Item 1. Financial Statements
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
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March 31,
2016
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March 31,
2015
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Dec. 31, 2015
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(unaudited)
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(unaudited)
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Assets
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Current assets:
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Cash and cash equivalents
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$
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66,614
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$
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129,078
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$
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99,945
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Trade accounts receivable, net
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338,933
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382,805
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281,041
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Inventories
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752,971
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680,178
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628,138
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets
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48,239
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36,429
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36,134
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Total current assets
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1,206,757
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1,228,490
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1,045,258
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Property, plant and equipment, net
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1,152,975
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1,049,730
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1,125,433
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Goodwill
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615,956
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612,130
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612,792
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Other intangible assets, net
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192,459
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204,659
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195,087
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Other assets, net
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216,318
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235,150
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214,109
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$
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3,384,465
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$
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3,330,159
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$
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3,192,679
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
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Current liabilities:
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Revolving loans and current portion of long-term debt
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$
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449,512
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$
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474,023
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$
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152,398
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Trade accounts payable
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327,178
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329,708
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477,171
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Accrued payroll and related costs
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44,850
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50,639
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45,094
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Accrued liabilities
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112,814
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67,012
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106,550
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Total current liabilities
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934,354
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921,382
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781,213
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Long-term debt
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1,368,498
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1,422,550
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1,361,149
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Other liabilities
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413,583
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443,324
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411,133
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Stockholders’ equity:
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Common stock
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876
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876
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876
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Paid-in capital
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240,204
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229,463
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237,291
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Retained earnings
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1,462,236
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1,336,533
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1,446,193
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss
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(197,456
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)
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(195,301
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)
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(208,806
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)
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Treasury stock
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(837,830
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)
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(828,668
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)
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(836,370
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)
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Total stockholders’ equity
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668,030
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542,903
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639,184
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$
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3,384,465
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$
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3,330,159
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$
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3,192,679
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See accompanying notes.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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2016
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2015
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Net sales
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$
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792,738
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$
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816,601
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Cost of goods sold
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678,861
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694,364
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Gross profit
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113,877
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122,237
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Selling, general and administrative expenses
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55,360
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54,451
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Rationalization charges
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1,071
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725
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Income from operations
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57,446
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67,061
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Interest and other debt expense
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16,455
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16,443
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Income before income taxes
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40,991
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50,618
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Provision for income taxes
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14,419
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17,314
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Net income
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$
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26,572
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$
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33,304
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Earnings per share:
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Basic net income per share
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$
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0.44
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$
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0.53
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Diluted net income per share
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$
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0.44
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$
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0.53
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Dividends per share
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$
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0.17
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$
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0.16
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Weighted average number of shares:
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Basic
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60,451
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62,801
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Effect of dilutive securities
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374
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281
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Diluted
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60,825
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63,082
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See accompanying notes.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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2016
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2015
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Net income
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$
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26,572
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$
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33,304
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
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Changes in net prior service credit and actuarial losses
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913
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774
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Change in fair value of derivatives
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(55
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(182
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Foreign currency translation
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10,492
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(30,269
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Other comprehensive income (loss)
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11,350
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(29,677
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Comprehensive income
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$
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37,922
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$
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3,627
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See accompanying notes.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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2016
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2015
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Cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities:
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Net income
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$
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26,572
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$
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33,304
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used in) operating activities:
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Depreciation and amortization
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36,218
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36,676
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Rationalization charges
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1,071
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725
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Stock compensation expense
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3,059
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3,261
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Other changes that provided (used) cash:
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Trade accounts receivable, net
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(54,914
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(84,675
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Inventories
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(120,811
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(144,952
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Trade accounts payable
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(50,302
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(3,522
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Accrued liabilities
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4,393
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6,542
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Other, net
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3,891
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8,927
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Net cash used in operating activities
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(150,823
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(143,714
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Cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities:
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Capital expenditures
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(61,974
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(48,806
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Proceeds from asset sales
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1,106
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24
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Net cash used in investing activities
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(60,868
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(48,782
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Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities:
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Borrowings under revolving loans
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337,178
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405,644
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Repayments under revolving loans
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(38,006
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(45,158
