UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

xQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONQuarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 ORor 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OFof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2012

or

 

¨TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONTransition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OFof the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD

For the transition period from              to             

LOGO

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 201196 South George Street, Suite 520

Commission file number 1-3560

P. H. Glatfelter CompanyYork, Pennsylvania 17401

(Exact nameAddress of registrant as specified in its charter)principal executive offices)

(717) 225-4711

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Commission

file number

Exact name of registrant as
specified in its charter

IRS Employer

Identification No.

State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization

Pennsylvania1-03560P. H. Glatfelter Company 23-0628360

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

96 South George Street, Suite 500
York, Pennsylvania 17401 (717) 225-4711Pennsylvania
(Address of principal executive offices)

(Registrant’s telephone

number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

 

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 at least the past 90 days.    Yes  þx    No  ¨.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  þx    No  ¨.

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

 

Large Accelerated accelerated filer ¨  Accelerated filer þ  x
Non-accelerated filer ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company).  SmallerSmall reporting company ¨.

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

As of October 31, 2011, P. H. Glatfelter Company had 43,614,880 shares of common stock outstanding.Common Stock outstanding on April 30, 2012 totaled 42,761,397 shares.

 

 

 


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND

SUBSIDIARIES

REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

For the QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED

SEPTEMBER 30, 2011MARCH 31, 2012

Table of Contents

 

        Page 

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1

    

Financial Statements

  
    

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   2  
    

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets asStatements of September 30,Comprehensive Income for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 and December 31, 2010 (unaudited)

   3  
    

Condensed Consolidated StatementsBalance Sheets as of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011 and 2010 (unaudited)

   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2012 and 2011 (unaudited)

5  
    

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

   56  

Item 2

    

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   2321  

Item 3

    

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

   3227  

Item 4

    

Controls and Procedures

   3227  

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 6

    

Exhibits

   3328  

SIGNATURES

   3329  


PART I

Item  1 – Financial Statements

P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(unaudited)

 

  Three months ended
September 30
 Nine months ended
September 30
   Three months ended
March 31
 

In thousands, except per share

  2011 2010 2011 2010   2012 2011 

Net sales

  $416,493   $379,097   $1,211,249   $1,079,153    $397,352   $396,771  

Energy and related sales – net

   2,840    3,312    7,887    8,834     1,861    2,987  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   419,333    382,409    1,219,136    1,087,987     399,213    399,758  

Costs of products sold

   364,417    326,669    1,066,553    952,571     338,243    339,591  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   54,916    55,740    152,583    135,416     60,970    60,167  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   31,430    27,782    94,520    91,299     29,967    31,770  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (698  (150  (3,902  (318   (37  (3,175
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   24,184    28,108    61,965    44,435     31,040    31,572  

Other non-operating income (expense)

        

Interest expense

   (6,456  (6,565  (19,377  (19,045   (4,269  (6,460

Interest income

   134    232    491    570     123    207  

Other – net

   (137  (251  (405  (3,868   196    7  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating expense

   (6,459  (6,584  (19,291  (22,343   (3,950  (6,246
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   17,725    21,524    42,674    22,092  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   4,699    (17,913  9,721    (17,074

Income before income taxes

   27,090    25,326  

Income tax provision

   8,212    7,900  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $13,026   $39,437   $32,953   $39,166  

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Earnings (loss) per share

     

Earnings per share

   

Basic

  $0.29   $0.86   $0.72   $0.85    $0.44   $0.38  

Diluted

   0.28    0.85    0.71    0.85     0.43    0.38  

Cash dividends declared per common share

  $0.09   $0.09   $0.27   $0.27     0.09    0.09  

Weighted average shares outstanding

        

Basic

   45,299    45,950    45,813    45,898     42,751    46,070  

Diluted

   45,839    46,286    46,341    46,330     43,467    46,410  

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

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

   Three months ended
March 31
 

In thousands

  2012  2011 

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   9,474    14,477  

Deferred losses on cash flow hedges, net of tax benefits of $320

   (820  —    

Amortization of unrecognized retirement obligations, net of taxes of $1,864 and $1,571

   2,997    2,508  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income

   11,651    16,985  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $30,529   $34,411  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

 

In thousands

  September 30
2011
 December 31
2010
   March 31
2012
 December 31
2011
 
Assets      

Current assets

      

Cash and cash equivalents

  $98,251   $95,788    $24,899   $38,277  

Accounts receivable net

   156,925    141,208     150,747    135,412  

Inventories

   208,010    201,077     219,360    206,707  

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   52,847    64,617     37,220    42,017  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current assets

   516,033    502,690     432,226    422,413  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   606,048    608,170     608,313    601,950  

Other assets

   227,946    230,887     115,087    112,562  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $1,350,027   $1,341,747    $1,155,626   $1,136,925  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity      

Current liabilities

      

Short-term debt

  $—     $798  

Accounts payable

   103,386    98,594    $108,822   $109,490  

Dividends payable

   4,033    4,190     3,902    3,902  

Environmental liabilities

   250    248     250    250  

Other current liabilities

   100,941    109,316     91,779    97,598  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total current liabilities

   208,610    213,146     204,753    211,240  

Long-term debt

   332,741    332,224     222,000    227,000  

Deferred income taxes

   104,754    94,918     71,704    69,791  

Other long-term liabilities

   145,300    149,017     139,148    138,490  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   791,405    789,305     637,605    646,521  

Commitments and contingencies

   —      —       —      —    

Shareholders’ equity

      

Common stock

   544    544     544    544  

Capital in excess of par value

   50,553    48,145     51,035    51,477  

Retained earnings

   769,986    749,453     790,801    775,825  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   (112,524  (121,247

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

   (155,090  (166,741
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 
   708,559    676,895     687,290    661,105  

Less cost of common stock in treasury

   (149,937  (124,453   (169,269  (170,701
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

   558,622    552,442     518,021    490,404  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,350,027   $1,341,747    $1,155,626   $1,136,925  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

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

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
   Three months ended
March 31
 

In thousands

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Operating activities

      

Net income (loss)

  $32,953   $39,166  

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations:

   

Net income

  $18,878   $17,426  

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities

   

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

   51,779    48,802     17,086    16,877  

Amortization of debt issue costs and original issue discount

   2,001    2,098     304    664  

Pension expense, net of unfunded benefits paid

   7,671    6,422     2,787    2,242  

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

   13,111    (12,755

Deferred income tax provision

   (955  2,434  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (3,902  (318   (37  (3,175

Share-based compensation

   4,301    4,333     1,632    1,445  

Cellulosic biofuel and alternative fuel mixture credits

   17,833    54,880     —      17,833  

Change in operating assets and liabilities

      

Accounts receivable

   (16,292  (18,606   (13,333  (24,636

Inventories

   (7,136  1,358     (9,726  (4,305

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   (9,654  (19,012

Prepaid and other current assets

   2,710    (885

Accounts payable

   4,932    20,731     (1,985  10,266  

Environmental matters

   (13  (13

Accruals and other current liabilities

   (7,630  (5,893   (7,108  (9,028

Other

   (8,831  2,174     (497  468  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

   81,136    123,380     9,743    27,613  

Investing activities

      

Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (44,642  (23,269   (14,152  (8,088

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   4,442    333     49    3,405  

Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired

   —      (229,080
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash used by investing activities

   (40,200  (252,016   (14,103  (4,683

Financing activities

      

Proceeds from $100 million 7 1/8% note offering, net of original issue discount

   —      95,000  

Payments of note offering and credit facility costs

   —      (5,297

Net borrowings repayments of short term debt

   (798  (2,979

Repayment of 2011 Term Loan

   —      (14,000

Payments of dividends

   (12,578  (12,556

Repurchase of common stock

   (26,251  —    

Net repayments of revolving credit facility

   (5,000  —    

Net repayments of other short-term debt

   —      (107

Repurchases of common stock

   (1,204  —    

Payment of dividends

   (3,898  (4,206

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   132    147     629    6  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

   (39,495  60,315  

Net cash used by financing activities

   (9,473  (4,307

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   1,022    (3,766   455    1,526  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   2,463    (72,087

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

   (13,378  20,149  

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

   95,788    135,420     38,277    95,788  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

  $98,251   $63,333    $24,899   $115,937  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

      

Cash paid (received) for

      

Interest

  $11,818   $11,788    $232   $285  

Income taxes

   (9,447  (43,004   5,616    (15,267

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

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

 

1.ORGANIZATION

P. H. Glatfelter Company and subsidiaries (“Glatfelter”) is a manufacturer of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, our manufacturing facilities are located in Spring Grove, Pennsylvania; Chillicothe and Freemont, Ohio; Gatineau, Quebec, Canada; Gloucestershire (Lydney), England; Caerphilly, Wales;Wales, Gernsbach and Falkenhagen, Germany; Scaër, France; and the Philippines. Our products are marketed worldwide, either through wholesale merchants, brokers and agents or directly to customers.

 

2.ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of PresentationThe unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) include the accounts of Glatfelter and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated.

We prepared these financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“generally accepted accounting principles” or “GAAP”). In our opinion, the financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments needed to present fairly our results for the interim periods. When preparing these financial statements, we have assumed that you have read the audited consolidated financial statements included in our 20102011 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“20102011 Form 10-K”).

Accounting EstimatesThe preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingencies as of the balance sheet date and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Management believes the estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of these financial statements are reasonable, based upon currently available facts and known circumstances, but recognizes that actual results may differ from those estimates and assumptions.

Financial Derivatives and Hedging ActivitiesRecently Issued Accounting PronouncementsWe use financial derivatives to manage exposure to changes in foreign currencies. In accordance withJune 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Codification 815Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-05, “DerivativesPresentation of Comprehensive Income.” This ASU is designed to improve the comparability and Hedging (“ASC 815”), we record all derivatives on the balance sheet at fair

value. The accounting for changes in the fair valuetransparency of derivatives depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether we have elected to designate a derivative in a hedging relationship and apply hedge accounting, and whether the hedging relationship has satisfied the criteria necessary to apply hedge accounting.

Cash Flow Hedges The effective portion of the gain or loss on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as a hedge of the exposure to variability in expected future cash flows related to forecasted transactions is deferred and reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Deferred gains or losses are reclassifiedcomponents. The guidance provides an option to our resultspresent total comprehensive income, the components of operations atnet income and the time the hedged forecasted transaction is recorded in our resultscomponents of operations. The effectiveness of cash flow hedges is assessed at inception and quarterly thereafter. If the instrument becomes ineffective or it becomes probable that the originally-forecasted transaction will not occur, the related change in fair value of the derivative instrument is also reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and recognized in earnings.

3.ACQUISITION

On February 12, 2010, we completeda single continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements. This ASU eliminates the acquisitionoption to present other comprehensive income components as part of all the issued and outstanding stockstatement of Concert Industries Corp. (“Concert”), a manufacturerchanges in shareholders’ equity. The provisions of highly absorbent cellulose based airlaid non-woven materials, for cash totaling $231.1 million based on the currency exchange rates on the closing date, and net of post-closing working capital adjustments. Concert has operations located in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada and Falkenhagen, Brandenburg, Germany. Annual revenues totaled $203.0 million in 2009.

Concert manufactures highly absorbent cellulose based airlaid non-woven materials used in products such as feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products, pre-moistened cleaning wipes, food pads, napkins, tablecloths, and baby wipes. The acquisition of Concert affords us the opportunity to grow with our customers whothis ASU are the industry leaders in feminine hygiene and adult incontinence products. We believe that our acquisition of Concert provides us with an industry-leading global business that sells highly specialized, engineered fiber-based materials to niche markets with substantial barriers to entry.

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GLATFELTER

9.30.11 Form 10-Q


The share purchase agreement provides for, among other terms, indemnification provisions for claims that may arise, including among others, uncertain tax positions and other third party claims.

During the third and fourth quarters of 2010, we and the sellers reached agreement on post-closing working capital related adjustments that reduced the purchase price by $4.7 million. In addition, as a result of further evaluation of asset appraisals, contingencies and other factors, in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations, we determined that certain adjustments were required to be made to the February 12, 2010 original allocationapplied retrospectively. We have adopted this standard by presenting a separate consecutive statement of the purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The adjustments included $0.6 million recordedcomprehensive income beginning in the first quarter of 2012.

In September 2011, the FASB updated ASC 350,Intangibles – Goodwill and Otherto reduceprovide an entity the option, when evaluating goodwill and other assets for possible impairment, to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of acquired accounts receivable.

The following summarizes the impact of the adjustments recorded since the original estimated purchase price allocation together with the final purchase price allocation:

In thousands

 As
originally
presented
  Cumulative
Adjustments
  Final 

Assets

   

Cash

 $2,792   $—     $2,792  

Accounts receivable

  24,703    (583  24,120  

Inventory

  28,034    —      28,034  

Prepaid and other current assets

  5,941    (1,316  4,625  

Plant, equipment and timberlands

  177,253    9,101    186,354  

Intangible assets

  3,138    1,902    5,040  

Deferred tax assets and other assets

  20,738    (5,830  14,908  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  262,599    3,274    265,873  

Liabilities

   

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

  25,322    611    25,933  

Deferred tax liabilities

  1,267    4,069    5,336  

Other long term liabilities

  212    3,310    3,522  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  26,801    7,990    34,791  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total purchase price

 $235,798   $(4,716 $231,082  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The adjustments set forth above dida reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after completing this assessment, an entity determines it is not materially impact previously reported results of operations, earnings per share, or cash flows and, therefore, weremore likely than not retrospectively reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements.

For purposes of allocating the total purchase price, assets acquired and liabilities assumed are recorded at their estimated fair market value. The allocation set forth above is based on management’s estimate ofthat the fair value using valuation techniques such as discounted cash flow models, appraisalsof a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary. This update became effective for us beginning January 1, 2012.

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820):Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and similar methodologies. The amount allocated to intangible assets represents the estimatedDisclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS,” which provides common requirements for measuring fair value of customer sales contracts and relationships. Deferred tax assets reflect the estimateddisclosing information about fair value of future tax deductions acquiredmeasurements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. We adopted this standard in the transaction.

Acquired property plant and equipment are being depreciated on a straight-line basis with estimated remaining lives ranging from 5 years to 40 years. Intangible assets are being amortized on a straight-line basis over an estimated remaining life of 11 to 20 years reflecting the expected economic life.

During the first nine months of 2010, we incurred legal, professional and advisory costs directly related to the Concert acquisition totaling $7.2 million. All such costs are presented under the caption “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income. Deferred financing fees incurred in connection with issuing debt related to the acquisition totaled $3.1 million through September 30, 2010. The unamortized fees are recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Other assets.”

In addition, in connection with the Concert acquisition, we entered into a series of forward foreign currency contracts to hedge the acquisition’s Canadian dollar purchase price. All contracts were settled for cash and resulted in a $3.4 million loss, net of realized currency translation gains, which is presented under the caption “Other-net” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2010.

Our results of operations for the first nine months of 2010 include the results of Concert prospectively from the February 12, 2010 date of acquisition. All such results are reported herein as the Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit, a new reportable segment. Net sales and operating income of Concert included in our consolidated results of operations totaled $58.0 million and $1.2 million, respectively, for the third quarter of 2010. Net sales2012 and operating income were $138.1 million and $3.4 million, respectively, for the first nine months of 2010.it did not have a material impact on us.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


The table below summarizes unaudited pro forma financial information as if the acquisition and related financing transaction occurred as of January 1, 2010:

In thousands, except per share  Nine months ended
September 30, 2010
 

Pro forma

  

Net sales

  $1,104,802  

Net income

   51,036  

Earnings per share

   1.10  

For purposes of presenting the above pro forma financial information, non-recurring legal, professional and transaction costs directly related to the acquisition have been eliminated. This unaudited pro forma financial information above is not necessarily indicative of what the operating results would have been had the acquisition been completed at the beginning of the respective period nor is it indicative of future results.

