Hawkins 10Q Q2 09.28.2014


 
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 28, 2014
Commission file number 0-7647
HAWKINS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 
 

MINNESOTA
 
41-0771293
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
2381 ROSEGATE, ROSEVILLE, MINNESOTA 55113
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(612) 331-6910
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 
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  ý    NO  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  ý    NO  ¨
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Large Accelerated Filer
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ý
 
 
 
 
Non-Accelerated Filer
¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller Reporting Company
¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   
YES  ¨    NO  ý
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
CLASS
 
Shares Outstanding at October 24, 2014
Common Stock, par value $.05 per share
 
10,621,201

 



HAWKINS, INC.
INDEX TO FORM 10-Q
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
PART I.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 3.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
PART II.
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1A.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share data)

 
September 28,
2014
 
March 30,
2014
ASSETS
 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:
 

 

Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
26,701

 
$
33,486

Investments available-for-sale
 
15,435

 
13,843

Trade receivables — less allowance for doubtful accounts:
 


 


$402 as of September 28, 2014 and $477 as of March 30, 2014
 
35,598

 
37,946

Inventories
 
37,292

 
26,192

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
1,704

 
3,160

Total current assets
 
116,730

 
114,627

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:
 
164,597

 
158,875

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
 
(73,319
)
 
(68,406
)
Net property, plant, and equipment
 
91,278

 
90,469

OTHER ASSETS:
 


 


Goodwill
 
7,392

 
7,392

Intangible assets — less accumulated amortization:
 


 


$3,434 as of September 28, 2014 and $3,069 as of March 30, 2014
 
8,144

 
8,509

Long-term investments
 
19,464

 
15,852

Other
 
218

 
344

Total other assets
 
35,218

 
32,097

Total assets
 
$
243,226

 
$
237,193

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 


 


CURRENT LIABILITIES:
 


 


Accounts payable
 
$
18,691

 
$
18,306

Dividends payable
 
4,033

 
3,823

Accrued payroll and employee benefits
 
5,341

 
5,555

Deferred income taxes
 
2,900

 
2,900

Income tax payable
 
829

 
1,444

Other current liabilities
 
3,666

 
3,801

Total current liabilities
 
35,460

 
35,829

PENSION WITHDRAWAL LIABILITY
 
6,739

 
6,887

OTHER LONG-TERM LIABILITIES
 
742

 
1,878

DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
 
10,194

 
10,186

Total liabilities
 
53,135

 
54,780

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
 
—

 
—

SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:
 

 

Common stock; authorized: 30,000,000 shares of $0.05 par value; 10,560,543 and 10,562,400 shares issued and outstanding as of September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014, respectively
 
528

 
528

Additional paid-in capital
 
50,033

 
50,502

Retained earnings
 
139,561

 
131,427

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
(31
)
 
(44
)
Total shareholders’ equity
 
190,091

 
182,413

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
 
$
243,226

 
$
237,193

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and per-share data)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
Sales
 
$
88,881

 
$
86,599

 
$
186,917

 
$
181,343

Cost of sales
 
(70,759
)
 
(70,029
)
 
(150,299
)
 
(147,542
)
Gross profit
 
18,122

 
16,570

 
36,618

 
33,801

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
(8,271
)
 
(8,293
)
 
(17,146
)
 
(17,263
)
Operating income
 
9,851

 
8,277

 
19,472

 
16,538

Interest expense, net
 
(18
)
 
(12
)
 
(4
)
 
(27
)
Income before income taxes
 
9,833

 
8,265

 
19,468

 
16,511

Income tax provision
 
(3,686
)
 
(3,058
)
 
(7,300
)
 
(6,192
)
Net income
 
$
6,147

 
$
5,207

 
$
12,168

 
$
10,319

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of shares outstanding - basic
 
10,558,173

 
10,545,719

 
10,564,107

 
10,533,951

Weighted average number of shares outstanding - diluted
 
10,603,931

 
10,588,747

 
10,616,874

 
10,582,318

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per share
 
$
0.58

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.15

 
$
0.98

Diluted earnings per share
 
$
0.58

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.15

 
$
0.98

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.38

 
$
0.36

 
$
0.38

 
$
0.36

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
Net income
 
$
6,147

 
$
5,207

 
$
12,168

 
$
10,319

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments
 
21

 
(13
)
 