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)
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Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
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—
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935
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Repayments of long-term debt
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(6,387
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(4,173
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Changes in outstanding checks - principally vendors
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(101,765
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(82,805
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Dividends paid on common stock
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(10,456
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)
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(10,292
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Repurchase of common stock under stock plan
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(2,204
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(2,538
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Repurchase of common stock under share repurchase authorization
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—
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(162,630
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Net cash provided by financing activities
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178,360
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98,983
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Cash and cash equivalents:
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Net decrease
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(33,331
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(93,513
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)
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Balance at beginning of year
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99,945
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222,591
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Balance at end of period
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$
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66,614
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$
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129,078
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Interest paid, net
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$
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13,275
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$
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13,409
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Income taxes paid, net
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21,594
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2,419
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See accompanying notes.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015
(Dollars and shares in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
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Common Stock
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Total Stockholders’ Equity
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Shares Outstanding
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Par Value
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Paid-in Capital
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Retained Earnings
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Treasury Stock
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Balance at December 31, 2014
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63,203
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$
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876
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$
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225,449
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$
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1,313,521
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$
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(165,624
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)
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$
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(664,266
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)
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$
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709,956
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Net income
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—
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—
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—
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33,304
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—
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—
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33,304
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Other comprehensive loss
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—
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—
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—
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—
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(29,677
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)
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—
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(29,677
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)
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Dividends declared on common stock
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—
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—
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—
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(10,292
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)
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—
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—
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(10,292
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)
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Stock compensation expense
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—
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—
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4,018
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—
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—
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—
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4,018
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Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units, including tax benefit of $762
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78
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—
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(4
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—
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—
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(1,772
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)
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(1,776
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)
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Repurchases of common stock
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(2,766
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)
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—
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—
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—
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—
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(162,630
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)
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(162,630
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)
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Balance at March 31, 2015
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60,515
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$
|
876
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$
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229,463
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$
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1,336,533
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$
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(195,301
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)
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$
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(828,668
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)
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$
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542,903
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Balance at December 31, 2015
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60,393
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$
|
876
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$
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237,291
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$
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1,446,193
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$
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(208,806
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)
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$
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(836,370
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)
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639,184
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Net income
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—
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—
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—
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26,572
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—
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—
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26,572
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Other comprehensive income
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—
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|
—
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|
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—
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|
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—
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11,350
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|
—
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11,350
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Dividends declared on common stock
|
—
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|
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—
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|
|
—
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(10,456
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)
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—
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|
|
—
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|
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(10,456
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)
|
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Stock compensation expense
|
—
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|
|
—
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|
|
3,059
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|
|
—
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|
|
—
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|
|
—
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|
|
3,059
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|
|
Adoption of accounting standard update related to stock compensation accounting
|
|
|
|
|
598
|
|
|
(73
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)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
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|
|
525
|
|
|
Net issuance of treasury stock for vested restricted stock units
|
75
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(744
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)
|
|
—
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
(1,460
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)
|
|
(2,204
|
)
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2016
|
60,468
|
|
|
$
|
876
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|
|
$
|
240,204
|
|
|
$
|
1,462,236
|
|
|
$
|
(197,456
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)
|
|
$
|
(837,830
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)
|
|
$
|
668,030
|
|
See accompanying notes.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Silgan Holdings Inc., or Silgan, have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the full year.
The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2015 has been derived from our audited consolidated financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.
Certain prior year's amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current year's presentation.
You should read the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements.
In July 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board, or FASB, issued an accounting standards update, or ASU, that amends existing guidance for measuring inventories. This amendment requires us to measure inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out method and the average cost method at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This amendment did not change the methodology for measuring inventories recorded using the last-in, first-out method. As permitted, we have adopted this amendment early, effective January 1, 2016, and have applied it prospectively. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2016, the FASB issued an ASU that amends the guidance for stock compensation accounting. This amendment (i) requires all income tax effects of stock-based compensation awards to be recognized in the statement of income when such awards vest or are settled, (ii) allows an employer to repurchase more of an employee's shares upon the vesting or settlement of an award than it could have previously for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting, (iii) allows an employer to make a policy election to recognize forfeitures in respect of awards as they occur and (iv) specifies certain classifications on the statement of cash flows related to excess tax benefits and shares repurchased from employees for tax withholding purposes. As permitted, we have adopted this amendment early, effective January 1, 2016, and have applied it (i) prospectively as it related to recognizing income tax effects of awards in the statement of income, (ii) using the modified retrospective method as it related to classifying certain awards as equity rather than liabilities and recognizing forfeitures as they occur, and (iii) using the retrospective method as it related to classifying excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU that amends the guidance for revenue recognition. This amendment contains principles that will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that an entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This amendment permits the use of one of two retrospective transition methods. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted up to one year prior to the effective date. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an ASU that amends existing guidance for certain leases by lessees. This amendment will require us to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by long-term leases and to disclose additional quantitative and qualitative information about leasing arrangements. In addition, this amendment clarifies the presentation requirements of the effects of leases in the statement of income and statement of cash flows. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. This amendment is required to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 2. Rationalization Charges
We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Rationalization charges by business segment for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Closures
|
$
|
125
|
|
|
$
|
336
|
|
|
Plastic containers
|
946
|
|
|
389
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,071
|
|
|
$
|
725
|
|
Activity in reserves for our rationalization plans for the three months ended March 31 was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Employee
Severance
and Benefits
|
|
Plant
Exit
Costs
|
|
Non-Cash
Asset
Write-Down
|
|
Total
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2015
|
|
$
|
3,026
|
|
|
$
|
268
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
3,294
|
|
|
Charged to expense
|
|
1,008
|
|
|
25
|
|
|
38
|
|
|
1,071
|
|
|
Utilized and currency translation
|
|
(2,393
|
)
|
|
(177
|
)
|
|
(38
|
)
|
|
(2,608
|
)
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2016
|
|
$
|
1,641
|
|
|
$
|
116
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
1,757
|
|
Rationalization reserves were included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as accrued liabilities.
