EX-99.1 15 d353906dex991.htm WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Worthington Armstrong Venture Consolidated Financial Statements

Exhibit 99.1

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(With Independent Auditors’ Report Thereon)


WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Table of Contents

 

     Page  

Independent Auditors’ Report

     1   

Consolidated Balance Sheets, December 31, 2011 and 2010

     2   

Consolidated Statements of Income, Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

     3   

Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Deficit and Comprehensive Income, Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

     4   

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

     5   

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

     6   


 

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KPMG LLP

1601 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19103-2499

Independent Auditors’ Report

The Board of Directors

Worthington Armstrong Venture:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Worthington Armstrong Venture and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the related consolidated statements of income, partners’ deficit and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes 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, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Worthington Armstrong Venture and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2011, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Consolidated Balance Sheets

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(in thousands)

 

Assets    2011     2010  

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 42,545        45,533   

Accounts receivable, net

     32,629        30,615   

Inventory, net

     38,834        35,086   

Other current assets

     1,030        1,265   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     115,038        112,499   

Property, plant, and equipment, net

     32,831        33,417   

Goodwill

     2,030        2,053   

Other assets

     1,343        235   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 151,242        148,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
Liabilities and Partners’ Deficit     

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 16,532        14,529   

Accrued expenses

     5,952        6,466   

Taxes payable

     1,310        1,077   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     23,794        22,072   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities:

    

Deferred income taxes

     285        159   

Long-term debt

     237,000        150,000   

Other long-term liabilities

     4,701        4,438   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     241,986        154,597   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     265,780        176,669   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Partners’ deficit:

    

Contributed capital

     —          —     

Accumulated deficit

     (110,835     (27,060

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (3,703     (1,405
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total partners’ deficit

     (114,538     (28,465
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and partners’ deficit

   $ 151,242        148,204   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Income

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

(in thousands)

 

     2011     2010     2009  

Net sales

   $ 367,177        332,165        307,938   

Cost of sales

     (211,472     (194,657     (189,083
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross margin

     155,705        137,508        118,855   

Selling, general, and administrative expenses

     (28,157     (28,108     (23,441
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
     127,548        109,400        95,414   

Other income (expense)

     (133     204        254   

Interest income

     620        33        120   

Interest expense

     (1,319     (1,398     (2,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

     126,716        108,239        93,783   

Income tax expense

     (2,991     (2,430     (1,005
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 123,725        105,809        92,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Partners’ Deficit and Comprehensive Income

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

(in thousands)

 

     Contributed capital                           
     Armstrong
Ventures,
Inc.
     The
Worthington
Steel
Company
     Accumulated
deficit
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income (loss)
    Total
partners’
deficit
    Comprehensive
income
 

Balance, January 1, 2009

   $ —           —           (13,117     (43     (13,160   $ 118,970   

Net income

     —           —           92,778        —          92,778        92,778   

Distributions

     —           —           (107,000     —          (107,000     —     

Change in pension plan

     —           —           —          528        528        528   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —           —           —          1,122        1,122        1,122   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2009

     —           —           (27,339     1,607        (25,732   $ 94,428   
              

 

 

 

Net income

     —           —           105,809        —          105,809      $ 105,809   

Distributions

     —           —           (105,530     —          (105,530     —     

Change in pension plan

     —           —           —          (560     (560     (560

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —           —           —          (2,452     (2,452     (2,452
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2010

     —           —           (27,060     (1,405     (28,465   $ 102,797   
              

 

 

 

Net income

     —           —           123,725        —          123,725      $ 123,725   

Distributions

     —           —           (207,500     —          (207,500     —     

Change in pension plan

     —           —           —          (919     (919     (919

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     —           —           —          (1,379     (1,379     (1,379
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011

   $ —           —           (110,835     (3,703     (114,538   $ 121,427   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

(in thousands)

 

     2011     2010     2009  

Cash flows from operating activities:

      

Net income

   $ 123,725        105,809        92,778   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

     4,057        3,909        3,711   

Deferred income taxes

     292        61        (414

Changes in assets and liabilities:

