UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
FORM 10-Q
[x] Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the Period Ended September 30, 2001
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OR
[_] Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
For the Transition Period From_______________to__________
Commission file number 1-652
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UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
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(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
VIRGINIA 54-0414210
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1501 North Hamilton Street, Richmond, Virginia 23230
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code - (804) 359-9311
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Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant
was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No_____
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the Registrant's classes of
Common Stock as of the latest practicable date:
Common Stock, No par value - 26,737,578 shares outstanding as of October 24,
2001
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Universal Corporation and Subsidiaries
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands of dollars, except per share data)
2001 2000
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Sales and other operating revenues $ 616,377 $ 650,765
Costs and expenses
Cost of goods sold 499,911 537,355
Selling, general and administrative expenses 61,644 61,474
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Operating Income 54,822 51,936
Equity in pretax earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 1,313 1,349
Interest expense 13,559 14,829
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Income before income taxes and other items 42,576 38,456
Income taxes 14,902 14,998
Minority interests (655) (1,507)
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Net Income $ 28,329 $ 24,965
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Earnings per common share $ 1.04 $ .89
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Diluted earnings per share $ 1.04 $ .89
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Retained earnings - beginning of period $ 540,546 $ 499,490
Net income 28,329 24,965
Cash dividends declared ($.32 - 2001, $.31 - 2000) (8,626) (8,421)
Purchase of common stock (8,142) (9,573)
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Retained earnings - end of period $ 552,107 $ 506,461
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See accompanying notes.
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Universal Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)
Sept. 30, June 30,
2001 2001
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ASSETS
Current
Cash and cash equivalents $ 59,400 $ 109,540
Accounts receivable 354,464 330,146
Advances to suppliers 73,267 66,683
Accounts receivable - unconsolidated affiliates 4,459 3,531
Inventories - at lower of cost or market:
Tobacco 597,000 389,520
Lumber and building products 80,669 78,945
Agri-products 77,001 80,168
Other 25,561 26,176
Prepaid income taxes 18,022 17,683
Deferred income taxes 8,511 8,256
Other current assets 20,621 21,998
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Total current assets 1,318,975 1,132,646
Property, plant and equipment - at cost
Land 26,575 26,523
Buildings 245,269 236,875
Machinery and equipment 504,066 500,505
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775,910 763,903
Less accumulated depreciation 426,378 425,808
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349,532 338,095
Other
Goodwill 111,413 111,341
Other intangibles 11,368 12,191
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 79,728 78,860
Deferred income taxes 33,618 37,620
Other noncurrent assets 86,653 71,620
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322,780 311,632
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$ 1,991,287 $ 1,782,373
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See accompanying notes.
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Universal Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)
Sept. 30, June 30,
2001 2001
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current
Notes payable and overdrafts $ 254,188 $ 190,776
Accounts payable 254,808 241,607
Accounts payable - unconsolidated affiliates 3,106 4,967
Customer advances and deposits 206,673 96,166
Accrued compensation 13,949 22,020
Income taxes payable 29,189 23,789
Current portion of long-term obligations 2,505 2,440
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Total current liabilities 764,418 581,765
Long-term obligations 526,100 515,349
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 39,056 39,088
Other long-term liabilities 66,769 59,351
Deferred income taxes 6,849 6,380
Minority interests 26,018 28,311
Shareholders' equity
Preferred stock, no par value, authorized 5,000,000
shares none issued or outstanding
Common stock, no par value, authorized 100,000,000
shares, issued and outstanding 26,978,878 shares
(27,184,663 at June 30, 2001) 85,437 85,582
Retained earnings 552,107 540,546
Accumulated other comprehensive income (75,467) (73,999)
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Total shareholders' equity 562,077 552,129
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$ 1,991,287 $ 1,782,373
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See accompanying notes.
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Universal Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Three months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands of dollars)
2001 2000
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 28,329 $ 24,965
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net
cash provided by operating activities 16,100 9,500
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (112,869) (76,893)
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Net cash provided by operating activities (68,440) (42,428)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (24,800) (16,000)
Purchase of business, net of cash acquired (14,000)
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Net cash provided (used) in investing activities (38,800) (16,000)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Issuance (repayment) of short-term debt, net 74,500 100,700
Repayment of long-term debt - (20,000)
Purchases of common stock (8,800) (10,500)
Dividends paid (8,600) (8,400)
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Net cash provided (used) in financing activities 57,100 61,800
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents (50,140) 3,372
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 109,540 61,395
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 59,400 $ 64,767
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See accompanying notes.
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Universal Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2001
All figures contained herein are unaudited.
1). Universal Corporation, with its subsidiaries (the "Company"), has seasonal
operations in tobacco, lumber and building products, and agri-products.
Therefore, the results of operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2001,
are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the year ending
June 30, 2002. All adjustments necessary to state fairly the results for such
period have been included and were of a normal recurring nature. Certain amounts
in prior year statements have been reclassified to conform to the current year's
presentation.