Remaining expenses and cash expenditures for our rationalization plans of
$9.5 million
and
$9.2 million
, respectively, are expected primarily within the next twelve months.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 3. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Accumulated other comprehensive loss is reported in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity. Amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrecognized Net
Defined Benefit
Plan Costs
|
|
Change in Fair
Value of
Derivatives
|
|
Foreign
Currency
Translation
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2015
|
$
|
(84,280
|
)
|
|
$
|
(988
|
)
|
|
$
|
(123,538
|
)
|
|
$
|
(208,806
|
)
|
|
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
|
—
|
|
|
(516
|
)
|
|
10,492
|
|
|
9,976
|
|
|
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other
comprehensive loss
|
913
|
|
|
461
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,374
|
|
|
Other comprehensive income
|
913
|
|
|
(55
|
)
|
|
10,492
|
|
|
11,350
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2016
|
$
|
(83,367
|
)
|
|
$
|
(1,043
|
)
|
|
$
|
(113,046
|
)
|
|
$
|
(197,456
|
)
|
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the unrecognized net defined benefit plan costs component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were net (losses) of
$(1.3) million
, excluding an income tax benefit of
$0.4 million
. These net (losses) consisted of
$(2.0) million
of amortization of net actuarial (losses) and
$0.7 million
of amortization of net prior service credit. Amortization of net actuarial losses and net prior service credit is a component of net periodic benefit cost. See Note 8 for further information.
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were net (losses) of
$(0.7) million
, excluding an income tax benefit of
$0.2 million
. These net (losses) included
$(0.2) million
related to our interest rate swap agreements which were recorded in interest and other debt expense and
$(0.5) million
related to our natural gas swap agreements which were recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three months ended March 31, 2016. See Note 6 for further information.
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications related to foreign currency translation for the three months ended March 31, 2016 included (i) foreign currency gains related to translation of quarter-end financial statements of foreign subsidiaries utilizing a functional currency other than the U.S. dollar of
$15.0 million
, (ii) foreign currency (losses) related to intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term investment nature of
$(0.6) million
and (iii) foreign currency (losses) related to our net investment hedges of
$(6.2) million
, excluding an income tax benefit of
$2.3 million
. See Note 6 for further discussion.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 4. Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
2016
|
|
March 31,
2015
|
|
Dec. 31,
2015
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Raw materials
|
$
|
212,445
|
|
|
$
|
192,292
|
|
|
$
|
215,018
|
|
|
Work-in-process
|
128,471
|
|
|
119,607
|
|
|
118,947
|
|
|
Finished goods
|
489,554
|
|
|
456,958
|
|
|
371,561
|
|
|
Other
|
13,827
|
|
|
14,342
|
|
|
13,938
|
|
|
|
844,297
|
|
|
783,199
|
|
|
719,464
|
|
|
Adjustment to value inventory
at cost on the LIFO method
|
(91,326
|
)
|
|
(103,021
|
)
|
|
(91,326
|
)
|
|
|
$
|
752,971
|
|
|
$
|
680,178
|
|
|
$
|
628,138
|
|
Note 5. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consisted of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31,
2016
|
|
March 31,
2015
|
|
Dec. 31,
2015
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Bank debt
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank revolving loans
|
$
|
299,031
|
|
|
$
|
359,500
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
U.S. term loans
|
346,750
|
|
|
365,000
|
|
|
346,750
|
|
|
Canadian term loans
|
45,119
|
|
|
52,515
|
|
|
47,973
|
|
|
Euro term loans
|
233,683
|
|
|
236,192
|
|
|
227,434
|
|
|
Other foreign bank revolving and term loans
|
105,046
|
|
|
97,600
|
|
|
103,661
|
|
|
Total bank debt
|
1,029,629
|
|
|
1,110,807
|
|
|
725,818
|
|
|
5½% Senior Notes
|
300,000
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
300,000
|
|
|
5% Senior Notes
|
500,000
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
500,000
|
|
|
Total debt - principal
|
1,829,629
|
|
|
1,910,807
|
|
|
1,525,818
|
|
|
Less unamortized debt issuance costs
|
11,619
|
|
|
14,234
|
|
|
12,271
|
|
|
Total debt
|
1,818,010
|
|
|
1,896,573
|
|
|
1,513,547
|
|
|
