SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
Quarterly Report under Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2001
Commission file number 0-18761
HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 39-1679918
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization Identification No.)
1010 Railroad Street
Corona, California 92882
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number,
including area code:
(909) 739 - 6200
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No
The registrant had 10,045,003 shares of common stock outstanding as of
October 12, 2001
HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
September 30, 2001
INDEX
Page No.
Part I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2001
and December 31, 2000 3
Consolidated Statements of Income for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 4
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 5
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001 and year
ended December 31, 2000 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 8
Part II. OTHER INFORMATION
Items 1-5. Not Applicable 15
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15
Signatures 15
HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 (Unaudited) AND DECEMBER 31, 2000
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September 30, December 31,
2001 2000
(Unaudited)
ASSETS
CURRENT ASSETS:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 560,336 $ 130,665
Accounts receivable (net of allowance for doubtful
accounts, sales returns and cash discounts of $719,990
in 2001 and $486,462 in 2000 and promotional allowances
of $3,566,721 in 2001 and $2,583,088 in 2000) 6,961,942 6,584,486
Inventories, net 11,863,398 10,907,895
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 828,494 823,387
Deferred income tax asset 881,618 881,618
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Total current assets 21,095,788 19,328,051
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, net 1,993,192 1,863,044
INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS:
Trademark license and trademarks (net of accumulated amortization
of $3,745,383 in 2001 and $3,366,358 in 2000) 17,565,666 16,887,914
Deposits and other assets 762,182 665,731
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Total intangible and other assets 18,327,848 17,553,645
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$ 41,416,828 $ 38,744,740
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
Accounts payable $ 5,205,942 $ 3,681,956
Accrued liabilities 962,989 607,443
Accrued compensation 266,369 281,629
Current portion of long-term debt 390,476 234,655
Income taxes payable 226,779 878,266
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Total current liabilities 7,052,555 5,683,949
LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion 8,315,112 9,731,956
DEFERRED INCOME TAX LIABILITY 1,274,139 1,274,139
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Common stock - $.005 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized;
10,251,764 shares issued, 10,045,003 outstanding in 2001;
10,148,882 shares issued, 9,942,121 outstanding in 2000. 51,259 50,744
Additional paid-in capital 11,695,725 11,667,619
Retained earnings 13,842,583 11,150,878
Common stock in treasury; at cost - 206,761 shares
in 2001 and 2000 respectively (814,545) (814,545)
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Total shareholders' equity 24,775,022 22,054,696
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$ 41,416,828 $ 38,744,740
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See accompanying notes to consolidated fianancial statements.
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HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
September 30, September 30,
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2001 2000 2001 2000
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NET SALES $ 26,180,069 $ 22,701,624 $ 70,663,936 $ 61,346,401
COST OF SALES 14,537,011 11,723,298 39,093,760 32,472,187
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GROSS PROFIT 11,643,058 10,978,326 31,570,176 28,874,214
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative 9,323,880 8,576,155 26,282,389 22,322,793
Amortization of trademark license and trademarks 129,824 82,638 379,025 247,935
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Total operating expenses 9,453,704 8,658,793 26,661,414 22,570,728
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OPERATING INCOME 2,189,354 2,319,533 4,908,762 6,303,486
NONOPERATING EXPENSE (INCOME)
Interest and financing expense 92,624 76,873 430,927 169,059
Interest income (1,158) (2,917) (8,340) (11,467)
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Net nonoperating expense 91,466 73,956 422,587 157,592
INCOME BEFORE PROVISION
FOR INCOME TAXES 2,097,888 2,245,577 4,486,175 6,145,894
PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES 839,156 880,389 1,794,470 2,440,516
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NET INCOME $ 1,258,732 $ 1,365,188 $ 2,691,705 $ 3,705,378
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NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic $ 0.13 $ 0.14 $ 0.27 $ 0.37
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Diluted $ 0.12 $ 0.13 $ 0.26 $ 0.35
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NUMBER OF COMMON SHARES USED
IN PER SHARE COMPUTATIONS:
Basic 10,045,003 9,937,509 10,033,697 9,959,592
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Diluted 10,322,676 10,467,662 10,306,091 10,440,377
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 AND 2000 (Unaudited)
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2001 2000
