FORM 10 - Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2004 ---------------------- 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 1-7190 ------ IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. -------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 65-0854631 -------- ---------- (State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 1259 Northwest 21st Street, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069-4114 ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (954) 917-4114 -------------- 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 [ ] Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES [X] NO [ ] Indicate the number of shares of Imperial Industries, Inc. Common Stock ($.01 par value) outstanding as of May 3, 2004: 9,235,434 Total number of pages contained in this document: 30 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES INDEX Page No. Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 3 Consolidated Statements of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 4 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 5 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 6-15 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results 16-22 Of Operations and Financial Condition Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 23 Item 4. Controls and Procedures 23-24 Part II. OTHER INFORMATION AND SIGNATURES Item 1. Legal Proceedings 25 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8 - K 26 Signatures 28 2 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Balance Sheets March 31, December 31, 2004 2003 ------------ ------------ Assets (Unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,487,000 $ 1,870,000 Trade accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $633,000 and $556,000 at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively) 6,913,000 5,702,000 Inventories 4,479,000 4,290,000 Deferred income taxes -- 157,000 Other current assets 420,000 444,000 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 13,299,000 12,463,000 ------------ ------------ Property, plant and equipment, at cost 4,423,000 4,228,000 Less accumulated depreciation (2,495,000) (2,397,000) ------------ ------------ Net property, plant and equipment 1,928,000 1,831,000 ------------ ------------ Deferred income taxes 470,000 470,000 ------------ ------------ Other assets 172,000 154,000 ------------ ------------ $ 15,869,000 $ 14,918,000 ------------ ------------ Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Current liabilities: Notes payable $ 5,943,000 $ 6,470,000 Current portion of long-term debt 450,000 425,000 Accounts payable 3,030,000 2,066,000 Obligation for Appraisal Rights 168,000 568,000 Payable to stockholders 261,000 261,000 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 770,000 478,000 Income taxes payable 113,000 22,000 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 10,735,000 10,290,000 ------------ ------------ Long-term debt, less current maturities 990,000 848,000 ------------ ------------ Commitments and contingencies (Note 9) -- -- ------------ ------------ Stockholders' equity: Common stock, $.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 9,235,434 issued at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively 92,000 92,000 Additional paid-in-capital 13,924,000 13,924,000 Accumulated deficit (9,872,000) (10,236,000) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' equity 4,144,000 3,780,000 ------------ ------------ $ 15,869,000 $ 14,918,000 ------------ ------------ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 3 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, ------------------------------ 2004 2003 ------------ ------------ (Unaudited) Net Sales $ 11,923,000 $ 8,962,000 Cost of Sales 8,210,000 6,238,000 ------------ ------------ Gross profit 3,713,000 2,724,000 Selling, general and administrative expenses 2,993,000 2,747,000 ------------ ------------ Operating income (loss) 720,000 (23,000) ------------ ------------ Other income (expense): Interest expense (115,000) (97,000) Miscellaneous income 27,000 66,000 ------------ ------------ (88,000) (31,000) ------------ ------------ Income (loss) before income taxes 632,000 (54,000) Income tax (expense) benefit (270,000) 21,000 ------------ ------------ Net income (loss) $ 362,000 $ (33,000) ============ ============ Basic income (loss) per common share $ .04 $ -- ============ ============ Diluted income (loss) per common share $ .04 $ -- ============ ============ Weighted average shares outstanding 9,235,434 9,235,434 ============ ============ Weighted average shares and potentially dilutive shares outstanding 9,410,350 9,235,434 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 4 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Three Months Ended March 31, -------------------------- 2004 2003 ----------- ----------- (Unaudited) Cash flows from operating activities: Net income(loss) $ 362,000 $ (33,000) ----------- ----------- Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by: Depreciation 116,000 105,000 Amortization 33,000 10,000 Provision for doubtful accounts 160,000 53,000 Provision for write-down of assets -- 16,000 Provision for deferred income tax expense (benefit) 157,000 (21,000) Gain on disposal of fixed assets (3,000) (43,000) Gain on disposal of assets held for sale (1,000) (Increase) decrease in: Accounts receivable (1,383,000) (266,000) Inventory (189,000) 4,000 Prepaid expenses and other assets (25,000) (21,000) Increase in: Accounts payable 964,000 501,000 Accrued expenses and other liabilities 292,000 51,000 Income taxes payable 91,000 -- ----------- ----------- Total adjustments to net income 212,000 389,000 ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities: 574,000 356,000 ----------- ----------- Cash flows from investing activities: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (213,000) (172,000) Proceeds received from sale of property and equipment 3,000 19,000 Proceeds received from disposal of assets held for sale 14,000 Proceeds received from insurance settlement -- 47,000 ----------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (196,000) (106,000) ----------- ----------- Cash flows from financing activities: Decrease in notes payable banks - net (527,000) (157,000) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt 248,000 122,000 Payment of Obligation for Appraisal Rights (400,000) -- Repayment of long-term debt (82,000) (152,000) ----------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (761,000) (187,000) ----------- ----------- Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (383,000) 63,000 Cash and cash equivalents beginning of period 1,870,000 1,609,000 ----------- ----------- Cash and cash equivalents end of period $ 1,487,000 $ 1,672,000 =========== =========== Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: Cash paid during the three months for Interest $ 115,000 $ 97,000 =========== =========== Income taxes $ 22,000 $ -- =========== =========== Non-cash transactions: Capital lease obligations $ -- $ 72,000 =========== =========== Asset acquisitions financed $ 148,000 $ 50,000 =========== =========== The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements. 