13

 
(43
)
Total comprehensive income
 
$
6,168

 
$
5,194

 
$
12,181

 
$
10,276

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HAWKINS, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
 
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net income
 
$
12,168

 
$
10,319

Reconciliation to cash flows:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
6,071

 
6,748

Stock compensation expense
 
767

 
596

(Gain) loss from property disposals
 
(47
)
 
53

Changes in operating accounts providing (using) cash:
 
 
 
 
Trade receivables
 
2,348

 
(888
)
Inventories
 
(11,100
)
 
(3,418
)
Accounts payable
 
50

 
274

Accrued liabilities
 
(1,633
)
 
(424
)
Income tax payable
 
(615
)
 
193

Other
 
1,582

 
1,343

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
9,591

 
14,796

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Additions to property, plant, and equipment
 
(6,242
)
 
(6,529
)
Purchases of investments
 
(12,409
)
 
(13,791
)
Sale and maturities of investments
 
7,225

 
9,245

Proceeds from property disposals
 
108

 
55

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(11,318
)
 
(11,020
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Cash dividends paid
 
(3,823
)
 
(3,592
)
New shares issued
 
491

 
459

Shares surrendered for payroll taxes
 
(295
)
 
(485
)
Proceeds from the exercise of stock options
 
—

 
186

Excess tax benefit from share-based compensation
 
—

 
52

Shares repurchased
 
(1,431
)
 
—

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(5,058
)
 
(3,380
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
(6,785
)
 
396

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
33,486

 
28,715

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD
 
$
26,701

 
$
29,111

 
 
 
 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
7,945

 
$
5,947

Noncash investing activities - Capital expenditures in accounts payable
 
$
1,035

 
$
589

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.


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HAWKINS, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Note 1 – Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions for Form 10-Q and, accordingly, do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014, previously filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial position and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods presented. All adjustments made to the interim condensed consolidated financial statements were of a normal recurring nature. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The accounting policies we follow are set forth in “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 1 – Nature of Business and Significant Accounting Policies” to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014 filed with the SEC on May 29, 2014. There has been no significant change in our accounting policies since the end of fiscal 2014.
The results of operations for the six months ended September 28, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year.
References to fiscal 2014 refer to the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014 and references to fiscal 2015 refer to the fiscal year ending March 29, 2015.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued new accounting requirements for recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. The requirements of the new standard will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 (our fiscal year ended April 1, 2018), and interim periods within those annual periods. We are currently evaluating the impact of this accounting pronouncement on our results of operations and financial position.
Note 2 – Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) are computed by dividing net earnings by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS includes the incremental shares assumed to be issued upon the exercise of stock options and the incremental shares assumed to be issued as performance units and restricted stock. Basic and diluted EPS were calculated using the following:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
 
September 28,
2014
 
September 29,
2013
Weighted-average common shares outstanding—basic
 
10,558,173

 
10,545,719

 
10,564,107

 
10,533,951

Dilutive impact of stock options, performance units, and restricted stock
 
45,758

 
43,028

 
52,767

 
48,367

Weighted-average common shares outstanding—diluted
 
10,603,931

 
10,588,747

 
10,616,874

 
10,582,318

For the three and six months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, there were no shares or stock options excluded from the calculation of weighted-average common shares for diluted EPS.





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Note 3 – Business Combinations

Acquisition of Advance Chemical Solutions, Inc.: On October 1, 2013, we acquired substantially all of the assets of Advance Chemical Solutions, Inc. (“ACS”). We paid $2.4 million in cash at closing. In addition, we may be obligated to pay an aggregate of $0.5 million in additional consideration to ACS over the first three years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance targets, $0.4 million of which was earned in the first year and will be paid in our third quarter.

The ACS acquisition was accounted for under the acquisition method of accounting, under which the total estimated purchase price is allocated to the net tangible and intangible assets acquired based on their estimated fair values. We estimated the fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be $2.8 million using a discounted cash flow analysis (income approach).

