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ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. - Quarter Report: 2011 September (Form 10-Q)

Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
(Mark One)
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
or
     
o   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: 001-32407
AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
     
Delaware   20-1700361
(State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
1981 N. Broadway, Suite 385
Walnut Creek, California 94596
(925) 949-5100
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrant’s principal executive offices)
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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes þ 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):
             
Large accelerated filer o   Accelerated filer þ   Non-accelerated filer o   Smaller reporting company o
        (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes o No þ
As of November 2, 2011, there were 46,235,743 shares of the issuer’s common stock outstanding.
 
 

 

 


 

AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
Form 10-Q
For the Quarter Ended September 30, 2011
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 Exhibit 31.1
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 EX-101 INSTANCE DOCUMENT
 EX-101 SCHEMA DOCUMENT
 EX-101 CALCULATION LINKBASE DOCUMENT
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains statements that are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this Form 10-Q, the words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “targets,” “likely,” “will,” “would,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions as they relate to our management or to American Reprographics Company (“the Company”) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated herein. We have described in Part II, Item 1A-“Risk Factors” a number of factors that could cause our actual results to differ from our projections or estimates. These factors and other risk factors described in this Form 10-Q are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any of our forward-looking statements. Other unknown or unpredictable factors also could harm our results. Consequently, there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, us. Given these uncertainties, you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Except where otherwise indicated, the statements made in this Form 10-Q are made as of the date we filed this report with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and should not be relied upon as of any subsequent date. All future written and verbal forward-looking statements attributable to us or any person acting on our behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained or referred to in this section. We undertake no obligation, and specifically disclaim any obligation, to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You should, however, consult further disclosures we make in future filings of our Forms 10-K, Forms 10-Q, and Forms 8-K, and any amendments thereto, as well as our proxy statements.

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)   2011     2010  
 
               
Assets
               
 
               
Current assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,954     $ 26,293  
Accounts receivable, net of allowances for accounts receivable of $3,578 and $4,030
    60,956       52,619  
Inventories, net
    10,880       10,689  
Deferred income taxes
          7,157  
Prepaid expenses
    4,589       4,074  
Other current assets
    19,609       6,870  
 
           
Total current assets
    121,988       107,702  
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $188,086 and $211,875
    55,407       59,036  
Goodwill
    229,315       294,759  
Other intangible assets, net
    49,701       62,643  
Deferred financing costs, net
    4,561       4,995  
Deferred income taxes
    1,347       37,835  
Other assets
    2,120       2,115  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 464,439     $ 569,085  
 
           
 
               
Liabilities and Equity
               
 
               
Current liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 22,931     $ 23,593  
Accrued payroll and payroll-related expenses
    9,759       7,980  
Accrued expenses
    24,983       30,134  
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
    26,648       23,608  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    84,321       85,315  
Long-term debt and capital leases
    211,954       216,016  
Deferred income taxes
    26,070        
Other long-term liabilities
    3,073       5,072  
 
           
Total liabilities
    325,418       306,403  
 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 6)
               
Stockholders’ equity:
               
American Reprographics Company stockholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 25,000 shares authorized; 0 and 0 shares issued and outstanding
           
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 150,000 shares authorized; 46,236 and 46,183 shares issued, and 46,236 and 45,736 shares outstanding
    46       46  
Additional paid-in capital
    99,698       96,251  
Retained earnings
    35,720       173,459  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (2,722 )     (5,541 )
 
           
 
    132,742       264,215  
 
               
Less cost of common stock in treasury, 0 and 447 shares
          7,709  
 
           
Total American Reprographics Company stockholders’ equity
    132,742       256,506  
Noncontrolling interest
    6,279       6,176  
 
           
Total equity
    139,021       262,682  
 
           
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 464,439     $ 569,085  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Reprographics services
  $ 65,529     $ 72,709     $ 206,011     $ 227,419  
Facilities management
    25,505       22,602       75,304       67,632  
Equipment and supplies sales
    13,758       14,110       39,571       41,619  
 
                       
Total net sales
    104,792       109,421       320,886       336,670  
Cost of sales
    70,868       74,403       217,881       225,346  
 
                       
Gross profit
    33,924       35,018       103,005       111,324  
 
                               
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    23,533       26,612       78,169       81,912  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,654       2,466       14,119       7,659  
Goodwill impairment
    42,109       38,263       65,444       38,263  
 
                       
Loss from operations
    (36,372 )     (32,323 )     (54,727 )     (16,510 )
 
                               
Other income
    (27 )     (52 )     (88 )     (129 )
Interest expense, net
    7,743       5,614       23,609       17,256  
 
                       
Loss before income tax (benefit) provision
    (44,088 )     (37,885 )     (78,248 )     (33,637 )
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (2,392 )     (12,668 )     51,872       (10,862 )
 
                       
Net loss
    (41,696 )     (25,217 )     (130,120 )     (22,775 )
(Income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (61 )     73       90       27  
 
                       
Net loss attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (41,757 )   $ (25,144 )   $ (130,030 )   $ (22,748 )
 
                       
 
                               
Loss per share attributable to American Reprographics Company shareholders:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.92 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.87 )   $ (0.50 )
 
                       
Diluted
  $ (0.92 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.87 )   $ (0.50 )
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
Diluted
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                                                                 
    American Reprographics Company Shareholders              
                                    Accumulated                    
    Common Stock     Additional             Other     Common              
            Par     Paid-in     Retained     Comprehensive     Stock in     Noncontrolling        
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Shares     Value     Capital     Earnings     Loss     Treasury     Interest     Total  
Balance at December 31, 2009
    45,665     $ 46     $ 89,982     $ 200,961     $ (7,273 )   $ (7,709 )   $ 6,017     $ 282,024  
Stock-based compensation
    29             4,371                               4,371  
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    7             51                               51  
Stock options exercised
    23             125                               125  
Tax benefit from stock-based compensation
                21                               21  
Comprehensive loss:
                                                               
Net loss
                      (22,748 )                 (27 )     (22,775 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            314             159       473  
Loss on derivative, net of tax effect
                            (119 )                 (119 )
 
                                                             
Comprehensive loss:
                                                            (22,421 )
 
                                               
Balance at September 30, 2010
    45,724     $ 46     $ 94,550     $ 178,213     $ (7,078 )   $ (7,709 )   $ 6,149     $ 264,171  
 
                                               
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
                                                                 
    American Reprographics Company Shareholders              
                                    Accumulated                    
    Common Stock     Additional             Other     Common              
            Par     Paid-in     Retained     Comprehensive     Stock in     Noncontrolling        
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Shares     Value     Capital     Earnings     Loss     Treasury     Interest     Total  
Balance at December 31, 2010
    45,736     $ 46     $ 96,251     $ 173,459     $ (5,541 )   $ (7,709 )   $ 6,176     $ 262,682  
Stock-based compensation
    475             3,775                               3,775  
Issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    8             33                               33  
Stock options exercised
    17             108                               108  
Tax deficiency from stock-based compensation, net of tax benefit
                (469 )                             (469 )
Retirement of 447 treasury shares
                      (7,709 )           7,709              
Comprehensive loss:
                                                               
Net loss
                      (130,030 )                 (90 )     (130,120 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
                            82             193       275  
Amortization of derivative, net of tax effect
                            2,737                   2,737  
 
                                                             
Comprehensive loss:
                                                            (127,108 )
 
                                               
Balance at September 30, 2011
    46,236     $ 46     $ 99,698     $ 35,720     $ (2,722 )   $     $ 6,279     $ 139,021  
 
                                               
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Cash flows from operating activities
                               
 
                               
Net loss
  $ (41,696 )   $ (25,217 )   $ (130,120 )   $ (22,775 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
                               
Allowance for accounts receivable
    329       281       746       598  
Depreciation
    7,057       8,291       22,244       25,862  
Amortization of intangible assets
    4,654       2,466       14,119       7,659  
Amortization of deferred financing costs
    225       389       662       1,159  
Amortization of bond discount
    140             407        
Goodwill impairment
    42,109       38,263       65,444       38,263  
Stock-based compensation
    517       1,453       3,775       4,371  
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
                (31 )     (38 )
Deferred income taxes
    (5,009 )     (9,914 )     3,506       (9,750 )
Deferred tax valuation allowance
    1,379             65,719        
Amortization of derivative, net of tax effect
    871             2,737        
Other non-cash items, net
    (463 )     416       (640 )     102  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions:
                               
Accounts receivable
    206       751       (8,499 )     (5,033 )
Inventory
    1,084       829       36       (456 )
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    942       (3,582 )     (13,105 )     (5,516 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
    5,272       (4,164 )     2,490       3,562  
 
                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
    17,617       10,262       29,490       38,008  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from investing activities
                               
 
                               
Capital expenditures
    (4,316 )     (2,919 )     (11,938 )     (5,696 )
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired and including other cash payments associated with the acquisitions
          (500 )           (500 )
Payment for swap transaction
                (9,729 )      
Other
    278       (91 )     925       754  
 
                       
Net cash used in investing activities
    (4,038 )     (3,510 )     (20,742 )     (5,442 )
 
                       
 
                               
Cash flows from financing activities
                               
 
                               
Proceeds from stock option exercises
                108       125  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
    8       21       31       37  
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
                31       38  
Payments on long-term debt agreements and capital leases
    (5,618 )     (10,607 )     (19,719 )     (32,203 )
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facilities
    (3,798 )     (327 )     10,822       (450 )
Payment of loan fees
    (127 )           (668 )      
 
                       
Net cash used in financing activities
    (9,535 )     (10,913 )     (9,395 )     (32,453 )
 
                       
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances
    3       243       308       265  
 
                       
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    4,047       (3,918 )     (339 )     378  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    21,907       33,673       26,293       29,377  
 
                       
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 25,954     $ 29,755     $ 25,954     $ 29,755  
 
                       
 
                               
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information
                               
Noncash investing and financing activities
                               
 
                               
Noncash transactions include the following:
                               
Capital lease obligations incurred
  $ 2,023     $ 2,408     $ 7,476     $ 6,802  
Liabilities in connection with the acquisition of businesses
  $ 1,371     $     $ 1,371     $  
Net gain (loss) on derivative, net of tax effect
  $     $ 55     $     $ (119 )
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. Description of Business and Basis of Presentation
American Reprographics Company (“ARC” or the “Company”) is the largest reprographics company in the United States providing business-to-business document management services primarily to the architectural, engineering and construction (“AEC”) industry. ARC also provides these services to companies in non-AEC industries, such as aerospace, technology, financial services, retail, entertainment, and food and hospitality, that require sophisticated document management services. The Company conducts its operations through its wholly-owned operating subsidiary, American Reprographics Company, L.L.C., a California limited liability company, and its subsidiaries.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and in conformity with the requirements of the SEC. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information required by GAAP for complete financial statements have been condensed or omitted. In management’s opinion, the accompanying interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements presented reflect all adjustments of a normal and recurring nature that are necessary to fairly present the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. All material intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and accompanying notes. The Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions on an ongoing basis and relies on historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances to determine such estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates and such differences may be material to the interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company reclassified certain amounts in the prior year financial statements to conform to the current presentation. This reclassification had no effect on the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations, as previously reported. The Company reclassified $4,074 from prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 2010 to a separate prepaid expenses caption in order to conform to the current presentation.
These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and notes should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company’s 2010 Form 10-K.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2010, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2010-29. The amendments in this update affect any public entity as defined by ASC 805, Business Combinations, that enters into business combinations that are material on an individual or aggregate basis. The objective in this update is to address diversity in practice about the interpretation of the pro forma revenue and earnings disclosure requirements for business combinations. ASU 2010-29 is effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010. The Company adopted provisions of ASU 2010-29 effective January 1, 2011, which did not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company has not had any material business combinations in 2011.
In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28. This update provides amendments to the criteria of ASC 350, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other. The amendments to this update affect all entities that have recognized goodwill and have one or more reporting units whose carrying amount for purposes of performing step one of the goodwill impairment test is zero or negative. ASU 2010-28 is effective for financial statements issued for years beginning after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-28 effective January 1, 2011, which did not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements.
In October 2009, the FASB issued ASU 2009-13. This update provides amendments to the criteria of ASC 605, Revenue Recognition, for separating consideration in multiple-deliverable arrangements. The amendments to this update establish a selling price hierarchy for determining the selling price of a deliverable. ASU 2009-13 is effective for financial statements issued for years beginning on or after June 15, 2010. The Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2010-06 effective January 1, 2011, which did not have a material effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In September 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-08. The new guidance provides an entity the option, when testing for goodwill impairment, to first perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If, after performing a qualitative assessment, an entity determines it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, it is required to perform the currently prescribed two-step goodwill impairment test to identify potential goodwill impairment, and measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized for that reporting unit (if any). The new guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012.
In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05. The new guidance eliminates the current option to report other comprehensive income and its components in the statement of changes in equity. Instead, an entity will be required to present either a continuous statement of net income and other comprehensive income or present net income and other comprehensive income in two separate but consecutive statements. The new guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012 and will have presentation changes only.
In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-04 which amends the accounting and disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. The new guidance limits the highest-and-best-use measure to nonfinancial assets, permits certain financial assets and liabilities with offsetting positions in market or counterparty credit risks to be measured at a net basis, and provides guidance on the applicability of premiums and discounts. Additionally, the new guidance expands the disclosures on Level 3 inputs by requiring quantitative disclosure of the unobservable inputs and assumptions, as well as description of the valuation processes and the sensitivity of the fair value to changes in unobservable inputs. The new guidance will be effective for the Company beginning January 1, 2012. Other than requiring additional disclosures, the Company does not anticipate material impacts to its Consolidated Financial Statements upon adoption.
Segment Reporting
The provisions of ASC 280, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, require public companies to report financial and descriptive information about their reportable operating segments. The Company identifies operating segments based on the various business activities that earn revenue and incur expense, whose operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Based on the fact that operating segments have similar products and services, classes of customers, production processes and performance objectives, the Company is deemed to operate as a single reportable segment.
Risk and Uncertainties
The Company generates the majority of its revenue from sales of products and services provided to the AEC industry. As a result, the Company’s operating results and financial condition can be significantly affected by economic factors that influence the AEC industry, such as non-residential and residential construction spending, GDP growth, interest rates, unemployment rates, office vacancy rates, and government expenditures. The effects of the recent recession and current economic environment in the United States have resulted in a significant downturn in the non-residential and residential portions of the AEC industry. The AEC industry generally experiences a downturn several months after a downturn in the general economy and there may be a similar delay in the recovery of the AEC industry following a recovery in the general economy. Similar to the AEC industry, the reprographics industry typically lags a recovery in the broader economy. A prolonged downturn in the AEC industry and the reprographics industry would continue to diminish demand for ARC’s products and services, and would therefore negatively impact revenues and have a material adverse impact on its business, operating results and financial condition.
2. Earnings per Share
The Company accounts for earnings per share in accordance with ASC 260, formerly SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share. Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income attributable to ARC by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share is computed similar to basic earnings per share except that the denominator is increased to include the number of additional common shares that would have been outstanding if common shares subject to outstanding options and acquisition rights had been issued and if the additional common shares were dilutive. Common stock equivalents are excluded from the computation if their effect is anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, stock options for 2.2 million common shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net income attributable to ARC per common share because they were anti-dilutive.