      

Change in accounts receivable

     (2,024     (3,145     6,209   

Change in inventory

     (3,831     (4,187     15,276   

Change in accounts payable and accrued expenses

     2,121        4,553        (2,989

Other

     (1,007     945        (2,779
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     123,333        107,945        111,792   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

      

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

     (4,331     (3,802     (7,380

Sale of property, plant, and equipment

     161        31        282   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (4,170     (3,771     (7,098
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

      

Proceeds from revolving credit facility

     187,000        —          —     

Issuance of long-term debt

     50,000       

Repayment of revolving line of credit

     (150,000     —          —     

Financing cost

     (1,189     —          —     

Distributions paid

     (207,500     (105,530     (107,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (121,689     (105,530     (107,000
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (462     (1,908     819   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (2,988     (3,264     (1,487

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     45,533        48,797        50,284   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

   $ 42,545        45,533        48,797   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures:

      

Interest paid

   $ 1,131        1,376        2,391   

Income taxes paid

     3,094        1,134        3,876   

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

(1)

Description of Business

Worthington Armstrong Venture (the Company) is a general partnership, formed in June 1992, between Armstrong Ventures, Inc. (Armstrong), a subsidiary of Armstrong World Industries, Inc., and The Worthington Steel Company (Worthington), a Delaware corporation (a subsidiary of Worthington Industries, Inc.). Its business is to manufacture and market suspension systems for commercial and residential ceiling markets throughout the world. The Company has manufacturing plants located in the United States, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Peoples Republic of China, and India.

 

(2)

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

 

 

(a)

Use of Estimates

These consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) and include management estimates and judgments, where appropriate. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Significant items subject to such estimates and assumptions include the carrying amount of property, plant, and equipment and goodwill, valuation allowances for receivables and inventories, and assets and obligations related to employee benefits.

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated.

 

 

(b)

Revenue Recognition

The Company recognizes revenue from the sale of products when title transfers, generally on the date of shipment and collection of the relevant receivable is probable. At the time of shipment, a provision is made for estimated applicable discounts and losses that reduce revenue. Sales with independent U.S. distributors of products to major home center retailers are recorded when the products are shipped from the distributor’s locations to these retailers.

Sales taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities are accounted for on a net basis and, therefore, are excluded from revenues in the consolidated statements of income.

 

 

(c)

Advertising Costs

The Company recognizes advertising expense as incurred. Advertising expense was $744, $867, and $1,015 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

 

 

(d)

Research and Development Expenditures

The Company recognizes research and development expense as expenditures are incurred. Total research and development expense was $3,276, $3,442, and $3,623 for the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

 

(e)

Taxes

The Company is a general partnership in the United States, and accordingly, generally, U.S. federal and state income taxes are the responsibility of the two general partners. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are recognized for foreign subsidiaries for taxes estimated to be payable in future years based upon differences between the financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using enacted rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years the temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The Company recognizes the effect of uncertain income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. Recognized income tax positions are measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized. Changes in recognition or measurement are reflected in the period in which the change in judgment occurs.

 

 

(f)

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Short-term cash investments that have original maturities of three months or less when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents.

 

 

(g)

Trade Accounts Receivable

Trade accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses inherent in its accounts receivable portfolio. In establishing the required allowance, management considers historical losses, current receivables aging, and existing industry and national economic data. Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. The Company does not have any off-balance-sheet credit exposure related to its customers.

 

 

(h)

Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out method.

 

 

(i)

Long-Lived Assets

Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost, with accumulated depreciation and amortization deducted to arrive at net book value. Depreciation charges are determined generally on the straight-line basis over the useful lives as follows: buildings, 30 years; machinery and equipment, 5 to 15 years; and leasehold improvements over the shorter of 10 years or the life of the lease. Impairment losses are recorded when indicators of impairment are present and the undiscounted cash flows estimated to be generated by those assets are less than the assets’ carrying amount. If an impairment exists, the asset is reduced to fair value.

