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UNIFI INC - Quarter Report: 2022 October (Form 10-Q)

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended October 2, 2022

OR

 

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from            to           

Commission File Number: 1-10542

 

UNIFI, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

New York

 

11-2165495

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer

incorporation or organization)

 

Identification No.)

 

 

 

7201 West Friendly Avenue

 

 

Greensboro, North Carolina  

 

27410

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

(336) 294-4410

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.10 per share

UFI

New York Stock Exchange

 

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, a 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  

 

As of November 7, 2022, there were 18,035,684 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $0.10 per share, outstanding.

 

 

 


 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that relate to our plans, objectives, estimates, and goals.  Statements expressing expectations regarding our future, or projections or estimates relating to products, sales, revenues, expenditures, costs, strategies, initiatives, or earnings, are typical of such statements and are made under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements are based on management’s beliefs, assumptions and expectations about our future performance, considering the information currently available to management.  The words “believe,” “may,” “could,” “will,” “should,” “would,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “estimate,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,” “seek,” “strive,” and words of similar import, or the negative of such words, identify or signal the presence of forward-looking statements.  These statements are not statements of historical fact; and they involve risks and uncertainties that may cause our actual results, performance or financial condition to differ materially from the expectations of future results, performance or financial condition that we express or imply in any forward-looking statement.  Factors that could contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to:

 

the competitive nature of the textile industry and the impact of global competition;

 

changes in the trade regulatory environment and governmental policies and legislation;

 

the availability, sourcing and pricing of raw materials;

 

general domestic and international economic and industry conditions in markets where the Company competes, including economic and political factors over which the Company has no control;

 

changes in consumer spending, customer preferences, fashion trends and end uses for the Company’s products;

 

the financial condition of the Company’s customers;

 

the loss of a significant customer or brand partner;

 

natural disasters, industrial accidents, power or water shortages, extreme weather conditions and other disruptions at one of the Company’s facilities;

 

the disruption of operations, global demand, or financial performance as a result of catastrophic or extraordinary events, including epidemics or pandemics such as the recent strains of coronavirus (“COVID-19”);

 

the success of the Company’s strategic business initiatives;

 

the volatility of financial and credit markets;

 

the ability to service indebtedness and fund capital expenditures and strategic business initiatives;

 

the availability of and access to credit on reasonable terms;

 

changes in foreign currency exchange, interest and inflation rates;

 

fluctuations in production costs;

 

the ability to protect intellectual property;

 

the strength and reputation of the Company’s brands;

 

employee relations;

 

the ability to attract, retain and motivate key employees;

 

the impact of climate change or environmental, health and safety regulations;

 

the impact of tax laws, the judicial or administrative interpretations of tax laws and/or changes in such laws or interpretations; and

 

other factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2022 or in the Company’s other periodic reports and information filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

All such factors are difficult to predict, contain uncertainties that may materially affect actual results and may be beyond our control.  New factors emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for management to predict all such factors or to assess the impact of each such factor on the Company.  Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statement is made, except as may be required by federal securities laws.

In light of all the above considerations, we reiterate that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, and we caution you not to rely on them as such.

 


UNIFI, INC.

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 2, 2022

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of October 2, 2022 and July 3, 2022

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Three Months Ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the Three Months Ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

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

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Controls and Procedures

 

24

 

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Legal Proceedings

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits

 

25

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signatures

 

26

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1.

Financial Statements

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

47,200

 

 

$

53,290

 

Receivables, net

 

 

90,755

 

 

 

106,565

 

Inventories

 

 

165,063

 

 

 

173,295

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

1,432

 

 

 

160

 

Other current assets

 

 

14,336

 

 

 

18,956

 

Total current assets

 

 

318,786

 

 

 

352,266

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

 

219,430

 

 

 

216,338

 

Operating lease assets

 

 

8,247

 

 

 

8,829

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,422

 

 

 

2,497

 

Other non-current assets

 

 

8,940

 

 

 

8,788

 

Total assets

 

$

557,825

 

 

$

588,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

44,428

 

 

$

73,544

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

1,526

 

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

2,075

 

 

 

2,190

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

11,875

 

 

 

11,726

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

18,421

 

 

 

19,806

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

78,724

 

 

 

108,792

 

Long-term debt

 

 

114,919

 

 

 

102,309

 

Non-current operating lease liabilities

 

 

6,263

 

 

 

6,736

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

4,935

 

 

 

4,983

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

4,685

 

 

 

4,449

 

Total liabilities

 

 

209,526

 

 

 

227,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.10 par value (500,000,000 shares authorized; 18,011,873 and 17,979,362

   shares issued and outstanding as of October 2, 2022 and July 3, 2022, respectively)

 

 

1,801

 

 

 

1,798

 

Capital in excess of par value

 

 

66,709

 

 

 

66,120

 

Retained earnings

 

 

345,302

 

 

 

353,136

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

 

(65,513

)

 

 

(59,605

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

 

348,299

 

 

 

361,449

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

557,825

 

 

$

588,718

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

1


 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net sales

 

$

179,519

 

 

$

195,992

 

Cost of sales

 

 

172,956

 

 

 

169,895

 

Gross profit

 

 

6,563

 

 

 

26,097

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

11,773

 

 

 

12,670

 

Provision (benefit) for bad debts

 

 

174

 

 

 

(80

)

Other operating (income) expense, net

 

 

(689

)

 

 

256

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(4,695

)

 

 

13,251

 

Interest income

 

 

(547

)

 

 

(258

)

Interest expense

 

 

1,247

 

 

 

696

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(280

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

(5,100

)

 

 

13,093

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

2,734

 

 

 

4,413

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

$

8,680

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income per common share:

 

Basic

 

$

(0.44

)

 

$

0.47

 

Diluted

 

$

(0.44

)

 

$

0.46

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 


2


 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

$

8,680

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation adjustments

 

 

(5,908

)

 

 

(6,926

)

Changes in interest rate swaps, net of tax of

   nil and $77, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

256

 

Other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

(5,908

)

 

 

(6,670

)

Comprehensive (loss) income

 

$

(13,742

)

 

$

2,010

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3


 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Capital in Excess of Par Value

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

Balance at July 3, 2022

 

 

17,979

 

 

$

1,798

 

 

$

66,120

 

 

$

353,136

 

 

$

(59,605

)

 

$

361,449

 

Options exercised

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17

 

Conversion of equity units

 

 

31

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

591

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

591

 

Common stock withheld in satisfaction of tax

  withholding obligations under net share settle

  transactions

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

(16

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(16

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,908

)

 

 

(5,908

)

Net loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,834

)

 

 

 

 

 

(7,834

)

Balance at October 2, 2022

 

 

18,012

 

 

$

1,801

 

 

$

66,709

 

 

$

345,302

 

 

$

(65,513

)

 

$

348,299

 

 

 

 

 

Shares

 

 

Common Stock

 

 

Capital in Excess of Par Value

 

 

Retained Earnings

 

 

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

 

 

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

Balance at June 27, 2021

 

 

18,490

 

 

$

1,849

 

 

$

65,205

 

 

$

344,797

 

 

$

(53,432

)

 

$

358,419

 

Options exercised

 

 

9

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conversion of equity units

 

 

38

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

(4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock-based compensation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

582

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

582

 

Common stock withheld in satisfaction of tax

  withholding obligations under net share settle

  transactions

 

 

(13

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(14

)

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(6,670

)

 

 

(6,670

)

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,680

 

 

 

 

 

 

8,680

 

Balance at September 26, 2021

 

 

18,524

 

 

$

1,852

 

 

$

65,770

 

 

$

353,477

 

 

$

(60,102

)

 

$

360,997

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4


 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

$

53,290

 

 

$

78,253

 

Operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

 

 

(7,834

)

 

 

8,680

 

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash used by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(280

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

6,740

 

 

 

6,365

 

Non-cash compensation expense

 

 

633

 

 

 

660

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(373

)

 

 

(3,463

)

Other, net

 

 

324

 

 

 

(100

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

13,800

 

 

 

(9,462

)

Inventories

 

 

6,475

 

 

 

(12,190

)

Other current assets

 

 

4,026

 

 

 

(1,056

)

Income taxes

 

 

(789

)

 

 

2,606

 

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

 

(28,615

)

 

 

(7,393

)

Other, net

 

 

16

 

 

 

(175

)

Net cash used by operating activities

 

 

(5,892

)

 

 

(15,808

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

 

(11,198

)

 

 

(9,300

)

Other, net

 

 

(222

)

 

 

31

 

Net cash used by investing activities

 

 

(11,420

)

 

 

(9,269

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from ABL Revolver

 

 

65,500

 

 

 

 

Payments on ABL Revolver

 

 

(52,300

)

 

 

 

Payments on ABL Term Loan

 

 

(2,500

)

 

 

(2,500

)

Proceeds from construction financing

 

 

2,449

 

 

 

882

 

Payments on finance lease obligations

 

 

(436

)

 

 

(927

)

Other, net

 

 

 

 

 

(222

)

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

 

12,713

 

 

 

(2,767

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(1,491

)

 

 

(853

)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(6,090

)

 

 

(28,697

)

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

47,200

 

 

$

49,556

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

5


 

Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

1.  Background

Unifi, Inc., a New York corporation formed in 1969 (together with its subsidiaries, “UNIFI,” the “Company,” “we,” “us” or “our”), is a multinational company that manufactures and sells innovative recycled and synthetic products, made from polyester and nylon, primarily to other yarn manufacturers and knitters and weavers (UNIFI’s “direct customers”) that produce yarn and/or fabric for the apparel, hosiery, home furnishings, automotive, industrial, and other end-use markets (UNIFI’s “indirect customers”).  We sometimes refer to these indirect customers as “brand partners.” Polyester products include partially oriented yarn (“POY”), textured, solution and package dyed, twisted, beamed, and draw wound yarns, and each is available in virgin or recycled varieties. Recycled solutions, made from both pre-consumer and post-consumer waste, include plastic bottle flake (“Flake”), polyester polymer beads (“Chip”), and staple fiber.  Nylon products include virgin or recycled textured, solution dyed, and spandex covered yarns.