 

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Basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 were calculated using the following common shares:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
Effect of dilutive impact on equity-based compensation awards
                       
 
                       
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
 
                       
3. Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions
Goodwill
In connection with acquisitions, the Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, using the acquisition method of accounting. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
The Company assesses goodwill for impairment annually as of September 30, and more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired.
At September 30, 2011, the Company performed its annual goodwill impairment analysis, which indicated that nine of its 37 reporting units, eight in the United States and one in Canada, had a goodwill impairment as of September 30, 2011. Accordingly, the Company recorded a pretax, non-cash charge for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $42.1 million. Given the increased uncertainty in the timing of the recovery of the construction industry, and the increased uncertainty in the economy as a whole, as well as the significant decline in the price of the Company’s senior notes (resulting in a higher yield) and a decline of the Company’s stock price during the third quarter, the Company concluded that it was appropriate to increase the estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of its reporting units as of September 30, 2011. The increase in the Company’s WACC was the main driver in the decrease in the estimated fair value of reporting units during the third quarter of 2011, which in turn resulted in the goodwill impairment.
At June 30, 2011, the Company determined that there were sufficient indicators to trigger an interim goodwill impairment analysis. The indicators included, among other factors: (1) the economic environment, (2) the performance against plan of reporting units which previously had goodwill impairment, and (3) revised forecasted future earnings. The Company’s analysis indicated that six of its 36 reporting units, all of which are located in the United States, had a goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2011. Accordingly, the Company recorded a pretax, non-cash charge for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $23.3 million.
Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units at the date the goodwill is initially recorded. Once goodwill has been assigned to reporting units, it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition, and all of the activities within a reporting unit, whether acquired or internally generated, are available to support the value of the goodwill.
Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. Step one involves comparing the fair value of the reporting units to its carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit is greater than zero and its fair value is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than the fair value, the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Step two involves calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit as determined in step one. The implied fair value of goodwill determined in this step is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference.
The Company determines the fair value of its reporting units using an income approach. Under the income approach, the Company determined fair value based on estimated discounted future cash flows of each reporting unit. The cash flows are discounted by an estimated weighted-average cost of capital, which is intended to reflect the overall level of inherent risk of a reporting unit. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. The Company considered market information in assessing the reasonableness of the fair value under the income approach outlined above.
Given the current economic environment and the uncertainties regarding the impact on the Company’s business, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions made for purposes of the Company’s goodwill impairment testing as of September 30, 2011 regarding the duration of the lack of significant new construction activity in the AEC industry, or the timing or strength of general economic recovery, will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If the Company’s assumptions regarding forecasted EBITDA of certain reporting units are not achieved, the Company may be required to record additional goodwill impairment charges in future periods, whether in connection with the Company’s next annual impairment testing in the third quarter of 2012, or on an interim basis, if any such change constitutes a triggering event (as defined under ASC 805) outside of the quarter when the Company regularly performs its annual goodwill impairment test. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such future impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such charge would be material.

 

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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill from January 1, 2010 through September 30, 2011 are summarized as follows:
                         
            Accumulated     Net  
    Gross     Impairment     Carrying  
(In thousands)   Goodwill     Loss     Amount  
 
January 1, 2010
  $ 405,054     $ 72,536     $ 332,518  
Additions
    500             500  
Goodwill impairment
          38,263       (38,263 )
Translation adjustment
    4             4  
 
                 
December 31, 2010
    405,558       110,799       294,759  
Additions
                 
Goodwill impairment
          65,444       (65,444 )
 
                 
September 30, 2011
  $ 405,558     $ 176,243     $ 229,315  
 
                 
The additions to goodwill include the excess purchase price over fair value of net assets acquired, purchase price adjustments, and certain earnout payments.
See “Critical Accounting Policies” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations for further information regarding the process and assumptions used in the goodwill impairment analysis.
Long-lived Assets
The Company periodically assesses potential impairments of its long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC 360, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets. An impairment review is performed whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company groups its assets at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of the other assets and liabilities. The Company has determined that the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are available is the divisional level.
Factors considered by the Company include, but are not limited to, significant underperformance relative to historical or projected operating results; significant changes in the manner of use of the acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business; and significant negative industry or economic trends. When the carrying value of a long-lived asset may not be recoverable based upon the existence of one or more of the above indicators of impairment, the Company estimates the future undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and its eventual disposition. If the sum of the expected future undiscounted cash flows and eventual disposition is less than the carrying amount of the asset, the Company recognizes an impairment loss. An impairment loss is reflected as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds the fair value of the asset, based on the fair value if available, or discounted cash flows, if fair value is not available.
The reporting units of the Company have been negatively impacted by the decline in commercial and residential construction. Before assessing the Company’s goodwill for impairment, the Company evaluated, as described above, the long-lived assets in its reporting units for impairment. Based on these assessments in 2011, there was no impairment as of September 30, 2011.
Other intangible assets that have finite lives are amortized over their useful lives. Customer relationships are amortized using the accelerated method, based on customer attrition rates, over their estimated useful lives of 13 (weighted average) years.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Company decided to consolidate the various brands that previously represented the Company’s market presence around the country. Beginning in January 2011, each of the Company’s operating segments and their respective locations began to adopt ARC, the Company’s overall brand name. Original brand names will be used in conjunction with the new ARC brand name to reinforce the Company’s continuing presence in the business communities it serves, and ongoing relationships with its customers. Accordingly, the remaining estimated useful lives of the trade name intangible assets were revised down to 18 months. This change in estimate is accounted for on a prospective basis, resulting in increased amortization expense over the revised useful life of each trade name. The impact of this change in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was an increase in amortization expense of approximately $2.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively. Trade names are amortized using the straight-line method. The latest the Company expects to fully retire original trade names is April 2012.
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The following table sets forth the Company’s other intangible assets resulting from business acquisitions as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 which continue to be amortized:
                                                 
    September 30, 2011     December 31, 2010  
    Gross             Net     Gross             Net  
    Carrying     Accumulated     Carrying     Carrying     Accumulated     Carrying  
(In thousands)   Amount     Amortization     Amount     Amount     Amortization     Amount  
 
                                               
Amortizable other intangible assets
                                               
Customer relationships
  $ 97,474     $ 54,495     $ 42,979     $ 96,359     $ 48,301     $ 48,058  
Trade names and trademarks
    20,317       13,607       6,710       20,294       5,736       14,558  
Non-competition agreements
    100       88       12       100       73       27  
 
                                   
 
  $ 117,891     $ 68,190     $ 49,701     $ 116,753     $ 54,110     $ 62,643  
 
                                   
Based on current information, estimated future amortization expense of amortizable intangible assets for the remainder of the 2011 fiscal year, each of the subsequent four fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
         
(In thousands)        
 
       
2011
  $ 4,618  
2012
    10,957  
2013
    6,536  
2014
    5,701  
2015
    5,168  
Thereafter
    16,721  
 
     
 
  $ 49,701  
 
     
4. Income Taxes
On a quarterly basis, the Company estimates its effective tax rate for the full fiscal year and records a quarterly income tax provision based on the anticipated rate in conjunction with the recognition of any discrete items within the quarter.
The Company recorded an income tax benefit of $2.4 million in relation to a pretax loss of $44.1 million, and an income tax provision of $51.9 million in relation to a pretax loss of $78.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the low income tax benefit was primarily due to the impact of a stock basis goodwill impairment charge of $27.1 million, which is nondeductible for U.S. income tax purposes, and an additional valuation allowance of $1.4 million recorded against certain deferred tax assets recognized in the same period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the income tax provision of $51.9 million is primarily due to the establishment of a $65.7 million non-cash valuation allowance against certain of the Company’s deferred tax assets as discussed below.
During the first quarter of 2011, the audit of the Company’s 2008 federal income tax return by the Internal Revenue Service was finalized and resulted in no adjustments. Due to this final result and other pertinent factors, the Company derecognized its liability for an uncertain tax position of $1.5 million and related accrued interest of $0.1 million.
In accordance with ASC 740-10, Income Taxes, the Company evaluates its deferred tax assets to determine if a valuation allowance is required based on the consideration of all available evidence using a “more likely than not” standard, with significant weight being given to evidence that can be objectively verified. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability; the length of statutory carryforward periods for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards; and available tax planning alternatives. As of September 30, 2011, the Company determined that cumulative losses for the preceding twelve quarters constituted sufficient objective evidence (as defined by ASC 740-10) that a valuation allowance was needed, and therefore established a $65.7 million valuation allowance against certain of its deferred tax assets.
Based on the Company’s assessment, the remaining net deferred tax assets of $1.3 million as of September 30, 2011 are considered to be more likely than not to be realized. The valuation allowance of $65.7 million may be increased or decreased as conditions change or if the Company is unable to implement certain available tax planning strategies. The realization of the Company’s net deferred tax assets ultimately depend on future taxable income, reversals of existing taxable temporary differences or through a loss carry back. The Company has income tax receivables of $16.4 million as of September 30, 2011 included in other current assets in its consolidated balance sheet primarily relating to 2010 losses that were be carried back to 2008.