4.3.GAINS (LOSSES) ON DISPOSITIONS OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND TIMBERLANDS, NET

Sales of timberlands and other assets inDuring the first nine monthsquarters of 2012 and 2011, and 2010 arewe completed sales of assets as summarized in the following table:

 

Dollars in thousands

  Acres   Proceeds   Gain (loss)   Acres   Proceeds   Gain 

2012

      

Other

   n/a    $49    $37  
    

 

   

 

 
    $49    $37  
    

 

   

 

 

2011

            

Timberlands

   942    $3,821    $3,575     717    $3,373    $3,158  

Other

   n/a     621     327     n/a     32     17  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 
    $4,442    $3,902      $3,405    $3,175  

2010

      

Timberlands

   71    $182    $168  

Other

   n/a     151     150  
    

 

   

 

     

 

   

 

 
    $333    $318  
    

 

   

 

 

Gains on sales of timberlands in the third quarter of 2011 totaled $417,000.

5.4.EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the details of basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS):

 

   

Three months ended

September 30

 

In thousands, except per share

  2011   2010 

Net income

  $13,026    $39,437  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic EPS

   45,299     45,950  

Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards

   540     336  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents used in diluted EPS

   45,839     46,286  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings per share

    

Basic

  $0.29    $0.86  

Diluted

   0.28     0.85  

  

Nine months ended

September 30

   

Three months ended

March 31

 

In thousands, except per share

  2011   2010   2012 2011 

Net income

  $32,953    $39,166    $18,878   $17,426  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic EPS

   45,813     45,898     42,751    46,070  

Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options and restricted stock awards

   528     432     716    340  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share equivalents used in diluted EPS

   46,341     46,330     43,467    46,410  
  

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Earnings per share

       

Basic

  $0.72    $0.85    $0.44   $0.38  

Diluted

   0.71     0.85     0.43    0.38  

The following table sets forth the number of potential common shares outstanding for stock options and restricted stock units that have been excluded fromwere not included in the computation of diluted earnings per shareEPS for the period indicated, period due tobecause their anti-dilutive nature.effect would be anti-dilutive:

 

   2011   2010 

Three months ended September 30

   613,900     1,531,675  

Nine months ended September 30

   1,090,621     1,519,175  

   March 31 

In thousands

  2012   2011 

Potential common shares

   589     1,737  
6.5.INCOME TAXES

Income taxes are recognized for the amount of taxes payable or refundable for the current year and deferred tax liabilities and assets for the future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The effects of income taxes are measured based on enacted tax laws and rates.

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As of September 30, 2011both March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, we had $33.7$29.7 million and $38.7 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. IfAs of March 31, 2012, if such benefits were to be recognized, as of September 30, 2011, approximately $33.7$29.7 million would be recorded as a component of income tax expense, thereby affecting our effective tax rate. The majority of the reduction in unrecognized tax benefits is due to benefits recorded in connection with the favorable resolution of a German tax audit.

We, or one of our subsidiaries, file income tax returns with the United States Internal Revenue Service, as well as various state and foreign authorities. The following table summarizes, by major jurisdiction, tax years that remain subject to examination:

 

   Open Tax Years

Jurisdiction

  Examinations not
yet initiated
  Examination in
progress

United States

    

Federal

  2008 - 2010  N/A

State

  2005 - 2010  2004 & 2006-2008

Canada (1)

  2006 - 2010  2006 - 2009

Germany (1)

  2007 - 2010  2004 - 2009

France

  2007 - 2010  N/A

United Kingdom

  2007 - 2010  N/A

Philippines

  2010  2009
Open Tax Years

Jurisdiction

Examinations not
yet initiated
Examination in
progress

United States

Federal

2008 - 2011N/A

State

2005 - 20112004, 2006, 2008, 2009

Canada (1)

2007 - 20112006 - 2009

Germany (1)

2007 - 2011N/A

France

2009 - 2011N/A

United Kingdom

2008 - 2011N/A

Philippines

2010 - 20112009 - 2010

 

(1)– includes provincial or similar local jurisdictions, as applicable

The amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities, which often result in proposed assessments. Management performs a comprehensive review of its global tax positions on a quarterly basis and accrues amounts for uncertain tax positions. Based on these reviews and the result of discussions and resolutions of matters with certain tax authorities and the closure of tax years subject to tax audit, reserves are adjusted as necessary. However, future results may include favorable or unfavorable adjustments to our estimated tax liabilities in the period the assessments are determined or resolved or as such statutes are closed. Due to potential for resolution of federal, state and foreign examinations, and the expiration of various statutes of limitation, it is reasonably possible our gross unrecognized tax benefits balance may decrease within the next twelve months by a range of zero to $3.2$4.8 million. Substantially all of this range relates to tax positions taken in the U.S. and in the United Kingdom.U.K.

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We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense. DuringWe recorded interest expense of $0.1 million during the first nine monthsquarter of 2011, we recognized a net reduction2012, and $0.3 of interest expense of $1.8 million,in the majority of which was in connection with the favorable settlement of a German tax audit. Interest expense recognized in both the thirdfirst quarter of 2011 and 2010 was $0.2 million.2011. As of September 30,March 31, 2012, we had recognized a liability for interest of $1.9 million, and as of December 31, 2011, accrued interest payable was $2.0 million, and as of

December 31, 2010, accrued interest payable was $3.8$1.7 million. We did not record any penalties associated with uncertain tax positions during the thirdfirst quarters of 20112012 or 2010.

Cellulosic Biofuel Production CreditIn March 2010, our application to be registered as a cellulosic biofuel producer was approved by the Internal Revenue Service. The U.S. Internal Revenue Code provided a non refundable tax credit equal to $1.01 per gallon for taxpayers that produced cellulosic biofuel. In a memorandum dated June 28, 2010, the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance concluding that black liquor sold or used before January 1, 2010, qualified for the cellulosic biofuel producer credit (“CBPC”) and no further certification of eligibility was needed.

In connection with the filing of our 2009 income tax return, we claimed $23.1 million, net of taxes, of CBPC which was recognized in the third quarter of 2010. The CBPC claimed was attributable to black liquor produced and burned from January 1, 2009 through February 20, 2009, the date we began mixing black liquor and diesel fuel to qualify for alternative fuel mixture credits.2011.

 

7.6.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The P. H. Glatfelter Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) provides for the issuance of up to 5,500,000 shares of Glatfelter common stock to eligible participants in the form of restricted stock units, restricted stock awards, non-qualified stock options, performance shares, incentive stock options and performance units.

Since the approval of the LTIP, we have issued to eligible participants restricted stock units, performance share awards and stock only stock appreciation rights (“SOSARs”).

Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) and Performance Share Awards (“PSA”PSAs”)Awards of RSURSUs and PSAPSAs are made under our LTIP. The vesting of RSUs vestis based solely on the passage of time, generally on a graded scale over a three, four, and five-year period. PSAs were first issued in March 2011 to members of senior management and cliff vest December 31, 2013,three years from the grant date assuming the achievement of predetermined, three-year cumulative performance targets. The performance measures include a minimum, target and maximum performance level providing the grantees an opportunity to receive more or less shares than targettargeted depending on our actual financial performance. For both RSUs and PSAs, the grant date fair value of the awards is used to determine the amount of expense to be recognized over the applicable service period.period, and, with respect to PSAs, adjusted to give effect to estimated level of target to be achieved. Settlement of RSUs and PSAs will be made in shares of our common stock.

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The following table summarizes RSU and PSA activity during the first ninethree months of the indicated periods:2012 and 2011:

 

Units

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Beginning balance

   579,801    564,037     788,088    579,801  

Granted

   245,454    202,589     162,217    227,860  

Forfeited

   (12,539  (19,953   (17,100  (6,073

Restriction lapsed/shares delivered

   (14,490  (31,323   (72,080  —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Ending balance

   798,226    715,350     861,125    801,588  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

The amount granted in 2012 and 2011 grant includes PSAs of 161,083 and 96,410, PSAs.respectively, exclusive of reinvested dividends. The following table sets forth aggregate RSU and PSA compensation expense for the periods indicated:

 

  September 30   March 31 

In thousands

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Three months ended

  $534    $436    $576    $466  

Nine months ended

   1,541     1,274  

Stock Only Stock Appreciation Rights (SOSARs) Under terms of the SOSAR, the recipients receivea recipient receives the right to a payment in the form of shares of common stock equal to the difference, if any, in the fair market value of one share of common stock at the time of exercising the SOSAR and the strike price. The SOSARs vest ratably over a three year period and have a term of ten years.

The following table sets forth information related to outstanding SOSARS.

 

 2011 2010  2012 2011 

SOSARS

 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
  Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 Shares Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
 

Outstanding at Jan. 1,

  2,061,877   $12.28    1,762,020   $11.84    2,298,288   $12.35    2,061,877   $12.28  

Granted

  345,290    12.56    455,050    13.81    371,812    15.61    345,290    12.56  

Exercised

  —       —      —      (65,637  (10.57  —      —    

Canceled/forfeited

  (102,970  12.55    (64,420  11.71  

Canceled

  (10,000  (14.96  (42,146  (11.22
 

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

Outstanding at Sept. 30,

  2,304,197   $12.31    2,152,650   $13.04  

Outstanding at Mar 31,

  2,594,463   $12.85    2,365,021   $12.34  

SOSAR Grants

                  

Weighted average grant date fair value per share

 $4.09    $4.67    $4.98    $4.09   

Aggregate grant date fair value(in thousands)

 $1,412    $2,117    $1,850    $1,412   

Black-Scholes Assumptions

    

Black-Scholes assumptions

    

Dividend yield

  2.87   2.60   2.31   2.87 

Risk free rate of return

  2.55   2.51   1.05   2.55 

Volatility

  41.91   42.32   41.51   41.91 

Expected life

  6 yrs     6 yrs     6 yrs     6 yrs   

The following table sets forth SOSAR compensation expense for the periods indicated:

 

  September 30   March 31 

In thousands

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Three months ended

  $357    $486    $354    $469  

Nine months ended

   1,237     1,671  

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8.7.RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The following table provides information with respect to the net periodic costs of our pension and post retirement medical benefit plans.

 

   

Three months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

  2011  2010 

Pension Benefits

   

Service cost

  $2,492   $2,415  

Interest cost

   6,109    5,897  

Expected return on plan assets

   (10,454  (10,046

Amortization of prior service cost

   642    614  

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   3,313    3,314  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Subtotal

   2,102    2,194  

One-time settlement charge

   1,987    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $4,089   $2,194  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other Benefits

   

Service cost

  $726   $730  

Interest cost

   704    843  

Expected return on plan assets

   (130  (134

Amortization of prior service cost

   (305  (305

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   220    385  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $1,215   $1,519  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

  2011  2010 

Pension Benefits

   

Service cost

  $7,435   $7,108  

Interest cost

   18,206    17,950  

Expected return on plan assets

   (31,368  (30,190

Amortization of prior service cost

   1,925    1,845  

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   9,939    10,218  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Subtotal

   6,137    6,931  

One-time settlement charge

   1,987    —    
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $8,124   $6,931  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other Benefits

   

Service cost

  $2,179   $2,189  

Interest cost

   2,112    2,528  

Expected return on plan assets

   (390  (403

Amortization of prior service cost

   (916  (917

Amortization of unrecognized loss

   661    1,154  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

  $3,646   $4,551  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

In the third quarter of 2011 we recognized a $2.0 million, one-time pension settlement charge in connection with the retirement of our former chief executive officer at the end of 2010 and the lump-sum distribution of accrued pension benefits due to him in July 2011.

In millions

  Sept. 30,
2011
   Dec. 31,
2010
 

Pension Plan Assets

    

Fair value of plan assets at end of period

  $471.1    $526.4  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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9.COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The following table sets forth comprehensive income and its components:

   Three months ended
September 30
 

In thousands

  2011  2010 

Net income

  $13,026   $39,437  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   (17,379  22,887  

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax

   668    —    

Amortization of unrecognized retirement obligations, net of tax

   2,475    2,409  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $(1,210 $64,733  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

   Nine months ended
September 30
 

In thousands

  2011   2010 

Net income

  $32,953    $39,166  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

   889     (11,922

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges, net of tax

   684     —    

Amortization of unrecognized retirement obligations, net of tax

   7,150     7,496  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

  $41,676    $34,740  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
  

Three months ended

March 31

 

In thousands

 2012  2011 

Pension Benefits

  

Service cost

 $2,931   $2,605  

Interest cost

  5,772    6,064  

Expected return on plan assets

  (10,563  (10,465

Amortization of prior service cost

  613    646  

Amortization of unrecognized loss

  4,323    3,544  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 $3,076   $2,394  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Other Benefits

  

Service cost

 $710   $760  

Interest cost

  609    717  

Expected return on plan assets

  (113  (130

Amortization of prior service cost

  (234  (305

Amortization of unrecognized loss

  179    258  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

 $1,151   $1,300  
 

 

 

  

 

 

 

In millions

 March 31,
2012
  Dec. 31,
2011
 

Pension Plan Assets

  

Fair value of plan assets at end of period

 $539.4   $498.2  

 

10.8.INVENTORIES

Inventories, net of reserves, were as follows:

 

In thousands

  Sept. 30,
2011
   Dec. 31,
2010
  March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

Raw materials

  $62,401    $52,538   $61,936   $57,547  

In-process and finished

   89,688     94,118    99,667    93,096  

Supplies

   55,921     54,421    57,757    56,064  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $208,010    $201,077   $219,360   $206,707  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

11.9.LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt is summarized as follows:

 

In thousands

  Sept. 30,
2011
   Dec. 31,
2010
  March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

Revolving credit facility, due May 2014

  $—      $—    

Revolving credit facility, due Nov. 2016

 $22,000   $27,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016

   200,000     200,000    200,000    200,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016 - net of original issue discount

   96,046     95,529  

Term Loan, due January 2013

   36,695     36,695  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

   332,741     332,224    222,000    227,000  

Less current portion

   —       —      —      —    
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

  $332,741    $332,224  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

 $222,000   $227,000  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

OurOn November 21, 2011, we entered into an amendment to our revolving credit facility is a four-year, $225 million, multi-currency, agreement with a consortium of banks. The agreement matures May 31, 2014 and replaced and terminated our old revolving credit agreementbanks (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) which was due to mature April 2011. At September 30, 2011, $220.5 million wasincreased the amount available for borrowing under this facility.to $350 million, extended the maturity of the facility to November 21, 2016, and instituted a lower interest rate pricing grid.

For all USU.S. dollar denominated borrowings under the revolving credit agreement,Revolving Credit Facility, the interestborrowing rate is, either, at our option, (a) the bank’s base rate plus an applicable margin (the base ratewhich is equal to the greater of i) the bank’s prime rate,rate; ii) the federal funds rate plus 50 basis points plus an applicable spread ranging from 25 basis points to 125 basis points based on our corporate credit ratings determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (the “Corporate Credit Rating”); or iii) the daily LIBOR rateEuro-rate plus 100 basis points);points; or (b) the daily LIBOR rateEuro-rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 175125 basis points to 275225 basis points according to our corporate credit rating determined by S&P and Moody’s.based on the Corporate Credit Rating. For non-US dollar denominated borrowings, interest is based on (b) above.