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income $ 2,691,705 $ 3,705,378
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Amortization of trademark license and trademarks 379,025 247,690
Depreciation and other amortization 322,951 207,782
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets (11,410) 15,417
Effect on cash of changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (377,456) (3,610,051)
Inventories (955,503) (883,245)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets (5,107) (472,110)
Accounts payable 1,523,986 (358,973)
Accrued liabilities 158,869 477,888
Accrued compensation (15,260) (270,656)
Income taxes payable (651,487) 121,407
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 3,060,313 (819,473)
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property and equipment (464,443) (985,917)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 22,754
Increase in trademark license and trademarks (110,100) (6,465,129)
Increase in deposits and other assets (96,451) (441,547)
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Net cash used in investing activities (648,240) (7,892,593)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Increase in short-term borrowings 8,285,884
Principal payments on long-term debt (2,011,023) (1,519,202)
Increase in long-term debt 535,231
Issuance of common stock 28,621 256,640
Purchases of common stock, held in treasury (730,498)
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (1,982,402) 6,828,055
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH 429,671 (1,884,011)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, beginning of the period 130,665 2,009,155
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS, end of the period $ 560,336 $ 125,144
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SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Cash paid during the period for:
Interest $ 470,007 $ 144,473
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Income taxes $ 2,445,957 $ 2,319,109
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NONCASH TRANSACTIONS:
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, the Company
assumed long-term debt of $750,000 and accrued liabilities of $196,677
in connection with the acquisition of the Junior Juice trademark.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2001, the Company issued
84,882 shares of common stock to employees in connection with a net
exercise of options to purchase 134,500 shares of common stock.
During the nine month period ended September 30, 2000, the Company issued
15,360 shares of common stock to employees in connection with a net
exercise of options to purchase 23,327 shares of common stock.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 2001 (Unaudited) AND YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2000
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1. ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Reference is made to the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, in
the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2000, which is
incorporated by reference, for a summary of significant policies
utilized by Hansen Natural Corporation ("Hansen" or "Company") and its
wholly-owned subsidiaries, Hansen Beverage Company ("HBC") and Hard e
Beverage Company. Additionally, the Company's reporting on Form 10-Q
does not include all the information and footnote disclosures normally
included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America. HBC owns
all of the issued and outstanding common stock of Blue Sky Natural
Beverage Co. and Hansen Junior Juice Company. The information set forth
in these interim consolidated financial statements for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001 and 2000 is unaudited and may be subject to
normal year-end adjustments. The information contained in these interim
consolidated financial statements reflects all adjustments, which
include only normal recurring adjustments, which in the opinion of
management are necessary to make the interim consolidated financial
statements not misleading. Results of operations covered by this report
may not necessarily be indicative of results of operations for the full
year.
The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America necessarily requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the
financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses
during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from these
estimates.
On January 1, 2001, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended by SFAS No. 137 and SFAS
No. 138. SFAS No. 133 establishes accounting and reporting standards
for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments
embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities. It requires
that the Company recognize all derivative instruments as either current
or non-current assets or liabilities at fair value. The adoption of
SFAS No. 133 did not have a significant impact on the financial
position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.
New Accounting Pronouncements - In April 2001, the Emerging Issues Task
Force ("EITF") reached a consensus on Issue 00-25 ("EITF 00-25"),
Vendor Income Statement Characterization of Consideration Paid to a
Reseller of the Vendors' Products. EITF 00-25 addresses the income
statement classification of consideration from a vendor to a reseller
or another party that purchases the vendors' products. The consensus
requires certain sales promotions and customer allowances currently
classified as selling, general and administrative expenses to be
classified as a reduction of net sales. The Company is currently
evaluating the impact of EITF 00-25 on its financial statements.
