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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2009
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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: 1-8303
The Hallwood Group Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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51-0261339 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
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3710 Rawlins, Suite 1500, Dallas, Texas
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75219 |
(Address of principal executive offices)
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214-528-5588
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
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 þ No o
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 o No o
Indicate by
check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Smaller Reporting Company þ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
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Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common
stock, as of the latest practicable date.
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Outstanding at April 30, 2009 |
Common Stock, $0.10 par value per share
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1,525,166 shares |
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Financial Statements (Unaudited): |
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EX-3.1 |
EX-31.1 |
EX-31.2 |
EX-32.1 |
Page 2
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(dollars in thousands)
(unaudited)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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ASSETS
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Current Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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8,744 |
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$ |
6,016 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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Due from factors |
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20,887 |
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15,385 |
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Trade and other |
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4,754 |
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6,338 |
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Related parties |
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13 |
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32 |
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Inventories, net |
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20,999 |
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21,774 |
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Deferred income tax, net |
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1,575 |
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3,097 |
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Prepaids, deposits and other assets |
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571 |
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728 |
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Federal income tax receivable |
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250 |
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57,793 |
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53,370 |
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Noncurrent Assets |
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Investments in Hallwood Energy, net |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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14,693 |
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15,145 |
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Deferred income tax, net |
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721 |
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721 |
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Other assets |
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135 |
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159 |
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15,549 |
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16,025 |
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Total Assets |
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73,342 |
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$ |
69,395 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
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Current Liabilities |
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Accounts payable |
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12,228 |
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$ |
10,658 |
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Current portion of loans payable |
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10,507 |
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Accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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4,700 |
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5,594 |
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Payable additional investment in Hallwood Energy |
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3,201 |
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3,201 |
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State and foreign income taxes payable |
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491 |
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243 |
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31,127 |
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19,723 |
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Noncurrent Liabilities |
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Redeemable preferred stock |
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1,000 |
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1,000 |
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Long term portion of loans payable |
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10,411 |
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1,000 |
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11,411 |
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Total Liabilities |
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32,127 |
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31,134 |
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Contingencies and Commitments (Note 11) |
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Stockholders Equity |
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Common stock, issued 2,396,105 shares for both periods;
outstanding 1,525,166 shares for both periods |
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240 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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51,425 |
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51,425 |
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Retained earnings |
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2,954 |
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Treasury stock, 870,939 shares in both periods, at cost |
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(13,404 |
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Total Stockholders Equity |
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41,215 |
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38,261 |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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73,342 |
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$ |
69,395 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
Page 3
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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Revenues |
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Textile products sales |
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39,667 |
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43,987 |
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Expenses |
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Textile products cost of sales |
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29,403 |
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32,552 |
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Administrative and selling expenses |
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5,484 |
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5,213 |
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34,887 |
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37,765 |
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Operating income |
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4,780 |
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6,222 |
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Other Income (Loss) |
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Interest expense |
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Interest and other income |
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Equity loss from investments in Hallwood Energy |
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(61 |
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Income before income taxes |
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4,719 |
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3,032 |
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Income tax expense |
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1,765 |
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1,466 |
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Net Income |
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2,954 |
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1,566 |
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Net Income Per Common Share |
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Basic |
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1.94 |
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1.03 |
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Diluted |
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1.94 |
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1.03 |
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Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
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Basic |
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1,525 |
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1,521 |
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Diluted |
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1,525 |
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1,523 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2009 |
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Net Income |
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$ |
2,954 |
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1,566 |
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Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) |
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None |
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Comprehensive Income |
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2,954 |
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1,566 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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Additional |
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Total |
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Common Stock |
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Paid-In |
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Retained |
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Treasury Stock |
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Stockholders |
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Shares |
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Par Value |
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Capital |
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Earnings |
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Cost |
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Equity |
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Balance, January 1, 2009 |
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2,396 |
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240 |
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$ |
51,425 |
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$ |
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871 |
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(13,404 |
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$ |
38,261 |
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Net income |
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2,954 |
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2,954 |
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Balance, March 31, 2009 |
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2,396 |
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240 |
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51,425 |
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2,954 |
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871 |
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(13,404 |
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41,215 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net income |
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2,954 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
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Deferred tax expense |
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1,522 |
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807 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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593 |
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Equity loss from investments in Hallwood Energy |
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2,961 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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(Increase) in accounts receivable |
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Increase (decrease) in accounts payable |
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1,858 |
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Increase in accrued expenses and other current liabilities |
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(894 |
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(Increase) decrease in inventories |
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775 |
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Net change in other assets and liabilities |
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181 |
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Increase (decrease) in income taxes receivable/payable |
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574 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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3,088 |
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630 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Investments in property, plant and equipment |
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Investments in Hallwood Energy |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(429 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from revolving credit facilities, net |
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89 |
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Repayment of other bank borrowings and loans payable |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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69 |
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INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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2,728 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, BEGINNING OF PERIOD |
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6,016 |
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7,260 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, END OF PERIOD |
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8,744 |
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$ |
5,053 |
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
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Note 1 |
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Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, Organization and
New Accounting Pronouncements |
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. The interim condensed consolidated
financial statements of The Hallwood Group Incorporated and its subsidiaries (the Company) (NYSE
Amex: HWG), a Delaware Corporation, have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form
10-Q and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. Although condensed, in the opinion of
management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. These
condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited
consolidated financial statements and related disclosures thereto included in Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2008.
Organization. The Company is a holding company with interests in textile products and energy.
Textile Products. Textile products operations are conducted through the Companys wholly
owned subsidiary, Brookwood Companies Incorporated (Brookwood). Brookwood is an integrated
textile firm that develops and produces innovative fabrics and related products through specialized
finishing, treating and coating processes. Brookwood has three principal subsidiaries:
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Kenyon Industries, Inc. (Kenyon). Kenyon, located in Rhode Island, uses the latest
technologies and processes in dyeing, finishing, coating and printing of woven synthetic
products. Kenyon provides quality finishing services for fabrics used in a variety of
markets, such as military, luggage and knapsacks, flag and banner, apparel, industrial and
sailcloth. |
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Brookwood Laminating, Inc. (Brookwood Laminating). Brookwood Laminating, located in
Connecticut, uses the latest in processing technology to provide quality laminating
services for fabrics used in military clothing and equipment, sailcloth, medical equipment,
industrial applications and consumer apparel. Up to seven layers of textile materials can
be processed using both wet and dry lamination techniques. |
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Strategic Technical Alliance, LLC (STA). STA is part of the Brookwood marketing
group and markets advanced breathable, waterproof laminate and other fabrics primarily for
military applications. Continued development of these fabrics for military applications is
a key element of Brookwoods business plan. The STA entity, in name only, is being phased
out in 2009. The change will have no effect on STAs customers, suppliers, Brookwood, or
the consolidated operations of Brookwood. |
Textile products accounts for all of the Companys operating revenues. See Note 3 for
additional information on Brookwood.
Energy. The Companys investment in the energy segment is through Hallwood Energy, L.P.
(Hallwood Energy). The Company accounts for the investment in Hallwood Energy using the equity
method of accounting, recording its pro rata share of Hallwood Energys net income (loss),
partners capital transactions and comprehensive income (loss).
Hallwood Energy is a privately held independent oil and gas limited partnership and operates
as an upstream energy company engaging in the acquisition, development, exploration, production,
and sale of hydrocarbons, with a primary focus on natural gas assets. Hallwood Energy conducts its
energy activities from its corporate office located in Dallas, Texas and production office in
Searcy, Arkansas. See Note 4 for additional information on Hallwood Energy.
Bankruptcy filing by Hallwood Energy. On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, L.P., Hallwood Energy
Management, LLC (the general partner of Hallwood Energy, HEM), and Hallwood Energys
subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The
cases are being jointly administered and pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al Case No.
09-31253. The Company is only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing
does not include the Company or any other of its assets. See Note 4 for additional information on
the Hallwood Energy bankruptcy filing.
Consolidation Policy. The Companys Brookwood subsidiary operates on a 5-4-4 accounting cycle
with its months always ending on a Saturday for accounting purposes, while the parent company, The
Hallwood Group Incorporated, operates on a
traditional fiscal month accounting cycle. For purposes of the year-end financial statements
the Brookwood cycle always ends on
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
December 31, however, quarterly interim financial statements may
not correspond to the fiscal quarter-end. The Companys condensed consolidated financial statements
as of March 31, 2009 and 2008 include Brookwoods operations through March 28, 2009 and March 29,
2008, respectively. Estimated operating results of Brookwood for the intervening periods to March
31, 2009 and 2008, respectively, are provided below (in thousands):
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amounts in Intervening Period |
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
(two business days) |
|
(one business day) |
Textile products sales |
|
$ |
1,398 |
|
|
$ |
1,273 |
|
Textile products costs of sales |
|
|
1,134 |
|
|
|
1,013 |
|
Administrative and selling expenses |
|
|
221 |
|
|
|
129 |
|
New Accounting Pronouncements. In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This statement
identifies a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in
preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles for nongovernmental entities. It establishes that the GAAP hierarchy should
be directed to entities because it is the entity (not the auditor) that is responsible for
selecting accounting principles for financial statements that are presented in conformity with
GAAP. SFAS No. 162 is effective 60 days following the SECs approval of the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board Auditing amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in
Conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Management does not believe that
implementation of SFAS No. 162 will have any effect on the Companys consolidated financial
statements.
Note 2Inventories
All inventories relate to Brookwood. Inventories as of the balance sheet dates were as follows
(in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Raw materials |
|
$ |
5,729 |
|
|
$ |
6,215 |
|
Work in progress |
|
|
7,203 |
|
|
|
6,427 |
|
Finished goods |
|
|
9,145 |
|
|
|
10,203 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
22,077 |
|
|
|
22,845 |
|
Less: Obsolescence reserve |
|
|
(1,078 |
) |
|
|
(1,071 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
20,999 |
|
|
$ |
21,774 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 3Operations of Brookwood Companies Incorporated
Receivables. Brookwood maintains factoring agreements with several factors, which provide that
receivables resulting from credit sales to customers, excluding the U.S. Government, may be sold to
the factor, subject to a commission and the factors prior approval.
Brookwood continues to monitor its factors and the effect the current economic crisis may have
upon their ability to fulfill their obligations to Brookwood in a timely manner. The financial
markets inability to determine the extent and longevity of the current economic downturn may have
an effect upon Brookwoods factors that cannot be determined at this time. As of May 1, 2009, all
of Brookwoods factors were complying with payment terms in accordance with factor agreements.
Sales Concentration. Brookwood has several customers who accounted for more than 10% of
Brookwoods sales in the 2009 and 2008 periods. Sales to one Brookwood customer, Tennier
Industries, Inc. (Tennier), accounted for more than 10% of Brookwoods sales during both the 2009
and 2008 periods. Its relationship with Tennier is ongoing. Sales to Tennier, which are
included in military sales, were $11,874,000 in the 2009 first quarter, compared to
$14,868,000 in the 2008 first quarter, which represented 29.9% and 33.8% of Brookwoods sales,
respectively. Sales to another customer, ORC Industries, Inc. (ORC),
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
accounted for more than 10%
of Brookwoods sales in 2009. Its relationship with ORC is ongoing. Sales to ORC, which are
included in military sales, were $6,671,000, in the 2009 first quarter, compared to $4,029,000 in
the 2008 first quarter, which represented 16.8% and 9.2% of Brookwoods sales, respectively. Sales
to another customer accounted for slightly more than 10% of sales for 2008 only. Brookwoods
relationship with the customer is ongoing. Sales to that customer, which are also included in
military sales, were $2,844,000 in the 2009 first quarter, compared to $4,655,000 in the 2008 first
quarter which represented 7.2% and 10.6% of Brookwood sales, respectively.
Military sales accounted for $28,394,000 and $28,158,000 in the 2009 and 2008 first quarters,
which represented 71.6% and 64.0% of Brookwoods sales, respectively.
Stockholders Equity. The Company is the holder of all of Brookwoods outstanding
$13,500,000 Series A, $13.50 annual dividend per share, redeemable preferred stock and all of its
10,000,000 outstanding shares of common stock. The preferred stock has a liquidation preference of
$13,500,000 plus accrued but unpaid dividends. At March 31, 2009, there were no cumulative unpaid
dividends on the preferred stock.