UNIFI maintains one of the textile industry’s most comprehensive product offerings that include a range of specialized, value-added and commodity solutions, with principal geographic markets in North America, Central America, South America, Asia, and Europe. UNIFI has direct manufacturing operations in four countries and participates in joint ventures with operations in Israel and the United States (“U.S.”).

 

2.  Basis of Presentation; Condensed Notes

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information. As contemplated by the instructions of the SEC to Form 10-Q, the following notes have been condensed and, therefore, do not contain all disclosures required in connection with annual financial statements.  Reference should be made to UNIFI’s year-end audited consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 3, 2022 (the “2022 Form 10-K”).

The financial information included in this report has been prepared by UNIFI, without audit.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which consist of normal, recurring adjustments, considered necessary for a fair statement of the results for interim periods have been included.  Nevertheless, the results shown for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected for the full year.  The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make use of estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported and certain financial statement disclosures.  Actual results may vary from these estimates.

All amounts, except per share amounts, are presented in thousands (000s), except as otherwise noted.

The fiscal quarter for each of Unifi, Inc., its primary domestic operating subsidiaries and its subsidiary in El Salvador ended on October 2, 2022. Unifi, Inc.’s remaining material operating subsidiaries’ fiscal quarter ended on September 30, 2022. There were no significant transactions or events that occurred between Unifi, Inc.’s fiscal quarter end and such wholly owned subsidiaries’ fiscal quarter end. The three-month periods ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021 both consisted of 13 weeks. 

 

3.  Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Based on UNIFI’s review of Accounting Standards Updates issued since the filing of the 2022 Form 10-K, there have been no newly issued or newly applicable accounting pronouncements that have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements.

 

4.  Revenue

The following tables present net sales disaggregated by (i) classification of customer type and (ii) REPREVE® Fiber sales:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Third-party manufacturer

 

$

178,212

 

 

$

193,297

 

Service

 

 

1,307

 

 

 

2,695

 

Net sales

 

$

179,519

 

 

$

195,992

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

REPREVE® Fiber

 

$

49,179

 

 

$

71,906

 

All other products and services

 

 

130,340

 

 

 

124,086

 

Net sales

 

$

179,519

 

 

$

195,992

 

Third-Party Manufacturer

Third-party manufacturer revenue is primarily generated through sales to direct customers. Such sales represent satisfaction of UNIFI’s performance obligations required by the associated revenue contracts. Each of UNIFI’s reportable segments derives revenue from sales to third-party manufacturers.

Service Revenue

Service revenue is primarily generated, as services are rendered, through fulfillment of toll manufacturing of textile products or transportation services governed by written agreements. Such toll manufacturing and transportation services represent satisfaction of UNIFI’s performance obligations required by the associated revenue contracts.

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Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

REPREVE Fiber

REPREVE Fiber represents our collection of fiber products on our recycled platform, with or without added technologies.

Variable Consideration

For all variable consideration, where appropriate, UNIFI estimates the amount using the expected value method, which takes into consideration historical experience, current contractual requirements, specific known market events and forecasted customer buying and payment patterns. Overall, these reserves reflect UNIFI’s best estimates of the amount of consideration to which the customer is entitled based on the terms of the contracts. Variable consideration has been immaterial to UNIFI’s financial statements for all periods presented.

 

5.  Long-Term Debt

Debt Obligations

The following table and narrative presents the detail of UNIFI’s debt obligations.

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted Average

 

 

 

 

 

Scheduled

 

Interest Rate as of

 

Principal Amounts as of

 

 

 

Maturity Date

 

October 2, 2022

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

ABL Revolver

 

December 2023

 

 

4.5

%

 

 

$

54,500

 

 

$

41,300

 

ABL Term Loan

 

December 2023

 

 

4.1

%

 

 

 

62,500

 

 

 

65,000

 

Finance lease obligations

 

(1)

 

 

3.6

%

 

 

 

7,554

 

 

 

7,261

 

Construction financing

 

(2)

 

 

1.8

%

 

 

 

2,450

 

 

 

729

 

Total debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

127,004

 

 

 

114,290

 

Current ABL Term Loan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(10,000

)

 

 

(10,000

)

Current portion of finance lease obligations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,875

)

 

 

(1,726

)

Unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(210

)

 

 

(255

)

Total long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

114,919

 

 

$

102,309

 

 

(1)

Scheduled maturity dates for finance lease obligations range from March 2025 to November 2027.

(2)

Refer to the discussion below under the subheading “Construction Financing” for further information.

ABL Facility

Since the filing of the 2022 Form 10-K, Unifi, Inc. entered into the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Sixth Amendment”) on September 2, 2022. The Sixth Amendment modified the Trigger Level (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement and which relates to, among other things, the requirement to maintain a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement)) such that it occurs when Excess Availability (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement) falls below (a) for the period beginning on September 2, 2022 through and including the date that is 60 days after such date, $16,500 and (b) at all other times, the greatest of (i) $10.0 million, (ii) 20% of the Maximum Revolver Amount (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement), and (iii) 12.5% of the sum of the Maximum Revolver Amount plus the outstanding principal amount of the Term Loan (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement).  

On October 28, 2022, Unifi, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “2022 Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders. The 2022 Credit Agreement provides for a $230,000 senior secured credit facility (the “2022 ABL Facility”), including a $115,000 revolving credit facility and a term loan that can be reset up to a maximum amount of $115,000, once per fiscal year, if certain conditions are met. The 2022 ABL Facility has a maturity date of October 28, 2027.

Prior to entering the 2022 Credit Agreement, Unifi, Inc. and certain of its subsidiaries maintained a similar credit agreement that established a $200,000 senior secured credit facility (the “Prior ABL Facility”), including a $100,000 revolving credit facility (the “Prior ABL Revolver”) and a term loan that could be reset up to a maximum amount of $100,000, once per fiscal year, if certain conditions were met (the “Prior ABL Term Loan”). The Prior ABL Facility had a maturity date of December 18, 2023.

Borrowings under the 2022 ABL Facility bear interest at SOFR plus 0.10% plus an applicable margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, or the Base Rate (as defined in the 2022 Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin of 0.25% to 0.75%, with interest paid on a monthly basis. Prior ABL Facility borrowings bore interest at LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 1.25% to 1.75%, or the Base Rate (as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement) plus an applicable margin of 0.25% to 0.75%, with interest paid on a monthly basis.

Construction Financing

In May 2021, UNIFI entered into an agreement with a third party lender that provides for construction-period financing for certain texturing machinery included in our capital allocation plans. UNIFI records project costs to construction in progress and the corresponding liability to construction financing (within long-term debt). The agreement provides for monthly, interest-only payments during the construction period, at a rate of SOFR plus 1.25%, and contains terms customary for a financing of this type.

Each borrowing under the agreement provides for 60 monthly payments, which will commence upon the completion of the construction period with an interest rate of approximately 4.4%. In connection with this construction financing arrangement, UNIFI has borrowed a total of $5,672 and transitioned $3,222 of completed asset costs to finance lease obligations as of October 2, 2022.

7


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Scheduled Debt Maturities

The following table presents the scheduled maturities of UNIFI’s outstanding debt obligations:

 

 

 

Fiscal 2023

 

 

Fiscal 2024

 

 

Fiscal 2025

 

 

Fiscal 2026

 

 

Fiscal 2027

 

 

Thereafter

 

ABL Revolver

 

$

 

 

$

54,500

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

ABL Term Loan

 

 

7,500

 

 

 

55,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

1,400

 

 

 

1,926

 

 

 

1,843

 

 

 

1,406

 

 

 

890

 

 

 

89

 

Total (1)

 

$

8,900

 

 

$

111,426

 

 

$

1,843

 

 

$

1,406

 

 

$

890

 

 

$

89

 

 

(1)

Total reported excludes $2,450 of construction financing, described above.

 

6.  Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes and effective tax rate were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

2,734

 

 

$

4,413

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

(53.6

)%

 

 

33.7

%

Income Tax Expense

 

UNIFI’s provision for income taxes for the three months ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021 was calculated by applying the estimated annual effective tax rate to year-to-date pre-tax book income and adjusting for discrete items that occurred during the period.

The effective tax rate for the three months ended October 2, 2022 was lower than the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to an increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets and current U.S. tax on global intangible low-tax income (“GILTI”).    

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 26, 2021 was higher than the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to earnings taxed at higher rates in foreign jurisdictions, deferred tax on unremitted earnings, and foreign withholding taxes.