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In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board approved SFAS
No. 141, Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 141 prospectively prohibits the pooling of
interests method of accounting for business combinations initiated
after June 30, 2001. SFAS No. 142 eliminates the current requirement to
amortize goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets, addresses the
amortization of intangible assets with a defined life and the
impairment testing and recognition for goodwill and intangible assets
on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or
circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting
unit below its carrying value. SFAS No. 142 will apply to goodwill and
intangible assets arising from transactions completed before and after
the effective date of June 30, 2001. The adoption of SFAS No. 141 and
SFAS No. 142 is required for the Company on January 1, 2002. The
Company is currently assessing the Statements and the impact the
adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
2. INVENTORIES
Inventories consist of the following at:
September 30,
2001 December 31,
(Unaudited) 2000
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Raw materials $ 5,170,391 $ 4,704,363
Finished goods 6,914,140 6,371,941
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12,084,531 11,076,304
Less inventory reserves (221,133) (168,409)
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$ 11,863,398 $ 10,907,895
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
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The following discussion and analysis of the Company's financial
condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
Company's historical consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
General
The increase in net sales during the third quarter of 2001 was
primarily attributable to increased sales of natural sodas, particularly diet
sodas which were introduced in the first quarter of 2001, increased sales of
Blue Sky Natural Sodas, which business was acquired during the third quarter of
2000, and sales of Junior Juice 100% juices, which business was acquired in May
2001. The Company also benefited from sales of Energade, the Company's new non-
carbonated energy sports drink line, which was launched during the current
quarter, sales of the Company's new E2O Energy Water line, which was launched in
June 2001, and increased sales of apple juice and Smoothies in cans. The
increase in net sales was partially offset by decreased sales of the Company's
functional drinks in 8.3-ounce cans, Smoothies in bottles, teas, lemonades and
juice cocktails, Signature Sodas and Healthy StartTM juices.
During the three months ended September 30, 2001, gross profit as a
percentage of net sales decreased to 44.5% from 48.4% during the comparable
quarter of 2000. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, gross profit as a
percentage of net sales decreased to 44.7% from 47.1% during the nine months
ended September 30, 2000. The changes in gross profit as a percentage of net
sales are primarily due to changes in the Company's product mix.
The Company continues to incur expenditures in connection with the
development and introduction of new products and flavors.
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2001 Compared to
the Three Months Ended September 30, 2000
Net Sales. For the three months ended September 30, 2001, net sales
were $26.2 million, an increase of $3.5 million or 15.3% higher than the $22.7
million net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in
net sales during the third quarter of 2001 was primarily attributable to
increased sales of natural sodas, particularly diet sodas which were introduced
in the first quarter of 2001, increased sales of Blue Sky Natural Sodas, which
business was acquired during the third quarter of 2000, and sales of Junior
Juice 100% juices, which business was acquired in May 2001. The Company also
benefited from sales of Energade, the Company's new non-carbonated energy sports
drink line, which was launched during the current quarter, sales of the
Company's new E2O Energy Water line, which was launched in June 2001, and
increased sales of apple juice and Smoothies in cans. The increase in net sales
was partially offset by decreased sales of the Company's functional drinks in
8.3-ounce cans, Smoothies in bottles, teas, lemonades and juice cocktails,
Signature Sodas and Healthy StartTM juices.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $11.6 million for the three months
ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $665,000 or 6.1% higher than the gross
profit for the three months ended September 30, 2000 of $11.0 million.
Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 44.5% for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 from 48.4% for the three months ended September
30, 2000. The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to an
increase in net sales whereas the decrease in gross profit as a percentage of
net sales was primarily attributable to a change in the product mix.
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Total Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses were $9.5 million
for the three months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $795,000 or 9.2%
higher than total operating expenses of $8.7 million for the three months ended
September 30, 2000. Total operating expenses as a percentage of net sales
decreased to 36.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2001 from 38.1% for
the three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in total operating
expenses was primarily attributable to increased selling, general and
administrative expenses and, to a lesser extent, increased amortization of
trademark license and trademarks due to the acquisition of the Blue Sky
trademark in the third quarter of 2000.
Selling, general and administrative expenses were $9.3 million for the
three months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $748,000 or 8.7% higher
than selling, general and administrative expenses of $8.6 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in selling expenses was primarily
attributable to increased promotional allowances granted to customers. The
increase in selling expenses was partially offset by decreases in advertising,
in-store demonstrations, slotting expenses and point-of-sale materials. The
increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to
increased legal, travel and payroll expenses primarily for sales and
administrative activities and other operating expenses.
Amortization expense was $130,000 for the three months ended September
30, 2001, an increase of $47,000 over amortization expense of $83,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in amortization expense is
primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Blue Sky trademark in the third
quarter of 2000 and, to a lesser extent, the acquisition of the Junior Juice
trademark in the second quarter of 2001.
