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Form 10-Q for TUFCO TECHNOLOGIES INC


14-Aug-2009

Quarterly Report


ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
Forward Looking Statements
Management's discussion of the Company's fiscal 2009 results in comparison to fiscal 2008 contains forward-looking statements regarding current expectations, risks and uncertainties for future periods. The actual results could differ materially from those discussed herein due to a variety of factors such as changes in customer demand for its products, cancellation of production agreements by significant customers including two Contract Manufacturing customers it depends upon for a significant portion of its business, its ability to renew its production agreements with these customers, the effects of the economy in general, including the recent economic decline, an inability to increase sales, reductions in consumer demand, the Company's inability to benefit from any general improvements, material increases in the cost of raw materials, competition in the Company's product areas, an inability of management to successfully reduce operating expenses including labor and waste costs in relation to net sales, the Company's ability to increase sales and earnings as a result of new projects including its new canister line, the Company's ability to successfully install new equipment on a timely basis, the Company's ability to continue to produce new products, the Company's ability to return to profitability and then to continue to improve profitability, the Company's ability to successfully attract new customers through its sales initiatives and the Company's ability to improve the run rates for its products. Therefore, the financial data for the periods presented may not be indicative of the Company's future financial condition or results of operations. General Information:
Tufco is a leader in providing diversified contract wet and dry wipes converting and printing, as well as specialty printing services and business imaging products. The Company's business strategy is to continue to place our wipes converting at the leading edge of existing and emerging wipes growth opportunities. The Company works closely with its Contract Manufacturing clients to develop products or perform services which meet or exceed the customers' quality standards, and then uses the Company's operating efficiencies and technical expertise to supplement or replace its customers' own production and distribution functions.
The Company's technical proficiencies include wide web flexographic printing, wet and dry wipe converting, hot melt adhesive lamination, folding, integrated downstream packaging and quality and microbiological process management and the manufacture and distribution of business imaging paper products. The Company has manufacturing operations in Green Bay, WI, which is ISO certified, and Newton, NC. The Company's corporate headquarters, including corporate support services, are located in Green Bay, WI.


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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations-Continued
Results of Operations:
Condensed operating data, percentages of net sales and period-to-period changes
in these items are
as follows (dollars in thousands):

                         Three Months Ended              Period-to-Period              Nine Months Ended               Period-to-Period
                              June 30,                        Change                        June 30,                        Change
                        2009            2008             $              %             2009            2008              $              %

Net Sales            $ 22,026        $ 30,674        $ (8,648 )         (28 )      $ 64,667        $ 85,096        $ (20,429 )         (24 )

Gross Profit            1,249           1,919            (670 )         (35 )         2,801           4,962           (2,161 )         (44 )
                          5.7 %           6.3 %                                         4.3 %           5.8 %

Operating
Expenses                1,249           1,326             (77 )          (6 )         3,808           3,837              (29 )        (0.8 )
                          5.7 %           4.3 %                                         5.9 %           4.5 %

Operating (Loss)
Income                      -             594            (594 )        (100 )        (1,006 )         1,125           (2,131 )         NM
                            0 %           1.9 %                                        (1.6 %)          1.3 %

Interest Expense           23              50             (27 )         (54 )            92             219             (127 )         (58 )
                          0.1 %           0.2 %                                         0.1 %           0.3 %

(Loss) Income
Before Income
Taxes                     (24 )           544            (568 )         NM           (1,085 )           925           (2,010 )         NM
                         (0.1 %)          1.8 %                                        (1.7 %)          1.1 %

Income Tax
(Benefit)
Expense                    (9 )           213            (222 )         NM             (425 )           363             (788 )         NM
                            0 %           0.7 %                                        (0.7 %)          0.4 %

Net (Loss)
Income               $    (14 )      $    331            (345 )         NM         $   (660 )      $    562           (1,222 )         NM
                         (0.1 %)          1.1 %                                        (1.0 %)          0.7 %

Basic and
Diluted (Loss)
Earnings Per
Share                $   0.00        $   0.07                                      $  (0.15 )      $   0.12

NM = Not Meaningful


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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations-Continued

                                             Three Months Ended
                                                  June 30,
                                    2009                           2008                      Period-to-Period
                                            % of                           % of                   Change
                            Amount          Total          Amount          Total              $               %
Net Sales
Contract
Manufacturing and
printing                   $ 16,597             75 %      $ 24,314             79 %      $    (7,717 )         (32 %)
Business Imaging
paper products                5,429             25           6,360             21 %             (931 )         (15 %)

