EX-99.3 7 ex993financialstatementsof.htm EXHIBIT 99.3 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF JPS INDUSTRIES INC EX 99.3 Financial Statements of JPS Industries, Inc.
EXHIBIT 99.3









FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

As of and for the years ended

November 2, 2013

and

October 27, 2012






Independent Auditor’s Report

Board of Directors and Stockholders
JPS Industries, Inc.
Greenville, South Carolina

Report on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated financial statements of JPS Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries which comprise the consolidated balance sheets as of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for the years then ended and the related notes to the financial statements.

Management’s Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America; this includes the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of consolidated financial statements which are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s Responsibility

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material
misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity’s internal control. Accordingly, we express no such opinion. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for
our audit opinion.

Opinion

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material aspects, the financial position of JPS Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries as of November 2, 2013 and October 27, 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the years then ended in conformity with principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

                                    
Greenville, South Carolina
December 13, 2013




Elliott Davis LLC, 200 East Broad Street Suite 500, P.O. Box 6286, Greenville, SC 29606-6286
Phone: 864.242.3370 Fax: 864.232.7161 www.elliottdavis.com


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JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars In Thousands)

 
October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT ASSETS:
 
 
 
Cash
$
1,085

 
$
1,656

Restricted cash
0

 
3,685

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $1,234 in 2012 and $1,861 in 2013
22,972

 
31,295

Inventories
33,320

 
24,341

Prepaid expenses and other
1,566

 
454

Deferred income taxes
6,552

 
7,071

Total current assets
65,495

 
68,502

 
 
 
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
18,568

 
16,935

 
 
 
 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
64,674

 
54,954

 
 
 
 
GOODWILL
10,100

 
10,100

 
 
 
 
OTHER ASSETS
1,252

 
536

 
 
 
 
Total assets
$
160,089

 
$
151,027


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
7,256

 
$
10,013

Accrued interest
70

 
4

Accrued salaries, benefits and withholdings
1,715

 
6,894

Current portion of accrued pension costs
3,804

 
8,611

Other accrued expenses
707

 
589

Current portion of long-term debt
4,980

 
4,980

Total current liabilities
18,532

 
31,091

 
 
 
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
28,699

 
18,147

 
 
 
 
ACCRUED PENSION COST
53,033

 
27,648

 
 
 
 
OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
1,173

 
534

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities
101,437

 
77,420

 
 
 
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
 
 
 
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized - 22,000,000 shares;
 
 
 
issued - 10,236,460 shares in 2012, 10,291,460 shares in 2013;
 
 
 
outstanding - 10,236,460 shares in 2012, 10,291,460 shares in 2013
102

 
103

Additional paid-in capital
129,061

 
129,235

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(91,191
)
 
(78,458
)
Accumulated equity
20,680

 
22,727

Total shareholders’ equity
58,652

 
73,607

 
 
 
 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
$
160,089

 
$
151,027


See notes to consolidated financial statements.




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JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Amounts in Thousands Except Share and Per Share Data)

 
Fiscal
Year
Ended
October 27,
2012
 
Fiscal
Year
Ended
November 2,
2013
Net sales
$
158,305

 
$
202,021

Cost of sales
130,718

 
168,469

 
 
 
 
Gross profit
27,587

 
33,552

 
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
21,603

 
19,024

Litigation charge (recovery)
886

 
(502
)
Severance
0

 
4,023

Stevens Urethane division write-downs
0

 
5,546

 
 
 
 
Other income (expense), net
(111
)
 
(158
)
 
 
 
 
Operating profit
4,987

 
5,303

 
 
 
 
Interest expense, net
1,194

 
1,265

 
 
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
3,793

 
4,038

 
 
 
 
Income tax (benefit) provision
2,526

 
1,991

 
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
1,267

 
2,047

 
 
 
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), after tax:
 
 
 
Net actuarial pension (loss) gain adjustment
(9,038
)
 
12,733

 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income
$
(7,771
)
 
$
14,780

 
 
 
 
WEIGHTED AVERAGE NUMBER OF COMMON
SHARES OUTSTANDING
 
 
 
Basic
10,113,059

 
10,263,393

Diluted         
10,360,779

 
10,343,437

 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.13

 
$
0.20

 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.12

 
$
0.20


See notes to consolidated financial statements.    

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JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Dollars In Thousands)

 
Common
Stock
 
Add'l
Paid-In
Capital
 
Treasury
Stock
 
Accum.
Other
Comp.
Loss
 
Accum.
Equity
 
Total
Shareholders'
Equity
Balance – October 29,2011
$
102

 
$
127,650

 
$
0

 
$
(82,153
)
 
$
19,413

 
$
65,012

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,267

 
1,267

Net actuarial pension loss adjustment (net of tax benefit of $5,423)
 
 
 
 
 
 
(9,038
)
 
 
 
(9,038
)
Restricted stock grant
 
 
1,411

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
1,411

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance – October 27, 2012
$
102

 
$
129,061

 
$
0

 
$
(91,191
)
 
$
20,680

 
$
58,652

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,047

 
2,047

Net actuarial pension gain adjustment (net of tax expense of $7,640)
 
 
 
 
 
 
12,733

 
 
 
12,733

Restricted stock grant
1

 
174

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
175

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance – November 2, 2013
$
103

 
$
129,235

 
$
0

 
$
(78,458
)
 
$
22,727

 
$
73,607


See notes to consolidated financial statements.