Operating Income. Operating income was $2.2 million for the three
months ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of $131,000 or 5.6% lower than
operating income of $2.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2000.
Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 8.4% for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 from 10.2% for the three months ended September
30, 2000. The decrease in operating income was attributable to a $795,000
increase in operating expenses which was partially offset by a $665,000 increase
in gross profit. The 1.8% decrease in operating income as a percentage of net
sales was partially attributable to a 3.9% decrease in gross profit as a
percentage of net sales and a 0.1% increase in amortization of trademark license
and trademarks which was partially offset by a 2.2% decrease in selling, general
and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales.
Net Nonoperating Expense. Net nonoperating expense was $91,000 for the
three months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $17,000 over net
nonoperating expense of $74,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000.
The increase in net nonoperating expense was primarily attributable to increased
interest expense incurred on the Company's increased borrowings, which were
primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Blue Sky Natural Soda business
and the financing of motor vehicles and equipment acquired by the Company.
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Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes for the three
months ended September 30, 2001 was $839,000 as compared to provision for income
taxes of $880,000 for the comparable period in 2000. The $41,000 decrease in
provision for income taxes was primarily attributable to the decrease in
operating income and an increase in nonoperating expense.
Net Income. Net income was $1,259,000 for the three months ended
September 30, 2001, a decrease of $106,000 or 7.8% lower than net income of
$1,365,000 for the three months ended September 30, 2000. The decrease in net
income was attributable to the increase in operating expenses of $795,000 and
the increase in nonoperating expense of $17,000 which was partially offset by
the increase in gross profit of $665,000 and the decrease in provision for
income taxes of $41,000.
Results of Operations For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2001 Compared to
the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2000
Net Sales. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, net sales were
approximately $70.7 million, an increase of $9.4 million or 15.2% over the $61.3
million net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in
net sales was primarily attributable to increased sales of natural sodas,
particularly diet sodas, apple juice, Blue Sky Natural Sodas, which business was
acquired during the third quarter of 2000, and sales of Junior Juice 100%
juices, which business was acquired in May 2001. The Company also benefited from
an increase in sales of Hard e, an alcoholic beverage launched in the third
quarter of 2000 and sales of Energade, the Company's new non-carbonated energy
sports drink line, which was launched during the current quarter, the
Company's new E2O Energy Water line, which was launched in June 2001 and to a
lesser extent, increased sales of Smoothies in cans and juice blends. The
increase in net sales was partially offset by decreased sales of Smoothies in
bottles, children's multi-vitamin juice drinks in aseptic packaging, Signature
Sodas, the Company's functional drinks in 8.3-ounce cans, teas, lemonades and
juice cocktails and Healthy StartTM juices.
Gross Profit. Gross profit was $31.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001, an increase of $2.7 million or 9.3% over the $28.9 million
gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. Gross profit as a
percentage of net sales decreased to 44.7% for the nine months ended September
30, 2001 from 47.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase
in gross profit was primarily attributable to increased net sales. The decrease
in gross profit as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to lower
margins achieved as a result of a change in the Company's product mix.
Total Operating Expenses. Total operating expenses were $26.6 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $4.0 million or
18.1% over total operating expenses of $22.6 million for the nine months ended
September 30, 2000. Total operating expenses as a percentage of net sales
increased to 37.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 from 36.8% for
the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in total operating
expenses and total operating expenses as a percentage of net sales was primarily
attributable to increased selling, general and administrative expenses.
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Selling, general and administrative expenses were $26.3 million for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $4.0 million or 17.7% over
selling, general and administrative expenses of $22.3 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2000. Selling, general and administrative expenses as
a percentage of net sales increased to 37.2% for the nine months ended September
30, 2001 as compared to 36.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2000. The
increase in selling expenses was primarily attributable to increased promotional
allowances granted to customers, increased commissions and royalties, increased
expenditures for slotting fees and premiums. The increase in selling expenses
was partially offset by a decrease in advertising and decreased expenditures for
point-of-sale materials, coupons and merchandise displays. The increase in
general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to increased
payroll expenses primarily for sales and administrative activities and other
operating expenses including increased legal and travel expenses.
Amortization expense was $379,000 for the nine months ended September
30, 2001, an increase of $131,000 over amortization expense of $248,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000. The increase in amortization expense is
primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Blue Sky trademark in the third
quarter of 2000, and to a lesser extent, the acquisition of the Junior Juice
trademark in the second quarter of 2001.