Unrecognized Tax Benefits

UNIFI regularly assesses the outcomes of both completed and ongoing examinations to ensure that its provision for income taxes is sufficient. Certain returns that remain open to examination have utilized carryforward tax attributes generated in prior tax years, including net operating losses, which could potentially be revised upon examination.

 

7.  Shareholders’ Equity

On October 31, 2018, UNIFI announced that its Board of Directors (the “Board”) approved a share repurchase program (the “2018 SRP”) under which UNIFI is authorized to acquire up to $50,000 of its common stock. Under the 2018 SRP, purchases may be made from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices, through private transactions or block trades. The timing and amount of repurchases will depend on market conditions, share price, applicable legal requirements and other factors. The share repurchase authorization is discretionary and has no expiration date. Repurchases, if any, are expected to be financed through cash generated from operations and borrowings under the ABL Revolver, and are subject to applicable limitations and restrictions as set forth in the ABL Facility. UNIFI may discontinue repurchases at any time that management determines additional purchases are not beneficial or advisable.

 

The following table summarizes UNIFI’s repurchases and retirements of its common stock under the 2018 SRP for the fiscal periods noted:

 

 

Total Number

of Shares

Repurchased as

Part of Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs

 

 

Average Price

Paid per Share

 

 

Approximate Dollar

Value that May

Yet Be Repurchased

Under Publicly

Announced Plans

or Programs

 

Fiscal 2019

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

50,000

 

Fiscal 2020

 

 

84

 

 

$

23.72

 

 

$

48,008

 

Fiscal 2021

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

48,008

 

Fiscal 2022

 

 

617

 

 

$

14.84

 

 

$

38,859

 

Fiscal 2023 (through October 2, 2022)

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

$

38,859

 

Total

 

 

701

 

 

$

15.90

 

 

$

38,859

 

Repurchased shares are retired and have the status of authorized and unissued shares.  The cost of the repurchased shares is recorded as a reduction to common stock to the extent of the par value of the shares acquired and the remainder is allocated between capital in excess of par value and retained earnings, on a pro rata basis.

 

8


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 

8.  Stock-Based Compensation

On October 29, 2020, UNIFI’s shareholders approved the Unifi, Inc. Second Amended and Restated 2013 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2020 Plan”). The 2020 Plan set the number of shares available for future issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2020 Plan to 850.  No additional awards can be granted under prior plans; however, awards outstanding under a respective prior plan remain subject to that plan’s provisions.

The following table provides the number of awards remaining available for future issuance under the 2020 Plan as of October 2, 2022:

Authorized under the 2020 Plan

 

 

850

 

Plus: Awards expired, forfeited or otherwise terminated unexercised

 

 

1

 

Less: Awards granted to employees

 

 

(209

)

Less: Awards granted to non-employee directors

 

 

(42

)

Available for issuance under the 2020 Plan

 

 

600

 

 

On October 27, 2021, UNIFI’s shareholders approved the Unifi, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”) as described in Unifi, Inc.’s Definitive Proxy Statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on September 2, 2021. The ESPP reserved 100 Company shares, is intended to be a qualified plan under applicable tax law, and allows eligible employees to purchase Company shares at a 15% discount from market value. ESPP activity is reflected as options exercised in the condensed consolidated statements of shareholders’ equity.

 

9.  Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Non-Financial Assets and Liabilities

Financial Instruments

Grantor Trust

The UNIFI, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the “DCP”), established in fiscal 2022, is an unfunded non-qualified deferred compensation plan in which certain key employees are eligible to participate.  The fair value of the investment assets held by the grantor trust established in connection with the DCP were approximately $2,523 and $2,196 as of October 2, 2022 and July 3, 2022, respectively, and are classified as trading securities within Other non-current assets.  The grantor trust assets have readily-available market values and are classified as Level 1 trading securities in the fair value hierarchy. Trading gains and losses associated with these investments are recorded to Other operating (income) expense, net. The associated DCP liability is recorded within Other long-term liabilities, and any increase or decrease in the liability is also recorded in Other operating (income) expense, net.  During fiscal 2023, we recorded losses on investments held by the trust of $49.

Derivative Instruments

UNIFI uses derivative financial instruments such as foreign currency forward contracts or interest rate swaps to reduce its ongoing business exposures to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates or interest rates.  UNIFI does not enter into derivative contracts for speculative purposes.  As of October 2, 2022, there were no outstanding derivative instruments.

 

For the three months ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021, there were no significant changes to UNIFI’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value, and there were no transfers into or out of the levels of the fair value hierarchy.

 

UNIFI believes that there have been no significant changes to its credit risk profile or the interest rates available to UNIFI for debt issuances with similar terms and average maturities, and UNIFI estimates that the fair values of its debt obligations approximate the carrying amounts.  Other financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, receivables, accounts payable and accrued expenses.  The financial statement carrying amounts of these items approximate the fair values due to their short-term nature.

 

10.  Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of and the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, as applicable, consist of the following:

 

 

Foreign

Currency

Translation

Adjustments

 

 

Changes in Interest

Rate Swaps

 

 

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Loss

 

Balance at July 3, 2022

 

$

(59,605

)

 

$

 

 

$

(59,605

)

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

(5,908

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,908

)

Balance at October 2, 2022

 

$

(65,513

)

 

$

 

 

$

(65,513

)

 

A summary of the after-tax effects of the components of other comprehensive loss, net for the three-month period ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021 is included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive (loss) income.

 

9


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 

11.  Earnings Per Share

The components of the calculation of earnings per share (“EPS”) are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

$

8,680

 

Basic weighted average shares

 

 

18,001

 

 

 

18,515

 

Net potential common share equivalents

 

 

 

 

 

482

 

Diluted weighted average shares

 

 

18,001

 

 

 

18,997

 

Excluded from the calculation of common share equivalents:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Anti-dilutive common share equivalents

 

 

618

 

 

 

287

 

Excluded from the calculation of diluted shares:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unvested stock options that vest upon achievement of certain market conditions

 

 

333

 

 

 

333

 

 

The calculation of EPS is based on the weighted average number of Unifi, Inc.’s common shares outstanding for the applicable period.  The calculation of diluted EPS presents the effect of all potential dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the respective period, unless the effect of doing so is anti-dilutive.

 

12.  Commitments and Contingencies

Collective Bargaining Agreements

While employees of UNIFI’s Brazilian operations are unionized, none of the labor force employed by UNIFI’s domestic or other foreign subsidiaries is currently covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Environmental

On September 30, 2004, Unifi Kinston, LLC (“UK”), a subsidiary of Unifi, Inc., completed its acquisition of polyester filament manufacturing assets located in Kinston, North Carolina (“Kinston”) from Invista S.a.r.l. (“INVISTA”).  The land for the Kinston site was leased pursuant to a 99-year ground lease (the “Ground Lease”) with E.I. DuPont de Nemours (“DuPont”).  Since 1993, DuPont has been investigating and cleaning up the Kinston site under the supervision of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (“DEQ”) pursuant to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Corrective Action program.  The program requires DuPont to identify all potential areas of environmental concern (“AOCs”), assess the extent of containment at the identified AOCs and remediate the AOCs to comply with applicable regulatory standards.  Effective March 20, 2008, UK entered into a lease termination agreement associated with conveyance of certain assets at the Kinston site to DuPont.  This agreement terminated the Ground Lease and relieved UK of any future responsibility for environmental remediation, other than participation with DuPont, if so called upon, with regard to UK’s period of operation of the Kinston site, which was from 2004 to 2008.  At this time, UNIFI has no basis to determine if or when it will have any responsibility or obligation with respect to the AOCs or the extent of any potential liability for the same. UK continues to own property (the “Kentec site”) acquired in the 2004 transaction with INVISTA that has contamination from DuPont’s prior operations and is monitored by DEQ.  The Kentec site has been remediated by DuPont, and DuPont has received authority from DEQ to discontinue further remediation, other than natural attenuation.  Prior to transfer of responsibility to UK, DuPont and UK had a duty to monitor and report the environmental status of the Kentec site to DEQ. Effective April 10, 2019, UK assumed sole remediator responsibility of the Kentec site pursuant to its contractual obligations with INVISTA and received $180 of net monitoring and reporting costs due from DuPont.  In connection with monitoring, UK expects to sample and report to DEQ annually. At this time, UNIFI does not expect any active site remediation will be required but expects that any costs associated with active site remediation, if ever required, would likely be immaterial.

13.  Related Party Transactions

There were no related party receivables as of October 2, 2022 or July 3, 2022.

 

Related party payables for Salem Leasing Corporation consisted of the following:

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

Accounts payable

 

$

396

 

 

$

432

 

Operating lease obligations

 

 

732

 

 

 

811

 

Finance lease obligations

 

 

4,624

 

 

 

4,933

 

Total related party payables

 

$

5,752

 

 

$

6,176

 

 

The following were the Company’s significant related party transactions:

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

Affiliated Entity

 

Transaction Type

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Salem Leasing Corporation

 

Payments for transportation equipment costs and finance lease debt service

 

$

1,199

 

 

$

1,028

 

 

10


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 

14.  Business Segment Information

UNIFI defines operating segments as components of the organization for which discrete financial information is available and operating results are evaluated on a regular basis by UNIFI’s principal executive officer, who is the chief operating decision maker (the “CODM”), in order to assess performance and allocate resources. Characteristics of UNIFI which were relied upon in making the determination of reportable segments include the nature of the products sold, the internal organizational structure, the trade policies in the geographic regions in which UNIFI operates, and the information that is regularly reviewed by the CODM for the purpose of assessing performance and allocating resources.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, UNIFI realigned its operating and reportable segments to correspond with changes to its operating model, management structure, and organizational responsibilities, reflecting the manner in which business performance is evaluated, resources are allocated, and financial statement users can best understand the results of operations. Accordingly, UNIFI is now reporting the Americas Segment, Brazil Segment, and Asia Segment. The Americas Segment represents the combination of the previously reported Polyester Segment, Nylon Segment, and All Other category. There are no changes to the composition of the historical Brazil Segment and Asia Segment. Comparative prior period disclosures have been updated to conform to the new presentation.