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JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars In Thousands)
 
Fiscal
Year
Ended
October 27,
2012
 
Fiscal
Year
Ended
November 2,
2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
1,267

 
$
2,047

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
5,391

 
1,755

(Gain)/loss on disposal of property and equipment and assets held for sale
0

 
2,054

Stevens Urethane division accounts receiveable write offs
0

 
1,174

Stevens Urethane division inventory write offs
0

 
2,806

Compensation expense for restricted stock and option modifications
1,411

 
117

Amortization of deferred financing costs
283

 
296

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)
2,260

 
1,597

Pension plan contributions
(3,435
)
 
(3,883
)
Other, net
7,139

 
(4,602
)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Restricted cash
0

 
(3,685
)
Accounts receivable
4,958

 
(9,496
)
Inventories
143

 
6,173

Prepaid expenses and other assets
(6,473
)
 
8,322

Accounts payable
(14,719
)
 
2,757

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
(1,037
)
 
5,390

 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
(2,812
)
 
12,822

 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Property and equipment additions
(2,415
)
 
(1,687
)
Proceeds from sale of land
341

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
(2,074
)
 
(1,687
)
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Financing costs incurred
(94
)
 
(70
)
Net proceeds from exercise of stock option

 
58

Revolving credit facility (borrowings) repayments, net
9,745

 
(5,157
)
Repayment of long-term debt
(4,980
)
 
(5,395
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
4,671

 
(10,564
)
 
 
 
 
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH
(215
)
 
571

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
1,300

 
1,085

Cash at end of year
$
1,085

 
$
1,656

 
 
 
 
Supplemental information:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
907

 
$
1,035

Income taxes paid (received), net
642

 
156


See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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JPS INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – NOVEMBER 2, 2013

1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE COMPANY

JPS Industries, Inc. is a major U.S. manufacturer of extruded urethanes, ethylene vinyl acetates and mechanically formed glass and aramid substrate materials for specialty applications in a wide expanse of markets requiring highly engineered components. JPS’s products are used in a wide range of applications including: printed electronic circuit boards; advanced composite materials; civilian and military aerospace components; filtration and insulation products; specialty commercial construction substrates; high performance glass laminates for security and transportation applications; paint protection films; plasma display screens; medical, automotive and industrial components; and soft body armor for civilian and military applications. Headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, the Company operates four manufacturing locations in Anderson and Slater, South Carolina; Statesville, North Carolina; and Easthampton, Massachusetts.

2.
SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Principles of Consolidation - The consolidated financial statements include JPS Industries, Inc. and its     direct subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. Significant intra-entity transactions and accounts     have been eliminated. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms “JPS” and the “Company” as     used in these Consolidated Financial Statements mean JPS Industries, Inc. together with its 100%     owned subsidiaries, JPS Elastomerics Corp. and JPS Composite Materials Corp.

Use of Estimates - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company’s most significant financial statement estimates include the estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts, inventory reserves, reserve for self-insurance liabilities, assumptions for pension and other post-retirement obligations, contingencies and the income tax benefit valuation allowance. Management determines its estimate of the allowance for doubtful accounts considering a number of factors, including historical experience, aging of the accounts and the current creditworthiness of its customers. Management determines an estimate for inventory reserves based on age, potential for obsolescence and historical experience. Management determines its estimate of the reserve for self-insurance considering a number of factors, including historical experience, third party claims administrator and actuarial assessments and insurance coverages. Management believes that its estimates provided in the financial statements are reasonable and adequate. However, actual results could differ from those estimates.

Restricted Cash – The Company classifies cash balances as restricted when they are restricted as to withdrawal or usage. The restricted cash balance at November 2, 2013 of $3.7 million consists of funds placed in a Rabbi Trust account to meet contractual obligations to certain former executives under the Change of Control clauses of their employment agreements. These obligations are more fully described in Note 12.

Inventories – Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost, which includes labor, material and factory overhead, is determined on the first-in, first-out basis.

Property, Plant and Equipment - Property, plant and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciation is recorded using the straight-line method for financial reporting purposes. The estimated useful lives used

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in the computation of depreciation are as follows:

 
Land improvements
10 to 45 years
 
Buildings and improvements
25 to 45 years
 
Machinery and equipment
3 to 15 years
 
Furniture, fixtures and other
5 to 10 years

Construction in progress is stated at cost. No provision for depreciation is made on construction in progress until the related assets are completed and placed into service.

The Company assesses its long-lived assets for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. If required, an impairment loss is measured based upon the difference between the carrying amount and the fair value of the assets. As described in Note 9 and Note 13, the Company recognized impairments to real property during 2013. Depreciation expense totaled $3.9 million for Fiscal 2012 and $1.8 million for Fiscal 2013.

Assets Held For Sale – Non-current assets, the carrying value of which is expected to be recovered principally through a sale transaction rather than continuing operations, and for which a sale is probable, are classified as Assets Held for Sale, are recorded at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell and are not depreciated. At October 27, 2012 and November 2, 2013, Assets Held For Sale were included in Other Assets on the balance sheet with details presented in Note 9.