Less current portion
|
449,512
|
|
|
474,023
|
|
|
152,398
|
|
|
|
$
|
1,368,498
|
|
|
$
|
1,422,550
|
|
|
$
|
1,361,149
|
|
At March 31, 2016, amounts expected to be repaid within one year consisted of
$360.1 million
of bank revolving and term loans under our senior secured credit facility, or the Credit Agreement, and
$89.4 million
of foreign bank revolving and term loans.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 6. Financial Instruments
The financial instruments recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets include cash and cash equivalents, trade accounts receivable, trade accounts payable, debt obligations and swap agreements. Due to their short-term maturity, the carrying amounts of trade accounts receivable and trade accounts payable approximate their fair market values. The following table summarizes the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our other financial instruments at March 31, 2016:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Carrying
Amount
|
|
Fair
Value
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Assets:
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents
|
$
|
66,614
|
|
|
$
|
66,614
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bank debt
|
$
|
1,029,629
|
|
|
$
|
1,029,629
|
|
|
5½% Senior Notes
|
300,000
|
|
|
312,444
|
|
|
5% Senior Notes
|
500,000
|
|
|
510,270
|
|
|
Interest rate swap agreements
|
949
|
|
|
949
|
|
|
Natural gas swap agreements
|
724
|
|
|
724
|
|
Fair Value Measurements
GAAP defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). GAAP classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into a hierarchy consisting of three levels. Level 1 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 inputs represent unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability. Level 3 inputs represent unobservable inputs for the asset or liability. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
Financial Instruments Measured at Fair Value
The financial assets and liabilities that were measured on a recurring basis at March 31, 2016 consisted of our cash and cash equivalents, interest rate swap agreements and natural gas swap agreements. We measured the fair value of cash and cash equivalents using Level 1 inputs. We measured the fair value of the swap agreements using the income approach. The fair value of the swap agreements reflects the estimated amounts that we would pay or receive based on the present value of the expected cash flows derived from market interest rates and prices. As such, these derivative instruments were classified within Level 2.
Financial Instruments Not Measured at Fair Value
Our bank debt, 5½% Senior Notes due 2022, or the 5½% Notes, and 5% Senior Notes due 2020, or the 5% Notes, were recorded at historical amounts in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, as we have not elected to measure them at fair value. We measured the fair value of our variable rate bank debt using the market approach based on Level 2 inputs. Fair values of the 5½% Notes and the 5% Notes were estimated based on quoted market prices, a Level 1 input.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
Our derivative financial instruments were recorded in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. Changes in fair values of derivatives are recorded in each period in earnings or comprehensive income, depending on whether a derivative is designated as part of a hedge transaction and, if it is, the type of hedge transaction.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
We utilize certain derivative financial instruments to manage a portion of our interest rate and natural gas cost exposures. We limit our use of derivative financial instruments to interest rate and natural gas swap agreements. We do not engage in trading or other speculative uses of these financial instruments. For a financial instrument to qualify as a hedge, we must be exposed to interest rate or price risk, and the financial instrument must reduce the exposure and be designated as a hedge. Financial instruments qualifying for hedge accounting must maintain a high correlation between the hedging instrument and the item being hedged, both at inception and throughout the hedged period.
We utilize certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk. Net investment hedges that qualify for hedge accounting result in the recognition of foreign currency gains or losses, net of tax, in accumulated other comprehensive loss. We generally do not utilize external derivative financial instruments to manage our foreign currency exchange rate risk.
