-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, KvgSz8oqT4v+67EteGA8Q5Xx9xOWO8lm7rTAnn2q0UyRtaqIfL9qfizPUiTW7eU4 gmAROhCcZ4nF1pqNojUBfQ== 0001193125-07-069580.txt : 20070330 0001193125-07-069580.hdr.sgml : 20070330 20070330083035 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001193125-07-069580 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 12 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20061231 FILED AS OF DATE: 20070330 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20070330 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: Goodman Global Inc CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0001314655 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: AIR COND & WARM AIR HEATING EQUIP & COMM & INDL REFRIG EQUIP [3585] IRS NUMBER: 000000000 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-32850 FILM NUMBER: 07729428 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2550 NORTH LOOP WEST STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77092 BUSINESS PHONE: 713-861-2176 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 2550 NORTH LOOP WEST STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77092 10-K 1 d10k.htm FORM 10-K Form 10-K
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 


Form 10-K

ANNUAL REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15(d) OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 


 

x ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No. 1-32850

 


LOGO

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in our charter)

 

Delaware   20-1932219

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

2550 North Loop West, Suite 400

Houston, Texas

  77092
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(713) 861-2500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

  

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value    New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

NONE

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.    Yes  ¨    No  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.  x

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer  ¨

  Accelerated filer  ¨   Non-accelerated filer  x

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

The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2006 (the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter), was approximately $454.4 million, based on the closing price of $15.18 per share on that date.

There were 68,908,878 shares of common stock outstanding as of March 26, 2007.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Company’s Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held in 2007 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

 



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GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2006

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I

   1
   ITEM 1.    Business    2
   ITEM 1A.    Risk Factors    13
   ITEM 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments    21
   ITEM 2.    Properties    21
   ITEM 3.    Legal Proceedings    22
   ITEM 4.    Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders    22

PART II

   23
   ITEM 5.   

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   23
   ITEM 6.   

Selected Financial Data

   25
   ITEM 7.   

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

   27
   ITEM 7A.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

   38
   ITEM 8.   

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

   39
   ITEM 9.   

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

   70
   ITEM 9A.   

Controls and Procedures

   70
   ITEM 9B.   

Other Information

   70

PART III

   71
   ITEM 10.   

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

   71
   ITEM 11.   

Executive Compensation

   71
   ITEM 12.   

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

   71
   ITEM 13.   

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

   71
   ITEM 14.   

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

   71

PART IV

   72
   ITEM 15.   

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

   72

 

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PART I

Forward Looking Statements

This annual report contains forward-looking statements. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “estimate” and other expressions that are predictions of or indicate future events and trends and that do not relate to historical matters identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements also include statements about the following subjects:

 

   

changes in weather patterns and seasonal fluctuations;

 

   

changes in customer demand relating to the 13 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, or “SEER,” federally mandated minimum efficiency standard;

 

   

the maturation of our new company-operated distribution centers;

 

   

increased competition and technological changes and advances;

 

   

increases in the cost of raw materials and components;

 

   

our relations with our independent distributors; and

 

   

damage or injury caused by our products.

Although forward-looking statements reflect management’s good faith beliefs, they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from anticipated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise. These forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions in the regions in which we do business; general industry conditions, including competition and product, raw material and energy prices; the realization of expected tax benefits; changes in exchange rates and currency values; capital expenditure requirements; access to capital markets and the risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

Market and Industry Data

Unless otherwise indicated, information contained in this annual report concerning the heating, ventilation and air conditioning, or “HVAC,” industry or market refers to the residential and light commercial sector within the domestic HVAC industry. Our general expectations concerning such industry and its segments and our market position and market share within such industry and its segments are derived from data from various third-party sources. In addition, this annual report presents similar information based on management estimates. Such estimates are derived from third-party sources as well as data from our internal research and on assumptions made by us, based on such data and our knowledge of the HVAC industry, which we believe to be reasonable. Although we are not aware of any misstatements regarding any industry or similar data presented herein, such data involves risks and uncertainties and is subject to change based on various factors, including those described in Item 1A, “Risk Factors.”

Unless otherwise noted, the terms “company,” we,” “us,” and “our” refer to Goodman Global, Inc., Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and their consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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ITEM 1. Business

Our History

Harold Goodman founded our business in 1975 with the intention to design and manufacture a product that would simplify the installation of central air conditioning. Our first product offering was flexible duct which offered several benefits over the standard metal duct that was predominantly used at the time. We expanded on the success of this initial product and entered the air conditioning equipment distribution business in 1980 and then the air conditioning equipment manufacturing business in 1982. Since our beginning, we have experienced rapid, mostly organic growth, yet maintained our core competency of manufacturing quality products at low costs that we believe provide a profitable and compelling value proposition for installing contractors, which we refer to throughout this annual report as “dealers,” while allowing distributors to achieve their profit goals. In 1984, we began manufacturing heat pumps and introduced our first gas furnaces in 1985, light commercial package units in 1988 and commercial air conditioning products in 1990. In 1997, we acquired the appliance and HVAC manufacturing operations of Amana Refrigeration, Inc. from Raytheon Company. This acquisition offered us a line of premium branded appliance and HVAC products. An affiliate by common ownership controlled the brand name and the appliance operations of Amana. The non-HVAC operations of Amana were sold to Maytag Corporation in 2001. Charles Carroll became our President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2001 and has significantly expanded and enhanced our management team since joining us. Mr. Carroll assembled a management team that has over 110 years of industry and related experience. During the past five years, our management team has strengthened our balance sheet by reducing inventory, decreasing costs, improving productivity and increasing customer satisfaction and market share.

On December 23, 2004, Apollo Management, L.P., or “Apollo,” through its affiliate, Frio Holdings LLC acquired our business from Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation, which we refer to throughout this annual report as “the Seller,” pursuant to which we acquired all of the equity interests of the direct and indirect operating subsidiaries held by the Seller and substantially all of the assets and liabilities of the Seller, other than certain excluded assets and certain excluded liabilities. We refer to this transaction throughout this annual report as the “Acquisition.” We were incorporated in 2004 as a Delaware corporation.

In connection with the Acquisition, affiliates of Apollo, certain trusts related to members of the Goodman family, which we refer to throughout this annual report as the “Goodman family trusts,” and certain members of our senior management contributed approximately $477.5 million in cash to us in exchange for equity, which consisted of $225.0 million of our Series A preferred stock and $252.5 million of our common stock. This amount was in turn contributed to our wholly owned subsidiary, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, as common equity, which we refer to throughout this annual report as the “Equity Contribution.” As part of the Equity Contribution, the Goodman family trusts invested approximately $101.0 million and members of our senior management invested approximately $18.2 million in us. In exchange for the Equity Contribution, affiliates of Apollo, the Goodman family trusts, and certain members of our senior management received a combination of our common stock and our Series A preferred stock. On December 23, 2004, in connection with the Acquisition, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, our wholly owned subsidiary, issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Floating Rate Notes due 2012, or the “floating rate notes,” and $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, or “fixed rate notes,” in a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933, which, together, we refer to throughout this annual report as the “notes offering.” In connection with the notes offering, we also entered into our senior secured credit facilities, which together with the Acquisition, Equity Contribution and the notes offering, we refer to throughout this annual report as the “Transactions.”

General

We are the second largest domestic manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products for residential and light commercial use based on unit sales. Our activities include engineering, manufacturing, assembling, marketing and distributing an extensive line of HVAC and related products. Our products are predominantly marketed under the Goodman® and Amana® brand names. The Goodman® brand is one of the

 

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leading HVAC brands in North America and caters to the large segment of the market that is price sensitive and desires reliable and low-cost climate comfort, while our premium Amana® brand includes enhanced features such as higher efficiency and quieter operation. For the year ended December 31, 2006, we generated net sales of $1,794.8 million, a 14.7% increase as compared to prior year net sales.

We currently sell our products through a North American distribution network with more than 750 total distribution points comprised of 139 company-operated distribution centers and approximately 120 primarily exclusive independent distributors selling our products in more than 625 of their locations. For the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately 60% of our net sales were made through company-operated distribution centers and our direct sales force with the remainder made through independent distributors. Our company-operated distribution centers in key states such as Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada and Florida provide us direct access to large and fast growing regions in North America and enable us to maintain a significant amount of market intelligence and control over how our products are distributed. Our independent distributors, many of which have multiple locations and most of which exclusively sell our products, enable us to more fully serve other major sales areas and complement our broad distribution network. We offer our independent distributors incentives to promote our brands, which allow them to provide dealers with our products at attractive prices while meeting their own profit targets. We believe that our growth is attributable to our strategy of providing quality, value-priced products through an extensive, growing and loyal distribution network.

We operate three manufacturing and assembly facilities in Houston, Texas, two in Tennessee, one in Arizona, and one in Florida totaling approximately 2 million square feet. Since 1982, our unit volume sales and market share have grown to surpass all but one of our competitors in the residential and light commercial HVAC sector.

Industry

The U.S. residential and light commercial HVAC industry is estimated at approximately $18.3 billion in annual sales and approximately 10 million units shipped in 2006. The top five domestic manufacturers represent over 80% of unit sales. Overall, the industry is characterized by relatively stable long-term growth, a well-established, fragmented distribution system, significant challenges for new entrants and compelling growth opportunities related to changes in minimum SEER efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps that went into effect on January 23, 2006. We believe the market shares of the large, incumbent industry participants have been relatively stable in recent years, although we have continued to gain market share.

Stable, Long-Term Industry Growth. On a unit basis, the HVAC industry has grown at a compounded annual growth rate of approximately 2.9% over the last 20 years, driven primarily by increased central air conditioning penetration in both existing and new homes. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2005, the latest year for which statistics are available, 89% of new single-family homes completed were equipped with central air conditioning, up from 70% in 1985, and 93% of multi-family units completed were equipped with air conditioning, up from 88% in 1985. In the U.S. Census Bureau’s South Region, which accounted for 50% of housing units completed, air conditioning was installed in approximately 99% of new single-family homes. The U.S. Census Bureau reported 1.9 million privately-owned housing units were completed during 2005 and the percentage of homes completed with greater than 2,400 square feet increased to approximately 42% in 2005 from approximately 17% in 1985.

Prior to the 1980s, HVAC unit shipments were strongly correlated to new housing construction. As the overall housing base expanded due to increased new home sales and central air conditioning increased its penetration into homes, the HVAC industry became more driven by replacement demand. As older units within the large base of existing homes approach the end of their useful lives, they will need to be replaced by newer and more efficient models, creating a relatively stable base of demand for HVAC products. We estimate that replacement products currently account for approximately 70% of industry sales.

 

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Highly Fragmented Customer Base. HVAC manufacturers sell to a highly fragmented two-tier distribution system, as no single distributor represents a large share of industry-wide HVAC sales. Additionally, the distributors’ customer base is a fragmented group of independent dealers across the country that buy HVAC units from distributors and install them for the ultimate end user. There is limited pricing transparency to the end user due to this tiered distribution system.

We believe that dealers become increasingly loyal as they become accustomed to the installation and service of a particular product and brand. Therefore, dealers prefer distributors that continue to carry a specific manufacturer’s product and prefer product lines that do not change dramatically so that retraining is not required. If a distributor changes the brand of products it carries, that distributor risks alienating dealers who have customized their operations to maximize their efficiency in sourcing and installing the discontinued brand. This distributor/dealer dynamic further encourages independent distributors to continue carrying a specific manufacturer’s products.

Significant Challenges for New Entrants. The HVAC industry is characterized by a fragmented distribution system, high switching costs for distributors and dealers and the need for sufficient production volume to generate economies of scale. Distributors and dealers are unlikely to switch manufacturers as a result of expenses associated with inventory stocking, marketing material and personnel training requirements. Distributors and dealers also value an established brand with an extensive history to ensure reliable warranty coverage for the end user. As manufacturers build scale, they benefit from a broader distribution network and more efficient manufacturing.

We believe domestic manufacturers represented over 95% of unit shipments in 2005, as competition from foreign manufacturers has remained limited. Foreign manufacturers are presented with logistical challenges, due to the expense of shipping HVAC products, as well as other business challenges resulting from differences in consumer preferences for single room HVAC systems abroad versus central systems domestically. Additionally, labor costs represent a small percentage of our total costs of goods sold, making it less economical to capitalize on overseas labor efficiencies, particularly given the added cost of transporting products from outside North America. While foreign competition is limited, HVAC manufacturers do source a significant amount of their components overseas which serves to reduce costs of goods sold and increase margins.

13 SEER Transition Opportunity. The key legislation governing the HVAC industry is the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987 and related regulations from the U.S. Department of Energy, or “DOE.” Energy efficiency in air conditioning products is measured by a SEER. Effective January 23, 2006, the federally mandated minimum efficiency standard for central air conditioners and heat pumps manufactured in the United States increased from 10 to 13 SEER, a regulatory change we actively supported. For the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately 21% of industry unit sales were from products that were below 13 SEER compared to 90% in 2004. As 13 SEER products generally have higher price points, we believe that industry revenues will increase, consumers will become more price sensitive and demand will shift more heavily toward the value sector of the market.

Products

We manufacture and market an extensive line of HVAC products for residential and light commercial use. These products include split-system air conditioners and heat pumps, gas furnaces, packaged units, air handlers, Package Terminal Air Conditioners/Heat Pumps, or “PTACs,” evaporator coils, flexible duct and accessories. Our products are predominantly marketed under the Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex® brands.

 

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Our HVAC products are outlined in the following table and summarized below.

 

     Size(1)    Efficiency(2)

Product line

     

Split systems:

     

Air conditioners

   1.5 to 10 Tons    10 to 16 SEER

Heat pumps

   1.5 to 10 Tons    10 to 16 SEER

Gas furnaces

   45,000–140,000 BTUH    80 to 96% AFUE

Packaged units(3):

     

Gas/electric

   2 to 10 Tons    10 to 13 SEER

Electric/electric (A/C)

   2 to 10 Tons    10 to 13 SEER

Electric/electric (heat pump)

   2 to 5 Tons    10 to 13 SEER

Air handlers

   1.5 to 5 Tons    NA

PTAC(3):

     

A/C & electric heat coil

   7,000 to 15,000 BTUH    9.5 to 12.8 EER

Heat pump

   7,000 to 15,000 BTUH    9.3 to 12.8 EER

Evaporator coils

   1.5 to 5 Tons    NA

Flexible duct

   3” to 22”    R-4.2, 6, 8

(1) Based on cooling tons of thousands of British Thermal Units Per Hour (BTUH). 12,000 BTUH = 1 ton.
(2) Measure of a product’s efficiency used to rate it comparatively and to calculate energy usage and cost: SEER—Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating; AFUE—Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency; EER—Energy Efficiency Rating. R-value is a comparative measure of thermal resistance used to quantify insulating properties.
(3) Products with commercial product characteristics and certain other products are not subject to the 13 SEER minimum efficiency standards.

Split-system air conditioners and heat pump units. A split-system air conditioner consists of an outdoor unit that contains a compressor and heat transfer coils and an indoor heat transfer unit with ducting to move air throughout the structure. A split-system heat pump is similar to a split-system air conditioner, but also includes a device that reverses the flow of refrigerant and thus heats when heating is required and cools when cooling is required.

Gas Furnaces. A gas furnace is typically used with a ducting system to heat indoor air. Furnaces use a natural gas-fueled burner and a heat exchanger to heat air and a blower to move the heated air throughout a structure through ducting.

Packaged units. A packaged unit consists of a condensing unit and an evaporator coil combined with a gas or electric heat source in a single, self-contained unit. It is typically placed outside of the structure on a ground slab or roof.

Air handlers. An air handler is a blower device used in connection with heating and cooling applications to move air throughout the indoor comfort control system.

Package terminal air conditioners. A PTAC is a single unit heating and air conditioning system used primarily in hotel and motel rooms, apartments, schools, assisted living facilities and hospitals.

Evaporator coils. An evaporator coil is a key component of the indoor section of a split-system air conditioner or heat pump unit. An evaporator coil is comprised of a heat transfer surface of copper tubes surrounded by aluminum fins in which compressed gas is permitted to expand and absorb heat, thereby cooling the air around it.

Other. Other products include flexible duct and other HVAC related products and accessories.

 

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Distribution Network

In 2006, we sold our products through a North American distribution network with over 750 total distribution points currently comprised of 139 company-operated distribution centers and approximately 120 independent distributors who sell our products in more than 625 of their locations. For the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately 60% of our net sales were made through company-operated distribution centers and our direct sales force while the remaining 40% of our net sales were made through our independent distributors. Our distribution strategy consists of maintaining broad geographic coverage and strong distributor and dealer relationships.

We operate company-operated distribution centers in key growth states such as Texas, California, Arizona, Nevada and Florida. This strategy provides us direct access to large and fast growing regions in North America and allows us to maintain a significant amount of control over the distribution of our products. Our company-operated distribution center network provides us with considerable operational flexibility by giving us (i) direct access to dealers which provides us continuous, real-time information regarding their preferences and needs, (ii) better control over inventory through direct information flow which allows us to market our full line of products in our company-operated distribution centers, (iii) the ability to manage margins at our discretion, (iv) an additional channel in which to conduct market tests of new products and (v) the ability to introduce new products broadly and quickly. Our company-operated distribution centers employ a low-cost distribution strategy to provide competitive pricing. Since the beginning of 2004, we added 46 net new company-operated distribution centers across North America, resulting in an approximate 49% increase in our company-operated distribution center base. We expect to continue to seek opportunities to expand our company-operated distribution center footprint in targeted North American markets.

We regularly perform market analyses to determine new distribution locations based on whether a given market is either under-served or has poor independent distributor representation. Once an under-served or poorly represented market is identified, we evaluate whether to look for a new independent distributor, open a company-operated distribution center or acquire the under-performing independent distributors.

We maintain an extensive independent distributor network, which provides us access to major sales areas not addressed by our company-operated distribution centers. We have maintained longstanding relationships with our leading distributors. We seek to effectively align the incentives of our independent distributors, while avoiding expensive brand marketing campaigns, through the following programs:

 

   

Mark-up Rebate Programs: We offer distributor rebates that are inversely related to the distributor’s markup, thus motivating distributors to meet certain pricing targets to the dealers. This program is structured to encourage distributors to pass on lower equipment costs to dealers in order to drive market share expansion while preserving the distributors’ margins. Through this program we are able to encourage low final prices of our products to the ultimate consumer.

 

   

Inventory Consignment: We provide inventory on consignment to many of our independent distributors. This strategy positions finished goods from our factories directly in the market to be sold as demand requires. Under the consignment program, we carry the cost of appropriate finished goods inventories until they are sold by the distributors, which substantially reduces their investment in inventory and allows us to more easily develop new distributor relationships. We also benefit from reduced warehousing costs.

 

   

New Dealer Program: We offer a program through which dealers tour our manufacturing and research facilities, are educated on our products, review our quality control process and meet with our engineers and management. This interaction allows us to provide visual reinforcement of the quality and care taken in the manufacture of our products. The program also provides us with the opportunity to garner direct feedback from dealers on end user receptivity to current products, as well as gauge the dealers’ interest in future products ahead of a broader product introduction.

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ability to meet or exceed performance targets, (ii) a solid financial position and (iii) operating with a low-cost structure and competitive pricing. Our selection process coupled with our incentive programs, which make switching costs high, has resulted in a low distributor turnover rate. Since the beginning of 2004, we added approximately 100 new independent distributor locations through the addition of new distributors or the expansion of existing distributors.

We also seek to broaden our customer base by developing new customer relationships with national homebuilders and further developing our customer relationships with large national and regional homebuilders. We believe these relationships will increase sales and continue to add credibility and visibility to our brand names and products.

Manufacturing

We operate three manufacturing and assembly facilities in Houston, Texas, two in Tennessee, one in Arizona and one in Florida, totaling approximately 2 million square feet. At all of our manufacturing facilities, we focus on low-cost production techniques and technology to continually reduce manufacturing costs while improving product quality. Our low-cost design is one of the key drivers of our value proposition. We believe we have sufficient capacity to achieve our business goals for the foreseeable future without the need for further expansion.

Our manufacturing process is designed to minimize raw materials, component and in-process inventory levels. To achieve this goal, we have standardized many of the production components (e.g., heat exchangers, compressors and coils), which enables us to quickly retool our facilities in order to meet the demand for various products. In addition, we employ a demand flow manufacturing process which coordinates the production of each component thereby minimizing raw materials and in-process inventories. We utilize a mix of automated and manual processes to help ensure efficiency and lower costs.

Given the high level of industry competitiveness, product quality is key to maintaining a leading market position. The quality assurance process begins with the supplier. Incoming supply shipments are tested to ensure procured items meet engineering specifications. Purchased components are tested for quality before they enter production lines and are continuously tested as they progress through the manufacturing process. During fabrication, several audits are performed to ensure a quality product and process. We test paint application, electrical integrity, leak status, and controls in addition to conducting run tests under normal and moisture controlled conditions. In order to further monitor product quality, each manufactured finished good includes a customer questionnaire card bearing two quality inspection stamps or signatures. The installing dealer generally completes the questionnaire cards. Accompanying each product are parts warranties that provide terms which generally last longer than our competitors’.

We operate two logistics centers, the Houston Logistics Center (a freestanding center) and the Fayetteville Center (a logistics center in the Fayetteville, Tennessee facility). The manufacturing plants feed finished products into these two logistics centers for deployment into the distribution channels. As the distribution network provides point of sale information, these logistics centers deploy products into the marketplace as demand dictates. The Quietflex product is distributed to customers from Quietflex-related manufacturing and assembly facilities located in Houston, Phoenix, Groveland, Florida and Dayton, Tennessee.

Raw Materials and Purchased Components

We purchase most of our components, such as compressors, motors, capacitors, valves and control systems, from third-party suppliers. In order to maintain low input costs, we also manufacture select components when it is deemed cost effective. We also manufacture heat transfer surfaces and heat exchangers for our units.

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on our results of operations. Despite rising raw material prices since 2004, we believe that our manufacturing efficiencies result in unit costs that compare favorably to those of our competitors. We expect to benefit if raw material prices decline from their current levels which are high compared to historical averages. To help address increases in commodity costs in addition to price increases implemented in September 2004 and January 2005, we announced price increases effective April 1, 2006 and October 1, 2006. The realized price increases in 2006 added approximately 3% to our revenue base.

In order to enhance raw material price stability, we monitor principal raw material prices and strategically enter into commodity forward contracts and hedges for the purchase of certain raw materials. We entered into commodity hedges for both aluminum and copper for 2005 and 2006, which expired at the end of each respective year. We have entered into commodity hedges for a portion of our 2007 copper and aluminum supply. Our procurement initiatives include leveraging our buying power on a global basis to improve purchasing efficiency, reducing the number of suppliers and improving supplier logistics. While we typically concentrate our purchases for a particular material or component with one or two suppliers, alternative suppliers are available and have been identified if we need to procure key raw materials and components.

Where feasible, we solicit bids for our material and component needs from multiple suppliers. Supplier selection is based primarily on cost, quality and delivery requirements. For example, as part of our process in selecting suppliers, we test the supplier’s products to ensure compliance with our specifications and strict quality guidelines. After selecting suppliers, we execute short- and long-term agreements by which we seek to ensure availability and delivery of requisite supplies. As products arrive at our facilities, they are randomly tested to ensure continued compliance with our strict specifications and quality guidelines. We also work with suppliers to develop effective components with lower part counts and easier assembly, resulting in improved quality and reduced costs. We cooperate with suppliers to identify opportunities to substitute lower-cost materials without compromising quality, durability or safety.

In 2006, our top ten suppliers accounted for approximately 73% of our supply expenditures. We believe we have strong and longstanding relationships with many of our suppliers. We utilize suppliers known for quality products.

Sales and Marketing

Our strategy is to maintain a lean sales and marketing staff, focused primarily on traditional products, in order to derive the greatest value from our marketing budget while minimizing overhead costs. Our longstanding distributor relationships, low turnover rates and company-operated distribution center footprint allow us to implement our sales and marketing strategy with a modest corporate staff. Our corporate sales and marketing staff monitors market information, develops programming and provides distributors with the promotional materials they need to sell our products. We review the need for additional sales and marketing staff as business opportunities arise.

Our primary HVAC products are marketed under the Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex® brand names. Our Goodman® branded products cater to the large segment of the market that is price sensitive and desires reliable and low cost comfort. We position the Goodman® brand as the top selling residential and light commercial HVAC brand in North America and as the preferred brand for quality HVAC equipment at low prices. Our premium Amana® branded products include enhanced features such as higher efficiency and quieter operation and generally longer warranties. The Amana brand is positioned as the “great American brand” that outlasts the rest, highlighting durability and long-life. The Quietflex® brand is a recognized brand of flexible duct. Our products and brands are marketed for their quality, low cost, ease of installation, superior warranty and reliability.

Weather and Seasonality

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unseasonably mild weather diminishes customer demand for both commercial and residential HVAC replacement and repairs. Weather also impacts installation during periods of inclement weather as fewer units are installed due to dealers being delayed or forced to shut down their operations.

Although there is demand for our products throughout the year, in each of the past three years approximately 56% to 58% of our total sales occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. Our peak production occurs in the first and the second quarters in anticipation of our peak sales quarters.

Customers

Our customers consist primarily of (i) distributors who supply independent dealers who install our products for the ultimate end user and (ii) independent dealers when selling through our company-operated distribution centers. We also sell PTAC products directly to the light commercial sector, including hotels, motels and assisted living facilities.

We have a diverse and fragmented customer base in key regions throughout the United States. In 2006, no independent distributor accounted for more than 6% of our net sales. We believe the loss of any single distributor would not have a material effect on our business and operations. Our top ten independent distributors accounted for approximately 22% of our net sales in 2006. Our sales, marketing and distribution strategy focuses on keeping prices low to the dealer, while allowing distributors to achieve their profit goals.

Research and Development

We maintain an engineering and research and development staff whose duties include testing and improving existing product lines and developing new products. Company-sponsored research and development expense was $8.0 million, $8.8 million and $8.8 million for the years ended December 2004, 2005 and 2006, respectively. Research and development is conducted at our facilities in Houston, Texas, Fayetteville, Tennessee and Dayton, Tennessee. Research and development is focused on maintaining product competitiveness by improving the cost of manufacture, safety characteristics, reliability and performance while ensuring compliance with governmental standards. The engineering staff focuses its cost reduction efforts on standardization, size and weight reduction, the application of new technology and improving production techniques. Our engineering staff maintains close contact with marketing and manufacturing personnel to ensure that their efforts are in line with market trends and are compatible with manufacturing processes.

Information Systems

We use software packages from major publishers to support business operations: MAPICS for manufacturing, order processing, payroll and finance; PkMS for logistics center operation; Kronos for time and attendance reporting; and Mincron for company-operated distribution operations. The major business systems operate on an IBM AS/400 computer. In recent years, we have improved our systems by installing the current version of MAPICS to improve service and data accuracy, converting Quietflex operations to use MAPICS, implementing a bar code-based control system at our Houston Logistics Center and Fayetteville Logistics Center, and completing the installation of Mincron into our company-operated distribution centers. Our company-operated distribution centers provide us with significant, real-time information that allows us to monitor the trends in our business and to rapidly respond to changes in the markets we serve to capitalize on potential growth opportunities. We developed and use a custom application system that computes optimal replenishment quantities of equipment and parts into our company-operated distribution centers.

Independent distributors make use of our systems through Internet-based portals. This service gives distributors access to data, such as replacement part lists, and systems, such as the consigned inventory accounting function. Consumers make use of our Internet-based systems to obtain general and product-specific information and register products for warranty coverage. We also link our systems with those of our suppliers in order to manage the procurement of materials on a real-time basis. Each night, the programs recalculate component requirements, allowing faster notification of schedule changes to suppliers which greatly reduces our working capital requirements.

 

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Competition

The production and sale of HVAC equipment by manufacturers is highly competitive. HVAC manufacturers primarily compete on the basis of price, depth of product line, product efficiency and reliability, product availability and warranty coverage. According to industry sources, the top five domestic manufacturers represented over 80% of the unit sales in the United States residential and light commercial HVAC market in 2005. Based on unit sales, we are the second-largest domestic manufacturer of HVAC equipment for residential and light commercial use. Our four largest competitors in this market are Carrier Corporation (a division of United Technologies Corporation), American Standard Companies (which includes Trane® and American Standard® brand products), Lennox International, Inc. and Rheem Manufacturing Company. A number of factors affect competition in the HVAC market, including the development and application of new technologies and an increasing emphasis on the development of more efficient HVAC products. In addition, new product introductions are an important factor in the market categories in which our products compete. Some of our competitors are large and have significantly greater financial, marketing and technical resources than we do. Although we believe we have been able to compete successfully in our markets to date, there can be no assurance that we will be able to do so in the future.

Patents and Trademarks

We hold a number of patents relating to the design and manufacture of our heating and air conditioning products. We generally endeavor to obtain patent protection for technology that we develop and will enforce such protection as appropriate. Our existing patents generally expire between 2009 and 2014. In connection with the marketing of our products, we have obtained trademark protection for all of our brand names. The trademark registration for these names have an initial term of 10 years, which are renewable for additional 10-year terms so long as the names are still being used by us for the purpose for which they were registered. We have a license to use the Amana brand name and related trademark in connection with our HVAC business. The Amana trademark is controlled by Whirlpool Corporation (subsequent to its acquisition of Maytag) which markets appliances under the Amana brand name. As part of the sale of the Amana appliance business to Maytag in 2001, we entered into a trademark license agreement with Maytag. The trademark license agreement expires in July 2011, with renewal terms available for a total of an additional 15 years. In addition, we possess a wide array of proprietary technology and know-how. We believe that our patents, trademarks, trade names, service marks and other proprietary rights are important to the development and conduct of our business as well as the marketing of our products. We vigorously protect these rights.

Employees

As of December 31, 2006, we had 4,878 full-time employees (3,922 hourly and 956 salaried employees). Of those, 3,202 employees were directly involved in manufacturing processes (assembly, fabrication, maintenance, quality assurance and forklift operations) at our seven manufacturing and assembly facilities. Our only unionized workforce is at our Fayetteville, Tennessee manufacturing facility, which we acquired with the 1997 acquisition of Amana. The 1,048 Fayetteville hourly employees are represented by the International Association of Machinist and Aerospace Workers. Although the Fayetteville facility has been unionized since the 1960s, there have been no work stoppages or strikes at the plant since 1978. The current contract will expire on December 5, 2009. We believe we have good relations with our employees.

Regulation

We are subject to extensive, evolving and often increasingly stringent international, federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations.

Environmental Refrigeration Regulation. In 1987, the United States became a signatory to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. The Montreal Protocol addresses the use of certain ozone depleting substances, including hydrochlorofluorocarbons, or “HCFCs,” a refrigerant commonly used for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. The 1990 amendments to the Clean Air Act implement the Montreal Protocol and have been used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, or “EPA,” to accelerate the phase-out of HCFCs between 2010 and 2020.

 

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The EPA is authorized under the Clean Air Act to promulgate regulations to accelerate the statutory phase-out schedule for any Class II substance, which includes HCFC-22. Various groups have proposed that the EPA phase-out Class II substances, including HCFC-22, substantially earlier than under the schedule provided by the Clean Air Act. It is uncertain whether the EPA will take action to accelerate the phase-out of HCFC-22.

Some cooling products that we manufacture contain HCFC-22. This refrigerant is sealed inside the condensing unit or evaporator coil and is expected to remain within the unit throughout the operating life of the system without leakage to the atmosphere. We believe that our operations materially comply with all current EPA regulations relating to refrigerants. In addition, we do not believe that either the Clean Air Act and its HCFC implementing regulations as currently in effect or any reasonably anticipated accelerated phase-out of HCFC-22 will have a material adverse impact on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We currently use a substitute refrigerant in some of our air conditioning and heat pump products. This substitute refrigerant, HFC-410A, is a mixture of hydrofluorocarbons that the EPA has determined do not contribute to the depletion of the ozone layer and therefore are not subject to phase-out mandates. We manufacture and sell some of our air conditioning and heat pump equipment incorporating the HFC-410A refrigerant, and have done so for over five years. Equipment using the new refrigerant requires higher pressure compressors, larger condensing and evaporative areas, and seals resistant to the mixture. Although we are unable to predict the full extent of modifications that may be necessary to our manufacturing processes or the costs associated with the use of alternative refrigerants as we transform all manufacturing lines to make products using HFC-410A refrigerant by 2010, we do not expect that either will have a material adverse effect on us or the industry unless the phase-out is accelerated more rapidly than is currently anticipated under the Clean Air Act.

Efficiency Standards. We are subject to international, federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations concerning the energy efficiency of our products, including, among others, the National Appliance Energy Conservation Act of 1987, as amended, or “NAECA”, the Canadian Energy Efficiency Act, and regulations promulgated under these acts. Energy efficiency in air conditioning products is measured by a SEER. A higher SEER indicates a lower amount of energy is required for the same amount of cooling capacity. Typical systems range from 10 SEER to 23 SEER, with 14 SEER and higher considered to be premium efficiency systems. Effective January 23, 2006, the U.S. federal minimum efficiency standard for central air conditioners and heat pumps manufactured in the United States increased from 10 SEER to 13 SEER under NAECA, a change we actively supported. We believe such a standard is beneficial to the environment and that our industry leading cost structure, and manufacturing expertise should allow us to capture additional market share. The U.S. Department of Energy is currently revising the national residential furnace standard. We have established processes that we believe will allow us to offer new products that meet or exceed these new national standards well in advance of implementation of the new standards.

Other Environmental, Health and Safety Matters. We are subject to extensive, evolving and often increasingly stringent international, federal, state, provincial and local environmental and health and safety laws and regulations, including, among others, NAECA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Comprehensive Environmental, Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Toxic Substances Control Act, the Canadian Energy Efficiency Act, and regulations promulgated under these acts. Many of these laws and regulations relate to the protection of human health and the environment, including those limiting the discharge of pollutants into the environment and those regulating the treatment, storage or disposal and remediation of releases of, and exposure to, hazardous wastes and hazardous materials. We believe that we are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, many of which provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations. Certain environmental laws and regulations impose strict joint and several liability on potentially responsible parties, including past and present owners and operators of sites, to clean up, or contribute to the cost of cleaning up sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released. We are currently, and may in the future be, required to incur costs relating to the investigation or remediation of such sites, including sites where we have, or may have, disposed of our waste.

 

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As required by a March 15, 2001 Consent Order with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or “FDEP,” Pioneer Metals Inc., or “Pioneer,” our wholly-owned subsidiary, is investigating and pursuing, under FDEP oversight, the delineation of groundwater contamination at and around the Pioneer facility in Fort Pierce, Florida. Remediation has not yet begun. The ultimate cost for this remediation cannot be predicted with certainty due to the variables relating to the contamination and the appropriate remediation methodology, the evolving nature of remediation technologies and governmental regulations, and the inability to determine the extent to which contribution will be available from other parties, all of which factors are taken into account to the extent possible in estimating potential liability. We have reserved approximately $1.0 million as of December 31, 2006, for this matter. It is reasonably possible that the costs could substantially exceed this amount, although we do not believe that this matter is likely to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, or results of operation.

We believe that this contamination predated Pioneer’s involvement with the Fort Pierce facility and that Pioneer has not caused or contributed to the contamination. Accordingly, Pioneer is pursuing litigation against former owners of the Fort Pierce facility in an attempt to recover its costs. At this time, we cannot estimate probable recoveries from this litigation.

We are also subject to various laws and regulations relating to worker health and safety. For example, in 2004, we entered into an agreement with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or “OSHA,” pursuant to which we are conducting certain corrective actions identified during an OSHA inspection of two of our facilities and paid a $277,000 penalty.

Although we do expect to incur expenses related to environmental, health and safety laws and regulations, based on information presently known to us, we believe that the future cost of complying with such laws and regulations and any liabilities associated with environmental, health and safety obligations will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operation. However, we cannot assure you that future events, including new or stricter environmental or health and safety laws and regulations, related damage or penalty claims, the discovery of previously unknown environmental or health and safety conditions requiring investigation or remediation, more vigorous enforcement or a new interpretation of existing environmental or health and safety laws and regulations would not require us to incur additional costs that could be material.

Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. One of our subsidiaries, AsureCare Corp., a Florida corporation, is licensed as a service warranty association and regulated by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. As a Florida-domestic service warranty association, AsureCare Corp. is subject to regulation as a specialty insurer under certain provisions of the Florida Insurance Code. Under applicable Florida law, no person can acquire, directly or indirectly, more than 10% of the voting securities of a service warranty association or its controlling company, including Goodman Global, Inc., without the written approval of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Accordingly, any person who acquires, directly or indirectly, 10% or more of our common stock, must first file an application to acquire control of a specialty insurer or its controlling company, and obtain the prior written approval of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. The application must be filed with the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation no later than five days after any form of tender offer or exchange offer is proposed, or no later than five days after the acquisition of securities or ownership interest if no tender offer or exchange offer is involved.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may disapprove an acquisition of beneficial ownership of 10% or more of our voting securities by any person who refuses to apply for and obtain regulatory approval of such acquisition. In addition, if the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation determines that any person has acquired 10% or more of our voting securities without complying with the applicable suitability provisions, it may order that person to cease the acquisition and divest itself of any shares of such voting securities which may have been

acquired in violation of the applicable Florida law. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may also take disciplinary action against AsureCare Corp.’s license if it finds that an acquisition made in violation of the applicable Florida law would render the further transaction of its business hazardous to its customers, creditors, stockholders or the public.

 

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Available Information

We make available free of charge through our internet website (www.goodmanglobal.com), our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as soon as reasonably practicable after electronically filing such material with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. We also post our corporate governance guidelines, code of business conduct and ethics and the charters of our board’s committees. Any amendments to, or waivers from, a provision of our code of ethics that apply to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, controller, or persons performing similar functions and that relates to any element of the code of ethics enumerated in paragraph (b) of Item 406 of Regulation S-K will be disclosed by posting such information on our website. The reference to our website address does not constitute incorporation by reference of the information contained on our website and should not be considered part of this document.

We have not yet submitted a Section 303A Annual Written Affirmation to the New York Stock Exchange, or NYSE, nor has our Chief Executive Officer yet certified in connection with the annual filing, because under the rules of the NYSE, we are not required to provide a Section 303A Annual Written Affirmation to the NYSE until not later than 30 days after the one-year anniversary of our listing date.

We have filed with the SEC, as an exhibit to this Form 10-K, our chief executive officer’s and chief financial officer’s certifications regarding the quality of our public disclosure required under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

You should carefully consider the risks described below as well as the other information contained in this annual report. Any of the following risks could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

Changes in weather patterns and seasonal fluctuations may adversely affect our operating results.

Weather fluctuations may adversely affect our operating results and our ability to maintain our sales volume. Our operations may be adversely affected by unseasonably warm weather in the months of November to February and unseasonably cool weather in the months of May to August, which has the effect of diminishing customer demand for heating and air conditioning and decreasing our sales volumes. Many of our operating expenses are fixed and cannot be reduced during periods of decreased demand for our products. Accordingly, our results of operations will be negatively impacted in quarters with lower sales due to such weather fluctuations. In addition, our sales volumes and operating results in certain regions can be negatively impacted during inclement weather conditions in these regions. For example, during the summer of 2004, several hurricanes and other tropical weather systems struck the southeastern United States resulting in an estimated $6.2 million reduction in our operating profit for 2004.

In addition, our quarterly results may vary significantly. Although there is demand for our products throughout the year, in each of the past three years approximately 56% to 58% of our total sales occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. Our peak production occurs in the first and the second quarters in anticipation of our peak sales quarters. Therefore, quarterly comparisons of our sales and operating results should not be relied on as an indication of future performance, and the results of any quarterly period may not be indicative of expected results for a full year.

Increased competition and technological changes and advances may reduce our market share and our future sales.

The production and sale of HVAC equipment by manufacturers is highly competitive. According to industry sources, the top five domestic manufacturers (including us) represented over 80% of the unit sales in the U.S. residential and light commercial HVAC market in 2005. Our four largest competitors in this market are Carrier Corporation (a division of United Technologies Corporation), American Standard Companies (which includes

 

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Trane® and American Standard® brand products), Lennox International, Inc. and Rheem Manufacturing Company. Several of our competitors may have greater financial and other resources than we have. A number of factors affect competition in the HVAC industry, including an increasing emphasis on the development of more efficient HVAC products. Existing and future competitive pressures may materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations, including pricing pressure if our competitors improve their cost structure. In addition, our company-operated distribution centers face competition from independent distributors and dealers owned by our competitors, some of whom may be able to provide their products or services at lower prices than we can. We may not be able to compete successfully against current and future competition and current and future competitive pressures faced by us may adversely affect our profitability and performance.

There is currently an effort underway in the United States by several companies to purchase independent distributors and dealers and consolidate them into large enterprises. These consolidated enterprises may be able to exert pressure on us to reduce prices. Additionally, these new enterprises tend to emphasize their company name, rather than the brand of the manufacturer, in their promotional activities, which could lead to dilution of the importance and value of our brand names. Future price reductions and any brand dilution caused by the consolidation among HVAC distributors and dealers could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Significant increases in the cost of raw materials and components have, and may continue to, reduce our operating margins. In addition, a decline in our relationships with key suppliers may have an adverse effect on our business.

Our operations depend on the supply of various raw materials and components, including steel, copper, aluminum, refrigerants, motors and compressors, from domestic and foreign suppliers. We do not typically enter into long-term supply contracts for raw materials and components. However, our suppliers may discontinue providing products to us at attractive prices, and we may be unable to obtain such products in the future from these or other providers on the scale and within the time frames we require. If a key supplier were unable or unwilling to meet our supply requirements, we could experience supply interruptions and/or cost increases which (to the extent that we are not able to find alternate suppliers or pass these additional costs onto our customers) could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. To the extent any of our suppliers experiences a shortage of components that we purchase, we may not receive shipments of those components and, if we were unable to obtain substitute components on a timely basis, our production would be impaired. For example, in the second quarter of 2004 we experienced supply interruptions for steel, copper and aluminum. These supply interruptions resulted in periodic production disruptions and higher transportation costs.

In 2004, commodity prices rose significantly to levels well above prices seen in the past decade. These commodity cost increases negatively affected our net income in 2004. Effective September 1, 2004, we increased prices by up to 5% on a majority of our products in response to these increases in commodity costs. Effective January 1, 2005, we further increased prices up to 7% on the majority of our products. Commodity costs have continued to increase. To help address the rise in commodity costs, we implemented price increases effective April 1, 2006 and October 1, 2006, with respect to certain of our products. However, these price increases may reduce demand for our products. A continued high level of commodity prices or a further increase in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. In addition, we may not be able to further increase the price of our products or reduce our costs to offset the higher commodity prices.

Our business could be hurt by economic downturns.

Our business is affected by a number of economic factors, including the level of economic activity in the markets in which we operate. A decline in economic activity in the United States could materially affect our financial condition and results of operation. Sales in the residential and commercial new construction market correlate closely to the number of new homes and buildings that are built, which in turn is influenced by factors such as interest rates, inflation, consumers’ spending habits, employment rates and other macroeconomic factors

 

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over which we have no control. Any decline in economic activity as a result of these factors typically results in a decline in new construction and replacement purchases, which would result in a decrease in our sales volume and profitability.

A decline in our relations with our key distributors may adversely affect our business.

Our operations also depend upon our ability to maintain our relations with our independent distributors. While we generally enter into contracts with our independent distributors, these contracts typically last for one to two years and can be terminated by either party upon 30 days’ notice. If our key distributors are unwilling to continue to sell our products or if our key distributors merge with or are purchased by a competitor, we could experience a decline in sales. If we are unable to replace such distributors or otherwise replace the resulting loss of sales, our business and results of operations could be adversely affected. For the year ended December 31, 2006, approximately 40% of our net sales were made through our independent distributors.

Damage or injury caused by our products could result in material liabilities associated with product recalls or reworks.

In the event we produce a product that is alleged to contain a design or manufacturing defect, we could be required to incur costs involved to recall or rework that product. In September 2004, we initiated a voluntary corrective action plan, or “CAP,” regarding a discontinued design of certain Amana®, Trane® and American Standard® brand PTAC units manufactured by one of our subsidiaries. Under the CAP, we will provide a new thermal limit switch to commercial and institutional PTAC owners. Installation of these switches will be at the commercial or institutional owners’ expense, except in special and limited circumstances (e.g., financial hardship). Pursuant to the CAP, we will pay the cost of installing the replacement switch for any individual homeowner having a PTAC unit in his/her residence. We have established a reserve relating to the CAP in an amount that we believe is appropriate. The costs required to recall or rework any defective products could be material, which may have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, our reputation for safety and quality is essential to maintaining our market share. Any recalls or reworks may adversely affect our reputation as a manufacturer of quality, safe products and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations.

We may incur material costs as a result of product liability or warranty claims that would negatively affect our profitability.

The development, manufacture, sale and use of our products involve a risk of product liability and warranty claims, including personal injury and property damage arising from fire, soot, mold and carbon monoxide. We currently carry insurance and maintain reserves for potential product liability claims. However, our insurance coverage may be inadequate if such claims do arise and any liability not covered by insurance could have a material adverse effect on our business. To date, we have been able to obtain insurance in amounts we believe to be appropriate to cover such liability. However, our insurance premiums may increase in the future as a consequence of conditions in the insurance business generally or our situation in particular. Any such increase could result in lower profits or cause the need to reduce our insurance coverage. In addition, a future claim may be brought against us which would have a material adverse effect on us. Any product liability claim may also include the imposition of punitive damages, the award of which, pursuant to certain state laws, may not be covered by insurance. Our product liability insurance policies have limits that if exceeded, may result in material costs that would have an adverse effect on our future profitability. In addition, warranty claims are not covered by our product liability insurance. Any product liability or warranty issues may adversely affect our reputation as a manufacturer of safe, quality products and could have a material adverse effect on our business.

Our financial results may be adversely impacted by higher than expected tax rates, exposure to additional income tax liabilities and the adoption of new accounting pronouncements regarding income tax accounting.

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well as the actual tax ultimately payable could be adversely affected by changes in the split of earnings between jurisdictions with differing statutory tax rates, in the valuation of deferred tax assets, in tax laws or by material audit assessments, which could affect our profitability. In particular, the carrying value of deferred tax assets, which are predominantly in the United States, is dependent on our ability to generate future taxable income in the United States. In addition, the amount of income taxes we pay is subject to ongoing audits in various jurisdictions, and a material assessment by a governing tax authority could affect our profitability.

In fiscal 2007, we will adopt the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Financial Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes” (FIN 48). We are still evaluating the effect FIN 48 will have on our consolidated statements of operations and consolidated balance sheets as implementation guidance is published. FIN 48 may require us to record our tax expense differently than we might otherwise have done so based on various estimates of probabilities of events. As a result, our tax expense may be more volatile than in the past or may be more volatile due to additional reasons. Such volatility in tax expense contributes to volatility in reported financial results.

The cost of complying with laws relating to the protection of the environment and worker safety may be significant.

We are subject to extensive, evolving and often increasingly stringent international, federal, state, provincial, municipal and local laws and regulations such as those relating to the protection of human health and the environment, including those limiting the discharge of pollutants into the environment and those regulating the treatment, storage, disposal and remediation of, and exposure to, solid and hazardous wastes and hazardous materials. Certain environmental laws and regulations impose strict joint and several liability on potentially responsible parties, including past and present owners and operators of sites, to clean up, or contribute to the cost of cleaning up sites at which hazardous wastes or materials were disposed or released. We are currently, and may in the future be, required to incur costs relating to the investigation or remediation of such sites, including sites where we have, or may have, disposed of our waste. See Item 1, “Business—Regulation.”

We believe that we are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, many of which provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations. Nonetheless, we expect to incur expenses to maintain such compliance and it is possible that more stringent environmental laws and regulations, more vigorous enforcement or a new interpretation of existing laws and regulations could require us to incur additional costs and penalties. Further, existing or future circumstances, such as the discovery of new or materially different environmental conditions, could cause us to incur additional costs that could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

We are also subject to various laws and regulations relating to health and safety. In October 2004, we reached an agreement with OSHA to resolve certain matters identified during an OSHA inspection at our Houston Furnace and Cooling plants. We did not admit any violations of the Occupational Safety and Health Act or OSHA standards, but we did agree, among other things, to address certain issues identified by OSHA during its inspection and to pay OSHA a penalty of $277,000. We have paid the penalty and are currently conducting certain actions required by this settlement, including the installation of certain machine guarding. We expect to make capital expenditures at these and other facilities to improve worker health and safety. Expenditures at these and any other facilities to assure compliance with OSHA standards could be significant, and we may become subject to additional liabilities relating to our facilities in the future. In addition, future inspections at these or other facilities may result in additional actions by OSHA.

Our products are also subject to international, federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. We are required to maintain our products in compliance with applicable current laws and regulations, and any changes which affect our current or future products could have a negative impact on our business and could result in additional compliance costs.

 

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Effective January 23, 2006, U.S. federal regulations mandated an increase in the minimum SEER from 10 to 13 for central air conditioners and heat pumps manufactured in the United States. The required efficiency levels for our products may be further increased in the future by the relevant regulatory authorities. Any future changes in required efficiency levels or other government regulations could adversely affect our industry and our business.

We also currently use a refrigerant that the EPA is in the process of phasing out. We believe that neither the current regulations limiting refrigerants nor any reasonably anticipated phase-out of refrigerants will have a material adverse impact on our operations. See Item 1, “Business—Regulation.”

Labor disputes with our employees could interrupt our operations and adversely affect our business.

We are a party to a collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers and Affiliates that, as of December 31, 2006, represented approximately 21% of our employees. This agreement covers all hourly employees at our manufacturing facility in Fayetteville, Tennessee and is scheduled to expire in December 2009. If we are unable to successfully negotiate acceptable terms with this union, our operating costs could increase as a result of higher wages or benefits paid to union members, or if we fail to reach an agreement with the union, our operations could be disrupted. Either event could have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, there have been in the past, and may be in the future, attempts to unionize our non-union facilities. If employees at our non-union facilities unionize in the future, our operating costs could increase. See Item 1, “Business—Employees.”

Our business operations could be significantly disrupted if we lose members of our management team.

Our success depends to a significant degree upon the continued contributions of our executive officers and key employees, both individually and as a group. For example, we have longstanding relationships with most of our independent distributors. In many cases, these relationships have been formed over a period of years through personal networks involving our key personnel. The loss of these personnel could potentially disrupt these longstanding relationships and adversely affect our business. We have employment agreements with only two members of our senior management. Our future performance will be substantially dependent on our ability to retain and motivate our management. The loss of the services of any of our executive officers or key employees could prevent us from executing our business strategy.

We may be adversely affected by any natural or man-made disruptions to our distribution and manufacturing facilities.

We are a manufacturing company that is heavily dependent on our manufacturing and distribution facilities in order to maintain our business and remain competitive. Any serious disruption to a significant portion of our distribution or manufacturing facilities resulting from fire, earthquake, weather-related events, an act of terrorism or any other cause could materially impair our ability to manufacture and distribute our products to customers. Moreover, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated with manufacturing or distributing our products to our customers during the time that it takes for us to reopen or replace damaged facilities. Many of our facilities are located at or near Houston, Texas, which is in close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. This region is particularly susceptible to natural disruptions, as evidenced by the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005. If any of these events were to occur, our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.

If we are unable to access funds generated by our subsidiaries we may not be able to meet our financial obligations.

Because we conduct our operations through our subsidiaries, we depend on those entities for dividends, distributions and other payments to generate the funds necessary to meet our financial obligations. Legal and contractual restrictions in certain agreements governing current and future indebtedness of our subsidiaries, as well as the financial condition and operating requirements of our subsidiaries, may limit our ability to obtain cash from our subsidiaries. All of our subsidiaries are separate and independent legal entities and have no obligation whatsoever to pay any dividends, distributions or other payments to us.

 

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Our substantial indebtedness could adversely affect our financial health and prevent us from fulfilling our obligations under our senior secured credit facilities, fixed rate notes and floating rate notes.

We now have and will continue to have a significant amount of indebtedness. This indebtedness exposes us to risks that some of our primary competitors, with less outstanding indebtedness, do not face. On December 31, 2006, we had $838.1 million of indebtedness outstanding, excluding approximately $34.4 million of letters of credit and up to $140.6 million of additional indebtedness that may be borrowed under our revolving credit facility.

Our substantial indebtedness could have important consequences to our business. For example, it could:

 

   

make it more difficult for us to satisfy our obligations with respect to our outstanding indebtedness;

 

   

increase our vulnerability to general adverse economic and industry conditions;

 

   

require us to dedicate a substantial portion of our cash flow from operations to payments on our indebtedness, thereby reducing the availability of our cash flow to fund working capital, capital expenditures, research and development efforts and other general corporate purposes;

 

   

limit our flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and the industry in which we operate;

 

   

place us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt; and

 

   

limit our ability to borrow additional funds.

In addition, our senior secured credit facilities, fixed rate indenture and floating rate indenture contain financial and other restrictive covenants that limit our ability to engage in activities that may be in our long-term best interests. Our failure to comply with those covenants could result in an event of default which, if not cured or waived, could result in the acceleration of all of our debts. Our indentures and our senior secured credit facilities contain cross-default and cross-acceleration provisions such that an event of default under our indentures or the acceleration of amounts outstanding under our indentures will cause an event of default and/or an acceleration of amounts outstanding under our senior secured credit facilities. If all of our indebtedness was accelerated, it is possible that we will not have sufficient funds at the time of acceleration to repay our indebtedness, which could have a material adverse effect on our ability to continue as a going concern.

To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control.

Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness, and to fund planned capital expenditures and research and development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This is a risk that some of our primary competitors, with less outstanding indebtedness, do not face. Our future cash flows are dependent on the level of our earnings, our capital expenditure and working capital requirements and the amount of our tax payments. Our ability to generate future cash flows, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

Our business may not generate sufficient cash flow from operations and future borrowings may not be available to us under our senior secured credit facilities or otherwise in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness, or to fund our other liquidity needs. We may need to refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness, on or before the maturity thereof. In addition, we may be unable to refinance any of our indebtedness, on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

A substantial portion of our indebtedness is at a variable rate of interest, which could increase our interest expense in the event interest rates rise.

Certain of our indebtedness bears interest at rates that fluctuate with changes in certain prevailing interest rates. A 1% increase or decrease in the interest rate would result in approximately a $3.2 million increase or decrease in our interest expense on our variable rate indebtedness, respectively. If interest rates increase dramatically, we may be unable to meet our debt service obligations.

 

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Our business operations could be negatively impacted if we fail to adequately protect our intellectual property rights or if third parties claim that we are in violation of their intellectual property rights.

Our products are marketed primarily under the Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex® brand names and, as such, we are dependent on those brand names. Failure to protect these brand names and other intellectual property rights or prevent their unauthorized use by third parties could adversely affect our business. We seek to protect our intellectual property rights through a combination of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secret laws, as well as licensing and confidentiality agreements. These protections may not be adequate to prevent competitors from copying or reverse engineering our products, or from developing and marketing products that are substantially equivalent to or superior to our own. In addition, we face the risk of claims that we are infringing third parties’ intellectual property rights. Any such claim, even if it is without merit, could be expensive and time-consuming; could cause us to cease making, using or selling certain products that incorporate the disputed intellectual property; could require us to redesign our products, if feasible; could divert management time and attention; and could require us to enter into costly royalty or licensing arrangements.

We may lose the right to use the Amana® brand name which may have an adverse effect on our business.

Under an agreement between the Amana Society and Amana Refrigeration, Inc., Amana Refrigeration, Inc. agreed that it would discontinue the use of the Amana® brand name in its corporate name or in connection with any other business enterprise if it were ever to abandon manufacturing operations in Amana, Iowa. Maytag Corporation purchased the Amana appliance business in July 2001 and now controls the manufacturing operations in Amana, Iowa. Subsequently, Maytag was acquired by Whirlpool Corporation in March 2006. We maintained the right to use the Amana name and trademark under a license agreement with Maytag. Prior to a cessation of such operation or following a decision by Maytag to not maintain trademark registrations for the Amana name, Maytag has agreed to consult with us and provide reasonable assistance to us so that we may register the Amana name as a trademark. However, we have no control over Maytag’s decision to continue operations at that facility, and if such operations are discontinued, it is possible that we could lose the right to use the Amana name in connection with our business, which could have a material adverse effect on our business.

The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources and distract management.

Since our initial public offering, we have been subject to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Under Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we will be required to include a report of management on our internal control over financial reporting in our Annual Reports on Form 10-K and our independent public accountants auditing our financial statements must attest to and report on management’s assessment of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. This requirement will first apply to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for our fiscal year ending December 31, 2007. If we are unable to conclude that our disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting are effective, or if our independent public accounting firm is unable to provide us with an unqualified report as to the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in future years, our stock price may decline. This annual report does not include a report of management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for newly public companies.

Our equity sponsor controls us and its interests may conflict with or differ from your interests as a shareholder.

Our equity sponsor, Apollo, beneficially owns approximately 41% of our common stock. Representatives of Apollo have the ability to prevent any transaction that requires the approval of directors. In addition, Apollo has the ability to substantially influence all matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election of our directors and the approval of significant corporate transactions such as mergers, tender offers and the sale of all or substantially all of our assets. The interests of Apollo and its affiliates could conflict with or differ from your interests as a holder of our common stock. For example, the concentration of ownership held by Apollo could delay, defer or prevent a change of control of our company or impede a merger, takeover or other business

 

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combination which you may otherwise view favorably. Apollo may also pursue acquisition opportunities that may be complementary to our business, and as a result, those acquisition opportunities may not be available to us.

We are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange rules and, as a result, will qualify for, and intend to rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements.

Affiliates of Apollo and the Goodman family trusts, as a group, control a majority of our outstanding common stock pursuant to the terms of a stockholders agreement. As a result, we are a “controlled company” within the meaning of the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance standards. Under the New York Stock Exchange rules, a company of which more than 50% of the voting power is held by an individual, group or another company is a “controlled company” and may elect not to comply with certain New York Stock Exchange corporate governance requirements, including:

 

   

the requirement that a majority of the board of directors consist of independent directors;

 

   

the requirement that we have a nominating/corporate governance committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities;

 

   

the requirement that we have a compensation committee that is composed entirely of independent directors with a written charter addressing the committee’s purpose and responsibilities; and

 

   

the requirement for an annual performance evaluation of the nominating/corporate governance and compensation committees.

We utilize most of these exemptions. As a result, we do not have a majority of independent directors, nor do our corporate governance and nominating and compensation committees consist entirely of independent directors. Accordingly, you will not have the same protections afforded to shareholders of companies that are subject to all of the New York Stock Exchange corporate governance requirements.

Substantial sales of our common stock by funds affiliated with Apollo or the Goodman family trusts could cause our stock price to decline, and issuances by us of our common stock may dilute the ownership interest of our existing stockholders in our company.

Any sales of substantial amounts of common stock in the public market by funds affiliated with Apollo or the Goodman family trusts, or the perception that these sales might occur, could lower the market price of our common stock. Further, if we issue additional equity securities to raise additional capital, the ownership interest in our company of our existing stockholders may be diluted and the market price of our common stock may decline.

Certain beneficial owners of our voting securities may be required to file an application with and be investigated by the Florida insurance authorities, and the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may restrict the ability of a beneficial owner to receive any benefit from our voting securities and may require the divestiture of shares of our voting securities.

One of our subsidiaries, AsureCare Corp., a Florida corporation, is licensed as a service warranty association and regulated by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. As a Florida-domestic service warranty association, AsureCare Corp. is subject to regulation as a specialty insurer under certain provisions of the Florida Insurance Code. Under applicable Florida law, no person can finally acquire, directly or indirectly, more than 10% of the voting securities of a service warranty association or its controlling company without the written approval of the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. Accordingly, any person who acquires beneficial ownership of 10% or more of our voting securities will be required by law to apply to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation for its approval no later than five days after any form of tender offer or exchange offer is proposed, or no later than five days after the acquisition of securities or ownership interest if no tender offer or exchange offer is involved.

 

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The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may disapprove the acquisition of 10% or more of our voting securities by any person who refuses to apply for and obtain regulatory approval of such acquisition. In addition, if the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation determines that any person has acquired 10% or more of our voting securities without obtaining its regulatory approval, it may order that person to cease the acquisition and divest itself of any shares of our voting securities which may have been acquired in violation of the applicable Florida law. In addition, the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may assess administrative fines against the purchaser not to exceed $20,000 per willful violation, subject to a cap of $100,000 for violations arising from one transaction. Due to the requirement to file an application with and obtain approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, purchasers of 10% or more of our voting securities may incur additional expenses in connection with preparing, filing and obtaining approval of the application, and the effectiveness of the acquisition will be delayed pending receipt of approval from the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, which could take up to 90 days after submission of a complete application.

The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation may also take disciplinary action against AsureCare Corp.’s license if it finds that an acquisition made in violation of the applicable Florida law would render the further transaction of its business hazardous to its customers, creditors, stockholders or the public.

ITEM 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

ITEM 2. Properties

As of December 31, 2006, we owned four manufacturing facilities, one research and development facility and 12 distribution and warehouse facilities. We also lease three manufacturing and assembly facilities, 128 distribution and warehouse facilities and one office location. From time to time, we also lease temporary warehouse space when required due to manufacturing cycles. We believe that our facilities are suitable for their present and intended purposes and are adequate for our current and expected level of operations. We do not anticipate any significant difficulties in renewing or relocating our leased facilities as our leases expire.

Our headquarters and material operating, manufacturing and distribution facilities at December 31, 2006 are shown in the following table:

 

Location

 

Use

 

Owned/

Leased

   

Approximate

Square Footage

Houston, TX

  Split Systems   Owned     518,000

Houston, TX

  Flexible Duct, Fiberglass Insulation and Mat Materials   Owned     400,000

Houston, TX

  Heating and Air Handler Products   Owned     230,000

Houston, TX

  Research and Development   Owned     99,188

Houston, TX

  Corporate Headquarters   Leased (1)   51,000

Houston, TX

  Logistics Center   Leased (2)   700,039

Fayetteville, TN

  Furnaces, Package Units, PTAC, Split Systems and Logistics Center   Owned     780,000

Dayton, TN

  Air Handlers / Coils & Duct   Leased (3)   159,000

Phoenix, AZ

  Flexible Duct   Leased (4)   39,062

Groveland, FL

  Flexible Duct   Leased (5)   65,100

(1) Our current lease expires on June 30, 2007. On January 10, 2007, we entered into a new lease for approximately 61,700 square feet at a different location. The lease commences July 1, 2007 (we have early access rights) and expires September 30, 2014.
(2) Our two leases for this facility both expire on February 28, 2016.
(3) Our lease expires on December 31, 2007. We have an option to purchase the facility upon the expiration of the lease for $206,400.

 

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(4) Our lease for 31,712 square feet of space expires on December 31, 2007, with 7,350 square feet of space expiring on April 30, 2007.
(5) Our lease expires on June 4, 2014.

ITEM 3. Legal Proceedings

In addition to the matters described below, from time to time we are involved in various routine legal proceedings. These primarily involve commercial claims, product liability claims, personal injury claims and workers’ compensation claims. We cannot predict the outcome of these lawsuits, legal proceedings and claims with certainty. Nevertheless, we believe that the outcome of these proceedings, even if determined adversely, would not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

In October 2003, the Consumer Product Safety Commission staff issued a preliminary determination that a discontinued design of certain PTAC units manufactured by one of our subsidiaries presents a substantial product hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act, requiring corrective action. In September of 2004, we implemented a CAP under which we will provide a new thermal limit switch to commercial/institutional PTAC owners. Installation of the switch will be at the commercial/institutional owners’ expense, except in special and limited circumstances (e.g., financial hardship, etc.). Under the CAP, we agreed to pay the cost of installing the replacement switch for any individual homeowner having a PTAC unit in their residence. We have established a reserve that we believe to be adequate with respect to this matter based on current evaluations and our experience in these types of matters.

In December 2001, over 70 Hispanic workers filed suit against certain of our subsidiaries in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alleging employment discrimination, retaliation, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission intervened in the lawsuit on the plaintiffs’ behalf. Our insurers agreed to defend us against these allegations and indemnify us for any pecuniary losses incurred. In January 2007, the parties entered into agreements which resolved the claims arising out of the litigation filed in 2001. The agreed-to settlement had no material adverse effect on the Company’s business. The settlement among the parties resolves the litigation and will result in a dismissal of the lawsuit and a release of all claims alleged.

As part of the equity contribution associated with the sale of Amana in July 2001, we agreed to indemnify Maytag for certain product liability, product warranty, and environmental claims. In light of these potential liabilities, we have purchased insurance that we expect will shield us from incurring material costs for such potential claims.

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

No matters were submitted to a vote of our security holders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.

 

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PART II

ITEM 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Market Price for Common Stock

Our common stock began trading on The New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) in April 2006 under the symbol “GGL”. At March 26, 2007, there were approximately 68 holders of record of our common stock.

The table below sets forth for the periods indicated the high and low sales prices per share for our common stock reported on the NYSE.

 

    

Common Stock

Price Range

     High    Low

2006

     

4th Quarter

   $ 17.85    $ 13.00

3rd Quarter

   $ 16.54    $ 11.28

2nd Quarter(1)

   $ 22.15    $ 14.25

(1) Reflects trading activity from April 7, 2006 through June 30, 2006.

Dividends

We have not declared or paid any dividends on our common stock and we do not anticipate declaring cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our senior secured credit facilities and the indentures governing our fixed rate notes and floating rate notes limit our ability to declare or pay dividends. For more detailed information on our senior secured credit facilities and the indentures governing our fixed rate notes and floating rate notes, see Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Liquidity, Capital Resources and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements” and notes to our consolidated financial statements.

 

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Comparison of Total Stockholder Return

The following graph compares our cumulative total stockholder return with the cumulative total returns of the S&P MidCap 400 Index and a peer group of U.S. industrial manufacturing, distribution and service companies in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration businesses from April 6, 2006, the date our common stock began trading publicly, through December 31, 2006. The graph assumes that $100 was invested on April 6, 2006 in our common stock, in the index and in the peer group, and assumes the reinvestment of any dividends. Peer group returns are weighted by market capitalization. Our peer group includes AAON, Inc., American Standard Companies Inc., Comfort Systems USA, Inc., Lennox International Inc. and Watsco, Inc.

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The information contained in the performance graph shall not be deemed to be “soliciting material” or to be “filed” with the SEC, nor shall such information be incorporated by reference into any future filing under the Securities Act or Exchange Act, except to the extent that we specifically incorporate it by reference into such filing.

 

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ITEM 6. Selected Financial Data

The following table presents our selected consolidated financial data. The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified by reference to, our Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included elsewhere in this annual report, as well as other financial information included elsewhere in this annual report. Risks and uncertainties described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of this report may cause the selected financial data below not to be indicative of our future financial condition or results of operations.

The consolidated statement of operations data for each period in the three years ended December 31, 2006 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2005 and 2006 have been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this annual report and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, which we refer to throughout this annual report as “GAAP.” The consolidated statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2003 and the consolidated balance sheet data as of December 31, 2002, 2003 and 2004 have been derived from our consolidated financial statements that are not included in this annual report.

 

                Predecessor     Successor            
    Year ended December 31,    

January 1 to

December 22,

2004

   

December 23 to

December 31,

2004

    Year ended December 31,
    2002     2003         2005     2006
    (in thousands except per share data)

Consolidated statement of operations data:

           

Sales, net(1)

  $ 1,136,188     $ 1,192,671     $ 1,297,295     $ 20,285     $ 1,565,406     $ 1,794,753

Cost of goods sold

    884,204       915,272       1,005,955       18,471       1,243,408       1,374,774

Selling, general and administrative expenses

    118,150       147,687       212,890       7,661       170,077       205,894

Depreciation and amortization expense

    20,645       14,851       18,101       786       37,717       32,641
                                             

Operating profit (loss)

    113,189       114,861       60,349       (6,633 )     114,204       181,444

Interest expense, net

    46,168       26,081       10,877       1,601       74,213       77,825

Other (income) expense, net

    (671 )     (331 )     (1,406 )     —         (706 )     5,264
                                             

Earnings (loss) before income taxes

    67,692       89,111       50,878       (8,234 )     40,697       98,355

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

    1,859       1,745       (1,481 )     (3,568 )     15,817       34,188
                                             

Net income (loss)

  $ 65,833     $ 87,366     $ 52,359     $ (4,666 )   $ 24,880     $ 64,167
                                             

Per share data:

           

Diluted Earnings (loss) per share(2)

  $ 1.38     $ 1.83     $ 1.09     $ (.11 )   $ .05     $ .88

 

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    Year ended December 31,  
    2002     2003     2004(3)     2005     2006  
    (dollars in thousands)  

Consolidated balance sheet data
(at period end):

         

Cash and cash equivalents

  $ 23,219     $ 5,359     $ 3,856     $ 23,779     $ 11,569  

Total assets

    683,557       615,558       1,544,595       1,621,537       1,623,971  

Total debt

    358,432       213,244       1,024,135       961,375       838,050  

Redeemable preferred stock

    —         —         225,000       225,570       —    

Shareholders’ equity

    77,632       150,279       102,719       107,815       521,085  

Statement of cash flows data:

         

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

  $ 168,092     $ 150,807     $ (18,558 )   $ 105,519     $ 53,724  

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

    (11,536 )     (811 )     (1,477,622 )     (24,957 )     (39,343 )

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

    (136,830 )     (167,856 )     1,494,677       (60,639 )     (26,591 )

Other financial data:

         

Capital expenditures

  $ 12,672     $ 16,801     $ 27,772     $ 28,806     $ 39,383  

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(4)

    2.4 x     4.2 x     3.8 x     1.5 x     2.2 x

(1) Sales are presented net of certain rebates paid to customers. See Item 7, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the notes to consolidated financial statements appearing elsewhere in this annual report.
(2) For comparability purposes, the average shares outstanding used in the calculation of earnings per share for the predecessor company for the periods ended December 22, 2004 and December 31, 2002 and 2003, are the average outstanding shares of the successor company.
(3) For the disclosures related to the year ended December 31, 2004 these are non-GAAP financial measures as they combine the January 1 to December 22, 2004 and the December 23 to December 31, 2004 financial statements. We believe this presentation aids in comparing the periods.
(4) For purposes of calculating the ratio of earnings to fixed charges, “earnings” represents income before taxes less capitalized interest, plus amortization of capitalized interest and fixed charges. “Fixed charges” include interest expense (including amortization of debt issuance costs), capitalized interest, and the portion of operating rental expense which management believes is representative of the interest component of rent expense.

 

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ITEM 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Overview

We participate in the HVAC industry. We are the second largest domestic manufacturer of residential and light commercial heating and air conditioning products based on unit sales. Founded in 1975 as a manufacturer of flexible duct, we expanded into the broader HVAC manufacturing market in 1982. Since then, we have expanded our product offerings and maintained our core competency of manufacturing high-quality products at low costs. Our growth and success can be attributed to our strategy of providing a quality, competitively priced product that is designed to be reliable and easy-to-install.

Acquisition

On December 23, 2004, we were acquired by affiliates of Apollo, our senior management and certain trusts associated with members of the Goodman family. In connection with the Acquisition, the Seller sold all of its equity interest in its subsidiaries as well as substantially all of its assets and liabilities for $1,477.5 million plus a working capital adjustment of $29.8 million. The Acquisition was financed with the net proceeds of a private offering of senior unsecured notes, borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities and $477.5 million of Equity Contribution by affiliates of Apollo, the Goodman family trusts and certain members of senior management, which consisted of $225.0 million of our Series A Preferred Stock and $252.5 million of our common stock. As part of the Equity Contribution, the Goodman family trusts and members of senior management invested approximately $101.0 million and $18.2 million, respectively. In exchange for the Equity Contribution, affiliates of Apollo, the Goodman family trusts and certain members of our senior management received a combination of our common stock and our Series A Preferred Stock.