Distribution Costs – A portion of the Company’s distribution and shipping and handling costs are included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative costs. The portion of these costs, which were included in selling, general and administrative costs, totaled $3.7 million in Fiscal 2012 and $3.8 million in Fiscal 2013.

Deferred Financing Costs – Costs incurred in securing and issuing long-term debt are deferred, recorded as an asset and amortized over the terms of the related debt in amounts which approximate the interest method of amortization.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments – The carrying amounts of all financial instruments approximate their estimated fair values in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amounts of cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses approximate fair value because of the short maturity of these items. The carrying value of financial instruments such as debt approximates fair value because interest rates on these instruments change with market rates.

Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”), establishes a fair value hierarchy for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs). The hierarchy consists of three levels:

 
Level 1 -
Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
 
Level 2 -
Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
 
Level 3 -
Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

Revenue Recognition and Accounts Receivable – Revenue from product sales is recognized at the time ownership of goods transfers to the customer and the earnings process is complete in accordance with FASB ASC 605, Revenue Recognition. The Company makes ongoing estimates relating to the collectability of its accounts receivable and maintains an allowance for estimated losses resulting from the

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inability of customers to make required payments. In determining the amount of the allowance, the Company considers historical level of credit losses and makes judgments about the creditworthiness of significant customers based on ongoing credit evaluations. Included in accounts receivable at fiscal year end 2013 and 2012 is a receivable in the amount of $4.2 million from a ballistics customer who filed bankruptcy during 2010. Management regularly assesses the progress of the bankruptcy proceedings and continues to be confident that the outstanding balance is fully collectible upon settlement and distribution of the funds of the bankruptcy estate, including assets of the former CEO which are currently held in trust by the government.

Customer Concentration – The Company’s largest customer accounted for 27% of total sales in Fiscal 2013 and 36% of total accounts receivable at November 2, 2013. A different customer was the Company’s largest in Fiscal 2012, accounting for 7% of sales and 3% of accounts receivable at October 27, 2012.
 
Income Taxes – Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement bases and tax bases of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce a deferred tax asset to that portion that is expected to more likely than not be realized. Uncertain tax positions are accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 740 as discussed in Note 6.

Accounts Payable – As a result of the Company’s cash management system, checks issued but not presented to the bank for payment may create negative book cash balances. Such negative balances are included in accounts payable on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and totaled approximately $1.9 million and $2.4 million at October 27, 2012 and November 2, 2013, respectively.

Fiscal Year – The Company’s operations are based on a 52 or 53-week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to October 31. Fiscal year 2012 had 52 weeks and 2013 had 53 weeks.

Goodwill – Goodwill consists of the excess of cost of the acquired enterprise over the sum of the amounts assigned to identifiable assets acquired less liabilities assumed. Goodwill is not amortizable. The Company continually evaluates whether events and circumstances have occurred that might impair the value of goodwill. Management did not believe there was any impairment related to goodwill at October 27, 2012 or November 2, 2013.

Treasury Stock – The Company currently maintains a stock repurchase program, under which the Company may repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock on the open market and does so from time to time, holding them in treasury at cost. No Company stock was purchased in Fiscal 2012 or 2013.

New Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2011, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2011-05, Presentation of Comprehensive Income. This update amended the provisions of FASB ASC 220-10 by eliminating the option of reporting other comprehensive income in the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. Companies will have the option of presenting net income and other comprehensive income in a single, continuous statement of comprehensive income or presenting two separate but consecutive statements of net income and comprehensive income. The new presentation requirements are effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2012 and as such were adopted as of November 2, 2013, impacting only presentation.

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 related to the presentation of reclassification adjustments out of accumulated other comprehensive income. ASU 2013-02 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company believes adoption of this new guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements as these updates have an impact on presentation only.

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11 which requires that an unrecognized tax benefit, or portion

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thereof, should be presented as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except in certain circumstances. ASU 2013-11 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3.
BALANCE SHEET COMPONENTS

The components of certain balance sheet accounts are (in thousands):
 
October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
Inventories:
 
 
 
Raw materials and supplies
$
14,695

 
$
9,537

Work-in-process
5,196

 
4,027

Finished goods
13,429

 
10,777

 
$
33,320

 
$
24,341

 
 
 
 
Prepaid expenses and other:
 
 
 
Prepaid insurance
$
970

 
$
165

Other
596

 
289

 
$
1,566

 
$
454

 
 
 
 
Property, plant and equipment, net:
 
 
 
Land and improvements
$
1,806

 
$
1,806

Buildings and improvements
10,450

 
10,881

Machinery and equipment
61,371

 
65,180

Leasehold improvements
11

 
11

Furniture, fixtures and other
1,414

 
1,415

 
75,052

 
79,293

Less accumulated depreciation
(61,512
)
 
(63,247
)
 
13,540

 
16,046

Construction in progress
5,028

 
889

 
 
 
 
 
$
18,568

 
$
16,935

 
 
 
 
Other assets:
 
 
 
Deferred financing costs, net
$
593

 
$
366

Assets held for sale
659

 
170

 
$
1,252

 
$
536

 
 