2). Contingent liabilities: The Company provides guarantees for seasonal pre-
export crop financing for some of its subsidiaries. In addition, certain
subsidiaries provide guarantees that ensure that value-added taxes will be
repaid if the crops are not exported. At September 30, 2001, total exposure
under guarantees issued for banking facilities of Brazilian farmers was
approximately $50 million. Other contingent liabilities approximate $30 million.
The Company considers the possibility of loss on any of these guarantees to be
remote. The Company's Brazilian subsidiaries have been notified by the tax
authorities of proposed adjustments to income tax returns filed in prior years.
The total proposed adjustments, including penalties and interest, approximate
$18 million. The Company believes the Brazilian tax returns filed were in
compliance with the applicable tax code. The numerous proposed adjustments vary
in complexity and amount. While it is not feasible to predict the precise amount
or timing of each proposed adjustment, the Company believes that the ultimate
disposition will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
consolidated financial position or results of operations.
Although the Company does not expect any significant impact on fiscal year 2002
earnings, if the political situation in Zimbabwe were to deteriorate
significantly, the Company's ability to recover its assets there could be
impaired. The Company's equity in its net assets of subsidiaries in Zimbabwe was
$37 million at June 30, 2001.
3). On July 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 141 "Business Combinations" and No. 142 "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets." The adoption of these standards did not have a material
impact on the quarterly consolidated financial position or results of operations
for the Company.
4). During fiscal years 2000 and 2001, the Company adopted restructuring plans
with a total cost of $19.7 million. During the three-month period ended
September 30, 2001, the Company made $2.6 million in cash payments to 84
employees. No additional restructuring costs were recorded during the quarter.
The remaining liability for severance payments as of September 30, 2001 was $4
million and will be paid during fiscal years 2002 and 2003.
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5). The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share and
diluted earnings per share.
Periods ended September 30, 2001 2000
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Net income (in thousands of dollars) $ 28,329 $ 24,965
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Denominator for earnings per share:
Weighted average shares 27,110,489 28,055,105
Effect of dilutive securities:
Employee stock options 185,454 5,460
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share 27,295,943 28,060,565
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Earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.89
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Diluted earnings per share $ 1.04 $ 0.89
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6). Comprehensive Income:
Periods ended September 30, 2001 2000
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(in thousands of dollars)
Net income $ 28,329 $ 24,965
Foreign currency translation adjustment (1,468) 226
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Comprehensive income $ 26,861 $ 25,191
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7). Segments are based on product categories. The Company evaluates performance
based on segment operating income and equity in pretax earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates.
Three months ended September 30, 2001 2000
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(in thousands of dollars)
SALES AND OTHER OPERATING REVENUES
Tobacco $ 375,258 $ 402,245
Lumber/building products 126,189 129,662
Agri-products 114,930 118,858
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Consolidated total $ 616,377 $ 650,765
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OPERATING INCOME
Tobacco $ 49,123 $ 46,780
Lumber/building products 7,825 7,650
Agri-products 4,165 3,757
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Total 61,113 58,187
Less:
Corporate expenses 4,978 4,902
Equity in pretax earnings of unconsolidated
affiliates 1,313 1,349
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Consolidated total $ 54,822 $ 51,936
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8). Depreciation and amortization for the three-month periods are as follows:
Three months ended September 30, 2001 2000
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(in thousands of dollars)
Depreciation $ 11,147 $ 10,744
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Amortization $ 1,244 $ 1,609
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Liquidity and Capital Resources
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Working capital at September 30, 2001, was $555 million compared to $551
million at June 30, 2001. The increase in working capital was the result of an
increase in current assets of $186 million, primarily from a seasonal increase
in tobacco inventories, net of an $182 million increase in current liabilities.
In the United States, tobacco working capital needs are normally at their lowest
point at June 30. Tobacco inventories increased during the quarter in Brazil,
Malawi and the United States as tobacco is purchased from farmers and at
auction. The purchased tobacco is financed with cash, notes payable and
customer deposits. The mix of notes payable and customer advances is dependent
on both the Company's and its customers' borrowing capabilities, interest rates,
and exchange rates. The Company does not purchase material quantities of tobacco
on a speculative basis; thus the respective increase in inventory represents
primarily tobacco that has been committed to customers.
Generally, the Company's international tobacco operations conduct business
in U.S. dollars, thereby limiting foreign exchange risk to local production and
overhead costs. Agri-product and lumber operations enter into foreign exchange
contracts to hedge firm purchase and sales commitments for terms of less than
six months. Interest rate risk is limited because customers in the tobacco
business usually pre-finance purchases or pay market rates of interest for
inventory purchased for their accounts.
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On October 23, 2001, the Board of Directors increased the Company's
authority to repurchase its common shares by $150 million. The programs provide
for purchases of up to $450 million. As of October 24, 2001, the Company had
purchased, since the inception of the program, 9.8 million shares of Universal
common stock for approximately $269 million. Currently, about 26.7 million
common shares are outstanding.
Management believes that the liquidity and capital resources of the company
at September 30, 2001, remain adequate to support the Company's foreseeable
operating needs.