The credit agreementRevolving Credit Facility contains a number of customary covenants for financings of this type that, among other things, restrict our ability to dispose of or create liens on assets, incur additional indebtedness, repay other indebtedness, enter intolimits certain intercompany financing arrangements, make acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. We are also required to comply with specified financial tests and ratios each as defined in the credit agreement, including: i) maximum net debt to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) ratio; and ii) a consolidated EBITDA to interest expense ratio; and iii) beginning December 31, 2015, a minimum liquidity ratio. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the credit agreement,Revolving Credit Facility, among which are the termination of the agreement and accelerated repayment of the outstanding borrowings plus accrued and unpaid interest under the credit facility.

On April 28, 2006 we completed an offering of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of our 7 1/8% Senior Notes due 2016 (“7 1/8% Notes”). Net proceeds from this offering totaled approximately $196.4 million, after deducting the commissions and other fees and expenses relating to the offering. The proceeds were primarily used to redeem $150.0 million aggregate principal amount of our then outstanding 6 7/8% notes due July 2007, plus the payment of applicable redemption premium and accrued interest.

On February 5, 2010, we issued an additional $100 million in aggregate principal amount ofInterest on the 7 1/8% Notes due 2016 (together with the April 28, 2006 offering, the “Senior Notes”). The notes were issued at 95.0% of the principal amount. Net proceeds from this offering of $92.2 million after deducting offering fees and expenses, were used to fund, in part, the Concert acquisition. The original issue discount is being accreted as a charge to income on the effective interest method.

Interest on the Senior Notes accrues at the rate of 7 1/8% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on May 1 and November 1.

The Senior7 1/8% Notes contain cross default provisions that could result in all such notes becoming due and

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payable in the event of a failure to repay debt outstanding under the credit agreementRevolving Credit Agreement at maturity or a default under the credit agreementRevolving Credit Agreement that accelerates the debt outstanding thereunder. As of September 30,December 31, 2011, we were not awaremet all of any violationsthe requirements of our debt covenants.

In November 2007, we sold approximately 26,000 acres of timberland. In connection with that transaction, we formed GPW Virginia Timberlands LLC (“GPW Virginia”) as an indirect, wholly owned and bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of ours. GPW Virginia received as consideration for the timberland sold in that transaction a $43.2 million, interest-bearing note that matures in 2027 from the buyer, Glawson Investments Corp. (“Glawson”), a Georgia corporation, and GIC Investments LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by Glawson. The Glawson note receivable is fully secured by a letter of credit issued by The Royal Bank of Scotland plc. In January 2008, GPW Virginia monetized the Glawson note receivable by entering into a $36.7 million term loan agreement (the “2008 Term Loan”) with a financial institution. The 2008 Term Loan is secured by all of the assets of GPW Virginia, including the Glawson note receivable, the related letter of credit and additional notes with an aggregate principal amount of $9.2 million that we issued in favor of GPW Virginia (the “Company Note”). The 2008 Term Loan bears interest at a six month reserve adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin rate of 1.20% per annum. Interest on the 2008 Term Loan is payable semiannually. The principal amount of the 2008 Term Loan is due on January 15, 2013, but GPW Virginia may prepay the 2008 Term Loan at any time, in whole or in part, without premium or penalty. During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, GPW Virginia received aggregate interest income of $0.7 million under the Glawson note receivable and the Company Note and, in turn, incurred interest expense of $0.4 million under the 2008 Term Loan.

Under terms of the above transaction, minimum credit ratings must be maintained by the bank issuing the letter of credit. If the bank does not maintain the minimum rating, an “event of default” is deemed to have occurred under the debt instrument governing the 2008 Term Loan unless actions are taken to cure such default within 60 days from the date such credit rating falls below the specified minimum. Potential remedial actions include: (i) amending the terms of the debt agreement; (ii) replacement of the letter of credit with a letter of credit from an appropriately rated institution; or (iii) requiring repayment of the Glawson note receivable and, in turn repaying the 2008 Term Loan.

On October 7, 2011, the credit rating of the financial institution that issued the letter of credit behind the Glawson Note fell below the required minimum level. We are in the process of evaluating options available to us in response to this development.

The following schedule sets forth the maturity of our long-term debt during the indicated year.

 

In thousands

    

2011

  $—    

2012

   —    

2013

   36,695  

2014

   —    

2015

   —    

Thereafter

   300,000  

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P. H. Glatfelter Company guarantees all debt obligations of its subsidiaries. All such obligations are recorded in these consolidated financial statements.

As of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, we had $4.5$4.6 million and $5.4 million, respectively, of letters of credit issued to us by certain financial institutions. Such letters of credit reduce amounts available under our revolving credit facility.the Revolving Credit Facility. The letters of credit outstanding primarily provide financial assurances for the benefit of certain state workers compensation insurance agencies in conjunction with our self-insurance program. We bear the credit risk on this amount to the extent that we do not comply with the provisions of certain agreements. No amounts are outstanding under the letters of credit.

 

12.10.ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION

During 2008, we recorded $11.5 million representing the estimated fair value of asset retirement obligations related to the legal requirement to close several lagoons at the Spring Grove, PA facility. Historically, the lagoons were used to dispose of residual waste material. Closure of the lagoons will be accomplished by filling the lagoons, and installing a non-permeable liner which will be covered with soil to construct the required cap over the lagoons. The amount referred to above, in addition to anthe upward revisionrevisions in 2009 and 2011, was accrued with a corresponding increase in the carrying value of the property, equipment and timberlands caption on the consolidated balance sheet. The amount capitalized is being amortized as a charge to operations on the straight-line basis over the expected closure period. Following is a summary of activity recorded during the first nine monthsquarters of 20112012 and 2010:2011:

 

In thousands

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Balance at January 1,

  $9,717   $11,292  

Balance at January 1

  $9,679   $9,717  

Accretion

   388    457     122    132  

Payments

   (1,018  (1,008   (207  (149
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Balance at September 30,

  $9,087   $10,741  

Balance at March 31

  $9,594   $9,700  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Of the total liability at September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, $1.5 million is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet, under the caption “Other current liabilities”

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and $7.6$8.1 million is recorded under the caption “Other long-term liabilities.”

13.11.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The amounts reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and short-term debt approximate fair value. The following table sets forth carrying value and fair value of long-term debt:

 

  Sept. 30, 2011   Dec. 31, 2010  March 31, 2012 December 31, 2011 

In thousands

  Carrying
Value
   Fair
Value
   Carrying
Value
   Fair
Value
  Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 Carrying
Value
 Fair
Value
 

Fixed-rate bonds

  $296,046    $306,125    $295,529    $304,115   $200,000   $204,954   $200,000   $204,000  

Variable rate debt

   36,695     37,861     36,695     37,780    22,000    22,000    27,000    27,000  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total

  $332,741    $343,986    $332,224    $341,895   $222,000   $226,954   $227,000   $231,000  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, and December 31, 2010,2011, we had $300.0$200.0 million of 7 1/8% fixed rate debt, $100.0 million of which was recorded net of unamortized original issue discount.debt. These bonds were sold inare publicly registered, transactions, but are thinly traded. Accordingly, the values set forth above are based on debt instruments with similar characteristics. The fair value of the remaining debt instrument was estimated using a discounted cash flow model based on independent sources.characteristics (Level – 2). The fair value of financial derivatives is set forth below in Note 14.12.

 

14.12.FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND HEDGINGH EDGING ACTIVITIES

As part of our overall risk management practices, we enter into financial derivatives primarily designed to either i) hedge foreign currency risks associated with forecasted transactions – “cash flow hedges”; or ii) mitigate the impact that changes in currency exchange rates have on intercompany financing transactions and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables – “foreign currency hedges.”

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments - Cash Flow HedgesIn June 2011, we began toWe use currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the EUR-USDcurrency exchange raterates on certain forecasted raw material purchasesproduction costs expected to be madeincurred over a maximum of twelve months. Currency forward contracts involve fixing the EUR-USD exchange rate or USD-CAD for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date.

We designate certain currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted raw material purchases or certain production labor costs with exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives designated and that qualify as cash flow hedges of foreign exchange risk is deferred as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet and is subsequently reclassified into costcosts of products sold in the period that inventory produced using the hedged transaction affects earnings. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly to earnings

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and reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statement of income as non-operating income (expense) under the caption “Other-net.”

We had the following outstanding derivatives that were used to hedge foreign exchange risks associated with forecasted transactions and designated as hedging instruments:

 

in thousandsSept. 30,
2011
Dec 31,
2010

Derivative

Buy Notional

Sell / Buy

Euro / U.S. dollar

13,234—  
In thousands Mar. 31,
2012
  Dec. 31,
2011
 

Derivative

 Buy Notional 

Sell / Buy

  

Euro / U.S. dollar

  31,210    22,730  

U.S. dollar / Canadian dollar

  10,276    11,019  

These contracts have maturities of twelve months or less.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments - Foreign Currency Hedges We also enter into forward foreign exchange contracts to mitigate the impact changes in currency exchange rates have on balance sheet monetary assets and liabilities. None of these contracts are designated as hedges for financial accounting purposes and, accordingly, changes in value of the foreign exchange forward contracts and in the offsetting underlying on-balance-sheet transactions are reflected in the accompanying statement of operations under the caption “Other – net.”

 

in thousands  Sept. 30, 2011   Dec. 31, 2010 
In thousands Mar. 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

Derivative

  Sell Notional  Sell Notional 

Sell / Buy

      

Euro / U.S. dollar

  36,000    57,000    18,500    25,500  

Euro / British Pound

   —       3,000  

Philippine peso / U.S. dollar

   PHP247,000     PHP247,000    —      150,000  

These contracts have maturities of one month from the date originally entered into.

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Fair Value Measurements

The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative instruments as offor the periodsperiod indicated and the line items in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet where the instruments are recorded:

 

Balance sheet caption Prepaid and Other
Current Assets
 Other Current
Liabilities
 
 Mar. 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 Mar. 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

In thousands

  Sept. 30,
2011
   Dec. 31,
2010
   Sept. 30,
2011
 Dec. 31,
2010
          

Balance sheet caption

   
 
Prepaid and Other
Current Assets
  
  
   
 
Other Current
Liabilities
  
  

Designated as hedging:

          

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

  $922    $—      $—     $—     $488   $1,520   $264   $—    

Not designated as hedging:

           

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts

   417     —       (136  (581  —     $338   $120   $15  

The amounts set forth in the table above represent the net asset or liability giving effect to rights of offset with each counterparty.

The following table summarizes the amount of income or (loss)loss from derivative instruments recognized in our results of operations for the periods indicated and the line items in the accompanying consolidated statements of income statement where the results are recorded:

 

  Three months ended
September 30
 Nine months ended
September 30
  Three months ended
March 31,
 

In thousands

  2011   2010 2011 2010  2012 2011 
 Gains (losses) 

Designated as hedging:

        

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

        

Effective portion – cost of products sold

  $26    $—     $26   $—     $572   $—    

Ineffective portion – other – net

   106     —      107    —      140    —    

Not designated as hedging:

        

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

        

Other – net

   3,366     (9,486  (2,476  (5,524 $(1,070 $(4,346

The impact of activity not designated as hedging was substantially all offset by the remeasurement of the underlying on-balance sheet item. However, the amounts reported for 2010 include a $3.4 million loss on a series of forward foreign currency contracts to hedge the Concert acquisition’s Canadian dollar purchase price recorded in the accompanying consolidated statement of income as non-operating income (expense) under the caption “Other-net.”

The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 - Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

The fair values of the foreign exchange forward contracts are considered to be Level 2. Foreign currency forward contracts are valued using readily available foreign currency forward and interest rate curves. The fair value of each contract is determined by comparing the contract rate to the forward rate and discounting to present value. Contracts in a gain position are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheetsheets under the caption “Prepaid and other current assets” and the value of contracts in a loss position is recorded under the caption “Other current liabilities.”

A rollforward of fair value amounts pre-tax, recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income is as follows:

 

In thousands

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Balance at January 1,

  $—     $—      $1,649   $—    

Deferred gains on cash flow hedges

  $975    —    

Deferred losses on cash flow hedges

   (568  —    

Reclassified to earnings

   (26  —       (572  —    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Balance at September 30,

  $949   $—    

Balance at March 31,

  $509   $—    
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

We expect substantially all of the amounts recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income will be realized in results of operations within the next twelve months and the amount ultimately recognized will vary depending on actual market rates.

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Credit risk related to derivative activity arises in the event a counterparty fails to meet its obligations to us. This exposure is generally limited to the amounts, if any, by which the counterparty’s obligations exceed our obligation to them. Our policy is to enter into contracts only with financial institutions which meet certain minimum credit ratings.

 

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15.13.SHARE REPURCHASES

In April 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $50.0 million, exclusive of commissions, of our outstanding common stock. We intend to make these repurchases in accordance with applicable securities regulations. The timing and actual numberstock, all of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors including the market price of the company’s common stock, regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, and other market factors. The program expires in April 2012, does not obligate us to repurchase any particular amount of common stock, and may be modified or suspended at any time at the Board’s discretion.which was used by January 2012. The following table summarizes share repurchases made under this program:

 

  shares   (thousands)  shares (thousands) 

Authorized amount

   —      $50,000    n/a   $50,000  

Repurchases

   1,998,834     (27,464)(1)   3,588,018    (50,000
    

 

   

 

 

Remaining authorization

    $22,536    $—    
    

 

   

 

 

During the first quarter of 2012, we repurchased 82,533 shares at a cost of $1.2 million.

(1)Amounts reflect trades entered into through September 30, 2011. Cash spent on settled transactions totaled $26.3 million.

 

16.14.COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Fox River - Neenah, Wisconsin

Background We have significant uncertainties associated with environmental claims arising out of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) in sediments in the lower Fox River and in the Bay of Green Bay Wisconsin (“Site”). As part of our 1979 acquisition of the Bergstrom Paper Company, we acquired a facility located at the Site (the “Neenah Facility”). The Neenah Facility used wastepaper as a source of fiber. Discharges to the lower Fox River from the Neenah Facility that may have contained PCBs from wastepaper may have occurred from 1954 to the late 1970s. We believe that any PCBs that the Neenah Facility may have discharged into the lower Fox River resulted from the presence of PCBs in NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper in the wastepaper that was recycled at the Neenah Facility. We closed the Neenah Facility in June 2006.

The United States, the State of Wisconsin and various state and federal governmental agencies (collectively, the “Governments”), as well as other entities (including local Native American tribes), have found PCBs in sediments in the bed of the Fox River, apparently from a number of sources at municipal and industrial facilities along the upstream and downstream portions of the Site. The

Governments have identified manufacturing and recycling of NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper as the principal source of that contamination.

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has divided the lower Fox River and the Bay of Green Bay site into five “operable units” (the “OUs”), including the most upstream (“OU1”) and four

downstream reaches of the river and bay (“OU2-5”). OU1 extends from primarily Lake Winnebago to the dam at Appleton, and is comprised of Little Lake Butte des Morts. The Neenah Facility discharged its wastewater into OU1.

Our liabilities, if any, for this contamination primarily arise under the federal Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA” or “Superfund”), pursuant to which the Governments have sought to recover “response actions” or “response costs,” which are the costs of studying and cleaning up contamination. Other agencies and natural resource trustee agencies (collectively, the “Trustees”) have sought to recover natural resource damages (“NRDs”), including natural resource damage assessment costs.

We are one of eight entities that have been formally notified that they are potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”) under CERCLA for response costs or NRDs. Others, including the United States and the State of Wisconsin, may also be liable for some or all of the costs of NRD at this Site.

We are engaged in litigation to allocate costs and NRDs among the parties responsible for this site. The Governments have sought to recover response actions, response costs, and NRDs from us through three principal enforcement actions.