Our interest rate and natural gas swap agreements are accounted for as cash flow hedges. During the first three months of 2016, our hedges were fully effective. The fair value of our outstanding swap agreements in effect at March 31, 2016 was recorded in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as a total liability of
$1.7 million
, of which
$1.5 million
was included in accrued liabilities and
$0.2 million
was included in other liabilities.
The amounts reclassified to earnings from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were losses, net of income taxes, of
$0.5 million
. We estimate that we will reclassify losses of
$1.0 million
, net of income taxes, from the change in fair value of derivatives component of accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings during the next twelve months. The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings will vary from this amount as a result of changes in market conditions.
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
We have entered into U.S. dollar interest rate swap agreements to manage a portion of our exposure to interest rate fluctuations. At March 31, 2016, the aggregate notional principal amount of our outstanding interest rate swap agreements was
$100.0 million
. The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our interest rate swap agreements is recorded in interest and other debt expense in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net payments under our interest rate swap agreements were
$0.2 million
. These agreements are with financial institutions which are expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.
Natural Gas Swap Agreements
We have entered into natural gas swap agreements with a major financial institution to manage a portion of our exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices. At March 31, 2016, the aggregate notional principal amount of our natural gas swap agreements was
986,000
MMBtu of natural gas with fixed prices ranging from
$2.86
to
$3.21
per MMBtu, which hedges approximately
20 percent
of our estimated twelve month exposure to fluctuations in natural gas prices. The difference between amounts to be paid or received on our natural gas swap agreements is recorded in cost of goods sold in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net payments under our natural gas swap agreements were
$0.5 million
. These agreements are with a financial institution which is expected to fully perform under the terms thereof.
Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
In an effort to minimize foreign currency exchange rate risk, we have financed acquisitions of foreign operations primarily with loans borrowed under our senior secured credit facilities denominated in Euros and Canadian dollars. In addition, where available, we have borrowed funds in local currency or implemented certain internal hedging strategies to minimize our foreign currency exchange rate risk related to foreign operations. We have designated substantially all of our Euro denominated borrowings under the Credit Agreement as net investment hedges. Foreign currency losses related to our net investment hedges included in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2016 were
$6.2 million
.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 7. Commitments and Contingencies
A competition authority in Germany commenced an antitrust investigation involving the industry association for metal packaging in Germany and its members, including our metal container and closures subsidiaries in Germany. Given the early stage of the investigation, we cannot reasonably assess what actions may result from the investigation or estimate what costs we may incur as a result of the investigation.
We are a party to other legal proceedings, contract disputes and claims arising in the ordinary course of our business, none of which are expected to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.
Note 8. Retirement Benefits
The components of the net periodic pension benefit credit for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Service cost
|
$
|
3,313
|
|
|
$
|
4,050
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
6,434
|
|
|
7,149
|
|
|
Expected return on plan assets
|
(14,583
|
)
|
|
(15,655
|
)
|
|
Amortization of prior service cost
|
151
|
|
|
246
|
|
|
Amortization of actuarial losses
|
2,083
|
|
|
1,833
|
|
|
Net periodic benefit credit
|
$
|
(2,602
|
)
|
|
$
|
(2,377
|
)
|
The components of the net periodic other postretirement benefits credit for the three months ended March 31 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Service cost
|
$
|
67
|
|
|
$
|
143
|
|
|
Interest cost
|
254
|
|
|
360
|
|
|
Amortization of prior service credit
|
(850
|
)
|
|
(736
|
)
|
|
Amortization of actuarial gains
|
(118
|
)
|
|
(64
|
)
|
|
Net periodic benefit credit
|
$
|
(647
|
)
|
|
$
|
(297
|
)
|
Note 9. Income Taxes
Silgan and its subsidiaries file U.S. Federal income tax returns, as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. We have been accepted into the Compliance Assurance Program for the 2015 and 2016 tax years which provides for the review by the Internal Revenue Service, or IRS, of tax matters relating to our tax return prior to filing. We do not expect a material change to our unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 10. Treasury Stock
On February 28, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase by us of up to an aggregate of
$300.0
million of our common stock, inclusive of prior authorizations, from time to time through and including December 31, 2019. At March 31, 2016, we had approximately
$106.0
million remaining under this authorization for the repurchase of our common stock.