 

 

(j)

Goodwill

Goodwill represents the excess of the aggregate purchase price over the fair value of the net assets acquired in a purchase business combination. Goodwill is tested for impairment at least annually.

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

The impairment tests performed in 2011, 2010, and 2009 did not result in an impairment of the Company’s goodwill.

 

 

(k)

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

For subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the U.S. dollar, income statement items are translated into dollars at average exchange rates throughout the year and balance sheet items are translated at year-end exchange rates. Gains or losses on foreign currency transactions are recognized in other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Gains and losses on foreign currency translation are recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

(3)

Accounts Receivable

The Company sells its products to select, preapproved customers whose businesses are directly affected by changes in economic and market conditions. The Company considers these factors and the financial condition of each customer when establishing its allowance for losses from doubtful accounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $1,031 and $1,062 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

 

(4)

Inventory

 

     2011      2010  

Finished goods

   $ 16,159         14,602   

Goods in process

     91         24   

Raw materials

     19,284         17,341   

Supplies

     3,300         3,119   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total inventories

   $ 38,834         35,086   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(5)

Property, Plant, and Equipment

 

     2011     2010  

Land

   $ 1,809        1,901   

Buildings

     16,779        17,099   

Machinery and equipment

     74,856        74,679   

Computer software

     1,033        978   

Construction in process

     2,920        1,859   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     97,397        96,516   

Accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (64,566     (63,099
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total property, plant, and equipment, net

   $ 32,831        33,417   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization expense was $4,057, $3,909, and $3,711 in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

(6)

Goodwill

Goodwill increased (decreased) by $(23), $(192), and $15 during 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively, due to foreign currency translation.

 

(7)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company does not hold or issue financial instruments for trading purposes.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and accounts payable approximate their fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments. The carrying value and estimated fair value of debt was $237,000 and $237,000, respectively, at December 31, 2011. The carrying value and estimated fair value of debt was $150,000 and $150,000, respectively, at December 31, 2010.

The fair value of the Company’s debt is based on the amount of future cash flows discounted using rates the Company would currently be able to realize for similar instruments of comparable maturity.

Fair value is defined as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. U.S. GAAP establishes a three-level fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs used to measure fair value are as follows:

Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.

Level 3 — Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies, and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.

Assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis are summarized below:

 

     Quoted active markets (Level 1)  
     2011      2010  

Assets:

     

Money market investments (included within cash and cash equivalents)

   $ 19,433         24,717   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 19,433         24,717   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

The Company adopted the section within ASC Topic 820 – Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, that relates to determining the fair value of nonfinancial assets and liabilities as of January 1, 2009. This did not have a material impact on the financial statements.

The Company does not have any significant financial or nonfinancial assets or liabilities that are valued using Level 2 or 3 inputs.

 

(8)

Debt

Prior to December 20, 2011, the Company’s amended and restated line-of-credit facility (Legacy Facility) provided a revolving line of credit of $150,000 bearing interest from 0.69% to 0.89%. On December 20, 2011, the Company entered into a $225,000 revolving credit facility (Facility) with PNC Bank and other lenders that expires in December 2014. As of December 31, 2011, there was $187,000 outstanding under the Facility. The Company can borrow at rates with a range over LIBOR of 1.25% to 2.00%, depending on the Company’s leverage ratio, as defined by the terms of the Facility. As of December 31, 2011, the rate was 2.05%. The proceeds were used to pay off the outstanding $150,000 balance under the Legacy Facility and to provide additional capital. The Facility is unsecured. At December 31, 2010, there was $150,000 outstanding under the Legacy Facility.

On December 23, 2011, the Company issued $50,000 of 10-year private placement notes (Senior Notes) with Prudential Insurance Company that mature in December 2021. At December 31, 2011 there was $50,000 outstanding on the 10-year notes. The Senior Notes bear interest at 4.9% that is paid on a quarterly basis.

The debt agreements contain certain restrictive financial covenants, including, among others, interest coverage and leverage ratios. The Company was in compliance with its covenants during the years and as of December 31, 2011 and 2010.

