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ESCALADE INC - Quarter Report: 2020 October (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

Form 10-Q

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 3, 2020 or

Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from _____ to _____

Commission File Number 0-6966

ESCALADE, INCORPORATED

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Indiana

13-2739290

(State of incorporation)

(I.R.S. EIN)

817 Maxwell Ave, Evansville, Indiana

47711

(Address of principal executive office)

(Zip Code)

812-467-1358

(Registrant’s Telephone Number)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

  

Trading Symbol

  

Name of Exchange on which registered

Common Stock, No Par Value

ESCA

The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC

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 No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).

Yes No

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.       

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes No

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

Class

    

Outstanding at October 26, 2020

Common, no par value

14,169,404

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INDEX

 

 

Page
No.

 

 

 

Part I.

Financial Information:

 

 

 

Item 1 -

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of October 3, 2020, December 28, 2019, and October 5, 2019

3

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 and October 5, 2019

4

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Three Months and Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 and October 5, 2019

5

 

 

 

Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 and October 5, 2019

6

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

7

 

 

 

Item 2 -

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

13

 

 

 

Item 3 -

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

15

 

 

 

Item 4 -

Controls and Procedures

15

 

 

 

Part II.

Other Information

 

 

 

Item 2 -

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

17

 

 

 

Item 6 -

Exhibits

18

 

 

 

Signature

19

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

    

October 3,

    

December 28,

    

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands Except Share Information

2020

2019

2019

(Unaudited)

(Audited)

(Unaudited)

ASSETS

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current Assets:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6,811

$

5,882

$

5,226

Receivables, less allowance of $798; $483; and $519; respectively

 

63,750

 

35,450

 

35,592

Inventories

 

63,738

 

42,269

 

48,424

Prepaid expenses

 

2,580

 

3,151

 

2,696

Prepaid income tax

 

 

163

 

1,613

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS

 

136,879

 

86,915

 

93,551

 

 

  

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

16,029

 

15,111

 

15,207

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

1,271

 

1,080

 

1,242

Intangible assets, net

 

17,739

 

18,847

 

19,181

Goodwill

 

26,749

 

26,749

 

26,749

Other assets

 

49

 

77

 

86

TOTAL ASSETS

$

198,716

$

148,779

$

156,016

 

  

 

  

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

  

 

  

 

Current Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

 

Note payable

$

$

135

$

135

Trade accounts payable

 

32,102

 

7,765

 

9,947

Accrued liabilities

 

18,702

 

9,689

 

8,819

Income tax payable

1,675

Current operating lease liabilities

 

693

 

621

 

689

TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES

 

53,172

 

18,210

 

19,590

 

 

  

 

Other Liabilities:

 

 

  

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

5,221

Deferred income tax liability

 

3,537

 

3,537

 

3,409

Operating lease liabilities

 

591

 

475

 

575

Other liabilities

 

387

 

387

 

1,094

TOTAL LIABILITIES

 

57,687

 

22,609

 

29,889

 

  

 

  

 

  

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Authorized 1,000,000 shares; no par value, none issued

 

  

 

  

 

  

Common stock:

 

  

 

  

 

  

Authorized 30,000,000 shares; no par value, issued and outstanding – 14,169,404; 14,214,777; and 14,291,347; shares respectively

 

14,169

 

14,215

 

14,291

Retained earnings

 

126,860

 

111,955

 

111,836

TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

141,029

 

126,170

 

126,127

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

$

198,716

$

148,779

$

156,016

See notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands Except Per Share Data

2020

2019

2020

2019

Net sales

$

78,069

$

45,756

$

198,882

$

133,497

Costs and Expenses

 

 

 

 

Cost of products sold

 

54,548

 

35,717

 

141,911

 

102,022

Selling, administrative and general expenses

 

10,374

 

6,793

 

29,752

 

24,576

Amortization

 

332

 

347

 

1,108

 

1,135

Operating Income

 

12,815

 

2,899

 

26,111

 

5,764

Other Income (Expense)

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(44)

 

(96)

 

(148)