UNIFI has three reportable segments.

 

The operations within the Americas Segment exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics and primarily sell into an economic trading zone covered by the USMCA and CAFTA-DR to similar customers utilizing similar methods of distribution. These operations derive revenues primarily from manufacturing synthetic and recycled textile products with sales primarily to yarn manufacturers, knitters, and weavers that produce yarn and/or fabric for the apparel, hosiery, automotive, home furnishings, industrial, medical, and other end-use markets principally in North and Central America. The Americas Segment consists of sales and manufacturing operations in the U.S., El Salvador, and Colombia.

 

The Brazil Segment primarily manufactures and sells polyester-based products to knitters and weavers that produce fabric for the apparel, automotive, home furnishings, industrial, and other end-use markets principally in Brazil.  The Brazil Segment includes a manufacturing location and sales offices in Brazil.

 

The operations within the Asia Segment exhibit similar long-term economic characteristics and sell to similar customers utilizing similar methods of distribution primarily in Asia and Europe. The Asia Segment primarily sources synthetic and recycled textile products from third-party suppliers and sells to other yarn manufacturers, knitters, and weavers that produce fabric for the apparel, automotive, home furnishings, industrial, and other end-use markets principally in Asia.  The Asia Segment includes sales offices in China, Turkey, and Hong Kong.

UNIFI evaluates the operating performance of its segments based upon Segment Profit, which represents segment gross profit (loss) plus segment depreciation expense. This measurement of segment profit or loss best aligns segment reporting with the current assessments and evaluations performed by, and information provided to, the CODM.

The accounting policies for the segments are consistent with UNIFI’s accounting policies.  Intersegment sales are omitted from segment disclosures, as they are (i) insignificant to UNIFI’s segments and eliminated from consolidated reporting and (ii) excluded from segment evaluations performed by the CODM.

Selected financial information is presented below:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended October 2, 2022

 

 

 

Americas

 

 

Brazil

 

 

Asia

 

 

Total

 

Net sales

 

$

107,644

 

 

$

38,879

 

 

$

32,996

 

 

$

179,519

 

Cost of sales

 

 

112,513

 

 

 

32,092

 

 

 

28,351

 

 

 

172,956

 

Gross (loss) profit

 

 

(4,869

)

 

 

6,787

 

 

 

4,645

 

 

 

6,563

 

Segment depreciation expense

 

 

5,480

 

 

 

470

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,950

 

Segment Profit

 

$

611

 

 

$

7,257

 

 

$

4,645

 

 

$

12,513

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended September 26, 2021

 

 

 

Americas

 

 

Brazil

 

 

Asia

 

 

Total

 

Net sales

 

$

110,826

 

 

$

33,738

 

 

$

51,428

 

 

$

195,992

 

Cost of sales

 

 

101,640

 

 

 

23,798

 

 

 

44,457

 

 

 

169,895

 

Gross profit

 

 

9,186

 

 

 

9,940

 

 

 

6,971

 

 

 

26,097

 

Segment depreciation expense

 

 

5,075

 

 

 

383

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,458

 

Segment Profit

 

$

14,261

 

 

$

10,323

 

 

$

6,971

 

 

$

31,555

 

 

11


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 

The reconciliations of segment gross profit to consolidated (loss) income before income taxes are as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Americas

 

$

(4,869

)

 

$

9,186

 

Brazil

 

 

6,787

 

 

 

9,940

 

Asia

 

 

4,645

 

 

 

6,971

 

Segment gross profit

 

 

6,563

 

 

 

26,097

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

11,773

 

 

 

12,670

 

Provision (benefit) for bad debts

 

 

174

 

 

 

(80

)

Other operating (income) expense, net

 

 

(689

)

 

 

256

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(4,695

)

 

 

13,251

 

Interest income

 

 

(547

)

 

 

(258

)

Interest expense

 

 

1,247

 

 

 

696

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(280

)

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

$

(5,100

)

 

$

13,093

 

 

There have been no material changes in segment assets during fiscal 2023.

 

 

15.  Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

Included within Other non-current assets are UNIFI’s investments in unconsolidated affiliates: U.N.F. Industries, Ltd. (“UNF”); and UNF America LLC (“UNFA”) (collectively “UNFs”).

U.N.F. Industries, Ltd.

Raw material and production services for UNF are provided by Nilit Ltd. under separate supply and services agreements. UNF’s fiscal year end is December 31, and it is a registered Israeli private company located in Migdal Ha-Emek, Israel.

UNF America LLC

Raw material and production services for UNFA are provided by Nilit America Inc. under separate supply and services agreements.  UNFA’s fiscal year end is December 31, and it is a limited liability company located in Ridgeway, Virginia. UNFA is treated as a partnership for its income tax reporting.

In conjunction with the formation of UNFA, UNIFI entered into a supply agreement with UNF and UNFA whereby UNIFI agreed to purchase all of its first quality nylon POY requirements for texturing (subject to certain exceptions) from either UNF or UNFA.  The supply agreement has no stated minimum purchase quantities and pricing is typically negotiated every six months, based on market rates.  As of October 2, 2022, UNIFI’s open purchase orders related to this supply agreement were $1,180.

UNIFI’s raw material purchases under this supply agreement consisted of the following:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

UNFA

 

$

7,401

 

 

$

5,830

 

UNF

 

 

37

 

 

 

71

 

Total

 

$

7,438

 

 

$

5,901

 

 

As of October 2, 2022 and July 3, 2022, UNIFI had combined accounts payable due to UNF and UNFA of $5,190 and $5,565, respectively.

UNIFI has determined that UNF and UNFA are variable interest entities and that UNIFI is the primary beneficiary of these entities, based on the terms of the supply agreement discussed above.  As a result, these entities should be consolidated with UNIFI’s financial results.  As (i) UNIFI purchases substantially all of the output from the two entities, (ii) the two entities’ balance sheets constitute 3% or less of UNIFI’s current assets and total assets, and (iii) such balances are not expected to comprise a larger portion in the future, UNIFI has not included the accounts of UNF and UNFA in its consolidated financial statements and instead is accounting for these entities as equity investments.  As of October 2, 2022, UNIFI’s combined investments in UNF and UNFA were $2,246.  The financial results of UNF and UNFA are included in UNIFI’s consolidated financial statements with a one-month lag, using the equity method of accounting and with intercompany profits eliminated in accordance with UNIFI’s accounting policy.  Other than the supply agreement discussed above, UNIFI does not provide any other commitments or guarantees related to either UNF or UNFA.

12


Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

Condensed balance sheet and income statement information for UNIFI’s unconsolidated affiliates (including reciprocal balances) are presented in the tables below.

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

Current assets

 

$

10,243

 

 

$

10,705

 

Non-current assets

 

 

576

 

 

 

605

 

Current liabilities

 

 

7,550

 

 

 

8,056

 

Non-current liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity and capital accounts

 

 

3,269

 

 

 

3,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIFI’s portion of undistributed earnings

 

 

2,187

 

 

 

2,013

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net sales

$

8,811

 

 

$

6,150

 

Gross profit

 

489

 

 

 

544

 

Income from operations

 

25

 

 

 

127

 

Net income

 

15

 

 

 

127

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

28

 

 

 

33

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distributions received

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16.  Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Cash payments for interest and taxes consist of the following: 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Interest, net of capitalized interest of $87 and $106, respectively

 

$

767

 

 

$

644

 

Income tax payments, net

 

 

2,928

 

 

 

5,091

 

 

Cash payments for taxes shown above consist primarily of income and withholding tax payments made by UNIFI in both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, net of refunds. The three months ended September 26, 2021 includes an income tax payment of $2,125 related to the recovery of non-income taxes in Brazil.

Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities

As of October 2, 2022 and July 3, 2022, $1,449 and $2,456, respectively, were included in accounts payable for unpaid capital expenditures. As of September 26, 2021 and June 27, 2021, $1,524 and $2,080, respectively, were included in accounts payable for unpaid capital expenditures.

During the three months ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021, UNIFI recorded non-cash activity relating to finance leases of $729 and $0, respectively.

 

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Unifi, Inc.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)

(Unaudited)

 

 

17.  Other Financial Data

Select balance sheet information is presented in the following table.