 

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5. Long-Term Debt
Long-term debt consists of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010  
 
               
Borrowings from foreign revolving credit facility; 6.0% interest rate at September 30, 2011
  $ 1,022     $  
Borrowings from a domestic revolving credit facility; 2.3% interest rate at September 30, 2011
    9,800        
10.5% senior notes due 2016, net of bond discount of $3,902 and $4,308
    196,098       195,692  
Various subordinated notes payable; weighted average interest rate of 6.1% and 6.2%; principal and interest payable monthly through September 2014
    2,620       8,635  
Various capital leases; weighted average interest rate of 8.5% and 8.8%; principal and interest payable monthly through November 2016
    29,062       35,297  
 
           
 
    238,602       239,624  
Less current portion
    (26,648 )     (23,608 )
 
           
 
  $ 211,954     $ 216,016  
 
           
10.5% Senior Notes due 2016
On December 1, 2010, the Company completed a private placement of 10.5% senior unsecured notes due 2016 (the “Notes”).
The Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $200 million. The Notes are general unsecured senior obligations of the Company and are subordinate to all existing and future senior secured debt of the Company to the extent of the assets securing such debt. The Company’s obligations under the Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries. The issue price was 97.824% with a yield to maturity of 11.0%. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 10.5% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2011. The Company will make each interest payment to the holders of record of the Notes on the immediately preceding June 1 and December 1.
The Company received gross proceeds of $195.6 million from the Notes offering. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”). The Notes were offered only to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
Optional Redemption. At any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may redeem all or part of the Notes upon not less than 30 nor more than 60 days’ prior notice at a redemption price equal to the sum of (i) 100% of the principal amount thereof, plus (ii) a make-whole premium as of the date of redemption, plus (iii) accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. In addition, the Company may redeem some or all of the Notes on or after December 15, 2013, at redemption prices set forth in the Indenture, together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption. At any time prior to December 15, 2013, the Company may use the proceeds of certain equity offerings to redeem up to 35% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes, including any permitted additional notes, at a redemption price equal to 110.5% of the principal amount of the Notes redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption.
Repurchase upon Change of Control. Upon the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Indenture), each holder of the Notes may require the Company to repurchase all of the then-outstanding Notes in cash at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.
Other Covenants. The Indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, the Company’s and certain of its subsidiaries’ ability to (1) incur certain additional debt and issue preferred stock, (2) make certain restricted payments, (3) consummate specified asset sales, (4) enter into certain transactions with affiliates, (5) create liens, (6) declare or pay any dividend or make any other distributions, (7) make certain investments, and (8) merge or consolidate with another person.
Events of Default. The Indenture provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include non-payment, breach of covenants in the Indenture, cross default and acceleration of other indebtedness, a failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the Trustee or holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all of the then-outstanding Notes to be due and payable.
Exchange Offer. Pursuant to a registered exchange offer in May 2011, the Company offered to exchange up to $200 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, for new notes that were registered under the Securities Act. The terms of the registered notes are the same as the terms of the Notes, except that they are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions are not applicable. The Company accepted the exchange of $200 million aggregate principal amounts of the Notes that were properly tendered in the exchange offer.

 

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2010 Credit Agreement
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries also entered into a $50 million credit agreement (the “2010 Credit Agreement”) and paid off in full amounts outstanding under its prior credit agreement.
The 2010 Credit Agreement provides for a $50 million senior secured revolving line of credit, of which up to $20 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The line of credit is available on a revolving basis until December 1, 2015 and is secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and certain of its subsidiaries. Advances under the revolving line of credit are subject to customary borrowing conditions, including the accuracy of representations and warranties and the absence of events of default. The Company may borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings and reborrow, subject to the terms of the 2010 Credit Agreement.
The Company’s obligations under the 2010 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by its domestic subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, are secured by security interests granted in all of the Company’s and the domestic subsidiaries’ personal and real property.
Advances under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at LIBOR plus the applicable rate. The applicable rate is determined based upon the consolidated leverage ratio for the Company with a minimum and maximum applicable rate of 1.50% and 2.00%, respectively. The initial applicable rate is 2.00%. During the continuation of certain events of default, all amounts due under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at 4.0% above the rate otherwise applicable. In addition, the Company is required to pay an unused commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the line of credit at the applicable rate, calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, as follows: if the consolidated leverage ratio is (i) greater than or equal to 3.00x, the unused commitment fee is 0.20%, (ii) less than or equal to 2.99x but greater than or equal to 2.00x, 0.15%, and (iii) less than 2.00x, 0.10%.
The 2010 Credit Agreement contains the following financial covenants:
   
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio as follows:
   
4.35:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2010 through September 30, 2011
 
   
4.25:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2011 through September 30, 2012
 
   
4.15:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2012 through September 30, 2013
 
   
4.00:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2013 through maturity;
   
Maximum consolidated senior secured debt leverage ratio not greater than 1.50:1.00, determined on the last day of each fiscal quarter through maturity;
 
   
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio as follows:
   
1.70:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2010 through September 30, 2011
 
   
1.75:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2011 through maturity;
The 2010 Credit Agreement also contains covenants which, subject to certain exceptions, restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional debt, grant liens or guaranty other indebtedness, pay dividends, redeem stock, pay or redeem subordinated indebtedness, make investments or capital expenditures, dispose or acquire assets, dispose of equity interests in subsidiaries, enter into any merger, sale of assets, consolidation or liquidation transaction, or engage in transactions with stockholders and affiliates. Covenants in the 2010 Credit Agreement also require the Company to provide periodic financial reports to the lender, observe certain practices and procedures with respect to the collateral pledged as security, comply with applicable laws and maintain and preserve the Company and its subsidiaries’ properties and insurance.
As of September 30, 2011, the Company was in compliance with the financial incurrence-based covenants under the Notes and financial maintenance-based covenants under the 2010 Credit Agreement. The Company’s trailing twelve months key financial covenant ratios under the 2010 Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2011 were 1.80:1.00 for minimum interest coverage, 3.68:1.00 for maximum total leverage and 0.60:1.00 for maximum senior secured leverage.
The Company expects to be in compliance with the financial covenants in the 2010 Credit Agreement through the term of the agreement. However, it is possible that a default under certain financial covenants may occur in the future, should the minimum required profitability levels not be achieved. If the Company defaults on the covenants under the 2010 Credit Agreement and is unable to obtain waivers from its lenders, the lenders will be able to exercise their rights and remedies under the 2010 Credit Agreement, including a call provision on outstanding debt, which would have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business and financial condition.

 

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As of September 30, 2011, standby letters of credit totaling $3.9 million had been issued. The standby letters of credit and borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement reduced the Company’s borrowing availability under its 2010 Credit Agreement to $36.3 million.
Foreign Credit Facility
In the second quarter of 2011, in conjunction with its Chinese operations, UNIS Document Solutions Co. Ltd. (“UDS”) entered into a one-year revolving credit facility. This facility provides for a maximum credit amount of 8.0 million Chinese Yuan Renminbi. This translates to U.S. $1.2 million as of September 30, 2011. Draws on the facility are limited to 30 day periods and incur a fee of 0.5% of the amount drawn and no additional interest is charged.
Interest Rate Swap Transaction
On December 19, 2007, the Company entered into an interest rate swap transaction in order to hedge the floating interest rate risk on the Company’s long term variable rate debt.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the swap transaction no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge and was de-designated.
As of December 31, 2010, the swap transaction had a negative fair value of $9.7 million, all of which was recorded in accrued expenses. On January 3, 2011, the swap transaction was terminated and settled. For further information, see Note 9 “Derivatives and Hedging Transactions”.
6. Commitments and Contingencies
Operating Leases. The Company has entered into various non-cancelable operating leases primarily related to facilities, equipment and vehicles used in the ordinary course of business.
Contingent Transaction Consideration. The Company is subject to earnout obligations entered into in connection with prior acquisitions. If the acquired businesses generate sales and/or operating profits in excess of predetermined targets, the Company is obligated to make additional cash payments in accordance with the terms of such earnout obligations. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has potential future earnout obligations for acquisitions consummated before the adoption of ASC 805 of approximately $1.5 million through 2014 if predetermined financial targets are met or exceeded, and earnout obligations of $0.3 million through 2014 consummated subsequent to the adoption of ASC 805. Earnout payments prior to the adoption of ASC 805 are recorded as additional purchase price (as goodwill) when the contingent payments are earned and become payable.
Legal Proceedings. On October 21, 2010, a former employee, individually and on behalf of a purported class consisting of all non-exempt employees who work or worked for American Reprographics Company, LLC and American Reprographics Company in the State of California at any time from October 21, 2006 through October 21, 2010, filed an action against the Company in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange. The complaint alleges, among other things, that the Company violated the California Labor Code by failing to (i) provide meal and rest periods, or compensation in lieu thereof, (ii) timely pay wages due at termination, and (iii) that those practices also violate the California Business and Professions Code. The relief sought includes damages, restitution, penalties, interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees and such other relief as the court deems proper. The Company has not included any liability in its Consolidated Financial Statements in connection with this matter. The Company cannot reasonably estimate the amount or range of possible loss, if any, at this time.
In addition to the matter described above, the Company is involved in various additional legal proceedings and other legal matters from time to time in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the outcome of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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7. Comprehensive Loss
The Company’s comprehensive loss includes foreign currency translation adjustments and the amortized fair value of the swap transaction, net of taxes. The swap transaction was de-designated on December 1, 2010, as it no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge when the cash proceeds from the issuance of the Notes were used to pay off the Company’s previous credit agreement. At that time, the fair value of the swap transaction was computed and the effective portion is recorded in other comprehensive income and will be amortized into income, net of tax effect, on the straight-line method, based on the original notional schedule.
The differences between net loss and comprehensive loss attributable to ARC for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Net loss
  $ (41,696 )   $ (25,217 )   $ (130,120 )   $ (22,775 )
Foreign currency translation adjustments
    (308 )     423       275       473  
Gain (loss) on derivative, net of tax effect
    871       55       2,737       (119 )
 
                       
Comprehensive loss
    (41,133 )     (24,739 )     (127,108 )     (22,421 )
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
    (127 )     (86 )     (103 )     (132 )
 
                       
Comprehensive loss attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (41,260 )   $ (24,825 )   $ (127,211 )   $ (22,553 )
 
                       
Asset and liability accounts of foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars, the Company’s functional currency, at current rates. Revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted-average currency rate for the fiscal period.
8. Stock-Based Compensation
The Company adopted the American Reprographics Company 2005 Stock Plan (the “Stock Plan”) in February 2005. The Stock Plan provides for the grant of incentive and non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock purchase awards, restricted stock awards, and restricted stock units to employees, directors and consultants of the Company. The Stock Plan authorizes the Company to issue up to 5,000,000 shares of common stock. This amount automatically increased annually on the first day of the Company’s fiscal year, from 2006 through and including 2010, by the lesser of (i) 1.0% of the Company’s outstanding shares on the date of the increase; (ii) 300,000 shares; or (iii) such smaller number of shares determined by the Company’s board of directors. As of September 30, 2011, 2,308,903 shares remain available for issuance under the Stock Plan.
Stock options granted under the Stock Plan generally expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. Options generally vest and become fully exercisable over a period of two to five years, except that options granted to non-employee directors may vest over a shorter time period. The exercise price of options must be equal to at least 100% (110% in the case of an incentive stock option granted to a 10% stockholder) of the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The Company allows for cashless exercises of vested outstanding options.
During the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company granted options to acquire a total of 54,836 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain key employees with an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the respective dates of grant. In addition, the Company granted 465,444 shares of restricted stock to certain key employees, and 5,587 shares of restricted stock to each of the Company’s six non-employee members of its Board of Directors at a price per share equal to the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the respective dates the restricted stock was granted.
The impact of stock-based compensation before income taxes on the interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was $0.5 million and $1.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
The impact of stock-based compensation before income taxes on the interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was $3.8 million and $4.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively.
As of September 30, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock-based payments totaled $5.2 million and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.3 years.
9. Derivatives and Hedging Transactions
As of September 30, 2011, the Company was not party to any derivative or hedging transactions.

 

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As of December 31, 2010, the Company was party to a swap transaction, in which the Company exchanged its floating-rate payments for fixed-rate payments. As of December 1, 2010, the swap transaction was de-designated upon issuance of the Notes and payoff of the Company’s previous credit agreement. The swap transaction no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge under ASC 815, as all the floating-rate debt was extinguished. The swap transaction qualified as a cash flow hedge up to November 30, 2010. On January 3, 2011, the Company terminated and settled the swap transaction.
As of September 30, 2011, $4.8 million is deferred in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (“AOCL”) and will be recognized in earnings over the remainder of the original term of the swap transaction which was scheduled to end in December 2012. Over the next 12 months, the Company will amortize $4.4 million from AOCL to interest expense.
The following table summarizes the fair value and classification on the interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets of the swap transaction as of December 31, 2010:
                 
            Fair Value  
    Balance Sheet     December 31,  
(In thousands)   Classification     2010  
 
               
Derivative not designated as hedging instrument under ASC 815
               
Swap transaction
  Accrued expenses     $ 9,729  
The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in AOCL of derivatives, designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010:
                 
    Amount of Gain or (Loss) Recognized in AOCL on  
    Derivative  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
(In thousands)   September 30, 2010     September 30, 2010  
 
               
Derivative in ASC 815 cash flow hedging relationship
               
Swap transaction
  $ 92     $ (234 )
Tax effect
    (37 )     115  
 
           
Swap transaction, net of tax effect
  $ 55     $ (119 )
 
           
The following table summarizes the effect of the swap transaction on the interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010:
                                                                 
    Amount of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income  
    (effective portion)     (ineffective portion)  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,     September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                                                               
Location of Gain or (Loss) Reclassified from AOCL into Income
                                                               
Interest expense
  $ (1,389 )   $ (1,841 )   $ (4,369 )   $ (5,775 )   $     $ (44 )   $     $ (150 )
The following table summarizes the loss recognized in income of derivatives, not designated as hedging instruments under ASC 815 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011:
                 
    Amount of Loss Recognized in Income on  
    Derivative  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
(In thousands)   September 30, 2011     September 30, 2011  
 
               
Derivative not designated as hedging instrument under ASC 815
               
Swap transaction
  $     $ (120 )
 
               
Tax effect
          45  
 
           
Swap transaction, net of tax effect
  $     $ (75 )
 
           

 

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10. Fair Value Measurements
In accordance with ASC 820, the Company has categorized its assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value into a three-level fair value hierarchy as set forth below. If the inputs used to measure fair value fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the categorization is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the hierarchy are defined as follows:
Level 1—inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.
Level 2—inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.
The following table sets forth, by level within the fair value hierarchy, the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2010. As required by ASC 820, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment, and may affect the valuation of fair value assets and liabilities and their placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.
         