ACS had revenues of approximately $4.0 million for the 12 months ended September 30, 2013. The results of its operations since the acquisition date are included in our Water Treatment segment.

Note 4 – Cash and Cash Equivalents and Investments
The following table presents information about our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized to determine such fair value.
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
26,701

 
$
26,701

 
$
—

 
$
—

Certificates of deposit
 
30,602

 
—

 
30,602

 
—

Municipal bonds
 
4,297

 
—

 
4,297

 
—

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 30,
2014
 
 
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
33,486

 
$
33,486

 
$
—

 
$
—

Certificates of deposit
 
24,437

 
—

 
24,437

 
—

Municipal bonds
 
5,258

 
—

 
5,258

 
—

Our financial assets that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis are certificates of deposit (“CD’s”) and municipal bonds, with original maturities ranging from three months to three years, that fall within valuation technique Level 2. The CD’s and municipal bonds are classified as investments in current assets and noncurrent assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of September 28, 2014, the combined CD’s and municipal bonds had a fair value of $15.4 million in current assets and $19.5 million in noncurrent assets compared to CD’s and municipal bonds with a fair value of $13.8 million in current assets and $15.9 million in noncurrent assets as of March 30, 2014.
Note 5 – Inventories
Inventories at September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014 consisted of the following:
 
 
September 28,
2014
 
March 30,
2014
(In thousands)
 
 
Inventory (FIFO basis)
 
$
43,126

 
$
31,344

LIFO reserve
 
(5,834
)
 
(5,152
)
Net inventory
 
$
37,292

 
$
26,192

The first in, first out (“FIFO”) value of inventories accounted for under the last in, first out (“LIFO”) method was $39.8 million at September 28, 2014 and $28.5 million at March 30, 2014. The remainder of the inventory was valued and accounted for under the FIFO method.

The LIFO reserve increased $0.2 million during the three months ended September 28, 2014, and decreased $0.4 million during the three months ended September 29, 2013. During the six months ended September 28, 2014, the LIFO reserve increased

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$0.7 million, and for the six months ended September 29, 2013 the LIFO reserve decreased $0.1 million. The valuation of LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on our estimates of year-end inventory levels and costs.

Note 6 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill. The carrying amount of goodwill as of September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014 was $7.4 million.
Intangible assets. Intangible assets consist primarily of customer lists, trademarks, trade secrets and non-compete agreements classified as finite life and trade names classified as indefinite life, related to business acquisitions. A summary of our intangible assets as of September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014 were as follows:
 
 
September 28, 2014
 
March 30, 2014
(In thousands)
 
Gross
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross 
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Finite-life intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
 
$
6,913

 
$
(1,465
)
 
$
5,448

 
$
6,913

 
$
(1,292
)
 
$
5,621

Trademark
 
1,335

 
(507
)
 
828

 
1,335

 
(421
)
 
914

Trade secrets
 
962

 
(832
)
 
130

 
962

 
(768
)
 
194

Carrier relationships
 
800

 
(297
)
 
503

 
800

 
(257
)
 
543

Other finite-life intangible assets
 
341

 
(333
)
 
8

 
341

 
(331
)
 
10

Total finite-life intangible assets
 
10,351

 
(3,434
)
 
6,917

 
10,351

 
(3,069
)
 
7,282

Indefinite-life intangible assets
 
1,227

 
—

 
1,227

 
1,227

 
—

 
1,227

Total intangible assets
 
$
11,578

 
$
(3,434
)
 
$
8,144

 
$
11,578

 
$
(3,069
)
 
$
8,509


Note 7 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Components of accumulated other comprehensive loss on our consolidated balance sheet, net of tax, were as follows:
(In thousands)
 
September 28,
2014
 
March 30,
2014
Unrealized loss on:
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale investments
 
$
(23
)
 
$
(36
)
Post-retirement plan liability
 
(8
)
 
(8
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
 
$
(31
)
 