5 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) (1) Interim Financial Statements ---------------------------- The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and footnotes required by auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended December 31, 2004. The significant accounting principles used in the preparation of these unaudited interim consolidated financial statements are the same as those used in the preparation of the annual audited consolidated financial statements. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. (2) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The Company and its subsidiaries are primarily involved in the manufacture and sale of exterior and interior finish wall coatings and mortar products for the construction industry, as well as the sale of building materials from other manufacturers. Sales of the Company's products are made to customers located primarily in Florida and other parts of the Southeastern United States through distributors and Company-owned distribution facilities. a) Basis of presentation --------------------- The consolidated financial statements herein contain the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The Company has adopted SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information. For the three month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company has determined that it continues to operate in a single operating segment. b) Concentration of Credit Risk ---------------------------- Concentration of credit risk with respect to trade accounts receivable are limited due to the large number of entities comprising the Company's customer base. Trade accounts receivable represent amounts due from building materials dealers, contractors and sub-contractors, located principally in the Southeastern United States who have purchased products on an unsecured open account basis. At March 31, 2004, accounts 6 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (2) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- aggregating to $706,000, or approximately 9.4% of total gross trade accounts receivable, were deemed to be ineligible for borrowing purposes under the Company's borrowing agreement with its commercial lender, compared to $537,000, or approximately 8.6%, of total gross trade receivables outstanding at December 31, 2003. (See Note (4)- Notes Payable). The allowance for doubtful accounts at March 31, 2004 of $633,000 is considered sufficient to absorb any losses which may arise from uncollectible accounts receivable. The Company places its cash with commercial banks. At March 31, 2004, the Company had cash balances with banks in excess of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation insured limits. Management believes the credit risk related to these deposits is minimal. c) Inventories ----------- Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market (net realizable value), on a first-in, first-out basis. Finished goods include the cost of raw materials, freight in, direct labor and overhead. d) Property, plant and equipment ----------------------------- Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed on the straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred, while expenditures which extend the useful life of assets are capitalized. Differences between the proceeds received on the sale of property, plant and equipment and the carrying value of the assets on the date of sale is credited to or charged against net income, as applicable. e) Income Taxes ------------ The Company utilizes the liability method for determining its income taxes. Under this method, deferred taxes and liabilities are recognized for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been recognized in the consolidated financial statements or income tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using the enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which temporary differences are expected to be realized or settled; valuation allowances are provided against tax assets that are not likely to be realized. 7 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (2) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) --------------------------------------------------------------------- f) Earnings per share of stock --------------------------- Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding each period. Diluted earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents outstanding during each period. (See Note (8) - Earnings Per Share). g) Cash and cash equivalents ------------------------- The Company has defined cash and cash equivalents as those highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and are stated at cost. Included in cash and cash equivalents at both March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are short-term time deposits of $123,000. Also included in cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 are $590,000 and $947,000,respectively, of customer payments that are required to be remitted to the Company's commercial lender upon their bank clearance under the terms of the Company's line of credit. Such amounts, when applied, will reduce the outstanding balance on the line of credit, resulting in greater borrowing availability. h) Revenue recognition policy -------------------------- Revenue from sales transactions, net of discounts and allowances, is recorded upon delivery of inventory to the customer. i) Purchase rebates ---------------- The Company has an arrangement with a buying group organization providing for inventory purchase rebates ("vendor rebates") based principally upon achievement of certain volume purchasing levels during the year. The Company accrues the estimated receipt of vendor rebates as part of its cost of sales for products sold based on progress towards earning the vendor rebates taking into consideration cumulative purchases throughout the year. Substantially all vendor rebate receivables are collected within three months immediately following fiscal year-end. While management believes the Company will continue to receive consideration from the buying group in 2004 and thereafter, there can be no assurance that the buying group will continue to provide a comparable amount of vendor rebates in the future. 