    Significant Other  
    Observable Inputs  
    Level 2  
(In thousands)   December 31, 2010  
 
       
Recurring Fair Value Measure
       
Swap transaction
  $ 9,729  
The Company has also included additional required disclosures about the Company’s swap transaction in Note 9 “Derivatives and Hedging Transactions.”
The swap transaction is valued at fair value with the use of an income approach based on current market interest rates using a discounted cash flow model and an adjustment for counterparty risk. This model reflects the contractual terms of the derivative instrument, including the time to maturity and debt repayment schedule, and market-based parameters such as interest rates and yield curves. This model does not require significant judgment, and the inputs are observable. Thus, the derivative instrument is classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy. The Company terminated and settled the swap transaction on January 3, 2011.
The following table summarizes the bases used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis in the consolidated financial statements as of and for the nine months ended September 30, 2011:
                 
    Significant Other Unobservable Inputs  
    September 30, 2011  
(In thousands)   Level 3     Total Losses  
 
               
Nonrecurring Fair Value Measure
               
Goodwill
  $ 229,315     $ 65,444  
In accordance with the provisions of ASC 350, goodwill was written down to its implied fair value of $229.3 million as of September 30, 2011, resulting in an impairment charge of $65.4 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2011. See Note 3, “Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions” for further information regarding the process of determining the implied fair value of goodwill.

 

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Fair Values of Financial Instruments. The following methods and assumptions were used by the Company in estimating the fair value of its financial instruments for disclosure purposes:
Cash equivalents: Cash equivalents are time deposits with maturity of three months or less when purchased, which are highly liquid and readily convertible to cash. Cash equivalents reported in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets were $9.8 million as of September 30, 2011, and are carried at cost and approximate fair value, due to the relatively short period to maturity of these instruments.
Short- and long-term debt: The carrying amount of the Company’s capital leases reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets approximates fair value based on the Company’s current incremental borrowing rate for similar types of borrowing arrangements. The carrying amount reported in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2011 for its Notes is $200.0 million and $2.6 million for its subordinated notes payable. Using a discounted cash flow technique that incorporates a market interest rate which assumes adjustments for duration, optionality, and risk profile, the Company has determined the fair value of its Notes is $194.0 million as of September 30, 2011 and the fair value and for its subordinated notes payable is $2.5 million as of September 30, 2011.
Interest rate hedge agreements: The fair value of the interest rate swap was based on market interest rates using a discounted cash flow model and an adjustment for counterparty risk.
11. Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
The Notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a joint and several basis, by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The Company’s foreign subsidiaries have not guaranteed the Notes (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). Each of the Guarantor Subsidiaries is 100% owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company. There are no significant restrictions on the ability of the Company to obtain funds from any of the Guarantor Subsidiaries by dividends or loan. In lieu of providing separate audited financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries, condensed consolidating financial information is presented below.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
September 30, 2011
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Assets
                                       
 
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 14,331     $ 11,623     $     $ 25,954  
Accounts receivable, net
          53,564       7,392             60,956  
Intercompany operations
    295       4,461       (4,756 )            
Inventories, net
          7,841       3,039             10,880  
Prepaid expenses
    13       3,073       1,503             4,589  
Other current assets
          18,529       1,080             19,609  
 
                             
Total current assets
    308       101,799       19,881             121,988  
Property and equipment, net
          48,077       7,330             55,407  
Goodwill
          229,315                   229,315  
Investment in subsidiaries
    151,207       12,604             (163,811 )      
Other intangible assets, net
          47,245       2,456             49,701  
Deferred financing costs, net
    4,561                         4,561  
Deferred income taxes
                1,347             1,347  
Other assets
          1,864       256             2,120  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 156,076     $ 440,904     $ 31,270     $ (163,811 )   $ 464,439  
 
                             
 
                                       
Liabilities and Equity
                                       
 
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $     $ 20,458     $ 2,473     $     $ 22,931  
Accrued payroll and payroll-related expenses
          9,397       362             9,759  
Accrued expenses
    6,184       16,265       2,534             24,983  
Intercompany loans
    (188,751 )     186,975       1,776              
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
    9,800       14,954       1,894             26,648  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    (172,767 )     248,049       9,039             84,321  
Long-term debt and capital leases
    196,101       14,233       1,620             211,954  
Deferred income taxes
          26,070                     26,070  
Other long-term liabilities
          1,345       1,728             3,073  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    23,334       289,697       12,387             325,418  
 
                             
Commitments and contingencies
                                       
 
                             
Total equity
    132,742       151,207       18,883       (163,811 )     139,021  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 156,076     $ 440,904     $ 31,270     $ (163,811 )   $ 464,439  
 
                             

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
December 31, 2010
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Assets
                                       
 
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 12,587     $ 13,706     $     $ 26,293  
Accounts receivable, net
          48,283       4,336             52,619  
Intercompany operations
    295       2,717       (3,012 )            
Inventories, net
          8,090       2,599             10,689  
Deferred income taxes
          7,157                   7,157  
Prepaid expenses
    72       2,799       1,203             4,074  
Other current assets
          5,942       928             6,870  
 
                             
Total current assets
    367       87,575       19,760             107,702  
Property and equipment, net
          52,376       6,660             59,036  
Goodwill
          294,759                   294,759  
Investment in subsidiaries
    257,838       16,065             (273,903 )      
Other intangible assets, net
          60,585       2,058             62,643  
Deferred financing costs, net
    4,995                         4,995  
Deferred income taxes
    708       34,453       2,674             37,835  
Other assets
          1,978       137             2,115  
 
                             
Total assets
  $ 263,908     $ 547,791     $ 31,289     $ (273,903 )   $ 569,085  
 
                             
 
                                       
Liabilities and Equity
                                       
 
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $     $ 21,137     $ 2,456     $     $ 23,593  
Accrued payroll and payroll-related expenses
          7,643       337             7,980  
Accrued expenses
    2,210       25,563       2,361             30,134  
Intercompany loans
    (190,500 )     190,241       259              
Current portion of long-term debt and capital leases
          22,787       821             23,608  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    (188,290 )     267,371       6,234             85,315  
Long-term debt and capital leases
    195,692       19,201       1,123             216,016  
Other long-term liabilities
          3,381       1,691             5,072  
 
                             
Total liabilities
    7,402       289,953       9,048             306,403  
 
                             
Commitments and contingencies
                                       
Total equity
    256,506       257,838       22,241       (273,903 )     262,682  
 
                             
Total liabilities and equity
  $ 263,908     $ 547,791     $ 31,289     $ (273,903 )   $ 569,085  
 
                             

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2011
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
Net sales
  $     $ 93,365     $ 11,427     $     $ 104,792  
Cost of sales
          61,895       8,973             70,868  
 
                             
Gross profit
          31,470       2,454             33,924  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          21,513       2,020             23,533  
Amortization of intangible assets
          4,581       73             4,654  
Goodwill impairment
          42,109                   42,109  
 
                             
Loss from operations
          (36,733 )     361             (36,372 )
Other income
          (27 )                 (27 )
Interest expense (income), net
    5,788       1,999       (44 )           7,743  
 
                             
(Loss) income before equity earnings of subsidiaries and income tax benefit
    (5,788 )     (38,705 )     405             (44,088 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    36,675       (527 )           (36,148 )      
Income tax benefit
    (706 )     (1,503 )     (183 )           (2,392 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (41,757 )     (36,675 )     588       36,148       (41,696 )
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
                (61 )           (61 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (41,757 )   $ (36,675 )   $ 527     $ 36,148     $ (41,757 )
 
                             

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2010
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
Net sales
  $     $ 100,004     $ 9,417     $     $ 109,421  
Cost of sales
          66,678       7,725             74,403  
 
                             
Gross profit
          33,326       1,692             35,018  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          24,764       1,848             26,612  
Amortization of intangible assets
          2,394       72             2,466  
Goodwill impairment
          36,697       1,566             38,263  
 
                             
Loss from operations
          (30,529 )     (1,794 )           (32,323 )
Other income
          (52 )                 (52 )
Interest expense (income), net
          5,621       (7 )           5,614  
 
                             
Loss before equity earnings of subsidiaries and income tax benefit
          (36,098 )     (1,787 )           (37,885 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    25,144       1,670             (26,814 )      
Income tax benefit
          (12,624 )     (44 )           (12,668 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (25,144 )     (25,144 )     (1,743 )     26,814       (25,217 )
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
                73             73  
 
                             
Net (loss) income attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (25,144 )   $ (25,144 )   $ (1,670 )   $ 26,814     $ (25,144 )
 
                             

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
Net sales
  $     $ 290,461     $ 30,425     $     $ 320,886  
Cost of sales
          193,825       24,056             217,881  
 
                             
Gross profit
          96,636       6,369             103,005  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          72,086       6,083             78,169  
Amortization of intangible assets
          13,914       205             14,119  
Goodwill impairment
          65,444                   65,444  
 
                             
(Loss) income from operations
          (54,808 )     81             (54,727 )
Other income
          (88 )                 (88 )
Interest expense (income), net
    17,130       6,555       (76 )           23,609  
 
                             
(Loss) income before equity earnings of subsidiaries and income tax provision
    (17,130 )     (61,275 )     157             (78,248 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    112,900       917             (113,817 )      
Income tax provision
          50,708       1,164             51,872  
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (130,030 )     (112,900 )     (1,007 )     113,817       (130,120 )
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
                90             90  
 
                             
Net (loss) income attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (130,030 )   $ (112,900 )   $ (917 )   $ 113,817     $ (130,030 )
 
                             

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statement of Operations
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
Net sales
  $     $ 310,596     $ 26,074     $     $ 336,670  
Cost of sales
          204,840       20,506             225,346  
 
                             
Gross profit
          105,756       5,568             111,324  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          76,595       5,317             81,912  
Amortization of intangible assets
          7,443       216             7,659  
Goodwill impairment
          36,697       1,566             38,263  
 
                             
Loss from operations
          (14,979 )     (1,531 )           (16,510 )
Other income
          (129 )                 (129 )
Interest expense (income), net
          17,258       (2 )           17,256  
 
                             
Loss before equity earnings of subsidiaries and income tax (benefit) provision
          (32,108 )     (1,529 )           (33,637 )
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    22,748       1,527             (24,275 )      
Income tax (benefit) provision
          (10,887 )     25             (10,862 )
 
                             
Net (loss) income
    (22,748 )     (22,748 )     (1,554 )     24,275       (22,775 )
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
                27             27  
 
                             
Net (loss) income attributable to American Reprographics Company
  $ (22,748 )   $ (22,748 )   $ (1,527 )   $ 24,275     $ (22,748 )
 
                             

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2011
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Cash flows from operating activities
                                       
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
  $ (10,881 )   $ 41,255     $ (884 )   $     $ 29,490  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities
                                       
 
                                       
Capital expenditures
          (10,766 )     (1,172 )           (11,938 )
Payment for swap transaction
          (9,729 )                 (9,729 )
Other
          1,054       (129 )           925  
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
          (19,441 )     (1,301 )           (20,742 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities
                                       
 
                                       
Proceeds from stock option exercises
          108                   108  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
          31                   31  
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
          31                   31  
Payments on long-term debt agreements and capital leases
          (18,718 )     (1,001 )           (19,719 )
Net borrowings under revolving credit facilities
    9,800             1,022             10,822  
Payment of deferred loan fees
    (668 )                       (668 )
Advances to/from subsidiaries
    1,749       (1,522 )     (227 )            
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    10,881       (20,070 )     (206 )           (9,395 )
 
                             
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances
                308             308  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
          1,744       (2,083 )           (339 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
          12,587       13,706             26,293  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $     $ 14,331     $ 11,623     $     $ 25,954  
 
                             

 

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Consolidating Condensed Statement of Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2010
                                         
    American                          
    Reprographics     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
(In thousands) (Unaudited)   Company     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Total  
 
                                       
Cash flows from operating activities
                                       
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $     $ 35,358     $ 2,650     $     $ 38,008  
 
                                       
Cash flows from investing activities
                                       
 
                                       
Capital expenditures
          (4,900 )     (796 )           (5,696 )
Payments for businesses acquired, net of cash acquired and including other cash payments associated with the acquisitions
          (500 )                 (500 )
Other
          892       (138 )           754  
 
                             
Net cash used in investing activities
          (4,508 )     (934 )           (5,442 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Cash flows from financing activities
                                       
 
                                       
Proceeds from stock option exercises
          125                   125  
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under Employee Stock Purchase Plan
          37                   37  
Excess tax benefit related to stock-based compensation
          38                   38  
Payments on long-term debt agreements and capital leases
          (31,284 )     (919 )           (32,203 )
Net repayments under revolving credit facility
                (450 )           (450 )
Advances to/from subsidiaries
          1,140       (1,140 )            
 
                             
Net cash used in financing activities
          (29,944 )     (2,509 )           (32,453 )
 
                             
Effect of foreign currency translation on cash balances
                265             265  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
          906       (528 )           378  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
          15,319       14,058             29,377  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $     $ 16,225     $ 13,530     $     $ 29,755  
 
                             

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and the related notes and other financial information appearing elsewhere in this report as well as Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our 2010 Form 10-K and our Forms 10-Q for the first and second quarters of fiscal year 2011.
Executive Summary
American Reprographics Company (“ARC,” the “Company,” “we” or “us”) is the largest reprographics company in the United States. We provide business-to-business document management services primarily to the architectural, engineering and construction (“AEC”) industry, through a nationwide network of service centers.
We also serve a variety of clients and businesses outside the AEC industry in need of sophisticated document management services similar to our core AEC offerings.
Our services apply to time-sensitive and graphic-intensive documents and fall into four primary categories:
   
Document management. Document management involves storing, tracking and providing authorized access to documents we maintain on our customers’ behalf. This is largely accomplished through digital database management as documents enter our digital infrastructure and are maintained on our production workstations, servers and networks.
 