$
(44
)
Note 8 – Share-Based Compensation
Performance-Based Restricted Stock Units. Our Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a performance-based equity compensation arrangement for our executive officers during the first quarters of each of fiscal 2015 and 2014. These performance-based arrangements provide for the grant of performance-based restricted stock units that represent a possible future issuance of restricted shares of our common stock based on a pre-tax income target for the applicable fiscal year. The actual number of restricted shares to be issued to each executive officer is determined when our final financial information becomes available after the applicable fiscal year and will be between zero shares and 50,874 shares in the aggregate for fiscal 2015. The restricted shares issued will fully vest two years after the last day of the fiscal year on which the performance is based. We are recording the compensation expense for the outstanding performance share units and the converted restricted stock over the life of the awards.
The following table represents the restricted stock activity for the six months ended September 28, 2014:
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted-
Average Grant
Date Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of period
 
52,104

 
$
36.99

Granted
 
24,932

 
34.45

Vested
 
(23,300
)
 
33.01

Forfeited or expired
 
(156
)
 
33.01

Outstanding at end of period
 
53,580

 
$
37.55


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We recorded compensation expense of $0.2 million and $0.5 million related to performance share units and restricted stock for the three and six months ended September 28, 2014. We recorded compensation expense of $0.2 million and $0.3 million related to performance share units and restricted stock for the three and six months ended September 29, 2013. Substantially all of the compensation expense was recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Restricted Stock Awards. As part of their retainer, each non-employee director receives an annual grant of restricted stock for their Board services. The restricted stock awards are expensed over the requisite vesting period, which is one year from the date of issuance, based on the market value on the date of grant. As of September 28, 2014, there were 7,077 shares of restricted stock with a weighted averaged grant date fair value of $34.61 outstanding under this program. Compensation expense for the three and six months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 related to restricted stock awards to the Board was $0.1 million.

Stock Option Awards. The Board previously approved a long-term incentive equity compensation arrangement for our executive officers that provided for the grant of non-qualified stock options that vested at the end of a three-year period, although no stock options have been granted since our fiscal year ended March 28, 2010. As of September 28, 2014, we had 9,333 stock options outstanding and exercisable at a weighted average exercise price of $19.90. No expense was recorded for the three and six months ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013 related to the value of stock options.

Note 9 – Share Repurchase Program

On May 29, 2014, our Board authorized a share repurchase program of up to 300,000 shares of our outstanding common shares. Under the program, we are authorized to repurchase shares for cash on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. Upon repurchase of the shares, we reduced our common stock for the par value of the shares with the excess applied against additional paid-in capital.

During the first half of fiscal 2015 we repurchased 39,170 shares of common stock with an aggregate value of $1.4 million.

Note 10 – Litigation, Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation — There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party or of which any of our property is the subject. Legal fees associated with such matters are expensed as incurred.
Note 11 – Segment Information
We have two reportable segments: Industrial and Water Treatment. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies as disclosed in our fiscal 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Product costs and expenses for each segment are based on actual costs incurred along with cost allocation of shared and centralized functions. We evaluate performance based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses. Reportable segments are defined primarily by product and type of customer. Segments are responsible for the sales, marketing and development of their products and services. The segments do not have separate accounting, administration, customer service or purchasing functions. There are no intersegment sales and no operating segments have been aggregated. Given the nature of our business, it is not practical to disclose revenues from external customers for each product or each group of similar products. No single customer’s revenues amounted to 10% or more of our total revenue. Sales are primarily within the United States and all assets are located within the United States.
 

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(In thousands)
 
Industrial
 
Water
Treatment
 
Total
Three months ended September 28, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
57,935

 
$
30,946

 
$
88,881

Gross profit
 
8,363

 
9,759

 
18,122

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
4,717

 
3,554

 
8,271

Operating income
 
3,646

 
6,205

 
9,851

Three months ended September 29, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
56,683

 
$
29,916

 
$
86,599

Gross profit
 
7,282

 
9,288

 
16,570

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
4,881

 
3,412

 
8,293

Operating income
 
2,401

 
5,876

 
8,277

Six months ended September 28, 2014:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
125,481

 
$
61,436

 
$
186,917

Gross profit
 
17,724

 
18,894

 
36,618

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
9,816

 
7,330

 
17,146

Operating income
 
7,908

 
11,564

 
19,472

Six months ended September 29, 2013:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sales
 