8 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (2) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- j) Stock based compensation ------------------------ The Company measures compensation expense related to the grant of stock options and stock-based awards to employees in accordance with the provisions of Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," under which compensation expense, if any, is generally based on the difference between the exercise price of an option, or the amount paid for an award, and the market price or fair value of the underlying common stock at the date of the award. Pursuant to the transition rules under SFAS No. 123, as amended by SFAS No. 148 "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation Transition and Disclosure" the Company has elected to use the intrinsic value method of accounting for employee awards, stock based compensation awards. Accordingly, the Company has not recognized compensation expense for its noncompensatory employee stock options. The following table illustrates the effect on net income and earnings per share if the Company had applied the fair value-recognition provisions of Financial Standards Board (FASB) Statement No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, to stock-based employee compensation: Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 2003 ----------- -------- Net income (loss) available to common stockholders, as reported $ 362,000 $(33,000) Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under fair-value-based method for all awards, net of related tax effects -- -- ----------- -------- Pro-forma net income (loss) $ 362,000 $(33,000) =========== ======== Income (loss) per share: Basic as reported $ .04 $ -- Basic pro-forma $ .04 $ -- Diluted as reported $ .04 $ -- Diluted pro-forma $ .04 $ -- k) Accounting estimates -------------------- The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates and assumptions 9 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (2) Description of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- k) Accounting estimates (continued) -------------------- that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. l) Fair Value of Financial Instruments ----------------------------------- The carrying amount of the Company's financial instruments, principally notes payable, long-term debt and obligation for appraisal rights, approximates fair value based on discounted cash flows and because the borrowing rates are similar to the current rates offered to the Company. (3) Inventories ----------- At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 inventories consisted of: 2004 2003 ---------- ---------- Raw Materials $ 539,000 $ 667,000 Finished Goods 3,630,000 3,353,000 Packaging materials 310,000 270,000 ---------- ---------- $4,479,000 $4,290,000 ========== ========== (4) Notes Payable ------------- At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, notes payable represent amounts outstanding under a $7,000,000 line of credit from a commercial lender to the Company's subsidiaries. The line of credit is collateralized by the subsidiaries' accounts receivable and inventory, bears interest at prime rate plus 1/2% (4.50% at March 31, 2004), expires June 19, 2005, and is subject to annual renewal. At March 31, 2004, the line of credit limit available for borrowing based on eligible receivables and inventory aggregated $7,000,000, of which $5,943,000 was outstanding. The average amounts outstanding for the three months periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 were $6,055,000 and $5,623,000, respectively. 10 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (5) Long-Term Debt and Current Installments of Long-Term Debt --------------------------------------------------------- Included in long-term debt at March 31, 2004, are four mortgage loans, collateralized by real property, in the aggregate amount of $679,000, less current installments aggregating $50,000. During 2000, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of seven building materials distributors. In connection with certain of these acquisitions, the Company issued uncollateralized 8% promissory notes in the aggregate amount of $850,000 as partial consideration. At March 31, 2004, all but one remaining note payable of $128,000 was paid and the remaining note payable was classified as a current liability. Other long-term debt in the aggregate amount of $633,000, less current installments of $272,000, relates principally to equipment financing. The notes bear interest at various rates ranging from 3.10% to 11.4%. (6) Income Taxes ------------ At March 31, 2004, the net deferred tax asset of approximately $470,000 consisted of the tax effect of goodwill written off during 2002. In the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, the Company recognized income tax expense of $270,000 and a tax benefit of $21,000, respectively. (7) Capital Stock ------------- (a) Common Stock ------------ At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, the Company had outstanding 9,235,434 shares of common stock with a $.01 par value per share ("Common Stock"). The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote per share on all matters, voting together with the holders of preferred stock, if any. In the event of liquidation, holders of common stock are entitled to share ratably in all the remaining assets of the Company, if any, after satisfaction of the liabilities of the Company and the preferential rights of the holders of any outstanding preferred stock. (b) Preferred Stock --------------- The authorized preferred stock of the Company consists of 5,000,000 shares, $.01 par value per share. The preferred stock is issuable in series, each of which may vary, as determined by the Board of Directors, as to the designation and number of 11 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (7) Capital Stock (continued) ------------- (b) Preferred Stock (continued) --------------- shares in such series, the voting power of the holders thereof, the dividend rate, redemption terms and prices, the voluntary and involuntary liquidation preferences, and the conversion rights and sinking fund requirements, if any, of such series. At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, there were no shares of preferred stock outstanding. (c) Stock Option Plans ------------------ The Company has two stock option plans, the Directors' Stock Option Plan (the "Directors Plan") and the 1999 Employee Stock Option Plan (the "Employee Plan")(collectively, the "1999 Plans"). The 1999 Plans provide for options to be granted at generally no less than the fair market value of the Company's Common stock at the grant date. Options granted under the 1999 Plans have a term of up to 10 years and are exercisable six months from the grant date. The 1999 Plans are administered by the Board's Compensation and Stock Option Committee (the "Committee"), which is comprised of three outside directors. The Committee determines