 

(295)

Other income

 

40

 

3

 

108

 

12

Income Before Income Taxes

 

12,811

 

2,806

 

26,071

 

5,481

Provision for Income Taxes

 

2,625

 

266

 

5,224

 

798

Net Income

$

10,186

$

2,540

$

20,847

$

4,683

Earnings Per Share Data:

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

$

0.72

$

0.18

$

1.48

$

0.32

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.71

$

0.18

$

1.47

$

0.32

Dividends declared

$

0.140

$

0.125

$

0.390

$

0.375

See notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

Common Stock

Retained

All Amounts in Thousands

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

Total

Balances at July 13, 2019

 

14,468

$

14,468

$

112,775

$

127,243

Net income

 

 

 

2,540

 

2,540

Expense of stock options and restricted stock units

 

 

 

68

 

68

Dividends declared

 

 

 

(1,805)

 

(1,805)

Purchase of stock

 

(177)

 

(177)

 

(1,742)

 

(1,919)

Balances at October 5, 2019

 

14,291

$

14,291

$

111,836

$

126,127

Balances at December 29, 2018

 

14,439

$

14,439

$

113,882

$

128,321

Net income

 

 

 

4,683

 

4,683

Expense of stock options and restricted stock units

 

 

 

409

 

409

Exercise of stock options

10

10

108

118

Settlement of restricted stock units

 

25

 

25

 

(25)

 

Dividends declared

 

 

 

(5,423)

 

(5,423)

Purchase of stock

 

(192)

(192)

(1,891)

(2,083)

Stock issued to directors as compensation

 

9

9

93

102

Balances at October 5, 2019

 

14,291

$

14,291

$

111,836

$

126,127

Common Stock

Retained

All Amounts in Thousands

    

Shares

    

Amount

    

Earnings

    

Total

Balances at July 11, 2020

 

14,154

$

14,154

$

118,410

$

132,564

Net income

 

 

 

10,186

 

10,186

Expense of stock options and restricted stock units

 

263

263

Settlement of restricted stock units

15

15

(15)

--

Dividends declared

 

 

 

(1,984)

 

(1,984)

Balances at October 3, 2020

 

14,169

$

14,169

$

126,860

$

141,029

Balances at December 28, 2019

 

14,215

$

14,215

$

111,955

$

126,170

Net income

 

 

 

20,847

 

20,847

Expense of stock options and restricted stock units

 

 

 

756

 

756

Settlement of restricted stock units

 

51

 

51

 

(51)

 

--

Issuance of restricted stock awards

35

35

(35)

--

Dividends declared

 

 

 

(5,515)

 

(5,515)

Purchase of stock

 

(142)

 

(142)

 

(1,184)

 

(1,326)

Stock issued to directors as compensation

 

10

 

10

 

87

 

97

Balances at October 3, 2020

 

14,169

$

14,169

$

126,860

$

141,029

See notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

Nine Months Ended

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands

2020

2019

Operating Activities:

 

  

 

  

Net income

$

20,847

$

4,683

Depreciation and amortization

 

3,252

 

3,266

Provision for doubtful accounts

394

277

Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment

(2)

6

Stock-based compensation

756

409

Adjustments necessary to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities

 

(14,378)

 

(1,453)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

10,869

 

7,188

Investing Activities:

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(3,064)

 

(1,849)

Acquisitions

(765)

Payment on note payable related to an acquisition

 

(135)

 

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

3

4

Net cash used by investing activities

(3,196)

(2,610)

Financing Activities:

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

8,493

 

65,191

Payments on long-term debt

 

(8,493)

 

(59,969)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

118

Deferred financing fees

 

 

(112)

Purchase of stock

 

(1,326)

 

(2,083)

Cash dividends paid

(5,515)

(5,423)

Director stock compensation

 

97

 

102

Net cash used by financing activities

(6,744)

(2,176)

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

929

 

2,402

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

5,882

 

2,824

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

6,811

$

5,226

Non-Cash Transactions

Note payable for deferred purchase price obligation

$

$

135

See notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

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ESCALADE, INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