OU1 CD. On October 1, 2003, the United States and the State of Wisconsin commenced an action captionedUnited States v. P.H.P .H. Glatfelter Co. against us and WTM I Co. in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin and simultaneously lodged a consent decree (“OU1 CD”) that the court entered on April 12, 2004. Under that OU1 CD, and an amendment dated August 2008, we and WTM I, with a limited fixed contribution from Menasha Corp. and funds provided by the United States from an agreement with others, have implemented the remedy for OU1. We have also resolved claims for all Governmental response costs in OU1 after July 2003 and made a payment on NRDs. That remedy is complete. We have continuing operation and maintenance obligations that we expect to fund from contributions we and WTM I have already made to an escrow account for OU1 under the OU1 CD.

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OU2-5 UAO. In November 2007, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) issued an administrative order for remedial action (“UAO”) to Appleton Papers Inc. (“API”), CBC Coating, Inc. (formerly known as Riverside Paper Corporation), Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products, L.P. (formerly known as Fort James Operating Company), Menasha Corporation, NCR Corporation, Glatfelter, U.S. Paper

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Mills Corp., and WTM I Company (“WTM”WTM I”) directing those respondents to implement the remedy in OU2-5. Shortly following issuance of the UAO, API and NCR commenced litigation against us and others, as described below. Accordingly, we have no vehicle for complying with the UAO’s overall requirements other than answering a judgment in the litigation, and we have so informed EPA, but, to minimize disruptions, have paid certainde minimis amounts to EPA for oversight costs under the UAO.

Government Action. On October 14, 2010, the United States and the State of Wisconsin filed an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin captionedUnited States v. NCR Corp. (the “Government Action”) against 12 parties, including us. The Government Action seeks to recover from each of the defendants, jointly and severally, all of the governments’ past costs of response, which approximatesare approximately $17 million to date, a declaration as to liability for all of the governments’ future costs of response, and compensation for natural resource damages, as well as a declaration as to liability for compliance with the UAO for OU2-5. The United States twice sought a preliminary injunction in 2011 to obtain “full-scale remediation” from NCR or API, and those motions were denied. NCR implemented less than a full season of work in 2011. On March 29, 2011,19, 2012, the United States filed a motionagain moved for a preliminary injunction against NCR and API to require NCR and API to implement workconduct “full-scale” remediation – defined as dredging of 660,000 cubic yards of sediment – in 2011 at a rate described as “full-scale sediment remediation.”2012. On July 5, 2011, that motion was denied; in the course of that ruling,April 10, 2012, the court found that the governments were not likelygranted summary judgment to showAPI, holding that API was liable under CERCLAnot a successor to the Appleton Coated Papers Division of NCR Corporation. On April 12, 2012, the court held a hearing on the motion for preliminary injunction directed solely at all. The governments have since filed a renewed motion against NCR, alone, which was again denied. The United Statesbut the court has now sought to begin activenot yet ruled on that motion. Active litigation of this casethe United States’ claim for a declaratory judgment or permanent injunctive relief against theall recipients of the UAO for OU2-5, including us, began with the issuance of a case management order on March 22, 2012. The court has indicated that it may wish to accelerate the schedule for disposition of that claim so that a trial would begin as early as December 3, 2012. Among other than Georgia-Pacific (which has settled), including us.issues, disposition of that claim will require litigation of challenges to the United States’ selection of the remedy for this Site and will also require disposition of various parties’ asserted defenses that liability for some or all of this Site is not joint and several and may be apportioned.

Whiting Litigation. On January 7, 2008, NCR and API commenced litigation in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin captionedAppleton Papers Inc. v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., seeking to reallocate costs and damages allegedly incurred or paid or to be incurred or paid by NCR or API (the “Whiting Litigation”). The case involves allocation claims among the two plaintiffs and 28 defendants including us. We and other defendants counterclaimed against NCR and API. Some of the claims have since been resolved as described below.

Claims against governments. The Whiting Litigation involves claims by certain parties against federal agencies who are responsible parties for this site. In the Government Action many defendants, including us, asserted counterclaims against the United States and the State of Wisconsin.

Settlements. Certain parties have resolved their liability to the United States affording them contribution

protection. These settlements are embodied in consent decrees. Notably, we entered into the OU1 CD. Also, in a case captionedUnitedStates v. George A. Whiting Paper Co., the district court entered two consent decrees under which 13de minimis defendants in the Whiting Litigation settled with the United States and Wisconsin. The Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit denied an appeal of these settlements by NCR and API on May 4, 2011. Further, Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP, has entered into a consent decree resolving its liability for NRDs and a separate consent decree in the Government Action that resolves all of its liabilities except for the downstream portion of the OU4 remedy. Finally, the United States has lodged a consent decree that would resolve the liability of itself and two municipalities and hasmunicipalities. The United States moved for entry of that decree.consent decree, but later withdrew that motion due to a ruling by the court adverse to the government in a related case captionedMenasha Corp. v. United States Department of Justice, seeking disclosure of certain documents under the Freedom of Information Act. We oppose entry of that consent decree, which the district court must approve. The United States or the State of Wisconsin may enter into settlements with us or with other parties that would affect our ultimate obligations because settling parties may become unavailable to pay any share other than their settlement amount, depending upon the terms of the settlement and the court’s order entering any consent decree.

Cleanup Decisions.The extent of our exposure depends, in large part, on the decisions made by EPA and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (“WDNR”) as to how the Site will be cleaned up and the costs and timing of those response actions. The nature of

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the response actions has been highly controversial. Between 2002 and 2008, the EPA issued records of decision (“RODs”) regarding required remedial actions for the OUs. Some of those RODs have been amended. We contend that the remedy for OU2-5 is arbitrary and capricious. We and others mayhave begun to litigate that issue in the Government Action. If we were to be successful in modifying any existing selected remedy, our exposure could be reduced materially.

NRD Assessment.We are engaged in disputes as to (i) whether various documents prepared by the Trustees taken together constitute a sufficient NRD assessment under applicable regulations; and (ii) on a number of legal grounds, whether the Trustees may recover from us on the specific NRD claims they have made.

Past Cost Demand.We are also disputing a demand by EPA that we and six other parties reimburse EPA for approximately $17 million in costs that EPA claims it incurred.

Cost estimates.Estimates of the Site remediation change over time as we, or others, gain additional data and experience at the Site. In addition, disagreement exists over the likely costs for some of this work. Based upon estimates made by the Governments and independent estimates commissioned by various potentially responsible parties, we have no reason to disagree with the Governments’ assertion that total past and future costs and NRDs at this site may exceed $1 billion and that $1.5 billion is a reasonable “outside estimate.”

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NRDs.Of that amount, the Trustees’ assessment documents claimed that we are jointly and severally responsible for NRDs with a value between $176 million and $333 million. They now claim that this range should be inflated to 2009 dollars and then certain unreimbursed past assessment costs should be added, so that the range of their claim would be $287 million to $423 million. We deny liability for most of these NRDs and believe that even if anyone is liable, that we are not jointly and severally liable for the full amount. Moreover, we believe that the Trustees may not legally pursue this claim at this late date, as the limitations period for NRD claims is three years from discovery.

Allocation and Divisibility.We contend that we are not jointly and severally liable for costs or damages arising from the presence of PCBs downstream of OU1. In addition, we contend that NCR or other sources of NCR®-brand carbonless copy paper that our Neenah Mill recycled bear most, if not all, of the responsibility for costs and damages arising from the presence of PCBs in OU1 and downstream.

On December 16, 2009, the court granted motions for summary judgment in our favor in the Whiting Litigation holding that neither NCR nor API may seek contribution from us or other recyclers under CERCLA. The Court made no ruling as to any other allocation, the liability of NCR or API to us for costs we have incurred, or our liability to the Governments or Trustees. NCR and API have stated their intention to appeal, but an appeal is not yet timely because the court has not entered a final judgment.

We also filed counterclaims against NCR and API to recover the costs we have incurred and may later incur and the damages we have paid and may later pay in connection with the Site. Other defendants have similar claims. On February 28, 2011, the district court granted our summary judgment motions on those counterclaims in part and denied them in part. The court granted a declaration that NCR and API are liable to us (and to others) in contribution for 100% of any costs of response (that is, clean up) that we may be required to pay for work in OU2-5 in the future. The court requires further proceedings to decide whether or to what extent NCR and API owe contribution to us and others for costs that we and others incurred in the past and costs that we and others incurred in connection with OU1. On September 30, 2011, the court clarified its ruling with respect to NRDs and natural resource damage assessment costs, holding that NCR and API owe full contribution to us (and others) for NRDs or natural resource damage assessment costs that we have paid or may be required to pay in the future. On April 12, 2011,The court required further proceedings to decide whether or to what extent NCR and API owe contribution to us and others for costs that we and others incurred in the past and costs that we and others incurred in connection with OU1. In addition, NCR and API contended that some of the costs we claim are not recoverable and that our insurance coverage settlements ought to be set off against any recovery in whole or in part. Those issues were tried to the court setin February 2012. Post-trial submissions are not yet complete and the remaining issues on our pending counterclaims under the Superfund statute for trial beginning February 21, 2012, at

the conclusion of which wecourt has not yet issued its decision. We expect the courtthat decision to determine the precise amounts due us on our counterclaims with respect to costs and damages we have already paid.

Reserves for the Site.As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, our reserve for our claimed liability at the Site, including our remediation and ongoing monitoring obligations at OU1, our claimed liability for the remediation of the rest of the Site, our claimed liability for NRDs associated with PCB contamination at the Site and all pending, threatened or asserted and unasserted claims against us relating to PCB contamination at the Site totaled $16.6$16.5 million. Of our total reserve for the Fox River, $0.3 million is recorded in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets under the caption “Environmental liabilities” and the remainder is recorded under the caption “Other long term liabilities.”

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Although we believe that amounts already funded by us and WTM I to implement the OU1 remedy are adequate and no payments have been required since January 2009, there can be no assurance that these amounts will in fact suffice. WTM I has filed a bankruptcy petition in the Bankruptcy Court in Richmond; accordingly, there can be no assurance that WTM I will be able to fulfill its obligation to pay half of any additional costs, if required.

We believe that we have strong defenses to liability for further remediation downstream of OU1, including the existence of ample data that indicate that PCBs did not leave OU1 in concentrations that could have caused or contributed to the need for additional cleanup downstream. Others, including the EPA and other PRPs, disagree with us and, as a result, the EPA has issued a UAO to us and to others to perform the additional remedial work, and filed the Government Action seeking, in part, the same relief. NCR and API commenced the Whiting Litigation and joined us and others as defendants, but, to this point, have not prevailed.

Even if we are not successful in establishing that we have no further remediation liability, we do not believe that we would be allocated a significant percentage share of liability in any equitable allocation of the remediation costs and natural resource damages. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include reserves for defense costs for the Whiting Litigation, the Government Action, or any future defense costs related to our involvement at the Site, which could be significant.

In setting our reserve for the Site, we have assessed our legal defenses, including our successful defenses to the allegations made in the Whiting Litigation, and assumed that we will not bear the entire cost of remediation or damages to the exclusion of other known PRPs at the Site, who are also potentially jointly and severally liable. The existence and ability of other PRPs to participate has also been taken into account in setting

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our reserve, and is generally based on our evaluation of recent publicly available financial information on certain of the PRPs and any known insurance, indemnity or cost sharing agreements between PRPs and third parties. In addition, our assessment is based upon the magnitude, nature, location and circumstances associated with the various discharges of PCBs to the river and the relationship of those discharges to identified contamination. We will continue to evaluate our exposure and the level of our reserves, including, but not limited to, our potential share of the costs and NRDs, if any, associated with the Site.

The amount and timing of future expenditures for environmental compliance, cleanup, remediation and personal injury, NRDs and property damage liabilities cannot be ascertained with any certainty due to, among other things, the unknown extent and nature of any contamination, the response actions that may ultimately be required, the availability of remediation equipment, and landfill space, and the number and financial resources of any other PRPs.

Other Information.The Governments have published studies estimating the amount of PCBs discharged by each identified PRP’s facility to the lower Fox River and Green Bay. These reports estimate the Neenah Facility’s share of the mass of PCBs discharged to be as high as 27%. We do not believe the discharge mass estimates used in these studies are accurate because (a) the studies themselves disclose that they are not accurate and (b) the PCB mass estimates contained in the studies are based on assumptions that are unsupported by existing data on the Site. We believe that the Neenah Facility’s absolute and relative contribution of PCB mass is significantly lower than the estimates set forth in these studies.

In any event, based upon the court’s December 16, 2009, and February 28, 2011, rulings in the Whiting Litigation, statements in the court’s disposition of the United States’ 2011 motions for a preliminary injunction in the Government Action, as well as certain other procedural orders, we continue to believe that an allocation in proportion to mass of PCBs discharged would not constitute an equitable allocation of the potential liability for the contamination at the Fox River. We contend that other factors, such as the location of contamination, the location of discharge, and a party’s role in causing discharge, must be considered in order for the allocation to be equitable.

We previously entered into interim cost-sharing agreements with six of the other PRPs, which provided for those PRPs to share certain costs relating to scientific studies of PCBs discharged at the Site (“Interim Cost Sharing Agreements”). These Interim Cost Sharing Agreements do not establish the final allocation of remediation costs incurred at the Site. Based upon our

evaluation of the Court’s December 16, 2009, and February 28, 2011 rulings in the Whiting Litigation as well as the volume, nature and location of the various discharges of PCBs at the Site and the relationship of those discharges to identified contamination, we believe our allocable share of liability at the Site is less than our share of costs under the Interim Cost Sharing Agreements.

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GLATFELTER

3.31.12 Form 10-Q


Range of Reasonably Possible Outcomes.Our analysis of the range of reasonably possible outcomes is derived from all available information, including but not limited to official documents such as RODs, discussions with the United States and other PRPs, as well as legal counsel and engineering consultants. Based on our analysis of the current RODs and cost estimates for work to be performed at the Site, we believe that it is reasonably possible that our costs associated with the Fox River matter may exceed our cost estimates and the aggregate amounts accrued for the Fox River matter by amounts that are insignificant or that could range up to $265 million over an undeterminable period that could range beyond 1510 years. We believe that the likelihood of an outcome in the upper end of the monetary range is significantly less than other possible outcomes within the range and that the possibility of an outcome in excess of the upper end of the monetary range is remote. The two summary judgments in our favor in the Whiting Litigation, if sustained on appeal, suggest that outcomes in the upper end of the monetary range have become somewhat less probable, while increases in cost estimates for some of the work may make an outcome in the upper end of the range more likely.