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood. In December 2005, the Company adopted The
Hallwood Group Incorporated 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood Companies Incorporated (the
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood) to encourage employees of Brookwood to increase the
value of Brookwood and to be employed by Brookwood. The terms of the incentive plan provide for a
total award amount to participants equal to 15% of the fair market value of consideration received
by the Company in a change of control transaction, as defined, in excess of the sum of the
liquidation preference plus accrued unpaid dividends on the Brookwood preferred stock ($13,500,000
at March 31, 2009). The base amount will fluctuate in accordance with a formula that increases by
the amount of the annual dividend on the preferred stock, currently $1,823,000, and decreases by
the amount of the actual preferred dividends paid by Brookwood to the Company. However, if the
Companys board of directors determines that certain specified Brookwood officers, or other persons
performing similar functions do not have, prior to the change of control transaction, in the
aggregate an equity or debt interest of at lease two percent in the entity with whom the change of
control transaction is completed, then the minimum amount to be awarded under the plan shall be
$2,000,000. In addition, the Company agreed that, if members of Brookwoods senior management do
not have, prior to a change of control transaction in the aggregate an equity or debt interest of
at least two percent in the entity with whom the change of control transaction is completed
(exclusive of any such interest any such individual receives with respect to his or her employment
following the change of control transaction), then the Company will be obligated to pay an
additional $2,600,000.
Note4 Investments in Hallwood Energy, L.P.
Investments in Hallwood Energy as of the balance sheet dates were as follows (in thousands):
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of March 31, 2009 |
|
|
Amount at |
|
|
Income (loss) for the |
|
|
|
Percent |
|
|
|
|
|
|
which carried at |
|
|
three months ended |
|
|
|
of Class |
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
Description |
|
Owned |
|
|
Cost |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
- Class A limited partner interest |
|
|
25 |
% (a) |
|
$ |
50,384 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
- Class C limited partner interest |
|
|
13 |
% (b) |
|
|
11,084 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- General partner interest |
|
|
50 |
% |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
- First Convertible Note |
|
|
17 |
% |
|
|
5,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,961 |
) |
- Second Convertible Note |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash investment |
|
|
96 |
% |
|
|
9,300 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less: portion invested by third parties |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(380 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Commitment to invest additional funds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,200 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
78,601 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(2,961 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(a) |
|
18% after consideration of profit interests |
|
(b) |
|
convertible into a Class A limited partner interest |
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
The Company accounts for the investment in Hallwood Energy using the equity method of
accounting and records its pro rata share of Hallwood Energys net income (loss) and partners
capital transactions, as appropriate.
Hallwood Energy is a privately held independent oil and gas limited partnership and operates
as an upstream energy company engaging in the acquisition, development, exploration, production,
and sale of hydrocarbons, with a primary focus on natural gas assets. Hallwood Energy conducts its
energy activities from its corporate office located in Dallas, Texas and production office in
Searcy, Arkansas. Hallwood Energys results of operations are and will be largely dependent on a
variety of factors, including, but not limited to fluctuations in natural gas prices; success of
its drilling activities; the ability to transport and sell its natural gas; regional and national
regulatory matters; the ability to secure, and price of, goods and services necessary to develop
its oil and gas leases; the ability to raise additional capital; and the outcome of its bankruptcy
case.
On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general partner of Hallwood Energy) and Hallwood
Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. The cases are being jointly administered and pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al Case No.
09-31253. The Company is only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing
does not include the Company or any other of its assets.
As a result of the bankruptcy filing by Hallwood Energy, the extent or value of the Companys
continuing interest in Hallwood Energy, if any, is uncertain. For a further discussion of the
bankruptcy case, refer to the section below entitled Bankruptcy Filing by Hallwood Energy.
Hallwood Energys management has classified its energy investments into two identifiable
geographical areas:
|
|
|
Central and Eastern Arkansas primary targets are the Fayetteville Shale and Penn Sands
formations. |
|
|
|
|
West Texas the Barnett Shale and Woodford Shale formations, |
Certain of the Companys officers and directors are investors in Hallwood Energy. In addition,
as a member of management of Hallwood Energy, one officer of the Company holds a profit interest in
Hallwood Energy.
Equity Losses. The general rule for recording equity losses ordinarily indicates that the
investor shall discontinue applying the equity method when the investment has been reduced to zero
and shall not provide for additional losses unless the investor
provides or commits to provide additional funds in the investee, has guaranteed obligations of the
investee, or is otherwise committed to provide further financial support to the investee.
In connection with the then ongoing efforts to complete the Talisman Energy Transaction
(discussed below), the Company loaned Hallwood Energy $2,961,000 in May 2008. Concurrent with the
completion of the Talisman Energy Transaction in June 2008, the Company entered into an Equity
Support Agreement (the Equity Support Agreement) with Hallwood Energy under which the Company
committed under certain conditions to contribute equity or debt capital to Hallwood Energy to
maintain a reasonable liquidity position for Hallwood Energy or prevent or cure any default under
Hallwood Energys credit facilities with respect to interest payments, up to a maximum amount of
$12,500,000. The Company contributed $2,039,000 at the completion date (for a total amount of
$5,000,000) to Hallwood Energy and committed to provide an additional amount of up to $7,500,000 in
certain circumstances, all of which were issued under the terms of the Second Convertible Note
(discussed below). Due to the uncertainties in May 2008 related to the completion of the Talisman
Energy Transaction and the Companys additional investments, if any, the Company recorded an equity
loss for the 2008 first quarter to the extent of the $2,961,000 loan.
An obligation and related additional equity loss were recorded in the 2008 second quarter to
the extent of the Companys commitment to provide additional financial support to Hallwood Energy
pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The Companys carrying value of its Hallwood Energy investment, which was zero at
December 31, 2008 and 2007, remained at zero as of March 31, 2009.
The Companys proportionate share of Hallwood Energys accumulated losses that have not been
recognized as of March 31, 2009 is approximately $12,892,000, based upon its 25% Class A limited
partner ownership percentage.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
In addition to the description of Hallwood Energys activities provided in the Companys 2008
Form 10-K, further information regarding Hallwood Energy is provided below.
Loan Facilities and Convertible Notes. At March 31, 2009, Hallwood Energy has two loan
facilities and two convertible note issues:
|
|
|
Senior Secured Credit Facility and Junior Credit Facility. In April 2007, Hallwood Energy
entered into a $100,000,000 loan facility (the Senior Secured Credit Facility) with a
lender (Hallwood Energys Lender), who is an affiliate of one of Hallwood Energys
investors. With an initial draw of $65,000,000 in April 2007, most of which was used to
repay a former credit facility, and subsequent draws, the Senior Secured Credit Facility was
fully funded in October 2007. The outstanding principal balance was $100,000,000 at March
31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. |
|
|
|
|
The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including its amendments, contains various financial
covenants, including maximum general and administrative expenses and current and proved
collateral coverage ratios and non-financial covenants that restrict Hallwood Energys
activities The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains a make-whole provision whereby
Hallwood Energy is required to pay Hallwood Energys Lender the amount by which the present
value of interest and principal from the date of prepayment through January 31, 2010, exceeds
the principal amount on the prepayment date. |
|
|
|
|
In January 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $15,000,000 loan facility (the Junior Credit
Facility) with Hallwood Energys Lender and drew the full $15,000,000 available. Borrowings
under the Senior Secured Credit Facility and Junior Credit Facility (collectively referred to
as the Secured Credit Facilities) are both secured by Hallwood Energys oil and gas leases
and mature on February 1, 2010. The Junior Credit Facility contains various financial
covenants and a make-whole provision, materially consistent with the Senior Secured Credit
Facility. |
|
|
|
|
Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with the general and administrative expense covenant at
March 31, 2008 and the current ratio covenant as of April 30, 2008 required by the Secured
Credit Facilities. Hallwood Energy entered into an amendment of the facilities with Hallwood
Energys Lender in June 2008 to waive the defaults and amend various covenants. |
|
|
|
|
At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008, Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with the
proved collateral coverage ratio under the Secured Credit Facilities. Accordingly, the
interest rate under those facilities is now the defined
LIBOR rate plus 12.75% per annum. However, pursuant to a forbearance agreement related to the
Talisman Energy Transaction, Hallwood Energys Lender agreed not to exercise its other
remedies under the facilities until at least 91 days after the termination of the farmout
agreement. |
|
|
|
|
To the extent Hallwood Energy was not in default by virtue of pre-March 1, 2009 events, the
bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009 constituted a default under the terms of the Secured
Credit Facilities and the forbearance agreement was terminated by its terms upon the
bankruptcy filing. However, under the automatic stay provisions of the Bankruptcy Code,
Hallwood Energys Lender has not been able to foreclose on its collateral. Hallwood Energys
obligations under the Secured Credit Facilities are the subject of litigation commenced by
Hallwood Energy against Hallwood Energys Lender, as more fully described in the section
below entitled Litigation. |
|
|
|
|
First Convertible Note. In January 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $30,000,000
convertible subordinated note agreement (the First Convertible Note). Borrowings bear
interest at an annual rate of 16%, payable on a quarterly basis after the completion of a
defined equity offering and subject to the prior full payment of borrowings and accrued
interest under the Secured Credit Facilities. The First Convertible Note and accrued
interest may be converted into Class C interests, or comparable securities, on a dollar for
dollar basis. As of March 31, 2009, $28,839,000 principal amount of the First Convertible
Notes were outstanding, of which the Company held $5,000,000. |
|
|
|
|
Second Convertible Note. In May 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $12,500,000
convertible subordinated note agreement (the Second Convertible Note), which was
underwritten by the Company. The Second Convertible Note was issued in connection with the
completion of the Talisman Energy Transaction and the related Equity Support Agreement. The
Second Convertible Note contains terms comparable to the First Convertible Note. During June
and July 2008, the Company sold $380,000 of the Second Convertible Note to other investors
in Hallwood Energy. As of March 31, 2009, |
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
|
|
|
$9,300,000 principal amount of the Second
Convertible Notes were outstanding, of which $8,920,000 was held by the Company and $380,000
was held by other Hallwood Energy investors. |
Limited Partnership Interests. There are currently three classes of limited partnership
interests held in Hallwood Energy:
|
|
|
Class C interests bear a 16% priority return which compounds monthly. The priority return
will be accrued and become payable when, as and if declared by the general partner of
Hallwood Energy. The Class C interests receive priority on any distributions of cash or
sales proceeds from a terminating capital transaction, as defined. The Class C capital
contributions and unpaid priority returns totaled approximately $84,422,000 and $25,707,000,
respectively, at March 31, 2009. |
|
|
|
|
Class A interests have certain voting rights and with the general partner would receive
100% of the distributions of available cash and net proceeds from a terminating capital
transaction, as defined, subsequent to the payment of all unpaid Class C priority return and
of all Class C capital contributions until the unrecovered capital accounts of each Class A
partner interest is reduced to zero, and thereafter share in all future distributions of
available cash and net proceeds from terminating capital transactions with the holders of
the Class B interests. |
|
|
|
|
Class B interests represent vested net profit interests awarded to key individuals by
Hallwood Energy. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, outstanding Class B interests had
rights to receive 20.0% of distributions of defined available cash and net proceeds from a
terminating capital transaction after the unpaid Class C priority return and capital
contributions and the unreturned Class A and general partner capital contributions have been
reduced to zero. |
Talisman Energy Transaction. In June 2008, Hallwood Energy raised additional capital by
entering into an agreement for the sale and farmout to FEI Shale, L.P. (FEI), a subsidiary of
Talisman Energy, Inc., of an undivided interest in up to 33.33% of Hallwood Energys interest in
substantially all its assets for a series of payments of up to $125,000,000 (an initial payment of
$60,000,000 and the option to pay up to the additional $65,000,000), and entered into an agreement
to provide consulting services to the purchaser for one year (the Talisman Energy Transaction).
FEI prepaid the consulting services agreement which requires two man-weeks per month of service
from two senior executives. The revenues from this agreement will be recognized as earned over the
course of the twelve month period. In October 2008, FEI elected to make a second payment of
$30,000,000 to Hallwood Energy. In February 2009, FEI elected to make a partial funding in the
amount of $15,000,000 related to its third payment.