During the first three months of 2016, we issued
118,180
treasury shares which had an average cost of
$6.30
per share for restricted stock units that vested during the period. In accordance with the Silgan Holdings Inc. Amended and Restated 2004 Stock Incentive Plan, we repurchased
42,738
shares of our common stock at an average cost of
$51.57
to satisfy minimum employee withholding tax requirements resulting from the vesting of such restricted stock units.
We account for treasury shares using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) cost method. As of March 31, 2016,
27,087,901
shares of our common stock were held in treasury.
Note 11. Stock-Based Compensation
We currently have one stock-based compensation plan in effect, under which we have issued options and restricted stock units to our officers, other key employees and outside directors. During the first three months of 2016,
188,600
restricted stock units were granted to certain of our officers and other key employees. The fair value of these restricted stock units at the grant date was
$9.7 million
, which is being amortized ratably over the respective vesting period from the grant date.
SILGAN HOLDINGS INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Information at March 31, 2016 and 2015 and for the
three months then ended is unaudited)
Note 12. Business Segment Information
Reportable business segment information for the three months ended March 31 was as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Metal
Containers
|
|
Closures
|
|
Plastic
Containers
|
|
Corporate
|
|
Total
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
$
|
453,455
|
|
|
$
|
196,110
|
|
|
$
|
143,173
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
792,738
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
(1)
|
17,950
|
|
|
9,416
|
|
|
7,782
|
|
|
29
|
|
|
35,177
|
|
|
Rationalization charges
|
—
|
|
|
125
|
|
|
946
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
1,071
|
|
|
Segment income from operations
|
37,616
|
|
|
24,520
|
|
|
50
|
|
|
(4,740
|
)
|
|
57,446
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales
|
$
|
458,898
|
|
|
$
|
198,080
|
|
|
$
|
159,623
|
|
|
$
|
—
|
|
|
$
|
816,601
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization
(1)
|
17,192
|
|
|
9,727
|
|
|
8,692
|
|
|
32
|
|
|
35,643
|
|
|
Rationalization charges
|
—
|
|
|
336
|
|
|
389
|
|
|
—
|
|
|
725
|
|
|
Segment income from operations
|
40,667
|
|
|
21,575
|
|
|
9,211
|
|
|
(4,392
|
)
|
|
67,061
|
|
_____________
|
|
|
|
(1)
|
Depreciation and amortization excludes amortization of debt issuance costs of
$1.0 million
for each of the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015.
|
Total segment income from operations is reconciled to income before income taxes as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2016
|
|
2015
|
|
|
|
|
(Dollars in thousands)
|
|
Total segment income from operations
|
|
|
$
|
57,446
|
|
|
$
|
67,061
|
|
|
Interest and other debt expense
|
|
|
16,455
|
|
|
16,443
|
|
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Income before income taxes
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$
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40,991
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$
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50,618
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Sales and income from operations of our metal container business and part of our closures business are dependent, in part, upon fruit and vegetable harvests. The size and quality of these harvests varies from year to year, depending in large part upon the weather conditions in applicable regions. Because of the seasonality of the harvests, we have historically experienced higher unit sales volume in the third quarter of our fiscal year and generated a disproportionate amount of our annual income from operations during that quarter.
Item 2.
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2016
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2015
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(dollars in millions)
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Net sales
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Metal containers
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$
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453.4
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$
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458.9
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Closures
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196.1
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198.1
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Plastic containers
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143.2
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159.6
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Consolidated
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$
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792.7
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$
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816.6
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Income from operations
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Metal containers
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$
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37.6
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$
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40.7
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Closures
(1)
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24.5
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21.6
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Plastic containers
(2)
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0.1
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9.2
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Corporate
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(4.8
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(4.4
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Consolidated
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$
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57.4
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$
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67.1
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(1)
Includes rationalization charges of $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2)
Includes rationalization charges of $1.0 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
Overview
. Consolidated net sales were $792.7 million in the first quarter of 2016, representing a 2.9 percent decrease as compared to the first quarter of 2015 primarily due to the pass through of lower raw material costs, the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation and lower volumes in the plastic container business, partially offset by volume increases in the metal container and closures businesses. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2016 decreased by $9.7 million, or 14.5 percent, as compared to the same period in 2015 primarily due to higher manufacturing costs in the metal and plastic container businesses including start-up costs related to the new manufacturing facilities, lower volumes and foreign currency transaction losses in the plastic container business, the favorable impact in the prior year period from the lagged pass through of decreases in resin costs in the closures and plastic container businesses, foreign currency transaction gains in the prior year period in the metal container business and higher rationalization charges. These decreases were partially offset by higher unit volumes in the metal container and closures businesses and manufacturing efficiencies in the closures business. Results for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015 included rationalization charges of $1.1 million and $0.7 million, respectively. Net income for the first quarter of 2016 was $26.6 million as compared to $33.3 million for the same period in 2015. Net income per diluted share for the first quarter of 2016 was $0.44 as compared to $0.53 for the same period in 2015.
