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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2011
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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DELAWARE
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36-2984916
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
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(IRS Employer Identification No.)
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One East Weaver Street, Greenwich, Connecticut 06831
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code)
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Large accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company
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2.2(a)
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Promissory Note dated May 27, 2011 from borrowers to Midwest-CBK, Inc.
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31.1
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Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Certification of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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Certification of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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Certification of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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XBRL Instance Document, furnished herewith.
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XBRL Schema Document, furnished herewith.
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
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XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document, furnished herewith.
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data |
Apr. 30, 2011
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Jan. 31, 2011
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Consolidated Balance Sheets | Â | Â |
Accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful receivables | $ 637 | $ 669 |
Property, plant and equipment, accumulated depreciation | 155,750 | 152,012 |
Other intangible assets, accumulated amortization | $ 13,521 | $ 13,338 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 50,000,000 | 50,000,000 |
Common stock, par value | $ 0.02 | $ 0.02 |
Common stock, shares issued | 12,810,098 | 12,791,515 |
Treasury stock, shares | 4,565,853 | 4,561,014 |
Segment Information
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Segment Information | Â |
Segment Information | 15. Segment Information
Blyth designs, markets and distributes an extensive array of decorative and functional household products including candles, accessories, seasonal decorations, household convenience items and personalized gifts, as well as products for the foodservice trade, nutritional supplements and weight management products. The Company competes in the global home expressions industry and the Company's products can be found throughout North America, Europe and Australia. Our financial results are reported in three segments: the Direct Selling segment, the Catalog & Internet segment and the Wholesale segment.
Within the Direct Selling segment, the Company designs, manufactures or sources, markets and distributes an extensive line of products including scented candles, candle-related accessories and other fragranced products under the PartyLite® brand. PartyLite also offers gourmet foods under the Two Sisters Gourmetâ by PartyLiteâ brand name. The Company also operates ViSalus Sciences®, a Direct Selling business, which is focused on selling nutritional supplements and weight management products. Products in this segment are sold in North America through networks of independent sales consultants. PartyLite brand products are also sold in Europe and Australia.
Within the Catalog & Internet segment, the Company designs, sources and markets a broad range of household convenience items, premium photo albums, frames, holiday cards, personalized gifts and kitchen accessories. These products are sold directly to the consumer under the As We Change®, Easy Comforts®, Exposuresâ, Home Marketplace®, Miles Kimballâ and Walter Drakeâ brands. These products are sold in North America.
Within the Wholesale segment, the Company designs, manufactures or sources, markets and distributes chafing fuel and tabletop lighting products and accessories for the Away From Home or foodservice trade are sold through this segment under the Ambria®, HandyFuel® and Sterno® brands.
Operating profit in all segments represents net sales less operating expenses directly related to the business segments and corporate expenses allocated to the business segments. Other expense includes Interest expense, Interest income, and Foreign exchange and other which are not allocated to the business segments. Identifiable assets for each segment consist of assets used directly in its operations and intangible assets, if any, resulting from purchase business combinations. Unallocated Corporate within the identifiable assets include corporate cash and cash equivalents, short-term investments, prepaid income tax, corporate fixed assets, deferred bond costs and other long-term investments, which are not allocated to the business segments.
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Document and Entity Information | Â | Â |
Document Type | 10-Q | Â |
Amendment Flag | false | Â |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 30, 2011 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | Â |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | Â |
Entity Registrant Name | BLYTH INC | Â |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000921503 | Â |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | Â |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --01-31 | Â |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | Â | 8,246,295 |
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Subsequent Events | 18. Subsequent Events
On May 27, 2011, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the net assets of its seasonal, home décor and home fragrance business ("Midwest-CBK") and received cash proceeds of $23.7 million and a one year promissory note secured by fixed assets included with the transaction of $11.9 million. Please refer to Note 2 for additional information. |
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Restructuring | 4. Restructuring
During fiscal 2007, the Company initiated a restructuring plan within the North American operations of the Company's Direct Selling segment. As of April 30, 2011, the Company had an accrual for approximately $1.2 million for restructuring charges relating to a lease obligation. The remaining lease payments will be made through fiscal 2013. In fiscal 2011, given the limited lease term remaining and market conditions, the Company fully impaired the lease assuming no future sub-lease income through its lease expiration in fiscal 2013.
The following is a tabular rollforward of the lease obligation accrual described above, included in Accrued expenses:
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