$
123,714

 
$
57,629

 
$
181,343

Gross profit
 
16,504

 
17,297

 
33,801

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
10,315

 
6,948

 
17,263

Operating income
 
6,189

 
10,349

 
16,538


Note 12 – Subsequent Events
On October 20, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of The Dumont Company, Inc. (“Dumont”) for $10.0 million in cash at closing under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Dumont and its shareholders, using available cash on hand to fund the acquisition. Dumont is a water treatment chemical distribution company operating out of seven locations across Florida with revenues of approximately $14.0 million in calendar year 2013. Dumont’s results of operations and the acquired assets will be included in our Water Treatment Segment.


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ITEM 2.        MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations for the three and six months ended September 28, 2014 as compared to September 29, 2013. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Form 10-Q and Item 8 of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014 (“fiscal 2014”). References to fiscal 2015 refer to the fiscal year ending March 29, 2015.
Overview
We derive substantially all of our revenues from the sale of chemicals to our customers in a wide variety of industries. We began our operations primarily as a distributor of bulk chemicals with a strong customer focus. Over the years, we have maintained the strong customer focus and have expanded our business by increasing our sales of value-added chemical products, including repackaging, blending, manufacturing and diluting certain products.

On October 20, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of The Dumont Company, Inc. (“Dumont”) for $10.0 million in cash at closing under the terms of an asset purchase agreement with Dumont and its shareholders, using available cash on hand to fund the acquisition. Dumont is a water treatment chemical distribution company operating out of seven locations across Florida with revenues of approximately $14.0 million in calendar year 2013. Its primary chemical markets include municipal water and wastewater treatment, private utilities, commercial swimming pools, irrigation water treatment and food processing. Dumont’s results of operations and the acquired assets will be included in our Water Treatment Segment.

On May 29, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to 300,000 shares of our outstanding common stock. The shares may be repurchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. The primary objective of the share repurchase program is to offset the impact of dilution from issuances relating to employee and director equity grants and our employee stock purchase program. During the first half of fiscal 2015 we repurchased 39,170 shares of common stock with an aggregate value of $1.4 million.

In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we acquired substantially all the assets of Advance Chemical Solutions, Inc. (“ACS”). We paid $2.4 million in cash at closing. In addition, we may be obligated to pay an aggregate of $0.5 million in additional consideration to ACS over the first three years following the acquisition based on the achievement of certain financial performance targets, $0.4 million of which was earned in the first year and will be paid in the third quarter. ACS had revenues of approximately $4.0 million for the 12 months ended September 30, 2013. The results of its operations since the acquisition date are included in our Water Treatment segment.

In fiscal 2014, we exited a leased facility used to serve our bulk pharmaceutical customers. As a result, in the first half of fiscal 2014 we recorded a pre-tax charge of approximately $0.8 million in cost of sales in our Industrial segment (approximately $0.5 million after tax) primarily related to accelerated depreciation charges related to exiting this facility.

We use the last in, first out (“LIFO”) method for valuing substantially all our inventory, which causes the most recent product costs to be recognized in our income statement. The valuation of LIFO inventory for interim periods is based on our estimates of fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. The LIFO inventory valuation method and the resulting cost of sales are consistent with our business practices of pricing to current chemical raw material prices. We recorded a $0.2 million increase in our LIFO reserve for the three months ended September 28, 2014 and a $0.7 million increase in our LIFO reserve for the six months ended September 28, 2014, both of which decreased our gross profit in those periods by those amounts. We recorded a $0.4 million decrease in our LIFO reserve for the three months ended September 29, 2013 and a $0.1 million decrease in our LIFO reserve for the six months ended September 29, 2013, both of which increased our reported gross profit for the respective periods by those amounts.

We disclose the sales of our bulk commodity products as a percentage of total sales dollars. We define bulk commodity products to consist of products that we do not modify in any way, but receive, store, and ship from our facilities, or direct ship to our customers in large quantities.