Net Sales
. The $23.9 million decrease in consolidated net sales in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the first quarter of 2015 was the result of lower net sales across all businesses.
Net sales for the metal container business decreased $5.5 million, or 1.2 percent, in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily the result of the pass through of lower raw material costs and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $1.2 million, partially offset by higher unit volumes of approximately 2 percent.
Net sales for the closures business decreased $2.0 million, or 1.0 percent, in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily the result of the pass through of lower raw material costs and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $1.5 million, partially offset by an increase in unit volumes of approximately 5 percent due primarily to higher demand from U.S. beverage markets.
Net sales for the plastic container business decreased $16.4 million, or 10.3 percent, in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was principally due to the pass through of lower raw material costs, lower volumes of approximately 1 percent and the impact of unfavorable foreign currency translation of approximately $3.0 million.
Gross Profit
. Gross profit margin decreased 0.6 percentage points to 14.4 percent in the first quarter of 2016 as compared to the same period in 2015 for the reasons discussed below in "Income from Operations".
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of consolidated net sales increased 0.3 percentage points to 7.0 percent for the first quarter of 2016 as compared to 6.7 percent for the same period in 2015. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $0.9 million to $55.4 million for the first quarter of 2016 as compared to $54.5 million for the same period in 2015.
Income from Operations
. Income from operations for the first quarter of 2016 decreased by $9.7 million, or 14.5 percent, as compared to the first quarter of 2015, and operating margin decreased to 7.2 percent from 8.2 percent over the same periods.
Income from operations of the metal container business for the first quarter of 2016 decreased $3.1 million, or 7.6 percent, as compared to the same period in 2015, and operating margin decreased to 8.3 percent from 8.9 percent over the same periods. The decrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to higher manufacturing costs, including start-up costs related to the new manufacturing facility in Iowa, and foreign currency transaction gains in the prior year period, partially offset by higher unit volumes.
Income from operations of the closures business for the first quarter of 2016 increased $2.9 million, or 13.4 percent, as compared to the same period in 2015, and operating margin increased to 12.5 percent from 10.9 percent over the same periods. The increase in income from operations was primarily due to higher unit volumes and manufacturing efficiencies, partially offset by the favorable impact in the prior year period from the lagged pass through of decreases in resin costs.
Income from operations of the plastic container business for the first quarter of 2016 decreased $9.1 million to $0.1 million as compared to $9.2 million in the same period in 2015, and operating margin decreased to 0.1 percent from 5.8 percent over the same periods. The decrease in income from operations was primarily attributable to higher incremental costs and inefficiencies incurred to service customers during the footprint optimization program, start-up costs related to the new manufacturing facilities, lower
volumes, the favorable impact in the prior year period from the lagged pass through of decreases in resin costs, foreign currency transaction losses and higher rationalization charges. Rationalization charges were $1.0 million and $0.4 million in the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Interest and Other Debt Expense.
Interest and other debt expense for the first quarter of 2016 of $16.5 million was flat as compared to the same period in 2015.
Provision for Income Taxes.
The effective tax rates were 35.2 percent and 34.2 percent for the first quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively. The effective tax rate in 2016 was unfavorably impacted by the cumulative adjustment of a change in tax law in a certain foreign jurisdiction, partially offset by higher income in more favorable tax jurisdictions in the quarter.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Our principal sources of liquidity have been net cash from operating activities and borrowings under our debt instruments, including our senior secured credit facility. Our liquidity requirements arise from our obligations under the indebtedness incurred in connection with our acquisitions and the refinancing of that indebtedness, capital investment in new and existing equipment, the funding of our seasonal working capital needs and other general corporate uses.
For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we used net borrowings of revolving loans of $299.2 million and cash and cash equivalents of $33.3 million to fund cash used in operations of $150.8 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $101.8 million, net capital expenditures of $60.9 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $10.4 million, the repayment of $6.4 million of long-term debt and repurchases of common stock under the stock plan of $2.2 million.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, we used net borrowings of revolving loans of $360.5 million, cash and cash equivalents of $93.5 million and proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt of $0.9 million to fund the repurchase of our common stock in the tender offer for $162.6 million (which includes $0.8 million of fees and expenses), cash used in operations of $143.7 million, decreases in outstanding checks of $82.8 million, net capital expenditures of $48.8 million, dividends paid on our common stock of $10.3 million, the repayment of $4.2 million of long-term debt and repurchases of common stock under the stock plan of $2.5 million.