 

(9)

Pension Benefit Programs

The Company contributes to the Worthington Industries Deferred Profit Sharing Plan for eligible U.S. employees. Cost for this plan was $1,053, $868, and $824 for 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company contributes to government-related pension programs in a number of foreign countries. The cost for these plans amounted to $415, $356, and $329 for 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively.

The Company also has a U.S. defined benefit pension plan for eligible hourly employees that worked in its former manufacturing plant located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This plan was curtailed in January 2004 due to the consolidation of the Company’s East Coast operations, which eliminated the expected future years of service for participants in the plan.

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

The following table sets forth the defined benefit pension plan’s benefit obligations, fair value of plan assets, and funded status at December 31, 2011 and 2010:

 

     2011     2010  

Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year

   $ 9,081        8,436   

Interest cost

     468        503   

Actuarial loss

     1,018        774   

Benefits paid

     (650     (632
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Projected benefit obligation at end of year

   $ 9,917        9,081   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
     2011     2010  

Benefit obligation at December 31

   $ 9,917        9,081   

Fair value of plan assets as of December 31

     5,853        5,637   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status at end of year

   $ (4,064     (3,444
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in the balance sheets consist of:

    

Other long-term liabilities

   $ (4,064     (3,444

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     5,324        4,405   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized

   $ 1,260        961   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss represent unrecognized net actuarial losses.

The components of net periodic benefit cost (benefit) are as follows:

 

     2011     2010     2009  

Interest cost

   $ 468        503        507   

Expected return on plan assets

     (399     (430     (411

Recognized net actuarial loss

     264        238        247   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 333        311        343   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accumulated benefit obligation for the U.S. defined benefit plan was $9,917 and $9,081 at December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively.

The unrecognized net loss for the defined benefit pension plan that will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive income into net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year is $200.

 

(Continued)

 

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WORTHINGTON ARMSTRONG VENTURE

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for the years ended and as of December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:

 

     2011     2010  

Weighted average assumptions for the year ended December 31:

    

Discount rate

     5.30     6.10

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     8.00        8.00   

Weighted average assumptions as of December 31:

    

Discount rate

     4.40     5.30

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     8.00        8.00   

Pension plan assets are required to be disclosed at fair value in the consolidated financial statements. Fair value is defined in note 7 – Fair Value of Financial Instruments.

The U.S. defined benefit pension plan assets’ fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used need to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

The following tables set forth by level within the fair value hierarchy a summary of the plan’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010:

 

            2011  
            Fair value based on  
     Fair value      Quoted active
markets
(Level 1)
     Observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 

Investment:

        

Cash and money market funds

   $ 568         568         —     

Corporate bonds

     720         —           720   

U.S. government and agency issues

     580         —           580   

Common stocks

     3,985         3,985         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,853         4,553         1,300   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

            2010  
            Fair value based on  
     Fair value      Quoted active
markets
(Level 1)
     Observable
inputs
(Level 2)
 

Investment:

        

Cash and money market funds

   $ 250         250         —     

Corporate bonds

     700         —           700   

U.S. government and agency issues

     664         —           664   

Common stocks

     4,023         4,023         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 5,637         4,273         1,364   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets measured at fair value. There have been no changes in the methodologies used at December 31, 2011 and 2010.

Cash: Consists of cash and cash equivalents. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of these instruments.

Money market funds: The money market investment consists of an institutional investor money market fund, valued at the fund’s net asset value (NAV), which is normally calculated at the close of business daily. The fund’s assets are valued as of this time for the purpose of computing the fund’s NAV.

Corporate bonds and U.S. government and agency issues: Consist of investments in individual corporate bonds or government bonds. These bonds are each individually valued using a yield curve model, based on observable inputs, that may also incorporate available trade and bid/ask spread data where available.

Common stocks: Consist of investments in common stocks that are valued at the closing price reported on the active market on which the individual security is traded.

In developing the 8% expected long-term rate of return assumption, the Company considered its historical returns and reviewed asset class return expectations and long-term inflation assumptions.

