UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

FORM 10-Q
Quarterly Report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

March 31, 2023

or

Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from to

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York, Pennsylvania 17401

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Charlotte, North Carolina 28209
(Address of principal executive offices)

(717) 225-4711

(704) 885-2555
(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

1-03560

P. H. Glatfelter Company

Corporation

23-0628360

Pennsylvania

N/A

(

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

report

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common StockGLTNew York Stock Exchange
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 the past 90 days. Yes 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 No .

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

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Large Accelerated Filer

Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

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

Common Stock outstanding on October 25, 2017April 30, 2023 totaled 43,586,35544,933,007 shares.


P. H.


GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

For the QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED

September 30, 2017

Quarterly Period Ended

March 31, 2023
Table of Contents

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 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022 (unaudited)
 
 
 
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Item 1B
 

 

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1

Financial Statements

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)

 

2

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)

 

3

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 (unaudited)

 

4

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 (unaudited)

 

5

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

6

 

1.

Organization

 

6

 

2.

Accounting Policies

 

6

 

3.

Earnings Per Share

 

7

 

4.

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

 

8

 

5.

Income Taxes

 

10

 

6.

Stock-based Compensation

 

10



 

7.

Retirement Plans and Other Post- Retirement Benefits

 

11

 

8.

Inventories

 

12

 

9.

Capitalized Interest

 

12

 

10.

Long-term Debt

 

12

 

11.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

13

 

12.

Financial Derivatives and Hedging Activities

 

13

 

13.

Commitments, Contingencies and Legal Proceedings

 

15

 

14.

Segment Information

 

18

 

15.

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements

 

19

 

 

 

 

Item 2

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

 

24

Item 3

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

 

34

Item 4

Controls and Procedures

 

34

 

 

 

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

 

35

 

 

 

 

Item 6

Exhibits

 

35

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

35


PART I


PART I

Item 1 – Financial Statements

P. H.

GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION 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

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

In thousands, except per share20232022
  

Net sales

 

$

413,325

 

 

$

405,301

 

 

$

1,191,380

 

 

$

1,213,932

 

Net sales$378,208 $381,680 

Energy and related sales, net

 

 

1,236

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

3,346

 

 

 

4,013

 

Total revenues

 

 

414,561

 

 

 

406,647

 

 

 

1,194,726

 

 

 

1,217,945

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

359,826

 

 

 

345,477

 

 

 

1,052,626

 

 

 

1,056,209

 

Costs of products sold341,994 350,015 

Gross profit

 

 

54,735

 

 

 

61,170

 

 

 

142,100

 

 

 

161,736

 

Gross profit36,214 31,665 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

33,399

 

 

 

35,747

 

 

 

100,484

 

 

 

104,796

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses30,745 33,166 

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

(24

)

 

 

5

 

 

 

(50

)

 

 

31

 

Operating income

 

 

21,360

 

 

 

25,418

 

 

 

41,666

 

 

 

56,909

 

Goodwill and other asset impairment chargesGoodwill and other asset impairment charges 117,349 
Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, netGains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net(644)(2,961)
Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)6,113 (115,889)

Non-operating income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-operating income (expense)

Interest expense

 

 

(4,547

)

 

 

(3,895

)

 

 

(13,031

)

 

 

(11,964

)

Interest expense(12,594)(7,862)

Interest income

 

 

51

 

 

 

52

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

204

 

Interest income271 17 

Other, net

 

 

(478

)

 

 

(573

)

 

 

(906

)

 

 

(956

)

Other, net(3,278)(1,340)

Total non-operating expense

 

 

(4,974

)

 

 

(4,416

)

 

 

(13,728

)

 

 

(12,716

)

Total non-operating expense(15,601)(9,185)

Income before income taxes

 

 

16,386

 

 

 

21,002

 

 

 

27,938

 

 

 

44,193

 

Loss from continuing operations before income taxesLoss from continuing operations before income taxes(9,488)(125,074)
Income tax provision (benefit)Income tax provision (benefit)3,694 (16,784)
Loss from continuing operationsLoss from continuing operations(13,182)(108,290)
Discontinued operations:Discontinued operations:
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(402)(37)

Income tax provision

 

 

4,281

 

 

 

1,401

 

 

 

9,944

 

 

 

6,459

 

Income tax provision — 

Net income

 

$

12,105

 

 

$

19,601

 

 

$

17,994

 

 

$

37,734

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.28

 

 

$

0.45

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.87

 

Diluted

 

 

0.27

 

 

 

0.44

 

 

 

0.41

 

 

 

0.86

 

Cash dividends declared per common share

 

$

0.13

 

 

$

0.125

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

$

0.375

 

Loss from discontinued operationsLoss from discontinued operations(402)(37)
Net lossNet loss$(13,584)$(108,327)
Basic earnings per shareBasic earnings per share
Loss from continuing operationsLoss from continuing operations$(0.29)$(2.42)
Loss from discontinued operationsLoss from discontinued operations(0.01)— 
Basic loss per shareBasic loss per share$(0.30)$(2.42)
Diluted earnings per shareDiluted earnings per share
Loss from continuing operationsLoss from continuing operations$(0.29)$(2.42)
Loss from discontinued operationsLoss from discontinued operations(0.01)— 
Diluted loss per shareDiluted loss per share$(0.30)$(2.42)

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

Basic

 

 

43,617

 

 

 

43,576

 

 

 

43,601

 

 

 

43,552

 

Basic44,95744,709 

Diluted

 

 

44,182

 

 

 

44,133

 

 

 

44,410

 

 

 

44,059

 

Diluted44,95744,709 


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

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q



P. H.


GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net income

 

$

12,105

 

 

$

19,601

 

 

$

17,994

 

 

$

37,734

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

16,559

 

 

 

(1,530

)

 

 

50,128

 

 

 

(2,975

)

Net change in:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred (gains) losses on cash flow hedges, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of $111, $289, $2,031 and $88, respectively

 

 

(1,514

)

 

 

(858

)

 

 

(6,111

)

 

 

152

 

Unrecognized retirement obligations, net of taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of $(1,340), $(1,405), $(4,018) and $(4,214), respectively

 

 

2,285

 

 

 

2,319

 

 

 

6,838

 

 

 

6,957

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

 

17,330

 

 

 

(69

)

 

 

50,855

 

 

 

4,134

 

Comprehensive income

 

$

29,435

 

 

$

19,532

 

 

$

68,849

 

 

$

41,868

 

 Three months ended
March 31,
In thousands20232022
Net loss$(13,584)$(108,327)
Foreign currency translation adjustments6,663 (10,915)
Net change in:
Deferred gains on derivatives, net of taxes
 of $53 and $(600), respectively
157 (357)
Unrecognized retirement obligations, net of taxes
 of $(1), and $(160), respectively
652 152 
Other comprehensive income (loss)7,472 (11,120)
Comprehensive loss$(6,112)$(119,447)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q



P. H.


GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(unaudited)

September 30

 

 

December 31

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

2016

 

In thousandsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

84,287

 

 

$

55,444

 

Cash and cash equivalents$88,641 $110,660 

Accounts receivable, net

 

186,310

 

 

 

152,989

 

Accounts receivable, net196,900 195,665 

Inventories

 

256,764

 

 

 

249,669

 

Inventories321,427 309,436 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

44,134

 

 

 

36,157

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets72,256 63,723 

Total current assets

 

571,495

 

 

 

494,259

 

Total current assets679,224 679,484 

Plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

856,017

 

 

 

775,898

 

Plant, equipment and timberlands, net676,362 675,811 

Goodwill

 

81,497

 

 

 

73,094

 

Goodwill106,553 105,195 

Intangible assets, net

 

59,199

 

 

 

56,259

 

Intangible assets, net107,316 108,670 

Other assets

 

128,586

 

 

 

121,749

 

Other assets82,016 78,193 

Total assets

$

1,696,794

 

 

$

1,521,259

 

Total assets$1,651,471 $1,647,353 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

Current portion of long-term debt

$

11,122

 

 

$

8,961

 

Current portion of long-term debt$3,955 $40,435 
Short-term debtShort-term debt8,206 11,422 

Accounts payable

 

168,848

 

 

 

164,345

 

Accounts payable196,433 217,625 

Dividends payable

 

5,675

 

 

 

5,455

 

Environmental liabilities

 

20,000

 

 

 

25,000

 

Environmental liabilities2,100 2,200 

Other current liabilities

 

130,368

 

 

 

119,250

 

Other current liabilities97,191 88,724 

Total current liabilities

 

336,013

 

 

 

323,011

 

Total current liabilities307,885 360,406 

Long-term debt

 

459,025

 

 

 

363,647

 

Long-term debt852,090 793,252 

Deferred income taxes

 

65,597

 

 

 

54,995

 

Deferred income taxes54,973 54,388 

Other long-term liabilities

 

125,563

 

 

 

125,780

 

Other long-term liabilities123,936 121,303 

Total liabilities

 

986,198

 

 

 

867,433

 

Total liabilities1,338,884 1,329,349 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

Common stock

 

544

 

 

 

544

 

Common stock544 544 

Capital in excess of par value

 

62,346

 

 

 

57,917

 

Capital in excess of par value59,256 60,663 

Retained earnings

 

963,853

 

 

 

962,884

 

Retained earnings485,279 498,863 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(153,751

)

 

 

(204,606

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss(90,423)(97,895)

 

872,992

 

 

 

816,739

 

454,656 462,175 

Less cost of common stock in treasury

 

(162,396

)

 

 

(162,913

)

Less cost of common stock in treasury(142,069)(144,171)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

710,596

 

 

 

653,826

 

Total shareholders’ equity312,587 318,004 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$

1,696,794

 

 

$

1,521,259

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity$1,651,471 $1,647,353 

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

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q



P. H.


GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(unaudited)

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

2016

 

Operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

17,994

 

 

$

37,734

 

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation, depletion and amortization

 

56,343

 

 

 

49,725

 

Amortization of debt issue costs

 

868

 

 

 

864

 

Pension expense, net of unfunded benefits paid

 

3,707

 

 

 

2,908

 

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

 

4,282

 

 

 

(4,266

)

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

(50

)

 

 

31

 

Share-based compensation

 

4,868

 

 

 

4,218

 

Change in operating assets and liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(23,753

)

 

 

(12,927

)

Inventories

 

2,906

 

 

 

(17,897

)

Prepaid and other current assets

 

(7,185

)

 

 

(4,205

)

Accounts payable

 

(4,001

)

 

 

(9,662

)

Accruals and other current liabilities

 

(3,702

)

 

 

10,257

 

Other

 

519

 

 

 

2,657

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

52,796

 

 

 

59,437

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands

 

(102,172

)

 

 

(116,948

)

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

217

 

 

 

55

 

Other

 

(100

)

 

 

(400

)

Net cash used by investing activities

 

(102,055

)

 

 

(117,293

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Repayments of note offerings

 

 

 

 

(136

)

Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facility

 

96,534

 

 

 

(642

)

Proceeds from term loans

 

 

 

 

19,428

 

Repayment of term loans

 

(6,947

)

 

 

(3,803

)

Payments of dividends

 

(16,805

)

 

 

(16,134

)

Proceeds from government grants

 

 

 

 

5,251

 

Payments related to share-based compensation awards and other

 

(128

)

 

 

(990

)

Net cash provided by financing activities

 

72,654

 

 

 

2,974

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

5,448

 

 

 

330

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

28,843

 

 

 

(54,552

)

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of period

 

55,444

 

 

 

105,304

 

Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period

$

84,287

 

 

$

50,752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental cash flow information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

$

8,719

 

 

$

7,376

 

Income taxes, net

 

7,567

 

 

 

11,609

 

 Three months ended March 31,
In thousands20232022
Operating activities  
Net loss$(13,584)$(108,327)
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes402 37 
Adjustments to reconcile to net cash used by continuing operations:
Depreciation, depletion and amortization15,731 18,484 
Amortization of debt issue costs and original issue discount2,246 452 
Pension settlement charge633 — 
Goodwill and other asset impairment charges 117,349 
Russia/Ukraine conflict charges 3,948 
Deferred income tax benefit(675)(21,227)
Gains on dispositions of plant, equipment and timberlands, net(644)(2,961)
Share-based compensation931 909 
Change in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable(2,306)(53,318)
Inventories(8,827)(17,699)
Prepaid and other current assets(9,117)(5,946)
Accounts payable(23,136)1,776 
Accruals and other current liabilities7,550 949 
Other164 (666)
Net cash used by operating activities from continuing operations(30,632)(66,240)
Investing activities
Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands(9,500)(12,349)
Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net713 3,160 
Acquisition, net of cash acquired 1,413 
Other (25)
Net cash used by investing activities from continuing operations(8,787)(7,801)
Financing activities
Proceeds from term loan262,273 — 
Repayment of term loans(225,466)(6,712)
Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving credit facility(16,332)31,019 
Payments of borrowing costs(5,060)(559)
Payments of dividends (6,237)
Payments related to share-based compensation awards and other(236)(1,230)
Net cash provided by financing activities from continuing operations15,179 16,281 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,266 (748)
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(22,974)(58,508)
Decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash from discontinued operations(11)(108)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period119,162 148,814 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period96,177 90,198 
Less: restricted cash in Prepaid expenses and other current assets(3,600)(2,000)
Less: restricted cash in Other assets(3,936)(7,746)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period$88,641 $80,452 
 
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid for:
Interest$4,993 $1,494 
Income taxes, net1,667 8,245 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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GLATFELTER

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P. H.


GLATFELTER COMPANYCORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(unaudited)
In thousands
Common
stock
Capital in
Excess of
Par Value
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Treasury
Stock
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at January 1, 2023$544 $60,663 $498,863 $(97,895)$(144,171)$318,004 
Net loss(13,584)(13,584)
Other comprehensive income7,472 7,472 
Comprehensive loss(6,112)
Share-based compensation expense931 931 
Delivery of treasury shares:
RSUs and PSAs(2,338)2,102 (236)
Balance at March 31, 2023$544 $59,256 $485,279 $(90,423)$(142,069)$312,587 
 
Balance at January 1, 2022$544 $64,779 $705,600 $(80,304)$(147,857)$542,762 
Net loss(108,327)(108,327)
Other comprehensive loss(11,120)(11,120)
Comprehensive loss(119,447)
Cash dividends declared ($0.14 per share)(6,261)(6,261)
Share-based compensation expense909 909 
Delivery of treasury shares:
RSUs and PSAs(3,815)2,585 (1,230)
Balance at March 31, 2022$544 $61,873 $591,012 $(91,424)$(145,272)$416,733 


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
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GLATFELTER CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1.

ORGANIZATION

P. H.

1.ORGANIZATION
Glatfelter CompanyCorporation and subsidiaries (“Glatfelter”("Glatfelter") is a manufacturerleading global supplier of specialty papersengineered materials with a strong focus on innovation and fiber-based engineered materials.sustainability. Glatfelter's high quality, technology-driven, innovative, and customizable nonwovens solutions can be found in products that are Enhancing Everyday Life®. These include personal care and hygiene products, food and beverage filtration, critical cleaning products, medical and personal protection, packaging products, as well as home improvement and industrial applications. Headquartered in York, PA, U.S.Charlotte, NC, the Company’s 2022 net sales were $1.5 billion with approximately 3,250 employees worldwide. Glatfelter’s operations include facilitiesutilize a variety of manufacturing technologies including airlaid, wetlaid, and spunlace with sixteen manufacturing sites located in Spring Grove, PA and Chillicothe and Fremont, OH. International operations include facilities inthe United States, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and the Philippines, andPhilippines. The Company has sales and distribution offices in Russiaall major geographies serving customers under the Glatfelter and China.Sontara brands. Additional information about Glatfelter may be found at www.glatfelter.com. The terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “the Company,” or “Glatfelter,” refer to P. H. Glatfelter CompanyCorporation and subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise. Our products are marketed worldwide, either through wholesale paper merchants, brokers and agents, or directly to customers.

2.

ACCOUNTING POLICIES


2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation The 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”) and pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission pertaining to interim financial statements. 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 20162022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Discontinued Operations The results of operations and cash flows of our former Specialty Papers business have been classified as discontinued operations for all periods presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
Accounting Estimates The 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.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements  In March 2016,



3.REVENUE
The following tables set forth disaggregated information pertaining to our net sales:

 Three months ended
March 31,
In thousands20232022
Revenue by product category  
Airlaid Materials
Feminine hygiene58,245 59,312 
Specialty wipes44,794 37,095 
Tabletop30,415 30,747 
Food pads3,540 3,476 
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Home care7,359 6,285 
Adult incontinence7,359 6,729 
Other7,729 5,820 
159,441 149,464 
Composite Fibers
Food & beverage78,944 75,223 
Wallcovering16,157 15,831 
Technical specialties21,453 23,136 
Composite laminates8,983 11,297 
Metallized7,054 10,342 
132,591 135,829 
Spunlace
Consumer wipes38,109 46,157 
Critical cleaning29,149 24,278 
Health care10,375 13,605 
Hygiene5,660 5,913 
High performance3,209 4,112 
Beauty care221 2,322 
86,723 96,387 
Inter-segment sales elimination(547)— 
Total$378,208 $381,680 
Revenue by geography
Airlaid Materials
Americas$89,837 $80,913 
Europe, Middle East and Africa65,991 63,136 
Asia Pacific3,613 5,415 
159,441 149,464 
Composite Fibers
Americas34,212 37,976 
Europe, Middle East and Africa73,850 73,604 
Asia Pacific24,529 24,249 
132,591 135,829 
Spunlace
Americas53,152 55,484 
Europe, Middle East and Africa25,063 29,825 
Asia Pacific8,508 11,078 
86,723 96,387 
Inter-segment sales elimination(547)— 
Total$378,208 $381,680 






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4.GAINS ON DISPOSITION OF PLANT, EQUIPMENT AND TIMBERLANDS
The following table sets forth sales of timberlands and other assets completed during the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718) Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting designed to simplify certain aspectsfirst three months of accounting for share-

2023 and 2022:

based awards. The new ASU requires entities to recognize as a component of income tax expense all excess tax benefits or deficiencies arising from the difference between compensation costs recognized and the intrinsic value at the time an option is exercised or, in the case of restricted stock and similar awards, the fair value upon vesting of an award. Previously such differences

Dollars in thousandsAcresProceedsGain (loss)
2023   
Timberlands216$630 $617 
Othern/a83 28 
Total$713 $644 
 
2022
Timberlands790$3,130 $2,962 
Othern/a30 (1)
Total$3,160 $2,961 

5.GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSET IMPAIRMENT
No impairment charges were recognized in additional paid in capital as part of an “APIC pool.” The ASU also requires entities to exclude excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies from the calculation of common share equivalents for purposes of calculating earnings per share. In addition, as permitted by the ASU, we have elected to account for the impact of forfeitures as they occur rather to estimate forfeitures for purposes of recognizing compensation expense. We adopted this standard effective January 1, 2017, on a prospective basis; however, the adoption of the new standard did not have a material impact on our reported results of operations or financial position.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers which clarifies the principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard for GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The new standard is required to be adopted retrospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The ASU requires additional disclosure about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts, including significant judgments and changes in judgments. The guidance allows for both retrospective and modified retrospective methods of adoption. We will apply the modified retrospective method of adoption. We continue to perform our assessment of the impact of the ASU on our policies, processes, systems and controls and are developing processes to obtain the information necessary for the new disclosures. This assessment requires, among others, a review of a substantial amount of the contracts we have with our customers.

Substantially all of our revenue is earned pursuant to contracts under which we have one performance obligation that is satisfied at a point-in-time. We have completed our review of a substantial portion of our contracts and we do not expect this ASU will have a significant impact on the timing or amount of revenue recognition, our results of operations or our financial position.

In March 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-07, Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (“ASU 2017-07”). The update requires entities to present the service cost component of the net periodic benefit cost in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. All other components are to be presented below the determination of

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operating income. Entities will be required to disclose the line(s) used to present the other components of net periodic benefit cost, if the components are not presented separately in the income statement. ASU 2017-07 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and early adoption is permitted. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2017-07 will have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). This ASU will require organizations such as us that lease assets to recognize on the balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created by those leases. The new guidance will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is permitted. We are in the process of assessing the impact this standard will have on us and expect to follow a modified retrospective method provided for under the standard.

