of operations and business could be adversely affected as a result of a significant adverse development with respect to any of these risks.
Through its foreign operations, UNIFI is also exposed to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates will impact period-to-period comparisons of UNIFI’s reported results. Additionally, UNIFI operates in countries with foreign exchange controls. These controls may limit UNIFI’s ability to transfer funds from its international operations and joint ventures or otherwise to convert local currencies into USDs. These limitations could adversely affect UNIFI’s ability to access cash from its foreign operations.
In addition, due to its foreign operations, a risk exists that UNIFI’s employees, contractors, or agents could engage in business practices prohibited by U.S. laws and regulations applicable to the Company, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act or the anti-bribery and corruption laws and regulations of other countries in which we do business. UNIFI maintains policies prohibiting these practices but it remains subject to the risk that one or more of its employees, contractors, or agents, specifically ones based in or from countries where such practices are customary, will engage in business practices in violation of these laws and regulations. Any such violations, even if in breach of UNIFI’s policies, could adversely affect its business or financial performance.
UNIFI may be subject to greater tax liabilities.
UNIFI is subject to income tax and other taxes in the U.S. and in numerous foreign jurisdictions. UNIFI’s domestic and foreign income tax liabilities are dependent on the jurisdictions in which profits are determined to be earned and taxed. Additionally, the amount of taxes paid is subject to UNIFI’s interpretation of applicable tax laws in the jurisdictions in which we operate. Changes in tax laws including further regulatory developments arising from U.S. tax reform legislation, as well as judicial interpretations in the jurisdictions in which we operate, andmulti-jurisdictional changes enacted in response to the action items provided by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development could have an adverse effect on UNIFI’s business, financial condition, operating results, and cash flows. Significant judgment, knowledge, and experience are required in determining our worldwide provision for income taxes.
UNIFI requires cash to service its indebtedness and to fund capital expenditures and strategic initiatives, and its ability to generate sufficient cash for those purposes depends on many factors beyond its control.
UNIFI’s principal sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations and borrowings under its credit facility. UNIFI’s ability to make payments on its indebtedness and to fund planned capital expenditures and strategic initiatives will depend on its ability to generate future cash flows from operations. This ability, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors that are beyond UNIFI’s control. The business may not generate sufficient cash flows from operations, and future borrowings may not be available to UNIFI in amounts sufficient to enable UNIFI to pay its indebtedness and to fund its other liquidity needs. Any such development would have a material adverse effect on UNIFI.
Operational Risks
UNIFI depends on limited sources for certain of its raw materials, and interruptions in supply could increase its costs of production, cause production inefficiencies, or lead to a halt in production.
UNIFI depends on a limited number of third parties for certain raw material supplies, such as POY, Chip, dyes, and Chip.chemicals. Although alternative sources of raw materials exist, UNIFI may not be able to obtain adequate supplies of such materials on acceptable terms, or at all, from other sources. UNIFI is dependent on USMCA/NAFTA, CAFTA-DR, and Berry Amendment qualified suppliers of raw materials for the production of Compliant Yarns. These suppliers are also at risk with their raw material supply chains. Any significant disruption or curtailment in the supply of any of its raw materials could cause UNIFI to reduce or cease its production for an extended period, or require UNIFI to increase its pricing, any of which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
A disruption at one of our facilities could harm our business and result in significant losses, lead to a decline in sales, and increase our costs and expenses.
Our operations and business could be disrupted by natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or water shortages, extreme weather conditions, pandemics, and other man-made disasters or catastrophic events. We carry commercial property damage and business interruption insurance against various risks, with limits we deem adequate, for reimbursement for damage to our fixed assets and resulting disruption of our operations. However, the occurrence of any of these business disruptions could harm our business and result in significant losses, lead to a decline in sales and increase our costs and expenses. Any disruptions from these events could require substantial expenditures and recovery time in order to resume operations and could also have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results to the extent losses are uninsured or exceed insurance recoveries and to the extent that such disruptions adversely impact our relationships with our customers.
Our business and operations could suffer in the event of cybersecurity breaches.
Attempts to gain unauthorized access to our information technology systems have become increasingly more sophisticated over time. These attempts, which might be related to industrial or other espionage, include covertly introducing malware to our computers and networks and impersonating authorized users, among others. We seek to detect and investigate all security incidents and to prevent their recurrence, but in some cases we might be unaware of an incident or its magnitude and effects. We carry data protection liability insurance against cyber attacks, with limits we deem adequate for the reimbursement for damage to our computers, equipment, and networks and resulting disruption of our operations. Any disruption from a cyber attack could require substantial expenditures and recovery time in order to fully resume operations and could also have a material adverse effect on our operations and financial results to the extent losses are uninsured or exceed insurance recoveries and to the extent that such disruptions adversely impact our relationships with our customers. We have been a target of cybersecurity attacks in the past and, while such attacks have not resulted in a material impact on our operations, business, or customer relationships, such attacks could in the future.
The theft, unauthorized use or publication of our intellectual property and/or confidential business information could harm our competitive position, reduce the value of our investment in research and development and other strategic initiatives, or otherwise adversely affect our business. To the extent that any cybersecurity breach results in inappropriate disclosure of our customers’ or brand partners’ confidential information, we may incur a liability as a result. In addition, the devotion ofdevoting additional resources to the security of our information technology systems in the future could significantly increase the cost of doing business or otherwise adversely impact our financial results.
A decline or change in general economic conditions, political conditions, and/or levels of consumer spending could cause a decline in demand for textile products, including UNIFI’s products.
UNIFI’s products are used in the production of fabric primarily for the apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets. Demand for furniture and other durable goods is often affected significantly by economic conditions that have global or regional industry-wide consequences. Demand for a number of categories of apparel also tends to be tied to economic cycles and customer preferences that affect the textile industry in general. Demand for textile products, therefore, tends to vary with the business cycles of the U.S. and other economies, as well as changes in global trade flows, and economic and political conditions. Additionally, prolonged economic downturns that negatively impact UNIFI’s results of operations and cash flows could result in future material impairment charges to write-down the carrying value of certain assets, including facilities and equipment, amortizable intangible assets, and equity affiliates.
Changes in consumer spending, customer preferences, fashion trends, and end uses for UNIFI’s products could weaken UNIFI’s competitive position and cause UNIFI’s products to become less competitive, and its sales and profits may decrease as a result. Additionally, the end-consumer retail and apparel markets may continue to experience difficult conditions characterized by reduced retail traffic and growth in online sales channels, which may cause bankruptcies, store closures, and other transformations for traditional retail enterprises, which could have an adverse effect on UNIFI’s business and financial condition.
Historic trends indicate weakening performance in the nylon sector on a global basis. If further declines are significant in any one year or the cumulative decline over a number of years is significant, the impact could have a material adverse effect on UNIFI’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
General Risks
Unfavorable changes in trade policies and/or violations of existing trade policies could weaken UNIFI’s competitive position significantly and have a material adverse effect on its business.
A number of markets within the textile industry in which UNIFI sells its products, particularly the apparel, hosiery, and home furnishings markets, are subject to intense foreign competition. Other markets within the textile industry in which UNIFI sells its products may in the future become subject to more intense foreign competition. There are currently a number of trade regulations and duties in place to protect the U.S. textile industry against competition from low-priced foreign producers, such as those in China, India, and Vietnam. Political and policy-driven influences are subjecting international trade regulations to significant volatility. Future changes in such trade regulations or duties may make the price of UNIFI’s products less attractive than the goods of its competitors or the finished products of a competitor in the supply chain, which could have a material adverse effect on UNIFI’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. Such changes in U.S. import duties might also result in increased indirect costs on items imported to support UNIFI’s domestic operations and/or countervailing or responsive changes applicable to exports of our products outside the U.S.
According to industry experts and trade associations, there has been a significant amount of illegal transshipments of POY and apparel products into the U.S. and into certain other countries in the NACA region in which UNIFI competes. Illegal transshipment involves circumventing duties by falsely claiming that textiles and apparel are products of a particular country of origin (or include yarn of a particular country of origin) to avoid paying higher duties or to receive benefits from regional free trade agreements, such as USMCA/NAFTA and CAFTA-DR. If illegal transshipments are not monitored, and if enforcement is not effective to limit them, these shipments could have a material adverse effect on UNIFI’s business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
In order to compete effectively, we must attract, retain, and motivate key employees, and our failure to do so could harm our business and our results of operations.
In order to compete effectively, we must attract and retain qualified employees. Our future operating results and success depend on keepingretaining key personnel and management and alsoas well as expanding our technical, sales and marketing, innovation, and administrative support. The competition for qualified personnel is intense, particularly as it relates to hourly personnel in the domestic communities in which our manufacturing facilities are located. We cannot be sure that we will be able to attract and retain qualified personnel in the future, which could harm our business and results of operations.
Catastrophic or extraordinary events, including epidemics or pandemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic, could disrupt global economic activity and/or demand and negatively impact our financial performance and results of operations.
In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared the currentThe COVID-19 outbreak a global pandemic.
Global measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 resulted in a significant decline in global business activity that may have a lasting impact onpandemic has negatively impacted the global economy, disrupted consumer spending, and consumer demand. While our operating results for fiscal 2021 show a recovery of the textileaffecting global supply chain, thechains. The duration of the COVID-19 pandemic and its long-term impact on our businesses is currently unknown.
Significant restoration of consumer spending and retail activity will be critical to both our end-markets and an overall economic rebound. UNIFI anticipates a sustainable recovery in global economic activity when COVID-19 and its variants are sufficiently contained. The economic rebound will depend on the pace and effectiveness of theOngoing containment efforts deployed by various national, state,such as travel bans and local governments, along withrestrictions, quarantines, and business shutdowns continue to negatively impact the speedglobal economy. Specifically, containment efforts in China have impacted our supply chain, negatively impacting the results of our Asia Segment. The duration of these containment efforts and effectiveness with which testing, treatment and vaccine methods are deployed.future impact on our business is difficult to predict.
UNIFI will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic by prioritizing health and safety while delivering on customer demand.
During fiscal 2021, our businesses navigated the COVID-19 pandemic well and we generated operating cash flows, reduced our debt principal, gained temporary market share in Brazil, and created momentum for fiscal 2022. However, the COVID-19 pandemic could resurge or another epidemic or pandemic could arise, and, accordingly, we will accordingly remain diligent and responsive to ensure the vitality of the organization.
The risks associated with climate change, localized energy management initiatives, and other environmental impacts could negatively affect UNIFI’s business and operations.
UNIFI’s business is susceptible to risks associated with climate change, including, but not limited to, disruptions to our supply chain, which could potentially impact the production and distribution of our products and availability and pricing of raw materials. Increased frequency and intensity of weather events due to climate change could lead to supply chain disruption, energy and resource rationing, or an adverse event at one of our manufacturing facilities or the facilities of our manufacturing partners. Further, the recent energy management initiatives in China temporarily constrained global supply chains and reduced supplier and customer activity. UNIFI remains focused on diversifying our product portfolio and manufacturing footprint while utilizing fewer resources to help address the risks associated with climate change. Nonetheless, the associated risks could adversely impact our results of operations and cash flows.
Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments |
None.
Item 2. | Properties |
The following table contains information about the principal properties owned or leased by UNIFI as of June 27, 2021:July 3, 2022:
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
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| 261,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Manufacturing facility |
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| 212,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Manufacturing facility |
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| 812,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Manufacturing facility |
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| 413,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Manufacturing facility |
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| 147,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Warehouse |
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| 400,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Warehouse |
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| 120,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Warehouse |
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| 217,000 |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
| Warehouse |
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Yadkinville, North Carolina |
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Reidsville, North Carolina |
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Reidsville, North Carolina |
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Reidsville, North Carolina |
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Madison, North Carolina |
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Madison, North Carolina |
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Ridgeway, Virginia |
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Ciudad Arce, El Salvador | Manufacturing facility | 132,000 | Leased | |||||
Ciudad Arce, El Salvador | Warehouse | 49,000 | Leased | |||||
Bogota, Colombia |
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Alfenas, Brazil | Manufacturing facility | 355,000 | Owned | |||||
Alfenas, Brazil | Warehouse | 307,000 | Owned | |||||
Sao Paulo, Brazil | Corporate office | 12,000 | Leased | |||||
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Suzhou, China | Warehouse | 75,000 | Leased | |||||
Suzhou, China | Warehouse | 59,000 | Leased |
Management believes all of UNIFI’s operating properties are well-maintainedwell maintained and in good condition. In fiscal 2021,2022, UNIFI’s manufacturing facilities in the Polyester Segment, Brazil Segment and NylonAmericas Segment operated below capacity for certain portionsmost of the year, in part due to the COVID-19 pandemic impact on product demand.availability and productivity of labor. Management does not perceive any capacity constraints in the foreseeable future.
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance for certain risks that is subject to certain self-insurance limits.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following is a description of the names and ages of the executive officers of the Company, indicating all positions and offices with the Company held by each such person and each person’s principal occupation or employment during the past five years. Each executive officer of UNIFI is elected by the Board and holds office from the date of election until thereafter removed by the Board.
Edmund M. Ingle – Age: 5657 – Mr. Ingle has served as Chief Executive Officer of UNIFI and a member of UNIFI’s Board since June 2020. From May 2019 to June 2020, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Recycling group of Indorama Ventures, a world-class chemicals company and a global integrated leader in PET and fibers serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. From May 2018 to May 2019, he was Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Indorama’s Wellman International division. Prior to that, Mr. Ingle was with UNIFI for approximately 30 years, during which time he held various key leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability, Vice President of Supply Chain, General Manager of the Company’s Flake and Chip business, Vice President and General Manager of REPREVE® Polymers, General Manager of the Company’s Nylon business, and Director of Global Procurement.
Thomas H. Caudle, Jr. – Age: 69 – Mr. Caudle served as President & Chief Operating Officer of UNIFI from August 2017 until his retirement on June 27, 2021. Previously, he was President of the Company from April 2016 to August 2017, Vice President of Manufacturing of the Company from October 2006 to April 2016, and Vice President of Global Operations of the Company from April 2003 to October 2006.
Albert P. Carey – Age: 6970 – Mr. Carey has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of UNIFI since April 2019. Mr. Carey previously served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company from January 2019 to March 2019. In March 2019, Mr. Carey retired from PepsiCo, Inc., a consumer products company, after a 38-year career with the company in which he held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America from March 2016 to January 2019, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages from July 2015 to March 2016, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages from September 2011 to July 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Frito-Lay North America from June 2006 to September 2011.
Craig A. Creaturo – Age: 5152 – Mr. Creaturo has served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of UNIFI since September 2019. Mr. Creaturo served as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President-Administration of Chromalox, Inc., an advanced thermal technologies manufacturing company, from February 2015 to March 2019. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of II-VI Incorporated (“II-VI”), a publicly traded global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, from 2004 to 2014, Treasurer of II-VI from 2000 to 2014, and Corporate Controller of II-VI from 1998 to 2000. From 1992 to 1998, he held a variety of audit roles at Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Creaturo is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hongjun Ning – Age: 5455 – Mr. Ning has served as an Executive Vice President of UNIFI since July 2020, President of Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (“UTSC”) (UNIFI’s subsidiary in China) since March 2020 and President of Unifi Asia Pacific since June 2017. Previously, he served as Vice President of UTSC from September 2013 to June 2017, Director of Sales & Marketing of UTSC from August 2008 to September 2013, and General Manager, Sales & Marketing of a former UNIFI joint venture in China from January 2006 to August 2008.
Lucas de Carvalho RochaGregory K. Sigmon – Age: 6432 – Mr. RochaSigmon, has served as an Executive Officer of UNIFI since July 2022 and as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2020. Previously, Mr. Sigmon served as a Vice President of UNIFI sincefrom July 2020 to July 2022 and as Assistant General Counsel of the Company from September 2019 to June 2020. Before joining UNIFI, Mr. Sigmon served as an officer in the legal department of BB&T Corporation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (“BB&T”), where he was a Vice President of Unifi Latin America and President of Unifi do Brasil, Ltda. (”UdB”) (UNIFI’s subsidiary in Brazil) since January 2018. Previously, he served as Director of Operations of UdB from April 19992018 to January 2018. PriorAugust 2019, an Assistant Vice President from September 2015 to his career with UNIFI,March 2018, and a graduate of BB&T’s Leadership Development Program. Mr. Rocha also spent time atSigmon is a member of the following textile entities in Brazil: Fairway Filamentos SA (Rhodia & Hoechst J.V.), Textuval Indústria Têxtil Ltda., Rhodia SA (Rhone Poulenc Group), and Polyenka SA (ex-AKZOGroup).North Carolina State Bar.
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
UNIFI’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “UFI.”
As of August 20, 2021,26, 2022, there were 121125 record holders of UNIFI’s common stock. A significant number of the outstanding shares of common stock that are beneficially owned by individuals and entities are registered in the name of Cede & Co. Cede & Co. is a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, a securities depository for banks and brokerage firms. UNIFI estimates that there are approximately 4,8005,900 beneficial owners of its common stock.
No dividends were paid in the past two fiscal years, and UNIFI does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. UNIFI’s current debt obligations contain certain restricted payment and restricted investment provisions, including a restriction on the payment of dividends and share repurchases under certain circumstances. Information regarding UNIFI’s debt obligations is provided in Note 12, “Long-Term Debt,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board approved the 2018 SRP under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions, or via block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.