Results of Operations
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'Sales and Other Operating Revenues' decreased $34 million or 5% in the
first quarter of fiscal year 2002 compared to the prior year's comparable
quarter. In the quarter, tobacco revenues were down by $27 million; lumber and
building products revenues were down by $3 million; and agri-products revenues
decreased by $4 million. The most important factor in the revenue decline has
been the reduction in revenue caused by the shift in the United States to direct
purchasing of tobacco leaf by manufacturers. Sales volumes of the Company's
lumber and building operations declined due to the 6% appreciation in the dollar
against the euro. Agri-product revenues have declined due to weaknesses in the
tea and rubber businesses.
Fiscal year 2001 segment operating income in the first quarter increased by
$3 million or 5% compared to the same period last year. Tobacco earnings for the
quarter were $2 million higher that the prior year's first quarter due to
increased shipments to customers of tobaccos from Brazil, Asia and Africa. The
African shipments had been delayed from the prior year primarily due to late
marketing of crops, while the Brazilian shipments were earlier than usual. The
positive benefits of these shipments was partially offset by higher costs in the
United States due
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to transition from an auction system to direct contracting as well as the loss
of income from green market services. Old crop shipments in the first quarter of
cigar leaf from Brazil and Indonesia also bolstered the Company's earnings from
the sale of dark tobacco. Lumber and building product results increased by 2% as
increases in local currency results offset the 6% decline in the value of the
euro compared to the dollar. Agri-product results were also higher as the
Company's confectionery seeds and nuts and dried fruits distribution operations
performed well compensating for weaker results for rubber and tea.
Interest expense decreased for the quarter due to lower interest rates.
The Company's estimated effective tax rate in fiscal year 2002 declined slightly
from the prior year's annual rate to 35%.
Despite the strong first quarter, the Company announced on September 27,
2001, its earnings expectation of approximately $100 million for the full 2002
fiscal year. The Company continues to see higher costs in the United States
where the transition from an auction market to direct contracting with farmers
has required sufficient staffing to participate in both systems. In addition,
the very high price of U.S. leaf has made it extremely difficult to recover all
of the increased costs, particularly start-up costs, emanating from the new
system. Rising medical costs have also adversely affected U.S. operations.
Another major factor in the changed earnings outlook is the reduction in
crops being marketed this year from a number of important areas including
Brazil, Malawi, and Zimbabwe. Because of the Company's traditionally large
orders in these origins, it is difficult to purchase all of our requirements
when crops are reduced significantly. This year, the Company faces the unusual
circumstance of smaller crops in a number of these areas at the same time. In
addition, the continuing political and economic instability in Zimbabwe together
with the very high prices
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being paid for this year's crops have reduced their attractiveness in world
markets and led to the shifting of some business to other origins such as
Brazil. Although the current fiscal year will be negatively impacted, the
Company's Brazilian operations could see a benefit from such shifts in fiscal
year 2003.
The present outlook is for continued good performance from the Company's
non-tobacco operations in fiscal year 2002. However, if the European economy
weakens significantly in the aftermath of the tragic events of September 11, the
Company's lumber and building products operations could be adversely affected.
Also, the volatility of the dollar/euro exchange rate makes accurate projection
of dollar results for these Dutch companies difficult.
The Company is moving aggressively to deal with the increased costs and
inefficiencies associated with this period of far reaching change in the U. S.
tobacco market. In addition to continuing efforts to manage U.S. costs, the
Company's actions include the significant investments announced this spring in
new and upgraded processing facilities in North Carolina and in Danville,
Virginia. The upgrade in Danville should begin to have a positive impact on our
U.S. operations in fiscal year 2003, and the new plant will begin operations in
the following year. While smaller crops in key regions will reduce our volumes
in the near term, they should also lead to improved market balance over the
longer term. Based on preliminary indications, we now expect larger crops to be
marketed in fiscal year 2003 in both Brazil and Malawi, where the Company has a
significant presence.
Readers are cautioned that the statements contained herein regarding
expected earnings and expectations for the Company's performance are forward-
looking statements based upon management's current knowledge and assumptions
about future events, including anticipated levels of production of tobacco and
demand for and supply of the Company's products and
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services, costs incurred in providing these products and services, timing of
shipments to customers, changes in market structure, and general economic,
political, market and weather conditions. Lumber and building products earnings
are also affected by changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the
euro. Actual results, therefore, could vary from those expected. Reference is
made to Items 1 and 7 and the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements in
Item 8 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2001, regarding important factors that could cause actual results to
differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement made by
or on behalf of the Company, including forward-looking statements contained in
Item 2 of this Form 10-Q.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a. Exhibits
12. Ratio of earnings to fixed charges.*
b. Reports on Form 8-K.
Report on Form 8-K filed August 3, 2001 filing press release announcing
fiscal year earnings and filing press release announcing quarterly
dividend.
Report on Form 8-K filed September 23, 2001 filing press release
announcing earnings expectations.
* - Filed herewith
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SIGNATURES
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 26, 2001 UNIVERSAL CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
/s/ Hartwell H. Roper
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Hartwell H. Roper, Vice
President and Chief Financial
Officer
/s/ James A. Huffman
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James A. Huffman, Controller
(Principal Accounting
Officer)