In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-12, "Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815), Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities" (“ASU 2017-12”), which simplifies the application of hedge accounting and more closely aligns hedge accounting with an entity’s risk management strategies. ASU 2017-12 also amends the manner in which hedge effectiveness may be performed and changes the presentation of hedge ineffectiveness in the financial statements. ASU 2017-12 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2019, with early adoption permitted. ASU 2017-12 requires a cumulative-effect adjustment for certain items upon adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact the adoption of ASU 2017-12 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13 Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments that changes the impairment model for most financial instruments, including trade receivables from an incurred loss method to a new forward-looking approach, based on expected losses. Under the new guidance, an allowance is recognized based on an estimate of expected credit losses. This standard is effective for us in the first quarter of 20202023.

During the first quarter of 2022, in connection with an assessment of potential impairment of long-lived and must be adopted usingindefinite lived intangible assets stemming from the compounding impacts resulting from the Russia/Ukraine military conflict and related sanctions, we recorded a modified retrospective transition approach. We are currently assessing$117.3 million non-cash asset impairment charge related to Composite Fibers' Dresden facility and an impairment of Composite Fibers' goodwill. Dresden is a single-line facility that produces wallcover base paper, the impact this standard may havemajority of which is sold into the Russian and Ukrainian markets. As a direct result of the economic impacts from the conflict, and the disruptions in the underlying financial systems and restrictions on our resultsability to export wallcover base paper to Russia due to related sanctions, management expected a significant reduction in wallcover revenues and associated cash flows for the foreseeable future. In addition, the conflict also impacted other Composite Fibers products that are also subject to export sanctions into this region, and continued to significantly impact energy prices. Accordingly, a charge was recorded to reduce the carrying value of the Dresden fixed assets and intangible assets (technological know-how, customer relationships, and an indefinite-lived trade name), along with Composite Fibers’ goodwill to fair value.
The following table summarizes the impairment charges recorded as of the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income under the caption “Goodwill and other asset impairment charges:”
In thousands20232022
Plant, property and equipment$— $27,619 
Technological know-how 18,443 
Customer relationships 11,695 
Tradename 3,530 
Goodwill 56,062 
Total$ $117,349 
The fair value of the underlying assets was estimated using discounted cash flow models, independent appraisals and similar methods, all of which are Level 3 fair value classification.


6.DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recognized a loss in discontinued operations of $0.4 million primarily related to an insurance claim and financial position.

legal costs.

3.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth a summary of cash flows from discontinued operations which is included in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows:

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 Three months ended March 31,
In thousands20232022
Net cash used by operating activities$(11)$(108)
Net cash used by investing activities — 
Net cash provided by financing activities — 
Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations$(11)$(108)

7.EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the details of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”):

from continuing operations:

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

In thousands, except per share

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Net income

$

12,105

 

 

 

$

19,601

 

Weighted average common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding used in basic EPS

 

43,617

 

 

 

 

43,576

 

Common shares issuable upon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exercise of dilutive stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and PSAs / RSUs

 

565

 

 

 

 

557

 

Weighted average common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding and common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equivalents used in diluted EPS

 

44,182

 

 

 

 

44,133

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.28

 

 

 

$

0.45

 

Diluted

 

0.27

 

 

 

 

0.44

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands, except per share

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Net income

$

17,994

 

 

 

$

37,734

 

Weighted average common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding used in basic EPS

 

43,601

 

 

 

 

43,552

 

Common shares issuable upon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exercise of dilutive stock options

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and PSAs / RSUs

 

809

 

 

 

 

507

 

Weighted average common shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

outstanding and common share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equivalents used in diluted EPS

 

44,410

 

 

 

 

44,059

 

Earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

$

0.41

 

 

 

$

0.87

 

Diluted

 

0.41

 

 

 

 

0.86

 

 Three months ended
March 31,
In thousands, except per share20232022
Loss from continuing operations$(13,182)$(108,290)
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding used in basic EPS44,957 44,709 
Common shares issuable upon exercise of dilutive stock options
 and PSAs / RSUs
 — 
Weighted average common shares outstanding and common share
 equivalents used in diluted EPS
44,957 44,709 
 
Loss per share from continuing operations
Basic$(0.29)$(2.42)
Diluted(0.29)(2.42)

The following table sets forth potential common shares outstanding that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS for the periodperiods indicated, because their effect would be anti-dilutive:

 

September 30

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Three months ended

 

967

 

 

 

 

681

 

Nine months ended

 

593

 

 

 

 

683

 

 Three months ended March 31,
In thousands20232022
Potential common shares618 934 

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4.

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME


8.ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
The following table sets forth details of the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (losses) for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

2022.

In thousands

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges

 

 

Change in pensions

 

 

Change in other postretirement defined benefit plans

 

 

Total

 

Balance at July 1, 2017

$

(66,879

)

 

$

(3,097

)

 

$

(105,824

)

 

$

4,719

 

 

$

(171,081

)

Other comprehensive income

   before reclassifications  (net of tax)

 

16,559

 

 

 

(1,533

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15,026

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income  (net of tax)

 

 

 

 

19

 

 

 

2,424

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

2,304

 

Net current period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

16,559

 

 

 

(1,514

)

 

 

2,424

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

17,330

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

$

(50,320

)

 

$

(4,611

)

 

$

(103,400

)

 

$

4,580

 

 

$

(153,751

)

Balance at July 1, 2016

$

(74,486

)

 

$

785

 

 

$

(115,786

)

 

$

3,204

 

 

$

(186,283

)

Other comprehensive income

   before reclassifications  (net of tax)

 

(1,530

)

 

 

(1,195

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,725

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income  (net of tax)

 

 

 

 

337

 

 

 

2,464

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

2,656

 

Net current period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

(1,530

)

 

 

(858

)

 

 

2,464

 

 

 

(145

)

 

 

(69

)

Balance at September 30, 2016

$

(76,016

)

 

$

(73

)

 

$

(113,322

)

 

$

3,059

 

 

$

(186,352

)

In thousands

Currency translation adjustments

 

 

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges

 

 

Change in pensions

 

 

Change in other postretirement defined benefit plans

 

 

Total

 

Balance at January 1, 2017

$

(100,448

)

 

$

1,500

 

 

$

(110,656

)

 

$

4,998

 

 

$

(204,606

)

Other comprehensive income

   before reclassifications  (net of tax)

 

50,128

 

 

 

(4,868

)

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

45,261

 

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income  (net of tax)

 

 

 

 

(1,243

)

 

 

7,256

 

 

 

(419

)

 

 

5,594

 

Net current period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

50,128

 

 

 

(6,111

)

 

 

7,256

 

 

 

(418

)

 

 

50,855

 

Balance at September 30, 2017

$

(50,320

)

 

$

(4,611

)

 

$

(103,400

)

 

$

4,580

 

 

$

(153,751

)

Balance at January 1, 2016

$

(73,041

)

 

$

(225

)

 

$

(120,714

)

 

$

3,494

 

 

$

(190,486

)

Other comprehensive income

   before reclassifications  (net of tax)

 

(2,975

)

 

 

(106

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,081

)

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

   other comprehensive income  (net of tax)

 

 

 

 

258

 

 

 

7,392

 

 

 

(435

)

 

 

7,215

 

Net current period other comprehensive

   income (loss)

 

(2,975

)

 

 

152

 

 

 

7,392

 

 

 

(435

)

 

 

4,134

 

Balance at September 30, 2016

$

(76,016

)

 

$

(73

)

 

$

(113,322

)

 

$

3,059

 

 

$

(186,352

)

In thousandsCurrency translation adjustmentsUnrealized gain (loss) on derivativesChange in pensionsChange in other postretirement defined benefit plansTotal
Balance at January 1, 2023$(106,242)$11,176 $(3,247)$418 $(97,895)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)6,663 1,556   8,219 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
 other comprehensive income (net of tax)
 (1,399)660 (8)(747)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)6,663 157 660 (8)7,472 
Balance at March 31, 2023$(99,579)$11,333 $(2,587)$410 $(90,423)
 
Balance at January 1, 2022$(69,757)$1,988 $(11,482)$(1,053)$(80,304)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications (net of tax)(10,915)383 — — (10,532)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated
 other comprehensive income (net of tax)
— (740)126 26 (588)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)(10,915)(357)126 26 (11,120)
Balance at March 31, 2022$(80,672)$1,631 $(11,356)$(1,027)$(91,424)


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Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income and into the condensed consolidated statements of income were as follows:

 

 

Three months ended September 30

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

 

In thousands

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Line Item in Statements of Income

Cash flow hedges (Note 12)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Gains) losses on cash flow hedges

 

$

29

 

 

$

347

 

 

$

(1,687

)

 

$

264

 

 

Costs of products sold

Tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

444

 

 

 

(6

)

 

Income tax provision

Net of tax

 

 

19

 

 

 

337

 

 

 

(1,243

)

 

 

258

 

 

 

Retirement plan obligations (Note 7)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred benefit pension plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service costs

 

 

532

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

1,592

 

 

 

1,519

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

176

 

 

 

168

 

 

 

528

 

 

 

504

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

Actuarial losses

 

 

2,290

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

6,852

 

 

 

7,350

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

788

 

 

 

843

 

 

 

2,359

 

 

 

2,530

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

3,786

 

 

 

3,967

 

 

 

11,331

 

 

 

11,903

 

 

 

Tax benefit

 

 

(1,362

)

 

 

(1,503

)

 

 

(4,075

)

 

 

(4,511

)

 

Income tax provision

Net of tax

 

 

2,424

 

 

 

2,464

 

 

 

7,256

 

 

 

7,392

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred benefit other plans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior service costs

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(37

)

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(112

)

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(8

)

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(24

)

 

Selling, general and administrative

Actuarial losses

 

 

(77

)

 

 

(156

)

 

 

(233

)

 

 

(467

)

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(33

)

 

 

(50

)

 

 

(100

)

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

(139

)

 

 

(234

)

 

 

(419

)

 

 

(703

)

 

 

Tax expense

 

 

 

 

 

89

 

 

 

 

 

 

268

 

 

Income tax provision

Net of tax

 

 

(139

)

 

 

(145

)

 

 

(419

)

 

 

(435

)

 

 

Total reclassifications, net of tax

 

$

2,304

 

 

$

2,656

 

 

$

5,594

 

 

$

7,215

 

 

 

 Three months ended March 31, 
In thousands20232022 
Description  Line Item in Statements of Income
Cash flow hedges (Note 17)   
Gains on cash flow hedges$(918)$(1,072)Costs of products sold
Tax expense(481)312 Income tax provision
Net of tax(1,399)(760) 
  
Loss on interest rate swaps 20 Interest expense
Tax expense — Income tax provision
Net of tax 20  
Total cash flow hedges(1,399)(740) 
Retirement plan obligations (Note 10) 
Amortization of deferred benefit pension plans 
Prior service costs6 11 Other, net
Actuarial losses22 167 Other, net
Pension settlement633 — 
 661 178  
Tax expense (benefit)(1)(52)Income tax provision
Net of tax660 126  
Amortization of deferred benefit other plans 
Prior service costs5 26 Other, net
Actuarial gain(13)— Other, net
 (8)26  
Tax expense— — Income tax provision
Net of tax(8)26  
Total reclassifications, net of tax$(747)$(588) 
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5.INCOME

9.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On May 5, 2022, upon Board and shareholder approval, the Glatfelter Corporation 2022 Long-Term Incentive Plan became effective and is a successor plan to the P. H. Glatfelter Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan (collectively, the “LTIP”). The LTIP continues to provide for the issuance of Glatfelter common stock to eligible participants in the form of restricted stock units (“RSUs”), restricted stock awards, incentive stock options, non-qualified stock options, stock-only stock appreciation rights (“SOSARs”) and performance share awards (“PSAs”). As of March 31, 2023, there were 1,527,906 shares of common stock available for future issuance under the LTIP.
Pursuant to terms of the LTIP, we have issued to eligible participants RSUs, PSAs and SOSARs.
Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Awards In the first quarter of 2023 and 2022, we granted RSUs and PSAs to employees under our LTIP. In both 2023 and 2022, 50% of fair value of the awards granted were RSUs, which vest based on the passage of time, generally over a graded three-year period or, in certain instances, the RSUs were cliff vesting after one or three years. The remaining 50% of the fair value of the awards granted in 2023 and 2022 were PSAs. The PSAs awarded vest based on either the achievement of cumulative financial performance targets covering a two-year period or based on the three-year total shareholder return relative to a broad market index. The performance measures include a minimum, target and maximum performance level providing the grantees an opportunity to receive more or less shares than targeted depending on actual financial performance.
For RSUs, the grant date fair value of the awards, or the closing price per common share on the date of the award, is used to determine the amount of expense to be recognized over the applicable service period. For PSAs, the grant date fair value is estimated using a lattice model. The significant inputs include the stock price, volatility, dividend yield, and risk-free rate of return. Settlement of RSUs and PSAs will be made in shares of our common stock currently held in treasury.
The following table summarizes RSU and PSA activity during periods indicated:
Units20232022
Balance at January 1,1,650,152 1,111,382 
Granted1,190,206 528,011 
Forfeited(98,717)(92,569)
Shares delivered(199,263)(250,301)
Balance at March 31,2,542,378 1,296,523 
The amount granted in 2023 and 2022 includes 697,045 and 299,993, respectively, of PSAs exclusive of reinvested dividends.
The following table sets forth aggregate RSU and PSA compensation expense included in continuing operations for the periods indicated:
 March 31,
In thousands20232022
Three months ended$931 $909 
Stock-Only Stock Appreciation Rights Under terms of the SOSAR, a 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 exercise price. All SOSARs are vested and have a term of ten years. No SOSARs were awarded since 2016.
The following table sets forth information related to outstanding SOSARs:
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 20232022
Shares
Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
Shares
Wtd Avg
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at January 1,769,544 $21.34 1,079,113 $20.42 
Granted    
Exercised  — — 
Canceled / forfeited(151,487)18.36 (145,440)15.61 
Outstanding at March 31,618,057 $22.07 933,673 $21.17 


10.RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The following tables provide information with respect to the net periodic costs of our pension and post-retirement medical benefit plans included in continuing operations.
 Three months ended
March 31,
In thousands20232022
Pension Benefits  
Service cost$ $— 
Interest cost411 235 
Amortization of prior service cost6 11 
Amortization of actuarial loss22 167 
Pension settlement charge633 — 
Total net periodic benefit expense$1,072 $413 
 
Other Benefits
Service cost$3 $— 
Interest cost44 33 
Amortization of prior service cost5 26 
Amortization of actuarial gain(13)— 
Total net periodic benefit expense$39 $59 

During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we made a $5.8 million lump-sum payment to our former CEO under the terms of his non-qualified pension plan. In accordance with pension settlement accounting, we recorded a $0.6 million settlement charge reflecting the recognition of amounts previously included in accumulated other comprehensive income.
11.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 condensed consolidated financial statements or tax returns. The effects of income taxes are measured based on enacted tax laws and rates.

For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we had a pretax loss from continuing operations of $9.5 million and income tax expense of $3.7 million. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2023 was unfavorably impacted by the jurisdictional mix of pretax results among the Company and its subsidiaries and losses which generated no tax benefit in domestic and certain foreign jurisdictions.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded an increase in the valuation allowance of $3.1 million for U.S. federal and certain foreign jurisdictions against our net deferred tax assets. In assessing the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all available positive and negative evidence in its analysis. Based on this analysis, we recorded a valuation allowance for the portion of deferred tax assets where the weight of the evidence indicated it is more likely than not that the deferred assets will not be realized.
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As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2016,2022, we had $17.1$57.2 million and $14.2$56.5 million, respectively, of gross unrecognized tax benefits. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, if such benefits were to be recognized, approximately $11.5$54.1 million would be recorded as a component of income tax expense, thereby affecting our effective tax rate.

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

2014 - 2016

N/A

State

2012 - 2016

2013 -2014

Canada(1)

2010-2013; 2016

2014 - 2015

Germany(1)

2016

2012 - 2015

France

2014 - 2016

2011 - 2012

United Kingdom

2015 - 2016

N/A

Philippines

2015 -2016

N/A

(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 lapse 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 $0.7$8.4 million. Substantially all of this range relates to tax positions taken in the United Kingdom and the U.S.

We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain taxpositions as income tax expense.

The following table summarizes information included in continuing operations related to interest and penalties on uncertain tax positions:

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In millions

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Interest expense (income)

$

0.3

 

 

 

$

0.2

 

Penalties

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Three months ended March 31,
In millions20232022
Interest expense$0.5 $0.4 

 

September 30

 

 

 

December 31

 

 

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Accrued interest payable

$

0.8

 

 

 

$

0.5

 

 March 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Accrued interest payable$5.3 $4.8 
Accrued penalties3.0 3.0 

6.

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The P. H. Glatfelter Amended and Restated Long Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) provides for the issuance


12.INVENTORIES
Inventories, net 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.

Pursuant to terms of the LTIP, we have issued to eligible participants restricted stock units, performance share awards and stock only stock appreciation rights.

Restricted Stock Units (“RSU”) and Performance Share Awards (“PSAs”) Awards of RSUs and PSAs are made under our LTIP. On May 4, 2017, our shareholders approved a 1,840,000 share increase in the shares available to be awarded under the LTIP. The RSUs vest on the passage of time, generally on a graded scale over a three, four, and five-year period, or in certain instances the RSUsreserves, were issued with five year cliff vesting. PSAs are issued to members of management and vesting is based on achievement of cumulative financial performance targets covering a two year period followed by an additional one-year service period. The performance measures include a minimum, target and maximum performance level providing the grantees an opportunity to receive more or less shares than targeted depending on actual financial performance. For both RSUs and PSAs, the grant date fair value of the awards, which is equal to the closing price per common share on the date of the award, is used to determine the amount of expense to be recognized over the applicable service period. Settlement of RSUs and PSAs will be made in shares of our common stock currently held in treasury.

as follows:

In thousandsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Raw materials$96,402 $109,166 
In-process and finished164,017 142,331 
Supplies61,008 57,939 
Total$321,427 $309,436 

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13.GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

The following table summarizes RSU and PSA activity during periods indicated:

Units

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Balance at January 1,

 

679,038

 

 

 

 

674,523

 

Granted

 

370,458

 

 

 

 

298,832

 

Forfeited

 

(93,045

)

 

 

 

(146,327

)

Shares delivered

 

(26,352

)

 

 

 

(149,975

)

Balance at September 30,

 

930,099

 

 

 

 

677,053

 

The amount granted in 2017 and 2016 includes PSAs of 163,274 and 199,693, respectively, exclusive of reinvested dividends.

The following table sets forth aggregate RSUchanges in the amounts of goodwill and PSA compensation expenseother intangible assets recorded by each of our segments during the periods indicated:

In thousandsDecember 31,
2022
ImpairmentPurchase price allocation adjustmentTranslationMarch 31,
2023
Goodwill     
Airlaid Materials$105,195 $— $— $1,354 $106,553 
Composite Fibers— — — —  
Spunlace— — — —  
Total$105,195 $— $— $1,354 $106,553 
Other Intangible AssetsDecember 31,
2022
ImpairmentAmortizationTranslationMarch 31,
2023
Airlaid Materials
Tradename$3,442 $— $— $67 $3,509 
Accumulated amortization(739)— (43)(15)(797)
Net2,703 — (43)52 2,712 
 
Technology and related17,512 — — 331 17,843 
Accumulated amortization(5,437)— (288)(118)(5,843)
Net12,075 — (288)213 12,000 
 
Customer relationships and related43,152 — 454 43,606 
Accumulated amortization(13,571)— (923)(198)(14,692)
Net29,581 — (923)256 28,914 
Spunlace
Products and Tradenames27,290 — 197 27,487 
Accumulated amortization(1,759)— (360)55 (2,064)
Net25,531 — (360)252 25,423 
Technology and related14,372 — 103 14,475 
Accumulated amortization(1,455)— (297)(127)(1,879)
Net12,917 — (297)(24)12,596 
Customer relationships and related27,666 — 199 27,865 
Accumulated amortization(1,803)— (383)(8)(2,194)
Net25,863 — (383)191 25,671 
Total intangibles133,434 — — 1,351 134,785 
Total accumulated amortization(24,764)— (2,294)(411)(27,469)
Net intangibles$108,670 $— $(2,294)$940 $107,316 

14.LEASES
We enter into a variety of arrangements in which we are the lessee for the periods indicated:

use of automobiles, forklifts and other production equipment, production facilities, warehouses, office space and land. We determine if an arrangement contains a lease at inception. All our lease arrangements are operating leases and are recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Other assets” and the lease obligation is under “Other current liabilities” and “Other long-term liabilities.” We do not have any finance leases.