As of June 27, 2021,July 3, 2022, UNIFI has repurchased a total of 84701 shares at an average price of $23.72,$15.90, leaving $48,008$38,859 available for repurchase under the 2018 SRP. UNIFI will continue to evaluate opportunities to use excess cash flows from operations or existing borrowings to repurchase additional stock, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to support its operational needs and to fund future strategic growth opportunities.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH - SHAREHOLDER RETURN ON COMMON STOCK
The below graphic comparison assumes the investment of $100 in each of UNIFI common stock, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (a benchmark index containing inclusion characteristics closely associated with UNIFI) and the NYSE Composite Index (a broad equity market index), all at June 24, 2016.23, 2017. The resulting cumulative total return assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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| June 24, 2016 |
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| June 23, 2017 |
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| June 22, 2018 |
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| June 28, 2019 |
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| June 26, 2020 |
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| June 25, 2021 |
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| June 23, 2017 |
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| June 22, 2018 |
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| June 28, 2019 |
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| June 26, 2020 |
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Unifi, Inc. |
| $ | 100.00 |
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| $ | 110.00 |
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| $ | 119.89 |
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| $ | 69.11 |
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| $ | 44.39 |
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| $ | 94.14 |
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| $ | 100.00 |
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| $ | 108.99 |
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| $ | 62.83 |
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| $ | 40.35 |
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| $ | 85.58 |
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| $ | 48.48 |
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S&P SmallCap 600 |
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| 100.00 |
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| 124.85 |
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| 152.57 |
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| 139.86 |
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| 116.45 |
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| 204.66 |
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| 100.00 |
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| 122.18 |
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| 111.94 |
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| 92.57 |
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| 162.40 |
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| 133.82 |
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NYSE Composite |
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| 100.00 |
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| 118.20 |
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| 130.46 |
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| 138.29 |
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| 126.12 |
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| 185.04 |
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| 100.00 |
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| 110.37 |
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| 117.00 |
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| 106.70 |
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| 156.55 |
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| 140.74 |
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Item 6. |
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UNIFI has elected to early adopt the amendment to Item 301 of Regulation S-K and is no longer required to provide the information required by Item 6 of Form 10-K.
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected UNIFI’s operations, along with material changes in financial condition, during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the remainder of this Annual Report, with the understanding that forward-looking statements may be present. A reference to a “note” refers to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Strategic Priorities
In orderWe believe UNIFI’s underlying performance during recent fiscal years reflects the strength of our global initiative to deliver differentiated solutions to customers and brand partners throughout the world. Our supply chain has been developed and enhanced in multiple regions around the globe, allowing us to deliver a diverse range of fibers and polymers to key customers in the markets we serve, especially apparel. These textile products are supported by quality assurance, product development, product and fabric certifications, hangtags, co-marketing, and technical and customer service teams across UNIFI’s operating subsidiaries. We have developed this successful operating platform by improving operational and business processes and deriving value from sustainability-based initiatives, including polyester and nylon recycling.
We believe that further commercial expansion will require a continued stream of new technology and innovation that generates products with meaningful consumer benefits. Along with our recycled platform, UNIFI has significant yarn technologies that provide optimal performance characteristics for today’s marketplace, including moisture management, temperature moderation, stretch, ultra-violet protection and fire retardation, among others. To achieve further growth, UNIFI remains focused on innovation, bringing to market the next wave of fibers and continue as an industry leader whenpolymers for tomorrow’s applications. As we invest and grow, sustainability remains at our core. We believe that increasing the COVID-19 pandemic pressures subside, UNIFI is committedawareness for recycled solutions in applications across fibers and polymers and furthering sustainability-based initiatives with like-minded brand partners will be key to investing strategicallyour future success. We also believe that our manufacturing processes and synergistically in technology,our technical knowledge and capabilities will allow us to grow market share and develop new textile programs with new and existing customers. Ultimately, combining leading edge innovation and sustainability;with our prominent, high-quality brand and supplier relationships;agile regional business model will allow for underlying sales and supply chain expansion and optimization. These initiatives complement UNIFI’s core competencies and are expected to strengthen our relationships with like-minded customers who value a premier supply chain and state-of-the-art equipment that offers technology-driven solutions backed by innovation and sustainability. As a result, these initiatives are expected to increase net sales, gross profit and operating income.profitability growth.
Significant Developments and Trends
During the last fourfive fiscal years, several key drivers affected our financial results. During fiscal 2018 and 2019, our operations in the U.S. were unfavorably impacted by (i) rising raw material costs and (ii) a surge of imported polyester textured yarn that depressed our pricing, market share, and fixed cost absorption. During fiscal 2020, our financial results began to improve following more stable import and raw material cost environments. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant unfavorable impact to product demand and our annual profitability suffered accordingly. Near the end of fiscal 2020, we divested a minority interest investment and significantly improved our liquidity position, supporting business preservation and the ability to better capture long-term growth opportunities. Throughout fiscal 2021, our businesses experienced sequential improvement alongside global demand and economic recovery, and we capitalized on profitable opportunities that fueled strong consolidated results. Throughout fiscal 2022, we experienced adverse pressure from rising input costs and a weakening of labor productivity primarily in our domestic operations. Looking ahead, our operations remain well positioned to capture long-term growth opportunities and we are working to mitigate any potential recession impacts.
Once the COVID-19 pandemic subsides,global economic pressures subside, we believe incremental revenue for the PolyesterAmericas Segment will be generated from both the polyester textured yarn trade petition completed in early calendar 2020 and the actions currently pending with the ITC and Commerce Department,petitions, along with continued demand for innovative and sustainable products in the NACA region.products. The Asia Segment continues to capture demand for recycled products and serves as a significant component of future growth. The Brazil Segment performed extraordinarily well in fiscal 2021 and 2022, and while we expect pricing and margins to normalizenormalized from near historical levels, the momentum captured in fiscal 2021 mayand 2022 could provide a new, elevated level of long-term performance for the segment. The Nylon Segment performance continues to reflect the adverse impacts of (i) customers shifting certain programs to overseas garment production and (ii) the current global trend of declining demand for nylon socks, ladies’ hosiery and intimate apparel.
The following positive developments and trends had occurred or were occurring in fiscal 2021:2022.
| • | Demand levels for the majority of our business lines experienced significant recovery since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| • | Our REPREVE |
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| Although |
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| • | Our Brazil Segment was able to opportunistically capture market share from competitors and secure favorable pricing levels during the economic recovery in Brazil. |
• | Our Asia Segment returned to sales growth, driven by demand for REPREVE, generating continued portfolio expansion. |
Raw Material and Foreign Currency
Raw material costs represent a significant portion of UNIFI’s manufactured product costs. The prices for the principal raw materials used by UNIFI continually fluctuate, and it is difficult or impossible to predict trends or upcoming developments. During fiscal 2019 and 2018, UNIFI operated in a predominantly increasing raw material cost environment. UNIFI believes those higher costs were primarily a result of volatility in the crude oil markets, along with periods of supply and demand constraints for certain polyester feedstock.
During much of fiscal 2020, the raw material cost environment shifted to be more favorable and reached significantly lower levels during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first half of fiscal 2021 showedincluded stable, low levels of raw material costs, while economic recovery, weather events, and supply constraintschain challenges generated raw material cost increases during the second half of fiscal 2021.2021 and the first half of fiscal 2022. For the majority of our portfolio, we were able to implement selling price adjustments to protect gross margins throughout fiscal 2021.2021 and 2022. However, recycled inputs in the U.S. experienced continued cost increases during fiscal 2022. Despite the June 2021 quarter and associated selling price adjustments will be implemented during the September 2021 quarter. Accordingly,increases, we did not experiencestill experienced meaningful gross profit pressure during fiscal 2021.2022, primarily from the U.S. labor shortage and speed at which input costs increased.
The continuing volatility in global crude oil prices is likely to impact UNIFI’s polyester and nylon raw material costs. While it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact or whether the recent fluctuations in crude oil prices will stabilize, increase or decrease, UNIFI monitors these dynamic factors closely. In addition, UNIFI attempts to pass on to its customers increases in raw material costs but due to market pressures, this is not always possible. When price increases can be implemented, there is typically a time lag that adversely affects UNIFI and its margins during one or more quarters. Certain customers are subject to an index-based pricing model in which UNIFI’s prices are adjusted based on the change in the cost of certain raw materials in the prior quarter. Pricing adjustments for other customers must be negotiated independently. In ordinary market conditions in which raw material pricecost increases have stabilized and sales volumes are consistent with traditional levels, UNIFI has historically been successful in implementing price adjustments within one or two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for all of its index priced customers and within two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for its non-index priced customers.
UNIFI is also impacted by significant fluctuations in the value of the BRLBrazilian Real (“BRL”) and the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), the local currencies for our operations in Brazil and China, respectively. Appreciation of the BRL and the RMB improves our net sales and gross profit metrics when the results of our subsidiaries are translated into USDs at comparatively favorable rates. However, such strengthening may cause adverse impacts to the value of USDs held in these foreign jurisdictions. UNIFI expects continued volatility in the value of the BRL and the RMB to impact our key performance metrics and actual financial results, although the magnitude of the impact is dependent upon the significance of the volatility, and it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact.
InThe BRL to USD weighted average exchange rate was 5.21, 5.38, and 4.29 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The RMB to USD weighted average exchange rate was 6.45, 6.60, and 2019, the BRL generally weakened versus the USD. In7.03 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, the value of the RMB fluctuated in certain fiscal quarters, but the fluctuations were not significant to any fiscal year as a whole.respectively.
Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
UNIFI continuously reviews performance indicators to measure its success. These performance indicators form the basis of management’s discussion and analysis included below:
| • | sales volume and revenue for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
| • | gross profit and gross margin for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
| • | net income (loss) and earnings per share; |
| • | Segment Profit, which equals segment gross profit plus segment depreciation expense; |
| • | unit conversion margin, which represents unit net sales price less unit raw material costs, for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
| • | working capital, which represents current assets less current liabilities; |
| • | Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), which represents net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense; |
| • | Adjusted EBITDA, which represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude equity in loss |
| • | Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which represents net income (loss) calculated under GAAP, adjusted to exclude certain amounts which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operations and performance of UNIFI and/or for which exclusion may be necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI; |
| • | Adjusted EPS, which represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by UNIFI’s weighted average common shares outstanding; |
| • | Adjusted Working Capital, which equals receivables plus inventories and other current assets, less accounts payable and other current liabilities; and |
| • | Net Debt, which represents debt principal less cash and cash equivalents. |
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Working Capital, and Net Debt (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”) are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. We may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine our non-GAAP financial measures. When applicable, management’s discussion and analysis includes specific consideration for items that comprise the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect UNIFI’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items (a) items directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) andand/or (b) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our
operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures, and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations and is relevant to our fixed charge coverage ratio. Equity in loss (earnings) of PAL is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because such results do not reflect our operating performance.
Management uses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions.
Management uses Adjusted Working Capital as an indicator of UNIFI’s production efficiency and ability to manage inventories and receivables.
Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal.
See “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” below for reconciliations of non-GAAP metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP metric.
Review of Results of Operations for Fiscal 2022, 2021 2020 and 20192020
Fiscal 2022 contained 53 weeks and fiscal 2021 and 2020 were each comprised of 52 weeks, whileweeks. The additional week in fiscal 2019 was comprised2022 included approximately $8,700 of 53 weeks.net sales, an insignificant impact to gross profit, and approximately $400 of selling, general and administrative expenses.
Consolidated Overview
The below tables provide:
| • | the components of net income (loss) and the percentage increase or decrease over the prior fiscal year amounts, |
| • | a reconciliation from net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, and |
| • | a reconciliation from net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS. |
Following the tables is a discussion and analysis of the significant components of net income (loss).
Net income (loss)
|
| Fiscal 2021 |
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| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2020 |
|
| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2019 |
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| Fiscal 2022 |
|
| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2021 |
|
| % Change |
|
| Fiscal 2020 |
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Net sales |
| $ | 667,592 |
|
|
| 10.1 |
|
| $ | 606,509 |
|
|
| (14.4 | ) |
| $ | 708,804 |
|
| $ | 815,758 |
|
|
| 22.2 |
|
| $ | 667,592 |
|
|
| 10.1 |
|
| $ | 606,509 |
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Cost of sales |
|
| 574,098 |
|
|
| 1.2 |
|
|
| 567,469 |
|
|
| (11.7 | ) |
|
| 642,496 |
|
|
| 735,273 |
|
|
| 28.1 |
|
|
| 574,098 |
|
|
| 1.2 |
|
|
| 567,469 |
|
Gross profit |
|
| 93,494 |
|
|
| 139.5 |
|
|
| 39,040 |
|
|
| (41.1 | ) |
|
| 66,308 |
|
|
| 80,485 |
|
|
| (13.9 | ) |
|
| 93,494 |
|
|
| 139.5 |
|
|
| 39,040 |
|
SG&A expenses |
|
| 51,334 |
|
|
| 17.2 |
|
|
| 43,814 |
|
|
| (16.8 | ) |
|
| 52,690 |
|
|
| 52,489 |
|
|
| 2.2 |
|
|
| 51,334 |
|
|
| 17.2 |
|
|
| 43,814 |
|
(Benefit) provision for bad debts |
|
| (1,316 | ) |
|
| (175.7 | ) |
|
| 1,739 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 308 |
|
|
| (445 | ) |
|
| (66.2 | ) |
|
| (1,316 | ) |
|
| (175.7 | ) |
|
| 1,739 |
| |
Other operating expense, net |
|
| 4,865 |
|
|
| 110.8 |
|
|
| 2,308 |
|
|
| (1.8 | ) |
|
| 2,350 |
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Other operating (income) expense, net |
|
| (158 | ) |
|
| (103.2 | ) |
|
| 4,865 |
|
|
| 110.8 |
|
|
| 2,308 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
|
| 38,611 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| (8,821 | ) |
|
| (180.5 | ) |
|
| 10,960 |
|
|
| 28,599 |
|
|
| (25.9 | ) |
|
| 38,611 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| (8,821 | ) | ||
Interest expense, net |
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| (33.0 | ) |
|
| 4,057 |
|
|
| (15.2 | ) |
|
| 4,786 |
|
|
| 1,561 |
|
|
| (42.6 | ) |
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| (33.0 | ) |
|
| 4,057 |
|
(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated affiliates |
|
| (739 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| 477 |
|
|
| (112.0 | ) |
|
| (3,968 | ) |
|
| (605 | ) |
|
| (18.1 | ) |
|
| (739 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| 477 |
| ||
Recovery of non-income taxes |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
| nm |
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|
| — |
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|
| — |
|
|
| — |
| |||||||||||||||||||||
Recovery of non-income taxes, net |
|
| 815 |
|
|
| (108.4 | ) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| — |
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Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
| — |
|
| nm |
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|
| (2,284 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| nm |
|
|
| (2,284 | ) | |||
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
| — |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 45,194 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 45,194 |
| |||
Loss on extinguishment of debt |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
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| nm |
|
|
| 131 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
| 46,347 |
|
|
| (182.4 | ) |
|
| (56,265 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| 10,011 |
|
|
| 26,828 |
|
|
| (42.1 | ) |
|
| 46,347 |
|
|
| (182.4 | ) |
|
| (56,265 | ) | |
Provision for income taxes |
|
| 17,274 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 972 |
|
|
| (87.1 | ) |
|
| 7,555 |
|
|
| 11,657 |
|
|
| (32.5 | ) |
|
| 17,274 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 972 |
| ||
Net income (loss) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
|
| (150.8 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
| nm |
|
| $ | 2,456 |
|
| $ | 15,171 |
|
|
| (47.8 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
|
| (150.8 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
nm – not meaningful
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures)
|
| Fiscal 2021 |
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| Fiscal 2020 |
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| Fiscal 2019 |
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| Fiscal 2022 |
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| Fiscal 2021 |
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| Fiscal 2020 |
| ||||||
Net income (loss) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
| $ | 2,456 |
|
| $ | 15,171 |
|
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
Interest expense, net |
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| 4,057 |
|
|
| 4,786 |
|
|
| 1,561 |
|
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| 4,057 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
| 17,274 |
|
|
| 972 |
|
|
| 7,555 |
|
|
| 11,657 |
|
|
| 17,274 |
|
|
| 972 |
|
Depreciation and amortization expense (1) |
|
| 25,293 |
|
|
| 23,406 |
|
|
| 22,713 |
|
|
| 25,986 |
|
|
| 25,293 |
|
|
| 23,406 |
|
EBITDA |
|
| 74,360 |
|
|
| (28,802 | ) |
|
| 37,510 |
|
|
| 54,375 |
|
|
| 74,360 |
|
|
| (28,802 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in loss (earnings) of PAL |
|
| — |
|
|
| 960 |
|
|
| (2,561 | ) | ||||||||||||
Equity in loss of PAL |
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| — |
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| — |
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| 960 |
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EBITDA excluding PAL |
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| 74,360 |
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|
| (27,842 | ) |
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| 34,949 |
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|
| 54,375 |
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| 74,360 |
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| (27,842 | ) |
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Recovery of non-income taxes (2) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
|
| — |
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|
| — |
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Recovery of non-income taxes, net (2) |
|
| 815 |
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|
| (9,717 | ) |
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| — |
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Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
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| — |
|
|
| (2,284 | ) |
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| — |
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|
| — |
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|
| — |
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|
| (2,284 | ) |
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
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| — |
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|
| 45,194 |
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|
| — |
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|
| — |
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|
| — |
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| 45,194 |
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Severance (4) |
|
| — |
|
|
| 1,485 |
|
|
| 1,351 |
|
|
| — |
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|
| — |
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|
| 1,485 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 64,643 |
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| $ | 16,553 |
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| $ | 36,300 |
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| $ | 55,190 |
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| $ | 64,643 |
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| $ | 16,553 |
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The reconciliations of the amounts reported under GAAP for Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows:follows.
(1) | Within this reconciliation, depreciation and amortization expense excludes the amortization of debt issuance costs, which are reflected in interest expense, net. Within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, amortization of debt issuance costs is reflected in depreciation and amortization expense. |
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Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Measures)
The tables below set forth reconciliations of (i) Income (Loss) before income taxes (“Pre-tax Income (Loss)”), Provision for income taxes (“Tax Impact”) and Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and (ii) Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS.