The Acquisition was recorded as of December 23, 2004, in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard, or “SFAS,” No. 141, Business Combinations, and Emerging Issues Task Force, or “EITF”, 88-16, Basis in Leveraged Buyout Transactions. As such, the acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been recorded at fair value for the interests acquired and estimates of assumed liabilities by the new investors and at the carrying basis for continuing investors. The acquired assets and assumed liabilities were assigned new book values in the same proportion as the residual interests of the continuing investors and the new interests acquired by the new investors. Under EITF 88-16, we revalued the net assets at the acquisition date to the extent of the new investors’ ownership of 79%. The remaining 21% ownership is accounted for at the continuing investors’ carrying basis of the company. An adjustment of $144.6 million to record this effect is included as a reduction of shareholders’ equity. The excess of the purchase price over the historical basis of the net assets acquired has been applied to adjust net assets to their fair market values to the extent of the new investors’ 79% ownership, with the remainder of $391.3 million allocated to goodwill. The increase in basis of the assets will result in non-cash charges in future periods, principally related to the step-up in the value of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets.

On April 11, 2006, the Company completed the initial public offering of the Company’s common stock. The Company offered 20.9 million shares and selling shareholders sold an additional 6.1 million shares, which included 3.5 million shares sold by selling shareholders pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Before expenses, the Company received proceeds of approximately $354.5 million. These proceeds were used to redeem all of the Company’s outstanding Series A Preferred Stock including associated accrued dividends, to satisfy a $16.0 million fee resulting from the termination of the Company’s management agreement with Apollo and to redeem $70.7 million of the Company’s subsidiary’s floating rate notes.

Markets and Sales Channels

We manufacture and market an extensive line of heating, ventilation and air conditioning products for the residential and light commercial markets primarily in the United States and Canada. These products include split-system air conditioners and heat pumps, gas furnaces, package units, air handlers, package terminal air

 

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conditioners, evaporator coils and accessories. Essentially all of our products are manufactured and assembled at facilities in Texas, Tennessee, Florida and Arizona and are distributed through over 750 distribution points across North America.

Our products are manufactured and marketed primarily under the Goodman®, Amana® and Quietflex® brand names. We position the Goodman® brand as a leading residential and light commercial HVAC brand in North America and as the preferred brand for quality HVAC equipment at low prices. Our premium Amana® branded products include enhanced features such as higher efficiency and quieter operation. The Amana brand is positioned as the “great American brand” that outlasts the rest, highlighting durability and long-life. Quietflex® branded products include flexible duct products that are used primarily in residential HVAC markets.

Our customer relationships include independent distributors, installing contractors or “dealers,” national homebuilders and other national accounts. We sell to dealers primarily through our network of independent distributors and company-operated distribution centers. We sell to some of our independent distribution channel under inventory consignment arrangements. We focus the majority of our marketing on dealers who install residential and light commercial HVAC products. We believe that the dealer is the key participant in a homeowner’s purchasing decision as the dealer is the primary contact for the end user. Given the strategic importance of the dealer, we remain committed to enhancing profitability for this segment of the supply chain while allowing our distributors to achieve their own profit goals. We believe the ongoing focus on the dealer creates loyalty and mutually beneficial relationships between distributors, dealers and us.

Weather, Seasonality and Business Mix

Weather patterns have historically impacted the demand for HVAC products. For example, hot weather in the spring season causes existing older units to fail earlier in the season, driving customers to accelerate replacement of a unit, which might otherwise be deferred in the case of a late season failure. Similarly, unseasonably mild weather diminishes customer demand for both commercial and residential HVAC replacement and repairs. Weather also impacts installation during periods of inclement weather as fewer units are installed due to dealers being delayed or forced to shut down their operations.

Although there is demand for our products throughout the year, in each of the past three years approximately 56% to 58% of our total sales occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. Our peak production occurs in the first and the second quarters in anticipation of our peak sales quarters.

Costs

The principal elements of cost of goods sold in our manufacturing operations are component parts, raw materials, factory overhead, labor, transportation costs and warranty. The principal component parts, which, depending on the product, can approach up to 40% of our cost of goods sold, are compressors and motors. We believe that we have good relationships with quality component suppliers. The principal raw materials used in our processes are steel, copper and aluminum. In total, we spent over $357 million in 2006 on these raw materials and their cost variability can have a material impact on our results of operations. Shipping and handling costs associated with sales are recorded at the time of the sale. Warranty expense, which is also recorded at the time of sale, is estimated based on historical trends such as incident rates, replacement costs and other factors. We believe our warranty expense, which equaled 2.2% of our net sales in 2006, is less than or equal to the industry average.

In 2004, our operating profit and EBITDA were negatively affected by high raw materials costs. Effective September 1, 2004, we increased prices by up to 5% on the majority of our products in response to increases in commodity costs experienced in 2004. Effective January 1, 2005, we further increased prices up to 7% on our products. Commodity costs have continued to increase. To help address these increases, we implemented price increases effective April 1, 2006 and October 1, 2006 with respect to certain of our products. A continued high level of commodity prices or a further increase in commodity prices could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations. There can be no assurance that our price increases will not affect demand for our products.

 

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In 2004 and 2005, our cost of goods sold reflects a short-term increase as a result of the purchase accounting treatment of the step-up in basis of inventory as a result of the Acquisition. Consistent with the requirements of purchase accounting, we adjusted the value of our assets and liabilities to their respective estimated fair values as of December 23, 2004. As a result of these adjustments to our asset basis, during the nine days following the Acquisition in 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, our cost of goods sold was increased by $4.4 million and $39.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2004 and the first quarter of 2005, respectively, as we recognized the non-cash increase in our inventory value.

Our selling, general and administrative expenses consist of costs incurred to support our marketing, distribution, engineering, information systems, human resources, finance, purchasing, risk management, legal and tax functions. We have historically operated at relatively low levels of SG&A expense as a percentage of sales compared to other large industry participants. Savings from this lean overhead structure allow us to offer an attractive value proposition to our distributors and support our low-priced philosophy throughout the distribution system. In 2004, our selling, general and administrative expenses were negatively affected by approximately $68.8 million of expenses related to the Acquisition. In addition, in 2006, our selling, general and administrative expenses were negatively impacted by $16.1 million of transaction costs related to our April 2006 initial public offering.

Depreciation expense is primarily impacted by capital expenditure levels. Historically, we have used the double declining depreciation method for equipment, which results in higher depreciation expense in the early years of an asset’s life. Following the Acquisition, equipment is depreciated on a straight line over the assets’ remaining useful lives. Under the rules of purchase accounting, we have adjusted the value of our assets and liabilities to their respective estimated fair values, to the extent of the new investors’ ownership, with any excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of the net assets acquired allocated to goodwill. As a result of these adjustments to our asset basis, our depreciation and amortization expenses increased.

Interest expense, net consists of interest expense, interest income and gains or losses on the related interest rate derivative instruments. In addition, interest expense includes the amortization of the financing costs associated with the Transactions. On January 1, 2001, we adopted SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities.

Other income, net consists of gains and losses on the disposals of assets and miscellaneous income or expenses.

Income taxes

The Seller and most of its subsidiaries historically elected S corporation or partnership status for income tax purposes. Accordingly, most income in the historical periods was taxed directly to the Seller’s shareholders. The Seller typically made cash distributions to its shareholders to pay those taxes. Following the Transactions, we are taxed at the corporate level and we will be recording an income tax obligation at a rate comparable to the federal and state statutory rates, which we estimate will be approximately 38.5%. As a result of the Transactions, there was a significant step-up in the book basis of our assets. We believe that for a majority of the step-up in basis, we will receive tax deductions, significantly reducing our cash tax payments from what they would have been without such deductions. It is also expected that a substantial portion of the goodwill recorded in the acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

At December 31, 2006, we had a valuation allowance of $3.4 million against certain net operating loss carryforwards. We believe that the remaining deferred tax assets at December 31, 2006, amounting to $61.4 million, are realizable through carrybacks, future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, and future taxable income. Uncertainties that affect the ultimate realization of deferred tax assets include the risk of not having future taxable income. These factors have been considered in determining the valuation allowances.

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respected and the recorded assets will be realized. However, if such positions are challenged, then, to the extent they are not sustained, the expected benefits of the recorded assets and tax positions will not be fully realized.

Employees

We utilize a combination of full-time, hourly and temporary workers in our manufacturing facilities. The number of people working in these facilities varies based on the level of production. We believe there is an adequate pool of temporary workers near our significant manufacturing facilities to address peak production periods.

As of December 31, 2006, approximately 1,048 employees were members of a collective bargaining unit, representing approximately 21% of our full-time employees. The collective bargaining agreement expires in December 2009. We believe we have good relations with our employees.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Preparation of our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities. Many of the estimates require us to make significant judgments and assumptions. Actual results could differ from our estimates and could have a significant impact to our consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows. We consider the estimates used to account for warranty liabilities, self-insurance reserves and contingencies, rebates and the impairment of long-lived assets and goodwill as our most significant judgments.

We base many of our assumptions on our historical experience, recent trends and forecasts. We develop our forecasts based upon current and historical operating performance, expected industry and market trends, and expected overall economic conditions. Our assumptions about future experience, cash flows and profitability require significant judgment since actual results have fluctuated in the past and are expected to continue to do so.

Warranties

We offer a variety of parts warranties on our products. Provisions for warranties are made at the time revenues are recognized. These reserves are based on estimations derived from historical failure rates, estimated service costs and historical trends. In addition, when new products are introduced, we consult with engineering, manufacturing and quality control personnel to determine the initial warranty expense. On a quarterly basis, we reevaluate the estimated liability related to the installed units still under warranty based on updated failure rates and will, at times, adjust our warranty reserve. We do not discount this liability when making this calculation.

We also sell extended service contracts for certain of our products with terms of up to 10 years. Revenues from extended warranty contracts are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the contracts. Expenses relating to obtaining and servicing these contracts are expensed as incurred.

Self Insurance Reserves and Contingencies

We self-insure worker’s compensation, product liability, general liability, vehicle liability, group health and physical damage up to certain stop-loss amounts. We work with our claims administrator to estimate our self-insurance expenses and liabilities. The expense and liabilities are determined based on historical company claims information, as well as industry factors and trends in the level of such claims and payments. Our self-insurance reserves, calculated on an undiscounted basis, as of December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2006, represent the best estimate of the future payments to be made on incurred claims reported and unreported for 2006 and prior years. We maintain safety and injury prevention programs that are designed to improve the work environment, and as a result, reduce the incident rate and severity of our various self-insured risks. Actual payments for claims

 

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reserved may vary depending on various factors including the development and ultimate settlement of reported and unreported claims. Non-routine litigation and other uninsured contingencies require significant judgment and not all risks are insured.

Rebates and Advertising Co-op Expenditures

We offer multiple rebate programs to our national accounts, dealers and builders as inducement to encourage utilization of Goodman® and Amana® branded equipment across replacement and new construction markets. These rebates are part of our volume and new construction incentive programs. In addition, we offer a variety of rebate programs to our independent distributors to encourage distributors to pass on lower equipment costs to dealers, in order to drive market share expansion.

Rebates are accrued based on sales. For certain rebates, the accrual rate is impacted by estimates of the customer’s ability to reach targeted purchase levels. Rebates paid or credited to independent distributors, dealers and homebuilders are netted against revenues in accordance with the provisions of EITF Number 01-9, Accounting for Consideration Given to a Customer (Including a Reseller of the Vendor’s Products).

Co-op marketing expenditures are funds reserved for cooperative marketing programs between us and our distributors. These expenditures are reflected in selling costs because they are based on an annual marketing plan whereby the distributor commits to spending the funds on marketing and advertising our products.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets other than Intangibles

We conduct periodic reviews for idle and under-utilized equipment and facilities and review business plans for possible impairment implications. If an impairment were detected, these costs would be expensed in the same period. Historically, no significant impairment charges have been recorded.

Impairment of Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess cost of an acquired company over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill is not amortized, but is tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount could be impaired. Impairment testing for goodwill is done at the reporting unit level, which is one level below the business segment level. Under the criteria set forth by SFAS No. 142, we have two reporting units based on the structure in place as of December 23, 2004. Goodwill was allocated to these reporting units based on the net assets acquired. An impairment charge generally would be recognized when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair market value of the reporting unit. We performed our annual test as of October 1, 2006 and determined that no impairment exists.

Identifiable Intangible Assets

The values assigned to amortizable intangible assets are amortized to expense over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for potential impairment. The estimated useful lives are based on an evaluation of the circumstances surrounding each asset, including an evaluation of events that may have occurred that would cause the useful life to be decreased. In the event the useful life would be considered to be shortened, or if the asset’s future value were deemed to be impaired, an appropriate amount would be charged to amortization expense. Future operating results and residual values could therefore reasonably differ from the our current estimates and could require a provision for impairment in a future period. Indefinite lived intangible assets are reviewed along with other long-lived assets for impairment.

The values assigned to our identifiable intangible assets were determined using the income approach, whereby the fair value of an asset is based on the present value of its estimated future economic benefits. This approach was considered appropriate, as the inherent value of these intangible assets is their ability to generate current and future income. The key assumption in using this approach is the identification of the revenue streams attributable to these assets based on budgeted future revenues.

 

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At the time of the Acquisition, we assigned a value of approximately $11 million to a particular renewable sales contract. During the fourth quarter of 2005, a decision was made not to renew this agreement before its expiration. As a result, the net balance of this intangible, approximately $10.3 million, was taken as a charge to the income statement in December 2005. We do not believe the expiration of the agreement had a material effect on us.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth, as a percentage of net sales, our statement of operations data for the years ended December 31, 2004, 2005 and 2006:

 

     Year ended December 31,  
     2004(1)     2005     2006  

Consolidated statement of operation data:

      

Sales, net

   100.0 %   100.0 %   100.0 %

Cost of goods sold

   77.8 %   79.4 %   76.6 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses

   11.5 %   10.9 %   11.5 %

Transaction-related costs

   5.2 %   —       —    

Depreciation and amortization expense

   1.4 %   2.4 %   1.8 %
                  

Operating profit

   4.1 %   7.3 %   10.1 %

Interest expense, net

   0.9 %   4.7 %   4.3 %

Other (income) expense, net

   (0.1 )%   —       0.3 %
                  

Earnings before taxes

   3.3 %   2.6 %   5.5 %

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

   (0.4 )%   1.0 %   1.9 %
                  

Net income

   3.6 %   1.6 %   3.6 %

(1) For comparability purposes, the periods ended December 22, 2004 and December 31, 2004 have been combined.

December 31, 2006 compared to December 31, 2005

Sales, net. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $1,794.8 million, a $229.4 million, or 14.7%, increase from $1,565.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. Approximately 85% of the sales increase was driven primarily by the shift to a higher proportion of higher priced 13-and-higher SEER products. As a result of the federal mandated 13 SEER efficiency that went into effect January 23, 2006, we experienced a shift to higher efficiency products beginning in the first quarter of 2006. The remainder of the sales increase was attributable to our April 1 and October 1, 2006 price increases. Our equipment volume was consistent with the prior year as the mild seasonal weather in the late summer and early winter and a second half slow down in residential new construction was offset by the contribution from new company-operated distribution centers that were opened in 2006 and 2005, 10 and 17 respectively, and the maturing of the 22 company-operated distribution centers opened in 2004. Finally, the increase in the sales of our other non-equipment products was offset by the impact of unfavorable product line mix.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2006, was $1,374.8 million, a $131.4 million, or 10.6%, increase from $1,243.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. Cost of goods sold increased primarily due to a high sales mix of 13-and-higher SEER products, which have higher unit costs than lower SEER products, and an escalation in new material costs. In addition, 2005 was affected by the non-recurring, non-cash expense of $39.6 million as a result of the purchase accounting treatment of the step-up in basis of inventory. Cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales decreased from 79.4% for the year ended December 31, 2005 to 76.6% for the year ended December 31, 2006. Excluding the impact of the inventory valuation step-up, costs of goods sold as a percentage of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005 was 76.9%, relatively consistent with the ratio for the year ended December 31, 2006.

 

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Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006, were $205.9 million, a $35.8 million, or 21.1%, increase from $170.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2005. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 were negatively affected by $16.1 million of expenses related to our April 1, 2006 initial public offering. These expenses included costs associated with the termination of the management agreement with Apollo and the acceleration of stock options. Excluding the IPO related expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006 increased $19.7 million, or 11.6%. Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2006 increased as a result of opening and operating new company-operated distribution centers and higher sales volumes. As a percentage of sales, excluding the IPO related expenses, selling, general and administrative expenses in 2006 were 10.5% of net sales compared to 10.9% of net sales for 2005.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended December 31, 2006, were $32.6 million, a $5.1 million decrease from $37.7 million for the year ended December 30, 2005. Impacting 2005 was a $10.3 million impairment charge in the fourth quarter for the remaining value of a non-renewed sales contract. Excluding this charge, depreciation and amortization increased $5.2 million over the year ended December 31, 2005. The increase was primarily due to higher depreciation expense related to recent capital expenditures associated with the transition to the federal mandated 13 SEER minimum efficiency requirements and capacity expansion at our production facilities. Additionally, depreciation expense for the period increased as a result of the step-up in cost basis of the assets and resetting of asset lives in conjunction with the Acquisition.

Operating profit. Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2006, was $181.4 million, a $67.2 million, or 58.8%, increase from $114.2 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2005. Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2005, was negatively impacted by the $39.6 million non-recurring, non-cash charge incurred in connection with the step-up in inventory basis, as described above. The remaining increase in operating profit was due primarily to higher revenues from the increased proportion of 13-and-higher SEER products sold and the price increases mentioned above, partially offset by higher selling, general, and administrative expenses, including $16.1 million of costs associated with our April IPO, and higher cost of goods sold.

Interest expense. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2006, was $77.8 million, an increase of $3.6 million from $74.2 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2005. Interest expense was higher due to the $1.4 million premium paid for the early pay-down of debt. In addition, as a result of our debt pay-down, we accelerated the amortization of $3.9 million of deferred financing costs. Adding to the increase were higher interest rates on our floating rate debt outstanding. These increases were partially offset by lower outstanding revolving credit facility balances and interest earned on cash balances.

Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense for the year ended December 31, 2006, was $5.3 million, a net change of $6.0 million from $(0.7) million reported for the year ended December 31, 2005. This increase in other expense primarily represents the change in fair value of certain of our commodity derivatives that did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.

Provision for income taxes. The income tax provision for the year ended December 31, 2006, was $34.2 million, an increase of $18.4 million compared to the tax provision of $15.8 million for the same period in 2005. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was 34.8% and 38.9%, respectively. The effective tax rate was lower primarily as a result of three items. First, recent federal legislative changes permitted us to take a deduction for qualified domestic production activity income. Second, we qualified and computed the exclusion of foreign sales income. Finally, the mix of sales, payroll, and property in the various jurisdictions favorably impacted our state tax rate.

December 31, 2005 Compared to December 31, 2004

Sales, net. Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2005, were $1,565.4 million, a $247.8 million, or 18.8%, increase from $1,317.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Approximately 49% of the sales

 

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increase was driven by volume growth in our equipment and PTAC products. This growth is attributable to an extended cooling season and the increased demand as a result of the transition to the 13 SEER minimum efficiency standard, effective January 23, 2006. Additionally, we benefited from the 22 and 17 company-operated distribution centers that were opened in 2004 and 2005, respectively. The remaining 51% of the sales increase was attributable to the September 2004 and January 2005 price increases and increased sales on our other non-equipment products.

Cost of goods sold. Cost of goods sold for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $1,243.4 million, a $219.0 million, or 21.4%, increase from $1,024.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Cost of goods sold increased primarily due to higher sales volumes and the result of the purchase accounting treatment of the step-up in basis of inventory as a result of the Acquisition. During the nine days following the Acquisition in 2004 and the year ended December 31, 2005, our cost of goods sold was increased by $4.4 million and $39.6 million, respectively, as we recognized the non-cash increase in our inventory value. Excluding the impact of the inventory valuation step-up, costs of goods sold as a percentage of net sales decreased from 77.4% for the year ended December 31, 2004 to 76.9% for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Selling, general and administrative. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005, were $170.1 million, a $50.5 million, or 22.9%, decrease from $220.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2004 were negatively affected by $68.8 million of Transaction-related expenses, which was partially offset by a one-time $10.0 million adjustment of previously established, non-recurring product-related expense accruals. Excluding the non-recurring Transaction-related expenses and the adjustment of the product-related expense accruals, selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005, increased $8.3 million, or 5.1%, from $161.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2004. Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2004 and 2005 increased as a result of additional company-operated distribution locations and higher sales volumes. As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative expenses in 2005 were 10.9% of net sales compared to 12.3% of net sales for 2004, adjusted for the one-time charges described above.

Depreciation and amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses for the year ended December 31, 2005, were $37.7 million, an $18.8 million increase from $18.9 million for the year ended December 30, 2004. The increase was primarily due to $9.6 million in amortization of identifiable intangibles recorded as part of the Acquisition and a $10.3 million impairment charge in the fourth quarter for the remaining value of a non-renewed sales contract. Additionally, depreciation expense for the period increased as a result of the step-up in cost basis of the assets and resetting of asset lives in conjunction with the Acquisition.

Operating profit. Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $114.2 million, a $60.5 million, or 112.7%, increase from $53.7 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2004. Operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2005, was negatively impacted by the $39.6 million non-recurring, non-cash charge incurred in connection with the step-up in inventory basis and a $10.3 million impairment charge for a non-renewed sales contract, as described above. In addition, operating profit for the year ended December 31, 2004, was negatively impacted by the $68.8 million of Transaction-related expenses and a $4.4 million non-recurring, non-cash charge related to the step-up in inventory described above, partially offset by the one-time $10.0 million adjustment to product-related expense accruals. Operating profit, excluding these charges, would have increased $47.1 million in 2005 as compared to 2004. This increase is due primarily to higher sales volume, partially offset by increases in depreciation and amortization as a result of the Transactions.

Interest expense. Interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2005, was $74.2 million, an increase of $61.7 million from $12.5 million reported for the year ended December 31, 2004. Interest expense increased as a result of both the debt incurred in connection with the Transactions and higher short-term interest rates compared to the prior year.

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2004. The increase was the result of the predecessor’s organizational structure comprised primarily of flow-through entities such as partnerships and S corporations, which resulted in most of the predecessor’s operations being taxable directly to the shareholders instead of the company and the tax effect of the Transaction-related expenses. The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2005 was 38.9%.

Liquidity, Capital Resources and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of December 31, 2006, we had cash and cash equivalents of $11.6 million and working capital of $347.5 million, excluding current maturities of long-term debt of $3.5 million, and the ability to borrow $140.6 million under our revolving credit facility. We have funded, and expect to continue to fund, operations through cash flows generated by operating activities and borrowings under our revolving credit facility.

Operating activities

For the year ended December 31, 2006, we generated $53.7 million of cash from operations compared to $105.5 million of cash generated from operations in 2005 and $18.6 million of cash used in operations in 2004. Cash flow from operations in 2006 was negatively impacted by higher inventory as a result of the industry shift to more costly 13-and-higher SEER products and increased commodity costs. Also affecting cash flow from operations were decreases in accounts payable offset by an increase in accounts receivable. Cash flow from operations in 2005 increased from 2004 due primarily to higher net income generated from our higher sales volume, partially offset by higher interest expense associated with the debt incurred in connection with our Transactions. Cash from operations during 2004 was negatively impacted by approximately $68.8 million of non-recurring Transaction-related expenses.

Investing activities

For the year ended December 31, 2006, cash used in investing activities was $39.3 million compared to $25.0 million and $1,477.6 million in 2005 and 2004, respectively. In 2004, we used $1,451.5 million of cash relating to the Acquisition. Capital expenditures totaled $39.4 million, $28.8 million and $27.8 million in 2006, 2005 and 2004, respectively.

Financing activities

In 2006, we used $26.6 million in cash from financing activities, compared to $60.6 million in cash used in financing activities in 2005 and $1,494.7 million provided in 2004. In April of 2006 as a result of our initial public offering, we received proceeds of $354.5 million, redeemed $255.2 million of preferred stock and accrued dividends, and paid $2.5 million in transaction costs. During 2005, we repaid $24.1 million on our revolving credit facility and made payments of $38.6 million on our long-term debt facility as compared to 2006 where we repaid $123.3 million of our long-term debt. During 2004, we received proceeds of $1,000.0 million from long-term debt and $477.5 million in equity contributions in connection with the Transactions. During 2004, we also received $83.8 million of other equity contributions prior to the Acquisition. In addition, in 2004 we borrowed $24.1 million under our revolving credit facility. These increases were partially offset by $30.8 million in tax distributions to our shareholders, transaction costs of $21.7 million, deferred financing costs of $34.9 million, and the repayment of $3.0 million in long-term debt.

Our primary sources of liquidity will continue to be cash flow from operations and borrowings under our revolving credit facility. We expect that ongoing requirements for debt service and capital expenditures will be funded from these sources.

We incurred substantial indebtedness in connection with the Transactions in 2004. On December 31, 2006, we had $838.1 million of indebtedness outstanding (excluding approximately $34.4 million of letters of credit) and up to $140.6 million of additional debt that may be borrowed under our revolving credit facility.

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facility in an aggregate amount of up to $175.0 million. As of December 31, 2006, we have no revolver borrowings outstanding and the ability to borrow up to $140.6 million of additional indebtedness under our revolving credit facility. The borrowings under the revolving credit facility will be available to fund our working capital requirements, capital expenditures and for other general corporate purposes. Borrowings under the term loan are due and payable in quarterly installments. The term loan amortization payments due before the stated maturity date are nominal. The remaining balance of the term loan will be due and payable in full in 2011. The revolving credit facility is available until 2010.

Our senior secured credit facilities contain various restrictive covenants. They prohibit us from prepaying other indebtedness and they require us to maintain a specified minimum interest coverage ratio and a maximum total leverage ratio. In addition, our senior secured credit facilities, among other things, restrict our ability to incur indebtedness or liens, make investments or declare or pay any dividends. The indentures governing the fixed rate notes and the floating rate notes, among other things: (1) limit our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to incur additional indebtedness, incur liens, pay dividends or make certain other restricted payments and enter into certain transactions with affiliates; (2) place restrictions on the ability of certain of our subsidiaries to pay dividends or make certain payments to us; and (3) place restrictions on our ability and the ability of our subsidiaries to merge or consolidate with any other person or sell, assign, transfer, convey or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of our assets. However, all of these covenants are subject to significant exceptions. We are currently in compliance with these covenants.

For the years ended December 31, 2004, 2005 and 2006, we spent $27.8 million, $28.8 million and $39.4 million, respectively, on capital expenditures primarily to enhance our products and information technology systems. In 2006, our existing production capacity was increased in certain areas to meet our current growth expectations, and tooling and modifications were required to prepare for the growth expected to result from the change in minimum SEER standards.

Our ability to make scheduled payments of principal of, to pay the interest on, or to refinance our indebtedness or to fund planned capital expenditures will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory and other factors that are beyond our control.

Based on our current level of operations, we believe that cash flow from operations and available cash, together with available borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities, will be adequate to meet our short-term and long-term liquidity needs over the next 12 to 24 months. Our future liquidity requirements will be for working capital, capital expenditures and general corporate purposes.

As a holding company, our investments in our operating subsidiaries, including Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., constitute substantially all of our operating assets. Consequently, our subsidiaries will conduct all of our consolidated operations and own substantially all of our operating assets. Our principal source of the cash we need to pay our obligations and to repay the principal amount of our obligations is the cash that our subsidiaries generate from their operations and their borrowings. Our subsidiaries are not obligated to make funds available to us. The terms of our senior secured credit facilities and our indentures governing the fixed rate notes and floating rate notes significantly restrict our subsidiaries from paying dividends and otherwise transferring assets to us. Our subsidiaries will be permitted under the terms of the senior credit facilities and our indentures governing the fixed rate notes and floating rate notes to incur additional indebtedness that may severely restrict or prohibit the making of distributions, the payment of dividends or the making of loans by such subsidiaries to us. If we consummate an acquisition, our debt service requirements could increase. We cannot assure you that we will be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position

 

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must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principal recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial statements. Based upon management’s partial assessment to date, we expect to reduce opening retained earnings by less than $1 million for 2007.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements, which addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principles. As a result of SFAS 157 there is now a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. The FASB believes that the new standard will make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable and improve disclosures about those measures. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Management is currently evaluating the requirements of the standard and have not yet determined the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (SFAS No. 158). Among other items, SFAS No. 158 requires (1) recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of an entity’s defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in the financial statements, (2) the measurement of defined benefit postretirement plan assets and obligations as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year, and (3) recognition of the funded status of defined benefit postretirement plans in other comprehensive income. SFAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. As further discussed in Note 10, we adopted SFAS No. 158 effective December 31, 2006 with minimal impact to our financial statements. SFAS No. 158’s provisions regarding the change in the measurement date of postretirement benefit plans are not applicable as we already use a measurement date of December 31 for our benefit plans.

We do not have any off balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following tables reflects our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2006. Commercial commitments include lines of credit, guarantees and other potential cash outflows resulting from a contingent event that requires our performance pursuant to a funding commitment.

 

     Payments due by period
     Total    Less than
1 year
   2 to 3
years
   4 to 5
years
   More than
5 years
     (in millions)

Contractual obligations:

              

Long-term debt:

              

Term loan

   $ 258.8    $ 3.5    $ 7.0    $ 248.3    $ —  

Floating rate notes

     179.3      —        —        —        179.3

Fixed rate notes

     400.0      —        —        —        400.0

Operating leases

     93.8      19.9      35.1      18.5      20.3

Related party payments

     1.6      0.2      0.4      0.4      0.6

Interest payments

     358.7      66.3      127.9      127.7      36.8

Self insurance

     8.7      4.6      3.0      1.0      0.1

Pension payments

     9.8      2.3      4.0      3.5      —  
                                  

Total contractual obligations

   $ 1,310.7    $ 96.8    $ 177.4    $ 399.4    $ 637.1

Excluded from the foregoing contractual obligations table are open purchase orders at December 31, 2006 for raw materials and supplies used in the normal course of business, supply contracts with customers, distribution agreements and other contracts without express funding requirements.

 

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Contingencies

Various claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings with respect to commercial, product liability and environmental matters are pending or threatened against us and our subsidiaries arising from the ordinary course of business. We are also subject to various regulatory and compliance obligations.

ITEM 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

We are exposed to market risks, which arise during the normal course of business from changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. A discussion of our primary market risks are presented below.

Interest Rate Risk

We are subject to interest rate and related cash flow risk in connection with the floating rate notes and borrowings under our senior secured credit facilities totaling $188.1 million at December 31, 2006, net of our interest rate hedges. To reduce the risk associated with fluctuations in the interest rate of our floating rate debt, we have entered into interest rate swaps that effectively convert a portion of our variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt. Under these swaps, we pay a specified fixed interest rate and receive the variable rate applicable to the underlying debt. The interest rate swaps are designated as cash flow hedges of the underlying debt. The fair value of the hedges is recorded in other assets or liabilities with a corresponding increase or decrease in other comprehensive income. The existing cash flow hedges are 100% effective and therefore there is no effect on current earnings from hedge ineffectiveness. In February 2005, we entered into two interest rate hedges to offset our interest rate risk. We entered into a two-year hedge with a notional amount of $150.0 million and a three-year hedge with a notional amount of $100.0 million. The aggregate notional value (the value of the underlying debt) of interest rate swaps outstanding as of December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2005 was $250 million. Including that $250 million, as of December 31, 2006, approximately 22% of our $838.1 million total debt bore interest at variable rates based upon the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). A 10% change in swap rates would change the fair value of the interest rate swaps by approximately $0.5 million and $1.6 million as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

We conduct our business primarily in the United States. We have limited sales in Canada, which are transacted in Canadian dollars. Other export sales, primarily to Latin America and the Middle East, are transacted in United States dollars. Therefore, we have only minor exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Sales outside the United States have not exceeded 5% in any of the three years ended December 31, 2004, 2005 or 2006. Less than 1% of our total assets are outside the United States. There has been minimal impact on our operations due to currency fluctuations.

Commodity Price Risk

We are subject to price risk as it relates to our principal raw materials: copper, aluminum and steel. In 2006, we spent over $357 million on these raw materials, and their cost variability can have a material impact on our results of operations. To enhance price stability in the market price of major raw material commodities, such as copper and aluminum used in the manufacturing process, we may enter commodity derivatives to fix the cost of the commodity. Maturity dates of the contracts are scheduled to coincide with market purchases of the commodity. Cash proceeds or payments between the derivative counter-party and us at maturity of the contracts are recognized as an adjustment to the cost of the commodity purchased, to the extent the hedge is effective. Charges or credits resulting from ineffective hedges are recognized in income immediately. We generally do not enter commodity hedges extending beyond eighteen months. During 2005 and 2006, we entered into commodity hedges for both aluminum and copper, which expired at the end of the respective year. During 2006, we entered into swaps for a portion of our aluminum and copper supply which expire on December 31, 2007. The notional value of commodity swaps outstanding as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 were $87.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively. A 10% change in the price of commodities hedged would change the fair value of the hedge contracts by approximately $4.3 million as of December 31, 2006 and $0.4 million at December 31, 2005.

We continue to monitor and evaluate the prices of our principal raw materials and may decide to enter into hedging contracts in the future.

 

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ITEM 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Index to consolidated financial statements

 

     Page

Audited consolidated financial statements Years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004

  

Report of independent registered public accounting firm

   40

Consolidated balance sheets

   41

Consolidated statements of income

   42

Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity

   43

Consolidated statements of cash flows

   44

Notes to consolidated financial statements

   45

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Shareholders of

Goodman Global, Inc.

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Goodman Global, Inc. as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for the two years ended December 31, 2006, the period December 23, 2004 to December 31, 2004 and the period January 1, 2004 to December 22, 2004 (Predecessor). These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the Standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. We were not engaged to perform an audit of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Our audits included consideration of internal control over financial reporting as a basis for designing audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of Goodman Global, Inc. at December 31, 2006 and 2005, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the two years ended December 31, 2006, the period December 23, 2004 to December 31, 2004 and the period January 1, 2004 to December 22, 2004 (Predecessor) in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, in 2006 the Company changed its methods of accounting for share-based compensation as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123(R), “Share-Based Payments” as well as the accounting for its pension plans as described in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans.”

/s/    Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

March 26, 2007

 

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Goodman Global, Inc.

Consolidated balance sheets

 

     December 31,  
                 2006                            2005              
     (In thousands except share and per share amounts)  

Assets

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 11,569    $ 23,779  

Restricted cash

     2,600      2,600  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts ($7.3 million in 2006; $7.8 million in 2005)

     200,086      220,123  

Inventories

     346,059      303,295  

Deferred tax assets

     18,199      13,804  

Other current assets

     25,976      12,786  
               

Total current assets

     604,489      576,387  

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     172,246      160,549  

Goodwill

     391,287      391,287  

Identifiable intangibles

     407,572      416,437  

Deferred tax assets

     26,133      46,520  

Deferred financing costs

     22,244      30,357  
               

Total assets

   $ 1,623,971    $ 1,621,537  
               

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Trade accounts payable

   $ 121,689    $ 156,870  

Accrued warranty

     41,773      37,685  

Other accrued expenses

     80,347      109,680  

Current portion of long-term debt

     3,500      3,500  
               

Total current liabilities

     247,309      307,735  

Long-term debt, less current portion

     834,550      957,875  

Revolving credit facility

     —        —    

Other long-term liabilities

     21,027      22,542  

Preferred stock, 9.5% Series A cumulative, par value $.01, 250,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2006 and 225,570 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005; liquidation preference of $1,000 per share

     —        225,570  

Common stock, par value $.01, 275,000,000 shares authorized, 68,903,322 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2006 and 47,972,166 issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2005

     689      480  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     3,087      2,088  

Additional paid-in capital

     462,590      108,073  

Retained earnings (deficit)

     54,719      (2,826 )
               

Total shareholders’ equity

     521,085      107,815  
               

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 1,623,971    $ 1,621,537  
               

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

 

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Goodman Global, Inc.