Summary.Our current assessment is that we will be able to manage this environmental matter without a long-term, material adverse impact on the Company. This matter could, however, at any particular time or for any particular year or years, have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations or could result in a default under our debt covenants. Moreover, there can be no assurance that our reserves will be adequate to provide for future obligations related to this matter, that our share of costs and/or damages will not exceed our available resources, or that such obligations will not have a long-term, material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity or results of operations. Should a court grant the United States or the State of Wisconsin relief which requires us either to perform directly or to contribute significant amounts towards remedial action downstream of OU1 or to natural resource damages, those developments could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and results of operations and might result in a default under our loan covenants.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


17.15.SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table sets forth financial and other information by business unit for the periodsperiod indicated:

 

Three months ended September 30

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
  Total 
   2011   2010   2011   2010   2011   2010   2011  2010  2011  2010 

Net sales

  $225.4    $217.3    $124.9    $103.7    $66.2    $58.0    $—     $—     $416.5   $379.1  

Energy and related sales, net

   2.8     3.3     —       —       —       —       —      —      2.8    3.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   228.2     220.6    $124.9     103.7    $66.2     58.0     —      —      419.3    382.4  

Cost of products sold

   198.6     184.3     104.6     85.6     59.2     54.9     2.0    1.8    364.4    326.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   29.6     36.3     20.3     18.2     7.0     3.1     (2.0  (1.8  54.9    55.7  

SG&A

   12.6     13.4     10.2     8.5     2.9     1.9     5.7    4.1    31.4    27.8  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (0.7  (0.2  (0.7  (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   17.0     22.9     10.1     9.7     4.1     1.2     (7.0  (5.7  24.2    28.1  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (6.5  (6.6  (6.5  (6.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $17.0    $22.9    $10.1    $9.7    $4.1    $1.2    $(13.4 $(12.3 $17.7   $21.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplementary Data

                 

Net tons sold

   199.6     195.4     24.1     22.8     23.1     22.1     —      —      246.7    240.3  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $9.2    $8.9    $6.2    $5.7    $2.1    $2.0    $—     $—     $17.5   $16.6  

Capital expenditures

   6.7     5.1     5.7     2.7     4.3     —       —      —      16.8    7.8  

Nine months ended September 30

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
 Total 

Three months ended March 31

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
 Total 
  2011   2010   2011   2010   2011   2010   2011 2010 2011 2010   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 

Net sales

  $662.6    $633.8    $356.5    $307.2    $192.2    $138.1    $—     $—     $1,211.2   $1,079.2    $223.8    $220.5    $111.9    $115.2    $61.6    $61.1    $—     $—     $397.4   $396.8  

Energy and related sales, net

   7.9     8.8     —       —       —       —       —      —      7.9    8.8     1.9     3.0     —       —       —       —       —      —      1.9    3.0  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenue

   670.5     642.6     356.5     307.2     192.2     138.1     —      —      1,219.1    1,088.0     225.7     223.4     111.9     115.2     61.6     61.1     —      —      399.2    399.8  

Cost of products sold

   592.5     560.9     295.1     255.8     174.3     130.4     4.6    5.6    1,066.6    952.6     188.7     187.3     91.5     93.0     55.1     56.7     2.9    2.6    338.2    339.6  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   78.0     81.7     61.3     51.5     17.9     7.8     (4.6  (5.6  152.6    135.4     37.0     36.1     20.4     22.2     6.5     4.4     (2.9  (2.6  61.0    60.2  

SG&A

   38.9     40.1     29.6     26.6     8.3     4.4     17.7    20.2    94.5    91.3     13.3     13.9     9.5     9.8     2.6     2.7     4.5    5.4    30.0    31.8  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —       —       —         —       (3.9  (0.3  (3.9  (0.3   —       —       —       —       —       —       —      (3.2  —      (3.2
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   39.1     41.6     31.7     24.9     9.6     3.4     (18.4  (25.4  62.0    44.4     23.7     22.2     10.9     12.4     3.8     1.7     (7.4  (4.8  31.0    31.6  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (19.3  (22.3  (19.3  (22.3   —       —       —       —       —       —       (4.0  (6.2  (4.0  (6.2
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $39.1    $41.6    $31.7    $24.9    $9.6    $3.4    $(37.7 $(47.8 $42.7   $22.1    $23.7    $22.2    $10.9    $12.4    $3.8    $1.7    $(11.4 $(11.0 $27.1   $25.3  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplementary Data

                                  

Net tons sold

   590.1     576.3     70.0     67.1     66.9     53.2     —      —      726.9    696.6     195.8     198.8     22.7     22.9     22.3     21.5     —      —      240.8    243.2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $26.7    $26.2    $18.7    $17.6    $6.4    $5.0    $—     $—     $51.8   $48.8    $8.9    $8.7    $6.0    $6.1    $2.2    $2.1    $—     $—     $17.1   $16.9  

Capital expenditures

   20.0     13.8     16.2     6.0     8.4     3.5     —      —      44.6    23.3     4.6     3.9     9.1     3.8     0.5     0.4     —      —      14.2    8.1  

The mathematical accuracysum of certainindividual amounts set forth above may be impacted bynot agree to the rounding of the individual line items.consolidated financial statements included herein due to rounding.

 

Results of individual business units are presented based on our management accounting practices and management structure. There is no comprehensive, authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, the financial results of individual business units are not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other company. The management accounting process uses assumptions and allocations to measure performance of the business units. Methodologies are refined from time to time as management accounting practices are enhanced and businesses change. The costs incurred by support areas not directly aligned with the business unit are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services.services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.

Management evaluates results of operations of the business units before pension income or expense, alternative fuel mixture credits, charges related to the Fox River environmental reserves, acquisition and integration relateddebt redemption costs, restructuring related charges, unusual items, certain corporate level costs, and the effects of asset dispositions. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business units and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that ourthe Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


18.16.GUARANTOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Our 7 1/8% Notes have beenare fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries: PHG Tea Leaves, Inc., Mollanvick, Inc., The Glatfelter Pulp Wood Company, and Glatfelter Holdings, LLC.

The following presents our condensed consolidating statements of income and comprehensive income and cash flow, and our condensed consolidating balance sheets. These financial statements reflect P. H. Glatfelter Company (the parent), the guarantor subsidiaries (on a combined basis), the non-guarantor subsidiaries (on a combined basis) and elimination entries necessary to combine such entities on a consolidated basis.

Correction to classification ofCondensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows – For the presentation of the condensed consolidating statement of cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 included herein, we have corrected the classification of certain intercompany financing transactions to correctly classify $170 million of intercompany capital transfers between the Parent Company and wholly-owned guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries which were made in connection with the Concert acquisition. For the Parent Company the correction reclassified the transfers from operating cash activities to investing activities made by the Parent to the Guarantors of $146 million and to the non-Guarantors of $24 million. Similar reclassifications were made to the Guarantors and non-Guarantors amounts to reflect the receipt of this capital contribution as a financing activity. This reclassification had no effect on the total cash flows of the Parent, Guarantors, or non Guarantors, or on the reported amounts of cash flows for any period presented in our accompanying consolidated statement of cash flows.

Condensed Consolidating StatementStatements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the

three months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012

 

In thousand

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
 Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net sales

  $225,410   $13,060   $191,083   $(13,060 $416,493    $223,802   $15,370    $173,561   $(15,381 $397,352  

Energy and related sales – net

   2,840    —      —      —      2,840     1,861    —       —      —      1,861  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   228,250    13,060    191,083    (13,060  419,333     225,663    15,370     173,561    (15,381  399,213  

Costs of products sold

   201,649    11,949    163,900    (13,081  364,417     192,876    13,948     146,742    (15,323  338,243  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   26,601    1,111    27,183    21    54,916     32,787    1,422     26,819    (58  60,970  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   17,661    646    13,123    —      31,430     17,036    739     12,192    —      29,967  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (276  (417  (5  —      (698   (26  —       (11  —      (37
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   9,216    882    14,065    21    24,184     15,777    683     14,638    (58  31,040  

Other non-operating income (expense)

             

Interest expense

   (6,247  —      (209  —      (6,456

Interest expense, net

   (4,955  1,642     (833  —      (4,146

Other income (expense) – net

   10,557    1,898    (867  (11,591  (3   11,189    89     473    (11,555  196  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating income (expense)

   4,310    1,898    (1,076  (11,591  (6,459   6,234    1,731     (360  (11,555  (3,950
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   13,526    2,780    12,989    (11,570  17,725     22,011    2,414     14,278    (11,613  27,090  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   500    979    3,213    7    4,699     3,133    1,093     4,011    (25  8,212  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $13,026   $1,801   $9,776   $(11,577 $13,026     18,878    1,321     10,267    (11,588  18,878  

Other comprehensive income

   11,651    —       8,634    (8,634  11,651  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $30,529   $1,321    $18,901   $(20,222 $30,529  
  

 

  

 

   

��

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating StatementStatements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the

three months ended September 30, 2010March 31, 2011

 

In thousand

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net sales

  $217,335   $13,086    $161,762   $(13,086 $379,097    $220,453   $12,832   $176,318   $(12,832 $396,771  

Energy and related sales – net

   3,312    —       —      —      3,312     2,987    —      —      —      2,987  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenues

   220,647    13,086     161,762    (13,086  382,409     223,440    12,832    176,318    (12,832  399,758  

Costs of products sold

   187,526    11,579     140,643    (13,079  326,669     191,299    11,471    149,766    (12,945  339,591  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

   33,121    1,507     21,119    (7  55,740     32,141    1,361    26,552    113    60,167  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   16,506    591     10,685    —      27,782     18,717    559    12,494    —      31,770  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (123  —       (27  —      (150   (14  (3,158  (3  —      (3,175
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Operating income

   16,738    916     10,461    (7  28,108     13,438    3,960    14,061    113    31,572  

Other non-operating income (expense)

             

Interest expense

   (6,254  —       (311  —      (6,565

Interest expense, net

   (3,329  1,881    (1,505  (3,300  (6,253

Other income (expense) – net

   9,143    2,063     (1,268  (9,957  (19   10,862    86    (416  (10,525  7  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total other non-operating income (expense)

   2,889    2,063     (1,579  (9,957  (6,584   7,533    1,967    (1,921  (13,825  (6,246
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   19,627    2,979     8,882    (9,964  21,524     20,971    5,927    12,140    (13,712  25,326  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   (19,810  492     1,585    (180  (17,913   3,545    2,456    3,093    (1,194  7,900  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $39,437   $2,487    $7,297   $(9,784 $39,437     17,426    3,471    9,047    (12,518  17,426  

Other comprehensive income

   16,985    —      14,415    (14,415  16,985  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

  $34,411   $3,471   $23,462   $(26,933 $34,411  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

- 1918 -

GLATFELTER

9.30.11 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the nine

months ended September 30, 2011

In thousands

  Parent
Company
  Guarantors  Non
Guarantors
  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $662,572   $37,878   $548,677   $(37,878 $1,211,249  

Energy and related sales – net

   7,887    —      —      —      7,887  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

   670,459    37,878    548,677    (37,878  1,219,136  

Costs of products sold

   601,185    34,691    468,756    (38,079  1,066,553  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   69,274    3,187    79,921    201    152,583  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   53,671    1,893    38,956    —      94,520  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (318  (3,575  (9  —      (3,902
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   15,921    4,869    40,974    201    61,965  

Non-operating income (expense)

      

Interest expense

   (18,728  —      (649  —      (19,377

Other income (expense) – net

   36,285    5,892    (3,805  (38,286  86  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

   17,557    5,892    (4,454  (38,286  (19,291
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   33,478    10,761    36,520    (38,085  42,674  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   525    4,111    6,251    (1,166  9,721  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $32,953   $6,650   $30,269   $(36,919 $32,953  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the nine

months ended September 30, 2010

In thousand

  Parent
Company
  Guarantors  Non
Guarantors
  Adjustments/
Eliminations
  Consolidated 

Net sales

  $633,778   $37,440   $445,375   $(37,440 $1,079,153  

Energy and related sales – net

   8,834    —      —      —      8,834  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

   642,612    37,440    445,375    (37,440  1,087,987  

Costs of products sold

   571,217    32,272    386,354    (37,272  952,571  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   71,395    5,168    59,021    (168  135,416  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   56,088    1,759    33,452    —      91,299  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   (123  (168  (27  —      (318
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Operating income

   15,430    3,577    25,596    (168  44,435  

Non-operating income (expense)

      

Interest expense

   (18,059  —      (986  —      (19,045

Other income (expense) – net

   16,093    4,166    (114  (23,443  (3,298
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total other income (expense)

   (1,966  4,166    (1,100  (23,443  (22,343
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

   13,464    7,743    24,496    (23,611  22,092  

Income tax provision (benefit)

   (25,702  2,046    6,944    (362  (17,074
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

  $39,166   $5,697   $17,552   $(23,249 $39,166  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of

September 30, 2011March 31, 2012

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 
Assets                  

Current assets

                  

Cash and cash equivalents

  $69,837    $890    $27,524    $—     $98,251    $561    $3,308    $21,030    $—     $24,899  

Other current assets

   257,575     428,146     234,044     (501,983  417,782     234,764     401,714     240,580     (469,731  407,327  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   239,143     6,689     360,216     —      606,048     240,076     6,439     361,798     —      608,313  

Other assets

   814,039     167,410     99,132     (852,635  227,946     758,848     178,919     49,285     (871,965  115,087  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $1,380,594    $603,135    $720,916    $(1,354,618 $1,350,027    $1,234,249    $590,380    $672,693    $(1,341,696 $1,155,626  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                  

Current liabilities

  $327,089    $45,994    $335,285    $(499,758 $208,610    $336,153    $49,751    $292,032    $(473,183 $204,753  

Long-term debt

   296,046     —       36,695     —      332,741     222,000     —       —       —      222,000  

Deferred income taxes

   80,948     17,445     41,365     (35,004  104,754     41,617     5,287     40,214     (15,414  71,704  

Other long-term liabilities

   117,889     13,365     10,332     3,714    145,300     116,458     10,085     9,430     3,175    139,148  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   821,972     76,804     423,677     (531,048  791,405     716,228     65,123     341,676     (485,422  637,605  

Shareholders’ equity

   558,622     526,331     297,239     (823,570  558,622     518,021     525,257     331,017     (856,274  518,021  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,380,594    $603,135    $720,916    $(1,354,618 $1,350,027    $1,234,249    $590,380    $672,693    $(1,341,696 $1,155,626  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of

December 31, 20102011

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
   Guarantors   Non
Guarantors
   Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 
Assets                  

Current assets

                  

Cash and cash equivalents

  $61,953    $91    $33,744    $—     $95,788    $3,007    $2,894    $32,376    $—     $38,277  

Other current assets

   230,957     380,986     203,048     (408,089  406,902     203,173     378,519     223,494     (421,050  384,136  

Plant, equipment and timberlands – net

   244,157     7,161     356,836     16    608,170     243,554     6,648     351,748     —      601,950  

Other assets

   773,254     167,877     103,250     (813,494  230,887     736,733     175,945     48,610     (848,726  112,562  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total assets

  $1,310,321    $556,115    $696,878    $(1,221,567 $1,341,747    $1,186,467    $564,006    $656,228    $(1,269,776 $1,136,925  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity                  

Current liabilities

  $277,343    $3,672    $336,679    $(404,548 $213,146    $310,814    $31,328    $293,283    $(424,185 $211,240  

Long-term debt

   295,529     —       36,695     —      332,224     227,000     —       —       —      227,000  

Deferred income taxes

   70,575     14,836     42,204     (32,697  94,918     42,252     4,079     39,511     (16,051  69,791  

Other long-term liabilities

   114,432     13,210     9,999     11,376    149,017     115,997     10,059     9,415     3,019    138,490  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities

   757,879     31,718     425,577     (425,869  789,305     696,063     45,466     342,209     (437,217  646,521  

Shareholders’ equity

   552,442     524,397     271,301     (795,698  552,442     490,404     518,540     314,019     (832,559  490,404  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

  $1,310,321    $556,115    $696,878    $(1,221,567 $1,341,747    $1,186,467    $564,006    $656,228    $(1,269,776 $1,136,925  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the ninethree

months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net cash provided (used) by

            

Operating activities

  $78,151   $(29,590 $35,875   $(3,300 $81,136    $(2,148 $1,797   $10,094   $—     $9,743  

Investing activities

            

Purchase of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (19,985  (65  (24,592  —      (44,642   (4,597  —      (9,555  —      (14,152

Proceeds from disposal plant, equipment and timberlands

   597    3,821    24    —      4,442  

Proceeds from disposal of plant, equipment and timberlands

   26    —      23    —      49  

Repayments from (advances of) intercompany loans, net

   (10,133  29,933    —      (19,800  —       3,373    (1,383  —      (1,990  —    
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total investing activities

   (29,521  33,689    (24,568  (19,800  (40,200   (1,198  (1,383  (9,532  (1,990  (14,103

Financing activities

            

