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Ennis(EBF) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2020-10-07 21:21
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The company's financial position weakened slightly with decreased year-over-year sales and net earnings Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Balance Sheet Items | Aug 31, 2020 | Feb 29, 2020 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Assets** | | | | Cash | $83,906 | $68,258 | | Accounts receivable, net | $33,523 | $43,086 | | Total current assets | $155,186 | $149,884 | | Goodwill | $82,527 | $82,527 | | **Total assets** | **$360,201** | **$365,699** | | **Liabilities & Equity** | | | | Total current liabilities | $34,608 | $37,969 | | Total liabilities | $65,889 | $71,370 | | **Total shareholders' equity** | **$294,312** | **$294,329** | Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Aug 31, 2020 | Three Months Ended Aug 31, 2019 | Six Months Ended Aug 31, 2020 | Six Months Ended Aug 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $86,612 | $108,816 | $175,608 | $216,849 | | Gross profit margin | $25,155 | $32,458 | $49,062 | $65,154 | | Income from operations | $8,920 | $12,814 | $14,816 | $25,807 | | Net earnings | $6,421 | $9,533 | $10,606 | $19,165 | | Diluted EPS | $0.25 | $0.37 | $0.41 | $0.74 | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (in thousands) | Cash Flow Activity | Six Months Ended Aug 31, 2020 | Six Months Ended Aug 31, 2019 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $28,154 | $27,718 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($353) | ($20,264) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($12,153) | ($43,396) | | **Net change in cash** | **$15,648** | **($35,942)** | | Cash at end of period | $83,906 | $52,500 | [Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Key notes detail the pandemic's impact, recent acquisitions, credit facility status, and stock repurchase activity - The COVID-19 pandemic led to reduced demand, resulting in the **furlough of 320 employees** and facility closures[103](index=103&type=chunk) - The company acquired The Flesh Company for approximately **$9.9 million** and Integrated Print & Graphics for **$8.9 million**[51](index=51&type=chunk)[53](index=53&type=chunk) - As of August 31, 2020, the company had **no outstanding long-term debt** and **$99.3 million** in available borrowing capacity[78](index=78&type=chunk)[79](index=79&type=chunk) - The company repurchased **26,472 shares for $0.42 million**, with **$10.7 million** remaining available under the repurchase program[81](index=81&type=chunk)[192](index=192&type=chunk) - On September 18, 2020, the Board declared a quarterly dividend of **$0.225 per share**[105](index=105&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=20&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses the pandemic's impact on sales, improved margins from cost controls, and strong liquidity Results of Operations Comparison (Three Months Ended Aug 31) | Metric | 2020 | 2019 | Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $86.6M | $108.8M | ($22.2M) | (20.4%) | | Gross Profit Margin | 29.0% | 29.8% | (0.8 pts) | - | | Income from Operations | $8.9M | $12.8M | ($3.9M) | (30.5%) | | Net Earnings | $6.4M | $9.5M | ($3.1M) | (32.6%) | - The company's liquidity position is strong, with **$83.9 million in cash** and **$99.3 million** available under its credit facility[129](index=129&type=chunk)[168](index=168&type=chunk) - Key business challenges include the COVID-19 pandemic, product portfolio transformation, and **intense price competition**[127](index=127&type=chunk)[136](index=136&type=chunk)[137](index=137&type=chunk) - Cash flow from operations remained strong at **$28.2 million** for the six-month period, slightly up from $27.7 million[169](index=169&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=29&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's market risk is limited to interest rates on its credit facility, which currently has no outstanding debt - The company is exposed to interest rate risk on its variable-rate Credit Facility, but had **no outstanding debt** as of August 31, 2020[181](index=181&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=29&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that the company's disclosure controls and internal controls over financial reporting were effective - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of August 31, 2020[183](index=183&type=chunk) - There have been **no material changes** in internal control over financial reporting during the quarter[187](index=187&type=chunk) PART II: OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company is not a party to any material legal proceedings outside of ordinary business litigation - There are **no material pending legal proceedings**, other than ordinary routine litigation incidental to the business[189](index=189&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=31&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's previously disclosed risk factors were reported during the quarter - **No material changes** in Risk Factors were reported from previous filings[190](index=190&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=31&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The company continued its stock repurchase program, leaving $10.7 million available for future buybacks - The Board authorized a stock repurchase program of up to **$40.0 million**, with **$10.7 million** remaining available[191](index=191&type=chunk)[192](index=192&type=chunk) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Six Months Ended Aug 31, 2020) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | May 1, 2020 - May 31, 2020 | 26,472 | $16.00 | | **Total** | **26,472** | **$16.00** | [Item 5. Other Information](index=31&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) The company's CFO retired for personal reasons and an interim CFO was appointed from within the company - On September 28, 2020, CFO and Treasurer **Richard L. Travis, Jr. retired** for personal reasons[194](index=194&type=chunk) - **Vera Burnett**, the company's accounting manager since 1997, was appointed as Interim CFO and Treasurer[197](index=197&type=chunk)[198](index=198&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=32&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists standard filed exhibits, including corporate documents, certifications, and XBRL data files - The report includes standard exhibits such as corporate governance documents, CEO/CFO certifications, and XBRL data files[200](index=200&type=chunk) Signatures [Signatures](index=33&type=section&id=Signatures) The report was duly signed and authorized by the CEO and the newly appointed Interim CFO on October 7, 2020 - The report was signed on October 7, 2020, by **Keith S. Walters (CEO)** and **Vera Burnett (Interim CFO)**[204](index=204&type=chunk)