who is eligible to participate and the number of shares for which options are to be granted. A total of 600,000 and 200,000 shares are reserved for issuance under the Employee and Directors' Plans, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2004 the Company granted options to 25 employees to purchase 117,500 shares at $.31 per share for a five year period under the Employee Plan. As of March 31, 2004, options for 92,500 shares were available for future grants under the Employee Plan. No shares are currently available for future grant under the Directors' Plan. (8) Earnings Per Share ------------------ Below is a reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share under FAS 128 for the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003 (in thousands except per share amounts): 2004 2003 ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Income Shares Per Share Income Shares Per Share ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Net income (loss) $362,000 $ (33) $ - Basic earnings (loss) per share $362,000 9,235 $ .04 $ (33) 9,235 $ - ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Effect of dilutive securities: Options/Warrants $ - 175 $ - $ - - $ - ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- Diluted earnings (loss) per common share $362,000 9,410 $ .04 $ (33) 9,235 $ - ------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- 12 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (8) Earnings Per Share (continued) ------------------ For the three months ended March 31, 2004 and 2003, 195,000 and 590,000 options and warrants were excluded from the diluted earnings per share computations, respectively, because they were anti-dilutive. (9) Commitments and Contingencies ----------------------------- (a) Contingencies ------------- As of May 10, 2004, the Company's subsidiary Acrocrete, together with other parties, are defendants in 54 lawsuits pending in various Southeastern states, brought by homeowners, homeowner associations, contractors and subcontractors, or their insurance companies, claiming moisture intrusion damage as a result of the use of Exterior Insulation Finish Wall Systems ("EIFS"), on single and multi-family residences. The Company's insurance carriers have accepted coverage under a reservation of rights for 44 of these claims and are providing a defense. Acrocrete expects its insurance carriers will accept coverage for the other 10 recently filed lawsuits. Acrocrete is vigorously defending all of these cases and believes it has meritorious defenses, counter-claims and claims against third parties. Acrocrete is unable to determine the exact extent of its exposure or outcome of this litigation. The allegations of defects in EIFS are not restricted to Acrocrete products used in an EIFS application, but rather are an industry-wide issue. There never has been any defect proven against Acrocrete. The alleged failure of these products to perform has generally been linked to improper application and the failure of adjacent building materials such as windows, roof flashing, decking and the lack of caulking. As insurance markets for moisture intrusion type coverage have all but disappeared, the Company was forced on March 15, 2004 to renew its existing products liability coverage with an exclusion for EIFS exposure. The Company's management is evaluating the creation of a self-insurance fund for these types of any future claims, and believes that with existing coverage covering all potential claims for goods sold prior to March 15, 2004, for the foreseeable future any uninsured claims should not have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position. Sales of products used in EIFS applications are believed to represent less than 20% of the Company's revenues. On June 15, 1999, the Company's subsidiary Premix was served with a complaint captioned Mirage Condominium Association, Inc. v. Premix, in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit in and for Miami-Dade County, Florida, Case No: 97-27544 (CA-11). The lawsuit raises a number of allegations against 12 separate defendants involving alleged construction defects, which as to Premix alleged that 13 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (9) Commitments and Contingencies (continued) ----------------------------- (a) Contingencies (continued) ------------- certain materials, purportedly provided by Premix to the Developers/Contractor and used to anchor balcony railings to the structure were defective. Premix believes it has meritorious defenses to these claims. The Company's insurance carrier has not made a decision regarding coverage to date. Since the inception of this matter in 1999 the insurance carrier has retained defense counsel on behalf of Premix and is paying defense costs. Premix expects the insurance carrier to eventually accept coverage. As discovery is not yet completed, Premix is unable to determine the exact extent of its exposure or the outcome of this litigation, however the Company believes that its ultimate exposure, if any, is not material. Premix, Acrocrete and Just-Rite are engaged in other legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of its business, none of which is believed to be material to the Company. On April 23, 1999, certain dissenting preferred stockholders owning shares of the Company's preferred stock filed a petition for appraisal in the Delaware Chancery Court to determine the fair value of the shares at December 31, 1998, the effective date of the Company's merger with a wholly owned subsidiary. On April 30, 2003, the Company reached a settlement with the dissenting preferred stockholders. (See Note (10) of the Consolidated Financial Statements.) In March 2003, Just-Rite instituted litigation against a former employee, employed at the Company's Gulfport, Mississippi distribution facility, and others, due to alleged violations by the employee of his non-compete agreements related to the acquisition of the business at that location. The litigation against the former employee seeks to enjoin further violations of his non-compete agreement and for damages resulting from such actions. In connection with the litigation, Just-Rite discontinued payments on a promissory note with a remaining balance in the aggregate amount of $128,000, issued as partial consideration for the acquisition of the Gulfport, Mississippi facility. The beneficial holders of the promissory note (the former employee and the other former owner) have initiated claims against Just-Rite for payment of the obligation. In February 2004, the court entered an order ruling that the former employee had violated the terms of a preliminary injunction barring him from his further competing against Just-Rite and ordered that certain sanctions be imposed. The Company is aggressively defending all of the lawsuits and claims