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 27, 2021 |
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended July 3, 2022 |
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| Pre-tax Income |
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| Tax Impact |
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| Net Income |
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| Diluted EPS |
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| Pre-tax Income |
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| Tax Impact |
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| Net Income |
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| Diluted EPS |
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GAAP results |
| $ | 46,347 |
|
| $ | (17,274 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | 1.54 |
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| $ | 26,828 |
|
| $ | (11,657 | ) |
| $ | 15,171 |
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| $ | 0.80 |
|
Recovery of non-income taxes (1) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
|
| 3,304 |
|
|
| (6,413 | ) |
|
| (0.34 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Recovery of non-income taxes, net (1) |
|
| 815 |
|
|
| (257 | ) |
|
| 558 |
|
|
| 0.03 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Recovery of income taxes, net (2) |
|
| — |
|
|
| (1,446 | ) |
|
| (1,446 | ) |
|
| (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted results |
| $ | 36,630 |
|
| $ | (13,970 | ) |
| $ | 22,660 |
|
| $ | 1.20 |
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| $ | 27,643 |
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| $ | (13,360 | ) |
| $ | 14,283 |
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| $ | 0.76 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | Weighted average common shares outstanding |
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|
| 18,856 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,868 |
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2020 |
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 27, 2021 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Pre-tax Loss |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Loss |
|
| Diluted EPS |
|
| Pre-tax Income |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Income |
|
| Diluted EPS |
| ||||||||
GAAP results |
| $ | (56,265 | ) |
| $ | (972 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
| $ | (3.10 | ) |
| $ | 46,347 |
|
| $ | (17,274 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | 1.54 |
|
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (2) |
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| 2.45 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Severance (3) |
|
| 1,485 |
|
|
| (312 | ) |
|
| 1,173 |
|
|
| 0.06 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Recovery of non-income taxes, net (1) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
|
| 3,304 |
|
|
| (6,413 | ) |
|
| (0.34 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted results |
| $ | (9,586 | ) |
| $ | (1,284 | ) |
| $ | (10,870 | ) |
| $ | (0.59 | ) |
| $ | 36,630 |
|
| $ | (13,970 | ) |
| $ | 22,660 |
|
| $ | 1.20 |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,475 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,856 |
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019 |
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| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2020 |
| ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Pre-tax Income |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Income |
|
| Diluted EPS |
|
| Pre-tax Loss |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Loss |
|
| Diluted EPS |
| ||||||||
GAAP results |
| $ | 10,011 |
|
| $ | (7,555 | ) |
| $ | 2,456 |
|
| $ | 0.13 |
|
| $ | (56,265 | ) |
| $ | (972 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
| $ | (3.10 | ) |
Severance (3) |
|
| 1,351 |
|
|
| (284 | ) |
|
| 1,067 |
|
|
| 0.06 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| 2.45 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Severance (4) |
|
| 1,485 |
|
|
| (312 | ) |
|
| 1,173 |
|
|
| 0.06 |
| ||||||||||||||||
Adjusted results |
| $ | 11,362 |
|
| $ | (7,839 | ) |
| $ | 3,523 |
|
| $ | 0.19 |
|
| $ | (9,586 | ) |
| $ | (1,284 | ) |
| $ | (10,870 | ) |
| $ | (0.59 | ) |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,695 |
| Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,475 |
|
(1) |
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(2) |
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(3) | In fiscal 2020, UNIFI recorded an impairment charge of $45,194 before tax, related to the April 2020 sale of its 34% interest in PAL. |
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Net Sales
Fiscal 2022 vs. Fiscal 2021
Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2022 increased by $148,166, or 22.2%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 2.7%, compared to fiscal 2021. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs and (ii) underlying sales growth led by the Asia Segment and REPREVE products.
Consolidated weighted average sales prices increased 19.5%, primarily attributable to higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs.
REPREVE Fiber products for fiscal 2022 comprised 36%, or $293,080, of consolidated net sales, down from 37%, or $245,832, for fiscal 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the pandemic lockdowns in China during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, reducing recycled product sales for the Asia Segment.
Fiscal 2021 vs. Fiscal 2020
Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2021 increased by $61,083, or 10.1%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 13.5%, compared to fiscal 2020. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) a fiscal 2021 rebound in product demand following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales volumes in late fiscal 2020, (ii) incremental sales growth for the Asia Segment led by REPREVE® branded products, and (iii) opportunistically improved market share and pricing levels in Brazil during demand restoration in that region.
Consolidated average sales prices decreased 3.4%, primarily attributable to (i) a decline in higher-priced nylon product sales and (ii) unfavorable foreign currency translation.
REPREVE® Fiber products for fiscal 2021 comprised 37% of consolidated net sales, up from 31% for fiscal 2020.
Fiscal 2020 vs. Fiscal 2019
Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2020 decreased by $102,295, or 14.4%, compared to fiscal 2019. The decrease occurred primarily as the adverse impacts of (i) the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, (ii) one fewer week of sales in fiscal 2020 for our NACA operations, (iii) lower nylon sales volumes, (iv) lower average selling prices, and (v) unfavorable foreign currency translation were partially offset by the sales growth of REPREVE®products, especially for the Asia Segment.
Consolidated sales volumes for fiscal 2020 decreased 2.0%, primarily attributable to (i) the adverse impact of COVID-19, (ii) one fewer week of sales in fiscal 2020 for our NACA operations, and (iii) lower sales in the Nylon Segment, partially offset by continued sales growth of REPREVE®-branded products, primarily Chip and staple fiber in the Asia Segment. Annual sales growth over fiscal 2019 was achieved by the Asia Segment, despite the adverse impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, as our REPREVE® portfolio continues to resonate with our brand partners that are focused on sustainable solutions.
Consolidated average sales prices decreased 12.4%, primarily attributable to (i) growth of Chip and staple fiber in the Asia Segment, which have lower average sales prices, (ii) a decline in higher-priced nylon product sales, and (iii) sales price declines associated with polyester raw material cost changes.
Gross ProfitAdjusted EBITDA
Fiscal 2021 vs. Fiscal 2020
Gross profit for fiscal 2021 increased by $54,454, or 139.5%, compared to fiscal 2020. Despite$
55,190
$
64,643
$
16,553
The reconciliations of the amounts reported under GAAP for Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows.
(1) | Within this reconciliation, depreciation and amortization expense excludes the
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Measures) The tables below set forth reconciliations of (i) Income (Loss) before income taxes (“Pre-tax Income (Loss)”), Provision for income taxes (“Tax Impact”) and Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and (ii) Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS.
Net Sales Fiscal 2022 vs. Fiscal 2021 Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2022 increased by $148,166, or 22.2%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 2.7%, compared to fiscal 2021. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs and (ii) underlying sales growth led by the Asia Segment and REPREVE products. Consolidated weighted average sales prices increased 19.5%, primarily attributable to higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs. REPREVE Fiber products for fiscal 2022 comprised 36%, or $293,080, of consolidated net sales, down from 37%, or $245,832, for fiscal 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the pandemic lockdowns in China during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, reducing recycled product sales for the Asia Segment. Fiscal 2021 vs. Fiscal 2020 Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2021 increased by $61,083, or 10.1%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 13.5%, compared to fiscal 2020. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) a fiscal 2021 rebound in product demand following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales volumes in late fiscal 2020, (ii) incremental sales growth for the Asia Segment led by REPREVE branded products, and (iii) opportunistically improved market share and pricing levels in Brazil during demand restoration in that region. Consolidated average sales prices decreased 3.4%, primarily attributable to (i) a decline in higher-priced nylon product sales and (ii) unfavorable foreign currency translation.
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Suzhou, China | Warehouse | 75,000 | Leased | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Suzhou, China | Warehouse | 59,000 | Leased |
Management believes all of UNIFI’s operating properties are well maintained and in good condition. In fiscal 2022, UNIFI’s manufacturing facilities in the Americas Segment operated below capacity for most of the year, in part due to the availability and productivity of labor. Management does not perceive any capacity constraints in the foreseeable future.
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance for certain risks that is subject to certain self-insurance limits.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following is a description of the names and ages of the executive officers of the Company, indicating all positions and offices with the Company held by each such person and each person’s principal occupation or employment during the past five years. Each executive officer of UNIFI is elected by the Board and holds office from the date of election until thereafter removed by the Board.
Edmund M. Ingle – Age: 57 – Mr. Ingle has served as Chief Executive Officer of UNIFI and a member of UNIFI’s Board since June 2020. From May 2019 to June 2020, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Recycling group of Indorama Ventures, a world-class chemicals company and a global integrated leader in PET and fibers serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. From May 2018 to May 2019, he was Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Indorama’s Wellman International division. Prior to that, Mr. Ingle was with UNIFI for approximately 30 years, during which time he held various key leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability, Vice President of Supply Chain, General Manager of the Company’s Flake and Chip business, Vice President and General Manager of REPREVE® Polymers, General Manager of the Company’s Nylon business, and Director of Global Procurement.
Albert P. Carey – Age: 70 – Mr. Carey has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of UNIFI since April 2019. Mr. Carey previously served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company from January 2019 to March 2019. In March 2019, Mr. Carey retired from PepsiCo, Inc., a consumer products company, after a 38-year career with the company in which he held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America from March 2016 to January 2019, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages from July 2015 to March 2016, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages from September 2011 to July 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Frito-Lay North America from June 2006 to September 2011.
Craig A. Creaturo – Age: 52 – Mr. Creaturo has served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of UNIFI since September 2019. Mr. Creaturo served as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President-Administration of Chromalox, Inc., an advanced thermal technologies manufacturing company, from February 2015 to March 2019. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of II-VI Incorporated (“II-VI”), a publicly traded global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, from 2004 to 2014, Treasurer of II-VI from 2000 to 2014, and Corporate Controller of II-VI from 1998 to 2000. From 1992 to 1998, he held a variety of audit roles at Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Creaturo is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hongjun Ning – Age: 55 – Mr. Ning has served as an Executive Vice President of UNIFI since July 2020, President of Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (“UTSC”) (UNIFI’s subsidiary in China) since March 2020 and President of Unifi Asia Pacific since June 2017. Previously, he served as Vice President of UTSC from September 2013 to June 2017, Director of Sales & Marketing of UTSC from August 2008 to September 2013, and General Manager, Sales & Marketing of a former UNIFI joint venture in China from January 2006 to August 2008.
Gregory K. Sigmon – Age: 32 – Mr. Sigmon, has served as an Executive Officer of UNIFI since July 2022 and as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2020. Previously, Mr. Sigmon served as a Vice President of UNIFI from July 2020 to July 2022 and as Assistant General Counsel of the Company from September 2019 to June 2020. Before joining UNIFI, Mr. Sigmon served as an officer in the legal department of BB&T Corporation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (“BB&T”), where he was a Vice President from April 2018 to August 2019, an Assistant Vice President from September 2015 to March 2018, and a graduate of BB&T’s Leadership Development Program. Mr. Sigmon is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
PART II
Item 5. | Market for |
UNIFI’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “UFI.”
As of August 26, 2022, there were 125 record holders of UNIFI’s common stock. A significant number of the outstanding shares of common stock that are beneficially owned by individuals and entities are registered in the name of Cede & Co. Cede & Co. is a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, a securities depository for banks and brokerage firms. UNIFI estimates that there are approximately 5,900 beneficial owners of its common stock.
No dividends were paid in the past two fiscal years, and UNIFI does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. UNIFI’s current debt obligations contain certain restricted payment and restricted investment provisions, including a restriction on the payment of dividends and share repurchases under certain circumstances. Information regarding UNIFI’s debt obligations is provided in Note 12, “Long-Term Debt,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board approved the 2018 SRP under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions, or via block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.
As of July 3, 2022, UNIFI has repurchased 701 shares at an average price of $15.90, leaving $38,859 available for repurchase under the 2018 SRP. UNIFI will continue to evaluate opportunities to use excess cash flows from operations or existing borrowings to repurchase additional stock, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to support its operational needs and to fund future strategic growth opportunities.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH - SHAREHOLDER RETURN ON COMMON STOCK
The below graphic comparison assumes the investment of $100 in each of UNIFI common stock, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (a benchmark index containing inclusion characteristics closely associated with UNIFI) and the NYSE Composite Index (a broad equity market index), all at June 23, 2017. The resulting cumulative total return assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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| June 23, 2017 |
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| June 22, 2018 |
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| June 28, 2019 |
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| June 26, 2020 |
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| June 25, 2021 |
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| July 1, 2022 |
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Unifi, Inc. |
| $ | 100.00 |
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| $ | 108.99 |
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| $ | 62.83 |
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| $ | 40.35 |
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| $ | 85.58 |
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| $ | 48.48 |
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S&P SmallCap 600 |
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| 100.00 |
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| 122.18 |
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| 111.94 |
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| 92.57 |
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| 162.40 |
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| 133.82 |
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NYSE Composite |
|
| 100.00 |
|
|
| 110.37 |
|
|
| 117.00 |
|
|
| 106.70 |
|
|
| 156.55 |
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|
| 140.74 |
|
Item 6. | Reserved |
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected UNIFI’s operations, along with material changes in financial condition, during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the remainder of this Annual Report, with the understanding that forward-looking statements may be present. A reference to a “note” refers to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Strategic Priorities
We believe UNIFI’s underlying performance during recent fiscal years reflects the strength of our global initiative to deliver differentiated solutions to customers and brand partners throughout the world. Our supply chain has been developed and enhanced in multiple regions around the globe, allowing us to deliver a diverse range of fibers and polymers to key customers in the markets we serve, especially apparel. These textile products are supported by quality assurance, product development, product and fabric certifications, hangtags, co-marketing, and technical and customer service teams across UNIFI’s operating subsidiaries. We have developed this successful operating platform by improving operational and business processes and deriving value from sustainability-based initiatives, including polyester and nylon recycling.
We believe that further commercial expansion will require a continued stream of new technology and innovation that generates products with meaningful consumer benefits. Along with our recycled platform, UNIFI has significant yarn technologies that provide optimal performance characteristics for today’s marketplace, including moisture management, temperature moderation, stretch, ultra-violet protection and fire retardation, among others. To achieve further growth, UNIFI remains focused on innovation, bringing to market the next wave of fibers and polymers for tomorrow’s applications. As we invest and grow, sustainability remains at our core. We believe that increasing the awareness for recycled solutions in applications across fibers and polymers and furthering sustainability-based initiatives with like-minded brand partners will be key to our future success. We also believe that our manufacturing processes and our technical knowledge and capabilities will allow us to grow market share and develop new textile programs with new and existing customers. Ultimately, combining leading edge innovation with our prominent, high-quality brand and agile regional business model will allow for underlying sales and profitability growth.
Significant Developments and Trends
During the last five fiscal years, several key drivers affected our financial results. During fiscal 2018 and 2019, our operations in the U.S. were unfavorably impacted by (i) rising raw material costs and (ii) a surge of imported polyester textured yarn that depressed our pricing, market share, and fixed cost absorption. During fiscal 2020, our financial results began to improve following more stable import and raw material cost environments. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant unfavorable impact to product demand and our annual profitability suffered accordingly. Near the end of fiscal 2020, we divested a minority interest investment and significantly improved our liquidity position, supporting business preservation and the ability to better capture long-term growth opportunities. Throughout fiscal 2021, our businesses experienced sequential improvement alongside global demand and economic recovery, and we capitalized on profitable opportunities that fueled strong consolidated results. Throughout fiscal 2022, we experienced adverse pressure from rising input costs and a weakening of labor productivity primarily in our domestic operations. Looking ahead, our operations remain well positioned to capture long-term growth opportunities and we are working to mitigate any potential recession impacts.
Once global economic pressures subside, we believe incremental revenue for the Americas Segment will be generated from both the polyester textured yarn trade petitions, along with continued demand for innovative and sustainable products. The Asia Segment continues to capture demand for recycled products and serves as a significant component of future growth. The Brazil Segment performed extraordinarily well in fiscal 2021 and 2022, and while pricing and margins normalized from near historical levels, the momentum captured in fiscal 2021 and 2022 could provide a new, elevated level of long-term performance for the segment.
The following positive developments and trends occurred or were occurring in fiscal 2022.
• | Demand levels for |
• | Our REPREVE family of products continued to gain momentum with brands, retailers, and mill partners who value sustainability and UNIFI’s ability to produce leading edge products with in-demand technologies. |
• | Although raw material costs rose throughout fiscal 2022, we have been able to implement cost-responsive selling price adjustments intended to protect our gross profit. |
• | Our Brazil Segment was able to opportunistically capture market share from competitors and secure favorable pricing levels during the economic recovery in Brazil. |
• | Our Asia Segment returned to sales growth, driven by |
Raw Material and Foreign Currency
Raw material costs represent a significant portion of UNIFI’s manufactured product costs. The prices for the principal raw materials used by UNIFI continually fluctuate, and it is difficult or impossible to predict trends or upcoming developments.
During much of fiscal 2020, the raw material cost environment shifted to be more favorable and reached significantly lower levels during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first half of fiscal 2021 included stable, low levels of raw material costs, while economic recovery, weather events, and supply chain challenges generated raw material cost increases during the second half of fiscal 2021 and the first half of fiscal 2022. For the majority of our portfolio, we were able to implement selling price adjustments throughout fiscal 2021 and 2022. However, recycled inputs in the U.S. experienced continued cost increases during fiscal 2022. Despite the selling price increases, we still experienced meaningful gross profit pressure during fiscal 2022, primarily from the U.S. labor shortage and speed at which input costs increased.
The continuing volatility in global crude oil prices is likely to impact UNIFI’s polyester and nylon raw material costs. While it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact or whether the recent fluctuations in crude oil prices will stabilize, increase or decrease, UNIFI monitors these dynamic factors closely. In addition, UNIFI attempts to pass on to its customers increases in raw material costs but due to market pressures, this is not always possible. When price increases can be implemented, there is typically a time lag that adversely affects UNIFI and its margins during one or more quarters. Certain customers are subject to an index-based pricing model in which UNIFI’s prices are adjusted based on the change in the cost of certain raw materials in the prior quarter. Pricing adjustments for other customers must be negotiated independently. In ordinary market conditions in which raw material cost increases have stabilized and sales volumes are consistent with traditional levels, UNIFI has historically been successful in implementing price adjustments within one or two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for all of its customers.
UNIFI is also impacted by significant fluctuations in the value of the Brazilian Real (“BRL”) and the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), the local currencies for our operations in Brazil and China, respectively. Appreciation of the BRL and the RMB improves our net sales and gross profit metrics when the results of our subsidiaries are translated into USDs at comparatively favorable rates. However, such strengthening may cause adverse impacts to the value of USDs held in these foreign jurisdictions. UNIFI expects continued volatility in the value of the BRL and the RMB to impact our key performance metrics and actual financial results, although the magnitude of the impact is dependent upon the significance of the volatility, and it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact.