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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth the percentage relationship of certain items to sales for the period indicated:
 
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
 
September 28, 2014
 
September 29, 2013
Sales
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
 
100.0
 %
Cost of sales
 
(79.6
)%
 
(80.9
)%
 
(80.4
)%
 
(81.4
)%
Gross profit
 
20.4
 %
 
19.1
 %
 
19.6
 %
 
18.6
 %
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
(9.3
)%
 
(9.6
)%
 
(9.2
)%
 
(9.5
)%
Operating income
 
11.1
 %
 
9.5
 %
 
10.4
 %
 
9.1
 %
Interest expense, net
 
—
 %
 
—
 %
 
—
 %
 
—
 %
Income before income taxes
 
11.1
 %
 
9.5
 %
 
10.4
 %
 
9.1
 %
Income tax provision
 
(4.1
)%
 
(3.5
)%
 
(3.9
)%
 
(3.4
)%
Net income
 
7.0
 %
 
6.0
 %
 
6.5
 %
 
5.7
 %
Three Months Ended September 28, 2014 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 29, 2013
Sales
Sales increased $2.3 million, or 2.6%, to $88.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $86.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Sales of bulk commodity products accounted for approximately 18% of sales dollars during each of the three-month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013.
Industrial Segment. Industrial segment sales increased $1.3 million, or 2.2%, to $57.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $56.7 million for the same period of the prior year. Our overall volumes increased from the same period a year ago, however lower raw material prices and competitive pricing pressures resulted in lower per-unit selling prices.
Water Treatment Segment. Water Treatment segment sales increased $1.0 million, or 3.4%, to $30.9 million, as compared to $29.9 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase was driven by increased sales in many of our newer branches, including the new Oklahoma branch, partially offset by lower sales in certain of our larger branches in our more mature markets where we believe the weather caused reduced municipal pumping rates.
Gross Profit
Gross profit increased $1.6 million to $18.1 million, or 20.4% of sales, for the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $16.6 million, or 19.1% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit by $0.2 million for the three months ended September 28, 2014 and increased gross profit by $0.4 million during the three months ended September 29, 2013.
Industrial Segment. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $1.1 million to $8.4 million, or 14.4% of sales, for the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $7.3 million, or 12.8% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 was favorably impacted by higher sales volumes as well as operating overhead efficiencies, partially offset by lower per-unit margins due to continued competitive pricing pressures. Our operational overhead costs were relatively flat year-over-year despite higher sales volumes. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by $0.4 million of charges related to exiting a leased facility used to serve our bulk pharmaceutical customers. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit in this segment by $0.1 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 and increased gross profit by $0.4 million for the same period of fiscal 2014.
Water Treatment Segment. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $0.5 million to $9.8 million, or 31.5% of sales, for the three months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $9.3 million, or 31.0% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. The increase in gross profit was driven by increased sales in many of our newer branches, including sales from our new Oklahoma branch, partially offset by lower sales in certain of our larger branches in our more mature markets. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit by $0.1 million for the three months ended September 28, 2014, and nominally impacted gross profit for the three months ended September 29, 2013.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were flat at $8.3 million, or 9.3% of sales for the three months ended September 28, 2014, and 9.6% of sales for the same period of the prior year. Decreased selling expenses in our Industrial segment were offset by increased selling expenses in our Water Treatment segment.
Operating Income
Operating income was $9.9 million for the three months ended September 28, 2014 and $8.3 million for the same period of the prior year. Operating income for the Industrial segment increased $1.2 million, as a result of the increase in gross profit combined with reduced selling costs. Operating income for the Water Treatment segment increased $0.3 million, as the increase in gross profit was partially offset by increased selling costs.
Income Tax Provision
Our effective income tax rate was 37.5% for the three months ended September 28, 2014 compared to 37.0% for the same period of the prior year. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes.

Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 Compared to the Six Months Ended September 29, 2013

Sales

Sale increased $5.6 million, or 3.1%, to $186.9 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $181.3 million for the same period of the prior year. Sales of bulk chemicals were approximately 18% of sales dollars during the six months ended September 28, 2014, compared to 20% during the same period of the prior year.

Industrial Segment. Industrial segment sales increased $1.8 million, or 1.4%, to $125.5 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $123.7 million for the same period of the prior year. Our overall volumes increased from the same period a year ago, however lower raw material prices and competitive pricing pressures resulted in lower per-unit selling prices.