In connection with the Talisman Energy Transaction, the Company loaned $2,961,000 to Hallwood
Energy in May 2008. Contemporaneously with the signing of the sale and farmout agreement, the
Company entered into the Equity Support Agreement with Hallwood Energy. The loan of $2,961,000 in
May 2008 and an additional loan to Hallwood Energy in June 2008 of $2,039,000 (for a total of
$5,000,000) were treated as contributions toward the maximum amount. In September 2008, the Company
loaned an additional $4,300,000 to Hallwood Energy under the Equity Support Agreement. Funds
advanced to Hallwood Energy pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement are issued under terms of the
Second Convertible Note. Subject to certain defenses raised by the Company, the remaining
commitment amount under the Equity Support Agreement was $3,200,000 at March 31, 2009.
Bankruptcy filing by Hallwood Energy. On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general
partner of Hallwood Energy), and Hallwood Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The cases are being jointly administered and are
pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division,
in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al, Case No. 09-31253. In addition, as described in Note 11,
Hallwood Energy has filed a lawsuit against the Company seeking that the Company contribute to
Hallwood Energy an additional $3,200,000 pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement.
The bankruptcy court has granted Hallwood Energy authority to use its existing cash collateral
for operating needs through May 2009. On April 8, 2009, Hallwood Energys Lender filed a motion of
relief from the automatic stay seeking authority to foreclose on real and personal property owned
by Hallwood Energy. On April 13, 2009 FEI filed a motion seeking, inter alia, bankruptcy court
determination that the automatic stay was not applicable to its terminating the Farmout Agreement,
or in the alternative, for relief from the stay so that it could terminate the Farmout Agreement.
Hallwood Energy is seeking to develop a plan of reorganization with the goal of enabling it to
continue operations. However, Hallwood Energy has not yet proposed a plan and there is no assurance
that a plan will be developed, approved or successfully implemented or that the existing investors
in
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
Hallwood Energy will have any continuing interest in the reorganized entity. Accordingly, the
extent or value of the Companys continuing interest in Hallwood Energy, if any, is uncertain.
Furthermore, the Company is currently unable to determine the additional impact that the Hallwood
Energy bankruptcy may have on the Companys results of operations or financial position, although
the carrying value of its investment in Hallwood Energy had been reduced to zero at December 31,
2007 and remained at zero at December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009.
Litigation. As of February 25, 2009, the Company had contributed $9,300,000 to Hallwood Energy
pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement discussed above. On that date, Hallwood Energy requested
that the Company fund the additional $3,200,000, which the Company has not done. As previously
discussed, on March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM and its subsidiaries filed petitions for relief
under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. On March 30, 2009, Hallwood Energy filed an
adversary proceeding against the Company requesting that the Company fund the additional
$3,200,000. The case is Hallwood Energy, L.P. v. The Hallwood Group Incorporated, Adversary No.
09-03082, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas
Division. On April 29, 2009, the Company filed an answer to Hallwood Energys lawsuit and denied
liability under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company intends to defend the matter vigorously.
In the lawsuit, Hallwood Energys Lender and FEI have filed motions seeking permission to
intervene as plaintiffs and the Bankruptcy Court will consider these requests at a hearing
scheduled for June 8, 2009. Among the arguments advanced in support of the motions to intervene is
the contention by both proposed interveners that the Companys failure to fund $3,200,000 under the
Equity Support Agreement damaged Hallwood Energy in an amount in excess of $3,200,000. In its
motion to intervene, Hallwood Energys Lender contends that the additional damage is at least
$20,000,000 because it alleges that the failure of the Company to fund the $3,200,000 caused FEI to
not fund $20,000,000 due under the Farmout Agreement between Hallwood Energy and FEI. Hallwood
Energys Lender also asserts that the Company is liable for exemplary damages of $100,000,000 on
account of its failure to fund the last $3,200,000 under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company
intends to contest the motions and the allegations vigorously.
On May 7, 2009, Hallwood Energy and its debtor affiliates filed an adversary proceeding
against Hallwood Energys Lender and two of its officers to (i) equitably subordinate claims, (ii)
recharacterize claims as being equity, (iii) breach of fiduciary duties, (iv) object to claims, and
(v) seek declaratory relief.
The
Bankruptcy Court has ordered the parties to participate during June
2009 in nonbinding mediation of the various issues raised.
On October 27, 2008, Cimarex Energy Co. filed Cimarex Energy Co. v. Hallwood Energy, L.P. in
the 298th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas. Cimarex contends that
Hallwood Energy has failed to pay approximately $3,700,000 purportedly due under a Participation
Agreement between parties related to the Boudreaux #1 Well in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Hallwood
Energy intends to vigorously defend the claim, which is scheduled for trial on September 28, 2009.
The Cimarex action has been stayed by the filing of the Hallwood Energy Chapter 11 proceeding.
In 2006, Hallwood Energy and its subsidiary Hallwood Petroleum, LLC (collectively referred to
herein as the Hallwood Energy Companies) entered into two, two-year contracts with Eagle
Drilling, LLC (Eagle Drilling), under which the contractor was to provide drilling rigs and crews
to drill wells in Arkansas. On or about August 14, 2006, one of the masts on the rigs provided
under the contracts collapsed. Eagle Drilling subsequently assigned the contracts to Eagle
Domestic Drilling Operations, L.L.C. (Eagle Domestic).
The Hallwood Energy Companies filed suit against Eagle Drilling and Eagle Domestic to recover
$1,688,000 in funds previously deposited with the contractor under the contracts. Eagle Domestic
and its parent and, separately, Eagle Drilling subsequently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection.
Eagle Domestic filed an adversary action against the Hallwood Energy Companies in the
bankruptcy proceeding in Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC v. Hallwood Energy, LP and
Hallwood Petroleum, LLC; Adversary No. 07-03282 (the Eagle Domestic Action) to recover
unspecified damages. Hallwood Energy and Eagle Domestic completed a settlement of this action on
February 11, 2009 and mutually released any claims the parties and their affiliates may have
against each other. The parties also agreed to file a joint motion requesting dismissal of the
Eagle Domestic Action, but they have not yet submitted this motion.
The Hallwood Energy Companies and Eagle Drillings claims are pending in the Oklahoma
Bankruptcy Court in Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC and Eagle Drilling, LLC v. Hallwood
Petroleum, LLC and Hallwood Energy, LP, Adversary
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
No. 07-01209 NLJ, and Hallwood Petroleum, LLC and
Hallwood Energy, LP v. Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC and Eagle Drilling, LLC, Adversary
No. 08-01007 NLJ.
The Hallwood Energy Companies and Eagle Drilling announced a settlement to the Court on
December 4, 2008, wherein Eagle Drilling and the Hallwood Energy Companies, together with their
affiliates, principals and numerous related parties, mutually released all claims they had against
each other and agreed to dismiss the pending actions in the Oklahoma Bankruptcy Court. Eagle
Drilling also agreed to dismiss its appeal of the Texas Bankruptcy Court order. The parties
attempted to memorialize the settlement in a written agreement, but the terms announced to the
Court are binding on the parties. Due in part to the inability to reach an agreement with Eagle
Drilling on a written document, the Hallwood Energy Companies filed a motion for an order approving
compromise of the controversy pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and enforcing settlement. No
hearing on the Hallwood Energy Companies motion has been scheduled.
The Hallwood Energy Companies are currently unable to determine the impact that the
above-referenced bankruptcy cases and associated litigation may have on its results of operations
or its financial position.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
The following table sets forth unaudited summarized financial data for Hallwood Energy (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
December 31, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Balance Sheet Data |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
9,365 |
|
|
$ |
18,706 |
|
Oil and gas properties, net |
|
|
73,057 |
|
|
|
86,347 |
|
Total assets |
|
|
89,449 |
|
|
|
111,100 |
|
Notes payable (including make-whole fees) |
|
|
144,553 |
|
|
|
155,849 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
173,735 |
|
|
|
195,380 |
|
Partners capital (deficiency) |
|
|
(84,286 |
) |
|
|
(84,280 |
) |
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Statement of Operations Data |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
$ |
2,136 |
|
|
$ |
4,563 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
14,502 |
|
|
|
11,554 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating Loss |
|
|
(12,366 |
) |
|
|
(6,991 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Income (Expense) |
|
|
12,360 |
|
|
|
(3,297 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Loss |
|
$ |
(6 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,288 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 5Loans Payable
Loans payable at the balance sheet dates were as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Working capital revolving credit facility, interest at Libor +1.25% - 1.75%
or Prime; due January 2010 |
|
$ |
10,500 |
|
|
$ |
10,411 |
|
Equipment term loans, interest at various rates; due April 2009 |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
10,507 |
|
|
|
10,438 |
|
Current portion |
|
|
(10,507 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Noncurrent portion |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
10,411 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility. The Companys Brookwood subsidiary has a
revolving credit facility in an amount up to $25,000,000 with Key Bank National Association (the
Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility). Borrowings are collateralized by accounts
receivable, certain finished goods inventory, machinery and equipment and all of the issued and
outstanding capital stock of Brookwood and its subsidiaries. The facility bears interest at
Brookwoods option of Prime, or Libor plus 1.25% - 1.75% (variable depending on compliance
ratios) and contains various covenants. The interest rate was a blended rate of 2.02% and 2.30% at
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The outstanding principal balance was
$10,500,000 at March 31, 2009 and Brookwood had $14,379,000 of borrowing availability under this
facility, which is net of a standby letter of credit of $121,000.
At March 31, 2009, the Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility was reclassified to a current
liability because it matures in less than one year, pending a renewal or replacement of the
facility.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
Equipment Term Loans. Brookwood has a revolving equipment credit facility in an amount up to
$3,000,000 with Key Bank. The interest rate for the remaining equipment loan was 2.27% and 2.26% at
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The outstanding principal balance at March 31,
2009 was $7,000 and Brookwood had $2,993,000 of borrowing availability under this facility.
Loan Covenants. The Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility provides for a maximum total
debt to tangible net worth ratio of 1.50 and a covenant that Brookwood shall maintain a quarterly
minimum net income of not less than one dollar. Cash dividends and tax sharing payments to the
Company are contingent upon Brookwoods compliance with the covenants contained in the
Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility. As of the end of all interim periods in 2009 and 2008
and as of December 31, 2008, Brookwood was in compliance with its loan covenants, although an
amendment to the Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility was entered into in June 2008 to allow a
$4,800,000 dividend payment in June 2008, which restricted calendar 2008 total dividends from
Brookwood to the Company to $9,300,000.
Restricted Net Assets. Cash dividends and tax sharing payments by Brookwood to the Company
are contingent upon compliance with the Key Bank loan covenants. This limitation on the
transferability of assets constitutes a restriction of Brookwoods net assets, which were
$34,842,000 and $32,754,000 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Note 6Stockholders Equity
Stock Options. The Company established the 1995 Stock Option Plan for The Hallwood Group
Incorporated (the 1995 Plan) which authorized the granting of nonqualified stock options to
employees, directors and consultants of the Company. The 1995 Plan authorized options to purchase
up to 244,800 shares of common stock of the Company. The exercise prices of all options granted
were at the fair market value of the Companys stock on the date of grant, had an expiration date
of ten years from date of grant and were fully vested on the date of grant.
At March 31, 2009, there were no outstanding stock options as the remaining options were
exercised in December 2008. The 1995 Plan terminated in June 2005 and no new options can be issued
under the 1995 Plan.
Note 7Income Taxes
Following is a schedule of the income tax expense (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Federal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred |
|
$ |
1,522 |
|
|
$ |
807 |
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
1,522 |
|
|
|
807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
State |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,765 |
|
|
$ |
1,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The net deferred tax asset was $2,296,000 and $3,818,000 at March 31, 2009 and December 31,
2008, respectively. The deferred tax asset at March 31, 2009 was comprised of $550,000 attributable
to temporary differences, $987,000 attributable to a federal net operating loss carryforward, and
$759,000 of alternative minimum tax credits. The December 31, 2008 amount was attributable to
temporary differences of $550,000, a federal net operating loss carryforward of $2,509,000 and
$759,000 of alternative minimum tax credits. The effective federal tax rate in both periods was
34%, while state taxes were determined based upon taxable income apportioned to those states in
which the Company does business at their respective tax rates.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
The federal income tax receivable at March 31, 2009 of $250,000 is attributable to an
anticipated refund of an estimated tax payment paid by the Company at March 15, 2009. For 2008, the
Company anticipates reporting taxable income which resulted principally from operating income from
Brookwood, offset by the flow-through of its partnership losses from its Hallwood Energy
investment. Due to the federal net operating loss carryforward, it is anticipated that the Company
will not pay any federal income tax related to its 2008 operations.