   
Document distribution and logistics. Document distribution and logistics involves transferring digital documents throughout our local and wide-area computer networks, and over the internet, as well as the pickup, delivery and shipping of hardcopy documents to and from locations around the world.
 
   
Print-on-demand. Print-on-demand involves quick-turnaround digital printing in black and white and color, and in a wide variety of sizes and formats.
 
   
Facilities management. On-site services, frequently referred to as FMs, is any combination of the above services supplied at a customer’s location. On-site services involve placing equipment, technology applications, and sometimes staff in our customers’ location to provide convenience printing and other reprographics services. Our FM service offering is evolving to include the management of entire print networks in our customers’ offices, which we refer to as “managed print services” or “MPS.”
We deliver these services through our specialized technology, more than 550 sales and customer service employees, and approximately 5,900 on-site services facilities at our customers’ locations. All of our local service centers are connected by a digital infrastructure, allowing us to deliver services, products, and value to more than 120,000 U.S. customers who purchased goods and services from us in the past 24 months.
In the past, industry conventions led us to maintain acquired brands wherever practical due to the local nature of construction activity. Therefore, historically, our operating segments functioned under local brand names. Each brand name typically represents a business or group of businesses that has been acquired by us. Over the past several years, however, many large construction companies have grown through mergers and acquisitions, creating a market in which we believe regional or national service providers have a greater marketing advantage. Beginning in January 2011, each of our operating segments and their respective locations began to adopt the acronym “ARC” as a common brand. This single brand will highlight the scope and scale of our services, which we believe will offer certain business advantages with respect to our customers that have a national presence. Original brand names will continue to be used in conjunction with the single ARC brand to reinforce our continuing presence in the business communities we serve, and ongoing relationships with our customers. The latest date we expect to fully retire original trade names is April 2012.
A significant component of our historical growth has been from acquisitions. Acquisition activity, however, has not been a meaningful part of our 2011 and 2010 operations due to the potential risks inherent in a domestic economy recovering from a recession. Since 2010, we have acquired two Chinese businesses through UNIS Document Solutions Co. Ltd., (“UDS”), our business venture with Unisplendour Corporation Limited (“Unisplendour”) for $2.0 million in the aggregate.
Evaluating our Performance. We believe we are able to deliver value to our stockholders by:
   
Creating consistent, profitable growth, or in the absence of growth due to market conditions beyond our control, margins superior to commonly understood industry benchmarks;
 
   
Maintaining our industry leadership position as measured by our geographical footprint, market share and revenue generation capabilities;
 
   
Continuing to develop and invest in our products, services, and technology to meet the changing needs of our customers;

 

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Maintaining a low cost structure; and
 
   
Maintaining a flexible capital structure that provides for both responsible debt service and pursuit of acquisitions and other high-return investments.
Primary Financial Measures. We use, among other measurements, net sales, costs and expenses, earnings before taxes (“EBT”), earnings before interest and taxes (“EBIT”), earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and operating cash flow to assess the performance of our business.
We identify operating segments based on the various business activities that earn revenue and incur expense, whose operating results are reviewed by the chief operating decision maker. Because our operating segments have similar products and services, classes of customers, production processes and economic characteristics, we are deemed to operate as a single reportable segment.
Please refer to our 2010 Form 10-K for more information regarding our primary financial measures.
Other Common Financial Measures. We also use a variety of other common financial measures as indicators of our performance, including:
   
Net income and earnings per share;
 
   
Material and labor costs as a percentage of net sales;
 
   
Days sales outstanding/days sales inventory/days payable outstanding; and
 
   
Cash flows from operations.
We analyze these and other financial measures on a consolidated basis to evaluate corporate trends and performance. In addition, we monitor some of these measures on a daily basis and operating segment by operating segment through use of our proprietary company intranet and reporting tools. Our corporate operations staff also conducts a monthly variance analysis on the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows of each operating segment.
Not all of these financial measurements are represented directly on our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, but meaningful discussions of each are part of our periodic disclosures and presentations to the investment community.
Acquisitions. Our disciplined approach to complementary acquisitions in the past has led us to acquire reprographics businesses that (1) fit our profile for performance potential, (2) can be acquired for a price that fits our parameters, and (3) meet our strategic criteria for gaining market share.
None of our individual acquisitions in the past three years have added a material percentage of sales to our overall business. In the aggregate, however, our acquisitions have fueled the bulk of our historical annual sales growth. Acquisition activity has not been a meaningful part of our 2011 and 2010 operations due to the potential risks of such activity inherent in an economy recovering from a recession. See Note 3 “Goodwill and Other Intangibles Resulting from Business Acquisitions” to our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
Economic Factors Affecting Financial Performance.
Based on a compilation of approximately 90% of revenues from our operating segments and certain assumptions derived from data relating to AEC and non-AEC customers, we estimate that sales to the AEC industry accounted for 77% of our net sales for the period ended September 30, 2011, with the remaining 23% consisting of sales to non-AEC industries. As a result, our operating results and financial condition is significantly affected by economic factors that influence the AEC industry, such as the availability of commercial credit at reasonably attractive rates, non-residential and residential construction spending, GDP growth, interest rates, unemployment rates, commercial vacancy rates, and government expenditures. The effects of the current economic environment in the United States, and weakness in global economic conditions, have resulted in a significant reduction of activity in the non-residential and residential portions of the AEC industry, which in turn, has produced a decline in our revenues over the past three years. We believe that the AEC industry generally experiences downturns several months after a downturn in the general economy and that there may be a similar delay in the recovery of the AEC industry following a recovery in the general economy. Similar to the AEC industry, the reprographics industry typically lags a recovery in the broader economy.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures.
EBIT, EBITDA and related ratios presented in this report are supplemental measures of our performance that are not required by or presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). These measures are not measurements of our financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income, income from operations, or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP, or as an alternative to cash flows from operating, investing or financing activities as a measure of our liquidity.

 

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EBIT represents net income before interest and taxes. EBITDA represents net income before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. Amortization does not include $0.5 million and $3.8 million of stock-based compensation expense recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. Amortization does not include $1.5 million and $4.4 million of stock-based compensation expense recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010, respectively. EBIT margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBIT by net sales. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by net sales.
We present EBIT, EBITDA and related ratios because we consider them important supplemental measures of our performance and liquidity. We believe investors may also find these measures meaningful, given how our management makes use of them. The following is a discussion of our use of these measures.
We use EBIT and EBITDA to measure and compare the performance of our operating segments. Our operating segments’ financial performance includes all of the operating activities except debt and taxation which are managed at the corporate level for U.S. operating segments. As a result, EBIT is the best measure of operating segment profitability and the most useful metric by which to measure and compare the performance of our operating segments. We also use EBIT to measure performance for determining operating segment-level compensation and we use EBITDA to measure performance for determining consolidated-level compensation. In addition, we use EBIT and EBITDA to evaluate potential acquisitions and potential capital expenditures.
EBIT, EBITDA and related ratios have limitations as analytical tools, and should not be considered in isolation, or as a substitute for analysis of our results as reported under GAAP. Some of these limitations are as follows:
   
They do not reflect our cash expenditures, or future requirements for capital expenditures and contractual commitments;
 
   
They do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
 
   
They do not reflect the significant interest expense, or the cash requirements necessary, to service interest or principal payments on our debt;
 
   
Although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated and amortized will often have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA does not reflect any cash requirements for such replacements; and
 
   
Other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate these measures differently than we do, limiting their usefulness as comparative measures.
Because of these limitations, EBIT, EBITDA, and related ratios should not be considered as measures of discretionary cash available to us to invest in business growth or to reduce our indebtedness. We compensate for these limitations by relying primarily on our GAAP results and using EBIT, EBITDA and related ratios only as supplements.
Our presentation of adjusted net income and adjusted EBITDA over certain periods is an attempt to provide meaningful comparisons to our historical performance for our existing and future investors. The unprecedented changes in our end markets over the past several years have required us to take measures that are unique in our history and specific to individual circumstances. Comparisons inclusive of these actions make normal financial and other performance patterns difficult to discern under a strict GAAP presentation. Each non-GAAP presentation, however, is explained in detail in the reconciliation tables below.
Specifically, we have presented adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ARC and adjusted earnings (loss) per share attributable to ARC shareholders for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010 to reflect the exclusion of the goodwill impairment charge, amortization impact related specifically to the change in useful lives of trade names, interest rate swap related costs, the valuation allowance related to certain deferred tax assets and other discrete tax items. This presentation facilitates a meaningful comparison of our operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 and 2010. We believe these charges were the result of the current macroeconomic environment, our capital restructuring, or other items which are not indicative of our actual operating performance.
We presented adjusted EBITDA in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 to exclude the non-cash goodwill impairment charges of $42.1 million and $65.4 million, respectively, and stock-based compensation expense of $0.5 million and $3.8 million, respectively. We presented adjusted EBITDA in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010 to exclude the non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $38.3 million and stock-based compensation expense of $1.5 million and $4.4 million, respectively. The exclusion of the goodwill impairment charges and stock-based compensation expense to arrive at adjusted EBITDA is consistent with the definition of adjusted EBITDA in our previous and current credit agreements; therefore, we believe this information is useful to investors in assessing our ability to meet our debt covenants.

 

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The following is a reconciliation of cash flows provided by operating activities to EBIT, EBITDA, and net loss attributable to ARC:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Cash flows provided by operating activities
  $ 17,617     $ 10,262     $ 29,490     $ 38,008  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business acquisitions
    (7,504 )     6,166       19,078       7,443  
Non-cash expenses, including depreciation and amortization
    (51,809 )     (41,645 )     (178,688 )     (68,226 )
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (2,392 )     (12,668 )     51,872       (10,862 )
Interest expense, net
    7,743       5,614       23,609       17,256  
Net (income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (61 )     73       90       27  
 
                       
EBIT
    (36,406 )     (32,198 )     (54,549 )     (16,354 )
Depreciation and amortization
    11,711       10,757       36,363       33,521  
 
                       
EBITDA
    (24,695 )     (21,441 )     (18,186 )     17,167  
Interest expense, net
    (7,743 )     (5,614 )     (23,609 )     (17,256 )
Income tax benefit (provision)
    2,392       12,668       (51,872 )     10,862  
Depreciation and amortization
    (11,711 )     (10,757 )     (36,363 )     (33,521 )
 
                       
 
                               
Net loss attributable to ARC
  $ (41,757 )   $ (25,144 )   $ (130,030 )   $ (22,748 )
 
                       

 

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The following is a reconciliation of net loss attributable to ARC to EBIT, EBITDA and adjusted EBITDA:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
Net loss attributable to ARC
  $ (41,757 )   $ (25,144 )   $ (130,030 )   $ (22,748 )
Interest expense, net
    7,743       5,614       23,609       17,256  
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (2,392 )     (12,668 )     51,872       (10,862 )
 
                       
EBIT
    (36,406 )     (32,198 )     (54,549 )     (16,354 )
Depreciation and amortization
    11,711       10,757       36,363       33,521  
 
                       
EBITDA
    (24,695 )     (21,441 )     (18,186 )     17,167  
Goodwill impairment
    42,109       38,263       65,444       38,263  
Stock-based compensation
    517       1,453       3,775       4,371  
 