Water Treatment Segment. Water Treatment segment sales increased $3.8 million, or 6.6%, to $61.4 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $57.6 million for the same period of the prior year. The increased sales were primarily driven by growth in our newer branches, including our new Oklahoma branch, as well as increased sales of this segment’s specialty chemical product lines, partially offset by lower sales at certain of our larger branches in our more mature markets where we believe the weather caused reduced municipal pumping rates.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $2.8 million to $36.6 million, or 19.6% of sales, for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as
compared to $33.8 million, or 18.6% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. The prior year's gross profit
was negatively impacted by $0.8 million of charges related to exiting a leased facility used to serve our bulk pharmaceutical customers. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit by $0.7 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, and increased gross profit by $0.1 million for the six months ended September 29, 2013.

Industrial Segment. Gross profit for the Industrial segment increased $1.2 million to $17.7 million, or 14.1% of sales, for the
six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $16.5 million, or 13.3% of sales, for the same period of the prior year.
The increase in gross profit was driven by higher sales volumes for the first half of fiscal 2015 compared to the same period of the prior year as well as operational overhead efficiencies, partially offset by lower per-unit margins due to continued competitive pricing pressures. Gross profit for the first half of fiscal 2014 was negatively impacted by $0.8 million in costs incurred to exit the leased facility used to serve our bulk pharmaceutical customers. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit in this segment by $0.5 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, while it increased gross profit in this segment by $0.1 million for the same period of the prior year.





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Water Treatment Segment. Gross profit for the Water Treatment segment increased $1.6 million to $18.9 million, or 30.8% of sales, for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $17.3 million, or 30.0% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. Higher sales volumes in our newer branches and increased sales of specialty chemicals were partially offset by lower profits from certain of our larger branches in more mature markets. The LIFO method of valuing inventory decreased gross profit in this segment by $0.2 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, while it had a nominal impact on gross profit in this segment for the six months ended September 29, 2013.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were $17.1 million, or 9.2% of sales, for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $17.3 million, or 9.5% of sales, for the same period of the prior year. Decreased selling expenses in our Industrial segment were largely offset by increased selling expenses in our Water Treatment segment.

Operating Income

Operating income was $19.5 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014 and $16.5 million for the same period of the
prior year. Operating income for the Industrial segment increased $1.7 million as a result of the increase in gross profit combined with reduced selling costs. Operating income for the Water Treatment segment increased $1.2 million, as the increase in gross profit was partially offset by increased selling costs.

Income Tax Provision

Our effective income tax rate was 37.5% for the six month periods ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013. The effective tax rate is impacted by projected levels of taxable income, permanent items, and state taxes.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended September 28, 2014 was $9.6 million compared to $14.8 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the timing of inventory purchases, with increased levels of inventory on hand at September 28, 2014 as compared to a year ago. Due to the nature of our operations, which includes purchases of large quantities of bulk chemicals, timing of purchases can result in significant changes in working capital investment and the resulting operating cash flow. Typically, our cash requirements increase during the period from April through November as caustic soda inventory levels increase as the majority of barges are received during this period. Additionally, due to the seasonality of the water treatment business, our accounts receivable balance is generally higher during the period of April through September.
Capital expenditures were $6.2 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $6.5 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year. Included in capital expenditures for the first half of fiscal 2015 was $2.6 million related to business expansion, inventory storage and process improvement projects. Other capital spending included new and replacement containers and Water Treatment trucks.
Cash used in financing activities was $5.1 million for the six months ended September 28, 2014, as compared to $3.4 million in the same period of the prior fiscal year, with the increase in the current year driven by common stock repurchases of $1.4 million.
Cash and investments were $61.6 million at September 28, 2014, a decrease of $1.6 million as compared with the $63.2 million available as of March 30, 2014, due to cash outflows for dividends, capital expenditures, and the share repurchase program described above exceeding the cash flows generated from operations during the six months ended September 28, 2014.