described above, and while the Company does not believe 14 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements -continued- (9) Commitments and Contingencies (continued) ----------------------------- (a) Contingencies (continued) ------------- these outstanding claims will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, given the uncertainty and unpredictability of litigation, there can be no assurance of this. (b) Lease Commitments ----------------- At March 31, 2004, the Company has certain property, plant and equipment under long-term operating leases. The Company will pay aggregate annual rent of approximately $1,019,000 for its current operating leases. The leases expire at various dates ranging from August 2004, to August 31, 2009. Comparable properties at equivalent rentals are available for replacement of these facilities if any leases are not extended. The Company does not expect to incur any material relocation expenses. (10) Obligation for Appraisal Rights ------------------------------- On April 30, 2003, the Company and former holders of 81,100 shares of Preferred Stock who elected appraisal rights in connection with the Company's 1998 Merger ("Dissenting Stockholders") reached a settlement (the "Settlement"). In accordance with the Settlement, the Company paid the Dissenting Stockholders $12.00 per share in cash ($973,200) and issued a 5.6% promissory note (the "Note") for $10.00 per share ($811,000) due May 1, 2006. The principal balance of the Note would be reduced to $7.00 per share ($567,700) in the event the Company prepays the Note in full prior to November 1, 2004. If the Note is not paid in full prior to November 1, 2004, the interest rate will increase from 5.6% to 8.0%. The Company satisfied the cash due at closing of the Settlement from cash on hand and borrowings from its amended line of credit with its commercial lender based on an increase to its inventory borrowing base. On March 29, 2004 the Company paid $400,000 related to the Note. At March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, based on management's intention to prepay the Note in full prior to November 1, 2004, the obligation for Appraisal Rights was classified as a short-term liability and recorded at $168,000 and $568,000, at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003, respectively, on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 15 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ----------------------------------------------------------------------- General ------- The Company's business is related primarily to the level of construction activity in the Southeastern United States, particularly the states of Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama. The majority of the Company's products are sold to contractors, subcontractors and building materials dealers located principally in these states who provide building materials for the construction of residential, commercial and industrial buildings and swimming pools. The level of construction activity is subject to population growth, inventory of available housing units, government growth policies and construction funding, among other things. Although general construction activity has remained strong in the Southeastern United States during the last several years, the duration of recent economic conditions and the magnitude of their effect on the construction industry are uncertain and cannot be predicted. Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements ------------------------------------------------- This Form 10-Q contains certain forward looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 with respect to the financial condition, results of operations and business of the Company, and its subsidiaries, including statements made under Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. These forward looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that any of such matters will be realized. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward looking statements include, among others, many of which are beyond the Company's control, the following: realization of tax benefits; impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill; the ability to collect account or note receivables when due or within a reasonable period of time after they become due and payable; the cost of capital and related fees may increase; the outcome of any current or future litigation; the adequacy or availability of insurance coverage for certain types of future product damage claims; the competitive pressure in the industry; unexpected product shortages; general economic and business conditions; the ability to implement and the effectiveness of business strategy and development plans; quality of management; business abilities and judgment of personnel; changes in accounting policies and practices, as may be adopted by regulatory agencies as well as the Financial Accounting Standards Board; availability of qualified personnel; and labor and employee benefit costs. These risks are not exhaustive. The Company operates in a continually changing business environment, and new risks emerge from time to time. The Company cannot predict such risks nor can the Company assess the impact, if any, of such risks on its business or the extent to which any risk, or 16 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements (continued) ------------------------------------------------- combination of risks may cause actual results to differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this document. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstance occurring after the date of this document or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. Overview -------- The Company's net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2004 increased approximately 33.0% in 2004 as compared to the same quarter in 2003. Demand for products sold by the Company was strong in the first quarter of 2004 primarily due to continuing strength in the new housing and commercial construction markets in the Company's trade area in the Southeastern United States and market share gains in selected territories. Management expects the strength in new construction activity to remain strong in the Company's principal markets during 2004 absent changes in general economic conditions. The Company's gross margins improved slightly in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003, due primarily to higher payroll and delivery expenses related to servicing the increased sales. The Company expects these costs will continue to reflect comparative year-to-year increases because of higher sales. The Company had cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash of $1,487,000 as of March 31, 2004 compared to $1,870,000 at December 31, 2003. In the first quarter, the Company prepaid $400,000 of the remaining $568,000 note due to the former preferred stockholders. Management believes that available liquidity plus expected operating cash flows will meet the Company's regular cash needs in 2004, including the cash requirements associated with its regular capital expenditures program and the remaining balance due on the note payable to the former preferred stockholders. In addition, the Company is continuing its evaluation of a plant modernization capital expenditure project for its manufacturing facilities to enhance its manufacturing efficiency and productivity. New financing would be required for these capital expenditures, which is expected to aggregate approximately $1,000,000 in 2004. There can be no assurance that funds would be available on terms acceptable to the Company, or available at all, to fund this capital project. 