 

September 30

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Three months ended

$

1,658

 

 

 

$

765

 

Nine months ended

 

3,746

 

 

 

 

2,167

 

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Stock Only Stock Appreciation Rights




Operating lease right of use (“SOSARs”ROU”) Under terms assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of the SOSAR, a recipient receivesfuture minimum lease payments over the right to a payment inlease term at commencement date. ROU assets also include any initial direct costs incurred and any lease payments made at or before the form of shares of common stock equal to the difference, if any, in the fair market value of one share of common stocklease commencement date, less lease incentives received. We use our incremental borrowing rate based on information available at the timecommencement date in determining the lease liabilities as our leases generally do not provide an implicit rate. For purposes of exercisingrecording the SOSAR andlease arrangement, the exercise price. The SOSARs vest ratably over a three year period and have a term of ten years.

No SOSARs were granted in 2017.  lease may include options to extend or terminate when we are reasonably certain that the option will be exercised. Lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

The following table sets forth information related to outstanding SOSARS forour leases as of the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016;

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

SOSARS

Shares

 

 

 

Wtd Avg

Exercise

Price

 

 

Shares

 

 

Wtd Avg

Exercise

Price

 

Outstanding at January 1,

 

2,736,616

 

 

 

$

17.64

 

 

 

2,199,742

 

 

$

17.82

 

Granted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

743,925

 

 

17.54

 

Exercised

 

(33,050

)

 

 

 

14.65

 

 

 

(61,190

)

 

 

10.70

 

Canceled / forfeited

 

(17,630

)

 

 

 

18.46

 

 

 

(143,932

)

 

 

17.87

 

Outstanding at September 30,

 

2,685,936

 

 

 

$

17.67

 

 

 

2,738,545

 

 

$

17.64

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SOSAR Grants

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average grant date

   fair value per share

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4.07

 

 

 

 

 

Aggregate grant date

   fair value (in thousands)

$

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

3,013

 

 

 

 

 

Black-Scholes assumptions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dividend yield

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.85

%

 

 

 

 

Risk free rate of return

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.34

%

 

 

 

 

Volatility

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.97

%

 

 

 

 

Expected life

-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 yrs

 

 

 

 

 

periods indicated.


Dollars in thousandsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Right of use asset$29,581$25,420
Weighted average discount rate3.68 %3.14 %
Weighted average remaining maturity (years)
18.221.2
The following table sets forth SOSAR compensationoperating lease expense for the periods indicated:

September 30

 

March 31,

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

In thousands20232022

Three months ended

$

254

 

 

 

$

650

 

Three months ended$1,825 $1,421 

Nine months ended

 

1,122

 

 

 

 

2,051

 

7.

RETIREMENT PLANS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

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

 

 

Three months ended

September 30

In thousands

 

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

2,695

 

 

 

$

2,614

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

5,929

 

 

 

 

6,120

 

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(10,749

)

 

 

 

(11,331

)

 

Amortization of prior service

   cost

 

 

708

 

 

 

 

674

 

 

Amortization of unrecognized

   loss

 

 

3,078

 

 

 

 

3,293

 

 

Total net periodic benefit cost

 

$

1,661

 

 

 

$

1,370

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

289

 

 

 

$

287

 

 

Interest cost

 

 

499

 

 

 

 

498

 

 

Amortization of prior

   service credit

 

 

(45

)

 

 

 

(45

)

 

Amortization of

   actuarial gain

 

 

(94

)

 

 

 

(189

)

 

Total net periodic

   benefit cost

 

$

649

 

 

 

$

551

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

 

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Pension Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

8,065

 

 

 

$

7,855

 

Interest cost

 

 

17,825

 

 

 

 

18,360

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

 

(32,246

)

 

 

 

(33,992

)

Amortization of prior service

   cost

 

 

2,120

 

 

 

 

2,023

 

Amortization of unrecognized

   loss

 

 

9,211

 

 

 

 

9,880

 

Total net periodic benefit cost

 

$

4,975

 

 

 

$

4,126

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Benefits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Service cost

 

$

868

 

 

 

$

860

 

Interest cost

 

 

1,497

 

 

 

 

1,494

 

Amortization of prior

   service credit

 

 

(136

)

 

 

 

(136

)

Amortization of

   actuarial gain

 

 

(283

)

 

 

 

(567

)

Total net periodic

   benefit cost

 

$

1,946

 

 

 

$

1,651

 

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8.

INVENTORIES

Inventories, net of reserves, were as follows:

 

September 30

 

 

 

December 31

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Raw materials

$

64,088

 

 

 

$

66,359

 

In-process and finished

 

117,490

 

 

 

 

112,507

 

Supplies

 

75,186

 

 

 

 

70,803

 

Total

$

256,764

 

 

 

$

249,669

 

9.

CAPITALIZED INTEREST

The following table sets forth details of interest incurred, capitalized and expensed:

 

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Interest cost incurred

 

$

5,079

 

 

$

4,334

 

 

$

14,556

 

 

$

12,962

 

Interest capitalized

 

 

532

 

 

 

439

 

 

 

1,525

 

 

 

998

 

Interest expense

 

$

4,547

 

 

$

3,895

 

 

$

13,031

 

 

$

11,964

 

Capitalized interest primarily relates to spending for Specialty Papers’ environmental compliance andrequired remaining future minimum lease payments during the Airlaid capacity expansion projects.

10.

LONG-TERM DEBT

years indicated:

In thousands 
2023$4,979 
20245,507 
20254,623 
20262,677 
20272,211 
Thereafter20,147 

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15.LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is summarized as follows:

 

September 30

 

 

 

December 31

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Revolving credit facility, due Mar. 2020

$

158,298

 

 

 

$

61,595

 

5.375% Notes, due Oct. 2020

 

250,000

 

 

 

 

250,000

 

2.40% Term Loan, due Jun. 2022

 

8,012

 

 

 

 

8,282

 

2.05% Term Loan, due Mar. 2023

 

34,659

 

 

 

 

35,163

 

1.30% Term Loan, due Jun. 2023

 

9,698

 

 

 

 

9,788

 

1.55% Term Loan, due Sep. 2025

 

11,574

 

 

 

 

10,333

 

Total long-term debt

 

472,241

 

 

 

 

375,161

 

Less current portion

 

(11,122

)

 

 

 

(8,961

)

Unamortized deferred issuance costs

 

(2,094

)

 

 

 

(2,553

)

Long-term debt, net of current portion

$

459,025

 

 

 

$

363,647

 

In thousandsMarch 31,
2023
December 31,
2022
Revolving credit facility, due Sep 2026$104,400 $118,685 
4.750% Senior Notes, due Oct 2029500,000 500,000 
11.25% Term loan, due Mar 2029266,438 — 
Term loan, due Feb 2024 193,588 
2.05% Term Loan, due Mar 2023 1,423 
1.30% Term Loan, due Jun 2023 762 
1.55% Term Loan, due Sep 2025 3,594 
1.10% Term Loan, due Mar 20243,955 4,848 
0.57% Term Loan, due Jul 2023 21,332 
Total long-term debt874,793 844,232 
Less current portion(3,955)(40,435)
Unamortized deferred issuance costs(18,748)(10,545)
Long-term debt, net of current portion$852,090 $793,252 


On September 2, 2021, we entered into a restatement agreement as part of a Fourth Amended and Restated $400.0 million Revolving Credit Facility and a €220.0 million Term Loan (collectively, the “Credit Agreement”).
On March 12, 2015,30, 2023, we amended our revolving credit agreement with a consortium of banks (the “Revolvingentered into an amendment to the Credit Facility”)Agreement which increased the amount available for borrowing to $400 million, extended the maturity of the facility to March 12, 2020, and instituted a revised interest rate pricing grid. On February 1, 2017,reduced the Revolving Credit Facility was furtherto $250.0 million and had us fully extinguish the €220.0 million Term Loan. The amendment: i) modifies the “leverage ratio” to be the ratio of consolidated senior secured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA ; ii) increases the maximum interest rate borrowing margin to be applied to the applicable index by 275 basis points; and iii) pledges as collateral substantially all domestic and Canadian assets to secure obligations owed under the Credit Agreement, as well as, on a second lien basis, the European assets that secure the AG Loan (as defined below). As amended, we are obligated to among other things, changemaintain a leverage ratio under 4.25 to 1.0 through the definitionquarter ended December 31, 2024, stepping down to 4.0 to 1.0 at March 31, 2025, and 3.50 to 1.0 at March 31, 2026.
Borrowing rates for the Revolving Loans are determined at our option at the time of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) for purposes of calculating covenant compliance.

each borrowing. For all US dollarU.S. Dollar denominated borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility,Loan borrowings, the borrowing rate is at our option, either, (a) the bank’s base rate which is equal to the greater of i) the prime rate; ii) the federal fundsovernight bank funding rate plus 50 basis points; or iii) the daily Euro-rateSimple Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) rate plus 100 basis points plus an applicable spread over either i), ii) or iii) ranging from 12.5250 basis points to 100400 basis points based on the Company’s leverage ratio and its corporate credit ratings determined by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services and Moody’s Investor Service, Inc. (the “Corporate Credit Rating”);ratio; or (b) the daily Euro-rateTerm SOFR-rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 112.5350 basis points to 200500 basis points based on the Company’s leverage ratio and the Corporate Credit Rating.ratio. For non-US dollarnon-U.S. Dollar denominated borrowings, interest is based on (b) above.

the Euro-rate or EURIBOR-rate plus an applicable margin ranging from 350 basis points to 500 basis points based on the Company’s leverage ratio.

The Revolving Credit FacilityAgreement 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, limits certain intercompany financing arrangements, make acquisitions and engage in mergers or consolidations. WeThe Credit Agreement also contains covenants requiring a minimum debt coverage ratio.
Revolving Loans borrowings are also required to comply with specified financial testsavailable in U.S. Dollars, Euros, British Pound Sterling, and ratios including: i) maximum net debt to EBITDA ratio (the “leverage ratio”);Canadian Dollars.
All remaining principal outstanding and ii) a consolidated EBITDA toaccrued interest expense ratio. The most restrictive of our covenants is a maximum leverage ratio of 3.5x. under the Revolving Credit Facility will be due and payable on September 2, 2026.
As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, the leverage ratio, as calculated in accordance with the definition in our amended credit agreement,Credit Agreement, was 2.6x.3.0x. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the Revolving Credit Facility, among which areis the termination of the agreementagreement.
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On March 30, 2023, we entered into a €250.0 million Term Loan with certain affiliates of Angelo, Gordon & Co., L.P. (“AG Loan”). The net proceeds from the AG Loan were used to extinguish the €220.0 million Term Loan, to repay a portion of outstanding revolving borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, for working capital and accelerated repaymentgeneral corporate purposes and to pay estimated fees and expenses.
The AG Loan will mature on March 23, 2029. Interest on the AG Loan accrues at the rate of 11.25% per annum and is payable quarterly in arrears on March 31, June 30, September 30, and December 31 each year, commencing on June 30, 2023.
The AG Loan is prepayable, in whole or in part, at any time at the prepayable premium specified in the Term Loan Agreement. Prior to September 30, 2024, we may prepay some or all of the outstanding borrowings plus accruedAG Loan at a "make-whole" premium as specified.
Under the terms of the AG Loan, we have pledged as collateral substantially all assets of our subsidiaries in Germany, Luxembourg, United Kingdom, Malta and unpaid interest underSwitzerland, as well as, on a second lien basis, the credit facility.

domestic and Canadian assets that secure the Revolving Credit Facility.

All covenants contained in the AG Loan agreement are substantially consistent with the Credit Agreement.
On October 3, 2012,25, 2021, we completed a private placement offering of $250.0issued $500.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes4.750% senior notes due 20202029 (the “5.375% Notes”“Notes”). The 5.375% Notes which are now publically registered, are fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis, jointly and severally, by PHG Tea Leaves, Inc.each of our existing and future domestic restricted subsidiaries that guarantees our obligations under the Credit Agreement, and/or certain other indebtedness.
The Notes were issued pursuant to an indenture dated as of October 25, 2021 (the “Base Indenture”), Mollanvick, Inc., Glatfelter Composite Fibers N. A., Inc., Glatfelter Advanced Materials N.A., LLC.,as supplemented by the supplemental indenture dated as of October 25, 2021 (the “Supplemental Indenture” and, Glatfelter Holdings, LLC (the “Guarantors”together with the Base Indenture, the “Indenture”). among the Company, certain subsidiaries of the Company party thereto, as guarantors, and Wilmington Trust, National Association, as trustee.
The net proceeds from the offering of the Notes, together with cash on hand, were used to pay the purchase price of the Jacob Holm acquisition, to repay certain indebtedness of Jacob Holm, to repay outstanding revolving borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility, and to pay estimated fees and expenses.
The Notes will mature on November 15, 2029. Interest on the 5.375% Notes accrues at the rate of 4.750% per annum and is payable semiannuallysemi-annually in arrears on AprilMay 15 and October 15.

November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15, 2022.

The 5.375% Notes are redeemable, in whole or in part, at any time at the redemption prices specified in the applicable Indenture. These Notes and the guaranteesPrior to November 15, 2024, we may redeem some or all of the notes are senior obligations ofNotes at a "make-whole" premium as specified in the Company and the Guarantors, respectively, rank equally in right of payment with future senior indebtedness of the Company and the Guarantors and will mature on October 15, 2020.

Indenture.

The 5.375% Notes contain various covenants customary to indebtedness of this nature, including limitations on i) the amount of indebtedness that may be incurred; ii) certain restricted payments including common stock dividends; iii)

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distributions from certain subsidiaries; iv) sales of assets; v) transactions amongst subsidiaries; and vi) incurrence of liens on assets. In addition, the 5.375% 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 Revolving Credit FacilityAgreement at maturity or a default under the Revolving Credit FacilityAgreement that accelerates the debt outstanding thereunder. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we met all of the requirements of our debt covenants.

Glatfelter Gernsbach GmbH & Co. KG (“Gernsbach”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ours, entered into a series of borrowing agreements with IKB Deutsche Industriebank AG, Düsseldorf (“IKB”) as summarized below:

Amounts in thousands

Original

Principal

 

 

 

Interest

Rate

 

 

 

Maturity

Borrowing date

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Apr. 11, 2013

42,700

 

 

 

 

2.05

%

 

 

Mar. 2023

Sep. 4, 2014

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

2.40

%

 

 

Jun. 2022

Oct. 10, 2015

 

2,608

 

 

 

 

1.55

%

 

 

Sep. 2025

May 4, 2016

 

7,195

 

 

 

 

1.55

%

 

 

Sep. 2025

Apr. 26, 2016

 

10,000

 

 

 

 

1.30

%

 

 

Jun. 2023

. Each of the borrowings require quarterly repayments of principal and interest and provide for representations, warranties and covenants customary for financings of these types. The financial covenants contained in each of the IKB loans, which relate to the minimum ratio of consolidated EBITDA to consolidated interest expense and the maximum ratio of consolidated total net debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA,these borrowings are calculated by reference to the Credit Agreement. These borrowings were fully extinguished on March 14, 2023.

In 2021, Gernsbach also entered into two fixed-rate non-amortizing term loans with certain financial institutions. Similar to the IKB loans discussed above, the financial covenants of these borrowings are calculated by reference to the Credit Agreement. On February 28, 2023, one of these term loans for €20.0 million was fully extinguished. The remaining term loan has a principal balance of $4.0 million and matures in March 2024.
Aggregated unamortized deferred debt issuance costs incurred in connection with all of our Revolving Credit Facility.

P. H. outstanding debt totaled $18.7 million at March 31, 2023. The deferred costs are being amortized on a straight-line basis over the life of the

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underlying instruments. Amortization expense related to deferred debt issuance costs totaled $2.2 million, $1.9 million and $0.9 million in 2023, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The following schedule sets forth the amortization of our term loan agreements together with the maturity of our other long-term debt during the indicated year.


In thousands
2023$2,966
2024989
2025
2026104,400
2027
Thereafter766,438

Glatfelter CompanyCorporation guarantees all debt obligations of its subsidiaries. All such obligations are recorded in these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Letters

As of March 31, 2023 and March 31, 2022, we had $5.4 million and $6.7 million, respectively, of letters of credit issued to us by certain financial institutions totaled $5.2 million as of September 30, 2017 and $5.1 million as of December 31, 2016.institutions. The letters of credit, which reduce amounts available under our revolving credit facility, primarilyRevolving Credit Facility, provide financial assurances for the performance of long-term monitoring activities associated with the Fox River environmental matter and 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.

11.

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS


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16.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The amounts reported on the condensed consolidated balance sheets for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable and short-term debt approximate their respective fair value. The following table sets forth carrying value and fair value of long-term debt:

��

 

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

December 31, 2016

 

In thousands

Carrying

Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

 

 

Carrying

Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

Variable rate debt

$

158,298

 

 

$

158,298

 

 

 

$

61,595

 

 

$

61,595

 

Fixed-rate bonds

 

250,000

 

 

 

254,265

 

 

 

 

250,000

 

 

 

256,563

 

2.40% Term loan

 

8,012

 

 

 

8,207

 

 

 

 

8,282

 

 

 

8,877

 

2.05% Term loan

 

34,659

 

 

 

35,223

 

 

 

 

35,163

 

 

 

37,089

 

1.30% Term Loan

 

9,698

 

 

 

9,644

 

 

 

 

9,788

 

 

 

10,062

 

1.55% Term loan

 

11,574

 

 

 

11,509

 

 

 

 

10,333

 

 

 

10,082

 

Total

$

472,241

 

 

$

477,146

 

 

 

$

375,161

 

 

$

384,268

 

As of September 30, 2017, and December 31, 2016, we had $250.0 million of 5.375% fixed rate bonds. These bonds are publicly registered, but thinly traded. Accordingly, the

 March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
In thousands
Carrying
Value
Fair Value
Carrying
Value
Fair Value
Revolving credit facility, due Sep. 2026$104,400 $104,400 $118,685 $118,685 
4.750% Senior Notes, due Oct. 2029500,000 330,625 500,000 301,250 
11.25% Term loan, due Mar 2029266,438 271,705 — — 
Term loan, due Feb. 2024  193,588 188,998 
2.05% Term Loan, due Mar. 2023  1,423 1,418 
1.30% Term Loan, Jun. 2023  762 754 
1.55% Term Loan, due Sep. 2025  3,594 3,430 
1.10% Term Loan, due Mar. 20243,955 3,861 4,848 4,721 
0.57% Term Loan, due Jul. 2023  21,332 20,932 
Total$874,793 $710,591 $844,232 $640,188 
The values set forth above for the bonds, as well as our other debt instruments, are based on observable inputs and other relevant market data (Level 2). The fair value of financial derivatives is set forth below in Note 12.

12.

FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

17.


17.FINANCIAL DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING 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(“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(“foreign currency hedges."

hedges”); or iii) convert variable-interest-rate debt to fixed rates.

Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments - Cash Flow Hedges We use currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges to manage our exposure to fluctuations in the currency exchange rates on certain forecasted production costs or capital expenditures expected to be incurred.costs. Currency forward contracts involve fixing the exchange for delivery of a specified amount of foreign currency on a specified date. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, the maturity of currency forward contracts ranged from one month to 18 months.