Note A – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Presentation of Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements – The significant accounting policies followed by the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries for interim financial reporting are consistent with the accounting policies followed for its annual financial reporting. All adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature and are in the opinion of management necessary for a fair statement of the results for the periods reported have been included in the accompanying consolidated condensed financial statements. The consolidated condensed balance sheet of the Company as of December 28, 2019 has been derived from the audited consolidated balance sheet of the Company as of that date. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the Company’s annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted. These consolidated condensed financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K annual report for 2019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Reclassifications - Certain reclassifications have been made to prior year financial statements to conform to the current year financial statement presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net earnings.

Note B – Seasonal Aspects

The results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended October 3, 2020 and October 5, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Note C – Inventories

    

October 3,

    

December 28,

    

October 5,

In thousands

2020

2019

2019

Raw materials

$

8,446

$

3,186

$

3,860

Work in progress

 

4,217

 

2,177

 

2,410

Finished goods

 

51,075

 

36,906

 

42,154

$

63,738

$

42,269

$

48,424

Note D – Fair Values of Financial Instruments

The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all financial instruments recognized in the accompanying balance sheets at amounts other than fair values.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Fair values of cash and cash equivalents approximate cost due to the short period of time to maturity.

Long-term Debt

Fair values of long-term debt is estimated based on borrowing rates currently available to the Company for bank loans with similar terms and maturities and determined through the use of a discounted cash flow model.

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The following table presents estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall in accordance with FASB ASC 825 at October 3, 2020, December 28, 2019 and October 5, 2019.

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices in

Significant

Active Markets

Significant Other

Unobservable

October 3, 2020

Carrying

for Identical

Observable Inputs

Inputs

In thousands

    

Amount

    

Assets (Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

6,811

$

6,811

$

$

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices in

Significant

Active Markets

Significant Other

Unobservable

December 28, 2019

Carrying

for Identical

Observable Inputs

Inputs

In thousands

    

Amount

    

Assets (Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

5,882

$

5,882

$

$

Fair Value Measurements Using

Quoted Prices in

Significant

Active Markets

Significant Other

Unobservable

October 5, 2019

Carrying

for Identical

Observable Inputs

Inputs

In thousands

    

Amount

    

Assets (Level 1)

    

(Level 2)

    

(Level 3)

Financial assets

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Cash and cash equivalents

$

5,226

$

5,226

$

$

Financial liabilities

Long-term debt

$

5,221

$

$

5,221

$

Note E – Stock Compensation

The fair value of stock-based compensation is recognized in accordance with the provisions of FASB ASC 718, Stock Compensation.

During the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and pursuant to the 2017 Incentive Plan, in lieu of cash payments of director fees, the Company awarded to certain directors 9,448 shares of common stock. During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company awarded 22,850 restricted stock units to directors, 113,669 restricted stock units and 35,000 shares of restricted stock to employees. The restricted stock units awarded to directors time vest over two years (one-half one year from grant date and one-half two years from grant date) provided that the director is still a director of the Company at the vest date. Director restricted stock units are subject to forfeiture, except for termination of services as a result of retirement, death or disability, if on the vesting date the director no longer holds a position with the Company. All of the 2020 restricted stock units awarded to employees time vest over three years (one-third one year from grant, one-third two years from grant and one-third three years from grant) provided that the employee is still employed by the Company on the vesting date, and 18,268 of such restricted stock units are also subject to performance conditions. The 35,000 shares of restricted stock vest over three years (40% one year from grant, 30% two years from grant and 30% three years from grant) provided that the employee is still employed by the Company on the vesting date.

For the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, including expense associated with issuing certain directors stock in lieu of cash for certain director fees, the Company recognized stock based compensation expense of $263 thousand and $853 thousand, respectively compared to stock based compensation expense of $68 thousand and $511 thousand for the same periods in the prior year. At October 3, 2020 and October 5, 2019, respectively, there was $1.2 million and $0.8 million in unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to non-vested stock awards.