Consolidated statements of income

 

    

Successor

2006

  

Successor

2005

   

Successor

December 23 to

December 31,

2004

   

Predecessor

January 1 to

December 22,

2004

 
     (In thousands except share and per share amounts)  

Sales, net

   $ 1,794,753    $ 1,565,406     $ 20,285     $ 1,297,295  

Costs and expenses:

         

Cost of goods sold

     1,374,774      1,243,408       18,471       1,005,955  

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     205,894      170,077       7,661       144,145  

Acquisition-related expenses

     —        —           68,745  

Depreciation expense

     23,776      17,838       549       18,101  

Amortization expense

     8,865      19,879       237       —    
                               

Operating (loss) profit

     181,444      114,204       (6,633 )     60,349  

Interest expense

     77,825      74,213       1,601       10,877  

Other (income) expense, net

     5,264      (706 )     —         (1,406 )
                               

Earnings (losses) before taxes

     98,355      40,697       (8,234 )     50,878  

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     34,188      15,817       (3,568 )     (1,481 )
                               

Net income (loss)

   $ 64,167    $ 24,880     $ (4,666 )   $ 52,359  
                               

Less: Preferred stock dividends

     6,622      22,512       528       —    
                               

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ 57,545    $ 2,368     $ (5,194 )   $ 52,359  
                               

Less: Proforma provision for income taxes

     —        —         —         21,069  
                               

Proforma net income (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ 57,545    $ 2,368     $ (5,194 )   $ 31,290  
                               

Net income (loss) per share:

         

Basic

   $ 0.90    $ 0.05     $ (0.11 )   $ 1.09  

Diluted

   $ 0.88    $ 0.05     $ (0.11 )   $ 1.09  

Proforma—tax effect

   $ 0.88    $ 0.05     $ (0.11 )   $ 0.65  

Average outstanding common shares:

         

Basic

     63,668,587      47,931,700       47,850,928       47,850,928  

Diluted

     65,225,036      48,182,096       47,850,928       47,850,928  

Proforma—tax effect

     65,225,036      48,182,096       47,850,928       47,850,928  

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

 

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Goodman Global, Inc.

Consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity

 

     Common Stock    Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehen-
sive (Loss)
Income
    Total  
     Shares    Amount         
     (in thousands)  

Predecessor

              

Balance at December 31, 2003

      $ 187      —       $ 160,766     $ (10,674 )   $ 150,279  

Net income

        —        —         52,359       —         52,359  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

        —        —         —         (591 )     (591 )

Change in fair value of derivatives

        —        —         —         1,335       1,335  

Loss on derivative instruments reclassified into earnings

        —        —         —         663       663  
                    

Comprehensive income

                 53,766  

Equity contribution

        —        —         83,790       —         83,790  

Distributions

        —        —         (30,815 )     —         (30,815 )
                                            

Balance at December 22, 2004

   —      $ 187    $ —       $ 266,100     $ (9,267 )   $ 257,020  
                                            

Successor

              

Common stock issued on December 23, 2004 (reflects the new basis of 47,850,928 common shares in connection with the acquisition)

   47,851    $ 479    $ 252,021     $ —       $ —       $ 252,500  

Preferred stock dividend

   —        —        —         (528 )     —         (528 )

Predecessor basis adjustment

   —        —        (144,587 )     —         —         (144,587 )

Net loss

   —        —        —         (4,666 )     —         (4,666 )
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2004

   47,851      479      107,434       (5,194 )     —         102,719  

Net income

   —        —        —         24,880       —         24,880  

Minimum pension liability adjustment, net of ($421) in taxes

   —        —        —         —         (673 )     (673 )

Foreign currency translation

   —        —        —         —         325       325  

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of $1,525 in taxes

   —        —        —           2,436       2,436  
                    

Comprehensive income

                 26,968  

Preferred stock dividend

   —        —        —         (22,512 )     —         (22,512 )

Common stock issued

   121      1      639       —         —         640  
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2005

   47,972      480      108,073       (2,826 )     2,088       107,815  

Net income

   —        —        —         64,167       —         64,167  

Change in fair value of derivatives, net of $414 in taxes

   —        —        —         —         661       661  

Foreign currency translation

   —        —        —         —         797       797  

Defined Benefit Plans:

              

Prior service costs, net of ($343) in taxes

   —        —        —         —         (549 )     (549 )

Net loss arising during the period, net of $56 in taxes

   —        —        —         —         90       90  
                    

Comprehensive income

                 65,166  

Preferred stock dividend

   —        —        —         (6,622 )     —         (6,622 )

Common stock issued

   20,931      209      351,961       —         —         352,170  

Stock-based compensation expense

   —        —        2,556       —         —         2,556  
                                            

Balance at December 31, 2006

   68,903    $ 689    $ 462,590     $ 54,719     $ 3,087     $ 521,085  
                                            

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

 

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Consolidated statements of cash flows

 

    

Successor

2006

    Successor
2005
    Successor
December 23 to
December 31,
2004
    Predecessor
January 1 to
December 22,
2004
 
     (In thousands)  

Operating activities

        

Net income (loss)

   $ 64,167     $ 24,880     $ (4,666 )   $ 52,359  

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

        

Adjustments to goodwill

     —         (2,260 )     —         —    

Depreciation

     23,776       17,838       549       18,018  

Amortization

     8,865       19,879       4,753       —    

Deferred tax provision

     15,992       (5,872 )     (3,170 )     (2,940 )

Gain on derivatives

     —         —         —         (4,925 )

Gain on disposal of assets

     (15 )     (294 )     —         (896 )

Amortization of inventory step-up in basis

     —         39,586       —         —    

Compensation expense related to stock options

     2,696        

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     8,113       5,241       —         —    

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisition:

        

Accounts receivable

     20,037       (63,842 )     10,209       (21,013 )

Inventories

     (42,764 )     (41,919 )     11,369       (41,935 )

Other assets

     (13,125 )     (3,050 )     1,388       21,382  

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

     (34,018 )     115,332       (17,992 )     (41,048 )
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     53,724       105,519       2,440       (20,998 )

Investing activities

        

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

     (39,383 )     (28,806 )     —         (27,772 )

Proceeds from the sale of property, plant, and equipment

     40       3,810       —         1,106  

Restricted cash

     —         —         —         (100 )

Acquisition, net of cash

     —         —         (1,451,486 )     —    

Other assets and liabilities

     —         39       —         630  
                                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (39,343 )     (24,957 )     (1,451,486 )     (26,136 )

Financing activities

        

Proceeds from long-term debt

     —         —         1,000,000       —    

Repayments of long-term debt

     (123,325 )     (38,625 )     —         (3,000 )

Exercise of stock options

     14       —         —         —    

Proceeds from initial public offering

     354,491       —         —         —    

Redemption of preferred stock and accrued dividends

     (255,234 )     —         —         —    

Net borrowing (payments) under revolving line facility

     —         (24,135 )     24,135       —    

Initial public offering transaction costs

     (2,537 )     —         —         —    

Principal payments on capital lease obligations

     —         —         —         (266 )

Distributions

     —         —         —         (30,813 )

Stock purchase

     —         1,210       —         —    

Equity contribution (adjustment)

     —         —         477,500       83,790  

Working capital adjustment

     —         1,330         —    

Other transaction costs

     —         (419 )     (21,732 )     —    

Deferred finance charges

     —         —         (34,912 )     —    

Payment on notes payable to related parties

     —         —           (25 )
                                

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

     (26,591 )     (60,639 )     1,444,991       49,686  
                                

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     (12,210 )     19,923       (4,055 )     2,552  

Cash at beginning of period

     23,779       3,856       7,911       5,359  
                                

Cash at end of period

   $ 11,569     $ 23,779     $ 3,856     $ 7,911  
                                

Non-cash item: Accrual for purchases of property, plant and equipment

   $ 6,546     $ 10,431     $ —       $ —    
                                

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

 

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Notes to consolidated financial statements

1. Nature of operations

Goodman Global, Inc. (the Company) through its subsidiaries is the second-largest U.S. manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) products for residential and light commercial uses based on unit sales. The Company’s activities include engineering, manufacturing, and marketing of an extensive line of heating, air-conditioning, and related products in the United States and in certain international markets. Branded products manufactured and marketed by the Company include primarily Goodman®, Amana®, and Quietflex®. The Company sells its products to numerous types of customers, including distributors, installing dealers, national accounts and original equipment manufacturers with no single customer accounting for more than 6% of consolidated 2006 net revenues. Less than 5% of the 2006 consolidated revenues were derived from external customers outside the United States. Although there is demand for the Company’s products throughout the year, in each of the past three years approximately 56% to 58% of total sales occurred in the second and third quarters of the fiscal year. The Company’s peak production occurs in the first and second quarters in anticipation of peak sales quarters.

The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. As the Company’s consolidated financial information is reviewed by the chief decision makers, and the business is managed under one operating and marketing strategy, the Company operates under one reportable segment. Less than 1% of the Company’s assets are located outside the United States.

Basis of presentation

On December 23, 2004, the Company was acquired under an Asset Purchase Agreement (the Agreement) by affiliates of Apollo Management L.P. (Apollo), Company senior management and certain trusts associated with members of the Goodman family (the Goodman Trusts) (the Acquisition). Under the Agreement, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation, sold all of its equity interest in its subsidiaries as well as substantially all of its assets and liabilities for $1,477.5 million plus a working capital adjustment of $29.8 million. The Acquisition was financed with the net proceeds of a private offering of senior unsecured notes, borrowings under a new senior secured credit facility, and $477.5 million of equity contributions by affiliates of Apollo, the Goodman Trusts, and certain members of senior management. In connection with the Acquisition, the Goodman Trusts and members of senior management invested approximately $101.0 million and $18.2 million, respectively. The financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2004, have been presented to reflect the Company prior to the Acquisition (Predecessor) and subsequent to the Acquisition (Successor).

The Acquisition was recorded as of December 23, 2004, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) 88-16, Basis in Leveraged Buyout Transactions. As such, the acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been recorded at fair value for the interests acquired and estimates of assumed liabilities by the new investors and at the carrying basis for continuing investors.

The acquired assets and assumed liabilities were assigned new book values in the same proportion as the residual interests of the continuing investors and the new interests acquired by the new investors. Under EITF 88-16, the Company revalued the net assets at the acquisition date to the extent of the new investor’s ownership of 79%. The remaining 21% ownership is accounted for at the continuing investors’ carrying basis of the Company. An adjustment of $144.6 million to record this effect is included as a reduction of stockholders’ equity under the caption “Predecessor basis adjustment”. The excess of the purchase price over the historical basis of the net assets acquired has been applied to adjust net assets to their fair market values to the extent of the new investors’ 79% ownership, with the remainder of $391.3 million allocated to goodwill. The purchase price includes a transaction fee paid to Apollo (see note 8) and other transaction costs of $21.8 million. The increase in basis of the assets has and will continue to result in non-cash charges in future periods, principally related to the step-up in the value of inventory, property, plant, and equipment and intangible assets.

 

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On April 11, 2006, the Company completed the initial public offering of the Company’s common stock. The Company offered 20.9 million shares and selling shareholders sold an additional 6.1 million shares, which included 3.5 million shares sold by selling shareholders pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option. Before expenses, the Company received proceeds of approximately $354.5 million. These proceeds were used to redeem all of the Company’s outstanding Series A Preferred Stock including associated accrued dividends, to satisfy a $16.0 million fee resulting from the termination of the Company’s management agreement with Apollo and to redeem $70.7 million of the Company’s subsidiary’s floating rate notes.

Effective April 4, 2006, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a 7.580345-for-1 stock split of the Company’s common stock. All periods presented are reflective of the effected stock split.

2. Significant accounting policies

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

Cash equivalents represent short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less. At December 31, 2006 and 2005, the restricted cash pertains to the Company’s extended warranty program.

Inventories

Inventory costs include material, labor, depreciation, logistics, and plant overhead. The Company’s inventory is stated at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method. As a result of the Acquisition, the Company’s 2004 inventory was increased by $44.0 million to reflect the fair value to the extent of the new investors’ ownership of in process and finished goods inventory. As of December 31, 2005, this fair market value adjustment has been effectively reversed as the related inventory was sold and replaced by manufactured inventory valued at cost. The impact to our statement of income was an increase to our cost of goods sold of $39.6 million and $4.4 million during the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and the nine day period ended December 31, 2004, respectively. The impact on earnings per share for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 and the nine day period ended December 31, 2004, was $(.51) and $(.06) per share, respectively.

When deemed appropriate, the Company writes inventory down to its estimated realizable value based upon assumptions about future demand, physical conditions of products and market conditions.

A rollforward of the inventory reserves as of December 31, follows (in thousands):

 

     2006
Successor
    2005
Successor
    2004
Predecessor(1)
 

At the beginning of the period

     1,785     2,245     2,428  

Current-year accruals

     7,680     6,190     4,269  

Current-year write-offs

     (4,897 )   (6,650 )   (4,452 )
                    

At the end of the period

   $ 4,568     1,785     2,245  
                    

(1) For comparability purposes the periods ended December 31, 2004 and December 22, 2004 were combined.

Property, plant, and equipment

Property, plant, and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. As a result of the Acquisition, the Company’s property, plant, and equipment has been increased by $44.7 million to reflect the fair value to the extent of the new investors’ ownership. Expenditures for renewals and betterments are capitalized and

 

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expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Buildings are depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which is 39 years. Prior to the Acquisition, equipment was depreciated using the double-declining balance method over the estimated useful lives of the assets, which range from 3 to 15 years. Following the Acquisition, equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the assets’ remaining useful lives. The effect of this change on comparability is not material in the Successor consolidated financial statements.

Interest attributable to construction in progress assets is capitalized. For the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, the Company capitalized $1.3 million and $0.9 million in interest, respectively.

Impairment of long-lived assets

The Company follows the provisions of SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The statement sets forth the accounting for impairment of long-lived assets other than goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles. The Company periodically evaluates whether current facts or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of its depreciable assets to be held and used may not be recoverable. If such circumstances are determined to exist, an estimate of undiscounted future cash flows produced by the long-lived asset is compared to the carrying value to determine whether impairment exists. If an asset is determined to be impaired, the loss is measured based on a quoted market price or the fair value based on various valuation techniques.

Deferred financing costs

Debt issuance costs are capitalized and amortized to interest expense using the effective interest method over the period the related debt is anticipated to be outstanding. During the year ended December 31, 2006, in connection with the early payments on our Senior Floating Notes and our Term Notes, we took charges to interest expense totaling $3.9 million related to the proportional write-off of deferred financing costs.

Identifiable intangible assets

The values assigned to amortizable intangible assets are amortized to expense over their estimated useful lives and are reviewed for potential impairment. The estimated useful lives are based on an evaluation of the circumstances surrounding each asset, including an evaluation of events that may have occurred that would cause the useful life to be decreased. In the event the useful life would be considered to be shortened, or if the asset’s future value were deemed to be impaired, an appropriate amount would be charged to amortization expense. Future operating results and residual values could therefore reasonably differ from the Company’s current estimates and could require a provision for impairment in a future period. Indefinite lived intangible assets are reviewed along with other long-lived assets for impairment.

At the time of the acquisition the Company assigned a value of approximately $11.0 million to a particular renewable sales contract. During the fourth quarter of 2005, a decision was made not to renew this agreement before its expiration. As a result, the net balance of this intangible, approximately $10.3 million, was taken as a charge to amortization expense in the accompanying statement of income in the fourth quarter of 2005.

Amounts allocated to identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives with no residual value as follows:

 

Trade names

   Indefinite

Customer relationships

   40 years

Technology

   10 years

Contracts

   15 years

 

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Absent an impairment charge, the amortization related to the amortizable intangible assets in the aggregate will be approximately $8.9 million per year over the next five years. Additionally, there will be a continuing effect beyond five years.

The useful life of our customer relationships was determined based on the total life of a distributor. Factors that contribute to this total life are the nature of the relationship with these distributors, the quality of the service and merchandise that we provide, the territorial preferences given to these distributors and the low turn-over rates.

Identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2006 and 2005, consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     2006
Gross
   Accumulated
Amortization &
Impairment
  

2006

Net

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

        

Customer relationships

   $ 291,560    $ 14,757    $ 276,803

Technology

     15,760      3,191      12,569

Contracts

     11,033      11,033      —  
                    

Total intangible assets subject to amortization

     318,353      28,981      289,372

Total indefinite-lived trade names

     118,200      —        118,200
                    

Total identifiable intangible assets

   $ 436,553    $ 28,981    $ 407,572
                    
     2005
Gross
   Accumulated
Amortization
  

2005

Net

Intangible assets subject to amortization:

        

Customer relationships

   $ 291,560    $ 7,468    $ 284,092

Technology

     15,760      1,615      14,145

Contracts

     11,033      11,033      —  
                    

Total intangible assets subject to amortization

     318,353      20,116      298,237

Total indefinite-lived trade names

     118,200      —        118,200
                    

Total identifiable intangible assets

   $ 436,553    $ 20,116    $ 416,437
                    

Goodwill

Goodwill is the excess of the cost of an acquired company over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangibles are not amortized, but are tested for impairment annually, or more frequently if an event occurs or circumstances change that would indicate the carrying amount could be impaired. Impairment testing for goodwill is done at the reporting unit level, which is one level below the business segment level. Under the criteria set forth by SFAS No. 142, the Company has two reporting units based on the structure in place as of December 23, 2004. Goodwill was allocated to these reporting units based on the net assets acquired. An impairment charge generally would be recognized when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the estimated fair market value of the reporting unit. The Company performed its annual test as of October 1, 2006 and determined that no impairment exists.

Fair value of financial instruments

Financial instruments include cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, revolving loans payable, long-term debt, and interest rate and commodity swap agreements. Management believes the fair value

 

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of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximates their carrying value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of revolving loans payable and long-term debt is estimated based on anticipated interest rates that management believes would currently be available to the Company for similar issues of debt, taking into account the current credit risk of the Company and other market factors, and arms length trades for debt securities, which are traded. The fair value of long-term debt is estimated to approximate the carrying amount at December 31, 2006. Interest rate and commodity swaps are recorded at fair value.

Revenue recognition

Revenue from the sale of products is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, sale price is fixed and determinable, and collectibility is reasonably assured. Revenues are recorded net of rebates to certain distributors, dealers and builders. These rebates relate to several programs and are designed to stimulate sales of the Company’s products. Provisions are made for warranties at the time revenues are recognized. Costs associated with shipping and handling of the Company’s products is included in costs of goods sold.

The Company consigns certain products to many of its independent distributors. Product inventories shipped on consignment terms are maintained under a consignment arrangement on the premises of independent distributors. Revenues and cost of sales are recognized at the time consigned inventory is sold by the independent distributor to a third party.

Trade and other receivables

The Company’s receivables are recorded when billed and represent claims against third parties that will be settled in cash. The customer’s financial position is periodically reviewed and no collateral is required. The carrying value of the Company’s receivables, net of the allowance for doubtful accounts, represents their estimated net realizable value. The Company estimates its allowance for doubtful accounts based on historical collection trends, type of customer, the age of outstanding receivables, and existing economic conditions. If events or changes in circumstances indicate that specific receivable balances may be impaired, further consideration is given to the collectibility of those balances, and the allowance is adjusted accordingly. The Company does not have significant credit risk concentrations and historically has not experienced significant losses related to its receivables.

A rollforward of the allowance for doubtful accounts as of December 31, follows (in thousands):

 

     2006
Successor
   

2005

Successor

   

2004

Predecessor(1)

 

At the beginning of the period

   $ 7,795     $ 8,130     $ 2,850  

Current-year accruals

     4,322       9,367       9,414  

Current-year write-offs

     (4,859 )     (9,702 )     (4,134 )
                        

At the end of the period

   $ 7,258     $ 7,795     $ 8,130  
                        

(1) For comparability purposes the periods ended December 31, 2004 and December 22, 2004 were combined.

Warranty costs

Warranty costs are accrued at the time of sale based on estimated future warranty claims. The Company’s estimated future warranty claims are determined based on historical failure rates and other factors. The Company also sells extended warranty contracts for certain of its products with terms of up to ten years. Revenues from extended warranty contracts are deferred and amortized on a straight-line basis over the term of the contracts. Expenses related to obtaining and servicing these contracts are expensed as incurred.

 

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A rollforward of the liabilities for warranties as of December 31, follows (in thousands):

 

     2006
Successor
    2005
Successor
    2004
Predecessor(1)
 

At the beginning of the period

   $ 37,685     $ 39,086     $ 41,472  

Current-year accruals

     35,192       29,606       30,979  

Current-year uses

     (31,104 )     (31,007 )     (33,365 )
                        

At the end of the period

   $ 41,773     $ 37,685     $ 39,086  
                        

(1) For comparability purposes the periods ended December 31, 2004 and December 22, 2004 were combined.

Accrued self insurance reserves

The Company is self-insured up to certain stop-loss amounts for workers’ compensation, product liability, general liability, auto liability, group health, and physical damage. The expense and liabilities are determined based on historical company claims information, as well as industry factors and trends in the level of such claims and payments. Our self-insurance reserves, calculated on an undiscounted basis, as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, represent the best estimate of the future payments to be made on incurred claims reported and unreported. Based on historical payment patterns, the Company expects payments of undiscounted ultimate losses related to workers’ compensation as of December 31, to be made as follows (in thousands):

 

2007

   $ 4,586

2008

     1,944

2009

     1,033

2010

     647

2011

     316

Thereafter

     84
      

Total

   $ 8,610
      

Stock compensation plans

In connection with the Acquisition, the Company adopted the 2004 Stock Option Plan. Under this plan, as amended, 4,798,752 shares of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock of Goodman Global, Inc. have been reserved for issuance. The plan permits the grant of options to purchase shares of common stock to eligible employees, consultants, and directors. As of December 31, 2006, the Company has granted approximately 4.7 million options, a portion of which vest based on time in installments through 2009, and a portion of which vest in 2012 subject to accelerated vesting based on the achievement of specified performance targets through 2008. No additional options to purchase shares of common stock will be granted under the 2004 Stock Option Plan. During the first quarter of 2006, the Company amended certain options granted on December 23, 2004, March 1, 2005 and April 18, 2005 to provide that the installment, which would otherwise become vested with respect to the fiscal year 2009 upon attaining certain financial performance targets, became vested upon consummation of the initial public offering which occurred in April of 2006.

On February 1, 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Incentive Award Plan (2006 Plan). Under this plan, 1,895,086 shares of the authorized but unissued shares of common stock of the Company have been reserved for issuance. In addition, shares of common stock that remain available for future option grants under the 2004 Stock Option Plan and shares underlying any existing grants under the 2004 Stock Option Plan that are forfeited will be available for issuance under the 2006 Plan. The plan permits the grant of stock-based compensation awards to

 

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eligible employees, consultants and directors. The 2006 Plan provides for a variety of such awards, including non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options (within the meaning of Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code), stock appreciation rights, restricted stock awards, restricted stock unit awards, deferred stock awards, dividend equivalents, performance share awards, performance stock unit awards, performance-based awards or stock payment awards. As of December 31, 2006, approximately 11,000 shares of restricted stock have been issued under the 2006 Plan. These restricted shares may not be sold or otherwise transferred until restrictions have lapsed, which will occur one year after the date of grant. The weighted average grant date fair value of the restricted shares granted as of December 31, 2006 is $18.37. Recorded compensation costs for these shares for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 is not material. As of December 31, 2006, 20,000 options also have been granted under this plan.

A summary of stock option activity follows (in thousands except for per share data):

 

     Shares    

Weighted

Average

Exercise

Price per

Share

Outstanding at December 22, 2004

   —       $ —  

Granted

   3,472     $ 5.28
        

Outstanding at December 31, 2004

   3,472     $ 5.28

Granted

   1,179     $ 10.89
        

Outstanding at December 31, 2005

   4,651     $ 6.70

Granted

   20     $ 20.10

Exercised

   (3 )   $ 5.28

Forfeited

   (63 )   $ 9.70
        

Outstanding at December 31, 2006

   4,605     $ 6.72

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of December 31, 2006 (in thousands, except per share, and year data):

 

     Options Outstanding    Options Exercisable

Range of Exercise
Prices Per Share

   Number
Outstanding
  

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term

(in years)

   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
   Number
Exercisable
  

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term

(in years)

   Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price Per
Share
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

$5.28 - $21.80

   4,605    8.2    $ 6.72    $ 48,270    2,370    8.1    $ 5.95    $ 26,678

 

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A summary of the status of the Company’s nonvested stock options as of December 31, 2006 and changes since inception of the plan is presented below (in thousands except for per share data):

 

     Shares    

Weighted

Average

Grant Date

Fair Value

Per Share

Nonvested at December 22, 2004

   —       $ —  

Granted

   3,472     $ 1.71
        

Nonvested at December 31, 2004

   3,472     $ 1.71

Granted

   1,179     $ 2.24

Vested

   (979 )   $ 1.71
        

Nonvested at December 31, 2005

   3,672     $ 1.88

Granted

   20     $ 8.21

Vested

   (1,401 )   $ 1.71

Forfeited

   (56 )   $ 2.18
        

Nonvested at December 31, 2006

   2,235     $ 1.97

Prior to January 1, 2006, the Company accounted for stock-based compensation under the recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board (APB) Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations (APB No. 25) and had adopted the disclosure-only provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123 (SFAS No. 123), Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended. Under APB No. 25, no stock-based compensation cost was reflected in net income for grants of stock options to employees because the Company grants stock options with an exercise price equal to the estimated market value of the stock on the date of grant. Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified-prospective-transition method. Under this transition method, compensation cost recognized in 2006 includes: (a) compensation costs for all share-based payments granted prior to, but not yet vested as of the date of adoption based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the original provisions of SFAS No. 123, and (b) compensation cost for all share-based payments granted subsequent to the date of adoption will be based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 123(R). In accordance with SFAS No. 123(R), results of prior periods have not been restated.

As a result of adopting SFAS No. 123(R), the Company recognized compensation expense of $2.6 million ($1.7 million after tax), during the twelve months ended December 31, 2006, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying statement of income. Included in compensation expense for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 discussed above, is $0.7 million related to the 381,331 stock options that vested at the consummation of the Company’s initial public offering in April of 2006. The effect on earnings per share on both a basic and fully diluted basis was $.01 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006.

The fair value of each option award is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton model using assumptions discussed below. The expected volatility of 20% at the grant date was based mainly on the volatility of the Company’s competitors. The expected term of the options granted of 8 years is based on the time period the options are expected to be outstanding. The risk-free interest rate of between 4.5% and 5.0% is based on the U.S. Treasury rate of a note with the expected maturity of the expected term of the options. The Company has not considered a dividend payment in its calculation and believes that forfeitures will not be significant.

 

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As of December 31, 2006, the total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized in the statement of income of the Company is $4.4 million. This amount will be recognized on a weighted average period of 2.2 years.

As of January 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), thereby eliminating pro-forma disclosure for the period subsequent to the adoption. The effect on net income and earnings per share, if the Company had applied the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123 to the options granted under the Company’s stock option plan for the twelve months ended December 31, 2005 is summarized below (in thousands, except earnings per share). There would have been no effect on the Company’s statements of cash flow for this period. For purposes of this disclosure, the value of the options is estimated using a Black-Scholes-Merton option valuation model and amortized to expense over the options’ vesting period.

 

     2005

Effect on Net Income Before Taxes

   $ 1,779

Effect on Net Income

   $ 1,087

Effect on diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders

   $ 0.03

Pensions and other postretirement benefits

The Company accounts for its defined benefit pension plans and its defined benefit postretirement medical plan in accordance with SFAS No. 87, Employers’ Accounting for Pensions, SFAS No. 106, Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, and SFAS No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and other Postretirement Plans. These standards require that amounts recognized in the financial statements be determined on an actuarial basis. Significant assumptions involved in determining the Company’s pension and other postretirement benefit expense include the expected return on plan assets, expected healthcare cost and the discount rate for calculating future liability. The assumed long-term rate of return on assets is applied to a calculated value of plan assets which results in an estimated return on plan assets that is included in current year pension income or expense. Adjustments to the minimum pension liability are recorded in other comprehensive income.

Research and development

Research and development costs are charged to selling, general and administrative expense as incurred. Research and development expense was $8.8 million, $8.8 million, and $8.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

Income taxes

Prior to the Acquisition, income of the Company, except for a small portion of the Company’s operations, was reported for federal and state income tax purposes by the former shareholders. Generally, the Company made distributions to these shareholders to fund such taxes. Subsequent to the Acquisition, the Successor Company reports the consolidated operations of the Company for federal and state income tax purposes. For operations subject to income taxes, the Company uses the liability method of accounting for taxes. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on differences between financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities and are measured using the enacted tax rates and laws that will be in effect when such differences reverse.

The Company regularly evaluates valuation allowances established for deferred tax assets for which future realization is uncertain. The Company performs this evaluation at least quarterly and at the end of each fiscal year. The estimation of required valuation allowances includes estimates of future taxable income. In assessing

 

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the realizability of deferred tax assets at December 31, 2006, the Company considered whether it was more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets would not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. The Company considers taxable income in carryback years, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. If actual future taxable income is different from the estimates, the Company’s results could be affected.

Derivatives and hedging activities

SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities, requires that all derivatives be recognized as assets and liabilities and measured at fair value. The accounting for changes in the fair value of a derivative depends on the intended use of the derivative, whether the derivative qualifies for hedge accounting and the resulting designation. The fair value of commodity hedges relating to raw materials used in production that qualify for hedge accounting are recorded to cost of goods sold in the period in which the end products are sold to our customers.

The Company’s counterparties to these instruments are large financial institutions that have little credit risk.

Advertising

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising expense was $2.7 million, $2.5 million, and $2.0 million for the years ended December 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share have been computed using the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. The average number of outstanding common shares used in computing diluted earnings per share was equal to the average number of outstanding common shares used in computing basic earnings per share plus any incremental shares, primarily from the assumed exercise of stock options issued under the Company’s stock option plan that were dilutive for the year.

The following table sets forth the components used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands except share data):

 

     Years ended December 31,    2004
     2006    2005    December 23 to
December 31
    January 1 to
December 22

Numerator for earnings per share -proforma net income (loss) available to common share holders

   $ 57,545    $ 2,368    $ (5,194 )   $ 31,290

Denominator for basic earnings per share

     63,668,587      47,931,700      47,850,928       47,850,928

Effects of dilutive options

     1,556,449      250,396      —         —  
                            

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

     65,225,036      48,182,096      47,850,928       47,850,928
                            

Use of estimates

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

 

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Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made in the prior year consolidated financial statements to conform to the present year presentation. During 2006, the Company reclassified both the current and long-term portion of the deferred revenue related to the Company’s extended warranty program from accrued warranty to other accrued expenses and other long-term liabilities, respectively.

New accounting pronouncements

In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes—an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (FIN 48), which clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in accordance with FASB Statement No. 109 (SFAS 109). FIN 48 clarifies the application of SFAS 109 by defining criteria that an individual tax position must meet for any part of the benefit of that position to be recognized in the financial statements. Additionally, FIN 48 provides guidance on the measurement, derecognition, classification and disclosure of tax positions, along with accounting for the related interest and penalties. The provisions of FIN 48 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006, with the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principal recorded as an adjustment to opening retained earnings. We are continuing to evaluate the impact of FIN 48 on our consolidated financial statements. Based upon management’s partial assessment to date, we expect to reduce opening retained earnings by less than $1 million for 2007.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157 (SFAS 157), Fair Value Measurements, which addresses how companies should measure fair value when they are required to use a fair value measure for recognition or disclosure purposes under generally accepted accounting principles. As a result of SFAS 157 there is now a common definition of fair value to be used throughout GAAP. The FASB believes that the new standard will make the measurement of fair value more consistent and comparable and improve disclosures about those measures. SFAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The Company is currently evaluating the requirements of the standard and have not yet determined the impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 158, Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R) (SFAS No. 158). Among other items, SFAS No. 158 requires (1) recognition of the overfunded or underfunded status of an entity’s defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in the financial statements, (2) the measurement of defined benefit postretirement plan assets and obligations as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year, and (3) recognition of the funded status of defined benefit postretirement plans in other comprehensive income. SFAS No. 158 is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2006. As further discussed in Note 10, the company adopted SFAS No. 158 effective December 31, 2006 with minimal impact to the Company’s financial statements. SFAS No. 158’s provisions regarding the change in the measurement date of postretirement benefit plans are not applicable as the Company already uses a measurement date of December 31 for its benefit plans.

3. Significant balance sheet accounts

Inventories as of December 31, consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     2006    2005

Raw materials and parts

   $ 43,286    $ 29,125

Finished goods

     302,773      274,170
             
   $ 346,059    $ 303,295
             

 

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Property, plant, and equipment as of December 31, consist of the following (in thousands):

 

    

Useful

Lives in

Years

   2006     2005  

Land

   —      $ 12,162     $ 12,162  

Buildings and improvements

   10 – 39      55,891       55,465  

Equipment

   3 – 10      131,206       83,041  

Construction-in-progress

   —        14,005       27,335  
                   
        213,264       178,003  

Less: Accumulated depreciation

        (41,018 )     (17,454 )
                   
      $ 172,246     $ 160,549  
                   

Other accrued expenses as of December 31, consist of the following significant items (in thousands):

 

     2006    2005

Accrued rebates

   $ 27,060    $ 21,682

Accrued self insurance reserves

     15,753      17,970

Dividends payable

     —        23,040

Other

     37,534      46,988
             
   $ 80,347    $ 109,680
             

Accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     Defined
Benefit
Plans
    Minimum
Pension
Liability
    Cumulative
Transition
Adjustment
    Change in
Fair Value of
Derivatives
   Acquisition    Foreign
Currency
Translation
   Total  

Predecessor

                 

December 31, 2003

   $ —       $ (7,396 )   $ (5,088 )   $ 1,810    $ —      $ —      $ (10,674 )

Net Change Through December 22, 2004

       (591 )     663       1,335      9,267      —        10,674  
                                                     

December 22, 2004

   $ —       $ (7,987 )   $ (4,425 )   $ 3,145    $ 9,267    $ —      $ —    
                                                     

Successor

                 

December 23, 2004

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —    

Net Change Through December 31, 2004

     —         —         —         —        —        —        —    
                                                     

December 31, 2004

     —         —         —         —        —        —        —    
                                                     

Net Change Through December 31, 2005

       (673 )     —         2,436      —        325      2,088  
                                                     

December 31, 2005

       (673 )     —         2,436      —        325      2,088  
                                                     

Net Change Through December 31, 2006

     (459 )       —         661         797      999  
                                                     

December 31, 2006

   $ (459 )   $ (673 )     —       $ 3,097    $ —      $ 1,122    $ 3,087  
                                                     

 

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4. Business combinations

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets and liabilities as of December 23, 2004, the date of the Acquisition, and as of December 23, 2005, following the finalization of the purchase price allocation (in thousands):

 

    

Purchase Price

Allocation at

December 23,
2004

   Adjustments    

Purchase Price

Allocation at
December 23,
2005

Current assets

   $ 515,118    $ (3,221 )   $ 511,897

Property, plant, and equipment

     142,328      —         142,328

Deferred taxes

     88,618      (41,800 )     46,818

Intangible assets

     436,552      —         436,552

Deferred finance costs

     35,715      —         35,715

Other assets

     1,837      (519 )     1,318

Goodwill

     339,842      51,445       391,287
                     

Total assets acquired

     1,560,010      5,905       1,565,915

Current liabilities

     187,060      5,905       192,965

Other liabilities

     8,902      —         8,902

Debt

     1,031,135      —         1,031,135
                     

Total liabilities assumed

     1,227,097      5,905       1,233,002

Net Assets Acquired

   $ 332,913    $ —       $ 332,913

Management estimated the fair value of the acquired assets and liabilities using several generally accepted valuation techniques. Trade names, customer relationships, technology and other contracts were valued using the income approach, whereby the fair value of an asset is based on the present value of its estimated future economic benefits. Tangible assets were valued using the cost approach, or if a ready market for similar assets could be identified and relied upon, the market approach. The cost approach measures fair value as the cost to construct or replace the asset with another asset of like utility. The market approach establishes fair value based on recent sales of comparable property. The acquired trade names consist principally of the “Goodman” and “Amana” trade names. During the one-year purchase price allocation period, the Company made adjustments to the purchase price allocation estimated as of December 23, 2004. These adjustments primarily related to the realizability of accounts receivable, liabilities of the Predecessor Company, and adjustments to the deferred tax assets.

The Company recorded significant goodwill, as a result of the estimated value of the assembled workforce and the ability to earn a higher rate of return from the acquired business than would be expected if those net assets had to be acquired or developed separately. Certain amounts of the goodwill may not be deductible for tax purposes. However, it is expected that a substantial portion of the goodwill recorded in the acquisition will be deductible for income tax purposes.

Unaudited pro forma operation results of the Company assuming the Acquisition was completed on January 1, 2004, is summarized as follows (in thousands except per share amounts):

 

    

Year ended

December 31,

2004

Sales

   $ 1,317,580
      

Net income

   $ 15,508
      

Basic and diluted earnings per share available to common shareholders

   $ .32

 

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5. Income taxes

The provision (benefit) for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,     2004  
           2006                2005          

December 23 to

December 31

   

January 1 to

December 22

 

Current expense (benefit):

         

U.S.