We designate certain currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges of forecasted raw material purchases, certain production costs or capital expenditures with exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effective portion of changesChanges 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 sheets. With respect to hedges of forecasted raw material purchases or production costs, the

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amount deferred is subsequently reclassified into costs of products sold in the period that, inventory produced using the hedged transaction, affects earnings. For hedged capital expenditures, deferred gains or losses are reclassified and included in the historical cost of the capital asset and subsequently affect earnings as depreciation is recognized. The ineffective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recognized directly to earnings and reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income as non-operating income (expense) under the caption “Other, net.”

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

In thousands

September 30   2017

 

 

December 31   2016

 

Derivative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sell/Buy - sell notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Philippine Peso / British Pound

 

19,047

 

 

 

 

Euro / British Pound

 

11,428

 

 

 

10,373

 

U.S. Dollar / Euro

 

1,471

 

 

 

 

Canadian Dollar / U.S. Dollar

 

20

 

 

 

 

Sell/Buy - buy notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Euro / Philippine Peso

 

857,103

 

 

 

699,279

 

British Pound / Philippine Peso

 

644,076

 

 

 

557,025

 

U.S. Dollar / Euro

 

7,799

 

 

 

15,379

 

Euro / U.S. Dollar

 

54,135

 

 

 

43,951

 

U.S. Dollar / Canadian Dollar

 

32,760

 

 

 

35,290

 

British Pound / Euro

 

335

 

 

 

 

In thousandsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Derivative  
Sell/Buy - sell notional  
Euro / British Pound14,99018,961
U.S. Dollar / British Pound27,20434,501
U.S. Dollar / Euro91824
 
Sell/Buy - buy notional
Euro / Philippine Peso879,0921,030,114
British Pound / Philippine Peso910,0291,144,839
Euro / U.S. Dollar82,90178,435
U.S. Dollar / Canadian Dollar29,98736,423
On June 15, 2022, we terminated a €180 million notional value floating-to-fixed interest rate swap agreement with certain financial institutions that was entered into in October 2019 and was to mature in December 2022. During the life of the swap, we paid a fixed interest rate of the applicable margin plus 0.0395% on €180 million of the underlying variable rate term loan. We received the greater of 0.00% or the EURIBOR-rate. At termination, we recognized a deferred gain of $0.4 million that will be amortized into interest expense through December 2022.
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments – Net Investment HedgeThe €220 million Term Loan discussed in Note 15 – “Long-Term Debt” is designated as a net investment hedge of our Euro functional currency foreign subsidiaries. During the first three months of 2023 and 2022, we recognized a pre-tax loss of $3.7 million and a pre-tax gain of $2.4 million, respectively, on the remeasurement of the term loan from changes in currency exchange rates. Such amounts are recorded as a component of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).
On September 6, 2022, we terminated a $150.0 million cross currency swap agreement with certain financial institutions that was entered into in March 2022 and was to mature in May 2025. Pursuant to the terms of the swap, we agreed to receive 4.750% interest denominated in U.S. dollars and we agreed to pay 3.06% interest denominated in euros. We designated the cross-currency swap as a hedge of our net investment in certain euro functional currency subsidiaries. We collected cash proceeds of approximately $15.2 million upon termination. The gain associated with the swap remains in accumulated other comprehensive loss.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments - Foreign Currency HedgesWe also enterentered 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 condensed consolidated statements of income under the caption “Other, net.”

The following sets forth derivatives used to mitigate the impact changes in currency exchange rates have on balance sheet monetary assets and liabilities:

In thousands

September 30   2017

 

 

December 31   2016

 

Derivative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sell/Buy -  sell notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Dollar / British Pound

 

17,500

 

 

 

10,500

 

British Pound / Euro

 

1,000

 

 

 

2,500

 

Sell/Buy - buy notional

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Euro / U.S. Dollar

 

4,500

 

 

 

3,500

 

British Pound / Euro

 

12,000

 

 

 

18,500

 

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In thousandsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Derivative  
Sell/Buy - sell notional  
U.S. Dollar / British Pound28,10028,600
British Pound / Euro1,4102,800
British Pound / Swiss Franc2,7002,535
Euro / U.S. Dollar10,0009,630
Sell/Buy - buy notional
Euro / U.S. Dollar7,7002,900
British Pound / Euro13,70015,950
Swiss Franc / Euro2,5602,250
Swiss Franc / U.S. Dollar1,720930
Chinese Yuan / U.S. Dollar4,3304,400

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

Fair Value Measurements The following table summarizes the fair values of derivative instruments for the period indicated and the line items in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets where the instruments are recorded:

In thousands

September 30   2017

 

 

December 31    2016

 

 

September 30   2017

 

 

December 31    2016

 

 

Prepaid Expenses

and Other

 

 

Other

 

Balance sheet caption

Current Assets

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

Designated as hedging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exchange contracts

$

1,416

 

 

$

2,625

 

 

$

5,672

 

 

$

1,493

 

Not designated as hedging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exchange contracts

$

679

 

 

$

60

 

 

$

780

 

 

$

104

 

In thousandsMarch 31, 2023December 31, 2022March 31, 2023December 31, 2022
Balance sheet captionPrepaid Expenses and Other
Current Assets
Other
Current Liabilities
Designated as hedging:    
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$657 $1,795 $1,068 $2,368 
 
Not designated as hedging:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts$582 797 $383 $317 
The amounts set forth in the table above represent the net asset or liability giving effect to rights of offset with each counterparty. The effect of netting the amounts presented above did not have a material effect on our consolidated financial position.

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

 

 

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Designated as hedging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective portion – cost of products sold

 

 

$

(29

)

 

$

(347

)

 

$

1,687

 

 

$

(264

)

Ineffective portion – other – net

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

(69

)

 

 

126

 

 

 

(399

)

Not designated as hedging:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward foreign currency

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exchange contracts:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other – net

 

 

$

328

 

 

$

332

 

 

$

719

 

 

$

1,396

 


The impact of activity not designated as hedging was substantially all offset by the remeasurement of the underlying on-balance-sheet item.

The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in

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active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3).

The fair values of the foreign exchange forward contracts are considered to be Level 2. Foreign currency forward contracts are valued using 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 sheets under the caption “Prepaid expenses and other current assets” and the value of contracts in a loss position is recorded under the caption “Other current liabilities.”

The following table summarizes the amount of income or (loss) from derivative instruments recognized in our results of operations for the periods indicated and the line items in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of income where the results are recorded:
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 Three months ended
March 31,
In thousands20232022
Designated as hedging:  
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:  
Cost of products sold$(918)$(1,072)
Interest expense 20 
 
Not designated as hedging:
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts:
Other – net$(234)$440 
The impact of activity not designated as hedging was substantially all offset by the remeasurement of the underlying on-balance-sheet item.
A rollforward of fair value amounts recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes, is as follows:

In thousands

2017

 

 

2016

 

Balance at January 1,

$

1,882

 

 

$

(178

)

Deferred (losses) gains

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

on cash flow hedges

 

(6,455

)

 

 

(200

)

Reclassified to earnings

 

(1,687

)

 

 

264

 

Balance at September 30,

$

(6,260

)

 

$

(114

)

In thousands20232022
Balance at January 1,$242 $2,889 
Deferred gains on cash flow hedges1,021 1,076 
Reclassified to earnings(918)1,052 
Balance at March 31,$345 $5,017 
We expect substantially all of the amounts recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income will be recorded as a component of the capital asset or realized in results of operations within the next 12 to 18 months and the amount ultimately recognized will vary depending on actual market rates.

Credit risk related to derivative activity arises in the event the 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.

13.

COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS


18.COMMITMENTS, CONTINGENCIES AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
Fox River - Neenah, Wisconsin

Background.

Background We have significant uncertaintiespreviously reported that we face liabilities associated with environmental claims arising out of the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”) in sediments in the lower Fox River, on which our former Neenah facility was located, and in the Bay of Green Bay, Wisconsin (collectively, the “Site”). Since the early 1990s, the United States, the State of Wisconsin and two Indian tribes (collectively, the “Governments”) have pursued a cleanup of a 39-mile stretch of river from Little Lake Butte des Morts into Green Bay and natural resource damages (“NRDs”).

The Site has been subject to certain studies, demonstration projects and interim cleanups.  The permanent cleanup, known as a “remedial action” under the

Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”), consists of sediment dredging, installation of engineered caps and placement of sand covers in various areas in the bed of the river.  

The United States originally notified several entities that they were potentially responsible parties (“PRPs”); however, after giving effect to settlements reached with the Governments, the remaining PRPs exposed to continuing obligations to implement the remainder of the cleanup consist of us, Georgia PacificGeorgia-Pacific Consumer Products, L.P. (“Georgia Pacific”Georgia-Pacific”) and NCR Corporation (“NCR”).  In addition to the government claims, Appvion, Inc. (“Appvion”) retains a claim against us and Georgia Pacific.

Corporation. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) has divided the Site into five “operable units,”units”, including the most upstream portion of the Site on which our facility was located (“OU1”) and four downstream reaches of the river and bay (“OU2-5”).

We

Over the past several years, we and WTM I Company, one of thecertain other PRPs implemented thecompleted all remedial action in OU1 under aactions pursuant to applicable consent decree with the Governments; Menasha Corporation made a financial contribution to that work.  That project began in 2004 and the work is complete, other than on-going monitoring and maintenance.

For OU2-5, work has proceeded primarily underdecrees or a Unilateral Administrative Order (“UAO”) issued in November 2007 by the EPA to us and seven other respondents.  The majority of that work to date has been funded or conducted by parties other than us, although before the UAO,Order. In January 2019, we contributed to a project in that area and we have conducted about $13.4 million of cleanup work under the UAO in 2015 and 2016.  The cleanup is expected to continue through 2018. However, as discussed below, under a consent decree betweenreached an agreement with the United States, the State of Wisconsin, NCR and AppvionGeorgia-Pacific to resolve all remaining claims among those parties. Under the Glatfelter consent decree, we are notprimarily responsible for any additional cleanup at the Site.

Litigation and Settlement.  In 2008, in an allocation action, NCR and Appvion sued us and many other defendants in an effort to allocate among the liable parties the costs of cleaning up this Site and compensating the Governments for their costs and the natural resource trustees for NRDs.  This case has been called the “Whiting litigation.” After several summary judgment rulings and a trial, the trial court entered judgment in the Whiting Litigation allocating to NCR 100% of the costs of (a) the OU2-5 cleanup, (b) NRDs, (c) past and future costs incurred by the Governments in OU2-5, and (d) past and future costs incurred by any of the other parties net of an appropriate equitable adjustment for insurance recoveries.

On appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit affirmed the district court’s ruling, holding that if knowledge and fault were the only equitable factors governing allocation of costs and NRDs at the Site, NCR

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would owe 100% of all costs and damages in OU2-5, but would not have a share of costs in OU1 -- which is upstream of the outfall of the facilities for which NCR is responsible -- solely as an “arranger for disposal” of PCB-containing waste paper by recycling it at our mill.  However, the court of appeals vacated the judgment and remanded the case for the district court’s further consideration of whether any other equitable factors might cause the district court to alter its allocation.

In 2010, in an enforcement action, the Governments sued us and other defendants for (a) an injunction to require implementation of the cleanup ordered by the 2007 UAO, (b) recovery of the Governments’ past and future costs of response, (c) recovery of NRDs, and (d) recovery of a declaration of liability for the Site.  After appeals, the Governments did not obtain an injunction and they withdrew their claims for NRDs.  The Governments obtained a declaration of our liability to comply with the 2007 UAO.  The Governments’ costs claims remained pending.

On January 17, 2017, the United States filed a consent decree with the federal district court among the United States, Wisconsin, NCR, and Appvion (the “NCR/Appvion consent decree”) under which NCR would agree to complete the remaining cleanup and both NCR and Appvion would agree not to seek to recover from us or anyone else any amounts they have spent or will spend, and we and others would be barred from seeking claims against NCR or Appvion.  On March 29, 2017, the United States moved for entry of a somewhat revised version of the NCR/Appvion consent decree, which the federal district court entered on August 23, 2017.  Under the consent decree, if it were to withstand any appeal, we would only face exposure to: (i) government past oversight costs, (ii) government future oversight costs, (iii) long term monitoring and maintenance, and (iv) depending on the reason, a further remedy if necessary in the event the currently ordered remedy fails, over 30 or more years, to achieve its objectives.  As the result of earlier settlements, Georgia Pacific is only jointly liable with us to the Governments for monitoring and maintenance costs incurred in the most downstream three miles of the river (“OU4b”) and the bay of Green Bay (“OU5”).  

In addition, we and Georgia Pacific had claims against each other to reallocate the costs that we have each incurred or will incur.  We have settled those claims.  Under this settlement, Georgia Pacific has agreed to implement thelong-term monitoring and maintenance in OU4bOU2-OU4a and OU5 andfor reimbursement of government oversight costs paid after October 2018. Finally, we would beremain responsible for our obligation to continue long-term monitoring and maintenance of all other upstream Operable Units.  We paid Georgia Pacific $9.5 million in August 2017.

The NCR/Appvionunder our OU1 consent decree.

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Cost estimates Our remaining obligations under the OU1 consent decree consist of long-term monitoring and our settlement with Georgia Pacific resulted in all claims among the responsible parties being barred, waived, or withdrawn.  Accordingly, on October 10, 2017, the federal district court

approved a stipulation dismissing all remaining claims in the Whiting litigation.  Therefore, unless certain limited circumstances occur permitting reassertion of claims,maintenance. Furthermore, we are not subject to claims for reallocation of costs or damages incurred by any of the other parties and we cannot seek contribution or reallocation from them.

On October 20, 2017, we appealed the district court’s approval of the NCR/Appvion consent decree.  We contend that the court did not do what was required to properly conclude that the NCR/Appvion consent decree was substantially fair to us.  We contend that the consent decree was unfair to us.

Cost estimates.  The proposed NCR/Appvion consent decree, as revised, states that all parties combined have spent more than approximately $1 billion to date towards remedial actions and NRDs, of which we have contributed approximately $75 million.  In addition, work to complete the remaining site remedy under the UAO was anticipated to cost approximately $200 million at the beginning of the 2017 remediation season.  With the consent decree being entered, we are no longer exposed to reallocation of any of those amounts.   

Under the NCR/Appvion consent decree, we would remainprimarily responsible for the Governments’ unreimbursed past costs, which although in dispute, are represented to total approximately $34 million and the Governments’ future costs.  Furthermore, we, along with Georgia Pacific, would be responsible for long termlong-term monitoring and maintenance required pursuant to the Lower Fox River 100% Remedial Design Report dated December 2009 – Long Term Monitoring Plan (the “Plan”).  The Plan requires long term monitoring of each of OU1 through OU5in OU2-OU4a over a period of at least 30 years. The monitoring activities consist of, among others, testing fish tissue, sampling water quality and sediment, and inspections of the engineered caps. Each operable unit is required to be monitored; however, becauseIn 2018, we entered into a fixed-price, 30-year agreement with a third party for the performance of all of our settlementmonitoring and maintenance obligations in OU1 through OU4a with Georgia Pacific, our obligations arelimited exceptions, such as, for extraordinary amounts of cap maintenance or replacement. Our obligation under this agreement is included in OU1-OU4a.  Although we are unable to determine with certainty the timing of cash expenditures for the above matters, they are reasonably likely to extend over a period of at least 30 years.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Reserves for the Site.  Our reserve for all remaining claims against us relating to PCB contamination is set forth below:

 

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

 

 

2017

 

 

 

 

2016

 

Balance at January 1,

 

$

52,788

 

 

 

$

17,105

 

Payments

 

 

(9,581

)

 

 

 

(4,193

)

Accruals

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

-

 

Balance at September 30,

 

$

43,207

 

 

 

$

12,912

 

The payments set forth above represent cash paid towards completion of remediation activities in connection with the 2016 and 2015 Work Plans, the Georgia-Pacific settlement and ongoing monitoring activities.  Of our total reserve for the Fox River, $20.0Site. We are obligated to make the regular payments under that fixed-price contract until the remaining amount due is less than the OU1 escrow account balance. We are permitted to pay for this contract using the remaining balance of the escrow account established by us and WTM I Company (“WTM I”) another PRP, under the OU1 consent decree during any period that the balance in the escrow account exceeds the amount due under our fixed-price contract. As of March 31, 2023, the balance in the escrow is less than amounts due under the fixed-price contract by approximately $1.1 million. Our obligation to pay this difference is secured by a letter of credit.

At March 31, 2023, the escrow account balance totaled $8.9 million which is included in the condensed consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Other assets.”
Under the consent decree, we are responsible for reimbursement of government oversight costs paid from October 2018 and later over approximately the next 30 years. We anticipate that oversight costs will decline as activities at the site have transitioned from remediation to long-term monitoring and maintenance.
Reserves for the Site Our reserve for past and future government oversight costs and long-term monitoring and maintenance totaled $14.4 million at March 31, 2023, of which $2.1 million is recorded in the accompanying September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 condensed consolidated balance sheet under the caption “Environmental liabilities” and the remaining $23.2$12.3 million is recorded under the caption “Other long termlong-term liabilities.”

Range of Reasonably Possible Outcomes.  Based on our analysis of all available information, including but not limited to decisions of the courts, official documents such as records of decision, discussions with legal counsel, cost estimates for

future monitoring and maintenance and other post-remediation costs to be performed at the Site, we do not believe it is reasonably possible that our costs associated with the Fox River matter could exceed the aggregate amounts accrued by amounts ranging from insignificant to approximately $30 million.  We believe the likelihood of an outcome in the upper end of the monetary range is less than other possible outcomes within the range and the possibility of an outcome in excess of the upper end of the monetary range is remote.

Summary.  Our current assessment is 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 our reserves will be adequate to provide for future obligations related to this matter, or our share of costs and/or damages will not exceed our available resources, or those obligations will not 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.

amount.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q



14.