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

Receivables, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Customer receivables

 

$

86,183

 

 

$

99,963

 

  Allowance for uncollectible accounts

 

 

(1,632

)

 

 

(1,498

)

  Reserves for quality claims

 

 

(746

)

 

 

(860

)

  Net customer receivables

 

 

83,805

 

 

 

97,605

 

  Banker's acceptance notes

 

 

5,792

 

 

 

7,849

 

  Other receivables

 

 

1,158

 

 

 

1,111

 

    Total receivables, net

 

$

90,755

 

 

$

106,565

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Raw materials

 

$

65,609

 

 

$

69,994

 

  Supplies

 

 

11,963

 

 

 

11,953

 

  Work in process

 

 

9,702

 

 

 

10,358

 

  Finished goods

 

 

81,500

 

 

 

84,477

 

  Gross inventories

 

 

168,774

 

 

 

176,782

 

  Net realizable value adjustment

 

 

(3,711

)

 

 

(3,487

)

    Total inventories

 

$

165,063

 

 

$

173,295

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Recovery of non-income taxes, net

 

$

4,762

 

 

$

6,770

 

  Vendor deposits

 

 

4,508

 

 

 

6,910

 

  Prepaid expenses and other

 

 

2,615

 

 

 

3,004

 

  Value-added taxes receivable

 

 

1,963

 

 

 

1,987

 

  Contract assets

 

 

488

 

 

 

285

 

    Total other current assets

 

$

14,336

 

 

$

18,956

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Land

 

$

3,145

 

 

$

3,160

 

  Land improvements

 

 

16,443

 

 

 

16,443

 

  Buildings and improvements

 

 

165,565

 

 

 

164,252

 

  Assets under finance leases

 

 

11,498

 

 

 

10,921

 

  Machinery and equipment

 

 

638,747

 

 

 

635,699

 

  Computers, software and office equipment

 

 

25,630

 

 

 

25,348

 

  Transportation equipment

 

 

10,447

 

 

 

10,591

 

  Construction in progress

 

 

18,556

 

 

 

20,397

 

  Gross property, plant and equipment

 

 

890,031

 

 

 

886,811

 

  Less: accumulated depreciation

 

 

(666,337

)

 

 

(666,569

)

  Less: accumulated amortization – finance leases

 

 

(4,264

)

 

 

(3,904

)

    Total property, plant and equipment, net

 

$

219,430

 

 

$

216,338

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other non-current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Grantor trust

 

$

2,523

 

 

$

2,196

 

  Investments in unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

2,246

 

 

 

2,072

 

  Intangible assets, net

 

 

2,154

 

 

 

2,500

 

  Other

 

 

2,017

 

 

 

2,020

 

    Total other non-current assets

 

$

8,940

 

 

$

8,788

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Payroll and fringe benefits

 

$

10,830

 

 

$

9,414

 

  Utilities

 

 

2,010

 

 

 

2,287

 

  Deferred revenue

 

 

1,716

 

 

 

1,694

 

  Incentive compensation

 

 

559

 

 

 

3,916

 

  Property taxes and other

 

 

3,306

 

 

 

2,495

 

    Total other current liabilities

 

$

18,421

 

 

$

19,806

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  Nonqualified deferred compensation plan obligation

 

$

2,395

 

 

$

1,982

 

  Uncertain tax positions

 

 

1,751

 

 

 

1,575

 

  Other

 

 

539

 

 

 

892

 

    Total other long-term liabilities

 

$

4,685

 

 

$

4,449

 

 

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Item 2.

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

The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected UNIFI’s operations, along with material changes in financial condition, during the periods included in the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements. A reference to a “note” in this section refers to the accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. A reference to the “current period” refers to the three-month period ended October 2, 2022, while a reference to the “prior period” refers to the three-month period ended September 26, 2021.  Such references may be accompanied by certain phrases for added clarity. The current period and the prior period each consisted of 13 weeks.

Our discussions in this Item 2 focus on our results during, or as of, the three months ended October 2, 2022 and September 26, 2021, and, to the extent applicable, any material changes from the information discussed in the 2022 Form 10-K or other important intervening developments or information.  These discussions should be read in conjunction with the 2022 Form 10-K for more detailed and background information about our business, operations, and financial condition. Discussion of foreign currency translation is primarily associated with changes in the Brazilian Real (“BRL”) and changes in the Chinese Renminbi (“RMB”) versus the U.S. Dollar (“USD”). The BRL weighted average exchange rate was 5.25 BRL/USD and 5.24 BRL/USD for the current period and the prior period, respectively. The RMB weighted average exchange rate was 6.85 RMB/USD and 6.47 RMB/USD for the current period and the prior period, respectively.

All amounts, except per share amounts, are presented in thousands (000s), except as otherwise noted.

Overview and Significant General Matters

UNIFI focuses on delivering products and solutions to direct customers and brand partners throughout the world, leveraging our internal manufacturing capabilities and an enhanced global supply chain that delivers a diverse range of synthetic and recycled fibers and polymers. Our strategic initiatives include (i) leveraging our competitive advantages to grow market share in each of the major geographies we serve, (ii) expanding our presence in non-apparel markets with additional REPREVE® products, (iii) advancing the development and commercialization of innovative and sustainable solutions, and (iv) increasing brand awareness for REPREVE®. We believe our strategic initiatives will increase revenue and profitability and generate improved cash flows from operations.

COVID-19 Pandemic and the Current Economic Environment

UNIFI was able to navigate the negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to minimize the overall impact to UNIFI for fiscal 2022 and the first quarter of fiscal 2023. However, the current economic environment and significant decrease in textile product demand has adversely impacted our consolidated sales and profitability during the current period. In addition to the current unfavorable economic environment and the inventory destocking measures taken by brands and retailers, the following pressures have continued from fiscal 2022 into fiscal 2023: (i) the impact of inflation on consumer spending, (ii) rising interest rates, (iii) the Russia-Ukraine conflict, (iv) global input cost volatility, and (v) supply chain disruption and unpredictability. UNIFI will continue to monitor these and other aspects of the current economic environment, and work closely with stakeholders to ensure business continuity and liquidity.

Input Costs and Global Production Volatility

In addition to the escalation of input costs in fiscal 2022, UNIFI experienced inefficiencies in the global supply chain in connection with (i) freight costs and logistics slowdowns in foreign markets; (ii) a tighter labor pool in the U.S.; and (iii) suppressed productivity from our business partners resulting from pandemic-related lockdowns in certain regions, particularly Asia. Despite significant improvement in input and freight costs and a more stable labor pool during the current period, the global demand volatility and uncertainty that began in late fiscal 2022 has continued into the first quarter of fiscal 2023, as the threat of recession continues to create uncertainty for calendar 2022 and 2023. The existing challenges and future uncertainty, particularly for rising input costs, labor productivity, and global demand, could worsen and/or continue for prolonged periods, materially impacting our consolidated sales and gross profit. Also, the need for future selling price adjustments in connection with inflationary costs could impact our ability to retain current customer programs and compete successfully for new programs in certain regions.

Key Performance Indicators and Non-GAAP Financial Measures

UNIFI continuously reviews performance indicators to measure its success.  These performance indicators form the basis of management’s discussion and analysis included below:

 

sales volume and revenue for UNIFI and for each reportable segment;

 

gross profit and gross margin for UNIFI and for each reportable segment;

 

net (loss) income and diluted EPS;

 

Segment Profit, which equals segment gross profit plus segment depreciation expense;

 

unit conversion margin, which represents unit net sales price less unit raw material costs, for UNIFI and for each reportable segment;

 

working capital, which represents current assets less current liabilities;

 

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”), which represents net (loss) income before net interest expense, income tax expense and depreciation and amortization expense;

 

Adjusted EBITDA, which represents EBITDA adjusted to exclude, from time to time, certain other adjustments necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI;

 

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income, which represents net (loss) income calculated under GAAP, adjusted to exclude certain amounts which management believes do not reflect the ongoing operations and performance of UNIFI and/or for which exclusion may be necessary to understand and compare the underlying results of UNIFI;

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Adjusted EPS, which represents Adjusted Net (Loss) Income divided by UNIFI’s diluted weighted average common shares outstanding;

 

Adjusted Working Capital, which equals receivables plus inventories and other current assets, less accounts payable and other current liabilities; and

 

Net Debt, which represents debt principal less cash and cash equivalents.

EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net (Loss) Income, Adjusted EPS, Adjusted Working Capital, and Net Debt (collectively, the “non-GAAP financial measures”) are not determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered a substitute for performance measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The calculations of the non-GAAP financial measures are subjective, based on management’s belief as to which items should be included or excluded in order to provide the most reasonable and comparable view of the underlying operating performance of the business. We may, from time to time, modify the amounts used to determine our non-GAAP financial measures. When applicable, management’s discussion and analysis includes specific consideration for items that comprise the reconciliations of its non-GAAP financial measures. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures better reflect UNIFI’s underlying operations and performance and that their use, as operating performance measures, provides investors and analysts with a measure of operating results unaffected by differences in capital structures, capital investment cycles and ages of related assets, among otherwise comparable companies.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (i) as a measurement of operating performance because it assists us in comparing our operating performance on a consistent basis, as it removes the impact of items (a) directly related to our asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization) and/or (b) that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; (iii) as a valuation measure for evaluating our operating performance and our capacity to incur and service debt, fund capital expenditures and expand our business; and (iv) as one measure in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions. Adjusted EBITDA is a key performance metric utilized in the determination of variable compensation. We also believe Adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate supplemental measure of debt service capacity because it serves as a high-level proxy for cash generated from operations and is relevant to our fixed charge coverage ratio.