         

Federal

   $ 14,267    $ 18,420     $ (28 )   $ (645 )

State

     2,350      2,533       (370 )     1,345  
                               

Total U.S.

     16,617      20,953       (398 )     700  

Foreign

     1,703      736       —         759  
                               

Total current

     18,320      21,689       (398 )     1,459  

Deferred expense (benefit):

         

U.S.

         

Federal

     14,426      (5,338 )     (3,170 )     (2,940 )

State

     1,442      (534 )     —         —    
                               

Total U.S.

     15,868      (5,872 )     (3,170 )     (2,940 )

Foreign

     —        —         —         —    
                               

Total deferred

     15,868      (5,872 )     (3,170 )     (2,940 )
                               

Total provision for income taxes

   $ 34,188    $ 15,817     $ (3,568 )   $ (1,481 )
                               

A reconciliation between the provision for income taxes and income taxes computed by applying the statutory rate is as follows (in thousands):

 

     Years Ended December 31,     2004  
           2006                 2005          

December 23 to

December 31

    January 1 to
December 22
 

Tax provision at statutory rate at 35%

   $ 34,424     $ 14,244     $ (2,882 )   $ 17,807  

Add (deduct):

        

State income tax

     2,970       1,999       (240 )     1,345  

Other-extraterritorial income exclusion, domestic production activities deduction, and other permanent differences

     (1,646 )     (426 )     (446 )     (2,771 )

Prior year permanent differences

     (1,560 )     —         —         —    

Items not taxed at corporate level

     —         —         —         (20,138 )

Changes in valuation allowance

     —         —         —         2,276  
                                
   $ 34,188     $ 15,817     $ (3,568 )   $ (1,481 )
                                

 

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The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to the deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, were as follows (in thousands):

 

     2006     2005  

Deferred tax assets:

    

Accrued liabilities

   $ 19,151     $ 13,308  

Identifiable intangible assets

     26,748       37,553  

Goodwill

     13,300       23,694  

Stock Options

     1,039       —    

Net operating loss carryforward

     4,549       5,328  

Less: Valuation allowance

     (3,358 )     (3,358 )
                
   $ 61,429     $ 76,525  

Deferred tax liabilities:

    

Property, plant, and equipment

     (15,160 )     (14,676 )

Derivative Instruments

     (1,937 )     (1,525 )
                
   $ 44,332     $ 60,324  
                

The effective tax rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 was 34.8% and 38.9%, respectively. The effective tax rate was lower primarily as a result of three items. First, recent federal legislative changes permitted the Company to take a deduction for qualified domestic production activity income. Second, the Company qualified and computed the exclusion for foreign sales income. Finally, the Company’s state tax rate was favorably impacted by the mix of sales, payroll and property in the various jurisdictions. The twelve months ended December 31, 2006 includes a cumulative adjustment of $1.6 million to reflect the impact of these items.

Deferred tax assets decreased overall by a net $16.0 million. The deferred tax assets for goodwill and identified intangibles were reduced for the tax amortization during 2006. A deferred tax asset was recorded in 2006 relating to the book expense taken for non-qualified stock options. Included in other current assets is an income tax receivable of $8.3 million.

The Acquisition included the purchase of stock of certain corporations for which tax attributes carried over. At the time of the Acquisition, one of the companies acquired had a gross net operating loss carryforward of $15.8, which expires beginning in 2014 through 2019. Of this amount, $8.7 million is subject to the Separate Return Limitation Year (“SRLY”) provisions and therefore, may only be utilized to offset prospective income earned by the particular SRLY subgroup. The Acquisition caused an Ownership Change pursuant to Internal Revenue Code section 382. Thus, the $15.8 million net operating loss is also subject to an annual limitation. The Company has calculated the cumulative loss allowable under Internal Revenue Code section 382 to approximate $10 million. However, given the SRLY limitation, and that the prospective income of the SRLY subgroup is uncertain, the Company has a valuation allowance of $3.4 million to fully reserve the $8.7 million SRLY net operating loss at December 31, 2006.

Based upon taxable income in carryback years, the reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income, the Company does not believe that a valuation allowance is warranted on the remaining deferred tax assets, as it is more likely than not that these deferred tax assets will be realized.

For the twelve months ended, December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004 the Company paid taxes of $40.4 million, $8.0 million, and $1.8 million, respectively.

 

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Deferred income taxes have not been provided for on unremitted foreign earnings reinvested abroad. Currently, we do not expect these unremitted earnings to reverse and become taxable to us in the future. Due to the timing and circumstances of repatriation of such earnings, if any, it is not practicable to determine the unrecognized deferred tax liability relating to such amounts. Our foreign subsidiary has cumulative earnings of approximately $6.1 million for which no U.S. income taxes have been accrued based on our expectation that those funds are permanently reinvested in our operations in that country.

6. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt as of December 31, consists of the following (in thousands):

 

     2006     2005  

Senior Floating Rate Notes

   $ 179,300     $ 250,000  

Senior Subordinated Notes

     400,000       400,000  

Term credit facility

     258,750       311,375  

Revolving credit facility

     —         —    

Current maturities

     (3,500 )     (3,500 )
                

Total long-term debt (including revolving credit facility), less current maturities

   $ 834,550     $ 957,875  
                

On December 23, 2004, in connection with the Acquisition, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, issued $250.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its senior floating rate notes, maturing in 2012, and $400.0 million in aggregate principal amount of its 7 7/8% senior subordinated notes, maturing in 2012, in a private placement under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act (Note Offering). The senior floating rate notes under the Note Offering bear interest at LIBOR plus 3%. This rate was 8.33% as of December 31, 2006.

In connection with the Note Offering, the Company also entered into senior secured credit facilities consisting of a term loan in the principal amount of $350.0 million and a revolving credit facility in an aggregate amount of up to $175.0 million, with staggered maturities through December 23, 2011 which was amended in March, 2006 (2004 Facility). The 2004 Facility is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and provides for term loan and revolving borrowings at LIBOR, plus a margin based upon a financial ratio as specified in the agreement. The borrowing rate for the 2004 Facility was 7.13% as of December 31, 2006. The Company had unused revolving credit under the 2004 Facility of $140.6 million at December 31, 2006 which carries a fee of .05%. Outstanding commercial and standby letters of credit issued under the 2004 Facility totaled $34.4 million as of December 31, 2006.

As a result of the Note Offering and 2004 Facility, the Company incurred financing charges of approximately $35.7 million. These costs have been capitalized on the balance sheet, and are amortized over the maturity of the notes.

The Note Offering and 2004 Facility contain financial and operating covenants with which the Company must comply during the term of the agreement, including maintaining certain financial ratios, restricting the incurrence of certain indebtedness and investments, and creating or permitting the existence of certain liens.

All of the existing and future restricted U.S. subsidiaries of Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (other than AsureCare Corp., a Florida corporation) will guarantee its floating rate notes and fixed rate notes. The Company is structured as a holding company and substantially all of its assets and operations are held by its subsidiaries. There are currently no significant restrictions on the ability of Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. to obtain funds

 

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from its subsidiaries by dividend or loan. The Company’s and the non-guarantor subsidiaries’ independent assets, revenues, income before taxes, and operating cash flows in total are less than 3% of the consolidated total. The separate guarantors of Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. have fully and unconditionally, jointly and severally guaranteed the senior floating rate notes and the senior subordinated notes, and (ii) the aggregate assets, liabilities, earnings, and equity of the subsidiary guarantors is substantially equivalent to the assets, liabilities, earnings, and equity of the Company on a consolidated basis. As a result, the presentation of separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the subsidiary guarantors is not deemed material.

Also, as a result of the Acquisition, the revolving line and term credit agreement (the 2003 Agreement) dated November 21, 2003, among the Company and a lender group, which provided $400 million in senior secured credit facilities (the 2003 Facilities) was eliminated. The 2003 Facilities consisted of a $150 million revolving credit facility, which includes a $40 million letter of credit, and a $30 million swing line facility, expiring November 21, 2008, and $250 million of term loan facilities with staggered maturities through November 21, 2009. The 2003 Agreement provided for term loan and revolving borrowings under the 2003 Facilities at either LIBOR or an alternative base rate, plus a margin based upon a financial ratio as specified in the 2003 Agreement. The 2003 Agreement was secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company.

Future scheduled maturities of the Note Offering and 2004 Facility at December 31, 2006, are as follows (in thousands):

 

2007

   $ 3,500

2008

     3,500

2009

     3,500

2010

     3,500

2011

     244,750

Thereafter

     579,300
      

Total

   $ 838,050
      

Interest paid was $70.4 million, $62.6 million, and $15.0 million during December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively. See Note 11 regarding derivative instruments.

7. Redeemable preferred stock

As of December 31, 2005, the Company’s authorized capital stock included 250,000 shares of preferred stock. The preferred shares are 9.5% Series A Cumulative Senior Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock, $.01 par value per share, with a liquidation preference of $1,000 per share. These shares did not have voting rights except as required by law. Dividends were paid as declared on a cumulative basis from the date of issuance and were paid quarterly in arrears on December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1 of each year, commencing on March 1, 2005. These shares were redeemable by the Company at its option, at a price equal to the liquidation preference and all unpaid dividends. The Company was also able at its option exchange any or all of the outstanding Series A Preferred Shares for 9.5% Senior Subordinated Discount Notes (the Subordinated Notes). The shareholders would have been entitled to receive $1.00 of initial accreted value of Subordinated Notes for each $1.00 of liquidation preference plus all unpaid dividends. As a result of the redemption clause of the preferred stock, the preferred stock was considered mezzanine financing and therefore was recorded outside of Shareholders’ Equity in the Company’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2005. The dividends attributable to these shares have been excluded from net income in determining net income available to common shareholders for purposes of computing earnings per share prior to 2006. The proceeds related to the April 11, 2006 initial public offering of the Company’s common stock were used to redeem all of the Company’s preferred shares including the associated dividends.

 

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8. Related-party transactions

As part of the transaction costs in 2004, the Company paid Apollo a one-time transaction fee of $20.0 million for structuring the transaction. The Company also had an agreement with Apollo for an annual monitoring fee. This agreement also provided that in the event of a change in control or initial public offering, Apollo may elect to receive a lump sum payment in lieu of the annual monitoring fee. The annual monitoring fee was the greater of $2.0 million or 1% of the Company’s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization as defined in the agreement and was for a twelve year period. During 2005, the Company paid $2.0 million to Apollo for the annual monitoring fee. As a result of the initial public offering in April of 2006, the Company paid a $16 million fee to terminate the agreement with Apollo.

During 2006 and 2005, the Company paid $0.2 million to a related party for an operating lease.

In the ordinary course of its business, Goodman purchased grilles and other materials from AirGuide Corp. (“AirGuide”) of approximately $3.0 million and $2.9 million in 2006 and 2005, respectively. Mr. Goodman, one of our directors, and his immediate family are beneficiaries of trusts that own a combined interest of approximately 18.75% in AirGuide.

In connection with the its initial public offering in April 2006, the Company redeemed all of its outstanding Series A Preferred Stock with an aggregate liquidation preference and accrued and unpaid dividends of approximately $255.2 million, of which members of the Company’s management received approximately $10.3 million, affiliates of Apollo received approximately $173.7 million and the Goodman family trusts and other equity syndicate investors received approximately $71.2 million. Apollo owns approximately 41% of our common stock outstanding as of December 31, 2006.

9. Leases

The Company leases vehicles, computer and office equipment, and office and warehouse facilities from various third parties that are accounted for as operating leases and have expiration dates through 2016.

The Company also leases a warehouse facility under an operating lease with shareholders of the Company. The lease expires in 2014.

Future minimum lease payments under operating leases as of December 31, 2006, are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Third
Party
   Related
Party

2007

   $ 19,750    $ 198

2008

     18,693      198

2009

     16,025      198

2010

     11,241      198

2011

     6,831      198

Thereafter

     19,676      578
             

Total

   $ 92,216    $ 1,568
             

Rent expense on the operating leases was $23.7 million, $18.4 million, and $14.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

10. Employee benefit plans

401(k) plans

The Company sponsors two 401(k) savings plans for employees who have completed a requisite term of service, with one covering all nonunion employees of the Company and one covering union employees of the

 

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Company. Nonunion employees of the Company may defer up to 17% of their salaries and wages with the Company matching 100% of amounts deferred, up to a maximum matching contribution of the lesser of 6% of the employee’s salary or $3,000. Union employees may defer up to 17% of their salaries and wages with the Company matching 50% of amounts deferred, up to a maximum matching contribution of 3% of the employee’s salary (up to a maximum matching contribution of 6% of the employee’s salary for employees hired on or after December 15, 2002). Employer-matching contributions for all plans were approximately $3.5 million, $2.9 million, and $3.3 million, for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005, and 2004, respectively.

Pension and other employee benefit plans

The Company sponsors a defined benefit plan, which covers union employees who have both attained age 21 and completed one year of service. The Company has 1,048 employees who are members of the collective bargaining unit, representing approximately 21% of the Company’s employees. Effective December 14, 2002, the defined benefit plan was amended to freeze participation for all employees except those hired on or before December 14, 2002. Benefits are provided at stated amounts based on years of service, as defined by the plan, and the plan has been amended increasing the maximum number of service years. Benefits vest after completion of five years of service. The Company’s funding policy is to make contributions in amounts actuarially determined by an independent consulting actuary to fund the benefits to be provided. Plan assets consist of primarily equity and fixed-income securities.

On December 31, 2006, the Company adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 158. SFAS No. 158 required the Company to recognize the funded status (i.e., the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations) of its pension plan in the December 31, 2006 statement of financial position, with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax. The adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption represents the net unrecognized actuarial losses, unrecognized prior service costs, and unrecognized transition obligation remaining from the initial adoption of SFAS No. 87, all of which were previously netted against the plan’s funded status in the Company’s statement of financial position pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 87. These amounts will be subsequently recognized as net periodic pension cost pursuant to the Company’s historical accounting policy for amortizing such amounts. Further, actuarial gains and losses that arise in subsequent periods and are not recognized as net periodic pension cost in the same periods will be recognized as a component of other comprehensive income. Those amounts will be subsequently recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost on the same basis as the amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income at adoption of SFAS No. 158.

The incremental effects of adopting the provisions of SFAS No. 158 on the Company’s balance sheet at December 31, 2006 are presented in the following table. The adoption of SFAS No. 158 had no effect on the Company’s statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2006, or for any prior period presented, and it will not effect the Company’s operating results in future periods. Had the Company not been required to adopt SFAS No. 158 at December 31, 2006, it would have recognized an additional minimum liability pursuant to the provisions of SFAS No. 87. The effect of recognizing the additional minimum liability is included in table below in the column labeled “Prior to Adopting SFAS No. 158.”

 

     At December 31, 2006 (in thousands)  
    

Prior to
Adopting
SFAS No. 158

   

Effect of

Adopting

SFAS No. 158

    As Reported  

Intangible asset

   $ 892     $ (892 )   $ —    

Accrued pension liability

     4,893       —         4,893  

Deferred income taxes

     233       343       576  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

   $ (372 )   $ (549 )   $ (921 )

 

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Included in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2006 are the following amounts that have not yet been recognized in net periodic pension cost: unrecognized prior service costs of $0.9 million ($0.6 million net of tax) and unrecognized actuarial losses $0.6 million ($0.4 net of tax). The prior service cost included in accumulated other comprehensive income and expected to be recognized in net periodic pension cost during the fiscal year-ended December 31, 2007 is $0.1 million ($0.06 million net of tax).

The funded status of the plan is as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits  
     2006     2005     2004  
     (In thousands)  

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 28,050     $ 26,804     $ 24,952  

Service cost

     788       474       446  

Interest cost

     1,641       1,546       1,519  

Actuarial losses (gains)

     (84 )     170       780  

Amendments

     967       —         —    

Benefit payments

     (1,081 )     (944 )     (893 )
                        

Benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 30,281     $ 28,050     $ 26,804  
                        

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

   $ 21,552     $ 20,272     $ 19,039  

Actual return on plan assets

     2,245       742       1,437  

Employer contributions

     2,672       1,482       689  

Benefit payments

     (1,081 )     (944 )     (893 )
                        

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

   $ 25,388     $ 21,552     $ 20,272  
                        

Funded status of the plan

   $ (4,893 )   $ (6,498 )   $ (6,532 )

Unrecognized amounts:

      

Prior service cost

     —         —         —    

Net losses

     —         1,096       —    

Adjustment required to recognize minimum liability

     —         (1,096 )     —    
                        

Total

     —         —         —    
                        

Net prepaid (accrued) benefit cost

   $ (4,893 )   $ (6,498 )   $ (6,532 )
                        

Components of net periodic benefit expense:

      

Service cost

   $ 788     $ 474     $ 446  

Interest cost

     1,641       1,546       1,519  

Expected return on plan assets

     (1,839 )     (1,667 )     (1,581 )

Net amortization of prior service cost

     76       —         383  
                        

Net periodic benefit expense

   $ 666     $ 353     $ 767  
                        

Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:

      

Discount rate

     5.75 %     5.75 %     6.00 %

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     8.25 %     8.25 %     8.50 %

 

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The Company anticipates making a contribution to the plan during 2007 of $2.3 million. The Company expects to pay benefits related to its pension plan over the next five years and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter as follows (in thousands):

 

2007

   $  1,059

2008

     1,123

2009

     1,200

2010

     1,291

2011

     1,377

2012-2016

     8,636

The weighted-average asset allocation for the Company’s pension plan assets as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, as well as the target allocation for the year ended December 31, 2007, follows:

 

     2006     2005     Target
2007
Allocation
 

Equities

   60 %   59 %   65 %

Fixed income

   39 %   40 %   30 %

Cash equivalents

   1 %   1 %   5 %
                  

Total

   100 %   100 %   100 %
                  

The investment strategy for pension plan assets is to utilize a diversified blend of equity and fixed income portfolios to earn a long-term investment return that meets or exceeds the long-term expected rate of return for actuarial purposes of 8.25%. Active investment management strategies are used to measure each investment portfolio’s returns and risk levels against applicable market indices.

To develop the expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption, the Company considers the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset category, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio and the effect of periodic rebalancing.

The Company also provided unfunded postretirement benefits for union employees, covering medical benefits. The collective bargaining agreement was renegotiated in December of 2004 and these postretirement medical benefits were terminated in the new collective bargaining agreement that expires December 2009. Employees were eligible for these benefits when they reached age 55 and had completed five years of service with the Company. As of the date of termination, the plan had one participant who was grandfathered into the plan, therefore any disclosures and liability are not material.

11. Accounting for derivative instruments

During the first quarter of 2005, the Company entered into interest rate swaps which expire in 2007 and 2008 to manage variable rate exposure on the term credit facility. These swaps have a notional amount of $250.0 million and a fair market value receivable of $2.4 million as of December 31, 2006. These interest rate derivative instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges. For these qualifying hedges, SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133), allows changes in the fair market value of these hedged instruments to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has assessed the effectiveness of the transactions that received hedge accounting treatment. Any ineffectiveness, which generally arises from minor differences between the terms of the swap and terms of the underlying hedged debt, would be recorded in other income, net in the statement of income. Any such differences, for the years ended December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were immaterial.

 

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Prior to the Acquisition, the Company had $75 million notional amount of interest rate swaps, cancelable swaps, caps, floors, and collars to manage variable interest rate exposure on their floating rate debt. Approximately $25 million of the Company’s floating rate debt was designated as hedged items to an interest rate swap agreement prior to the Acquisition of the Company in December of 2004. This interest rate swap was designated as a cash-flow hedge and was highly effective during the period ended December 22, 2004. Ineffectiveness, which generally arises from minor differences between the terms of the swap and the terms of the underlying hedged debt, was recorded in interest expense and was not material during the period ended December 22, 2004. The remaining cancelable swaps, caps, floors, and collars have not been designated as hedging instruments and, during the period ended December 22, 2004, the Company recognized a gain of $4.7 million related to these derivatives. This amount is included in interest expense in the statement of income of the predecessor company.

During the second quarter of 2006, the Company entered into collars for a portion of its 2006 copper supply to substantially reduce the variability of its purchase price for this commodity. These collars expired by December 31, 2006. These instruments were designated as cash flow hedges. For these qualifying hedges, SFAS No. 133 allows changes in the fair market value of these hedge instruments to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has assessed the effectiveness of the transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment and any ineffectiveness would be recorded in other (income) expense, net in the statement of income. The ineffectiveness for the year ended December 31, 2006 was a $0.5 million loss.

During the second quarter of 2006, the Company entered into collars for a portion of its 2006 aluminum supply to substantially reduce the variability of its purchase price for this commodity. These collars expired on December 31, 2006. These collars did not qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133 and therefore changes in its fair market value totaling $6.3 million loss were recorded in other (income) expense, net in the statement of income for the year ended December 31, 2006.

During the third quarter of 2006, the Company entered into swaps for a portion of its 2007 aluminum supply to fix the purchase price, and thereby substantially reduce the variability of its purchase price for this commodity. These swaps, which expire by December 31, 2007, have a notional amount of $25.0 million and a fair market value receivable of $3.8 million as of December 31, 2006. These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges. For these qualifying hedges, SFAS No. 133 allows changes in the fair market value of these hedge instruments to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has assessed the effectiveness of the transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment and any ineffectiveness would be recorded in other (income) expense, net in the statement of income. The ineffectiveness for the year ended December 31, 2006 was a $0.5 million gain.

During the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company entered into swaps for a portion of its 2007 copper supply to fix the purchase price, and thereby substantially reduce the variability of its purchase price for this commodity. These swaps, which expire on December 31, 2007, have a notional amount of $62.1 million and a fair market value liability of $1.2 million as of December 31, 2006. These instruments have been designated as cash flow hedges. For these qualifying hedges, SFAS No. 133 allows changes in the fair market value of these hedge instruments to be reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company has assessed the effectiveness of the transactions that receive hedge accounting treatment and any ineffectiveness would be recorded in other income, net in the statement of income. Any such differences, for the year ended December 31, 2006 were immaterial.

During 2005, the Company entered into a derivative commodity instrument related to its copper supply with a notional amount of approximately $44.7 million. This hedge was marked to market in cost of sales and it expired on December 31, 2005. Other current assets at December 31, 2005, reflects a receivable from our counterparty in the amount of $1.3 million.

 

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At December 31, 2006, the fair market value of our derivatives was a receivable of $5.0 million, which is included in other current assets. Included in stockholders’ equity, is a gain of $3.1 million, net of tax of $1.9 million, which $2.9 million is expected to be reclassified into earnings within the next twelve months in cost of sales as the underlying hedged inventory is sold and in interest expense as the interest rate swap settles.

12. Contingent liabilities

In October 2003, the Consumer Product Safety Commission staff issued a preliminary determination that a discontinued design of certain Package Terminal Air Conditioner/Heat Pump (PTAC) units manufactured by one of the Company’s subsidiaries presents a substantial product hazard under the Consumer Product Safety Act, requiring corrective action. In September of 2004, the Company implemented a voluntary corrective action plan (CAP) under which the Company will provide a new thermal limit switch to commercial/institutional PTAC owners. Installation of such switch will be at the commercial/institutional owners’ expense, except in special and limited circumstance (e.g., financial hardship, etc.). Under the CAP, the Company agreed to pay the cost of installing the replacement switch for any individual homeowner having a PTAC unit in their residence. The Company has established a reserve that it believes to be adequate with respect to this matter based on current evaluations and its experience in these types of matters. As of December 31, 2006, the Company had a reserve balance of $0.8 million for future claims against the CAP. Nevertheless, future developments could require material changes in the recorded reserve amount.

In December 2001, over 70 Hispanic workers filed suit against certain subsidiaries of the Company in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas alleging employment discrimination, retaliation, and violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission intervened in the lawsuit on the plaintiffs’ behalf. The Company’s insurers agreed to defend the Company against these allegations and indemnify the Company for any pecuniary losses incurred. In January 2007, the parties entered into agreements which resolved the claims arising out of the litigation filed in 2001. The agreed-to settlement had no material adverse effect on the Company’s business. The settlement among the parties resolves the litigation and will result in a dismissal of the lawsuit and release of all claims alleged.

As part of the equity contribution associated with the sale of Amana in July 2001, the Company agreed to indemnify Maytag for certain product liability, product warranty, and environmental claims. In light of these potential liabilities, the Company has purchased insurance that the Company expects will shield it from incurring material costs to such potential claims.

Pursuant to a March 15, 2001 Consent Order with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, or FDEP, Pioneer Metals Inc., or Pioneer, is continuing to investigate and pursue, under FDEP oversight, the delineation of groundwater contamination at and around the Pioneer facility in Fort Pierce, Florida. Remediation has not begun. The contamination was discovered through environmental assessments conducted in connection with a Goodman subsidiary’s acquisition of the Fort Pierce facility in 2000, and was reported to FDEP, giving rise to the Consent Order.

The ultimate cost for the investigation, remediation and monitoring of the site cannot be predicted with certainty due to the variables relating to the contamination and the appropriate remediation methodology, the evolving nature of remediation technologies and governmental regulations, and the inability to determine the extent to which contribution will be available from other parties, all of which factors are taken into account to the extent possible in estimating potential liability. A reserve appropriate for the probable remediation costs, which are reasonably susceptible to estimation, has been established.

Based on analyses of currently available information, it is probable that costs associated with the site will be $1.0 million. Therefore, we have reserved approximately $1.0 million as of December 31, 2006, although it is

 

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possible that costs could exceed this amount by up to approximately $2.8 million. Management believes any liability arising from potential environmental obligations is not likely to have a material adverse effect on our liquidity or financial position as such obligations could be satisfied over a period of years. Nevertheless, future developments could require material changes in the recorded reserve amount.

We believe this contamination predated Pioneer’s involvement with the Fort Pierce facility and Pioneer has not caused or contributed to the contamination. Accordingly, Pioneer is pursuing litigation against former owners of the Fort Pierce facility in an attempt to recover its costs. At this time we cannot estimate probable recoveries from this litigation.

The Company is party to a number of other pending legal and administrative proceedings, and is subject to various regulatory and compliance obligations. The Company believes that these proceedings and obligations will not have a materially adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, cash flows, or results of operations. To the extent required, the Company has established reserves that it believes to be adequate based on current evaluations and its experience in these types of matters. Nevertheless, an unexpected outcome in any such proceeding could have a material adverse impact on the Company’s consolidated results of operations in the period in which it occurs. Moreover, future adverse developments could require material changes in the recorded reserve amounts.

As a result of a fire in one of the Company’s manufacturing facilities, the Company recorded a business interruption insurance settlement of approximately $2.8 million as a reduction of its cost of goods sold in the statement of income for the fourth quarter of 2006.

13. Quarterly financial information (unaudited)

Unaudited quarterly information for the years ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively (in thousands, except per share data) is stated below. In connection with the year end close, it was determined that some of the Company’s commodity derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting and as a result we have restated the prior quarters of 2006 to reflect the changes in fair value of those derivatives in other (income) expense, net. The effect of these changes is to reduce second quarter net income and basic and diluted earnings per share by $4.3 million, and $0.06, respectively; increase third quarter net income and basic and diluted earnings per share by $1.6 million and $0.02, respectively; and increase fourth quarter net income and basic and diluted earnings per share by $2.7 million and $0.04, respectively. As a result of this change, accumulated other comprehensive income increased by $3.8 million and net assets decreased by $0.5 million as of June 30, 2006; and accumulated other comprehensive income increased by $2.7 million and the change in net assets was not significant as of September 30, 2006. The balance sheet accounts impacted by these changes were: Inventories, Deferred tax assets, Income taxes payable/receivable and Other accrued expenses.

Quarters ended 2006

 

     First
Quarter
  

Second
Quarter

  

Third
Quarter

   Fourth
Quarter
          (restated)    (restated)     

Sales, net

   $ 380,688    $ 504,454    $ 517,227    $ 392,384

Operating profit

     32,940      43,737      66,858      37,909

Net income

     8,414      9,628      32,213      13,912

Net income available to common shareholders

   $ 2,522    $ 8,898    $ 32,213    $ 13,912

Net income per common share:

           

Basic

   $ .05    $ .13    $ .47    $ .20

Diluted

   $ .05    $ .13    $ .46    $ .20

Average number of common shares:

           

Basic

     47,972      68,897      68,902      68,903

Diluted

     49,624      70,796      70,432      70,526

 

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Quarters ended 2005

 

    

First

Quarter(1)

   

Second

Quarter

  

Third

Quarter

  

Fourth

Quarter

 

Sales, net

   $ 296,307     $ 421,134    $ 451,272    $ 396,693  

Operating profit (loss)

     (15,694 )     47,426      56,057      26,415  

Net income (loss)

     (20,960 )     18,128      22,633      5,079  

Net income (loss) available to common shareholders

   $ (26,305 )   $ 12,584    $ 16,892    $ (803 )

Net income (loss) per common share:

          

Basic

   $ (0.55 )   $ 0.26    $ 0.35    $ (0.02 )

Diluted

   $ (0.55 )   $ 0.26    $ 0.35    $ (0.02 )

Average number of common shares:

          

Basic

     47,851       47,932      47,972      47,972  

Diluted

     47,851       47,932      47,972      47,972  

(1) For the quarter ended March 31, 2005, the operating profit and net income reflect a $39.6 million ($24.3 million net of tax) charge for the effect of the inventory valuation step-up resulting from the Acquisition.

 

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ITEM 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

None.

ITEM 9A. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2006. Based upon this evaluation and subject to the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective solely as a result of the matter described below under “Derivative Instruments.”

Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer do not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal controls will prevent all error and all fraud. The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefit of controls must be considered relative to their cost. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that we have detected all of our control issues and all instances of fraud, if any. The design of any system of controls also is based partly on certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving our stated goals under all potential future conditions.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2006, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

Since 2005, we have invested significant resources to begin assessing our system of internal controls. We have identified areas of our internal controls requiring improvement, and are in the process of designing enhanced processes and controls to address issues identified through this preliminary review. Areas for improvement include documentation of our derivative contracts. As a result, we expect to make further changes in our internal control over financial reporting.

This annual report does not include a report of management’s assessment regarding internal control over financial reporting or an attestation report of the Company’s registered public accounting firm due to a transition period established by rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for newly public companies.

Derivative Instruments

In connection with the year end close, it was determined that some of our commodity derivatives did not qualify for hedge accounting and as a result we have restated the prior quarters of 2006 to reflect the changes in fair value of those derivatives in other (income) expense, net.

ITEM 9B. Other Information

None.

 

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PART III

ITEM 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2006.

ITEM 11. Executive Compensation

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2006.

ITEM 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2006.

ITEM 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2006.

ITEM 14. Principal Accountant Fees and Services

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2007 annual meeting of stockholders, which will be filed with the SEC pursuant to the Exchange Act within 120 days of the end of our fiscal year on December 31, 2006.

 

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PART IV

ITEM 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a) The following documents are being filed as part of this report.

1. Consolidated Financial Statements. Financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item 15 are set forth at the pages indicated in Item 8 above.

2. Financial Statement Schedules. All schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulations of the SEC are not required under the related instructions, are inapplicable or not material, or the information called for thereby is otherwise included in the financial statements and therefore has been omitted.

(b) Exhibits

 

Exhibit no.   

Description of exhibit

  2.1    Asset Purchase Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, by and among Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., Frio Holdings, Inc. and Frio, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
  3.1    Amended and Restated Amended Certificate of Incorporation of Goodman Global, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 4 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
  3.2    Amended and Restated By-laws of Goodman Global, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 4 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
  3.3    Certificate of Designation for the 9 1/2% Series A Cumulative Senior Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
  4.1    Specimen Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 4 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2006, File No. 333-131597)
10.1    Credit Agreement, dated as of December 23, 2004 among Goodman Global, Inc., Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., the Lenders party thereto from time to time, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders, UBS Securities LLC, as syndication agent, Credit Suisse First Boston, acting through its Cayman Islands branch, as documentation agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and UBS Securities LLC as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.2    Guarantee and Collateral Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, among Goodman Global, Inc., Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., the Guarantors party thereto and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.3    Management Consulting Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Apollo Management V L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.4*    Employment Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Charles A. Carroll (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.5*    Employment Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Lawrence M. Blackburn (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).

 

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Exhibit no.   

Description of exhibit

10.6    Stockholders Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, by and among the investors listed thereto, Frio Holdings, LLC and Goodman Global, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Exhibit 10.7 on Amendment No. 2 on Form S-4, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.7    Syndicate Investors Stockholders Agreement, dated February 17, 2005, by and among Goodman Global, Inc., Frio Holdings LLC and each of the purchasers who become parties thereto. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 on Amendment No. 2 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.8    Management Stockholders Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, by and among Goodman Global, Inc., Frio Holdings, LLC and each of the individual purchasers who become party thereto. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 on Amendment No. 2 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on December 19, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.9    Senior Floating Rate Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., as issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.10    Form of Senior Floating Rate Initial Note (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.1) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.11    Form of Senior Floating Rate Exchange Note (included as Exhibit B to Exhibit 4.1) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.12    7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Indenture, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., as issuer, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as trustee (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.4 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.13    Form of 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Initial Note (included as Exhibit A to Exhibit 4.4) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.5 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.14    Form of 7 7/8% Senior Subordinated Exchange Note (included as Exhibit B to Exhibit 4.4) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.15    Registration Rights Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, by and among Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., as issuer, the Guarantors named therein, UBS Securities, LLC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Credit Suisse First Boston Corporation, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. as initial purchasers (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Form S-4, filed with the SEC on September 21, 2005, File No. 333-128462).
10.16*    2004 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.17*    First Amendment to 2004 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.18*    Second Amendment to 2004 Stock Option Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).

 

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10.19*    2006 Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.13 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.20*    First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global, Inc. and Charles A Carroll (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.21*    First Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 23, 2004, between Goodman Global, Inc. and Lawrence M. Blackburn (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.22*    Form of Executive Severance Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.23*    Form of First Amendment to Executive Severance Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.17 on Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 17, 2006, File No. 333-128462).
10.24*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Ben D. Campbell (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.25*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Donald R. King (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.26*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Peter H. Alexander(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.27 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.27*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Samuel G. Bikman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.28*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Gary L. Clark (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.29*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and James L. Mishler (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.30*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Terrance M. Smith (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.31 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.31*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated November 18, 2004, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and William L. Topper (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.32*    Non-Competition Agreement, dated April 18, 2005, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Michael J. Bride (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).

 

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10.33*   Non-Competition Agreement, dated April 18, 2005, between Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. and Mark M. Dolan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.34*   Lease Agreement, dated December 1, 1994, between the Daniel Childrens 1991 Trust, the Lucy Hughes Abell 1991 Trust, the Sam Houston Abell 1991 Trust, the JBG Childrens 1991 Trust, the Hutton Gregory Goodman 1990 Trust, the Hannah Jane Goodman 1990 Trust, the Mary Jane Goodman 1990 Trust and the Harold Viterbo Goodman, II 1990 Trust and Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 1 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 13, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.35   Form of First Amendment to Stockholders Agreement by and between John B. Goodman and Apollo Management V, LP. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 4 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2006, File No. 333-131597)
10.36   First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated March 17, 2006, among Goodman Global, Inc., Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., the Lenders party thereto from time to time, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as administrative agent for the Lenders, UBS Securities LLC, as syndication agent, Credit Suisse, Cayman Islands Branch, as documentation agent, and J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. as lead arranger and sole bookrunner (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Amendment No. 4 to Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 30, 2006, File No. 333-131597).
10.37*†   Forms of Stock Option Agreements outstanding under the 2004 Stock Option Plan.
10.38*   Form of Non-Qualified Stock Option Grant Notice and Agreement under 2006 Incentive Award Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.39*   Form of Restricted Stock Award Grant Notice and Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 on Goodman Global, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2006).
10.40*†   2007 Performance Bonus Award Program.
10.41†   Form of Indemnification Agreement.
12.1†   Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.
21.1†   Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
23.1†   Consent of Ernst & Young LLP.
31.1†   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2†   Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1†   Section 1350 Certification of Annual Report by the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

Filed herewith.
* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

 

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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.