SEGMENT INFORMATION




19.SEGMENT INFORMATION
The following tables set forth financial and other information by business unitsegment for the period indicated:

Three months ended September 30

 

 

 

Advanced Airlaid

 

 

 

 

 

Other and

 

 

 

 

Dollars in millions

Composite Fibers

 

 

Materials

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net sales

$

142.3

 

 

$

131.7

 

 

$

67.8

 

 

$

61.9

 

 

$

203.2

 

 

$

211.8

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

413.3

 

 

$

405.3

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

Total revenue

 

142.3

 

 

 

131.7

 

 

 

67.8

 

 

61.9

 

 

 

204.4

 

 

 

213.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

414.6

 

 

 

406.6

 

Cost of products sold

 

115.0

 

 

 

105.8

 

 

 

57.2

 

 

 

53.5

 

 

 

179.7

 

 

 

180.1

 

 

 

7.9

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

359.8

 

 

 

345.5

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

27.3

 

 

 

25.9

 

 

 

10.6

 

 

 

8.4

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

33.0

 

 

 

(7.9

)

 

 

(6.1

)

 

 

54.7

 

 

 

61.2

 

SG&A

 

10.9

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

12.2

 

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

7.9

 

 

 

7.5

 

 

 

33.4

 

 

 

35.7

 

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant,

   equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

 

16.4

 

 

 

14.0

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

12.5

 

 

 

18.7

 

 

 

(15.8

)

 

 

(13.6

)

 

 

21.4

 

 

 

25.4

 

Non-operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(4.4

)

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(4.4

)

Income (loss) before

   income taxes

$

16.4

 

 

$

14.0

 

 

$

8.2

 

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

12.5

 

 

$

18.7

 

 

$

(20.8

)

 

$

(18.0

)

 

$

16.4

 

 

$

21.0

 

Supplementary Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net tons sold (thousands)

 

43.8

 

 

 

39.1

 

 

 

26.2

 

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

197.1

 

 

 

197.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

267.1

 

 

 

261.5

 

Depreciation, depletion and

   amortization

$

7.1

 

 

$

6.9

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

2.4

 

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

3.8

 

 

$

0.6

 

 

$

21.4

 

 

$

16.3

 

Capital expenditures

 

3.8

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

12.6

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

10.2

 

 

 

26.7

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

31.1

 

 

 

36.6

 

Nine months ended September 30

 

 

 

Advanced Airlaid

 

 

 

 

 

Other and

 

 

 

 

Dollars in millions

Composite Fibers

 

 

Materials

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net sales

$

400.6

 

 

$

391.6

 

 

$

190.4

 

 

$

183.4

 

 

$

600.3

 

 

$

638.9

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,191.4

 

 

$

1,213.9

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

4.0

 

Total revenue

 

400.6

 

 

391.6

 

 

 

190.4

 

 

 

183.4

 

 

 

603.6

 

 

 

642.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,194.7

 

 

 

1,217.9

 

Cost of products sold

 

322.2

 

 

 

316.0

 

 

 

160.7

 

 

 

157.5

 

 

 

555.7

 

 

 

574.1

 

 

 

14.0

 

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

1,052.6

 

 

 

1,056.2

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

78.4

 

 

 

75.6

 

 

 

29.7

 

 

 

25.9

 

 

 

47.9

 

 

 

68.8

 

 

 

(14.0

)

 

 

(8.6

)

 

 

142.1

 

 

 

161.7

 

SG&A

 

32.9

 

 

 

35.1

 

 

 

6.9

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

36.0

 

 

 

40.9

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

22.6

 

 

 

100.5

 

 

 

104.8

 

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

 

45.5

 

 

 

40.5

 

 

 

22.8

 

 

 

19.7

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

27.9

 

 

 

(38.7

)

 

 

(31.2

)

 

 

41.7

 

 

 

56.9

 

Non-operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13.7

)

 

 

(12.7

)

 

 

(13.7

)

 

 

(12.7

)

Income (loss) before

   income taxes

$

45.5

 

 

$

40.5

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

11.9

 

 

$

27.9

 

 

$

(52.4

)

 

$

(43.9

)

 

$

27.9

 

 

$

44.2

 

Supplementary Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net tons sold (thousands)

 

124.5

 

 

 

116.7

 

 

 

76.6

 

 

 

74.1

 

 

 

578.4

 

 

 

597.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

779.5

 

 

 

788.5

 

Depreciation, depletion and

   amortization

$

20.9

 

 

$

21.2

 

 

$

7.1

 

 

$

7.0

 

 

$

22.9

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

5.4

 

 

$

1.8

 

 

$

56.3

 

 

$

49.7

 

Capital expenditures

 

10.6

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

36.1

 

 

 

25.0

 

 

 

44.2

 

 

 

77.4

 

 

 

11.3

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

102.2

 

 

 

116.9

 

Three months ended
March 31,
Dollars in thousands20232022
Net Sales
Airlaid Material$159,441 $149,464 
Composite Fibers132,591 135,829 
Spunlace86,723 96,387 
Inter-segment sales elimination(547)— 
Total$378,208 $381,680 
Operating income (loss)
Airlaid Material$13,914 $12,221 
Composite Fibers6,127 (335)
Spunlace(2,023)(1,572)
Other and unallocated(11,905)(126,203)
Total$6,113 $(115,889)
Depreciation and amortization
Airlaid Material$7,686 $7,629 
Composite Fibers3,965 6,519 
Spunlace3,092 2,914 
Other and unallocated988 1,422 
Total$15,731 $18,484 
Capital expenditures
Airlaid Material$2,082 $3,468 
Composite Fibers3,663 6,127 
Spunlace2,701 2,085 
Other and unallocated1,054 668 
Total$9,500 $12,348 
Tons shipped (metric)
Airlaid Material39,827 43,052 
Composite Fibers24,818 28,211 
Spunlace16,420 20,736 
Total81,065 91,999 

The sum of individual amounts set forth above may not agree to the consolidated financial statements included herein due to rounding.

Business UnitsSegments Results of individual business unitsoperating segments 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 unitssegments 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.segments. 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 unitsegment are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.

table set forth above.

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Management evaluates results of operations of the business unitsoperating segments before pension expense, certain corporate level costs and the effects of certain gains or losses not considered to be related to the core business operations. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business unitsthe segments and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” In the evaluation of business unitoperating segments results, management does not use any measures of total assets. This presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that the Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.


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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


15.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


Our 5.375% Notes issued by P. H. Glatfelter Company (the “Parent”) are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by certain of our 100%-owned domestic subsidiaries, PHG Tea Leaves, Inc., Mollanvick, Inc., Glatfelter Composite Fibers N. A., Inc. (“CFNA”), Glatfelter Advance Materials N.A., Inc. (“GAMNA”), and Glatfelter Holdings, LLC. The guarantees are subject to certain customary release provisions including i) the designation of such subsidiary as an unrestricted or excluded subsidiary; (ii) in connection with any sale or disposition of the capital stock of the subsidiary guarantor; or (iii) upon our exercise of our legal defeasance option or our covenant defeasance option, all of which are more fully described in the Indenture dated as of October 3, 2012 and the First Supplemental Indenture dated as of October 27, 2015, among us, the Guarantors and US Bank National Association, as Trustee, relating to the 5.375% Notes.

The following presents our condensed consolidating statements of income, including comprehensive income, for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, our condensed consolidating balance sheets as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and our condensed consolidating cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016.

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2017

In thousands

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

203,205

 

 

$

20,588

 

 

$

211,331

 

 

$

(21,799

)

 

$

413,325

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

1,236

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,236

 

Total revenues

 

204,441

 

 

 

20,588

 

 

 

211,331

 

 

 

(21,799

)

 

 

414,561

 

Costs of products sold

 

188,677

 

 

 

19,525

 

 

 

173,423

 

 

 

(21,799

)

 

 

359,826

 

Gross profit

 

15,764

 

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

37,908

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,735

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expenses

 

18,730

 

 

 

536

 

 

 

14,133

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,399

 

(Gain) loss on dispositions of plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

70

 

 

 

(114

)

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

(24

)

Operating income (loss)

 

(3,036

)

 

 

641

 

 

 

23,755

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,360

 

Other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(5,241

)

 

 

(300

)

 

 

(436

)

 

 

1,430

 

 

 

(4,547

)

Interest income

 

160

 

 

 

1,316

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

(1,430

)

 

 

51

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

17,880

 

 

 

18,096

 

 

 

 

 

 

(35,976

)

 

 

 

Other, net

 

498

 

 

 

(1,920

)

 

 

944

 

 

 

 

 

 

(478

)

Total other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income (expense)

 

13,297

 

 

 

17,192

 

 

 

513

 

 

 

(35,976

)

 

 

(4,974

)

Income before income taxes

 

10,261

 

 

 

17,833

 

 

 

24,268

 

 

 

(35,976

)

 

 

16,386

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(1,844

)

 

 

(47

)

 

 

6,172

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,281

 

Net income

 

12,105

 

 

 

17,880

 

 

 

18,096

 

 

 

(35,976

)

 

 

12,105

 

Other comprehensive income

 

17,330

 

 

 

14,812

 

 

 

14,959

 

 

 

(29,771

)

 

 

17,330

 

Comprehensive income

$

29,435

 

 

$

32,692

 

 

$

33,055

 

 

$

(65,747

)

 

$

29,435

 

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2017

In thousands

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

Net sales

$

600,346

 

 

$

63,173

 

 

$

591,926

 

 

$

(64,065

)

 

$

1,191,380

 

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

3,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,346

 

 

Total revenues

 

603,692

 

 

 

63,173

 

 

 

591,926

 

 

 

(64,065

)

 

 

1,194,726

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

568,067

 

 

 

60,158

 

 

 

488,466

 

 

 

(64,065

)

 

 

1,052,626

 

 

Gross profit

 

35,625

 

 

 

3,015

 

 

 

103,460

 

 

 

 

 

 

142,100

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expenses

 

55,976

 

 

 

846

 

 

 

43,662

 

 

 

 

 

 

100,484

 

 

(Gain) loss on dispositions of plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

118

 

 

 

(188

)

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

(50

)

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(20,469

)

 

 

2,357

 

 

 

59,778

 

 

 

 

 

 

41,666

 

 

Other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(15,084

)

 

 

(619

)

 

 

(1,377

)

 

 

4,049

 

 

 

(13,031

)

 

Interest income

 

451

 

 

 

3,714

 

 

 

93

 

 

 

(4,049

)

 

 

209

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

50,298

 

 

 

51,197

 

 

 

 

 

 

(101,495

)

 

 

 

 

Other, net

 

1,525

 

 

 

(6,445

)

 

 

4,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

(906

)

 

Total other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   income (expense)

 

37,190

 

 

 

47,847

 

 

 

2,730

 

 

 

(101,495

)

 

 

(13,728

)

 

Income before income taxes

 

16,721

 

 

 

50,204

 

 

 

62,508

 

 

 

(101,495

)

 

 

27,938

 

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(1,273

)

 

 

(94

)

 

 

11,311

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,944

 

 

Net income

 

17,994

 

 

 

50,298

 

 

 

51,197

 

 

 

(101,495

)

 

 

17,994

 

 

Other comprehensive income

 

50,855

 

 

 

43,878

 

 

 

43,344

 

 

 

(87,222

)

 

 

50,855

 

 

Comprehensive income

$

68,849

 

 

$

94,176

 

 

$

94,541

 

 

$

(188,717

)

 

$

68,849

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the three months ended September 30, 2016

In thousands

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Net sales

$

211,761

 

 

$

18,086

 

 

$

192,214

 

 

$

(16,760

)

 

$

405,301

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

1,346

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,346

 

Total revenues

 

213,107

 

 

 

18,086

 

 

 

192,214

 

 

 

(16,760

)

 

 

406,647

 

Costs of products sold

 

186,297

 

 

 

16,732

 

 

 

159,208

 

 

 

(16,760

)

 

 

345,477

 

Gross profit

 

26,810

 

 

 

1,354

 

 

 

33,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

61,170

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expenses

 

21,048

 

 

 

(25

)

 

 

14,724

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,747

 

(Gain) loss on dispositions of plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Operating income

 

5,755

 

 

 

1,379

 

 

 

18,284

 

 

 

 

 

 

25,418

 

Other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(4,332

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(751

)

 

 

1,189

 

 

 

(3,895

)

Interest income

 

173

 

 

 

1,063

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

(1,189

)

 

 

52

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

17,228

 

 

 

16,225

 

 

 

 

 

 

(33,453

)

 

 

 

Other, net

 

(670

)

 

 

(819

)

 

 

916

 

 

 

 

 

 

(573

)

Total other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income (expense)

 

12,399

 

 

 

16,468

 

 

 

170

 

 

 

(33,453

)

 

 

(4,416

)

Income before income taxes

 

18,154

 

 

 

17,847

 

 

 

18,454

 

 

 

(33,453

)

 

 

21,002

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(1,447

)

 

 

619

 

 

 

2,229

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,401

 

Net income

 

19,601

 

 

 

17,228

 

 

 

16,225

 

 

 

(33,453

)

 

 

19,601

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

(69

)

 

 

(2,307

)

 

 

(2,462

)

 

 

4,769

 

 

 

(69

)

Comprehensive income

$

19,532

 

 

$

14,921

 

 

$

13,763

 

 

$

(28,684

)

 

$

19,532

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income for the nine months ended September 30, 2016

In thousands

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

Net sales

$

638,918

 

 

$

54,293

 

 

$

573,355

 

 

$

(52,634

)

 

$

1,213,932

 

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

4,013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,013

 

 

Total revenues

 

642,931

 

 

 

54,293

 

 

 

573,355

 

 

 

(52,634

)

 

 

1,217,945

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

582,751

 

 

 

51,493

 

 

 

474,599

 

 

 

(52,634

)

 

 

1,056,209

 

 

Gross profit

 

60,180

 

 

 

2,800

 

 

 

98,756

 

 

 

 

 

 

161,736

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

expenses

 

62,115

 

 

 

(246

)

 

 

42,927

 

 

 

 

 

 

104,796

 

 

Loss on dispositions of plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

31

 

 

Operating income (loss)

 

(1,946

)

 

 

3,046

 

 

 

55,809

 

 

 

 

 

 

56,909

 

 

Other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   income (expense)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(13,036

)

 

 

(1

)

 

 

(2,352

)

 

 

3,425

 

 

 

(11,964

)

 

Interest income

 

523

 

 

 

3,056

 

 

 

50

 

 

 

(3,425

)

 

 

204

 

 

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

 

46,485

 

 

 

44,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

(90,535

)

 

 

 

 

Other, net

 

(1,787

)

 

 

(2,220

)

 

 

3,051

 

 

 

 

 

 

(956

)

 

Total other non-operating

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

   income (expense)

 

32,185

 

 

 

44,885

 

 

 

749

 

 

 

(90,535

)

 

 

(12,716

)

 

Income before income taxes

 

30,239

 

 

 

47,931

 

 

 

56,558

 

 

 

(90,535

)

 

 

44,193

 

 

Income tax provision (benefit)

 

(7,495

)

 

 

1,446

 

 

 

12,508

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,459

 

 

Net income

 

37,734

 

 

 

46,485

 

 

 

44,050

 

 

 

(90,535

)

 

 

37,734

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

4,134

 

 

 

(2,691

)

 

 

(2,835

)

 

 

5,526

 

 

 

4,134

 

 

Comprehensive income

$

41,868

 

 

$

43,794

 

 

$

41,215

 

 

$

(85,009

)

 

$

41,868

 

 

Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2017

In thousands

 

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

374

 

 

$

682

 

 

$

83,231

 

 

$

 

 

$

84,287

 

Other current assets

 

 

226,678

 

 

 

287,440

 

 

 

289,956

 

 

 

(316,866

)

 

 

487,208

 

Plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

383,014

 

 

 

70,093

 

 

 

402,910

 

 

 

 

 

 

856,017

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

 

885,734

 

 

 

634,893

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,520,627

)

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

129,617

 

 

 

 

 

 

139,665

 

 

 

 

 

 

269,282

 

Total assets

 

$

1,625,417

 

 

$

993,108

 

 

$

915,762

 

 

$

(1,837,493

)

 

$

1,696,794

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

436,791

 

 

$

58,602

 

 

$

157,486

 

 

$

(316,866

)

 

$

336,013

 

Long-term debt

 

 

357,441

 

 

 

49,000

 

 

 

52,584

 

 

 

 

 

 

459,025

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

14,478

 

 

 

(541

)

 

 

51,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

65,597

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

106,111

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

19,139

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,563

 

Total liabilities

 

 

914,821

 

 

 

107,374

 

 

 

280,869

 

 

 

(316,866

)

 

 

986,198

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

710,596

 

 

 

885,734

 

 

 

634,893

 

 

 

(1,520,627

)

 

 

710,596

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,625,417

 

 

$

993,108

 

 

$

915,762

 

 

$

(1,837,493

)

 

$

1,696,794

 

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2016

In thousands

 

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

5,082

 

 

$

1,461

 

 

$

48,901

 

 

$

 

 

$

55,444

 

Other current assets

 

 

206,002

 

 

 

256,289

 

 

 

242,187

 

 

 

(265,663

)

 

 

438,815

 

Plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

360,521

 

 

 

31,455

 

 

 

383,922

 

 

 

 

 

 

775,898

 

Investments in subsidiaries

 

 

789,565

 

 

 

540,029

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,329,594

)

 

 

 

Other assets

 

 

123,010

 

 

 

 

 

 

128,092

 

 

 

 

 

 

251,102

 

Total assets

 

$

1,484,180

 

 

$

829,234

 

 

$

803,102

 

 

$

(1,595,257

)

 

$

1,521,259

 

Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities

 

$

426,628

 

 

$

26,085

 

 

$

135,961

 

 

$

(265,663

)

 

$

323,011

 

Long-term debt

 

 

283,686

 

 

 

14,000

 

 

 

65,961

 

 

 

 

 

 

363,647

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

10,221

 

 

 

(729

)

 

 

45,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

54,995

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

109,819

 

 

 

313

 

 

 

15,648

 

 

 

 

 

 

125,780

 

Total liabilities

 

 

830,354

 

 

 

39,669

 

 

 

263,073

 

 

 

(265,663

)

 

 

867,433

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

653,826

 

 

 

789,565

 

 

 

540,029

 

 

 

(1,329,594

)

 

 

653,826

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

1,484,180

 

 

$

829,234

 

 

$

803,102

 

 

$

(1,595,257

)

 

$

1,521,259

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2017

In thousands

 

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

(17,066

)

 

$

(3,241

)

 

$

73,103

 

 

$

 

 

$

52,796

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands

 

 

(55,415

)

 

 

(32,847

)

 

 

(13,910

)

 

 

 

 

 

(102,172

)

 

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

8

 

 

 

209

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

217

 

 

Repayments from intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

12,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,000

)

 

 

 

 

Advances of intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

(13,500

)

 

 

 

 

 

13,500

 

 

 

 

 

Intercompany capital contributed

 

 

(2,000

)

 

 

(400

)

 

 

 

 

 

2,400

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(100

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(100

)

 

Total investing activities

 

 

(57,507

)

 

 

(34,538

)

 

 

(13,910

)

 

 

3,900

 

 

 

(102,055

)

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net long-term borrowings

 

 

73,298

 

 

 

35,000

 

 

 

(18,711

)

 

 

 

 

 

89,587

 

 

Payment of dividends to shareholders

 

 

(16,805

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,805

)

 

Repayments of intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,000

)

 

 

12,000

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings of intercompany loans

 

 

13,500

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13,500

)

 

 

 

 

Intercompany capital received

 

 

 

 

 

2,000

 

 

 

400

 

 

 

(2,400

)

 

 

 

 

Payment of intercompany dividend

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments related to share-based compensation awards and other

 

 

(128

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(128

)

 

Total financing activities

 

 

69,865

 

 

 

37,000

 

 

 

(30,311

)

 

 

(3,900

)

 

 

72,654

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,448

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,448

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(4,708

)

 

 

(779

)

 

 

34,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

28,843

 

 

Cash at the beginning of period

 

 

5,082

 

 

 

1,461

 

 

 

48,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,444

 

 

Cash at the end of period

 

$

374

 

 

$

682

 

 

$

83,231

 

 

$

 

 

$

84,287

 

 

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2016

In thousands

 

Parent

Company

 

 

Guarantors

 

 

Non

Guarantors

 

 

Adjustments/

Eliminations

 

 

Consolidated

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

41,753

 

 

$

3,748

 

 

$

13,936

 

 

$

 

 

$

59,437

 

 

Investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expenditures for purchases of plant, equipment and timberlands

 

 

(78,187

)

 

 

(21,066

)

 

 

(17,695

)

 

 

 

 

 

(116,948

)

 

Proceeds from disposals of plant, equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

55

 

 

Repayments from intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

11,101

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,101

)

 

 

 

 

Advances of intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

(12,330

)

 

 

 

 

 

12,330

 

 

 

 

 

Intercompany capital (contributed) returned

 

 

(17,000

)

 

 

(500

)

 

 

 

 

 

17,500

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(400

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(400

)

 

Total investing activities

 

 

(95,546

)

 

 

(22,795

)

 

 

(17,681

)

 

 

18,729

 

 

 

(117,293

)

 

Financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net long-term borrowings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,983

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,983

 

 

Payments of borrowing costs

 

 

(136

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(136

)

 

Payment of dividends to shareholders

 

 

(16,134

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16,134

)

 

Repayments of intercompany loans

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(11,101

)

 

 

11,101

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings of intercompany loans

 

 

12,330

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(12,330

)

 

 

 

 

Intercompany capital (returned) received

 

 

 

 

 

17,000

 

 

 

500

 

 

 

(17,500

)

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from government grants

 

 

3,251

 

 

 

2,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,251

 

 

Payments related to share-based compensation awards and other

 

 

(990

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(990

)

 

Total financing activities

 

 

(1,679

)

 

 

19,000

 

 

 

4,382

 

 

 

(18,729

)

 

 

2,974

 

 

Effect of exchange rate on cash

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

330

 

 

 

 

 

 

330

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

 

(55,472

)

 

 

(47

)

 

 

967

 

 

 

 

 

 

(54,552

)

 

Cash at the beginning of period

 

 

59,130

 

 

 

465

 

 

 

45,709

 

 

 

 

 

 

105,304

 

 

Cash at the end of period

 

$

3,658

 

 

$

418

 

 

$

46,676

 

 

$

 

 

$

50,752

 

 

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


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 20162022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

10-K ("2022 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, shipping volumes, selling prices, input costs, 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 unplanned market-related downtime, variations in product pricing, or product substitution;

ii.

the impact of competition, both domestic and international, changes in industry production capacity, including the construction of new mills or new machines, the closing of mills and incremental changes due to capital expenditures or productivity increases;

iii.