Operating Income. Operating income was $4.9 million for the nine months
ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of $1.4 million or 22.1% lower than
operating income of $6.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
Operating income as a percentage of net sales decreased to 6.9% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001 from 10.3% in the comparable period in 2000. The
decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to the increase in
selling, general and administrative expense of $4.0 million and an increase in
amortization of trademark license and trademarks of $131,000 which was partially
offset by the $2.7 million increase in gross profit. The decrease in operating
income as a percentage of net sales was primarily attributable to the reduction
in gross profit as a percentage of net sales as well as the increase in selling,
general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001.
Net Nonoperating Expense. Net nonoperating expense was $423,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001, an increase of $265,000 from net
nonoperating expense of $158,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2000.
The increase in net nonoperating expense was primarily attributable to increased
interest expense incurred on the Company's increased borrowings, which were
primarily attributable to the acquisition of the Blue Sky Natural Soda business
in the third quarter of 2000 and the financing of motor vehicles and equipment
acquired by the Company.
Provision for Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes was $1,795,000
for the nine months ended September 30, 2001, a decrease of $646,000 from the
provision for income taxes of $2,441,000 for the comparable period in 2000. The
effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2001 was 40.0% which
was comparable to the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30,
2000. The decrease in provision for income taxes was attributable to the
decrease in income before provision for income taxes.
Net Income. Net income was $2,692,000 for the nine months ended
September 30, 2001 compared to net income of $3,705,000 for the nine months
ended September 30, 2000. The $1,013,000 decrease in net income is attributable
to an increase in operating expenses of $4.0 million and an increase in net
nonoperating expense of $265,000 which was partially offset by an increase in
gross profit of $2.7 million and a $646,000 decrease in provision for income
taxes.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of September 30, 2001, the Company had working capital of $14.0
million, as compared to working capital of $13.6 million as of December 31,
2000. The increase in working capital is primarily attributable to net income
earned after adjustment for certain non-cash expenses, primarily amortization of
trademark license and trademarks and depreciation and other amortization. Such
increase was partially offset by the repayment by the Company of a portion of
the Company's long-term debt and the acquisition of property and equipment and
trademarks.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $3.1 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to net cash used in operating
activities of $819,000 in the comparable period in 2000. For the nine months
ended September 30, 2001, cash provided by operating activities was attributable
to net income plus amortization of trademark license and trademarks,
depreciation and other amortization, as well as increases in accounts payable
and accrued liabilities. For the nine months ended September 30, 2001, cash used
in operating activities was attributable to an increase in accounts receivable
and inventories and decreases in income taxes payable and accrued compensation.
Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $648,000 for the
nine months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to net cash used in investing
activities of $7.9 million for the comparable period in 2000. The decrease in
cash used in investing activities was primarily attributable to the decrease in
expenditures for acquisition of trademark license and trademarks as compared to
the comparable period in 2000. The decrease was also attributable to decreased
purchases of property and equipment and decreased expenditures for deposits and
other assets as well as proceeds received from the disposal of fixed assets.
Management, from time to time, considers the acquisition of capital equipment,
particularly manufacturing equipment and coolers, merchandise display racks,
vans and promotional vehicles, and businesses compatible with the image of the
Hansen's(R) brand, as well as the development and introduction of new product
lines. The Company may require additional capital resources for or as a result
of any such activities or transactions, depending upon the cash requirements
relating thereto. Any such activities or transactions will also be subject to
the terms and restrictions of HBC's credit facilities.
Net cash used in financing activities was $2.0 million for the nine
months ended September 30, 2001 as compared to net cash provided by financing
activities of $6.8 million for the comparable period in 2000. The increase in
net cash used in financing activities as compared to the prior year was
primarily attributable to increased principal payments of long-term debt, the
reduction of short-term borrowings and decreased proceeds from the issuance of
common stock during 2001. During the nine months ended September 30, 2000, the
Company purchased common stock to be held in treasury, whereas no such purchases
occurred in 2001.
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HBC's revolving line of credit was renewed by its bank until September
2005. The rate of interest payable by the Company on advances under the line of
credit is based on bank's base (prime) rate, plus an additional percentage of up
to 0.5% or the LIBOR rate, plus an additional percentage of up to 2.5% depending
upon certain financial ratios of the Company from time to time. As of September
30, 2001, approximately $7.4 million was outstanding under the revolving line of
credit.