Management uses Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted EPS (i) as measurements of net operating performance because they assist us in comparing such performance on a consistent basis, as they remove the impact of (a) items that we would not expect to occur as a part of our normal business on a regular basis and (b) components of the provision for income taxes that we would not expect to occur as a part of our underlying taxable operations; (ii) for planning purposes, including the preparation of our annual operating budget; and (iii) as measures in determining the value of other acquisitions and dispositions.

Management uses Adjusted Working Capital as an indicator of UNIFI’s production efficiency and ability to manage inventories and receivables.

Management uses Net Debt as a liquidity and leverage metric to determine how much debt would remain if all cash and cash equivalents were used to pay down debt principal.


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Review of Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended October 2, 2022 Compared to Three Months Ended September 26, 2021

Consolidated Overview

The below tables provide:

 

the components of net (loss) income and the percentage increase or decrease over the prior period amounts, and

 

a reconciliation from net (loss) income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.

Following the tables is a discussion and analysis of the significant components of net (loss) income.

Net (loss) income

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

%

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

179,519

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

195,992

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

 

(8.4

)

Cost of sales

 

 

172,956

 

 

 

96.3

 

 

 

169,895

 

 

 

86.7

 

 

 

1.8

 

Gross profit

 

 

6,563

 

 

 

3.7

 

 

 

26,097

 

 

 

13.3

 

 

 

(74.9

)

SG&A

 

 

11,773

 

 

 

6.6

 

 

 

12,670

 

 

 

6.4

 

 

 

(7.1

)

Provision (benefit) for bad debts

 

 

174

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

 

(80

)

 

 

 

 

nm

 

Other operating (income) expense, net

 

 

(689

)

 

 

(0.4

)

 

 

256

 

 

 

0.1

 

 

nm

 

Operating (loss) income

 

 

(4,695

)

 

 

(2.6

)

 

 

13,251

 

 

 

6.8

 

 

 

(135.4

)

Interest expense, net

 

 

700

 

 

 

0.4

 

 

 

438

 

 

 

0.2

 

 

 

59.8

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(0.2

)

 

 

(280

)

 

 

(0.1

)

 

 

5.4

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

 

 

(5,100

)

 

 

(2.8

)

 

 

13,093

 

 

 

6.7

 

 

 

(139.0

)

Provision for income taxes

 

 

2,734

 

 

 

1.6

 

 

 

4,413

 

 

 

2.3

 

 

 

(38.0

)

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

 

(4.4

)

 

$

8,680

 

 

 

4.4

 

 

 

(190.3

)

nm = not meaningful

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Financial Measures)

The reconciliations of the amounts reported under GAAP for Net (loss) income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA were as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

$

8,680

 

Interest expense, net

 

 

700

 

 

 

438

 

Provision for income taxes

 

 

2,734

 

 

 

4,413

 

Depreciation and amortization expense (1)

 

 

6,697

 

 

 

6,308

 

EBITDA

 

 

2,297

 

 

 

19,839

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other adjustments (2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

2,297

 

 

$

19,839

 

 

(1)

Within this reconciliation, depreciation and amortization expense excludes the amortization of debt issuance costs, which are reflected in interest expense, net. Within the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, amortization of debt issuance costs is reflected in depreciation and amortization expense.

(2)

For the periods presented, there were no other adjustments necessary to reconcile Net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA.

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Financial Measures)

For the current and the prior period, there were no adjustments necessary to reconcile Net (loss) income to Adjusted Net (Loss) Income or Adjusted EPS.

Net Sales

Consolidated net sales for the current period decreased by $16,473, or 8.4%, and consolidated sales volumes decreased 21.6%, compared to the prior period. The decreases occurred primarily due to lower volumes in the Americas and Asia Segments as a result of lower global demand, in addition to pandemic-related lockdowns in Asia, partially offset by higher selling prices in response to increasing raw material and input costs.

Consolidated weighted average sales prices increased 13.2%, primarily attributable to higher selling prices in response to higher raw material costs.

REPREVE® Fiber products for the current period comprised 27%, or $49,179, of consolidated net sales, down from 37%, or $71,906, for the prior period. The lower volumes and net sales in the Asia Segment, which has the highest portion of REPREVE® Fiber sales as a percentage of segment net sales, was the main driver for the lower REPREVE® Fiber sales.

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Gross Profit

Gross profit for the current period decreased by $19,534, or 74.9%, compared to the prior period. Gross profit decreased as a result of the decline in net sales, combined with weak fixed cost absorption for the Americas Segment, where utilization and productivity are materially impactful to gross profit. Although raw material costs for the Americas Segment decreased meaningfully in the current period, the associated benefit was muted by low production levels, weak demand, and higher priced raw material inventory purchased in the fourth quarter of 2022.

 

For the Americas Segment, gross profit decreased due to weaker global demand and weak fixed cost absorption in connection with lower production.

 

For the Brazil Segment, gross profit decreased primarily due to the overall decrease in gross margin following the expected normalization of the competitive environment in Brazil, which was highly favorable during fiscal 2022.

 

For the Asia Segment, gross profit decreased primarily due to lower sales volumes in connection with weaker global demand and pandemic-related lockdowns in Asia.

SG&A

SG&A for the current period decreased compared to the prior period, primarily due to (i) lower incentive compensation for the current period and (ii) lower discretionary expenses, including marketing and advertising.

Provision (Benefit) for Bad Debts

The current period and prior period bad debt changes reflect no material activity.

Other Operating (Income) Expense, Net

The current period and prior period include foreign currency transaction (gains) losses of $(725) and $233, respectively.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net increased in connection with higher debt principal following continued capital investments and higher interest rates.

Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates

There was no material activity for the current period or the prior period.

Income Taxes

Provision for income taxes and the effective tax rate were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Provision for income taxes

 

$

2,734

 

 

$

4,413

 

Effective tax rate

 

 

(53.6

)%

 

 

33.7

%

 

The effective tax rate is subject to variation due to a number of factors, including: variability in pre-tax book income; the mix of income by jurisdiction; changes in deferred tax valuation allowances; and changes in statutes, regulations, and case law. Additionally, the impacts of discrete and other rate impacting items are more pronounced when income (loss) before income taxes is lower.

 

The decrease in the effective tax rate from the prior period to the current period is primarily attributable to an increase in the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets in the current period and increased U.S. tax on GILTI in the current period.

Net (Loss) Income

The decrease in net (loss) income was primarily attributable to the decrease in Americas gross profit and the associated adverse impact of lower U.S. earnings on the effective tax rate.

Adjusted EBITDA (Non-GAAP Financial Measure)

Adjusted EBITDA decreased primarily in connection with lower gross profit.

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted EPS (Non-GAAP Financial Measures)

Adjusted Net (Loss) Income and Adjusted EPS decreased from the prior period to the current period, commensurate with the decrease in net (loss) income.

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Segment Overview

Following is a discussion and analysis of the revenue and profitability performance of UNIFI’s reportable segments for the current period.

Americas Segment

The components of Segment Profit, each component as a percentage of net sales and the percentage increase or decrease over the prior period amounts for the Americas Segment, were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

%

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

107,644

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

110,826

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

 

(2.9

)

Cost of sales

 

 

112,513

 

 

 

104.5

 

 

 

101,640

 

 

 

91.7

 

 

 

10.7

 

Gross (loss) profit

 

 

(4,869

)

 

 

(4.5

)

 

 

9,186

 

 

 

8.3

 

 

 

(153.0

)

Depreciation expense

 

 

5,480

 

 

5.1

 

 

 

5,075

 

 

 

4.6

 

 

 

8.0

 

Segment Profit

 

$

611

 

 

 

0.6

 

 

$

14,261

 

 

 

12.9

 

 

 

(95.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment net sales as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

60.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

56.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Profit as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

4.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

45.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The change in net sales for the Americas Segment was as follows:

 

Net sales for the prior period

 

$

110,826

 

Decrease in sales volumes

 

 

(22,989

)

Net change in average selling price and sales mix

 

 

19,807

 

Net sales for the current period

 

$

107,644

 

The change in net sales for the Americas Segment from the prior period to the current period was primarily attributable to lower sales volumes following weaker global textile demand, and the change was partially offset by higher average selling prices in response to higher input costs.

The change in Segment Profit for the Americas Segment was as follows:

 

Segment Profit for the prior period

 

$

14,261

 

Change in underlying margins and sales mix

 

 

(10,692

)

Decrease in sales volumes

 

 

(2,958

)

Segment Profit for the current period

 

$

611

 

The decrease in Segment Profit for the Americas Segment from the prior period to the current period was primarily attributable to lower production volumes driving weaker fixed cost absorption along with lower sales volumes.

Brazil Segment

The components of Segment Profit, each component as a percentage of net sales and the percentage increase or decrease over the prior period amounts for the Brazil Segment, were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

%

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

38,879

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

33,738

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

 

15.2

 

Cost of sales

 

 

32,092

 

 

 

82.5

 

 

 

23,798

 

 

 

70.5

 

 

 

34.9

 

Gross profit

 

 

6,787

 

 

 

17.5

 

 

 

9,940

 

 

 

29.5

 

 

 

(31.7

)

Depreciation expense

 

 

470

 

 

1.2

 

 

 

383

 

 

 

1.1

 

 

 

22.7

 

Segment Profit

 

$

7,257

 

 

 

18.7

 

 

$

10,323

 

 

 

30.6

 

 

 

(29.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment net sales as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

21.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Profit as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

58.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The change in net sales for the Brazil Segment was as follows:

Net sales for the prior period

 

$

33,738

 

Increase in sales volumes

 

 

5,604

 

Decrease in average selling price and change in sales mix

 

 

(463

)

Net sales for the current period

 

$

38,879

 

 

The increase in net sales for the Brazil Segment from the prior period to the current period was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes during strong market conditions in Brazil.