 

  GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
Date: March 30, 2007   By:  

/S/    CHARLES A. CARROLL        

   

Charles A. Carroll

President and Chief Executive Officer

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

 

Signature

  

Title

 

Date

/S/    CHARLES A. CARROLL        

Charles A. Carroll

  

President, Chief Executive Officer and Director (Principal Executive Officer)

  March 30, 2007

/S/    LAWRENCE M. BLACKBURN        

Lawrence M. Blackburn

  

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer)

  March 30, 2007

/S/    MARK M. DOLAN        

Mark M. Dolan

  

Vice President, Corporate Controller and Treasurer (Principal Accounting Officer)

  March 30, 2007

/S/    DAVID BECHHOFER        

David Bechhofer

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    JEFFREY D. BENJAMIN        

Jeffrey D. Benjamin

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    LAURENCE M. BERG        

Laurence M. Berg

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    ANTHONY M. CIVALE        

Anthony M. Civale

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    JOHN B. GOODMAN        

John B. Goodman

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    JOHN J. HANNAN        

John J. Hannan

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    STEVEN MARTINEZ        

Steven Martinez

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    DAVID W. OSKIN        

David W. Oskin

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    JAMES H. SCHULTZ        

James H. Schultz

   Director   March 30, 2007

/S/    MICHAEL D. WEINER        

Michael D. Weiner

   Director   March 30, 2007

 

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EX-10.37 2 dex1037.htm FORMS OF STOCK OPTION AGREEMENTS OUTSTANDING UNDER THE 2004 STOCK OPTION PLAN. Forms of Stock Option Agreements outstanding under the 2004 Stock Option Plan.

Exhibit 10.37

NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

OF

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 23, 2004 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and                         , an employee of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries), hereinafter referred to as the “Optionee.”

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to afford the Optionee the opportunity to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”); and

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to carry out the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Committee appointed to administer the Plan pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Plan (the “Committee”) has determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of the Company and its shareholders to grant the Non-Qualified Stock Option provided for herein to the Optionee as an inducement to enter into or remain in the service of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries) and as an incentive for increased efforts during such service, and has advised the Company thereof and instructed the undersigned officers to issue said Option;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below shall have the meaning given such terms in the Plan. The singular pronoun shall include the plural, where the context so indicates.

Section 1.1    “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Person where “control” shall have the meaning given such term under Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Section 1.2    “Average Invested Capital” for a given year means the quotient of (x) sum of the Invested Capital of the Company as of the last day of each of the thirteen calendar months commencing with December of the year immediately prior to such year and ending with December of the year in question divided by (y) 13.

 


Section 1.3    “Cause” shall mean the Company or a Subsidiary having “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Company or a Subsidiary shall have “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment upon: (a) the Optionee’s willful failure to substantially perform his duties as set forth in any employment or severance agreement or otherwise (other than any such failure resulting from the Optionee’s Disability) which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (b) the Optionee’s willful failure to carry out, or comply with, in any material respect any lawful and reasonable directive of the Board or his superiors, which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (c) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act or omission that results in, or that may reasonably be expected to result in, a conviction, plea of no contest or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (d) the Optionee’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the Company’s premises or while performing the Optionee’s duties and responsibilities; or (e) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, material misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company (or any predecessor thereto or successor thereof).

Section 1.4    “Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The consummation of (i) a direct or indirect sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company, or (ii) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, by the Company (of either treasury shares or newly issued shares) to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) (each, a “Business Combination”) whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries, an employee benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Principal Stockholder or any “person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company or the Principal Stockholder) (collectively, a “Business Combination Person”) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than (A) fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition, or (B) an amount greater than the amount owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Principal Stockholder of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur pursuant to this Section 1.4 unless a majority of the members of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination are employees of the Business Combination Person; or

(b) A majority of the members of the Board cease to be Continuing Directors; or

 

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(c) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Section 1.5    “Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.6    “Common Stock” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.7    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.8    “Continuing Director” means any person who either (i) was a member of the Board as of the date of this Agreement; or (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the Board with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Board at the time of such nomination or election.

Section 1.9    “Disability” shall mean “Disability” as defined in any employment or severance agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment or severance agreement containing such a definition, “Disability” shall mean the Optionee’s inability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the Optionee’s position for a total of three months during any six month period as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness as determined by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Optionee or the Optionee’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Section 1.10    “EBITDA” for a given period shall mean the sum of (a) the consolidated net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and extraordinary items and (b) any management or similar fees charged to the Company by any Principal Stockholder (but only to the extent such fees are deducted from the net income described in the preceding subsection (a)), all as reflected on the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for such period; provided, however, the impact of purchase accounting adjustments on inventory and related cost of sales as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Goodman (Texas)”), the Company, and Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Frio, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, dated as of November 18, 2004, providing for the Company’s purchase of substantially all the assets of Goodman (Texas) shall be excluded in determining EBITDA. Consolidated net income shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except that gains or losses from extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

Section 1.11    “EBITDA Target” for a given period shall be as set forth in Exhibit A of this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 4.6.

Section 1.12    “Good Reason” shall mean the Optionee having “Good Reason” to terminate his employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or an Affiliate; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Optionee shall have “Good Reason” to terminate the his employment upon occurrence of any of the following: (i) failure of the Company or its shareholders to continue the Optionee in that position, or any other substantially similar position, as he holds as of the effective date of this

 

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Agreement; (ii) a material diminution in the nature or scope of the Optionee’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (iii) failure of the Company to make any material payment or provide any material benefit under any employment or severance agreement; or (iv) the Company’s material breach of any employment or severance agreement or any Option agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee may not resign his employment for Good Reason unless: (A) the Optionee provides the Company with at least 30 days prior written notice of his intent to resign for Good Reason (which notice is provided not later than the 30th day following the occurrence of the event constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Company has not remedied the alleged
violation(s) within the 30-day period.

Section 1.13    “Grant Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.14    “Invested Capital” means as of a given date, (a) the consolidated total assets of the Company minus (b) the sum of (i) cash, (ii) identifiable and unidentifiable intangibles including goodwill, (iii) deferred income tax assets, (iv) deferred financing costs, (v) trade accounts payable and (vi) current accrued expenses including warranty expenses of the Company on a consolidated basis, all as reflected on the Company’s balance sheet as of such date. Invested Capital shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles provided that extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

Section 1.15    “Management Stockholders Agreement” shall mean that certain Stockholders Agreement dated as of December 23, 2004, by and among the Company, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Frio, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and certain other stockholders of the Company who are signatories thereto.

Section 1.16    “Option” shall mean the Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase Common Stock granted under this Agreement.

Section 1.17    “Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.18    “Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever nature.

Section 1.19    “Preferred Stock” shall mean the Company’s 9.5% Series A Cumulative Senior Redeemable Exchangeable Preferred Stock, par value $.01 per share, or if the Preferred Stock is no longer outstanding the class of capital stock issued in exchange for, or in lieu of Preferred Stock.

Section 1.20    “Principal Stockholders” shall mean Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its Affiliates.

Section 1.21    “Return on Invested Capital” for a given year means the quotient of (x) the consolidated net income of the Company for such year as reflected on the Company’s audited financial statements for such year divided by (y) Average Invested Capital for such year. Consolidated net income shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except that gains or losses from extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

 

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Section 1.22    “Return on Invested Capital Threshold” for a given period shall be set forth on Exhibit A of this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 4.6.

Section 1.23    “Termination of Employment” shall mean the time when the employee-employer relationship between an Optionee and the Company (and all of its subsidiaries or Affiliates) is terminated for any reason, with or without cause, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death or retirement, but excluding a termination where there is a simultaneous reemployment by the Company (or one of its subsidiaries or Affiliates). For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge and agree that the last sentence of Section 1.30 of the Plan shall not apply with respect to the Option granted hereunder.

ARTICLE II.

GRANT OF OPTION

Section 2.1    Grant of Option. In consideration of the Optionee’s agreement to enter into or remain in the employ of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries, and for other good and valuable consideration, as of the Grant Date, the Company irrevocably grants to the Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of              shares of Common Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement; provided, however, that in the event any shares of Common Stock, or any rights, warrants, options or other securities directly or indirectly exchangeable, convertible or exercisable to purchase Common Stock, are issued in exchange for, in conversion of or as a dividend, interest or other distribution on account of the Preferred Stock (or any Holdings Notes, as such term is defined in the certificate of designation with respect to the Preferred Stock) (a “Preferred Issuance Event”) the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Option shall be adjusted ratably such that the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon exercise constitutes the same percentage of the shares of Common Stock outstanding on a Fully Diluted Basis (as defined below) after giving effect to such adjustment and the Preferred Issuance Event as the percentage which the shares of Common Stock issuable upon the exercise of this Option constituted of the shares of Common Stock outstanding on a Fully Diluted Basis immediately prior to the Preferred Issuance Event. For the purposes hereof, the term “Fully Diluted Basis” shall mean all shares of Common Stock outstanding or issuable upon the exercise, conversion or exchange of all then outstanding securities, option, warrants or rights which are, directly or indirectly, exercisable, convertible or exchangeable for Common Stock plus any and all shares reserved pursuant to the Plan, and any other stock option, stock incentive or similar plan, which are not then the subject of outstanding options or other awards.

 

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Section 2.2    Option Subject to Plan. The Option granted hereunder is subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation, Article V and Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 thereof.

Section 2.3    Option Price. The purchase price of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option shall be $40 per share (without commission or other charge).

ARTICLE III.

EXERCISABILITY

Section 3.1    Commencement of Exercisability

(a) Subject to subsection (e) and Section 3.3, 50% of the Option shall become exercisable in four equal and cumulative installments provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date as follows:

(i) The first installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2005;

(ii) The second installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2006;

(iii) The third installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2007; and

(iv) The fourth installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2008.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (e) and Section 3.3, 50% of the shares subject to the Option shall become fully exercisable on the eighth anniversary of the Grant Date provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) but subject to subsections (e) and (f) and Section 3.3:

(i) An installment consisting of 10% of the shares covered by the Option shall become exercisable on December 31 of each calendar year 2005 through 2009 if the EBITDA as of such December 31 equals or exceeds the applicable EBITDA Target for such year and the Return on Invested Capital Threshold for such year is met; provided that such installment shall not be exercisable until the EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital as of such December 31, have been determined (in all events to occur not more than 80 days following such December 31); provided, that in the event that such targets have been met for a period, the applicable installments shall be deemed to be exercisable notwithstanding that the Optionee had a Termination of Employment (other than by the Company for Cause or by the Optionee without Good Reason) after such December 31, but prior to the determination of EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital.

 

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(ii) If the EBITDA as of the end of any calendar year 2005 through 2008 is less than the applicable EBITDA Target with respect to such year (any such year a “Missed Year”), that portion of the Option that was subject to accelerated exercisability pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(i) with respect to the Missed Year (and which did not become exercisable with respect to such Missed Year) shall become exercisable on December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the Missed Year, provided that the EBITDA as of such immediately following December 31 equals or exceeds the applicable EBITDA Target for the calendar year immediately following the Missed Year; provided that such installment shall not be exercisable until the EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital as of such December 31, have been determined (in all events to occur not more than 80 days following such December 31); provided, that in the event that such targets have been met for a period, the applicable installments shall be deemed to be exercisable notwithstanding that the Optionee had a Termination of Employment (other than by the Company for Cause or by the Optionee without Good Reason) after such December 31, but prior to the determination of EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital.

(d) The Committee shall make the determination as to whether the respective EBITDA Targets have been met, and shall determine the extent, if any, to which the Option has become exercisable, on any such date after the applicable date of determination as the Committee in its sole discretion shall reasonably determine in good faith; provided, however, that with respect to each calendar year such date shall not be later than the 80th day following December 31 of such calendar year and shall provide prompt written notice to the Optionee of such determination.

(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.1, but subject to Section 3.3, (i) any portion of the Option described in Section 3.1(a) that has not theretofore become vested and exercisable shall become fully vested and exercisable immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control and (ii) the Option shall become vested and exercisable with respect to all shares that, as of the date of a Change in Control (A) are eligible to become vested pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(i) above and (B) if the Change in Control occurs following July 1 of any year and the Committee determines in good faith that absent such Change in Control the applicable EBITDA Target would be met with respect to such year, are eligible to become vested pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(ii) above (but the Option shall not become vested with respect to any shares that are eligible to become vested only upon the eighth anniversary of the date of grant pursuant to Section 3.1(b) above).

(f) Except as set forth in Section 3.1(c), no portion of the Option which is unexercisable at Termination of Employment shall thereafter become exercisable.

 

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Section 3.2    Duration of Exercisability. The installments provided for in Section 3.1 are cumulative. Each such installment which becomes exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1 shall remain exercisable until it becomes unexercisable.

Section 3.3    Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The tenth anniversary of the Grant Date; or

(b) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the 90th day following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment for any reason other than (i) termination by the Company for Cause or due to Disability; or (ii) the Optionee’s death; or

(c) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of termination by the Company for Cause; or

(d) In the case of a Termination of Employment by the Company due to Disability or as a result of the Optionee’s death, the expiration of 12 months from the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment; or

(e) Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the occurrence of a Change in Control, provided that any portion of the Option which is or becomes exercisable as of the occurrence of the Change in Control may be exercised concurrently therewith.

Section 3.4    Partial Exercise. Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable; provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than 100 shares and shall be for whole shares only.

Section 3.5    Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan; provided, however, that notwithstanding Section 5.3 of the Plan, in the event that Optionee’s Termination of Employment is by the Company without Cause or by the Optionee for Good Reason and such Termination of Employment occurs prior to an Initial Public Offering: (a) any portion of the Option that is exercisable following the date of such Termination of Employment may be exercised by delivery to the Company’s corporate secretary of full payment for the shares with respect to which the Option is thereby exercised, which payment may be made in the form of (i) cash or personal, certified, or bank cashier check; or (ii) surrender of shares of Common Stock which have been owned by the Optionee for more than six months duly endorsed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof; and (b) the payment to the Company of all amounts necessary to satisfy any and all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option, may be made in shares of Common Stock which have been owned by the Optionee for more than six months, enclosed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the amounts necessary to

 

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satisfy any and all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option; and, provided, further, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.3 of the Plan, following an Initial Public Offering, the Optionee may (unless the Committee determines that the method of exercise described in this proviso is reasonably likely to violate any applicable law, rule or regulation) exercise the Option, or any exercisable portion thereof, by delivery to the corporate secretary of notice that the Optionee has placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price.

ARTICLE IV.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 4.1    Not a Contract of Employment. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge the Optionee at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except as may otherwise be provided by any written agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Optionee.

Section 4.2    Shares Subject to Plan and Management Stockholders Agreement; Entire Agreement. The Optionee acknowledges that any shares acquired upon exercise of the Option are subject to the terms of the Plan and the Management Stockholders Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the parties to be the final expression of their agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement, including, without limitation, that certain Binding Management Compensation Term Sheet by and between the Optionee and the Company dated as of November 18, 2004. The parties further intend that this Agreement (together with the Plan and the Management Stockholders Agreement) shall constitute the complete and exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial, administrative, or other legal proceeding to vary the terms of this Agreement.

Section 4.3    Construction. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof, or principles of conflicts of law of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 4.4    Conformity to Securities Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation Rule 16b-3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

 

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Section 4.5    Amendment, Suspension and Termination. The Option may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Committee or the Board, provided that, except as provided by Section 7.1 of the Plan, neither the amendment, suspension nor termination of this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under the Option.

Section 4.6    Adjustments in EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital Targets. The EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital Targets specified in Exhibit A are based upon certain revenue and expense assumptions about the future business of the Company as of the date the Option is granted. Accordingly, in the event that, after such date, the Committee determines, in its sole discretion in consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, that any acquisition or disposition of any business by the Company or any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Common Stock, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase Common Stock or other securities of the Company, any unusual or nonrecurring transactions or events affecting the Company, or the financial statements of the Company, or change in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles occurs such that an adjustment is determined by the Committee to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution, diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to the Option, then the Committee shall, in good faith and in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust the amounts set forth on Exhibit A to reflect the projected effect of such transaction(s) or event(s) on EBITDA and/or Return on Invested Capital, subject to Section 7.1 of the Plan.

Section 4.7    Corporate Events and Other Adjustments. Any and all adjustments made to this Option pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) or 7.1(b) of the Plan or pursuant to Section 4.6 of this Agreement shall be made by the Committee in consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and the Committee shall use its good faith best efforts to make any such adjustment in a manner that it determines is not reasonably likely to (a) dilute or diminish the potential benefits of this Option, (b) decrease the likelihood of the achievement of EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital Targets, or (c) otherwise materially reduce the value of the Option (all as compared to the facts and circumstances applicable prior to such adjustment and the applicable transaction or event).

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
By:     
  Name:     
  Title:     
    
  [Optionee]      
  Residence Address:
    
    

 

Optionee’s Social Security Number:        

 

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EXHIBIT A

NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

EBITDA TARGETS AND RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL THRESHOLDS

($ Millions)

Year Ending December 31

 

     2005     2006     2007     2008     2009  

EBITDA Target

  $ 185     $ 230     $ [       ]   $ [       ]   $ [       ]

Return on Invested Capital Thresholds* 

             %              %              %              %              %

*    To be established by the Committee in consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer in accordance with the principles set forth in that certain letter agreement dated as of December 22, 2004 by and among the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer and a representative of Frio Holdings, LLC.

 

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FIRST AMENDMENT TO NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

This First Amendment to the Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement, dated as of March         , 2006, and effective only upon the date of the consummation of an Initial Public Offering (as defined in the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc.) (the “Effective Date”), is made by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and              (the “Executive”).

WHEREAS, the Executive entered that certain Non-Qualified Stock Option Agreement (dated and effective as of December 23, 2004, the “Option Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Company and the Executive have mutually agreed that it is in their best interest to amend the Option Agreement pursuant to the terms set forth herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree that, effective as of the date hereof, the Agreement is hereby amended as follows:

1.    Section 1.10 of the Option Agreement shall be amended by adding a sentence to the end thereof, to read in its entirety as follows:

Notwithstanding any of the forgoing, the vesting of the Option pursuant to Section 3.1(b)(i) shall be excluded in determining EBITDA.

2.    Section 3.1(b) of the Option Agreement shall be amended by to read in its entirety as follows:

(i) An Installment consisting of 10% of the shares covered by the Option shall become exercisable upon the consummation of an Initial Public Offering and (ii) subject to subsections (c) and (e) and Section 3.3, 40% of the shares subject to the Option shall become fully exercisable on the eighth anniversary of the Grant Date provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date.

3.    The number “2009” found in Section 3.1(c)(i) of the Option Agreement shall be replaced with the number “2008”.

4.    Section 3.5 of the Option Agreement shall be amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section 3.5    Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan; provided, however, that notwithstanding Section 5.3 of


the Plan: (a) any portion of the Option that is exercisable may be exercised by delivery to the Company’s corporate secretary of full payment for the shares with respect to which the Option is thereby exercised, which payment may be made in the form of (i) cash or personal, certified, or bank cashier check; (ii) surrender of shares of Common Stock, which have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months (or such other minimum length of time as the Committee determines from time to time to be necessary to avoid adverse accounting consequences or violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation), duly endorsed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof, or (iii) any combination of the foregoing; and (b) the payment to the Company of all amounts necessary to satisfy any and all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option or any portion thereof, may be made in shares of Common Stock, which have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months (or such other minimum length of time as the Committee determines from time to time to be necessary to avoid adverse accounting consequences or violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation), enclosed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the amounts necessary to satisfy the portion of such federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option which the Optionee elects to be so satisfied; and, provided, further, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.3 of the Plan, following an Initial Public Offering, the Optionee may (unless the Committee determines that the method of exercise described in this proviso is reasonably likely to violate any applicable law, rule or regulation) exercise the Option, or any exercisable portion thereof, by delivery to the corporate secretary of notice that the Optionee has placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed and delivered this First Amendment to the Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE
  

[Name]

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

  

By:

    

Its:

    

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

OF

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of             , 2005 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and                         , an employee of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries), hereinafter referred to as the “Optionee.”

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to afford the Optionee the opportunity to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”); and

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to carry out the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Committee appointed to administer the Plan pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Plan (the “Committee”) has determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of the Company and its shareholders to grant the Non-Qualified Stock Option provided for herein to the Optionee as an inducement to enter into or remain in the service of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries) and as an incentive for increased efforts during such service, and has advised the Company thereof and instructed the undersigned officers to issue said Option;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below shall have the meaning given such terms in the Plan. The singular pronoun shall include the plural, where the context so indicates.

Section 1.1Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Person where “control” shall have the meaning given such term under Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Section 1.2Average Invested Capital” for a given year means the quotient of (x) sum of the Invested Capital of the Company as of the last day of each of the thirteen calendar months commencing with December of the year immediately prior to such year and ending with December of the year in question divided by (y) 13.

Section 1.3Cause” shall mean the Company or a Subsidiary having “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the


Company or a Subsidiary shall have “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment upon: (a) the Optionee’s willful failure to substantially perform his duties as set forth in any employment or severance agreement or otherwise (other than any such failure resulting from the Optionee’s Disability) which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (b) the Optionee’s willful failure to carry out, or comply with, in any material respect any lawful and reasonable directive of the Board or his superiors, which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (c) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act or omission that results in, or that may reasonably be expected to result in, a conviction, plea of no contest or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (d) the Optionee’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the Company’s premises or while performing the Optionee’s duties and responsibilities; or (e) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, material misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company (or any predecessor thereto or successor thereof).

Section 1.4Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The consummation of (i) a direct or indirect sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company, or (ii) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, by the Company (of either treasury shares or newly issued shares) to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) (each, a “Business Combination”) whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries, an employee benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Principal Stockholder or any “person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company or the Principal Stockholder) (collectively, a “Business Combination Person”) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than (A) fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition, or (B) an amount greater than the amount owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Principal Stockholder of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur pursuant to this Section 1.4 unless a majority of the members of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination are employees of the Business Combination Person; or

(b) A majority of the members of the Board cease to be Continuing Directors; or

(c) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Section 1.5Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

 

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Section 1.6Common Stock” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.7Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.8Continuing Director” means any person who either (i) was a member of the Board as of the date of this Agreement; or (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the Board with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Board at the time of such nomination or election.

Section 1.9Disability” shall mean “Disability” as defined in any employment or severance agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment or severance agreement containing such a definition, “Disability” shall mean the Optionee’s inability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the Optionee’s position for a total of three months during any six month period as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness as determined by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Optionee or the Optionee’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Section 1.10EBITDA” for a given period shall mean the sum of (a) the consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and extraordinary items and (b) any management or similar fees charged to the Company by any Principal Stockholder (but only to the extent such fees are deducted from the earnings described in the preceding subsection (a)), all as reflected on the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for such period; provided, however, the impact of purchase accounting adjustments on inventory and related cost of sales as a result of the consummation of the transactions contemplated by that certain Asset Purchase Agreement by and among Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Texas corporation (“Goodman (Texas)”), the Company, and Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Frio, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, dated as of November 18, 2004, providing for the Company’s purchase of substantially all the assets of Goodman (Texas) shall be excluded in determining EBITDA. Consolidated net income shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except that gains or losses from extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

Section 1.11EBITDA Target” for a given period shall be as set forth in Exhibit A of this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 4.6.

Section 1.12Good Reason” shall mean the Optionee having “Good Reason” to terminate his employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or an Affiliate; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Optionee shall have “Good Reason” to terminate the his employment upon occurrence of any of the following: (i) failure of the Company or its shareholders to continue the Optionee in that position, or any other substantially similar position, as he holds as of the effective date of this Agreement; (ii) a material diminution in the nature or scope of the Optionee’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (iii) failure of the Company to make any material payment or provide any material benefit under any employment or severance agreement; or (iv) the Company’s material breach of any employment or severance agreement or any Option agreement; provided, however,

 

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that notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee may not resign his employment for Good Reason unless: (A) the Optionee provides the Company with at least 30 days prior written notice of his intent to resign for Good Reason (which notice is provided not later than the 30th day following the occurrence of the event constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Company has not remedied the alleged violation(s) within the 30-day period.

Section 1.13Grant Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.14Invested Capital” means as of a given date, (a) the consolidated total assets of the Company minus (b) the sum of (i) cash, (ii) identifiable and unidentifiable intangibles including goodwill, (iii) deferred income tax assets, (iv) deferred financing costs, (v) trade accounts payable and (vi) current accrued expenses including warranty expenses of the Company on a consolidated basis, all as reflected on the Company’s balance sheet as of such date. Invested Capital shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles provided that extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

Section 1.15Option” shall mean the Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase Common Stock granted under this Agreement.

Section 1.16Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.17Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever nature.

Section 1.18Principal Stockholders” shall mean Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its Affiliates.

Section 1.19Return on Invested Capital” for a given year means the quotient of (x) the consolidated net income of the Company for such year as reflected on the Company’s audited financial statements for such year divided by (y) Average Invested Capital for such year. Consolidated net income shall be determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except that gains or losses from extraordinary, unusual or non-recurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

Section 1.20Return on Invested Capital Threshold” for a given period shall be set forth on Exhibit A of this Agreement, subject to the provisions of Section 4.6.

Section 1.21Stockholders Agreement” shall mean the stockholders agreement by and among the Company, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and certain other stockholders of the Company who are signatories thereto, in such form as shall be determined by the Company.

 

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ARTICLE II.

GRANT OF OPTION

Section 2.1 Grant of Option. In consideration of the Optionee’s agreement to enter into or remain in the employ of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries, and for other good and valuable consideration, as of the Grant Date, the Company irrevocably grants to the Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of              shares of Common Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement.

Section 2.2 Option Subject to Plan. The Option granted hereunder is subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation, Article V and Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 thereof.

Section 2.3 Option Price. The purchase price of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option shall be $40 per share (without commission or other charge).

ARTICLE III.

EXERCISABILITY

Section 3.1 Commencement of Exercisability

(a) Subject to subsection (e) and Section 3.3, 50% of the Option shall become exercisable in four equal and cumulative installments provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date as follows:

(i) The first installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2005;

(ii) The second installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2006;

(iii) The third installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2007; and.

(iv) The fourth installment shall consist of 12.5% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 31, 2008.

(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (e) and Section 3.3, 50% of the shares subject to the Option shall become fully exercisable on the eighth anniversary of the Grant Date provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date.

(c) Notwithstanding subsection (b) but subject to subsections (e) and (f) and Section 3.3:

(i) An installment consisting of 10% of the shares covered by the Option shall become exercisable on December 31 of each calendar year 2005 through 2009 if the

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EBITDA as of such December 31 equals or exceeds the applicable EBITDA Target for such year and the Return on Invested Capital Threshold for such year is met; provided that such installment shall not be exercisable until the EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital as of such December 31, have been determined (in all events to occur not more than 80 days following such December 31).

(ii) If the EBITDA as of the end of any calendar year 2005 through 2008 is less than the applicable EBITDA Target with respect to such year (any such year a “Missed Year”), that portion of the Option that was subject to accelerated exercisability pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(i) with respect to the Missed Year (and which did not become exercisable with respect to such Missed Year) shall become exercisable on December 31 of the calendar year immediately following the Missed Year, provided that the EBITDA as of such immediately following December 31 equals or exceeds the applicable EBITDA Target for the calendar year immediately following the Missed Year; provided that such installment shall not be exercisable until the EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital as of such December 31, have been determined (in all events to occur not more than 80 days following such December 31).

(d) The Committee shall make the determination as to whether the respective EBITDA Targets have been met, and shall determine the extent, if any, to which the Option has become exercisable, on any such date after the applicable date of determination as the Committee in its sole discretion shall determine; provided, however, that with respect to each calendar year such date shall not be later than the 80th day following December 31 of such calendar year and shall provide prompt written notice to the Optionee of such determination.

(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Section 3.1, but subject to Section 3.3, (i) any portion of the Option described in Section 3.1(a) that has not theretofore become vested and exercisable shall become fully vested and exercisable immediately prior to the effective date of a Change in Control and (ii) the Option shall become vested and exercisable with respect to all shares that, as of the date of a Change in Control (A) are eligible to become vested pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(i) above and (B) if the Change in Control occurs following July 1 of any year and the Committee determines in good faith that absent such Change in Control the applicable EBITDA Target would be met with respect to such year, are eligible to become vested pursuant to Section 3.1(c)(ii) above (but the Option shall not become vested with respect to any shares that are eligible to become vested only upon the eighth anniversary of the date of grant pursuant to Section 3.1(b) above).

(f) No portion of the Option which is unexercisable at Termination of Employment shall thereafter become exercisable.

Section 3.2 Duration of Exercisability. The installments provided for in Section 3.1 are cumulative. Each such installment which becomes exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1 shall remain exercisable until it becomes unexercisable.

Section 3.3 Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The tenth anniversary of the Grant Date; or

 

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(b) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the 90th day following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment for any reason other than (i) termination by the Company for Cause or due to Disability; or (ii) the Optionee’s death; or

(c) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of termination by the Company for Cause; or

(d) In the case of a Termination of Employment by the Company due to Disability or as a result of the Optionee’s death, the expiration of 12 months from the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment; or

(e) Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the occurrence of a Change in Control, provided that any portion of the Option which is or becomes exercisable as of the occurrence of the Change in Control may be exercised concurrently therewith.

Section 3.4 Partial Exercise. Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable; provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than 100 shares and shall be for whole shares only.

Section 3.5 Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan.

ARTICLE IV.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 4.1 Not a Contract of Employment. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge the Optionee at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except as may otherwise be provided by any written agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Optionee.

Section 4.2 Shares Subject to Plan and Stockholders Agreement. The Optionee acknowledges that any shares acquired upon exercise of the Option are subject to the terms of the Plan and the Stockholders Agreement.

Section 4.3 Construction. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof, or principles of conflicts of law of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 4.4 Conformity to Securities Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation Rule 16b-3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be

 

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exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

Section 4.5 Amendment, Suspension and Termination. The Option may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Committee or the Board, provided that, except as provided by Section 7.1 of the Plan, neither the amendment, suspension nor termination of this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under the Option.

Section 4.6 Adjustments in EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital Targets. The EBITDA and Return on Invested Capital Targets specified in Exhibit A are based upon certain revenue and expense assumptions about the future business of the Company as of the date the Option is granted. Accordingly, in the event that, after such date, the Committee determines, in its sole discretion, that any acquisition or disposition of any business by the Company or any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, Common Stock, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of Common Stock or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase Common Stock or other securities of the Company, any unusual or nonrecurring transactions or events affecting the Company, or the financial statements of the Company, or change in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles occurs such that an adjustment is determined by the Committee to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution, diminution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits intended to be made available under the Plan or with respect to the Option, then the Committee shall, in good faith and in such manner as it may deem equitable, adjust the amounts set forth on Exhibit A to reflect the projected effect of such transaction(s) or event(s) on EBITDA and/or Return on Invested Capital, subject to Section 7.1 of the Plan.

Section 4.7 Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation. The Optionee agrees to the following obligations that he acknowledges to be reasonably designed to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests without unnecessarily or unreasonably restricting his post-employment opportunities.

(a) The Optionee shall not, at any time during the Optionee’s employment with the Company or during the two year period immediately following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment with the Company (the “Restricted Period”) directly or indirectly engage in, have any equity interest in, or manage or operate any person, firm, corporation, partnership, business or entity (whether as director, officer, employee, agent, representative, partner, security holder, consultant or otherwise) that engages in (either directly or through any subsidiary or Affiliate thereof) any business or activity which competes with any of the businesses of the Company or any entity owned by the Company anywhere in the world. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee shall be permitted to acquire a passive stock or equity interest in such a business provided the stock or other equity interest acquired is not more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding interest in such business.

 

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(b) During the Restricted Period, the Optionee will not directly or indirectly, either for himself or on behalf of any other entity, recruit or otherwise solicit or induce any employee, customer, distributor, contractor, national builder or supplier of the Company to terminate its employment or arrangement with the Company, otherwise change its relationship with the Company, or establish any relationship with the Optionee or any of his affiliates for any business purpose deemed competitive with the business of the Company. In addition, during the Restricted Period, the Optionee shall not, either for himself or on behalf of any other entity, hire or cause to be hired any person who was employed by the Company at any time during the twelve month period immediately prior to the date of his Termination of Employment or who thereafter becomes employed by the Company.

(c) In the event the terms of this Section 4.7 shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its extending for too great a period of time or over too great a geographical area or by reason of its being too extensive in any other respect, it will be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time for which it may be enforceable, over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable, or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which it may be enforceable, all as determined by such court in such action.

(d) As used in this Section 4.7, the term “Company” shall include the Company, its Affiliates, its parent, related entities, and any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

(e) The provisions contained in Section 4.7(a) and Section 4.7(b) may be altered and/or waived with the prior written consent of the Board or the Committee.

Section 4.8 Nondisclosure of Proprietary Information; Non-Disparagement

(a) Except as he reasonably and in good faith determines to be required in the faithful performance of the Optionee’s duties or pursuant to Section 4.8(c), the Optionee shall, during his employment with the Company and after the date of his termination of employment with the Company, maintain in confidence and shall not directly or indirectly, use, disseminate, disclose or publish, or use for his benefit or the benefit of any person, firm, corporation or other entity any confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets of or relating to the Company, including, without limitation, information with respect to the Company’s operations, processes, protocols, products, inventions, business practices, finances, principals, vendors, suppliers, customers, potential customers, marketing methods, costs, prices, contractual relationships, regulatory status, compensation paid to employees or other terms of employment (“Proprietary Information”), or deliver to any person, firm, corporation or other entity any document, record, notebook, computer program or similar repository of or containing any such Proprietary Information. The Optionee’s obligation to maintain and not use, disseminate, disclose or publish, or use for his benefit or the benefit of any person, firm, corporation or other entity any Proprietary Information after the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment will continue so long as such Proprietary Information is not, or has not by legitimate means become, generally known and in the public domain (other than by means of the Optionee’s direct or indirect disclosure of such Proprietary Information) and is continued to be maintained as Proprietary Information by the Company. The parties hereby stipulate and agree that as between them, the Proprietary Information identified herein is important, material and affects the successful conduct of the businesses of the Company (and any successor or assignee of the Company).

 

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(b) Upon the Optionee’s Termination of Employment, the Optionee will promptly deliver to the Company all correspondence, drawings, manuals, letters, notes, notebooks, reports, programs, plans, proposals, financial documents, or any other documents concerning the Company’s customers, business plans, marketing strategies, products or processes.

(c) The Optionee may respond to a lawful and valid subpoena or other legal process but shall give the Company the earliest possible notice thereof, shall, as much in advance of the return date as possible, make available to the Company and its counsel the documents and other information sought and shall assist such counsel in resisting or otherwise responding to such process.

(d) The Optionee agrees not to disparage the Company, any of its products or practices, or any of its directors, officers, agents, representatives, stockholders or affiliates, either orally or in writing, at any time; provided, that the Optionee may confer in confidence with his legal representatives and make truthful statements as required by law.

(e) The Company agrees to require the members of the Board and the executive officers of the Company not to disparage the Optionee, either orally or in writing, at any time; provided, that, the Company may confer in confidence with its legal representatives and make truthful statements as required by law.

(f) As used in this Section 4.8, the term “Company” shall include the Company, its Affiliates, its parent, related entities, and any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

Section 4.9 Injunctive Relief; Right to Cure. It is recognized and acknowledged by the Optionee that a breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8 will cause irreparable damage to Company and its goodwill, the exact amount of which will be difficult or impossible to ascertain, and that the remedies at law for any such breach will be inadequate. Accordingly, the Optionee agrees that in the event of a breach of any of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8, in addition to any other remedy which may be available at law or in equity, the Company will be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in the case of a willful breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8, the Company shall provide the Optionee with written notice of the breach and 30 days to cure the breach; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing the Company shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief immediately upon the occurrence of any breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8.

Section 4.10 Enforcement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Agreement, such provision shall be fully severable; this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a portion of this Agreement; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its

 

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severance from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision there shall be added automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and enforceable.

[signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
   
By:    Charles A. Carroll
Its:     President and Chief Executive Officer
   

[Name]

 

Residence Address:

                                                     Optionee’s Social Security Number:                                                              

 

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EXHIBIT A

NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

EBITDA TARGETS AND RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL THRESHOLDS

($ Millions)

Year Ending December 31

 

     2005     2006     2007     2008     2009  

EBITDA Target

   $ 185     $ 230     $ [       ]   $ [       ]   $ [       ]

Return on Invested Capital Thresholds

     ___ %     ___ %     ___ %     ___ %     ___ %


NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

OF

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 29, 2005 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [Name of Officer], an employee of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries), hereinafter referred to as the “Optionee.”