Net (repayments of) proceeds from indebtedness

   —      —      (798  —      (798

Net repayments of indebtedness

   (5,000  —      —      —      (5,000

Repurchases of common stock

   (1,204  —      —      —      (1,204

Payment of dividends to shareholders

   (12,578  —      —      —      (12,578   (3,898  —      —      —      (3,898

Repurchases of common stock

   (26,251  —      —      —      (26,251

(Repayments) borrowings of intercompany loans, net

   (2,050  —      (17,750  19,800    —       10,400    —      (12,390  1,990    —    

Payment of intercompany dividends

   —      (3,300  —      3,300    —    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

   132    —      —      —      132  

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   602    —      27    —      629  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total financing activities

   (40,747  (3,300  (18,548  23,100    (39,495   900    —      (12,363  1,990    (9,473

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      1,022    —      1,022     —      —      455    —      455  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   7,883    799    (6,219  —      2,463     (2,446  414    (11,346  —      (13,378

Cash at the beginning of period

   61,953    91    33,744    —      95,788     3,007    2,894    32,376    —      38,277  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash at the end of period

  $69,836   $890   $27,525   $—     $98,251    $561   $3,308   $21,030   $—     $24,899  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the ninethree

months ended September 30, 2010March 31, 2011

 

In thousands

  Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated   Parent
Company
 Guarantors Non
Guarantors
 Adjustments/
Eliminations
 Consolidated 

Net cash provided (used) by

            

Operating activities

  $102,951   $(10,044 $31,243   $(770 $123,380    $29,437   $1,691   $(215 $(3,300 $27,613  

Investing activities

            

Purchase of plant, equipment and timberlands

   (13,297  (518  (9,454  —      (23,269   (3,879  —      (4,209  —      (8,088

Proceeds from disposal plant, equipment and timberlands

   124    182    27    —      333  

Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired

   14    3,373    18    —      3,405  

Repayments from (advances of) intercompany loans, net

   (8,049  (134,715  5,393    137,371    —       (2,366  (1,340  —      3,706    —    

Intercompany capital contributed

   (170,520  (24,995  —      195,515    —    

Acquisition of Concert Industries Corp., net of cash acquired

   —      —      (229,080  —      (229,080
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total investing activities

   (191,742  (160,046  (233,114  332,886    (252,016   (6,231  2,033    (4,191  3,706    (4,683

Financing activities

            

Net (repayments of) proceeds from indebtedness

   75,703    —      (2,979  —      72,724     —      —      (107  —      (107

Payment of dividends to shareholders

   (12,556  —      —      —      (12,556   (4,206  —      —      —      (4,206

(Repayments) borrowings of intercompany loans, net

   (19,265  (200  156,836    (137,371  —       8,100    —      (4,394  (3,706  —    

Intercompany capital received

   —      170,520    24,995    (195,515  —    

Proceeds from stock options and other

   147    —      —      —      147  

Payment of intercompany dividends

   —      (770  —      770    —       —      (3,300  —      3,300    —    

Proceeds from stock options exercised and other

   6    —      —      —      6  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total financing activities

   44,029    169,550    178,852    (332,116  60,315     3,900    (3,300  (4,501  (406  (4,307

Effect of exchange rate on cash

   —      —      (3,766  —      (3,766   —      —      1,526    —      1,526  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net decrease in cash

   (44,762  (540  (26,785  —      (72,087

Net increase (decrease) in cash

   27,106    424    (7,381  —      20,149  

Cash at the beginning of period

   76,970    985    57,465    —      135,420     61,953    91    33,744    —      95,788  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash at the end of period

  $32,208   $445   $30,680   $—     $63,333    $89,059   $515   $26,363   $—     $115,937  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


ITEM 2.MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included herein and Glatfelter’s Financial Statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 20102011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Forward-Looking Statements This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding industry prospects and future consolidated financial position or results of operations, made in this Report on Form 10-Q are forward looking. We use words such as “anticipates”, “believes”, “expects”, “future”, “intends” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations and are inherently uncertain. Our actual results may differ significantly from such expectations. The following discussion includes forward-looking statements regarding expectations of, among others, non-cash pension expense, environmental costs, capital expenditures and liquidity, all of which are inherently difficult to predict. Although we make such statements based on assumptions that we believe to be reasonable, there can be no assurance that actual results will not differ materially from our expectations. Accordingly, we identify the following important factors, among others, which could cause our results to differ from any results that might be projected, forecasted or estimated in any such forward-looking statements:

 

i.variations in demand for our products including the impact of any unplanned market-related downtime, or variations in product pricing;

 

ii.changes in the cost or availability of raw materials we use, in particular pulpwood, market pulp, pulp substitutes, caustic soda and abaca fiber;

 

iii.changes in energy-related costs and commodity raw materials with an energy component;

 

iv.our ability to develop new, high value-added products;

 

v.the impact of exposure to volatile market-based pricing for sales of excess electricity;

 

vi.the impact of competition, changes in industry production capacity, including the construction of new mills, the closing of mills and incremental changes due to capital expenditures or productivity increases;
vii.the gain or loss of significant customers and/or on-going viability of such customers;

 

viii.cost and other effects of environmental compliance, cleanup, damages, remediation or restoration, or personal injury or property damages related thereto, such as the costs of natural resource restoration or damages related to the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) in the lower Fox River on which our former Neenah mill was located;

 

ix.risks associated with our international operations, including local economic and political environments and fluctuations in currency exchange rates;

 

x.geopolitical events, including war and terrorism;

 

xi.possible disruptions in our business as a result of natural disasters in and around Japan;

xii.disruptions in production and/or increased costs due to labor disputes;

 

xiii.xii.the impact of unfavorable outcomes of audits by various state, federal or international tax authorities;

 

xiv.xiii.enactment of adverse state, federal or foreign tax or other legislation or changes in government policy or regulation;

 

xv.xiv.adverse results in litigation;litigation in the Fox River matter;

 

xvi.xv.our ability to finance, consummate and integrate acquisitions; and

 

xvii.xvi.the cost, and successful design and construction, of the Composite Fibers capacity expansion project.

IntroductionWe manufacture both domestically and internationally, a wide array of specialty papers and fiber-based engineered materials. We manage our company along three business units:

 

 i)

Specialty Papers with revenues earnedrevenue from the sale of carbonless papers and forms, book publishing, envelope & converting papers, and fiber-based engineered products;

 

 ii)

Composite Fibers with revenue from the sale of food & beveragesingle-serve coffee and tea filtration papers, metallized papers, composite laminates used for decorative furniture and flooring applications, and other technical specialties;specialty papers; and

 

 iii)

Advanced Airlaid Materials with revenue from the sale of airlaid non-woven fabric like materials used in feminine hygiene products, adult incontinence products, cleaning pads, and wipes, food pads, napkins, and tablecloths, and baby wipes.

 

 

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GLATFELTER

9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

NineThree months ended September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 versus the NineThree months ended September 30, 2010March 31, 2011

OverviewNet income inFor the first nine monthsquarter of 2011 totaled $33.02012, net income was $18.9 million, or $0.71$0.43 per diluted share, compared with $39.2$17.4 million, or $0.85 per diluted share for the first nine months of 2010. The consolidated results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 include the following significant items:

In thousands, except per share

  After-tax
Gain (loss)
  Diluted EPS 
2011   

Gains on sale of timberlands

  $1,895   $0.04  

Acquisition and integration costs

   (793  (0.02
2010   

Cellulosic biofuel/alternative fuel mixture credit

  $23,100   $0.50  

Acquisition and integration costs

   (8,728  (0.18

Foreign currency hedge on acquisition price

   (1,673  (0.04

The above items increased earnings by $1.1 million, or $0.02$0.38 per diluted share, in the first nine monthsquarter of 2011. The amounts reported for 2011 include $1.7 million in after-tax gains from timberland sales.

Operationally, our results reflect $2.2 million of higher operating income from our business units primarily reflecting higher selling prices, efficient operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Overall, volumes shipped declined 1.0% in the year-over-year comparison.

Specialty Papers’ operating income totaled $23.7 million and $22.2 million for the first quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Although volumes shipped declined 1.5%, this unit’s profitability was favorably impacted by higher selling prices, the mix of products sold and efficient operations.

Our Composite Fibers business unit’s first quarter of 2012 operating income declined to $10.9 million from $12.4 million in the first quarter of 2011 primarily due to lost production from downtime associated with two machine upgrades as well as translation of foreign currencies. Volumes shipped were essentially unchanged.

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ operating income increased to $3.9 million compared with $1.7 million for the first quarter of 2011, reflecting improvements in operating efficiency and lower raw material and energy costs.

The increase in consolidated net income and earnings per share also reflects $1.4 million, after tax, of lower interest expense as a result of the debt refinancing activities undertaken in the fourth quarter of 2011 and by $12.7 million, or $0.28 per dilutedlower shares outstanding due to the 2011 share inrepurchase program. Diluted shares outstanding for the first nine monthsquarter of 2010.

The results of operations from our core businesses improved in the comparison of2012 declined by 2.9 million shares compared with the first nine monthsquarter of 2011 to the same period of 2010. Operating income from our three business units increased, on a pre-tax basis, $10.5 million, or 15.0%, reflecting improved selling prices, stronger demand and efficiency gains. In addition, the 2011 year to date results includes a full period of Concert Industries (now operated as the Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit). The favorable market conditions were partially offset by the adverse impact of higher input costs, primarily related to woodpulps, various purchased pulps and energy, as well as costs related to operating difficulties at certain of our facilities.2011.

The following table sets forth summarized results of operations:

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
   Three months ended
March 31
 

In thousands, except per share

  2011   2010   2012   2011 

Net sales

  $1,211,249    $1,079,153    $397,352    $396,771  

Gross profit

   152,583     135,416     60,970     60,167  

Operating income

   61,965     44,435     31,040     31,572  

Net income (loss)

   32,953     39,166  

Earnings (loss) per share

   0.71     0.85  

Net income

   18,878     17,426  

Earnings per diluted share

   0.43     0.38  

The consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2011 include the following significant items:

In thousands, except per share

 After-tax
Gain (loss)
  Diluted EPS 

2011

  

Gains on sale of timberlands

 $1,718   $0.04  

Acquisition and integration costs

  (275  (0.01

The above items increased earnings by $1.4 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, in first quarter of 2011.

 

 

Business UnitsUnit Performance

 

Nine months ended September 30

In millions

 Specialty Papers Composite Fibers Advanced Airlaid
Materials
 Other and
Unallocated
 Total 

Three months ended March 31

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
 Total 
 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012   2011   2012 2011 2012 2011 

Net sales

 $662.6   $633.8   $356.5   $307.2   $192.2   $138.1   $—     $—     $1,211.2   $1,079.2    $223.8    $220.5    $111.9    $115.2    $61.6    $61.1    $—     $—     $397.4   $396.8  

Energy and related sales, net

  7.9    8.8    —      —      —      —      —      —      7.9    8.8     1.9     3.0     —       —       —       —       —      —      1.9    3.0  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total revenue

  670.5    642.6    356.5    307.2    192.2    138.1    —      —      1,219.1    1,088.0     225.7     223.4     111.9     115.2     61.6     61.1     —      —      399.2    399.8  

Cost of products sold

  592.5    560.9    295.1    255.8    174.3    130.4    4.6    5.6    1,066.6    952.6     188.7     187.3     91.5     93.0     55.1     56.7     2.9    2.6    338.2    339.6  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Gross profit

  78.0    81.7    61.3    51.5    17.9    7.8    (4.6  (5.6  152.6    135.4     37.0     36.1     20.4     22.2     6.5     4.4     (2.9  (2.6  61.0    60.2  

SG&A

  38.9    40.1    29.6    26.6    8.3    4.4    17.7    20.2    94.5    91.3     13.3     13.9     9.5     9.8     2.6     2.7     4.5    5.4    30.0    31.8  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

  —      —      —      —       —      (3.9  (0.3  (3.9  (0.3   —       —       —       —       —       —       —      (3.2  —      (3.2
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

  39.1    41.6    31.7    24.9    9.6    3.4    (18.4  (25.4  62.0    44.4     23.7     22.2     10.9     12.4     3.8     1.7     (7.4  (4.8  31.0    31.6  

Other non-operating income (expense)

  —      —      —      —      —      —      (19.3  (22.3  (19.3  (22.3   —       —       —       —       —       —       (4.0  (6.2  (4.0  (6.2
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 $39.1   $41.6   $31.7   $24.9   $9.6   $3.4   $(37.7 $(47.8 $42.7   $22.1    $23.7    $22.2    $10.9    $12.4    $3.8    $1.7    $(11.4 $(11.0 $27.1   $25.3  
 

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Supplementary Data

                           

Net tons sold

  590.1    576.3    70.0    67.1    66.9    53.2    —      —      726.9    696.6     195.8     198.8     22.7     22.9     22.3     21.5     —      —      240.8    243.2  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 $26.7   $26.2   $18.7   $17.6   $6.4   $5.0   $—     $—     $51.8   $48.8    $8.9    $8.7    $6.0    $6.1    $2.2    $2.1    $—     $—     $17.1   $16.9  

Capital expenditures

  20.0    13.8    16.2    6.0    8.4    3.5    —      —      44.6    23.3     4.6     3.9     9.1     3.8     0.5     0.4     —      —      14.2    8.1  

The mathematical accuracysum of certainindividual amounts set forth above may be impacted bynot agree to the rounding of the individual line items.consolidated financial statements included herein due to rounding.

 

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9.30.113.31.12 Form 10-Q


Business UnitsResults of individual business units are presented based on our management accounting practices and management structure. There is no comprehensive, authoritative body of guidance for management accounting equivalent to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; therefore, the financial results of individual business units are not necessarily comparable with similar information for any other company. The management accounting process uses assumptions and allocations to measure performance of the business units. Methodologies are refined from time to time as management accounting practices are enhanced and businesses change. The costs incurred by support areas not directly aligned with the business unit are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services.services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.

Management evaluates results of operations of the business units before pension income or expense, cellulosic biofuel and alternative fuel mixture credits, charges related to the Fox River environmental reserves, acquisition and integration relateddebt redemption costs, restructuring related charges, unusual items, certain corporate level costs, and the effects of asset dispositions. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business units and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that ourthe Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.

Sales and Costs of Products Sold

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
    

In thousands

 2011  2010  Change 

Net sales

 $1,211,249   $1,079,153   $132,096  

Energy and related sales – net

  7,887    8,834    (947
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

  1,219,136    1,087,987    131,149  

Costs of products sold

  1,066,553    952,571    113,982  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

 $152,583   $135,416   $17,167  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales

  12.6  12.5 

Net salesfor the first nine months of 2011 were $1,211.2 million, a 12.2% increase compared with the same period of 2010, reflecting higher selling prices, improved demand and a full nine months for our Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit in 2011 compared with seven and one-half months in 2010.

  Three months ended
March 31
    

In thousands

 2012  2011  Change 

Net sales

 $397,352   $396,771   $581  

Energy and related sales – net

  1,861    2,987    (1,126
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

  399,213    399,758    (545

Costs of products sold

  338,243    339,591    (1,348
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

 $60,970    60,167   $803  
 

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales

  15.3  15.2 

The following table sets forth the contribution to consolidated net sales by each business unit:

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
   

Three months ended

March 31

 

Percent of Total

  2011 2010   2012 2011 

Business Unit

      

Specialty Papers

   54.7  58.7   56.3  55.6

Composite Fibers

   29.4    28.5     28.2    29.0  

Advanced Airlaid Material

   15.9    12.8  

Advanced Airlaid Materials

   15.5    15.4  
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Total

   100.0  100.0   100.0  100.0
  

 

  

 

   

 

  

 

 

Net sales for the first quarter of 2012 increased slightly to $397.4 million compared with $396.8 million in the first quarter of 2011. The translation of foreign currencies unfavorably impacted net sales by $4.8 million in the comparison.