Net Sales                  $ 22,026            100 %      $ 30,674            100 %      $    (8,648 )         (28 %)




                                    2009                           2008                      Period-to-Period
                                           Margin                         Margin                  Change
                           Amount            %            Amount            %                $               %
Gross Profit
Contract
Manufacturing and
printing                   $   946               6 %      $ 1,539               6 %      $    (593 )          (39 %)
Business Imaging
paper products                 303               6 %          381               6 %            (78 )          (20 %)

Gross Profit               $ 1,249               6 %      $ 1,920               6 %      $    (671 )          (35 %)




                                             Nine Months Ended
                                                  June 30,
                                    2009                           2008                      Period-to-Period
                                            % of                           % of                   Change
                            Amount          Total          Amount          Total              $               %
Net Sales
Contract
Manufacturing and
printing                   $ 48,263             75 %      $ 67,141             79 %      $   (18,878 )         (28 %)
Business Imaging
paper products               16,404             25 %        17,955             21 %           (1,551 )          (9 %)

Net Sales                  $ 64,667            100 %      $ 85,096            100 %      $   (20,429 )         (24 %)




                                    2009                           2008                      Period-to-Period
                                           Margin                         Margin                  Change
                           Amount            %            Amount            %                 $               %
Gross Profit
Contract
Manufacturing and
printing                   $ 1,902               4 %      $ 3,665               5 %      $    (1,763 )         (48 %)
Business Imaging
paper products                 899               5 %        1,297               7 %             (398 )         (31 %)

Gross Profit               $ 2,801               4 %      $ 4,962               6 %      $    (2,161 )         (44 %)


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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations-Continued
Net Sales:
Consolidated net sales decreased $8.6 million (28%) to $22.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2009, when compared to the same period last year. This was due to a decrease of $7.7 million (32%) in the Contract Manufacturing segment and a decrease of $0.9 million (15%) in the Business Imaging segment. For the nine months ended June 30, 2009, net sales decreased $20.4 million (24%) when compared to the first nine months of fiscal 2008. This was due to a decrease of $18.9 million (28%) in the Contract Manufacturing segment and a decrease of $1.5 million (9%) in the Business Imaging segment.
The Company depends on two Contract Manufacturing customers for a significant portion of its business. One customer accounted for 24% of the Company's total net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 30% for the same period in fiscal 2008. This same customer accounted for 25% of the Company's total net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, compared to 34% for the same period last year. The second customer accounted for 37% of the Company's total net sales in the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to 40% for the same period in fiscal 2008. This customer accounted for 36% of the Company's total net sales in the first nine months of fiscal 2009, compared to 35% for the same period last year.
In Contract Manufacturing, the decrease in revenues for the three and nine months continued to be a difficult consumer environment for our customers and the Company expects continuing difficulty in the fourth quarter. While the Company did generate new business during the third quarter, the new business, along with cost reductions and productivity improvements, was not enough to offset the drop in demand. The Company is pursuing many opportunities to grow revenue. For example, the Company expects its new canister line to become operational late in the fourth fiscal quarter. There can be no assurance that there will be sustained revenues from the Company's new canister line or that the new line will be profitable or that the general business climate will improve or whether the Company will benefit from such improvement. The Business Imaging segment's sales decrease for the first nine months was primarily due to continued competitive pricing resulting in decreased sales to several of the segment's Hamco brand distributors as well as several of its large retail customers. Both segments were affected by the overall slowdown in the economic environment.
Gross Profit:
Consolidated gross profit decreased $0.7 million (35%) for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 when compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2008. This was due to a decrease of $0.6 million (39%) in the Contract Manufacturing segment and a decrease of $0.1 million (20%) in the Business Imaging segment.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2009, gross profit decreased $2.2 million (44%) when compared to the same period last year. This was due to a decrease of $1.8 million (48%) in the Contract Manufacturing segment and a decrease of $0.4 million (31%) in the Business Imaging segment.
In Contract Manufacturing, the decrease in gross profit for the three and nine months was primarily due to a substantial decline in demand from our consumer products customers. This was partially offset by an increase in business from new customers, along with reductions in direct labor and overhead costs as a result of the Company's continuing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and cost cutting initiatives. In Business Imaging, the decrease in gross profit for the three and nine months was largely due to strong price competition for the segment's products. The effect of the overall economic slowdown had a negative impact on both segments.