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to afford the Optionee the opportunity to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”); and

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to carry out the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Committee appointed to administer the Plan pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Plan (the “Committee”) has determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of the Company and its shareholders to grant the Non-Qualified Stock Option provided for herein to the Optionee as an inducement to enter into or remain in the service of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries) and as an incentive for increased efforts during such service, and has advised the Company thereof and instructed the undersigned officers to issue said Option;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below shall have the meaning given such terms in the Plan. The singular pronoun shall include the plural, where the context so indicates.

Section 1.1    “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Person where “control” shall have the meaning given such term under Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Section 1.2    “Cause” shall mean the Company or a Subsidiary having “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Company or a Subsidiary shall have “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment upon: (a) the Optionee’s willful failure to substantially perform his duties as set forth in any employment or severance agreement or otherwise (other than any such failure resulting from the Optionee’s Disability) which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (b) the Optionee’s willful failure to carry out, or comply with,

 

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in any material respect any lawful and reasonable directive of the Board or his superiors, which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (c) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act or omission that results in, or that may reasonably be expected to result in, a conviction, plea of no contest or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (d) the Optionee’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the Company’s premises or while performing the Optionee’s duties and responsibilities; or (e) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, material misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company (or any predecessor thereto or successor thereof).

Section 1.3    “Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The consummation of (i) a direct or indirect sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company, or (ii) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, by the Company (of either treasury shares or newly issued shares) to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) (each, a “Business Combination”) whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries, an employee benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Principal Stockholder or any “person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company or the Principal Stockholder) (collectively, a “Business Combination Person”) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than (A) fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition, or (B) an amount greater than the amount owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Principal Stockholder of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur pursuant to this Section 1.4 unless a majority of the members of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination are employees of the Business Combination Person; or

(b) A majority of the members of the Board cease to be Continuing Directors; or

(c) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Section 1.4    “Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.5    “Common Stock” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.6    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

 

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Section 1.7    “Continuing Director” means any person who either (i) was a member of the Board as of the date of this Agreement; or (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the Board with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Board at the time of such nomination or election.

Section 1.8    “Disability” shall mean “Disability” as defined in any employment or severance agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment or severance agreement containing such a definition, “Disability” shall mean the Optionee’s inability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the Optionee’s position for a total of three months during any six month period as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness as determined by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Optionee or the Optionee’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Section 1.9    “Good Reason” shall mean the Optionee having “Good Reason” to terminate his employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or an Affiliate; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Optionee shall have “Good Reason” to terminate the his employment upon occurrence of any of the following: (i) failure of the Company or its shareholders to continue the Optionee in that position, or any other substantially similar position, as he holds as of the effective date of this Agreement; (ii) a material diminution in the nature or scope of the Optionee’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (iii) failure of the Company to make any material payment or provide any material benefit under any employment or severance agreement; or (iv) the Company’s material breach of any employment or severance agreement or any Option agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee may not resign his employment for Good Reason unless: (A) the Optionee provides the Company with at least 30 days prior written notice of his intent to resign for Good Reason (which notice is provided not later than the 30th day following the occurrence of the event constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Company has not remedied the alleged violation(s) within the 30-day period.

Section 1.10    “Grant Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.11    “Management Stockholders Agreement” shall mean that certain Stockholders Agreement dated as of December 23, 2004, by and among the Company, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Frio, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and certain other stockholders of the Company who are signatories thereto.

Section 1.12    “Option” shall mean the Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase Common Stock granted under this Agreement.

Section 1.13    “Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.14    “Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever nature.

 

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Section 1.15    “Principal Stockholders” shall mean Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its Affiliates.

Section 1.16    “Termination of Employment” shall mean the time when the employee-employer relationship between an Optionee and the Company (and all of its subsidiaries or Affiliates) is terminated for any reason, with or without cause, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death or retirement, but excluding a termination where there is a simultaneous reemployment by the Company (or one of its subsidiaries or Affiliates). For the avoidance of doubt, the parties acknowledge and agree that the last sentence of Section 1.30 of the Plan shall not apply with respect to the Option granted hereunder.

ARTICLE II.

GRANT OF OPTION

Section 2.1    Grant of Option. In consideration of the Optionee’s agreement to enter into or remain in the employ of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries, and for other good and valuable consideration, as of the Grant Date, the Company irrevocably grants to the Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of                      shares of Common Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement.

Section 2.2    Option Subject to Plan. The Option granted hereunder is subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation, Article V and Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 thereof.

Section 2.3    Option Price. The purchase price of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option shall be $110 per share (without commission or other charge).

ARTICLE III.

EXERCISABILITY

Section 3.1    Commencement of Exercisability

(a) Subject to subsection (b) and (c) and Sections 3.3 and 3.4, the Option shall become exercisable in four equal and cumulative installments provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date as follows:

(i) The first installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2006;

(ii) The second installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2007;

(iii) The third installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2008; and

 

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(iv) The fourth installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2009.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 3.1(a), but subject to Sections 3.1(c), 3.3 and 3.4, the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable with respect to all shares covered thereby immediately prior to any Change in Control that occurs following an Initial Public Offering.

(c) No portion of the Option which is unexercisable at Termination of Employment shall thereafter become exercisable.

Section 3.2    Duration of Exercisability. The installments provided for in Section 3.1 are cumulative. Each such installment which becomes exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1 shall remain exercisable until it becomes unexercisable.

Section 3.3    Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The tenth anniversary of the Grant Date; or

(b) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the 90th day following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment for any reason other than (i) termination by the Company for Cause or due to Disability; or (ii) the Optionee’s death; or

(c) Except as the Committee may otherwise approve, the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of termination by the Company for Cause; or

(d) In the case of a Termination of Employment by the Company due to Disability or as a result of the Optionee’s death, the expiration of 12 months from the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment.

Section 3.4    Initial Public Offering. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if no Initial Public Offering has occurred on or prior to December 21, 2006, then (a) the Option shall be forfeited in its entirety as of December 21, 2006 and (b) in no event shall any portion of the Option become exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1(a) following December 21, 2006.

Section 3.5    Partial Exercise. Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable; provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than 100 shares and shall be for whole shares only.

Section 3.6    Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan; provided, however, that notwithstanding Section 5.3 of the Plan: (a) any portion of the Option that is exercisable may be exercised by delivery to the Company’s corporate secretary of full payment for the shares with respect to which the Option is thereby exercised, which payment may be made in the form of (i) cash or personal, certified, or bank cashier check; (ii) surrender of shares of Common Stock, which have been owned by the

 

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Optionee for at least six months (or such other minimum length of time as the Committee determines from time to time to be necessary to avoid adverse accounting consequences or violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation), duly endorsed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the aggregate exercise price of the Option or exercised portion thereof or (iii) any combination of the foregoing; and (b) the payment to the Company of all amounts necessary to satisfy any and all federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option or any portion thereof, may be made in shares of Common Stock, which have been owned by the Optionee for at least six months (or such other minimum length of time as the Committee determines from time to time to be necessary to avoid adverse accounting consequences or violation of any applicable law, rule or regulation), enclosed for transfer to the Company with a Fair Market Value (solely for these purposes, as determined in accordance with the terms of the Management Stockholders Agreement) on the date of delivery equal to the amounts necessary to satisfy the portion of such federal, state and local tax withholding requirements arising in connection with the exercise of the Option which the Optionee elects to be so satisfied; and, provided, further, that, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 5.3 of the Plan, following an Initial Public Offering, the Optionee may (unless the Committee determines that the method of exercise described in this proviso is reasonably likely to violate any applicable law, rule or regulation) exercise the Option, or any exercisable portion thereof, by delivery to the corporate secretary of notice that the Optionee has placed a market sell order with a broker with respect to shares of Common Stock then issuable upon exercise of the Option, and that the broker has been directed to pay a sufficient portion of the net proceeds of the sale to the Company in satisfaction of the Option exercise price.

ARTICLE IV.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 4.1    Not a Contract of Employment. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge the Optionee at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except as may otherwise be provided by any written agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Optionee.

Section 4.2    Shares Subject to Plan and Management Stockholders Agreement; Entire Agreement. The Optionee acknowledges that any shares acquired upon exercise of the Option are subject to the terms of the Plan and the Management Stockholders Agreement. The terms of this Agreement are intended by the parties to be the final expression of their agreement with respect to the subject matter hereof and may not be contradicted by evidence of any prior or contemporaneous agreement, including, without limitation, that certain Binding Management Compensation Term Sheet by and between the Optionee and the Company dated as of November 18, 2004. The parties further intend that this Agreement (together with the Plan and the Management Stockholders Agreement) shall constitute the complete and exclusive statement of its terms and that no extrinsic evidence whatsoever may be introduced in any judicial, administrative, or other legal proceeding to vary the terms of this Agreement.

 

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Section 4.3    Construction. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof, or principles of conflicts of law of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 4.4    Conformity to Securities Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation Rule 16b-3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

Section 4.5    Amendment, Suspension and Termination. The Option may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Committee or the Board, provided that, except as provided by Section 7.1 of the Plan, neither the amendment, suspension nor termination of this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under the Option.

Section 4.6    Corporate Events and Other Adjustments. Any and all adjustments made to this Option pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) or 7.1(b) of the Plan or pursuant to Section 4.5 of this Agreement shall be made by the Committee in consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, and the Committee shall use its good faith best efforts to make any such adjustment in a manner that it determines is not reasonably likely to (a) dilute or diminish the potential benefits of this Option or (b) otherwise materially reduce the value of the Option (all as compared to the facts and circumstances applicable prior to such adjustment and the applicable transaction or event).

Section 4.7    Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, the Plan and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and incorporate the terms and conditions required by, Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with any Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the date hereof, “Section 409A”). The Committee and the Optionee may, in their mutual discretion, adopt such amendments to the Plan or this Agreement or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, as the Committee determines are necessary or appropriate to exempt the Option from Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and thereby avoid the penalty taxes under Section 409A, without materially diminishing the economic benefits to the Optionee; provided that no such amendment, suspension nor termination of the Plan or this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, impair any rights or obligations of the Optionee under the Option.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
By:     
Its:     
 
  
[Name of Optionee]
Residence Address:
  
  

 

Optionee’s Social Security Number:        

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

OF

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of December 29, 2005 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and [Name of officer or employee], an employee of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries), hereinafter referred to as the “Optionee.”

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to afford the Optionee the opportunity to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”); and

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to carry out the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Committee appointed to administer the Plan pursuant to Section 6.1 of the Plan (the “Committee”) has determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of the Company and its shareholders to grant the Non-Qualified Stock Option provided for herein to the Optionee as an inducement to enter into or remain in the service of the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries) and as an incentive for increased efforts during such service, and has advised the Company thereof and instructed the undersigned officers to issue said Option;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below shall have the meaning given such terms in the Plan. The singular pronoun shall include the plural, where the context so indicates.

Section 1.1    “Affiliate” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Person where “control” shall have the meaning given such term under Rule 405 of the Securities Act.

Section 1.2    “Cause” shall mean the Company or a Subsidiary having “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Company or a Subsidiary shall have “Cause” to terminate the Optionee’s employment upon: (a) the Optionee’s willful failure to substantially perform his duties as set forth in any employment or severance agreement or otherwise (other than any such failure resulting from the Optionee’s Disability) which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (b) the Optionee’s willful failure to carry out, or comply with,


in any material respect any lawful and reasonable directive of the Board or his superiors, which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (c) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act or omission that results in, or that may reasonably be expected to result in, a conviction, plea of no contest or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (d) the Optionee’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the Company’s premises or while performing the Optionee’s duties and responsibilities; or (e) the Optionee’s commission at any time of any act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, material misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company (or any predecessor thereto or successor thereof).

Section 1.4    “Change in Control” shall mean the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The consummation of (i) a direct or indirect sale or other disposition of all or substantially all the assets of the Company, or (ii) a change in ownership or control of the Company effected through a transaction or series of transactions (other than an offering of common stock of the Company, par value $0.01 per share, by the Company (of either treasury shares or newly issued shares) to the general public through a registration statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission) (each, a “Business Combination”) whereby any “person” or related “group” of “persons” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d)(2) of the Exchange Act) (other than the Company, any of its subsidiaries, an employee benefit plan maintained by the Company or any of its subsidiaries, the Principal Stockholder or any “person” that, prior to such transaction, directly or indirectly controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, the Company or the Principal Stockholder) (collectively, a “Business Combination Person”) directly or indirectly acquires beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act) of securities of the Company possessing more than (A) fifty percent (50%) of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition, or (B) an amount greater than the amount owned or controlled, directly or indirectly, by the Principal Stockholder of the total combined voting power of the Company’s securities outstanding immediately after such acquisition; provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, a Change in Control shall not be deemed to occur pursuant to this Section 1.4 unless a majority of the members of the board of directors (or similar governing body) of the entity resulting from such Business Combination are employees of the Business Combination Person; or

(b) A majority of the members of the Board cease to be Continuing Directors; or

(c) Approval by the shareholders of the Company of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

Section 1.5    “Committee” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.6    “Common Stock” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.7    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

 

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Section 1.8    “Continuing Director” means any person who either (i) was a member of the Board as of the date of this Agreement; or (ii) was nominated for election or elected to the Board with the approval of a majority of the Continuing Directors who were members of the Board at the time of such nomination or election.

Section 1.9    “Disability” shall mean “Disability” as defined in any employment or severance agreement between the Optionee and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided, that in the absence of an employment or severance agreement containing such a definition, “Disability” shall mean the Optionee’s inability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the Optionee’s position for a total of three months during any six month period as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness as determined by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Optionee or the Optionee’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

Section 1.12    “Good Reason” shall mean the Optionee having “Good Reason” to terminate his employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Optionee and the Company or an Affiliate; provided, that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Optionee shall have “Good Reason” to terminate the his employment upon occurrence of any of the following: (i) failure of the Company or its shareholders to continue the Optionee in that position, or any other substantially similar position, as he holds as of the effective date of this Agreement; (ii) a material diminution in the nature or scope of the Optionee’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (iii) failure of the Company to make any material payment or provide any material benefit under any employment or severance agreement; or (iv) the Company’s material breach of any employment or severance agreement or any Option agreement; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee may not resign his employment for Good Reason unless: (A) the Optionee provides the Company with at least 30 days prior written notice of his intent to resign for Good Reason (which notice is provided not later than the 30th day following the occurrence of the event constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Company has not remedied the alleged violation(s) within the 30-day period.

Section 1.13    “Grant Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.15    “Option” shall mean the Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase Common Stock granted under this Agreement.

Section 1.16    “Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.17    “Person” shall mean an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, business trust, joint stock company, trust, unincorporated association, joint venture, governmental authority or other entity of whatever nature.

Section 1.18    “Principal Stockholders” shall mean Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and its Affiliates.

Section 1.21    “Stockholders Agreement” shall mean the stockholders agreement by and among the Company, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc., a Delaware corporation, Frio Holdings,

 

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LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and certain other stockholders of the Company who are signatories thereto, in such form as shall be determined by the Company.

ARTICLE II.

GRANT OF OPTION

Section 2.1    Grant of Option. In consideration of the Optionee’s agreement to enter into or remain in the employ of the Company or one of its Subsidiaries, and for other good and valuable consideration, as of the Grant Date, the Company irrevocably grants to the Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of                      shares of Common Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement.

Section 2.2    Option Subject to Plan. The Option granted hereunder is subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation, Article V and Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 thereof.

Section 2.3    Option Price. The purchase price of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option shall be $110 per share (without commission or other charge).

ARTICLE III.

EXERCISABILITY

Section 3.1    Commencement of Exercisability

(a) Subject to subsection (b) and (c) and Sections 3.3 and 3.4, the Option shall become exercisable in four equal and cumulative installments provided that the Optionee remains continuously employed in active service by the Company from the Grant Date through such date as follows:

(i) The first installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2006;

(ii) The second installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2007;

(iii) The third installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2008; and

(iv) The fourth installment shall consist of 25% of the shares covered by the Option and shall become exercisable on December 22, 2009.

(b) Notwithstanding Section 3.1(a), but subject to Sections 3.1(c), 3.3 and 3.4, the Option shall become fully vested and exercisable with respect to all shares covered thereby immediately prior to any Change in Control that occurs following an Initial Public Offering.

(c) No portion of the Option which is unexercisable at Termination of Employment shall thereafter become exercisable.

 

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Section 3.2    Duration of Exercisability. The installments provided for in Section 3.1 are cumulative. Each such installment which becomes exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1 shall remain exercisable until it becomes unexercisable.

Section 3.3    Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The tenth anniversary of the Grant Date; or

(b) The 90th day following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment for any reason other than (i) termination by the Company for Cause or due to Disability; or (ii) the Optionee’s death; or

(c) The date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment by reason of termination by the Company for Cause; or

(d) In the case of a Termination of Employment by the Company due to Disability or as a result of the Optionee’s death, the expiration of 12 months from the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment.

Section 3.4    Initial Public Offering. Notwithstanding any other provision in this Agreement to the contrary, if no Initial Public Offering has occurred on or prior to December 21, 2006, then (a) the Option shall be forfeited in its entirety as of December 21, 2006 and (b) in no event shall any portion of the Option become exercisable pursuant to Section 3.1(a) following December 21, 2006.

Section 3.5    Partial Exercise. Any exercisable portion of the Option or the entire Option, if then wholly exercisable, may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable; provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than 100 shares and shall be for whole shares only.

Section 3.6    Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan.

ARTICLE IV.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 4.1    Not a Contract of Employment. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the employ of the Company or any of its Subsidiaries or shall interfere with or restrict in any way the rights of the Company or its Subsidiaries, which are hereby expressly reserved, to discharge the Optionee at any time for any reason whatsoever, with or without Cause, except as may otherwise be provided by any written agreement entered into by and between the Company and the Optionee.

Section 4.2    Shares Subject to Plan and Stockholders Agreement. The Optionee acknowledges that any shares acquired upon exercise of the Option are subject to the terms of the Plan and the Stockholders Agreement.

 

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Section 4.3    Construction. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof, or principles of conflicts of law of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 4.4    Conformity to Securities Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation Rule 16b-3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

Section 4.5    Amendment, Suspension and Termination. The Option may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Committee or the Board, provided that, except as provided by Section 7.1 of the Plan, neither the amendment, suspension nor termination of this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under the Option.

Section 4.7    Non-Competition; Non-Solicitation. The Optionee agrees to the following obligations that he acknowledges to be reasonably designed to protect the Company’s legitimate business interests without unnecessarily or unreasonably restricting his post-employment opportunities.

(a) The Optionee shall not, at any time during the Optionee’s employment with the Company or during the two year period immediately following the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment with the Company (the “Restricted Period”) directly or indirectly engage in, have any equity interest in, or manage or operate any person, firm, corporation, partnership, business or entity (whether as director, officer, employee, agent, representative, partner, security holder, consultant or otherwise) that engages in (either directly or through any subsidiary or Affiliate thereof) any business or activity which competes with any of the businesses of the Company or any entity owned by the Company anywhere in the world. Notwithstanding the foregoing the Optionee shall be permitted to acquire a passive stock or equity interest in such a business provided the stock or other equity interest acquired is not more than five percent (5%) of the outstanding interest in such business.

(b) During the Restricted Period, the Optionee will not directly or indirectly, either for himself or on behalf of any other entity, recruit or otherwise solicit or induce any employee, customer, distributor, contractor, national builder or supplier of the Company to terminate its employment or arrangement with the Company, otherwise change its relationship with the Company, or establish any relationship with the Optionee or any of his affiliates for any business purpose deemed competitive with the business of the Company. In addition, during the Restricted Period, the Optionee shall not, either for himself or on behalf of any other entity, hire or cause to be hired any person who was employed by the Company at any time during the twelve month period immediately prior to the date of his Termination of Employment or who thereafter becomes employed by the Company.

 

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(c) In the event the terms of this Section 4.7 shall be determined by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable by reason of its extending for too great a period of time or over too great a geographical area or by reason of its being too extensive in any other respect, it will be interpreted to extend only over the maximum period of time for which it may be enforceable, over the maximum geographical area as to which it may be enforceable, or to the maximum extent in all other respects as to which it may be enforceable, all as determined by such court in such action.

(d) As used in this Section 4.7, the term “Company” shall include the Company, its Affiliates, its parent, related entities, and any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

(e) The provisions contained in Section 4.7(a) and Section 4.7(b) may be altered and/or waived with the prior written consent of the Board or the Committee.

Section 4.8    Nondisclosure of Proprietary Information; Non-Disparagement

(a) Except as he reasonably and in good faith determines to be required in the faithful performance of the Optionee’s duties or pursuant to Section 4.8(c), the Optionee shall, during his employment with the Company and after the date of his termination of employment with the Company, maintain in confidence and shall not directly or indirectly, use, disseminate, disclose or publish, or use for his benefit or the benefit of any person, firm, corporation or other entity any confidential or proprietary information or trade secrets of or relating to the Company, including, without limitation, information with respect to the Company’s operations, processes, protocols, products, inventions, business practices, finances, principals, vendors, suppliers, customers, potential customers, marketing methods, costs, prices, contractual relationships, regulatory status, compensation paid to employees or other terms of employment (“Proprietary Information”), or deliver to any person, firm, corporation or other entity any document, record, notebook, computer program or similar repository of or containing any such Proprietary Information. The Optionee’s obligation to maintain and not use, disseminate, disclose or publish, or use for his benefit or the benefit of any person, firm, corporation or other entity any Proprietary Information after the date of the Optionee’s Termination of Employment will continue so long as such Proprietary Information is not, or has not by legitimate means become, generally known and in the public domain (other than by means of the Optionee’s direct or indirect disclosure of such Proprietary Information) and is continued to be maintained as Proprietary Information by the Company. The parties hereby stipulate and agree that as between them, the Proprietary Information identified herein is important, material and affects the successful conduct of the businesses of the Company (and any successor or assignee of the Company).

(b) Upon the Optionee’s Termination of Employment, the Optionee will promptly deliver to the Company all correspondence, drawings, manuals, letters, notes, notebooks, reports, programs, plans, proposals, financial documents, or any other documents concerning the Company’s customers, business plans, marketing strategies, products or processes.

(c) The Optionee may respond to a lawful and valid subpoena or other legal process but shall give the Company the earliest possible notice thereof, shall, as much in advance

 

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of the return date as possible, make available to the Company and its counsel the documents and other information sought and shall assist such counsel in resisting or otherwise responding to such process.

(d) The Optionee agrees not to disparage the Company, any of its products or practices, or any of its directors, officers, agents, representatives, stockholders or affiliates, either orally or in writing, at any time; provided, that the Optionee may confer in confidence with his legal representatives and make truthful statements as required by law.

(e) The Company agrees to require the members of the Board and the executive officers of the Company not to disparage the Optionee, either orally or in writing, at any time; provided, that, the Company may confer in confidence with its legal representatives and make truthful statements as required by law.

(f) As used in this Section 4.8, the term “Company” shall include the Company, its Affiliates, its parent, related entities, and any of its direct or indirect subsidiaries.

Section 4.9    Injunctive Relief; Right to Cure. It is recognized and acknowledged by the Optionee that a breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8 will cause irreparable damage to Company and its goodwill, the exact amount of which will be difficult or impossible to ascertain, and that the remedies at law for any such breach will be inadequate. Accordingly, the Optionee agrees that in the event of a breach of any of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8, in addition to any other remedy which may be available at law or in equity, the Company will be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief. Notwithstanding the foregoing, except in the case of a willful breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8, the Company shall provide the Optionee with written notice of the breach and 30 days to cure the breach; provided, however, that notwithstanding the foregoing the Company shall be entitled to specific performance and injunctive relief immediately upon the occurrence of any breach of the covenants contained in Section 4.7 and Section 4.8.

Section 4.10    Enforcement. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term of this Agreement, such provision shall be fully severable; this Agreement shall be construed and enforced as if such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision had never comprised a portion of this Agreement; and the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall not be affected by the illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision or by its severance from this Agreement. Furthermore, in lieu of such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision there shall be added automatically as part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such illegal, invalid or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be legal, valid and enforceable.

Section 4.11    Section 409A. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan or this Agreement, the Plan and this Agreement shall be interpreted in accordance with, and incorporate the terms and conditions required by, Section 409A of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (together with any Department of Treasury regulations and other interpretive guidance issued thereunder, including without limitation any such regulations or other guidance that may be issued after the date hereof, “Section 409A”). The Committee may, in its

 

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discretion, adopt such amendments to the Plan or this Agreement or adopt other policies and procedures (including amendments, policies and procedures with retroactive effect), or take any other actions, as the Committee determines are necessary or appropriate to exempt the Option from Section 409A or to comply with the requirements of Section 409A and thereby avoid the penalty taxes under Section 409A.

[signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
By:     
Its:     
 
  
[Name of Optionee]
Residence Address:
  
  

 

Optionee’s Social Security Number:        

 

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NON-QUALIFIED STOCK OPTION AGREEMENT

OF

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

THIS AGREEMENT (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of March 1, 2005 (the “Grant Date”) by and between Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”) and                     , a non-employee director of the Company, hereinafter referred to as the “Optionee.”

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to afford the Optionee the opportunity to purchase shares of its common stock, par value $0.01 per share (“Common Stock”); and

WHEREAS, the Company wishes to carry out the 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. (as it may be amended from time to time, the “Plan”), the terms of which are hereby incorporated by reference and made a part of this Agreement; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it would be to the advantage and best interest of the Company and its shareholders to grant the Non-Qualified Stock Option provided for herein to the Optionee as an incentive for increased efforts during service as a non-employee director of the Company;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I.

DEFINITIONS

Whenever the following terms are used in this Agreement, they shall have the meaning specified below unless the context clearly indicates to the contrary. Capitalized terms used in this Agreement and not defined below shall have the meaning given such terms in the Plan. The singular pronoun shall include the plural, where the context so indicates.

Section 1.1    “Board” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.2    “Common Stock” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.3    “Company” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.4    “Grant Date” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.5    “Management Stockholders Agreement” shall mean that certain Stockholders Agreement dated as of December 23, 2004, by and among the Company, Goodman Global Holdings, Inc. (f/k/a Frio, Inc.), a Delaware corporation, Frio Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and certain other stockholders of the Company who are signatories thereto.

Section 1.6    “Option” shall mean the Non-Qualified Stock Option to purchase Common Stock granted under this Agreement.

 


Section 1.7    “Plan” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals hereto.

Section 1.8    “Termination of Directorship” shall mean the time when the Optionee ceases to be a member of the Board for any reason, including but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, failure to be elected or appointed, death or retirement.

ARTICLE II.

GRANT OF OPTION

Section 2.1    Grant of Option. In consideration of the Optionee’s continued service as a member of the Board, and for other good and valuable consideration, as of the Grant Date, the Company irrevocably grants to the Optionee the Option to purchase any part or all of an aggregate of 4,000 shares of Common Stock upon the terms and conditions set forth in the Plan and this Agreement.

Section 2.2    Option Subject to Plan. The Option granted hereunder is subject to the terms and provisions of the Plan, including without limitation, Article V and Sections 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3 thereof.

Section 2.3    Option Price. The purchase price of the shares of Common Stock covered by the Option shall be $40 per share (without commission or other charge).

ARTICLE III.

EXERCISABILITY

Section 3.1    Exercisability. As of the Grant Date, the Option shall be fully vested and immediately exercisable with respect to all shares of Common Stock subject thereto.

Section 3.2    Expiration of Option. The Option may not be exercised to any extent by anyone after the first to occur of the following events:

(a) The tenth anniversary of the Grant Date; or

(b) The first anniversary of the Optionee’s Termination of Directorship for any reason.

Section 3.4    Partial Exercise. Any portion of the Option or the entire Option may be exercised in whole or in part at any time prior to the time when the Option or portion thereof becomes unexercisable; provided, however, that each partial exercise shall be for not less than 100 shares and shall be for whole shares only.

Section 3.5    Exercise of Option. The exercise of the Option shall be governed by the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Plan, including, without limitation, the provisions of Article V of the Plan.

 

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ARTICLE IV.

OTHER PROVISIONS

Section 4.1    Optionee’s Services as a Director. Nothing in this Agreement or in the Plan shall confer upon the Optionee any right to continue in the service of the Company or any of its affiliates (whether as a director or otherwise).

Section 4.2    Shares Subject to Plan and Management Stockholders Agreement. The Optionee acknowledges that any shares acquired upon exercise of the Option are subject to the terms of the Plan and the Management Stockholders Agreement.

Section 4.3    Construction. This Agreement shall be administered, interpreted and enforced under the internal laws of the State of Delaware, without regard to the principles of conflicts of law thereof, or principles of conflicts of law of any other jurisdiction which could cause the application of the laws of any jurisdiction other than the State of Delaware.

Section 4.4    Conformity to Securities Laws. The Optionee acknowledges that the Plan is intended to conform to the extent necessary with all provisions of the Securities Act and the Exchange Act and any and all regulations and rules promulgated thereunder by the Securities and Exchange Commission, including without limitation Rule 16b-3. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the Plan shall be administered, and the Option is granted and may be exercised, only in such a manner as to conform to such laws, rules and regulations. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the Plan and this Agreement shall be deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such laws, rules and regulations.

Section 4.5    Amendment, Suspension and Termination. The Option may be wholly or partially amended or otherwise modified, suspended or terminated at any time or from time to time by the Board, provided that, except as provided by Section 7.1 of the Plan, neither the amendment, suspension nor termination of this Agreement shall, without the consent of the Optionee, alter or impair any rights or obligations under the Option.

[signature page follows]

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Agreement has been executed and delivered by the parties hereto.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
     
By:   Charles A. Carroll
Its:   President and Chief Executive Officer
 
  
[Name of Non-Employee Director]
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EX-10.40 3 dex1040.htm 2007 PERFORMANCE BONUS AWARD PROGRAM. 2007 Performance Bonus Award Program.

Exhibit 10.40

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

2007 PERFORMANCE BONUS AWARD PROGRAM

The Goodman Global, Inc. 2007 Performance Bonus Award Program has been established by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Goodman Global, Inc. to grant eligible employees annual performance bonus awards pursuant to Section 8.7 and Article 9 of the Goodman Global, Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan. The Program will be effective for calendar year 2007 and for each subsequent calendar year unless modified or terminated by the Compensation Committee or the Board of Directors.

1. Definitions. The following terms when used in the Program with initial capital letters will have the following meanings:

(a) Affiliate means, with respect to any individual or entity (a “Person”), any other Person directly or indirectly controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, such Person, where “control” has the meaning given such term under Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

(b) Board means the Board of Directors of the Company.

(c) Cause means the Company or a Subsidiary having “Cause” to terminate a Participant’s employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate; provided that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Company or a Subsidiary will have “Cause” to terminate the Participant’s employment upon: (i) the Participant’s willful failure to substantially perform his or her duties as set forth in any employment or severance agreement or otherwise (other than any such failure resulting from the Participant’s Disability) which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (ii) the Participant’s willful failure to carry out, or comply with, in any material respect any lawful and reasonable directive of the Board or his or her superiors, which is not remedied within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the Company specifying such failure; (iii) the Participant’s commission at any time of any act or omission that results in, or that may reasonably be expected to result in, a conviction, plea of no contest or imposition of unadjudicated probation for any felony or crime involving moral turpitude; (iv) the Participant’s unlawful use (including being under the influence) or possession of illegal drugs on the Company’s premises or while performing the Participant’s duties and responsibilities; or (v) the Participant’s commission at any time of any act of fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation, material misconduct, or breach of fiduciary duty against the Company (or any predecessor thereto or successor thereof).

(d) Change in Control has the meaning set forth in the Incentive Award Plan.

(e) Committee means the Compensation Committee of the Board.

(f) Company means Goodman Global, Inc., a Delaware corporation.


(g) Disability means “Disability” as defined in any employment or severance agreement between a Participant and the Company or a Subsidiary; provided that in the absence of an employment or severance agreement containing such a definition, “Disability” will mean the Participant’s inability to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, the essential functions of the Participant’s position for a total of three months during any six month period as a result of incapacity due to mental or physical illness as determined by a physician selected by the Company or its insurers and acceptable to the Participant or the Participant’s legal representative, such agreement as to acceptability not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed.

(h) EBITDA means earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles except that gains or losses from extraordinary, unusual or nonrecurring items may be excluded in the discretion of the Committee.

(i) Enterprise EBITDA for a given period means the consolidated EBITDA of the Company and all of its Subsidiaries as reflected on the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements for such period.

(j) Good Reason means a Participant having “Good Reason” to terminate his or her employment, as defined in any employment, severance or other written agreement between the Participant and the Company or an Affiliate; provided that in the absence of an employment, severance or other written agreement containing such a definition, the Participant will have “Good Reason” to terminate his or her employment upon the occurrence of any of the following: (i) the failure of the Company or its shareholders to continue the Participant in that position, or any other substantially similar position, as he or she holds as of the date of the adoption of the Program; (ii) a material diminution in the nature or scope of the Participant’s responsibilities, duties or authority; (iii) the failure of the Company to make any material payment or provide any material benefit under any employment or severance agreement; or (iv) the Company’s material breach of any employment or severance agreement or any option agreement; provided that notwithstanding the foregoing, the Participant may not resign his or her employment for Good Reason unless: (A) the Participant provides the Company with at least 30 days prior written notice of his or her intent to resign for Good Reason (which notice is provided not later than the 30th day following the occurrence of the event constituting Good Reason) and (B) the Company has not remedied the alleged violation(s) within such 30-day period.

(k) Incentive Award Plan means the Goodman Global, Inc. 2006 Incentive Award Plan, as amended from time to time.

(l) Participant means an officer or other key employee of the Company or any Subsidiary who is designated by the Committee as eligible to receive a performance bonus under the Program.

(m) Program means the Goodman Global, Inc. 2007 Performance Bonus Award Program as amended from time to time.

(n) Quietflex EBITDA means the EBITDA of Quietflex Manufacturing Company, L.P., a Texas limited partnership.

 

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(o) Quietflex Participant means a Participant who is an officer or key employee of Quietflex Manufacturing Company, L.P., a Texas limited partnership.

(p) Subsidiary means (i) any corporation of which more than 50% of the total combined voting power of all outstanding shares of stock is owned directly or indirectly by the Company, (ii) any partnership of which more than 50% of the profits interest or capital interest is owned directly or indirectly by the Company and (iii) any other entity of which more than 50% of the total equity interest is owned directly or indirectly by the Company.

(q) Termination of Employment means the time when the employee-employer relationship between a Participant and the Company (and all of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates) is terminated for any reason, with or without cause, including, but not by way of limitation, a termination by resignation, discharge, death or retirement, but excluding a termination where there is a simultaneous reemployment by the Company (or one of its Subsidiaries or Affiliates).

2. Participation. The Committee will designate the officers and key employees of the Company and its Subsidiaries who are eligible to participate in the Program for a calendar year. An officer or key employee who is designated as a Participant for a calendar year will not be eligible to participate in the Program for any subsequent calendar year unless designated as a Participant by the Committee for such subsequent calendar year.

3. Performance Bonuses.

(a) Performance Goals. No later than 90 days after the first day of each calendar year, the Committee will establish performance goals expressed as dollar amounts of Enterprise EBITDA to be earned during the calendar year. The Committee will establish five levels of performance goals (Threshold, Target, Target Plus/Max, Superior and Excellence) with increasing dollar amounts of Enterprise EBITDA to be earned in order the achieve the specified performance goal. The Committee may, in its discretion, establish similar, but separate, performance goals based on Quietflex EBITDA, or on a blend of Enterprise EBITDA and Quietflex EBITDA, on which the incentive compensation to be paid to Quietflex Participants will be based in whole or in part.

(b) Performance Bonus Levels. No later than 90 days after the first day of each calendar year, the Committee will also establish the amount of performance bonuses, expressed as a percentage of average base salary in effect during the calendar year, to be paid to Participants upon the attainment of each level of performance. The rate of performance bonus to be earned by a Participant may vary with the Participant’s management level, and Participants at specified management levels may not be eligible for a performance bonus at all levels of performance. If separate performance goals are established for Quietflex Participants, the Committee will allocate the incentive compensation to be earned by Quietflex Participants between the attainment of goals based on Enterprise EBITDA and the attainment of goals based on Quietflex EBITDA in such proportions as the Committee in its discretion deems appropriate. Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, the attainment of performance goals by Quietflex Participants will be based on a blend of Enterprise EBITDA and Quietflex EBITDA that is weighted approximately 30% towards Enterprise EBITDA and approximately 70%

 

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towards Quietflex EBITDA. With respect to all Participants other than Quietflex Participants, incentive compensation will be earned based on the attainment of goals measured solely by Enterprise EBITDA.