In the Specialty Papers business unit, 2012 first quarter net sales increased $28.8$3.3 million due to a $22.5$3.7 million benefit from higher selling prices and an improved mix of products sold, partially offset by a 2.4% increase1.5% decline in shipping volumes. Carbonless volumes benefited from increased demand in advance of our previously announced price increase effective at the end of March 2012.

Specialty Papers’ 2012 first quarter operating income declined slightly inwas $1.5 million higher than the comparison assame period of 2011 reflecting the benefit from higher selling prices and $1.8 million from continuous improvement initiatives production efficiencies, and the timing of maintenance. These factors offset a $1.5 million adverse impact of risinghigher input costs outweighed benefitsand $1.1 million of higher selling prices. In addition, netlower energy and related sales were $0.9sales. Results for the 2011 first quarter benefited by $2.8 million lower in 2011.from an insurance recovery and the resolution of a tax audit.

We sell excess power generated by the Spring Grove, PA facility. In addition, two of our facilities are registered generators of renewable energy credits (“RECs”). The following table summarizes this activity for the first nine monthsquarters of 20112012 and 2010:2011:

 

In thousands

  2011  2010  Change 

Energy sales

  $9,056   $11,520   $(2,464

Costs to produce

   (7,311  (7,912  601  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net

   1,745    3,608    (1,863

Renewable energy credits

   6,142    5,226    916  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $7,887   $8,834   $(947
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Prior to March 31, 2010, all energy sales were made pursuant to a long-term contract that expired at the end of the first quarter 2010. We continue to sell power but at market rates which have been significantly below the expired contract rate.

In thousands

  2012  2011  Change 

Energy sales

  $1,039   $2,892   $(1,853

Costs to produce

   (1,010  (2,477  1,467  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net

   29    415    (386

Renewable energy credits

   1,832    2,572    (740
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $1,861   $2,987   $(1,126
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Renewable energy credits (“RECs”) represent sales of certified credits earned related to burning renewable sources of energy such as black liquor and wood waste. We sell RECs into an emerging and somewhat illiquid market. The extent and value of future revenues from REC sales is dependent on many factors outside of management’s control. Therefore, we may not be able to generate consistent additional sales of RECs in future periods.

In Composite Fibers, 2012 first quarter net sales were $111.9 million, a decrease of $3.3 million, or 2.9%, primarily due to the translation of foreign currencies which unfavorably impacted the comparison by $3.4 million partially offset by a $1.1 million benefit from higher selling prices.

Composite Fibers’ first-quarter 2012 operating income decreased by $1.5 million as the benefit from higher selling prices was more than offset by unfavorable operating costs including higher energy costs, general inflation, and a $0.7

 

 

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In Composite Fibers, net sales in the first nine months of 2011 totaled $356.5 million an increase of $49.3 million, or 16.0%,impact from the same period a year ago. The increase reflects a $10.2 million benefit from higher selling prices and a 4.3% increase in shipping volumes. Thecompletion of machine upgrades at two facilities. In addition, the translation of foreign currencies favorably impacted net sales by $18.4 million. The improvement in Composite Fibers’ net sales reflects strengthening demand particularly in the single-serve coffee and tea paper markets.

Composite Fibers’ operating income increased by $6.8was $0.5 million or 27.3%, in the period to period comparison. The improvement was driven by higher selling prices as well as improved operating rates, efficiency gains related to continuous improvement initiatives and the impact of increased shipping volumes. The combination of these factors more than offset the $12.3 million negative impact of higher input costs, primarily related to woodpulp and synthetic fibers and energy. Foreign currency translation unfavorably impacted operating income by $0.4 million.unfavorable.

In Advanced Airlaid Materials, net sales were $192.2$61.6 million anand $61.1 million in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. The increase of $54.1 million, largely due to including a full period’s results in 2011, higher selling prices and increased demand. The results for 2010 were included prospectively from the February 12, 2010 acquisition date. Higher selling prices benefited the comparison by $11.4 million but were substantially offset by higher input costs. Operating income increased $6.3 millionwas primarily due to highera 3.7% increase in volumes shipped improved operating efficiencies andwhich more than offset a benefit in the comparison$0.4 million adverse impact of a non-recurring $1.4 million charge in 2010 to cost of products sold for the write up of acquired inventory to fair value. Foreign currency translation unfavorably impactedlower selling prices.

First-quarter 2012 operating income increased $2.1 million compared with the year ago quarter led by $0.2a $1.5 million benefit from continuous improvement initiatives including supply chain efficiencies, waste reduction, improved throughput, and benefits from a new festooner. In addition, lower raw material and energy costs benefited results by $1.0 million.

Pension Expense The following table summarizes the amounts of pension expense recognized for the periods indicated:

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
       

Three months ended

March 31

     

In thousands

  2011   2010   Change   2012   2011   Change 

Recorded as:

            

Costs of products sold

  $4,975    $5,294    $(319  $2,623    $2,075    $548  

SG&A expense

   3,149     1,637     1,512     453     319     134  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

Total

  $8,124    $6,931    $1,193    $3,076    $2,394    $682  
  

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

   

 

 

The amount of pension expense or income recognized each year is determined using various actuarial assumptions and certain other factors.factors, including discount rates and the fair value of our pension assets as of the beginning of the year.

Other and UnallocatedThe amount of net expenses not allocated to a business unit and reported as “Other and Unallocated” in our table ofBusiness Unit Performance totaled $18.4$7.4 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 20112012 compared with $25.4net expenses of $4.8 million in the year earlier period.first quarter of 2011. The following table summarizes this information adjusting for significant unusual items primarily related to the 2010 Concert Industries acquisition.

   Nine months ended
September 30
    

In millions

  2011  2010  Change 

Net operating expenses

  $18.4   $25.4   $(7.0

Less:

    

Pension expense

   8.1    6.9    1.2  

Acquisition and integration costs

   1.1    10.4    (9.3

Gains on dispositions

   (3.9)   (0.3  (3.6
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 
  $13.1   $8.4   $4.7  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

The $4.7 million increase in expenses in the above analysischange was primarily due to higher professional service fees and pension expense. Gains$3.2 million of gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands werein the first quarter of 2011. Excluding these gains, other and unallocated net operating expenses decreased $0.6 million.

Non-operating income (expense) as presented in theBusiness Unit Performancetable includes $4.3 million of interest expense for the first quarter of 2012, a decrease of $2.2 million in the quarterly comparison primarily relateddue to the saleredemption in the fourth quarter of timberlands, from which cash proceeds totaled $3.8 million.

In the first nine months2011 of 2010, non-operating income (expense) included a $3.4$100.0 million loss associated with forward foreign currency contracts that hedged the Canadian dollar purchase price of the Concert Industries acquisition.7 1/8% bonds.

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9.30.11 Form 10-Q


Income taxesFor the first ninethree months of 2011,2012, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $9.7$8.2 million on $42.7$27.1 million of pretax income.income, or 30.3%. The provision for taxes includes a net $3.2 millioncomparable amounts in the first quarter of 2011 were income tax benefit realized withexpense $7.9 million on $25.3 million of pretax income, or 31.2%. The lower tax rate in the resolutionfirst quarter of certain foreign tax audits, U.S. federal statute closure,2012 was due, in part, to gains on timberland sales in the first quarter of 2011 which are taxed at a higher rate, partially offset by adjustments to the carrying valueexpiration of deferred taxesthe research and development tax credit and a change in connection with changesthe mix of jurisdictions in state tax laws. In 2010, we recorded a benefit fromwhich taxable income taxes of $17.1 million on $22.0 million of pretax income. The benefit in 2010 reflects $23.1 million of cellulosic biofuel credits.is generated.

Foreign CurrencyWe own and operate facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the U.S. dollar. However, in Germany and France it is the Euro, in the UK, it is the British Pound Sterling, and in the Philippines the functional currency is the Peso. During the first ninethree months of 2011,2012, Euro functional currency operations generated approximately 28.9%25.7% of our sales and 27.3%24.8% of operating expenses were generated by Euro functional currencyand British Pound Sterling operations and 7.8%represented 7.0% of net sales and 7.5%7.0% of operating expenses were generated by British Pound Sterling operations. The translation of the results from these international operations into U.S. dollars is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The table below summarizes the effect from foreign currency translation on the first nine months of 2011 reported results compared to the first nine months 2010:

In thousands

  Nine months
ended Sept. 30
 
   Favorable
(unfavorable)
 

Net sales

  $24,649  

Costs of products sold

   (23,071

SG&A expenses

   (2,195

Income taxes and other

   (338
  

 

 

 

Net income

  $(955
  

 

 

 

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

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9.30.11 Form 10-Q


Three months ended September 30, 2011 versus the Three months ended September 30, 2010

OverviewNet income in the third quarter of 2011 totaled $13.0 million, or $0.28 per diluted share compared with $39.4 million or $0.85 per diluted share for the third quarter of 2010. The consolidated results of operations for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 include the following significant items:

In thousands, except per share

  After-tax
Gain (loss)
  Diluted EPS 
2011   

Gains on sale of timberlands

  $245   $0.01  
2010   

Cellulosic biofuel/alternative fuel mixture credit

  $23,100   $0.50  

Acquisition and integration costs

   (407  (0.01

The above items increased earnings in the third quarter of 2011 by $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share and by $22.7 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2010.

The following table sets forth summarized results of operations:

   Three months ended
September 30
 

In thousands, except per share

  2011   2010 

Net sales

  $416,493    $379,097  

Gross profit

   54,916     55,740  

Operating income

   24,184     28,108  

Net income

   13,026     39,437  

Earnings per share

   0.28     0.85  

Business Units

Three months ended September 30

In millions

  Specialty Papers   Composite Fibers   Advanced Airlaid
Materials
   Other and
Unallocated
  Total 
   2011   2010   2011   2010   2011   2010   2011  2010  2011  2010 

Net sales

  $225.4    $217.3    $124.9    $103.7    $66.2    $58.0    $—     $—     $416.5   $379.1  

Energy and related sales, net

   2.8     3.3     —       —       —       —       —      —      2.8    3.3  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenue

   228.2     220.6    $124.9     103.7    $66.2     58.0     —      —      419.3    382.4  

Cost of products sold

   198.6     184.3     104.6     85.6     59.2     54.9     2.0    1.8    364.4    326.7  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

   29.6     36.3     20.3     18.2     7.0     3.1     (2.0  (1.8  54.9    55.7  

SG&A

   12.6     13.4     10.2     8.5     2.9     1.9     5.7    4.1    31.4    27.8  

Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (0.7  (0.2  (0.7  (0.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

   17.0     22.9     10.1     9.7     4.1     1.2     (7.0  (5.7  24.2    28.1  

Other non-operating income (expense)

   —       —       —       —       —       —       (6.5  (6.6  (6.5  (6.6
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

  $17.0    $22.9    $10.1    $9.7    $4.1    $1.2    $(13.4 $(12.3 $17.7   $21.5  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Supplementary Data

                 

Net tons sold

   199.6     195.4     24.1     22.8     23.1     22.1     —      —      246.7    240.3  

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

  $9.2    $8.9    $6.2    $5.7    $2.1    $2.0    $—     $—     $17.5   $16.6  

Capital expenditures

   6.7     5.1     5.7     2.7     4.3     —       —      —      16.8    7.8  

The mathematical accuracy of certain amounts set forth above may be impacted by the rounding of the individual line items.

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9.30.11 Form 10-Q


Sales and Costs of Products Sold

    Three months ended
September 30
    

In thousands

  2011  2010  Change 

Net sales

  $416,493   $379,097   $37,396  

Energy and related sales – net

   2,840    3,312    (472
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total revenues

   419,333    382,409    36,924  

Costs of products sold

   364,417    326,669    37,748  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit

  $54,916   $55,740   $(824
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales

   13.2  14.7 

Net salesfor the third quarter of 2011 were $416.5 million, a 9.9% increase compared with the third quarter of 2010, due to the benefits of higher selling prices, favorable currency translation and stronger demand.

The following table sets forth the contribution to consolidated net sales by each business unit:

    Three months ended
September 30
 

Percent of Total

  2011  2010 

Business Unit

   

Specialty Papers

   54.1  57.3

Composite Fibers

   30.0    27.4  

Advanced Airlaid Material

   15.9    15.3  
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

   100.0  100.0
  

 

 

  

 

 

 

On a year-over-year basis, Specialty Papers’ net sales increased $8.1 million primarily due to a $4.6 million benefit from higher selling prices and a 2.2% increase in shipping volumes.

Specialty Papers’ 2011 third-quarter operating income declined $5.9 million compared to the 2010 third quarter primarily due to the unfavorable impact of rising input costs outpacing benefits of higher selling prices. Input costs, particularly wood, starch, caustics and energy, increased an aggregate $8.4 million in the year over year comparison. Operations were interrupted during the quarter by tropical storm Lee which caused unplanned downtime and related costs aggregating $1.1 million. In addition, maintenance related costs were higher in the comparison due to spending incurred to improve paper machine reliability.

The following table summarizes sales of excess power and related items for the third quarters of 2011 and 2010:

In thousands

  2011  2010  Change 

Energy sales

  $3,240   $3,850   $(610

Costs to produce

   (2,355  (2,651  296  
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net

   885    1,199    (314

Renewable energy credits

   1,955    2,113    (158
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Total

  $2,840   $3,312   $(472
  

 

 

  

 

 

  

 

 

 

Composite Fibers’ net sales increased $21.1 million, or 20.4% reflecting a 5.5% increase in volumes shipped led by single serve coffee and tea paper products. In addition, higher average selling prices added $2.7 million and foreign currency translation contributed $7.7 million.

Composite Fibers’ third-quarter 2011 operating income increased 3.7% or $0.4 million. The benefit from higher selling prices was more than offset by $3.8 million of higher raw material and energy costs, primarily related to wood prices. The results include $0.4 million of costs incurred related to initiatives undertaken to expand production capacity to support growing tea and coffee filtration markets. Adjusted to exclude these non-recurring strategic costs, operating income increased 7.3%.

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ net sales increased $8.2 million, or 14.1% reflecting a 4.5% increase in shipping volumes and a $2.9 million benefit from higher selling prices.

Operating income was $4.1 million in the third-quarter 2011, the third consecutive quarter of improvement and more than three-fold improvement from results in the same quarter of 2010. During the third quarter, selling price increases of $2.9 million slightly outpaced higher input costs of $2.4 million. In addition, this unit’s overall performance benefited from previously outlined improvement initiatives including supply chain synergies, waste reduction and higher machine output.

Pension ExpenseThe following table summarizes the amounts of pension expense recognized for the periods indicated:

   Three months ended
September 30
     

In thousands

  2011   2010   Change 

Recorded as:

      

Costs of products sold

  $1,711    $1,703    $8  

SG&A expense

   2,378     491     1,887  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

  $4,089    $2,194    $1,895  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

In the third quarter of 2011, we recorded a $2.0 million, one-time pension settlement charge in connection with the retirement of our former chief executive officer at the end of 2010 and the lump-sum distribution of accrued pension benefits due to him in July 2011.

The amount of pension expense or income recognized each year is determined using various actuarial assumptions and certain other factors.