We expect our cash balances and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to fund our cash requirements including acquisitions or other strategic relationships for the foreseeable future. We periodically evaluate opportunities to borrow funds or sell additional equity or debt securities for strategic reasons or to further strengthen our financial position.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies are set forth in Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014. The accounting policies used in preparing our interim fiscal 2015 condensed consolidated financial statements are the same as those described in our Annual Report.


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Forward-Looking Statements
The information presented in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). These forward-looking statements have been made pursuant to the provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on our current expectations, estimates and projections, and our beliefs and assumptions. We intend words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” “will” and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and are difficult to predict. These factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. Additional information concerning potential factors that could affect future financial results is included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014. We caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our management’s view only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We are not obligated to update these statements or publicly release the result of any revisions to them to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

ITEM 3.        QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
At September 28, 2014, our investment portfolio included $34.9 million of certificates of deposit and municipal bonds classified as fixed income securities and cash and cash equivalents of $26.7 million. The fixed income securities, like all fixed income instruments, are subject to interest rate risks and will decline in value if market interest rates increase. However, while the value of the investment may fluctuate in any given period, we intend to hold our fixed income investments until recovery. Consequently, we would not expect to recognize an adverse impact on net income or cash flows during the holding period. We adjust the carrying value of our investments if impairment occurs that is other than temporary.
We are subject to the risk inherent in the cyclical nature of commodity chemical prices. We do not currently purchase forward contracts or otherwise engage in hedging activities with respect to the purchase of commodity chemicals. We attempt to pass changes in material prices on to our customers, however, there are no assurances that we will be able to pass on cost increases as our pricing must be competitive.

ITEM 4.        CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we conducted an evaluation, under supervision and with the participation of management, including the chief executive officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are defined by Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act as controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed with the SEC under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports filed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or person performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control
There was no change in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of fiscal 2015 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
There are no material pending legal proceedings, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business, to which we or any of our subsidiaries are a party or of which any of our property is the subject.
 
ITEM 1A.    RISK FACTORS
There have been no material changes to our risk factors from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 30, 2014.

ITEM 2.        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On May 29, 2014, our Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to 300,000 shares of our outstanding common stock. The shares may be repurchased on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions subject to applicable securities laws and regulations. We did not sell or repurchase any shares of our common stock during the second quarter of fiscal 2015. As of September 28, 2014 the maximum number of shares available to be repurchased under the share repurchase program was 260,830.





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ITEM 6.        EXHIBITS
Exhibit Index
Exhibit

 
Description
 
Method of Filing
3.1

 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation. (1)
 
Incorporated by Reference
3.2

 
Amended and Restated By-Laws. (2)
 
Incorporated by Reference
31.1

 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Filed Electronically
31.2

 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Filed Electronically
32.1

 
Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer.
 
Filed Electronically
32.2

 
Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer.
 
Filed Electronically
101

 
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hawkins, Inc. for the period ended September 28, 2014 filed with the SEC on October 29, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL); (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Filed Electronically
 
(1)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010, filed on July 29, 2010.
(2)
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated October 28, 2009 and filed November 3, 2009.

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SIGNATURES
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.
 
HAWKINS, INC.
 
 
 
 
By:
 
/s/ Kathleen P. Pepski
 
 
 
Kathleen P. Pepski
 
 
 
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer
 
 
 
(On behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer)
 
Dated: October 29, 2014

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Exhibit Index
 
Exhibit

 
Description
 
Method of Filing
3.1

 
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation.
 
Incorporated by Reference
3.2

 
Amended and Restated By-Laws.
 
Incorporated by Reference
31.1

 
Certification by Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Filed Electronically
31.2

 
Certification by Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
 
Filed Electronically
32.1

 
Section 1350 Certification by Chief Executive Officer.
 
Filed Electronically
32.2

 
Section 1350 Certification by Chief Financial Officer.
 
Filed Electronically
101

 
Financial statements from the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Hawkins, Inc. for the period ended September 28, 2014 filed with the SEC on October 29, 2014, formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL); (i) the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 28, 2014 and March 30, 2014, (ii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, (iii) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, (iv) the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended September 28, 2014 and September 29, 2013, and (v) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 
Filed Electronically

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