The BRL to USD weighted average exchange rate was 5.21, 5.38, and 4.29 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The RMB to USD weighted average exchange rate was 6.45, 6.60, and 7.03 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
UNIFI continuously reviews performance indicators to measure its success. These performance indicators form the basis of management’s discussion and analysis included below:
• | sales volume and |
• | gross profit and gross margin for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
• | net income (loss) and earnings per share; |
• | Segment Profit, which equals segment gross profit plus segment depreciation expense; |
• | unit conversion margin, which represents unit net sales price less unit raw material costs, for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
• | working capital, which represents current assets |
• | Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), which represents net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense; |
• | Adjusted EBITDA, |
• | Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which represents net income (loss) calculated under GAAP, adjusted to exclude certain amounts which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operations and performance of UNIFI and/or for which exclusion may be necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI; |
• | Adjusted EPS, which represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) |
• | Adjusted |
| • | Net
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EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Working Capital, and Net Debt (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”) are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. We may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine our non-GAAP financial measures. When applicable, management’s discussion and analysis includes specific consideration for items that comprise the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect UNIFI’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items (a) directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and/or (b) that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures, and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations and is relevant to our fixed charge coverage ratio. Equity in loss of PAL is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because such results do not reflect our operating performance.
Management uses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions.
Management uses Adjusted Working Capital as an indicator of UNIFI’s production efficiency and ability to manage inventories and receivables.
Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal.
See “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” below for reconciliations of non-GAAP metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP metric.
Review of Results of Operations for Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020
Fiscal 2022 contained 53 weeks and fiscal 2021 and 2020 were each comprised of 52 weeks. The additional week in fiscal 2022 included approximately $8,700 of net sales, an insignificant impact to gross profit, and approximately $400 of selling, general and administrative expenses.
Consolidated Overview
The below tables provide:
• | the components of |
| • | a reconciliation from net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, and |
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| Fiscal 2021 |
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| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2020 |
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| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2019 |
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Net sales |
| $ | 316,235 |
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| 2.3 |
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| $ | 309,184 |
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|
| (16.6 | ) |
| $ | 370,770 |
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Cost of sales |
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| 282,791 |
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|
| (4.8 | ) |
|
| 297,096 |
|
|
| (14.4 | ) |
|
| 346,951 |
|
Gross profit |
|
| 33,444 |
|
|
| 176.7 |
|
|
| 12,088 |
|
|
| (49.3 | ) |
|
| 23,819 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
| 18,637 |
|
|
| 10.3 |
|
|
| 16,904 |
|
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| 5.2 |
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|
| 16,068 |
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Segment Profit |
| $ | 52,081 |
|
|
| 79.6 |
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| $ | 28,992 |
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|
| (27.3 | ) |
| $ | 39,887 |
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Gross margin |
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| 10.6 | % |
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| 3.9 | % |
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| 6.4 | % |
Segment margin |
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| 16.5 | % |
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| 9.4 | % |
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| 10.8 | % |
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Segment net sales as a percentage of consolidated amount |
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| 47.4 | % |
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| 51.0 | % |
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| 52.3 | % |
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Segment Profit as a percentage of consolidated amount |
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| 45.0 | % |
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| 48.6 | % |
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| 46.3 | % |
|
| a reconciliation from net
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Following the tables is a discussion and analysis of the significant components of net income (loss).
Net income (loss)
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| Fiscal 2022 |
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| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2021 |
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| % Change |
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| Fiscal 2020 |
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Net sales |
| $ | 815,758 |
|
|
| 22.2 |
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| $ | 667,592 |
|
|
| 10.1 |
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| $ | 606,509 |
|
Cost of sales |
|
| 735,273 |
|
|
| 28.1 |
|
|
| 574,098 |
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|
| 1.2 |
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|
| 567,469 |
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Gross profit |
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| 80,485 |
|
|
| (13.9 | ) |
|
| 93,494 |
|
|
| 139.5 |
|
|
| 39,040 |
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SG&A expenses |
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| 52,489 |
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| 2.2 |
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| 51,334 |
|
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| 17.2 |
|
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| 43,814 |
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(Benefit) provision for bad debts |
|
| (445 | ) |
|
| (66.2 | ) |
|
| (1,316 | ) |
|
| (175.7 | ) |
|
| 1,739 |
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Other operating (income) expense, net |
|
| (158 | ) |
|
| (103.2 | ) |
|
| 4,865 |
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|
| 110.8 |
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| 2,308 |
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Operating income (loss) |
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| 28,599 |
|
|
| (25.9 | ) |
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| 38,611 |
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| nm |
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|
| (8,821 | ) | |
Interest expense, net |
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| 1,561 |
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| (42.6 | ) |
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| 2,720 |
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|
| (33.0 | ) |
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| 4,057 |
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(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated affiliates |
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| (605 | ) |
|
| (18.1 | ) |
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| (739 | ) |
| nm |
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| 477 |
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Recovery of non-income taxes, net |
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| 815 |
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| (108.4 | ) |
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| (9,717 | ) |
| nm |
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| — |
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Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| nm |
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| (2,284 | ) | |
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
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| — |
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| — |
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| — |
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| nm |
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| 45,194 |
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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| 26,828 |
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|
| (42.1 | ) |
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| 46,347 |
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| (182.4 | ) |
|
| (56,265 | ) |
Provision for income taxes |
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| 11,657 |
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| (32.5 | ) |
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| 17,274 |
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| nm |
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| 972 |
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Net income (loss) |
| $ | 15,171 |
|
|
| (47.8 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
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|
| (150.8 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
nm – not meaningful
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures)
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Net income (loss) |
| $ | 15,171 |
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| $ | 29,073 |
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Interest expense, net |
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| 1,561 |
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| 2,720 |
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| 4,057 |
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Provision for income taxes |
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| 11,657 |
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| 17,274 |
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| 972 |
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Depreciation and amortization expense (1) |
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| 25,986 |
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| 25,293 |
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| 23,406 |
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EBITDA |
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| 54,375 |
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| 74,360 |
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| 960 |
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EBITDA excluding PAL |
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| 54,375 |
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| 74,360 |
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| 815 |
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| (9,717 | ) |
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| 1,485 |
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Suzhou, China | Sales office | 16,000 | Leased | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Suzhou, China | Warehouse | 59,000 | Leased |
Management believes all of UNIFI’s operating properties are well maintained and in good condition. In fiscal 2022, UNIFI’s manufacturing facilities in the Americas Segment operated below capacity for most of the year, in part due to the availability and productivity of labor. Management does not perceive any capacity constraints in the foreseeable future.
Item 3. | Legal Proceedings |
We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance for certain risks that is subject to certain self-insurance limits.
Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures |
Not applicable.
INFORMATION ABOUT OUR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
The following is a description of the names and ages of the executive officers of the Company, indicating all positions and offices with the Company held by each such person and each person’s principal occupation or employment during the past five years. Each executive officer of UNIFI is elected by the Board and holds office from the date of election until thereafter removed by the Board.
Edmund M. Ingle – Age: 57 – Mr. Ingle has served as Chief Executive Officer of UNIFI and a member of UNIFI’s Board since June 2020. From May 2019 to June 2020, he served as Chief Executive Officer of the Recycling group of Indorama Ventures, a world-class chemicals company and a global integrated leader in PET and fibers serving major customers in diversified end-use markets. From May 2018 to May 2019, he was Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Indorama’s Wellman International division. Prior to that, Mr. Ingle was with UNIFI for approximately 30 years, during which time he held various key leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability, Vice President of Supply Chain, General Manager of the Company’s Flake and Chip business, Vice President and General Manager of REPREVE® Polymers, General Manager of the Company’s Nylon business, and Director of Global Procurement.
Albert P. Carey – Age: 70 – Mr. Carey has served as Executive Chairman of the Board of UNIFI since April 2019. Mr. Carey previously served as Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of the Company from January 2019 to March 2019. In March 2019, Mr. Carey retired from PepsiCo, Inc., a consumer products company, after a 38-year career with the company in which he held a number of senior leadership roles, including Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America from March 2016 to January 2019, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo North America Beverages from July 2015 to March 2016, Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo Americas Beverages from September 2011 to July 2015, and President and Chief Executive Officer of Frito-Lay North America from June 2006 to September 2011.
Craig A. Creaturo – Age: 52 – Mr. Creaturo has served as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer of UNIFI since September 2019. Mr. Creaturo served as Chief Financial Officer & Vice President-Administration of Chromalox, Inc., an advanced thermal technologies manufacturing company, from February 2015 to March 2019. Prior to that, he served as Chief Financial Officer of II-VI Incorporated (“II-VI”), a publicly traded global leader in engineered materials and optoelectronic components, from 2004 to 2014, Treasurer of II-VI from 2000 to 2014, and Corporate Controller of II-VI from 1998 to 2000. From 1992 to 1998, he held a variety of audit roles at Arthur Andersen LLP. Mr. Creaturo is a Certified Public Accountant in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Hongjun Ning – Age: 55 – Mr. Ning has served as an Executive Vice President of UNIFI since July 2020, President of Unifi Textiles (Suzhou) Co. Ltd. (“UTSC”) (UNIFI’s subsidiary in China) since March 2020 and President of Unifi Asia Pacific since June 2017. Previously, he served as Vice President of UTSC from September 2013 to June 2017, Director of Sales & Marketing of UTSC from August 2008 to September 2013, and General Manager, Sales & Marketing of a former UNIFI joint venture in China from January 2006 to August 2008.
Gregory K. Sigmon – Age: 32 – Mr. Sigmon, has served as an Executive Officer of UNIFI since July 2022 and as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of the Company since June 2020. Previously, Mr. Sigmon served as a Vice President of UNIFI from July 2020 to July 2022 and as Assistant General Counsel of the Company from September 2019 to June 2020. Before joining UNIFI, Mr. Sigmon served as an officer in the legal department of BB&T Corporation in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (“BB&T”), where he was a Vice President from April 2018 to August 2019, an Assistant Vice President from September 2015 to March 2018, and a graduate of BB&T’s Leadership Development Program. Mr. Sigmon is a member of the North Carolina State Bar.
PART II
Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities |
UNIFI’s common stock is listed for trading on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “UFI.”
As of August 26, 2022, there were 125 record holders of UNIFI’s common stock. A significant number of the outstanding shares of common stock that are beneficially owned by individuals and entities are registered in the name of Cede & Co. Cede & Co. is a nominee of The Depository Trust Company, a securities depository for banks and brokerage firms. UNIFI estimates that there are approximately 5,900 beneficial owners of its common stock.
No dividends were paid in the past two fiscal years, and UNIFI does not intend to pay cash dividends in the foreseeable future. UNIFI’s current debt obligations contain certain restricted payment and restricted investment provisions, including a restriction on the payment of dividends and share repurchases under certain circumstances. Information regarding UNIFI’s debt obligations is provided in Note 12, “Long-Term Debt,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Purchases of Equity Securities
On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board approved the 2018 SRP under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions, or via block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date.
As of July 3, 2022, UNIFI has repurchased 701 shares at an average price of $15.90, leaving $38,859 available for repurchase under the 2018 SRP. UNIFI will continue to evaluate opportunities to use excess cash flows from operations or existing borrowings to repurchase additional stock, while maintaining sufficient liquidity to support its operational needs and to fund future strategic growth opportunities.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH - SHAREHOLDER RETURN ON COMMON STOCK
The below graphic comparison assumes the investment of $100 in each of UNIFI common stock, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index (a benchmark index containing inclusion characteristics closely associated with UNIFI) and the NYSE Composite Index (a broad equity market index), all at June 23, 2017. The resulting cumulative total return assumes that dividends, if any, were reinvested. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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| $ | 100.00 |
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| $ | 108.99 |
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| $ | 85.58 |
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| 106.70 |
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| 156.55 |
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| 140.74 |
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Item 6. | Reserved |
Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected UNIFI’s operations, along with material changes in financial condition, during the periods included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Management’s discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the remainder of this Annual Report, with the understanding that forward-looking statements may be present. A reference to a “note” refers to the accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
Strategic Priorities
We believe UNIFI’s underlying performance during recent fiscal years reflects the strength of our global initiative to deliver differentiated solutions to customers and brand partners throughout the world. Our supply chain has been developed and enhanced in multiple regions around the globe, allowing us to deliver a diverse range of fibers and polymers to key customers in the markets we serve, especially apparel. These textile products are supported by quality assurance, product development, product and fabric certifications, hangtags, co-marketing, and technical and customer service teams across UNIFI’s operating subsidiaries. We have developed this successful operating platform by improving operational and business processes and deriving value from sustainability-based initiatives, including polyester and nylon recycling.
We believe that further commercial expansion will require a continued stream of new technology and innovation that generates products with meaningful consumer benefits. Along with our recycled platform, UNIFI has significant yarn technologies that provide optimal performance characteristics for today’s marketplace, including moisture management, temperature moderation, stretch, ultra-violet protection and fire retardation, among others. To achieve further growth, UNIFI remains focused on innovation, bringing to market the next wave of fibers and polymers for tomorrow’s applications. As we invest and grow, sustainability remains at our core. We believe that increasing the awareness for recycled solutions in applications across fibers and polymers and furthering sustainability-based initiatives with like-minded brand partners will be key to our future success. We also believe that our manufacturing processes and our technical knowledge and capabilities will allow us to grow market share and develop new textile programs with new and existing customers. Ultimately, combining leading edge innovation with our prominent, high-quality brand and agile regional business model will allow for underlying sales and profitability growth.
Significant Developments and Trends
During the last five fiscal years, several key drivers affected our financial results. During fiscal 2018 and 2019, our operations in the U.S. were unfavorably impacted by (i) rising raw material costs and (ii) a surge of imported polyester textured yarn that depressed our pricing, market share, and fixed cost absorption. During fiscal 2020, our financial results began to improve following more stable import and raw material cost environments. However, the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant unfavorable impact to product demand and our annual profitability suffered accordingly. Near the end of fiscal 2020, we divested a minority interest investment and significantly improved our liquidity position, supporting business preservation and the ability to better capture long-term growth opportunities. Throughout fiscal 2021, our businesses experienced sequential improvement alongside global demand and economic recovery, and we capitalized on profitable opportunities that fueled strong consolidated results. Throughout fiscal 2022, we experienced adverse pressure from rising input costs and a weakening of labor productivity primarily in our domestic operations. Looking ahead, our operations remain well positioned to capture long-term growth opportunities and we are working to mitigate any potential recession impacts.
Once global economic pressures subside, we believe incremental revenue for the Americas Segment will be generated from both the polyester textured yarn trade petitions, along with continued demand for innovative and sustainable products. The Asia Segment continues to capture demand for recycled products and serves as a significant component of future growth. The Brazil Segment performed extraordinarily well in fiscal 2021 and 2022, and while pricing and margins normalized from near historical levels, the momentum captured in fiscal 2021 and 2022 could provide a new, elevated level of long-term performance for the segment.
The following positive developments and trends occurred or were occurring in fiscal 2022.
• | Demand levels for the majority of our business lines experienced significant recovery since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
• | Our REPREVE family of products continued to gain momentum with brands, retailers, and mill partners who value sustainability and UNIFI’s ability to produce leading edge products with in-demand technologies. |
• | Although raw material costs rose throughout fiscal 2022, we have been able to implement cost-responsive selling price adjustments intended to protect our gross profit. |
• | Our Brazil Segment was able to opportunistically capture market share from competitors and secure favorable pricing levels during the economic recovery in Brazil. |
• | Our Asia Segment returned to sales growth, driven by demand for REPREVE, generating continued portfolio expansion. |
Raw Material and Foreign Currency
Raw material costs represent a significant portion of UNIFI’s manufactured product costs. The prices for the principal raw materials used by UNIFI continually fluctuate, and it is difficult or impossible to predict trends or upcoming developments.
During much of fiscal 2020, the raw material cost environment shifted to be more favorable and reached significantly lower levels during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first half of fiscal 2021 included stable, low levels of raw material costs, while economic recovery, weather events, and supply chain challenges generated raw material cost increases during the second half of fiscal 2021 and the first half of fiscal 2022. For the majority of our portfolio, we were able to implement selling price adjustments throughout fiscal 2021 and 2022. However, recycled inputs in the U.S. experienced continued cost increases during fiscal 2022. Despite the selling price increases, we still experienced meaningful gross profit pressure during fiscal 2022, primarily from the U.S. labor shortage and speed at which input costs increased.
The continuing volatility in global crude oil prices is likely to impact UNIFI’s polyester and nylon raw material costs. While it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact or whether the recent fluctuations in crude oil prices will stabilize, increase or decrease, UNIFI monitors these dynamic factors closely. In addition, UNIFI attempts to pass on to its customers increases in raw material costs but due to market pressures, this is not always possible. When price increases can be implemented, there is typically a time lag that adversely affects UNIFI and its margins during one or more quarters. Certain customers are subject to an index-based pricing model in which UNIFI’s prices are adjusted based on the change in the cost of certain raw materials in the prior quarter. Pricing adjustments for other customers must be negotiated independently. In ordinary market conditions in which raw material cost increases have stabilized and sales volumes are consistent with traditional levels, UNIFI has historically been successful in implementing price adjustments within one or two fiscal quarters of the raw material price increase for all of its customers.
UNIFI is also impacted by significant fluctuations in the value of the Brazilian Real (“BRL”) and the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”), the local currencies for our operations in Brazil and China, respectively. Appreciation of the BRL and the RMB improves our net sales and gross profit metrics when the results of our subsidiaries are translated into USDs at comparatively favorable rates. However, such strengthening may cause adverse impacts to the value of USDs held in these foreign jurisdictions. UNIFI expects continued volatility in the value of the BRL and the RMB to impact our key performance metrics and actual financial results, although the magnitude of the impact is dependent upon the significance of the volatility, and it is not possible to predict the timing or amount of the impact.