At March 31, 2016, we had $299.0 million of revolving loans outstanding under the Credit Agreement. After taking into account outstanding letters of credit, the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement at March 31, 2016 was $663.6 million and Cdn $15.0 million.
Because we sell metal containers and closures used in fruit and vegetable pack processing, we have seasonal sales. As is common in the industry, we must utilize working capital to build inventory and then carry accounts receivable for some customers beyond the end of the packing season. Due to our seasonal requirements, which generally peak sometime in the summer or early fall, we may incur short-term indebtedness to finance our working capital requirements. Our peak seasonal working capital requirements have historically averaged approximately $350 million. We fund seasonal working capital requirements through revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, other foreign bank loans and cash on hand. We may use the available portion of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, after taking into account our seasonal needs and outstanding letters of credit, for other general corporate purposes including acquisitions, capital expenditures, dividends, stock repurchases and to refinance or repurchase other debt.
We believe that cash generated from operations and funds from borrowings available under the Credit Agreement and other foreign bank loans will be sufficient to meet our expected operating needs, planned capital expenditures, debt service, tax obligations, pension benefit plan contributions, share repurchases and common stock dividends for the foreseeable future. We continue to evaluate acquisition opportunities in the consumer goods packaging market and may incur additional indebtedness, including indebtedness under the Credit Agreement, to finance any such acquisition.
We are in compliance with all financial and operating covenants contained in our financing agreements and believe that we will continue to be in compliance during 2016 with all of these covenants.
Rationalization Charges
We continually evaluate cost reduction opportunities across each of our businesses, including rationalizations of our existing facilities through plant closings and downsizings. We use a disciplined approach to identify opportunities that generate attractive cash returns. Under our rationalization plans, we made cash payments of $2.6 million and $3.2 million for the three months ended March 31,
2016 and 2015, respectively. Additional cash spending under our rationalization plans of approximately $9.2 million is expected primarily within the next twelve months.
You should also read Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for the three months ended March 31, 2016 included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In July 2015, the FASB issued an ASU that amends existing guidance for measuring inventories. This amendment requires us to measure inventories recorded using the first-in, first-out method and the average cost method at the lower of cost and net realizable value. This amendment did not change the methodology for measuring inventories recorded using the last-in, first-out method. As permitted, we have adopted this amendment early, effective January 1, 2016, and have applied it prospectively. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In March 2016, the FASB issued an ASU that amends the guidance for stock compensation accounting. This amendment (i) requires all income tax effects of stock-based compensation awards to be recognized in the statement of income when such awards vest or are settled, (ii) allows an employer to repurchase more of an employee's shares upon the vesting or settlement of an award than it could have previously for tax withholding purposes without triggering liability accounting, (iii) allows an employer to make a policy election to recognize forfeitures in respect of awards as they occur and (iv) specifies certain classifications on the statement of cash flows related to excess tax benefits and shares repurchased from employees for tax withholding purposes. As permitted, we have adopted this amendment early, effective January 1, 2016, and have applied it (i) prospectively as it related to recognizing income tax effects of awards in the statement of income, (ii) using the modified retrospective method as it related to classifying certain awards as equity rather than liabilities and recognizing forfeitures as they occur, and (iii) using the retrospective method as it related to classifying excess tax benefits on the statement of cash flows. The adoption of this amendment did not have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the FASB issued an ASU that amends the guidance for revenue recognition. This amendment contains principles that will require an entity to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods and services to customers at an amount that an entity expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. This amendment permits the use of one of two retrospective transition methods. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2018, with early adoption permitted up to one year prior to the effective date. We have not yet selected a transition method and are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In February 2016, the FASB issued an ASU that amends existing guidance for certain leases by lessees. This amendment will require us to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for the rights and obligations created by long-term leases and to disclose additional quantitative and qualitative information about leasing arrangements. In addition, this amendment clarifies the presentation requirements of the effects of leases in the statement of income and statement of cash flows. This amendment will be effective for us on January 1, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. This amendment is required to be adopted using a modified retrospective approach. We are currently evaluating the impact of this amendment on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.