 
 
Other accrued expenses:
 
 
 
Taxes payable other than income taxes
$
137

 
$
29

Other
570

 
560

 
$
707

 
$
589

 
 
 
 
Other long-term liabilities:
 
 
 
Uncertain tax positions
$
454

 
$
492

Accrued postretirement and postemployment benefit plan liability
719

 
42

 
$
1,173

 
$
534



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4.
DEBT

 
October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
Debt consists of (in thousands):
 
 
 
Revolving credit facility
$
20,319

 
$
15,162

Term loan
13,360

 
7,965

Total
33,679

 
23,127

Less portion due within one year
(4,980
)
 
(4,980
)
Total long-term debt
$
28,699

 
$
18,147


Revolving Credit Facility – The Company entered into an amendment to its Revolving Credit and Security Agreement, (the “revolving credit facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank (formerly Wachovia) on June 9, 2011. The revolving credit facility provides for (i) a revolving loan and letters of credit in a maximum principal amount equal to the lesser of (a) $40 million or (b) a specified borrowing base, which is based upon eligible receivables and inventory (as defined) and (ii) a term loan of $20 million. Both the revolving loan and the term loan mature on June 9, 2015.

At November 2, 2013, the Company had $12.9 million available for borrowing under the revolving credit facility.

The revolving credit facility restricts investments, capital expenditures, acquisitions and dividends. The revolving credit facility contains financial covenants relating to minimum levels of EBITDA, as defined, and a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio, as defined. The revolving credit facility bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin based upon the Company’s average excess availability. The term loan bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus an applicable margin based on EBITDA. These margins range from 2.00% to 2.75%. As of November 2, 2013, the Company’s interest rate under the revolving credit facility was 2.43%.

The aggregate maturities of long-term debt are as follows (in thousands):
    
 
Year Ending
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2014
 
$
4,980

 
2015
 
18,147

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
23,127


Other – The loans and extensions of credit to the Company under the revolving credit facility are guaranteed by JPS Elastomerics Corp. and JPS Composite Materials Corp. Substantially all of the Company's assets are pledged as collateral for the revolving credit facility.

Interest expense includes $296,000 in Fiscal 2013 and $283,500 in Fiscal 2012 representing amortization of debt issuance expenses. Amortization expense is estimated to be $255,000 in 2014 and $111,000 in 2015.

5.
EQUITY SECURITIES

The Company has one class of stock issued and outstanding.


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Share Repurchase Program

In 2008, the Board of Directors authorized the expenditure of up to $2 million for the repurchase of the Company’s common stock.

1997 Incentive and Capital Accumulation Plan

The 1997 Incentive and Capital Accumulation Plan (the “1997 Plan”) provided certain key employees and non-employee directors of the Company the right to acquire shares of common stock or monetary payments based on the value of such shares. As of November 2, 2013, 1,075,860 shares had been issued or represent vested stock grants, 85,000 were outstanding as options or unvested stock grants, and none were available for grant. At October 27, 2012, option prices ranged from $2.39 to $4.83. No future grants under the 1997 Plan are permitted, although previous option grants can be exercised as permitted in the terms of the grant and the 1997 Plan.

A summary of the activity in the Company’s stock options under the 1997 Plan for the years ended October 27, 2012 and November 2, 2013 is presented below:

 
Number of Shares
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Outstanding at October 29, 2011
195,400

 
$
3.33

Options granted

 

Options cancelled

 

Options exercised
(2,400
)
 
4.83

Outstanding at October 27, 2012
193,000

 
3.31

Options granted

 

Options cancelled

 

Options exercised
(108,000
)
 
2.94

Options outstanding at November 2, 2013
85,000

 
$
3.78

Exercisable at October 27, 2012
193,000

 
 
Exercisable at November 2, 2013
85,000

 
 
Weighted average remaining contractual life (years) at
November 2, 2013
5.96

 
 

2008 Stock Incentive Plan

On February 26, 2008, the Board of Directors approved the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan (the “2008 Plan”). The 2008 Plan is permitted to grant stock options, stock grants and other equity-related compensation to employees, officers, directors and consultants. The 2008 Plan provides that up to 1,000,000 shares may be issued under the 2008 Plan. Outside directors received grants of 2,000 shares each, annually, vesting over a one-year period, upon election to a new one-year term, from 2008 until 2012. In 2013 the award amount was amended to 2,500 shares each.

In Fiscal 2009, the Company awarded 375,000 shares of restricted stock to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer. For financial reporting purposes, the shares were valued at $4.9 million based on an appraised value of $13.00 per share. The 375,000 shares vested over approximately three one-year intervals following the grant date to become fully vested during 2012. Amortization expense for 2011 and 2012 was $1.6

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million and $1.0 million, respectively.
In Fiscal 2010, the Company awarded 100,000 shares of restricted stock to two executive officers. The shares, which vest and are expensed over three-year intervals, were valued for financial reporting purposes at $11.30 per share based on appraised value. Of the $1.1 million expense, $0.3 million was expensed in 2010 and $0.4 million was expensed in 2011 and 2012.

Accordingly, 485,000 shares were available for grant at November 2, 2013.