The change in Segment Profit for the Brazil Segment was as follows:

Segment Profit for the prior period

 

$

10,323

 

Decrease in underlying margins

 

 

(4,782

)

Increase in sales volumes

 

 

1,716

 

Segment Profit for the current period

 

$

7,257

 

The decrease in Segment Profit for the Brazil Segment from the prior period to the current period was primarily attributable to an overall decrease in gross margin following the expected normalization of the competitive environment in Brazil, which was highly favorable for the Brazil Segment during fiscal 2022.

Asia Segment

The components of Segment Profit, each component as a percentage of net sales and the percentage increase or decrease over the prior period amounts for the Asia Segment, were as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of

Net Sales

 

 

%

Change

 

Net sales

 

$

32,996

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

$

51,428

 

 

 

100.0

 

 

 

(35.8

)

Cost of sales

 

 

28,351

 

 

 

85.9

 

 

 

44,457

 

 

 

86.4

 

 

 

(36.2

)

Gross profit

 

 

4,645

 

 

 

14.1

 

 

 

6,971

 

 

 

13.6

 

 

 

(33.4

)

Depreciation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Profit

 

$

4,645

 

 

 

14.1

 

 

$

6,971

 

 

 

13.6

 

 

 

(33.4

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment net sales as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

18.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

26.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment Profit as a percentage of

  consolidated amounts

 

 

37.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The change in net sales for the Asia Segment was as follows:

 

Net sales for the prior period

 

$

51,428

 

Net decrease in sales volumes

 

 

(20,379

)

Unfavorable foreign currency translation effects

 

 

(2,576

)

Change in average selling price and sales mix

 

 

4,523

 

Net sales for the current period

 

$

32,996

 

The decrease in net sales for the Asia Segment from the prior period to the current period was primarily attributable to weaker global demand and pandemic-related lockdowns driving lower sales volumes, and such decrease was partially offset by a strong sales mix.

The change in Segment Profit for the Asia Segment was as follows:

 

Segment Profit for the prior period

 

$

6,971

 

Decrease in sales volumes

 

 

(2,754

)

Unfavorable foreign currency translation effects

 

 

(369

)

Change in underlying margins and sales mix

 

 

797

 

Segment Profit for the current period

 

$

4,645

 

The decrease in Segment Profit for the Asia Segment from the prior period to the current period follows the decline in net sales and sales volumes discussed above, as the comparable gross margin rate for the Asia Segment improved with a strong sales mix.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Note 5, “Long-Term Debt” to the condensed consolidated financial statements includes the detail of UNIFI’s debt obligations and terms and conditions thereof along with scheduled debt maturities.  Further discussion and analysis of liquidity and capital resources follow.

UNIFI’s primary capital requirements are for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and share repurchases.  UNIFI’s primary sources of capital are cash generated from operations and borrowings available under the ABL Revolver of its credit facility.  For the current period, cash used by operations was $5,892, and, at October 2, 2022, excess availability under the ABL Revolver was $26,243.

As of October 2, 2022, all of UNIFI’s $127,004 of debt obligations were guaranteed by certain of its domestic operating subsidiaries, while approximately 93% of UNIFI’s cash and cash equivalents were held by its foreign subsidiaries. Cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries may not be presently available to fund UNIFI’s domestic capital requirements, including its domestic debt obligations. UNIFI employs a variety of strategies to ensure that its worldwide cash is available in the locations where it is needed.

The following table presents a summary of cash and cash equivalents, borrowings available under financing arrangements, liquidity, working capital, and total debt obligations as of October 2, 2022 for domestic operations compared to foreign operations:  

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

Foreign

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

3,342

 

 

$

43,858

 

 

$

47,200

 

Borrowings available under financing arrangements

 

 

26,243

 

 

 

 

 

 

26,243

 

Liquidity

 

$

29,585

 

 

$

43,858

 

 

$

73,443

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working capital

 

$

104,197

 

 

$

135,865

 

 

$

240,062

 

Total debt obligations

 

$

127,004

 

 

$

 

 

$

127,004

 

UNIFI’s primary cash requirements, in addition to normal course operating activities (e.g. working capital and payroll), primarily include (i) capital expenditures that generally have commitments of up to 12 months, (ii) contractual obligations that support normal course ongoing operations and production, (iii) operating leases and finance leases, (iv) debt service, and (v) share repurchases.

 

Liquidity Considerations

UNIFI navigated the impact on liquidity of the COVID-19 pandemic by diligently managing the balance sheet and operational spending, in addition to utilizing cash received from a minority interest divestiture in April 2020. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, global demand recovery allowed for strong results and cash generation in fiscal 2021. However, inflation and demand uncertainty in fiscal 2022 and during the current period have introduced new pressures to liquidity.

Currently, and following the establishment of the 2022 Credit Agreement, UNIFI’s cash and liquidity positions are sufficient to sustain its operations and meet its long-term financial targets. However, further degradation in the macroeconomic environment could introduce additional liquidity risk and require UNIFI to limit cash outflows for capital expenditures and discretionary activities while further utilizing available and additional forms of credit. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and the date of this report, we have not:

 

taken advantage of rent, lease or debt deferrals, forbearance periods, or other concessions; or

 

relied on supply chain financing, structured trade payables, or vendor financing.

Although short-term global demand appears uncertain, we do not currently anticipate that any adverse events or circumstances will place critical pressure on our liquidity position or our ability to fund our operations, capital expenditures, and expected business growth. Should global demand, economic activity, or input availability decline considerably for a prolonged period of time, UNIFI maintains the ability to (i) seek additional credit or financing arrangements and/or (ii) re-implement cost reduction initiatives to preserve cash and secure the longevity of the business and operations.

Additionally, UNIFI considers opportunities to deploy existing cash to preserve or enhance liquidity. In August 2022, we repatriated approximately $14,000 from our operations in Asia to the U.S. via an existing intercompany note and, after remitting the appropriate withholding taxes, utilized the cash to reduce our outstanding revolver borrowings, thereby increasing the availability.

For the remainder of fiscal 2023, we expect the majority of our capital will be deployed to (i) upgrade the machinery in our U.S., El Salvador, and Brazil manufacturing facilities via capital expenditures and (ii) support working capital needs associated with recovering demand and product sales. Nonetheless, we understand the current global economic risks and we are prepared to act swiftly and diligently to ensure the vitality of the business.

The following outlines the attributes relating to our credit facility as of October 2, 2022 (the fiscal quarter end date while the Prior Credit Agreement remained effective) and October 28, 2022 (the day after the 2022 Credit Agreement was established):

 

UNIFI was in compliance with all financial covenants on both such dates;

 

excess availability under the ABL Revolver was $26,243 on October 2, 2022 and $80,362 on October 28, 2022;

 

the Trigger Level (as defined in each credit agreement or applicable amendment) was $16,500 on October 2, 2022 and $23,000 on October 28, 2022; and

 

$0 of standby letters of credit were outstanding on October 2, 2022 and October 28, 2022.

In addition to making payments in accordance with the scheduled maturities of debt required under its existing debt obligations, UNIFI may, from time to time, elect to repay additional amounts borrowed under the ABL Facility.  Funds to make such repayments may come from the operating cash flows of the business or other sources and will depend upon UNIFI’s strategy, prevailing market conditions, liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions, and other factors.

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Liquidity Summary

UNIFI has met its historical liquidity requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, debt service requirements, and other operating needs from its cash flows from operations and available borrowings.  UNIFI believes that its existing cash balances, cash provided by operating activities, and credit facility will enable UNIFI to meet its foreseeable liquidity requirements.  Domestically, UNIFI’s cash balances, cash provided by operating activities and borrowings available under the ABL Revolver continue to be sufficient to fund UNIFI’s domestic operating activities as well as cash commitments for its investing and financing activities.  For its foreign operations, UNIFI expects its existing cash balances, cash provided by operating activities and available foreign financing arrangements will provide the needed liquidity to fund the associated operating activities and investing activities, such as future capital expenditures.  UNIFI’s foreign operations in Asia and Brazil are in a position to obtain local country financing arrangements due to the strong operating results of each subsidiary.

Net Debt (Non-GAAP Financial Measure)

The reconciliations for Net Debt are as follows:

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

Long-term debt

 

$

114,919

 

 

$

102,309

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

11,875

 

 

 

11,726

 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

210

 

 

 

255

 

Debt principal

 

 

127,004

 

 

 

114,290

 

Less: cash and cash equivalents

 

 

47,200

 

 

 

53,290

 

Net Debt

 

$

79,804

 

 

$

61,000

 

There was no significant change in Net Debt in connection with the establishment of the 2022 Credit Agreement.