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

iv.

geopolitical events, including the impact of conflicts such as Russia and Ukraine;

v.

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

vi.

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

vii.

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

viii.

the impact of unplanned production interruption;

ix.

disruptions in production and/or increased costs due to labor disputes including an inability to renew our collective bargaining arrangement for the Spring Grove, PA facility which expired in February 2017;

x.

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

xi.

the gain or loss of significant customers and/or on-going viability of such customers;

xii.

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;

xiii.

our ability to successfully complete the implementation of new manufacturing and business systems to support Advanced Airlaid Materials;

xiv.

adverse results in litigation in the Fox River matter;

xv.

the impact of war and terrorism;

xvi.

the impact of unfavorable outcomes of audits by various state, federal or international tax authorities or changes in pre-tax income and its impact on the valuation of deferred taxes;

xvii.

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

xviii.

our ability to finance, consummate and integrate acquisitions.

i.risks related to the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine and its impact on our production, sales, supply chain, cost of energy, and availability of energy due to natural gas supply issues into Europe from the Nord Stream 1 pipeline;

ii.risks associated with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, including global and regional economic conditions, changes in demand for our products, interruptions in our global supply chain, ability to continue production by our facilities, credit conditions of our customers or suppliers, or potential legal actions that could arise due to our operations during the pandemic;
iii.disruptions of our global supply chain, including the availability of key raw materials and transportation for the delivery of critical inputs and of products to customers, and the increase in the costs of transporting materials and products;
iv.risks associated with our ability to increase selling prices quickly or sufficiently enough to recover rapid cost inflation in our raw materials, energy, freight and other costs, and the potential reduction or loss of sales due to price increases;
v.variations in demand for our products, including the impact of unplanned market-related downtime, variations in product pricing, or product substitution;
vi.the impact of competition, changes in industry production capacity, including the construction of new facilities or new machines, the closing of facilities and incremental changes due to capital expenditures or productivity increases;
vii.risks associated with our international operations, including local economic and political environments and fluctuations in currency exchange rates;
viii.our ability to develop new, high value-added products;
ix.changes in the price or availability of raw materials we use, particularly woodpulp, pulp substitutes, synthetic pulp, other specialty fibers and abaca fiber;
x.changes in energy-related prices and commodity raw materials with an energy component;
xi.the impact of unplanned production interruption at our facilities or at any of our key suppliers;
xii.disruptions in production and/or increased costs due to labor disputes;
xiii.the gain or loss of significant customers and/or on-going viability of such customers;
xiv.the impact of war and terrorism;
xv.the impact of unfavorable outcomes of audits by various state, federal or international tax authorities or changes in pre-tax income and its impact on the valuation of deferred taxes;
xvi.enactment of adverse state, federal or foreign tax or other legislation or changes in government legislation, policy or regulation; and
xvii.our ability to finance, consummate and integrate acquisitions, including our acquisitions of Mount Holly and Jacob Holm.
Introduction We manufacture a wide array of specialty papersengineered materials and engineered materials. We manage our company along three business units:

Composite Fibers with revenue from the sale of single-serve tea and coffee filtration papers, nonwoven wallcovering base materials, metallized products, composite laminate papers, and many technically special papers including substrates for electrical applications;

operating segments:

Advanced Airlaid Materialswith revenue from the salesales of airlaid nonwoven fabric-like materials used in feminine hygiene andproducts, adult incontinence products, tabletop, specialty wipes, home care products and other airlaid applications;

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Composite Fibers with sales of single-serve tea and

coffee filtration papers, wallcovering base materials, composite laminate papers, technical specialties including substrates for electrical applications, and metallized products; and

Spunlace with sales of premium quality spunlace nonwovens for critical cleaning, high-performance materials, personal care, hygiene and medical applications.

The former Specialty Papers with revenue frombusiness’ results of operations and financial condition are reported as discontinued operations. Following is a discussion and analysis primarily of the salefinancial results of papers for carbonlessoperations and other forms, envelopes, book publishing, and engineered products such as papers for high-speed ink jet printing, office specialty products, greeting cards, packaging, casting, release, transfer, playing card, postal, FDA-compliant food, and other niche specialty applications.

financial condition of our continuing operations.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Nine

Three months ended September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 versus the ninethree months ended September 30, 2016

March 31, 2022

OverviewFor the first ninethree months of 2017 net income totaled $18.02023, we reported a loss from continuing operations of $13.2 million, or $0.41$0.29 per diluted share compared with $37.7a loss of $108.3 million and $0.86or $2.42 per diluted share in the year earlier period.

The following table sets forth summarized consolidated results of operations:

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

In thousands, except per share

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

In thousands, except per share20232022

Net sales

$

1,191,380

 

 

 

$

1,213,932

 

 

Net sales$378,208 $381,680 

Gross profit

 

142,100

 

 

 

 

161,736

 

 

Gross profit36,214 31,665 

Operating income

 

41,666

 

 

 

 

56,909

 

 

Net income

 

17,994

 

 

 

 

37,734

 

 

Earnings per diluted share

 

0.41

 

 

 

0.86

 

 

Operating income (loss)Operating income (loss)6,113 (115,889)
Continuing operationsContinuing operations
LossLoss(13,182)(108,290)
Loss per shareLoss per share(0.29)(2.42)
Net lossNet loss(13,584)(108,327)
Loss per shareLoss per share(0.30)(2.42)

Reported

The reported results are in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) and reflect the impact of a number of significant items including debt refinancing, turnaround strategy costs, strategic initiatives, CEO transition costs, and cost optimization, among others. Our operating results for the first ninethree months of 20172023 reflect: i) improved operating profit by our Airlaid and 2016 include on a pre-tax basis $19.5Composite Fibers segments driven by price-cost gap improvements, ii) higher interest expense reflecting charges associated with the debt refinancing which included extinguishing our €220.0 million Term Loan, our IKB term loans and $8.0 million, respectively, of net costs considered to be unusual or non-core business in nature. The decline in our results summarizedreduction in the table above reflects the $11.5 million increase in such costs. Our Composite Fibersrevolver credit facility and Advanced Airlaid Materials businesses, which combined represented approximately 50% of consolidated net sales, reported higher operating income and operating margin expansion in the comparison driven by higher shipping volumes and improved productivity. Specialty Papers’ results declined significantly in the comparison reflecting challenging market conditions.

iii) costs incurred related to our turnaround strategy.

In addition to the results reported in accordance with GAAP, we evaluate our performance using financial metrics not calculated in accordance with GAAP, including adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings before interest expense, interest income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and stock-based compensation (“Adjusted EBITDA”). On an adjusted earnings basis, a non-GAAP measure, we had an adjusted loss from continuing operations of $5.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share.share for the first three months of 2023, compared with a loss of $6.2 million, or $0.14 per share, a year ago. Our Adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, was $24.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 as compared to $23.0 million for the same period in 2022. We disclose this information to allow investors to evaluate our performance exclusive of certain items that impact the comparability of results from period to period and we believe it is helpful in understanding underlying operating trends and cash flow generation.
Adjusted earnings consists of net income determined in accordance with GAAP adjusted to exclude the impact of the following:

Goodwill and other asset impairment charges. This adjustment represents non-cash charges recorded to reduce the carrying amount of certain long-lived assets of our Dresden, Germany facility and goodwill of our Composite Fibers reporting segment.
Turnaround strategy costs. This adjustment reflects costs incurred in connection with the Company's turnaround strategy initiated in 2022 under its new chief executive officer to drive operational and financial improvement. These costs are primarily related to professional services fees and employee separation costs.
Russia/Ukraine conflict charges. This adjustment represents a non-cash charge recorded to reduce the carrying amount of accounts receivable and inventory directly related to the Russia/Ukraine military conflict.

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Strategic initiatives. These adjustments primarily reflect professional and legal fees incurred directly related to evaluating and executing certain strategic initiatives including costs associated with acquisitions, related integrations, and charges incurred to step-up acquired inventory to fair-value.
Debt refinancing costs. Represents charges to write-off unamortized debt issuance costs in connection with the extinguishment of the Company’s €220.0 million Term Loan and IKB loans, as well as, the amendment to the Company's credit facility. These costs also include an early repayment penalty related to the extinguishment of the IKB loans.
CEO transition costs.This adjustment reflects a non-cash pension settlement charge associated with the separation of our former CEO related to a lump-sum distribution made in Q1 2023 under the terms of his non-qualified pension plan agreement.
Corporate headquarters relocation. These adjustments reflect costs incurred in connection with the strategic relocation of the Company’s corporate headquarters to Charlotte, NC. The costs are primarily related to employee relocation costs and exit costs at the former corporate headquarters.
Cost optimization actions.These adjustments reflectsreflect charges incurred in connection with initiatives to optimize the cost structure of certain business units in response to changes in business conditions. The costs are primarily related tothe Company, improve efficiencies or other objectives. Such actions may include asset rationalization, headcount reduction efforts, asset write-offs and certain contract termination costs.

Specialty Papers environmental compliance.reductions, or similar actions. These adjustments, reflect non-capitalized, one-time costs incurred bywhich have occurred at various times in the business unit directly relatedpast, are irregular in timing and relate to specific identified programs to reduce or optimize the compliance with the U.S. EPA Best Available Retrofit Technology rule and the Boiler Maximum Achievable Control Technology rule. This adjustment includes costs incurred during the transition period in which the newly installed equipment was brought on-line.

Airlaid capacity expansion costs. These adjustments reflect non-capitalized, one-time costs incurred related to the start-upcost structure of a new airlaid production facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

particular operating segment or the corporate function.

Timberland sales and related costs.These adjustments exclude gains from the sales of timberlands as these items are not considered to be part of our core business, ongoing results of operations or cash flows. These adjustments are irregular in timing and amount and may benefit our operating results.
These adjustments are each unique and not considered to be on-going in nature. The transactions are irregular in timing and amount and may significantly impact our operating performance.

As such, these items may not be indicative of our past or future performance and therefore are excluded for comparability purposes.

Adjusted earnings and adjusted earnings per diluted share are considered measures not calculated in accordance with GAAP, and therefore are non-GAAP measures. The non-GAAP financial information should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The following table sets forth the reconciliation of net incomeloss to adjusted earningsloss from continuing operations for the nine months ended Septemberperiods indicated:
 Three months ended March 31,
 20232022
In thousands, except per shareAmountEPSAmountEPS
Net loss$(13,584)$(0.30)$(108,327)$(2.42)
Exclude: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax402 0.01 37 — 
Loss from continuing operations(13,182)(0.29)(108,290)(2.42)
Adjustments (pre-tax):
  
Goodwill and other asset impairment charges (1)
 117,349  
Turnaround strategy costs (2)
4,483 — 
Russia/Ukraine conflict charges (3)
 3,948 
Strategic initiatives (4)
730 1,835  
Debt refinancing (5)
1,883 — 
CEO transition costs (6)
633 — 
Corporate headquarters relocation 88  
Cost optimization actions (7)
 941  
Timberland sales and related costs(617)(2,962) 
Total adjustments (pre-tax)7,112 121,199 
Income taxes (8)
(3)(19,147)
Other tax adjustments (9)
207 79 
Total after-tax adjustments7,316 0.16 102,131 2.28 
Adjusted loss from continuing operations$(5,866)$(0.13)$(6,159)$(0.14)
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(1)Reflects goodwill impairment charge of $56.1 million and 2016:

other asset impairment charges of $61.3 million recognized in Q1 2022.

 

Nine months ended September 30

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

In thousands, except per share

Amount

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

 

Amount

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

Net income

$

17,994

 

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

37,734

 

 

$

0.86

 

Adjustments (pre-tax)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost optimization actions

 

9,627

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty Papers' environmental compliance

 

3,076

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,645

 

 

 

 

 

Airlaid capacity expansion costs

 

7,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,308

 

 

 

 

 

Timberland sales and related costs

 

(188

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total adjustments (pre-tax)

 

19,549

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,041

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes (1)

 

(1,122

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,736

)

 

 

 

 

Total after-tax adjustments

 

18,427

 

 

 

0.41

 

 

 

5,305

 

 

 

0.12

 

Adjusted earnings

$

36,421

 

 

$

0.82

 

 

$

43,039

 

 

$

0.98

 

(2)Reflects employee separation costs of $3.3 million and $1.2 million in professional fees.

(1)

Tax effect on adjustments calculated based on the incremental effective tax rate of the jurisdiction in which each adjustment originated and the related impact of valuation allowances.

(3)Reflects bad debt expense charges of $2.9 million and inventory reserves charges of $1.0 million recognized in Q1 2022.
(4)For 2023, reflects consulting and legal fees of $0.5 million, employee separation costs of $0.1 million, and other costs of $0.1 million. For 2022, reflects professional and legal fees of $1.3 million, employee separation costs of $0.3 million, and other costs of $0.2 million.
(5)Reflects $1.8 million of deferred debt issuance costs in connection with the Company’s new €250 million EUR Term loan, and $0.1 million in early repayment penalties and write-off of unamortized financing fees on the IKB loans.
(6)Reflects pension settlement charge related to former CEO's separation.
(7)Primarily reflects employee separation costs of $0.4 million, equipment write-down of $0.4 million and other costs of $0.1 million directly associated with closure of a synthetic fiber production facility in the U.K. recognized in Q1 2022.
(8)Tax effect on adjustments calculated based on the incremental effective tax rate of the jurisdiction in which each adjustment originated. For items originating in the U.S., no tax effect is recognized due to the previously established valuation allowance on the net deferred tax assets.
(9)Tax effect of applying certain provisions of the CARES Act of 2020.



The sumfollowing table sets forth the reconciliation of individual per share amounts set forth above may not agreenet loss to adjusted earnings per share dueEBITDA for the periods indicated:
Adjusted EBITDAThree months ended March 31,
In thousands20232022
Net loss$(13,584)$(108,327)
Exclude: Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax402 37 
Add back: Taxes on continuing operations3,694 (16,784)
Depreciation and amortization15,731 18,484 
Interest expense, net12,323 7,845 
EBITDA18,566 (98,745)
Adjustments:
Goodwill and other asset impairment charges 117,349 
Turnaround strategy costs4,483 — 
Russia/Ukraine conflict charges 3,948 
Strategic initiatives730 1,835 
Debt refinancing59 — 
CEO transition costs633 — 
Corporate headquarters relocation 88 
Share-based compensation931 909 
Cost optimization actions, excluding accelerated depreciation 589 
Timberland sales and related costs(617)(2,962)
Adjusted EBITDA$24,785 $23,011 
EBITDA is a measure used by management to rounding.

assess our operating performance and is calculated using

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


income (loss) from continuing operations and excludes interest expense, interest income, income taxes, and

Business Unit Performance

Nine months ended September 30

 

 

 

Advanced Airlaid

 

 

 

 

 

Other and

 

 

 

 

Dollars in millions

Composite Fibers

 

 

Materials

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net sales

$

400.6

 

 

$

391.6

 

 

$

190.4

 

 

$

183.4

 

 

$

600.3

 

 

$

638.9

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

1,191.4

 

 

$

1,213.9

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

4.0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.3

 

 

 

4.0

 

Total revenue

 

400.6

 

 

391.6

 

 

 

190.4

 

 

 

183.4

 

 

 

603.6

 

 

 

642.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,194.7

 

 

 

1,217.9

 

Cost of products sold

 

322.2

 

 

 

316.0

 

 

 

160.7

 

 

 

157.5

 

 

 

555.7

 

 

 

574.1

 

 

 

14.0

 

 

 

8.6

 

 

 

1,052.6

 

 

 

1,056.2

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

78.4

 

 

 

75.6

 

 

 

29.7

 

 

 

25.9

 

 

 

47.9

 

 

 

68.8

 

 

 

(14.0

)

 

 

(8.6

)

 

 

142.1

 

 

 

161.7

 

SG&A

 

32.9

 

 

 

35.1

 

 

 

6.9

 

 

 

6.2

 

 

 

36.0

 

 

 

40.9

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

22.6

 

 

 

100.5

 

 

 

104.8

 

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

 

45.5

 

 

 

40.5

 

 

 

22.8

 

 

 

19.7

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

27.9

 

 

 

(38.7

)

 

 

(31.2

)

 

 

41.7

 

 

 

56.9

 

Non-operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(13.7

)

 

 

(12.7

)

 

 

(13.7

)

 

 

(12.7

)

Income (loss) before

   income taxes

$

45.5

 

 

$

40.5

 

 

$

22.8

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

11.9

 

 

$

27.9

 

 

$

(52.4

)

 

$

(43.9

)

 

$

27.9

 

 

$

44.2

 

Supplementary Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net tons sold (thousands)

 

124.5

 

 

 

116.7

 

 

 

76.6

 

 

 

74.1

 

 

 

578.4

 

 

 

597.7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

779.5

 

 

 

788.5

 

Depreciation, depletion and

   amortization

$

20.9

 

 

$

21.2

 

 

$

7.1

 

 

$

7.0

 

 

$

22.9

 

 

$

19.7

 

 

$

5.4

 

 

$

1.8

 

 

$

56.3

 

 

$

49.7

 

Capital expenditures

 

10.6

 

 

 

13.7

 

 

 

36.1

 

 

 

25.0

 

 

 

44.2

 

 

 

77.4

 

 

 

11.3

 

 

 

0.8

 

 

 

102.2

 

 

 

116.9

 

The sum of individual amounts set forth above may not agreedepreciation and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated using EBITDA and further excludes certain items management considers to be unrelated to the consolidated financial statements included herein duecompany’s core operations. The adjustments include, among others, goodwill and other asset impairment charges, the costs of strategic initiatives, turnaround strategy costs, CEO transition costs, optimization costs, corporate headquarters relocation expenses, asset impairment charge, and share-based compensation expense, as well as the elimination of gains from sales of timberlands. Adjusted EBITDA is a performance measure that excludes costs that we do not consider to rounding.

be indicative of our ongoing operating performance.


Business Units

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Segment Financial Performance
Three months ended March 31,
Dollars in thousands20232022
Net Sales
Airlaid Material$159,441 $149,464 
Composite Fibers132,591 135,829 
Spunlace86,723 96,387 
Inter-segment sales elimination(547)— 
Total$378,208 $381,680 
Operating income (loss)
Airlaid Material$13,914 $12,221 
Composite Fibers6,127 (335)
Spunlace(2,023)(1,572)
Other and unallocated(11,905)(126,203)
Total$6,113 $(115,889)
Depreciation and amortization
Airlaid Material$7,686 $7,629 
Composite Fibers3,965 6,519 
Spunlace3,092 2,914 
Other and unallocated988 1,422 
Total$15,731 $18,484 
Capital expenditures
Airlaid Material$2,082 $3,468 
Composite Fibers3,663 6,127 
Spunlace2,701 2,085 
Other and unallocated1,054 668 
Total$9,500 $12,348 
Tons shipped (metric)
Airlaid Material39,827 43,052 
Composite Fibers24,818 28,211 
Spunlace16,420 20,736 
Total81,065 $91,999 
Segments Results of individual business unitsoperating segments 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 unitssegments 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.segments. 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 unitsegment are allocated primarily based on an estimated utilization of support area services or are included in “Other and Unallocated” in the Business Unit Performance table.

table set forth above.

Management evaluates results of operations of the business unitsoperating segments before pension expense, certain corporate level costs and the effects of certain gains or losses not considered to be related to the core business operations. Management believes that this is a more meaningful representation of the operating performance of its core businesses, the profitability of business unitsthe segments and the extent of cash flow generated from these core operations. Such amounts are presented under the caption “Other and Unallocated.” In the evaluation of business unitoperating segments results, management does not use any measures of total assets. This

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presentation is aligned with the management and operating structure of our company. It is also on this basis that the Company’s performance is evaluated internally and by the Company’s Board of Directors.