The primary investment objective of the defined benefit pension plan is to achieve long-term growth of capital in excess of 8% annually, exclusive of contributions or withdrawals. This objective is to be achieved through a balanced portfolio comprising equities, fixed income, and cash investments.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

Each asset class utilized by the defined benefit pension plan has a targeted percentage. The following table shows the asset allocation target and the December 31, 2011 and 2010 position:

 

           Position at December 31  
     Target weight     2011     2010  

Equity securities

     65     68     71

Fixed income securities

     35        22        24   

Cash and equivalents

     —          10        5   

The Company made contributions of $632, $333, and $271 to the U.S. defined benefit pension plan in 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. The Company expects to contribute $1,096 to the plan in 2012.

The benefits expected to be paid in each of the next four years and in the aggregate for the five years thereafter are shown in the following table:

 

Expected future payments for the year ending December 31:

  

2011

   $ 645   

2012

     640   

2013

     640   

2014

     635   

2015 – 2020

     3,580   

The expected benefits are based on the same assumptions used to measure the Company’s benefit obligation at December 31, 2011.

 

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Income Taxes

The Company is a general partnership in the United States, and accordingly, generally, U.S. federal and state income taxes are the responsibility of the two general partners. Therefore, no income tax provision has been recorded on U.S. income. There are no significant differences between the statutory income tax rates in foreign countries where the Company operates and the income tax provision recorded in the income statements. No deferred taxes, including withholding taxes, have been provided on the unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries as the Company’s intention is to invest these earnings permanently.

Deferred tax balances recorded on the balance sheets relate primarily to depreciation, tax-deductible goodwill, and accrued expenses. In 2011, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $2,991 comprising $2,870 current and $121 deferred. In 2010, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $2,430 comprising $2,446 current and ($16) deferred. In 2009, the provision for income tax expense (benefit) was $1,005 comprising $1,391 current and ($386) deferred.

The Company is open for tax examination by foreign taxing authorities for various jurisdictions from 2006-2010. We have no reserve related to these tax years.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

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Leases

The Company rents certain real estate and equipment. Several leases include options for renewal or purchase and contain clauses for payment of real estate taxes and insurance. In most cases, management expects that in the normal course of business, leases will be renewed or replaced by other leases. Minimum rent payments under operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease including any periods of free rent. Rent expense during 2011, 2010, and 2009 amounted to $2,393, $2,458, and $2,418, respectively.

Future minimum payments by year and in the aggregate for operating leases having noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year are as follows:

 

Year:

  

2012

   $ 2,670   

2013

     2,626   

2014

     1,354   

2015

     641   

2016 thereafter

     1,535   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 8,826   
  

 

 

 

 

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

The balances for accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:

 

     2011     2010  

Foreign currency translation

   $ 1,621        3,000   

Change in pension plan

     (5,324     (4,405
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ (3,703     (1,405
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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Related Parties

Armstrong provides certain selling, promotional, and administrative processing services to the Company for which it receives reimbursement. Armstrong purchases grid products from the Company, which are then resold along with Armstrong inventory to the customer.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

December 31, 2011 and 2010

(In thousands)

 

     2011      2010      2009  

Services provided by Armstrong

   $ 14,998         15,158         14,194   

Sales to Armstrong

     93,043         78,526         66,782   

No amounts were owed to Armstrong as of December 31, 2011 or 2010. Armstrong owed the Company $2,043 and $2,000 for purchases of product for the same periods, respectively, which are included in accounts receivable.

Worthington provides certain administrative processing services, steel processing services, and insurance-related coverages to the Company for which it receives reimbursement.

 

     2011      2010      2009  

Administrative services by Worthington

   $ 464         432         435   

Insurance-related coverage net of premiumsby Worthington

     509         585         456   

Steel processing services by Worthington

     1,626         1,619         1,536   

The Company owed $778 and $623 to Worthington as of December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, which are included in accounts payable.

 

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Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the ultimate disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

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Subsequent Events

Management has evaluated subsequent events through the date the annual consolidated financial statements were available to be issued, February 17, 2012.

 

 

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