Computation of Earnings (Loss) Per Share

The following table presents the computation of per share earnings (loss) for the years ending October 27, 2012 and November 2, 2013:

 
Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
Net Income (loss):
$
1,267

 
$
2,047

Number of Common Shares:
 
 
 
Weighted average outstanding
10,113,059

 
10,263,393

Issued upon assumed exercise of outstanding stock options
126,719

 
66,977

Effect of issuance of restricted common shares
121,001

 
13,067

Weighted average and potential dilutive outstanding
10,360,779

 
10,343,437

 
 
 
 
Net Income (loss) Per Common Share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.13

 
$
0.20

Diluted
$
0.12

 
$
0.20


6.
INCOME TAXES

The provision (benefit) for income taxes included in the consolidated statements of operations consists of the following (in thousands):

 
Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
Current federal provision
$
0

 
$
133

Current state provision
266

 
261

Deferred federal provision
872

 
1,264

Deferred state provision (benefit)
1,388

 
333

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
$
2,526

 
$
1,991


A reconciliation between income taxes at the 34% statutory Federal income tax rate and the provision for income taxes for Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2013 is as follows (in thousands):


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Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
Income tax provision at Federal statutory rate
$
1,289

 
$
1,373

Increase (decrease) in income taxes arising from effect of:
 
 
 
Deferred federal (benefit)
(634
)
 

State and local income taxes
1,889

 
567

Equity related compensation
207

 

Other
24

 
25

Increase (decrease) in uncertain tax positions
(249
)
 
26

Provision for income taxes
$
2,526

 
$
1,991


Presented below are the elements which comprise deferred tax assets and liabilities (in thousands):

 
October 27, 2012
 
November 2, 2013
Net deferred assets:
 
 
 
Estimated allowance for doubtful accounts
$
475

 
$
716

Tax basis over financial statement basis of inventory
342

 
1,658

Accruals deductible for tax purposes when paid
649

 
510

Pension liability deductible for tax purposes when paid
40,393

 
32,509

Postretirement benefits deductible for tax purposes when paid
277

 
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Alternative minimum tax credit carryforward available
2,339

 
2,472

Excess of tax basis of intangibles over financial statement basis
983

 
448

Financial statement basis under tax basis of property, plant, and equipment    
3,146

 
3,862

Net operating loss carryforwards
23,399

 
21,508

Less valuation allowance
(777
)
 
(1,674
)
 
 
 
 
Net deferred assets
$
71,226

 
$
62,025


For 2013 and 2012, the Company recorded a tax expense of $2.0 million and $2.5 million, respectively. For both periods, the tax expense is in excess of the Federal statutory rate due to state taxes and in 2012 to non-deductible expenses which are primarily equity related compensation. In 2013 and 2012, state taxes included a decrease in the benefit from state net operating loss carryovers. In 2012, a Federal deferred benefit was recorded based on analysis that indicates a portion of Federal deferred benefits will be realized at the 35% statutory rate.

For 2013, the Company utilized net operating losses recorded as a deferred tax asset to offset current taxable income. There was no current Federal taxable income in 2012 as a result of the deduction of expenses deductible in prior years for financial reports. Current taxes for 2013 include Federal alternative minimum taxes. For both periods, current state taxes are in jurisdictions where the Company did not have or could not utilize net operating loss carryovers.

The deferred tax asset represents the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting and income tax purposes. The Company monitors the status of the deferred tax asset on a regular basis as is required under ASC Topic 740. At November 2, 2013, the Company had regular Federal net operating loss carryforwards for tax purposes of approximately $55.5

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million. The net operating loss carryforwards expire in years 2019 through 2032. The Company also has Federal alternative minimum tax net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $96.0 million that expire in 2019 through 2032. Alternative minimum tax credits of $2.5 million can be carried forward indefinitely and used as a credit against regular Federal taxes, subject to limitation.

The Company’s future ability to utilize a portion of its net operating loss carryforwards is limited as a result of being treated as having a change in the ownership of the Company’s stock as of December 2000 under Federal income tax laws. The effect of such an ownership change is to limit the annual utilization of the net operating loss carryforwards to an amount equal to the value of the Company immediately after the time of the change (subject to certain adjustments) multiplied by the Federal long-term tax exempt rate. Based on the expiration dates for the loss carryforwards and fair market value at the time of ownership change, the Company does not believe that the limitations imposed as a result of prior ownership changes will result in Federal loss carryforwards expiring unutilized that will impair the net deferred tax asset. Uncertainties surrounding income tax law changes, shifts in operations between state taxing jurisdictions and future operating income levels may, however, affect the ultimate realization of all or some portion of these deferred income tax assets. In addition, a future change in ownership could result in additional limitations on the ability of the Company to utilize its net operating loss carryforwards. Under applicable accounting guidelines, these future uncertainties, combined with factors giving rise to losses, requires a valuation allowance be recognized. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance for state net operating losses that may not be utilized before expiration.