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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Sales and Costs of Products Sold

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended March 31, 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

In thousands20232022Change

Net sales

$

1,191,380

 

 

 

$

1,213,932

 

 

$

(22,552

)

Net sales$378,208 $381,680 $(3,472)

Energy and related

sales, net

 

3,346

 

 

 

 

4,013

 

 

 

(667

)

Total revenues

 

1,194,726

 

 

 

 

1,217,945

 

 

 

(23,219

)

Costs of products sold

 

1,052,626

 

 

 

 

1,056,209

 

 

 

(3,583

)

Costs of products sold341,994 350,015 (8,021)

Gross profit

$

142,100

 

 

 

$

161,736

 

 

$

(19,636

)

Gross profit$36,214 $31,665 $4,549 

Gross profit as a percent

of Net sales

 

11.9

%

 

 

 

13.3

%

 

 

 

 

Gross profit as a percent of Net sales9.6 %8.3 % 

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

segment:

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

Three months ended March 31,

Percent of Total

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Percent of Total20232022

Business Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SegmentSegment
Airlaid MaterialsAirlaid Materials42.1 %35.6 %

Composite Fibers

 

33.6

%

 

 

 

32.3

%

 

Composite Fibers35.0 39.2 

Advanced Airlaid Material

 

16.0

 

 

 

 

15.1

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

50.4

 

 

 

 

52.6

 

 

SpunlaceSpunlace22.9 25.2 

Total

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

Total100.0 %100.0 %

Net sales totaled $1,191.4$378.2 million and $1,213.9$381.7 million in the first ninethree months of 20172023 and 2016,2022, respectively. Net sales for Airlaid Materials and Composite Fibers increased by 8.9% and 2.0%, respectively, on a constant currency basis. The $22.5 million decrease was primarily drivenSpunlace segment'’s net sales decreased by $22.4 million of lower selling prices. Shipping volumes decreased 1.1%.

Composite Fibers’8.6% on a constant currency basis.


Airlaid Materials’ net sales increased $9.0 million, or 2.3%. Shipping volumes increased 6.7%. However, currency translation and lower selling prices adversely impacted the comparison by $6.7 million and $6.3 million, respectively.

Composite Fibers’ operating income for the first nine months of 2017 increased $5.0 million to $45.5 million compared to the year-ago period primarily due to a $9.7 million benefit from improved operations including the impact of our cost optimization program initiated in late 2016 and the benefit of higher shipping volumes, improved machine utilization rates and reduced downtime. The primary drivers are summarized in the following chart:  

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ net sales increased $7.0$10.0 million in the year-over-year comparison primarilymainly driven by higher selling prices from cost-pass-through arrangements with customers and pricing actions to recover significant inflation in raw materials and energy. Shipments were 7.5% lower mainly due to higher shipping volumes which increase 3.4% due to higher shipments of wipesfeminine hygiene and personal hygiene products.

tabletop categories and currency translation was unfavorable by $3.4 million.

Advanced

Airlaid Materials’ first quarter operating income totaled $22.8of $13.9 million an increase of $3.1was $1.7 million higher when compared to the same period a year ago.first quarter of 2022. Lower shipments were mostly offset by favorable mix, lowering results by $0.1 million. Selling price increases and energy surcharges of $20.5 million more than offset higher raw material and energy costs of $18.1 million. In the first three months of 2023, primary raw material input costs increased $16 million, or 21%, and energy costs increased $1 million, or 12%, compared to the first three months of 2022. The increase in primary drivers are summarizedraw material input costs was approximately in-line with broader market indices, however, energy costs, in general, increased higher than broader market indices due to our entering into certain forward purchases. We expect prices for both energy and raw materials to steadily decline in 2023. As of March 31, 2023, Airlaid Materials had approximately 77% of its net sales with contracts with pass-through provisions. Operations were unfavorable by $1.4 million mainly driven by lower production to manage customer demand as some customers slowed ordering patterns to manage inventory levels built up at the end of 2022 to avoid anticipated energy and supply chain disruptions in the following chart:

Specialty Papers’ net sales decreased $38.6 million, or 6.0%, due to a 3.2% decrease in shipping volumesbeginning of 2023. The impact of currency and a $16.4 million impact from lower selling prices.

Operating income totaled $11.9 million in the first nine months of 2017, compared with $27.9 million for the first nine months of 2016. The business unit continues to be adverselyrelated hedging positively impacted earnings by a supply/demand imbalance affecting the broader uncoated freesheet market as reflected as lower pricing and volume in the chart below. Aggressive cost control actions, lower maintenance spending and improved operating performance contributed to the $8.3 million benefit from operations.$0.8 million. The primary drivers of the change in Airlaid Materials’ operating income are summarized in the following chart:

chart (presented in millions):
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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


We sell excess power generated

14550

Composite Fibers’ net sales was $3.2 million lower in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the year-ago quarter as lower shipment of 12.0% and unfavorable currency translation of $5.9 million was partially offset by the Spring Grove, PA facility. The following table summarizes this activityhigher selling prices of $12.0 million.

Composite Fibers had operating income for the first ninequarter of $6.1 million compared with an operating loss of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2022. Higher selling prices and energy surcharges more than offset the continued inflation in energy, raw material, and freight and was a net favorable benefit to results of $3.5 million. In the first three months of 20172023, energy costs increased $1.6 million, or 6%, and 2016:

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

Energy sales

$

2,379

 

 

 

$

2,919

 

 

$

(540

)

Costs to produce

 

(3,121

)

 

 

 

(3,229

)

 

 

108

 

Net

 

(742

)

 

 

 

(310

)

 

 

(432

)

Renewable energy credits

 

4,088

 

 

 

 

4,323

 

 

 

(235

)

Total

$

3,346

 

 

 

$

4,013

 

 

$

(667

)

Renewableprimary raw material input costs increased $7.2 million, or 15%, compared to the first three months of 2022. The increase in primary raw material input costs was approximately in-line with broader market indices, however, energy credits (“RECs”) representcosts, in general, increased higher than broader market indices due to our entering into certain forward purchases. We expect prices for both energy and raw materials to steadily decline in 2023. As of March 31, 2023, freight inflation reported as part of raw material, energy and other inflation slightly decreased as global supply chain disruptions experienced in 2022 significantly improved in 2023. Lower shipments negatively impacted income by $1.6 million as all product categories were down compared to same quarter last year reflecting softening demand from inflationary pressures and wallcover shipments additionally impacted by the Russia/Ukraine conflict. As of March 31, 2023, Composite Fibers had approximately 46% of its net sales with contracts with pass-through provisions. Operations was favorable $3.9 million mainly driven by headcount actions taken related to the turnaround strategy as well as lower energy consumption due to lower production volume to match customer demand. The impact of currency and related hedging positively impacted earnings by $0.6 million. The primary drivers of the change in Composite Fibers’ operating income are summarized in the following chart (presented in millions):

549755860438
Spunlace’s net sales was $9.7 million lower in the first quarter of 2023, compared to the year-ago quarter as lower shipment of 20.8% and unfavorable currency translation of $1.4 million was partially offset by higher selling prices of $12.0 million.
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Spunlace had an operating loss of $2.0 million in the first quarter of this year compared with an operating loss of $1.6 million in the first quarter of 2022. Higher selling prices and energy surcharges fully offset the higher raw material and energy costs favorably impacting earnings by $3.2 million. In the first three months of 2023, primary raw material input costs increased $10 million, or 18%, and energy costs decreased $1 million, or 11%, compared to the first three months of 2022. The increase in primary raw material input costs was approximately in-line with broader market indices. We expect prices for both energy and raw materials to decline in 2023. Volume was unfavorable $2.2 million driven by lower shipments in almost all categories. As of March 31, 2023, Spunlace had approximately 39% of its net sales with contracts with pass-through provisions. Operations was unfavorable $1.2 million mainly driven by lower production but partially offset by headcount actions taken in 2022 to improve segment profitability. The impact of currency negatively impacted earnings by $0.2 million. The primary drivers of the change in Spunlace’s operating income are summarized in the following chart (presented in millions):
549755868602
Asset Impairment During the first quarter of 2022, in connection with an assessment of potential impairment of long-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets stemming from the compounding impacts resulting from the Russia/Ukraine military conflict and related sanctions, we recorded a $117.3 million non-cash asset impairment charge related to Composite Fibers' Dresden facility and an impairment of Composite Fibers' goodwill. Dresden is a single-line facility that produces wallcover base paper, the majority of which is directly sold into the Russian and Ukrainian markets. As a direct result of the economic impacts from the conflict, and the disruptions in the underlying financial systems and restrictions on our ability to export wallcover base paper to Russia due to related sanctions, management expected a significant reduction in wallcover revenues and associated cash flows for the foreseeable future. In addition, the conflict impacted other Composite Fibers products that are also subject to export sanctions into this region, and continued to significantly impact energy prices. We do not expect significant sales to customers in this region for the foreseeable future as a result of the military conflict, its impact on Ukrainian customers, and the economic sanctions on sales of certified credits earnedcertain products to customers in Russia. Accordingly, a charge was recorded to reduce the carrying value of the Dresden fixed assets and intangible assets (technological know-how, customer relationships, and an indefinite-lived trade name), along with Composite Fiber's goodwill to fair value.
In addition, as a result of economic sanctions and disruptions to the financial markets, certain customers were not able to satisfy outstanding accounts receivables. As such, during the first quarter of 2022, we recognized bad debt expense of approximately $2.9 million directly related to burning renewable sourcesRussian and Ukrainian customers which is included in “Selling, general and administrative expenses” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of energy such as black liquor and wood waste. We sell RECs into an illiquid market.income. Furthermore, during the quarter of 2022, we increased inventory reserves by approximately $1.0 million, primarily related to wallcover products. The extent and valuecharge related to inventory reserves is included in “Cost of future revenues from REC sales is dependent on many factors outsideproducts sold” in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of management’s control. Therefore,income. Substantially all other products which we may notwill no longer be able to generate consistent additional sales of RECs in future periods.

export to Russia due to sanctions can be sold to existing customers outside the Russia/Ukraine region.

Other and UnallocatedThe amount of net operating expenses not allocated to a business unitan operating segment, and reported as “Other and Unallocated” in our table of Business UnitSegment Financial Performance, totaled $38.7$11.9 million in the first ninethree months of 20172023 compared with $31.2$126.2 million in the first nine months of 2016. The increase in Other and Unallocated expenses primarily related to costs incurred in connection with our cost optimization actions and the Airlaid capacity expansion project, partially offset by lower costs for Specialty Papers’ environmental compliance project and the legal costs for the Fox River matter.

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

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

Recorded as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of products sold

$

2,534

 

 

 

$

1,761

 

 

$

773

 

SG&A expense

 

2,441

 

 

 

 

2,365

 

 

 

76

 

Total

$

4,975

 

 

 

$

4,126

 

 

$

849

 

The amount of pension expense recognized each year is dependent on various actuarial assumptions and certain other factors, including discount rates and the fair value of our pension assets. Pension expense for the full year of 2017 is expected to be approximately $6.6 million compared with $5.5 million in 2016 (which excludes a $7.3 million settlement charge).

Income taxes For the first nine months of 2017, we recorded a provision for income taxes of $9.9 million on pre-tax income of $27.9 million. The comparable amounts in the first nine months of 2016 were $6.5 million and $44.2 million,

respectively. The effective tax rate was 35.5% in the first nine months of 2017 compared with 14.6% in the same period a year ago. Excluding the items identified to present “adjusted

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earnings,” unallocated expenses for the first three months of 2016. This year’s2023 increased $2.3 million compared to the same period in 2022 mainly driven by higher incentive accruals and professional services costs.

Income taxes For the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded a $3.7 million income tax provision includeson a pretax loss of $9.5 million from continuing operations. The comparable amounts for 2022 were $16.8 million income tax benefit on a pre-tax loss of $2.4 million primarily from a tax loss carryback opportunity and the release of U.S. tax reserves due to the lapse of statute of limitations.$125.1 million. The income tax provision in both periods reflects valuation allowances recorded for the operating losses in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions for which no income tax benefit was recorded. The income tax benefit in 2022 also reflects the adverse impact of an increase in unrecognizedincludes deferred tax benefits associated with the asset impairment charges and in our valuation allowances for U.S. deferred tax assets. We currently expect to record valuation allowances of between $13 millionrelated bad debt and $16 million for the full year 2017. The effective tax rate in future periods may be affected by changes in U.S.-based pre-tax income, including pension expense, and the related impact on the valuation of deferred taxes.

inventory reserves.

Foreign CurrencyWe own and operate facilities in Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, and the Philippines. The functional currency of our Canadian operations is the U.S. dollar. However, in Germany, France and FranceSpain, it is the Euro,euro, in the UK, it is the British Pound Sterling,pound sterling, and in the Philippines the functional currency is the Peso.peso. On an annual basis, our euro denominated revenuenet sales exceeds euro expenses by approximately €125 million to €130an estimated €190 million. For the first ninethree months of 2017,2023, the average currency exchange rate for euro to the U.S. dollar was 1.1131.07 dollar/euro compared with 1.116 for1.12 in the same period of 2016.2022. With respect to the British Pound Sterling,pound sterling, Canadian dollar, and Philippine Peso,peso, we have differing amounts of inflows and outflows of these currencies, although to a lesser degree than the euro. As a result, we are exposed to changes in currency exchange rates and such changes could be significant. The translation of the results from international operations into U.S. dollars is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

The table below summarizes the translation impact on reported results that changes in currency exchange rates had on our non-U.S. based operations from the conversion of these operation’s results for the first ninethree months of 2017.

2023.

In thousands

Nine months ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Favorable

(unfavorable)

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

$

(6,752

)

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

 

7,366

 

 

SG&A expenses

 

 

 

 

615

 

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

 

 

320

 

 

Net income

 

 

 

$

1,549

 

 

In thousandsThree months ended March 31,
Favorable
(unfavorable)
 
Net sales$(10,650)
Costs of products sold11,157
SG&A expenses717
Income taxes and other51
Net loss$1,275

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations assuming currency exchange rates in 20172023 were the same as 2016.2022. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Three months ended September 30, 2017 versus the three months ended September 30, 2016

Overview For the third quarter of 2017, net income totaled $12.1 million, or $0.27 per diluted share compared with net income of $19.6 million, or $0.44 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2016. On an adjusted basis earnings for the third quarter of 2017 was $21.9 million, or $0.50 per diluted share compared with $24.0 million, or $0.54 per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

The following table sets forth summarized results of operations:

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

In thousands, except per share

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Net sales

$

413,325

 

 

 

$

405,301

 

 

Gross profit

 

54,735

 

 

 

 

61,170

 

 

Operating income

 

21,360

 

 

 

 

25,418

 

 

Net income

 

12,105

 

 

 

 

19,601

 

 

Earnings per  share

 

0.27

 

 

 

 

0.44

 

 

The following table sets forth the reconciliation of net income to adjusted earnings for the three months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

 

Three months ended September 30

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

In thousands, except per share

Amount

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

 

Amount

 

 

Diluted EPS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

$

12,105

 

 

$

0.27

 

 

$

19,601

 

 

$

0.44

 

Adjustments (pre-tax)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost optimization

 

6,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty Papers' environmental compliance and other

 

596

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,520

 

 

 

 

 

Airlaid capacity expansion costs

 

2,581

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,051

 

 

 

 

 

Timberland sales and related costs

 

(114

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

 

 

 

 

 

Total adjustments (pre-tax)

 

9,902

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,571

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes (1)

 

(123

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,193

)

 

 

 

 

Total after-tax adjustments

 

9,779

 

 

 

0.22

 

 

 

4,378

 

 

 

0.10

 

Adjusted earnings

$

21,884

 

 

$

0.50

 

 

$

23,979

 

 

$

0.54

 

(1)

Tax effect on adjustments calculated based on the incremental effective tax rate of the jurisdiction in which each adjustment originated and the related impact of valuation allowances.

Business Unit Performance

Three months ended September 30

 

 

 

Advanced Airlaid

 

 

 

 

 

Other and

 

 

 

 

Dollars in millions

Composite Fibers

 

 

Materials

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

 

Unallocated

 

 

Total

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

 

2017

 

 

2016

 

Net sales

$

142.3

 

 

$

131.7

 

 

$

67.8

 

 

$

61.9

 

 

$

203.2

 

 

$

211.8

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

413.3

 

 

$

405.3

 

Energy and related sales, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

1.3

 

Total revenue

 

142.3

 

 

 

131.7

 

 

 

67.8

 

 

61.9

 

 

 

204.4

 

 

 

213.1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

414.6

 

 

 

406.6

 

Cost of products sold

 

115.0

 

 

 

105.8

 

 

 

57.2

 

 

 

53.5

 

 

 

179.7

 

 

 

180.1

 

 

 

7.9

 

 

 

6.1

 

 

 

359.8

 

 

 

345.5

 

Gross profit (loss)

 

27.3

 

 

 

25.9

 

 

 

10.6

 

 

 

8.4

 

 

 

24.7

 

 

 

33.0

 

 

 

(7.9

)

 

 

(6.1

)

 

 

54.7

 

 

 

61.2

 

SG&A

 

10.9

 

 

 

11.9

 

 

 

2.4

 

 

 

2.0

 

 

 

12.2

 

 

 

14.3

 

 

 

7.9

 

 

 

7.5

 

 

 

33.4

 

 

 

35.7

 

(Gains) losses on dispositions of plant,

   equipment and timberlands, net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total operating income (loss)

 

16.4

 

 

 

14.0

 

 

 

8.2

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

12.5

 

 

 

18.7

 

 

 

(15.8

)

 

 

(13.6

)

 

 

21.4

 

 

 

25.4

 

Non-operating expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(4.4

)

 

 

(5.0

)

 

 

(4.4

)

Income (loss) before

   income taxes

$

16.4

 

 

$

14.0

 

 

$

8.2

 

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

12.5

 

 

$

18.7

 

 

$

(20.8

)

 

$

(18.0

)

 

$

16.4

 

 

$

21.0

 

Supplementary Data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net tons sold (thousands)

 

43.8

 

 

 

39.1

 

 

 

26.2

 

 

 

25.2

 

 

 

197.1

 

 

 

197.3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

267.1

 

 

 

261.5

 

Depreciation, depletion and

   amortization

$

7.1

 

 

$

6.9

 

 

$

2.5

 

 

$

2.4

 

 

$

8.0

 

 

$

6.4

 

 

$

3.8

 

 

$

0.6

 

 

$

21.4

 

 

$

16.3

 

Capital expenditures

 

3.8

 

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

12.6

 

 

 

4.3

 

 

 

10.2

 

 

 

26.7

 

 

 

4.5

 

 

 

0.5

 

 

 

31.1

 

 

 

36.6

 

The sum of individual amounts set forth above may not agree to the consolidated financial statements included herein due to rounding.

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GLATFELTER

09.30.17 Form 10-Q


Sales and Costs of Products Sold

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

 

Net sales

$

413,325

 

 

 

$

405,301

 

 

$

8,024

 

 

Energy and related sales,

   net

 

1,236

 

 

 

 

1,346

 

 

 

(110

)

 

Total revenues

 

414,561

 

 

 

 

406,647

 

 

 

7,914

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

359,826

 

 

 

 

345,477

 

 

 

14,349

 

 

Gross profit

$

54,735

 

 

 

$

61,170

 

 

$

(6,435

)

 

Gross profit as a percent

   of Net sales

 

13.2

%

 

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

Percent of Total

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Business Unit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Composite Fibers

 

34.4

%

 

 

 

32.5

%

 

Advanced Airlaid Material

 

16.4

 

 

 

 

15.3

 

 

Specialty Papers

 

49.2

 

 

 

 

52.2

 

 

Total

 

100.0

%

 

 

 

100.0

%

 

Net sales totaled $413.3 million and $405.3 million in the third quarters of 2017 and 2016, respectively. Shipping volumes increased 2.1% and foreign currency translation favorably impacted the quarter-over-quarter comparison by $6.0 million. Lower selling prices unfavorably impacted the comparison by $8.0 million.

Composite Fibers’ net sales increased $10.7 million, or 8.1%, primarily due to higher shipping volumes and $4.2 million of favorable currency translation partially offset by $2.3 million from lower selling prices.