The BRL to USD weighted average exchange rate was 5.21, 5.38, and 4.29 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The RMB to USD weighted average exchange rate was 6.45, 6.60, and 7.03 for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures
UNIFI continuously reviews performance indicators to measure its success. These performance indicators form the basis of management’s discussion and analysis included below:
• | sales volume and revenue for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
• | gross profit and gross margin for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
• | net income (loss) and earnings per share; |
• | Segment Profit, which equals segment gross profit plus segment depreciation expense; |
• | unit conversion margin, which represents unit net sales price less unit raw material costs, for UNIFI and for each reportable segment; |
• | working capital, which represents current assets less current liabilities; |
• | Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), which represents net income (loss) before net interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense; |
• | Adjusted EBITDA, which represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude equity in loss of PAL and, from time to time, certain other adjustments necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI; |
• | Adjusted Net Income (Loss), which represents net income (loss) calculated under GAAP, adjusted to exclude certain amounts which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operations and performance of UNIFI and/or for which exclusion may be necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI; |
• | Adjusted EPS, which represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) divided by UNIFI’s weighted average common shares outstanding; |
• | Adjusted Working Capital, which equals receivables plus inventories and other current assets, less accounts payable and other current liabilities; and |
• | Net Debt, which represents debt principal less cash and cash equivalents. |
EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss), Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Working Capital, and Net Debt (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”) are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. We may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine our non-GAAP financial measures. When applicable, management’s discussion and analysis includes specific consideration for items that comprise the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures.
We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect UNIFI’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies.
Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items (a) directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and/or (b) that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures, and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations and is relevant to our fixed charge coverage ratio. Equity in loss of PAL is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA because such results do not reflect our operating performance.
Management uses Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions.
Management uses Adjusted Working Capital as an indicator of UNIFI’s production efficiency and ability to manage inventories and receivables.
Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal.
See “Non-GAAP Reconciliations” below for reconciliations of non-GAAP metrics to the most directly comparable GAAP metric.
Review of Results of Operations for Fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020
Fiscal 2022 contained 53 weeks and fiscal 2021 and 2020 were each comprised of 52 weeks. The additional week in fiscal 2022 included approximately $8,700 of net sales, an insignificant impact to gross profit, and approximately $400 of selling, general and administrative expenses.
Consolidated Overview
The below tables provide:
• | the components of |
• | a reconciliation from net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, and |
• | a reconciliation from net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS. |
Following the tables is a discussion and analysis of the significant components of net income (loss).
Net income (loss)
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Net sales |
| $ | 815,758 |
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| 22.2 |
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| $ | 667,592 |
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| 10.1 |
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| $ | 606,509 |
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| 735,273 |
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| 28.1 |
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| 574,098 |
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| 1.2 |
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| 567,469 |
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| 80,485 |
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| 93,494 |
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| 139.5 |
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| 39,040 |
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SG&A expenses |
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| 52,489 |
|
|
| 2.2 |
|
|
| 51,334 |
|
|
| 17.2 |
|
|
| 43,814 |
|
(Benefit) provision for bad debts |
|
| (445 | ) |
|
| (66.2 | ) |
|
| (1,316 | ) |
|
| (175.7 | ) |
|
| 1,739 |
|
Other operating (income) expense, net |
|
| (158 | ) |
|
| (103.2 | ) |
|
| 4,865 |
|
|
| 110.8 |
|
|
| 2,308 |
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Operating income (loss) |
|
| 28,599 |
|
|
| (25.9 | ) |
|
| 38,611 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| (8,821 | ) | |
Interest expense, net |
|
| 1,561 |
|
|
| (42.6 | ) |
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| (33.0 | ) |
|
| 4,057 |
|
(Earnings) loss from unconsolidated affiliates |
|
| (605 | ) |
|
| (18.1 | ) |
|
| (739 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| 477 |
| |
Recovery of non-income taxes, net |
|
| 815 |
|
|
| (108.4 | ) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
| nm |
|
|
| — |
| |
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| nm |
|
|
| (2,284 | ) | |
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 45,194 |
| |
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
| 26,828 |
|
|
| (42.1 | ) |
|
| 46,347 |
|
|
| (182.4 | ) |
|
| (56,265 | ) |
Provision for income taxes |
|
| 11,657 |
|
|
| (32.5 | ) |
|
| 17,274 |
|
| nm |
|
|
| 972 |
| |
Net income (loss) |
| $ | 15,171 |
|
|
| (47.8 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
|
| (150.8 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
nm – not meaningful
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Measures)
|
| Fiscal 2022 |
|
| Fiscal 2021 |
|
| Fiscal 2020 |
| |||
Net income (loss) |
| $ | 15,171 |
|
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
Interest expense, net |
|
| 1,561 |
|
|
| 2,720 |
|
|
| 4,057 |
|
Provision for income taxes |
|
| 11,657 |
|
|
| 17,274 |
|
|
| 972 |
|
Depreciation and amortization expense (1) |
|
| 25,986 |
|
|
| 25,293 |
|
|
| 23,406 |
|
EBITDA |
|
| 54,375 |
|
|
| 74,360 |
|
|
| (28,802 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Equity in loss of PAL |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 960 |
|
EBITDA excluding PAL |
|
| 54,375 |
|
|
| 74,360 |
|
|
| (27,842 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Recovery of non-income taxes, net (2) |
|
| 815 |
|
|
| (9,717 | ) |
|
| — |
|
Gain on sale of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| (2,284 | ) |
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 45,194 |
|
Severance (4) |
|
| — |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 1,485 |
|
Adjusted EBITDA |
| $ | 55,190 |
|
| $ | 64,643 |
|
| $ | 16,553 |
|
The reconciliations of the amounts reported under GAAP for Net Income (Loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are as follows.
(1) | Within this reconciliation, depreciation and amortization expense excludes the amortization of debt issuance costs, which are reflected in interest expense, net. Within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, amortization of debt issuance costs is reflected in depreciation and amortization expense. |
(2) | In fiscal 2021, UNIFI recorded a recovery of non-income taxes of $9,717 related to favorable litigation results for its Brazilian operations, generating overpayments that resulted from excess social program taxes paid in prior fiscal years. For fiscal 2022, UNIFI reduced the estimated benefit based on additional clarity and review of the recovery process during the months following the decision. |
(3) | In fiscal 2020, UNIFI recorded an impairment charge of $45,194 relating to the April 29, 2020 sale of its 34% interest in PAL. UNIFI’s 34% share of PAL’s loss subsequent to the date of the impairment charge (March 29, 2020) and through the date of transaction closing (April 29, 2020) was $2,284 and generated a gain on sale. |
(4) | In fiscal 2020, UNIFI incurred certain severance costs in connection with (i) overall cost reduction efforts in the U.S. and (ii) a wind-down plan for its operations in Sri Lanka. |
Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Measures)
The tables below set forth reconciliations of (i) Income (Loss) before income taxes (“Pre-tax Income (Loss)”), Provision for income taxes (“Tax Impact”) and Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and (ii) Diluted EPS to Adjusted EPS.
|
| For the Fiscal Year Ended July 3, 2022 |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Pre-tax Income |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Income |
|
| Diluted EPS |
| ||||
GAAP results |
| $ | 26,828 |
|
| $ | (11,657 | ) |
| $ | 15,171 |
|
| $ | 0.80 |
|
Recovery of non-income taxes, net (1) |
|
| 815 |
|
|
| (257 | ) |
|
| 558 |
|
|
| 0.03 |
|
Recovery of income taxes, net (2) |
|
| — |
|
|
| (1,446 | ) |
|
| (1,446 | ) |
|
| (0.07 | ) |
Adjusted results |
| $ | 27,643 |
|
| $ | (13,360 | ) |
| $ | 14,283 |
|
| $ | 0.76 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,868 |
| |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 27, 2021 |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Pre-tax Income |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Income |
|
| Diluted EPS |
| ||||
GAAP results |
| $ | 46,347 |
|
| $ | (17,274 | ) |
| $ | 29,073 |
|
| $ | 1.54 |
|
Recovery of non-income taxes, net (1) |
|
| (9,717 | ) |
|
| 3,304 |
|
|
| (6,413 | ) |
|
| (0.34 | ) |
Adjusted results |
| $ | 36,630 |
|
| $ | (13,970 | ) |
| $ | 22,660 |
|
| $ | 1.20 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,856 |
| |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| For the Fiscal Year Ended June 28, 2020 |
| |||||||||||||
|
| Pre-tax Loss |
|
| Tax Impact |
|
| Net Loss |
|
| Diluted EPS |
| ||||
GAAP results |
| $ | (56,265 | ) |
| $ | (972 | ) |
| $ | (57,237 | ) |
| $ | (3.10 | ) |
Impairment of investment in unconsolidated affiliate (3) |
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| — |
|
|
| 45,194 |
|
|
| 2.45 |
|
Severance (4) |
|
| 1,485 |
|
|
| (312 | ) |
|
| 1,173 |
|
|
| 0.06 |
|
Adjusted results |
| $ | (9,586 | ) |
| $ | (1,284 | ) |
| $ | (10,870 | ) |
| $ | (0.59 | ) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
| 18,475 |
|
(1) | In fiscal 2021, UNIFI recorded a recovery of non-income taxes of $9,717 related to favorable litigation results for its Brazilian operations, generating overpayments that resulted from excess social program taxes paid in prior fiscal years. For fiscal 2022, UNIFI reduced the estimated benefit based on additional clarity and review of the recovery process during the months following the decision. |
(2) | In fiscal 2022, UNIFI recorded a recovery of income taxes following a Brazil Supreme Court decision regarding certain income taxes paid in prior fiscal years. |
(3) | In fiscal 2020, UNIFI recorded an impairment charge of $45,194 before tax, related to the April 2020 sale of its 34% interest in PAL. |
(4) | In fiscal 2020, UNIFI incurred certain severance costs in connection with (i) overall cost reduction efforts in the U.S. and (ii) a wind-down plan for its operations in Sri Lanka. |
Net Sales
Fiscal 2022 vs. Fiscal 2021
Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2022 increased by $148,166, or 22.2%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 2.7%, compared to fiscal 2021. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs and (ii) underlying sales growth led by the Asia Segment and REPREVE products.
Consolidated weighted average sales prices increased 19.5%, primarily attributable to higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material costs.
REPREVE Fiber products for fiscal 2022 comprised 36%, or $293,080, of consolidated net sales, down from 37%, or $245,832, for fiscal 2021. The decrease was primarily due to the pandemic lockdowns in China during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, reducing recycled product sales for the Asia Segment.
Fiscal 2021 vs. Fiscal 2020
Consolidated net sales for fiscal 2021 increased by $61,083, or 10.1%, and consolidated sales volumes increased 13.5%, compared to fiscal 2020. The increases occurred primarily due to (i) a fiscal 2021 rebound in product demand following the adverse impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sales volumes in late fiscal 2020, (ii) incremental sales growth for the Asia Segment led by REPREVE branded products, and (iii) opportunistically improved market share and pricing levels in Brazil during demand restoration in that region.
Consolidated average sales prices decreased 3.4%, primarily attributable to (i) a decline in higher-priced nylon product sales and (ii) unfavorable foreign currency translation.
Gross Profit
Fiscal 2022 vs. Fiscal 2021
Gross profit for fiscal 2022 decreased by $13,009, or 13.9%, compared to fiscal 2021. Although we experienced a significant increase in net sales, input cost and labor challenges muted our Americas gross profit, primarily in the last nine months of fiscal 2022.
• | For the Americas Segment, gross profit decreased due to higher-than-expected input costs primarily for raw material, labor, packaging, and supplies, along with weaker labor productivity, offsetting the benefit from the restoration of U.S. demand following the negative impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on fiscal 2021. |
• | For the Brazil Segment,
|
| • | For the Asia Segment, gross profit increased primarily due to higher sales volumes. |
Fiscal 2021 vs. Fiscal 2020
Gross profit for fiscal 2021 increased by $54,454, or 139.5%, compared to fiscal 2020.
Net sales for fiscal 2019 |
| $ | 102,877 |
|
Decrease in sales volumes |
|
| (13,501 | ) |
Unfavorable foreign currency translation effects |
|
| (13,128 | ) |
Decrease in average selling price |
|
| (2,909 | ) |
Net sales for fiscal 2020 |
| $ | 73,339 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales for fiscal 2020 |
| $ | 73,339 |
|
Increase in average selling price and change in sales mix |
|
| 20,459 |
|
Increase in sales volumes |
|
| 17,297 |
|
Unfavorable foreign currency translation effects |
|
| (15,119 | ) |
Net sales for fiscal 2021 |
| $ | 95,976 |
|
|
| For the |
• | For the Asia Segment, gross profit increased from fiscal 2020 primarily due to (i) higher sales, (ii) |
• | For the Brazil Segment, gross profit increased from fiscal 2020 primarily due to higher sales volumes and conversion margin due to temporary market share capture, partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency translation
Although short-term global demand appears somewhat uncertain, we do not currently anticipate that any adverse events or circumstances will place critical pressure on (i) our liquidity position; (ii) our ability to fund our operations, capital expenditures, and expected business growth; or (iii) the financial targets we have set for fiscal 2025. Should global demand, economic activity, or input availability decline considerably for a prolonged period of time (for example, in connection with the Russia-Ukraine conflict or the macro-economic factors leading to inflation and a potential recession), UNIFI maintains the ability to (i) seek additional credit or financing arrangements or extensions of existing arrangements and/or (ii) re-implement cost reduction initiatives to preserve cash and secure the longevity of the business and operations.
Additionally, UNIFI considers opportunities to deploy existing cash to preserve or enhance liquidity. In August 2022, we repatriated approximately $14,000 from our operations in Asia to the U.S. via an existing intercompany note and, after remitting the appropriate withholding taxes, utilized the cash to reduce our outstanding revolver borrowings, thereby increasing the availability. During fiscal 2023, we expect the majority of our capital will be deployed to (i) upgrade the machinery in our U.S., El Salvador and Brazil manufacturing facilities via capital expenditures and (ii) support further working capital needs associated with increased sales. Nonetheless, we understand the current global economic risks and we are prepared to act swiftly and diligently to ensure the vitality of the business. Debt Obligations The following table presents the total balances outstanding for UNIFI’s debt obligations, their scheduled maturity dates and the weighted average interest rates for borrowings as well as the applicable current portion of long-term debt:
ABL Facility and Amendments On December 18, 2018, Unifi, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “2018 Amendment”). The 2018 Amendment amended the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2015, by and among Unifi, Inc. and a syndicate of lenders, as previously amended (together with all previous and subsequent amendments, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $200,000 senior secured credit facility (the “ABL Facility”), including a $100,000 revolving credit facility (the “ABL Revolver”) and a term loan that can be reset up to a maximum amount of $100,000, once per fiscal year, if certain conditions are met (the “ABL Term Loan”). The ABL Facility has a maturity date of December 18, 2023. The 2018 Amendment made the following changes to the Credit Agreement, among others: (i) extended the maturity date from March 26, 2020 to December 18, 2023 and (ii) decreased the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) pricing structure for Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and LIBOR Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) by 25 basis points. In connection and concurrent with the sale of UNIFI’s 34% interest in PAL on April 29, 2020, UNIFI entered into the Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment, among other things, revised the: (i) definition of permitted dispositions within the Credit Agreement to include the sale by Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. of its equity interest in PAL so long as the aggregate net cash proceeds received equaled or exceeded $60,000 and such sale occurred on or before May 15, 2020; (ii) terms of the Credit Agreement to allow the net cash proceeds from the sale of PAL to be applied to the outstanding principal amount of the ABL Revolver until paid in full with the remaining net cash proceeds retained by UNIFI, so long as certain conditions were met; and (iii) terms of the Credit Agreement to allow the lenders to make changes to the benchmark interest rate without further amendment should LIBOR temporarily or permanently cease to exist and a transition to a new benchmark interest rate such as the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) be required for future ABL Facility borrowings. On February 5, 2021, UNIFI entered into the Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Fifth Amendment”). The Fifth Amendment generally allowed for share repurchases up to $5,000 to be conducted from cash on-hand through June 30, 2021. The ABL Facility is secured by a first-priority perfected security interest in substantially all owned property and assets (together with all proceeds and products) of Unifi, Inc., Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., and a certain subsidiary guarantor (collectively, the “Loan Parties”). It is also secured by a first-priority security interest in all (or 65% in the case of UNIFI’s first-tier controlled foreign subsidiary, as required by the lenders) of the stock of (or other ownership interests in) each of the Loan Parties (other than Unifi, Inc.) and certain subsidiaries of the Loan Parties, together with all proceeds and products thereof. If excess availability under the ABL Revolver falls below the Trigger Level (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a financial covenant requiring the Loan Parties to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio on a quarterly basis of at least 1.05 to 1.00 becomes effective. The Trigger Level as of July 3, 2022 was $20,625. In addition, the ABL Facility contains restrictions on particular payments and investments, including certain restrictions on the payment of dividends and share repurchases. Subject to specific provisions, the ABL Term Loan may be prepaid at par, in whole or in part, at any time before the maturity date, at UNIFI’s discretion. ABL Facility borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, or the Base Rate (as defined below) plus an applicable margin of 0.25% to 0.75%, with interest currently being paid on a monthly basis. The applicable margin is based on (i) the excess availability under the ABL Revolver and (ii) the consolidated leverage ratio, calculated as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Base Rate means the greater of (i) the prime lending rate as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 0.5%, and (iii) LIBOR plus 1.0%. UNIFI’s ability to borrow under the ABL Revolver is limited to a borrowing base equal to specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories and is subject to certain conditions and limitations. There is also a monthly unused line fee under the ABL Revolver of 0.25%. As of July 3, 2022: UNIFI was in compliance with all financial covenants in the Credit Agreement; excess availability under the ABL Revolver was $51,409; UNIFI had $0 of standby letters of credit; and the fixed charge coverage ratio was (0.24) to 1.00. Management maintains the capability to improve the fixed charge coverage ratio utilizing existing foreign cash and cash equivalents. UNIFI had maintained three interest rate swaps that fix LIBOR at approximately 1.9% on $75,000 of variable-rate debt. Such swaps terminated in May 2022. UNIFI currently utilizes variable-rate borrowings under the ABL Facility that are made with reference to USD LIBOR Rate Loans. Management will continue to monitor the potential termination of LIBOR and the potential impact on UNIFI’s operations. However, as a result of the Fourth Amendment, management does not expect (i) significant efforts are necessary to accommodate a termination of LIBOR or (ii) a significant impact to UNIFI’s operations upon a termination of LIBOR. Finance Lease Obligations During fiscal 2022, UNIFI entered into finance lease obligations totaling $2,493 for eAFK Evo texturing machines. The maturity dates of these obligations occur during fiscal 2027 with interest rates between 3.0% and 4.4%.