Working Capital and Adjusted Working Capital (Non-GAAP Financial Measures)

The following table presents the components of working capital and the reconciliation of working capital to Adjusted Working Capital:

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

July 3, 2022

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

47,200

 

 

$

53,290

 

Receivables, net

 

 

90,755

 

 

 

106,565

 

Inventories

 

 

165,063

 

 

 

173,295

 

Income taxes receivable

 

 

1,432

 

 

 

160

 

Other current assets

 

 

14,336

 

 

 

18,956

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(44,428

)

 

 

(73,544

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

(18,421

)

 

 

(19,806

)

Income taxes payable

 

 

(1,925

)

 

 

(1,526

)

Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

(2,075

)

 

 

(2,190

)

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

(11,875

)

 

 

(11,726

)

Working capital

 

$

240,062

 

 

$

243,474

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(47,200

)

 

 

(53,290

)

Less: Income taxes receivable

 

 

(1,432

)

 

 

(160

)

Less: Income taxes payable

 

 

1,925

 

 

 

1,526

 

Less: Current operating lease liabilities

 

 

2,075

 

 

 

2,190

 

Less: Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

11,875

 

 

 

11,726

 

Adjusted Working Capital

 

$

207,305

 

 

$

205,466

 

 

When comparing from July 3, 2022 to October 2, 2022, working capital decreased while Adjusted Working Capital increased.

 

The decrease in receivables, net was primarily due to (i) a decrease in sales following lower global demand and (ii) a decrease in banker’s acceptance notes held by our Asia Segment.  The decrease in inventories was primarily attributable to a decline in raw material purchases and costs in the current period. The decrease in other current assets was primarily due to utilization of Brazil’s recovery of non-income taxes and lower vendor deposits. The decrease in accounts payable followed a decline in days payables outstanding, along with the decrease in sales and production activity in the current period. The changes in other current liabilities, current operating lease liabilities, current portion of long-term debt, income taxes receivable, and income taxes payable were insignificant.

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Operating Cash Flows

The significant components of net cash used by operating activities are summarized below.

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended

 

 

 

October 2, 2022

 

 

September 26, 2021

 

Net (loss) income

 

$

(7,834

)

 

$

8,680

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(280

)

Depreciation and amortization expense

 

 

6,740

 

 

 

6,365

 

Non-cash compensation expense

 

 

633

 

 

 

660

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(373

)

 

 

(3,463

)

Subtotal

 

 

(1,129

)

 

 

11,962

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables, net

 

 

13,800

 

 

 

(9,462

)

Inventories

 

 

6,475

 

 

 

(12,190

)

Accounts payable and other current liabilities

 

 

(28,615

)

 

 

(7,393

)

Other changes

 

 

3,577

 

 

 

1,275

 

Net cash used by operating activities

 

$

(5,892

)

 

$

(15,808

)

 

The improvement in net cash used by operating activities was primarily due to changes in working capital associated with fluctuations in raw material costs and a decline in overall business activity in the current period.

Investing Cash Flows

Investing activities primarily includes $11,198 for capital expenditures.

During the current period, UNIFI invested $11,198 in capital projects, primarily relating to (i) eAFK Evo texturing machinery, (ii) further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas, and (iii) routine annual maintenance capital expenditures.  Maintenance capital expenditures are necessary to support UNIFI’s current operations, capacities, and capabilities and exclude expenses relating to repairs and costs that do not extend an asset’s useful life.

For the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we expect to invest $10,000 to $12,000 in capital projects, to include (i) continuing the purchase and installation of new eAFK Evo texturing machines, (ii) making further improvements in production capabilities and technology enhancements in the Americas, and (iii) annual maintenance capital expenditures.

The total amount ultimately invested for fiscal 2023 could be more or less than the currently estimated amount depending on the timing and scale of contemplated initiatives and is expected to be funded primarily by cash provided by operating activities and available borrowings.  UNIFI expects recent and future capital projects to provide benefits to future profitability. The additional assets from these capital projects consist primarily of machinery and equipment.

Financing Cash Flows

Financing activities primarily include (i) scheduled payments against the ABL Term Loan and finance leases, (ii) proceeds and payments on the ABL Revolver, and (iii) proceeds from construction financing during the period.

Share Repurchase Program

As described in Note 7, “Shareholders’ Equity,” no share repurchases have been completed in fiscal 2023.  

Contractual Obligations

UNIFI incurs various financial obligations and commitments in the ordinary course of business.  Financial obligations are considered to represent known future cash payments that UNIFI is required to make under existing contractual arrangements, such as debt and lease agreements.

After considering the changes generated by the 2022 Credit Agreement, there have been no further material changes in the scheduled maturities of UNIFI’s contractual obligations as disclosed under the heading “Contractual Obligations” in “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the 2022 Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

UNIFI is not a party to any off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely to have, a current or future material effect on UNIFI’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity or capital expenditures.

Critical Accounting Policies

UNIFI’s critical accounting policies are discussed in the 2022 Form 10-K.  There have been no changes to UNIFI’s critical accounting policies in fiscal 2023.

 

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Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

UNIFI is exposed to market risks associated with changes in interest rates, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, and raw material and commodity costs, which may adversely affect its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.  UNIFI does not enter into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes, nor is it a party to any leveraged financial instruments.

Interest Rate Risk

UNIFI is exposed to interest rate risk through its borrowing activities.  As of October 2, 2022, UNIFI had borrowings under its ABL Facility that totaled $117,000. UNIFI’s sensitivity analysis indicates that a 50-basis point interest rate increase as of October 2, 2022 would result in an increase in annual interest expense of approximately $600.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

A complete discussion of foreign currency exchange rate risk is included in the 2022 Form 10-K and is supplemented by the following disclosures.

As of October 2, 2022, UNIFI had no outstanding foreign currency forward contracts.

As of October 2, 2022, foreign currency exchange rate risk concepts included the following:

 

 

Approximate

Amount or

Percentage

 

Percentage of total consolidated assets held by UNIFI's subsidiaries outside the U.S. whose functional currency

   is not the USD

 

 

28.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S.:

 

 

 

 

   Denominated in USD

 

$

10,107

 

   Denominated in RMB

 

 

21,335

 

   Denominated in BRL

 

 

10,247

 

   Denominated in other foreign currencies

 

 

324

 

Total cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S.

 

$

42,013

 

Percentage of total cash and cash equivalents held outside the U.S.

 

 

89.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents held inside the U.S. in USD by foreign subsidiaries

 

$

1,845

 

Raw Material and Commodity Cost Risks

A complete discussion of raw material and commodity cost risks is included in the 2022 Form 10-K and is supplemented by the following disclosures.

As fiscal 2022 concluded, UNIFI experienced cost increases for raw materials related to inflationary pressures and competing alternatives to U.S. polyester production. Following the recent global demand deterioration, raw material costs have declined in fiscal 2023. We have been able to implement responsive selling price adjustments for the majority of our portfolio throughout fiscal 2022 and 2023.  While our underlying gross margin is predominantly pressured by lower textile demand, we expect the impact of recent selling price adjustments to aid margin improvement throughout the remainder of fiscal 2023. Nonetheless, input costs remain subject to volatility, and, should inputs costs increase unexpectedly, UNIFI’s results of operations and cash flows are likely to be adversely impacted.

Other Risks

UNIFI is also exposed to political risk, including changing laws and regulations governing international trade, such as quotas, tariffs, and tax laws.  The degree of impact and the frequency of these events cannot be predicted.

 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

As of October 2, 2022, an evaluation of the effectiveness of UNIFI’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) was performed under the supervision and with the participation of UNIFI’s management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based on that evaluation, UNIFI’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that UNIFI’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by UNIFI in its reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed by UNIFI in the reports UNIFI files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to UNIFI’s management, including its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There were no changes in UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended October 2, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, UNIFI’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

We are from time to time a party to various lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we record reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. We maintain liability insurance for certain risks that is subject to certain self-insurance limits.

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Not applicable.

Item 6.

Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

3.1

 

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Unifi, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2016 (File No. 001-10542)).

 

 

 

3.2

 

Amended and Restated By-laws of Unifi, Inc., as of October 26, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed October 31, 2016 (File No. 001-10542)).

 

 

 

3.3

 

Declaration of Amendment to the Amended and Restated By-laws of Unifi, Inc. effective April 30, 2019 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed May 1, 2019 (File No. 001-10542)).

 

 

 

4.1

 

Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2022, by and among Unifi Manufacturing, Inc. and certain of its domestic affiliates, as borrowers, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, sole lead arranger and sole book runner, and the lenders party thereto. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 3, 2022 (File No. 001-10542)).  Certain portions of the exhibit that include immaterial and confidential information have been omitted.

 

 

 

4.2

 

Second Amended and Restated Guaranty and Security Agreement, dated as of October 28, 2022, by and among the grantors from time to time party thereto and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed November 3, 2022 (File No. 001-10542)).  Certain portions of the exhibit that include immaterial and confidential information have been omitted.

 

31.1+

 

Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), 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)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

 

 

32++

 

Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal 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

 

Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document.

 

 

 

101.SCH

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

 

 

 

101.CAL

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.DEF

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.LAB

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

 

 

 

101.PRE

 

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

 

 

 

104

 

Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

 

 

 

 

+

Filed herewith.

++

Furnished herewith.

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

UNIFI, INC.

 

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

 

Date: November 9, 2022

 

By:

/s/ CRAIG A. CREATURO

 

 

 

Craig A. Creaturo

 

 

 

Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(Principal Financial Officer and Principal

Accounting Officer)

 

 

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