Ennis(EBF) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2020-07-02 18:56
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share EBF New York Stock Exchange 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 May 31, 2020 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commissio ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2020 Q4 - Annual Report
2020-05-04 16:20
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended February 29, 2020 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number 1-5807 ENNIS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Texas 75-0256410 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Inc ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2020 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2020-01-03 17:39
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share EBF New York Stock Exchange 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 November 30, 2019 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period from to Comm ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2020 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2019-10-02 15:47
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share EBF New York Stock Exchange 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 August 31, 2019 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commis ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2020 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2019-07-03 16:25
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered Common Stock, par value $2.50 per share EBF New York Stock Exchange 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 May 31, 2019 OR ☐ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the Transition Period from to Commissio ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2019 Q4 - Annual Report
2019-05-06 18:46
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ☒ Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the fiscal year ended February 28, 2019 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 1-5807 ENNIS, INC. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter) Texas 75-0256410 (State or Other Jurisdiction of Inc ...
Ennis(EBF) - 2019 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2019-01-04 18:13
PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements) The unaudited consolidated financial statements for November 30, 2018, reflect increased total assets and net earnings, driven by acquisitions and strong operating cash flow [Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=3&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Balance%20Sheets) Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | November 30, 2018 | February 28, 2018 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Cash and cash equivalents | $80,818 | $96,230 | | Total current assets | $162,972 | $163,344 | | Goodwill | $81,376 | $70,603 | | Intangible assets, net | $63,139 | $49,254 | | **Total assets** | **$362,334** | **$329,439** | | Total current liabilities | $30,632 | $29,571 | | Long-term debt | $30,000 | $30,000 | | **Total liabilities** | **$74,612** | **$67,735** | | **Total shareholders' equity** | **$287,722** | **$261,704** | - **Total assets increased** by **$32.9 million**, primarily due to a **$10.8 million** increase in goodwill and a **$13.9 million** increase in net intangible assets, largely resulting from acquisitions[11](index=11&type=chunk)[67](index=67&type=chunk)[68](index=68&type=chunk) [Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations](index=5&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Operations) Consolidated Statement of Operations Highlights (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended Nov 30, 2018 | Three Months Ended Nov 30, 2017 | Nine Months Ended Nov 30, 2018 | Nine Months Ended Nov 30, 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net sales | $108,070 | $93,606 | $300,080 | $283,083 | | Gross profit margin | $33,755 | $29,956 | $94,269 | $90,807 | | Income from operations | $14,006 | $13,318 | $39,224 | $39,752 | | Net earnings | $10,419 | $8,274 | $29,233 | $24,598 | | Diluted EPS | $0.40 | $0.33 | $1.14 | $0.97 | - For the three months ended November 30, 2018, **net sales increased** **15.5%** YoY, and **net earnings increased** **25.9%** YoY. For the nine-month period, **net sales grew** **6.0%** YoY, and **net earnings grew** **18.8%** YoY[17](index=17&type=chunk) [Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=8&type=section&id=Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows Highlights (in thousands) | Cash Flow Category | Nine Months Ended Nov 30, 2018 | Nine Months Ended Nov 30, 2017 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $36,667 | $33,818 | | Net cash used in investing activities | ($30,855) | ($3,406) | | Net cash used in financing activities | ($21,224) | ($17,948) | | **Net change in cash** | **($15,412)** | **$12,464** | | Cash at end of period | $80,818 | $92,930 | - **Cash used in investing activities increased significantly** to **$30.9 million** from **$3.4 million** YoY, primarily due to **$27.4 million** spent on business acquisitions[24](index=24&type=chunk) - **Cash used in financing activities increased** due to **higher** dividend payments (**$16.7M** vs **$14.6M** YoY) and more common stock repurchases (**$4.6M** vs **$3.3M** YoY)[24](index=24&type=chunk) [Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Unaudited%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) - The company adopted new accounting standards for revenue recognition (ASU 2014-09) and pension cost presentation (ASU 2017-07) on March 1, 2018. The adoption of the revenue standard **did not have a significant impact**[28](index=28&type=chunk)[35](index=35&type=chunk)[36](index=36&type=chunk) - On July 31, 2018, the Company **acquired** Wright Business Graphics (WBG) for approximately **$38.9 million**, consisting of **$22.7 million** in cash and **$16.2 million** in Ennis common stock. This acquisition **added** **$10.8 million** to goodwill[54](index=54&type=chunk)[68](index=68&type=chunk) - On April 30, 2018, the Company **acquired** the assets of Allen-Bailey Tag & Label for **$4.7 million** in cash, plus potential contingent consideration[58](index=58&type=chunk) - During the nine months ended November 30, 2018, the company **repurchased** **234,823** shares of common stock for **$4.6 million**. As of November 30, 2018, **$13.8 million remained available** under the repurchase program[21](index=21&type=chunk)[76](index=76&type=chunk) [Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations](index=20&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management%27s%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management attributes revenue growth to acquisitions, while gross margin declined due to rising costs and acquisition impact, with net earnings boosted by tax rate changes [Overview and Business Challenges](index=20&type=section&id=Overview%20and%20Business%20Challenges) - The company identifies itself as the **largest provider** of business forms, labels, tags, envelopes, and presentation folders to independent distributors in the U.S., operating **60** manufacturing plants[105](index=105&type=chunk)[106](index=106&type=chunk) - **Key business challenges include**: - **Product obsolescence** due to digital technology advances - **Intense price competition** and production overcapacity in the print industry - **Rising raw material costs** and supply chain pressures, with multiple price increases over the last eight months - **Consolidation of customers** (distributors), leading to **increased** pricing pressure[115](index=115&type=chunk)[116](index=116&type=chunk)[120](index=120&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=23&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q3 FY2019 vs Q3 FY2018 Performance (Three months ended Nov 30) | Metric | 2018 | 2017 | Change | % Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net Sales | $108.1M | $93.6M | +$14.5M | +15.5% | | Gross Profit Margin | 31.2% | 32.0% | -0.8 p.p. | - | | Income from Operations | $14.0M | $13.3M | +$0.7M | +5.3% | | Net Earnings | $10.4M | $8.3M | +$2.1M | +25.3% | - The **$14.5 million increase in quarterly net sales was driven by contributions** from the acquisitions of Wright (**$15.4 million**) and ABTL (**$3.0 million**), offsetting organic declines[130](index=130&type=chunk) - **Gross margin percentage declined primarily due to** **increased** raw material costs and the **dilutive impact** of the Wright and ABTL acquisitions, whose margins are currently below the company average[133](index=133&type=chunk) - The **effective tax rate for the quarter decreased** to **25.0%** from **37.0%** in the prior year, a direct result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017[138](index=138&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=25&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) - The company **relies on cash from operations** and its **$100 million** revolving credit facility for liquidity. As of November 30, 2018, cash and equivalents were **$80.8 million**[150](index=150&type=chunk)[151](index=151&type=chunk) - **Working capital decreased slightly** to **$132.3 million** from **$133.8 million** at fiscal year-end, **impacted** by the use of **$22.6 million** in cash for the Wright acquisition[153](index=153&type=chunk) - As of November 30, 2018, the company had **$30.0 million** of borrowings under its revolving credit line, with approximately **$69.3 million** in **available borrowing capacity**[158](index=158&type=chunk) [Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=27&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company's primary market risk is interest rate fluctuations on its variable-rate debt, with a one-percentage-point change impacting annual results by approximately $0.3 million - The company is **exposed to interest rate risk** on its **$30.0 million** of variable-rate borrowings under its Credit Facility[166](index=166&type=chunk) - A hypothetical one-point interest rate change would have an **annual impact of approximately** **$0.3 million** on the company's results of operations[166](index=166&type=chunk) [Item 4. Controls and Procedures](index=27&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of November 30, 2018, with no material changes to internal control over financial reporting - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's **disclosure controls and procedures were effective** as of November 30, 2018[168](index=168&type=chunk) - There were **no changes in internal control over financial reporting** during the fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, internal controls[169](index=169&type=chunk) PART II: OTHER INFORMATION [Item 1. Legal Proceedings](index=28&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company reports no material pending legal proceedings outside of ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business - There are **no material pending legal proceedings** against the company[172](index=172&type=chunk) [Item 1A. Risk Factors](index=28&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) No material changes to the company's risk factors were reported since the last Annual Report on Form 10-K - **No material changes in Risk Factors were reported** since the last Annual Report on Form 10-K[173](index=173&type=chunk) [Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=28&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) During the third quarter, the company repurchased 196,880 shares of common stock, with $13.8 million remaining available under the program Share Repurchases (Three Months Ended November 30, 2018) | Period | Total Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | September 2018 | — | — | | October 2018 | 29,360 | $19.49 | | November 2018 | 167,520 | $19.75 | | **Total** | **196,880** | **$19.71** | - As of November 30, 2018, **approximately $13.8 million was available** for future share repurchases under the existing program[175](index=175&type=chunk) [Item 6. Exhibits](index=29&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists the exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-Q, including corporate governance documents and CEO/CFO certifications - The report **includes standard exhibits** such as Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and CEO/CFO certifications pursuant to Sarbanes-Oxley rules[180](index=180&type=chunk)