17 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Results of Operations --------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 compared to 2003 -------------------------------------------------- Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2004 increased $2,961,000, or approximately 33.0% compared to the same period in 2003. The increase in sales and greater demand for Company products is principally due to the current strength in the new housing and commercial construction markets in the Company's trade areas compared to the same period last year. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales for the first quarter of 2004 was approximately 31.1% compared to 30.4% in 2003. The Company generated improved gross profit margins from sales derived from its distribution facilities with the aid of increases in purchase discounts and vendor rebates resulting from improved programs with its suppliers in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003. The improved margins from the distribution facilities more than offset the adverse affect of cost increases of raw materials and higher insurance costs associated with manufacturing expenses included in cost of sales for its manufactured products in the first quarter of 2004 compared to 2003. The comparative gross profit margins for the 2004 and 2003 periods reflect similar competitive conditions in the Company's markets for the sales of both its manufactured and distributed products. The Company is continuing its efforts to emphasize the sales of its higher gross profit margin manufactured products through its distribution facilities and other distributors and to decrease reliance on sales of products purchased from other manufacturers from which it generally realizes lower gross profit margins. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2004 were approximately 25.1% compared to 30.7% in 2003. The percentage decrease was primarily the result of certain fixed costs being absorbed over higher sales volume. However, selling, general and administrative expenses increased $246,000 in the first quarter of 2004, or approximately 9.0% compared to the same period in 2003, prior to the off-set of a $102,000 reduction in such expenses related to a former distribution facility closed in December, 2003. For the quarter ended March 31, 2004 the resulting adjusted increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $348,000 was primarily attributable to an increase of $218,000 in payroll and related costs, and a $50,000 increase in delivery costs, necessary to service the increased sales. In addition, the Company increased its provision for bad debt expense $107,000 in the first quarter of 2004, and as a result, increased its allowance for doubtful accounts $77,000 subsequent to December 31, 2003 related to the increase in 18 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 compared to 2003 (continued) -------------------------------------------------- sales and receivables. Decreases in other operating expenses off-set the increase in these expenses. A substantial portion of the Company's costs are fixed in nature. Accordingly, operating income is affected materially by fluctuations in net sales. The significant increase in net sales in the first quarter of 2004 compared to the same period in 2003 had a favorable impact on operating income. As a result of the above factors and the operating leverage gained from the increase in sales, the Company generated operating income of $720,000 in the first quarter of 2004 compared to an operating loss of $(23,000) in the same quarter last year. Interest expense increased $18,000 in the first quarter of 2004, or approximately 18.6%, compared to 2003. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a greater amount of interest bearing debt outstanding in 2004 compared to 2003. Miscellaneous income, net of expenses, decreased $39,000 in the first quarter of 2004, compared to the same period in 2003. The decrease in miscellaneous income in 2004 is attributed primarily to the Company recognizing greater gains from the disposal of certain equipment in the first quarter of 2003 compared to the same period in 2004. In the first quarter of 2004, the Company recognized income tax expense of $270,000 compared to an income tax benefit of $21,000 for the same period in 2003. After giving effect to the above factors, for the three months ended March 31, 2004 the Company had net income of $362,000, or $.04 per fully diluted share, for 2004, compared to a net loss of $33,000 for the same period in 2003. Liquidity and Capital Resources ------------------------------- At March 31, 2004, the Company had working capital of approximately $2,564,000 compared to working capital of $2,173,000 at December 31, 2003. As of March 31, 2004, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $1,487,000, which included customer payments in the amount of $590,000 that are required to be remitted to the Company's commercial lender upon their bank clearance under the terms of the Company's line of credit. Upon remittance of such amount, the outstanding balance of the line of credit will be reduced by such amount and will increase the availability for future borrowing under the line. 19 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Sources and Uses of Cash ------------------------ The Company's operations provided approximately $574,000 and $356,000 of net cash from operations for the first three months of 2004 and 2003, respectively. The increase in cash flow in the first quarter of 2004 was primarily attributable to net income of $362,000 and the favorable impact of increases in accounts payable and accrued expenses, which in aggregate, more than offset increases in accounts receivable and inventory associated with increased sales. The net expenditures for investing activities in the first quarter of 2004 were $196,000 compared to $106,000 in 2003. The increases in expenditures in 2004 compared to 2003 were primarily