During fiscal 2021, UNIFI entered into finance lease obligations totaling $740 for certain transportation equipment. The maturity date of these obligations is June 2025 with an interest rate of 3.8%.
Construction Financing In May 2021, UNIFI entered into an agreement with a third party lender that provides for construction-period financing for
Scheduled Debt Maturities The following table presents the scheduled maturities of UNIFI’s outstanding debt obligations for the following five fiscal years and thereafter.
Further discussion of the terms and conditions of the Credit Agreement and the Company’s existing indebtedness is outlined in Note 12, “Long-Term Debt,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Net Debt (Non-GAAP Financial Measure) The reconciliations for Net Debt are as follows:
Working Capital and Adjusted Working Capital (Non-GAAP Financial Measures) The following table presents the components of working capital and the reconciliation from working capital to Adjusted Working Capital:
Working capital increased from
The Capital Projects In fiscal In fiscal 2021, UNIFI invested $21,178 in capital projects, primarily relating to (i) further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas, (ii) eAFK Evo texturing machines, and (iii) routine annual maintenance capital expenditures. Maintenance capital expenditures are necessary to support UNIFI’s current operations, capacities, and capabilities and exclude expenses relating to repairs and costs that do not extend an asset’s useful life. In fiscal 2020 and in response to the adverse liquidity impacts of COVID-19, we invested approximately $18,500 in capital projects that included (i) a priority on safety and maintenance capital expenditures to allow continued efficient production and (ii) making further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas. In fiscal
The total amount ultimately invested for fiscal Share Repurchase Program On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board approved the 2018 SRP under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases will be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions, or via block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. As of Liquidity Summary UNIFI has met its historical liquidity requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and other operating needs from its cash flows from operations and available borrowings. UNIFI believes that its existing cash balances, cash provided by operating activities, and Cash Provided by Operating Activities The significant components of net cash provided by operating activities are summarized below. UNIFI analyzes net cash provided by operating activities utilizing the major components of the statements of cash flows prepared under the indirect method.
Fiscal 2022 Compared to Fiscal 2021 The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from fiscal 2021 to fiscal 2022 was primarily due to an increase in working capital associated with (i) higher raw material costs and consolidated sales activity driving higher inventory and accounts receivable balances and (ii) lower other current liabilities resulting from the payment of incentive compensation earned in fiscal 2021. Fiscal 2021 Compared to Fiscal 2020 The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities from fiscal 2020 to fiscal 2021 was primarily due to (i) the impact on working capital created by the contrast in business activity at the end of each fiscal year
Cash (Used) Provided by Investing Activities and Financing Activities Fiscal 2022 UNIFI used $41,734 for investing activities and provided $17,965 for financing activities during fiscal 2022. Significant investing activities included $39,631 for capital expenditures, which primarily relate to ongoing maintenance capital expenditures along with production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas. Significant financing activities included $28,800 of net borrowings against the ABL Facility, along with $3,707 of payments on finance lease obligations and $9,151 for share repurchases during fiscal 2022. Fiscal 2021 UNIFI used $24,621 for investing activities and used $12,875 for financing activities during fiscal 2021. Significant investing activities included (i) approximately $21,000 for capital expenditures Fiscal 2020 UNIFI generated $41,574 from net investing activities and utilized $37,922 for net financing activities during fiscal 2020. Significant investing activities included the $60,000 sale of the PAL Investment, partially offset by $18,509 for capital expenditures, which primarily relate to ongoing maintenance capital expenditures, along with production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas. Significant financing activities included $29,400 of net payments against the ABL Facility using approximately half of the PAL Investment sale proceeds, along with $6,035 of payments on finance lease obligations.
Contractual Obligations In addition to management’s discussion and analysis surrounding our liquidity and capital resources, long-term debt, finance leases, operating leases, and the associated principal and interest components thereof, as of
UNIFI does not engage in off-balance sheet arrangements and only enters into material contracts Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued and Pending Adoption Upon review of each Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) through the date of this report, UNIFI identified no newly applicable accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, with an effective date consistent with UNIFI’s fiscal 2021. The new guidance requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations have begun to use forward-looking information to inform their credit loss estimates. UNIFI adopted the ASU in fiscal 2021 using the modified retrospective approach and the adoption did not have a material impact to UNIFI’s financial position or results of operations.
There have been no other newly issued or newly applicable accounting pronouncements that have had, or are expected to have, a significant impact on UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements UNIFI is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements that have had, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on UNIFI’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures. Critical Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. The SEC has defined a company’s most critical accounting policies as those involving accounting estimates that require management to make assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time and where different reasonable estimates or changes in the accounting estimate from quarter to quarter could materially impact the presentation of the financial statements. The following discussion provides further information about accounting policies critical to UNIFI and should be read in conjunction with Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” to the accompanying consolidated financial statements. Inventory Net Realizable Value Adjustment The inventory net realizable value adjustment is established based on many factors,
UNIFI is exposed to market risks associated with changes in interest rates, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and raw material and commodity costs, which may adversely affect its financial position, results of operations or cash flows. UNIFI does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged financial instruments. Interest Rate Risk UNIFI is exposed to interest rate risk through its borrowing activities. As of Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk UNIFI conducts its business in various foreign countries and in various foreign currencies. Each of UNIFI’s subsidiaries may enter into transactions (sales, purchases, fixed purchase commitments, etc.) that are denominated in currencies other than the subsidiary’s functional currency and thereby expose UNIFI to foreign currency exchange rate risk. UNIFI may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge this exposure. UNIFI may also enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge its exposure for certain equipment or inventory purchase commitments. As of A significant portion of raw materials purchased by the Brazil Segment are denominated in USDs, requiring UNIFI to regularly exchange BRL. A significant portion of sales and asset balances for the Asia Segment are denominated in USDs. During recent fiscal years, UNIFI has been negatively impacted by fluctuations of the BRL and the RMB. Discussion and analysis surrounding the impact of fluctuations of the BRL and the RMB on UNIFI’s results of operations are included above in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” UNIFI does not enter into foreign currency derivatives to hedge its net investment in its foreign operations. As of
More information regarding UNIFI’s derivative financial instruments as of Raw Material and Commodity Cost Risks A significant portion of UNIFI’s raw material and energy costs are derived from petroleum-based chemicals. The prices for petroleum and petroleum-related products and related energy costs are volatile and dependent on global supply and demand dynamics, including certain geo-political risks. A sudden rise in the price of petroleum and petroleum-based products could have a material impact on UNIFI’s profitability. UNIFI does not use financial instruments to hedge its exposure to changes in these costs as management has concluded that the overall cost of hedging petroleum exceeds the potential risk mitigation. The costs of the primary raw materials that UNIFI uses throughout all of its operations are generally based on USD pricing, and such materials are purchased at market or at fixed prices that are established with individual vendors as part of the purchasing process for quantities expected to be consumed in the ordinary course of business. UNIFI manages fluctuations in the cost of raw materials primarily by making corresponding adjustments to the prices charged to its customers. Certain customers are subject to an index-based pricing model in which UNIFI’s prices are adjusted based on the change in the cost of raw materials in the prior quarter. Pricing adjustments for other customers must be negotiated independently. UNIFI attempts to quickly pass on to its customers increases in raw material costs, but due to market During fiscal 2019 and 2018, UNIFI operated in a predominantly increasing raw material cost environment. UNIFI believes those higher costs were primarily a result of volatility in the crude oil markets, along with periods of supply and demand constraints for certain polyester feedstock. During fiscal 2020 and the first six months of fiscal 2021, UNIFI experienced a predominantly favorable, declining raw material cost environment, especially during calendar 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed petroleum prices for several months. During the second half of fiscal 2021, UNIFI experienced cost increases for raw materials, primarily related to (i) increases in petroleum prices and (ii) supply chain disruptions that occurred in Texas during February 2021 due to abnormally cold weather. Our raw material costs remain subject to the volatility described above and, should raw material costs increase unexpectedly, UNIFI’s results of operations and cash flows are likely to be adversely impacted. As fiscal 2021 concluded, UNIFI experienced cost increases for raw materials, primarily related to (i) increases in petroleum prices and (ii) supply chain disruptions that occurred in Texas during February 2021 due to abnormally cold weather. Our raw material costs remained elevated in fiscal 2022. We have been able to implement responsive selling price adjustments for the majority of our portfolio, however our underlying gross margin has been pressured somewhat during fiscal 2022. We expect the impact of recent selling price adjustments to improve margins in future periods. Nonetheless, such costs remain subject to the volatility described above and, should raw material costs increase unexpectedly, UNIFI’s results of operations and cash flows are likely to be adversely impacted. Other Risks UNIFI is also exposed to political risk, including changing laws and regulations governing international trade, such as quotas, tariffs and tax laws. The degree of impact and the frequency of these events cannot be predicted.
Our consolidated financial statements and the related notes begin on page F-i herein.
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Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures As of Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting Management of UNIFI is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) promulgated under the Exchange Act). UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of UNIFI; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP, and that receipts and expenditures of UNIFI are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of UNIFI; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of UNIFI’s assets that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements. Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting as of Attestation Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm The effectiveness of UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting as of Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting During UNIFI’s fourth quarter of fiscal
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UNIFI will file with the SEC a definitive proxy statement for the Company’s We have adopted a written Code of Ethics for Senior Financial and Executive Officers (the “Code of Ethics”), which is intended to qualify as a “code of ethics” within the meaning of Item 406 of Regulation S-K of the Exchange Act. The Code of Ethics applies to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar functions. The Code of Ethics is available on our website at www.unifi.com. A copy of the Code of Ethics may also be obtained without charge by any person, upon request, by writing to Unifi, Inc., 7201 West Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410, Attention: Corporate Secretary. We will disclose information pertaining to any amendment to, or waiver from, the provisions of the Code of Ethics that apply to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, or persons performing similar functions and that relate to any element of the Code of Ethics enumerated in the SEC rules and regulations by posting this information on our website at www.unifi.com. The information on our website is not a part of this Annual Report and is not incorporated by reference in this Annual Report or any of our other filings with the SEC. Our non-employee directors and their respective principal occupation or employment are as follows: Emma S. Battle (President and CEO, MarketVigor, LLC, a consulting and strategy firm)
The information required by this item is furnished by incorporation by reference to the information under the headings “Director Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Executive Compensation Tables,” “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation Committee Report” in the Proxy Statement.
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PART IV
The financial statements listed in the accompanying Index to Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-i are filed as part of this Annual Report. Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID: 185). 2. Financial Statement Schedules Not applicable.
3. Exhibits
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SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes and appoints Edmund M. Ingle and Craig A. Creaturo, or either of them, his or her attorney-in-fact, with full power of substitution and resubstitution for such person in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this report and to file the same, with exhibits thereto, and other documents in connection therewith, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that either of said attorney-in-fact, or substitute or substitutes, may do or cause to be done by virtue hereof. Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated:
UNIFI, INC. INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Unifi, Inc.: Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Unifi, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021, We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of
Basis for Opinion These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion. Critical Audit Matter The critical audit matter communicated below Evaluation of the net realizable value of raw material and finished goods inventories As discussed in We identified the evaluation of the net realizable value of raw material and finished goods inventories held in the United States as a critical audit matter. Complex auditor judgment was required to evaluate the recovery rates used in the determination of the net realizable value of raw material and finished goods inventories, including the relevance of historical experience. The following are the primary procedures we performed to address this critical audit matter. We evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness of certain internal controls related to the evaluation of the net realizable value of raw material and finished goods inventories. This included controls related to the determination of expected recovery rates used in the assessment and whether historical rates are indicative of expected losses on current raw material and finished goods inventories. We assessed whether historical recovery rates are indicative of expected losses by (1) comparing the prior period loss estimate to actual loss experience, and (2) evaluating industry and analyst reports for trends and conditions that may impact the estimate of net realizable value. We also performed sensitivity analyses over management’s historical recovery rates to assess the impact of changes in recovery rates on management’s determination of net realizable value of raw material and finished goods inventories. /s/ KPMG LLP We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2011. Greensboro, North Carolina August
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm To the Shareholders and Board of Directors Unifi, Inc.: Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting We have audited Unifi, Inc. and subsidiaries’ (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021, Basis for Opinion The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. /s/ KPMG LLP Greensboro, North Carolina August
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (In thousands, except per share amounts)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (In thousands)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (In thousands)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (In thousands)
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
F-8 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Background Overview Unifi, Inc., a New York corporation formed in 1969 (together with its subsidiaries, “UNIFI,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), is a multinational company that manufactures and sells innovative recycled and synthetic products, made from polyester and nylon, primarily to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers (UNIFI’s UNIFI maintains one of the textile industry’s most comprehensive product offerings that include a range of specialized, value-added and commodity solutions, with principal geographic markets in the Fiscal Year The fiscal year for Unifi, Inc., its domestic subsidiaries and its subsidiary in El Salvador ends on the Sunday in June or July nearest to June 30 of each year. Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal 2022, 2021, Unifi, Inc.’s remaining material operating subsidiaries’ fiscal years end on June 30. There have been no significant transactions or events that occurred between Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal year end and such wholly owned subsidiaries’ fiscal year ends. Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal 2022 consisted of 53 weeks, while fiscal 2021 and 2020 each consisted of 52
UNIFI evaluated GAAP requirements for the consideration of forecasted financial information, including, but not limited to, the carrying value of long-lived assets in context with the information reasonably available to UNIFI and the unknown future impacts of the
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies UNIFI follows U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). The significant accounting policies described below, together with the other notes to the accompanying consolidated financial statements that follow, are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. Principles of Consolidation The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Unifi, Inc. and its subsidiaries in which it maintains a controlling financial interest. All account balances and transactions between Unifi, Inc. and the subsidiaries which it controls have been eliminated. For transactions with entities accounted for under the equity method, any intercompany profits on amounts still remaining are eliminated. Amounts originating from any deferral of intercompany profits are recorded within the account balance to which the transaction specifically relates (e.g., inventory). Only upon settlement of the intercompany transaction with a third party is the deferral of the intercompany profit recognized by UNIFI. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, certain financial statement disclosures at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the period. UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Actual results may vary from these estimates.
Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents are defined as highly liquid, short-term investments having an original maturity of three months or less. Book overdrafts, for which the bank has not advanced cash, if any, are reclassified to accounts payable and reflected as an offset thereto within the accompanying consolidated statements of cash flows. F-9 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) Receivables Receivables are stated net of expected lifetime credit losses. Allowances are provided for known and potential losses arising from quality claims and for amounts owed by customers. Reserves for quality claims have not been material and are based on historical claim experience and known pending claims and are recorded as a reduction of net sales. The allowance for uncollectible accounts is recorded against operating income and reflects UNIFI’s best estimate of probable losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio determined on the basis of historical write off experience, aging of trade receivables, specific allowances for known troubled accounts, and other currently available information. Customer accounts are written off against the allowance for uncollectible accounts when they are no longer deemed to be collectible. Inventories UNIFI’s inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, with the cost for the majority of its inventory determined using the first-in, first-out method. Certain foreign inventories and limited categories of supplies are valued using the average cost method. UNIFI’s estimates for Debt Issuance Costs Debt issuance costs for revolving credit arrangements are immaterial. All other debt issuance costs are recorded against long-term debt and amortized as additional interest expense using the effective interest method. In the event of any prepayment of its debt obligations, UNIFI accelerates the recognition of a pro-rata amount of issuance costs. Property, Plant and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment (“PP&E”) are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation. Plant and equipment under finance leases are stated at the present value of minimum lease payments less accumulated amortization. Additions or improvements that substantially extend the useful life of a particular asset are capitalized. Depreciation is calculated primarily utilizing the straight-line method over the following useful lives:
Leasehold improvements are depreciated over the lesser of their estimated useful lives or the remaining term of the lease. Assets under finance leases are amortized in a manner consistent with UNIFI’s normal depreciation policy if ownership is transferred by the end of the lease or if there is a bargain purchase option. If such ownership criteria are not met, amortization occurs over the shorter of the lease term or the asset’s useful life. UNIFI capitalizes its costs of developing internal software when the software is used as an integral part of its manufacturing or business processes and the technological feasibility has been established. Internal software costs are amortized over a period of three years and, in accordance with the nature of the project, charged to cost of sales or selling, general, and administrative expenses (“SG&A”). Fully depreciated assets are retained in cost and accumulated depreciation accounts until they are disposed. In the case of disposals, asset costs and related accumulated depreciation amounts are removed from the accounts, and the net amounts, less proceeds from disposal, are included in the determination of net income (loss) Repair and maintenance costs related to PP&E, which do not significantly increase the useful life of an existing asset or do not significantly alter, modify or change the capabilities or production capacity of an existing asset, are expensed as incurred. Interest is capitalized for capital projects requiring a construction period.