(c) Payment of Performance Bonuses.

(i) As of October 31 of each calendar year, the Committee will estimate the Enterprise EBITDA and, if applicable, the Quietflex EBITDA, for the calendar year based on the performance of the Company and its Subsidiaries through such date and such other factors as the Committee determines to be relevant. On or before November 30 of the calendar year, the Company will pay to each Participant an amount equal to 50% of the performance bonus the Participant would earn for the calendar year if the Company and its Subsidiaries achieved the Enterprise EBITDA and, if applicable, the Quietflex EBITDA estimated by the Committee; provided that for purposes of this Section 3(c)(i), any EBITDA estimated by the Committee in excess of the Target Plus/Max level of performance will be disregarded.

(ii) Following the close of each calendar year, the Committee will determine the Enterprise EBITDA and, if applicable, the Quietflex EBITDA, for the calendar year and the performance bonuses earned by Participants for the calendar year based on such EBITDA. On or before March 15 of the year following the calendar year for which such EBITDA is being determined, the Company will pay to each Participant an amount equal to the difference, if any, of (A) 100% of the performance bonus the Participant has earned for the calendar year based on the levels of Enterprise EBITDA and, if applicable, the Quietflex EBITDA, achieved for the calendar year, as determined by the Committee, reduced by (B) the amount of performance bonus paid to the Participant under Section 3(c)(i) based on estimated EBITDA for the calendar year. Under no circumstances will a Participant be obligated to repay to the Company or any Subsidiary any amount paid to the Participant under Section 3(c)(i) because the calculation set forth in this Section 3(c)(ii) results in a number that is less than one.

(iii) If the EBITDA determined by the Committee under Section 3(c)(i) or Section 3(c)(ii) is less than the Threshold level of performance, no Participant will be entitled to the payment of a performance bonus under Section 3(c)(i) or Section 3(c)(ii), as applicable. If the EBITDA determined by the Committee is greater than the Threshold or Target level of performance but is less than the next higher level of performance, the amount of performance bonuses payable to Participants under Section 3(c)(i) or Section 3(c)(ii) will be interpolated to reflect the level of performance between the two goals. If the EBITDA determined by the Committee is greater than the Target Plus/Max or the Superior level of performance but less than the next higher level of performance, or is greater than the Excellence level of performance, (A) no additional performance bonuses will be paid to Participants under Section 3(c)(i) for estimated performance above the Target Plus/Max level of performance and (B) the amount of performance bonus payable under Section 3(c)(ii) to Participants for actual performance for the calendar year above the Target Plus/Max, Superior or Excellence level of performance will be determined by the Committee in its discretion.

 

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(iv) If a Participant becomes eligible to participate in the Program for a calendar year as of any date after the first day of such year, the amount of performance bonus payable to such Participant will be based on the criteria established by the Committee for the calendar year and will be pro rated on the basis of the number of days in the calendar year in which he or she was a Participant.

(v) Notwithstanding any other provision of the Program, the Chief Executive Officer of the Company has the discretion to pay to some or all of the Participants (other than the Chief Executive Officer or a Covered Employee within the meaning of the Incentive Award Plan) for a calendar year performance bonus in an aggregate amount not to exceed $750,000 without regard to the Enterprise EBITDA or Quietflex EBITDA for such year and to allocate the amount of such performance bonus among such Participants as the Chief Executive Officer determines in his or her discretion.

4. Adjustments to Performance Goals. The performance goals established by the Committee for each calendar year are based upon certain revenue and expense assumptions about the future business of the Company as of the date the goal is established. Accordingly, in the event that, after such date, the Committee determines, in its sole discretion in consultation with the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, that any acquisition or disposition of any business by the Company or any dividend or other distribution (whether in the form of cash, common stock, other securities, or other property), recapitalization, reclassification, stock split, reverse stock split, reorganization, merger, consolidation, split-up, spin-off, combination, repurchase, or exchange of common stock or other securities of the Company, issuance of warrants or other rights to purchase common stock or other securities of the Company, any unusual or nonrecurring transaction or events affecting the Company, or the financial statements of the Company, or change in applicable laws, regulations, or accounting principles occurs such that an adjustment is determined by the Committee to be appropriate in order to prevent dilution, diminution or enlargement of the performance bonus or potential performance bonus intended to be made available under the Program, then the Committee will, in good faith and in such manner as it deems equitable, adjust the performance goals to reflect the projected effect of such transaction(s) or event(s) on EBITDA.

5. Termination of Employment.

(a) Termination for Cause; Without Good Reason. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Program, in the event of a Participant’s Termination of Employment on or before October 31 or December 31 of a calendar year (each, a “Calculation Date”) either (i) by the Company or any Subsidiary for Cause or (ii) by resignation of the Participant without Good Reason, the Participant will not be entitled to a performance bonus under the Program.

(b) Termination for Other Reasons. Notwithstanding any other provision of the Program, in the event of a Participant’s Termination of Employment on or before a Calculation Date (i) by the Company or any Subsidiary without Cause or (ii) by resignation of the Participant with Good Reason or (iii) by reason of the death or Disability of the Participant, the total amount of performance bonus payable to such Participant for the calendar year under Section 3(c) (taking into account any performance bonus payment made before such termination

 

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of employment) will be pro rated on the basis of the number of days in the calendar year ending on the date of the Participant’s Termination of Employment. For purposes of this Section 5(b), any payment to be made by reason of the death of the Participant will be made to the Participant’s surviving spouse, if any, and if none, to the Participant’s estate.

6. Change in Control. In the event of a Change in Control, each Participant for the calendar year in which the Change in Control occurs will be entitled to a performance bonus for the calendar year determined as if the Company and its Subsidiaries achieved the EBITDA goals for the year at the greater of the Target level of performance or the actual level of performance applicable to the Participant’s management level at the time of the Change in Control and will be prorated to the extent provided in Section 5 for any Participant whose Termination of Employment occurs during the calendar year but prior to the date of the Change in Control. Such performance bonus will be paid to Participants no later than 30 days after the Change in Control occurs.

7. Administration of the Program. The Committee will administer the Program as part of the Incentive Award Plan and will have all of the duties, authority and responsibility set forth in the article of the Incentive Award Plan captioned “Administration”.

8. Amendment and Termination. The Program may be amended or terminated at any time by the Committee or the Board. No action taken by the Committee or by the Board to amend or terminate the Program will have the effect of decreasing the amount of performance bonus otherwise payable to a Participant for the calendar year in which such amendment or termination is effective.

9. Relationship to Incentive Award Plan. Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this document, the Program will be subject to the terms and provisions of the Incentive Award Plan.

Adopted by the Board of Directors on February 27, 2007.

 

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EX-10.41 4 dex1041.htm FORM OF INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT. Form of Indemnification Agreement.

Exhibit 10.41

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

This Indemnification Agreement (“Agreement”) is effective as of [            ], 20     by and between GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and [                    ] (“Indemnitee”).

WHEREAS, the Company desires to attract and retain the services of highly qualified individuals, such as Indemnitee, to serve the Company and its related entities;

WHEREAS, Indemnitee is a director and/or an officer of the Company;

WHEREAS, in order to induce Indemnitee to continue to provide services to the Company, the Company wishes to provide for the indemnification of, and the advancement of expenses to, Indemnitee to the maximum extent permitted by law;

WHEREAS, the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (the “Charter”) provides for the indemnification of the Company’s officers, directors, agents, and employees to the maximum extent authorized by law;

WHEREAS, the Charter and Section 145 of the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), by their non-exclusive nature, permit contracts between the Company and the members of its Board of Directors, its officers and its employees;

WHEREAS, the Bylaws of the Company (the “Bylaws”) provide certain indemnification rights to the officers, directors, employees and agents of the Company, and its officers and directors have relied on this assurance of indemnification, as provided by the DGCL;

WHEREAS, the Company and Indemnitee recognize the continued difficulty in obtaining and maintaining liability insurance for the Company’s directors, officers, employees, agents and fiduciaries, the significant increases in the cost of such insurance and the general reductions in the coverage of such insurance;

WHEREAS, the Company and Indemnitee further recognize the substantial increase in corporate litigation in general, subjecting directors, officers, employees, agents and fiduciaries to expensive litigation risks at the same time as the availability and coverage of liability insurance has been severely limited;

WHEREAS, in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for substantial protection against personal liability in order to enhance Indemnitee’s continued service to the Company in an effective manner, the continuing difficulty in obtaining and maintaining liability insurance coverage, and Indemnitee’s reliance on assurance of indemnification, the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancing of expenses to Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by the Charter, the Bylaws and the DGCL (whether partial or complete) and as set forth in this Agreement, and, to the extent insurance is maintained, for the continued coverage of Indemnitee under the Company’s directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies; and


WHEREAS, in view of the considerations set forth above and Indemnitee’s continuing to serve as a director and/or officer of the Company, the Company desires that Indemnitee shall be indemnified and advanced expenses by the Company as set forth herein;

NOW, THEREFORE, the Company and Indemnitee hereby agree as set forth below.

1. Certain Definitions.

(a) “Board of Directors” shall mean the Board of Directors of the Company.

(b) “Change of Control” shall mean:

(1) the acquisition by any individual, entity or group (within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) (each a “Person”) (other than any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company) of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of 15% or more of either (i) the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or (ii) the combined voting power of the then outstanding Voting Securities (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, for as long as Frio Holdings LLC and its affiliates beneficially own 15% or more of the Outstanding Company Common Stock or Outstanding Company Voting Securities, such ownership or any acquisition or disposition of such securities shall not be deemed a Change of Control hereunder; or

(2) individuals who, as of the date hereof, constitute the Board of Directors (the “Incumbent Board”) cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the Board of Directors; provided, however, that any individual becoming a director subsequent to the date hereof whose election, or nomination for election by the stockholders, was approved by a vote of at least a majority of the directors then comprising the Incumbent Board shall be considered as though such individual were a member of the Incumbent Board, but excluding, for this purpose, any such individual whose initial assumption of office occurs as a result of an actual or threatened election contest with respect to the election or removal of directors or other actual or threatened solicitation of proxies of consents by or on behalf of a Person other than the Board of Directors; or

(3) consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (i) the Persons who were the beneficial owners of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, respectively, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, respectively, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including, without limitation, a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock

 

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and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, respectively, (ii) no Person (excluding any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) of the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, 15% or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (iii) at least a majority of the members of the board of directors of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board of Directors, providing for such Business Combination; or

(4) approval by the stockholders of a complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(c) “Claim” shall mean, with respect to a Covered Event, any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, proceeding or alternative dispute resolution mechanism, whether instituted by the Company or any other party, or any hearing, inquiry or investigation that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit, proceeding or alternative dispute resolution mechanism, whether civil (including intentional and unintentional tort claims), criminal, administrative, investigative or other.

(d) “Covered Event” shall mean any event or occurrence related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director, officer, employee, consultant, agent or fiduciary of the Company, or any subsidiary of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, consultant, trustee, agent or fiduciary of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or by reason of any action or inaction on the part of Indemnitee while serving in such capacity.

(e) “Disinterested Director” shall mean a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the matter in respect of which indemnification is sought by the Indemnitee.

(f) “Expenses” shall mean any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees and all other reasonable costs, expenses and obligations paid or incurred in connection with investigating, defending, being a witness in or participating in (including on appeal), or preparing to defend, to be a witness in or to participate in, any action, suit, proceeding, alternative dispute resolution mechanism, hearing, inquiry or investigation), judgments, fines, penalties and amounts paid in settlement (if such settlement is approved in advance by the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed), actually paid or incurred, of any Claim, all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection therewith or in respect thereof, and any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on the Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement.

(g) “Expense Advance” shall mean, pursuant to Section 3, a payment to Indemnitee of Expenses in advance of the settlement or final judgment of a Claim.

 

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(h) “Independent Legal Counsel” shall mean a law firm, a member of a law firm or an independent practitioner that is experienced in matters of corporate law and shall include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would not have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or the Indemnitee in an action to determine the Indemnitee’s rights under this agreement.

(i) References to “other enterprises” shall include employee benefit plans; references to “fines” shall include any excise taxes assessed on Indemnitee with respect to an employee benefit plan; and references to “serving at the request of the Company” shall include any service as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company which imposes duties on, or involves services by, such director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary with respect to an employee benefit plan, its participants or its beneficiaries.

(j) “Reviewing Party” shall mean, subject to the provisions of Section 2(d), any person or body appointed by the Board of Directors in accordance with applicable law to review the Company’s obligations hereunder and under applicable law, which may include a member or members of the Board of Directors, Independent Legal Counsel or any other person or body not a party to the particular Claim for which Indemnitee is seeking indemnification.

(k) “Section” refers to a section of this Agreement unless otherwise indicated.

(l) “Voting Securities” shall mean any securities of the Company that vote generally in the election of directors.

2. Indemnification.

(a) Indemnification of Expenses. Subject to the provisions of Section 2(b), the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee for Expenses to the fullest extent permitted by law if Indemnitee was or is or becomes a party to or witness or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or witness or other participant in, any Claim (by reason of or arising in part out of a Covered Event), including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses.

(b) Review of Indemnification Obligations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event any Reviewing Party shall have determined pursuant to a written legal opinion that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified hereunder under applicable law, (i) the Company shall have no further obligation under Section 2(a) to make any payments to Indemnitee not made prior to such determination by such Reviewing Party, and (ii) the Company shall be entitled to be reimbursed by Indemnitee (who hereby agrees to reimburse the Company) for all Expenses theretofore paid in indemnifying Indemnitee; provided, however, that if Indemnitee has commenced or thereafter commences legal proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction to secure a determination that Indemnitee is entitled to be indemnified hereunder under applicable law, any determination made by any Reviewing Party that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified hereunder under applicable law shall not be binding and Indemnitee shall not be required to reimburse the Company for any Expenses theretofore paid in indemnifying Indemnitee until a final judicial determination is made with respect thereto (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed). Indemnitee’s obligation to reimburse the Company for any Expenses shall be unsecured and no interest shall be charged thereon.

 

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(c) Indemnitee Rights on Unfavorable Determination, Binding Effect. If any Reviewing Party determines that Indemnitee substantively is not entitled to be indemnified hereunder in whole or in part under applicable law, Indemnitee shall have the right to commence litigation seeking an initial determination by the court or challenging any such determination by such Reviewing Party or any aspect thereof, including the legal or factual bases therefor, and, subject to the provisions of Section 17, the Company hereby consents to service of process and to appear in any such proceeding. Absent such litigation, any determination by any Reviewing Party shall be conclusive and binding on the Company and Indemnitee.

(d) Selection of Reviewing Party; Change of Control. If requested by Indemnitee, Independent Legal Counsel shall be the Reviewing Party with respect to all matters thereafter arising concerning the rights of Indemnitee to indemnification of Expenses under this Agreement or any other agreement or under the Charter or the Bylaws, as now or hereafter in effect, or under any other applicable law. If no such request is made by Indemnitee, any Reviewing Party shall be selected by (i) the Board of Directors, by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of Disinterested Directors, or (ii) if a quorum of the Board of Directors consisting of Disinterested Directors is not obtainable or, even if obtainable, such quorum of Disinterested Directors so directs, by Independent Legal Counsel in writing to the Board of Directors, a copy of which shall be delivered to the Indemnitee. In the event the Reviewing Party shall be Independent Legal Counsel at the request of the Indemnitee, the Independent Legal Counsel shall be selected by the Board of Directors unless a Change of Control shall have occurred prior to the date of the commencement of the action, suit or proceeding for which indemnification is claimed, in which case the Independent Legal Counsel shall be selected by the Indemnitee and approved by the Company (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) unless the claimant shall request that such selection be made by the Board of Directors. Such counsel, among other things, shall render its written opinion to the Company and Indemnitee as to whether and to what extent Indemnitee would be entitled to be indemnified hereunder under applicable law and the Company agrees to abide by such opinion. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees of the Independent Legal Counsel referred to above and to indemnify fully such counsel against any and all expenses (including attorneys’ fees), claims, liabilities and damages arising out of or relating to this Agreement or its engagement pursuant hereto. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be required to pay Expenses of more than one Independent Legal Counsel in connection with all matters concerning a single Indemnitee.

(e) Mandatory Payment of Expenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement other than Section 10, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise, including, without limitation, the dismissal of an action without prejudice, in defense of any Claim, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection therewith.

(f) Additional Expenses. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement other than Section 10 and Section 15, the Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses and, if requested by the Indemnitee, advance payment of such Expenses, which are

 

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incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with any action brought by the Indemnitee for (a) indemnification or advance payment of Expenses by the Company under this Agreement or any other agreement of the Company now or hereafter in effect relating to Claims for Covered Events or (b) recovery under any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company, regardless of whether the Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification, advance expense payment or insurance recovery, as the case may be.

3. Expense Advances.

(a) Obligation to Make Expense Advances. Upon receipt of a written undertaking by or on behalf of the Indemnitee to repay such amounts if it shall ultimately be determined that the Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified therefor by the Company, the Company shall make Expense Advances to Indemnitee.

(b) Form of Undertaking. Any written undertaking by the Indemnitee to repay any Expense Advances hereunder shall be unsecured, shall not require any guarantee from any other Person and no interest shall be charged thereon.

(c) Determination of Reasonable Expense Advances. The parties agree that for the purposes of any Expense Advance for which Indemnitee has made written demand to the Company in accordance with this Agreement, all Expenses included in such Expense Advance that are represented by Indemnitee’s counsel as being reasonable shall be presumed conclusively to be reasonable.

4. Procedures for Indemnification and Expense Advances.

(a) Timing of Payment. All payments of Expenses (including, without limitation, Expense Advances) by the Company to the Indemnitee pursuant to this Agreement shall be made to the fullest extent permitted by law as soon as practicable after written demand by Indemnitee therefor is presented to the Company, but in no event later than thirty (30) days after such written demand by Indemnitee is presented to the Company, except in the case of Expense Advances, including the advance payment of Expenses under Section 2(f), which shall be made no later than two (2) business days after such written demand by Indemnitee is presented to the Company.

(b) Notice/Cooperation by Indemnitee. Indemnitee shall promptly give the Company notice in writing of any Claim made against Indemnitee for which indemnification will or could be sought under this Agreement. Notice to the Company shall be directed to the General Counsel of the Company at the address shown on the signature page of this Agreement (or such other address as the Company shall designate in writing to Indemnitee); provided, however, that the failure to promptly give the Company notice in writing shall not relieve it from any liability that it may have under this Agreement, except to the extent that it has been materially prejudiced (through the forfeiture of substantive rights or defenses) by such failure. In addition, Indemnitee shall reasonably cooperate with the Company and shall give the Company such information as it may reasonably require.

(c) No Presumptions, Burden of Proof.

 

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(1) In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the Reviewing Party shall presume that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 2(a), and the Company shall have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption. Neither the failure of the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

(2) If the Reviewing Party is selected by the Board of Directors and such Reviewing Party shall not have made a determination within thirty (30) days after receipt by the Company of the request therefor, the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification shall be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee shall be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a final judicial determination that any or all such indemnification is expressly prohibited under applicable law; provided, however, that such 30-day period may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional fifteen (15) days, if the Reviewing Party requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating of documentation and/or information relating thereto.

(3) For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee shall be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee’s action is based on the records or books of account of the Company, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the other officers of the Company in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company or on information or records given or reports made to the Company by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser or other expert selected by the Company. The provisions of this Section 4(c)(3) shall not be deemed to be exclusive or to limit in any way the other circumstances in which the Indemnitee may be deemed or found to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.

(4) For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any Claim by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval) or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere, or its equivalent, shall not create a presumption that Indemnitee did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by this Agreement or applicable law.

(d) Notice to Insurers. If, at the time of the receipt by the Company of a notice of a Claim pursuant to Section 4(b), the Company has liability insurance in effect which may cover such Claim, the Company shall give prompt notice of the commencement of such Claim to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company shall thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Claim in accordance with the terms of such policies.

 

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(e) Selection of Counsel. In the event the Company shall be obligated hereunder to provide indemnification for or make any Expense Advances with respect to the Expenses of any Claim, the Company, if appropriate, shall be entitled to assume the defense of such Claim with counsel approved by Indemnitee (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed) upon the delivery to Indemnitee of written notice of the Company’s election to do so. After delivery of such notice, approval of such counsel by Indemnitee and the retention of such counsel by the Company, the Company will not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any fees or expenses of separate counsel subsequently employed by or on behalf of Indemnitee with respect to the same Claim; provided that, (i) Indemnitee shall have the right to employ Indemnitee’s separate counsel in any such Claim at Indemnitee’s expense and (ii) if (A) the employment of separate counsel by Indemnitee has been previously authorized by the Company, (B) Indemnitee shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of any such defense, or (C) the Company shall not continue to retain such counsel to defend such Claim, then the fees and expenses of Indemnitee’s separate counsel shall be Expenses for which Indemnitee may receive indemnification or Expense Advances hereunder.

(f) Settlement by Company. The Company shall be permitted to settle any action, except that it shall not settle any action or claim in any manner which may impose any penalty or limitation or constitute any admission of wrongdoing or which may compromise, or may adversely effect, the defense of the Indemnitee in any other proceeding, whether civil or criminal, without Indemnitee’s prior written consent. Indemnitee will not unreasonably withhold or delay his consent to any proposed settlement.

5. Additional Indemnification Rights, Nonexclusivity.

(a) Scope. The Company hereby agrees to indemnify the Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law, notwithstanding that such indemnification may not be specifically authorized by the Charter, the Bylaws, or by statute as of the date hereof. In the event of any change after the date of this Agreement in any applicable law, statute or rule which expands the right of a Delaware corporation to indemnify a member of its board of directors or an officer, employee, agent or fiduciary, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee shall enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits afforded by such change. In the event of any change in any applicable law, statute or rule which narrows the right of a Delaware corporation to indemnify a member of its board of directors or an officer, employee, agent or fiduciary, such change, to the extent not otherwise required by such law, statute or rule to be applied to this Agreement, shall have no effect on this Agreement or the parties’ rights and obligations hereunder except as set forth in Section 10(a).

(b) Nonexclusivity. The indemnification and the payment of Expense Advances provided by this Agreement shall be in addition to any rights to which Indemnitee may be entitled under the Charter, the Bylaws, any subsequent agreement, any vote of stockholders or Disinterested Directors, the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, or otherwise. The indemnification and the payment of Expense Advances provided under this Agreement shall continue as to Indemnitee for any action taken or not taken while serving in an indemnified capacity even though subsequent thereto Indemnitee may have ceased to serve in such capacity.

 

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6. No Duplication of Payments. The Company shall not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment in connection with any Claim made against Indemnitee to the extent Indemnitee has otherwise actually received payment (under any insurance policy, provision of the Charter or Bylaws or otherwise) of the amounts otherwise payable hereunder.

7. Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses incurred in connection with any Claim, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company shall nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion of such Expenses to which Indemnitee is entitled.

8. Mutual Acknowledgment. Both the Company and Indemnitee acknowledge that in certain instances, federal law or applicable public policy may prohibit the Company from indemnifying its directors, officers, employees, agents or fiduciaries under this Agreement or otherwise. Indemnitee understands and acknowledges that the Company has undertaken or may be required in the future to undertake with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or to submit the question of indemnification to a court in certain circumstances for, a determination of the Company’s right, under public policy, to indemnify Indemnitee.

9. Liability Insurance. From the date hereof until the sixth anniversary of the date that Indemnitee ceases to be an officer or director of the Company, the Company shall maintain a directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policy covering the Indemnitee, with coverage in amount and scope at least as favorable to Indemnitee as is customary for similarly situated officers and directors at similarly situated companies and any of the Company’s other directors and officers.

10. Exceptions. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, the Company shall not be obligated pursuant to the terms of this Agreement:

(a) Excluded Action or Omissions. To indemnify Indemnitee for Expenses resulting from acts, omissions or transactions for which Indemnitee is prohibited from receiving indemnification under this Agreement or applicable law; provided, however, that notwithstanding any limitation set forth in this Section 10(a) regarding the Company’s obligation to provide indemnification, Indemnitee shall be entitled under Section 3 to receive Expense Advances hereunder with respect to any such Claim unless and until a court having jurisdiction over the Claim shall have made a final judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that Indemnitee has engaged in acts, omissions or transactions for which Indemnitee is prohibited from receiving indemnification under this Agreement or applicable law.

(b) Claims Initiated by Indemnitee. To indemnify or make Expense Advances to Indemnitee with respect to Claims initiated or brought voluntarily by Indemnitee and not by way of defense, counterclaim or crossclaim, except (i) with respect to actions or proceedings brought to establish or enforce a right to indemnification under this Agreement or any other agreement or insurance policy or under the Charter or Bylaws now or hereafter in effect relating to Claims for Covered Events, (ii) in specific cases if the Board of Directors has approved the initiation or bringing of such Claim, or (iii) as otherwise required under Section 145 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, regardless of whether Indemnitee ultimately is determined to be entitled to such indemnification or insurance recovery, as the case may be.

 

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(c) Bad Faith. To indemnify Indemnitee for any Expenses incurred by the Indemnitee with respect to any action instituted (i) by Indemnitee to enforce or interpret this Agreement, if a court having jurisdiction over such action determines as provided in Section 15 that each of the material assertions made by the Indemnitee as a basis for such action was made in bad faith or was frivolous, or (ii) by or in the name of the Company to enforce or interpret this Agreement, if a court having jurisdiction over such action determines as provided in Section 15 that each of the material defenses asserted by Indemnitee in such action was made in bad faith or was frivolous.

(d) Claims Under Section 16(b). To indemnify Indemnitee for expenses and the payment of profits arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act, or any similar successor statute; provided, however, that notwithstanding any limitation set forth in this Section 10(d) regarding the Company’s obligation to provide indemnification, Indemnitee shall be entitled under Section 3 to receive Expense Advances hereunder with respect to any such Claim unless and until a court having jurisdiction over the Claim shall have made a final judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that Indemnitee has violated said statute.

(e) Illegal Remuneration. To indemnify Indemnitee in respect to remuneration paid to Indemnitee if it shall be determined by final judgment or final adjudication that such remuneration was in violation of law.

(f) Unauthorized Settlement. To indemnify Indemnitee for any amounts paid in settlement of any action or claim without Company’s written consent. The Company will not unreasonably withhold or delay its consent to any proposed settlement.

11. Contribution. If the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable by reason of a Court decision based on grounds other than any of those set forth in paragraphs (a) through (f) of Section 10, then in respect of any Claim in which the Company is jointly liable with Indemnitee (or would be if joined in such Claim), the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, shall contribute to the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Claim in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company, on the one hand, and Indemnitee, on the other hand, as a result of the events(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such Claim, and (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) on the one hand and Indemnitee on the other hand in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s). The relative fault of the Company on the one hand and of Indemnitee on the other shall be determined by reference to, among other things, the parties’ relative intent, knowledge, access to information, and opportunity to correct or prevent the circumstances resulting in such Expenses. The Company agrees that it would not be just and equitable if contribution pursuant to this Section 11 were determined by pro rata allocation or any other method of allocation which does not take account of the foregoing equitable considerations.

 

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12. Duration of Agreement. All agreements and obligations of the Company contained herein shall continue during the period Indemnitee serves as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of the Company or as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary of any other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other enterprise which Indemnitee serves at the request of the Company and shall continue thereafter so long as Indemnitee shall be subject to any possible Claim (including any rights of appeal thereto) by reason of a Covered Event, whether or not he is acting in any such capacity at the time any liability or expense is incurred for which indemnification can be provided under this Agreement.

13. Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall constitute an original.

14. Binding Effect, Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors, assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), spouses, heirs and personal and legal representatives. The Company shall require and cause any successor (whether direct or indirect, and whether by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise) to all, substantially all, or a substantial part, of the business or assets of the Company, by written agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent that the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. This Agreement shall continue in effect regardless of whether Indemnitee continues to serve as a director, officer, employee, agent or fiduciary (as applicable) of the Company or of any other enterprise at the Company’s request.

15. Expenses Incurred in Action Relating to Enforcement or Interpretation. In the event that any action is instituted by Indemnitee under this Agreement or under any liability insurance policies maintained by the Company to enforce or interpret any of the terms hereof or thereof, Indemnitee shall be entitled to be indemnified for all Expenses incurred by Indemnitee with respect to such action (including without limitation attorneys’ fees), regardless of whether Indemnitee is ultimately successful in such action, unless as a part of such action a court having jurisdiction over such action makes a final judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that each of the material assertions made by Indemnitee as a basis for such action was not made in good faith or was frivolous; provided, however, that until such final judicial determination is made, Indemnitee shall be entitled under Section 3 to receive payment of Expense Advances hereunder with respect to such action. In the event of an action instituted by or in the name of the Company under this Agreement to enforce or interpret any of the terms of this Agreement, Indemnitee shall be entitled to be indemnified for all expenses incurred by Indemnitee in defense of such action (including without limitation costs and expenses incurred with respect to Indemnitee’s counterclaims and cross-claims made in such action), unless as a part of such action a court having jurisdiction over such action makes a final judicial determination (as to which all rights of appeal therefrom have been exhausted or lapsed) that each of the material defenses asserted by Indemnitee in such action was made in bad faith or was frivolous; provided, however, that until such final judicial determination is made, Indemnitee shall be entitled under Section 3 to receive payment of Expense Advances hereunder with respect to such action.

 

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16. Notice. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed duly given (i) if delivered by hand and signed for by the party addressed, on the date of such delivery, (ii) the day after being sent, if sent by a reputable overnight receipted courier service, or (iii) if mailed by domestic certified or registered mail with postage prepaid, on the third business day after the date postmarked. Addresses for notice to either party are as shown on the signature page of this Agreement, or as subsequently modified by written notice.

17. Consent to Jurisdiction. The Company and Indemnitee each hereby irrevocably consent to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of Delaware for all purposes in connection with any action or proceeding which arises out of or relates to this Agreement and agree that any action instituted under this Agreement shall be commenced, prosecuted and continued only in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware in and for New Castle County, which shall be the exclusive and only proper forum for adjudicating such a claim.

18. Severability. The provisions of this Agreement shall be severable in the event that any of the provisions hereof (including any provision within a single section, paragraph or sentence) are held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, and the remaining provisions shall remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law. Furthermore, to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation each portion of this Agreement containing any provision held to be invalid, void or otherwise unenforceable, which is not itself invalid, void or unenforceable) shall be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested by the provision held invalid, illegal or unenforceable.

19. Choice of Law. This Agreement, and all rights, remedies, liabilities, powers and duties of the parties to this Agreement, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Delaware without regard to principles of conflicts of laws.

20. Subrogation. In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company shall be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee, who shall execute all documents required and shall do all acts that may be necessary to secure such rights and to enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights.

21. Amendment and Termination. No amendment, modification, termination or cancellation of this Agreement shall be effective unless it is in writing signed by both the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed to be or shall constitute a waiver of any other provisions hereof (whether or not similar), nor shall such waiver constitute a continuing waiver.

22. Integration and Entire Agreement. Without limiting any of the rights of Indemnitee under the Charter or Bylaws, as they may be amended from time to time, this Agreement sets forth the entire understanding between the parties hereto and supersedes

and merges all previous written and oral negotiations, commitments, understandings and agreements relating to the subject matter hereof between the parties hereto.

 

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23. Injunctive Relief. The parties hereto agree that Indemnitee may enforce this Agreement by seeking specific performance hereof, without any necessity of showing irreparable harm or posting a bond, which requirements are hereby waived, and that by seeking specific performance, Indemnitee shall not be precluded from seeking or obtaining any other relief to which he or she may be entitled.

24. No Construction as Employment Agreement. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed as giving Indemnitee any right to be retained in the employ of the Company or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Indemnification Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

GOODMAN GLOBAL, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
Address:  

 

AGREED TO AND ACCEPTED INDEMNITEE:
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
Address:  

 

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EX-12.1 5 dex121.htm STATEMENT OF COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES. Statement of Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges.

Exhibit 12.1

Goodman Global, Inc.

COMPUTATION OF RATIO OF EARNINGS TO FIXED CHARGES

(in thousands)

 

      Year Ended December 31,  
     2002     2003     2004     2005     2006  

Earnings:

          

Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

   67,692     89,111     42,644     40,697     98,355  

Fixed charges

   48,144     28,186     15,058     78,450     83,512  

Capitalized Interest

   —       —       —       (879 )   (1,347 )
                              

Total adjustments

   48,144     28,186     15,058     78,450     83,512  
                              

Earnings adjusted for fixed charges

   115,836     117,297     57,702     119,147     181,867  
                              

Fixed charges:

          

Interest expense

   46,168     26,081     12,478     74,213     77,825  

Capitalized Interest

         879     1,347  

Portion of rent expense representative of interest (1)

   1,976     2,105     2,580     3,358     4,340  
                              

Total fixed charges

   48,144     28,186     15,058     78,450     83,512  
                              

Ratio of earnings to fixed charges

   2.4     4.2     3.8     1.5     2.2  
                              

ESTIMATE OF INTEREST WITHIN RENTAL EXPENSE

          

Total Rent expense (per historical financial statements)

   10,800     11,500     14,100     18,351     23,717  

Estimated percentage

   18 %   18 %   18 %   18 %   18 %
                              

Estimated interest within rental expense

   1,976     2,105     2,580     3,358     4,340  
                              
EX-21.1 6 dex211.htm SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT. Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Exhibit 21.1

SUBSIDIARIES

AsureCare Corp.

Goodman Appliance Holding Company

Goodman Canada, L.L.C.

Goodman Company Canada

Goodman Company, L.P.

Goodman Distribution, Inc.

Goodman Global Holdings, Inc.

Goodman Holding Company

Goodman Holding Company, L.L.C.

Goodman II Holdings Company, L.L.C.

Goodman Manufacturing I LLC

Goodman Manufacturing II LLC

Goodman Manufacturing Company, L.P.

Goodman Sales Company

Nitek Acquisition Company, L.P.

Pioneer Metals Inc.

Quietflex Holding Company

Quietflex Manufacturing Company, L.P.

EX-23.1 7 dex231.htm CONSENT OF ERNST & YOUNG LLP Consent of Ernst & Young LLP

Exhibit 23.1

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-133310) pertaining to the 2006 Incentive Award Plan and 2004 Stock Option Plan of Goodman Global, Inc. of our report dated March 26, 2007, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Goodman Global, Inc. included in the Annual Report (Form 10-K) for the year ended December 31, 2006.

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP

Houston, Texas

March 26, 2007

EX-31.1 8 dex311.htm CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302. Certification of the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302.

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Charles A. Carroll, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Goodman Global, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 30, 2007     /s/ Charles A. Carroll
   

Charles A. Carroll

President and Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2 9 dex312.htm CERTIFICATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT TO SECTION 302. Certification of the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302.

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Lawrence M. Blackburn, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of Goodman Global, Inc.;

 

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) for the registrant and have:

 

  (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  (b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  (c) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 30, 2007     /s/ Lawrence M. Blackburn
   

Lawrence M. Blackburn

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1 10 dex321.htm CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL REPORT BY THE CEO AND CFO PURSUANT TO SECTION 906. Certification of Annual Report by the CEO and CFO pursuant to Section 906.

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. §1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 906 OF THE

SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In accordance with 18 U.S.C. §1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Charles A. Carroll, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodman Global, Inc. (the “Registrant”) and Lawrence M. Blackburn, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant, each hereby certifies that, to the best of his knowledge:

 

  1. The Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, to which this Certification is attached as Exhibit 32.1 (the “Periodic Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended;

 

  2. The information contained in the Periodic Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition of the Registrant at the end of the period covered by the Periodic Report and results of operations of the Registrant for the periods covered by the Periodic Report.

 

By:   /s/ Charles A. Carroll
 

Charles A. Carroll

President and Chief Executive Officer

By:   /s/ Lawrence M. Blackburn
 

Lawrence M. Blackburn

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date: March 30, 2007

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