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Note F – Segment Information

For the Three Months

Ended October 3, 2020

In thousands

    

Sporting Goods

    

Corp.

    

Total

Revenues from external customers

$

78,069

$

$

78,069

Operating income (loss)

 

13,177

 

(362)

 

12,815

Net income

 

9,554

 

632

 

10,186

As of and for the Nine Months

Ended October 3, 2020

In thousands

    

Sporting Goods

    

Corp.

    

Total

Revenues from external customers

$

198,882

$

$

198,882

Operating income (loss)

 

27,640

 

(1,529)

 

26,111

Net income

 

20,017

 

830

 

20,847

Total assets

$

190,309

$

8,407

$

198,716

For the Three Months

Ended October 5, 2019

In thousands

    

Sporting Goods

    

Corp.

    

Total

Revenues from external customers

$

45,756

$

$

45,756

Operating income (loss)

 

3,223

 

(324)

 

2,899

Net income

 

2,269

 

271

 

2,540

As of and for the Nine Months

Ended October 5, 2019

In thousands

    

Sporting Goods

    

Corp.

    

Total

Revenues from external customers

$

133,497

$

$

133,497

Operating income (loss)

 

7,001

 

(1,237)

 

5,764

Net income (loss)

 

4,871

 

(188)

 

4,683

Total assets

$

148,664

$

7,352

$

156,016

Note G – Dividend Payment

On September 21, 2020, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.14 per common share to all shareholders of record on September 14, 2020. The total amount of the dividend was approximately $2.0 million and was charged against retained earnings.

On June 8, 2020, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share to all shareholders of record on June 1, 2020. The total amount of the dividend was approximately $1.7 million and was charged against retained earnings.

On March 16, 2020, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.125 per common share to all shareholders of record on March 9, 2020. The total amount of the dividend was approximately $1.8 million and was charged against retained earnings.

Note H – Earnings Per Share

The shares used in computation of the Company’s basic and diluted earnings per common share are as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

In thousands

2020

2019

2020

2019

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

14,128

 

14,440

 

14,117

 

14,455

Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted stock units

 

137

 

28

 

105

 

30

Weighted average common shares outstanding, assuming dilution

 

14,265

 

14,468

 

14,222

 

14,485

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Stock options that are anti-dilutive as to earnings per share and unvested restricted stock units which have a market condition for vesting that has not been achieved are ignored in the computation of dilutive earnings per share. The number of stock options and restricted stock units that were excluded in 2020 and 2019 were 57,569 and 80,950, respectively.

Note I – New Accounting Standards and Changes in Accounting Principles

With the exception of that discussed below, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements or changes in accounting pronouncements during the three and nine month periods ended October 3, 2020, as compared to the recent accounting pronouncements described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 28, 2019, that are of significance, or potential significance to the Company.

In January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU) 2017-04, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. The amendments in this update eliminate Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. The annual, or interim, goodwill impairment test is performed by comparing the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount. An impairment charge should be recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit's fair value; however, the loss recognized should not exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to that reporting unit. In addition, income tax effects from any tax deductible goodwill on the carrying amount of the reporting unit should be considered when measuring the goodwill impairment loss, if applicable.

The Company adopted this standard on December 29, 2019. The adoption of this standard did not have an impact to the financial statements of the Company.

Note J – Revenue from Contracts with Customers

Revenue Recognition – Effective December 31, 2017, we adopted ASC 606. The adoption of this standard did not impact the timing of revenue recognition for customer sales. Revenue is recognized when obligations under the terms of a contract with our customer are satisfied; generally this occurs with the transfer of control of our goods at a point in time based on shipping terms and transfer of title. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration we expect to receive in exchange for transferring goods. Sales, value add, and other taxes we collect concurrent with revenue-producing activities are excluded from revenue. Shipping and handling fees charged to customers are reported within revenue.

Gross-to-net sales adjustments – We recognize revenue net of various sales adjustments to arrive at net sales as reported on the statement of operations. These adjustments are referred to as gross-to-net sales adjustments and primarily fall into one of three categories; returns, warranties and customer allowances.