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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations-Continued
Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $9,000 (0.2%) for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 when compared to the same period in fiscal 2008, consistent with cost increases in general. Operating expenses were reduced by $37,500, reflecting the gain on the sale of a bag sealer and case packer that was completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2009. Interest Expense and Other Income (Expense) net:
Interest expense decreased $27,000 to $23,000 for the third quarter of fiscal 2009 compared to the same period in fiscal 2008 and decreased $127,000 in comparing the nine months due to lower average debt outstanding and lower interest rates on borrowings.
Net Income:
The Company reported a net loss of ($14,000) [per share: $0.00 basic and diluted] for the third quarter of fiscal 2009, versus net income of $331,000
[per share: $0.07 basic and diluted] for the same period in fiscal 2008. For the nine months ended June 30, 2009, the net loss was $(660,000) [per share: $(0.15) basic and diluted] compared to net income of $562,000 [per share: $0.12 basic and diluted] for the first nine months of fiscal 2008. Liquidity and Capital Resources:
Cash flows provided by operations were $4.0 million through the first nine months of fiscal 2009, compared to cash provided by operations of $3.9 million for the same period last year. Cash provided by operations for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 resulted from a decrease in accounts receivable of $0.9 million. Accounts payable decreased $1.0 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 compared to the same period last year, primarily due to the decrease in materials purchased. Inventories decreased $3.2 million as a result of efforts to reduce average on hand inventory levels for major raw material components in relation to decreases in net sales. Depreciation was $1.8 million for the first nine months.
Net cash used in investing activities was $1.6 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009, primarily related to capital expenditures to support ongoing operational needs and for payments on a canister line which is expected to become operational late in the fourth fiscal quarter and associated packaging equipment to support the Company's growth in the expanding disposable nonwovens wipes market.
Net cash used by financing activities was $2.5 million for the first nine months of fiscal 2009, primarily due to the Company paying down its revolving credit line. In February 2008, the Company's Board of Directors approved a program for open market stock repurchases through December 31, 2008 for up to 100,000 shares of its common stock at prevailing market prices after concluding that the Company's cash and debt position would enable these purchases without impairment to the Company's capital. On October 15, 2008, the Company's Board of Directors approved an extension of its February 2008 stock repurchase program through June 2009 and an increase in the number of shares from 100,000 to 200,000. On January 22, 2009 the Company's Board of Directors approved a further extension of its February 2008 stock repurchase program through September 2009 and an increase in the number of shares from 200,000 to 300,000. A total of 222,909 shares were purchased under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of $1.0 million from approval of the plan through June 30, 2009. For the three months ended June 30, 2009, a total of 4,187 shares were purchased under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of $15,103. For the nine months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008, a total of 143,969 and 67,000 shares were purchased under the plan for an aggregate purchase price of $0.5 million and $0.4 million, respectively.
The Company's primary need for capital resources is to finance inventories, accounts receivable and capital expenditures. As of June 30, 2009, cash recorded on the balance sheet was $4,881.


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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations-Continued
The Company replaced its credit agreement on May 13, 2009 with a new $10.0 million unsecured revolving line of credit facility that expires in May, 2010. Borrowings under the new credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 2.25%. The Company is required to pay a non-usage fee of .50% per annum on the unused portion of the facility.
Availability under the facility is based upon specified percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory. The credit agreement is unsecured, but if the Company fails to meet a specified funded debt to EBITDA ratio, it will be required to pledge its accounts receivables and inventory. The credit agreement contains certain restrictive covenants, including requirements to maintain a minimum tangible net worth and after tax net income (loss within specified levels). As of June 30, 2009, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants under the credit agreement.
As of August 14, 2009, the Company had approximately $9.0 million available and $1.0 million outstanding under the revolving credit line pursuant to its credit agreement.
Management believes that the Company's operating cash flow, together with amounts available under its credit agreement, are adequate to service the Company's long term obligations as of June 30, 2009 and any budgeted capital expenditures.
The Company intends to retain earnings to finance future operations and expansion and does not expect to pay any dividends within the foreseeable future.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements:
The Company has no Off Balance Sheet Arrangements (as defined in Item 303(a)(4) of Regulation S-K).
ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
ITEM 4(T). Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its reports filed pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on the foregoing, the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act) were effective as of the end of the Company's fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009.
There have been no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company's internal control over financial reporting.


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