the result of a greater amount of purchases of equipment and vehicles to upgrade and improve the Company's job-site delivery capability to its customers. In 2003, the Company realized the benefit of proceeds of $47,000 received from an insurance settlement. The Company is presently considering a plant modernization program for its manufacturing facilities which would require material capital commitments during the remainder of 2004. During the three months ended March 31, 2004, the Company used net cash of approximately $761,000 in its financing activities, compared to using $187,000 in 2003. In 2004, the Company increased its long-term borrowing for purchases of equipment and facility improvements by $248,000, compared to increased borrowing of $122,000 for similar items in 2003. In the first quarter of 2004, Company decreased its borrowings $1,009,000, compared to a decrease of $309,000 in the same quarter last year. Future Commitments and Funding Sources -------------------------------------- At March 31, 2004, the Company's contractual cash obligations, with initial or remaining terms in excess of one year, remained generally unchanged compared to December 31, 2003. (See Notes 5 and 9 in the accompanying consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding our debt and commitments.) The Company's principal source of short-term liquidity is existing cash on hand and the utilization of a $7,000,000 line of credit with a commercial lender. The maturity date of the line of credit is June 19, 2005, subject to annual renewal. Premix, Acrocrete and Just-Rite borrow on the line of credit, based upon and collateralized by, their eligible accounts receivable and inventory. Generally, accounts not collected within 120 days are not eligible accounts receivable under the Company's borrowing agreement with its commercial lender. At March 31, 2004, $5,943,000 had been borrowed against the line of credit. Based on eligible receivables and inventory, the Company had, under its line of credit, total available 20 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Commitments and Funding Sources (continued) -------------------------------------- borrowing, (including the amount outstanding of $5,943,000) of approximately $7,000,000 at March 31, 2004. Trade accounts receivable represent amounts due from subcontractors, contractors and building materials dealers located principally in Florida, Georgia, Mississippi and Alabama who have purchased products on an unsecured open account basis and through Company owned warehouse distribution outlets. As of March 31, 2004, the Company owned and operated ten distribution outlets. Accounts receivable, net of allowance, at March 31, 2004 was $6,913,000 compared to $5,702,000 at December 31, 2003. The increase in receivables of $1,211,000, or approximately 21.2%, was primarily related to increased sales in the first quarter of 2004, particularly sales for the month of March 2004 as compared with the month of December 2003 (34.2%), and some slowness in payments by certain customers in 2004 compared to 2003. As a result of the consummation of the December 31, 1998 merger, the Company agreed to pay $733,000 in cash to its former preferred stockholders. At March 31, 2004, the Company had paid $685,000 of such cash amount. Amounts payable to such stockholders at March 31, 2004 results from their non-compliance with the condition for payments. Holders representing 81,100 preferred shares elected dissenters' rights under Delaware law. On April 30, 2003, the Company and the dissenting preferred stockholders ("Dissenting Stockholder") reached a settlement (the "Settlement") whereby the Company paid the Dissenting Stockholders $12.00 per share in cash ($973,200) and issued a 5.6% promissory note (the "Note") for $811,000 due May 1, 2006. The principal balance of the Note would be reduced to $567,700 in the event the Company prepays the Note in full prior to November 1, 2004. If not paid by November 2004 the interest rate will increase from 5.6% to 8.0%. The Company satisfied the cash due at closing from cash on hand and borrowings from its amended line of credit with its commercial lender. At March 31, 2004, based on management's intention to prepay the Note in full prior to November 1, 2004, and a $400,000 prepayment of the Note made on March 29, 2004, the appraisal rights obligation was recorded at $167,700 and classified as a short-term liability. At March 31, 2004, the Company has paid the holders of the Subordinated Debentures tendering their bonds an aggregate of $808,000. Amounts payable to stockholders at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 on the Company's consolidated balance sheets includes $213,000 payable to former debenture holders who have not yet tendered their Debentures as required by the terms of such instrument. The Company presently is focusing its efforts on enhancing customer service, increasing operating productivity 21 Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (continued) ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Commitments and Funding Sources (continued) -------------------------------------- through reducing costs and expenses and improving working capital. The Company expects to incur various capital expenditures aggregating approximately $400,000 during the next twelve months to upgrade and maintain its equipment and delivery fleet to support its distribution facilities and improve customer service. The Company expects to finance approximately $300,000 of these expenditures from various lenders with the balance funded by cash derived from operations. Effective March 15, 2004 the Company was forced to renew its products liability coverage with an exclusion for EIFS exposure. Based on past experience for these types of claims, the Company does not expect any of these types of uninsured claims that may be alleged in the future to have a material effect on the Company's financial position within the next 18 to 24 months. Due to the uncertainty and unpredictability of litigation there can be no assurances as to when or if any future uninsured claims may be filed. See Note (9). The Company believes its cash on hand and the maintenance of its borrowing arrangement with its commercial lender will provide sufficient cash to meet current obligations for its operations and support the cash requirements of its regular capital expenditure program in 2004. The Company's regular capital expenditure program consists primarily of the routine replacement of equipment and delivery fleet described above. In addition, the Company is evaluating various types of alternative capital projects to expand and enhance its manufacturing capabilities to more effectively serve its customer base, to gain production efficiencies and provide the opportunity to broaden its manufactured product lines and enter new markets. The Company is assessing the merits and assumptions of these alternative projects, and the completion date of any such project, if adopted, is uncertain. The Company is presently seeking funds to first commence the capital project for modernization of its equipment at its Winter Springs, Florida manufacturing facility. Management believes the modernization project for the Winter Springs manufacturing facility could represent approximately $1,000,000 in capital expenditures. There can be no assurance that funds would be available on terms acceptable to the Company, if available at all, to fund these capital projects. The ability of the Company to maintain and improve its long-term liquidity is primarily dependent on the Company's ability to successfully maintain profitable operations. 