Returns – The Company records an accrued liability and reduction in sales for estimated product returns based upon historical experience. An accrued liability and reduction in sales is also recorded for approved return authorizations that have been communicated by the customer.

Warranties – Limited warranties are provided on certain products for varying periods. We record an accrued liability and reduction in sales for estimated future warranty claims based upon historical experience and management’s estimate of the level of future claims. Changes in the estimated amounts recognized in prior years are recorded as an adjustment to the accrued liability and sales in the current year.

Customer Allowances – Customer allowances are common practice in the industries in which the Company operates. These agreements are typically in the form of advertising subsidies, volume rebates and catalog allowances and are accounted for as a reduction to gross sales. The Company reviews such allowances on an ongoing basis and accruals are adjusted, if necessary, as additional information becomes available.

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Disaggregation of Revenue – We generate revenue from the sale of widely recognized sporting goods brands in basketball goals, archery, indoor and outdoor game recreation and fitness products. These products are sold through multiple sales channels that include; mass merchants, specialty dealers, key on-line retailers (“E-commerce”) and international. The following table depicts the disaggregation of revenue according to sales channel:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

    

October 3,

    

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands

2020

2019

2020

2019

Gross Sales by Channel:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Mass Merchants

$

36,234

$

20,757

$

77,418

$

51,025

Specialty Dealers

 

21,741

 

11,826

 

57,666

 

41,590

E-commerce

 

25,172

 

15,712

 

78,242

 

50,452

International

 

2,637

 

1,880

 

6,129

 

5,228

Other

598

637

1,669

2,079

Total Gross Sales

 

86,382

 

50,812

 

221,124

 

150,374

 

 

 

 

Less: Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments

 

 

 

 

Returns

 

2,117

 

1,473

 

5,538

 

4,353

Warranties

 

376

 

360

 

1,152

 

1,092

Customer Allowances

 

5,820

 

3,223

 

15,552

 

11,432

Total Gross-to-Net Sales Adjustments

 

8,313

 

5,056

 

22,242

 

16,877

Total Net Sales

$

78,069

$

45,756

$

198,882

$

133,497

Note K – Leases

We have operating leases for office, manufacturing and distribution facilities as well as for certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 5 years. As of October 3, 2020, the Company has not entered into any lease arrangements classified as a finance lease.

We determine if an arrangement is a lease at inception. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets, current operating lease liabilities and operating lease liabilities on our consolidated balance sheet. The Company has elected an accounting policy to not recognize short-term leases (one year or less) on the balance sheet. The Company also elected the package of practical expedients which applies to leases that commenced before the adoption date. By electing the package of practical expedients, the Company did not need to reassess the following; whether any existing contracts are or contain leases, the lease classification for any existing leases and initial direct costs for any existing leases.

ROU assets and operating lease liabilities are recognized based on the present value of future minimum lease payments over the lease term at commencement date. When the implicit rate of the lease is not provided or cannot be determined, we use our incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future payments. Lease terms may include options to extend or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise those options. Lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Components of lease expense and other information as follows:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

October 3,

October 5,

October 3,

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands

    

2020

    

2019

    

2020

    

2019

Lease Expense

 

  

 

  

Operating Lease Cost

$

197

$

164

$

610

$

608

Short-term Lease Cost

137

149

 

411

 

348

Variable Lease Cost

52

47

 

169

 

188

Total Operating Lease Cost

386

$

360

$

1,190

$

1,144

Operating Lease - Operating Cash Flows

$

182

$

156

$

557

$

552

New ROU Assets - Operating Leases

$

56

$

108

$

744

$

833

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Other information about lease amounts recognized in our consolidated financial statements is summarized as follows:

Nine Months Ended

 

October 3,

October 5,

All Amounts in Thousands

    

2020

    

2019

 

Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term – Operating Leases

 

2.40

years

2.03

years

Weighted Average Discount Rate – Operating Leases

 

5.00

%

5.00

%

Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of October 3, 2020 were as follows:

All Amounts in Thousands

    

Year 1

$

738

Year 2

 

330

Year 3

 

211

Year 4

 

53

Year 5

 

27

Thereafter

 

1

Total future minimum lease payments

 

1,360

Less imputed interest

 

(76)

Total

$

1,284

 

Reported as of October 3, 2020

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

693

Long-term operating lease liabilities

 

591

Total

$

1,284

Note L – Commitments and Contingencies

The Company is involved in litigation arising in the normal course of business. The Company does not believe that the disposition or ultimate resolution of existing claims or lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains forward-looking statements relating to present or future trends or factors that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks include, but are not limited to: specific and overall impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic on Escalade’s financial condition and results of operations; Escalade’s plans and expectations surrounding the transition to its new Chief Executive Officer and all potential related effects and consequences; the impact of competitive products and pricing; product demand and market acceptance; new product development; Escalade’s ability to achieve its business objectives, especially with respect to its Sporting Goods business on which it has chosen to focus; Escalade’s ability to successfully achieve the anticipated results of strategic transactions, including the integration of the operations of acquired assets and businesses and of divestitures or discontinuances of certain operations, assets, brands, and products; the continuation and development of key customer, supplier, licensing and other business relationships; the ability to successfully negotiate the shifting retail environment and changes in consumer buying habits; the financial health of our customers; disruptions or delays in our business operations, including without limitation disruptions or delays in our supply chain, arising from political unrest, war, labor strikes, natural disasters, public health crises such as the coronavirus pandemic, and other events and circumstances beyond our control; Escalade’s ability to control costs; Escalade’s ability to successfully implement actions to lessen the potential impacts of tariffs and other trade restrictions applicable to our products and raw materials, including impacts on the costs of producing our goods, importing products and materials into our markets for sale, and on the pricing of our products; general economic conditions; fluctuation in operating results; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; changes in the securities markets; Escalade’s ability to obtain financing and to maintain compliance with the terms of such financing; the availability, integration and effective operation of information systems and other technology, and the potential interruption of such systems or technology; risks related to data security of privacy breaches; and other risks detailed from time to time in Escalade’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Escalade’s future financial performance could differ materially from the expectations of management contained herein. Escalade undertakes no obligation to release revisions to these forward-looking statements after the date of this report.

Overview

Escalade, Incorporated (Escalade, the Company, we, us or our) is focused on growing its Sporting Goods business through organic growth of existing categories, strategic acquisitions, and new product development. The Sporting Goods business competes in a variety of categories including basketball goals, archery, billiards, indoor and outdoor game recreation and fitness products. Strong brands and on-going investment in product development provide a solid foundation for building customer loyalty and continued growth.

Within the sporting goods industry, the Company has successfully built a robust market presence in several niche markets. This strategy is heavily dependent on expanding our customer base, barriers to entry, strong brands, excellent customer service and a commitment to innovation. A key strategic advantage is the Company’s established relationships with major customers that allow the Company to bring new products to market in a cost effective manner while maintaining a diversified portfolio of products to meet the demands of consumers. In addition to strategic customer relations, the Company has substantial manufacturing and import experience that enable it to be a low cost supplier.

To enhance growth opportunities, the Company has focused on promoting new product innovation and development and brand marketing. In addition, the Company has embarked on a strategy of acquiring companies or product lines that complement or expand the Company’s existing product lines or provide expansion into new or emerging categories in sporting goods. A key objective is the acquisition of product lines with barriers to entry that the Company can take to market through its established distribution channels or through new market channels. Significant synergies are achieved through assimilation of acquired product lines into the existing Company structure. The Company also sometimes divests or discontinues certain operations, assets, brands, and products that do not perform to the Company’s expectations or no longer fit with the Company’s strategic objectives.

Management believes that key indicators in measuring the success of these strategies are revenue growth, earnings growth, new product introductions, and the expansion of channels of distribution.