PP&E and other long-lived assets are tested for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset group may not be recoverable. Long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale within one year are classified as held for sale and are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Depreciation ceases for all assets classified as held for sale. Long-lived assets to be disposed of other than by sale are classified as held for use until they are disposed of and these assets are reported at the lower of their carrying amount or estimated fair value. F-10 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) Intangible Assets Finite-lived intangible assets, such as customer lists, non-compete agreements, and trademarks are amortized over their estimated useful lives. UNIFI periodically evaluates the reasonableness of the useful lives of these assets. Once these assets are fully amortized, they are removed from the accounts. These assets (asset groups) are reviewed for impairment or obsolescence whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If impaired, intangible assets are written down to fair value based on discounted cash flows or other valuation techniques. UNIFI has 0 Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates UNIFI evaluates its investments in unconsolidated affiliates for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. During fiscal 2020, UNIFI owned a 34% interest in PAL (the “PAL Investment”) and Parkdale, Incorporated (“Parkdale”) owned the majority 66% interest. During March 2020, UNIFI commenced negotiations to sell the PAL Investment to Parkdale. Such negotiations indicated that the fair value of the PAL Investment was less than UNIFI’s carrying value and UNIFI no longer intended to hold the PAL Investment to allow recovery of the carrying value. UNIFI recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $45,194 to adjust the PAL Investment to fair value. In April 2020, UNIFI and Parkdale finalized negotiations to sell UNIFI’s PAL Investment to Parkdale for $60,000. The transaction closed on April 29, 2020, and UNIFI received $60,000 in cash. Derivative Instruments All derivatives are carried on the balance sheet at fair value and are classified according to their asset or liability position and the expected timing of settlement. For cash flow hedges, the effective portion of gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss until the underlying transactions are recognized in income. When the hedged item is realized, gains or losses are reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to current period earnings on the same line item as the underlying transaction. Derivatives that are not designated for hedge accounting are marked to market at the end of each period with the changes in fair value recognized in current period earnings. Settlements of any cash flow derivative contracts are classified as cash flows from operating activities. There were 0 outstanding derivative instruments as of July 3, 2022. Fair Value Measurements The accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market, or, if none exists, the most advantageous market, for the specific asset or liability at the measurement date (the exit price). Fair value is based on assumptions that market participants would use when pricing the asset or liability. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs. UNIFI uses the following to measure fair value for its assets and
The classification of assets and liabilities within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. UNIFI believes that there have been no significant changes to its credit risk profile or the interest rates available to UNIFI for debt issuances with similar terms and average maturities, and UNIFI estimates that the fair values of its debt obligations approximate the carrying amounts. Other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. The financial statement carrying amounts of these items approximate the fair values due to their short-term nature. There were 0 transfers into or out of the levels of the fair value hierarchy for F-11 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recorded to recognize the expected future tax benefits or costs of events that have been, or will be, reported in different tax years for financial statement purposes than for tax purposes. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the year in which these items are expected to reverse. UNIFI reviews deferred tax assets to determine if it is more-likely-than-not they will be realized. If UNIFI determines it is not more-likely-than-not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, it records a valuation allowance to reverse the previously recognized benefit. Provision is made for taxes on undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies to the extent that such earnings are not deemed to be permanently invested. UNIFI recognizes tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions if it believes it is more-likely-than-not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. UNIFI accrues for other tax contingencies when it is probable that a liability to a taxing authority has been incurred and the amount of the contingency can be reasonably estimated. Penalties and interest related to income tax expense, if incurred, are included in provision for income taxes. Stock-Based Compensation Compensation expense for stock awards is based on the grant date fair value and expensed over the applicable vesting period. UNIFI has a policy of issuing new shares to satisfy award exercises and conversions. For awards with a service condition and a graded vesting schedule, UNIFI has elected an accounting policy of recognizing compensation cost on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for each separate vesting portion of the award as if the award was, in-substance, multiple awards. Foreign Currency Translation Assets and liabilities of foreign subsidiaries whose functional currency is other than the U.S. Dollar (“USD”) are translated at exchange rates existing at the respective balance sheet dates. Translation gains and losses are not included in determining net income (loss) Revenue Recognition Revenue is recognized when performance obligations under the terms of a contract with a customer are satisfied, which primarily occurs at a point in time, upon either shipment or delivery to the customer. Revenue is recognized over time for contracts in which the associated inventory produced has no alternative use and for which an enforceable right to payment exists or the associated services have been rendered. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration UNIFI expects to receive in exchange for completing its performance obligations (i.e., transferring goods or providing services), which includes estimates for variable consideration. Variable consideration includes volume-based incentives and product claims, which are offered within certain contracts between UNIFI and its customers and is not material. Sales taxes and value added taxes assessed by governmental entities are excluded from the measurement of consideration expected to be received. Shipping and handling costs incurred after a customer has taken control of our goods are treated as a fulfillment cost and are not considered a separate performance obligation. Cost of Sales The major components of cost of sales are: (i) materials and supplies, (ii) labor and fringe benefits, (iii) utility and overhead costs associated with manufactured products, (iv) Shipping, Handling, and Warehousing Costs Shipping, handling, and warehousing costs include costs to store goods prior to shipment, prepare goods for shipment and physically move goods to customers. Research and Development Costs Research and development costs include employee costs, production costs related to customer samples, operating supplies, consulting fees and other miscellaneous costs. The cost of research and development is charged to expense as incurred. Research and development costs were as follows:
F-12 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Selling, General, and Administrative Expenses The major components of SG&A expenses are: (i) costs of UNIFI’s sales organization, marketing and advertising efforts, and external Advertising Costs Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and included in SG&A expenses. UNIFI’s advertising costs include spending for items such as consumer marketing and branding initiatives, promotional items, trade shows, sponsorships, and other programs. Advertising costs were as follows:
Self-Insurance UNIFI self-insures certain risks such as employee healthcare claims and maintains stop-loss coverage. Reserves for incurred but not reported healthcare claims are estimated using historical data, the timeliness of claims processing, medical trends, inflation, and any changes, if applicable, in the nature or type of the plan. Contingencies At any point in time, UNIFI may be a party to various pending legal proceedings, claims or environmental actions. Accruals for estimated losses are recorded at the time information becomes available indicating that losses are probable and estimable. Any amounts accrued are not discounted. Legal costs such as outside counsel fees and expenses are charged to expense as incurred.
3. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Issued and Pending Adoption There have been no newly issued accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a significant impact on UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements. Recently Adopted In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses, with an effective date consistent with UNIFI’s fiscal 2021. The new guidance requires an organization to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Financial institutions and other organizations have begun to use forward-looking information to inform their credit loss estimates. UNIFI adopted the ASU in fiscal 2021 using the modified retrospective approach and the adoption did not have a material impact to UNIFI’s financial position or results of operations.
4. Leases In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). UNIFI adopted the new lease guidance utilizing the modified retrospective transition method, applied at the date of adoption, recording existing leases as of the effective date, July 1, 2019. Under this method, no adjustment to comparative prior periods is required and, accordingly, financial statement information and disclosures required under Topic 842 will not be provided for dates and periods prior to July 1, 2019. UNIFI made no adjustment to the July 1, 2019 opening retained earnings balance for fiscal 2020.
UNIFI adopted the following practical expedients and elected the following accounting policies related to this standard update:
F-13 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) UNIFI routinely leases sales and administrative office space, warehousing and distribution centers, manufacturing space, transportation equipment, manufacturing equipment, and other information technology and office equipment from third parties. The lease terms range from 1 to 15 years with various options for renewal. There are no residual value guarantees, restrictions, covenants, or sub-leases related to these leases. Variable lease payments are determined as the amounts included in the lease payment that are based on the change in index or usage. UNIFI’s accounting for finance leases remained substantially unchanged. Disclosures related to the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases are included below. The following table sets forth the balance sheet location and values of the Company’s lease assets and lease
The following table sets forth the components of UNIFI’s total lease cost for fiscal
As of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021,
The following table presents supplemental information related to
UNIFI calculates its operating lease liabilities and finance lease liabilities entered into after the adoption of the new lease standard based upon UNIFI’s incremental borrowing rate (the “IBR”). When determining the IBR, we consider our centralized treasury function and our current credit profile. F-14 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) The following table sets forth UNIFI's weighted average remaining lease term in years and discount rate percentage used in the calculation of its outstanding lease
Lease Maturity Analysis Future minimum finance lease payments and future minimum payments under non-cancelable operating leases with initial lease terms in excess of one year under Topic 842 as of
5. Revenue Recognition The following tables present net sales
Third-Party Manufacturer Third-party manufacturer revenue is primarily generated through sales to direct customers. Such sales represent satisfaction of UNIFI’s performance obligations required by the associated revenue contracts. Each of UNIFI’s reportable segments derives revenue from sales to third-party manufacturers. Service Revenue Service revenue is primarily generated, as services are rendered, through fulfillment of toll manufacturing of textile products or transportation services governed by written agreements. Such toll manufacturing and transportation services represent satisfaction of UNIFI’s performance obligations required by the associated revenue contracts. REPREVE REPREVE F-15 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) Variable Consideration For all variable consideration, where appropriate, UNIFI estimates the amount using the expected value method, which takes into consideration historical experience, current contractual requirements, specific known market events and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. Overall, these reserves reflect UNIFI’s best estimates of the amount of consideration to which the customer is entitled based on the terms of the contracts. Volume-based incentives Volume-based incentives involve rebates or refunds of cash that are redeemable if the customer satisfies certain order volume thresholds during a defined time period. Under these incentive programs, UNIFI estimates the anticipated rebate to be paid and allocates a portion of the estimated cost of the rebate to each underlying sales transaction with the customer. Product claims UNIFI generally offers customers claims support or remuneration for defective products. UNIFI estimates the amount of its product sales that may be claimed as defective by its customers and records this estimate as a reduction of revenue in the period the related product revenue is recognized.
6. Receivables, Net Receivables, net consists of the following:
Other receivables includes
The changes in UNIFI’s allowance for uncollectible accounts and reserves for quality claims were as follows:
Amounts credited (charged) to costs and expenses for the allowance for uncollectible accounts are reflected in the (benefit) provision for bad debts and deductions represent amounts written off which were deemed to not be collectible, net of any recoveries. Amounts charged to costs and expenses for the reserves for quality claims are primarily reflected as a reduction of net sales and deductions represent adjustments to either increase or decrease claims based on negotiated amounts or actual versus estimated claim differences.
F-16 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) 7. Inventories Inventories consists of the following:
The cost for the majority of UNIFI’s inventories is determined using the first-in, first-out method. Certain foreign inventories and limited categories of supplies of
8. Other Current Assets Other current assets consists of the following:
Vendor deposits primarily relates to down payments made toward the purchase of inventory. Recovery of non-income taxes, net relates to favorable litigation results for UNIFI’s Brazilian operations in fiscal 2021, generating overpayments that resulted from excess social program taxes paid in prior fiscal years, as further described below.
Recovery of Non-Income Taxes, Net Brazilian companies are subject to various taxes on business operations, including turnover taxes used to fund social security and unemployment programs, commonly referred to as PIS/COFINS taxes. UNIFI, along with numerous other companies in Brazil, challenged the constitutionality of certain state taxes historically included in the PIS/COFINS tax On May 13, 2021, Brazil’s There are no limitations or restrictions on UNIFI’s ability to recover the associated overpayment claims as future income is generated. F-17 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
9. Property, Plant and Equipment, Net PP&E, net consists of the following:
Assets under finance leases consists of the following:
Depreciation and amortization expense and repair and maintenance expenses were as follows:
10. Other Non-Current Assets Other non-current assets consists of the following:
Grantor Trust During fiscal 2022, UNIFI established a grantor (or “rabbi”) trust to facilitate the payment of obligations under the Unifi, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “DCP”), which was also established in fiscal 2022. In addition to providing certain key employees with the ability to defer earned cash incentive compensation into the DCP, participants can generally choose the form and timing of deferred amounts. The DCP assumed the participants, obligations, and major terms of the Unifi, Inc. Supplemental Key Employee Retirement Plan (together with amendments, the “SERP”), an unfunded plan established in 2006 for purposes of generating supplemental retirement income for key employees of UNIFI. The amounts credited to participant accounts are reflected in selling, general, and administrative expenses. The assets of the trust are subject to the claims of UNIFI’s creditors in the event of insolvency. Investments held for the DCP consist of mutual funds and are recorded based on market values. A change in the value of the trust assets would substantially be offset by a change in the liability to the participants, resulting in an immaterial net impact on our consolidated financial statements. The fair value of the investment assets held by the trust were approximately $2,196 and $0 as of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021, respectively, and are classified as trading securities within Other non-current assets. Trading gains and losses associated with these investments are recorded to Other operating expense, net. The associated DCP liability is recorded within Other current liabilities and Other long-term liabilities based on expected payment timing, and any increase or decrease in the liability is reflected as compensation in Selling, general and administrative expenses. During fiscal 2022, we recorded losses on investments held by the trust of $48. F-18 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) Recovery of Non-Income Taxes, Net As previously described in Note 8, “Other Current Assets,” UNIFI recorded a recovery of non-income taxes and reflected current and non-current assets accordingly.
Intangible Assets Intangible assets, net consists of the following:
UNIFI capitalizes costs incurred to register trademarks primarily for REPREVE Amortization expense for intangible assets consists of the following:
The following table presents the expected intangible asset amortization for the next five fiscal years:
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates U.N.F. Industries, Ltd. In September 2000, UNIFI and Nilit Ltd. (“Nilit”) formed a 50/50 joint venture, U.N.F. Industries Ltd. (“UNF”), for the purpose of operating nylon extrusion assets to manufacture nylon POY. Raw material and production services for UNF are provided by Nilit under separate supply and services agreements. UNF’s fiscal year end is December 31 and it is a registered Israeli private company located in Migdal Ha-Emek, Israel. UNF America, LLC In October 2009, UNIFI and Nilit America Inc. (“Nilit America”) formed a 50/50 joint venture, UNF America LLC (“UNFA”), for the purpose of operating a nylon extrusion facility which manufactures nylon POY. Raw material and production services for UNFA are provided by Nilit America under separate supply and services agreements. UNFA’s fiscal year end is December 31 and it is a limited liability company located in Ridgeway, Virginia. UNFA is treated as a partnership for its income tax In conjunction with the formation of UNFA, UNIFI entered into a supply agreement with UNF and UNFA (collectively, “UNFs”) whereby UNIFI agreed to purchase all of its first quality nylon POY requirements for texturing (subject to certain exceptions) from either UNF or UNFA. The agreement has no stated minimum purchase quantities, and pricing is negotiated every six months based on market rates. As of F-19 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
UNIFI’s raw material purchases under this supply agreement consist of the following:
As of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021, UNIFI has determined that UNF and UNFA are variable interest entities and has also determined that UNIFI is the primary beneficiary of these entities, based on the terms of the supply agreement. As a result, these entities should be consolidated with UNIFI’s financial results. As (i) UNIFI purchases substantially all of the output from the two entities so all intercompany sales would be eliminated in consolidation, (ii) the two entities’ balance sheets constitute 3% or less of UNIFI’s current assets Parkdale America, LLC In June 1997, UNIFI and Parkdale Mills, Inc. (“Mills”) entered into a Contribution Agreement that set forth the terms and conditions by which the two companies contributed all of the assets of their spun cotton yarn operations utilizing open-end and air-jet spinning technologies to create PAL, a producer of During March 2020, UNIFI commenced negotiations to sell the PAL Investment to Parkdale. Such negotiations indicated that the fair value of the PAL Investment was less than UNIFI’s carrying value, and UNIFI no longer intended to hold the PAL Investment to allow recovery of the carrying value. UNIFI recorded an other-than-temporary impairment of $45,194 to adjust the PAL Investment to fair value. In April 2020, UNIFI and Parkdale finalized negotiations to sell UNIFI’s PAL Investment to Parkdale for $60,000. The transaction closed on April 29, 2020, and UNIFI received $60,000 in cash. During UNIFI’s period of ownership, PAL was a limited liability company treated as a partnership for income tax reporting purposes. Per PAL’s fiscal 2020 unaudited financial statements, PAL had 10 manufacturing facilities located primarily in the southeast region of the U.S. and in Mexico, and PAL’s 5 largest customers accounted for approximately 69% of total revenues and 68% of total gross accounts receivable outstanding.
Condensed balance sheet and income statement information for
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
11. Other Current Liabilities Other current liabilities consists of the following:
12. Long-Term Debt Debt Obligations The following table presents the total balances outstanding for UNIFI’s debt obligations, their scheduled maturity dates and the weighted average interest rates for borrowings as well as the applicable current portion of long-term debt:
ABL Facility On December 18, 2018, Unifi, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Second Amendment to Amended and Restated Guaranty and Security Agreement (the “2018 Amendment”). The 2018 Amendment amended the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of March 26, 2015, by and among Unifi, Inc. and a syndicate of lenders, as previously amended (together with all previous and subsequent amendments, the “Credit Agreement”). The Credit Agreement provides for a $200,000 senior secured credit facility (the “ABL Facility”), including a $100,000 revolving credit facility (the “ABL Revolver”) and a term loan that can be reset up to a maximum amount of $100,000, once per fiscal year, if certain conditions are met (the “ABL Term Loan”). The ABL Facility has a maturity date of December 18, 2023. F-21 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) The 2018 Amendment made the following changes to the Credit Agreement, among others: (i) extended the maturity date from March 26, 2020 to December 18, 2023 and (ii) decreased the Applicable Margin (as defined in the Credit Agreement) pricing structure for Base Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) and LIBOR Rate Loans (as defined in the Credit Agreement) by 25 basis points.
In connection and concurrent with the sale of UNIFI’s 34% interest in PAL on April 29, 2020, UNIFI entered into the Fourth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“Fourth Amendment”). The Fourth Amendment, among other On February 5, 2021, UNIFI entered into the Fifth Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement (“Fifth Amendment”). The Fifth Amendment primarily allowed for share repurchases of up to $5,000 to be completed from available domestic cash, through June 30, 2021. No such share repurchases were made. The ABL Facility is secured by a first-priority perfected security interest in substantially all owned property and assets (together with all proceeds and products) of Unifi, Inc., Unifi Manufacturing, Inc., and a certain subsidiary guarantor (collectively, the “Loan Parties”). It is also secured by a first-priority security interest in all (or 65% in the case of UNIFI’s first-tier controlled foreign subsidiary, as required by the lenders) of the stock of (or other ownership interests in) each of the Loan Parties (other than Unifi, Inc.) and certain subsidiaries of the Loan Parties, together with all proceeds and products thereof. If excess availability under the ABL Revolver falls below the Trigger Level (as defined in the Credit Agreement), a financial covenant requiring the Loan Parties to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio on a quarterly basis of at least 1.05 to 1.00 becomes effective. The Trigger Level as of ABL Facility borrowings bear interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, or the Base Rate (as defined below) plus an applicable margin of 0.25% to 0.75%, with interest currently being paid on a monthly basis. The applicable margin is based on (i) the excess availability under the ABL Revolver and (ii) the consolidated leverage ratio, calculated as of the end of each fiscal quarter. The Base Rate means the greater of (i) the prime lending rate as publicly announced from time to time by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, (ii) the Federal Funds Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 0.5%, and (iii) LIBOR plus 1.0%. UNIFI’s ability to borrow under the ABL Revolver is limited to a borrowing base equal to specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventories and is subject to certain conditions and limitations. There is also a monthly unused line fee under the ABL Revolver of 0.25%. In 2017, UNIFI entered into three interest rate swaps with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., with notional amounts of $20,000 (“Swap A”), $30,000 (“Swap B”) and $25,000 (“Swap C”), respectively. The combined designated hedges As of Finance Lease Obligations During fiscal 2022, UNIFI entered into finance lease obligations totaling $2,493 for eAFK Evo texturing machines. The maturity dates of these obligations occur during fiscal 2027 with interest rates between 3.0% and 4.4%. During fiscal 2021, UNIFI entered into finance lease obligations totaling $740 for certain transportation equipment. The maturity date of these obligations is June 2025 with an interest rate of 3.8%. During fiscal 2020, UNIFI entered into finance lease obligations totaling $6,301 for certain transportation equipment. The maturity date of these obligations range from March 2025 to November 2026 with interest rates ranging from 3.1% to 3.5%.