The credit facility contains financial covenants, which require the
Company to maintain certain financial ratios and achieve certain levels of
annual income. The facility also contains certain non-financial covenants. As of
September 30 2001, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
Management believes that cash available from operations, including cash
resources and the revolving line of credit, will be sufficient for its working
capital needs, including purchase commitments for raw materials, payments of tax
liabilities, debt servicing, expansion and development needs, purchases of
shares of common stock of the Company, as well as any purchases of capital
assets or equipment over the current year.
Forward Looking Statements
The Private Security Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act") provides
a safe harbor for forward looking statements made by or on behalf of the
Company. The Company and its representatives may from time to time make written
or oral forward looking statements, including statements contained in this
report and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and in
reports to shareholders and announcements. Certain statements made in this
report, including certain statements made in management's discussion and
analysis, may constitute forward looking statements (within the meaning of
Section 27.A of the Securities Act 1933 as amended and Section 21.E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) regarding the expectations of
management with respect to revenues, profitability, adequacy of funds from
operations and the Company's existing credit facility, among other things. All
statements which address operating performance, events or developments that
management expects or anticipates will or may occur in the future including
statements related to new products, volume growth, revenues, profitability,
adequacy of funds from operations, and/or the Company's existing credit
facility, earnings per share growth, statements expressing general optimism
about future operating results and non-historical Year 2001 information, are
forward looking statements within the meaning of the Act.
Management cautions that these statements are qualified by their terms
and/or important factors, many of which are outside the control of the Company
that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from the
statements made including, but not limited to, the following:
o Company's ability to generate sufficient cash flows to support capital
expansion plans and general operating activities;
o Changes in consumer preferences;
o Changes in demand that are weather related, particular in areas outside of
California;
o Competitive products and pricing pressures and the Company's ability to
gain or maintain share of sales in the marketplace as a result of actions
by competitors;
o The introduction of new products;
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o Laws and regulations, and/or any changes therein, including changes in
accounting standards, taxation requirements (including tax rate changes,
new tax laws and revised tax law interpretations) and environmental laws as
well as the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act, the Dietary Supplement
Health and Education Act, and regulations made thereunder or in connection
therewith, especially those that may affect the way in which the Company's
products are marketed as well as laws and regulations or rules made or
enforced by the Food and Drug Administration and/or the Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco and Firearms and/or certain state regulatory agencies;
o Changes in the cost and availability of raw materials and the ability to
maintain favorable supply arrangements and relationships and procure timely
and/or adequate production of all or any of the Company's products;
o The Company's ability to achieve earnings forecasts, which may be based on
projected volumes and sales of many product types and/or new products,
certain of which are more profitable than others. There can be no assurance
that the Company will achieve projected levels or mixes of product sales;
o The Company's ability to penetrate new markets;
o The marketing efforts of distributors of the Company's products, most of
which distribute products that are competitive with the products of the
Company;
o Unilateral decisions by distributors, grocery chains, specialty chain
stores, club stores and other customers to discontinue carrying all or any
of the Company's products that they are carrying at any time;
o The terms and/or availability of the Company's credit facilities and the
actions of its creditors;
o The effectiveness of the Company's advertising, marketing and promotional
programs;
o Adverse weather conditions, which could reduce demand for the Company's
products;
o The Company's ability to make suitable arrangements for the co-packing of
its functional drinks in 8.3-ounce slim cans, Smoothies in 11.5 ounce cans,
E2O Energy Water and other products.
The foregoing list of important factors is not exhaustive.
Inflation
The Company does not believe that inflation has a significant impact on
the Company's results of operations for the periods presented.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Items 1 - 5. Not Applicable
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits - See Exhibit Index
(b) Reports on Form 8-K - None
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.
HANSEN NATURAL CORPORATION
Registrant
Date: November 9, 2001 /s/ RODNEY C. SACKS
Rodney C. Sacks
Chairman of the Board of Directors
and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Date: November 9, 2001 /s/ HILTON H. SCHLOSBERG
Hilton H. Schlosberg
Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors,
President, Chief Operating Officer,
Chief Financial Officer and Secretary
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