Note 8Supplemental Disclosures to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
The following transactions affected recognized assets or liabilities but did not result in
cash receipts or cash payments (in thousands):
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
March 31, |
Description |
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
Change in payable additional investment
in Hallwood Energy |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accrued capital expenditures in accounts payable: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amount at end of period |
|
$ |
20 |
|
|
$ |
209 |
|
|
Supplemental disclosures of cash payments: |
|
Income taxes paid |
|
$ |
336 |
|
|
$ |
96 |
|
Interest paid |
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
257 |
|
Note 9Computation of Income Per Common Share
The following table reconciles weighted average shares outstanding from basic to diluted and
reconciles net income used in the computation of income per share for the basic and diluted methods
(in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
Description |
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Weighted Average Shares Outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
|
1,525 |
|
|
|
1,521 |
|
Potential shares from assumed exercise of stock options |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4 |
|
Potential repurchase of shares from stock option proceeds |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted |
|
|
1,525 |
|
|
|
1,523 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic and diluted |
|
$ |
2,954 |
|
|
$ |
1,566 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 10Related Party Transactions
Hallwood Investments Limited. The Company has entered into a financial consulting contract
with Hallwood Investments Limited (HIL), a corporation affiliated with Mr. Anthony J.
Gumbiner, the Companys chairman and principal stockholder.
The contract provides for HIL to furnish and perform international consulting and advisory
services to the Company and its
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
subsidiaries, including strategic planning and merger activities,
for annual compensation of $996,000. The annual amount is payable in monthly installments. The
contract automatically renews for one-year periods if not terminated by the parties beforehand.
Additionally, HIL and Mr. Gumbiner are also eligible for bonuses from the Company or its
subsidiaries, subject to approval by the Companys or its subsidiaries board of
directors. The Company also reimburses HIL for reasonable expenses in providing office space and
administrative services and for travel and related expenses to and from the Companys corporate
office and Brookwoods facilities.
A summary of the fees and expenses related to HIL and Mr. Gumbiner are detailed below (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Consulting fees |
|
$ |
249 |
|
|
$ |
249 |
|
Office space and administrative services |
|
|
57 |
|
|
|
93 |
|
Travel and related expenses |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
334 |
|
|
$ |
345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In addition, HIL and Mr. Gumbiner perform services for certain affiliated entities that are
not subsidiaries of the Company, for which they receive consulting fees, bonuses, stock options,
profit interests or other forms of compensation and expenses. The Company recognizes a
proportionate share of such compensation and expenses, based upon its ownership percentage in the
affiliated entities, through the utilization of the equity method of accounting.
HIL shares common offices, facilities and certain staff in its Dallas office with the Company.
The Company pays certain common general and administrative expenses and charges HIL an overhead
reimbursement fee for its allocable share of the expenses. For the three months ended March 31,
2009 and 2008, HIL reimbursed the Company $17,000 and $40,000, respectively, for such expenses
In January 2008, HIL loaned $5,000,000 to Hallwood Energy in connection with Hallwood Energys
$30,000,000 First Convertible Note. Terms of the First Convertible Note agreement are discussed
Note 4. As of May 1, 2009, HIL and one of its affiliated entities have invested $19,156,000 in
Hallwood Energy, of which $14,156,000 was in the form of Class C limited partnership interest and
$5,000,000 of its First Convertible Note.
Hallwood Financial Limited. As further discussed in Note 13, Hallwood Financial Limited, a
corporation affiliated with Mr. Gumbiner, announced on April 20, 2009 that it had advised the Board
of Directors that it intends to make an offer to acquire all of the outstanding common stock of the
Company not already beneficially owned by Hallwood Financial Limited.
Hallwood Energy. Hallwood Energy shares common offices, facilities and certain staff in its
Dallas office with the Company and Hallwood Energy is obligated to reimburse the Company for its
allocable share of the expenses and certain direct expenses. For the three months ended March 31,
2009 and 2008, Hallwood Energy reimbursed the Company $53,000 and $86,000 for such expenses,
respectively. As a result of its bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energys continuing
obligation and ability to pay its share of these lease and other costs is uncertain.
Note 11Litigation, Contingencies and Commitments
Reference is made to Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements contained in the
Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Litigation. From time to time, the Company, its subsidiaries, certain of its affiliates and
others have been named as defendants in lawsuits relating to various transactions in which it or
its affiliated entities participated. In the Companys opinion,
no litigation in which the Company, subsidiaries or affiliates is a party is likely to have a
material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
In July 2007, Nextec Applications, Inc. filed Nextec Applications, Inc. v. Brookwood Companies
Incorporated and The Hallwood Group Incorporated in the United States District Court for the
Southern District of New York (SDNY No. CV 07-6901) claiming that the defendants infringed five
United States patents pertaining to internally-coated webs: U.S. Patent No. 5,418,051; 5,856,245;
5,869,172; 6,071,602 and 6,129,978. On October 3, 2007, the U.S. District Court dismissed The
Hallwood Group Incorporated from the lawsuit. Brookwood timely answered the lawsuit. Nextec sought
leave of Court to add two additional patents to the lawsuit: U.S. Patent No. 5,954,902 and
6,289,841. The Court granted leave to Nextec, and Nextec filed its amended complaint September 19,
2008. Brookwood intends to vigorously defend all claims. Brookwood believes it possesses valid
defenses, however due to the nature of litigation, the ultimate outcome of this case is
indeterminable at this time.
In April 2009, a claim was filed against the Company, each of its directors and Hallwood
Financial Limited in the state district court in Dallas County, Texas by a purported stockholder of
the Company on behalf of the stockholders of the Company other than Hallwood Financial Limited.
The plaintiff alleges that in connection with the announcement by Hallwood Financial Limited that
it intended to commence an offer to acquire the remaining outstanding shares of the Companys
common stock not beneficially owned by Hallwood Financial Limited, each of the directors breached
their fiduciary duties to the minority stockholders, and that the Company and Hallwood Financial
Limited aided and abetted that breach. The plaintiff is also seeking to enjoin the proposed offer.
The case is styled as Gottlieb v. The Hallwood Group, Inc., et al, No. 9-05042, 134th
Judicial District, Dallas County, Texas. The Company believes the claim is premature and without
merit. The Company intends to contest this matter vigorously.
As further described in Note 4, in connection with the Acquisition and Farmout Agreement
entered into between Hallwood Energy and FEI, in June 2008, the Company and Hallwood Energy entered
into an Equity Support Agreement dated June 9, 2008, under which the Company agreed, under certain
conditions, to contribute to Hallwood Energy up to $12,500,000, in consideration for which the
Company would receive equity or debt securities of Hallwood Energy. As of February 25, 2009 the
Company had contributed $9,300,000 to Hallwood Energy pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement. On
that date, Hallwood Energy requested that the Company fund the additional $3,200,000, which the
Company has not done. As previously discussed, on March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM and Hallwood
Energys subsidiaries filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. On March 30, 2009, Hallwood Energy filed an adversary proceeding against the Company
requesting that the Company fund the additional $3,200,000. The case is Hallwood Energy, L.P. v.
The Hallwood Group Incorporated, Adversary No. 09-03082, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for
the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division. On April 29, 2009, the Company filed an answer to
Hallwood Energys lawsuit and denied liability under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company
intends to defend the matter vigorously.
In the lawsuit, Hallwood Energys Lender and FEI have filed motions seeking permission to
intervene as plaintiffs and the Bankruptcy Court will consider these requests at a hearing
scheduled for June 8, 2009. Among the arguments advanced in support of the motions to intervene is
the contention by both proposed interveners that the Companys failure to fund $3,200,000 under the
Equity Support Agreement damaged Hallwood Energy in an amount in excess of $3,200,000. In its
motion to intervene, Hallwood Energys Lender contends that the additional damage is at least
$20,000,000 because it alleges that the failure of the Company to fund the $3,200,000 caused FEI to
not fund $20,000,000 due under the Farmout Agreement between Hallwood Energy and FEI. Hallwood
Energys Lender also asserts that the Company is liable for exemplary damages of $100,000,000 on
account of its failure to fund the last $3,200,000 under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company
intends to contest the motions and the allegations vigorously.
The
Bankruptcy Court has ordered the parties to participate during June
2009 in nonbinding mediation of the various issues raised.
Hallwood Energy. As a significant investor in Hallwood Energy, the Company may be impacted by
litigation involving Hallwood Energy. Refer to Note 4 for a further description of certain
litigation involving Hallwood Energy.
On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general partner of Hallwood Energy) and Hallwood
Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. The cases are pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al Case No. 09-31253. The Company is
only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing does not include the
Company or any other of its assets. Refer to Note 4 for a further description of the bankruptcy
case.
Page 20
THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
Environmental Contingencies. A number of jurisdictions in which the Company operates have
adopted laws and regulations relating to environmental matters. Such laws and regulations may
require the Company to secure governmental permits and approvals and undertake measures to comply
therewith. Compliance with the requirements imposed may be time-consuming and costly. While
environmental considerations, by themselves, have not significantly affected the Companys
business to date, it is possible that such considerations may have a significant and adverse impact
in the future. The Company actively monitors its environmental compliance and while certain matters
currently exist, management is not aware of any compliance issues which will significantly impact
the financial position, operations or cash flows of the Company.
In August 2005, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) issued a compliance order to
Kenyon, alleging that Kenyon is a non-community water system and ordering Kenyon to comply with the
RIDOH program for public water supply systems. Kenyon contested the compliance order and an
administrative hearing was held in November 2005. No decision was ever rendered by RIDOH. However,
by letter dated July 23, 2008, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) advised
Kenyon that it is the EPAs position that the Kenyon facility is a Public Water System and
subject to regulation under the Safe Drinking Water Act. As a result, in January 2009, Kenyon
entered into a Consent Order with RIDOH agreeing to apply for a public water license and submit
plans to comply with the aforementioned regulations. Conformance with the Consent Order will
require the Company to revamp Kenyons water supply system, at an anticipated minimum cost of
$100,000.
In June 2007, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) issued a
Notice of Alleged Violation (NOV) to Kenyon, alleging that Kenyon violated certain provisions of
its wastewater discharge permit and seeking an administrative penalty of $79,000. Kenyon filed an
Answer and Request for Hearing in which it disputed certain allegations in the NOV and the amount
of the penalty. An informal meeting was held with RIDEM in August 2007. Following settlement
negotiations, a Consent Agreement was executed in June 2008. The Consent Agreement required the
Company to pay a $5,000 fine and perform two Supplemental Environmental Projects (SEPs) at a
total cost of $161,000. As of March 2009, one SEP had been completed. The Company is presently
awaiting RIDEM approval of the engineering plans for the second SEP. Once the approval is received,
the second SEP will be performed. The Company anticipates that the second SEP will be completed
during 2009.
Other Contingencies. In May 2009, one of Brookwoods suppliers advised Brookwood that
shipments to Brookwood during the period from September 2008 to April 2009 of a quantity of greige
fabric from the supplier incorporated some yarn fiber from their vendor that was not of domestic
origin. The fabric in question was ordered to fill contracts in support of the United States
military and was required to be domestic. Brookwoods suppliers have advised that the greige fabric
containing the non-compliant yarn was supplied inadvertently to Brookwood in limited quantity.
Brookwood has determined that this yarn affects one of their greige products. Brookwood is in
the process of determining the effect, if any, upon Brookwood. Brookwood has advised its affected
customers and the United States military of this circumstance.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009 and 2008
(unaudited)
Note 12Segment and Related Information
The following represents the Companys reportable segment operations for the three
months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively (in thousands):
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Textile |
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Products |
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Energy |
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Other |
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Consolidated |
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Three months ended March 31, 2009 |
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Total revenue from external sources |
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$ |
39,667 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
39,667 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating income (loss) |
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$ |
5,859 |
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|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
(1,079 |
) |
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$ |
4,780 |
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Other income (loss), net |
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(72 |
) |
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|
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11 |
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|
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(61 |
) |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Income (loss) before income taxes |
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$ |
5,787 |
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|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
(1,068 |
) |
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$ |
4,719 |
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|
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Three months ended March 31, 2008 |
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|
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Total revenue from external sources |
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$ |
43,987 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
43,987 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
7,403 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(1,181 |
) |
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$ |
6,222 |
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Other income (loss), net |
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|
(247 |
) |
|
|
(2,961 |
) |
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|
18 |
|
|
|
(3,190 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (loss) before income taxes |
|
$ |
7,156 |
|
|
$ |
(2,961 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,163 |
) |
|
$ |
3,032 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
No differences have occurred in the basis or methodologies used in the preparation of this
interim segment information from those used in the December 31, 2008 annual report. The total
assets for the Companys operating segments have not materially changed since the December
31, 2008 annual report.