                       
Adjusted EBITDA
  $ 17,931     $ 18,275     $ 51,033     $ 59,801  
 
                       
The following is a reconciliation of net loss margin attributable to ARC to EBIT margin, EBITDA margin and adjusted EBITDA margin:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2011(1)     2010(1)     2011(1)     2010  
Net loss margin attributable to ARC
    (39.8 )%     (23.0 )%     (40.5 )%     (6.8 )%
Interest expense, net
    7.4       5.1       7.4       5.1  
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (2.3 )     (11.6 )     16.2       (3.2 )
 
                       
EBIT margin
    (34.7 )     (29.4 )     (17.0 )     (4.9 )
Depreciation and amortization
    11.2       9.8       11.3       10.0  
 
                       
EBITDA margin
    (23.6 )     (19.6 )     (5.7 )     5.1  
Goodwill impairment
    40.2       35.0       20.4       11.4  
Stock-based compensation
    0.5       1.3       1.2       1.3  
 
                       
Adjusted EBITDA margin
    17.1 %     16.7 %     15.9 %     17.8 %
 
                       
 
     
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The following is a reconciliation of net loss attributable to ARC to unaudited adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ARC:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands, except per share amounts)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
 
                               
Net loss attributable to ARC
  $ (41,757 )   $ (25,144 )   $ (130,030 )   $ (22,748 )
Goodwill impairment
    42,109       38,263       65,444       38,263  
Change in trade name impact to amortization
    2,368             7,106        
Interest rate swap related costs
    1,389       44       4,369       150  
Income tax benefit related to above items
    (6,866 )     (12,838 )     (14,745 )     (12,880 )
Deferred tax valuation allowance and other discrete tax items
    3,832             67,040        
 
                       
Unaudited adjusted net income (loss) attributable to ARC
  $ 1,075     $ 325     $ (816 )   $ 2,785  
 
                       
 
                               
Actual:
                               
Loss per share attributable to ARC shareholders:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.92 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.87 )   $ (0.50 )
 
                       
Diluted
  $ (0.92 )   $ (0.56 )   $ (2.87 )   $ (0.50 )
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
Diluted
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
 
                               
Adjusted:
                               
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to ARC shareholders:
                               
Basic
  $ 0.02     $ 0.01     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.06  
 
                       
Diluted
  $ 0.02     $ 0.01     $ (0.02 )   $ 0.06  
 
                       
 
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    45,416       45,224       45,366       45,191  
Diluted
    45,448       45,439       45,366       45,433  

 

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Results of Operations for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 and 2010
The following table provides information on the percentages of certain items of selected financial data compared to net sales for the periods indicated:
                                 
    As Percentage of Net Sales     As Percentage of Net Sales  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2011(1)     2010(1)     2011(1)     2010  
Net Sales
    100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %
Cost of sales
    67.6       68.0       67.9       66.9  
 
                       
Gross profit
    32.4       32.0       32.1       33.1  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    22.5       24.3       24.4       24.3  
Amortization of intangibles
    4.4       2.3       4.4       2.3  
Goodwill impairment
    40.2       35.0       20.4       11.4  
 
                       
Loss from operations
    (34.7 )     (29.5 )     (17.1 )     (4.9 )
Interest expense, net
    7.4       5.1       7.4       5.1  
 
                       
Loss before income tax (benefit) provision
    (42.1 )     (34.6 )     (24.4 )     (10.0 )
Income tax (benefit) provision
    (2.3 )     (11.6 )     16.2       (3.2 )
 
                       
Net loss
    (39.8 )     (23.0 )     (40.6 )     (6.8 )
(Income) loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest
    (0.1 )     0.1              
 
                       
Net loss attributable to ARC
    (39.8 )%     (23.0 )%     (40.5 )%     (6.8 )%
 
                       
 
     
(1)  
Column does not foot due to rounding
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 Compared to Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
                                                                 
    Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,     Increase (decrease)     September 30,     Increase (decrease)  
(In millions, except percentages)   2011     2010     $      %      2011     2010(1)      $      %  
Reprographics services
  $ 65.5     $ 72.7     $ (7.2 )     (9.9 )%   $ 206.0     $ 227.4     $ (21.4 )     (9.4 )%
Facilities management
    25.5       22.6       2.9       12.8 %     75.3       67.6       7.7       11.4 %
Equipment and supplies sales
    13.8       14.1       (0.3 )     (2.1 )%     39.6       41.6       (2.0 )     (4.8 )%
 
                                                   
Total net sales
  $ 104.8     $ 109.4     $ (4.6 )     (4.2 )%   $ 320.9     $ 336.7     $ (15.7 )     (4.7 )%
 
                                                               
Gross profit
  $ 33.9     $ 35.0     $ (1.1 )     (3.1 )%   $ 103.0     $ 111.3     $ (8.3 )     (7.5 )%
Selling, general and administrative expenses
  $ 23.5     $ 26.6     $ (3.1 )     (11.7 )%   $ 78.2     $ 81.9     $ (3.7 )     (4.5 )%
Amortization of intangibles
  $ 4.7     $ 2.5     $ 2.2       88.0 %   $ 14.1     $ 7.7     $ 6.4       83.1 %
Goodwill impairment
  $ 42.1     $ 38.3     $ 3.8       9.9 %   $ 65.4     $ 38.3     $ 27.1       70.8 %
Interest expense, net
  $ 7.7     $ 5.6     $ 2.1       37.5 %   $ 23.6     $ 17.3     $ 6.3       36.4 %
Income tax (benefit) provision
  $ (2.4 )   $ (12.7 )   $ 10.3       (81.1 )%   $ 51.9     $ (10.9 )   $ 62.8       (576.1 )%
Net loss attributable to ARC
  $ (41.8 )   $ (25.1 )   $ (16.7 )     66.5 %   $ (130.0 )   $ (22.7 )   $ (107.3 )     472.7 %
EBITDA
  $ (24.7 )   $ (21.4 )   $ (3.3 )     15.4 %   $ (18.2 )   $ 17.2     $ (35.4 )     (205.8 )%
 
     
(1)  
Column does not foot due to rounding
Net Sales
Net sales decreased by 4.2% and 4.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to an overall decrease in construction industry spending, especially in the non-residential building segment.

 

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Reprographics services. Reprographic services sales decreased by $7.2 million, or 9.9%, and $21.4 million, or 9.4%, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010.
Overall reprographics services sales nationwide were negatively affected by the lack of significant new construction activity in the AEC industry. The revenue category that was most affected was large-format black-and-white printing, as this revenue category is more closely tied to non-residential and residential construction activity. Large-format black-and-white printing revenues represented approximately 33% of reprographics services for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011; large-format black-and-white printing revenues decreased by approximately 17% for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010.
Large and small-format color printing in both the AEC market, and in the non-AEC market, comprised approximately 29% of our overall reprographics services sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to approximately 25% during the same periods of 2010. Despite the weakness in the AEC industry, net sales of digital color printing services have increased approximately 2% and 4% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010. We partly attribute this growth in digital color printing to the continuing marketing activity by our non-AEC customers and our focus in the color market.
We believe there is a growing demand for digital color printing services across all market segments due to increased equipment availability and lower production prices. We have branded a portion of our operations to address this growing demand for digital color printing. As of September 30, 2011, our new marketing unit, Riot Creative Imaging, featured 12 dedicated production facilities in major metropolitan areas around the United States.
Facilities management. FM, or “on-site services,” sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, increased $2.9 million, or 12.8%, and $7.7 million, or 11.4%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2010. The number of FM accounts has remained stable at approximately 5,900 for the past 12 months, however we have experienced higher volumes from our stable customer base and attracted new large high-volume customers, even as existing contracts have been cancelled or have not been renewed. FM revenue is derived from a single cost per square foot of printed material, similar to our traditional reprographics services sales. As convenience and speed continue to characterize our customers’ needs, and as printing equipment continues to become smaller and more affordable, the trend of placing equipment, and sometimes staff, in an architectural studio or construction company office remains strong. By placing equipment on-site and billing on a per-use and per-project basis, the invoice continues to be issued by us, just as if the work was produced in one of our production facilities. The resulting benefit is the convenience of on-site production with a pass-through or reimbursable cost of business that many customers continue to find attractive.
In addition, much of the growth in our FM business can be attributed to the increase in our managed print services (“MPS”) business, specifically from accounts with our larger clients. MPS addresses the needs of general office printing as compared to FM’s, which address the onsite reprographic needs of the customer.
Equipment and supplies sales. Equipment and supplies sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 decreased $0.3 million, or 2.1% and $2.0 million, or 4.8%, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2010. The decrease in equipment and supplies sales was primarily due to our Chinese operations, which experienced a reduction in year-over-year sales volume of $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, partially due to increased competition for a major manufacturer’s reselling channel.
Gross Profit
Our gross profit and gross profit margin were $33.9 million, or 32.4%, during the three months ended September 30, 2011, during which time we experienced a year-over-year sales decline of $4.6 million. This compares to $35.0 million, or 32.0%, during the same period in 2010.
Our gross profit and gross profit margin were $103.0 million, or 32.1%, respectively, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, during which time we experienced a year-over-year sales decline of $15.7 million. This compares to $111.3 million, or 33.1%, during the same period in 2010.
The increase in gross margins of 40 basis points for the three months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily due to a reconfiguration of our labor force designed to address the overall decline in sales and increased demand in on-site sales. Specifically, labor as a percentage of revenue decreased 120 basis points during the three months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same periods in 2010. The decrease of 120 basis points in labor was partially offset by a 90 basis point increase in material as a percentage of sales of that was driven in part by higher material costs as a percentage of color sales and lower margin equipment and supplies sales.
The decrease in gross margins of 100 basis points for the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010 is primarily due to higher material costs as a percentage of sales driven by the same factors noted above. Specifically, material costs as a percentage of revenue increased by 120 basis points during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same periods in 2010.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $3.1 million, or 11.7%, during the three months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $3.7 million, or 4.5%, during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same period in 2010.
The decrease was primarily due to cost cutting initiatives implemented in 2011. General and administrative expenses in total decreased $2.4 million, or 13%, and $3.8 million, or 7%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. This decrease was primarily driven by the reconfiguration of our labor force to increase utilization in our operating regions as noted above and a decrease in stock based compensation. The result of the cost cutting initiatives was lower general and administrative compensation, which decreased by $0.8 million and $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. Stock based compensation decreased by $1.0 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, compared to the same periods in 2010 primarily due to the full vesting in May of 2011 of the options granted as part of our 2009 stock options exchange program.
Sales compensation decreased $0.6 million during the three months ended September 30, 2011, as compared to the same period in 2010 due to the decrease in sales, partially offset by the hiring of additional sales personnel to implement specific sales initiatives, such as Riot Creative Imaging, and our MPS offering.
Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased from 24.3% in the three months ended September 30, 2010 to 22.5% in the three months ended September 30, 2011, and increased slightly from 24.3% in the nine months ended September 30, 2010 to 24.4% in the three months ended September 30, 2011. The decrease as a percentage of sales for the three months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was primarily due to the decrease in stock based compensation and the cost cutting initiatives discussed above.
Amortization of Intangibles
Amortization of intangibles increased by $2.2 million and $6.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2010. This increase is due to the revised useful lives assigned to trade names during the fourth quarter of 2010.
Goodwill Impairment
We assess goodwill for impairment annually as of September 30 and more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired. Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level.
At September 30, 2011, we performed our annual goodwill impairment analysis, which indicated that nine of our 37 reporting units, eight in the United States and one in Canada, had a goodwill impairment as of September 30, 2011. Accordingly, we recorded a pretax, non-cash charge for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $42.1 million.
At June 30, 2011, we determined that there were sufficient indicators to trigger an interim goodwill impairment analysis. The indicators included, among other factors: (1) the economic environment, (2) the performance against plan of reporting units which previously had goodwill impairment, and (3) revised forecasted future earnings. Our analysis indicated that six of our 36 reporting units, all of which are located in the United States, had a goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2011. Accordingly, we recorded a pretax, non-cash charge during the second quarter of 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $23.3 million.
See “Critical Accounting Policies” section for further information related to our goodwill impairment test.
Interest Expense, Net
Net interest expense was $7.7 million and $23.6 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to $5.6 million and $17.3 million in the same periods in 2010. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by the amortization of the amended interest rate swap, which was reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss into earnings as a result of the de-designation from hedge accounting on December 1, 2010, which totaled $1.4 million and $4.4 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. We also incurred a higher effective interest rate due to the issuance of the 10.5% senior unsecured notes (the “Notes”) on December 1, 2010, resulting in additional interest expense of $1.2 million and $3.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011. These increases were partially offset by a reduction in the average debt balance by $22.1 million from the nine months ended September 30 2010 to the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