The adoption of the provisions of ASC Topic 740 (formerly FIN 48) did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. As of October 28, 2007, the adoption date, the Company had gross uncertain tax positions of $1.0 million which were recorded directly to shareholders’ equity, and which, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. As of November 2, 2013 the Company had gross unrecognized tax benefits of $0.4 million. The uncertain tax positions primarily relate to inconsistencies and uncertainties in state tax laws. The Company does not expect that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next twelve months but does expect a gradual decrease as events that gave rise to the positions are effectively settled.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of uncertain tax positions is as follows (in thousands):

 
Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
Beginning balance
$
635

 
$
356

Additions for tax positions of prior years
102

 
96

(Reductions) for tax positions of prior years
(381
)
 
(58
)
 
 
 
 
Ending balance
$
356

 
$
394


The Company and one or more of its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal, various state and local jurisdictions. While the Company does business globally, it does not maintain a foreign presence that would subject the Company to foreign income taxes. In the normal course of business, the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities in filing jurisdictions for the years before 2010, although net operating loss carryovers from earlier years remain subject to adjustment.

The Company’s continuing practice is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. As of both the fiscal year ends 2013 and 2012, the Company had approximately $0.1 million accrued for interest and penalties.


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7.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Leases – The Company leases office facilities, machinery and computer equipment under noncancellable operating leases. Rent expense was approximately $0.6 million in Fiscal 2012 and $0.6 million in Fiscal 2013.

Future minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under the noncancellable operating leases with terms of one year or more consist of the following at November 2, 2013 (in thousands):

Fiscal Year Ending
Operating Leases
2014
$
367

2015
276

2016
210

2017
92

2018 and after
36

Total future minimum lease payments
$
981


Litigation – The Company is exposed to a number of asserted and unasserted potential claims encountered in the normal course of business including certain asbestos-based claims. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses in all lawsuits in which the Company or its subsidiaries is a defendant. Management believes that none of this litigation, if determined unfavorable to the Company or its subsidiaries, would have a material adverse effect on the financial condition or results of operations of the Company unless some of the losses are subsequently determined to be uninsured. See Note 11 for discussion of litigation charges.

8.    RETIREMENT PLANS

Defined Benefit Pension Plan – Substantially all of the Company’s employees employed prior to April 1, 2005 have benefits under a Company-sponsored defined benefit pension plan. The defined benefit pension plan was “frozen” effective December 31, 2005. Employees no longer earn additional benefits after that date. Benefits earned prior to December 31, 2005 will be paid out to eligible participants following retirement. The gain that resulted from the freeze was substantially offset by previously unrecognized actuarial losses.

The plan also provides benefits to individuals employed by the businesses which were sold or plants which were closed by the Company. The benefits of these former employees were “frozen” at the respective dates of sale of the businesses or closure of the plants. Accordingly, these former employees will retain benefits earned through the respective disposal dates; however, they do not accrue additional benefits.

The defined benefit pension plan was “unfrozen” for employees who were active employees on or after June 1, 2012. This new benefit, calculated based on years of service and a capped average salary, will be added to the amount of the pre-2005 benefit.
    
The Company’s policy is to fund the annual contribution required by applicable regulations. Assets of the pension plan are invested in a bond portfolio covering specific liabilities and in common and preferred stocks, government and corporate bonds, and various short-term investments. During Fiscal 1999, the pension plan also purchased approximately 1.9 million shares of the Company’s common stock in open market and negotiated transactions.


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The investment strategy of the Plan is primarily continued growth of assets, other than those covering specific liabilities. Assets related to specific liabilities are managed in such a manner that any change in liabilities resulting from changes in discount (interest) rates are offset by changes in underlying assets. All assets, except for the Company’s common stock, are managed by outside investment managers.

Asset allocations are reviewed on a regular basis by the Investment Committee of the Plan. Equities are 72% of Plan assets. Approximately 37% of equities are large capitalization equity securities. As noted, the Plan holds Company common stock. As a result of being a non-SEC registrant, being closely held, limited public disclosures made by the Company and the correspondingly minimal trading of JPS stock, the Investment Committee believes that the stock cannot be considered traded in volume in a free and active market by informed persons. Therefore, each year the Committee has the stock value estimated by an independent valuation specialist. Company stock is approximately 28% of total Plan assets as of November 2, 2013. Because of the absence of a readily-obtainable market value and the inherent subjectivity in any valuation, the estimated value may differ significantly from the value that would have been used had a ready market for the stock existed. The Plan owns 1,925,685 shares of Company stock valued at $11.70 per share, or $22.5 million, as of November 2, 2013. The Plan has 23% of assets in a separate insurance account backed by a high-quality portfolio of U.S. Treasury, agency, and Corporate bonds. The remaining assets are allocated as set forth below. Except for Company common stock and U.S. Treasury securities, assets are diversified by issuer and industry. Other than the Company common stock and insurance separate account which are not automatically rebalanced, allocations are approximately equal to target allocations.

