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Form 8-K ESCALADE INC For: Apr 15

April 15, 2016 8:02 AM EDT

 

UNITED STATES 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 

 

FORM 8-K

 

 

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant

to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) April 15, 2016

 

ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
 
Indiana
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

 

0-6966 13-2739290
(Commission File Number) (IRS Employer Identification No.)
   
817 Maxwell Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47711
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

 

(812) 467-1251
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
 
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

  ¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
     
  ¨ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
     
  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
     
  ¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 

  

Section 2 – Financial Information

 

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On April 15, 2016, Escalade, Incorporated ("Escalade") issued the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 announcing financial information regarding Escalade's first quarter results for 2016.

 

The information under this Item 2.02 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be incorporated by reference into a filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

 

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (d) Exhibits

 

  Exhibit Description
     
  99.1 Press release dated April 15, 2016

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Escalade, Incorporated has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

Date:  April 15, 2016        ESCALADE, INCORPORATED
   
  By: /s/ STEPHEN R. WAWRIN
   
  Stephen R. Wawrin, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 
Exhibit 99.1
 

Escalade Reports First Quarter 2016 Results

EVANSVILLE, Ind., April 15, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ESCA) announced that net sales for the first quarter of 2016 were $34.6 million, or 3% higher compared to net sales of $33.4 million for the same quarter in 2015. Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $1.7 million, or $0.12 diluted earnings per share compared to net income of $3.5 million or $0.25 diluted earnings per share for the same quarter in 2015. During the first quarter, one of the Company's larger customers, The Sports Authority, filed for bankruptcy. At the time of the bankruptcy filing, accounts receivable due from The Sports Authority were $2.2 million.

Escalade, Inc.

Gross margin ratio for the first quarter of 2016 remained flat at 32% compared to the same quarter in 2015. Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $7.8 million for the first quarter of 2016 compared to $5.9 million for the same period in 2015, an increase of $1.9 million, which is primarily due to one-time costs associated with bad debt expenses incurred related to Sports Authority's bankruptcy filing and increased marketing efforts and selling expenses for new portable basketball systems introduced in the first quarter of 2016 that will benefit future periods.

Other income for the first quarter of 2016 was adversely impacted from the operating results of the Company's 50% ownership in STIGA, a Swedish entity.

"The first quarter results were impacted by the additional expenses incurred for bad debt related to Sports Authority's bankruptcy filing announced in early March," stated Dave Fetherman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Escalade, Inc. "We continue to experience a decline in operating income due to the soft Archery category, but anticipate offsetting this decline with the introduction of our BearX crossbows, which began shipping in the second quarter. We have successfully introduced a new line of portable basketball systems, building on our strong Goalrilla, Goalsetter and Silverback brands and lead position within the in-ground basketball category. We expect these systems to be fully launched in the market by the end of the third quarter. Both of these new product categories are expected to have a positive impact on the second half of 2016. Our growth strategy of strategic acquisitions and internally developed product remains a focus for the Company, and we will continue executing on that strategy."

Escalade is a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact Patrick Griffin, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at 812/467-4449.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to, the impact of competitive products and pricing, product demand and market acceptance, new product development, Escalade's ability to achieve its business objectives, especially with respect to its Sporting Goods business on which it has chosen to focus, Escalade's ability to successfully achieve the anticipated results of strategic transactions, including the integration of the operations of acquired assets and businesses and of divestitures of non-core assets and businesses, the continuation and development of key customer and supplier relationships, disruptions or delays in our supply chain, Escalade's ability to control costs, general economic conditions, fluctuation in operating results, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in the securities market, Escalade's ability to obtain financing and to maintain compliance with the terms of such financing and other risks detailed from time to time in Escalade's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Escalade's future financial performance could differ materially from the expectations of management contained herein. Escalade undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements after the date of this report.


Escalade, Incorporated and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations

(Unaudited, In Thousands Except Per Share Data)



Three Months Ended


Twelve Months Ended


March 19,
2016


March 21,
2015


March 19, 2016


March 21, 2015









Net sales

$ 34,568


$ 33,419


$ 156,691


$ 143,673









Costs and Expenses








Cost of products sold

23,539


22,585


113,022


100,785

Selling, administrative and general expenses

7,763


5,914


29,624


23,737

Amortization

788


633


3,036


2,683









Operating Income

2,478


4,287


11,009


16,468









Other Income (Expense)








Interest expense

(164)


(101)


(533)


(461)

Equity in earnings of affiliates

49


667


2,375


4,402

Other income

59


66


326


869









Income Before Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

2,422


4,919


13,177


21,278









Provision for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

725


1,422


3,371


6,700









Net Income from Continuing Operations

1,697


3,497


9,806


14,578









Discontinued Operations








Loss from operations

--


--


--


(754)

Loss on classification as held for sale

--


--


--


(12,945)

Gain on disposal (includes $2,565 of accumulated other comprehensive income reclassification from foreign currency translation adjustment)

--


--


--


5,929

Benefit for Income Taxes

--


--


--


(6,256)

Net Loss from Discontinued Operations

--


--


--


(1,514)









Net Income

$ 1,697


$ 3,497


$ 9,806


$ 13,064









Basic Earnings Per Share Data:








Income from continuing operations

$  0.12


$  0.25


$  0.69


$  1.05

Loss from discontinued operations

0.00


0.00


0.00


(0.11)

Net Income

$  0.12


$  0.25


$  0.69


$  0.94









Diluted Earnings Per Share Data:








Income from continuing operations

$  0.12


$  0.25


$  0.69


$  1.03

Loss from discontinued operations

0.00


0.00


0.00


(0.11)

Net Income

$  0.12


$  0.25


$  0.69


$  0.92









Average shares outstanding

14,200


14,015


14,131


13,929

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets


All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Information

March 19,

2016

December 26,

2015

March 21,

2015


(Unaudited)

(Audited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS




Current Assets:




Cash and cash equivalents

$     3,260

$   1,982

$     1,522

Time deposits

--

--

1,450

Receivables, less allowance of $1,888; $1,086; and $864; respectively

 

32,469

 

38,984

 

28,419

Inventories

37,377

25,862

29,981

Prepaid expenses

2,082

2,534

1,712

Deferred income tax benefit

1,598

1,543

1,126

Prepaid income tax

1,238

1,910

3,610

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

78,024

72,815

67,820





Property, plant and equipment, net

14,073

14,363

11,592

Intangible assets, net

22,396

16,868

12,831

Goodwill

21,456

20,047

14,875

Investments

19,315

19,644

17,727

Other assets

--

--

21

TOTAL ASSETS

$155,264

$143,737

$124,866





LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY




Current Liabilities:




Notes payable

$ 25,888

$ 19,776

$ 13,742

Current portion of long-term debt

1,910

1,810

1,592

Trade accounts payable

6,470

2,547

4,816

Accrued liabilities

9,796

14,174

8,544

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

44,064

38,307

28,694





Other Liabilities:




Long-term debt

6,250

1,750

2,960

Deferred income tax liability

7,200

7,200

2,997

                TOTAL LIABILITIES

57,514

47,257

34,651

Stockholders' Equity:




Preferred stock:




Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no par value, none issued




Common stock:




Authorized 30,000,000 shares; no par value, issued and outstanding – 14,254,972; 14,179,844; and 14,025,184; shares respectively

 

 

14,255

 

 

14,180

 

 

14,025

Retained earnings

85,992

85,478

80,042

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(2,497)

(3,178)

(3,852)

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

97,750

96,480

90,215

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

$155,264

$143,737

$124,866

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