F-22 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Construction Financing In May 2021, UNIFI entered into an agreement with a third party lender that provides for construction-period financing for certain
Scheduled Debt Maturities The following table presents the scheduled maturities of UNIFI’s outstanding debt obligations for the following five fiscal years and thereafter.
13. Other Long-Term Liabilities Other long-term liabilities consists of the following:
As further described in Note 10, “Other Non-Current Assets,” UNIFI maintains Other primarily includes
14. Income Taxes Components of Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes The components of income (loss) before income taxes consist of the following:
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Components of Provision for Income Taxes Provision for income taxes consists of the following:
On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted comprehensive tax legislation H.R. 1, formerly known as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. On July 20, 2020, the U.S. Treasury issued and enacted final regulations related to GILTI that allow certain U.S. taxpayers to elect to exclude foreign income that is subject to a high effective tax rate from their GILTI inclusions. The GILTI high-tax exclusion is an annual election and is retroactively available for tax years beginning after December 31, 2017. Fiscal 2021 includes a tax benefit of $4,816 related to the retroactive election. Utilization of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards Domestic deferred tax expense includes the utilization of federal net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforwards of $110, $5,312 Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation from the federal statutory tax rate to the effective tax rate is as follows:
F-24 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Deferred Income Taxes The significant components of UNIFI’s deferred tax assets and liabilities consist of the following:
Deferred Income Taxes – Valuation Allowance In assessing its ability to realize deferred tax assets, UNIFI considers whether it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. UNIFI considers the scheduled reversal of taxable temporary differences, taxable income in carryback years, cumulative losses in recent years, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Since UNIFI operates in multiple jurisdictions, the assessment is made on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis, taking into account the effects of local tax law. Based on consideration of these items, management has determined that enough uncertainty exists relative to the realization of its deferred income tax asset balances to warrant the application of a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of its U.S. consolidated group and certain foreign subsidiaries as of
July 3, 2022. Components of UNIFI’s deferred tax valuation allowance are as follows:
During fiscal 2022, UNIFI’s valuation allowance decreased by $5,313. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in the valuation allowance on foreign tax credits and capital loss carryforwards, offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on federal net operating loss and research credits carryforwards. During fiscal 2021, UNIFI’s valuation allowance decreased by $459. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in the valuation allowance on investments in unconsolidated affiliates and foreign tax credits, offset by an increase in the valuation allowance on research credits and capital loss carryforwards. During fiscal 2020, UNIFI’s valuation allowance increased by $11,419. The increase was primarily driven by an increase in the valuation allowance on a capital loss generated by the sale of UNIFI’s interest in PAL.
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits A reconciliation of beginning and ending gross amounts of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:
Unrecognized tax benefits would generate a favorable impact of Expiration of Net Operating Loss Carryforwards and Tax Credit Carryforwards As of Tax Years Subject to Examination Unifi, Inc. and its domestic subsidiaries file a consolidated federal income tax return, as well as income tax returns in multiple state and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years subject to examination vary by jurisdiction. UNIFI regularly assesses the outcomes of both completed and ongoing examinations to ensure that UNIFI’s provision for income taxes is sufficient. In fiscal 2019, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) initiated an audit of UNIFI’s domestic operations for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. In fiscal 2020, the IRS expanded the audit to include fiscal 2018. In fiscal 2021, the IRS expanded the audit to include fiscal 2019. Fiscal years 2009 through 2014 remain open for certain foreign tax credit amendments and net operating loss and general business credit carrybacks. Statutes related to material foreign jurisdictions are open from January 1, Indefinite Reinvestment Assertion UNIFI considers
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
15. Shareholders’ Equity On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that the Board approved a new share repurchase program (the “2018 SRP”) under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions, or via block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements, and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. Repurchases, if any, are expected to be financed through cash generated from operations and borrowings under the ABL Revolver, and are subject to applicable limitations and restrictions as set forth in the ABL Facility. UNIFI may discontinue repurchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not beneficial or advisable.
The following table summarizes UNIFI’s repurchases and retirements of its common stock under the 2018 SRP for the fiscal periods noted:
As of Repurchased shares are retired and have the status of authorized and unissued shares. The cost of the repurchased shares is recorded as a reduction to common stock to the extent of the par value of the shares acquired and the remainder is allocated between capital in excess of par value and retained earnings, on a pro rata basis. NaN dividends were paid in the three most recent fiscal years.
16. Stock-Based Compensation On October 23, 2013, UNIFI’s shareholders approved the Unifi, Inc. 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2013 Plan”). The 2013 Plan replaced the 2008 Unifi, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2008 LTIP”). No additional awards can be granted under the 2008 LTIP; however, prior awards outstanding under the 2008 LTIP remain subject to that plan’s provisions. The 2013 Plan authorized the issuance of 1,000 shares of common stock, subject to certain increases in the event outstanding awards under the 2008 LTIP expired, were forfeited or otherwise terminated unexercised. The 2013 Plan expired in accordance with its terms on October 24, 2018, and the Unifi, Inc. Amended and Restated 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “Amended 2013 Plan”) became effective on that same day, upon approval by shareholders at UNIFI’s annual meeting of shareholders held on October 31, 2018. The Amended 2013 Plan increased the number of shares available for future issuance pursuant to awards granted under the Amended 2013 Plan to 1,250 and removed provisions no longer applicable due to the recent changes to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. The material terms and provisions of the Amended 2013 Plan are otherwise similar to those of the 2013 Plan. On October 29, 2020, UNIFI’s shareholders approved the Unifi, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan set the number of shares available for future issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2020 Plan to 850. No additional awards can be granted under The following table provides information as of
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
Stock Options A summary of UNIFI’s stock options granted to key employees and valued under the Black-Scholes model is as follows:
On May 1, 2020, excluded from the fiscal 2020 table above, UNIFI granted stock options to purchase 533 shares of its common stock to a key employee with an exercise price of $11.74 and 10-year contractual terms, as follows:
The Black-Scholes model used the following weighted average assumptions for the above awards:
UNIFI uses historical data to estimate the expected term and volatility. The risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of the grant for periods corresponding with the expected term of the stock options. A summary of stock option activity for fiscal
At For fiscal 2022, 2021,
Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
During fiscal 2022, 2021, During fiscal 2022, 2021, During fiscal 2022, UNIFI granted 53 performance share units (“PSUs”) to certain key employees. The employee PSUs are subject to a performance-based vesting restrictionand convey no rights of ownership in shares of Company common stock until such employee PSUs have vested and been distributed to the grantee in the form of Company common stock. Consistent with the vesting provisions of each PSU, between 50% and 200% of the PSUs become vested, if at all, on the date that the associated performance metric is achieved, and will be converted into shares of stock (for distribution to the grantee) on each vesting date, unless the grantee has elected to defer the receipt of the shares of stock until separation from service. The percentage of PSUs that vest is based on the metric achieved on the vesting date compared to the targeted metric defined in the award agreement. UNIFI estimated the weighted average fair value of each unit granted during fiscal 2022 to be $23.27. As of July 3, 2022, the 53 PSUs granted in fiscal 2022 are not expected to vest. UNIFI estimates the fair value of RSUs, VSUs and A summary of RSU, VSU and
At The unrecognized compensation cost related to the unvested RSUs and PSUs at For fiscal 2022, 2021, Summary The total cost charged against income related to all stock-based compensation arrangements was as follows:
In each of fiscal 2022, 2021, and fiscal 2020, UNIFI issued 5, 4, and 4 shares of common stock for $110, $75, and $100 of expense, respectively, in connection with Board compensation. F-29 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) The total income tax benefit recognized for stock-based compensation was $386, $297, As of
17. Defined Contribution Plans 401(k) Plan UNIFI matches employee contributions made to the Unifi, Inc. Retirement Savings Plan (the “401(k) Plan”), a 401(k) defined contribution plan, which covers eligible The following table presents the employer matching contribution expense related to the 401(k) Plan:
Non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan The UNIFI, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “DCP”), established in fiscal 2022, is an unfunded non-qualified deferred compensation plan in which certain key employees are eligible to participate. Under the DCP, participants may elect to defer all or a portion of their annual cash incentive compensation to their account. The deferred amounts are paid in accordance with each participant’s elections. In addition to elective deferrals, the DCP assumed the obligations of the Unifi, Inc. Supplemental Key Employee Retirement Plan (the “SERP”), which includes amounts credited to eligible employees’ accounts based on a percentage of their annual base compensation. Amounts due within the next operating cycle are reflected in Other current liabilities and the remaining DCP obligation is reflected in Other long-term liabilities. The total DCP obligation as of July 3, 2022 and the predecessor SERP, as of June 27, 2021, was $2,359, and $3,177, respectively.
18. Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities Financial Instruments Grantor Trust The fair value of the investment assets held by the grantor trust established in connection with the DCP (as previously described in the preceding Notes) were approximately $2,196 and $0 as of July 3, 2022 and June 27, 2021, respectively, and are classified as trading securities within Other non-current assets. The grantor trust assets have readily-available market values and are classified as Level 1 trading securities in the fair value hierarchy. Trading gains and losses associated with these investments are recorded to Other operating expense, net. The associated DCP liability is recorded within Other long-term liabilities, and any increase or decrease in the liability is also recorded in Other operating expense, net. During fiscal 2022, we recorded losses on investments held by the trust of $48. Derivative Instruments UNIFI uses derivative financial instruments such as interest rate swaps to reduce its ongoing business exposures to fluctuations in interest rates. UNIFI does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes. Interest Rate Swaps UNIFI’s primary debt obligations utilize variable-rate LIBOR, exposing the Company to variability in interest payments due to changes in interest rates. Management enters into LIBOR-based interest rate swap agreements to manage fluctuations in cash flows resulting from changes in the benchmark LIBOR. Under the terms of the interest rate swaps, UNIFI effectively In 2017, UNIFI entered into Swaps A, B, and C. The combined designated hedges
F-30 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) The below table presents the fair value of June 27, 2021.
Estimates for the fair value of UNIFI’s derivative contracts are obtained from month-end market quotes for contracts with similar terms. Swaps A, B, and C, designated hedges, increased interest expense for fiscal 2022, 2021 By entering into derivative contracts, UNIFI exposes itself to counterparty credit risk. UNIFI attempts to minimize this risk by selecting counterparties with investment grade credit ratings and regularly monitoring those ratings. UNIFI’s derivative instruments do not contain any credit-risk-related contingent features. Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities UNIFI did 0t have any non-financial assets or liabilities that were required to be measured at fair value on a recurring or non-recurring basis.
19. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss The components of and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as applicable, consist of the following:
A summary of other comprehensive (loss) income
F-31 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
20. Computation of Earnings Per Share The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) is as follows:
The calculation of earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of UNIFI’s common shares outstanding for the applicable period. The calculation of diluted earnings per common share presents the effect of all potential dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the respective period, unless the effect of doing so is anti-dilutive.
21. Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net Other operating (income) expense, net primarily consists of (i) gains on foreign currency transactions for fiscal 2022 and losses on foreign currency transactions for fiscal 2021, (ii) severance expenses related to former employees in fiscal 2020 and 2021, and (iii) losses from thesale or disposal of assets
in fiscal 2021.
22. Commitments and Contingencies Collective Bargaining Agreements While employees of UNIFI’s Brazilian operations are unionized, none of the labor force employed by UNIFI’s domestic or other foreign subsidiaries is currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Environmental On September 30, 2004, Unifi Kinston, LLC (“UK”), a subsidiary of Unifi, Inc., completed its acquisition of polyester filament manufacturing assets located in Kinston, North Carolina (“Kinston”) from Invista S.a.r.l. (“INVISTA”). The land for the Kinston site was leased pursuant to a 99-year ground lease (the “Ground Lease”) with E.I. DuPont de Nemours (“DuPont”). Since 1993, DuPont has been investigating and cleaning up the Kinston site under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Corrective Action program. The program requires DuPont to identify all potential areas of environmental concern (“AOCs”), assess the extent of containment at the identified AOCs and remediate the AOCs to comply with applicable regulatory standards. Effective March 20, 2008, UK entered into a lease termination agreement associated with conveyance of certain assets at the Kinston site to DuPont. This agreement terminated the Ground Lease and relieved UK of any future responsibility for environmental remediation, other than participation with DuPont, if so called upon, with regard to UK’s period of operation of the Kinston site, which was from 2004 to 2008. At this time, UNIFI has no basis to determine if or when it will have any responsibility or obligation with respect to the AOCs or the extent of any potential liability for the same. UK continues to own property (the “Kentec site”) acquired in the 2004 transaction with INVISTA that has contamination from DuPont’s prior operations and is monitored by DEQ. The Kentec site has been remediated by DuPont, and DuPont has received authority from DEQ to discontinue further remediation, other than natural attenuation. Prior to transfer of responsibility to UK, DuPont and UK had a duty to monitor and report the environmental status of the Kentec site to DEQ. Effective April 10, 2019, UK assumed sole remediator responsibility of the Kentec site pursuant to its contractual obligations with INVISTA and received $180 of net monitoring and reporting costs due from DuPont. In connection with monitoring, UK expects to sample and report to DEQ annually. At this time, UNIFI does not expect any active site remediation will be required but expects that any costs associated with active site remediation, if ever required, would likely be immaterial. Unconditional Obligations UNIFI is a party to unconditional obligations for certain utility and other purchase or service commitments. These commitments are non-cancelable, have remaining terms in excess of one year and qualify as normal purchases. F-32 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) On a fiscal year basis, the minimum payments expected to be made as part of such commitments are as follows:
For fiscal 2022, 2021
23. Related Party Transactions There were 0 related party receivables as of July 3, 2022 and June 27,
Mr. Kenneth G. Langone, a member of the Board, is a director, shareholder and non-executive Chairman of the Board of Salem Holding Company. UNIFI leases tractors and trailers from Salem Leasing Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Salem Holding Company. In addition to the monthly lease payments, UNIFI also incurs expenses for routine repair and maintenance, fuel, and other expenses. These leases do not contain renewal options, purchase options or escalation clauses with respect to the minimum lease charges.
Related party payables for Salem Leasing Corporation consist of the following:
The following are the Company’s significant related party transactions for the current
24. Business Segment Information UNIFI defines operating segments as components of the organization for which discrete financial information is available and operating results are evaluated on a regular basis by UNIFI’s principal executive officer, who is the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), in order to assess performance and allocate resources. Characteristics of UNIFI which were relied upon in making the determination of reportable segments include the nature of the products sold, the internal organizational structure, the trade policies in the geographic regions in which UNIFI operates, and the information that is regularly reviewed by the CODM for the purpose of assessing performance and allocating resources. In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, UNIFI realigned its operating and reportable segments to correspond with changes to its operating model, management structure, and organizational responsibilities, reflecting the manner in which business performance is evaluated, resources are allocated, and financial statement users can best understand the results of operations. Accordingly, UNIFI is now reporting the Americas Segment, Brazil Segment, and Asia Segment. The Americas Segment represents the combination of the previously reported Polyester Segment, Nylon Segment, and All Other category. There are no changes to the composition of the historical Brazil Segment and Asia Segment. Comparative prior period disclosures have been updated to conform to the new presentation. F-33 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued) UNIFI has
UNIFI evaluates the operating performance of its segments based upon Segment Profit, which represents segment gross profit (loss) plus segment depreciation expense. This measurement of segment profit or loss best aligns segment reporting with the current assessments and evaluations performed by, and information provided to, the CODM. The accounting policies for the segments are consistent with UNIFI’s accounting policies. Intersegment sales are omitted from segment disclosures, as they are (i) insignificant to UNIFI’s segments and eliminated from consolidated reporting and (ii) excluded from segment evaluations performed by the CODM. However, an intersegment technologies expense charged from the Selected financial information is presented below:
F-34 Unifi, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Continued)
The reconciliations of segment gross profit to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes are as follows:
The reconciliations of segment depreciation and amortization expense to consolidated depreciation and amortization expense are as follows:
The reconciliations of segment capital expenditures to consolidated capital expenditures are as follows:
The reconciliations of segment total assets to consolidated total assets are as follows:
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Geographic Data
The net sales amounts are based on the operating locations from where the items were produced or distributed.
Long-lived assets are comprised of PP&E, net; operating lease assets; intangible assets, net; investments in unconsolidated affiliates; and other non-current assets.
We have revised amounts reported in previously issued financial statements as of June 27, 2021 presented in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to correct an immaterial error. The error relates to the transposition of the disclosure of reportable segment assets for the Asia segment and the previously-reported Nylon segment. We evaluated the effect of the error to our previously issued financial statements in accordance with SEC Staff Accounting Bulletins No. 99 and No. 108 and, based upon quantitative and qualitative factors, determined that the error was not material to the previously issued financial statements and disclosure included in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the year ended June 27, 2021, or for comparative period amount (i.e. the amounts as of June 27, 2021) reflected in our quarterly report for the quarterly period ended September 30, 2021.
25. Quarterly Results (Unaudited) Quarterly financial data and selected highlights are as follows:
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26. Supplemental Cash Flow Information Cash payments for interest and taxes consist of the following:
Cash payments for taxes shown above consist primarily of income and withholding tax payments made by UNIFI in both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, net of refunds. Fiscal 2022 includes an income tax payment of $3,749 related to the recovery of non-income taxes described in Note 8, “Other Current Assets.” Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities As of July 3, 2022, June 27, 2021, and June 28, 2020, $2,456, $2,080, and During fiscal years ended July 3, 2022, June 27, 2021, and June 28, 2020, UNIFI recorded non-cash activity relating to finance leases of $2,493, $740, and $6,301, respectively.
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