The following table sets forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy, the Plan’s assets at fair value (in thousands):

Asset Category
October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
 
 
 
 
Level 2 – Significant Observable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Common Trust Funds:
 
 
 
Large capitalization equity
$
18,682

 
$
21,210

International Equity
4,977

 
5,456

Mid-Capitalization Equity
4,791

 
5,468

Small-Capitalization Equity
2,825

 
3,086

Intermediate Bond Fund
3,569

 
3,922

Cash Equivalent Fund
1,180

 
700

 
 
 
 
Insurance Separate Account
21,525

 
18,425

 
 
 
 
Subtotal – Level 2
57,549

 
58,267

 
 
 
 
Level 3 – Significant Unobservable Inputs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Company Common Stock
13,769

 
22,531

 
 
 
 
TOTAL
$
71,318

 
$
80,798


The following table summarizes the changes in Level 3 assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:


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JPS Industries, Inc.
Common Stock
Balance, October 27, 2012
$
13,769

Total unrealized gains
8,762

Balance, November 2, 2013
$
22,531


On October 28, 2006, the Company adopted the measurement provision of ASC Topic 715, formerly SFAS 158, Employer’s Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, an amendment of SFASs 87, 88, 106 and 132. This requires employers to recognize the overfunded or underfunded status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes occur through comprehensive income. The Company recorded the funded status as of October 27, 2007 in accordance with ASC Topic 715.

Components of net periodic pension cost include the following (in thousands):

  
 
Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
 
 
 
 
Service cost-benefits earned during the period
$
31

 
$
116

Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
5,572

 
4,706

Expected return on plan assets
(7,616
)
 
(6,427
)
Recognized actuarial loss
4,130

 
5,283

Net periodic pension cost (benefit)
$
2,117

 
$
3,678


The weighted-average rates used in determining pension cost for the plan are as follows:

 
Fiscal
2012
 
Fiscal
2013
Discount rate
3.81
%
 
4.41
%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
8.00
%
 
8.00
%
Rate of compensation increase
N/A

 
N/A


As of November 2, 2013, the benefits expected to be paid in the next five fiscal years and in the aggregate for the five fiscal years thereafter are as follows (in thousands):
    
11/01/2013 – 10/31/2014

$9,955

11/01/2014 – 10/31/2015

$9,798

11/01/2015 – 10/31/2016

$9,609

11/01/2016 – 10/31/2017

$9,410

11/01/2017 – 10/31/2018

$9,147

11/01/2018 – 10/31/2023

$41,745


A reconciliation of the plan’s projected benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets, funding status, and other applicable information is as follows (in thousands):


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October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
Change in benefit obligation:
 
 
 
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
123,247

 
$
128,156

Service cost
31

 
116

Interest cost
5,572

 
4,706

Benefits paid
(9,968
)
 
(9,946
)
Actuarial (loss) gain
9,273

 
(5,975
)
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
$
128,155

 
$
117,057


 
October 27,
2012
 
November 2,
2013
Change in plan assets:
 
 
 
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
$
79,552

 
$
71,318

Actual return on plan assets
(1,701
)
 
15,543

Employer contributions
3,435

 
3,883

Benefits paid
(9,968
)
 
(9,946
)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
$
71,318

 
$
80,798

Projected benefit obligation (greater) than plan assets
$
(56,837
)
 
$
(36,259
)
Actuarial loss
116,403

 
96,030

Net actuarial pension loss recognized as a reduction of shareholders’ equity
(116,403
)
 
(96,030
)
Net (liability) in accompanying consolidated balance sheets
$
(56,837
)
 
$
(36,259
)

401(k) Savings Plan – The Company also has a savings, investment and profit sharing plan available to employees meeting eligibility requirements. The plan is a tax qualified plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Company makes a matching contribution of 25% of each participant’s contribution with a maximum matching contribution of 1-1/2% of the participant’s base compensation. The Company suspended the matching contribution starting on September 1, 2009 and resumed the matching contribution of 25% beginning January 2, 2011. Company contributions were $210,000 in Fiscal 2012 and $209,000 in Fiscal 2013.

Postretirement Benefits – At the beginning of Fiscal 2013, the Company had an unfunded postretirement plan that provided certain health care benefits to eligible retirees. On August 31, 2013, the Plan was terminated as there had been no participants in the Plan since 2012 and no claims or other expenses were outstanding. The liability for postretirement benefits was $673,000 at October 27, 2012 and zero at November 2, 2013.

Postemployment Benefits – The Company provides certain benefits to former or inactive employees after employment but before retirement. In accordance with ASC Topic 712, Employers’ Accounting for Post-Employment Benefits, formerly SFAS 112, these benefits are recognized on the accrual basis of accounting. The liability for postemployment benefits of $46,000 at October 27, 2012 and $42,000 at November 2, 2013 is included in other long-term liabilities in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.

9.
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

During the first quarter of 2011, the Company reclassified the land and building owned in Westfield, North Carolina to Assets Held for Sale and, accordingly, ceased to depreciate the assets. This land and building were formerly part of the Stevens Roofing division which was acquired by DOW Building Solutions

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(DOW) in 2008 through an asset sale that did not include real property. Since that time, the real property had been leased to DOW, however, upon termination of the lease, the Company determined that the facility would be offered for sale. At that time the net book value was $1.2 million. When the Company assessed its long-lived assets for impairment as required by ASC 360 (formerly SFAS No. 144) in 2011, it was determined that a write down of $200,000 was necessary to properly reflect the fair market value of the property. In 2012, 136 of the 220 acres surrounding the facility were sold for $341,000. While the remaining land and building continue to be marketed, the amounts and limited number of offers received, the inability of potential buyers to actually close, and the length of time the property has been on the market led the Company to conclude that another write down was necessary as of November 2, 2013. A non-cash asset write-down of $489,000 was recorded in other expense for 2013, leaving the Asset Held for Sale valued at $170,000.