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Note 13 |
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Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Publicly Held Common Shares of Company by Chairman
and Principal Stockholder |
On April 20, 2009, Hallwood Financial Limited (Hallwood Financial), a corporation affiliated
with Mr. Anthony J. Gumbiner, a director, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, which currently owns 65.7% of the outstanding common stock of the Company,
announced that it had advised the Board of Directors of the Company that it intends to make an
offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company not already
beneficially owned by Hallwood Financial (approximately 523,591 shares). In its announcement,
Hallwood Financial has indicated that it intends to offer $12.00 per share in cash for each share
of common stock not already owned by Hallwood Financial.
In response to Hallwood Financials announcement, the Company has appointed a Special
Committee of two independent directors, Charles A. Crocco, Jr. and M. Garrett Smith, to evaluate
Hallwood Financials proposal and make recommendations to the Board. The Special Committee has
been authorized to retain independent legal counsel and financial advisors to assist in evaluating
Hallwood Financials proposal.
The offer proposed by Hallwood Financial has not yet commenced.
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Overview
General. The Company currently operates as a holding company with interests in textile
products and energy.
Textile Products. In 2008 and 2009, the Company derived all of its operating revenues from
the textile activities of its Brookwood Companies Incorporated (Brookwood) subsidiary;
consequently, the Companys success is highly dependent upon Brookwoods success. Brookwoods
success will be influenced in varying degrees by its ability to continue sales to existing
customers, cost and availability of supplies, Brookwoods response to competition, its ability to
generate new markets and products and the effect of global trade regulation. Although the Companys
textile activities have generated positive cash flow in recent years, there is no assurance that
this trend will continue.
While Brookwood has enjoyed substantial growth in its military business, there is no assurance
that this trend will continue. Brookwoods sales to the customers from whom it derives its military
business have been volatile and difficult to predict, a trend the Company believes will continue.
In recent years, orders from the military for goods generally were significantly affected by the
increased activity of the U.S. military. If this activity does not continue or declines, then
orders from the military generally, including orders for Brookwoods products, may be similarly
affected. Military sales of $28,394,000 for the 2009 first quarter were $236,000, or 0.8%, higher
than the comparable period amount of $28,158,000 in 2008.
From time to time, the military limits orders for existing products and adopts revised
specifications for new products to replace the products for which Brookwoods customers have been
suppliers. The U.S. government released orders in 2007 and 2008 that include Brookwoods products,
which resulted in a substantial increase in military sales over prior periods. Changes in
specifications or orders present a potential opportunity for additional sales; however, it is a
continuing challenge to adjust to changing specifications and production requirements. Brookwood
has regularly conducted research and development on various processes and products intended to
comply with the revised specifications and participates in the bidding process for new military
products. However, to the extent Brookwoods products are not included in future purchases by the
U.S. government for any reason, Brookwoods sales could be adversely affected. In addition, the
U.S. government is releasing contracts for shorter periods than in the past. The Company
acknowledges the unpredictability in revenues and margins due to military sales and is unable at
this time to predict future sales trends.
Unstable global nylon and chemical pricing and volatile domestic energy costs, coupled with a
varying product mix, have continued to cause fluctuations in Brookwoods margins, a trend that will
potentially continue.
Brookwood continues to identify new market niches intended to replace sales lost to imports.
In addition to its existing products and proprietary technologies, Brookwood has been developing
advanced breathable, waterproof laminates and other materials, which have been well received by its
customers. Continued development of these fabrics for military, industrial and consumer
applications is a key element of Brookwoods business plan. The ongoing success of Brookwood is
contingent on its ability to maintain its level of military business and adapt to the global
textile industry. There can be no assurance that the positive results of the past can be sustained
or that competitors will not aggressively seek to replace products developed by Brookwood.
The U.S. textile industry has been and continues to be negatively impacted by existing
worldwide trade practices, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),
the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), anti-dumping and duty enforcement activities
by the U.S. Government and by the value of the U.S. dollar in relation to other currencies. The
establishment of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1995 has generally resulted in
the phase out of quotas on textiles and apparel, effective January 1, 2005. Brookwood does not
believe these developments will have a material impact on its business.
Under NAFTA and CAFTA there are no textile and apparel quotas between the U. S. and the other
parties for products that meet certain origin criteria. Tariffs among the countries are either
already zero or are being phased out. Although these actions have the effect of exposing
Brookwoods market to the lower price structures of the other countries and, therefore, continuing
to increase competitive pressures, management is not able to predict their specific impact.
The textile products business is not interdependent with the Companys other business
operations. The Company does not guarantee the Brookwood bank facility and is not obligated to
contribute additional capital. Conversely, Brookwood does not guarantee debts of the Company or any
of the Companys subsidiaries and is not obligated to contribute additional capital to the Company
beyond dividend payments and the tax sharing agreement.
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Energy. Hallwood Energy is a privately held independent oil and gas limited partnership and
operates as an upstream energy company engaging in the acquisition, development, exploration,
production, and sale of hydrocarbons, with a primary focus on natural gas assets. Hallwood Energy
conducts its energy activities from its corporate office located in Dallas, Texas and production
office in Searcy, Arkansas. As of March 31, 2009, the Company had invested $61,480,000 in Hallwood
Energy, which represented approximately 22% of the blended Class A and Class C limited partner
interests (18% after consideration of profit interests) of Hallwood Energy. In addition, the
Company loaned Hallwood Energy $13,920,000 in the form of convertible notes issued by Hallwood
Energy.
On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general partner of Hallwood Energy) and Hallwood
Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. The cases are pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of
Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al Case No. 09-31253. The Company is
only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing does not include the
Company or any other of its assets. For a further discussion of the bankruptcy case, refer to the
section entitled Investments in Hallwood Energy Bankruptcy Filing by Hallwood Energy.
Refer also to the section Investments in Hallwood Energy for a further description of the
Companys energy activities.
Presentation
The Company intends the discussion of its financial condition and results of operations that
follows to provide information that will assist in understanding its financial statements, the
changes in certain key items in those financial statements from year to year, and the primary
factors that accounted for those changes, as well as how certain accounting principles, policies
and estimates affect its financial statements.
Results of Operations
The Company reported net income of $2,954,000 for the quarter ended March 31, 2009, compared
to net income of $1,566,000 in 2008. Revenue for the 2009 first quarter was $39,667,000, compared
to $43,987,000 in 2008.
Revenues
Textile products sales of $39,667,000 decreased by $4,320,000, or 9.8%, in the 2009 first
quarter, compared to $43,987,000, in 2008. The decrease was principally due to a decrease in the
commercial market segment, as well as sail cloth, flag and other customers and products affected by
the current economic downturn. Sales of specialty fabric to U.S. military contractors were stable
in the 2009 first quarter, as compared to the 2008 first quarter. Military sales accounted for
$28,394,000 and $28,158,000 in the 2009 and 2008 first quarters, which represented 71.6% and 64.0%
of Brookwoods sales, respectively.
Brookwood has several customers who accounted for more than 10% of Brookwoods sales in the
2009 and 2008 periods. Sales to one Brookwood customer, Tennier Industries, Inc. (Tennier),
accounted for more than 10% of Brookwoods sales during both the 2009 and 2008 periods. Its
relationship with Tennier is ongoing. Sales to Tennier, which are included in military sales, were
$11,874,000 in the 2009 first quarter, compared to $14,868,000 in the 2008 first quarter, which
represented 29.9% and 33.8% of Brookwoods sales, respectively. Sales to another customer, ORC
Industries, Inc. (ORC), accounted for more than 10% of Brookwoods sales in 2009. Its
relationship with ORC is ongoing. Sales to ORC, which are included in military sales, were
$6,671,000, in the 2009 first quarter, compared to $4,029,000 in the 2008 first quarter, which
represented 16.8% and 9.2% of Brookwoods sales, respectively. Sales to another customer accounted
for slightly more than 10% of sales for 2008 only. Brookwoods relationship with the customer is
ongoing. Sales to that customer, which are also included in military sales, were $2,844,000 in the
2009 first quarter, compared to $4,655,000 in the 2008 first quarter which represented 7.2% and
10.6% of Brookwood sales, respectively.
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Expenses
Textile products cost of sales of $29,403,000 for the 2009 first quarter decreased by
$3,149,000, or 9.7%, compared to $32,552,000 in 2008. The 2009 decrease principally resulted from
reduced sales volume, changes in product mix, and reduced utility costs which decreased 21% in the
2009 first quarter compared to the 2008 first quarter. Cost of sales includes all costs associated
with the manufacturing process, including but not limited to, materials, labor, utilities,
depreciation on manufacturing equipment and all costs associated with the purchase, receipt and
transportation of goods and materials to Brookwoods facilities, including inbound freight,
purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, internal transfer costs and other costs of the
distribution network and associated manufacturers rebates. Brookwood believes that the reporting
and composition of cost of sales and gross margin is comparable with similar companies in the
textile converting and finishing industry.
The gross profit margin for the 2009 first quarter, as compared to the 2008 first quarter,
(25.9% versus 26.0%) remained stable. Lower sales volume-related increases were offset by changes
in product mix, manufacturing efficiencies such as reductions in material working loss and energy
savings.
Administrative and selling expenses were comprised of the following (in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Textile products |
|
$ |
4,405 |
|
|
$ |
4,032 |
|
Corporate |
|
|
1,079 |
|
|
|
1,181 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
5,484 |
|
|
$ |
5,213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Textile products administrative and selling expenses of $4,405,000 for the 2009 first quarter
increased by $373,000, or 9.3%, from the 2008 amount of $4,032,000. The increase in the 2009 first
quarter from the 2008 first quarter was primarily attributable to an increase of $448,000 in
professional services, principally legal fees, and $217,000 of employee related expenses (e.g.
salaries and benefits) and was partially offset by reduced costs of $251,000 related to performance
and other related payroll costs and $34,000 in factor commissions due to lower sales. The textile
products administrative and selling expenses included items such as payroll, professional fees,
sales commissions, factor commissions, marketing, rent, insurance, travel and royalties. Brookwood
conducts research and development activities related to the exploration, development and production
of innovative products and technologies. Research and development costs were approximately $225,000
and $252,000 in the 2009 and 2008 quarters, respectively.
Corporate administrative expenses were $1,079,000 for the 2009 first quarter, compared to
$1,181,000 for 2008. The decrease of $102,000, or 8.6%, was principally attributable to decreased
employee related expenses of $120,000 due to a reduction in staff, partially offset by increased
professional fees of $59,000.
Other Income (Loss)
Equity loss from the Companys investments in Hallwood Energy, attributable to the Companys
proportionate share of loss in Hallwood Energy, to the extent of its investment and commitment to
provide additional financial support to Hallwood Energy, was zero in the 2009 first quarter,
compared to $2,961,000 in 2008. In the 2009 first quarter, Hallwood Energy reported a loss of
$6,000, which included an impairment of its oil and gas properties of $11,499,000 and a benefit
related to a reduction in the fair value of make-whole fees associated with Hallwood Energys debt
of $11,371,000. The Company did not record an equity loss in the 2009 first quarter as it had
previously reduced the carrying value of its investment in Hallwood Energy to zero, and it
discontinued applying the equity method because it has not provided or committed to provide
additional funds or financial support to Hallwood Energy. In the 2008 first quarter, Hallwood
Energy reported a loss of $10,288,000, which included an expense of $4,750,000 in regards to a
settlement of a lawsuit. The make-whole fee was included in interest expense. The Company recorded
the equity loss in the 2008 first quarter to the extent of the $2,961,000 loan it made to Hallwood
Energy in May 2008 and reduced its carrying value of its investment in Hallwood Energy to zero. As
of March 31, 2009, the Companys proportionate share of Hallwood Energys accumulated losses that
have not been recognized is approximately $12,892,000, based upon the Companys 25% Class A limited
partner ownership percentage.