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COVID-19 Pandemic

The emergence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world, and particularly in the United States and China, presents significant risks to the Company, not all of which the Company is able to fully evaluate or even to foresee at the current time. Economic and health conditions in the United States and across most of the globe continue to change. In the short-term, demand for the Company’s products has increased, notably in our fitness products, basketball, playground, and indoor/outdoor games. Some of the increase in demand is likely due to consumers being required or encouraged by governmental authorities to stay at home, schools being closed, and employers requiring employees to work remotely and/or implementing furloughs and layoffs. Such increased demand may not continue and/or demand may decrease from historical levels depending on the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, the length of time it takes for normal economic and operating conditions to resume, additional governmental actions that may be taken and/or extensions of time for restrictions that have been imposed to date, and numerous other uncertainties.

In addition, increased customer demand for certain products presents challenges for the Company to anticipate and adjust inventory levels to meet such demand. So far, the Company has been able to obtain products from its suppliers on a timely basis, but management anticipates that there may be delays in the future due to factory and shipping capacities that may impact timing of shipments in the first half of 2021, if not sooner. The Company is seeking to alleviate such concerns by accelerating its timing for placing 2021 orders with its suppliers and by continuing to develop other potential sources of products and raw materials.

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the Company’s operations in the third quarter and may continue to do so indefinitely thereafter. All of these factors may have far reaching impacts on the Company’s business, operations, and financial results and conditions, directly and indirectly, including without limitation impacts on the health of the Company’s management and employees –many of whom are still working remotely, manufacturing, distribution, marketing and sales operations, customer and consumer behaviors, and on the overall economy. The scope and nature of these impacts, most of which are beyond the Company’s control, continue to evolve and the outcomes are uncertain.

Due to the above circumstances and as described generally in this Form 10-Q, the Company’s results of operations for the three and nine month periods ended October 3, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year. Management cannot predict the full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s sales channels, supply chain, manufacturing and distribution nor to economic conditions generally, including the effects on consumer spending. The ultimate extent of the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company is highly uncertain and will depend on future developments, and such effects could exist for an extended period of time even after the pandemic might end.

Results of Operations

The following schedule sets forth certain consolidated statement of operations data as a percentage of net revenue:

Three Months Ended 

Nine Months Ended 

 

    

October 3, 2020

    

October 5, 2019

    

October 3, 2020

    

October 5, 2019

 

Net revenue

 

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

100.0

%  

100.0

%

Cost of products sold

 

69.9

%  

78.1

%  

71.4

%  

76.4

%

Gross margin

 

30.1

%  

21.9

%  

28.6

%  

23.6

%

Selling, administrative and general expenses

 

13.3

%  

14.8

%  

15.0

%  

18.4

%

Amortization

 

0.4

%  

0.8

%  

0.5

%  

0.9

%

Operating income

 

16.4

%  

6.3

%  

13.1

%  

4.3

%

Revenue and Gross Margin

Sales increased by 70.6% for the third quarter of 2020, compared with the same period in the prior year. The increase in sales was attributable to growth in nearly all of our product categories, but most notably in our archery, outdoor and fitness categories, including basketball, Lifeline Fitness and Victory Tailgate. For the first nine months of 2020, sales were up 49.0% compared to prior year.

The overall gross margin percentage increased to 30.1% for the third quarter of 2020, compared to 21.9% for 2019 primarily due to factory absorption and product mix.

Gross margin percentage increased to 28.6% for the first nine months of 2020, compared to 23.6% for the same period in the prior year.

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses (SG&A) were $10.4 million for the third quarter of 2020 compared to $6.8 million for the same period in the prior year, an increase of $3.6 million or 52.7%. The increase in SG&A is in line with the growth of the business. SG&A as a percent of sales is 13.3% for the third quarter of 2020 compared with 14.8% for the same period in the prior year. For the first nine months of 2020, SG&A were $29.8 million compared to $24.6 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of $5.2 million or 21.1%. As a percent of sales, SG&A is 15.0% for the first nine months of 2020 compared with 18.4% for the same period in the prior year.

Provision for Income Taxes

The effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2020 was 20.0% compared to 14.6% for the same period last year.