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Income Taxes
We recorded an income tax benefit of $2.4 million in relation to a pretax loss of $44.1 million and an income tax provision of $51.9 million in relation to a pretax loss of $78.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the low income tax benefit was primarily due to the impact of a stock basis goodwill impairment charge of $27.1 million, which is nondeductible for U.S. income tax purposes, in addition to an additional valuation allowance of $1.4 million recorded against certain deferred tax assets recognized in the same period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the income tax provision of $51.9 million is primarily due to the establishment of a $65.7 million non-cash valuation allowance against certain of our deferred tax assets. The deferred tax assets remain available to us for use in future profitable quarters.
The audit of our 2008 federal income tax return by the Internal Revenue Service was finalized during the first quarter of 2011 and resulted in no adjustments. Due to this final result and other pertinent factors, we derecognized our liability for an uncertain tax position of $1.5 million and related accrued interest of $0.1 million.
Noncontrolling Interest
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interest represents 35% of the income or loss attributable to UDS, our Chinese operations, which commenced operations on August 1, 2008.
Net Loss Attributable to ARC
Net loss attributable to ARC was $41.8 million and $130.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to net loss attributable to ARC of $25.1 million and $22.7 million in the same periods in 2010. The net loss attributable to ARC in 2011 is primarily due to the goodwill impairment charges recognized in the second and third quarters of 2011, the establishment of a valuation allowance on deferred tax assets, and the decrease in sales described above.
EBITDA
EBITDA margin decreased to (23.6%) and (5.7%) during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, compared to (19.6)% and 5.1% during the same periods in 2010. Excluding the impact of the goodwill impairment and stock based compensation, our adjusted EBITDA margin was 17.1% and 15.9% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011, respectively, as compared to 16.7% and 17.8% during the same periods in 2010. Adjusted EBITDA margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 was negatively affected by the decrease in gross profit margin described above.
Impact of Inflation
Inflation has not had a significant effect on our operations. Price increases for raw materials, such as paper and fuel charges, typically have been, and we expect will continue to be, passed on to customers in the ordinary course of business.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of cash have been operations and borrowings under our debt agreements. Our historical uses of cash have been for acquisitions of reprographics businesses, payment of principal and interest on outstanding debt obligations, and capital expenditures. Total cash as of September 30, 2011 was $26.0 million. Of this amount, $11.6 million was held in foreign countries. Specifically, $11.2 million was held in China and is considered a permanent investment in UDS.
Supplemental information pertaining to our historical sources and uses of cash is presented as follows and should be read in conjunction with our interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows and notes thereto included elsewhere in this report.
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010     2011     2010  
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 17,617     $ 10,262     $ 29,490     $ 38,008  
Net cash used in investing activities
  $ (4,038 )   $ (3,510 )   $ (20,742 )   $ (5,442 )
Net cash used in financing activities
  $ (9,535 )   $ (10,913 )   $ (9,395 )   $ (32,453 )
Operating Activities
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For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 compared to the same period in 2010, the decrease in cash flows from operations was primarily due to the decline in sales and related profits, as noted by the $8.8 million decrease in adjusted EBITDA during this time period, as well as an increase in accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in accrued interest. The increase in accounts receivable was driven by the increase in sales in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the fourth quarter of 2010, and an increase in days sales outstanding (“DSO”) from 48 days as of September 30, 2010 to 52 days as of September 30, 2011. With the continued slowdown in the AEC industry, we will continue to focus on our accounts receivable collections and DSO. If the recent negative sales trends continue throughout 2011 and 2012, it will significantly impact our cash flows from operations in the future. Accrued interest increased due to the timing of interest payments on our Notes, which are made on a semi-annual basis on June 15 and December 15, as compared to quarterly under our 2010 senior credit facility.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities of $20.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 relates to capital expenditures of $11.9 million plus payment to terminate the swap transaction of $9.7 million, partially offset by $0.9 million of cash inflows from other investing activities. Cash flows from other investing activities primarily relate to the cash proceeds generated from the sale of fixed assets.
Financing Activities
Net cash of $9.4 million used in financing activities during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 primarily relates to scheduled payments under capital leases and seller notes of $19.7 million, partially offset by borrowings under our revolving credit facilities of $10.8 million, which included $9.8 million under the $50 million credit agreement (the “2010 Credit Agreement”). Borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement were used in part, to terminate the swap transaction of $9.7 million.
Our cash position, working capital, and debt obligations as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 are shown below and should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Balance Sheets and notes thereto contained elsewhere in this report.
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
(In thousands)   2011     2010  
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 25,954     $ 26,293  
Working capital
  $ 37,667     $ 22,387  
 
Borrowings from senior secured credit facility and Notes (1)
  $ 206,920     $ 195,692  
Other debt obligations
    31,682       43,932  
 
           
Total debt obligations
  $ 238,602     $ 239,624  
 
           
 
     
(1)  
Notes, net of discount of $3,902 and $4,308 at September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively.
The increase of $15.3 million in working capital in 2011 was due to an increase in other current assets of $12.7 million, an increase in accounts receivable of $8.3 million, a decrease in accrued expenses of $5.2 million, partially offset by a decrease in deferred income taxes of $7.2 million and an increase in the current portion of long-term debt of $3.0 million. The increase in other current assets is primarily attributed to an increase in income taxes receivable related to carryback of 2010 tax losses to 2008, of which we collected $12.1 million in October 2011. The increase in accounts receivable is due to the increase in sales in August and September 2011, as compared to November and December 2010, as well as the increase in DSO from 45 days as of December 31, 2010 to 52 days as of September 30, 2011. The decrease in accrued expenses is primarily related to the payment upon termination of the swap transaction, which was paid using borrowings from the 2010 Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the 2010 Credit Agreement are offset by the $5.6 million decrease in the current portion of seller notes. To manage our working capital, we focus on our number of days sales outstanding and monitor the aging of our accounts receivable, as receivables are the most significant element of our working capital.
We believe that our current cash balance of $26.0 million, availability under our revolving credit facility and additional cash flows provided by operations should be adequate to cover the next twelve months working capital needs, debt service requirements consisting of scheduled principal and interest payments, and planned capital expenditures, to the extent such items are known or are reasonably determinable based on current business and market conditions. In addition, we may elect to finance certain of our capital expenditure requirements through the issuance of additional debt which is dependent on availability of third party financing. See “Debt Obligations” section for further information related to the 2010 Credit Agreement.
We generate the majority of our revenue from sales of products and services provided to the AEC industry. As a result, our operating results and financial condition can be significantly affected by economic factors that influence the AEC industry, such as non-residential and residential construction spending. The downturn in the residential and non-residential construction activity in the AEC industry, has adversely affected our operating results. The current diminished liquidity and credit availability in financial markets and the general economic environment may adversely affect the ability of our customers and suppliers to obtain financing for significant operations and purchases, and to perform their obligations under their agreements with us. We believe the credit constraints in the financial markets are resulting in a decrease in, or cancellation of, existing business, could limit new business, and could negatively impact our ability to collect our accounts receivable on a timely basis. We are unable to predict the duration and severity of the downturn in the construction industry or its effects on our business and results of operations.

 

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Debt Obligations
10.5% Senior Notes due 2016
On December 1, 2010, we completed a private placement of 10.5% senior unsecured notes due 2016.
The Notes have an aggregate principal amount of $200 million, and are general unsecured senior obligations and are subordinate to all of our existing and future senior secured debt to the extent of the assets securing such debt. We received gross proceeds of $195.6 million from the Notes offering. Our obligations under the Notes are jointly and severally guaranteed by all of our domestic subsidiaries. The issue price was 97.824% with a yield to maturity of 11.0%. Interest on the Notes accrues at a rate of 10.5% per annum and is payable semiannually in arrears on June 15 and December 15 of each year, commencing on June 15, 2011. We will make each interest payment to the holders of record of the Notes on the immediately preceding June 1 and December 1.
Repurchase upon Change of Control. In connection with the issuance of the Notes, we entered into an indenture (the “Indenture”). Upon the occurrence of a change in control (as defined in the Indenture), each holder of the Notes may require us to repurchase all of the then-outstanding Notes in cash at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount of the Notes to be repurchased, plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of repurchase.
Other Covenants. The Indenture contains covenants that limit, among other things, our company’s and certain of our subsidiaries’ ability to (1) incur certain additional debt and issue preferred stock, (2) make certain restricted payments, (3) consummate specified asset sales, (4) enter into certain transactions with affiliates, (5) create liens, (6) declare or pay any dividend or make any other distributions, (7) make certain investments, and (8) merge or consolidate with another person.
Events of Default. The Indenture provides for customary events of default (subject in certain cases to customary grace and cure periods), which include non-payment, breach of covenants in the Indenture, cross default and acceleration of other indebtedness, a failure to pay certain judgments and certain events of bankruptcy and insolvency. Generally, if an event of default occurs, the Trustee or holders of at least 25% in principal amount of the then outstanding Notes may declare the principal of and accrued but unpaid interest on all of the then-outstanding Notes to be due and payable.
Exchange Offer. Pursuant to a registered exchange offer in May 2011, we offered to exchange up to $200 million aggregate principal amount of the Notes, for new notes that were registered under the Securities Act. The terms of the registered notes are the same as the terms of the Notes, except that they are registered under the Securities Act and the transfer restrictions, registration rights and additional interest provisions are not applicable. We accepted the exchange of $200 million aggregate principal amounts of the Notes that were properly tendered in the exchange offer.
2010 Credit Agreement
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, our company and certain of our subsidiaries also entered into the 2010 Credit Agreement and paid off in full amounts outstanding under our prior credit agreement.
The 2010 Credit Agreement provides for a $50 million senior secured revolving line of credit, of which up to $20 million is available for the issuance of letters of credit. The revolving line of credit is available on a revolving basis until December 1, 2015 and is secured by substantially all of our assets and certain of our subsidiaries. Advances under the revolving line of credit are subject to customary borrowing conditions, including the accuracy of representations and warranties and the absence of events of default. We may borrow, partially or wholly repay its outstanding borrowings and reborrow, subject to the terms of the 2010 Credit Agreement.
The obligations under the 2010 Credit Agreement are guaranteed by our domestic subsidiaries and, subject to certain exceptions, are secured by security interests granted in all of our and domestic subsidiaries’ personal and real property.
Advances under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at LIBOR plus the applicable rate. The applicable rate is determined based upon our consolidated leverage ratio with a minimum and maximum applicable rate of 1.50% and 2.00%, respectively. The initial applicable is 2.00%. During the continuation of certain events of default, all amounts due under the 2010 Credit Agreement bear interest at 4.0% above the rate otherwise applicable. In addition, we are required to pay an unused commitment fee on the average daily unused amount of the line of credit at the applicable rate, calculated and payable quarterly in arrears, as follows: if the consolidated leverage ratio is (i) greater than or equal to 3.00x, the unused commitment fee is 0.20%, (ii) less than or equal to 2.99x but greater than or equal to 2.00x, 0.15%, and (iii) less than 2.00x, 0.10%.

 

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The 2010 Credit Agreement contains the following financial covenants:
   
Maximum consolidated leverage ratio:
   
4.35:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2010 through September 30, 2011
 
   
4.25:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2011 through September 30, 2012
 
   
4.15:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2012 through September 30, 2013
 
   
4.00:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2013 through maturity;
   
Maximum consolidated senior secured debt leverage ratio not greater than 1.50:1.00, determined on the last day of each fiscal quarter through maturity;
 
   
Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio:
   
1.70:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2010 through September 30, 2011
 
   
1.75:1.00 for quarters ending December 31, 2011 through maturity;
The 2010 Credit Agreement also contains covenants which, subject to certain exceptions, restrict our ability to incur additional debt, grant liens or guaranty other indebtedness, pay dividends, redeem stock, pay or redeem subordinated indebtedness, make investments or capital expenditures, dispose or acquire assets, dispose of equity interests in subsidiaries, enter into any merger, sale of assets, consolidation or liquidation transaction, or engage in transactions with stockholders and affiliates. Covenants in the 2010 Credit Agreement also require that we provide periodic financial reports to the lender, observe certain practices and procedures with respect to the collateral pledged as security, comply with applicable laws and maintain and preserve our company’s and our subsidiaries’ properties and insurance.
As of September 30, 2011, we were in compliance with the financial incurrence-based covenants under the Notes and financial maintenance-based covenants under the 2010 Credit Agreement. Our trailing twelve months key financial covenant ratios under the 2010 Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2011 were 1.80:1.00 for minimum interest coverage, 3.68:1.00 for maximum total leverage and 0.60:1.00 for maximum senior secured leverage.
As of September 30, 2011, we expect to remain in compliance through the respective terms of our Notes and 2010 Credit Agreement. However, it is possible that a default under certain financial covenants may occur in the future, should the minimum required profitability levels not be achieved. If we default on the covenants under the 2010 Credit Agreement and are unable to obtain waivers from our lenders, the lenders will be able to exercise their rights and remedies under the 2010 Credit Agreement, which would have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.
As of September 30, 2011, standby letters of credit totaling $3.9 million had been issued. The standby letters of credit under the 2010 Credit Agreement and borrowing of $9.8 million reduced our borrowing availability under the 2010 Credit Agreement to $36.3 million as of September 30, 2011.
Foreign Credit Facility
In the second quarter of 2011, in conjunction with its Chinese operations, UDS entered into one-year revolving credit facility. The facility provides for a maximum credit amount of 8.0 million Chinese Yuan Renminbi. This translates to U.S. $1.2 million as of September 30, 2011. Draws on the facility are limited to 30 day periods and incur a fee of 0.5% of the amount drawn and no additional interest is charged.
Interest Rate Swap Transaction
On December 19, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap transaction in order to hedge the floating interest rate risk on our then existing long term variable rate debt.
In connection with the issuance of the Notes, the swap transaction no longer qualified as a cash flow hedge and was de-designated.
As of December 31, 2010, the swap transaction had a negative fair value of $9.7 million of which all was recorded in accrued expenses. On January 3, 2011, the swap transaction was terminated and settled. For further information, see Note 9 “Derivatives and Hedging Transactions”.
Capital Leases
As of September 30, 2011, we had $29.1 million of capital lease obligations outstanding, with a weighted average interest rate of 8.5% and maturities between 2011 and 2016.