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Interest expense of $72,000 in the 2009 first quarter and $247,000 for the 2008 first quarter
is principally related to Brookwoods Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility. The decrease in
interest expense was due to a decrease in the average outstanding loan amount and lower interest
rates (2.02% and 4.63% at March 31, 2009 and 2008, respectively).
Interest and other income was $11,000 in the 2009 first quarter, compared to $18,000 in 2008.
The 2009 decrease was principally due reduced interest income earned on lower balances of cash and
cash equivalents.
Income Taxes
Following is a schedule of income tax expense (in thousands):
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|
|
Three Months Ended |
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|
|
March 31, |
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|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Federal |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred |
|
$ |
1,522 |
|
|
$ |
807 |
|
Current |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
1,522 |
|
|
|
807 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
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State |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deferred |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Current |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
659 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
1,765 |
|
|
$ |
1,466 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
At March 31, 2009, the deferred tax asset was attributable to temporary differences, that upon
reversal, could be utilized to offset income from operations, a federal net operating loss
carryforward and alternative minimum tax credits. The effective federal tax rate in both periods
was 34%, while state taxes were determined based upon taxable income apportioned to those states in
which the Company does business at their respective tax rates.
Investments in Hallwood Energy
At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, the Company had invested $61,481,000 in Hallwood
Energy, which represented approximately 22% of the blended Class A and Class C limited partner
interests (18% after consideration of profit interests). In addition, the Company loaned Hallwood
Energy $13,920,000 in the form of convertible notes issued by Hallwood Energy. The Company accounts
for the investment in Hallwood Energy using the equity method of accounting and records its pro
rata share of Hallwood Energys net income (loss) and partners capital transactions, as
appropriate.
On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general partner of Hallwood Energy) and Hallwood
Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code. The cases are being jointly administered and pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al Case No.
09-31253. The Company is only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing
does not include the Company or any other of its assets.
As a result of the bankruptcy filing by Hallwood Energy, the extent or value of the Companys
continuing interest in Hallwood Energy, if any, is uncertain. For a further discussion of the
bankruptcy case, refer to the section below entitled Bankruptcy Filing by Hallwood Energy.
Hallwood Energys management has classified its energy investments into two identifiable
geographical areas:
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Central and Eastern Arkansas primary targets are the Fayetteville Shale and Penn Sands
formations. |
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West Texas the Barnett Shale and Woodford Shale formations, |
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Certain of the Companys officers and directors are investors in Hallwood Energy. In addition,
as a member of management of Hallwood Energy, one officer of the Company holds a profit interest in
Hallwood Energy.
Equity Losses. The general rule for recording equity losses ordinarily indicates that the
investor shall discontinue applying the equity method when the investment has been reduced to zero
and shall not provide for additional losses unless the investor provides or commits to provide
additional funds in the investee, has guaranteed obligations of the investee, or is otherwise
committed to provide further financial support to the investee.
In connection with the then ongoing efforts to complete the Talisman Energy Transaction
(discussed below), the Company loaned Hallwood Energy $2,961,000 in May 2008. Concurrent with the
completion of the Talisman Energy Transaction in June 2008, the Company entered into an Equity
Support Agreement (the Equity Support Agreement) with Hallwood Energy under which the Company
committed under certain conditions to contribute equity or debt capital to Hallwood Energy to
maintain a reasonable liquidity position for Hallwood Energy or prevent or cure any default under
Hallwood Energys credit facilities with respect to interest payments, up to a maximum amount of
$12,500,000. The Company contributed $2,039,000 at the completion date (for a total amount of
$5,000,000) to Hallwood Energy and committed to provide an additional amount of up to $7,500,000 in
certain circumstances, all of which were issued under the terms of the Second Convertible Note
(discussed below). Due to the uncertainties in May 2008 related to the completion of the Talisman
Energy Transaction and the Companys additional investments, if any, the Company recorded an equity
loss for the 2008 first quarter to the extent of the $2,961,000 loan.
An obligation and related additional equity loss was recorded in the 2008 second quarter to
the extent of the Companys commitment to provide additional financial support to Hallwood Energy
pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. The Companys carrying value of its Hallwood Energy investment, which was zero at
December 31, 2008 and 2007, remained at zero as of March 31, 2009.
The Companys proportionate share of Hallwood Energys accumulated losses that have not been
recognized as of March 31, 2009 is approximately $12,892,000, based upon its 25% Class A limited
partner ownership percentage.
In addition to the description of Hallwood Energys activities provided in the Companys 2008
Form 10-K, further information regarding Hallwood Energy is provided below.
Loan Facilities and Convertible Notes. At March 31, 2009, Hallwood Energy has two loan
facilities and two convertible note issues:
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Senior Secured Credit Facility and Junior Credit Facility. In April 2007, Hallwood
Energy entered into a $100,000,000 loan facility (the Senior Secured Credit Facility)
with a lender (Hallwood Energys Lender), who is an affiliate of one of Hallwood Energys
investors. With an initial draw of $65,000,000 in April 2007, most of which was used to
repay a former credit facility, and subsequent draws, the Senior Secured Credit Facility
was fully funded in October 2007. The outstanding principal balance was $100,000,000 at
March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008. |
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|
|
|
The Senior Secured Credit Facility, including its amendments, contains various financial
covenants, including maximum general and administrative expenses and current and proved
collateral coverage ratios and non-financial covenants that restrict Hallwood Energys
activities The Senior Secured Credit Facility contains a make-whole provision whereby
Hallwood Energy is required to pay Hallwood Energys Lender the amount by which the present
value of interest and principal from the date of prepayment through January 31, 2010, exceeds
the principal amount on the prepayment date. |
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|
|
|
In January 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $15,000,000 loan facility (the Junior Credit
Facility) with Hallwood Energys Lender and drew the full $15,000,000 available. Borrowings
under the Senior Secured Credit Facility and Junior Credit Facility (collectively referred to
as the Secured Credit Facilities) are both secured by Hallwood Energys oil and gas leases
and mature on February 1, 2010. The Junior Credit Facility contains various financial
covenants and a make-whole provision, materially consistent with the Senior Secured Credit
Facility. |
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Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with the general and administrative expense covenant at
March 31, 2008 and the current ratio covenant as of April 30, 2008 required by the Secured
Credit Facilities. Hallwood Energy entered into an
amendment of the facilities with Hallwood Energys Lender in June 2008 to waive the defaults
and amend various covenants. |
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At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008, Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with the
proved collateral coverage ratio under the Secured Credit Facilities. Accordingly, the
interest rate under those facilities is now the defined LIBOR rate plus 12.75% per annum.
However, pursuant to a forbearance agreement related to the Talisman Energy Transaction,
Hallwood Energys Lender agreed not to exercise its other remedies under the facilities until
at least 91 days after the termination of the farmout agreement. |
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To the extent Hallwood Energy was not in default by virtue of pre-March 1, 2009 events, the
bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009 constituted a default under the terms of the Secured
Credit Facilities and the forbearance agreement was terminated by its terms upon the
bankruptcy filing. However, under the automatic stay provisions of the Bankruptcy Code,
Hallwood Energys Lender has not been able to foreclose on its collateral. Hallwood Energys
obligations under the Secured Credit Facilities are the subject of litigation commenced by
Hallwood Energy against Hallwood Energys Lender, as more fully described in the section
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First Convertible Note. In January 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $30,000,000
convertible subordinated note agreement (the First Convertible Note). Borrowings bear
interest at an annual rate of 16%, payable on a quarterly basis after the completion of a
defined equity offering and subject to the prior full payment of borrowings and accrued
interest under the Secured Credit Facilities. The First Convertible Note and accrued
interest may be converted into Class C interests, or comparable securities, on a dollar for
dollar basis. As of March 31, 2009, $28,839,000 principal amount of the First Convertible
Notes were outstanding, of which the Company held $5,000,000. |
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Second Convertible Note. In May 2008, Hallwood Energy entered into a $12,500,000
convertible subordinated note agreement (the Second Convertible Note), which was
underwritten by the Company. The Second Convertible Note was issued in connection with the
completion of the Talisman Energy Transaction and the related Equity Support Agreement. The
Second Convertible Note contains terms comparable to the First Convertible Note. During
June and July 2008, the Company sold $380,000 of the Second Convertible Note to other
investors in Hallwood Energy. As of March 31, 2009, $9,300,000 principal amount of the
Second Convertible Notes were outstanding, of which $8,920,000 was held by the Company and
$380,000 was held by other Hallwood Energy investors. |
Limited Partnership Interests. There are currently three classes of limited partnership interests
held in Hallwood Energy:
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Class C interests bear a 16% priority return which compounds monthly. The priority
return will be accrued and become payable when, as and if declared by the general partner
of Hallwood Energy. The Class C interests receive priority on any distributions of cash or
sales proceeds from a terminating capital transaction, as defined. The Class C capital
contributions and unpaid priority returns totaled approximately $84,422,000 and
$25,707,000, respectively, at March 31, 2009. |
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Class A interests have certain voting rights and with the general partner would receive
100% of the distributions of available cash and net proceeds from a terminating capital
transaction, as defined, subsequent to the payment of all unpaid Class C priority return
and of all Class C capital contributions until the unrecovered capital accounts of each
Class A partner interest is reduced to zero, and thereafter share in all future
distributions of available cash and net proceeds from terminating capital transactions with
the holders of the Class B interests. |
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Class B interests represent vested net profit interests awarded to key individuals by
Hallwood Energy. At March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, outstanding Class B interests had
rights to receive 20.0% of distributions of defined available cash and net proceeds from a
terminating capital transaction after the unpaid Class C priority return and capital
contributions and the unreturned Class A and general partner capital contributions have
been reduced to zero. |
Talisman Energy Transaction. In June 2008, Hallwood Energy raised additional capital by
entering into an agreement for the sale and farmout to FEI Shale, L.P. (FEI), a subsidiary of
Talisman Energy, Inc., of an undivided interest in up to 33.33% of Hallwood Energys interest in
substantially all its assets for a series of payments of up to $125,000,000 (an initial payment of
$60,000,000 and the option to pay up to the additional $65,000,000), and entered into an agreement
to provide consulting services to the purchaser for one year (the Talisman Energy Transaction).
FEI prepaid the consulting services agreement which requires two man-weeks per month of service
from two senior executives. The revenues from this agreement will be recognized as earned
over the course of the twelve month period. In October 2008, FEI elected to make a second
payment of $30,000,000 to Hallwood Energy. In February 2009, FEI elected to make a partial funding
in the amount of $15,000,000 related to its third payment.
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In connection with the Talisman Energy Transaction, the Company loaned $2,961,000 to Hallwood
Energy in May 2008. Contemporaneously with the signing of the sale and farmout agreement, the
Company entered into the Equity Support Agreement with Hallwood Energy. The loan of $2,961,000 in
May 2008 and an additional loan to Hallwood Energy in June 2008 of $2,039,000 (for a total of
$5,000,000) were treated as contributions toward the maximum amount. In September 2008, the Company
loaned an additional $4,300,000 to Hallwood Energy under the Equity Support Agreement. Funds
advanced to Hallwood Energy pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement are issued under terms of the
Second Convertible Note. Subject to certain defenses raised by the Company, the remaining
commitment amount under the Equity Support Agreement was $3,200,000 at March 31, 2009.
Bankruptcy filing by Hallwood Energy. On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general
partner of Hallwood Energy), and Hallwood Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The cases are being jointly administered and are
pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division,
in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., et al, Case No. 09-31253. In addition, as described in below,
Hallwood Energy has filed a lawsuit against the Company seeking that the Company contribute to
Hallwood Energy an additional $3,200,000 pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement.
The bankruptcy court has granted Hallwood Energy authority to use its existing cash collateral
for operating needs through May 2009. On April 8, 2009, Hallwood Energys Lender filed a motion of
relief from the automatic stay seeking authority to foreclose on real and personal property owned
by Hallwood Energy. On April 13, 2009 FEI filed a motion seeking, inter alia, bankruptcy court
determination that the automatic stay was not applicable to its terminating the Farmout Agreement,
or in the alternative, for relief from the stay so that it could terminate the Farmout Agreement.