Composite Fibers’ third quarter of 2017 operating income increased to $16.4 million, an increase of $2.4 million compared to the year ago quarter. Higher shipping volumes combined with higher machine utilization rates and solid operating performance improved earnings by $5.8 million. The primary drivers are summarized in the following chart:

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ net sales increased $5.9 million in the quarter-over-quarter comparison. Shipping volumes increased 4.2% primarily due to continued growth of personal hygiene and wipes products and $1.8 million favorable impact from currency translation.

Advanced Airlaid Materials’ operating income totaled $8.2 million compared with $6.4 million in the third quarter of 2016. The primary drivers are summarized in the following chart:

Specialty Papers’ net sales decreased $8.6 million, or 4.0%, as its markets continued to be impacted by a supply-demand imbalance resulting in $6.5 million of lower selling prices.  

Specialty Papers’ operating income totaled $12.5 million in the third quarter of 2017, compared with $18.7 million in the same period a year ago. The primary drivers are summarized in the following chart:

Aggressive cost control actions and lower maintenance spending more than offset the adverse impact of market-related downtime and higher depreciation, and increased operating income by $1.8 million.

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We sell excess power generated by the Spring Grove, PA facility. The following table summarizes this activity for the third quarters of 2017 and 2016:

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

 

Energy sales

$

586

 

 

 

$

1,101

 

 

$

(515

)

 

Costs to produce

 

(754

)

 

 

 

(1,187

)

 

 

433

 

 

Net

 

(168

)

 

 

 

(86

)

 

 

(82

)

 

Renewable energy credits

 

1,404

 

 

 

 

1,432

 

 

 

(28

)

 

Total

$

1,236

 

 

 

$

1,346

 

 

$

(110

)

 

Other and Unallocated The amount of net operating expenses not allocated to a business unit and reported as “Other and Unallocated” in our table of Business Unit Performance excluding gains from sales of timberlands, totaled $15.8 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared with $13.6 million in the third quarter of 2016. The increase in Other and Unallocated expenses primarily related to costs incurred in connection with our cost optimization actions and the Airlaid capacity expansion project, partially offset by lower costs for Specialty Papers’ environmental compliance project and the legal costs for the Fox River matter.

During the third quarter the Company recorded $6.8 million of one-time costs of actions primarily related to the permanent shutdown of a machine and a 15% reduction in salaried workforce in the Specialty Papers business unit. The costs incurred consisted of $4.5 million related to the write-off of the machine and associated spares parts and the balance represented severance costs for the salaried positions. These costs have been excluded from the business unit results and from adjusted earnings.

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

 

Three months ended

September 30

 

 

 

 

 

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

 

Change

 

 

Recorded as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Costs of products sold

$

842

 

 

 

$

582

 

 

$

260

 

 

SG&A expense

 

819

 

 

 

 

788

 

 

 

31

 

 

Total

$

1,661

 

 

 

$

1,370

 

 

$

291

 

 

Income taxes For the third quarter of 2017, we recorded a $4.3 million provision for income tax pre-tax income of $16.4 million. The comparable amounts in the third quarter of 2016 were $1.4 million of tax provision on pre-tax income of $21.0 million. The current quarter’s tax provision includes a benefit of $2.4 million primarily from a tax loss carryback opportunity and the release of U.S. tax reserves due to the lapse of statute of limitations.

Foreign Currency The table below summarizes the translation impact on reported results that changes in currency

exchange rates had on our non-U.S. based operations from the conversion of these operation’s results for the third quarter of 2017.

In thousands

Three months ended

September 30, 2017

 

 

 

Favorable (unfavorable)

 

 

Net sales

 

 

 

$

6,047

 

 

Costs of products sold

 

 

 

 

(4,340

)

 

SG&A expenses

 

 

 

 

(448

)

 

Income taxes and other

 

 

 

 

(47

)

 

Net income

 

 

 

$

1,212

 

 

The above table only presents the financial reporting impact of foreign currency translations assuming currency exchange rates in 2017 were the same as 2016. It does not present the impact of certain competitive advantages or disadvantages of operating or competing in multi-currency markets.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Our business is capital intensive and requires significant expenditures for new or enhanced equipment, to support our research and development efforts, for environmental compliance matters including, but not limited to, the Clean Air Act, and to support our business strategy. In addition, we have mandatory debt service requirements of both principal and interest. The following table summarizes cash flow information for each of the periods presented:

 

Nine months ended

September 30

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Cash and cash equivalents at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

beginning of period

$

55,444

 

 

 

$

105,304

 

Cash provided (used) by

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

52,796

 

 

 

 

59,437

 

Investing activities

 

(102,055

)

 

 

 

(117,293

)

Financing activities

 

72,654

 

 

 

 

2,974

 

Effect of exchange rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

changes on cash

 

5,448

 

 

 

 

330

 

Net cash provided (used)

 

28,843

 

 

 

 

(54,552

)

Cash and cash equivalents at

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

end of period

$

84,287

 

 

 

$

50,752

 


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 Three months ended March 31,
In thousands20232022
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the beginning of period$119,162 $148,814 
Cash provided (used) by
Operating activities(30,632)(66,240)
Investing activities(8,787)(7,801)
Financing activities15,179 16,281 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash1,266 (748)
Change in cash and cash equivalents from discontinued operations(11)(108)
Net cash used(22,985)(58,616)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at the end of period96,177 90,198 
Less: restricted cash in Prepaid and other current assets(3,600)(2,000)
Less: restricted cash in Other assets(3,936)(7,746)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of period$88,641 $80,452 
At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, we had $84.3$88.6 million in cash and cash equivalents (“cash”) held by both domestic and foreign subsidiaries. Unremitted earningsApproximately 86.7% of our foreign subsidiaries are deemed to be indefinitely reinvested and therefore no U.S. tax liability is reflected in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. As of September 30, 2017, the majority of our cash is held by our international subsidiaries and the repatriation of such funds would result in additional tax liability. In addition to our cash and cash equivalents $93.2 million is available underheld by our revolving credit agreement, which matures in March 2020.

foreign subsidiaries but could be repatriated without incurring a significant amount of additional taxes.

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Cash providedused by operating activities totaled $52.8 million in the first ninethree months of 20172023 totaled $30.6 million compared with $59.4$66.2 million in the same period a year ago. TheThe decrease in cash from operationsused was primarily reflects lower cash earningsdue to a decrease in working capital usage of approximately $35.0 million, primarily accounts receivable, which was driven by higher accounts receivables in Q1 2022 due to higher selling prices to offset raw material and the $9.5energy inflation, a $6.6 million payment relateddecrease in income taxes paid due to certain claimshigher Canadian income taxes and withholding tax in the Fox River matter,Q1 2022 and a U.K. income tax refund in Q1 2023 partially offset by $4.0a $3.5 million increase in interest paid and a $5.8 million lump-sum payment in Q1 2023 to our former CEO under the terms of lower income tax payments.

his non-qualified pension plan.

Net cash used by investing activities decreased by $15.2was $8.8 million compared with $7.8 million in the year-over-year comparison primarily due to lower capital expenditures.same period a year ago. Capital expenditures totaled $9.5 million and $12.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Capital expenditures are expected to total between $130$35 million and $135$40 million, including $4 to $5 million for 2017, including approximately $13 million for the Specialty Papers’ environmental compliance projects and approximately $49 million for the Airlaid capacity expansion.

Spunlace integration, in 2023.

Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $72.7$15.2 million in the first ninethree months of 20172023 compared with $3.0$16.3 million in the same period of 2016.2022. The increasechange in cash provided by financing activities primarily reflects additionalthe new €250.0 million Term Loan we entered into in which the proceeds were used to fully extinguish the €220.0 million Term Loan, the IKB term loans and reduced the revolving credit facility balance. In 2022, we used borrowings under our credit agreement.

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

 

September 30

 

 

 

December 31

 

In thousands

2017

 

 

 

2016

 

Revolving credit facility, due Mar. 2020

$

158,298

 

 

 

$

61,595

 

5.375% Notes, due Oct. 2020

 

250,000

 

 

 

 

250,000

 

2.40% Term Loan, due Jun. 2022

 

8,012

 

 

 

 

8,282

 

2.05% Term Loan, due Mar. 2023

 

34,659

 

 

 

 

35,163

 

1.30% Term Loan, due Jun. 2023

 

9,698

 

 

 

 

9,788

 

1.55% Term Loan, due Sep. 2025

 

11,574

 

 

 

 

10,333

 

Total long-term debt

 

472,241

 

 

 

 

375,161

 

Less current portion

 

(11,122

)

 

 

 

(8,961

)

Unamortized deferred issuance costs

 

(2,094

)

 

 

 

(2,553

)

Long-term debt, net of current portion

$

459,025

 

 

 

$

363,647

 

Ourthe revolving credit facility for working capital and other operating expenditures.

As discussed in Item 1 - Financial Information, Note - 15, our Credit Agreement contains a number of customary compliance covenants, the most restrictive of which is a maximum leverage ratio of 3.5x.covenants. As of September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, the leverage ratio, as calculated in accordance with the definition in our amended credit agreement,Credit Agreement, was 2.6x,3.0x, well within the limitsmaximum limit allowed under our Credit Agreement. A breach of these requirements would give rise to certain remedies under the 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 Agreement and the Term loan. As discussed in Note 15 - “Long Term Debt,” on March 30, 2023, we amended our Credit Agreement to permit the maximum leverage ratio (calculated as consolidated senior secured debt to consolidated adjusted EBITDA) to be 4.25 to 1.0 through the quarter ended December 31, 2024, stepping down to 4.0 to 1.0 at March 31, 2025, and 3.50 to 1.0 at March 31, 2026.
Details of our outstanding long-term indebtedness are set forth in our credit agreement. Based on our expectations of future results of operations and capital needs, we do not believe the debt covenants will impact our operations or limit our ability to undertake financings that may be necessary to meet our capital needs.

The 5.375% 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 September 30, 2017, 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 10.

15 -“Long-Term Debt."

Financing activities includesinclude cash used for common stock dividends which increased in the comparison reflecting a 4% increase in our quarterly cash dividend. In the first nine months of 2017, we used $16.8 million of cash for dividends on our common stock compared with $16.1 million in the same period of 2016.dividends. Our Board of Directors determines what, if any, dividends will be paid to our shareholders. Dividend payment decisions are based upon then-existing factorsIn the third quarter of 2022, our Board of Directors suspended the Company’s quarterly cash dividend to focus efforts on optimizing the operational and conditions and, therefore, historical trendsfinancial results of dividend payments are not necessarily indicativethe business. As such, we
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paid no cash dividends in the first three months of future payments.

2023. In the first three months of 2022, we paid $6.2 million of cash for dividends on our common stock.

We are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations intended to protect the environment, as well as human health and safety. At various times, we have incurred significant costs to comply with these regulations and we could incur additional costs as new regulations are developed or regulatory priorities change.

As more fully discussed in Item 1 - Financial Statements – Note 13 – Commitments, Contingencies

At March 31, 2023, we had ample liquidity consisting of $88.6 million of cash on hand and Legal Proceedings (“Note 13”), we are involved in the Lower Fox River in Wisconsin (the “Fox River”), an EPA Superfund site for which we remain potentially liable for certain response costs and long-term monitoring and maintenance related matters. Based on the recent developments more fully discussed in Note 13, it is conceivable the resolution$140.7 million of this matter may require us to spend in excess of $20.0 million in the next twelve months. Although we are unable to determine with any degree of certainty the amount we may be required to spend the recent developments provide greater clarity to the extent of such amounts.

capacity under our revolving credit facility. We expect to meet all of our near and long-term cash needs from a combination of operating cash flow, cash and cash equivalents, our existing credit facility and other long-term debt. However,

On April 13, 2023, our credit rating from Moody’s Investor Service was upgraded to B3, in part due to our successful refinancing of our €220.0 million Term Loan with the €250.0 million AG Loan as discussed in Note 13, an unfavorable outcome15 - “Long Term Debt,”. In October 2022, our credit rating was downgraded by S&P Global Ratings to CCC+ based on its latest assessment of our business, and no further action has been taken to date. Although the Fox River matters could have a material adverseMoody’s Investor Service ratings upgrade action is positive, it does not impact our current interest costs, or reduce the possibility of default on any of our consolidated financial position, liquidity and/or results of operations.

debt.

Off-Balance-Sheet Arrangements As of September 30, 2017March 31, 2023 and December 31, 2016,2022, 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, are reflected in the condensed consolidated balance sheets included herein in Item 1 – Financial Statements.

Outlook Composite Fibers’ shipping volumes in the fourth quarter of 2017 are expected to be approximately 10% lower than the third quarter driven by normal seasonality with the majority of the impact of lower shipping volumes expected to be offset by improved product mix.  Selling prices and overall raw material and energy prices are expected to be in-line with the third quarter.  

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Advanced Airlaid Materials’ shipping volumes in the fourth quarter are expected to be approximately 3% lower than the third quarter due to normal seasonality.  Selling prices and raw material and energy prices are expected to increase slightly compared with the third quarter.  For 2018, we anticipate shipping volumes to be 10% to 15% higher than 2017 driven by the start-up of the Fort Smith, Arkansas facility.

Specialty Papers’ shipping volumes in the fourth quarter are expected to be approximately 5% lower than the third quarter of 2017 due to normal seasonality.  Selling prices are expected to be in-line and raw material and energy prices are expected to increase compared to the third quarter.  Specialty Papers will also benefit by $1 million more than the third quarter from the cost reduction actions.

In addition, costs associated with the Specialty Papers environmental compliance projects and Advanced Airlaid Materials capacity expansion are expected to be $1 million and $3 million, respectively, during the fourth quarter and zero and $3 million in 2018.

Consolidated capital expenditures are expected to total between $130 million and $135 million for 2017 and approximately between $65 million to $70 million in 2018.

The effective tax rate on adjusted earnings is expected to be approximately 35% for the fourth quarter of 2017 and for 2018.

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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVEQUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS

RISKS

 

Year Ended December 31

 

 

September 30, 2017

 

Dollars in thousands

 

2017

 

 

2018

 

 

2019

 

 

2020

 

 

2021

 

 

Carrying Value

 

 

Fair Value

 

Year Ended December 31March 31, 2023
In thousands, except percentages In thousands, except percentages20232024202520262027Carrying ValueFair Value

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt       

Average principal outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average principal outstanding       

At fixed interest rates – Bond

 

$

250,000

 

 

$

250,000

 

 

$

250,000

 

 

$

218,750

 

 

$

 

 

$

250,000

 

 

$

254,265

 

At fixed interest rates – Term Loans

 

 

63,942

 

 

 

55,963

 

 

 

44,841

 

 

 

33,720

 

 

 

22,598

 

 

 

63,943

 

 

 

64,583

 

At variable interest rates

 

 

158,298

 

 

 

158,298

 

 

 

158,298

 

 

 

32,979

 

 

 

 

 

 

158,298

 

 

 

158,298

 

At variable interest rates$298,791$104,400 $104,400 $70,363 $— $104,400 $104,400 
At fixed interest ratesAt fixed interest rates786,702767,427766,438766,438766,438770,393 606,191 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

472,241

 

 

$

477,146

 

$874,793 $710,591 

Weighted-average interest rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average interest rate

On fixed rate debt – Bond

 

 

5.375

%

 

 

5.375

%

 

 

5.375

%

 

 

5.375

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On fixed rate debt – Term Loans

 

 

1.89

%

 

 

1.89

%

 

 

1.88

%

 

 

1.86

%

 

 

1.82

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On variable rate debt

 

 

2.74

%

 

 

2.74

%

 

 

2.74

%

 

 

2.74

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

On variable rate debt3.33 %7.41 %7.41 %4.99 %— %
On fixed rate debtOn fixed rate debt5.91 %7.00 %7.01 %7.01 %7.01 %

Our market risk exposure primarily results from changes in interest rates and currency exchange rates. The table above presents the average principal outstanding and related interest rates for the next five years for debt outstanding as of September 30, 2017.March 31, 2023. 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, 2017,March 31, 2023, we had $470.2$874.8 million of long-term debt, net of unamortized debt issuance costs, of which 33.7%$104.4 was at variable interest rates. Variable-rate debt outstanding represents borrowings under our revolving credit agreement that accrues interest based on one-month U.S. Dollar LIBOR or one-month Euro LIBOR indexes, but in no event less than zero, plus athe applicable margin. At September 30, 2017,March 31, 2023, the weighted-average interest rate paid was approximately 2.74%equal to 7.41%. A hypothetical 100 basis point increase or decrease in the interest rate on variable rate debt would increase or decrease annual interest expense by $1.6$1.0 million.

In the event rates are 100 basis points lower, interest expense would be $1.0 million lower.

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. On an annual basis, our euro denominated revenue exceeds euro expenses by an estimated €190 million. With respect to the British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, and Philippine peso, we have differing amounts of inflows and outflows of these currencies, although to a lesser degree than the euro. As a result, particularly with respect to the euro, we are exposed to changes in currency exchange rates and such changes could be significant.
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.

17.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Estimates

The preceding discussion and analysis of our consolidated financial position and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, net sales and expenses, and related disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to long-lived assets, environmental liabilities, and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are subject to certain risks associated withreasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates. We believe that our policies for long- and indefinite-lived assets, environmental liabilities and income taxes represent the most significant and subjective estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements and are therefore considered our critical accounting policies and estimates.
During the three months ended March 31, 2023, there were no changes in foreign currency exchange ratesour critical accounting policies or estimates. See Note 2 — Accounting Policies, of the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere in this Report on Form 10-Q and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2022, as filed with the SEC, for additional information regarding our critical accounting policies.
Long- and indefinite-lived Assets We evaluate the recoverability of our long- and indefinite-lived assets, including plant, equipment, timberlands, goodwill, and other intangible assets periodically or whenever events or changes in
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circumstances indicate that the carrying amounts may not be recoverable. Goodwill is reviewed for impairment annually during the fourth quarter, or more frequently if impairment indicators are present.

The fair value of our reporting units, which are also our operating segments, is determined using a market approach and a discounted cash flow model. Our evaluations include a variety of qualitative factors and analyses based on estimates of future cash flows expected to be generated from the extentuse of the underlying assets, trends or other determinants of fair value. If the value of an asset determined by these evaluations is less than its carrying amount, a loss is recognized for the difference between the fair value and the carrying value of the asset. In 2022, all the goodwill of our operations are conductedComposite Fibers and Spunlace operating segments was fully impaired. Our Airlaid Materials segment’s fair value substantially exceeded its carrying value at the time of its last valuation performed in currencies other thanconnection with the U.S. Dollar. On anlast annual basis,impairment test in the fourth quarter of 2022. Airlaid Material’s fair value, as well as the asset groups within each of our euro denominated revenue exceeds euro expensesoperating segment, could be impacted by approximately €125 million to €130 million. With respect to the British Pound Sterling, Canadian dollar, and Philippine Peso, we have differing amounts of inflows and outflows of these currencies, although to a lesser degree than the euro. As a result, particularly with respect to the euro, we are exposed tofactors such as unexpected changes in currency exchange rates andinflation, significant disruptions in the delivery of energy to our sites, particularly in Europe, among other factors. Future adverse changes such changes could be significant.

as these or in market conditions or poor operating results of the related business may indicate an inability to recover the carrying value of the assets, thereby possibly requiring an impairment charge in the future.


ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures Our chief executive officerChief 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, 2017,March 31, 2023, 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, 2017,March 31, 2023, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1B. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

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PART II

“Commitments, Contingencies and Legal Proceedings” to our unaudited consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1 of this report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

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

31.1

Incorporated by reference to
3.1Ex. 3.1 to Form 8-K filed April 5, 2023
10.1Ex. 10.1 to Form 8-K filed February 21, 2023
10.2Ex. 10.1 to Form 8-K filed March 31, 2023
10.3Ex. 10.2 to Form 8-K filed March 31, 2023
10.4
31.1

31.2

31.2

32.1

32.1

32.2

32.2

101.INS

101.INS

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101.SCH

101.SCH

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101.CAL

101.CAL

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101.DEF

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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)

Glatfelter Corporation
(Registrant)

October 31, 2017

May 4, 2023

By

By/s/ David C. Elder

 David C. Elder

Vice President, Finance

and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal accounting officer)

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