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Foreign CurrencyWe own and operate facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom and the Philippines. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the U.S. dollar. However, in Germany and France it is the Euro, in the UK it is the British Pound Sterling, and in the Philippines the currency is the Peso. During the third quarter of 2011, approximately 28.8% of our sales and 27.5% of operating expenses were generated by Euro functional currency operations and 7.5% of net sales and 7.2% of operating expenses were generated by British Pound Sterling operations.expenses. The translation of the results from these international operations into U.S. dollars is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The table below summarizes the effect from foreign currency translation on third quarter 2011the reported results for first three months of 2012 compared to the third quarter 2010:first three months 2011:

 

In thousands

  Three months
ended Sept. 30
   Three months
ended March  31
 
  Favorable
(unfavorable)
   Favorable
(unfavorable)
 

Net sales

  $10,399    $(4,837

Costs of products sold

   (9,449   3,723  

SG&A expenses

   (932   434  

Income taxes and other

   (139   82  
  

 

   

 

 

Net income

  $(121  $(598
  

 

   

 

 

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations.translations assuming currency exchange rates in 2012 were the same as 2011. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our business is capital intensive and requires significant expenditures for new or enhanced equipment, for environmental compliance matters, to support our research and development efforts and for our business strategy. Liquidity is provided by cash on hand, cash flow from operations and borrowing arrangements. Significant uses of cash include working capital requirements, capacity expansion initiatives,In addition we have mandatory debt service requirements dividendsof both principal and share repurchases.interest. The following table summarizes cash flow information for each of the years presented:

 

  Nine months ended
September 30
  Three months ended
March 31
 

In thousands

  2011 2010  2012 2011 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  $95,788   $135,420   $38,277   $95,788  

Cash provided by (used for)

     

Operating activities

   81,136    123,380    9,743    27,613  

Investing activities

   (40,200  (252,016  (14,103  (4,683

Financing activities

   (39,495  60,315    (9,473  (4,307

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

   1,022    (3,766  455    1,526  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Net cash provided (used)

   2,463    (72,087  (13,378  20,149  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

  $98,251   $63,333   $24,899   $115,937  
  

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

 

As of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, we had $98.3$24.9 million in cash and cash equivalents and $220.5$323.4 million available under our revolving credit agreement.agreement, which matures in November 2016.

Operating cash flow was $42.2 million lowerdeclined in the first nine months of 2011 compared with the same period of 2010.year-over-year comparison by $17.9 million. The decline was primarily due to less cash received from tax credits and working capital uses in the current period. The first nine months of 2011 benefited from the collection in 2011 of a $17.8 million tax refund related toof cellulosic biofuel credits while 2010 benefited from the collection of a $54.9 million tax refund related to alternative fuel mixture credits. The benefit in 2010 was partially offset by the use of cash for acquisition and integration related costs.

Net cash used by investing activities totaled $40.2 million and $252.0$14.1 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2011 and 2010. The change in the comparison was primarily due to the use of cash in 2010 for the Concert acquisition. Capital expenditures totaled $44.6 million and $23.32012 compared with $4.7 million in the first nine monthsquarter of 2011 and 2010, respectively, and2011. The increase was due to a $6.1 million increase in capital expenditures, which totaled $14.2 million in the 2012 first quarter compared with $8.1 million in the same quarter of 2011. Increased capital expenditures include $4.7 million for the Composite Fibers capacity expansion. Capital expenditures are expected to be $110approximate $95 million to $115$105 million in 2012 including approximately$30 million to $35 million forof the recently announced $50 million investment to expand capacity expansion plans at our facility in Germany.to serve Composite Fibers’ growth markets.

Net cash used by financing activities of $39.5 million in 2011 primarily reflects dividend payments and cash used to repurchase shares of common stock. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $60.3increased $5.2 million in the first nine

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monthsquarter of 2010, reflecting borrowings to fund the Concert acquisition including the proceeds, net of debt issue costs and original issue discount, from the issuance of $100.0 million of senior notes, at 95% of par.

During2012 compared with the first nine monthsquarter of 2011, and 2010 cash dividends paid on common stock totaled $12.6 million in each period. Our Board of Directors determines what, if any, dividends will be paid toreflecting reduced borrowings under our shareholders. Dividend payment decisions are based upon then-existing factors and conditions and, therefore, historical trends of dividend payments are not necessarily indicative of future payments.revolving credit facility.

In April 2011, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to $50.0 million of our outstanding common stock. Although we intend to make these repurchases over the next 12 months, the timing and actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors including the market price of our stock, regulatory, legal and contractual requirements, and other market factors. The program, which does not obligate us to repurchase any particular amount of common stock, may be modified or suspended at any time at the Board’s discretion. The following table summarizes share repurchases made under this program through September 30, 2011:

   shares   (thousands) 

Authorized amount

   —      $50,000  

Repurchases

   1,998,834     (27,464)(1) 
    

 

 

 

Remaining authorization

    $22,536  
    

 

 

 

(1)Amounts reflect trades entered into through September 30, 2011. Cash spent on settled transactions totaled $26.3 million.

The following table sets forth our outstanding long-term indebtedness:

 

In thousands

  Sept. 30,
2011
   Dec. 31,
2010
  March 31,
2012
 Dec. 31,
2011
 

Revolving credit facility, due May 2014

  $—      $—    

Revolving credit facility, due Nov. 2016

 $22,000   $27,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016

   200,000     200,000    200,000    200,000  

7 1/8% Notes, due May 2016 - net of original issue discount

   96,046     95,529  

Term Loan, due January 2013

   36,695     36,695  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Total long-term debt

   332,741     332,224    222,000    227,000  

Less current portion

   —       —      —      —    
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

  $332,741    $332,224  

Long-term debt, excluding current portion

 $222,000   $227,000  
  

 

   

 

  

 

  

 

 

The significant terms of the debt obligations are set forth in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 11 (“Note 11”). Although we do not have immediate intentions to make use of ourOur revolving credit facility we believe this agreement, and the banks that are party to it, provides us with ready access to liquidity should we need it.

As more fully described in Note 11, in January 2008, we entered into the 2008 Term Loan, which is secured by, among other things, a $43.1 million note receivable and related letter of credit. Under terms of this transaction, minimum credit ratings must be maintained by the bank issuing the letter of credit (the “credit rating”).

On October 7, 2011, the credit rating fell below the required minimum level. Although we are in the process of evaluating options available to us, it may be necessary for us to repay the 2008 Term Loan and collect the proceeds from the note receivable. We do not expect this will have a material impact on liquidity.

We are subject to loss contingencies resulting from regulation by various federal, state, local and foreign governmental authorities with respect to the environmental impact of mills we operate, or have operated. To comply with environmental laws and regulations, we have incurred substantial capital and operating expenditures in past years. We anticipate that environmental regulation of our operations will continue to become more burdensome and that capital and operating expenditures necessary to comply with environmental regulations will continue, and perhaps increase, in the future. In addition, we may incur obligations to remove or mitigate any adverse effects on the environment resulting from our operations, including the restoration of natural resources and liability for personal injury and for damages to property and natural resources. See Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 16 for a summary of significant environmental matters.

We expect to meet all of our near- and longer-term cash needs from a combination of operating cash flow, cash and cash equivalents, our credit facility or other bank lines of credit and other long-term debt. However, as discussed in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 16, an unfavorable outcome of various environmental matters could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations.

Our credit agreement contains a number of customary compliance covenants. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the credit agreement as amended, among which are the termination of the agreement and accelerated repayment of the outstanding borrowings plus accrued and unpaid interest under the credit facility. In addition, the 7 1/8% Notes contain cross default provisions that could result in all such notes becoming due and payable in the event of a failure to repay debt outstanding under the credit agreement at maturity, or a default under the credit agreement, that accelerates the debt outstanding thereunder. As of March 31, 2012, we met all of the requirements of our debt covenants. The significant terms of the debt instruments are more fully discussed in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 9.

Cash dividends paid on common stock totaled $3.9 million and $4.2 million in the first quarters of 2012 and 2011, respectively. Our Board of Directors determines what, if any, dividends will be paid to our shareholders. Dividend payment decisions are based upon then-existing factors and conditions and, therefore, historical trends of dividend payments are not necessarily indicative of future payments.

We were not awareare subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations which operate to protect the environment as well as human health and safety. We have, at various times, incurred significant cost to comply with these regulations, as new regulations are developed or regulatory priorities change. Currently, we anticipate that we could incur material capital and operating costs to comply with several air quality regulations including the U.S. EPA Best Available Retrofit Technology rule (BART; otherwise known as the Regional Haze Rule) and the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule (Boiler MACT). For example, on March 21, 2011, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency issued new rules which could require process modifications and/or installation of air pollution controls on power boilers at two of our facilities. We are currently reviewing these rules, and challenges to them filed by others in the court system, to understand the effect they may have on our operations if we are required to comply with the rules in their current form. We are also evaluating options that may be available to us, such as reducing or curtailing boiler usage or modifying the types of boilers operated or fuel consumed. The cost of compliance is likely to be significant. Our initial estimates to implement viable options could result in additional capital spending in excess of $30 million; however, the amount ultimately incurred may be less depending on the outcome of

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challenges to current rules or on our successful implementation of appropriate available options. In addition, the timing of any breachadditional capital spending is uncertain. Enactment of new environmental laws or regulations or changes in existing laws or regulations could significantly change our estimates.

In addition, we may incur obligations to remove or mitigate any such requirementsadverse effects on the environment resulting from our operations, including the restoration of natural resources and liability for personal injury and for damages to property and natural resources. See Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 14 for a summary of significant environmental matters.

We expect to meet all of our near- and longer-term cash needs from a combination of operating cash flow, cash and cash equivalents, our credit facility or other bank lines of credit and other long-term debt. However, as discussed in Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 14, an unfavorable outcome of September 30, 2011.various environmental matters could have a material adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations.

Off-Balance-Sheet ArrangementsAs of September 30, 2011March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2010,2011, we had not entered into any off-balance-sheet arrangements. Financial derivative instruments, to which we are a party, and guarantees of indebtedness, which solely consist of obligations of subsidiaries and a partnership, are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets included herein in Item 1 – Financial Statements.

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Outlook For Specialty Papers, we expect slightly lower shipping volumes and an unfavorable mix in the fourthsecond quarter of 2011 to be approximately five percent less than2012 compared with the thirdfirst quarter reflecting normal seasonality; sellingof 2012. Selling prices should rise as announced price increases are implemented and overall input costs are expected to rise slightly. We also plan to complete the annually scheduled maintenance outages at both the Chillicothe and Spring Grove facilities in the second quarter of 2012. The outages are expected to adversely impact second quarter operating profit by approximately $21 million, pre-tax. In addition, non-shutdown related maintenance spending is expected to increase by approximately $2 million, pre-tax, compared to the first quarter.

We anticipate Composite Fibers’ shipping volumes will be 5% higher in the second quarter and that selling prices will generally be in line with the third quarter.first quarter of 2012. However, the mix of products sold is expected to be slightly unfavorable. Input costs are expected to be in line with the third quarter, with the exception of significantly lower purchased pulp prices. We expect full year 2011 operating income for this unit to approximate full year 2010.

For Composite Fibers, we anticipate shipping volumes will be slightly lower in the fourth quarter compared to the 2011 third quarter reflecting seasonality

in the metallized papers market. Selling prices and input costs are expected to be largely in line with the third quarter.increase moderately.

Shipping volumes for the Advanced Airlaid Materials business unit in the fourthsecond quarter of 2011 are expected to decline approximately five percent compared to third quarter levels due to normal seasonality. In addition, selling prices and input costs2012 are expected to be largely in-line with the thirdfirst quarter levels. The benefits from continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency gains shouldof 2012. Input cost increases are expected to outpace selling price changes due to the pass-through provisions in certain customer contracts but we expect this to be more than offset by the impact of lower volumesour continuous improvement initiatives.

 

 

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ITEM 3.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

 

   Year Ended December 31  At September 30, 2011 

Dollars in thousands

  2011  2012  2013  2014  2015  Carrying Value   Fair Value 

Long-term debt

         

Average principal outstanding

         

At fixed interest rates – Bond (1)

  $300,000   $300,000   $300,000   $300,000   $300,000   $296,046    $306,125  

At variable interest rates

   36,695    36,695    1,407    —      —      36,695     37,861  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
       $332,741    $343,986  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

         

On fixed rate debt – Bond

   7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13   

On variable rate debt

   1.66    1.66    1.66       

The amounts represent average face amount of bonds outstanding. Such amounts include $100.0 million of bonds issued at a 5% original issue discount resulting in an 8.16% yield. The carrying value set forth above is net of unamortized original issue discount.

   Year Ended December 31  At March 31, 2012 

Dollars in thousands

  2012  2013  2014  2015  2016  Carrying Value   Fair Value 

Long-term debt

         

Average principal outstanding

         

At fixed interest rates

  $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $200,000   $76,923   $200,000    $204,954  

At variable interest rates

   22,000    22,000    22,000    22,000    18,615    22,000     22,000  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 
       $222,000    $226,954  
       

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

         

On fixed rate debt

   7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13  7.13   

On variable rate debt

   2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00    2.00     

 

The table above presents the average principal outstanding of our long-term debt and related interest rates for the next five years. The amounts set forth aboveyears for fixed rate bonds represent the coupon rate. Such amounts include $100.0 milliondebt outstanding as of bonds issued at a 5% original issue discount resulting in an 8.16% yield.March 31, 2012. Fair values included herein have been determined based upon rates currently available to us for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities.

Our market risk exposure primarily results from changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. At September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, we had long-term debt outstanding of $332.7$222.0 million, of which $36.7$22.0 million or 11.0%9.9% was at variable interest rates.

Variable-rate debt outstanding represents a cash collateralized borrowing incurred in connection with the 2007 installment timberland saleborrowings under our revolving credit agreement that accrues interest based on sixone month LIBOR plus a margin. At September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, the weighted averageweighted-average interest rate paid on variable rate debt was 1.66%approximately 2.00%. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rate on variable rate debt would increase or decrease annual interest expense by $0.4$0.2 million.

As part of our overall risk management practices, we enter into financial derivatives primarily designed to either i) hedge foreign currency risks associated with forecasted transactions – “cash flow hedges”; or ii) mitigate the impact that changes in currency exchange rates have on intercompany financing transactions and foreign currency denominated receivables and payables – “foreign currency hedges.” For a more complete discussion of this activity, refer to Item 1 – Financial Statements – Note 12.

We are subject to certain risks associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates to the extent our operations are conducted in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar. During the first ninethree months of 2011,

2012, Euro functional currency operations generated approximately 28.9%25.7% of our sales and 27.3%24.8% of operating expenses were generated by Euro functional currencyand British Pound Sterling operations and 7.8%represented 7.0% of net sales and 7.5%7.0% of operating expenses were generated by British Pound Sterling operations.expenses.

 

ITEM 4.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and ProceduresOur chief executive officer and our principal financial officer, after evaluating the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, have concluded that, as of the evaluation date, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

Changes in Internal ControlsThere were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended September 30, 2011,March 31, 2012, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting. We are in the process, however, of replacing elements of certain information systems at our Canadian facility, a subsidiary acquired in the Concert Industries acquisition, with modules from SAP, our existing enterprise resource planning system.

 

 

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PART II

 

ITEM 6.EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed herewith or incorporated by reference as indicated.

 

  31.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  31.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
  32.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
  32.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
101.CAL  XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.LAB  XBRL Extension Label Linkbase *
101.PRE  XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase *

 

*Furnished herewith.

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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.

 

P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY
(Registrant)
May 3, 2012
  

P. H. GLATFELTER COMPANY

(Registrant)

November 9, 2011By 

/s/ David C. Elder

   By/s/    DAVID

David C. ELDER        Elder

   David C. Elder

Vice President, and Corporate ControllerFinance

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit


Number

  

Description

  31.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 – Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.
  31.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
  32.1  Certification of Dante C. Parrini, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – Chief Executive Officer, filed herewith.
  32.2  Certification of John P. Jacunski, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Glatfelter, pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 – Chief Financial Officer, filed herewith.
101.INS  XBRL Instance Document *
101.SCH  XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
101.CAL  XBRL Extension Calculation Linkbase *
101.LAB  XBRL Extension Label Linkbase *
101.PRE  XBRL Extension Presentation Linkbase *

 

*Furnished herewith.

 

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