22 Item 3 Quantitative and Qualitative disclosures About Market Risks ----------------------------------------------------------- Residential and Commercial Construction Activity ------------------------------------------------ The Company's sales depend heavily on the strength of residential and commercial construction activity in the Southeastern United States. The strength of these markets depends on many factors beyond the Company's control. Some of these factors include interest rates, employment levels, availability of credit, prices of raw materials and consumer confidence. Downturns in the markets that the Company serves, or in the economy generally, could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial condition. Reduced levels of construction activity may result in intense price competition among building materials suppliers, which may adversely affect the Company's gross margins. The Company's first quarter revenues and, to a lesser extent, its fourth quarter revenues are typically adversely affected by winter construction cycles and weather patterns in colder climates as the level of activity in the new construction and home improvement markets decreases during these periods. Because much of the Company's overhead and expenses remain relatively fixed throughout the year, Company profits also tend to be lower during the first and fourth quarters. Exposure to Interest Rates -------------------------- The Company had four variable rate mortgages totaling $679,000 at March 31, 2004. The mortgages bear interest at prime plus 1% and are due March 2009. In addition, the Company's $7,000,000 line of credit from a commercial lender bears an interest rate of prime plus 1/2%. A significant increase in the prime rate could have a material adverse effect on the Company's operating results and financial condition. Item 4 Controls and Procedures ----------------------- a. Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures The Company has established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to the officer who certifies the Company's financial reports, as well as to other members of senior management and the Board of Directors. The Company's management, under the supervision of the Company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO")/Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 13a-15(e) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Management has concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and 23 Item 4 Controls and Procedures (continued) ----------------------- a. Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures (continued) procedures are effective to ensure that information the Company is required to disclose in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act is communicated to management, including the CEO/CFO, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure and is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms. b. Changes in internal controls There were no significant changes in the Company's internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect the Company's internal controls subsequent to the evaluation date. 24 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II. Other Information Item 1. Legal Proceedings ----------------- See notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, Note 10 (a), set forth in Part I Financial Information. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders --------------------------------------------------- None. 25 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II. Other Information - continued Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K Exhibit No. Description 2.1 Agreement and Plan of Merger, by and between Imperial Industries, Inc. and Imperial Merger Corp. dated October 12, 1998 (Incorporated by reference to Form S-4 Registration Statement, Exhibit 2). 3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, (Incorporated by reference to Form S-4 Registration Statement, Exhibit 3.1). 3.2 Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K dated December 31, 2001, Exhibit 3.2). 3.3 By-Laws of the Company, (Incorporated by reference to Form S-4 Registration Statement, Exhibit 3.2). 10.1 Consolidating, Amended and Restated Financing Agreement by and between Congress Financial Corporation and Premix-Marbletite Manufacturing Co., Acrocrete, Inc. and Just-Rite Supply, Inc. dated January 28, 2000. (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K dated December 31, 1999, File No. 1-7190, Exhibit 10-1). 10.2 Employee Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K dated December 31, 2000, Exhibit 10.4). 10.3 Directors Stock Option Plan (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-K dated December 31, 2000, Exhibit 10.5). 10.4 Form of Promissory Note issued in Settlement of Preferred Stock Dissenters Rights. (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2003, Exhibit 10.4) 10.5 Amendment No. 3 to Consolidating, Amended and Restated Financing Agreement by and between Congress Financial Corporation and Premix-Marbletite Manufacturing Co., Acrocrete, Inc. and Just-Rite Supply, Inc. dated April 22, 2003. (Incorporated by reference to Form 10-Q dated March 31, 2003, Exhibit 10.5) 31.1 Certification Pursuant to Rule 15-d-14(a) 32.1 Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. (b) Reports on Form 8-K A Form 8-K was filed on March 31, 2004 announcing the issuance of a press release setting forth a summary of the 26 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES PART II. Other Information - continued (b) Reports on Form 8-K (continued) ------------------- Company's sales and operating results for the year ended December 31, 2003. 27 IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. IMPERIAL INDUSTRIES, INC. By: /S/ Howard L. Ehler, Jr. ------------------------- Howard L. Ehler, Jr. Chief Executive Officer/ Chief Financial Officer By: /S/ Betty Jean Murchison ------------------------- Betty Jean Murchison Chief Accounting Officer/ Assistant Vice President May 13, 2004 28