Hallwood Energy is seeking to develop a plan of reorganization with the goal of enabling it to
continue operations. However, Hallwood Energy has not yet proposed a plan and there is no assurance
that a plan will be developed, approved or successfully implemented or that the existing investors
in Hallwood Energy will have any continuing interest in the reorganized entity. Accordingly, the
extent or value of the Companys continuing interest in Hallwood Energy, if any, is uncertain.
Furthermore, the Company is currently unable to determine the additional impact that the Hallwood
Energy bankruptcy may have on the Companys results of operations or financial position, although
the carrying value of its investment in Hallwood Energy had been reduced to zero at December 31,
2007 and remained at zero at December 31, 2008 and March 31, 2009.
Litigation. As of February 25, 2009, the Company had contributed $9,300,000 to Hallwood Energy
pursuant to the Equity Support Agreement discussed above. On that date, Hallwood Energy requested
that the Company fund the additional $3,200,000, which the Company has not done. As previously
discussed, on March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy and its subsidiaries filed petitions for relief under
Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. On March 30, 2009, Hallwood Energy filed an
adversary proceeding against the Company requesting that the Company fund the additional
$3,200,000. The case is Hallwood Energy, L.P. v. The Hallwood Group Incorporated, Adversary No.
09-03082, in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas
Division. On April 29, 2009, the Company filed an answer to Hallwood Energys lawsuit and denied
liability under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company intends to defend the matter vigorously.
In the lawsuit, Hallwood Energys Lender and FEI have filed motions seeking permission to
intervene as plaintiffs and the Bankruptcy Court will consider these requests at a hearing
scheduled for June 8, 2009. Among the arguments advanced in support of the motions to intervene is
the contention by both proposed interveners that the Companys failure to fund $3,200,000 under the
Equity Support Agreement damaged Hallwood Energy in an amount in excess of $3,200,000. In its
motion to intervene, Hallwood Energys Lender contends that the additional damage is at least
$20,000,000 because it alleges that the failure of the Company to fund the $3,200,000 caused FEI to
not fund $20,000,000 due under the Farmout Agreement between Hallwood Energy and FEI. Hallwood
Energys Lender also asserts that the Company is liable for exemplary damages of $100,000,000 on
account of its failure to fund the last $3,200,000 under the Equity Support Agreement. The Company
intends to contest the motions and the allegations vigorously.
On May 7, 2009, Hallwood Energy and its debtor affiliates filed an adversary proceeding
against Hallwood Energys Lender and two of its officers to (i) equitably subordinate claims, (ii)
recharacterize claims as being equity, (iii) breach of fiduciary duties, (iv) object to claims, and
(v) seek declaratory relief.
The
Bankruptcy Court has ordered the parties to participate during June
2009 in nonbinding mediation of the various issues raised.
On October 27, 2008, Cimarex Energy Co. filed Cimarex Energy Co. v. Hallwood Energy, L.P. in
the 298th Judicial District Court in Dallas County, Texas. Cimarex contends that
Hallwood Energy has failed to pay approximately $3,700,000 purportedly
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due under a Participation
Agreement between parties related to the Boudreaux #1 Well in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. Hallwood
Energy intends to vigorously defend the claim, which is scheduled for trial on September 28, 2009.
The Cimarex action has been stayed by the filing of the Hallwood Energy Chapter 11 proceeding. The
Cimarex action has been stayed by the filing of the Hallwood Energy Chapter 11 proceeding.
In 2006, Hallwood Energy and its subsidiary Hallwood Petroleum, LLC (collectively referred to
herein as the Hallwood Energy Companies) entered into two, two-year contracts with Eagle
Drilling, LLC (Eagle Drilling), under which the contractor was to provide drilling rigs and crews
to drill wells in Arkansas. On or about August 14, 2006, one of the masts on the rigs provided
under the contracts collapsed. Eagle Drilling subsequently assigned the contracts to Eagle
Domestic Drilling Operations, L.L.C. (Eagle Domestic).
The Hallwood Energy Companies filed suit against Eagle Drilling and Eagle Domestic to recover
$1,688,000 in funds previously deposited with the contractor under the contracts. Eagle Domestic
and its parent and, separately, Eagle Drilling subsequently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
protection.
Eagle Domestic filed an adversary action against the Hallwood Energy Companies in the
bankruptcy proceeding in Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC v. Hallwood Energy, LP and
Hallwood Petroleum, LLC; Adversary No. 07-03282 (the Eagle Domestic Action) to recover
unspecified damages. Hallwood Energy and Eagle Domestic completed a settlement of this action on
February 11, 2009 and mutually released any claims the parties and their affiliates may have
against each other. The parties also agreed to file a joint motion requesting dismissal of the
Eagle Domestic Action, but they have not yet submitted this motion.
The Hallwood Energy Companies and Eagle Drillings claims are pending in the Oklahoma
Bankruptcy Court in Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC and Eagle Drilling, LLC v. Hallwood
Petroleum, LLC and Hallwood Energy, LP, Adversary No. 07-01209 NLJ, and Hallwood Petroleum, LLC and
Hallwood Energy, LP v. Eagle Domestic Drilling Operations, LLC and Eagle Drilling, LLC, Adversary
No. 08-01007 NLJ.
The Hallwood Energy Companies and Eagle Drilling announced a settlement to the Court on
December 4, 2008, wherein Eagle Drilling and the Hallwood Energy Companies, together with their
affiliates, principals and numerous related parties, mutually released all claims they had against
each other and agreed to dismiss the pending actions in the Oklahoma Bankruptcy Court. Eagle
Drilling also agreed to dismiss its appeal of the Texas Bankruptcy Court order. The parties
attempted to memorialize the settlement in a written agreement, but the terms announced to the
Court are binding on the parties. Due in part to the inability to reach an agreement with Eagle
Drilling on a written document, the Hallwood Energy Companies filed a motion for an order approving
compromise of the controversy pursuant to Bankruptcy Rule 9019 and enforcing settlement. No
hearing on the Hallwood Energy Companies motion has been scheduled.
The Hallwood Energy Companies are currently unable to determine the impact that the
above-referenced bankruptcy cases and associated litigation may have on its results of operations
or its financial position.
Operations. A description of Hallwood Energys activities in each geographical area is
provided below as of May 1, 2009. Forward looking information is from current estimates by the
management of Hallwood Energy, based on existing and anticipated conditions and assumes that
Hallwood Energy is successful in reorganizing in a Chapter 11 reorganization plan and securing
additional capital as discussed below.
Central and Eastern Arkansas
The principal focus of Hallwood Energys operations in Central and Eastern Arkansas, which
encompass 186,000 net acres, are the Fayetteville Shale and Penn Sands formations. Hallwood Energy
is the operator on certain wells, while third parties operate the majority of wells in Arkansas.
Hallwood Energy is reviewing its properties in Arkansas in light of the results to date and current
economic conditions, including prices received. Although a majority of the gross number of wells in
which Hallwood Energy participated in Arkansas have been productive, these productive wells are
generally those that have been operated by third parties in which Hallwood Energy has a minority
interest. The Hallwood Energy operated wells in the Fayetteville Shale are not currently economic.
The Penn Sand wells drilled to date have been successful, with one well still being evaluated, and
Hallwood Energy is assessing/identifying additional locations.
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West Texas
The principal focus of Hallwood Energys operations in West Texas, which encompass 13,300 net
acres, are the Barnett Shale and Woodford Shale formations. Hallwood Energy is the operator and
owns an approximate 66% working interest in certain wells operated/drilled by Hallwood Energy, and
owns an approximate 32% working interest in the properties owned and operated by Chesapeake Energy.
A total of nine wells have been drilled, two of which are operated by Hallwood Energy. Five of
these wells are currently producing and selling gas and two wells are waiting on completion or
pipeline. One of the Chesapeake operated wells is in the process of being converted into a
saltwater disposal well.
Critical Accounting Policies
There have been no changes to the critical accounting policies identified and set forth in the
Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Related Party Transactions
Hallwood Investments Limited. The Company has entered into a financial consulting contract
with Hallwood Investments Limited (HIL), a corporation affiliated with Mr. Anthony J.
Gumbiner, the Companys chairman and principal stockholder. The contract provides for HIL to
furnish and perform international consulting and advisory services to the Company and its
subsidiaries, including strategic planning and merger activities, for annual compensation of
$996,000. The annual amount is payable in monthly installments. The contract automatically renews
for one-year periods if not terminated by the parties beforehand. Additionally, HIL and Mr.
Gumbiner are also eligible for bonuses from the Company or its subsidiaries, subject to approval by
the Companys or its subsidiaries board of directors. The Company also reimburses HIL
for reasonable expenses in providing office space and administrative services and for travel and
related expenses to and from the Companys corporate office and Brookwoods facilities.
A summary of the fees and expenses related to HIL and Mr. Gumbiner are detailed below (in
thousands):
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Consulting fees |
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$ |
249 |
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$ |
249 |
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Office space and administrative services |
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57 |
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93 |
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Travel and related expenses |
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28 |
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3 |
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Total |
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$ |
334 |
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$ |
345 |
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In addition, HIL and Mr. Gumbiner perform services for certain affiliated entities that are
not subsidiaries of the Company, for which they receive consulting fees, bonuses, stock options,
profit interests or other forms of compensation and expenses. The Company recognizes a
proportionate share of such compensation and expenses, based upon its ownership percentage in the
affiliated entities, through the utilization of the equity method of accounting.
HIL shares common offices, facilities and certain staff in its Dallas office with the Company.
The Company pays certain common general and administrative expenses and charges HIL an overhead
reimbursement fee for its allocable share of the expenses. For the three months ended March 31,
2009 and 2008, HIL reimbursed the Company $17,000 and $40,000, respectively, for such expenses.
In January 2008, HIL loaned $5,000,000 to Hallwood Energy in connection with Hallwood Energys
$30,000,000 First Convertible Note. Terms of the First Convertible Note agreement are discussed in
the section entitled Investments in Hallwood Energy. As of May 1, 2009, HIL and one of its
affiliated entities have invested $19,156,000 in Hallwood Energy, of which $14,156,000 was in the
form of Class C limited partnership interest and $5,000,000 of its First Convertible Note.
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Hallwood Financial Limited. As further discussed in the section below entitled Offer to
Acquire All Outstanding Publicly Held Common Shares of Company by Chairman and Principal
Stockholder, Hallwood Financial Limited, a corporation affiliated with Mr. Anthony J. Gumbiner, a
director, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, announced
on April 20, 2009 that it had advised the Board of Directors that it intends to make an offer to
acquire all of the outstanding common stock of the Company not already beneficially owned by
Hallwood Financial Limited.
Hallwood Energy. Hallwood Energy shares common offices, facilities and certain staff in its
Dallas office with the Company and Hallwood Energy is obligated to reimburse the Company for its
allocable share of the expenses and certain direct expenses. For the three months ended March 31,
2009 and 2008, Hallwood Energy reimbursed the Company $53,000 and $86,000 for such expenses,
respectively. As a result of its bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energys continuing
obligation and ability to pay its share of these lease and other costs is uncertain.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
The Company and its subsidiaries have entered into various contractual obligations and
commercial commitments in the ordinary course of conducting its business operations, which are
provided below as of March 31, 2009 (in thousands):
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Payments Due During the Year Ending December 31, |
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2009* |
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2010 |
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2011 |
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2012 |
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2013 |
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Thereafter |
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Total |
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Contractual Obligations |
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Long term debt |
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$ |
7 |
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$ |
10,500 |
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$ |
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$ |
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|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
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|
|
$ |
10,507 |
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Redeemable preferred stock |
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|
|
|
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|
1,000 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,000 |
|
Operating leases |
|
|
785 |
|
|
|
736 |
|
|
|
449 |
|
|
|
396 |
|
|
|
364 |
|
|
|
940 |
|
|
|
3,670 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
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$ |
792 |
|
|
$ |
12,236 |
|
|
$ |
449 |
|
|
$ |
396 |
|
|
$ |
364 |
|
|
$ |
940 |
|
|
$ |
15,177 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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* |
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For the nine months ending December 31, 2009. |
Interest costs associated with the Companys debt, which bears interest at variable rates, are
not a material component of the Companys expenses. Estimated interest payments, based on the
current principal balances and weighted averages interest rates, assuming the contractual repayment
of the term loan debt at its maturity date and a renewal of the revolving credit facilities at
their loan balances as of March 31, 2009, are $159,000 for the nine months ending December 31, 2009
and $212,000, for each of the years ending December 31, 2010 through December 31, 2013,
respectively.