10.
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

During fiscal year 2007, JPS acquired goodwill of $7.6 million and definite-lived intangible assets in the amount of $10.0 million in connection with the acquisition of the assets comprising the Anderson, South Carolina and Statesville, North Carolina operations of Hexcel Reinforcements Corp. Goodwill was increased by $0.3 million and $2.2 million in 2008 and 2009 respectively, due to the increase in purchase price resulting from the contingent earn-out payments which were recorded as additional costs of the acquisition and included in goodwill. Goodwill is non amortizing for book purposes, but is deductible for income tax purposes.

Amortization associated with the net carrying amount of the now fully depreciated intangible assets which consisted of customer relationships and software was $1.5 million in 2012 and zero in 2013.

11.
LITIGATION CHARGE

In 2011, the Company incurred a $10.3 million charge related to litigation that commenced in 2007. Despite winning a jury trial in 2008, a local Massachusetts judge assessed liability against the Company on this matter in 2009, including some injunctive relief. The Company entered into a final settlement agreement, without admitting liability, on February 10, 2012. The charge consists of the cash settlement, certain write downs of machinery and equipment and inventory related to the litigation, and legal fees. Trailing legal and other expenses accounted for an additional $886,000 litigation charge in 2012. In 2013, previously incurred litigation expenses of $502,000 were recovered.

12.
SEVERANCE

During Fiscal 2013, certain former executive officers became entitled to severance payments due to the triggering of Change of Control clauses in their employment agreements. These required severance payments could not be paid until Fiscal 2014 due to requirements under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code which prohibits certain payments until 6 months after the related Corporate event. As such, payments were funded via a Rabbi Trust in the amount of $3.7 million during Fiscal 2013. Prior to the issuance of the statements, $3.2 million had been paid from the trust to the former officers. An additional $0.3 million for Change of Control-related options buy-outs was also expensed during Fiscal 2013.

13.
STEVENS URETHANE DIVISION WRITE DOWNS

During Fiscal 2013, the Stevens Urethane division recorded significant asset write-downs. The Company took one-time write-downs of $1.2 million for aged, uncollectible accounts receivable, $2.8 million for aged and obsolete inventory and $1.5 million for impaired machinery and equipment which was written down to its independently appraised fair market. Many of these write-downs were related to the dramatic contraction in the global solar industry and the Company’s efforts to refocus its production efforts, as well

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as the continuing impact of the STR litigation as described in Note 11. Although certain inventory and equipment were relieved from injunction post-settlement, the elapsed time as well as the solar industry collapse resulted in an impairment of the value of these assets.

14.
SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

In accordance with ASC Topic 855, the Company evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through December 12, 2013, the date the financial statements were available for issuance.

15.
UNAUDITED INTERIM FINANCIAL DATA (in thousands except per share amounts)

The results for each quarter include all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for interim periods. The consolidated financial results on an interim
basis are not necessarily indicative of future financial results on either an interim or annual basis. Selected consolidated financial data for each quarter within Fiscal 2012 and Fiscal 2013 are as follows:

 
First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Year Ended October 27, 2012:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
42,293

 
$
40,230

 
$
36,829

 
$
38,953

 
$
158,305

Cost of sales
35,029

 
33,292

 
30,187

 
32,210

 
130,718

Gross profit
7,264

 
6,938

 
6,642

 
6,743

 
27,587

Selling, general and administrative expenses, litigation charge and other income/expense
5,636

 
5,361

 
5,143

 
6,460

 
22,600

Operating profit (loss)
1,628

 
1,577

 
1,499

 
283

 
4,987

Interest expense, net
278

 
305

 
308

 
303

 
1,194

Income (loss) before income taxes
1,350

 
1,272

 
1,191

 
(20
)
 
3,793

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
506

 
477

 
447

 
1,096

 
2,526

Net income (loss)
$
844

 
$
795

 
$
744

 
$
(1,116
)
 
$
1,267

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.07

 
$
(0.11
)
 
$
0.12



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First
Quarter
 
Second
Quarter
 
Third
Quarter
 
Fourth
Quarter
 
Total
Year Ended November 2, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
31,344

 
$
47,831

 
$
59,346

 
$
63,500

 
$
202,021

Cost of sales
25,539

 
39,610

 
49,492

 
53,828

 
168,469

Gross profit
5,805

 
8,221

 
9,854

 
9,672

 
33,552

Selling, general and administrative expenses, litigation charge, severance, Stevens Urethane division write downs, and other income/expense
3,567

 
4,196

 
7,673

 
12,813

 
28,249

Operating profit (loss)
2,238

 
4,025

 
2,181

 
(3,141
)
 
5,303

Interest expense, net
312

 
308

 
325

 
320

 
1,265

Income (loss) before income taxes
1,926

 
3,717

 
1,856

 
(3,461
)
 
4,038

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
722

 
1,394

 
697

 
(822
)
 
1,991

Net income (loss)
$
1,204

 
$
2,323

 
$
1,159

 
$
(2,639
)
 
$
2,047

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
$
0.12

 
$
0.22

 
$
0.11

 
$
(0.25
)
 
$
0.20





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