Financial Condition and Liquidity

Total debt at the end of the first nine months of 2020 was zero, a decrease of $135 thousand from December 28, 2019. The following schedule summarizes the Company’s total debt:

    

October 3,

    

December 28,

    

October 5,

In thousands

2020

2019

2019

  

  

  

Note payable

$

$

135

$

135

Long term debt

 

 

 

5,221

Total

$

$

135

$

5,356

As a percentage of stockholders’ equity, total debt was zero, 0.1% and 4.2% at October 3, 2020, December 28, 2019, and October 5, 2019 respectively.

On March 24, 2020, the Company entered into a Second Amendment to the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (“2019 Restated Credit Agreement”) with its issuing bank, JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“Chase”), and the other lenders identified in the 2019 Restated Credit Agreement (collectively, the “Lender”). The sole purpose of the Second Amendment was to permit an increase in authorized stock repurchases, increasing the limit from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000.

The Company funds working capital requirements through operating cash flows and revolving credit agreements with its bank. Based on working capital requirements, the Company expects to have access to adequate levels of revolving credit to meet growth needs.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not Required.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Escalade maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s Exchange Act reports is 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 the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based closely on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, could provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management of the Company has evaluated, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act) during the third quarter of 2020.

There have been no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred since the beginning of the Company’s first quarter of 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

None.

Item 1A. RISK FACTORS.

None.

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

c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

    

    

    

(c) Total Number

    

(d) Maximum Number

(a) Total

of Shares (or Units)

(or Approximate Dollar

Number of

(b) Average

Purchased as Part

Value) of Shares (or

Shares (or

Price Paid

of Publicly

Units) that May Yet Be

Units)

per Share

Announced Plans

Purchased Under the

Period

Purchased

(or Unit)

or Programs

Plans or Programs

Share purchases prior to 7/11/2020 under the current repurchase program.

 

1,397,490

$

9.28

 

1,397,490

$

10,000,330

Third quarter purchases:

 

 

 

 

7/12/2020–8/8/2020

 

None

None

 

No Change

No Change

8/9/2020-9/5/2020

 

None

None

 

No Change

No Change

9/6/2020-10/3/2020

 

None

 

None

 

No Change

 

No Change

Total share purchases under the current program

 

1,397,490

$

9.28

 

1,397,490

$

10,000,330

The Company has one stock repurchase program which was established in February 2003 by the Board of Directors and which initially authorized management to expend up to $3,000,000 to repurchase shares on the open market as well as in private negotiated transactions. In February 2005, February 2006, August 2007 and February 2008 the Board of Directors increased the remaining balance on this plan to its original level of $3,000,000. In September 2019, the Board of Directors increased the stock repurchase program from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000. On March 24, 2020, the Board of Directors increased the stock repurchase program from $5,000,000 to $15,000,000. No additional stock repurchases yet have been made pursuant to the increased amount now available for stock repurchases. From its inception date through October 3, 2020, the Company has repurchased 1,397,490 shares of its common stock under this repurchase program for an aggregate price of $12,966,498. The repurchase program has no termination date and there have been no share repurchases that were not part of a publicly announced program.

Item 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

Item 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

Item 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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Item 6. EXHIBITS

Number

    

Description

3.1

 

Articles of Incorporation of Escalade, Incorporated. Incorporated by reference from the Company’s 2007 First Quarter Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

 

3.2

 

Amended By-laws of Escalade, Incorporated, as amended April 22, 2014. Incorporated by reference from the Company’s 2014 First Quarter Report on Form 10-Q.

 

 

 

31.1

 

Chief Executive Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.

 

 

 

31.2

 

Chief Financial Officer Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification.

 

 

 

32.1

 

Chief Executive Officer Section 1350 Certification.

 

 

 

32.2

 

Chief Financial Officer Section 1350 Certification.

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.INS

 

XBRL Instance Document

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

ESCALADE, INCORPORATED

 

 

 

 

Date: October 29, 2020

/s/ Stephen R. Wawrin

 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

(On behalf of the registrant and in his capacities as Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

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