 

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Seller Notes
As of September 30, 2011, we had $2.6 million of seller notes outstanding, with a weighted average interest rate of 6.1% and maturities between 2011 and 2014. These notes were issued in connection with prior acquisitions.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, which would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or other contractually narrow or limited purposes.
Contractual Obligations and Other Commitments
Operating Leases. We have entered into various non-cancelable operating leases primarily related to facilities, equipment and vehicles used in the ordinary course of business.
Contingent Transaction Consideration. We have entered into earnout obligations in connection with prior acquisitions. If the acquired businesses generate sales and/or operating profits in excess of predetermined targets, we are obligated to make additional cash payments in accordance with the terms of such earnout obligations. As of September 30, 2011, the Company has potential future earnout obligations for acquisitions consummated before the adoption of ASC 805 of approximately $1.5 million through 2014 if predetermined financial targets are met or exceeded, and earnout obligations of $0.3 million through 2014 consummated subsequent to the adoption of ASC 805. Earnout payments prior to the adoption of ASC 805 are recorded as additional purchase price (as goodwill) when the contingent payments are earned and become payable.
Legal Proceedings. On October 21, 2010, a former employee, individually and on behalf of a purported class consisting of all non-exempt employees who work or worked for American Reprographics Company, LLC and American Reprographics Company in the State of California at any time from October 21, 2006 through October 21, 2010, filed an action against us in the Superior Court of California for the County of Orange. The complaint alleges, among other things, that we violated the California Labor Code by failing to (i) provide meal and rest periods, or compensation in lieu thereof, (ii) timely pay wages due at termination, and (iii) that those practices also violate the California Business and Professions Code. The relief sought includes damages, restitution, penalties, interest, costs, and attorneys’ fees and such other relief as the court deems proper. We have not included any liability in our Consolidated Financial Statements in connection with this matter. We cannot reasonably estimate the amount or range of possible loss, if any, at this time.
In addition to the matter described above, we are involved in various additional legal proceedings and other legal matters from time to time in the normal course of business. We do not believe that the outcome of any of these matters will have a material adverse effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our management prepares financial statements in conformity with GAAP. When we prepare these financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates and judgments, including those related to accounts receivable, inventories, deferred tax assets, goodwill and intangible assets and long-lived assets. We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for our judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
Goodwill Impairment
In connection with acquisitions, we apply the provisions of ASC 805, using the acquisition method of accounting. The excess purchase price over the fair value of net tangible assets and identifiable intangible assets acquired is recorded as goodwill.
We assess goodwill for impairment annually as of September 30, and more frequently if events and circumstances indicate that goodwill might be impaired.
At September 30, 2011, we performed our annual goodwill impairment analysis, which indicated that nine of our 37 reporting units, eight in the United States and one in Canada, had a goodwill impairment as of September 30, 2011. Accordingly, we recorded a pretax, non-cash charge for the three months ended September 30, 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $42.1 million. Given the increased uncertainty in the timing of the recovery of the construction industry, and the increased uncertainty in the economy as a whole, as well as the significant decline in the price of our Notes (resulting in a higher yield) and a decline of our stock price during the third quarter, we concluded that it was appropriate to increase the estimated weighted average cost of capital (WACC) of our reporting units as of September 30, 2011. The increase in our WACC was the main driver in the decrease in the estimated fair value of reporting units during the third quarter of 2011, which in turn resulted in the goodwill impairment.

 

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At June 30, 2011, we determined that there were sufficient indicators to trigger an interim goodwill impairment analysis. The indicators included, among other factors: (1) the economic environment, (2) the performance against plan of reporting units which previously had goodwill impairment, and (3) revised forecasted future earnings. The results of our analysis indicated that six of our 36 reporting units, all of which are located in the United States, had a goodwill impairment as of June 30, 2011. Accordingly, we recorded a pretax, non-cash charge for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 to reduce the carrying value of goodwill by $23.3 million.
Goodwill impairment testing is performed at the reporting unit level. Goodwill is assigned to reporting units at the date the goodwill is initially recorded. Once goodwill has been assigned to reporting units, it no longer retains its association with a particular acquisition, and all of the activities within a reporting unit, whether acquired or internally generated, are available to support the value of the goodwill.
Goodwill impairment testing is a two-step process. Step one involves comparing the fair value of our reporting units to their carrying amount. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit is greater than zero and its fair value is greater than its carrying amount, there is no impairment. If the reporting unit’s carrying amount is greater than the fair value, the second step must be completed to measure the amount of impairment, if any. Step two involves calculating the implied fair value of goodwill by deducting the fair value of all tangible and intangible assets, excluding goodwill, of the reporting unit from the fair value of the reporting unit as determined in step one. The implied fair value of goodwill determined in this step is compared to the carrying value of goodwill. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized equal to the difference.
We determine the fair value of our reporting units using an income approach. Under the income approach, we determined fair value based on estimated discounted future cash flows of each reporting unit. Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and requires the use of significant estimates and assumptions, including revenue growth rates and EBITDA margins, discount rates and future market conditions, among others. The estimated fair value of our reporting units were based upon a projected EBITDA margin, which is anticipated to have a slight increase from 2011 to 2012, followed by year over year increases of approximately 150 to 300 basis points in 2013 through 2015, with stabilization expected in 2016. These projections are driven, in part, by anticipated industry growth rates, anticipated GDP, customer composition and historical performance. These cash flows are discounted using a weighted average cost of capital ranging from 14% to 16%, depending upon the size and risk profile of the reporting unit. We considered market information in assessing the reasonableness of the fair value under the income approach described above.
The results of step one of the goodwill impairment test, as of September 30, 2011, were as follows:
                 
    Reporting
Number of
    Representing  
(Dollars in thousands)   Units     Goodwill of  
No goodwill balance
    13     $  
Reporting units failing step one that continue to carry a goodwill balance
    9       76,990  
Fair value of reporting unit exceeds its carrying value by 1% - 20%
    6       44,761  
Fair value of reporting unit exceeds its carrying value by 20% - 40%
    2       42,447  
Fair value of reporting unit exceeds its carrying value by more than 40%
    7       65,117  
 
           
 
    37     $ 229,315  
 
           
Based upon a sensitivity analysis, a reduction of approximately 50 basis points of projected EBITDA in 2011 and beyond, assuming all other assumptions remain constant, would result in one additional reporting unit proceeding to step two of the analysis, and a further impairment of approximately $8.0 million.
Based upon a separate sensitivity analysis, a 50 basis point increase to the weighted average cost of capital would result in two additional reporting units proceeding to step two of the analysis, and a further impairment of approximately $13.0 million.
Given the current economic environment and the uncertainties regarding the impact on our business, there can be no assurance that the estimates and assumptions regarding the duration of the lack of significant new construction activity in the AEC industry, or the period or strength of recovery, made for purposes of our goodwill impairment testing as of September 30, 2011, will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If our assumptions regarding forecasted EBITDA of certain reporting units are not achieved, we may be required to record additional goodwill impairment charges in future periods, whether in connection with our next annual impairment testing in the third quarter of 2012, or on an interim basis, if any such change constitutes a triggering event outside of the quarter when we regularly perform our annual goodwill impairment test. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such future impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such charge would be material.

 

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Income Taxes
Deferred tax assets and liabilities reflect temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities for financial and tax reporting purposes. Such amounts are adjusted, as appropriate, to reflect changes in tax rates expected to be in effect when the temporary differences reverse. A valuation allowance is recorded to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. Changes in tax laws or accounting standards and methods may affect recorded deferred taxes in future periods.
When establishing a valuation allowance, we consider future sources of taxable income such as future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards and tax planning strategies. A tax planning strategy is an action that: is prudent and feasible; an enterprise ordinarily might not take, but would take to prevent an operating loss or tax credit carryforward from expiring unused; and would result in realization of deferred tax assets. In the event we determine the deferred tax assets, more likely than not, will not be realized in the future, the valuation adjustment to the deferred tax assets will be charged to earnings in the period in which we make such a determination. As of September 30, 2011, we determined that cumulative losses for the preceding twelve quarters constituted sufficient objective evidence (as defined by ASC 740-10) that a valuation allowance was needed, and therefore established a $65.7 million valuation allowance against certain of its deferred tax assets.
In future quarters we will evaluate our results to determine whether we will generate sufficient taxable income to utilize our deferred tax assets, and whether a partial or full valuation allowance will be required. Should we generate sufficient taxable income, however, we may reverse a portion or all of the then current valuation allowance.
We calculate our current and deferred tax provision based on estimates and assumptions that could differ from the actual results reflected in income tax returns filed in subsequent years. Adjustments based on filed returns are recorded when identified.
Income taxes have not been provided on certain undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries because such earnings are considered to be permanently reinvested.
The amount of taxable income or loss we report to the various tax jurisdictions is subject to ongoing audits by federal, state and foreign tax authorities. Our estimate of the potential outcome of any uncertain tax issue is subject to management’s assessment of relevant risks, facts, and circumstances existing at that time. We use a more-likely-than-not threshold for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. We record a liability for the difference between the benefit recognized and measured and tax position taken or expected to be taken on our tax return. To the extent that our assessment of such tax positions changes, the change in estimate is recorded in the period in which the determination is made. We report tax-related interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense.
For further information regarding the accounting policies that we believe to be critical accounting policies and that affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in preparing our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements see our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K, except for the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2009-13, Multiple-Deliverable Revenue Arrangements a consensus of the FASB Emerging Issues Task Force, (“ASU 2009-13”), FASB ASU No. 2010-28, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other, (“ASU 2010-28”) and FASB ASU No. 2010-29, Business Combinations- Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations, (“ASU 2010-29”) which are further described in Note 14, “Recent Accounting Pronouncements” to our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1, “Description of Business and Basis of Presentation” to our interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for disclosure on recent accounting pronouncements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our primary exposure to market risk is interest rate risk associated with our debt instruments. We use both fixed and variable rate debt as sources of financing. Historically, we have entered into derivative instruments to manage our exposure to changes in interest rates. These instruments allow us to raise funds at floating rates and effectively swap them into fixed rates, without the exchange of the underlying principal amount.
As of September 30, 2011, we had $238.6 million of total debt, net of discount, and capital lease obligations, none of which bore interest at variable rates, except for the $9.8 million outstanding on our domestic revolving credit facility.
We have not, and do not plan to, enter into any derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. As of September 30, 2011, we had no other significant material exposure to market risk, including foreign exchange risk and commodity risks.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) are recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of September 30, 2011. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2011, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
This information is included under the caption “Legal proceedings” in Note 6, “Commitments and Contingencies” to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part 1, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Information concerning certain risks and uncertainties appears in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. You should carefully consider those risks and uncertainties, which could materially affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. There have been no material changes to the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits
         
Exhibit      
Number     Description
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
101.INS    
XBRL Instance Document *
       
 
101.SCH    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
       
 
101.CAL    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase *
       
 
101.DEF    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase *
       
 
101.LAB    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase *
       
 
101.PRE    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase *
 
     
*  
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: November 7, 2011
         
  AMERICAN REPROGRAPHICS COMPANY
 
 
  /s/ KUMARAKULASINGAM SURIYAKUMAR    
  Kumarakulasingam Suriyakumar   
  Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer   
     
  /s/ JOHN TOTH    
  John Toth   
  Chief Financial Officer   

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX
         
Exhibit      
Number     Description
       
 
  31.1    
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  31.2    
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and Rule 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  32.1    
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
  32.2    
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.*
       
 
101.INS    
XBRL Instance Document *
       
 
101.SCH    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema *
       
 
101.CAL    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase *
       
 
101.DEF    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase *
       
 
101.LAB    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase *
       
 
101.PRE    
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase *
 
     
*  
Filed herewith

 

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