Employment Contracts. The Company and its Brookwood subsidiary have compensation agreements
with various personnel and consultants. Generally, the agreements extend for one-year terms and are
renewable annually.
2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood. In December 2005, the Company adopted The
Hallwood Group Incorporated 2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood Companies Incorporated
(2005 Long-Term Incentive Plan for Brookwood) to encourage employees of Brookwood to increase the
value of Brookwood and to continue to be employed by Brookwood. The terms of the incentive plan
provide for a total award amount to participants equal to 15% of the fair market value of
consideration received by the Company in a change of control transaction, as defined, in excess of
the sum of the liquidation preference plus accrued unpaid dividends on the Brookwood preferred
stock (approximately $13,500,000 at March 31, 2009). The base amount will fluctuate in accordance
with a formula that increases by the amount of the annual dividend on the preferred stock of
$1,823,000, and decreases by the amount of actual preferred dividends paid by Brookwood to the
Company. However, if the Companys board of directors determines that certain specified Brookwood
officers, or other persons performing similar functions do not have, prior to the change of control
transaction, in the aggregate an equity or debt interest of at lease two percent in the entity with
whom the change of control transaction is completed, then the minimum amount to be awarded under
the plan shall be $2,000,000. In addition, the Company agreed that, if members of Brookwoods
senior management do not have, prior to a change of control transaction, in the aggregate an equity
or debt interest of at least two percent in the entity with whom the change of control transaction
is completed (exclusive of any such interest any such individual receives with respect to his or
her employment following the change of control transaction), then the Company will be obligated to
pay an additional $2,600,000.
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Financial Covenants
Brookwood. The principal ratios, required to be maintained under Brookwoods Working Capital
Revolving Credit Facility for the last four quarters are provided below:
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Quarters Ended |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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September 30, |
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June 30, |
Description |
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Requirement |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
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2008 |
Total debt to tangible net worth |
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must be less than 1.50 |
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0.86 |
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0.87 |
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|
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1.00 |
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|
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1.13 |
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Net income |
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must exceed $1 |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
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Yes |
Brookwood was in compliance with its principal loan covenants under the Working Capital
Revolving Credit Facility for the first quarter in 2009 and for all interim periods in 2008,
although an amendment to the Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility was entered into in June
2008 to allow a $4,800,000 dividend payment in June 2008, which restricted calendar 2008 total
dividends from Brookwood to the Company to $9,300,000.
Cash dividends and tax sharing payments by Brookwood to the Company are contingent upon
compliance with the loan covenants in the Working Capital Revolving Credit Facility. This
limitation on the transferability of assets constitutes a restriction of Brookwoods net assets,
which were $34,842,000 and $32,754,000 as of March 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively.
Hallwood Energy. Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with various covenants under its
Secured Credit Facilities during 2008 and in June 2008 the Secured Credit Facilities were amended
to waive the defaults and amend various covenants.
At September 30, 2008 and December 31, 2008, Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with
additional covenants under the Secured Credit Facilities. Accordingly, the interest rate under
those facilities is now the defined LIBOR rate plus 12.75% per annum. However, pursuant to a
forbearance agreement related to the Talisman Energy Transaction, Hallwood Energys Lender agreed
not to exercise its other remedies under the facilities until at least 91 days after the
termination of the farmout agreement.
To the extent Hallwood Energy was not in default by virtue of pre-March 1, 2009 events, the
bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009 constituted a default under the terms of the Secured Credit
Facilities and the forbearance agreement was terminated by its terms upon the bankruptcy filing.
However, under the automatic stay provisions of the Bankruptcy Code, Hallwood Energys Lender has
not been able to foreclose on its collateral.
Offer to Acquire All Outstanding Publicly Held Common Shares of Company by Chairman and Principal
Stockholder
On April 20, 2009, Hallwood Financial Limited (Hallwood Financial), a corporation affiliated
with Mr. Anthony J. Gumbiner, a director, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive
Officer of the Company, which currently owns 65.7% of the outstanding common stock of the Company,
announced that it had advised the Board of Directors of the Company that it intends to make an
offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of the Company not already
beneficially owned by Hallwood Financial (approximately 523,591 shares). In its announcement,
Hallwood Financial has indicated that it intends to offer $12.00 per share in cash for each share
of common stock not already owned by Hallwood Financial.
In response to Hallwood Financials announcement, the Company has appointed a Special
Committee of two independent directors, Charles A. Crocco, Jr. and M. Garrett Smith, to evaluate
Hallwood Financials proposal and make recommendations to the Board. The Special Committee has
been authorized to retain independent legal counsel and financial advisors to assist in evaluating
Hallwood Financials proposal.
The offer proposed by Hallwood Financial has not yet commenced.
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Liquidity and Capital Resources
General. The Company principally operates in the textile products and energy business
segments. The Companys cash position increased by $2,728,000 during the 2009 first quarter
to $8,744,000 as of March 31, 2009. The principal sources of cash in the 2009 first quarter were
$3,088,000 provided by operations and $69,000 from net bank borrowings. The primary uses of cash
were $429,000 for property, plant and equipment, principally at Brookwood.
Textiles. The Companys textile products segment generates funds from the dyeing,
laminating and finishing of fabrics and their sale to customers in the military, consumer,
industrial and medical markets. Brookwood maintains a $25,000,000 working capital revolving credit
facility and a $3,000,000 equipment facility with Key Bank. The facilities have a maturity date of
January 2010. At March 31, 2009, Brookwood had approximately $14,379,000 of unused borrowing
capacity on its working capital revolving line of credit facility and $2,993,000 on its equipment
facility. Key Bank has indicated that it is interested in the potential renewal of the Working
Capital Revolving Credit Facility with Brookwood. Brookwood anticipates that the discussion will
commence in the 2009 third quarter.
Brookwood maintains factoring agreements which provide that receivables resulting from credit
sales to customers, excluding the U.S. Government, may be sold to the factor, subject to a
commission and the factors prior approval. Brookwood continues to monitor its factors and the
effect the current economic crisis may have upon Brookwoods factors that cannot be determined at
this time. As of May 1, 2009, all of Brookwoods factors were complying with payment terms in
accordance with factor agreements.
Brookwood paid cash dividends to the Company of $1,500,000 in the 2009 first quarter and
$9,300,000 for all of 2008. In addition, Brookwood made a tax sharing payment to the Company of
$1,702,000 in the 2009 first quarter and $7,342,000 for all of 2008 under its tax sharing
agreement. Future cash dividends and tax sharing payments are contingent upon Brookwoods
continued profitability and compliance with its loan covenants contained in the Working Capital
Revolving Credit Facility. Brookwoods total debt to total tangible net worth ratio of 0.86 at
March 31, 2009 was reduced slightly from 0.87 at December 31, 2008, principally due to its
profitable operations during the 2009 first quarter, and was substantially below the maximum
allowable ratio of 1.50. There were no significant additional capital requirements as of March 31,
2009.
Energy. During 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Company invested $13,920,000, $11,093,000, $9,427,000
(including a non-cash contribution of $452,000), respectively, in Hallwood Energy, as part of a
total investment in Hallwood Energy of $75,401,000. No additional investment was made by the
Company in 2009.
Hallwood Energy was not in compliance with the required current and proved collateral coverage
ratios as of and subsequent to December 31, 2008. To the extent Hallwood Energy was not in default
by virtue of pre-March 1, 2009 events, the bankruptcy filing on March 1, 2009 constituted a default
under the terms of the Secured Credit Facilities and the forbearance agreement was terminated by
its terms upon the bankruptcy filing. However, under the automatic stay provisions of the
Bankruptcy Code, Hallwood Energys Lender has not been able to foreclose on its collateral.
Hallwood Energy Bankruptcy Filing. On March 1, 2009, Hallwood Energy, HEM (the general partner
of Hallwood Energy) and Hallwood Energys subsidiaries, filed petitions for relief under Chapter 11
of the United States Bankruptcy Code. The cases are pending in the United States Bankruptcy Court
for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, in In re Hallwood Energy, L.P., etal Case No.
09-31253. The Company is only an investor in and creditor of Hallwood Energy. The bankruptcy filing
does not include the Company or any other of its assets.
Hallwood Energy is seeking to develop a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the
Bankruptcy Code. However, Hallwood Energy has not yet proposed a plan and there is no assurance
that a plan will be developed, approved or successfully implemented or that existing investors in
Hallwood Energy will have any continuing interest in the reorganized entity. Accordingly, the
extent or value of the Companys continuing interest in Hallwood Energy, if any, is uncertain.
Companys Future Liquidity. The Companys ability to generate cash flow from operations will
depend on its future performance and its ability to successfully implement business and growth
strategies. The Companys performance will also be affected by prevailing economic conditions. Many
of these factors are beyond the Companys control. Considering its current cash position and its
anticipated cash flow from continuing operations, the Company believes it has sufficient funds to
meet its liquidity needs.
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Item 2. |
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MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Forward-Looking Statements
In the interest of providing stockholders with certain information regarding the
Companys future plans and operations, certain statements set forth in this Form 10-Q relate
to managements future plans, objectives and expectations. Such statements are
forward-looking statements. Although any forward-looking statement expressed by or on behalf of the
Company is, to the knowledge and in the judgment of the officers and directors, expected to prove
true and come to pass, management is not able to predict the future with absolute certainty.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the
Companys actual performance and financial results in future periods to differ materially
from any projection, estimate or forecasted result. Among others, these risks and uncertainties
include those described in the Companys Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 in Item 1A.
- Risk Factors. These risks and uncertainties are difficult or impossible to predict accurately and
many are beyond the control of the Company. Other risks and uncertainties may be described, from
time to time, in the Companys periodic reports and filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Item 4T. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures. It is the conclusion of the Companys principal
executive officer and principal financial officer that the Companys disclosure controls and
procedures (as defined in Exchange Act rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)), based on their evaluation of
these controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q, are effective
at the reasonable assurance level in ensuring that information required to be disclosed by the
Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange
Commissions rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the
reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the
Companys management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or
persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure. Management necessarily applied its judgment in assessing the costs and benefits of such
controls and procedures which, by their nature, can provide only reasonable assurance regarding
managements control objectives. The design of any system of controls and procedures is based in
part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events. There can be no assurance that
any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions,
regardless of how remote.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the
Companys internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the last fiscal
quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, these
controls.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item
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Legal Proceedings |
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Reference is made to Note 11 to the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements included
within this Form 10-Q. |
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1A
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Risk Factors
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N/A |
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2
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Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
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None |
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3
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Defaults upon Senior Securities
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None |
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4
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Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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At the Companys annual meeting of stockholders held on May 13, 2009, stockholders voted on
two proposals. The voting results are provided below: |
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To elect one director to hold office for three years and to elect one director to hold
office for one year: |
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Nominee Director |
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Term To Hold Office |
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Voted For |
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Withheld |
Anthony J. Gumbiner |
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Three Years
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1,209,385
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264,207 |
M. Garrett Smith |
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One Year |
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1,470,372
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3,220 |
The name of the other director whose term of office as a director continued after the
annual meeting is as follows:
Charles A. Crocco
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To amend the Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation to decrease the
minimum number of directors constituting the board from five to three: |
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For |
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Abstain |
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No Vote |
1,452,296
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20,336
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960
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At the 2009 annual
meeting, the stockholders of the Company approved an amendment to the
Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, as described in the
Companys Proxy Statement dated April 24, 2009 relating to the 2009 annual meeting. This
amendment provides for the reduction in the minimum number of directors from five to
three. |
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3.1 |
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Certificate of Amendment to the Second Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of The Hallwood Group Incorporated |
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31.1 |
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302
of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 |
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302
of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
SIGNATURE
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.
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED |
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Dated: May 15, 2009
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By:
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/s/ Richard Kelley
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Richard Kelley, Vice President
(Duly Authorized Officer and
Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer) |
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THE HALLWOOD GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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3.1
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Certificate of Amendment to the Second Restated Certificate of Incorporation of The
Hallwood Group Incorporated |
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31.1
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Certification of the Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2
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Certification of the Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to
Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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